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Chapter 1562 Master Ye's Unconvinced Remarks (Part 1)

A cinema in Hong Kong.

Tang Zhihao bought cola and popcorn, then followed the crowd into the theater and took his seat.

This is "Ip Man," which was just released a couple of days ago during the Spring Festival season. The theaters are still almost full, which shows how popular the film is.

As a Hong Kong native born in the late 80s, Tang Zhihao grew up watching Hong Kong kung fu movies, so he has a special affection for them.

In recent years, kung fu films in Hong Kong have declined, but "Ip Man" is one of the few works that can create a viewing frenzy in Hong Kong.

This film is one of two works previously announced by the Hong Kong Film and Television Association, and it is also written by Ye Zhi Qiu.

The first film, "Chasing the Dragon," was released on New Year's Day and grossed a total of 8.2 million yuan, which can be considered a great success.

"Ip Man" has only been released for two days, but its total box office in Hong Kong has already exceeded 10 million, and its total box office in mainland China has exceeded 420 million, breaking a series of Hong Kong film records.

The increase in moviegoers during the Spring Festival holiday is certainly a factor, but it is also inseparable from the quality of the film itself and its promotion.

On his way to the cinema, Tang Zhihao glanced at the entertainment newspapers at the newsstand, and almost every front page was filled with headlines about the movie "Ip Man".

He didn't watch it closely for fear of spoilers, but this also shows how popular the film is.

A few minutes before the official screening, the sound of two young men excitedly discussing something in hushed tones could be heard from behind.

"My friend watched this movie yesterday, and he said it was so much fun!"

Is it real or fake?

"I'm not kidding you! He said it's absolutely the best martial arts film in Hong Kong in recent years!"

"The action director for this movie is Corey Yuen, and the male lead, Leung Yiu-chan, is also a martial arts actor. They can't be bad."

"That's true. Yuan Kui is indeed reassuring when he's in charge of operations."

"And another thing, I heard the female lead is super hot! The actress, Xiong Sisi, is almost 1.8 meters tall and she's gorgeous!"

"Wow, she's tall! The male lead, Liang Yaocan, is only a little over 1.7 meters tall, so isn't the woman taller than the man?"

"Yes, I also think it's a bit out of place, but the production team is respecting history. Historically, Ip Man's wife was taller than him."

"And there's something even funnier. Ye Zhi Qiu attended a promotional event before, and the media photographed him standing with Xiong Sisi. Everyone said that the two of them, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, were a better match, and it was a pity that he wasn't cast as Ip Man."

"Haha, yeah, we both have the surname Ye. Maybe we were even from the same family a thousand or so years ago."

Listening to the gossip from behind, the film soon began.

As the lights dimmed, the blue-brick and gray-tiled buildings and bustling streets on the screen immediately transported the audience to Foshan during the Republican era.

The plot is fast-paced, and action scenes are presented to the audience right from the start.

At a roadside stall, a burly, strong-looking man arrogantly inquired about something from the shopkeeper.

"Hey! Who's the best fighter in Foshan?"

In Foshan, the hometown of martial arts, such scenes are obviously not uncommon. The gray-bearded shopkeeper glanced at the burly man and replied irritably.

"Of course it's Ip Man, why wouldn't it be me?"

The burly man silently memorized the name "Ip Man".

He is a boxer from the north named Jin Shan Zhao, and he is the 12th generation successor of the Northern Style Fanziquan.

He wanted to establish his own martial arts school in Foshan, so he came here specifically to challenge the martial arts schools.

Once you beat all the best boxing gyms in Foshan, your reputation will naturally grow, and you'll be able to open your own gym.

Jin Shan Zhao is indeed a formidable figure who has crossed the river to fight. He is also skilled in martial arts. He has defeated Longxingquan, Cai Li Fo, and the head of Liao Family Boxing School. He is invincible and has made an arrogant declaration.

"There's not a single fighter in Foshan!"

The previous fight scenes, with their close-quarters combat, visceral punches, and incredible intensity, captivated the audience, leaving them completely engrossed and thoroughly entertained.

But when Jinshan Zhao said the line, "There isn't a single person in Foshan who can fight," everyone objected.

"Hey, you Northerners, don't be so arrogant!"

"Damn it!"

"You think you're so tough just because you beat up a few old masters?!"

"In such a small space, Cai Li Fo's Guan Gong broadsword simply cannot exert its advantages!"

Dragon Style Fist, Choy Li Fut Fist, and Liao Family Fist already enjoy considerable recognition in Hong Kong, which is also an important place for the inheritance of Dragon Style Fist. Therefore, Hong Kong audiences have a strong sense of identification with the art form.

Meanwhile, at home, Ip Man received news that Jin Shan was looking for a challenge. Knowing that Jin Shan was highly skilled in martial arts, Ip Man was eager to go and accept the challenge.

But a single glance from his wife made Ip Man abandon the idea, leaving him with no choice but to stay at home.

This plot twist greatly impressed Tang Zhihao, who was sitting in the audience.

In general, the male protagonists of kung fu movies are righteous and awe-inspiring heroes, but it is rare to see someone like Ip Man who is "henpecked".

This humanistic approach makes the character instantly relatable.

The key point is... Xiong Sisi is really great!

It has to be said that the production team was very good at casting; this kind of gentle and refined temperament is really rare among Hong Kong actresses.

The story continues, with Jinshan chasing after Ip Man to his home, forcing Ip Man to spar with him.

Ip Man ignored him, so Jin Shan tried to provoke him.

"Ip Man! Stop making excuses! Are you scared and afraid to fight?"

Ip Man turned around, his face darkening, but before he could respond, his wife Cheung Wing-sing spoke up in dissatisfaction.

"What are you fighting for? Do you think this is a martial arts school where you can come in and fight all you want?"

"Get out of here!"

Suppressing his anger, Ip Man said in a deep voice, "You heard me, I will not fight you. Please leave!"

Jin Shan refused to leave and, seeing this, intensified his humiliation of Ip Man.

“I heard that Wing Chun was created by a woman, and I think it would suit you well.”

"Ip Man, you really are afraid of your wife!"

Inside the theater, at this point in the story, some hot-tempered viewers couldn't help but shout out.

"Damn it! Hit him!"

"He's so arrogant, let's teach him a lesson!"

"What are you waiting for?!"

In the story, despite Jin Shan Zhao's provocation, Ip Man maintained his composure and said...

"There are no men in this world who are afraid of their wives, only men who respect their wives."

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

It has a kind of... both very reasonable and flattering, making you feel like you're basking in a spring breeze.

Clearly, Ip Man's words had a great impact. His wife, who had previously disagreed with his fight, changed her mind and only told him to be careful with the antiques in the house.

Tang Zhihao watched with great interest from the audience, and this scene gave him a deeper understanding of the character "Ip Man".

In a kung fu movie, fight scenes are certainly important, but it's not enough to just make the fights look good; the dramatic scenes are the soul of the whole movie.

As the saying goes, action design determines whether the audience can keep watching, but dialogue determines whether the audience is willing to remember it.

Clearly, so far, the dramatic scenes and character development in "Ip Man" have surprised and delighted audiences.