Of course, Shaw Brothers was not in the mood to sign Joey Wong, because of Kang Jianfei's appearance, Hong Kong in this time and space has added a new era of theaters out of thin air.
Moreover, this new era of theaters has sufficient film sources, and it is even more fierce to grab box offices in good time than Princess Jin, which makes Shaw Pictures' business even more difficult.
Fang Yihua has long lost interest in Shaw Brothers. Last year, he quit his production manager and focused on developing TVB. Now Shaw Brothers' production business is under the responsibility of Huang Jiaxi.
In the parallel space, Joey Wong was recommended to Fang Yihua by Ma Fangzong, the manager of Shaw Brothers Taiwan Branch. Fang Yihua asked Huang Jiaxi to sign it, and the money spent half of it was less than Yu Kanping.
Now, Run Run Shaw has been selling theaters more than a year in advance. Shaw Pictures is obviously about to stop production, so there will be no new signings for the actresses.
Taipei Songshan Airport.
Wang Zuxian's mother stood at the security checkpoint and said to her daughter hesitantly: Xiaoxian, I think she shouldn't go to Hong Kong anymore. You are only 16 years old now, so it's safer to go to Hong Kong to shoot movies after school.
Mom, this opportunity is rare. It is the DreamWorks Ah filming "The Wrong Car". Don't you also like "The Wrong Car"?Joey Wong kept shaking her mother's arm.
Mother Wang sighed: I'm not at ease with you. A girl is so far away, so beware of being bullied.
Cough cough, Yu Kanping, who was standing aside, coughed and couldn't help but interrupt, Mrs. Wang, Miss Wang Zuxian is the actress that our boss is preparing to promote. DreamWorks will be responsible for everything she has in Hong Kong. You don't have to worry that someone will bully her.
Mother Wang sighed: Alas, I don’t know how to speak Cantonese, otherwise I will follow Hong Kong to take care of you.
The mother and daughter held hands and talked for a long time. Yu Kanping looked at the watch and reminded: Mrs. Wang, time is coming soon.
Mother Wang asked worriedly: Xiaoxian, when she arrived in Hong Kong, she called her home and added more clothes when it was cold...
Oh, I got it, you said it dozens of times at home!
Joey Wong said impatiently.
For a girl who is about to go on a distance for the first time, Joey Wong is now full of longing for the future and has no reluctance to leave home.
After passing the security checkpoint, Joey Wong saw a billboard in the aisle and said to Yu Kanping in surprise: Your advertisements have actually been called into the airport!
Yu Kanping nodded and said: Fortunately, this drama was co-production by DreamWorks and Jiahe, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a little more publicity budget.
"Deadly Express" will be released at the same time in Hong Kong and Taiwan on Christmas, and now the promotional advertisements are being released.
Before leaving the airport in Hong Kong, Joey Wong saw several identical billboards, which made her even more impressed by DreamWorks.
On the poster of the billboard, the portraits of Jackie Chan and Brigitte Lin are the most prominent, with Sophie Marceau, Charles Bronson and others surrounding them, and there are also a few big words "Director Kang Jianfei" in the middle.
Should we go to DreamWorks first?Joey Wong asked after getting in the car.
No, Yu Kanping said, the company has rented a house for you, you can settle down first.I will take you to see Mr. Kang tomorrow, and then go to Oriental Entertainment to report.
Isn't it a DreamWorks?Joey Wong asked.
Yu Kanping explained: Oriental Entertainment Company is also Mr. Kang's company. Your financial contract is signed there. The company will temporarily arrange Cantonese and performing arts courses for you, and will sign a video contract with DreamWorks when filming.
Oh, so that's it.Joey Wong nodded, feeling that the process was a bit complicated.
Yu Kanping said again: By the way, "The Deadly Express" premieres at Taiping Cinema in two days. If you want to participate, I can help you get a ticket.
Joey Wong asked excitedly: Can you see Brigitte Lin?
Of course, many celebrities were invited to the premiere.Yu Kanping said.
Then I'm going to participate.Joey Wong said happily.
Looking at Joey Wong's happy look, Yu Kanping shook his head funny.
Joey Wong was definitely treated as a first-line star. She arranged housing as soon as she joined the company, and then she also had a special living assistant. Yu Kanping felt that Kang Jianfei was a bit too highly of Joey Wong's potential.
……
Mr. Kang, Miss Wang Zuxian is here!
Let her come in, Kang Jianfei put down the phone and said to Chen Shuli, Sophie Marceau is coming to Hong Kong tonight. This piece of paper is her flight number. You can arrange someone to pick it up.
Chen Shuli asked: Do you want to arrange a hotel for Sophie Marceau?She said she could not attend before, and the booked room had been cancelled.
Kang Jianfei asked back: What do you think?
Chen Shuli smiled awkwardly, hurriedly exited the office with the folder in her arms.
In less than a minute, Yu Kanping had already brought Wang Zuxian in and said to Kang Jianfei: Mr. Kang, I have brought you the person.
Please sit down.Kang Jianfei smiled at the two of them, but his eyes were staring at Joey Wong.
Compared with the Joey Wong in Kang Jianfei's impression, the girl in front of her was obviously too young, and her eyes were timid when she looked at Kang Jianfei.
Originally, Kang Jianfei was planning to film "A Chinese Ghost Story" for Joey Wong next year, but after seeing the real person, he immediately gave up this idea.
Today, Joey Wong does not have the temperament of reversing all living beings. She is just a shy girl who is not very experienced in the world. She has to be trained for a few years before she grows up.
But she can't be idle all the time. Kang Jianfei thought for a while and said: Lao Yu, it's better to let Xiaoxian perform the entrepreneurial work of the Taiwan branch.
Let her act in a movie at a Taiwanese branch?Yu Kanping pointed at Joey Wong and asked, he didn't understand why Kang Jianfei suddenly changed his mind.
Kang Jianfei nodded and said: Xiaoxian doesn’t speak Cantonese yet, so I want her to exercise for a year first.As for the script, I will give you a framework in a few days, and you will find the screenwriter team to fill in the details.
Yu Kanping had no choice but to accept it. Although he was not optimistic about Joey Wong, he also thought this little girl was good, so he had no objection to Kang Jianfei's arrangement.
You go out first, I'll talk to her.Kang Jianfei said to Yu Kanping.
Yu Kanping stood up and nodded at Wang Zuxian, then said: Mr. Kang, then I'll leave first.
When Yu Kanping left the office, Wang Zuxian became even more nervous when facing Kang Jianfei alone.
She had long been well-known for Kang Jianfei's reputation in Taiwan. Now that she saw the real person, she felt that Kang Jianfei was indeed very imposing and didn't dare to look directly at him.
In fact, these are all psychological effects. The moment Joey Wong stepped into the office, she began to look up at the big figure Kang Jianfei with preconceived ideas.
Don’t be nervous, I don’t know how to eat people, so take it easy. Kang Jianfei joked, relieved the girl’s emotions, and then asked homely, “I heard you are still studying?”
When talking about his studies, Joey Wong felt a little relieved, secretly looked up at Kang Jianfei, and replied: I am in the second grade of Guoguang Art School.
Kang Jianfei showed a kind smile and praised: I have watched the movie "The Lakeside Will Be Cold This Year", and you performed it great.
That was the first time I made a movie, and I didn't act very well.
Joey Wong said a little embarrassedly, because when filming "The Lakeside Will Be Cold This Year", she had no acting skills, but just said lines with a cold face as the director asked.
Kang Jianfei stood up, walked to Joey Wong and stopped, stared at Joey Wong's face and admired it, and then said: What I am talking about is not acting, but the spirituality emitted by you.Some people, even if their acting skills are good, will make the audience feel isolated without spirituality, while the other actors are different. They can attract the audience's attention as soon as they appear, and you belong to the latter.
Joey Wong is already at the age of longing for recognition from others. After receiving the praise of the great director Kang Jianfei, he finally showed a happy smile on his face and said: Mr. Kang, I will film well in the future and will never let your trust down.
I believe you, Kang Jianfei encouraged me, I originally wanted to shoot a movie for you, but you are not in a good position now.After another year or two, as long as your acting skills are tempered, I will let you be the heroine of my new drama.
Joey Wong tried hard to hide the excitement in her heart, but her hands and ten fingers couldn't help but tremble.
When she was in the art school, her classmates often discussed major directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan, believing that among Chinese directors, Kang Jianfei is the most powerful. Each of the films such as "Home Imperial" and "God of Gambling" can set off a box office craze in Taiwan.
Being able to play the heroine in Kang Jianfei's movie means that you can become a big star in one step, which is infinitely attractive to a young actor.
Joey Wong began to restlessly and asked without saying a word: Mr. Kang, I heard that your new film premiered in two days?
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: It's Ah. If you are interested in participating, you can find Secretary Chen outside to ask for admission tickets.
Oh... Joey Wong Oh, she didn't know what to say after saying that. She actually wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Kang Jianfei, but due to lack of social experience, Joey Wong couldn't find a suitable topic even though she thought about it.
Kang Jianfei asked casually: Are your parents still at ease when they come to Hong Kong alone this time?
Wang Zuxian quickly replied: My dad doesn’t care much about me, but my mom can’t bear to let me go. She is afraid that I will suffer in Hong Kong.
Kang Jianfei asked again: Did you hear that you have practiced basketball before?
You know this too?When talking about what I am familiar with, Joey Wong's speech speed has also increased. I used to be a junior high school student and was a sports student. I have played basketball with my dad since I was a child.
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: I don’t play basketball well, so you can teach me another day.
Good Ah, good Ah.Joey Wong smiled and clapped her hands, but after patting her twice, she felt that she was not a lady, and immediately calmed down in embarrassment.
After the two chatted for a while, Kang Jianfei suddenly said: It’s almost noon, I’ll treat you to a meal.
Joey Wong nodded secretly and followed Kang Jianfei out.
The two walked out of the office side by side, and Kang Jianfei said to Chen Shuli: Prepare a premiere ticket for Miss Wang.
OK, boss.Chen Shuli watched the two go out side by side, thinking that the boss might fall in love with this little girl again, and sooner or later she would have to eat it.
Joey Wong was not unaware of this. She felt Kang Jianfei's burning gaze when he looked at her in the office.
However, Joey Wong was not annoyed about this, but instead was secretly happy, feeling that it was something to be proud of when he was able to attract Director Kang Da.
Moreover, this new era of theaters has sufficient film sources, and it is even more fierce to grab box offices in good time than Princess Jin, which makes Shaw Pictures' business even more difficult.
Fang Yihua has long lost interest in Shaw Brothers. Last year, he quit his production manager and focused on developing TVB. Now Shaw Brothers' production business is under the responsibility of Huang Jiaxi.
In the parallel space, Joey Wong was recommended to Fang Yihua by Ma Fangzong, the manager of Shaw Brothers Taiwan Branch. Fang Yihua asked Huang Jiaxi to sign it, and the money spent half of it was less than Yu Kanping.
Now, Run Run Shaw has been selling theaters more than a year in advance. Shaw Pictures is obviously about to stop production, so there will be no new signings for the actresses.
Taipei Songshan Airport.
Wang Zuxian's mother stood at the security checkpoint and said to her daughter hesitantly: Xiaoxian, I think she shouldn't go to Hong Kong anymore. You are only 16 years old now, so it's safer to go to Hong Kong to shoot movies after school.
Mom, this opportunity is rare. It is the DreamWorks Ah filming "The Wrong Car". Don't you also like "The Wrong Car"?Joey Wong kept shaking her mother's arm.
Mother Wang sighed: I'm not at ease with you. A girl is so far away, so beware of being bullied.
Cough cough, Yu Kanping, who was standing aside, coughed and couldn't help but interrupt, Mrs. Wang, Miss Wang Zuxian is the actress that our boss is preparing to promote. DreamWorks will be responsible for everything she has in Hong Kong. You don't have to worry that someone will bully her.
Mother Wang sighed: Alas, I don’t know how to speak Cantonese, otherwise I will follow Hong Kong to take care of you.
The mother and daughter held hands and talked for a long time. Yu Kanping looked at the watch and reminded: Mrs. Wang, time is coming soon.
Mother Wang asked worriedly: Xiaoxian, when she arrived in Hong Kong, she called her home and added more clothes when it was cold...
Oh, I got it, you said it dozens of times at home!
Joey Wong said impatiently.
For a girl who is about to go on a distance for the first time, Joey Wong is now full of longing for the future and has no reluctance to leave home.
After passing the security checkpoint, Joey Wong saw a billboard in the aisle and said to Yu Kanping in surprise: Your advertisements have actually been called into the airport!
Yu Kanping nodded and said: Fortunately, this drama was co-production by DreamWorks and Jiahe, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a little more publicity budget.
"Deadly Express" will be released at the same time in Hong Kong and Taiwan on Christmas, and now the promotional advertisements are being released.
Before leaving the airport in Hong Kong, Joey Wong saw several identical billboards, which made her even more impressed by DreamWorks.
On the poster of the billboard, the portraits of Jackie Chan and Brigitte Lin are the most prominent, with Sophie Marceau, Charles Bronson and others surrounding them, and there are also a few big words "Director Kang Jianfei" in the middle.
Should we go to DreamWorks first?Joey Wong asked after getting in the car.
No, Yu Kanping said, the company has rented a house for you, you can settle down first.I will take you to see Mr. Kang tomorrow, and then go to Oriental Entertainment to report.
Isn't it a DreamWorks?Joey Wong asked.
Yu Kanping explained: Oriental Entertainment Company is also Mr. Kang's company. Your financial contract is signed there. The company will temporarily arrange Cantonese and performing arts courses for you, and will sign a video contract with DreamWorks when filming.
Oh, so that's it.Joey Wong nodded, feeling that the process was a bit complicated.
Yu Kanping said again: By the way, "The Deadly Express" premieres at Taiping Cinema in two days. If you want to participate, I can help you get a ticket.
Joey Wong asked excitedly: Can you see Brigitte Lin?
Of course, many celebrities were invited to the premiere.Yu Kanping said.
Then I'm going to participate.Joey Wong said happily.
Looking at Joey Wong's happy look, Yu Kanping shook his head funny.
Joey Wong was definitely treated as a first-line star. She arranged housing as soon as she joined the company, and then she also had a special living assistant. Yu Kanping felt that Kang Jianfei was a bit too highly of Joey Wong's potential.
……
Mr. Kang, Miss Wang Zuxian is here!
Let her come in, Kang Jianfei put down the phone and said to Chen Shuli, Sophie Marceau is coming to Hong Kong tonight. This piece of paper is her flight number. You can arrange someone to pick it up.
Chen Shuli asked: Do you want to arrange a hotel for Sophie Marceau?She said she could not attend before, and the booked room had been cancelled.
Kang Jianfei asked back: What do you think?
Chen Shuli smiled awkwardly, hurriedly exited the office with the folder in her arms.
In less than a minute, Yu Kanping had already brought Wang Zuxian in and said to Kang Jianfei: Mr. Kang, I have brought you the person.
Please sit down.Kang Jianfei smiled at the two of them, but his eyes were staring at Joey Wong.
Compared with the Joey Wong in Kang Jianfei's impression, the girl in front of her was obviously too young, and her eyes were timid when she looked at Kang Jianfei.
Originally, Kang Jianfei was planning to film "A Chinese Ghost Story" for Joey Wong next year, but after seeing the real person, he immediately gave up this idea.
Today, Joey Wong does not have the temperament of reversing all living beings. She is just a shy girl who is not very experienced in the world. She has to be trained for a few years before she grows up.
But she can't be idle all the time. Kang Jianfei thought for a while and said: Lao Yu, it's better to let Xiaoxian perform the entrepreneurial work of the Taiwan branch.
Let her act in a movie at a Taiwanese branch?Yu Kanping pointed at Joey Wong and asked, he didn't understand why Kang Jianfei suddenly changed his mind.
Kang Jianfei nodded and said: Xiaoxian doesn’t speak Cantonese yet, so I want her to exercise for a year first.As for the script, I will give you a framework in a few days, and you will find the screenwriter team to fill in the details.
Yu Kanping had no choice but to accept it. Although he was not optimistic about Joey Wong, he also thought this little girl was good, so he had no objection to Kang Jianfei's arrangement.
You go out first, I'll talk to her.Kang Jianfei said to Yu Kanping.
Yu Kanping stood up and nodded at Wang Zuxian, then said: Mr. Kang, then I'll leave first.
When Yu Kanping left the office, Wang Zuxian became even more nervous when facing Kang Jianfei alone.
She had long been well-known for Kang Jianfei's reputation in Taiwan. Now that she saw the real person, she felt that Kang Jianfei was indeed very imposing and didn't dare to look directly at him.
In fact, these are all psychological effects. The moment Joey Wong stepped into the office, she began to look up at the big figure Kang Jianfei with preconceived ideas.
Don’t be nervous, I don’t know how to eat people, so take it easy. Kang Jianfei joked, relieved the girl’s emotions, and then asked homely, “I heard you are still studying?”
When talking about his studies, Joey Wong felt a little relieved, secretly looked up at Kang Jianfei, and replied: I am in the second grade of Guoguang Art School.
Kang Jianfei showed a kind smile and praised: I have watched the movie "The Lakeside Will Be Cold This Year", and you performed it great.
That was the first time I made a movie, and I didn't act very well.
Joey Wong said a little embarrassedly, because when filming "The Lakeside Will Be Cold This Year", she had no acting skills, but just said lines with a cold face as the director asked.
Kang Jianfei stood up, walked to Joey Wong and stopped, stared at Joey Wong's face and admired it, and then said: What I am talking about is not acting, but the spirituality emitted by you.Some people, even if their acting skills are good, will make the audience feel isolated without spirituality, while the other actors are different. They can attract the audience's attention as soon as they appear, and you belong to the latter.
Joey Wong is already at the age of longing for recognition from others. After receiving the praise of the great director Kang Jianfei, he finally showed a happy smile on his face and said: Mr. Kang, I will film well in the future and will never let your trust down.
I believe you, Kang Jianfei encouraged me, I originally wanted to shoot a movie for you, but you are not in a good position now.After another year or two, as long as your acting skills are tempered, I will let you be the heroine of my new drama.
Joey Wong tried hard to hide the excitement in her heart, but her hands and ten fingers couldn't help but tremble.
When she was in the art school, her classmates often discussed major directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan, believing that among Chinese directors, Kang Jianfei is the most powerful. Each of the films such as "Home Imperial" and "God of Gambling" can set off a box office craze in Taiwan.
Being able to play the heroine in Kang Jianfei's movie means that you can become a big star in one step, which is infinitely attractive to a young actor.
Joey Wong began to restlessly and asked without saying a word: Mr. Kang, I heard that your new film premiered in two days?
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: It's Ah. If you are interested in participating, you can find Secretary Chen outside to ask for admission tickets.
Oh... Joey Wong Oh, she didn't know what to say after saying that. She actually wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Kang Jianfei, but due to lack of social experience, Joey Wong couldn't find a suitable topic even though she thought about it.
Kang Jianfei asked casually: Are your parents still at ease when they come to Hong Kong alone this time?
Wang Zuxian quickly replied: My dad doesn’t care much about me, but my mom can’t bear to let me go. She is afraid that I will suffer in Hong Kong.
Kang Jianfei asked again: Did you hear that you have practiced basketball before?
You know this too?When talking about what I am familiar with, Joey Wong's speech speed has also increased. I used to be a junior high school student and was a sports student. I have played basketball with my dad since I was a child.
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: I don’t play basketball well, so you can teach me another day.
Good Ah, good Ah.Joey Wong smiled and clapped her hands, but after patting her twice, she felt that she was not a lady, and immediately calmed down in embarrassment.
After the two chatted for a while, Kang Jianfei suddenly said: It’s almost noon, I’ll treat you to a meal.
Joey Wong nodded secretly and followed Kang Jianfei out.
The two walked out of the office side by side, and Kang Jianfei said to Chen Shuli: Prepare a premiere ticket for Miss Wang.
OK, boss.Chen Shuli watched the two go out side by side, thinking that the boss might fall in love with this little girl again, and sooner or later she would have to eat it.
Joey Wong was not unaware of this. She felt Kang Jianfei's burning gaze when he looked at her in the office.
However, Joey Wong was not annoyed about this, but instead was secretly happy, feeling that it was something to be proud of when he was able to attract Director Kang Da.