In the Gunqi hotpot restaurant, the pork bone soup base is boiling with steam.

Youguchi Hot Pot is a famous restaurant in Hong Kong. But what is more famous is that it is the old base of the Hong Kong film crew. Since the film crew finishes work very late, many people are used to having a late-night snack. The hot pot here is cheap and good, and the business hours are particularly long.

Over time, it has gained a good reputation.

For example, in old Hong Kong movies, there is often a line - About to have the guts! It is actually talking about this hot pot restaurant! And here, some Hong Kong stars also often appear.

Since today's meeting was very important, Rong Guang asked the manager directly for a private room.

The people in the box were having a great time cooking the meat. Chen Musheng said cheerfully: "Guangzi, I heard that you have become a big water pipe? Are you planning to change careers? It's only through hard work that we can make movies. Haha."

"Brother Sheng, please stop laughing at me. Everything is fake, the movie is real."

"I like what you said. But making money is also important."

"Brothers, grabbing meat is also very important!" Zhang Yuanhui said jokingly.

"Hahaha……"

Among Hong Kong and Taiwan directors, as a representative of the new generation, Chen Musheng has begun to stand out at this time. Chen Musheng has been the director assistant of Johnnie To's team for a long time. It was not until 1996 that he directed "The Stormtroopers on the Streets" became a blockbuster and won the Hong Kong Film Award.

Eight nominations for the Academy Awards. Among old Hong Kong films, this film is worth watching, especially for its unique plot and Liu Qingyun's peak acting skills.

Later, Chen Musheng directed three of Cheng Long's works, including "New Police Story", "Who Am I", etc. In the future, there will be "Sanchakou", "Hold the Call", "New Shaolin Temple", and "Fight of Fury"

Waiting for a series of masterpieces.

It is a pity that in 2020, director Chen Musheng passed away due to illness, leaving only his posthumous work "War of Fury".

The reason why Rong Guang found Chen Musheng is because... senior Hong Kong and Taiwan directors don't like Rong Guang at all?

The more important reason is that Chen Mu Shenghui will become one of the leaders of New Hong Kong films in the future. Together with series of films including "Cold War", "Eavesdropping" and other films, he will hold up another sky for New Hong Kong films.

Although Xingang movies still have strong regional characteristics, they are always a bit acclimated to the mainland. If compared with the mainland's blockbuster movies, the box office is terrible. But in fact, it can get hundreds of millions of box office results, which is already

Pretty good.

Another thing is Chen Musheng's character. He respects all audiences, including mainland audiences (an important point here). There are indeed works that hit the streets, but at least they don't have too much money. They are all sincere works.

Instructing Rong Guang to eat a small soup dumpling, Chen Musheng happily started chatting: "When the bald brother became rich, he no longer had the time to be in Xinyi City. He was busy trading stocks and real estate every day."

I took a bite of the crystal soup dumplings, and they tasted surprisingly good. It's more interesting because they have the guts. Their crystal soup dumplings, crystal barbecue pork dumplings, and everything else can be used to make hot pot.

The bald guy mentioned here is not some bald bad guy, but also a veteran in Hong Kong circles. Friends who know old Hong Kong movies should be familiar with this bald comedian, right?

In fact, Mecca is very good. He graduated from the film department of New York University and came from an authentic school of a famous university. He can win everything in directing, writing and acting. Later, he even joined forces with the Seven Tigers of New Art City to compete evenly with Jiahe.

It was when Lao Hong Kong movies were at their most popular, that Ma Jia suddenly lost interest in being the boss of New Art City, disbanded New Art City, completely abandoned the entertainment industry, and became obsessed with stock and real estate speculation? He must have made personal money, but

It also left regrets for the audience.

Realizing that Chen Mu was referring to something, Rong Guang smiled and said: "Brother Sheng, everyone has his own ambitions. At least Teacher Mai has lived the life he likes. However, I have always felt that the crew's salary structure is unreasonable and the director's salary is too low.

Whether it is Hong Kong, Taiwan or the Mainland, the director actually has the greatest responsibility and should receive the highest salary. But now? Stars can get 120 million, and they can also do commercials and endorsements, but the director only has 12 million? He is still busy

Busy with the early and late stages. Isn’t this unreasonable?”

"What's the alternative if it's unreasonable? Big Shuihong is interested in celebrities!" Since he is willing to go to the appointment today, Chen Musheng has actually guessed Rong Guang's intention. And he does have that intention himself.

"Brother Sheng, people don't tell secrets. I've brought you a long-term contract for five films. The total salary is 20 million, and there are 2 million shares of Suzaku Pictures as a signing fee. The director will share 10% of the box office profit, and personally

The maximum investment amount is 30%. If you are willing, we will give you an additional 500,000 for transportation and horse fees to set up a personal studio for you!"

"Yeah." Chen Musheng didn't rush to agree, "I asked Aqiang (Zhuang Wenwen) to find out, but what are the specific regulations in it. Don't end up like New Art City? I don't like that. We have been friends in the past, okay

We sat together and drank tea. In the end, we didn’t even have friends anymore.”

Rong Guang smiled and said: "Brother Sheng, let me not introduce you to you. Do you know how much the liquidated damages of this long-term contract are?"

"How many?"

"Haha, 1 yuan!"

Chen Musheng was completely confused: "Guangzi, 1 yuan? What are you doing?"

"Yes! If we didn't pay attention to the sense of ceremony, there must be a breach of contract clause, and we wouldn't even have this 1 yuan. Haha." Rong Guang smiled, "Brother Sheng, in fact, I can come and go freely here, whether I sign or not."

Pretty much. But I am also a director, and I know what a director’s biggest headaches are. The headache of getting investment for the project, the headache of finding the actors you like, the headache of finding distribution, and even the intrigues when it comes to splitting the money, which is even more of a headache. And shooting.

At that time, investors were pointing fingers and making a lot of messy things. But here I am different. As long as you start the project, we will serve you throughout the process. And you and I are both directors, not businessmen in essence, so it is easy to communicate on some issues.

.So this Zhuque Pictures is not so much a film and television company as it is our director’s club!”

"Director's Club?"

"Yes, within the company, we colleagues can communicate freely and exchange resources without distinction. I am going to hand over the company boss to Yuan Hui, who will be our big steward!"

Zhang Yuanhui was very discerning, and he promptly said: "Yes, Brother Sheng. I know nothing about making movies, so leave everything else to me! I will serve you well. If you want anything, just call me.

As long as it can be done, I will ask my brothers to do it for you!"

Amid laughter, Chen Musheng still hesitated: "What if... someone else invites me to direct?"

"Haha. It won't affect your work outside, nor will it affect your interpersonal relationships. Even if you have your own company, you can be your own boss. As long as you can complete our five-film contract. In addition, if the salary increases, we can also change the contract and give you

You have better conditions." Rong Guang knew in his heart that Chen Musheng might be considering Cheng Long's film contracts.

Chen Musheng smiled and shook his head: "Guangzi, you have already said this, can I still refuse to agree? I will give you my agent's number!"

"hehe."

To be honest, heaven is so easy to reincarnate, who will be spared by heaven?

It is true that there are many cheating directors who have cheated many investors. But many directors who want to make good films are also cheated by big investors. Now that there is such a director club, it is a win-win situation.
Chapter completed!