"Don't be nervous. I called you here today just to see your image and acting skills. Have you ever acted?"

"I have acted in it." Stephen Chow blurted out, and then his voice dropped twice, and he said, "I had a supporting role in a TV series on Jade Channel."

Lin Chaoyang said with a smile: "Playing a small role is also acting."

Upon hearing this, Stephen Chow's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but feel a little closer to the boss in front of him.

"Our company is going to launch a new drama recently, and there is a character in it who is the third male lead, which fits your image quite well.

Do you want to act?"

These words sounded like nonsense. When Stephen Chow heard "Male Number Three", his head almost broke, and his mouth almost turned into a smile.

Lin Chaoyang's smile became even more kind, and he praised: "Young people are very motivated! Then sign a contract with the company, and the third male number will be yours."

Sign a contract?

Stephen Chow looked confused, why did he sign the contract just like that? Wasn’t it because of his acting skills?

"Do you want to sign a film contract?" Stephen Chow asked blankly.

"Absolutely. The company's development needs young people with potential like you. I think you have a good image and you are from TVB. Please sign with our company in the future."

Only then did Stephen Chow realize that Lin Sheng actually wanted to sign him.

He felt happy at first, and then became a little wary.

Just a few words and you can sign the contract? Isn't it child's play? Is there some trap in this?

"Ah Xing, I still think highly of you.

You are the first actor signed by our Lin's Film Company. You have to work hard to perform this drama well. When your reputation develops in the future, I will open a drama with you as the male lead!"

What are the most important qualities to be a boss?

Draw a flatbread and spread chicken soup.

The boss is not afraid that you have a brain, but is afraid that you have no dreams. Stephen Chow is exactly the person with dreams. All the vigilance in his heart was wiped out after Lin Chaoyang said the three words "male number one".

He, Stephen Chow, is poor and has nothing to offer. Is there anything he deserves to be deceived?

What could the film company lie to him about? Making a salty and wet movie?

As long as you can make movies, be the leading male, or make salty movies, what does it matter?

Stephen Chow's mind was full of "male number one", and he was so excited that he planned to agree happily, but he suddenly thought of TVB again.

"Lin Sheng, I still have a job at TVB—"

"You can quit your job at TVB. Lin's salary here is 5,000 yuan a month even if you don't work. If you start acting, the salary will be calculated separately. Is it better than your salary at TVB?"

Stephen Chow nodded without hesitation, not only was it good, it was simply as good as heaven.

He stayed at TVB for five years and received a monthly salary of 2,000 yuan for five years, even though he had become a star of the children's program "430"

The main pillar of "Shuttle Machine" did not dare to raise the issue of salary increase.

Why don't you dare to mention it?

Because TVB has never been short of people, you want a salary increase? Sorry, you will be replaced tomorrow. If you don't do it, there will be people who will do it.

But what can you do with 2,000 Hong Kong dollars?

In today's Hong Kong, a bowl of noodles and wonton noodles costs more than ten Hong Kong dollars, and watching a movie costs twenty or thirty Hong Kong dollars.

HK$2,000 can barely solve the problem of food and clothing.

It’s not like Stephen Chow has never thought about leaving TVB, but he doesn’t know where he can go after leaving TVB?

In the past few years, when various film companies in Hong Kong were looking for actors, he had submitted his resume all over the place, but he rarely heard back. Even if he received a call, he would only be a minor role, receiving the same treatment as those at TVB.

After being beaten by reality for several years, this time Lin's Pictures recruited actors for a new movie, and he just had the mentality of giving it a try.

Who would have expected that he would be lucky enough to be spotted by the boss of the company.

In the past, he didn't even dare to dream of a supporting role with a name, but now he can actually play the third male lead, and the boss even said that he would open a play for him and make him the first male lead!

It's all like a dream!

Seeing Zhou Xingchi acting like Fan Jin had passed the examination, Lin Chaoyang patted him on the shoulder with sincerity.

"Okay, go back and resign quickly from TVB, and then come to the company to sign a contract."

Only then did Stephen Chow react. He nodded instinctively, but after a few seconds he hesitated again, with a hesitant expression on his face.

"Lin Sheng, can I—can I sign a contract with the company today and then resign?"

Munzi insisted on hitting the tree, but Lin Chaoyang couldn't stop him. He naturally understood what Zhou Xingchi was thinking.

It was simply because he was afraid that if he resigned first, Wen from Lin's Pictures would suddenly change his mind and not sign a contract with him, and he would end up in a mess.

"Okay." Lin Chaoyang said happily.

Listening to his answer, Stephen Chow's ambitious heart finally felt at ease, filled with joy and excitement.

"A-Zhen, call Zhuang Sheng and ask him to draft a contract and send it over."

Although Lin's Film Company is small, it is well-equipped. It also has its own law firm, which was introduced by Li Hanxiang.

More than two hours later, the freshly released contract was delivered. Stephen Chow looked at the bright "10-year" signing period on the contract and was a little at a loss.

Lin Sheng, do you think so highly of me?

"Lin Sheng, is this liquidated damages too high?" Stephen Chow asked cautiously.

"Axing, the company promises that you will film at least two movies every year, the role will be at least the third male lead, and you will be paid and remunerated. These conditions are clearly written in the contract. What do you think of these conditions?"

Lin Chaoyang's tone was deep and serious, which made Zhou Xingchi feel uneasy. He just asked tentatively,

I don't want to make my future boss unhappy.

"Very good!" Stephen Chow said sincerely.

Lin Chaoyang nodded slightly, then pointed at the series of liquidated damages figures in the contract.

"Do you think these are just liquidated damages? Do you think we gave you such generous conditions just to train an ordinary actor?

No! This is all your future potential! Your potential is unlimited!

What we want to cultivate is not just an ordinary actor, but a tomorrow's superstar in the film industry!"

Lin Chaoyang's eyes were sincere and his tone was sonorous, powerful and resounding. Stephen Chow was already dumbfounded.

My potential is unlimited?

Am I a superstar tomorrow?

"Sign it, Xing! After signing it, you will be a big star!"

Lin Chaoyang in front of Zhou Xingchi seemed to have grown two chair horns, with a green face and fangs, and the words in his mouth were full of the power to confuse people.

When he reacted again, his name was clearly signed on the contract.

For a moment, Stephen Chow felt a little regretful.

"A-Zhen, ask the finance department to transfer 10,000 yuan to A-Xing's account, and it will be regarded as the signing fee!"

"Okay, Lin Sheng." Wu Meizhen responded.

Stephen Chow's regret is gone. HK$10,000 is equivalent to his five months salary at TVB.

The boss is wise!

"Lin Sheng, what should I do next?" Stephen Chow asked Lin Chaoyang eagerly.

"First, resign from TVB.

Second, use the money to spend.

Third, wait for my news. The new play will premiere in early September, and you will be the third male lead from now on!"

Stephen Chow feels that Lin Sheng's gestures are full of domineering. With such a boss, why worry about not filming?

"Okay, boss!"

Before leaving the office, Stephen Chow turned around and asked Lin Chaoyang seriously: "Boss, why do you think so highly of me?"

Lin Chaoyang looked at him with a warm smile on his face, "Because my son likes to watch your "Shuttle 430".'

Stephen Chow left the Prince's Building with a bright smile. He didn't believe that his boss signed him because his son liked watching "Shuttle 430".

The boss clearly said before that he must have discovered the huge potential in himself!

That night, Tao Yushu heard that Lin Chaoyang had signed an actor, and he was full of curiosity, "Why would such a good person want to sign an actor?"

"Axing is a very thoughtful young man. From now on, the company will produce several dramas a year, and it will also need to sign a few actors, otherwise all the money will go to outsiders."

Tao Yushu felt that what Lin Chaoyang said made sense, "Then we will sign more actors later."

"Can."

Lin Chaoyang doesn't have to worry about signing actors anymore. It's enough to sign Stephen Chow in "Double Weekly".

In the golden age of Hong Kong movies, there was a saying of "double-week schedule". Stephen Chow, Chow Yun-fat, and Cheng Long were not only a guarantee of box office, but also represented influence.
To be continued...