Chapter 149 [Do you understand the value of a great director? ]

“Director Li, are you dating Li Jiaxin?”

“Director Li, can you tell me what movie you are shooting in Hollywood?”

“Director Li, you are now the world’s number one Chinese director. Do you want to come to Hong Kong to film in the future?”

“…”

With the arrival of Li Yishu, the reporters at the scene were excited. They ran down from their seats one by one, holding cameras and taking pictures and asking questions.

Yuan Kui, who followed in from behind, saw this scene and hurriedly stepped forward to stop the reporters: “Okay, everyone, the movie is about to start. If you want to interview Director Li, please wait until the movie is over.”

After much persuasion, and considering that this was a movie theater and many big names in the industry were present, the reporters finally calmed down a little.

However, they also decided to wait until the movie was over and block the door, and they would not stop until they could interview Li Yishu today.

The sales of the last issue of “Film Biweekly” took off. Who doesn’t want to interview Director Li now?
An exclusive interview would be best.

After Jet Li came in, he quickly invited Director Li to the middle position which was the most suitable position for watching the movie.

A familiar face stood up, extended his hand, and said with a smile, “Hello, Director Li, I am Long Wu, the boss of Yongsheng Film Company.”

“Hello Mr. Long.”

Li Yishu is quite familiar with this person. Not to mention Long Wu in “God of Gamblers”, just the “Legend of the Gods” filmed by his son Long Jiu is enough to make people unforgettable.

Long Wu smiled and said, “I often hear people say that Director Li is young and promising. Today I see that he is indeed extraordinary. The several movies he has made are very impressive. I wonder if we at Yongsheng will have the opportunity to work with Director Li in the future?”

“There’s a chance.” Li Yishu smiled politely.

“Okay, then let’s wait for Director Li to have a chance.”

Seeing the other party’s attitude, Long Wu knew he had no chance.

But he didn’t care. He believed that sooner or later Li Yishu would come to him on her own, just like Jet Li.

Because Long Wu recently heard that someone has started contacting Director Li’s film company.

As long as Director Li wants to develop in Hong Kong, he will definitely need someone to protect him.

In the industry, Long Wu feels that he is much better than others and can handle things better.

“Well, Director Li, Brother Wu, please take a seat quickly, the movie is about to start.”

Seeing that the two did not seem to be chatting well, Li Lianjie decisively stood between them, and then said with a smile: “This is the first time our Zhengdong Film Company has produced a movie. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me.”

Long Wu laughed and said, “Haha, Ajie, you are too polite. There will be no problem with the movie you shoot. I will arrange it for you at the cinema when the time comes.”

“Thank you for your support, Fifth Brother.”

Li Lianjie’s eyes lit up.

Li Yishu glanced at the two of them and looked at the screen silently. He didn’t expect that the two of them had hooked up so early.

He remembered that some gossip magazines later seemed to say that Li Zhi failed in his business investment and lost tens of millions. Li Lianjie had no choice but to borrow money from Long Wu. The two gradually became familiar with each other and filmed several movies for Yongsheng.

It seems that gossip is not right, but it is normal if you think about it. No matter how famous Jet Li is, he cannot borrow tens of millions of dollars just like that. There are so many popular stars who owe money, but in the end, few of them borrow money.

After a while, the lights on the scene gradually dimmed.

The movie started.

Although Li Yishu has watched “Fong Sai-yuk” many times, including the second part which has not yet started filming, she has to admit that Jet Li’s kung fu movies are really comfortable to watch, including the later “Huo Yuanjia”, the fighting feels so beautiful.

Li Yishu had seen this movie, so she just wanted to reminisce about the classic.

But others at the scene didn’t think so.

As the plot progresses, Jet Li perfectly plays the role of the “greenhorn Fang Shiyu” to the fullest.

This is more surprising than the previous elegant and easy-going “Master Huang” and the bohemian “Linghu Chong”.

Whether it is Master Huang or Linghu Chong, the feeling they bring to everyone is actually similar, they are all of the same type.

But Fang Shiyu is different. Although he is still a martial arts master, he also has a hilarious comedy style.

Lei Lao Hu, who “conquers people with virtue”, provided all the laughs, and the scene was filled with laughter.

When Jet Li heard the laughter around him, he knew he had succeeded!

When he first watched the finished film, he also thought it was very well made, but whether it will be successful depends on the audience.

Now even these professional film critics, reporters and a group of friends in the circle are laughing happily. You can imagine that the movie is really a success!
Ordinary audiences will also enjoy watching it.

This movie can be regarded as Jet Li’s first attempt at a comedy style, and it can also be regarded as the discovery of another comedy style different from Jackie Chan’s.

Li Yishu said to Li Lianjie beside him: “Congratulations, Ajie, this movie is well made, and you played Fang Shiyu very well.”

“Thank you, thank you Director Li.”

Li Lianjie showed his delight. Li Yishu said it was well filmed, so it must be good!

The reputation of the greatest Chinese director is very impressive. If he can just say a few good words about him during the interview, won’t the movie take off?
You should know that Li Yishu is very famous in Hong Kong now. There has hardly been a big director with a global box office of 20 billion RMB among Chinese and American directors in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and all over the world!
“Director Li, what about me?”

Li Jiaxin on the side quickly asked: “How was my performance?”

“Well, very beautiful.” Li Yishu forced a smile. What can she say about this movie? Anyway, Fang Shiyu’s mother Miao Cuihua, and Hu Huizhong who played Li Xiaohuan, both crushed Li Jiaxin in terms of acting skills.

But in terms of vase, Li Jiaxin is a real vase.

“Thank you Director Li for the compliment.”

The corners of Li Jiaxin’s mouth curled up slightly, and she was very happy about Li Yishu’s evaluation.

Because in her opinion, beauty is the best compliment to her.

The corner of Li Lianjie’s mouth twitched. He didn’t know whether Li Jiaxin had high or low emotional intelligence. She couldn’t even hear such words?
However, he chose Li Jiaxin for this movie because she is good-looking and can attract male audiences.

An hour and a half later.

The movie is over.

There was a round of applause.

“Thank you, thank you everyone.”

Jet Li and director Yuan Kui also stood up excitedly and bowed to everyone to express their gratitude. The applause from the audience was the greatest encouragement to them.

This movie will definitely not lose money. As long as there is some profit, how much or how little is not important to Jet Li. What is important is that he has successfully transformed from an employee to a boss.

In the words of the future entertainment industry, it means successfully advancing from an artist to the ranks of capital.

A reporter couldn’t wait to run to Li Yishu and ask, “Director Li, Director Li, can I ask what you think of this movie?”

Li Yishu said: “It’s a very good costume kung fu film. Ajie acted very well and the movie is also very interesting.”

“Director Li, how do you think this movie compares to your “Sword Rain”? “

“It’s hard to compare different types of styles.”

“Director Li, are you pursuing Li Jiaxin the most?”

“No, just friends.”

“…”

Li Yishu simply answered a few questions and then looked at Zhao Wenzhuo. This guy was also smart and immediately ran over to stop a group of reporters.

Jet Li also decisively took Li Yishu and left.

At the entrance of the cinema.

Li Lianjie thanked him: “Director Li, thank you so much for coming this time.”

“You’re welcome, Ajie. We are all from the mainland, so it’s only natural that we support each other.”

At this point, Li Yishu paused and said, “Wen Zhuo is also your junior apprentice, so take good care of him in the future.”

“Don’t worry, Director Li! I know what to do.”

Jet Li nodded. Zhao Wenzhuo is no longer a small actor. After starring in “Sword Rain”, he is still very popular in Hong Kong.

It’s just that Zhao Wenzhuo has a good relationship with Anita Mui, and Anita Mui has a good relationship with the Long family, so naturally no one dares to provoke Zhao Wenzhuo.

After chatting for a few more words and making an appointment to have dinner at the hotel in the evening, Li Yishu took Huo Wenxi away.

In the afternoon, he also had to meet with financial advisor Chen Jinsheng and take a look at the houses that the other party had bought for him.

It was still several years until 1996, and he had to pick out a suitable house from these houses to use as his temporary home in Hong Kong.

Otherwise, it would be inconvenient to stay in a hotel frequently. Now is not the same as last year. Li Yishu’s fame in Hong Kong is getting bigger and bigger, and it is easy to be photographed by paparazzi when staying in a hotel.

As soon as he left, Li Jiaxin ran out and looked around hurriedly. Seeing that Li Yishu was nowhere to be found, she asked hurriedly, “Brother Jie, where is Director Li?”

“Gone.” Li Lianjie shook his head.

“gone?!”

Li Jiaxin frowned. She was still thinking about hooking up with Li Yishu to see if she could replace Zhang Manyu and let herself be the heroine of his next movie.

She suddenly thought of something and asked quickly, “Brother Jie, is Director Li coming to the dinner tonight?”

“Yes, but…”

Just as Li Lianjie was about to say something, he saw Li Zhi coming from behind. He quickly left the other person and ran to find Li Zhi. He didn’t want the other party to misunderstand him.

Li Jiaxin also seemed to look down on Li Zhi. When she saw Li Lianjie going to find Li Zhi, she turned around and went back to the theater, ready to be interviewed by reporters.

Li Jiaxin must seize this opportunity. It would be best if she could make the news of her admiration for Director Li known to everyone in the city, and then vaguely mention that she wants to play the leading role in Director Li’s next movie.

This will make Zhang Manyu feel pressured, and who knows, there might be reports in the newspapers about “two women fighting for a husband”.

Although Li Jiaxin has never worked with Zhang Manyu, she knows her temper to some extent. It would be great if Zhang Manyu could withdraw voluntarily because of this.

This set of operating procedures is Li Jiaxin’s forte, and Li Jiaxin does not shy away from making fun of herself, and can be called the originator of both being black and red.

　I didn’t expect that all the content containing the word “Xiang Family” was deleted from me~ Long Wu wouldn’t delete it for me, right?

　
(End of this chapter)