After entering the twelfth lunar month gate, sporadic firecrackers sounded on the streets, alleys, and communities.
At this time, the capital city has not yet issued a ban on release.
Can you believe the blue sky and white clouds floating in the capital?
Can you believe it in Beijing where wild dogs roam the alleys?
That's the truth.
On the thirtieth day, Xia Chen's house was not too busy. Apart from the family of five, there were only He Zhengbin and Xia Mingfan who had returned from the south.
My brother-in-law, this shameless guy, always likes to play like a lone ranger. I don’t know what happened this year, but he actually came to my eldest brother’s house during the Chinese New Year.
They also euphemistically say: If you have a father, you will follow your father; if you don’t have a father, you will follow your brother.
It's not easy to force people out, right?
Xia Mingyu looked at him with a smile, his eyes clearly filled with disdain.
The two women were busy preparing lunch. It was the Chinese New Year in the north and they wanted to have a better lunch.
The men just sat on the sofa, drank tea, smoked and talked.
Xia Mingfan kept winking at Xia Chen.
Xia Chen, who received his uncle's signal, sighed, stood up and said, "Let's talk in the study."
The two of them walked into the study, followed by Mr. He.
After closing the door and sitting down, Xia Chen asked, "Have you met Ye Yuqing?"
Xia Mingfan nodded like a fool: "I went over there and met with a few film and television company bosses and talked about cooperation. Not to mention, they were really interested. After we finished talking about it, I mentioned Ye Yuqing.
She was so funny and very meaningful. Finally, the boss of a film and television company introduced me to her. Well, that girl, tsk... is not an ordinary lust, she is so lustful that she can't do it, she's so voluptuous."
Xia Chen laughed so arrogantly, "So, uncle, have you succeeded? Have you told her fortune?"
Xia Mingfan hurriedly waved his hand and said: "No, no, who do you think your uncle is? If he is a woman, I will fuck him. How is that different from an animal? As for fortune telling, hey, according to your method, I will
I really calculated it for her, and I frightened her into being stunned on the spot, and the way she looked at me didn't look right."
As he said that, Xia Mingfan took out an envelope from the inner pocket of his suit, poured out a stack of photos, and arranged them into a fan on the desk. "Look, all the girls took the initiative to sign and take photos for me, and they signed quite a few."
Xia Chen picked up one and looked at it.
The president also took action, "Wow, this is so big, it can suffocate someone to death if you bury your head in it."
This guy's imagination has been opened up again, and his perspective is so unique.
Xia Chen knew a lot about this actress. Looking at the charming Miss Ye in the photo, he could express his mood at the moment with three words: Ye Qing is back!
"Uncle, haven't you talked to the big guys about investing in movies?" Xia Chen asked after putting down the photo.
"We have also talked about the fact that the Hong Kong film industry is developing so fast. A film can be completed from project establishment to filming to release in one month. The speed is jaw-dropping. The booming development of the film industry has also driven the enthusiasm of investors.
The bosses of film and television companies are actually not very short of money, so they are not very interested in my investment.
Finally, I found a small company and chatted with the company's owner, Fei Long, and successfully reached an agreement. He accepted our investment and then made a list for me, asking me to choose a few to work on." Xia Mingfan
With that said, he took out another piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Xia Chen.
Xia Chen took it and opened it. After taking a look, he was shocked. There were more than ten movies, such as "Detective Ma Rulong", "Pink Supreme", "The Way of the Demon", "Linghu" and so on.
But he was not interested in any of this.
What happened to Zhang Min?
What happened to Guan Zhilin?
What happened to Wang Zuxian?
Do not care.
I'm not allowed to stuff golf balls inside, so I'm not interested!
He quickly circled two films that would cause a sensation upon release, namely Andy Lau's "The Supreme Being" and "The Tricky Expert" by Sing and Jacky.
He knew that in 1991, Andy Lau and Star Wars' movies would be released explosively, but they were not on this list.
In other words, only these two projects have not yet received funding.
But it's enough.
Handing the list back to Xia Mingfan, Xia Chen asked with a smile: "What is the maximum investment amount that Fat Dragon can accept?"
"One million each." After Xia Mingfan finished speaking, he added two words: "Hong Kong dollars."
"How to distribute dividends?" Xia Chen asked.
"Half a split."
Come on, this is a huge profit. It is a typical example of using small things to make a big difference, which is in line with the characteristics of Chinese and Hong Kong movies in this era.
"I'll transfer the money to you later," Xia Chen said.
"In addition, I have reached an agreement with Miss Ye. As long as she participates in the filming, she will accept our investment." Xia Mingfan added.
"Uncle, have you ever thought about going to Hong Kong to open an entertainment company?" Xia Chen asked with a smile as he handed Xia Mingfan a cigarette.
"Are you ready to enter the entertainment industry?" Xia Mingfan took the cigarette and asked a little surprised.
"No, if there is a suitable one, just vote, if not, just vote. The main thing is to have a company there to facilitate some business operations in the future." Xia Chenxin said, this is the 1990s, not 1976, make a fortune
It's okay to hook up with two girls from Xiangjiang while getting rich. Forget it about the entertainment industry. The water is too deep, so my buddies won't get involved.
He had been thinking about registering a company in Hong Kong for a long time and felt that it was still necessary. On the one hand, having a company there would facilitate capital and industrial operations, and on the other hand, it would allow him to make connections.
You can still hang out in Hong Kong circles.
What’s more, before 1997, a group of Hong Kong’s patriotic entrepreneurs and wealthy businessmen were attracted and treated favorably. After the return, these meritorious officials were revered.
Xia Chen wanted to try and see what he could do, especially before returning. If he could make some contribution to his return, it would be a smooth road.
After hearing Xia Chen's words, the president also put down Miss Ye's photo, wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, and said enthusiastically: "I really want to go to Hong Kong, I also like that capitalist thing.
Huahua World, uncle, please take some time to take me there for a walk."
Xia Mingfan smiled and said, "Okay, I will take you out of customs and into Hong Kong after you get the border defense permit."
When the president heard that he needed to apply for a border defense permit, he was immediately discouraged, "Is it so troublesome?"
Xia Mingfan nodded and said, "The procedures are very complicated."
The president sighed and said, "Let's talk about it later when we have a chance."
Xia Chen saw through the president's thoughts at a glance and teased him: "You want to meet Ye Yuqing, right? You also want to participate in her movie?"
The president immediately denied it, "No, I just want to see Andy!"
But I can't hide the excitement in your eyes.
And you just stopped laughing after seeing a few photos of Miss Ye. Do you think I can believe it if you say you have nothing in mind?
Xia Chen thought this, without criticizing it, just laughing.
The president slapped the table and became furious: "Lao Xia, how could you think of me so badly?"
The door was pushed open, and Lao Xia walked in and said confusedly: "Lao Xia didn't think of you as a dirty person, Binzi, what's wrong with you? Are you so anxious and white-faced?"
The president looked embarrassed and said weakly: "No, no uncle, I was kidding Chenzi."
"Oh." Lao Xia said perfunctorily. He also knew that He Zhengbin was close to his son, so he didn't take it to heart. He smiled and said, "Stop talking, wash your hands and eat."
He turned around and went out. Before leaving, he glanced at the woman with a big bad omen on the table and twitched the corner of his mouth.
Xia Chen smiled bitterly and swept the photo into the drawer.
The three of them left the study and came to the dining room.
The round table is already filled with dishes, including chicken, duck, and fish.
Xia Chen stocked up on a lot of good wine and took out two bottles of Maotai to open, and everyone started drinking and eating.
He could see that his father and mother were very restrained. Apart from not having much communication with each other, they were smiling the whole time.
Not to mention the stepmother, who smokes, drinks, and perms her hair. When she laughs, her voice is so loud that it can alert the neighbors in the entire unit.
He Zhengbin received special attention from the elders. After a round of respect, he was immediately attacked by Lao Xia, Lao Tian and Lao Liang.
Everyone knew that he had a close relationship with Xia Chen, which had given Chenzi a lot of help in his small business. Since he was alone in the capital to celebrate the New Year, there was no psychological burden at all by teaching him.
Fortunately, this guy has a good capacity for drinking. Even after half a kilo of Moutai went into his stomach, he didn’t change his color or his heart beat.
The reunion dinner didn't end until two o'clock.
Everyone rested for a while, made dumplings in the afternoon, and continued drinking in the evening.
This year's Spring Festival Gala opened Xia Chen's eyes. Uncle Benshan appeared on stage for the first time and performed a sketch called "Blind Date", which instantly promoted him to the ranks of the most popular actors in the country.
At midnight, the top leader came to the scene and delivered a passionate speech, which scared Xia Chen so much that she almost jumped up.
At this time in his last life, because of Lao Xia's sudden death, how could he, his stepmother, and Er Gouzi have the time to watch the Spring Festival Gala?
The three people were immersed in a sad atmosphere, ate dumplings in a hurry and went to rest.
Recalling the situation in his previous life and looking at the current scene, Xia Chen felt a little proud.
The family is not broken down and people are healthy.
Is there anything that could make him feel more comfortable than this?
have!
No, the big brother will ring as soon as he says it.
"Sister, happy New Year."
"Little gangster, have a great New Year."
"Happy New Year, happy New Year, are you..." Xia Chen walked to the balcony with his mobile phone.
Xiao Yu smiled and said: "I'm at Liulang's house. I just ate dumplings. You don't have to worry about me. The uncles and aunts of Liulang's family are very enthusiastic. Everything is fine. Don't worry. In addition, please tell the uncles and aunts for me...
say hello."
Liulang protected Sister Xiaoyu for a period of time, and the two got along very well. Sister Xiaoyu's parents passed away successively during the ten years of turmoil, and one of her biological aunts also lost contact with her.
Xia Chen meant that she should come to his home to celebrate the New Year.
Sister Xiaoyu firmly refused because it was inappropriate.
Xia Chen also understood her thoughts and did not force her.
Liulang is a good boy and invited Sister Xiaoyu to his home for the New Year.