Cai Yongchang was also looking around at this time.
Suddenly he became energetic and said happily.
"Coming."
Cai Yongchang grabbed Cao Weidong and led him to rush away from the crowd and arrived in front of a white American.
This man is thin and wearing a well-tailored suit. He stands out among the crowd.
Cai Yongchang greeted the white man in English.
"Mr. Maz, it's been a long time no see."
Hong Kong City is bilingual.
For these new generations who grew up in Hong Kong, there is no pressure at all to communicate with foreigners in English.
This man’s name is Maz Castillo.
He said with a smile.
"Cai, the last time we met was when I went to Hong Kong City for inspection. Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for three years, right?"
"Three years and five months, Mr. Maz."
Cai Yongchang said enthusiastically.
"My cousin often tells me that you have brought him many advanced ideas from Hollywood, which has had a profound impact on him. Therefore, he often tells me that he wants to visit Hollywood in person and learn from you."<
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"It's a pity that he is busy with work and can't get away. This time we came to Hollywood, he specifically asked me to thank you in person."
Then Cai Yongchang turned to look at Cao Weidong and introduced him.
"Mr. Cao, this is Maz Castillo, a very famous film investor in Hollywood. Many of my cousin's film ideas were influenced by Mr. Maz."
Cao Weidong shook hands with Maz, and then asked curiously.
"Movie investors? I remember that many blockbuster movies are funded by producers' salaries?"
Maz smiled.
"You are right, but not all directors have the opportunity to get investment from major companies. There are still many excellent directors and scripts who have no chance to meet the audience because they cannot get investment. At this time, we are needed." "In addition, there are many major studios that are willing to cooperate with us in order to share the risks of film shooting..."
Maz is very friendly.
Seeing that Cao Weidong was very interested in these things, he introduced him in detail.
As we all know.
The 1950s were Hollywood's most glorious period.
During this period, there were a total of five major, three small and eight studios in Hollywood.
They produce about 90% of the movies in the United States and control 80% of the world's movie theaters.
"Gone with the Wind", "Casablanca", "Philadelphia Story" and so on...
Countless screen classics and countless resounding names will not be forgotten as time goes by.
And relying on making movies, these studios make a lot of money.
The reason why Hollywood movies were popular during this period was due to the advanced independent production.
Producers can raise financing, rent equipment, and hire staff as needed, and all resources (including people and equipment) can come from any organization.
To put it simply, producers can be regarded as small teams affiliated with the studio.
They can accept investment from studios or private investors.
In the end, you just need to distribute the profits according to the box office ratio.
Therefore, this has attracted countless private investors to enter the market.
They wave their money and want a piece of the pie.
Of course, movies are a high-risk industry.
Some blockbusters can directly cause investment companies to lose money and go bankrupt, let directors, producers, and senior executives of major studios receive box lunches, and let a generation of superstars run wild on the road to becoming obsolete...
However, despite this, there are still many people who come forward.
.......
"Okay, I received a letter from Mr. Zou and knew that you were coming to Hollywood for inspection, so I arranged a place for you to rest in advance. Let's go there and talk."
Maz said a few words and felt a little tired, so he suggested.
Naturally, the two of them have no objection.
Under the leadership of Maz, several people walked out of the platform.
Outside is a busy street.
And a fleet of cars consisting entirely of luxury cars.
Cai Yongchang said with emotion.
"There are so many rich people in Hollywood."
At this moment, many Chinese people wearing uniforms of the same color got off the motorcade. They lined up in two rows and stood on both sides.
Brush!
Then someone displayed a red banner.
It says "Warmly welcome Mr. Cao Weidong and Cai Yuanchang to visit Hollywood" and other words.
At this time, someone came out, stood in the middle of the aisle, and shouted loudly in Chinese.
"Warmly welcome Mr. Cao Weidong and Cai Yuanchang to visit Hollywood."
"Quick, quack, quack!"
Immediately, applause and shouts came one after another, which seemed very grand.
Cai Yongchang was dumbfounded.
He never thought that Maz would hold such a grand welcome ceremony for him. He simply treated them as the most distinguished guests, and he couldn't help but feel happy.
"Mr. Maz, you are so polite to us. There is no need to be like this. We just came to Hollywood for inspection, and we are not considered big shots."
"Also, that...my name is Cai Yongchang, not Cai Yuanchang. The words on the banner are wrong."
However, Maz's reply made Cai Yongchang even more stunned.
"Cai, I'm afraid you misunderstood. This is not the welcome ceremony I arranged."
Maz frowned tightly.
Through the special markings on their uniforms, he recognized that these were members of the Huaqing Gang.
One of the famous black society groups in Huaqiang Bangyingjiang has a strong development momentum. In recent days, it has also attached great importance to the profits of the film market and has entered Hollywood in a large scale, making this already turbid market even more chaotic.
Moreover, these guys are all desperadoes, and Maz doesn’t want to provoke them at all.
"What, not you? Who arranged it?"
Cai Yongchang asked in confusion.
Maz pulled Cai Yongchang aside and whispered.
"I don't know either, but these people are all members of the Huaqing Gang. You should be careful and be careful when dealing with them."
Cai Yongchang suddenly became nervous.
My cousin said it has been arranged.
But this...is not part of the plan!
Cao Weidong whispered from the side.
"That may have been arranged by my friend..."
He saw an acquaintance in the crowd.
Walked over with a smile.
Song Shunci wore a hot leather jacket and got out of a cool sports car.
After Cao Weidong came over, she kindly grabbed Cao Weidong's hand and put it on her chest without any scruples, looking very affectionate.
"Brother, are you satisfied with the welcome ceremony I prepared for you?"
Cao Weidong smiled.
"Satisfied."
Song Shunci's eyes narrowed into slits, like a naughty cat coquettishly playing coquettishly with its owner.
"Then you have to accompany me well this time."
Faced with such soft words and coquettishness, how could Cao Weidong refuse? He had no choice but to comply casually and let Song Shunci pull him into the car.
"Let's go, I've arranged a wine reception for you. You can eat at my place later."
"Then I'll take you around Hollywood."
Cao Weidong smiled and said: "Wait for my companion."
He waved behind him.
Cai Yongchang was a little scared.
Maz said.
"The Huaqiang Gang is very powerful in Hollywood. It's only under the eight major production companies. If you can establish a relationship with each other, you can better handle things in Hollywood. And I think that girl is familiar with Mr. Cao, so she shouldn't be right.
We are disadvantaged."
Cai Yongchang's heart was moved.
Song Shunci also brought a motorcade to greet Cao Weidong. She placed Cai Yongchang in another car and drove Cao Weidong herself to the destination.
On the bed, Cao Weidong told the purpose of his trip.
"I came here this time to invite Mr. Bruce Lee back to Hong Kong City to film."