From Xiangjiang Martial Arts in the 70s

Chapter 41 The Star-studded Dinner Party

"Okay, you think about it too much, go back and rest first."

Wu Changyun put her hand on Takikawa Hiromi's shoulder, she raised her head and stared at Wu Changyun dumbly for a moment, not knowing what was going on in her head, she kept turning her head and watching Wu Changyun leave.

Wu Changyun frowned, looking at his rough palms, it should be nothing.

In the evening, Yuan Aijia made a fuss about having dinner with everyone. Wu Changyun arrived at the agreed place. In front of him was a two-story medieval villa with two white chimneys protruding from the blue sloping eaves. The corridor under the doorway led to a The first floor living room, almost the entire first floor is open, consisting of several disconnected walls and arched glass doors.The interior decoration can be described as magnificent. The central circular corridor connects the second floor. The height of the building itself is relatively high. The room specifications here are very different from Wu Changyun's villa in Dorgali Mountain.

"It's a long experience."

This is the first time Wu Changyun has seen a real luxury house in Hong Kong. The location of this house is also quite special. It is rumored that the former owner was an Englishman.

"Hey, long time no see."

The person who came up was Sammo Hung, and his clothes became more and more fashionable.

"How did you come?"

"I'm invited to participate, and I'll introduce you to two people."

Sammo Hung stepped aside, and standing next to him were Xu Guanwen and Luo Wei. Xu Guanwen had just moved to Golden Harvest this year. As for works such as "Fist of Fury" and "Big Brother Tangshan" directed by Luo Wei, he had already established himself in the film industry. Golden Harvest status.

"Hello, two directors."

Wu Changyun also likes the films of these two directors very much, especially Hui Guanwen's unique style, which brings joy to many audiences even in the 21st century.

"You're welcome, Director Wu."

"Oh, all the stars have gathered today." Wu Siyuan clapped his hands and walked over. The three of them have some connections. After all, they all started from Shaw Brothers. Wu Siyuan's Siyuan Pictures has just begun to take shape this year. This is also the production company of "Drunken Master" and "Serpentine Hand".

"Speaking of which, I haven't seen your junior brother for a long time."

"He's here too, Yuan Lou!" Sammo Hung greeted, and Chen Gangsheng came out from the porch wearing a red sweater, with his signature smile.

"I just said I can't find you anywhere, who is this?" Chen Gangsheng pointed to Sammo Hung and said.

"New director Wu Changyun, haven't you always wanted to meet?"

"Hello, Chen Gangsheng." Chen Gangsheng offered to shake Wu Changyun's hand.

Chen Gangsheng is Jackie Chan's original name. This handshake gave Wu Changyun an illusion, as if the person standing in front of him could represent Hong Kong action movies.

In 1974, the overall environment of martial arts began to go downhill. The death of Bruce Lee cast a cloud over the Hong Kong film company. After all, no one can guarantee the future direction of action movies, and a large number of working martial arts masters have been laid off.

Later, Wu Siyuan became Chen Gangsheng's bole, and now both of them are present, but no one can predict the follow-up story except Wu Changyun.

The three people with martial arts backgrounds were relatively friendly. Before even a few words had passed, Wu Changyun was sandwiched between Sammo Hung and Chen Gangsheng.

"We used to act in Peking Opera. The teacher asked us to make movies, and then we went and made some movies." Chen Gangsheng spread his hands. The movies he shot before were all insignificant roles, including double etc.

"Aren't you going to Macau? Have you decided what you want to do?" Sammo Hung asked.

"There are friends doing business over there."

"Macao?" Wu Changyun's mind clicked. It was 1976 when Chen Gangsheng left and came back. For more than two years, I don't know whether it is good or bad for Chen Gangsheng.

Wu Changyun also followed Sammo Hung, and the three of them walked towards the central figure of today's meeting, Yuan Yangan. Yuan Yangan, who is nearly 70 years old, looks very good. He is wearing a neat suit and chatting with the people around him about his family and friends. He can talk to Yuan Yangan Yes, more or less related to their family.

Those present included major directors and actors of Golden Harvest, as well as Wu Siyuan, who is well-known in the industry. The Shaw Brothers did not appear on the stage. Recently, Shaw Brothers has been poached by Golden Harvest very seriously.

"you?"

Yuan Yang'an suddenly pointed at Wu Changyun, making the three of them a little nervous, and then the old man laughed heartily, making the three of them confused.

"Okay, Grandpa, don't scare the guests."

Yuan Aijia stood up from behind Yuan Yang'an, just now when she suddenly saw Wu Changyun and two strangers walking towards her, she expected that her grandfather was going to make fun of her, so she hid behind her.

"So you are the princess of the Great Wall?" Wu Changyun blurted out.

"What Princess of the Great Wall?"

"You're right, she is indeed the youngest princess." Yuan Yang'an stroked Yuan Aijia's little hand and smiled lightly.

"Okay, let's go play with your friends." Yuan Yang'an pushed Yuan Aijia and added her to Wu Changyun's camp.

Then came Lin Zhengying and Cao Renzhi. The two met because of Bruce Lee's movie. After Bruce Lee's death, Lin Zhengying was invited by Sammo Hung to join Hong's class. The relationship was very close. Now Wu Changyun's small group became more lively .Wu Changyun caught a glimpse of someone in the crowd, 19-year-old Brigitte Lin, who made her official debut last year. Unfortunately, the movie "Outside the Window" was not released due to copyright issues.

It wasn't until he met Brigitte Lin in real life that Wu Changyun understood why Hong Kong movies so sought after beautiful actresses. This kind of beauties who can't take their eyes off in real life are born for the screen.

Brigitte Lin's facial features are very delicate, especially her chin. On her face, you can see the unique edges, corners and three-dimensionality of European and American actresses, coupled with the unique youthful feeling of 20 years old.

Brigitte Lin seemed to have noticed Wu Changyun's gaze, and deliberately avoided it. Wu Changyun came back to his senses, apparently Sammo Hung and Chen Gangsheng beside him felt the same way.

"Can't we be more gentlemanly?" Sammo Hung asked deliberately.

"Then why don't you show it?" Wu Changyun saw that he was eager to try.

Sammo Hung walked towards Brigitte Lin under Wu Changyun's instigation, but he came back in a short while.

"Look, I'll just say you can't do it." Chen Gangsheng joked.

"Oh, just as I walked over, their company stopped me."

As Sammo Hung said, judging by Brigitte Lin's reaction, she probably hasn't fully adapted to this kind of life in the entertainment industry.

"By the way, what did Hiromi Takikawa tell you today?" Yuan Aijia suddenly remembered and asked.

"I'm not sure she's up to the role."

"Did you just tell her that directly?"

"Of course not. She also left me a small card from the agent."

Wu Changyun took it out and found a Chinese name recorded on the card.

"Ms. Zhou? Is this her manager?"

"Why, it's not in line with the rules, is it?"

Yuan Aijia nodded, holding the small card and said: "Now there are many irregular brokerage companies in Hong Kong, they recruit some female artists who don't know the truth everywhere, and they sign all kinds of contracts."

"I just didn't expect that there would be foreign idols coming to audition." Yuan Aijia returned the card to Wu Changyun.

"This is?" The person who spoke was Xia Meng, the eldest of the Three Great Wall Princesses. She stood in front of Yuan Aijia in a cheongsam, and looked at Wu Changyun and his group.

"Sister, he is the screenwriter. As for the rest of the gentlemen, I will trouble you to introduce yourself." Yuan Aijia replied with a smile.

"Ah, my name is Chen Gangsheng. We are brothers and sisters. This is my elder brother." Chen Gangsheng pointed to Sammo Hung.

Xia Meng gives people the feeling of a famous big sister, with elegant manners and etiquette. Unlike everyone's laughter and noise, she has more self-discipline and obedience.

The main purpose of today's party is to introduce Yuan Aijia's newly established Zhengke Film Co., Ltd. In a sense, it can be regarded as the inheritance from the old generation to the new generation, and the most important thing is the personal connections of these older generations.

Wu Changyun walked upstairs to the study alone. Compared with the noisy downstairs, the environment here is more comfortable.Here, I accidentally saw Chen Gangsheng leaning on the window and looking out. This year is a turning point for Chen Gangsheng. Switching from Peking opera and film to Macau to do business is a challenge in all aspects.

"In Hong Kong, even if you have money, it's hard to buy this kind of house." Wu Changyun leaned over to Chen Gangshen and lit a cigarette.

"The movie you made last year was really good. I didn't have time to tell you just now. I saw the action in the movie and I was very moved."

"Moved?" Wu Changyun was a little surprised.

"Yes, in fact, like a martial artist fighting back and forth, the gestures must be handsome and have the feeling of a tough guy, but yours is different." Chen Gangsheng said while gesticulating, still After making a few punches and kicks, he calmed down and continued: "Really, I really like watching your movies."

"I think Bruce Lee has had too much influence on Hong Kong action movies, and his shadow still remains in many movies."

"Everyone is imitating him." Chen Gangsheng has no interest in this topic. This is the fact that everyone tacitly accepts. The box office results are there. What is good and correct is determined by the box office.

Like Jackie Chan and Yuan Hua, who have excellent skills and have played the role of Bruce Lee's stand-in, many film companies will find them because of this, hoping that they will become the second Bruce Lee, but in fact no one can become the second Bruce Lee. In Hong Kong in 74, only Wu Changyun understood this truth.

"One day, you will have the opportunity to realize your ideas, and you will be successful at that time," Wu Changyun said.

"I've made up my mind to go to Macau."

Wu Changyun saw that Chen Gangsheng's determined attitude was a little funny, and he said jokingly: "You will come back sooner or later. I hope we can cooperate once if there is a chance."

Wu Changyun actually thought that when Chen Gangsheng really returned to Hong Kong, the relationship between the two would be competitors.

"Probably no chance."

Regarding Wu Changyun's groundless words, Chen Gangsheng can only laugh it off as a joke. If he really has the opportunity to return to Hong Kong to make movies, maybe it is God's arrangement.

(End of this chapter)