Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 262: A Surprise from Yongsheng

The whole stack of scripts on the table didn't look like much, but when Lu Shaohua flipped through them, he realized that there were more than 30 scripts. There was no way, each script was only a few pages. For Lu Shaohua, he didn't need to read the plot first, but the name of the script first. Lu Shaohua took out some scripts with familiar names and put them aside, and put the others on the other side.

Finally, in less than ten minutes, Lu Shaohua picked out three scripts. After choosing the scripts, Lu Shaohua did not immediately tell Xiang Huasheng that he would invest in these three scripts, but pretended to read the plots. Of course, Lu Shaohua read the plots to confirm whether what was written in it was exactly the same as in his previous life, and also to give the Xiang brothers the illusion that he was reviewing the content.

Fortunately, the content of the first script among the three that Lu Shaohua picked out was the same as what he was familiar with, so Lu Shaohua felt relieved. After a quick glance, he handed the first script to Xiang Huasheng, and then began to flip through the second one. The second one was the same as the first one, but this time Lu Shaohua did not give it to Xiang Huasheng, but to Xiang Huaqiang, and then he started to read the third one. The third one was the same, but this time Lu Shaohua read it carefully because the name of the script was worthy of his seriousness.

Lu Shaohua held the third script until Xiang Huasheng finished reading it before handing it to Xiang Huasheng. Then he sat quietly aside and waited until the Xiang brothers finished reading it before discussing what to do next.

Time passed bit by bit. Xiang Huaqiang put the script down, looked at Lu Shaohua with a smile, and nodded to indicate that the script was good. Yes, the script was good, but this script was picked out by Lu Shaohua. Isn't this action also praising Lu Shaohua's good vision!

It took a whole half an hour. Half an hour later, Xiang Huasheng finally closed the script, looked up at Lu Shaohua, and when their eyes met, Xiang Huasheng couldn't help but smile, gave him a thumbs up, and said, "Great!"

"There's no doubt that 'The Deer and the Cauldron' is also a good script." At this time, Xiang Huaqiang also spoke.

Yes, "The Deer and the Cauldron" is one of the three scripts picked out by Lu Shaohua. I still remember that "The Deer and the Cauldron" is a comedy movie starring Stephen Chow. It set off a craze in 92. As for the box office, there is no need to talk about it.

"Well, the two books I have here are "The Legend of Drunken Master" and "Justice, My Foot". I personally feel that "The Legend of Drunken Master" is okay. As for "Justice, My Foot", I have a feeling that if this script is well filmed, it may have a chance to become the box office champion." Xiang Huasheng said again.

The three scripts of "The Deer and the Cauldron" in Xiang Huaqiang's hands, "The Legend of Drunken Master" and "Justice, My Foot" in Xiang Huasheng's hands were all picked out by Lu Shaohua. According to Lu Shaohua's vague memory, it seemed that these three scripts all made it into the top ten at the box office, and all starred the same person, that's right, it was Stephen Chow, the originator of the "nonsense" style of Hong Kong movies.

"Haha! You can't regret it." Lu Shaohua said jokingly.

"Hey! If I had known there was such a good script, I wouldn't have said that just now." Xiang Huasheng pretended to be pitiful, but this was just a pretense. Don't forget what the Xiang family does. They always keep their word and naturally won't go back on their word. He straightened his face and said seriously. "Even if the script has been finalized, let's talk about how to cooperate."

"Well, you decide on this." Lu Shaohua said calmly. The script belonged to Xiang Huasheng, and Lu Shaohua didn't want to speak up. If he spoke up, it would have to be at least 50%, that is, half and half. But after all, the script was not his, so it was better to let Xiang Huasheng have the final say.

"Haha! We are all 'family', there is no need to be so vague, just give it half to each of us, 50% each." Xiang Huasheng said generously. It was true that he was the one who took the lead in the investment, and Lu Shaohua and he were both from Chaozhou, so it was not easy for him to say four or six or something like that.

Of course, Xiang Huasheng was attracted by Lu Shaohua's other identity, the boss of Phoenix Group, who had been active in the business world for many years. Who could guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen one day? If he made good friends with Phoenix Group, maybe he could even lend a hand in the future.

Lu Shaohua naturally didn't know that Xiang Huasheng had such an idea, but even if he knew, what would it matter? He could only smile. He had long known that many Hong Kong business celebrities wanted to get to know him. Who made his Phoenix Group not only develop rapidly, but also remain mysterious? Anyone with a little bit of information would know that the Phoenix Group was not as simple as it seemed, but no one knew how complicated it was. Even Huo Yingdong, the vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, didn't know Lu Shaohua's details, so how could other people know?

"Okay, fifty-fifty." Lu Shaohua paused for a moment before continuing, "Fifty-fifty is the profit sharing, but I'll put in 10% more in terms of funding, so a total of 60%, and you'll provide the script."

You have feelings, and I have righteousness. This is another principle of Lu Shaohua. Since the script belongs to someone else, Lu Shaohua doesn't want Xiang Huasheng to pay the same amount of money as him for the script, so he decided to pay 10% more. In other words, the script in Xiang Huasheng's hands will be counted as 10% of the funds.

Seeing Lu Shaohua say this, Xiang Huasheng didn't know what to say anymore, so he smiled and said, "Okay, it's settled."

"Well! Let me know when the shooting starts, and I'll send someone over then." Lu Shaohua doesn't care about these things. It's true that he negotiated the business, but he is the boss, and it's impossible for him to be present at everything in person. He can just leave it to his subordinates.

Xiang Huasheng nodded in agreement. He was also the boss, so of course he understood.

"Well, that's it, but I still have a few suggestions." Lu Shaohua said with a smile.

"Hey, why are you so polite now? We are all family, just tell me if you have something to say." Seeing Lu Shaohua's hesitant look, Xiang Huaqiang, who had been sitting next to him without saying anything, spoke.

"That's right, go ahead." Xiang Huasheng also echoed.

"Well, it's nothing, it's just about the selection of the male lead for these three plays." After a pause, Lu Shaohua continued. "My opinion is that the male lead for these three plays must be one person, and no one else is suitable."

"Oh? Who is it?" Xiang Huasheng was completely interested by Lu Shaohua's words.

Xiang Huaqiang was not much better, waiting with great interest for Lu Shaohua to name the candidate.

After looking at the two brothers, Lu Shaohua didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "Zhou Xingchi."

Before he finished speaking, he continued without waiting for the Xiang brothers to speak. "I don't know if you have noticed that these three movies have one thing in common, which is comedy with a little spoof. Among the many stars in Hong Kong, I think Stephen Chow is the best choice. He can fully bring out the characteristics of these three movies."

In 91, Stephen Chow had already started to use nonsense, but he had not yet taken it to its peak. These three movies happened to bring out his nonsense completely, and because of this, these three movies achieved unprecedented success.

"You mean he will play the leading male role in all three movies?" Xiang Huasheng thought he had heard it wrong. Stephen Chow was an artist under his company and of course he knew him, but he felt a little strange that he would play the leading male role in all three movies.

In fact, it is redundant for Lu Shaohua to say it or not. As long as history does not change, Stephen Chow will be the male lead in these three dramas. Lu Shaohua has no other purpose in bringing it up now, but simply wants to be the first to confirm it.

"Yes." Lu Shaohua confirmed again.

This time, Xiang Huasheng did not answer, but fell into deep thought, thinking about the contents of the two scripts just now, to see if they were really suitable for Stephen Chow's style. Xiang Huaqiang did the same, but his task was much simpler because he only read one script.

After a long while, Xiang Huasheng seemed to have an answer in his mind. He raised his head and looked at Xiang Huaqiang. Then they both smiled and Xiang Huasheng spoke. "No problem, let's use Stephen Chow as the male lead."

In this way, the leading role of the three films fell to Stephen Chow, the originator of nonsense, and Stephen Chow had no idea that his fate was determined in advance because of Lu Shaohua's words. There were many missing links in the process! Stephen Chow only found out about this a few years later. For this, Stephen Chow took action to thank Lu Shaohua. As for what action, this is a later story, so let's not talk about it for now.

The male lead was decided in advance, and Lu Shaohua did not have any suggestions. All matters concerning the selection of the director were left to Xiang Huasheng and others to arrange. At this point, the cooperation was officially finalized. However, in addition to this cooperation, Lu Shaohua also thought of one thing, something that could be cooperated on.

"Haha, this matter has been finalized, but I still have a request." Lu Shaohua said politely.

"Look, here you go again. Why are you being polite again?" Xiang Huaqiang said somewhat depressed.

"Haha!" Lu Shaohua smiled awkwardly and said directly without being polite. "I personally like The Deer and the Cauldron very much. If there is a sequel, I hope to cooperate with it."

As far as Lu Shaohua knows, after the success of "The Deer and the Cauldron", several sequels of "The Deer and the Cauldron" came out, and the performance of the sequels is also quite impressive. As for what Lu Shaohua said about personal liking, that is all nonsense. What he cares about is the results and the money.

Xiang Huasheng didn't say anything, but his body language told Lu Shaohua that he agreed because he made an OK sign with his hand.

"Okay then, it's decided." Lu Shaohua said happily.

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Originally, he had come to Yongsheng to have a look, but he didn't expect to be surprised in the end. Lu Shaohua couldn't help but sigh. Gradually, Lu Shaohua also understood why many business celebrities in Hong Kong often hold banquets. On the surface, holding a banquet is nothing more than inviting some people to sit down and chat. In fact, it is not the case. Who says that chatting can't make a deal? Sometimes, just chatting casually can make a big deal. Just like Lu Shaohua and Xiang Huasheng, didn't they make a deal just by chatting?