The lively and noisy celebration did not end until 11 pm, and hundreds of bottles of champagne had been opened.
The bustling atmosphere dispersed, but the crew members of "A Chinese Ghost Story" stayed behind.
That was because there was still one last procedure that had not been completed, and that was to give out red packets!
Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er were together. The latter carried a heavy bag and then sent red packets that had already been sealed to every crew member, including the director, assistant director, stage manager, cameraman, lighting technician, art designer …
Of course, the most important actors were also there.
When the filming of "A Chinese Ghost Story" encountered difficulties, the crew members were in turmoil. Some members chose to leave because they were afraid of trouble, but most people still persisted.
Lu Chen promised them that after "A Chinese Ghost Story" was released, he would give 10% of the Hong Kong box office to all the crew members to thank them for their unrelenting support and hard work.
Although there was still a long time before "A Chinese Ghost Story" would be released in Hong Kong, Lu Chen had a good reason to use this celebration to distribute a portion of the rewards to everyone in advance.
"Thank you, Young Master Lu!" "Thank you, Boss!" "Thank you, Lady Boss!"
The crew members who received the red packets were all beaming with joy. All of them could not wait to open the envelopes, and the banquet hall was filled with an extremely happy atmosphere.
Ma Rongzhen also received his own reward.
When he took on the role of Yan Chixia, he was extremely down and out. He was acting as a group actor in the Lion Rock Film City and almost did not even have enough to eat, so he basically did not have any requirements for remuneration.
Now that he had taken on this role with a distinct personality, Ma Rongzhen could be said to have really turned over a new leaf. Other people took the initiative to approach him and offered him remuneration that was dozens of times higher than what he had received at that time!
Since the release of "A Chinese Ghost Story", apart from Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er, only two people had become famous. One was Nie Mingzhu, who played Nie Xiaoqian, and the other was Ma Rongzhen.
After many children were taken by their families to watch A Chinese Ghost Story, Yan Chixia was the only one who left the deepest impression on them. When they went home and played with their peers, it became very cool for them to wave the Dharma artifacts they had bought and shout, "Heaven and Earth are infinite, and the universe is infinite."
In the shops around the cinema, Yan Chixia's doll was selling like hotcakes. The sword and talismans that accompanied it were also selling like hotcakes.
Therefore, it went without saying that he received the biggest red packet that night.
After seeing the amount on the check, Ma Rongzhen's feelings were really indescribable. His hand holding the check was trembling slightly.
It wasn't that Ma Rongzhen had never seen money before. When he was in the limelight, his personal salary was as high as a few million. This check wasn't considered much.
Now, Ma Rongzhen was renting a shabby house in Tian Shui Wai. The monthly rent of a thousand yuan was enough for him to make ends meet. This check was enough for him to move to Kowloon, New Territories, and settle down. He no longer needed to worry about making a living.
Compared to the salary given to him at the beginning, Lu Chen was really too generous!
Ma Rongzhen had been in the industry for decades and had been in the industry for decades. He had seen countless bosses, but there were really few like Lu Chen who kept his promise.
While admiring him, he found an opportunity to talk to Lu Chen in private.
"Young Master Lu, I want to ask, when will the sequel of A Chinese Ghost Story be filmed?"
A movie that sold so well must be filmed for a sequel. Ma Rongzhen was extremely grateful to Lu Chen for his appreciation. Therefore, no matter how high the price others offered to poach him, his first choice was still Lu Chen Studio.
Lu Chen understood what Ma Rongzhen meant and replied with a smile, "The sequel will be filmed in at least a few months. Uncle Ma, if someone offers you a high price, you should accept it if you can. Don't worry about us first."
"Also …"
After a pause, Lu Chen continued, "I'm going to transfer the copyright of the sequel to Jiayang Pictures, so you can find an agent to discuss the specific contract with them. I believe that Boss Zhou won't let you suffer a loss."
For Lu Chen, it was enough to make one "A Chinese Ghost Story". If he wanted to make a new movie, there were too many scripts and themes to choose from. There was no need to rely on his past.
However, it was very suitable to sell it to his partner, Jiayang Pictures. The latter would also shoot it with all his heart as if he had found a treasure.
Ma Rongzhen was a little disappointed. He really wanted to repay Lu Chen and wanted to sign under Lu Chen Studio. He didn't expect that Lu Chen didn't have any intention of doing so, nor did he ask for repayment. He gave him the greatest freedom.
This made him feel both touched and pressure-he owed too much!
Ma Rongzhen could only say, "Then Young Master Lu, if you need me in the future, just let me know. I'll be there at any time. I really can't think of anything else to repay your kindness!"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Ma, you're too kind. If you need me, I won't be polite!"
"En!"
Ma Rongzhen nodded her head heavily.
After giving out the red packet, the celebration was officially over. The song ended and the people dispersed.
"It's really not easy for Uncle Ma …"
Chen Fei 'er followed Lu Chen to send Ma Rongzhen off. Looking at the departing figure, she said with emotion, "I hope he can polish his eyes and find a reliable agent."
It was common for star artists to be cheated by their agents, but it was rare for them to be cheated to the extent of Ma Rongzhen's original agent. Although the other party eventually suffered retribution, Ma Rongzhen was also unable to recover from the setback and wasted more than ten years.
"He probably wants to sign with you, right?"
In response to Chen Fei 'er's speculation, Lu Chen nodded and said, "He should have such an idea. Unfortunately, his image has been fixed, and he will only play a supporting role in the future."
Lu Chen knew very well that for Ma Rongzhen, Yan Chixia was undoubtedly the peak of his acting career, and there was no possibility of surpassing it in the future. In the future, it would be difficult for him to get rid of the impression that this character left on the audience.
Although Lu Chen recommended Ma Rongzhen to sign under Jiayang Pictures, this was his best choice.
"Lu Chen …"
While the two were talking, a pleasant voice came from behind.
Lu Chen turned around and saw Nie Mingzhu walking towards him with her assistant.
She stopped in front of Lu Chen and asked, "Are you and Sister Fei going back to the capital?"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Yes."
Hong Kong was the starting point of his film career, but it was definitely not the end. The capital was where his foundation was.
The most important thing was that "A Chinese Ghost Story" had basically obtained the quota for the new film support policy.
Therefore, it was time to return to the mainland to launch a new publicity plan.
Nie Mingzhu turned her face and asked, "If I also go to the capital, will you welcome me?"
Lu Chen and Chen Fei 'er looked at each other and smiled. They replied in unison, "Welcome!"
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