Chapter 202 Dad

At this time, in Li Lianjie's mansion, Li Zhi asked, "Ajie, are you really not going tomorrow? The NBA has invited you."

Li Lianjie felt a little embarrassed. He was invited, but only given a second-row ticket, and he didn't want to go.

In fact, he himself knows very well that he has never received first-tier salary in Hollywood, has never been a first-tier star, and has never starred in a big-budget A-level movie. The NBA has not treated him unfairly.

It was just that a senior like him was not given a front-row ticket when he went to support He Zhongqiu, which made him feel a little unhappy. After all, he always sat in the front row wherever he went in China and Hong Kong.

Now he really wants to know, Chenglong must have received an invitation from the NBA, is he in the second row? Or the first row?

Both his and Chenglong's movies failed at the box office, so his status has declined, and the film contracts he is negotiating for have also dropped a lot. This is the reality in Hollywood and in the United States.

This is also one of the reasons why he doesn't want to go, because Chenglong's salary in Hollywood is higher than his, and most of the movies he starred in are A-level big productions.

His status is not as high as Chenglong's. Chenglong might be able to sit in the front row, which would be embarrassing for him. It would be better for him not to go to avoid embarrassment.

In fact, in terms of relationship, he and Chenglong are pretty good friends in private.

When he first arrived in Hong Kong, Chenglong often drove him around.

But once you enter the world of martial arts, you can no longer control yourself, nor can you ride a dragon.

We are competitors, and our private interactions become less and less, our relationships become more and more distant, and finally we have no contact at all. This is the reality.

In Yanjing, as agreed, at 8:30 in the morning, Yang Shoucheng, Chenglong and Tang Jili arrived at the China Film Studio and met Han Sanping.

They came for the drama "The Myth". China Film Group is also one of the investors, but it has not been fully finalized yet.

This movie is very important to Chenglong, and it is the key to his return to the Chinese-language film market from Hollywood.

Now Hollywood has reduced his salary a lot, and is only willing to give him second-tier treatment, so he simply came back.

Of course he still wants to go back. As long as this myth is successful, he can return to his position as a top star in Hollywood.

In Han Sanping's office, a few people chatted for a while, and Han Sanping suddenly said: "There is a piece of news that is very popular recently. It is popular all over the world. I wonder if you have paid attention to it?"

This sentence without any connection made several people exchange glances. Yang Shoucheng asked: "I wonder what Mr. Han is referring to?"

Han Sanping smiled and said, "He Zhongqiu, Wolverine, that's the martial arts sparring performance by the NBA All-Stars."

"Oh."

Several people nodded, indicating that they knew the news.

Chenglong said: "I also received an official invitation from the NBA, which gave me a front-row ticket, but I don't have time."

"What does Mr. Han mean?" Yang Shoucheng asked.

Han Sanping said with emotion: "In this martial arts performance, He Zhongqiu is definitely the protagonist, after all, this is his show.

Two Hollywood A-list action stars would play supporting roles for He Zhongqiu, a Chinese. To be honest, I couldn’t imagine it before this news came out.”

Yang Shoucheng and Tang Jili nodded involuntarily. This kind of thing was unimaginable to them.

Especially Chenglong, I felt particularly deeply moved.

When he was filming Jazz (1), he was already a successful Asian superstar. More than one Japanese girl committed suicide for him. But Chris Tucker at that time was just a small role in Hollywood, not even a second-tier one.

In other words, at that time, he was not qualified to work with Hollywood's first-tier stars and could only work with third-tier actors.

At this time, Han Sanping said, "I wonder if the play 'Myth' can add a role for He Zhongqiu?"

Yang Shoucheng and the other two were stunned and looked at each other. The script has already been written, and now they want to add a character?
However, if Wolverine can join the "Mythology", with Wolverine's current popularity and influence, it will undoubtedly be a very good gimmick, and should be very beneficial to both the domestic and global box office.

Thinking of this, Yang Shoucheng and Chenglong both looked at Tang Jili.

Tang Jili said in distress: "Director Han, it's not that we can't add roles, and the script can also be modified. There's still time.

But Wolverine's height is really too high to be a role. Also, how much will he be paid?"

Han Sanping thought for a moment and said, "I talked about celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with Director Zhang Yimou last time when we were drinking tea. You should also know that he and I both studied at the Beijing Film Academy, so we are both considered Beijing Film Academy people."

Chenglong and the others nodded, and he continued, “He said that He Zhongqiu has extraordinary aura and is suitable for playing some tall and fierce generals in domestic movies.

Also, he said that Qin Shi Huang was two meters tall, so He Zhongqiu should be able to play the role, and if he plays the role, it should have a unique effect. "

Tang Jili was stunned and said, "Add a role for Qin Shi Huang? But with Wolverine's status, it's hard to arrange the role. It can't be too little, but if it's too much, it won't fit in. After all, mythology is mainly a modern drama."

Han Sanping did not comment. Such words can only fool laymen, how can they fool him, an expert? Myth is a commercial film after all, what can't be changed in the script?
Now the top celebrities in the country are all big stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan. No matter how big the actors and stars in the mainland are, they have to be inferior to the stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Li Lianjie has become an American. As the leader of the mainland film and television industry, he is unhappy.

Now that he finally has a movie called He Zhongqiu and can have two of Hollywood's top action stars as supporting actors, he will not let this opportunity go.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, he is definitely the winner.

He also wants to introduce Blade 3 and give it the best schedule.

He went on to say: “As for the pay, just like Hero, originally there was only a few million dollars of investment, but after Li Lianjie joined, someone was willing to pay 30 million dollars.

I think as long as He Zhongqiu is willing to join, maybe we can find investors from Hollywood, and there should be people in China willing to pay for it.”

Yang Shoucheng asked in a low voice: "Director Tang, can the script be changed?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Jili knew that Boss Yang was tempted.

He thought for a moment and said, "It has to be changed drastically. If his role is reduced, the investors won't pay for it."

"Of course." Yang Shoucheng said.

The current investment in Mythology is 1.6 million Hong Kong dollars, 1.2 million RMB, and million US dollars, which is considered a large production in China but only a medium-sized production in Hollywood.

He calculated and said, "Boss Han, Wolverine's salary is at least six million US dollars..."

Chenglong is also an investor of Mythology. He didn't receive any salary but a share of the box office. He immediately interrupted and said, "Even if Blade 3 doesn't come out, his popularity in Hollywood will definitely go up. Six million may not be enough to hire him."

Han Sanping smiled and said, "No matter how much, if he joins Shinhwa, it will be paid by the investors who come for him anyway, and the amount of his salary will be determined by the market."

"Then the investment might be 30 million dollars, which is the same as a hero."

Tang Jili was a little excited. "Myth" is a commercial film, and big productions are of course more exciting.

"Mr. Han, I heard that Wolverine is going to make his own movie this year, a $50 million production. Does he have time to join Mythology?" Yang Shoucheng asked.

Han Sanping said: "I just have this idea, I need to contact him first to know."

Yang Shoucheng and the other two felt helpless when they heard this. It seemed like we had wasted all our emotions here. Aren't you too unreasonable?
"Not busy, you guys have some tea first, I'll make the call first."

Han Sanping smiled, took out his cell phone, looked through the address book, and then called Yang Xue.

Naturally, he didn't have Yang Xue's phone number originally, but after he had this idea in the past two days, he asked Beijing Film Academy for Yang Xue's mobile phone number.

At this moment, Yang Xue and Liu Yifei were preparing to go to the airport and met at Liu Yifei's home. The flight was at 11 a.m. and would arrive in Los Angeles at 15 noon.

"Hello, how are you?"

Her cell phone rang, she looked at it and didn't recognize the number, but she answered it anyway.

"You are Yang Xue, I am Han Sanping." A middle-aged man's voice came from the other side.

"Mr. Han?" Yang Xue was startled.

Han Sanping studied at the directing department of Beijing Film Academy and served as the director of Beijing Film Studio. She is considered a big shot in their Beijing Film Academy and film circles. Now she is a real big shot in the Chinese film and television circles. Why do you want to find her?
"Yang Xue, this is what happened..."

Han Sanping briefly talked about his idea of ​​inviting He Zhongqiu to participate in the myth, and then said: "This is the thing. You are the person closest to him, and I want to ask your opinion."

Yang Xue's mind was a little confused. After thinking for a while, she said, "Boss Han, he is going to shoot a movie for his own company during the off-season. The crew has started auditioning. I don't know if he can spare the time."

"Oh, how about you help me contact him? We can coordinate the schedule." Han Sanping asked.

"Okay, I'm going to Los Angeles to watch the All-Star Game soon. Mr. Han, I will definitely tell him about your situation." Yang Xue said.

"Oh, OK, I'll wait for your reply here."

After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping said to Chenglong and others, "Everyone, please wait for two more days. Maybe we will get news tomorrow." What else could Yang Shoucheng and others say? Making movies in China was a hurdle that Han Sanping could not overcome, and China Film was an investor, so they could only wait a little longer.

"Well, since I have to wait anyway, why not go to Los Angeles?" Chenglong suddenly said.

"That's good. Chenglong, you are also an investor, so it's a good opportunity for you to have a face-to-face meeting with He Zhongqiu." Han Sanping nodded.

……

February 2th, Los Angeles, NBA All-Star Game Day.

He Zhongqiu did not attend the All-Star event yesterday, but attended several events this morning at the official request.

At 12:30 noon, he asked Ross Lewis to arrange a Mercedes-Benz nanny car to take Philip to the international airport to pick up Yang Xue and Liu Yifei.

Now he has become accustomed to Philip's presence. Philip is the one who takes care of any small matters, like an assistant.

There were four people in total, including Yang Xue's agent Lin Xue and Liu Yifei's mother Liu Xiaoli.

Both of them are second-tier stars in China, and they need someone to take care of them.

He Zhongqiu knew Lin Xue, and when they met, he greeted her, "Mr. Lin, long time no see, welcome to Los Angeles."

"Wolverine, hello, hello." Lin Xue quickly stretched out her hands.

"What nickname do you need? Just call me Zhongqiu." He Zhongqiu shook hands.

Lin Xue hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, Mid-Autumn Festival, Yang Xue is grateful to you..."

"What? Mr. Lin, she is my sister, I should thank you for taking care of her." He Zhongqiu interrupted Lin Xue.

"Yes Yes."

Lin Xue's face was broken with laughter.

"Aunt Liu, how have you been?"

He Zhongqiu also knew Liu Xiaoli. He had met her on the set of Golden Age. She was a very kind person and often brought food to everyone on the set. Even he, a small extra, had eaten it once. Even though he had hurt Liu Yifei, he didn't say anything.

"Mid-Autumn Festival, thank you for your help." Liu Xiaoli said hurriedly.

"Look, we are all friends. It's just a show. It's no big deal. Come on, let's get in the car first."

"Sanjin, there's something..."

After getting in the car, Yang Xue talked about Han Sanping.

"I play the role of Qin Shi Huang?"

He Zhongqiu was really interested, and after thinking for a while he said, "How about this, I'll notify Ross Lewis and ask him to go to China to discuss the schedule."

Of course he knew who Han Sanping was. Even if it wasn't for him, Yang Xue was still working in the country, so he certainly couldn't refuse such a thing outright.

"Okay, then I'll call President Han back tomorrow." Yang Xue nodded.

"Hey, Lao Liu, I heard that you almost drowned?" He Zhongqiu asked.

"Well, I also injured my neck. It was a bit unlucky to shoot this movie." Liu Yifei said with pursed lips.

"Xixi has a problem with her neck. She was having acupuncture yesterday, and her neck is like a hedgehog." Yang Xue said.

He Zhongqiu raised his big hand and grabbed it, then laughed and said, "How about I give you a massage? I just practiced Shaolin Dragon Claw with Wang Baoqiang, and my skills are not very advanced yet, so massage is quite suitable for me."

Liu Xiaoli, who was sitting in the front, couldn't help but twitch her face when she heard this.

"Snapped!"

Yang Xue opened He Zhongqiu's hand and said unhappily, "Sanjin, don't bully her. Her neck can't withstand a blow from you."

Liu Yifei recalled the happy event and said with a smile: "Master monk, when I was filming, Director Lin Feng praised me and said that I was good at swordsmanship."

"Your swordsmanship is not even that of a 3-star guy. It's just fancy moves. Only people who don't have real skills would praise you." He Zhongqiu said disdainfully.

"I will continue to practice. I want to be a female warrior in the future." Liu Yifei said unconvinced.

He Zhongqiu said meaningfully: "Practice the standing exercise I taught you. It will increase your Qi and blood flow better than anything else. If you practice well, the injury on your neck won't be a problem. You will age slower than others."

"Increased blood flow?"

Liu Yifei looked at He Zhongqiu curiously. The monk had never mentioned this in front of her before. Was he crazy this time?

He Zhongqiu said mysteriously, "I don't know if you have noticed that those who are involved in sports age very quickly after retirement."

"It seems so." Yang Xue nodded.

"That's because of excessive exercise. When you were young, you consumed too much energy and blood, and you didn't know how to nourish and replenish your energy. Eating meat can't replenish your energy and blood at all. You age faster as you get older, hehe!" He Zhongqiu said with a smile.

"What about you, big monk?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.

"Me? When I'm a hundred years old, it won't be a problem for me to marry ten concubines, and I can even give birth to a dozen sons by then." He Zhongqiu said proudly.

"Pooh!"

Liu Yifei blushed.

Yang Xue was also speechless. Sanjin's biggest problem was that he was in too good of a health and couldn't control his lust for women. How would he find a wife in the future?
"This He Zhongqiu, has he become Ding Chunqiu through martial arts training? Has he gone astray?"

Liu Xiaoli couldn't hold the expression on her face anymore and could only look out the window to distract herself.

Philip, who was sitting in the front, felt itchy when he heard it, and suddenly turned around and shouted, "Dad."

The car was silent for a moment, and everyone looked at Philip.

Phillip didn't hear any movement, and turned back to He Zhongqiu and shouted, "Dad."

Yang Xue and others looked at each other, wondering what was wrong with He Zhongqiu's translation.

"Wellington, you idiot, who are you calling daddy?" He Zhongqiu said unhappily.

"Calling you."

Philip blushed and said, "Didn't you say that I should call you dad when I become your disciple? I did. Please teach me the standing practice. I also want to grow my blood and qi. I also want to be able to find ten concubines when I am a hundred years old."

"WC."

He Zhongqiu cursed. He was deeply shocked by Philip's shamelessness and rudeness.

"Hehe, hehe, chuckle..."

Yang Xue and Liu Yifei covered their mouths and lowered their heads to laugh, and they even started to choke with laughter.

Liu Xiaoli and Lin Xue also couldn't help laughing.

The driver, who didn't understand Chinese, didn't respond much.

"What about the $800,000 apprenticeship fee?" He Zhongqiu said, stretching out his hand.

Philip said dissatisfiedly: "I am your son, and you still ask me for money? Now I should be the one asking you for money."

"You, the rebellious son, are right. I really can't refute you." He Zhongqiu sighed.

"Just tell me whether you want to teach me or not," Philip asked.

"Teach me. Since you call me dad, how can I not teach you?" He Zhongqiu said helplessly.

Yang Xue and Liu Yifei had fallen down on their seats laughing so hard, and they held their stomachs, struggling to breathe.

After arriving at the Hilton Hotel and taking a short rest, He Zhongqiu notified Jordan, Roberts, and Hathaway to come over and play mahjong.

(End of this chapter)