This Star Wants To Retire

The later work of "Infernal Affairs" is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Luo Mo and Xu Chujing also left Hong Kong Island and returned to the Mainland, performing the last few shows of their global tour.

His current ticket sales performance is temporarily ranked first in the [Global Ticket Sales List].

But now there is still some time before the end of the year, whether it will be overtaken by others is not certain.

Luo Mo didn't care about this.

Fighting for everything, wanting all kinds of data, it would be too tiring to live.

After working for a while, he and Xu Chujing returned to Shanghai.

He is a little confused now, when will "Infernal Affairs" be released.

Judging from the progress, there is plenty of time for it to be released in time for the New Year's Eve.

On the contrary, the initial preparations for "Farewell My Concubine" will take a long time.

The reason is simple. Luo Mo has extremely high requirements for many scenes in this movie.

He went to choose a lot of scenes, but he was not satisfied.

In the end, he decided to make it himself!

This is relatively rare in China, but it is not impossible.

Some directors make a movie and build a garden.

These gardens can also sell tickets in the future, and can also be leased to other crews as filming bases, and the income in the later stage is also very stable.

Of course, the most important thing is to meet your own needs for shooting scenes.

But since then, it is more time-consuming.

The landscaping work has actually been done since the beginning of the year.

At that time, Luo Mo had just revealed the news to the sixth senior brother, saying that he was going to make a movie related to opera, and planned to surprise the master.

And asked him not to tell Master about this matter.

But who would have thought that Sixth Senior Brother didn't know what was going on, and he actually sold him this time.

"It doesn't make sense." Luo Mo thought for a long time, but couldn't figure it out.

Don't look at Sixth Brother's unreliable face, but he is still reliable in doing things, and what he promises to do is usually done.

Luo Mo did bad things with him a lot when he was a child, and the sixth senior brother said every time that something happened, he was responsible for it alone, and then he really did it alone.

It was probably during the concert, when I heard the audience of 100,000 people sing along with the opera part in "Lanting Preface", right?

But to be honest, for "Farewell My Concubine", Luo Mo's box office expectations are not very high.

This movie may not be a hit.

At the same time, based on his relationship with the audit department, he was not sure whether he could pass the audit without repair.

He has always felt that on Earth, the existence of "Farewell My Concubine" is simply a miracle.

Xu Chujing, on the other hand, made a suggestion when talking about this movie that she was also very interested in.

“It takes a lot of time to create a landscape, but it can also be built while shooting.”

"It's possible to shoot in some pre-built sets," she said.

"I've thought about this, that is, it will be a little troublesome to adjust the actor's schedule, but it will indeed save time." Luo Mo said with a smile.

When he sneaked in, he was already looking for actors in "Farewell My Concubine".

These days, it is rare for an actor to refuse Luo Mo's invitation.

Whoever he likes, as long as he asks the studio to contact him, it will be tantamount to joy for the actor.

……..

……..

More than half a month later, Mrs. Zhong Lin happily came to work in the audit department.

She is in a good mood today, because Luo Mo has another new work submitted for review.

"And it's still a Hong Kong movie." She said in her heart.

For her generation, Hong Kong movies can be said to be a memory in youth.

But in recent years, I have seen less and less Hong Kong movies that suit my appetite.

"Wu Shuang" produced by Luo Mo is indeed good.

However, compared with some of the previous pinnacle works of Hong Kong films, there is still a gap in the feeling.

Mrs. Zhong Lin personally thinks that "Wu Shuang" makes people feel amazing. One is that the subject matter is novel enough, and the process of filming and making counterfeit banknotes is large enough.

The other is that the ending has an unexpected but reasonable reversal.

Her expectations for "Infernal Affairs" are higher than "Wu Shuang".

Because she could vaguely guess that "Wu Shuang" is just Luo Mo's small test of Hong Kong films.

Mrs. Zhong Lin felt that although she didn't know all about Luo Mo, she still had some understanding.

"He chose to direct this movie by himself, and he also acted as the male lead himself. It must have his ambition, and it can also be seen from the side that he attaches great importance to this movie." Zhong Lin said in her heart.

When the members of the audit team saw Zhong Lin's radiant face and radiant face, it was not difficult to guess that Luo Mo was making another big move.

After pouring a glass of warm water, she returned to her office and closed the door.

The review of "Infernal Affairs" has two versions, the Cantonese version and the Mandarin version.

As a native of Beijing, Zhong Lin will definitely choose to watch the Mandarin version first.

As for the Cantonese version, she will only conduct a preliminary review.

In the future, other responsible persons will be found for review.

In the past, there was often such a situation, that is, in the Cantonese version, the sound and the subtitles did not have the same meaning at all!

The subtitles are merely harmonized.

The words that are actually spoken are meant to impress the audience.

In this way, to muddle through the review.

Not to mention, there were really many films in the past that passed the review by virtue of this method.

Of course, this is also because the review of Hong Kong films will be relatively loose.

At this moment, Mrs. Zhong Lin clicked on the movie, and saw the introduction to the endless hell in a suspenseful and weird soundtrack.

"Nirvana Sutra, volume nineteen."

"The most of the eight hells is called the endless hell, which means suffering without interruption, so it has this name."

At the beginning of the movie screen, it is in a temple.

Han Chen, the boss of the gangster, was bowing to the Buddha statue with a pious face.

After worshiping, he turned to look at the row of young people behind him.

He began to tell about the past 5 years ago.

It was less than half a month since its previous "industry" opened, and it was swept away an average of 1.3 times a day.

In this section, there are a lot of slang words from Hong Kong Island. Although Mrs. Zhong Lin can't understand, she can probably guess the meaning.

"In one year, six brothers died." Han Chen said to a row of young people.

He suddenly turned around again, put his hands together facing the Buddha statue, and shouted: "Buddha bless you!"

This kind of gangster is actually asking for the protection of Buddha.

Zhong Lin thought: "I'm afraid I have done too many bad things, so I want to find a spiritual sustenance?"

Han Chen looked at the group of young people again, and said, "The fortune teller said that I would be a one-time success, but I disagree. I think it's up to you to decide whether you will live or die if you come out to mess around."

"The days you follow me are the shortest, and your foundation is the cleanest."

"Let you choose the way to go." He said with a smile.

I don't know why, Han Chen is obviously short and looks like a buffoon, but every expression he makes, even when he is smiling, gives Zhong Lin a sense of danger.

Every young man received a cup, and Han Chen also had one in his hand.

"I wish you all... the best of luck in the Police Department."

"Cheers, gentlemen." Han Chen said.

Everyone drank the contents of the cup in one gulp.

"He actually wants to arrange these young and Dangerous boys to become policemen!" Zhong Lin suddenly found the movie interesting.

The screen changed, and they came to the police training school.

I saw that Liu Jianming, who was placed by Han Chen as an undercover agent, was already participating in training.

Soon, Chen Yongren, played by Luo Mo, also appeared.

In the office, someone asked Chen Yongren: "27149, you came in ten minutes ago, how many folders are there on my desk?"

Chen Yongren, played by Luo Mo, was wearing a police uniform with slightly drooping eyes. After recalling for a moment, he confidently replied: "Six, four beige ones on the left, one red and one white on the right, sir."

Huang Zhicheng, who was sitting next to the principal, asked Chen Yongren: "What do you think of me?"

"I'm sorry, sir, I don't know!" Chen Yongren continued without stage fright: "But sir, you should be in a hurry today because you are wearing different socks."

Huang Jianming looked down at his upturned Erlang legs, and slowly put them down.

The principal covered his mouth and suppressed a smile, and finally said: "27149, you go out first."

"Yes, sir!" he said to the principal.

After Chen Yongren walked out, the principal immediately said to Huang Zhicheng: "Five hundred, give the money quickly."

Huang Zhicheng took off his socks, threw them directly to him, and said, "Okay, I'll give it to you when you get paid next month."

As he spoke, he put on socks of the same style.

It can be seen that he did not wear the wrong clothes in a hurry.

This is on purpose.

Otherwise, who would carry two pairs of socks with them.

"Let me tell you, he is the most suitable undercover agent." The principal said to Huang Zhicheng.

As soon as this remark came out, Mrs. Zhong Lin was shocked for an instant, and suddenly felt that the plot became more interesting and exciting.

"It turns out that there are undercover agents on both sides!"

"This is interesting!" Mrs. Zhong Lin thought to herself.

The early stage of the movie is very fast-paced, and there is no extra nonsense.

As soon as the picture changed, Chen Yongren, who had taken off his police uniform and changed into his own clothes, walked out of the gate of the police training school with his bag and luggage on his back.

His eyes are a little distracted.

Behind, rows of police officers who were being trained were listening to the chief's lecture.

"When you enter the police academy, you must abide by the rules! People who don't obey the rules will be like him, get out!"

Chen Yongren was expelled from the police academy, and in this way, went to the Triad.

After hearing the lecture, he turned his head and took a look inside.

In a row of young people, Liu Jianming, who was arranged by Han Chen to be an undercover agent, watched him from afar.

When the gate of the police training school was closed, Chen Yongren raised his head slightly and walked forward with big strides.

At this time, he was still very young and full of vigor.

"Is there anyone who wants to exchange with him!" The officer continued to lecture using this as an example.

This kind of lecture gave Zhong Lin a sense of familiarity.

When she was studying, there was a teacher who especially liked to ask people to stand behind as punishment.

Every time someone goes to stand for punishment, the whole class can't help but focus their eyes backwards, and he will say loudly: "Is there anyone who wants to change with him?"

Unexpectedly, in the plot of the movie, Liu Jianming, who was obviously worried, said softly, "I want to change with him."

The picture freezes at this moment.

Then, there was a sound.

"27149, this is a long-term undercover plan."

"Your records in the police academy will be deleted. Only me and Inspector Huang of the serious crime team know your identity. You have accepted a very dangerous mission. Are you clear?"

"Clear! Sir!"

The picture keeps changing. He first offered incense in front of Guan Gong's statue with a group of new members, then smashed cars, beat people, and splashed paint...

In a certain corner, he squatted down and called Huang Zhicheng: "Huang sir! I really can't hold on any longer. Either I will be interrogated by the police, or I will be beaten by young and Dangerous boys."

He is so miserable, but Mrs. Zhong Lin laughed.

Beaten up by hostile gangsters and chased down eight streets by friendly policemen who don't know the situation.

However, Luo Mo was wearing a black vest, wearing a necklace, squatting on the ground and making a phone call, he was quite handsome.

On the other side, Liu Jianming in police uniform sat in front of a group of officers.

The officer asked: "4927, your experience is still inexperienced. Why do you satisfy me and recommend you to upgrade?"

This scene is a bit like an interview and a bit like a defense.

"Haha, one is going to be promoted, and the other is being beaten." Mrs. Zhong Lin thought it was very funny.

I saw Chen Yongren holding the phone with a sad expression on his face: "Damn? You do it, what a fart!"

On the contrary, Liu Jianming said calmly: "I won the Merit Award in the police academy, and I was highly evaluated during my tenure. Sir, I have the confidence to lead the police force!"

Zhong Lin: "Good guy, not only has he penetrated into the enemy's interior, but he has also been on the rise, promoted and raised!"

In the past few years, Chen Yongren would tap his finger on the wall, leaving Morse code.

Occasionally, I will also connect with Huang Zhicheng.

Liu Jianming is also doing his undercover work, and will go to a small store to call Han Chen.

Zhong Lin felt that it was really useful for gangsters to deploy undercover agents.

"When eradicating dissidents, Liu Jianming can still be caught, so that he can make contributions, get promoted faster, and grasp more information and power!" Zhong Lin couldn't help but gasp.

What made her feel the funniest was that Chen Yongren, who looked loveless, was caught by Liu Jianming.

Maybe more than once.

"Pfft! Hahahaha!" For some reason, Mrs. Zhong Lin always finds it very interesting to see Luo Mo's deflated expression.

It is indeed produced by Luo Mo!

She just looked down with a relaxed mood, and the more she looked, the more wrong she looked, and the more she looked, the more wrong she looked.

After watching halfway through, Mrs. Zhong Lin felt a little uncomfortable.

The plot is very touching and exciting.

The hearts of the characters are struggling one by one!

Good and evil are intertwined.

One wrong step, one wrong step!

In addition, she also felt that there were a lot of lines, which really made people have endless aftertaste!

Only after watching it did she understand why the movie was called "Infernal Affairs" and why the so-called Infernal Affairs was mentioned at the beginning of the movie.

In her opinion, this is a commercial film, but it is not just a commercial film.

"Intuition tells me that after this movie is released, word of mouth will explode!"

"Perhaps it can really inject new vitality into the stagnant Hong Kong film market?"

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"Infernal Affairs" passed the review soon.

After work was over, Luo Mo brought Xu Chujing back to the capital.

Much of the content of "Farewell My Concubine" will be filmed in the capital.

Before officially launching this project, he also planned to talk to Master and ask Master a few questions.

When they came to the familiar courtyard, it was still the sixth senior brother who opened the door for Luo Mo.

"Huh? Sixth senior brother, why is your expression a little unnatural?" Luo Mo asked.

Liu Gongming gave a dry laugh, took the fruits and tea leaves that Luo Mo was carrying, and said, "Little brother, Master, he's actually...actually not in good health these days, but he hasn't let me tell you."

Luo Mo became anxious instantly when he heard the words, he suddenly thought of something, and asked: "Did it start before I held the concert in the capital!"

Liu Gongming looked at him, and finally nodded slightly.

"No wonder, no wonder." Luo Mo figured out many things at once.

"What's wrong? An old problem?" Luo Mo asked.

"No, it was about two weeks before your concert, when Master got up at night, he accidentally fell." Liu Gongming said.

When Luo Mo heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew very well what a fall meant to an old man of Tong Qinglin's age.

"Don't just stand there, Master knows I'm here to open the door for you, go in first." Liu Gongming urged Luo Mo and Xu Chujing.

During the whole process of walking in, Luo Mo kept his head slightly lowered.

But when he saw Tong Qinglin, the expression on his face immediately returned to normal.

Luo Mo knew very well that the old man didn't want him to worry.

But he could see that Master seemed to have lost weight a little bit, and he was not as energetic as before, even though he was trying hard to cheer up.

On the mahogany table, there was a small Beijing snack that Luo Mo loved to eat when he was a child.

At that time, it sold for fifty cents a pack, but now it has only risen to one yuan.

It tastes good, it's cheap, and it's clean.

This also led to its short shelf life, only three months.

Every time Luo Mo comes here, there is this snack on the table.

In fact, when he grew up, he rarely ate snacks.

But the old man will prepare it specially, and he will definitely eat it when he comes.

Luo Mo sat and chatted with his master, talking with him about his plans for "Farewell My Concubine" and the elements he wanted to highlight in this movie with his usual expression.

The old man listened very carefully, and his eyes would light up slightly from time to time.

While chatting, Luo Mo tore open a pack of snacks.

After taking a bite, he knew the taste was wrong, probably expired.

But Luo Mo didn't say anything, and swallowed it naturally.

Until the sixth brother also opened a package.

"It doesn't taste right!" Liu Gongming said immediately.

He immediately checked the expiration date and said, "It's expired!"

Hearing this, Tong Qinglin immediately picked up a bag and looked at it, then said with a smile, "Oh, I'm getting old, I really can't remember what happened, I thought I bought it the last time I went to the supermarket."

"Xiao Luo, don't eat, don't eat quickly."

"Hey!" Luo Mo responded.

"Oh, I'm so confused. It's rare for you to come back, and I even took out the expired things." Tong Qinglin was still talking.

Hearing this, Luo Mo felt very uncomfortable for no reason, very uncomfortable.

Because he knows that it is not the fault of the elders that the food expires

——You came back late.