Chapter 38 The First Meeting of Brother Cheng Long
The next day, Li He and Wei Yuxin went to the "Twelve Zodiac" preparation team, Emperor Film Company.
Emperor is a long-established entertainment company in Hong Kong. It owns many Hong Kong stars and its business involves film and television production, record business, artist management, etc. 9
In recent years, Hong Kong Island's economy has been in recession, and the entertainment industry has also gradually declined. Many Hong Kong Island entertainment companies have gone bankrupt or closed down. They have lost their former glory. Only a few companies such as Emperor have survived tenaciously.
This time the Emperor also tried his best and cooperated with his eldest brother Cheng Long and invested in his movie "Twelve Zodiac Signs".
Because of the urgent need for the mainland market, Emperor invited Huayi Brothers Pictures. In order to ensure his absolute control, Cheng Long was not to be outdone. When one of the investors withdrew its capital, Huali Film and Television entered the market.
In order to repay the support of Huali Film and Television, Cheng Long promised to give him an important role. However, when he heard that the actor who came to audition was under twenty years old, he said hello.
"Watt, are you kidding? What can a twenty-year-old actor do?" Cheng Long looked angry, feeling that he had been tricked by the people from Huali Film and Television.
What can you do at the age of twenty? When he was twenty, he was still working as a stunt double and a punching bag for Bruce Lee!
"Well, they have arrived, can you see them?" the assistant asked cautiously.
Cheng Long, who was in a rage, was someone no one dared to offend...
Cheng Long wanted to say goodbye, but the impact of this would be very troublesome. Although Huali Film and Television was recently established, Cheng Long knew that the boss of this company had a wide network of contacts. After all, he would have to rely on the mainland market in the future. If he offended others,
If you stumbling upon yourself, you will have no good fruits to eat.
"Forget it, let's meet up!" Cheng Long said with a headache.
"Sister Xin, what role are we auditioning for this time?" Li He asked.
Wei Yuxin followed Li He's lead and shrugged, "I don't know, I'll see about it later."
"Uh, I wonder how we can audition?" Li Hyuk asked.
"Let's take a look at the situation! What if Brother Cheng Long doesn't like you?"
"Okay then!" Li He was helpless, thinking that he was just here to make up the numbers, and if he could be chosen, he would act, and if he couldn't, forget it.
Soon, an assistant informed Li He that he could go in. Li He nodded to Wei Yuxin and followed the assistant in.
Entering inside, I found that there was only one person, the famous international kung fu superstar Cheng Long. His expression looked unhappy and he was thinking about something.
The assistant walked up to Cheng Long and whispered: "Brother Long, the actor is here."
Cheng Long came back to his senses, saw that Li He was obviously stunned, and then smiled and said: "Sorry, I was thinking about something just now."
What else could Li He say, so he could only laugh and say: "It doesn't matter..."
Cheng Long pretended to be an elder and asked Li He with concern: "When did you arrive in Hong Kong Island?"
"I arrived last night." Li He replied truthfully without saying much.
"That's good. Thank you for your hard work along the way. It's like this. The main roles in our movie have been decided. There are only some insignificant small roles. If you don't mind, I can make the decision and let you play it directly." Cheng Long said implicitly.
Just no audition required.
Li He remembered that Wei Yuxin was talking about an important role. From an important role to an insignificant supporting role, the gap was not as big as usual.
Wei Yuxin had vaccinated Li He before coming in. Li He was also mentally prepared, but he didn't feel any difference. He nodded and agreed: "It doesn't matter, I can act."
"That's good," Cheng Long looked relieved: "I'll have someone send you the script in a few days. Now let's have a meal together!"
Since Li Hyuk was deprived of his role, Cheng Long thought it would be alright to treat him to a meal. Most people who wanted to have a meal with him couldn't!
Li He politely declined: "Next time, Brother Long, I still have work to do."
"Okay then," Cheng Long felt regretful and stood up to see Li He off: "I'll see you off..."
Cheng Long sent Li He to the door. When Li He left, he turned around, put away his smile, and whispered: "Another dandy..."
The assistant didn't hear clearly and asked quickly: "Brother Long, what did you say?"
"Nothing, you go call Liao Fan's agent and ask Liao Fan to come for the audition."
"Okay, I'll be there right away." The assistant turned away.
When Li He left the door, Wei Yuxin hurriedly came up to him and asked, "Why so fast? Did you pass the audition?"
Li He nodded, shook his head and said, "Passed, not even an audition, just a small role."
"Small role? What? Don't you mean starring?" Wei Yuxin asked.
Li He guessed: "Maybe it's because I'm too young, which makes him seem a little worried. This is normal. If I were him, I wouldn't choose myself."
"Okay, it's a good thing to be able to star in a movie. Do you want to go back with me? Or spend two days in Hong Kong Island?" Wei Yuxin didn't care about the result and planned to go back.
"Go back! You're not familiar with this place." Li He didn't have any interest in playing, so he just went back to the capital.
This trip to Hong Kong Island is not without rewards. At least he can play a small role. Secondly, it also made Li Hyuk see the fact that the entertainment industry is no different from officialdom. They are both double-sided.
People abound.
For example, Brother Cheng Long, in front of him, acted caring and amiable to his younger generation, but when he left, he might be scolding himself!
Cheng Long actually didn't want to use him, but he couldn't refute the investor's face and his caring for younger generations, so he discussed it with Li He in a good voice. Li He was sensible and agreed to Cheng Long's request to give each other face.
.
No matter what, I have made a start in the film industry. Although it is only a supporting role, many people would not be able to play it, so Li Hyuk is very satisfied.
When Li He returned to the capital, Da Mi Mi knew about his failed audition and pretended to be a close friend to comfort Li He.
Li Hyuk actually wanted to say, if it’s comfort, and you come directly to comfort me, what’s the point of video comfort? Even if you dress sexy, it can’t quench your thirst!
In fact, Da Mi Mi also wanted to do it. Seeing that Zheng Tai was too mature but he couldn't pick the peach, he felt anxious. But now is the time when he and Feng Shaofeng were hyping Feng Mi's love. If he and Li He were caught by the paparazzi, the impact would be great.
Not so good.
In this way, the leisurely month of February passed. The filming of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" in Hengdian was officially completed. Zheng Xiaolong specially called Li He to come over for the wrapping banquet.
Li He was planning to join the cast of "Legend of Chu and Han" at this time. When he received the invitation from Zheng Xiaolong, he went without hesitation.
After more than half a year of filming, this palace-fighting masterpiece has finally been completed, and Li Hyuk is also very happy. After all, this is his second work. It feels like it has been completed and broadcast, and he has an overwhelming sense of accomplishment...
"Xiao He, long time no see, how have you been lately?" Zheng Xiaolong's face glowed brightly, and he gave Li He a big hug as soon as they met.
"I'm not bad. Congratulations to Director Zheng for wrapping up his new drama." Li He said with a smile.
"Don't be so polite, you are also a member of the crew." Zheng Xiaolong pulled Li He and sat down on the main seat.