Chapter 74 Agree
After picking up Zeng Li at Baiyun Airport, the two didn't spend too much time together and went straight back to the Zhujiang Factory.

Arriving at Director Xie's office, Liu Zhou said impatiently:
"Director Xie, I heard that Zhang Guorong responded?"

"Haha, that's right, but he hasn't directly agreed to act. His agent said he will come over the day after tomorrow to discuss it with you in detail."

"That's great. Since he didn't directly refuse, it means he is interested in this movie."

"That's right, so the day after tomorrow will be up to you."

"Don't worry, Director Xie. Now we have everything ready. We just need the right opportunity. I will definitely get my brother to agree to act in the show."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news then. By the way, the person next to you is your girlfriend Zeng Li, right?"

"Yes, it's her. She's a very good actress. She will definitely have no problem playing the leading female role."

"I trust your vision."

After that, Zeng Li and Director Xie greeted each other, and then someone came over to sign a contract with Zeng Li.

Zeng Li had gained some fame in Beijing and Shanghai for her drama performances, and with Liu Zhou's help, her salary was set at 100,000 yuan.

This price is not considered low. When Liu Ye starred in "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", he stayed in the mountainous area of ​​southwestern Hunan for several months, but his salary was less than 20,000 yuan.

Zeng Li would have no objection to this. For her, the pay is not important. What is important is to be able to film Liu Zhou's movie and to be with Liu Zhou.

After signing the contract, Liu Zhou and Zeng Li left the Zhujiang Factory.

At this time Zeng Li said in surprise:

"Zhou Zhou, the leading actor of your movie is Zhang Guorong? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

For many girls in mainland China, their idols are either Zhang Guorong or the Four Heavenly Kings.

Zeng Li’s idol is the same as Liu Zhou’s, Zhang Guorong.

When Mei Ting and Zhang Guorong collaborated the year before last, Zeng Li was so envious. This time, Liu Zhou can be said to have fulfilled one of Zeng Li's wishes.

"Isn't this a surprise for you? Do you like acting opposite your brother this time?"

"Of course I like it, thank you Zhou Zhou."

After saying that, Zeng Li couldn't help but kiss Liu Zhou. How could Liu Zhou be so passive? When she wanted to leave after the kiss, Liu Zhou put his arms around her waist and kissed her again.

It was not until Zeng Li felt the changes in Liu Zhou's body that she pushed him away with a blushing face.

Liu Zhou couldn't help but laugh dryly:
"Li Zi, well, I've been quite irritable lately."

"Is that all you think about?"

"That's really unfair. You're so charming. Besides, isn't this a normal reaction for someone in their early twenties?"

"I won't talk to you anymore. Take me to the hotel. I'm exhausted after running around all day."

"Lizi, why don't you go to the hotel and stay at my house instead? I'll take you to meet my parents and grandpa."

Although Zeng Li was very happy that Liu Zhou wanted to take her to meet his parents, she was not ready yet.

"No, let's wait for a while. I still need to prepare."

Seeing that Zeng Li disagreed, Liu Zhou did not force her and said:
"Okay, I'll take you to the hotel."

Liu Zhou brought Zeng Li to Baiyun Hotel near his home, which is a long-established five-star hotel in Guangzhou.

At first Zeng Li was reluctant to stay in such a good hotel, but she couldn't resist Liu Zhou, so she followed him into this luxurious hotel.

After booking a room for Zeng Li, Liu Zhou said:
"You should have a good rest first, and I will take you to eat delicious food later in the evening."

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Liu Zhou took Zeng Li on a tour of Guangzhou that night and the next day, and took her to have Guangzhou's special afternoon tea.

On the third day, Zeng Li knew that Liu Zhou had something important to do, so she asked him to go and do it while she stayed in the hotel to read the script.

Xiangjiang is very close to Guangzhou, but when Zhang Guorong and his party arrived in Guangzhou, it was almost noon. Liu Zhou wanted to invite them to lunch, but they refused, saying that they wanted to take a rest and could have dinner together after discussing things in the afternoon.

Liu Zhou did not force it and waited for Zhang Guorong with peace of mind.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Zhou finally met his brother in the reception room of the Zhujiang Factory.

However, because of his different identities at this time, Liu Zhou also restrained his excitement.

After the two greeted each other, Zhang Guorong said with a smile:

"I heard from Director Xie that the director is relatively young, but I didn't expect Director Liu to be so young."

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. Although Liu Zhou is relatively young, he is very talented. Not only is he a best-selling author, but his short film also won an award at Cannes." Director Xie said at this time.

"I know. I have also done some research on Director Liu. Director Liu's talent is indeed admirable. I heard that your book can also be bought in Hong Kong."

"Yes, I have reached a cooperation with a Taiwanese publishing house, and they have published my novel in Hong Kong."

"As expected of a youth novel writer, you are quite good at writing about love. I've read your script, and to be honest, it interests me a little."

Hearing this, Liu Zhou was delighted and said:

"Mr. Zhang, have you agreed to perform?"

"I'm older than you, you can just call me brother, or you can call me Arong."

"Then I will call you brother, it's more intimate. I am from Guangzhou, I grew up listening to your songs and watching your movies, and I am still your fan."

"Haha, that's even better, but let me be frank. Before I agree to act, I have a few questions I want to know."

"You asked."

After answering a few questions from his brother, Liu Zhou realized that he was trying to understand his own shooting ideas and basic skills.

See if you are a parallel importer.

Liu Zhou was certainly not wrong to say this, as he had been thinking about this film for a long time during this period, and he had mastered the basic skills after three years of hard study.

After getting a general understanding, Zhang Guorong also said with a smile:

"I'm fine now, we can prepare to sign the contract."

Zhang Guorong has not taken on any acting gigs since he finished filming "Red Lovers" two years ago and has been resting.

Until recently, I saw the script of "My Sassy Girl" from my agent. I thought it was very interesting, so I asked about it. Unexpectedly, it was the script handed over to me by the nearby Pearl River Film Studio.

He had rested enough at that time, so it was a good opportunity for him to shoot a relaxing movie like this.

However, seeing that the director was so young, he was still a little worried and wanted to know whether he was really capable.

He was quite satisfied with the information he learned and felt that he was worthy of winning an award in Cannes.

Seeing that Zhang Guorong agreed to perform, Liu Zhou and Director Xie couldn't help but smile.

Then Director Xie went to discuss the film remuneration and specific contract with Zhang Guorong, while Liu Zhou continued to chat with him in the reception room.

"Director Liu, I'm sorry, I just saw your script recently. I was busy with the Hong Kong Creative Alliance and didn't notice it. I replied late."

Liu Zhou knew what the creative alliance his brother had just mentioned was.

Because this is the darkest moment for the Hong Kong film industry, in order to bring vitality to the sluggish Hong Kong film industry, 20 Hong Kong directors formed a "Creative Alliance" with the aim of making some works to save the market.

One of the films was "Meteor Love" directed by Cheung Chi-liang. He invited many first-line actors from Hong Kong, but only Zhang Guorong agreed to star in the film and only charged a symbolic fee of one yuan.

But in the end, this creative alliance came to nothing, proving that the decline of Hong Kong's film industry has little to do with people, but is an inevitable trend.

(End of this chapter)