Chapter 192 Leaked

Hong Yubao looked at him carefully and sat down.

"Mr. Du, today's incident has little to do with you. It's better not to get involved if you can."

At this point, he looked at the silent Zhou Xingchi, his face darkened:
"Just tell me how to solve it?"

Zhou Xingchi glanced at the people the other party brought with him, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face:
"Boss Hong, you took everyone away without a word at noon. Do you know how much of an impact this has had on the crew?"

It would have been bad enough that he lost hundreds of thousands in expenses every day, but outsiders also spread the rumor that he deliberately excluded and teased Hong Xibao.

Hong Yubao's tone was also filled with anger, and he said coldly:

"I told you yesterday that there are a lot of mosquitoes here. If you get bitten and your skin becomes allergic, can't you go see a doctor?"

Zhou Xingchi was too lazy to argue with him and said directly:

"OK, everyone knows the facts.

Since you, Boss Hong, are not interested in this, let’s just terminate the cooperation.”

"Terminate the cooperation?"

Hong Yubao laughed and was angry:

"I have provided you with so many action plans, but you didn't like any of them. Now you want to terminate the cooperation without saying a word. Are you deliberately playing tricks on me?"

Zhou Xingchi sighed and explained:
"Boss Hong, I never meant to joke around, and the problem is not with you.

It’s just that the effect I wanted couldn’t be achieved, and it was difficult for both parties to reach a consensus, so I had to change people to catch up with the progress.”

Hong Yubao was furious. He stood up and pointed at Zhou Xingchi and shouted angrily:
“My team can’t achieve the results you want, but others can?

Do you take me for a fool?"

He hadn't said anything else. How long has Du Sheng been here? And now he has designed a set of moves that suits your requirements?

What a liar!
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Du Sheng reached out to hold him down and said:
"You two have something to talk about, otherwise..."

Hong Yubao was in a state of rage and instinctively put his hand back.

There was a crisp sound!
The opponent didn't move at all, and he took half a step back.

Hong Yubao froze there for a moment, swallowing back the words in his throat.

He looked at Du Sheng in surprise, who was still smiling, and felt the numbness and pain in his wrist.

Although I didn't use 50% of my strength just now, the other party didn't use any strength at all.

Such a strong contrast can be seen from this.

Du Sheng looked at Hong Yubao leisurely and said calmly:
"We are all in the same circle, there is no need to fall out over a small matter, the cost is not worth it."

In their previous life, Hong Qibao and Zhou Xingchi refused to give in to each other and indeed had a falling out.

It also frequently made newspaper headlines.

In the end, neither side gained much.

Hong Yubao sat down in silence, with an indescribable sense of surprise in his heart.

No wonder his son couldn’t even last one round in the opponent’s hands.

This person who won the "Wulin" championship is indeed worthy of his reputation!

In fact, although he has also learned Hung Gar and Sanda, his fighting skills are at most amateur level and cannot be compared with professional players.

After this helping hand just now, he had a deeper understanding of this.

Hong Yubao looked at Du Sheng deeply and said:
"Mr. Du, we, the Hong Clan, signed a contract with him. We have put in so much effort, but he wants to replace us with just one word. Who would be happy about this?"

Zhou Xingchi also frowned:
"You left without even saying hello.

The crew has huge expenses every day, do you think I can handle it well?"

He didn't want to fall out with Hong Yubao, but after things got like this, it would be awkward for both parties to continue cooperating.

"Since we can't communicate, what's the point of calling me here tonight?"

Hong Xibao's face was as gloomy as water, and he was still a little annoyed.

He left at noon because he was mad at Stephen Chow, and at the same time he was trying to retreat in order to advance.

But I didn’t expect that Stephen Chow would be even more cruel and directly bring in outsiders to replace him.

In this situation, neither side has any way out, and if the situation gets out of hand, even their reputations will be damaged.

What Stephen Chow did is tantamount to showing that his ability as a martial arts director is not good enough.

If this matter gets out, how will the Hong Clan survive in the underworld?

Therefore, even if Hong Yubao didn't want to make things too awkward, he had to fight for his brother at this moment.

Du Sheng also knew the crux of the matter, and said thoughtfully:
"You two, how about this."

Upon hearing this, Stephen Chow and Hong Xibao both looked over.

They all knew that Du Sheng had arranged this game tonight, and his original intention was to solve the problem.

Du Sheng took in the two people's reactions and said:
"The current situation is caused by many factors and cannot be blamed on anyone. Do you all agree?

As the saying goes, you may not see them when you look up, but you will see them when you look down. You two are both well-known figures, so you won’t be so obsessed with such a small matter.”

At this point, he looked at Stephen Chow:

"How about this? The Hong family's previous contributions cannot be denied. They have been busy and worked hard. Shouldn't they still be paid?"

Zhou Xingchi was not an ungrateful person, and he understood that Du Sheng was trying to give both parties a way out, so he said thoughtfully:
"Although Mr. Hong and I have some different ideas, and I am a little stubborn in terms of action requirements, I still have to pay him, and I'll double the salary."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yubao's expression eased slightly.

In fact, he also knew that it was difficult for the two sides to get along. The other party said that they had different ideas, which could barely make sense to the outside world.

Moreover, the salary was doubled, which was considered as a favor.

Hong Yubao looked at Du Sheng deeply, then turned to a group of brothers and said:
“I have great respect for Mr. Du for defeating the puppet to win the title in “Wulin”.

He is inviting us to dinner tonight, and I am willing to give him this face.

If you still have any opinions, please speak up."

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads to indicate that they had no objection.

What an international joke.

I can still vividly remember how badly Hong Tianzhao got beaten when he met Du Sheng during the competition.

Who dares to act rashly in front of this person?

Hong Yubao took in all these reactions and said to Du Sheng:

"This play is handed over to you, and my contract is void."

Du Sheng smiled and bowed in thanks.

Hong Xibao gestured to Stephen Chow and then stood up.

Stephen Chow didn't say anything more. Spending a little money to solve the problem was indeed the best outcome.

Hong Yubao didn't stay long and turned around to leave.

"Wait, there's something else."

Du Sheng called out to him.

"What else, Mr. Du?"

Hong Xibao turned his head in surprise, and even Stephen Chow was no exception.

"I wonder if you have ever heard of Zhou Yaowen, the chief director of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils?"

Seeing the other party nod, Du Sheng continued:
"Director Zhou is going to shoot a costumed martial arts drama called 'Eighteen Arhats' recently and he said he's in need of a martial arts director team. How about I introduce one to you?"

Hong Yubao raised his eyebrows:
"Oh?"

This is undoubtedly a good thing for him.

Speaking of which, ever since the Hong Kong film market was shattered by Hollywood, the once popular martial arts films have gradually lost their market.

Correspondingly, the situation of these martial arts teams has become increasingly difficult.

Cheng Long's Cheng Clan and Yuan Heping's Yuan Clan have both moved to Hollywood to seek development.

Yuan Bin, Yuan Bao, Cheng Xiaodong and others also went to Neiwan City and found an acre of land.

Hong Xibao originally planned to gain a foothold in the mainland market with "Special Police Dragon", but failed to do so.

Now we can only count on the movie "Kung Fu", but unexpectedly, it almost led to a fallout.

Unexpectedly, the situation took a turn for the better and I found a way out from Du Sheng.

For the martial arts team, making a TV series has many advantages over making a movie.

The shooting period of a movie is usually very short, but it is different for TV series. Not only is the income higher, but the work is also relatively easy.

As for Zhou Yaowen’s fame?

Hong Xibao had naturally heard about it, and the issue of filming revision that the other party had raised to Jin Yong had even been seen in the newspaper.

I heard that the leading actors of "Eighteen Arhats" are still two popular actors, Jiao Enjun and He Runkui.

The other party's goodwill is indeed good.

"Du Sheng, thank you for your help."

Hong Yubao thanked him with a complicated expression, acknowledging that he owed the other party a favor.

"You're welcome."

Du Sheng smiled slightly:
"We all make a living from kung fu, so we should naturally take care of each other."

Apart from his private life, Hong Yubao's personal abilities and martial arts team are among the best, and they may be of use in the future.

As for Zhou Yaowen.

He was indeed invited, but due to schedule issues, it was not confirmed.

He originally planned to recommend Won Bin, but he's been busy lately, so this is a good idea for now.

Speaking of which, if it were in his previous life, because of the suppression by Zhang Zhizong, this director would have been silent for 5 years before he could make a comeback.

Now, thanks to the inspiration of this butterfly, his future is relatively smooth.

"Anyway, thanks for your care."

Hong Yubao's expression became more complicated, and he said:
"Don't take what happened just now to heart."

“Understand that life has its ups and downs.”

Du Sheng's face was calm as he pointed at two tables of hot dishes:

"Eat before you leave, so as not to waste it."

Hong Yubao gave enough food and invited everyone to take a seat.

Stephen Chow also put aside his grudges, raised his glass to greet Hong Xibao and expressed his apologies.

With Du Sheng giving him a way out, he had actually let it go a long time ago.

Even when considering post-production subtitles, Hong Jung-bo's team was given the title of action director.

As for Du Sheng, with his abilities, he is more than qualified to be an action director.

The two of them put aside their past grudges and the atmosphere at the scene finally eased.

Before leaving, Hong Yubao said to Du Sheng:
"If you need me in the future, just let me know."

Although he is straightforward and has a hot-tempered personality, it does not mean he is stupid.

Du Sheng is now well-known in the mainland and is on the verge of soaring to success. The past disputes are no longer important.

Moreover, the more friends you have, the easier your life will be, and conflicts are not irreconcilable.

Being able to eliminate problems and turn opponents into your own resources is the real skill.

The person in front of me obviously did it.

He not only won over the Hong Clan, but also deepened his relationship with Stephen Chow.

The other party really understands the interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry.

Hong Yubao couldn't help but look at his son, only to see Hong Tianzhao enthusiastically asking Du Sheng for advice on some moves.

He shook his head slightly, completely giving up the idea.

After eating and drinking, both parties went their separate ways.

Considering that it would be difficult for Du Sheng to complete the action scenes by himself, he called his adoptive father and his new apprentice.

After applying the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment some time ago and cooperating with acupuncture, Huang Deli's calf actually miraculously improved.

Now I can walk freely without a cane.

This helped Du Sheng a lot.

Out of curiosity and a sense of dissatisfaction in his heart, Hong Yubao simply sent someone to keep an eye on it.

After learning about Du Sheng's action design, he couldn't help but admire his wild and imaginative thinking. Among so many martial arts teams, perhaps only he could match Zhou Xingchi's creativity.

In this way, "Kung Fu" entered the shooting process step by step.

Du Sheng’s guest role as Kuli Qiang didn’t have many scenes, but with his LV4 acting skills and martial arts skills, the filming was completed yesterday.

However, there are other martial arts scenes to follow, so I am still busy every day.

Stephen Chow was quite satisfied with the action routines designed by Du Sheng. When he learned that Du Sheng might have to shoot "Infernal Affairs 5" in mid-May, he simply filmed the action scenes in advance to avoid any more accidents.

Du Sheng naturally would not refuse this.

Although it was hard to meet the deadline, he also learned a lot from such concentrated filming.

Stephen Chow is not only good at nonsensical comedy, his camera language is good and his sense of rhythm is also great.

Techniques such as quick switching of shots and slow motion make the visual effects of the movie more prominent.

This allowed Du Sheng to accumulate a lot of experience, and he will be more confident when he leads a play in the future.

"If I switch to Baji, will it be too late?"

After finishing his filming every day, Stephen Chow would always find Du Sheng unconsciously to discuss his Kung Fu.

Because a few days ago, he watched the video of Du Sheng's competition in "Wulin" and was extremely shocked by Du Sheng's abilities.

He has been obsessed with Kung Fu since he was a child, and his most admired idol is Bruce Lee.

In order to learn Wing Chun, he even took Li Xiaolong's senior brother as his teacher.

In many of his works, many shots imitate Li Xiaolong's starting posture to pay tribute to his idol.

The filming of "Kung Fu" this time is no exception.

This shows his obsession and persistence with Kung Fu.

This time, with a real kung fu expert by his side, how could Stephen Chow miss it?

After just one exchange, he gave up and instead hoped that Du Sheng could give him some pointers.

"Baji is best practiced by young people, and this martial art can injure the enemy at best, or kill him at worst..."

Du Sheng smiled, but didn't want to hit him too hard:
“If you want to cultivate your character, you might as well learn the Five Animals Exercises or Eight Section Brocade.

You should have been trained incorrectly before, there must be something wrong with your body, otherwise your hair wouldn't have turned white so early."

Zhou Xingchi was stunned and recalled his previous training methods.

In order to shape a body like Li Xiaolong, he not only exercised but also controlled his diet very strictly. He has not consumed rice or flour as supplementary food for two years.

After listening to Du Sheng's explanation, I realized that this kind of training method is extremely exhausting to the body and may even overdraw the body.

I also understood why I have aged so quickly in recent years and even often feel exhausted.

Because ever since filming "Shaolin Soccer", he has been practicing in this extreme way to highlight his body shape.

Under Du Sheng's guidance, he simply started to learn Ba Duan Jin to cultivate his body and mind.

In the first few days, he didn't feel much change.

But as time went by, my mental state gradually improved and my sleep quality also improved significantly.

This time, Stephen Chow felt deeply moved and completely admired Du Sheng.

……

On April 4, Guangzhou Baijia Plaza was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity.

The premiere of "Infernal Affairs" opened grandly here, attracting thousands of spectators to participate.

Media representatives, mainland movie fans, and fans who have traveled thousands of miles from all over Southeast Asia are all eager to see Andy Lau, Danny Leung, Du Sheng and others in person.

Although Andy Lau was busy with his concert, he still took time out to attend and support the premiere of the movie.

Similarly, Liang Chaowei, who was filming "Subway", also came to the scene to experience this joyous moment with the audience.

As for Du Sheng, the popularity of winning the "Wulin" championship is still there, and the enthusiasm of fans is also there, so it is no exception to strike while the iron is hot.

The premiere was originally scheduled to start at 8pm, but as early as the afternoon, there were already crowds of people outside Baijia Plaza.

Everyone at the scene shouted their idol's name excitedly.

The most popular shouts were such as "Brother Hua", "Brother Wei", "Sniper God", etc., and the atmosphere at the scene was extremely warm and lively.

Du Sheng is undoubtedly one of the focus figures of this premiere.

Although he is not the protagonist in this film, his high popularity and commercial value in the mainland have made him the focus of attention of many media and fans.

Du Sheng arrived two hours early, and only saw Liu Weiqiang, Liu Dehua, Liang Chaowei and others appear after she finished putting on her makeup.

Everyone just greeted each other and didn't bother to chat, and they all got busy.

Afterwards, they checked the script with the host and walked onto the red carpet one by one.

Facing the camera flash, Du Sheng always maintained a gentle smile.

The destructive power of the little puppies that rich women want to keep is no joke.

As soon as he appeared, the screams at the scene were almost as loud as when Liu Dehua appeared.

The premiere was star-studded, with not only the film's creative team present, but also industry celebrities from Media Asia producers, mainland distributors and other industry leaders.

Even some of the main creators of "The Kiss", which was released at about the same time, came to show their support.

Among them are directors Lin Chaoxian and Zhen Zidan, and starring actors Zheng Yijian, Ah Jiao and Ah Sa.

After the producer, distributor and others exchanged pleasantries, the formal interview session began.

Although Du Sheng did not have a major role in the film, he was arranged to be interviewed on stage.

However, he knew his own limitations and did not try to steal the spotlight this time.

When the reporter asked about the box office, he just gave a prediction.

Despite this, everyone was still shocked.

Including the organizers and several leading actors such as Liu Dehua.

Because Du Sheng said the box office in Hong Kong was 6000 million, and the box office in mainland China is expected to break the 4000 million mark.

To be honest, even director Liu Weiqiang doesn't dare to say it is so high.

Especially with the current sluggish Hong Kong film market, last year's films with a box office of 1000 million were still able to rank in the top ten, and the top film only had a little over 3000 million.

Even Stephen Chow's blockbuster "Shaolin Soccer" two years ago only managed to break 6000 million at the Hong Kong box office.

"Infernal Affairs" took nearly two years to complete its preparation after many twists and turns, and it was not even favored by investors.

Where does this young man get his confidence?
Du Sheng just smiled without explaining much.

After all, the box office results in Hong Kong in the previous life are there.

As for the mainland, it suffered a disastrous defeat in the previous life.

There are many reasons for this, but the main reason is piracy.

Many viewers have already watched the DVDs at home, so who would go to the cinema to watch it?
But this time they were released simultaneously, and there wasn't any terrible leak.

The 4000 million he mentioned is actually a bit conservative.

After sitting down, Du Sheng and Liu Dehua sat together.

Directors Liu Weiqiang and Lin Chaoxian also sat down at will.

"Old Liu, are you worried about the box office?"

"This is the first film my company has participated in. How can I not be worried?"

"Calm down, it will be fine."

Lin Chaoxian understood this mentality and patted his old friend on the shoulder with a smile.

Even people who can withstand strong psychological pressure cannot avoid feeling uneasy.

What's more, Liu Weiqiang also invested money in it this time.

Once you fail, there is no chance of recovery.

Although this type of subject matter has always had a stable audience group, as long as the struggle between the police and the criminals is presented realistically, there will always be people who pay for it.

But if there is no innovative experience, the audience will not buy it.

Lin Chaoxian is a master of making police and gangster films, so he is very clear about the pros and cons:

"What is the difference between your Infernal Affairs and previous police and gangster films?"

Liu Weiqiang pondered for a moment and said:

"It is indeed different from the past. You will know the details when you see it later."

Lin Chaoxian raised his eyebrows and showed some interest.

Because no matter how novel the police and gangster themes are, they are nothing more than a battle of wits and courage between criminals and policemen, and they cannot escape the framework after all.

"Infernal Affairs" is about to be released, and no one is saying anything more.

The movie begins with a dark and gloomy tone, which is indeed different from previous ones.

"Those who live a long and endless life are the great calamities of hell..."

This dark tone and heavy scriptures set the tone for the film.

Zheng Yijian, who was sitting in the second row, was a little surprised:

"Sir Liu seems to really like playing with this kind of literature and causality..."

He has collaborated with Liu Weiqiang many times, including 6 "Young and Dangerous" films alone, and many of them started like this.

The scene on the big screen changed and arrived in front of the temple.

"Five years ago, Tai Hing Village in Tuen Mun."

"The parking stall next to the Palace Restaurant."

"It's a great start. My brothers and I have great ambitions."

"The fortune teller said to me that one general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers..."

Following Zeng Zhiwei's deep voice, the camera slowly moved towards Du Sheng.

"The opening is so important, but the focus is on this young man..."

Lin Chaoxian was slightly surprised.

Normally, in order to attract audiences, a film will first focus on big names.

If he were to shoot the film, he would definitely focus on Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei.

But Liu Weiqiang did the opposite.

Of course, Du Sheng’s victory is so popular, which is not bad at the moment.

But there is still a lot of gap compared with the previous two.

Speaking of which, in addition to taking care of old friends and observing competitors, Lin Chaoxian's visit this time may also be to find the leading actor for his next play.

Originally, he thought Du Sheng could only play some martial arts roles or tough guys.

The result is unexpected!

It is no exaggeration to describe Du Sheng's acting skills as outstanding.

Those cold eyes, the numbness that seems to have experienced the vicissitudes of life, and the natural rebelliousness...

These are not something that can be acted out.

The more he read, the more shocked Lin Chaoxian was.

The young Liu Jianming played by Du Sheng went from being a gangster to sneaking into the police academy and then becoming a police officer...

Although he looks sunny and upright in police uniform, his endurance and ruthlessness are even more evident.

The audience all know that he is an undercover agent, a spy of the underworld, and he actually became a police officer.

Is this a blessing or a curse for the police force?
At this time, the camera turned.

The protagonist was changed to Liu Dehua.

At this point, the film really begins.

Lin Chaoxian finally understood what Liu Weiqiang had just said, and murmured to himself:
"It's really different. This is a double agent..."

The police infiltrate the community and the criminals go undercover in the police station.

This thrilling spy competition plot is indeed very interesting.

Especially the interpenetration of one thing after another, the sense of tension makes people applaud and can't stop watching.

But what impressed Lin Chaoxian the most was Du Sheng's rebellious eyes at the beginning.

His eyes are full of drama, I can’t forget it.

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(End of this chapter)