Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

Originally, Li Hanxiang was worried that Lin Daoqiu would put forward some very harsh conditions.

But what he didn't expect was that after Lin Daoqiu stated the conditions, Li Hanxiang was stunned for a moment, and then he could only smile bitterly.

Even Wang Jing next to him couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth a few times after hearing this.

Lin Daoqiu's request is actually not excessive, but if you are someone who doesn't know Hu Jinquan well, you may be very confused when you hear this request made by Lin Daoqiu.

In fact, Lin Daoqiu's request is very simple, that is, no one or thing similar to Jin Yiwei is allowed to appear in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

From "Dragon Inn" to "The Swordsman" and in most martial arts movies directed by King Hu, Jin Yiwei can be said to be an unbeatable villain.

Lin Daoqiu was worried that if he didn't say anything, Hu Jinquan would suddenly add Jin Yiwei to the drama, which would be a bit of a disgrace.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I can agree to this matter on behalf of Jin Quan."

This is just a small matter. It is not a big problem for Li Hanxiang at all. He can completely replace Hu Jinquan and make the decision.

Moreover, since this drama is based on a novel, Hu Jinquan will not change it too much, and Lin Daoqiu will not let him make too many changes.

After settling the matter, Li Hanxiang suddenly relaxed and his conversation was no longer as reserved as before.

After drinking for three rounds, Lin Daoqiu sent Li Hanxiang to the car.

As soon as Li Hanxiang got home, he immediately called Hu Jinquan.

"Jin Quan, Mr. Lin has agreed that you will direct "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"."

Hu Jinquan on the other end of the phone was also very happy when he heard what Li Hanxiang said.

And Hu Jinquan also knew that if Li Hanxiang hadn't asked him to run away this time, the drama "Legend of Sword and Fairy" would definitely not have fallen on his head.

"Brother, I will definitely film this movie well and won't let your work go in vain."

Hu Jinquan, who was on the other end of the phone, was already choked up with tears when he said this.

Both of them have reached the age of fifty, although they are senior in the film industry.

But the disbandment of Shaw Brothers was a big blow to King Hu and Li Hanxiang.

At this time, there was a new wave of film momentum in Hong Kong, and the directors of the previous generation were no longer as majestic as they had been in the past.

It was not easy to get this opportunity this time, and Hu Jinquan also figured out that he must seize it.

"Jin Quan, Mr. Lin is actually very easy to talk to. As long as you seize this opportunity, I might have to rely on you for support in the future, haha..."

Li Hanxiang is very optimistic. He feels that as long as Hu Jinquan completes the filming of "Legend of Sword and Fairy", he believes that there will be more and better works waiting for him in the future.

As for the condition mentioned by Lin Daoqiu, Li Hanxiang talked about it with Hu Jinquan on the phone.

"This Mr. Lin... is really an interesting person."

Hu Jinquan was stunned for a while, then shook his head with a wry smile.

Now that he has taken over the drama "Legend of Sword and Fairy", Hu Jinquan can only give up the director position of "The Great Reincarnation".

The next day, he went to the set, invited producer Zhong Zhenhong and producer Liao Xiangxiong, and told them his decision.

At first, the two people thought that Hu Jinquan had no choice but to resign as director because he was feeling unwell.

But when they heard that Hu Jinquan was invited by Lin Daoqiu to make a movie, both of their faces showed surprise.

Lin Daoqiu's reputation in Baodao is no less than that of Xiangjiang. All the movies he made before have won the box office championship in Baodao.

"I have read some of "Legend of Sword and Fairy". It is said that this is the first novel written by Mr. Lin."

Liao Xiangxiong is not a simple person at all. He once went to the United States to work and study for a master's degree in radio, television and film.

After that, he returned to Baodao and worked successively in educational television stations, film rooms of the Information Bureau, and the National Education Data Center.

After publishing an article in a newspaper, he was favored by Yilian Company and was invited to direct the first feature film "Martial Saint Guan Gong". Later, he signed a three-year basic director contract with China Film.

After 1980, he transferred to official positions, first serving as the director of the Taiwan Film Studio.

After that, he passed the A-class special examination and was qualified for formal appointment as a civil servant. He then transferred to the Information Bureau and became the deputy director of the Audiovisual Division and the director of the Film Business Division.

Lin Daoqiu did know some inside information that others didn't know about what happened on Baodao.

Because Hao Xiangxiao blackmailed Lin Daoqiu, he actually banned Lin Daoqiu, and then it almost caused an international incident.

Although China Film and Information Bureau later jointly held a press conference, claiming that the ban on Lin Daoqiu was due to the negligence of their staff, they then went through the motions.

As for Lin Daoqiu, everyone seemed to have forgotten about him, whether it was related people from China Film or Baodao.

From that time on, Lin Daoqiu and Baodao had almost no interaction.

As the director of the Film Industry Division, Liao Xiangxiong understands Lin Daoqiu's international status and role better than those bureaucrats.

If he can actively work for Baodao or cooperate with Baodao, it will be of great help to improve their international status.

Hu Jinquan didn't know what Liao Xiangxiong was thinking at this time. He came today just to resign as the director, and then go to Xiangjiang to prepare for the filming of "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

"Director Hu, I haven't met Mr. Lin before. I wonder if I can go to Xiangjiang with you this time to meet and chat with Mr. Lin."

Liao Xiangxiong's sudden request made Hu Jinquan stunned for a moment, because in addition to being the producer of this drama, Liao Xiangxiong was also a big official.

"That's no problem, but if Director Liao wants to go, I have to consult Mr. Lin first."

Hu Jinquan will not do everything. After all, he still has to be careful when it comes to treasure island matters.

If Lin Daoqiu doesn't like to provoke these people, then taking Liao Xiangxiong there himself will make Lin Daoqiu disgusted with him.

"Then I'll leave it to Director Hu."

Liao Xiangxiong smiled and then turned the conversation to something else.

As soon as Hu Jinquan left, Liao Xiangxiong handed over the matter to the producer Zhong Zhenhong, and he got in the car and went straight to the Information Bureau.

At this time, all matters related to movies in Baodao were under the unified jurisdiction of the Information Bureau.

After arriving at the Information Bureau, Liao Xiangxiong went straight to the director's office and prepared to report to him.

At this time, the news director of Baodao was named Song Yaolian. He was only in his early forties this year and had already served as the news director for four years. He had also participated in Lin Daoqiu's blocking investigation before.