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Chapter 206: That's it! The pinnacle of crime dramas! (Please subscribe)

Upon hearing what Superintendent Wang said, Song Hao immediately realized what was going on.

It turns out they were going to make a movie about the police.

Song Hao naturally wouldn't refuse this request.

He smiled and said, "Superintendent Wang, that's no problem at all. May I ask what your requirements are, Superintendent Wang?"

Upon hearing this, Superintendent Wang was pleased. He looked at Director Long and said, "Director Long, you were right. Director Song really does accept anyone who comes his way."

Director Long replied with great pride, "Of course. This kid may not have any other skills, but when it comes to making movies and choosing the right subject matter, he's a master."

Superintendent Wang then said, "Actually, I don't have any specific requirements, but I'm really tired of the same old police dramas. I was thinking, could our police station co-produce a unique police and gangster film with you? Of course, a TV series would also be fine."

"That's ingenious." Song Hao thought about it seriously, nodded and said, "No problem, leave it to me."

Superintendent Wang was naturally pleased to hear Song Hao's assurance: "Then I'll leave it to Director Song. If you have any suitable scripts or stories, please come to me anytime."

"Okay, understood, Superintendent Wong."

Song Hao then left the anti-drug bureau.

In fact, he had already started thinking about classic police and gangster movies while in his office.

If we're talking about police and gangster movies, there are just too many to list.

One of the TV series, "Police Honor," which closely reflects the lives of grassroots police officers, received a very high rating.

Most police stories revolve around major and important cases, and the police figures on screen are mostly portrayed as fierce and brave, as depicted in police and gangster films.

"Police Honor" brought police back to the public's image as "Uncle Police," filling a gap in the content market for stories about grassroots police officers.

If it were to be made into a TV series, this one might be a good choice.

However, Song Hao has no plans to film a TV series.

He felt that there was a film that better fit the characteristics of being original and creative that Superintendent Wong had described.

He then opened the system's online store.

I searched for "Infernal Affairs"!
This film series has even been summarized by some as follows: "The Infernal Affairs series is the pinnacle of Hong Kong cinema; Infernal Affairs is its last glorious moment! It can be said to be the pinnacle of crime films worldwide!"

Those classic scenes are still vivid in Song Hao's mind.

Sorry, I'm a police officer. —Infernal Affairs 1

What goes around comes around—Infernal Affairs 2

Things always change people, people can't change things. —Infernal Affairs 3

"I didn't have a choice before, but now I want to be a good person."

"Three years after three years, then another three years, and then yet another three years... it's been almost ten years!"

I wonder if Superintendent Wong would agree to filming the Infernal Affairs series.

However, Song Hao believed that there was no major problem.

After all, the movies he's making now aren't intended as police propaganda films.

It's now a joint production with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Shouldn't be a problem.

Moreover.

Superintendent Wong wants a unique and original story—isn't that exactly what makes "Infernal Affairs" so special?!

It seems that 300 movie vouchers are needed to watch "Infernal Affairs 1".

Song Hao did not hesitate.

Exchange directly.

As for the next two films in the series, Song Hao is not in a hurry.

He first exchanged the script for the first part, and after filming and release, he would see the audience's reaction.

He will then make a decision.

Back at the company, Song Hao found that Zhao Jinmai had come again.

This girl seems to have become obsessed with me.

Song Hao originally wanted to keep a certain distance from her, after all, she was now considered a potential "Song Girl" under his management, and if a scandal broke out, it would probably affect her career.

But Zhao Jinmai didn't care about all that.

She walked behind Song Hao again and continued to massage his shoulders.

Seeing this, Song Hao first offered a few words of advice.

But this girl is really stubborn; she just won't listen and insists on keeping her own way.

Song Hao then ignored her.

Then he turned on his computer and started writing the script.

When Zhao Jinmai watched Song Hao type away on the keyboard, her eyes widened in astonishment.

She now finally understood how Song Hao's script came about.

Does it mean you don't need to think at all?!

It feels like copy and paste.

As she watched the story unfold on her computer, she became completely engrossed.

Zhao Jinmai stopped pressing on Song Hao's shoulder and instead placed her hand on him, leaning back and intently watching the computer screen.

After writing for about an hour, Song Hao felt a pair of fleshy bumps on his shoulders. He turned around and said, "Are you giving me a massage, or are you just adding to my burden?"

Zhao Jinmai then realized what was happening, blushed, and stood up straight, saying, "Hehe, I was so engrossed in watching it."

She then praised, "Director Song, your writing is amazing!"

"Have you finished reading?" Song Hao asked.

Zhao Jinmai nodded: "I've read as much as you wrote. What's the plot like later on? Will Superintendent Huang die?"

Song Hao nodded: "Yes."

Zhao Jinmai sighed: "It's a pity, he was quite good in this story."

She then asked, "Director Song, could you arrange a small role for me?"

"Okay, but you have to promise me one thing."

"What is it?"

"Go out for a stroll quickly, let me finish writing this script."

"Received!~"

Zhao Jinmai is becoming more and more relaxed. Before leaving, she even pinched Song Hao's cheek playfully and left.

Watching her leave.

Song Hao sighed helplessly.

It's all about the vibe of youth.

He then continued to work.

For the next three days, he studied the script.

Because this movie was originally filmed in Hong Kong, and the story is also set in Hong Kong.

Therefore, Song Hao also modified some background details.

Soon, he took the script to the police headquarters and found Superintendent Wong.

Superintendent Wang learned that Song Hao had already finished writing the script.

He was so surprised that he almost knocked over his teacup.

Song Hao sat down in front of him and then said, "Superintendent Wang, here is the script for you."

Superintendent Wang quickly took the script and exclaimed in astonishment, "You finished writing the script so quickly?"

"Yes, Superintendent Wang, please take a look and see if it's suitable."

Superintendent Wang exclaimed as he flipped through the script, "You're moving way too fast."

Then he saw the movie title on the script: [Infernal Affairs]

He then asked, "What does 'Infernal Affairs' mean?"

"Infernal Affairs originates from the Avici Hell in the classic story. Avici means never-ending. Since Infernal Affairs is a movie about undercover agents, it depicts the life of an undercover agent as being like hell. The eight major hells are called Avici Hell, which means suffering great torment without interruption."

"Two people whose identities should not belong to them live in an environment akin to the deepest hell, constantly fearing that others will expose their identities. Entering the deepest hell means there is no reincarnation, only eternal suffering, yet the two protagonists of this story are seeking reincarnation."

Song Hao's answer made Superintendent Wang suddenly realize something. He then looked at the story and summarized it as follows: "There is no law in the world, but there is also law. There is the black path and the white path. You are in me and I am in you. It's all muddled and confusing. You can't see clearly or understand it. Anyway, it doesn't matter if you are a black cat or a white cat, as long as you catch mice, you are a good cat."

For the rest of the time, Superintendent Wong carefully read the movie script.

Soon, he excitedly said, "The story of this play is so well written, Xiao Song, how did you come up with it?"

Faced with this question, Song Hao was both amused and exasperated. He could only explain, "Because I feel that most police stories on the market are about police catching criminals, and rarely mention undercover agents. Sometimes our undercover agents are also in dire situations."

"Hahaha, there's actually no undercover agent involved, it's all just for movies." Superintendent Wang emphasized first, then said, "But, this movie can be made."

Song Hao naturally knew that Superintendent Wang, as a superior, would not easily use the word "undercover agent."

To avoid causing trouble.

He then added, "Alright, Superintendent Wong, let's tentatively stick with making this one movie."

“No problem, when do we start filming?” Superintendent Wang asked.

Song Hao said, "I need to find suitable actors first, and then I need to start the project preparation."

“The project approval process is no problem. Leave it to me. I’ll talk to the leaders at the Broadcasting Bureau,” Superintendent Wang explained. “Xiao Song, hurry up and let’s get it filmed as soon as possible.”

"it is good!"

Song Hao is also preparing for the casting of actors for "Infernal Affairs".

at the same time.

Both "The Wandering Earth" and "Ne Zha" have surpassed the 50 billion yuan mark at the Chinese box office.

Half of the entertainment industry started celebrating for Song Hao.

Song Hao's two films have already put other directors to shame.

There's no way to catch up.

These directors also hoped that Song Hao could get them to work on their films together. They believed that as long as they gained some prestige, more investors would come to collaborate with them in the future.

But now Song Hao is not only a director, but also the CEO of an entertainment company.

The resources behind it are even more abundant.

Most of these government departments are his family's home base.

They could only lament why they weren't celebrities, otherwise they might have had the chance to act in Song Hao's dramas.

As for other artists in the entertainment industry, some stars whose contracts were expiring immediately volunteered to Song Hao, expressing their willingness to join his company.

Because they all know that once they join Song Hao's team, they will have a constant stream of resources in the entertainment industry.

Ni Ni has now become a top-tier female celebrity.

In the past two years, Liu Shuangshi has gone from a newcomer leading lady in the short film "The Tuner" to a near-A-list star.

As for Jin Chen, needless to say, she was present wherever Song Hao was active.

Although Li Qinqin and Zhang Tianai met Song Hao while filming "The Captain," Song Hao still provided them with ample resources after they joined Guoteng Media. His meticulous care for them made the two young women deeply grateful to their boss.

Therefore, they believed that as long as they joined Song Hao's company, there might be a chance for them to take off.

In response, Song Hao carefully screened and searched for suitable and promising artists.

As for the casting of "Infernal Affairs"

He first contacted Andy Lau, the male lead in the film "Lost and Found".

When Brother Hua learned that Song Hao was going to shoot a police and gangster film, he came to the company without saying a word.

At the same time, Song Hao also invited Tony Leung.

The two of them will play the male leads in this drama and have a series of scenes together.

Song Hao looked at Tony Leung and Andy Lau sitting in front of him, intently reading the script, and suddenly felt a surge of emotion.

Both of them are Oscar-caliber actors.

If they could collaborate on this film, its quality would definitely be excellent.

While looking at the script, Brother Hua read aloud, "Buddhist scriptures say that Avici Hell is the most painful of the eight great hells."

"People who don't belong to either of these identities live as if in an endless hell, constantly fearing that others will expose their true identities."

"In this world, the characters' confusion becomes the root of the discussion: What exactly is the principle of life, the principle of being a person? There is no reincarnation in the Avici Hell, only eternal suffering."

Hua Ge looked at Song Hao and then asked, "I'm going to play Liu Jianming, a member of the Triads. More than 10 years ago, I was supposed to follow the orders of my boss Han Chen, join the police force, and become an undercover agent for the villains, right?"

Song Hao nodded: "That's right."

Tony Leung then added, "And I play Chen Yongren. I originally wanted to be a good policeman, but I was forced to drop out of school after being trained by the police and secretly carried out undercover work for the Triads. Now I am a big shot in the gang, and my boss is Han Chen, the boss of Brother Wah's faction."

After the two finished speaking, Wah Gor and Tony Leung Chiu-wai looked at each other and smiled: "We're going to have a scene together. When the time comes, the audience will immediately notice who has the worse acting skills."

Tony Leung joked, "I don't care, my acting has always been bad."

Hua Ge then asked Song Hao, "Have the other actors been found yet?"

Song Hao replied, "It's almost done. I've already had someone contact Teacher Zeng Zhiwei regarding Boss Han Chen's situation."

“Teacher Zeng is perfect for the role of Han Chen,” Tony Leung nodded in affirmation.

Hua Ge even specifically asked, "Director Song, are you personally involved in the filming this time?"

Song Hao replied with a smile, "Yes, is Brother Hua worried that I'll hand the film over to someone else again?"

“That’s not what I meant.” Brother Hua laughed. “I just really want to work with you once.”

"Then we can officially cooperate this time."

Both award-winning actors were very interested in the script, and Brother Hua had previously recognized Song Hao's talent.

So the two award-winning actors didn't hesitate much and signed the contract directly.

At the same time, Song Hao also found other candidates for supporting roles.

In the drama, Song Hao cast Zhang Hanyu as Superintendent Huang Zhicheng, a detective in the Serious Crimes Unit.

When Zhang Hanyu learned that Song Hao was going to film a police-themed movie, she immediately canceled a commercial performance and came to learn more about it.

Looking at the story, Zhang Hanyu joked, "This is the first time I've ever died in a movie."

"Because Superintendent Wong personally selected Chan Wing-yan to participate in the plan at the police academy years ago, his relationship with Chan Wing-yan has become like that of father and son. Chan Wing-yan's performance has lived up to Wong's expectations, and he is now capable of dismantling a huge criminal organization. However, at a critical moment, Superintendent Wong was killed while protecting Chan's identity, which is also one of the characteristics of this character," Song Hao explained.

Zhang Hanyu nodded and said, "There's no problem with this script. I think the storyline is very complete."

Before leaving, Zhang Hanyu asked again, "Will there be a second or third installment of the Infernal Affairs series?"

"There should be. If the audience response is great after this one is released, we'll make a second and third installment," Song Hao replied.

Zhang Hanyu affirmed, "Great, we'll turn it into a valuable film series!"

While Song Hao was preparing for "Infernal Affairs," "The Wandering Earth" and "Ne Zha" officially finished their theatrical run.

The final box office figure for "The Wandering Earth" was 51.91 billion yuan.

The box office of "Ne Zha" was 52.13 billion yuan.

The two films had roughly the same box office performance.

On the contrary, "Ne Zha" had fewer screenings at the beginning, but it caught up later.

Therefore, people have a higher opinion of "Ne Zha".

Of course, "The Wandering Earth" is a classic work of Chinese science fiction.

It also received praise from many netizens.

Therefore, everyone is looking forward to the second installment of "The Wandering Earth".

Some people even urged Song Hao to hurry up and film the second movie, hoping to release it during the Lunar New Year holiday season.

What netizens don't know is that Song Hao is currently preparing the best police and gangster film ever made.

soon.

The filming date for "Infernal Affairs" has been officially set.

When the police's official Weibo account and Song Hao jointly released the news, everyone was thrilled.

"What? Director Song is going to co-produce a police thriller with the police department!"

"Awesome!! It's been so long since I've watched a police thriller."

"Looking forward to it! By the way, Director Song, when are you going to film 'The Wandering Earth 2'?"

"No rush. We can film other movies while preparing for The Wandering Earth 2. We can wait."

Of course, some netizens also became curious.

After all, the genre of police and gangster films has not been outstanding in recent years.

Many directors are afraid to film explicit content and mostly focus on the theme of police catching thieves.

The plot is clichéd and the characters are too one-dimensional.

"I feel like police and gangster movies are pretty boring; they're always making the same old stories."

"Yeah, they're usually movies about who robbed which bank and then searching for clues."

“I think so too. I recently watched a police movie where they used the sewers to dig a tunnel and robbed a bank. I found it quite boring.”

"Hahaha, you have to trust Director Song, maybe he'll make a really good film."

"You have to trust Director Song!! He's made so many famous movies, don't you believe him?"

Song Hao was naturally not worried about the netizens' comments.

If this movie is successfully completed, it will definitely be a classic once it is released.

soon.

Filming for "Infernal Affairs" has officially begun.

Many celebrities and artists from the industry came to support the filming launch that day.

This can be said to be the most grand opening ceremony Song Hao has ever held.

Despite Song Hao's repeated attempts to persuade everyone not to make the time to come.

However, Wang Chuanjun, Ou Xiaohao, and others, being old acquaintances of Song Hao, naturally had to support his new work.

Some media reporters might think they are trying to ride on Song Hao's popularity.

Song Hao knew perfectly well which of these celebrities were good to him and which were just trying to ride his coattails.

The fact that they made a special trip to support my launch ceremony shows a level of appreciation that cannot be simply described as riding on someone else's coattails.

So Song Hao also said to Wang Chuanjun and the others, "If there's any more drama later, let's make another appointment then."

Wang Chuanjun chuckled and said, "Director Song, what are you saying? We're here to support your new movie, not to make a film. We're friends!"

“That’s right.” Ou Xiaohao responded, “We’re all friends, let’s not talk about this. Okay, Director Song, I have a commercial performance this afternoon, I have to go. I wish you a successful start to filming!”

"Okay, thank you, Xiaohao."

After seeing off the celebrities who came to support him, Song Hao looked at the cast and crew and said, "Our 'Infernal Affairs' is officially starting filming!"

Wah Gor and Tony Leung, among others, applauded, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming filming trip.

Scene 1, Act 1.

Filming began very quickly.

This is in a temple.

The camera first captured the images of each Arhat as a prelude.

As the camera pans horizontally.

Zeng Zhiwei, who plays Han Chen, raised his hands above his head, bowed to the Buddha statue, and then turned to look at everyone.

He took out a check and had his subordinate hand it to the host.

Han Chen observed the young man before him, and finally looked at the young Liu Jianming, saying, "Five years ago, in Tai Hing, Tuen Mun, the parking lot outside the Royal Palace Restaurant opened for business."

“My brothers and I were full of ambition, but we never expected that in less than half a month after opening, we would be raided an average of 1.3 times a day, and within a year, six of my brothers died.”

May Buddha protect you.

"My life is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers, but I disagree. I believe that those who venture out into the world should decide their own fate."

“You’ve been with me the shortest time, and your backgrounds are the cleanest. You can decide for yourselves which path to take.”

Then everyone received a cup of tea.

Han Chen wished them well, saying, "I wish you all the best in the police department. Cheers, officers."

"cut!"

With Song Hao speaking, the first act came to an end.

Teacher Zeng approached Song Hao and asked, "Director Song, was the scene just now alright?"

Song Hao nodded and said, "Teacher Zeng, there's nothing wrong with your performance. It's just that when you're talking to them, you can't have a fierce look in your eyes. You should look expectant."

Upon hearing this, Teacher Zeng immediately understood and said, "Yes, yes, I just realized that too. Should we film it again?"

Song Hao originally thought that this take was already done, since the first scene of the first scene is generally not suitable for reshooting.

But Teacher Zeng was very dedicated; he felt that his performance just now was not up to par.

He apologized to the other supporting actors and asked them to do it again.

With the respect shown by the senior actors, the other actors became even more motivated.

The rest of the scenes are straightforward.

Liu Jianming, an undercover agent for the triads, infiltrated the police academy and became a policeman.

Chen Yongren, who performed exceptionally well at the police academy, was secretly placed in the triads and became an undercover police officer.

The lives of two different characters are suddenly reversed.

There is darkness within justice, and justice within darkness.

Behind their seemingly unchangeable fates, both of them appear to be working hard towards it.

Andy Lau and Tony Leung's scenes together have officially begun!
Song Hao is about to direct a police thriller that will shock everyone!

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