After entering the set, Shao Yifu's car drove straight to the administrative building and stopped, followed closely by Chu Heng's motorcade.
After getting off the car, looking at Chu Heng who was surrounded by a group of bodyguards, Shao Yifu became more curious about the identity of this guy. He saw his eyes flashing and joked with a smile: "Bringing so many with you when you go out."
Man, do you have many enemies?"
"Son of a rich man, why don't you sit down in the hall? It's better to be careful." Chu Heng stepped forward, looked around curiously, and asked: "How do you plan to take me around?"
"Looking at you, do you want to go upstairs for a cup of tea first? Or do you want to walk around first?" Shao Yifu asked.
"I'm not tired of coming here by car, so let's go shopping first."
"Then let's go to the video studio first. I'll show you how the movie is shot."
"OK."
"Let's go, I'll take you there."
Shao Yifu, who originally thought of sending an assistant to take Chu Heng around, suddenly changed his mind on the way there after seeing his ostentation.
close relationship.
So the two of them, accompanied by their respective assistants and bodyguards, set out from the administrative building and walked to the studio not far away, talking and laughing.
"The Clear Water Bay Studio was put into use in 1961, covering an area of 58,000 square feet. At that time, there were only two studios and three outdoor locations. Over the years, it has been built one after another, and now there are seven studios and six outdoor locations."
"Hey, the investment is big enough. It must be worth a lot of money, right?"
"There are still tens of millions... Then this is the Imperial Garden. If you watch more of our movies, you will find that many palace scenes were filmed here."
"Hey, I said it looks familiar."
"That's Minguo Street over there."
"How beautiful!"
Shao Yifu, who was making introductions as he walked, couldn't help but glance sideways at Chu Heng, who was responding to every word. This guy couldn't be a crosstalk guy, right?
But whether you should say it or not, it is indeed very comfortable to talk to him, and he will definitely not let your words fall off the ground.
The group of people left not long ago and soon came to a movie room. At this time, a movie was being filmed inside. The costumes should be from the Republic of China. A young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes was competing with others. His style was more realistic, and he was shouting and laughing.
The boxing was far less gorgeous and exaggerated than that of later generations.
The arrival of Shao Yifu and Chu Heng immediately attracted the attention of people in the studio.
"Hello Uncle Six!"
"Mr. Shao."
"Good morning, Mr. Liu."
Amidst the greetings, the director came over with a few people: "Why is Uncle Six so busy today?"
"Bring a little brother here to show you around." Shao Yifu pointed at Chu Heng who was looking at the shooting scene inside, and then asked: "The one you are filming now is Iron Arhat, right?"
"Yes."
"How was it? Did it go well?"
"It's okay. I estimate it will be finished in five days and it will be released almost next month."
"Haha, Arjun is indeed a fast shooter. It only took less than half a month." Shao Yifu was very satisfied with this. He has always been stingy. Not only was he harsh on his employees, but he also had to bargain with others when his son was kidnapped.
The director completed the filming task in such a short time, but it saved him a lot of expenses, so he was naturally happy.
"You can shoot a movie in half a month? So fast?" After hearing this, Chu Heng turned around in surprise. He had heard about the speed of Hong Kong movies, but after hearing it with his own ears, he still felt
Can't help but be surprised.
The director didn't think it was anything, and said with a smile: "Half a month is normal. Lao Wu next door completed the filming in five days, and the post-production was completed in half a month. That's fast."
“How much money can that movie make?”
"That's not necessarily true. It could be millions, or it could be a loss of money. I lost hundreds of thousands on my last movie. I was so scared that I almost ran away, fearing that Mr. Liu would find someone to hack me to death," the director joked.
"Ajun, who do you think I am? It's only a hundred thousand, can't I afford to pay you back?" Shao Yifu glared at him with a bluffing face.
"One million?" Chu Heng couldn't help but be stunned, and quickly asked: "Which film has the highest box office this year?"
"Luo Wei's Five Tigers Slaying the Dragon sold a total of 1.4 million on the island alone." The director said with envy on his face.
Why is the Hong Kong box office so low now?
Chu Heng blinked and asked again: "How many movies can Shaw Brothers make in a year?"
"It's hard to say, it could be 20, 30, 30 or 40, and in addition to movies, we also make TV series." Shao Yifu said with a smile.
Mudd, even an old sow wouldn’t dare to give birth to piglets like you.
Chu Heng couldn't help but was speechless, and then he began to calculate silently in his mind. Counting thirty movies a year, domestic box office plus overseas box office, even if there is profit and loss, there must be 20 to 30 million, right?
It's still a bit confusing.
After thinking about it secretly, he was about to go to other studios when he suddenly saw a young man carrying a table walking past him. He was not looking at the front, but he could see a missing ear.
This ear is so familiar to him!
"Li Yiqiang?" Chu Heng shouted immediately.
Li Yiqiang, who was about to deliver the props, immediately stopped when he heard this. He turned his head in surprise and saw that it was Chu Heng. He said in surprise: "Master Chu!"
He quickly put down his things and ran over in a hurry.
"Why are you here?"
"I was taking a walk, but you, why are you here?" Chu Heng looked at his outfit and asked with a smile, "Are you an actor?"
"Well, it was also a coincidence. After I left you that day..." Li Yiqiang immediately told him his experience.
"So that's it." Chu Heng nodded suddenly, feeling that it suited him quite well. Being a star didn't require any brains.
"What, Xiao Chu, do you know each other?" Seeing this, Shao Yifu stepped forward and asked.
Chu Heng's heart moved, and he immediately pulled the person over. He first introduced Shao Yifu to Li Yiqiang, and then said: "Uncle Six, this little brother Li Yiqiang, I didn't expect that he would come to your place to make a living. Do you want to
Take good care of me."
"Haha, it's a small thing." Shao Yifu looked at Li Yiqiang up and down. He was strong and good-looking, and his appearance was passable.
He then inquired with the director again and learned that this boy was good at kung fu and had some intelligence in his acting skills, so he offered him a favor and asked with a smile: "The young man has a good foundation. Are you interested in signing a contract with our Shaw Brothers?"
"Thank you, Mr. Shao, for your support." Li Yiqiang bowed excitedly. He has been here for a few days and likes the work here very much, especially after learning that actors and stars can get paid tens of thousands for a movie.
, I have already decided to join in.
Because this is the only opportunity he has access to at the moment to make a lot of money.
"Haha, you don't have to be so polite. I am willing to sign you because your conditions are good. If your conditions are too bad, it will be useless for anyone to say anything." Shao Yifu turned to his secretary and waved to him, and ordered: "Give this little brother a
An actor contract, just... a guarantee of four hundred and one month."
After hearing this, Chu Heng couldn't help but roll his eyes. You took such a big breath in four hundred months. Mr. Shao really deserves your reputation for picking on you.
