Zou Wenhuai knew that if the film was entirely invested by Xiang Nan, then after the film was completed, it might not be handed over to Jiahe for distribution. After all, Xiang Nan also had a relationship with Princess Jin.

If this movie becomes a big hit, Jiahe will suffer huge losses.

Jiahe’s half investment is only HKD 6 million. This investment can be earned back through subsequent issuance. In short, he will not lose money.

In this case, it is better to simply take a gamble. Even if the movie fails, he will not lose money. If the movie makes money, then he will make a profit.

Xiang Nan also understood what Zou Wenhuai was thinking, but he didn't try to expose it. To be honest, he was also betting. He was betting on the audience's taste and his own popularity with the audience.

You know, not every filmmaker will be successful in transitioning.

A dignified actor like Stephen Chow, when filming "Shaolin Soccer", "Kung Fu", and "Yangtze River No. 7", was also criticized by fans for not being funny enough and losing the flavor of before.

The great director Zhang Yimou was almost scolded when he made his first blockbuster "Hero". It was not until ten years later that the audience realized that the movie was not that bad.

So Xiang Nan is also gambling now, but he thinks the gamble is worth it.

If the transformation is successful, he will continue to be popular. Even if he fails, it doesn't matter. With his current status and popularity, failure does not mean that he is outdated.

Stephen Chow had the disastrous failure of "Westward Journey" back then, but it still did not damage his status as a double-digit hit.

…

Preparations for "Police Story" then began, and Xiang Nan was solely responsible for selecting the cast.

In terms of actors, Lin Qingxia and Zhang Manyu were used as the two heroines in the original version.

At that time, Lin Qingxia had already become popular in Southeast Asia with Qiong Yao's movies and was well-known in Hong Kong. At that time, Maggie Cheung had also filmed movies such as "The Frog Prince" and "Fate", which not only made over 10 million Hong Kong dollars in box office, but was also nominated. Won the Academy Award for Best Newcomer.

Especially in 1984, "Brother Xin Zha" starring her and Tony Leung achieved extremely high ratings in Hong Kong and became popular.

So Jackie Chan really made the right choice by choosing them as the protagonists.

But it is difficult for Xiang Nan to choose them. On the one hand, Lin Qingxia is too old, four years older than Xiang Nan, and is really not a good match; on the other hand, Zhang Manyu has not yet participated in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, and there is nowhere to find her for filming. go.

Therefore, Xiang Nan could only find someone else. After the final screening, he selected the 1979 Miss Hong Kong beauty, the winner Zheng Wenya, and the runner-up Zhong Chuhong.

First of all, the two of them are beautiful enough. Chung Chu Hong is known as the Marilyn Monroe of the East, and Zheng Wenya is the prototype of the Academy Award-winning Starlight Goddess. Their appearance alone is worth the price of admission;

Secondly, both of them are relatively dedicated actors. And "Police Story" has a lot of action scenes, and even the actresses can't escape it. If the actors are too pretentious and just scream tired and in pain after filming a few scenes, then there is no point. Found a way to take the photo.

So he finally chose these two people.

At that time, although Zheng Wenya and Zhong Chuhong both participated in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, neither of them stayed at TVB. Zheng Wenya went to Li's TV Station, and Zhong Chuhong failed to interview with TVB.

However, she was spotted by Liu Songren, who promoted her to film "Blue Water and Cold Mountains". This film is Du Qifeng's debut and is currently being filmed.

After the two received Xiang Nan's invitation, they all readily accepted the invitation when they learned that she was playing the heroine and that not only would she have a heavy role, but the total investment in the film would be as high as 12 million Hong Kong dollars.

For these two newcomers, being able to star in such a big production and collaborate with a famous star like Xiang Nan is definitely a huge opportunity, so good that all artists will be jealous.

…

While "Police Story" was being prepared, Cong Shan had also taken the college entrance examination. According to her own estimation, her results were quite good.

After Xiang Nan received her telegram, he was very happy for her. Then he helped her apply for a visa and brought her to Xiangjiang from the mainland.

For ordinary people, it is not easy to apply for a visa. But for a rich man like Xiang Nan with a net worth of over 10 million, it is much easier to apply for a visa.

It was Cong Shan's first long-distance trip, first time to fly, first time to Xiangjiang, everything she saw felt particularly fresh.

"Wow, this is Xiangjiang. It's really different from Yanjing. There are so many high-rise buildings and so many cars. Wow~" She couldn't help but sigh as she looked at the colorful and bizarre Xiangjiang.

"After looking at it for a long time, it actually looks like that." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "Let's go eat first and then take you for a nice walk."

Cong Shan listened and nodded.

Xiang Nan then took her to Fulinmen Seafood Restaurant to eat the most authentic Cantonese food. Then she went to Ocean Park to see beluga whales, to Victoria Peak to watch the sunset, and to go shopping in department stores in Central...

After three full days of shopping, Cong Shan's legs became thin.

On the last day, Xiang Nan found a copy of the movie he acted in and let Cong Shan watch it to let her know what kind of movies he had made in Xiangjiang in the past few years.

"Wow, is this a real beating? Will it hurt?" Cong Shan asked worriedly when she saw Xiang Nan being beaten so badly.

"Don't worry, it's all fake, just for show." Xiang Nan comforted her with a smile.

In fact, filming action movies is still very dangerous. Although people will not be killed, injuries are inevitable.

For example, when Yang Ziqiong was filming "The Royal Warriors", he fought with Qian Jiale, and Qian Jiale really beat him to the point of breaking his bones; while Liu Jiahui was filming "The Chinese Husband", he was beaten so hard that his breathing stopped, and he thought he was going to die for a time...

Therefore, action actors usually do not let their family members be present when filming, lest they feel distressed after watching them.

However, Xiang Nan inherited Tianbao's martial arts.

Tianbao has practiced hard Shaolin Kungfu such as Pot Lifting Kung Fu, Iron Sand Palm, and Iron Tou Kung Fu, making his body as hard as steel and as soft as cotton. Ordinary boxing and kicking kung fu can't hurt him at all.

In the film, he and Jun Bao perform on the street and get beaten up to make money. It doesn't hurt at all. This shows how strong they are physically.

What's more, Xiang Nan also practices Shaolin Golden Bell Kungfu, which strengthens his organs from the inside out and strengthens his muscles and bones on the outside, making him less likely to be injured. Therefore, he has an advantage in making kung fu movies.

He dares to do moves that others dare not do, and he dares to try stunts that others dare not try. This is why there are so many action actors in Hong Kong, including Yuen Biao, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, etc. They all can fight and act, but he is still famous.

Ranked first among action movie stars.

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After Cong Shan watched Xiang Nan's movie, she felt that he acted very well.

Not only is the game exciting, but more importantly, the story is also very interesting.

In comparison, mainland movies pay more attention to educational significance, so in terms of entertainment, they always lack stamina and feel like they are missing the mark.

"I hope one day I can make such a good movie." Cong Shan said longingly.

"Don't worry, I will definitely do it." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "If they don't invite you, I will also invite you."
Chapter completed!