Inviting Zhong Zhichen to have dinner together was an impromptu idea that Chu Huan made after hearing Yasuo Kamikura's praise of Zhong Zhichen this afternoon.
Naturally, Zhong Zhichen couldn't say anything about Chu Huan's invitation, and got into Chu Huan's car without hesitation.
In the restaurant, Chu Huan did not chat with Zhong Zhichen about the comic company, but about their affairs at school, Zhong Zhichen's girlfriend, basketball, and by the way, Zhong Zhichen's hemorrhoid sequelae.
In this way, the meal was over, Chu Huan returned to the apartment by car, and Zhong Zhichen took a taxi back to his home.
The meaning is self-evident.
When Chu Huan returned to the apartment, she saw Cao Yunshang clearing away the dishes.
"Come here tonight, why didn't you tell me in advance?" Chu Huan took off his coat and came to the kitchen to help Cao Yunshang clear the dishes.
Cao Yunshang smiled and said: "The company's affairs ended relatively early, so I thought I would come over and see what you were doing. I didn't expect you weren't there yet. I was about to go back after packing up!"
"I went to see black and white videos and fantasy comics today, and it won people's hearts in the evening!" Chu Huan took the empty washed bowl from Cao Yunshang's hand and put it aside.
"Is there something going on in the company?" Cao Yunshang asked curiously.
"No, everything is fine. It's just an early investment to avoid any eventuality!" Chu Huan said easily.
The two of them returned to the living room together. On the TV, the wireless station was promoting the first Miss Hong Kong they held.
Miss Xiangjiang has been held in Xiangjiang in 1946, but at that time it was held by Lichi Nightclub. It was more private and was held irregularly. This year, Wireless officially held this event.
Miss Hong Kong election.
In this Miss Xiangjiang election, in addition to Zhao Yazhi, who is no longer able to participate, there is another well-known figure, that is, Xie Xiaochu's mother, who will also participate in this year's Miss Xiangjiang election.
However, the number one Miss Hong Kong chosen by TVB was not Di Boola, but Sun Yong'en. Di Boola was the champion selected by the Oriental Beauty Pageant in Hong Kong.
Later, Deborah also became Miss Asia.
"The wireless station is very good at choosing the right time. Now that the Hong Kong stock market is in a downturn, people don't go out much. They just stay at home and watch TV. Now that they have such a Miss Hong Kong election, it will definitely attract a group of people."
Nestled in Chu Huan's arms, watching the content on TV, Cao Yunshang preached softly.
Chu Huan laughed and said: "The entertainment industry is like this. In fact, whether it is TV or movies, this kind of entertainment has low consumption and long time. Whenever there is a social economic recession, this industry develops rapidly.
!”
Cao Yunshang smiled and said: "Doesn't this mean that this year is also a period of rapid development of black and white imaging?"
Chu Huan thought of his experience at Black and White Video this morning, nodded and said, "That's true. Fatty Fang is quite capable. He held the Xiangjiang New Director Competition and indeed discovered several talents for the company. This year
The company should release more movies!"
Speaking of this, Chu Huan suddenly thought of something and said to Cao Yunshang in his arms: "Pass the phone to me!"
Cao Yunshang obediently talked on the phone on the coffee table, took it and handed it to Chu Huan.
Chu Huan called Fang Jianhui's residence. This fat guy has moved out since he took the position of general manager of Black and White Video. Now that he and Rachel have broken up, he should be more chic.
After the ring rang a few times, Fang Jianhui answered the call.
"Who!"
"Your dad!"
"dad!"
"good!"
"Damn, Brother Huan doesn't take advantage like you!" Only then did Fang Jianhui recognize Chu Huan's voice.
Cao Yunshang gently beat Chu Huan's chest in Chu Huan's arms. Chu Huan said to Fang Jianhui: "Do you know about the TVB hosting Miss Xiangjiang?"
Fang Jianhui said on the phone: "I know, there are still advertisements on TV!"
"Pay attention to this competition..."
"What? Brother Huan, you have a girl you like and want to compete?" Fang Jianhui immediately said without hesitation.
Chu Huan felt a pain in his waist, and he took the phone and said sternly: "Fang Jianhui, I didn't expect you to be such a dirty person. Am I that kind of person? I mean these girls
, after the promotion of the wireless station, I must have gained some fame in Xiangjiang, which can be used to supplement the company's artist library!"
"That's right!" After hearing Chu Huan's explanation, Fang Jianhui immediately said in surprise. He didn't care about Chu Huan's sarcasm, but then he said with some worry: "This is indeed a good idea, but TVB and Shaw Brothers
relationship, even if we want to take action, it won’t be that easy, right?”
"Is it a fair competition for everyone? Besides, the conditions of our black and white imaging are much better than those of Shaw Brothers. I believe those girls will be more willing to join our company!"
Chu Huan preached firmly.
In the final analysis, the Miss Xiangjiang election is actually the ancestral talent show, but there are still some differences from domestic talent shows.
Domestic talent shows are the kind where you have basically signed a contract with a brokerage company before participating in the competition. The talent show is just a way for artists from the brokerage company to make their debut.
Miss Xiangjiang is different. They do not have to sign contracts with TVB or Shaw Brothers during the competition. They will not negotiate contracts with these two companies until after the draft.
In her last life, Zhao Yazhi won the fourth place in Miss Hong Kong and did not sign a contract with TVB or Shaw Brothers. Instead, she went back to work as her own stewardess.
To put it simply, TVB at this time actually valued Miss Xiangjiang as the talent show sign rather than the talent show girls!
Fang Jianhui said: "Okay, I understand, I will pay attention to this matter!"
Chu Huan nodded and finally said: "As the general manager of Black and White Video, you should not have so many dirty thoughts in your mind in the future. Even if you are dirty, it does not mean that others are the same as you. Understand, I am
I love Yunshang very much!”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After finishing speaking, Chu Huan hung up the phone.
Fang Jianhui was left behind on the other end of the phone!
Cao Yunshang giggled in Chu Huan's arms, while Chu Huan glared at Cao Yunshang: "You were very proud of the pinch you just made!"
Cao Yunshang raised her neck slightly, looked at Chu Huan with a confused look, blinked her big eyes, and said pitifully: "Brother Huan, I'm wrong!"
The river between the two hills led straight to the flat plain. Chu Huan laughed strangely and hugged Cao Yunshang directly!
...
After a period of time, Chu Huan's life became very regular. In the morning, he would deal with the affairs of Jiahu Textile and Huhua Real Estate in Jiahu Building, and in the afternoon, he would go to the University of Hong Kong to continue his studies... Yes
Have you almost forgotten that Chu Huan is also a student of the University of Hong Kong?
In the evening, I spend some time with Cao Yunshang at home, or go to Miao Kexiu's home to play poker for two people. Occasionally, I will go to Lin Qingxia and Zhao Yazhi to have dinner with two young and beautiful girls.
I lived a pretty carefree life.
But when May came, Chu Huan's life began to become busy again. First of all, the first property under the name of Huhua Real Estate was going to be launched for sale this month.
Secondly, Luo Jichang also brought good news to Chu Huan. With the unremitting efforts of the factory technicians, the air textile technology of denim was finally developed.
Finally, "Fantasy Comics" will finally be officially released in the European and American markets!
Three things now need to be handled by Chu Huan.
But even so, before that, Chu Huan still went to deal with another matter.
On this day, the sun was shining brightly, and Chu Huan took a car to Qingshan Temple in the western New Territories of Hong Kong. This is one of the temples with the longest history in Hong Kong.
Chu Huan came here, naturally, not to burn incense and pray, but to participate in the power-on ceremony!
The movie that ingeniously used this place as the opening ceremony is naturally Li Xiaolong's first movie in Hollywood, "Enter the Dragon"!
Originally, Li Xiaolong was filming "Game of Death" in South Korea, but as Li Xiaolong's last movie "Way of the Dragon" completely became famous in the European and American markets, Zou Wenhuai felt that the market in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia was seriously lost and urgently needed it.
The European and American markets were trying to keep Golden Harvest alive, so they urgently recalled Li Xiaolong to shoot this first movie in Hollywood.
Different from another time and space, this movie is jointly invested by Jiahe Film Company, Concord Film Company, Black and White Film Company in Hong Kong, and Warner Pictures in Hollywood, and produced by Concord Film Company!
Among them, Golden Harvest, Black and White Pictures, and Warner accounted for 30% of the investment and Concord 10% respectively, but the box office share has changed. Golden Harvest, Black and White Pictures, accounted for the box office profit share of the box office in Southeast Asia, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.
Concordia accounts for 10% of the box office profit share, and Warner accounts for 15% of the box office profit share.
However, in the European and American markets, Warner Bros. exclusively holds 40% of the box office profit share, while Golden Harvest and Black & White Pictures each hold 25% of the box office profit share.
Concordia still takes 10% of the box office profit share.
The investment for the entire film is calculated in US dollars, which is US$800,000, which means that the investment for the black and white image is US$240,000!
According to later statistics, the box office of this movie in Hong Kong was not high, only 3.895 million Hong Kong dollars, but its global revenue was as high as 90 million US dollars. It was subsequently re-released many times, and the box office also accumulated to 230 million US dollars!
In the dark seventies of Hollywood, this box office also officially established Li Xiaolong's status as a global superstar!
The once peaceful Qingshan Temple became bustling with people today. When Chu Huan walked to the entrance of Qingshan Temple, he saw that the place was already surrounded by reporters from Xiangjiang.
Everyone has an expression of excitement on their faces, because there is really too much news to report about the movie "Enter the Dragon."
This is the first film of Li Xiaolong, the first person in Hong Kong movies, to officially enter Hollywood. It is not only invested by the film companies in Xiangjiang, but also the Hollywood film company Warner Pictures.
This situation makes Xiangjiang people very proud.
In addition, the movie "Enter the Dragon" is the first collaboration between old enemies Jiahe and Black and White. Who in Hong Kong doesn't know about the grudges between Jiahe and Black and White.
Now the two companies are actually able to put aside their grudges and jointly invest in the movie "Enter the Dragon". How did Black and White Pictures manage to seize food from Golden Harvest's tiger's mouth?
Why did Golden Harvest see its profits taken away by Black and White Pictures?
Or should we say that Jiahe and Black and White have put aside their previous prejudices and are ready to work together?
It was precisely because of these questions that when Chu Huan came to Qingshan Temple, reporters immediately attracted the attention of reporters. They surrounded Chu Huan and wanted to know some real situations from Chu Huan's mouth.
In the crowd, Chu Huan saw Gu Chengxi.
After Gu Chengxi received Chu Huan's 1 million Hong Kong dollars, she immediately resigned from "Sing Pao". She did not choose to start everything from scratch. Instead, she took advantage of the current bad market conditions in Hong Kong and purchased a company for 500,000.
The newspaper, which was usually impossible to buy for a million dollars, changed its name to "True News" at Chu Huan's suggestion!
Gu Chengxi himself became the editor-in-chief of this newspaper!
Now for the sake of newspaper sales, Gu Chengxi also goes to the battle in person to interview various reports, especially for big news like now, she has to come in person.
Gu Chengxi, who was in the crowd, saw Chu Huan approaching, and her cheeks turned red instantly, but like other reporters, she surrounded Chu Huan and wanted to know some news from Chu Huan.
Facing so many reporters, Chu Huan did not answer any questions. He just walked through the crowd and entered Qingshan Temple under the protection of Lin Feng and others.
Then Chu Huan saw that Li Xiaolong and others had arrived at the scene first. Because it was a start-up ceremony held at Qingshan Temple, things like killing pigs and praying for blessings were definitely not allowed.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Not only is Li Xiaolong here, but also Zou Wenhuai from Jiahe, there are also many white people and black people here. Among these people, some are from "Enter the Dragon"
There are actors and staff from Warner Pictures.
Seeing Chu Huan coming, Li Xiaolong immediately smiled and greeted him, "Why are you here just now!"
Chu Huan didn't take Li Xiaolong's complaints to heart, and said with a smile: "The company has some temporary matters, and I will come over after handling them!"
Li Xiaolong laughed and said: "You are really busy now!"
"Brother Long, you are just making fun of me!" Chu Huan smiled as always.
"By the way, let me introduce you to a friend!"
Li Xiaolong turned around excitedly and waved, and a beautifully dressed girl came over. When she saw Chu Huan, she called her generously: "Young Master Huan!"
"This is my good friend Ding Pei!" Li Xiaolong unabashedly put his arms around Ding Pei's shoulders and introduced to Chu Huan.
Ding Pei, a woman who is also very legendary.
She is not from Xiangjiang, but was born in Taiwan. Her ancestors are also celebrities, and the most famous one is naturally her uncle Zhang Liuzi.
She was born in Taiwan and has a privileged family, but Ding Pei chose to become an actor. However, she did not become famous in Taiwan. Later, at the suggestion of a friend, she came to Xiangjiang and joined Shaw Brothers.
She filmed several sexy movies one after another and gained some fame in Hong Kong. Later, Zou Wenhuai defected to Shaw Brothers. Ding Pei was one of the actors who followed Zou Wenhuai and left Shaw Brothers!
But this is not important anymore. What Ding Pei is really known for is the story between her and Li Xiaolong, and the subsequent four-year marriage between her and Xiang Eqiang!
It was precisely because of Ding Pei's appearance that Li Xiaolong's wife had returned to North America with her children.
"Hello!" Chu Huan shook hands with Ding Pei politely.
Then Chu Huan asked Li Xiaolong: "Will Miss Ding also participate in the filming of your movie?"
Li Xiaolong shook his head and said: "No, I was worried that Apei would be bored at home alone, so I brought her here!"
Chu Huan chuckled.
The three of them did not continue chatting. Zou Wenhuai had already walked over at this time, with a forced smile on his face.
Chu Huan understood Zou Wenhuai's expression. If it were anyone else, he would not be happy seeing the benefits he received being distributed to others.
Especially when this other person is his business rival.
"Young Master Huan's ability to turn his hands over clouds and rain in Xiangjiang River is really amazing!" Zou Wen said with a hint of intention.
No matter how much he disliked Chu Huan in his heart, Zou Wenhuai had to sigh that Chu Huan's ability was indeed rare in Xiangjiang.
At first, Zou Wenhuai, like many others, thought that Chu Huan was finished, but he did not expect that it turned out to be a big show that Chu Huan set up for the entire Xiangjiang.
Today, Chu Huan is already a super rich man in Hong Kong with a net worth of over 700 million.
Looking at Chu Huan at this time, Zou Wenhuai felt a sense of powerlessness. You must know that Zou Wenhuai had no such thoughts when facing Shao Yifu, whose net worth far exceeded that of Chu Huan.
There is no way, the development of black and white images is so fast that Zou Wenhuai feels overwhelmed.
The Hong Kong Emerging Director Competition has replenished black-and-white films. With the addition of veteran directors like Li Hanxiang, Hung Kam-bao's humorous action films and Liu Pingkui's urban comedy films have gradually become popular. If there are any weaknesses in the current black-and-white films.
That is because we haven't established our own studio yet, and we still lack some actors.
But is this really a problem?
There are still four years left for Black and White to have a set appointment with Shaw Brothers. Who among the current actors in Hong Kong can refuse Black and White's invitation?
What's more, today's black and white images themselves include actors such as Xu Guanwen, Xu Guanjie, Hu Feng, Lin Qingxia, Zhao Yazhi, and Cheng Long.
Black and White Video has become a real giant in the Hong Kong film industry. It is no longer the film company that Jiahe could manipulate at will... It seems that they have never succeeded in doing so!
Even this year, some newspapers in Hong Kong are claiming that at this time, Black and White Video has surpassed Golden Harvest and has become the second largest film company in Hong Kong!
"Mr. Zou is so complimentary. I'm just a newcomer in the film industry. I still have many things to ask Mr. Zou for advice in the future!"
Whether it was for Li Xiaolong's sake or because the two sides were currently in a temporary state of cooperation, Chu Huan did not act ostentatiously, but spoke humbly.
Zou Wenhuai smiled bitterly and said, "Who else in Xiangjiang can guide Young Master Huan now?"
After the two parties exchanged pleasantries, Li Xiaolong introduced Chu Huan to Andrew Morgan, a representative of Warner Pictures and one of the producers of the movie "Enter the Dragon."
He is an old acquaintance of Li Xiaolong. He was also one of the producers of Li Xiaolong's "Fist of Fury". Warner also took a fancy to the relationship between him and Li Xiaolong, so they recruited him to be responsible for this time's "Enter the Dragon."
"Huan, you are very welcome. I have always heard from Bruce that you are a very talented person, and I finally met you today!" Andrew Morgan greeted Chu Huan very warmly.
He is a Chinese expert, especially about Xiangjiang, and he knows very well about it. Ever since Black and White confirmed that he would invest in "Enter the Dragon", Andrew Morgan has conducted research on Chu Huan, and this research naturally
Andrew Morgan was shocked.
Chu Huan's life experience is really exciting. At the age of 20, he has become a billionaire in Hong Kong. He has rarely seen such an achievement.
"Mr. Morgan, you're too polite. It's just Brother Long who deliberately promoted me!" Chu Huan seemed much more enthusiastic when chatting with Andrew Morgan. Maybe this person will be a springboard for her to enter the Hollywood market in the future.
Chu Huan has never been stingy with his enthusiasm for people who can make him a lot of money.
"Is Mr. Morgan still used to living in Xiangjiang? There are many delicious and fun places in Xiangjiang. When I have time, I can arrange for someone to take Mr. Morgan to take a good tour of Xiangjiang!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Andrew Morgan showed a happy smile. He himself is now very optimistic about Hong Kong's movies. He also understands the weight of black and white images in Hong Kong's film industry at this time. Regarding the goodwill released by Chu Huan,
Andrew Morgan was naturally very happy to accept it.
"Is it okay? If that's the case, that would be great. I am personally very grateful to Mr. Chu for the arrangement. After today's opening ceremony, I sincerely invite Mr. Chu to have dinner!"
Chu Huan laughed, "OK, I'll treat Mr. Morgan to taste the most authentic Chinese cuisine in Xiangjiang tonight!"
"That's my favorite!" laughed Andrew Morgan.
Seeing Chu Huan and Andrew Morgan chatting and laughing, Zou Wenhuai felt uncomfortable. The line he had finally hooked up with was now being hooked by Chu Huan in just a few words?
Zou Wenhuai, who was feeling unhappy, stepped forward to join Chu Huan and Andrew Morgan in their chat.
Li Xiaolong looked at the situation in front of him and smiled bitterly. He naturally knew what Chu Huan and Zou Wenhuai were doing, but this was not something he could persuade.
Ding Pei said curiously: "I only saw Huan Shao's photo in the newspaper before, but I didn't expect Huan Shao to be such a young and handsome boy!"
Li Xiaolong smiled and said: "When I first met A Huan, I wanted him to join the film industry. Now it seems that A Huan already had his own goals at that time."
Ding Pei snuggled next to Li Xiaolong and said softly: "It's not bad now. He is a famous rich man in Hong Kong, and you are the most famous movie star in Hong Kong. There will definitely be more opportunities for cooperation in the future!"
Li Xiaolong nodded and said, "That's natural!"
After a while, today's emcee announced that the opening ceremony of the movie "Enter the Dragon" had officially begun, and the reporters who had been blocked outside were also let in at this time.
Because the situation of Qingshan Temple must be taken into consideration, the opening ceremony of "Enter the Dragon" is also different from the opening ceremonies of other Hong Kong movies.
But his origins remain unchanged. No matter how much money Chu Huan has now, today, here, the protagonist can only be Li Xiaolong.
Under the leadership of Li Xiaolong, everyone prayed for the startup ceremony together!
Gu Chengxi held the camera and was about to take a photo. At this moment, his elbow was suddenly hit by someone. If not for Gu Chengxi's quick reaction, the camera would have fallen to the ground.
"Sorry, didn't see it!"
Gu Chengxi turned around and saw Guan Jing with a proud look on her face.
Since Gu Chengxi left "Chengbao", Guan Jing has taken over Gu Chengxi's position. This time, Guan Jing was responsible for the opening ceremony of "Enter the Dragon".
Guan Jing didn't know that Gu Chengxi was now the editor-in-chief of "Chen Bao", but after she made many mistakes in "Cheng Pao", she lost the shame to stay in "Cheng Pao" and changed her job to an unknown small newspaper.
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Naturally, he would not take Gu Chengxi seriously.
Gu Chengxi ignored Guan Jing and found another angle to take photos of the opening ceremony.
After the opening ceremony, it was naturally time for reporters to visit.
Guan Jing, the new takeover, was naturally full of desire to express herself at this time, raising her hands repeatedly to ask questions. Gu Chengxi naturally did the same for the sake of sales of the new newspaper.
The two people's enthusiastic performance attracted the attention of the emcee. In fact, the emcee had already noticed Guan Jing.
In order to get first-hand information, Guan Jing had secretly given a red envelope to the emcee before the opening ceremony.
Now seeing Guan Jing raising her hand, the master of ceremonies pointed directly at Guan Jing and said: "Please ask the reporter!"
Guan Jing glanced proudly at Gu Chengxi beside her, and then asked aloud: "Mr. Li Xiaolong, I heard that your wife has returned to North America in anger because of your relationship with Miss Ding Pei, and now you are bringing Ms. Ding Pei to attend.
In the launching ceremony of your new movie, do you want to reveal your relationship?"
call!!!!!
The reporters at the scene heard Guan Jing's first question that was so explosive, and they all looked at Guan Jing with admiration, but in this admiration, there was also a hint of looking at two hundred and five.
Asking such a question on such an occasion, I am afraid that this female reporter will never have the opportunity to interview Li Xiaolong again.
Guan Jing didn't notice this, and was still secretly chuckling at this moment. As a reporter, you should be so brave to ask questions.
Sure enough, after hearing Guan Jing's question, Li Xiaolong's face suddenly darkened.
"Next question!"
Seeing that Li Xiaolong did not answer her question, Guan Jing was immediately dissatisfied and immediately shouted: "Mr. Li, why don't you answer my question directly, or have you already acquiesced to my question?"
Li Xiaolong's face was expressionless and he didn't say a word.
Seeing this, the on-site emcee quickly pointed to the next reporter to ask.
Because of Guan Jing's first question, Li Xiaolong was never in a very good mood, and naturally he was not in the mood to answer the reporter's questions. The entire interview could be said to have been hasty.
Guan Jingqi's face turned red, but when she saw Gu Chengxi, her mood suddenly improved again, because Gu Chengxi didn't get a single question just now.
"I used to think you were such a great reporter. It turns out that it was only because of the reputation of our Sing Pao newspaper that we were able to interview so many people!"
Gu Chengxi still ignored Guan Jing's cynicism. At this time, she was secretly gritting her teeth and angry with Chu Huan. When she just asked the question, she repeatedly signaled to Chu Huan, hoping that he could use his instinct as a boss to give her the opportunity to ask questions.
Chance.
As a result, Chu Huan turned out to be the old god looking at him without making any move!
"That bad guy!" Gu Chengxi cursed in a low voice.
"Who are you talking about?" Guan Jing suddenly said dissatisfied.
"I didn't say anything about you!" Gu Chengxi said angrily.
Just when Guan Jing was still wanting to break up with Gu Chengxi, the emcee just now suddenly ran over. Seeing this, Guan Jing stopped entangled with Gu Chengxi and asked quickly: "Is there any big news?"
The host ignored Guan Jing and walked to Gu Chengxi with an awkward expression: "Miss Gu, Brother Long asked me to invite you in, saying that I can give you an opportunity for an exclusive interview!"