 He was replaced by Fan Mei Sheng and Yuen's absence may have led to low ticket sales.As Hung's fame grew, he used his newly found influence to assist his former China Drama Academy classmates, as well as the former students of "rival" school, "The Spring and Autumn Drama School".Aside from regular collaborations with Chan, others such as Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Lam Ching-ying and Mang Hoi also began to make regular appearances in his films.