Zhang Ziyi!
I haven’t seen you for a long time, and I didn’t expect to meet you on this occasion today.
Looking at the beautiful lady in all her attire, I suddenly felt a little bit in a trance. It was hard to be the same as the clear and beautiful girl when I first met her.
"What's wrong? I don't know you anymore?"
hehe!
It’s true that I don’t recognize him a bit.
Not to mention the complicated relationship between the two people, Zhang Ziyi, whom Zhang Chu knew before, although she has a tough personality and is even a bit utilitarian, is not a person who will use any means to achieve her goals.
But now Zhang Ziyi...
Zhang Chu didn't know how to evaluate it.
Since starring in Cheng Long's "Rush Hour", Zhang Ziyi has entered the Hollywood star circle. Although she is the smallest star, she can be regarded as being in Hollywood works and made Americans know her.
However, Zhang Chu really couldn't agree with this fact, just to get a chance, at the expense of lowering his own rank.
He used to be involved in officialdom, and it is no exaggeration to say that it was the dirtiest and worst place in the world.
Even though he was in it, Zhang Chu always maintained the bottom line.
Where is Zhang Ziyi?
At Cheng Long's birthday party, she was hugging and kissing all the big names in the entertainment industry in Xiangjiang. She opened her mouth to take the wine they were pouring, and they were eating a grape. She was like a maid, reaching out to take the nugget.
Therefore, at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, she was ridiculed by Mui Yanfang and her former collaborator Zhou Runfa.
"If you want to get a chance, you must be sensible, teachable, and... pick up the pieces."
Zhang Chu didn't know what Zhang Ziyi thought when she heard this sentence. She was in the audience at that time, and as a member of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", she was preparing to go on stage to receive the best picture award.
As for Zhou Runfa, he only expressed his appreciation for Zhang Ziyi when he was filming "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
But after the "picking up the grapes" incident, the attitude shown by others was just three words - look down upon!
Seeing that Zhang Chu remained silent, Zhang Ziyi frowned slightly.
"What do you mean by not talking?"
Zhang Chu smiled slightly: "It's nothing, I haven't seen you for a long time!"
Zhang Ziyi breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet!"
The local box office of "Taken" in Hong Kong has exceeded 100 million US dollars, and the global box office is about to exceed 300 million US dollars. This is indeed worthy of congratulations.
However, compared with the global box office of "Rush Hour 2" of US$347 million, there is still a gap.
However, the investment in "Taken" was only 70 million Hong Kong dollars, while "Rush Hour 2" was as high as 90 million US dollars. In terms of cost performance, "Taken" obviously won.
Small cost, big output.
This has always been the ultimate goal for film investors.
Although the final box office will have to wait until "Taken" is released in North America, someone has already made a rough calculation. After taking into account the cost and the theater share, such a movie, Yongsheng can earn at least 170 million US dollars.
That's why Zhang Chu attracts so much attention.
Everyone knows that Zhang Chu is the key factor in the success of "Hurricane Rescue".
Who wouldn’t want to copy Yongsheng’s classic operation of using small to make big gains.
That's real money.
"Thank you!"
Zhang Ziyi frowned again: "When did we need to be so polite?"
Zhang Chu's obviously distant attitude made Zhang Ziyi a little dissatisfied.
"Achu!"
Chen Lan walked over, saw Zhang Ziyi, smiled and nodded.
"Introduce a friend to you."
Zhang Chu nodded and left with Chen Lan.
Zhang Ziyi looked at it, her face became very ugly, but her eyes remained firm.
"Achu! I know you have cooperated before, but...it's best to keep your distance!"
Chen Lan reminded in a low voice.
There is no way, Zhang Chu is now Yongsheng's golden signature, but Zhang Ziyi's reputation in Xiangjiang is not very good. The "picking up the title" incident has basically ended her possibility of development in Xiangjiang.
She was originally an outsider, but in order to please Cheng Long and acted so recklessly, Zhang Ziyi has been blacklisted by many Hong Kong celebrities who refuse to associate with her.
Zhang Chu didn't say anything. After all, he had a relationship with Zhang Ziyi. Although he didn't agree with it, he wouldn't use it to ridicule her.
Everyone has their own choice. It can only be said that Zhang Chu does not understand Zhang Ziyi's choice.
Then Zhang Chu was brought to a foreign man by Chen Lan, and Xiang Huaqiang was talking with him.
"Hello, Zhang."
Seeing Zhang Chu, the foreigner seemed particularly enthusiastic. If he hadn't been holding a wine glass in his hand, he would have given Zhang Chu a big hug.
If you dare, Master Zhang will teach you how to be a good person again.
"Achu, let me introduce to you, this is Mr. Boris, the head of Columbia's Asia-Pacific affairs."
"We have met before, don't you remember?"
Boris has lived in Hong Kong for a long time and speaks very well in both Chinese and Cantonese.
Seen it?
when?
"At the premiere of Taken, Zhang, you created a miracle."
There are actually not a few Chinese-language films that have achieved good results at the box office, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in which Zhang Chu participated. However, among purely commercial films, "The Rescue" has the best results and is the most cost-effective.
Zhang Chu also now understands why Chen Lan brought him here. "Hurricane Rescue" was released in North America through Columbia.
"You are the bravest actor I have ever seen, and I look forward to our next collaboration."
Acting as the agent for "Taken" has also made Columbia a lot of money.
There was basically no investment, but he was able to reap such rich rewards. Boris also received an award from the headquarters, and naturally regarded Zhang Chu as his noble man.
After chatting for a while, Boris went to contact the people from Jiahe again. They were long-term business partners.
This is the cooperation between Yongsheng and Columbia, and it is Jiahe who bridges the gap.
Of course, Jiahe did not do this for free. What Yongsheng had to pay was the agency rights of "Hurricane Rescue" in Japan.
"These foreigners only care about money!"
Xiang Huaqiang looked at Boris with disdain.
At first, when "Taken" was looking for a way to land in the North American market, Boris was still pushing back. After "Taken" achieved high box office in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the mainland, Boris took the initiative to seek cooperation. .
"Normally, the bustle in the world is all for profit; the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. It is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm."
Xiang Huaqiang smiled when he heard this and said: "I and you can see clearly, what is the current situation of "Infernal Affairs"?"
"It's almost done. It will be completed around the middle of next month."
"So……"
"Mr. Xiang, we will discuss the sequel to "Rescue" after the New Year."
Before Xiang Huaqiang could finish speaking, Zhang Chu interrupted.
"After the New Year?"
Xiang Huaqiang frowned.
The script for the sequel to "The Rescue" has been completed. For this sequel, Yongsheng also summoned several well-known playwrights in Hong Kong to revise it together, and they put in a lot of effort.
"After a year of hard work, I also want to take a break!"
He promised Zhang Jingchu to return to the capital to celebrate the New Year together, how could Zhang Chu break his promise.
Hearing what Zhang Chu said, Xiang Huaqiang felt relieved.
He was really afraid that Zhang Chu would be tempted by other companies and postpone the "Hurricane Rescue" series.
After all, Zhang Chu also said it.
The bustle in the world is all for the benefit of coming; the hustle and bustle of the world is all for the benefit of the future.
Although the relationship between people requires emotion to maintain it, in the end, it is just a business between them.
"Okay, let's talk about it after the New Year!"
With that said, he raised his glass to Zhang Chu.
"I won't hold you back anymore, enjoy it!"
Just now, Zhang Chu was chased by many actresses, and Xiang Huaqiang saw them all.
In this regard, he is also happy to see the success.
After all, as long as a person has desires, he will have weaknesses.
It is perfectly normal for young people like Zhang Chu to like beautiful women.
It's a pity that he still underestimated Zhang Chu.
Zhang Chu doesn't mind putting on a show, but ordinary vulgar fans really can't get into his eyes.
"Are you very proud?"
As soon as Zhang Chu got rid of the entanglement of a female star, Zhang Ziyi came over again.
"Okay!"
Zhang Chu's attitude made Zhang Ziyi very dissatisfied.
"Are you avoiding me on purpose?"
Zhang Chu smiled when he heard this: "Why should I avoid you?"
I also want to know why.
"The heroine of the sequel to "Taken", please help me."
Zhang Chu looked at Zhang Ziyi: "It's so natural to ask for help."
"I didn't beg you. Of course, if you want me to beg you, that's fine with me!"
Then do you want to get a grape core?
Naturally, Zhang Chu would not embarrass Zhang Ziyi in person.
It's not that Zhang Ziyi didn't know how much impact that incident had on her.
Originally, a director from Hong Kong was interested in her and expressed the hope of cooperating with her, but now...
From the moment she walked into this banquet hall, basically no one said a word to her.
"Tell me what it takes before you are willing to help me."
"I haven't even seen the script. How can you be sure that this role is suitable for you?"
Zhang Ziyi smiled disdainfully: "It's just a vase, what's the problem?"
The core of the "Hurricane Rescue" series can only be Zhang Chu, just like the core of "Rush Hour" is Cheng Long. The female characters who appear in it are all in beautiful vases.
“I can’t guarantee you now, I’ll wait until after the New Year!”
Zhang Chu did not refuse, not because of any unresolved feelings. There may be some affection between him and Zhang Ziyi, but not much. To put it bluntly, they just get what they need.
Don't refuse because of interests.
Zhang Ziyi has starred in Hollywood movies, which will be good for the box office of "Taken" in North America in the future.
"Aren't you trying to deal with me?"
"No need!"
Zhang Chu looked at Zhang Ziyi.
"It's better for us to be honest with each other!"
Hearing this, Zhang Ziyi finally smiled.
"Okay, I'll wait for your news!"
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand towards Zhang Chu. When she took her hand out, there was a note in Zhang Chu's hand.
"I'll go back to the capital next week."
After saying that, Zhang Ziyi smiled at Zhang Chu and turned to leave.
This hint is too obvious!
