With an uneasy heart, Wang Gang waited for Zheng Qian's arrival in the tea restaurant where he had made an appointment.
Today, Wang Gang and Zheng Qian have undergone tremendous changes. Wang Gang has been practicing in the Chengjia class for the past two years. His muscles are stronger and his physique is more fierce. However, his face and eyes are still simple and honest, which makes people
I couldn’t bear to be afraid after seeing it.
And Zheng Qian has experienced so many things in the past two years. His life experience, knowledge, and knowledge have increased rapidly, and his temperament reflected back on him is also very outstanding. He is the kind of person who feels that he is not in the same world after seeing him face to face.
, which makes people sigh, wondering how there could be such a handsome person in this world.
This is not a compliment, but a normal phenomenon. Everyone who is admired by many stars in the industry will basically develop a sense of distance over time. It is not the kind of high-ranking person who is in politics.
A sense of oppression, but a clear feeling that the other person's temperament and appearance are not comparable to ordinary people.
Therefore, some popular celebrities are "fully armed" several times, covering all their facial features, but they can still easily attract attention in the crowd.
Zheng Qian felt like this at this time. When he was sitting in the teahouse, many people, even if they did not pay attention to the entertainment industry, couldn't help but pay attention to Zheng Qian when they passed by. What's more, Zheng Qian himself is still very well-known in Hong Kong.
of.
So within a few minutes of walking into the teahouse, Zheng Qian was already greeted by seven or eight people, including the teahouse owner, who took a group photo together. Zheng Qian did not resist. After taking a group photo with a smile, he went directly to the private room on the second floor.
After Wang Gang arrived, the two parties met. They first smiled and hugged each other, then took their seats. Zheng Qian poured tea for the other party and said with emotion: "We haven't seen each other for two years, right?"
"Yes, Brother Qian." When Wang Gang saw Brother Qian pouring himself tea, he quickly stood up and took the tea cup with both hands.
Zheng Qian asked: "How are you doing recently?"
There was some bitterness on Wang Gang's face, "Not good, Brother Qian. I have learned a lot in Chengjiaban in the past two years and participated in the shooting of many movies, but they were basically marginal roles. It was not easy to participate."
I watched Brother Cheng Long’s new movie, but the footage only lasted a few seconds, and there wasn’t even a serious line. Brother Qian, I really regret it now. If only I hadn’t left you in the first place.”
Zheng Qian nodded. At that time, he himself did not expect that he would develop so quickly. Not only was he prospering in the music industry, but he also had some impressive achievements in the film industry.
The previous "A World Without Thieves" and the later "Crazy Stone" completely destroyed Zheng Qian's reputation, and the upcoming movie "I'm Not the God of Medicine" is destined to cause a stir in the film industry.
A bloody storm.
By then, the movies Zheng Qian invests in and the scripts he writes will basically be favored by investors in the industry. The funding problem can be easily solved, and Zheng Qian does not resist the partnership model. If you have money, everyone can make it.
Who doesn’t like Zheng Qian like this and all the movie tickets?
Including the great director Feng Xiaolong. Although he is very close to Huaying Group and parted ways with Zheng Qian after "A World Without Thieves", more than a year has passed and Feng Xiaolong also wants to continue his relationship with Zheng Qian.
It is a pity that Zheng Qian will definitely hand over the scripts he writes to directors with whom he trusts and has good relationships for filming unless it is absolutely necessary.
Although Feng Xiaolong has a good relationship with Zheng Qian and has collaborated with him before. He is also a strong director and ranks among the top domestic producers. However, Zheng Qian was a little bit critical of Feng Xiaolong's actions of burning bridges. When "A World Without Thieves" became a hit,
It became the first domestic film with a box office of over 100 million, and Feng Xiaolong's net worth also increased accordingly. However, when Zheng Qian wanted to continue to cooperate with Feng Xiaolong, the latter turned around and joined Huaying Media.
Zheng Qian is not the prime minister, but he can support a boat in his belly. Since you don't value our cooperation, then we won't cooperate.
So more than a year passed. Although Feng Xiaolong personally called Qianqian to make an appointment with the script and schedule after "Crazy Stone" became a hit, Zheng Qian always refused the relationship on the grounds of lack of time and schedule.
cooperation between.
Feng Xiaolong also knew what was going on. He gave up the idea completely after being invited three times without success. After all, he was a very powerful director and had no shortage of scripts, actors, and funds. Therefore, although he was dissatisfied with Zheng Qian's rejection,
, but he didn’t take it too seriously, he just planned to never interact with Zheng Qian from now on.
"I do have projects in hand this year."
Zheng Qian said: "If you want to come back, then come back. However, what role you want depends on you and the director's arrangements. Although I am an investor, I will not interfere in the director's affairs. I can only give
Your opportunity to audition, do you understand?"
Wang Gang's eyes turned red and he quickly said: "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Brother Qian, for your support."
He was sincerely grateful, because he always felt that he was just a teenager who came to Hong Kong to work hard for his dream. Two years later, he was nothing and had not achieved anything. In the end, he had to run to Qian in despair.
By my brother's side.
Does Brother Qian still lack assistants and bodyguards? Of course he does!
So Wang Gang didn't have the shame to say these words anymore, he just wanted Brother Qian to arrange some audition opportunities.
As long as there is a chance to audition, it will be a role played by the camera. In short, it will not be too bad. But in Hong Kong, he does not even have a chance to audition. Only a walk-on can understand the sadness of a walk-on. Let alone making money, it is good not to lose money.
The money he had saved in the mainland has now been almost spent. If the crew hadn't been able to distribute lunch boxes, he wouldn't even be able to afford meals now.
Today, he specially asked for leave to meet with Zheng Qian. The shooting schedule of Hong Kong movies is very tight. In the past, there were many talents and funds, so even if the shooting schedule was tight, everyone could successfully complete an excellent movie.
But now, we don’t have the talent, we have little money, and we want to continue shooting at the same pace as before, so what comes out is either a bad movie or a big bad movie.
In a word, it sucks.
Therefore, in the past two years, there have been basically no local films that have hit the box office in Hong Kong movies. Many young directors and actors have followed Dafeng Township and started to venture into the mainland market. The first ones who went there made a lot of money, and the ones who came after were not bad either.
Every one of them is much better than when they were in Hong Kong.
Wang Gang also belatedly discovered that the mainland film market has gradually grown in size in the past two years.
In addition, the treatment of local actors in Hong Kong is also declining, which leads Wang Gang to curse himself as a big idiot every day when eating lunch. He is simply possessed by a degenerate spirit and cannot go anywhere.
Fortunately, Brother Qian still remembers him and is ready to help him get a few more audition opportunities.
Otherwise, with the entire Hong Kong film industry in despair, Wang Gang wouldn't even know where his future will be.
Wang Gang was such a big guy, he looked clumsy sitting in a chair, and now he looked like he was about to burst into tears. It almost made Zheng Qian's body goosebumps.
So he quickly waved his hand: "Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. You have to make more preparations to seize the opportunity. As for some of the film projects our company is planning to launch, please contact Ren Xin when you return to the capital and ask her to
Please introduce carefully, oh, by the way, Ren Xin is now the general manager of an independent brokerage company. If you are interested, you can ask her to introduce you to some reliable brokers."
Wang Gang asked in surprise: "Sister Xin? Is sister Xin so powerful now?"
"Well, it's not bad. I used to be an artist manager, so practice makes perfect." Zheng Qian said with a smile.
Wang Gang felt regretful after hearing this. Although Sister Xin was Brother Qian's agent at the beginning, she actually didn't have much business ability at all. All brokerage activities still required Zheng Qian to negotiate in person. But now, Sister Xin is already
The head of an independent brokerage company made Wang Gang feel as if he had missed out on hundreds of millions.
However, he is not discouraged. Although there are not many opportunities to get ahead in Hong Kong, this is the general trend because the overall environment of the Hong Kong market is not good. However, he has been able to play small roles in dozens of film crews in the past two years, and has also served as
He has been a stand-in for many martial arts actors, which in itself is a proof of his strength. After all, during the two years of studying in Chengjiaban, Wang Gang still learned some abilities that mainland stuntmen do not have.
After all, Hong Kong used to be the No. 1 film studio in Asia. All types of movies here are very complete. In the past two years of studying in Hong Kong, the advanced studio concepts that Wang Gang learned are definitely many years ahead of mainland studios.
After talking about business with Wang Gang, Zheng Qian wanted Wang Gang to take him around some prosperous places in Hong Kong.
When Wang Gang saw the red Ferrari sports car parked in front of the teahouse, although he was a little surprised, he was not too surprised. With Brother Qian's current worth, it is normal to drive such a sports car. After all, with such financial strength, it is just for him to drive a sports car like this.
What Wang Gang didn't expect was that Brother Qian, who had always been low-key, would be willing to drive such a relatively high-profile sports car.
Zheng Qian noticed Wang Gang's strange look and said with a smile: "This car is not mine. I borrowed it from a friend."
This is indeed true. When Zheng Qian returned to Shenzhen, he took a plane and did not drive a company car at all. This sports car was actually the car parked at Liu Yihua's residence in Shenzhen, and it was both in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
License plates that can be used together. When greeting Liu Yihua for the New Year, Zheng Qian mentioned the need for a car. Andy did not hesitate and directly gave Zheng Qian the address of his private residence and informed him of the password for the lock of his private residence.
When Zheng Qian came to Hong Kong, he drove out this Ferrari sports car.
The car was going fast along the way, and the roar of the sports car's accelerator made Zheng Qian feel very good, and he thought about getting one back and driving.
This kind of three- to five-million sports car is only a drop in the bucket for Zheng Qian now.
When Zheng Qian drove Wang Gang on the streets of Hong Kong in his Ferrari, he was actually a little frustrated. There were so many people and crowded vehicles that it took him half an hour to get through the streets. However, along the way, he kept turning heads.
It is also quite high, and the sports car itself does not have a car film. Fortunately, Zheng Qian is wearing a dome hair and sunglasses, and it is not a convertible. Most people would not expect Zheng Qian to be strolling on the streets of Hong Kong just a few days after the New Year, so although it turns heads
He was very tall, but no one recognized him.
But the driving speed was too slow, so Zheng Qian parked the car in the hotel garage, and then took Wang Gang to meet Andy Lau, Cheng Long, Tan Jing and others.
It’s not that I went there specifically to meet him, but we were in the same hotel.
Andy's new movie "Strategy of the Warring States Period" is on the market. Big bosses from all walks of life will not show their respect. Let's not talk about whether to participate in the screening or not. They will definitely come to the movie press conference banquet.
Zheng Qian drives someone else's sports car, so he naturally wants to come over to support him.
The hotel was full of media reporters. Although it was only the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, these people were almost not on vacation and the entire hotel was packed.
This was not the first time that Zheng Qian and Cheng Long met. They had met several times before, especially when they were in Lausanne, Switzerland to promote the Beijing Olympics not long ago. When they met again, they naturally exchanged greetings and pleasantries.
Cheng Long smiled and said, "Wazai told me that not only do you do good music, but you also write good scripts. So, are you interested in working on a big project together?"
"I have time, but I'm afraid you don't have time, Brother Long." Zheng Qian joked.
Cheng Long laughed. To be honest, he really doesn't have time now. "Peak 3" has just been completed and will be released globally. The American market has high expectations. The first two movies have already made Cheng Long a lot of money.
, and he is very famous in Hollywood. Under normal circumstances, the value of an actor like him has surpassed that of ordinary actors. Only a huge market like Hollywood dares to offer a satisfactory price to the popular Cheng Long.
Zheng Qian also understood this and knew that Cheng Long had no intention of taking care of the domestic market at this stage and was just joking with him, so he readily agreed.
As expected, Cheng Long changed the topic: "I have been very busy recently, but we will definitely have opportunities to cooperate in the future. By the way, Wang Gang, are you ready to return to the mainland?"
Wang Gang, who was standing quietly at the side, saw that Cheng Long still remembered his name. He was flattered and said, "Yes, I am going to go back to the mainland and continue to hang out with Brother Qian."
"Yes, there is a future with Qianzi." Cheng Long patted Wang Gang on the shoulder, exchanged a few words with Zheng Qian and left.
Later, Zheng Qian chatted and laughed with other industry leaders in the hotel.
Wang Gang was by his side from beginning to end. Looking at these scenes, the shock in his heart was beyond words.
Two years ago, Wang Gang thought that Brother Qian's ability to enter the top ten of "Chinese Idol" was already a great achievement. He even felt that if Brother Qian could maintain such results, he would definitely have great achievements in the future, even if he could not become a
A first-line singer, but with Andy's support, at least he can earn a living in the industry. As time goes by, his status will naturally rise.