I Haven’t Been A Boss For Many Years

I Haven’t Been A Boss For Many Years Chapter 9

2022-03-09

Chapter 9 Fly to London to feed the pigeons

After getting the soul starring Zhou Runfa, the next step is to get the film director "White Pigeon Wu", no "White Pigeon Wu" is directed, and "The True Color of Heroes" is difficult to have that flavor...

It's not impossible for Zhang Guobin to be a director, but it's easy to hit the street. If you want to be a director, you need to be sharpened on the set. .

Directing is not only an art, but also a complicated job. Without practical experience, all beautiful fantasies will be shattered by cruel reality.

In order to invite Wu Yusen, Zhang Guobin specially asked lawyer Chang to buy a bankrupt film company, and took the photography, props and scene recording team into the bag.

Then, he sent a message to Wu Yusen through the company's photographer, Old Hu, and asked him to talk about filming.

Inheritance, the portal of the Hong Kong art world, is very strict now, and most people can't be directors at all, let alone attract investment, and can't hire actors.

Wu Yusen's mentor is Heung Kong's first "million box office director" Zhang Che.

He has signed a contract with Shao Clan Film Company since 1971, and followed director Zhang Che to learn to shoot movies. He first started his career by writing scripts like Wang Jing, but his artistic vision is hundreds of times higher than Wang Jing.

His contract with Shao Clan Films has expired, and then he switched to Jiahe. In 1977, "Fan Qianhan" was filmed, which won 5 million box office for Jiahe and became the runner-up of the annual film box office, and then a film every year. The film has officially become a famous director in the Hong Kong film industry.

It is not easy to ask him to make a film

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"Old Hu" once worked as a photographer for Zhang Che, and has a little love with Wu Yusen, so it is more convenient to send a message.

This sentence was handed over to be paid 2,000 yuan, but Old Hu came to the door with the roast duck and the script, and was quickly rejected by Wu Yusen.

"Assen said that he is going to help Jiahe prepare this year's new film recently, and he has no time to pick up the work outside." On the second day, Old Hu sat in the office of the film company on Temple Street, and said with a sad face.

"It's okay, Uncle Hu, just bring the words to you." Zhang Guobin smiled and said in a gentle manner. So far, the preparations for the film have been relatively smooth, but there are some difficulties for the time being. Nothing, just open up the joints.

"Thank you Boss, then I'll go out first." Old Hu gave a suggestion: "I saw a lot of Chaplin's discs on Assen's desk, and he might want to make a Chaplin movie recently. "

Wu Yusen started his career by making comedy films in the early days. The core of comedies is tragedy, so Baige Wu's films often have a tragic flavor to the end of the broadcast.

Influenced by Chaplin.

Old Hu also hopes that the company can start work earlier, otherwise, how can the two wives in the family get enough food every day if they get the basic salary? However, he didn't care what movie the company Boss made, so he made a move to try to promote the company's cooperation.

"I understand, many thanks for reminding." Zhang Guobin was sitting in a simple office, waiting for Old Hu to go out, recalling Wu Yusen's creative experience, secretly said in one's heart: "Learn what distinction? Lin, hang out with me, and filming Jianghu films together is your destination."

second day.

Temple Street, vegetable market.

Zhang Guobin found Wu Yusen, who was going out to buy vegetables, and put two air tickets in front of Wu Yusen. Wu Yusen, who was bending over to pick vegetables, lifted the head, Zhang Guobin smiled and looked at him: "Director Wu, there is. Not interested in going to London to feed the pigeons?"

For those who are engaged in art, don't try to conquer him, it is enough to get his approval.

As long as he agrees with "The True Color of a Hero", he will naturally be willing to shoot "The True Color of a Hero".

Wu Yusen threw his hands and put some coriander back into the booth, and looked at Zhang Guobin with bright eyes: "This gentleman, what's your name?"

"My general manager of Global DreamWorks , Zhang Guobin." Zhang Guobin preached.

"Are you the screenwriter of "The True Color of Heroes"?" Wu Yusen asked.

For a director, the script is more convincing than the identity. Last night, Wu Yusen, out of professional habit, had actually finished watching "The True Color of Heroes", and the two of them knew each other.

Zhang Guobin put the ticket back in his bag, raised his hand sideways and asked at the entrance of the food market, "Director Wu, I heard that you are watching a Chaplin movie recently. Go to London for morning tea, feed the pigeons and enjoy the early morning in London."

"If you are interested, the bus to the airport is at the door of the market." It is eleven o'clock in the morning, fly to London Just before the early morning, I took a taxi to the square to see the dawn and the white pigeons, everything was just right.

Wu Yusen said, "You can find me in the vegetable market, Mr. Zhang, you have a lot of connections."

Zhang Guobin heard that he did not directly refuse, and shrugged his shoulders. , did not answer, he would not tell Wu Yusen that Yau Ma Tei was his territory, Wu Yusen stared at him for a moment, then got up and walked out of the vegetable market, the two were about to start a journey of wants to walk to walk.

London.

Buckingham Palace.

Trafalgar Square.

"Rush."

Zhang Guobin was wearing a black trench coat, a round hat, and black leather boots, looking back.

A flock of white doves fluttered into space, drawing a graceful arc.

Wu Yusen's black turtleneck shirt was pulled to his neck, half of his face was hidden in his clothes, and he held a camera to shoot this scene forward. After the shooting, his face was full of joy. If Trafalgar Square needs a portrait, then the person in front of him is the best model. Zhang Guobin stepped on the guardrail next to the fountain in the center of the square, opened his mouth and palm, and watched the white pigeon fall in his hand.

It was the first time for Wu Yusen to really come to London, watch the sunrise with the white pigeons, relax and joyful and realize the beauty of the world.

From this moment, he has feelings for the white pigeon. In the future, reporters will ask him why there are white pigeons released in the movie. He will always mention a journey of wants to walk to walk, the sunrise, the white pigeons, and the people.

"Mr. Zhang."

"You have spent so much money and so much time inviting me to come to London to relax. If I refuse to make your film, wouldn't it be a loss for you? Big hair."

The good times are always short, after sunrise, in the morning.

Zhang Guobin and Wu Yusen were strolling on the streets of London, and they found a western restaurant and went in. Wu Yusen wiped his mouth after eating the pasta and said with a smile.

Zhang Guobin: "Just invite friends to relax."

"However, I believe Mr. Wu already has the answer in mind."

" How do you say? You are paying for a plane ticket?" Wu Yusen asked back: "It seems that my five million box office director is very worthless!"

"Haha." Zhang Guobin laughed: "Because Mr. Wu, only if you are a five million box office director will you understand that Chaplin's success stemmed from the brutal oppression of the people at the bottom by British society in that era. Behind the smiles are tears, and satire is the real joke."

"And now Xiangjiang doesn't need this kind of humor, a work rooted in Xiangjiang culture is what the Xiangjiang film industry needs the most, Mr. Wu, you need a "True Color of Heroes", mix with me, There is a future.”

“My contract with Jiahe still has three years left, and I can’t be named director of other works.” Wu Yusen said while stirring the coffee.

Zhang Guobin is very disdainful: "Then we will rely on the works to speak! You can make a film under a pseudonym."

In 1980, Wu Yusen directed Xinyi in the name of Wu Shangfei The first work after the establishment of the city, "Funny Times", once again achieved a box office of 5 million Hong Kong dollars after the film was released in Hong Kong.

(end of this chapter)