Chapter 128 128: A song set off Hung Hom, and thoughts from all sides emerged

Author: Chen Wangdong

Chapter 128 128: A song set off Hung Hom, and thoughts from all sides emerged

"Is there a place in my heart that I have never been to?"

"The lake is always clear there."

"The air there is filled with tranquility."

"..."

Xu Ning's magnetic voice rang out in the Hung Hom Stadium.

On the side, Wu Bai heard Xu Ning open his voice, and his expression suddenly became pleasantly surprised. He couldn't help but think: This kid's live performance is great.

After Xu Ning finished singing, he made a gesture of invitation. Wu Bai nodded with a smile, picked up his microphone and continued singing:

"You can always start from the beginning when you say you are sincere."

"True love always lasts."

"Why your eyes."

"And the loneliness when you are alone."

"..."

During the three-minute and forty-second song, Xu Ning and Wu Bai showed off each other's singing skills, which made the staff present cheered.

Although his singing skills are not as good as Wu Bai's, the song "Norwegian Wood" is not difficult and he can master it easily.

Finished singing the song.

Wu Bai put the guitar behind his back and took the initiative to come over and hug him: "You were great live...and I also like the songs you sang."

"Haha, Teacher Wu Bai deserves the award. You just taught me a very good experience. I'm now selling it now."

After the two complimented each other, Xu Ning left the Hung Hom Stadium and then walked around the shopping malls in Central.

I bought some things for my parents and eldest sister, and bought Chen Yu a gift that girls like, and then returned to the hotel.

four o'clock in the afternoon,

I called Fanglong.

The two made an appointment to meet at Emperor Company at five o'clock. He didn't say the specific matter, but Xu Ning could vaguely guess what it was for.

"Around the World in Eighty Days" starring Fang Long was released in June this year and failed miserably at the box office. Hollywood investors are no longer optimistic about his box office appeal.

It happened that Xiangjiang Film was also in decline, and it was in urgent need of Fan Long to come back to boost confidence, so "New Police Story" was released in September 2004.

The protagonist of this movie, Chen Guorong, was originally cast by Leslie Cheung, but on April 1, 2003, he jumped from the 24th floor of the hotel and could never appear on the screen again.

So this movie fell to the director, and now counting the time, the movie should be in the process of being planned.

Four forty.

Xu Ning arrived at Emperor Company early, and the staff arranged for him to rest on the sofa for a while.

Ten minutes later, Fang Long and Emperor's boss Yang Shoucheng appeared in the company together. Xu Ning stood up and greeted them.

"Xiao Xu, I kept you waiting for a long time." He smiled and nodded and walked over: "Mr. Yang, this is the Xu Ning I mentioned to you."

Yang Shoucheng stretched out his hand: "Hello."

This is a very important figure in the Xiangjiang entertainment circle. He often appears in some Xiangjiang novels. Xu Ning often reads them and is very familiar with them...

"Hello, Mr. Yang."

After getting to know each other, Yang Shoucheng took a look at Xu Ning and said with a smile: "This young man is very handsome. I think the boy named Wu Azu will give him three points."

Xu Ning: "Don't dare to take it, don't dare to take it. In terms of temperament, we still have to learn from Mr. Yang."

Yang Shoucheng laughed and said, "You're not a bad guy. Come on, let's go to the office and chat."

Arrived at the office.

Fang Long directly explained the purpose of his visit: "Recently, with the support of Mr. Yang, I am preparing to shoot a new film. I wonder if Xiao Xu is free to come and play a role?"

Sure enough.

But he has already taken on Zhang Yimou's "House of Flying Daggers". If he takes on "New Police Story" again, the schedules will most likely overlap.

So he said awkwardly: "Mr. Yang, Brother Fanglong, I am going to Wucolan at the end of September to film Zhang Yimou's "House of Flying Daggers". I'm afraid..."

When Fang Long heard this, his expression became solemn.

The reason why he abandoned Wu Azu and looked for Xu Ning was just to take advantage of the popularity of Zhou Xingchi's "Kung Fu".

Because he is well aware of Zhou Xingchi's box office appeal. After "Kung Fu" is released, the mainland box office will definitely be guaranteed.

Moreover, the global distributor of "Kung Fu" is Columbia, so maybe it can also do well at the overseas box office.

Xu Ning plays the role of Brother Chen, and there is a high chance that the movie will become a hit after it is aired.

When the time comes, if he plays Azu in "New Police Story", fans will naturally buy it, and then the popularity of "New Police Story" will also increase.

Director Zhang Da also had the same idea... none of them were fuel-efficient, they all took a fancy to Xu Ning's selling points.

Zhang Yimou was originally optimistic about Jin Chengwu, but after he got to know Xu Ning, he immediately gave up on Jin Chengwu and threw an olive branch to him instead.

After all, Jin Chengwu is only popular in Xiaori Country, but Lao Mouzi wants the global market, so he is naturally more optimistic about Xu Ning.

Zhou Xingchi was at the front to help him cut through the mountains to clear the way, and build bridges when encountering water, and he could sit back and enjoy the results. Why not do it?

Moreover, Jin Chengwu's box office appeal is not that great, and he doesn't have much advantage compared to Xu Ning.

…

Now Fanglong has just returned to Hong Kong after a failure in Hollywood, and he urgently needs to prove himself with high box office.

so,

He really wants to sign Xu Ning as soon as possible.

Fang Long heard Xu Ning's hesitation and glanced at Yang Shoucheng. President Yang agreed and immediately said with a smile:

"Xu Ning, don't worry about this. The schedule can be negotiated. If you are worried, I will call Zhang Yimou now."

Fang Long also followed suit and advised:

"Yeah, things like schedules are easy to talk about. There are many actors in Xiangjiang who make more than a dozen movies a year. Just go to the crew more often."

Xu Ning just smiled, not thinking of what to say, so he just sat there pretending to frown and think.

He has never done anything like this before, and he doesn't know if Zhang Yimou would agree to it?

presumably,

I disagree.

He promised Zhang Yimou first, so he couldn't agree to Fang Long's play for the time being, so he said to the two of them:

"Mr. Yang, Brother Fang Long, thank you for your kindness, but I promised Director Zhang first, this matter is a bit difficult to handle."

Yang Shoucheng was not surprised by these words. He just got up and poured a glass of water and handed it to Xu Ning.

"Look, outside the window is the prosperous Xiangjiang, a city that countless people are fascinated by, but this is only a paradise for the rich."

"Have you seen those people queuing up at the entrance of the hospital? Look at the special passage to the east of the gate, which is exclusive to some people."

"Rules are made for ordinary people. If you fall into these rules, you will lose your bargaining chip."

"He, Zhang Yimou, says he can't do anything about it. If you don't do it, then you will fall under his control."

"..."

Yang Shoucheng said a lot, and Xu Ning sometimes nodded, sometimes looked thoughtful, and tried his best to cooperate with his performance.

Xu Ning: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of studying. Mr. Yang thinks so. I learned a lesson today."

Breaking the rules requires strength. At least for now, Xu Ning does not have the strength to make Zhang Yimou jealous.

so,

Don't break the contract easily,

This is also the basic integrity of life.

"If Director Zhang opens his mouth, I will not object to running on both sides... Mr. Yang hopes you can understand."

Having said that, both Fang Long and Yang Shoucheng understood that their goal had been achieved.

"Stay here tonight to arrange the activities." Fang Long reached over to shake hands, "Xiao Xu, you sit down first, I'll go out and have a word with Mr. Yang."

outside the door,

In another office, Fang Long was calling Chen Xiaodong, the action director of "House of Flying Daggers".

After learning from Chen Xiaodong that the investor was Beijing New Picture Film Company, Yang Shoucheng immediately called Han Sanping, the vice president of China Film.

Yang Shoucheng asked Han Sanping to help him say a few words on the phone. When Mr. Han learned that it was a small matter, he immediately nodded and agreed.
To be continued...