“It really fits!”

Liu Weiqiang clapped his hands lightly.

Before this, Hong Yubao rarely tried villain roles.

Most of his roles tend to be positive or comedic.

But he looked so intimidating that the audience knew he was a big boss at first glance.

Coupled with his rich experience in action design and solid martial arts skills, the fight scene with Du Sheng is also exciting enough.

While everyone was talking and laughing,

Hong Xibao, who was invited to join in the fun, walked in with a cigar in his mouth.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Ha ha!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone laughed at the same time.

Hong Yubao was somewhat confused:

"What are you laughing at?"

"We are discussing Ah Sheng's new movie."

Liu Weiqiang laughed and said:
"A Sheng wants to invite you to play the big boss in the movie, are you interested?"

"Playing the big boss?"

Hong Yubao looked at Du Sheng, and his words revealed a calm and steady aura.

Looking at Hong Yubao, the image of Wang Bao in Du Sheng's mind instantly overlapped with him.

"Not bad!"

Du Sheng smiled and nodded:

"Brother Bao, are you interested?"

The reason why he preferred the one in front of him, besides maintaining the original style for stability, the biggest reason was that he valued his experience on the set.

After all, this is Interstellar Media’s first film and there is no room for error.

"You are a very popular guy in Asia, who wouldn't be happy to take the express train?"

Hong Yubao was amused:
"Besides, I have never tried this kind of big boss color correction, so I just want to give it a try!"

"Then it's settled."

Du Sheng laughed.

With the joining of Hong Yubao, most of the crew's preparations are ready.

The other party has decades of experience in the industry and is capable of producing, directing, action directing, and even photography.

With this person around, Du Sheng can free up a lot of time.

As for selecting mainland actors, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Afterwards, several people started a discussion around "SPL", which was considered an alternative reading.

Those present were all top directors, actors and action directors, and just through verbal discussions, the ideas for the filming of the movie were already basically clear.

Hong Yubao was in high spirits and brought another box of white wine.

Fortunately, he has health problems and doesn't dare to drink too much.

After Ye Weixin arrived with Zhang Baizhi, Du Sheng met with her and Liu Weiqiang's introduction, and the candidate for executive director was basically determined.

After that, they finalized the specific details of the film's preparation.

Especially in terms of location scouting, several directors on the set knew all the locations in Hong Kong like the back of their hand.

After some discussion, they had almost made a decision.

Ye Weixin's initiative is not to be underestimated. He started to conceive the shooting plan early the next morning after signing the contract.

After Du Sheng finished the announcement for "Tang Dynasty", he was taken to several location scouts by the other party.

"It would be better to add a set of xenon lamps in each place to set off the dark atmosphere."

"It is true that the permit procedures for this scene have not been processed, but according to the shooting schedule, it will still be possible to catch up by then."

"There are not enough explosives and abandoned vehicles. We need to increase the budget and purchase another batch."

"Also, there is the issue of the police station..."

Ye Weixin is very professional and will provide appropriate suggestions while asking questions.

"Just do as you say!"

Du Sheng had no objection to leaving professional matters to professionals.

At most, we would arrange a producer, financial officer, etc. to cooperate.

This made Ye Weixin feel relieved.

He was worried that Du Sheng would deliberately find fault and modify the plan in order to demonstrate his authority.

But Du Sheng didn't do that.

Although he didn't deliberately pick on others, Du Sheng didn't completely let it go.

He asked Ye Weixin in detail why he chose this solution, and these were all valuable shooting experiences.

After visiting several filming locations, Du Sheng nodded with satisfaction:
"Sir Ye, I'm going to trouble you next."

"What's the trouble? You pay and I do the work!"

Ye Weixin smiled and said:
"Besides, if I work with you for once, maybe I can win an Academy Award next year."

"Haha, as long as you have confidence, Sir Ye, then it's basically settled."

People were carrying each other in Huahuaqiaozi, and Du Sheng was of course aware of the situation.

"I'm not kidding."

Ye Weixin smiled and said:
"Think about the directors you have worked with, they are basically the best in the industry, people like Du Qifeng, Zhang Yimou, and Liu Weiqiang have won numerous awards.

And they all praised your acting skills and your novel theories, which is a fitting reaction.”

At this time, Wu Jing, who was sitting in the back seat, came over and asked with a smile:

"Brother Sheng, what is it like to work with Zhang Yimou? I heard that he is very demanding."

Du Sheng replied calmly:
"It is indeed very strict, but not as exaggerated as the rumors say."

Wu Jing held the back of the chair and asked curiously:

"I heard someone say that you killed a giant wild boar with your bare hands when you were filming in Xiangfu. Is that true?"

"That's true, but it's not as exaggerated as hearsay, killing ten with one punch."

Du Sheng briefly described the situation at that time.

Even so, the people in the car were still terrified.

You know, it was a wild giant boar!

A truly ferocious beast that frequently attacks humans.

If an ordinary person encounters this kind of situation in the wilderness, let alone easily counterattack, he would probably have difficulty even standing still.

Du Sheng not only killed the giant wild boar easily, but also rescued two people at a critical moment, which was undoubtedly a feat.

"Great!"

Wu Jing gave a thumbs up and praised:
"How did you pierce the eyes of a giant wild boar with a steel needle from a distance of eight or nine meters?"

He couldn't understand how such a hard bone in the corner of the eye could be pierced.

Not to mention such a long distance, how much energy would the golden needle have left?
"Have you ever heard of shaking your hands to get rid of a needle?"

Du Sheng asked casually.

Wu Jing asked in surprise:
"Isn't that acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine? Brother Sheng, was your ancestor a doctor?"

Du Sheng smiled and did not answer directly.

Wu Jing thought he had agreed, and said to himself:

"During the Qing Dynasty, my ancestors also had imperial physicians and martial arts champions. There were indeed such talented people."

Ye Weixin, who was writing something nearby, chimed in:
"I've read a Qing dynasty unofficial history before, in which the martial arts champion could only shoot a stone with a bow. With the force he throws, he won't be able to hit the golden needle from three meters away, right?"

Wu Jing's face twitched, but he was not in a position to correct her, so he said:
"Brother Sheng is the king of fighting, the seventh generation of Bajiquan, and they cannot be compared in the same breath."

"Oh, I see. I don't quite understand."

Du Sheng saw that Wu Jing was a little itchy and said with a smile:

"Let's film the street fight and have a sparring match, so we can see the martial arts skills of the martial arts champion."

Wu Jing laughed and accepted it happily:

"Okay, but Brother Sheng, you have to go easy on me. All I learned are the stances and training methods."

Du Sheng is a world boxing champion who made his mark through Chinese martial arts, but he is just a champion in a martial arts exhibition match.

There is a huge gap in strength between the two, so it is not shameful to lose to Du Sheng.

But if he told others that he and Du Sheng were evenly matched in one round, that in itself would be something worth bragging about.

After all, the Iceman, who was ranked second in the UFC world last time, couldn’t last a single round at the hands of Du Sheng.

As they were talking, the car stopped at a narrow alley.

Ye Weixin got out of the car and pointed to the long and narrow alley ahead and said:

"This is the longest one-way narrow alley in Hong Kong. You can use it to film the most exciting street fight between you two."

Du Sheng got out of the car and looked around. It matched the scene in his memory, and he nodded with satisfaction:

"That's right, the bravest one wins when they meet on a narrow road. The atmosphere is really great!"

Wu Jing also looked around the alley with great interest and said with a smile:
"When the time comes, Brother Sheng, you will come in alone, and I will come in from the other side to block you. It's best to use cold weapons..."

As he spoke, he gestured and had already begun to think about how the fight would take place.

Du Sheng smiled and agreed with a few words, then returned to the car:
"While there is still time, let's prepare the site for my high-altitude fall!"

He was in a hurry, so naturally he had to inspect all the scenes as quickly as possible.

So in the past two days, whenever he had free time, he and Ye Weixin visited the filming locations in Hong Kong.

With the arrival of the Star Media team, the preparations are almost complete and the filming arrangements are gradually taking shape.

On this day, Du Sheng reunited with Ye Weixin, Hong Xibao and others.

This is the last preparation night before filming starts.

Hong Yubao pointed at the dishes on the table and said helplessly:

"My gout has relapsed recently, so I can't eat meat or drink alcohol. You guys can do as you please."

After hearing this, Du Sheng raised his eyebrows and asked:
"Will this affect your performance?"

If it really doesn't work, you can only do it for someone else.

"should be no problem."

Hong Yubao gave a more conservative answer:

"As long as I stick to a light diet for a while, things will get better."

After saying this, he sighed again:

"If you are not moderate when you are young, you will have to pay for your past indulgence when you are old."

Du Sheng was not surprised by this, as it was obvious from Hong Yubao's body shape that he had always been fat.

"You really worked so hard when you were young."

Ye Weixin echoed:

"Who can perform as risky as you do? It's natural that there will be sequelae when you get older."

Wu Jing also joined the discussion:

“As a martial arts instructor or actor, you’re bound to get injured all over your body, and no one can stay at their peak forever.

So it is a smart choice for you to take on this film and challenge the villain role. At least it can broaden your acting range and provide more security for your future. "

Hong Yubao sighed:
“I don’t know how long I can continue filming fighting scenes.”

Du Sheng suggested:
“Your illness may be due to blocked meridians caused by injuries, coupled with the accumulation of dampness and toxins due to improper diet.

I'll prescribe some Chinese medicine for you to try, it might help."

There are many prescriptions in the Tianji Lingshu Jing that can remove dampness and toxins from the body, such as Sanren Decoction and Ganlu Xiaodu Decoction.

The shooting is about to begin, so in order not to delay it, you might as well give it a try.

Out of trust in Du Sheng, Hong Yubao took the Ganlu Disinfection Soup with a try-it attitude.

Unexpectedly, in just two days, he felt a significant relief from his symptoms.

The diarrhea and increased urination made him feel much lighter and walking was no longer painful.

This change surprised Hong Yubao very much.

Du Sheng didn't expect that what he said casually would actually work.

As the old saying goes:

"A magic pill is the right medicine for the right disease, but a bucket of medicine is not the right measure."

As long as the medication is used properly, the effect will be immediate;
Otherwise, no amount of medicine will help.

After recovering, Hong Yubao quickly got back to work.

As a senior with rich experience, action scenes are as easy as eating and drinking water for him.

Although Ye Weixin is also a senior director in the industry, he still seems a little immature in front of Hong Xibao.

After joining the crew, Hong Yubao not only quickly completed all preparations before shooting, but also discovered many potential problems.

With his assistance and coordination, the film "SPL" officially started shooting in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong on September 9.

And a grand launching ceremony was held!

Although the media was nominally invited, in reality, many reporters were like sharks smelling blood after learning the news.

After all, just by hearing words like "Du Sheng", "self-directed and self-acted", "crime action film", "Hong Yibao plays the villain", "directed by Ye Weixin", etc., you can understand how popular this news is.

As it turned out, the film lived up to expectations and attracted widespread attention from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and four places as soon as it started shooting.

Du Sheng is a world boxing champion and a mainland pop star, while Hong Xibao is the leader of the Seven Little Fortunes, senior brother Cheng Long, and Yip Wai-sun is a director who won multiple awards for "Explosion Cop".

The work created by these three people together has undoubtedly attracted much attention.

However, the high attention paid to the film also brought a lot of extra pressure to Du Sheng.

Many people approached him, hoping to invest in this film.

Du Sheng is not only the world champion of K1, his new album has sold over 250 million copies, and he has also won the national box office champion in the mainland, as well as the Golden Horse and Golden Image awards...

Its market appeal is unquestionable!
Coupled with Hong Yubao's rich experience in the field of action movies, this film is almost guaranteed not to lose money.

Capital always pursues profits.

A project with a high probability of making a profit will naturally attract the attention of many investors.

In Hong Kong, due to Lin Jianyue's relationship, not many people contact Du Sheng directly.

But in the mainland, there is an endless stream of people trying to contact Wang Jinhua.

Wang Jinhua has repeatedly stated that Star Media has sufficient funds and does not need external investment, but calls for seeking cooperation continue.

Even a big backer like Shanghai Film Group sent people to contact them, hoping that they would distribute the film.

Because Beijing Film Academy is growing stronger and stronger, it has posed a threat to its theatrical distribution, so it hopes to use this film to bolster its reputation.

Du Sheng had anticipated this.

I also understand the game of interests, and there are some things that you cannot have alone.

Even if you earn it, you may not be able to keep it.

Many times, 'everyone makes money' is not a request, but an implicit reminder.

If you don't share the profits, you may end up getting nothing.

Given Du Sheng’s current status, solving this problem is actually very simple.

Just make a few investment quotas public and let the capital compete on its own.

This not only diverts the pressure, but also allows them to fight on their own.

However, Du Sheng did not choose to do so because he was looking at longer-term plans.

This was his second move, introducing external capital and issuance to form a solid camp.

Therefore, we can try to bring big companies like Shanghai Film Group and Beijing Film Group into the camp.

After the press conference, Xiang Tai and Lin Jianyue also hinted at their views on external investment.

Du Sheng simply pushed it aside and said that as long as he could secure the majority share of Star Media, they could negotiate the rest among themselves.

On the surface, this is a respect for them, but in fact it throws away the conflict.

While Wang Jinhua was playing chess with Xiang Tai, Lin Jianyue and others, the filming of "SPL" had officially begun.

Five days later, in a narrow alley.

Du Sheng and Wu Jing are rehearsing an action scene.

Wu Jing held a sharp dagger in his backhand, waiting for an opportunity to attack Du Sheng.

Du Sheng held a baton and accurately blocked every knife attack.

"clang!"

The dagger was blocked by Du Sheng again. Wu Jing took a few steps back and said hesitantly:

"Brother Sheng, do you want to coordinate again?"

Du Sheng stopped and put away the baton:
"What do you think is wrong?"

Wu Jing scratched his head and explained:

“I think the character of Aji should be a very fierce one.

Although I may not be able to compete with you, at least I should start with full momentum. "

Du Sheng immediately understood what Wu Jing meant. He felt that the action was not quite up to par, or that his character was not eye-catching enough.

Du Sheng did not refute directly, but asked with a smile:
"One person has a short plan, while two people have a long plan. How do you think this can be used?"

If you want more room to develop, no problem, just show your ability.

When Wu Jing heard this, he immediately became excited and began to gesture:
"I think Aji should launch a fierce attack as soon as he appears on the field, showing his murderous intent, and then..."

Du Sheng waved his hand and said directly:
"Then let's do as you say and try the effect first."

Wu Jing was a little surprised:
"Is it a real fight with weapons? If I get hurt, will it delay the filming?"

Du Sheng said nonchalantly:

"It doesn't matter. Your dagger is not sharpened, and you shouldn't be able to touch me."

"…Um, I'm worried that I might get hurt!"

Wu Jing said with a shy voice, quite self-aware:

"If I get whipped by that thing in your hand, it would hurt more than being cut by a knife!"

"This stick is not made of iron."

Du Sheng shook his head and smiled:
"If you're worried, I can choose not to fight back."

"is this okay?"

Wu Jing was still a little hesitant.

"Hurry up, don't dawdle."

Seeing that Ye Weixin had already arranged the scene, Du Sheng urged him.

"Okay then, here I come!"

Wu Jing rushed forward quickly, holding the dagger in his backhand and stabbed at Du Sheng's neck, using only 50% of his strength.

Even though the dagger was not sharpened, it would still be fatal if it hit someone.

"clang!"

Du Sheng casually picked it up and shook his head:

"Go all out."

Wu Jing gritted his teeth and said nothing, then swung his knife again.

This time the explosion was more powerful and faster, aiming directly at Du Sheng's heart, and the angle was more tricky.

clang!
However, there was only a crisp sound.

Du Sheng gave Wu Jing a slight push with his baton, and he seemed to be hit by a huge recoil force, instantly losing his balance and staggering back a few steps.

"This this?"

Wu Jing was completely confused.

I tried my best, but was pushed lightly by the opponent and I almost lost my balance!
He didn't know what was going on and could only blame the other party for being too strong.

My basic skills are not yet good enough.

"You want to be fierce and powerful, so just do as you did just now. Continue!"

Du Sheng waved to him.

Wu Jing smiled bitterly in his heart, realizing that he had fallen into the pit he had dug.

But he didn't say a word, he just flew forward, swinging and stabbing with the dagger in his hand.

Dangdang Dangdang!
The sound of the dagger and the baton colliding was crisp and pleasant.

As Wu Jing's movements became faster and faster, the shock in his heart became more and more intense.

He found that no matter how fast he sped up, Du Sheng could always block his blade at the right moment.

To outsiders, it looks as smooth as flowing water.

Every attack from Wu Jing was perfectly resolved by Du Sheng, and the cooperation was as if it had been rehearsed!
"Stop! Stop for a moment!"

Wu Jing's chest heaved, he dropped the dagger as he gasped, and rubbed his wrist with a grimace.

Although he tried his best, his wrist was still painful from the force of the counterattack.

On the other hand, Du Sheng was unharmed.

Du Sheng walked up to him, patted his shoulder and encouraged him:
“The murderous spirit and momentum are there, but the strength and speed need to be improved.

You don’t have to hold back when filming, just give it your all, I can handle it.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Jing looked like he wanted to cry but had no tears.

He had used up all his strength just now even in eating rice.

But the opponent is a monster!
Now he felt a little regretful for having challenged Du Sheng to a duel.

After two days and one night, the street fighting scenes were finally completed.

"Don't you want to spar with me? Let's go."

Seeing that it was still early, Du Sheng decided to try out Wu Jing's family-inherited martial arts skills.

Wu Jing was suddenly speechless, but could only swallow his bitterness silently.

He originally thought that even if Du Sheng was the world boxing champion, he would be able to hold out for a few moves.

But these few days of filming had already made him realize the huge gap between himself and the other party.

This is a wrestling match between children and adults, it's child's play!
Therefore, he made an excuse of feeling unwell and ran away with the bucket overnight.

The reason for proposing a competition in the first place was to show off a few moves in front of Du Sheng so that he could have something to show off in future publicity and promotion.

Now that he knew that Du Sheng could defeat him with one hand, it would be irrational to ask for trouble again.

………(End of chapter)