Chapter 885 The Best Partner
Seeing the once vivid and vivid Master Xing now become demented, Lin Gao's heart was as sharp as a knife.
He told Stephen Chow over and over again interesting stories about how they made movies together, and showed him "The Gambler" and "Fighting Back to School" in the hope of awakening his memory, but everything was in vain.
Stephen Chow just looked at him blankly, without a trace of emotion in his eyes.
Lin Gao was desperate.
What would "Westward Journey" be like without Stephen Chow?
Xiang Huaqiang also visited Stephen Chow several times, but he left with a sigh every time.
He understood that Stephen Chow's amnesia was a huge blow to Lin Gao and to "Westward Journey".
"Mr. Lin,"
One day, Xiang Huaqiang found Lin Gao and said seriously, "I know it is difficult for you to accept, but the reality is like this. Xingzai's amnesia will probably be difficult to recover ”
Lin Gao nodded with red eyes.
He understood what Xiang Huaqiang meant. Without Stephen Chow, they had to find someone else to play Supreme Treasure.
But, who can replace Stephen Chow? Who can perform that unique nonsensical style?
Lin Gao fell into deep thought.
At this moment, a name suddenly appeared in his mind - Zhang Weijian!
Weijian Cheung was once an actor known for his nonsensical style, and he looks somewhat similar to Stephen Chow.
"Maybe... maybe we can try him!"
A glimmer of hope ignited in Lin Gao's eyes.
He immediately contacted Zhang Weijian and told him the whole story.
After hearing this, Zhang Weijian was silent for a moment and said: "Mr. Lin, I sympathize with Master Xing's experience and am willing to do my best to help you. However, the role of Supreme Treasure is Master Xing's classic work , it’s hard for me to surpass him.”
"I know,"
Lin Gao said sincerely, "I didn't ask you to surpass him, I just hope you can perform your own style."
Zhang Weijian hesitated, and finally decided Agree.
As a result, the filming of Weijian Zhang's version of "Westward Journey" officially started.
However, things did not go as smoothly as expected.
Although Weijian Zhang is also good at nonsensical performances, his style is still different from Stephen Chow.
The Supreme Treasure he played lacked a little of Stephen Chow's aura and madness, and had a little more of his own slickness and showmanship.
The audience didn’t buy it.
“This is not the Supreme Treasure at all!”
“Cheung Weijian’s acting is so unlikeable!”
"Master Xing's Supreme Treasure is still the most beautiful!"
The Internet is full of criticism and doubts about Zhang Weijian.
Lin Gao also felt the pressure.
He knows that if this continues, "Westward Journey" is likely to fail.
He began to reflect, was he wrong from the beginning?
Shouldn't he have hired Nick Cheung to play Supreme Treasure?
Just when he was about to give up, a phone call disrupted his thoughts.
"Mr. Lin, I am Stephen Chow."
Lin Gao was stunned.
Master Xing? Has he regained his memory?
The voice on the other end of the phone was a little weak, but his tone was firm: "Mr. Lin, I know you have been working hard, and I also know you have encountered many difficulties. I want to tell you, I...I remembered...I remembered all Something happened..."
Lin Gao was so excited that tears filled his eyes.
He felt that all his efforts were worth it!
Lin Gao was so excited that he almost jumped up. He immediately booked the fastest flight back to Hong Kong.
As soon as he got off the plane, he went straight to the hospital.
In the ward, Stephen Chow was leaning on the bed. Although his face was still a little pale, his eyes had regained their former vigor.
"Master Xing!"
Lin Gao rushed up and held Zhou Xingchi's hand tightly, "Do you really...really remember it?" Zhou Xingchi smiled slightly and nodded. : "Yeah, I remembered it all. I've worked hard on you during this period."
Lin Gao's nose felt sore and tears almost fell again: "It's not hard, as long as you are fine Just fine.”
"Actually, I remembered it when I was dreaming."
Stephen Chow said slowly, "I dreamed about us making a movie together, about Fairy Zixia, and about the Supreme Treasure..."
< br>“Great !"
Lin Gao said excitedly, "Since you have recovered your memory, then "Westward Journey"..."
Stephen Chow shook his head: "No, I can no longer play the role of Supreme Treasure. ”
Lin Gao was stunned: "Why?"
Stephen Chow sighed: "During this period, I have thought a lot. I am no longer the Stephen Chow I used to be. I...I am old."
Lin Gao then noticed that Zhou Xingchi had some gray hair on his temples and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were deeper.
"But..." Lin Gao wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Stephen Chow.
"I know you're disappointed, but this is my decision."
Stephen Chow said firmly, "However, I can help you. I can be a director, I can guide Nicky Cheung, and I can pass on my experience to him."
Lin Gao was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. : "Okay, I respect your choice."
So, Stephen Chow became the director of "Westward Journey".
He imparted all his experience to him and guided Zhang Weijian over and over again, striving to let him perform the charm of Zhizunbao.
Cheung Weijian also worked harder to understand the character and figure out Stephen Chow's acting style.
Under the guidance of Stephen Chow, Nick Cheung's performance gradually improved, and he began to slowly find his own supreme treasure.
Although it is still different from Stephen Chow's version, it also has its own characteristics.
The audience also gradually accepted Dicky Cheung's version of Supreme Treasure.
“Although it is different from Xingye’s version, it is still pretty good.”
“Cheung Weijian performed his own style and deserves recognition.”
"This movie is still worth watching."
The comments on the Internet gradually turned from negative to positive.
Lin Gao's hanging heart finally relaxed.
He knew that this movie was successful.
After "Westward Journey" was released, the box office skyrocketed and eventually broke the box office record for Chinese-language films.
At the celebration banquet, Lin Gao raised his glass and said to Stephen Chow: "Thank you, Mr. Xingchi."
Chow Xingchi smiled: "No, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for giving me a second chance." .”
Lin Gao also laughed.
He knows that he and Stephen Chow will always be best friends and best partners.
However, just when "Westward Journey" achieved great success, an accident happened.
In an interview, Nick Cheung publicly stated that Stephen Chow was very harsh on him during filming and even physically attacked him.
“He always scolds me, saying that my acting is not good, and that I am not as good as him.”
Cheung Weijian burst into tears in front of the camera, “I spend every day in pressure and fear, I feel like I'm about to collapse."
As soon as this statement came out, public opinion was in an uproar.
Netizens have accused Stephen Chow, believing that he relies on his elders and bullies newcomers.
"Stephen Chow is so domineering!"
"How could he treat Weijian like this?"
"He is just jealous that Weijian is younger than him and more handsome than him!"
(This chapter End)