Rebirth of Xiangjiang Hidden Behind the Scenes

Chapter 172 Liu Jialiang

In a restaurant, Mai Jia and Huang Baiming met with brothers Liu Jialiang and Liu Jiahui.

"I wonder what Mr. Mai wants to do with us?" Liu Jialiang asked.

Mai Jia smiled and said: "Director Liu, I heard that the Shaw Brothers boss has been reducing the production of Shaw Brothers movies recently, especially in action movies. I'm afraid there won't be any new movies for a few months, right?"

Hearing this, Liu Jialiang trembled in his heart and asked: "Mr. Mai has something to say."

Looking at Huang Baiming, Mai Jia said: "Since Shaw Brothers doesn't pay attention to you, I would like to invite you to our New Art City."

"Oh?" Liu Jialiang narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Even if I am not in Shaw Brothers, why should I join Xinyi City instead of Tengyue Entertainment? Mr. Mai, you must also know that Ah Rong is doing well there.

.”

"Hahaha……"

As soon as these words came out, Mai Jia laughed suddenly. Regardless of the ugly faces of Liu Jialiang and Liu Jiahui, he said in a loud voice: "Tengyue Entertainment? Director Liu, if you want to go, you have already taken Liu Jiaban there, why don't you follow

With your brothers? Isn’t it because Tengyue now has Sammo Hung’s Hung Family Class and Yuan Heping’s Yuan Family Class. Even with Liu Jiarong’s recommendation, how many resources can be invested in you?”

After a pause, Mai Jia continued: "Furthermore, although Tengyue Entertainment currently shoots many movies, more than 90% of them are scripts written by the boss Su Cheng. There are only a few scripts written by others. You also wrote

People who have read scripts know that this kind of talent cannot always have good scripts, and the talent will always dry up one day. It is no different from martial arts masters Jin Yong and Gu Long. Not to mention, if you look carefully, you will find that currently

Tengyue Entertainment,

The main battleground is in Hollywood. There are fewer and fewer local films released in Hong Kong every year. Especially this year, dramas written by Huang Bingyao, Zhang Jianting, and even Wang Jing and Li Xiuxian have also been released. It can be seen that in the future, this kind of movies will be released.

There will be more and more phenomena, and for those people, it will be a better opportunity to get ahead. But for Tengyue Entertainment, this may not be the case."

Shaking his head, Mai Jia continued: "Furthermore, among the movies produced by Tengyue in recent years, how many are action movies? Most of them are comedies. When people with Director Liu's ability are needed, there are not many.

Even if it works, it’s enough to have Sammo Hung and Yuen Woo-Ping with them. Otherwise, Lau Kar-wing wouldn’t be a director and actor, and would leave all the action direction to others.”

Seeing Liu Jialiang's calm expression, Mai Jia continued: "In addition, your brother Liu Jiahui is an action star. If he goes to Tengyue, can he compare with Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and others? But we in Xinyi City can!

"

Before Liu Jialiang could speak, Liu Jiahui raised his eyebrows and said, "Can I be the protagonist?"

"At least the villain and the protagonist have no problem." Huang Baiming interjected.

Who makes him look so fierce? Liu Jiahui sighed secretly.

Hearing this, Liu Jialiang was also a little moved. Just like what Mai Jia said, the reason why he did not go to Tengyue Entertainment with Liu Jiarong was that the movies he starred in before were martial arts movies and there were not many action movies. He is still filming

Integration.

But who would have thought that Shaw Brothers has been too active recently, and the number of movies it has filmed is less than 30% of last year. One question is that the TV station does not have enough funds. So, what has happened to Shaw Brothers? It is almost going bankrupt!

Just when I was thinking about whether to change my career, Maijia came to the door. Although Xinyi City is not as dominant in the film industry as Tengyue, it has gradually become equal to Golden Harvest. It is not inferior to the rising Dingsheng Pictures.

If I want to go, it might be one of these restaurants.

As Mai Jia said, Tengyue has no shortage of him. I’m afraid he won’t be able to be used in a short period of time. Who makes Tengyue develop too fast? Currently, his thoughts are on Hollywood!

Seeing that the Liu family's conscience was moved, Mai Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Originally, he had no intention of continuing to expand New Art City in the short term. However, the recent actions of Shaw Brothers, as well as the "Shaolin Temple" series shot by Yindu Agency, and Tengyue's launch of newcomers to shoot the "Once Upon a Time" series, made Mai Jia and others feel the urgency

.Who made Jet Li's two "Shaolin Temple" successful! Tengyue has started filming this kind of subject matter, why can't their New Art City rise to the challenge? This company cannot survive in the long run just relying on comedy.

As for the drama "Shaolin Temple", New Art City will not contact it for the time being, because it is going to be inland. But for "Once Upon a Time", it can get involved. This is a move to plot against the Liu Jialiang brothers.

The Once Upon a Time filmed by Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Jackie Chan and others is not as formal as Liu Jialiang's. After all, Liu Jialiang's father Liu Zhan was the direct disciple of the serious Huang Feihong's disciple Lam Sai Wing.

The roots are growing red!

Only they can film the authentic Hong Fist of Wong Fei Hung.

In the "Ip Man" filmed by Tengyue, in order to ensure the authenticity of boxing techniques, Ye Zhun was appointed as a martial arts consultant.

It’s all the same!

In Mai Jia's view, "Once Upon a Time" filmed by Tengyue is just selling dog meat with a sheep's head. Hong Quan will not be taken seriously at all.

But when it is actually filmed, he will understand how ridiculous his idea is.

That’s a classic!

After the scene was silent for a while, Liu Jialiang said: "Mr. Mai, I have to discuss this matter with a few brothers."

"No rush!" Waving his hand, Mai Jia said with a smile: "However, I hope Director Liu can do it as soon as possible. You also know that during this period, action movies are still very popular. If it is delayed for a long time, we behind Xinyi City will

I'm afraid the financier, Boss Lei, just wants us to continue making comedies with low investment costs."

Nodding, Liu Jialiang said: "I understand Mr. Mai's difficulties. I will give you an answer as soon as possible."

"good!"

…

On the way back to Xinyi City, Huang Baiming asked doubtfully: "Are you really sure that Liu Jialiang will join us?"

"uncertain!"

"Then you still said so much? I thought you were very confident!"

With a faint smile, Mai Jia said: "But if he has an idea, he will definitely join us. And this probability is very high."

"Oh?" Huang Baiming was confused.

Mai Jia explained: "Actually, when Liu Jiarong joined Tengyue Entertainment, their Liu family class had the opportunity to follow him. But they didn't. First, I'm afraid Liu Jialiang didn't like Tengyue Entertainment at that time. Secondly,

Well, maybe it’s just to repay Shaw for accepting me.”

"However, there has always been some estrangement in the Liu family's conscience regarding Shaw Brothers. You should understand. If it hadn't been for Chang Cheh's sudden teasing, Liu Jialiang would have become a great martial arts director a few years earlier."

"And among the Liu family class, the only truly outstanding ones are Lau Ka Leung, Lau Ka Wing, and Lau Ka Fai. Among them, Lau Kar Wing often gets together with Sammo Hung and the others. The one Liu Ka Leung can use is Lau Ka Fai. But after all, they are not brothers! Let alone

, Liu Jiahui was quite popular in the island country in his early years.

Ying. Although all the actors he plays are villains, to some extent, life is easier than that of Liu Jialiang. Liu Jialiang can only rely on investment from Shaw Brothers to film. His abilities are not liked by the bosses of the film company. After all, the films he filmed

Neither the movies nor the box office were very good. There were only a few that were outstanding."

"If I don't join Teng Yue, in my opinion, apart from the fact that he realizes that the dramas he directs will not bring high box office results to Teng Yue, he just doesn't want to admit that his current achievements are not as good as those of Lau Kar-wing."

"Uh... I love saving face!" Huang Baiming muttered.

After glancing at him, Mai Jia continued: "The most important point is that if Liu Jialiang was in our New Art City, he would have the most say when he got to the crew, but if he went to Tengyue, I'm afraid he would be suppressed by a lot of people.

Just pick out a few directors at random. They are either winners of the Hong Kong Film Awards or nominated. Even internationally and in Hollywood, they are all well-known directors. How can anyone take him seriously?"

"Besides our New Art City, Jiahe doesn't need an action film director like him. Dingsheng needs someone who can make money. Liu Jialiang is not suitable for the past."

Hearing this, Huang Baiming did not argue anymore. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "Have you convinced Boss Lei to invest in the "Once Upon a Time" series?"

"Absolutely! After all, although our New Art City is not as good as Tengyue, its performance over the past year or so is no worse than Jiahe. It has also made a lot of money for Boss Lei! He still supports the investments that should be made."

Maijia smiled.

"That's good!"

…

The other side.

Liu Jialiang found all the current members of the Liu Family Team at home. After everyone arrived, he said calmly: "I believe everyone knows that due to the recent production reduction of Shaw Brothers, we have been without any scenes to film for some time. For this reason,

, I decided to officially leave Shaw Brothers and find another way. What do you think?"

"This..." As soon as he finished speaking, the people below started talking about it.

Except for Liu Jiahui, who knew the inside story in advance, Wang Yu, who currently has a good future in Shaw Brothers, frowned and said: "Master, can you tell us where to go after leaving Shaw Brothers?"

"New Art City!" Liu Jialiang said in a deep voice.

"Ah! This..." They all thought it was the booming Tengyue Entertainment Company! After all, Liu Jiarong found something good there!

At this time, Wang Yu who asked the question was a little dumbfounded. He didn't know what to say for a moment. But in the end, he gritted his teeth and said: "I will go wherever the master goes. In the next few days, I will terminate my contract with Shaw Brothers."

Without Liu Jialiang's strong support, how could he have achieved his current achievements?

However, in history, this person will race with Fu Sheng next year, resulting in the death of the other party, and he will be scolded. In the end, his career will fall to the bottom. He later became addicted to drugs and used to beat his girlfriend. He is not a good person. But for

Liu Jialiang, he really respects him. At least, for now.

After Wang Yu expressed his stance, Liu Jialiang's female disciple Yang Jingjing said: "I listen to the master!"

Subsequently, Ren Shiguan, Huang Xia and others expressed their intention to follow Liu Jialiang.

"David, what do you think?" Liu Jialiang finally set his sights on David Jiang.

"Master, I still hope to stay in Shaw Brothers. If it doesn't work out, I will go to Wireless," David Jiang said.

For this person, no one present would feel any surprise or harshness. Although he is a disciple of Liu Jialiang, he has been favored by Shaw Brothers, Zhang Che, Chu Yuan, Wang Tianlin and others. As early as more than ten years ago, it was

The Asian movie king. His reputation is no lower than that of people like Ti Lung, Wang Yu, and Zheng Shaoqiu. However, he is still outstanding in ancient martial arts. Whether he went to Tengyue or Xinyi City, his development was not very good. It is still Shaw Brothers, and

Wireless opportunities are great.

Liu Jialiang nodded and said nothing. At this moment, his girlfriend Weng Jingjing suddenly said: "David, I think you should try Tengyue. Shaw Brothers is in decline. If you go to Tengyue, you can still go to Hollywood to make a career."

What! Then Sammo Hung, become

Although Long and others are action movie stars, they are incomparable to people like you and Bruce Lee. There is always a chance for you to get ahead. As for TVB and Shaw Brothers, even if they stay for ten years, they will not change much. If you don't try to make a breakthrough,

, I’m afraid I will be powerless in the future.”

"Master's wife..."

Waving his hand, Liu Jialiang comforted him: "Your wife is right! You have real skills and excellent acting skills. It is better to go to Tengyue to stay at Shaw Brothers. We are different. Going to Tengyue is not as good as New Art City."

At this point, Liu Jialiang said to Liu Jiahui, Yang Jingjing, and Wang Yu: "You three are all good actors. I suggest you go to Tengyue Entertainment and give it a try. I will let Ah Rong help with this matter."

If you can't get in, or it's not suitable, it will be the same if you go to Xinyi City with me."

"master……"

"It's settled! This matter needs to be done quickly and secretly. Don't let Shaw Brothers know about it now. When the dust settles, there will be nothing they can do. Do you remember?" Liu Jialiang said solemnly.

"Remember!"

After sending them away, Liu Jialiang looked at Weng Jingjing and asked in confusion: "Why do you want David to go to Tengyue Entertainment?"

"It's not because of you!" Weng Jingjing rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "Although Ah Rong is not in Liu's class, he is your brother after all. You all went to Xinyi City and let Tengyue Entertainment Company

What do you think? What do you think of Ah Rong? Should nothing happen to him, or should he join Xinyi City like you?"

"David is the most famous person among the Liu family. If he joins Tengyue Entertainment, even if you go to Xinyi City, others will have nothing to say. After all, there are many fathers, sons, and brothers who are not in the same company.

Go. Only then can you stay in Xinyi City safely."

Weng Jingjing said: "But once you let David stay in Shaw Brothers, you will offend many people. The first one is New Art City. They are interested in you as the director and David as the actor. Jiahui and Wang

Yu Du is second. Second, Boss Shao. He feels that you have betrayed him. Even his disciple David knows how to be grateful. Third, Tengyue Entertainment. At least, for now, it seems that Xinyi City is still a hostile company to them! More

Not to mention the hostile relationship between TVB and Tengyue TV."

"Oh...thank you for being here!" After hearing the analysis, Liu Jialiang sighed: "It's so unpredictable! I've been going back and forth for decades. I don't know what will happen in the future."

"Don't think so much. You have the ability and you will succeed sooner or later!" Weng Jingjing comforted.

"I hope..." Liu Jialiang sighed deeply.

(End of chapter)