The Legendary Tycoon (传奇大亨)

The Legendary Tycoon

Episode 2 -

- I'm sorry. - I will.

I remember you once asked me,

would I be a friend to a girl that hasn't studied, has no money and lied to me?

My answer is I will.

But you must promise me something.

From today onwards,

- you are not allowed to lie to me. - Yes.

What are you doing?

When Pinocchio promised that he would never lie again, his nose retracted.

Your nose hasn't grown longer,

so I will believe you.

Besides Pinocchio, haven't you read other fairy tales?

We have a lot of fairy-tale books at home. I can lend them to you when you have time.

I haven't read any fairy tales.

"Blazing Sun" gains upper hand as a new movie industry starts.

This headline is really ferocious.

That's not so great. Look at this one.

"Blazing sun" rules over the country as Longcheng suffers the calamity.

I can easily imagine how Tang Xin reacted

when he saw this kind of headlines.

This is something Tang Xin really did not want to see.

All cinemas are showing our movie.

His movie is set aside.

I think we have made a good first step.

Many people consider the first step as luck.

The reason is...

The second step will rely on real strength.

The whole Shanghai, including Tang Xin, is watching us.

We, therefore, cannot do another movie like "Blazing Sun" again.

We need to give something new to the audience.

Let's talk objectively.

From a business point of view, the cost is low and profit is guaranteed.

I don't think so.

The audience is already tired of watching it.

Big Brother, I recently read a fairy tale about some mice that get bullied by a cat.

Among them is a smaller-sized mouse.

He is usually looked down by the other mice.

But he saved his entire group at a crisis time.

Fourth brother, fairy tales are for children. You should not interrupt us.

Let's talk serious matters.

I... I think it's rather interesting.

Third brother, wait...

I think he is onto something.

What... how do mice act?

I'm saying his idea is good.

Everyone likes heroes.

How about this? We can make a martial arts movie.

A skillful martial arts hero. Won't that be great?

The point is that the cost of production will not be high.

Among the actors, only Shi Lei has the best martial arts.

He was a stage performer before and acted in many plays that the audience really liked.

But, what about like you said,

the audience are tired of the same thing.

Then who are we going to look for?

Mei Yan.

You've come at the right time. Help me clip the news articles.

Wow, so many news articles?

That proves how popular Jiao Yang is.

You don't seem to be as happy as I thought you would be.

Of course I'm happy that it did well.

But, we are worried about the next movie.

Have you already thought of a story?

Well, we plan to film a martial arts movie,

and right now we are looking for actors.

Isn't Shi Lei brother the best?

I actually have someone in mind.

I just haven't discussed it with everyone yet

I want to ask them first.

Who is it?

It's you.

Don't tease me! I almost thought you were serious.

I am being serious.

Don't tease me.

I don't have what it takes to be the lead actor.

Why not? You have been very diligent in acting?

and also your kung fu is good and you are pretty.

- That's just what you think. - And...

No, no... if you agree,

I will tell Big Brother right away. He will definitely agree.

Forget it. No need to say anything. I know myself.

I am not confident to be the lead actress yet.

Besides, now that Jiao Yang is so succesful,

Audience will have higher expectation for the next movie.

This drama is related to the country's development.

I cannot bear such a huge responsibility.

I mean... this is your...

Thank you for believing in me and giving me this chance.

But I think it should be given to someone more suited to the role.

Why do you think she rejected this role?

Women are complicated, it's hard to say.

Is being sincere not enough?

Not really.

Help me think of a plan to get her to accept.

Is the boss not one of your friends? Just find someone else to do it.

Why must it be that girl?

Unless your friend has other feelings for that girl?

Big Brother Gu, are you perhaps looking for this?

So it was really here.

Look at me, running in circles all day. This is the script of a play I am fond of.

Thank you.

That's alright.

Mei Yan?

I have something to discuss with you.

What is it?

You know we are planning to film another movie.

I've herd.

I want...

you to be the female lead.

Big Brother Gu,

- Thank you very much, but I... - Let me finish first.

I know suddenly asking you to take the female lead is a big burden.

You are scared you won't do well, but have a think,

you don't know if you can unless you try.

I was going to ask you after I finish writing the script.

This is the title I want to use in the movie.

I believe in my foresight.

You should also believe in yourself.

Sorry, I was busy with study and came a little late.

Did Big Brother Gu not tell you?

Tell me what?

Master Lei, the location for the next scene has already been prepared. Do you need anything else?

It's alright. You go and work.

Big Brother, have I done anything wrong on the set?

What about school?

- I... - I, what?

First of all, you violated your agreement by skipping school.

You can't blame me for that.

But I didn't skip school. I took a leave of absence.

- It's because I hurt my hand. You can see for yourself. - That's not an excuse.

There's no need to explain anymore. I've already hired someone.

You don't need to come anymore. You should concentrate on your studies.

Big Brother.

- Big Brother. - Enough.

Sister Mei Yan!

Sister Mei Yan! You were awesome!

- Your performance was amazing! - Sister Mei Yan,

it was the first time that you have played the main character with so many martial arts' scenes. You must be tired.

No, I am not tired at all. Even if it is nighttime, I can keep going.

How was my performance today?

Good, very good!

Sister Mei Yan, we will wait for you to put down your make up so we can go out and eat

to celebrate your success! - Great!

Big Brother!

Have you eaten?

I'm not eating.

Could it be that you still want to modify the script?

Yes.

About the script...

I had a chat with Lei Bang about it.

We both agreed that Mai Yan's performance

is better then we thought. Especially when it comes to her scenes where there are emotions in play.

We, therefore, think about enhancing this part of the script.

We can add more love scenes.

Big Brother, since when did you think about Mei Yan as the protagonist?

I have thought that Mei Yan has the potential for a long time already.

But she had no possibility to display it.

Then...

When you spoke to her about it, did she accept straightaway?

Kind of.

Right, Second one.

Have you seen Fourth Brother? Did he say anything?

He hasn't said anything.

He went upstairs after dinner.

But you can tell,

he isn't happy.

What is it? Why do you sigh in despair?

If you are going to act like this, there is no need for you to stay here.

Why do you suffer so much over such a small setback?

How come it is small? This is the biggest setback in my whole life.

The biggest setback? How old are you?

Master... master...

help me to beseech him.

Beseech him?

Is this the first day you've met your Big Brother?

Then what should I do?

I really want to film movies.

- Really? - Yes.

Then... do you want to make movies or shoot movies?

What's the difference?

Of course, there is a difference.

If you want to film movies,

I can't help you.

But if you want to shoot them...

I can lend you this.

Stop.

How am I suppose to film you, when you are hiding your face?

But I can't just cry on the stop.

Would I not look bad on the screen?

I really cannot understand how you managed to deceive me back then.

You're acting is awful.

I'm not playing you anymore.

I told you not to use this whistle randomly.

You should only use it when you are in danger. Do you understand?

I like it.

Are you filming me?

Don't mind me. Continue to pick up the fabrics.

Don't film me. I don't look good today.

My hair is a mess too. Stop filming me.