Chapter 69: Flying to Hong Kong
“This kid, he’s still playing mind games with me.”
“I knew there was no reason for him to attend some Premiere.”
“So that’s what he was waiting for!”
Han Sanping said, fuming. It was the middle of the night in Los Angeles, and Li Chen’s phone was off.
“Dad, he’s neither your son nor your subordinate; he doesn’t have an obligation to tell you everything.”
Han Sanping was choked by his daughter’s words.
She was right.
But seeing Richard Fox next to Li Chen in the online photos, Han Sanping felt like someone was poaching his talent.
Richard Fox had only met Li Chen through China Film Group Corporation.
Now, looking at their smiles in the photos, they seemed even closer than he was with him.
“Isn’t that the truth? He’s The Golden Palm director now, and the boss of a big company.”
“For business matters, there’s no need to inform you about every single thing.”
Han Jianv chattered on endlessly.
Han Sanping’s face was filled with dark lines, and he said impatiently to his only daughter, “Alright, go play. You always make me unhappy as soon as you come back!”
Han Jianv made a face at her dad and then darted out the door.
Li Chen’s speed and efficiency left his industry peers stunned.
Even Huayi Brothers, the recognized leader among private enterprises, hadn’t thought that far ahead, but Li Chen had already planted his flag in Hollywood.
Although no one was optimistic, this kind of courage and boldness wasn’t something everyone possessed.
In Wang Zhongjun’s office at Huayi Brothers.
The two brothers were also paying attention to Li Chen’s recent series of actions.
“Brother Jun, we should also make a move.”
“A young man in his early twenties dares to make a stand in Hollywood.”
“As the industry leader, do we, Huayi Brothers, not have the courage to venture overseas?” Wang Zhonglei said proudly.
Li Chen’s series of actions stimulated the two Huayi Brothers the most.
Although in the short term, Rongchen Film and Television couldn’t compare to Huayi Brothers.
But Rongchen Film and Television was developing too rapidly, especially in the past six months, with frequent major moves.
It was dazzling.
If Li Chen truly managed to establish himself in Hollywood.
Then the boost to Rongchen Film and Television’s prestige would be more than just one plus one equals two.
Wang Zhongjun was not as smooth as his younger brother; he always gave off a sense of calm and stability, like a mountain.
“Let’s resolve Wang Jinghua’s matter first; we can’t let ourselves fall into disarray,” Wang Zhongjun said.
Wang Zhonglei also knew that his elder brother was speaking the truth.
Wang Jinghua’s matter was already imminent.
This was by no means a small matter for Huayi Brothers, as Wang Jinghua was going to take away a large number of influential artists.
“Brother Jun, for Jiang Wen’s the sun also rises, why don’t we hold a grand launch press conference?”
“It can also show the outside world Huayi Brothers’ strength and heritage.”
Wang Zhongjun didn’t speak; he didn’t expect to make much money from investing in art films, it was all for the reputation.
After waking up, Li Chen first called Miss Liu back.
Miss Liu questioned him about why he hadn’t told her about starting a company.
Because of him, when Liu Xiaoli asked, she didn’t know how to answer.
Li Chen could only explain to her using the exact words he used to answer reporters, insisting that it was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Only then did Miss Liu let him off.
Then he called Han Sanping back.
As soon as the call connected, Han Sanping said grumpily, “You little brat, you’ve been planning this for a long time, haven’t you?”
Li Chen laughed, “Han Dong, it really was a spur-of-the-moment decision.”
“After watching saw and envying their incredibly high box office, I got the idea to try it myself.”
“If by some chance I accidentally make some US dollars, it would also be a way to uphold our national prestige, wouldn’t it?”
“We can’t just sit idly by while Hollywood blockbusters come to the mainland to rake in money, can we?”
Han Sanping was momentarily stunned by the persuasion.
He hadn’t expected this kid to utter such a high-minded speech.
“Do you have confidence you can make money?” Han Sanping’s tone changed.
“Whether I have confidence or not, I’ll only know after trying. This kind of B-grade horror film isn’t suitable for China Film Group Corporation.”
If China Film Group Corporation also got involved in B-grade films, it would look too unseemly.
Li Chen believed Han Sanping wouldn’t go that far.
Han Sanping also knew this to be true, so he no longer dwelled on it.
He asked Li Chen when he would return, and upon hearing that the kid was still going to Hong Kong.
He reflexively asked, “Do you have another project?”
Li Chen didn’t hide it from him: “Yes, two projects, one of which isn’t suitable for the mainland.”
“The script won’t pass review.”
Han Sanping was truly glad he had called this kid.
Otherwise, this kid would have dropped another bombshell without a word.
He wasn’t concerned about the one that wouldn’t pass review; since Li Chen was so confident.
He hadn’t even mentioned it to him, so it must be due to thematic restrictions.
“Tell me about the suitable one,” Han Sanping said directly.
“ip man, a biographical action film.”
“It will also be a series, similar to Terminator.”
“It will still follow the path of global distribution.”
Li Chen said earnestly.
“Is it ip man, the one who practices Wing Chun?” Han Sanping confirmed.
“Yes.”
“Good, China Film Group Corporation is in!”
“This kind of film going global is beneficial for Chinese cinema!”
He’s a damn bandit, he didn’t even ask if he agreed.
“Alright, Han Dong, China Film Group Corporation 30%, Emperor Entertainment Group 20%.”
Han Sanping wanted more, but Li Chen firmly refused.
As the project initiator and screenwriter, bringing in China Film Group Corporation and Emperor Entertainment Group was already doing his utmost.
If it weren’t for the fact that the later ip man films would be shot in Hong Kong, Li Chen wouldn’t have needed to bring in Emperor Entertainment Group at all.
This project was highly unlikely to lose money.
After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping cursed with a smile, “Little fox!”
The next day, Li Chen attended the Premiere of batman.
Li Chen thought Nolan’s looks were good enough for him to be an actor.
At the Premiere, he met Scarlett and Hillary again.
Hillary was the female lead in Nolan’s Insomnia.
Richard Fox introduced him to Nolan.
He hadn’t expected that he had already seen shoplifters through Warner.
He praised Li Chen’s imagination profusely.
Li Chen thought to himself, when lurking is released, perhaps more people will pay attention to his script.
He wondered what Nolan’s reaction would be if he saw inception.
Three days later, Tim sent Li Chen to the airport.
Before getting out of the car, Tim told Li Chen to rest assured and leave lurking to him; he would keep in touch with the boss at all times.
Huo Wenxi, Yang Siwei, and Tang Yan came to pick him up.
After leaving the airport, Li Chen was still a bit unaccustomed to the Hong Kong paparazzi.
After getting into the Rolls-Royce, Huo Wenxi turned around and smiled, “Director Li, Hong Kong is like this; you’ll get used to it.”
Li Chen smiled, “It’s fine.”
Yang Siwei laughed, “Boss, were you really just going to attend the Premiere?”
“Siwei, you should learn from Tangtang, silence is golden,” Li Chen said, showing no emotion.
Tang Yan covered her mouth and chuckled. Yang Siwei found it uninteresting and shut up.
Upon arriving at the Peninsula Hotel, Huo Wenxi said that Yang Shoucheng had arranged a welcome banquet for him that evening.
She would come to pick him up then, and then she discreetly left.
Yang Siwei immediately reported two days of work to her boss.
She had already obtained the consent of ip man’s descendants.
The other party also provided a lot of material and information about ip man’s life.
After speaking, Yang Siwei brought up another matter.
Li Chen frowned slightly: “You said Xiang Huaqiang wants to meet me?”
Yang Siwei nodded and said, “Boss, I’m now considered a minor celebrity.”
“Coming to Hong Kong and being seen with Huo Wenxi.”
“You’ve seen the Hong Kong paparazzi; there are no secrets to speak of.”
Tang Yan found it amusing to hear Yang Siwei speaking so pitifully.
“Siwei, you’re my agent, yet you’re more famous than me. Is there any justice left?”
Li Chen also laughed, “Siwei’s blog is updated more frequently than a diary; it’s hard not to be famous.”
“Boss, Tangtang, I’m just trying to promote the company and the boss, aren’t I?”
Yang Siwei mumbled.