Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Chapter 78: Cooperation Finalized, Hong Kong Island's Unique "Characteristics"!

Hong Kong Island.

As one of the leading international metropolises in China, this was Zhao Yanxi's first time setting foot here, despite having lived two lives.

Since "Painted Skin" had already been delayed for a few days, Zhao Yanxi decided to delay it for another day and finalize the collaboration with the Hong Kong film industry.

As soon as I stepped out of the airport, several men in black came up to me.

Just as Zhao Yanxi was secretly delighted that her years of hard-earned Baguazhang skills were finally going to have a chance to be put to use, the other party's words were incredibly disappointing: "Director Zhao, hello, we are from Yinghuang. Director Huo asked us to wait for you here."

"Lead the way."

Zhao Yanxi said regretfully.

The men in black exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled by the regret in Zhao Yanxi's voice. However, with a group of media reporters watching them intently, they couldn't afford to waste any more time.

As soon as I exited the airport, I saw a Mercedes parked on the side of the road.

Before the group even got close, the car door opened.

Wearing a black cocktail dress, a professional short skirt, and high-heeled stockings, Mani Fok, who looks remarkably similar to the princess, stepped out of the car.

"Director Zhao, welcome to Hong Kong Island!"

"Thank you~"

Zhao Yanxi glanced at the surrounding security cameras and no-parking signs, then asked with a smile, "Director Huo, isn't it difficult to park here?"

"There's nothing we can do, the paparazzi in Hong Kong are too crazy," Mani Fok said with a smile. "If they knew you were here, Director Zhao, we probably wouldn't be able to get out of the parking lot and would have to park outside."

"hehe."

Thanks to the bold and gossipy entertainment magazines on Hong Kong Island, a wave of paparazzi teams that would stop at nothing to get the hottest news has emerged.

Although Hong Kong's entertainment circle has lost its former glory, the paparazzi on Hong Kong Island remain famous.

"President Yang has prepared a welcome banquet for you at Fortune Restaurant!"

Although Mani Fok was very careful, professionalism is professionalism.

From the moment Zhao Yanxi left the airport to the moment she got into Huo Wenxi's Mercedes, the paparazzi had already followed and reported on it.

[Zhao Yanxi, a renowned mainland Chinese director and the youngest Chinese winner of the Berlin Silver Bear, secretly meets with British beauty Huang....]

[Director Ying Huang personally picked them up from the airport, and the two rode in the same car, talking intimately...]

Although she had never been to Hong Kong Island, Zhao Yanxi knew some of the legends about Fook Lam Moon.

According to rumors circulating in Hong Kong, if you want to squeeze into the island's high society, you should first book room 102 at Fook Lam Moon.

As the car drove into the bustling area of ​​Hong Kong Island, Zhao Yanxi also took in the sights of this old city with its many stories.

As the car drove into the bustling heart of Hong Kong Island, Zhao Yanxi quietly observed this city steeped in history.

The rows of magnificent buildings, in the eyes of the Chinese people, are nothing less than a deeply etched memory of humiliation.

Nearly ten years after the handover, the scars of the past still subtly tug at the hearts of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Huo Wenxi led the way with ease, and at the end of the corridor, a slender, refined old man was already waiting in front of the private room.

"Director Zhao, welcome, welcome!"

"Thanks."

Faced with these polite exchanges, Zhao Yanxi had lost count of how many times she had said thank you.

Huo Wenxi said with a smile, "President Yang, Director Zhao has come from afar, why don't we serve the food first, and chat while we eat?"

"Okay, Wenxi, go and hurry up with the dishes~"

After Zhao Yanxi sat down with Yang Shoucheng, she didn't waste any time and went straight to the point: "Mr. Yang, I won't beat around the bush either. Would you like to take a look at the script first?"

"Hehe, there's no need," Yang Shoucheng said with a smile. "There's nothing to question about Director Zhao's script. Let's talk about investment directly."

"Mr. Yang, you should take a look."

As Zhao Yanxi spoke, she took out the script for "New World" from her backpack.

This kind of subject matter would never pass censorship in mainland China. Zhao Yanxi doesn't have many acquaintances in South Korea either. It would be a waste not to film it in Hong Kong. Filming it in mainland China could also enhance the influence of Chinese-language films in Asia.

At the same time, "New World" is also Zhao Yanxi's first foray into Hong Kong.

If we can expand from Hong Kong Island to Southeast Asia and ultimately achieve box office profitability;

So many South Korean gangster and police films come to mind, such as "The Man from Nowhere" and "The Outlaws."

"Veteran" can be produced in Hong Kong Island.

Yang Shoucheng took the script and flipped through it.

After a long pause, he said in surprise, "It seems somewhat like 'Infernal Affairs,' yet completely different; its ending is much darker, more cruel, and more thorough!"

"It's indeed a good script!" Yang Shoucheng closed the script, his eyes shining as he looked at Zhao Yanxi and asked, "Director Zhao, how much of a share can you give Yinghuang?"

"The copyright belongs to me, let's split the investment 70/30."

Yang Shoucheng frowned: "Director Zhao, Yinghuang has to organize the crew and oversee filming. Isn't 30% a bit too little?"

"Mr. Yang," Zhao Yanxi said with a smile, "organizing a film crew shouldn't be a problem for the Hong Kong film industry, right?"

"There are fewer and fewer projects in the Hong Kong film industry every year. Back then, there were countless skilled actors who honed their skills on numerous film crews, and they could put together a film crew anytime, anywhere."

"As for casting, not to brag, but with my script, Yinghuang's production, and an investment of tens of millions, it's not a small production in the Hong Kong film industry. I don't think any star would refuse to act in it, right?"

"The filming itself only takes a little time; 30% is enough!"

Although these words were somewhat disrespectful to the Hong Kong entertainment circle, there were no outsiders in the private room.

Since Yang Shoucheng has chosen to embrace the mainland market, he has clearly seen the decline of the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and Zhao Yanxi is not worried that he will mind.

"Okay! Thirty percent it is, thirty percent. Consider it making friends with Director Zhao!"

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

The two had just released their handshake when Mani Fok, who had been urging the food for ages, finally knocked on the door and came in "timely".

"President Yang, Director Zhao, a few of our company's artists happen to be dining nearby. They saw the news and learned that Director Zhao is here. They all admire you very much and would like to come over to say hello. Is it convenient for you?"

"Hehe, Director Zhao, they're all your little fans, want to get to know each other?" Yang Shoucheng chimed in with a smile, a deeper meaning hidden in the fine lines at the corners of his eyes.

"When in Rome, do as the host does."

Zhao Yanxi calmly raised his glass, a knowing glint in his eyes. He wanted to see what kind of show this Hong Kong tycoon had prepared.

When Mani Fok led her people in, and saw the familiar celebrities behind her: Joey Yung, the twins, Bai Lin... Zhao Yanxi immediately understood Yang Shoucheng's meaning.

All I can say is that Hong Kong Island truly lives up to its name; it's incredibly unique and quite vibrant!

Huo Wenxi sat down on Yang Shoucheng's side, while Rong Zuer, the twins, Bai Lin, and others sat down on Zhao Yanxi's other side.

"Excuse me, could you move over there a bit? I don't like sitting too cramped."

"Um?!"

The women seemed to be hearing this for the first time, and they were all stunned.

Yang Shoucheng also explained, "Director Zhao, they just want to be friends with you. You're so talented and handsome, I bet no girl wouldn't admire you."

"Thank you for your kindness, but I already have someone I like, 7"

During the banquet, reports of Zhao Yanxi's arrival in Hong Kong also appeared on major mainland portal websites.

Outsiders might envy Zhao Yanxi's good fortune with women, but those in the industry know that Huo Wenxi is an extension of Yang Shoucheng's power.

Huo Wenxi personally came to pick up Zhao Yanxi, which probably means that Zhao Yanxi is going to have some kind of cooperation with Yang Shoucheng!

For a time, everyone in the industry was itching to get their hands on it.

Zhao Yanxi's phone received dozens more text messages.

Even Han Sanping, Wang Zhonglei, and others called directly, and left messages to inquire after the calls went unanswered.

To everyone else, Zhao Yanxi gave a uniform reply: "We're discussing some cooperation with Yinghuang; no further investment is needed, thank you!"

Han Sanping did need to give him face, so he called him back and explained in detail.

Upon learning that it was a gangster police film, Han Sanping was somewhat disappointed but had no choice but to give up. He also inquired about the progress of "Painted Skin" and whether it could make it to the Venice Film Festival for promotion.

"Venice, early September should be enough time, right? I'll try to speed things up!"