While Chu Tianyao was busy in full swing, Zou Wenhuai was indeed under a certain amount of pressure.
"Mr. Zou, there seems to be a problem with our theater layout. The layout of some theaters is different from what we agreed before."
"Is there such a thing?
Let me go and see!"
From 1993 to 1994, the Hong Kong box office champion for two consecutive years was produced by Yongsheng, which put great pressure on Golden Harvest Film Company.
This year, he finally collaborated with Jackie Chan to produce the phenomenon-level movie "Red Zone". There is no way that Zou Wenhuai would let it die due to external factors again.
So Zou Wenhuai personally invited the owners of several major cinemas in Hong Kong City to ask their opinions.
The private room was filled with representatives from several major theater chains in Hong Kong. They looked at each other, obviously having their own agenda.
Zou Wenhuai entered the room with a smile, but as soon as he saw the person clearly, he began to think about retreating.
"What I want to see is the bosses of your major theaters. What do you mean by sending your second-in-commands out?"
"Does it mean that I, Zou Wenhuai, don't even have this face now?"
Although this meeting with Zou Wenhuai had the intention of pleading, it did not mean that he could be manipulated by others.
Coupled with Zou Wenhuai's pivotal position in the Hong Kong business community.
When he got angry, the faces of the people in the private room changed instantly, and no one even dared to say anything.
"Mr. Zou, please calm down. Our boss is just sick, so he sent me here specially!"
A representative from one of the theaters stood up and apologized with a smile on his face.
No need to guess, others will naturally make excuses in the same way.
Although he was very dissatisfied, now that the meeting had been held, Zou Wenhuai still wanted it to exert greater value.
"Since everyone is sitting here, I won't say anything more."
"I would like to ask about the recent film schedules of "Red Zone" in your major theaters."
"Why is the situation different from what we originally decided?"
Facing Zou Wenhuai's question, everyone looked at each other, and finally a young man stood up.
"Mr. Zou, I don't know the situation in other theaters. We have something to hide."
"Everything has to cost money. After all, the box office champion in the past two years was from Yongsheng. Naturally, we have to leave some room for it, right?"
As soon as this was said, everyone else nodded in agreement.
In this way, Zou Wenhuai basically understood everyone's opinions.
It seems that everyone still has little confidence in Jiahe Film Company, which is why this situation happened.
"But we are all in business, so I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate for you to go back on your word like this, right?"
"You didn't even give "Red Zone" a chance to schedule movies. How can you be sure that this year's box office champion won't be our Golden Harvest?"
Zou Wenhuai asked questions continuously, and the young man stood up again.
"Mr. Zou, what you said is true, but we shouldn't have gone back on our word, right?"
"When it came to leaving the film arrangement for Jiahe, it was basically a verbal agreement. Did other companies sign a contract with you?"
This is the biggest problem facing Jiahe Film Company today. There is indeed no clear stipulation in the contract regarding film scheduling.
Therefore, even Zou Wenhuai can only use his reputation to exert pressure at this time, but there is no way to really force everyone to fulfill their responsibilities.
"You are right. What is your name?"
Zou Wenhuai looked at the young man, who actually stood up without hesitation.
"My name is Zong Hongguang, and I am the owner of Ada Cinema. Please give me your advice, Mr. Zou!"
"Zong Hongguang, right?
I remember you!"
Zou Wenhuai then looked around the scene with majestic eyes and spoke slowly again.
"I did not include some provisions in the contract. That was out of trust for everyone."
"I hope your major theaters can consider it in the future and leave more opportunities for "Red Zone" to schedule films."
"Don't regret your wrong decision in the end!"
"Let's adjourn the meeting!"
Zou Wenhuai waved his hand and left here first.
After he left, everyone in the conference room turned around and left with relief.
Each of them was under great pressure when facing the old-timer Zou Wenhuai.
No one expected that the truth today would actually come from the mouth of a young man named Zong Hongguang.
Therefore, when the meeting ended, everyone who saw Zong Hongguang couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
Zong Hongguang also smiled back one after another, and his expression suddenly changed until he got into his car.
"Humph, what kind of veteran in the film industry is just an old turtle hanging on for dear life!"
"Drive, take me to Yongsheng Film Company immediately. I want to report to the boss in person!"
Zou Wenhuai was sitting in the car at this time, with a gloomy expression on his face.
People around him didn't dare to speak and were waiting quietly for Zou Wenhuai's next words.
"Old man, are you okay?"
The assistant beside him asked with concern, and Zou Wenhuai waved his hand.
"I'm fine, I'm just annoyed by this young man who is not afraid of tigers even after he was born."
If Zong Hongguang, a stupid young man, hadn't come forward today.
There were so many theater representatives present, but due to Zou Wenhuai's status and pressure, they would shy away from anything they said.
It's a pity that such wishful thinking was completely shattered by Zong Hongguang!
"Indeed, this young man named Zong Hongguang is too hateful."
"Do you want to teach him a lesson?"
Hearing this, Zou Wenhuai frowned instantly.
"What you say is unacceptable. Do you think we are Yongsheng Company that came out of the underground?"
"We are fundamentally different from this group of people, but it is necessary to keep an eye on him. There must be someone behind Zong Hongguang!"
"clear!"
The assistant nodded and asked again.
"Then today's meeting did not achieve the expected results, what should we do next?"
"Don't worry, this is not the only way I can go. You can send me back first!"
After Zou Wenhuai returned, he immediately contacted several theater owners with whom he had a good relationship.
This was a way out that Zou Wenhuai left for himself, and it was something he didn't expect to use so soon.
With many years of personal relationships, Zou Wenhuai managed to obtain better film scheduling opportunities from these theater owners.
It's just that the current situation is difficult, and even those theater owners say they are struggling.
"I said, Mr. Zou, don't blame us for not giving you face. Yongsheng outside is too rampant now, and we have to live!"
"If you want to get better opportunities for filming, you have to break the blockade of his dominance."
"Speaking of which, we brothers are very confident in you, Mr. Zou!"
Zou Wenhuai obviously also knew that Yongsheng Film Company was becoming increasingly powerful, and he was also facing great pressure.
Unlike the prosperity of Jiahe Film Company back then, Yongsheng Film Company gradually became domineering as it became stronger.
They began to compress the living space of other peers, like a bottomless pit that could never be filled.
Zou Wenhuai just smiled at this.
"Don't worry, as long as I, Zou Wenhuai, can still fight with my old bones, I will not hesitate to die!"
After putting down the phone, Zou Wenhuai understood in his heart that this time seemed to be his last chance.
Somehow, Zou Wenhuai looked at the people coming and going in the company and suddenly felt tired.
It's not that he has lost confidence in these people. After all, the Jiahe Film Company in Nuo Da was founded and supported by himself and his friends.
But Zou Wenhuai suddenly felt that the current deadlock seemed impossible to break through solely relying on these people who were deeply involved in the chess game.
There has to be an outsider.
"The outsider... By the way, how could I forget about him!"
Chu Tianyao's figure suddenly flashed in Zou Wenhuai's mind.
He and the VCD he brought with him made Zou Wenhuai's eyes light up at that time.
Now that I had sold the copyright of "Red Zone" to Chu Tianyao for several days, I decided to ask about the situation.
"Hey, Mr. Zou, why did you call me when you had time?"
When Chu Tianyao received the call, he was doing final inspections at stores in major shopping malls.
"Of course I want to ask you how the situation is here and do you need any help?"
There is no such thing as a pie in the sky, Chu Tianyao knows it well.
Therefore, when he heard that Zou Wenhuai's attitude was so low, his mind naturally began to wander.
"I don't have any problems here. If there are any problems, I can solve them myself."
"Don't worry, you are so confident in handing over the copyright of "Red Zone" to me. I will never destroy the golden signboard of Jiahe Film Company!"
Having said this, Chu Tianyao suddenly spoke up.
"But if we want to achieve a win-win outcome, we must work together, Mr. Zou."
After saying this, Zou Wenhuai's eyes widened instantly, and then he sighed.
"When I met you, I felt that you, a young man, were not simple. I didn't expect you to guess all this."
"Yes, Jiahe is indeed facing some problems at this stage, so I was a little sick and sought medical treatment urgently."
After Zou Wenhuai talked about today's meeting, Chu Tianyao understood the meaning of this phone call.
It turned out that Zou Wenhuai planned to pin part of his hopes on Chu Tianyao.
Fortunately, Zou Wenhuai himself said in the end that he was a little sick and urgently sought medical treatment, otherwise Chu Tianyao would have wondered whether he had found the wrong partner.
Zou Wenhuai can also understand the difficulties faced by Golden Harvest Film Company today.
Zou Wenhuai originally left Shaw Brothers Movies. After experiencing the difficulties in the early stages of starting a business, God favored him and allowed him to meet Bruce Lee, the international superstar of the generation.
Zou Wenhuai originally thought that he could take this opportunity to rise to fame instantly, but who knew that Bruce Lee would fall as quickly as a shooting star.
Later, although Zou Wenhuai discovered several major comedy stars on his own, he could never be compared with Bruce Lee.
Including the later Jackie Chan, Zou Wenhuai only saw in him the shadow of the next generation of Bruce Lee.
But the dark night before dawn is undoubtedly the most difficult to endure.
Therefore, Chu Tianyao thought over and over again and spoke solemnly.
"If Mr. Zou has confidence in me, I will tell you that "Red Zone" and Jackie Chan will definitely become popular all over the world in the future!"
"The VCD technology I brought can bring considerable profits to Jiahe Film Company."
"But this golden brand of Jiahe Film Company must be held in your hands to ensure that it will not be smashed!"
Zou Wenhuai didn't expect that Chu Tianyao was so confident, and he smiled helplessly.
"Hey, it seems that I am really old. Compared with you young people, I really lack self-confidence."
"Okay, then I'll bet this time!"
"I will take care of the theater chain and word-of-mouth matters. Just go ahead and do it. I will give you my full support!"
With this affirmation, Chu Tianyao has no worries about his future sales.