Hong Kong Stubborn - Chapter 16

Before Christmas, Cheng Ge and Luo Junyan handed the completed new film project planning book to sister army.

Sister Army turned page by page through the beautifully crafted planning book with a large number of illustrations. She stopped on a certain page from time to time, and she had never seen such a fresh and concise form.

After closing the planning book, she said: “You two have worked hard. A plan is so exquisite, and I admire the two rigorous work attitudes.”

Brother Cheng smiled and said: “With the encouragement of the chairman, we are worth the hard work.”

Sister Army nodded and said: “I am very satisfied with the overall planning of this “Next Stop, Queen”, but there are two points that need to be considered. First, how confident are you that you can convince Miss Teresa Teng to star in this film? Since she became famous, it can basically be said to be a screen insulator. Second, according to your budget, the overall budget of this film is as high as 4.5 million Hong Kong dollars, and Miss Teresa Teng’s salary will be 2 million. May I ask which investor will be a love story? The film investment exceeds 800,000? Which investor is willing to pay more than 300,000 film remuneration for female movie stars?”

Sister Army raised her hand to stop Brother Cheng who wanted to explain, and continued: “Of course, I know Miss Teresa Teng’s tremendous influence in the global Chinese society. However, Miss Teresa Teng is a popular singer and not a movie star after all. It can even be said, She is a complete newcomer in the film industry, and investors cannot effectively evaluate her contribution to the box office. And Jun is not Jackie Chan, investors have very little confidence in the protagonist’s box office appeal. So my personal opinion is , “The Next Stop, Queen of Heaven” is very likely to be aborted after our initial contact with investors.”

Luo Junyan leaned her arm on the desk, moved closer, and said, “Sister Army, I actually don’t have any confidence in myself, but I still have to beg for your support. There is only one reason. Too many people want to see Teresa Teng come here. It’s a vigorous love, and this movie will be thrilled by her.”

Sister Army leaned back in the chair, distanced herself from him, and asked, “How do you want me to support?”

Luo Junyan said: “Let me meet Teresa Teng. She is currently holding a charity concert in Malaysia. In addition, I need the help of sister army to contact a senior. She used to be a movie star of Shaw Brothers and has a good relationship with Teresa Teng.”

Sister Army considered for a while and said: “I can contact Sister Lili, she should help introduce you to Miss Teresa Teng. However, if you happen to persuade Miss Teresa Teng and then you can’t get the investment, what should you do?”

Brother Cheng interrupted and said, “Army, do you think you can consider borrowing from the bank?”

Sister Army said directly and loudly: “I don’t agree.”

All three of them were silent for an instant, and the scene immediately froze.

Sister Army coughed slightly, broke the deadlock, and said, “I’m sorry. Brother Cheng, go and prepare. After meeting Miss Teresa, you must tell the truth. If she can’t accept your statement, don’t force it.”

The two nodded and agreed.

Cheng Ge and Luo Junyan arrived in Malaysia with the bell of New Year’s Day. The two checked into the Shangri-La Hotel as agreed and didn’t see Ms. Zhao Sugui, Teresa Teng’s mother and agent, until noon.

Zhao Sugui carefully read the planning book of “The Next Stop, Queen of Heaven” and said: “Mr. Like you said, I saw a different Teresa Teng. There is also “Walking the Road of Life” written by Mr. Luo especially for Li Jun. To be honest, I am very moved.”

She put the planning book on the dining table, and then said: “But, I am still very sorry. Lijun has no plans to act for the time being. She just wants to focus on the stage of music. She does not have any interest or talent for acting. I can only say I’m sorry.”

Brother Cheng gently touched Luo Junyan’s leg under the table. Luo Junyan has the advantage to deal with the unfamiliar middle-aged aunt, at least it makes the other party’s alertness much weaker.

Luo Junyan kept his head down, his shoulders began to tremble slightly, and tears fell on the dining table. He stood up and covered his mouth, choked and said, “I’m sorry, I’m going to the bathroom.”

Both Brother Cheng and Aunt Zhao stared at Luo Junyan who staggered towards the bathroom, and Aunt Zhao asked in a low voice, “Mr. Luo, who is this?”

Brother Cheng smiled and said, “Don’t worry. Xiaoluo is too emotional in his heart. It may be that what you said just moved him. Please have tea.”

After a while, Luo Junyan returned to his seat with red eyes. Aunt Zhao felt guilty when she saw his pitiful appearance, and asked softly: “Mr. Luo, are you okay?”

Luo Junyan’s voice was a little hoarse, and said: “I don’t know how to call your aunt?”

Aunt Zhao said: “It’s good to call aunt, listen to me kindly, you are younger than Lijun, so it’s right to call aunt.”

Luo Junyan said: “Auntie, when I saw you flipping through the pamphlet, I always had a gentle smile on my face. I was thinking about how happy a child is to receive the love and protection of my mother. I want me too. Even if her mother smiled at me once, but she left me early, even her appearance was blurred in my memory. Suddenly, I felt sore in my heart and couldn’t help crying. Aunt , I’m sorry, I just scared you.”

Aunt Zhao really feels distressed. After all, she is a mother who has raised several children. This kind of regret makes her feel deeply sympathetic.

Luo Junyan took a long breath, relieved his emotions, and said, “Auntie, we are now ready to return to Xiangjiang. I wish you and Lijun a happy New Year’s Day. Also, if you don’t dislike me, please accept me as Lijun. I wrote this poem “Strolling the Road of Life” as a thank you gift for your warm reception.”

Luo Junyan stood up, bowed slightly, and turned to leave. Brother Cheng was very anxious, raised his hand to pull him, with a bit of resentment, and said: “Oh, don’t go, how can we explain to the boss when we go back? You don’t want to continue climbing on the road of art?”

Aunt Zhao held her hands together and rubbed her palms. After hesitating, she shouted: “Xiaoluo, wait a minute, Lijun hasn’t made a decision yet.”

The unexpected development of the matter is also reasonable. After all, attacking the deficiencies is one of the two strategic implementation plans, but they didn’t say hello to Brother Cheng in advance. Fortunately, they are familiar with each other’s tactics.

At night, in Teresa Teng’s guest room, only Teresa Teng and Luo Junyan were present.

Teresa Teng was wearing a vest, jeans, and a pair of sandals barefoot. She sat in a chair and looked at the planning book of “The Next Stop, Queen of Heaven” with great enthusiasm.

Luo Junyan was silent and invisible, staring at her toes all the time.

After reading the planning book, Teresa Teng turned his head and stared out the window in a daze. After a long time, he turned his eyes back and said, “Xiaojun, why are you staring at my toes?”

Luo Junyan raised her head and said, “Sister Jun, if I look elsewhere, you will feel that I am absent-minded. By the way, you can’t even enter into the reading. If I look at other parts of you, it would be impolite and easy. Being beaten. Only by staring at your toes, you won’t be too disgusted, and I can react to your movements as soon as you move.”

Teresa Teng laughed haha, her character was very lively, and she was a little bit vigorous in her personal interactions.

Teresa Teng asked curiously: “Have you been beaten by a girl?”

Luo Junyan held up her head and said, “Don’t look at me as a little bit delicate, because I am also a bully on our street. It’s good if I don’t bully the girl. Which one would dare to beat me?” Then his voice was short. , Muttered: “Of course, except for my old sister.”

Teresa Teng leaned forward and backwards with a smile, and said, “When I was a child, I often beat my brother, and he even cried and confessed to me.”

Luo Junyan said with a sullen face: “I won’t, I won’t admit to her if I’m killed. But my old sister really doesn’t show mercy. Every time I finish the fight, my **** is green.”

Teresa felt funny, and said with a smile: “Then I would like to meet your sister and exchange experience of spanking.”

Luo Junyan calmed down and said, “My old sister doesn’t beat me now. I pretend to be a woman in a movie. My dad is so angry that it is my old sister’s begging. In fact, I know that she is not good to me. After my mother passed away, she has been taking care of me as a child, leaving me with a little bit of delicious food, even though she is only two years older than me.”

Teresa Teng looked at him quietly and said, “Your sister is so great.”

Luo Junyan looked out the window with firm eyes, and said, “So I have to work hard to make money.”

Teresa Teng looked at the planning book and said: “Xiaojun, I have acted in movies, so I know I am not qualified for the profession of actor. The script of this “Next Stop, Queen” is very interesting, but this heroine is completely different from reality. I, even this theme song, is different from the love song I sang. I feel even more that I can’t finish it. Maybe a lot of fans will be disappointed because I watch this movie because of my poor performance. I don’t want to Live up to the trust of fans. So,”

Luo Junyan squatted in front of her, slumped her hands on the carpet, like a boring child on the street. Then I looked into Teresa Teng’s eyes and said, “Different Teresa Teng, maybe fans are looking forward to seeing this kind of queen? I can’t guarantee other things. My only promise to you is that even if the film is completed, if you don’t think Satisfied, then this “Next Stop, Queen of Heaven” will never be on the cinema screen.”

Teresa Teng circled the cover of the planning book with his fingers. After a while, he said: “Then you will lose money this time, but the remuneration must be paid to me in advance.”

Luo Junyan smiled happily and said, “No problem, how much do you want?”

Teresa Teng thought for a while, and said, “Qingxia seems to be paid less than 300,000 Hong Kong dollars, then 300,000 Hong Kong dollars, how about? Do you still sign?”

Luo Junyan shook his head and said, “Sister Jun, in my eyes, Brigitte Lin cannot be compared with you. 500,000 Hong Kong dollars, so that my aunt’s confidence in us will be stronger.”

Teresa Teng smiled and said: “You dare to use Qingxia to slap my ass. Okay, I’ll be crazy with you.”

Luo Junyan sat on the ground without being serious, and said: “Anyway, I am a little white face. Miss Lin likes the mature and stable type. It’s useless for me to compliment her.”

Teresa Teng pretended to face up and said, “Hey, Qingxia is my good friend. I will introduce you to you in the future. You have to call your sister, don’t talk nonsense. Xiaojun, there are 3 plots in the script that require new songs. Now There is only one “Walking the Road of Life”, and you plan to write the other two by yourself?”

Luo Junyan thought that the master wanted to let me sing the rest of the songs, but he just wanted to make more money, so he said, “Sister Jun, I just wrote the other two songs. One is called “Blessings” and the other One is composed of a new song for Su Shi’s water tune song, and it’s all prepared for you. Sister, do you buy the rights to the Polygram Records signed by Xiangjiang?”

Teresa Teng said: “Of course you will buy it, but the price is not high. You are not a well-known songwriter, and you can’t sign the royalties.”

Luo Junyan said: “Sister Jun, how about I transfer the copyright of the three songs to you? I don’t need money, as long as you can help me three times in the future if you can.”

Teresa Teng thought for a while, and deliberately frowned and said: “Will you find me a little thing? Forget it, you sing it to me first, see if I like it or not.”

That night, Luo Junyan sold three songs for the price of three favors. In his mind, it shouldn’t be a big deal to borrow 5 million for a turnover after the song. At the worst, borrow 5 million as a repayment of personal affection.