Chapter 104

He's done it

Before the movie started, Zhang Yi and Hong Jinbao found a seat and continued chatting, ignoring Zhou Huimin next to them. However, Zhou Huimin looked at Zhang Yi with a smile, but did not show any dissatisfaction.

"Brother Sanmao, how is your female apprentice doing now?" Zhang Yi asked Hong Jinbao next to him.

"Are you talking about Yang Ziqiong? Ah Yi, you're not trying to catch her attention, are you?" Hong Jinbao looked at Zhang Yi with some surprise, but Zhou Huimin immediately turned her eyes after hearing this.

"She has good appearance and physical fitness. I have a relatively important role in my new film, and I need someone with a better figure. As you know, Mr. Pan also invested a lot of money in this film. He called me two days ago.

He mentioned it openly or covertly, so I gave him a favor." Zhang Yi smiled at Zhou Huimin and then said to Hong Jinbao.

"So that's it! She worked very hard and didn't dominate the relationship with Mr. Pan." Hong Jinbao nodded, and then asked curiously, "Ayi, can you explain to me?

Is the investment in your film co-produced with Shaw Brothers really as large as the rumors outside?"

"The initial investment was 30 million, Shaw Brothers invested 15 million, Mr. Pan invested 5 million, and I invested the rest. As for whether we need to add more, we won't know until after the filming." Zhang Yi said calmly, and then looked at

He glanced at Hong Jinbao, smiled, and said, "What? Brother Sanmao also wants to invest some. If you really want to, invest how much, I will give you the share."

"Thirty million is just the initial investment. Even if it's 30 million, excluding the theater chain's share, the box office will not reach 60 to 70 million, and the cost will not be recovered at all. And with Hong Kong's current box office potential, it is impossible to exceed 60 million.

." Hong Jinbao said with some worry.

"In Hong Kong, I never thought about recovering the cost." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Uncle Six wants to make a film to enter the European and American markets. This film is just an attempt. Even if the box office is not satisfactory in Europe and the United States, I think it will still be successful in Southeast Asia.

The cost can be recovered. As for how much I can earn, I have no idea."

"Can you really make money?" Hong Jinbao was a little excited.

"I, Zhang Yi, will not lose money when I make a movie." Zhang Yi said confidently.

"Okay! I believe you. If you lose money, just pretend that I have never invested in "Mr. Zombie". I invested three million." Hong Jinbao gritted his teeth and said.

Zhang Yi nodded and said nothing more. Hung Kam-bo's "Mr. Zombie" made less than 3 million. Even the income in Hong Kong is not even that much.

"Hey, when you make a movie, why don't you use Xiao Min as the heroine? She is your girlfriend? Aren't you worried about her objections?" Hong Jinbao glanced at Zhou Huimin next to Zhang Yi, and then said, "Xiao Min's conditions

Not bad. She can be the heroine of any movie."

"Haha!" Zhang Yi smiled, shook Zhou Huimin's little hand, and said, "Xiao Min has just released a record and has just emerged in the music industry. Acting in a movie at this time is not worth the gain. However, if she wants to act that day. I

Just write a script specifically for her and I will make her the leading actor."

"You kid." Hong Jinbao looked at Zhou Huimin and looked at Zhang Yi moved, then shook his head and said.

"The movie has started." Zhang Yi said immediately.

When talking about Cheng Long's movies, you have to mention "Police Story". "Police Story" is a landmark movie for Cheng Long, and it is also his transition from Kung Fu Kid comedy to police hero. Like many of his future works, such as "Rush Hour"

" series, and even the somewhat magical "Dragon Reborn" all starred as police officers.

"The movie you wrote helped Aaron, but also harmed Aaron." Hong Jinbao said to Zhang Yi while watching the car rushing down from the house in "Police Story", and then Cheng Long chasing the fugitive desperately.

Zhang Yi glanced at Hong Jinbao doubtfully, as if he had some realization in his heart.

"With this movie, Aaron finally found his own style. But if he tries to risk his life in his future movies, the audience may not buy it. You should have heard that Aaron suffered a spinal injury while filming this movie, and almost

Paralyzed." Hong Jinbao shook his head and said.

"You choose your own path. If Brother Long wants to get out of Hong Kong and enter Hollywood, he has to take a different path." Zhang Yi said calmly.

"Among Hong Kong actors, the one who has the greatest hope of making it into Hollywood right now may be Ah Long." Hung Kim-bao looked at Zhang Yi and continued, "As for the Hong Kong director, the one who has the best chance of becoming famous in Hollywood may be you."

"Me?" Zhang Yi was startled for a moment, but then fell silent. He did not deny that as a director, he was definitely the most likely person to be the one who came from time travel and was reborn.

"Not to mention that your shooting technique is very different from that of many Hong Kong directors. Although your film "Crazy Racing" did not do well at the box office in North America, I heard that it caused a great response in the Hollywood director circle. And, the most important thing is

It's your kid's grasp of the market that seems to have a natural acumen. Otherwise, your kid has written so many scripts. Although he didn't win any awards, his box office revenue is unmatched by anyone. Over there in Hollywood, they focus more on business. Over there

When a film company invests in a film, the first consideration is not whether it will win awards, but whether it will make money." Hong Jinbao continued.

"Hollywood, haha." Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi smiled, but his eyes exuded an indescribable light.

"Police Story" pioneered the police kung fu movie, which also contains humor. The most impressive scene is undoubtedly the scene in the courtroom. And its climax is undoubtedly Cheng Long's jump at the end.

The movie was undoubtedly a success, and the best proof of this was the overwhelming applause after the movie ended.

Nowadays, after Zhang Yi's "Nightclub", when the movie ends, the behind-the-scenes of the filming will almost be played when the subtitles appear. And the behind-the-scenes of "Police Story", in addition to the NG scenes, also include the process of Cheng Long's injury. This

Undoubtedly proved that what Cheng Long plays is not the movie, but his life!

When the subtitles appeared in the movie, Zhang Yi took Zhou Huimin and left quietly. He didn't want to be surrounded by a bunch of media.

"Boss, Mr. Zhao is here." Lin Xiao said to Zhang Yi as soon as Zhang Yi and Zhou Huimin got into the car.

"Huh?" Zhang Yi was a little confused, thought for a moment, and then said to Shi Xia who was driving, "Send Xiao Min back first."

"Ayi, why don't I go back by myself. As long as Sister Ling is here, nothing will happen." Zhou Huimin heard this and immediately said to Zhang Yi. The Sister Ling he mentioned was Lin Xiao's junior sister, and Zhang Yi found her for her.

bodyguard.

"It's okay. It won't take long." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

When Zhang Yi returned to the villa, Zhao Chenxi was watching Zhao Zixuan practice boxing. When he saw Zhang Yi coming back, he quickly said with a smile: "Brother Zhang."

"Mr. Zhao, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Huh? Brother Zhang, didn't I tell you that you are Xiaoxuan's master, so you don't need to be called Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao, it seems awkward." Zhao Chenxi said with a slightly angry smile.

"Then let's call him Brother Zhao! Haha. I haven't had time to thank Brother Zhao for what happened last time. Those three people are talented people." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Haha, they can only be buried in my place. When they come to your place, they can make the best use of them." Zhao Chenxi smiled, then his face became a little serious, and said, "What happened last time when you were shot was as you guessed.

He is indeed the person Ma Mingxiang is looking for. Obviously, the death of the two apprentices not only made you hate him, but also made Xue Cheming hate him."

"Ma Mingxiang is also a well-known boxer. If he wants to avenge his apprentice, he will send you a letter. The grudges in the ring will be settled in the ring. Looking for a gunman seems to be a bit too much and seems to be underhanded." Zhang Yi frowned and said.

Although Zhao Chenxi confirmed his suspicion, it also made Zhang Yi confused.

"Haha. If it was ten years ago, Ma Mingxiang would probably do it. But now, he is over sixty years old, his physical strength has declined, and his kung fu is not as good as it used to be. Against you, he obviously has no chance of winning. However, not to mention his mistake last time, he will also make a move.

When he didn't make a good choice, I released some more news to make him have some scruples. I guess he won't look for another shooter." Zhao Chenxi said.

"Thank you so much, Brother Zhao." Zhang Yi cupped his hands and thanked him.

"Don't be too busy thanking me. Although Ma Mingxiang didn't find a gunman to kill you, it was because he didn't want to ruin the reputation he had accumulated for many years. But you killed his apprentice, who was supporting him in old age, and this hatred cannot be resolved." Zhao Chenxi put it down.

He waved his hand and said, "As long as there is an opportunity, with his connections in the martial arts world, there will definitely be a boxer to stand up for him."

"Opportunity?" Zhang Yi looked at Zhao Chenxi, seeming to have guessed the reason why he came today.

"I heard that the girl from the Huo family has always wanted to become your teacher?" Zhao Chenxi suddenly asked.

Zhang Yi nodded.

"Someone introduced a Muay Thai master to the Huo family. That person also has a background in the Thai military and is an instructor of the Thai military. He has a great influence in Southeast Asia. The Huo family has a lot of business in Southeast Asia." Zhao Chenxi said immediately.

.

"He doesn't want to take advantage of the competition for apprentices to force me to enter the ring with the Muay Thai master, right? It's Miss Huo who wants to be my disciple, but I don't insist on accepting her as my disciple." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

Competition for apprentices does happen in the martial arts world, but in order to get apprentices to enter the ring, there are not many people who fight to the death, but very few. Besides, Zhang Yi did not insist on accepting the Miss Huo family as his apprentice. Therefore, I want to borrow

It's obviously impossible to force yourself into the ring.

"I heard that you and the Huo family have a joint venture to build a martial arts building in Kowloon?" Zhao Chenxi did not answer directly, but asked with a smile.
Chapter completed!