In 1974, New Year's Day and Spring Festival both fell in January.
Chu Huan also slowed down work matters during this period, but in fact Chu Huan didn't stop too much.
Although various business gatherings can be postponed, there are still some that cannot be postponed. It will not be until January 6th that all business gatherings are over.
Various private parties followed closely.
For example, today’s gathering with Li Xiaolong.
Li Xiaolong has completed the filming of "Game of Death" and completed all the post-production. However, Li Xiaolong felt that this movie was not in line with the atmosphere of the New Year, so he suggested to Zou Wenhuai to save the movie until May.
Released.
Zou Wenhuai, who was the only one left to support Li Xiaolong, naturally agreed unconditionally.
In Li Xiaolong's villa, Li Xiaolong, Yuan Hua, Lin Zhengying, Hong Jinbao and others gathered together.
Everyone is in this circle, some of them are in kung fu movies, and there is also Yuen Hua as the middleman, so although there are not as many collaborations between Sam Hung and Li Xiaolong as in another time and space, they still have a good relationship.
Several people are chatting now, and Ding Pei is also sitting next to Li Xiaolong.
Now that the relationship between the two has been made public, Ding Pei will live in Li Xiaolong's villa when his wife is not in Xiangjiang.
"Brother Long, congratulations. The movie "Enter the Dragon" has grossed US$25 million at the box office in North America, and it even ranked tenth on the North American box office list last year!"
Hong Jinbao preached with some envy.
If it were in later generations, a box office of 25 million US dollars might not even be considered the top ten in the first week of box office, but in the 1970s, the dark period of Hollywood, a box office of 25 million would have been in the top ten, and the box office of local Hollywood movies
The top ten goalkeepers "007: Life and Death" only received 16 million US dollars at the box office!
Li Xiaolong is also very satisfied with this achievement. The production cost of his "Enter the Dragon" was only US$800,000. According to Hollywood, this is only a C-level production!
As a result, it defeated many A-level productions and entered the top ten of the box office list. Naturally, it is worth being happy!
And it feels great.
"It's just the beginning now, and it will get better and better in the future!" Li Xiaolong said with a smile.
Hong Jinbao was still very envious and said: "It would be great if I could make such a great movie in the future!"
When Li Xiaolong heard what Hong Jinbao said, he laughed and said: "San Mao, you are not bad. I heard that the box office of your last movie exceeded 5 million, but it is amazing!"
Although Li Xiaolong's "Enter the Dragon" made a good start in Hollywood, as Li Xiaolong's hard-hitting film style began to make Hong Kong movie audiences feel aesthetic fatigue, the movie did not cause such a big sensation in Hong Kong.
On the contrary, the humorous action films led by Hong Jinbao began to slowly become the mainstream of action films in Hong Kong.
Hung Kam-bao said modestly: "Thanks to Mr. Huan's support, otherwise, I might still be exploring my own film style!"
Speaking of Chu Huan, Li Xiaolong looked at the time and said helplessly: "What time is it? Why hasn't Ah Huan come here yet!?"
Tonight's party was initiated by Li Xiaolong, who had already called Chu Huan, but it was obviously past time, and Li Xiaolong was inevitably a little worried.
Yuan Hua whispered: "I read in the newspaper that Mr. Huan has been attending various business gatherings during this period, either a charity gala of the Hong Kong Governor's Office or a dinner of the General Chamber of Commerce. Is there anything else that Mr. Huan has to do today?
Can’t make it?”
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became a little depressed.
At this time, Chu Huan was no longer the same Chu Huan as before, although Chu Huan's business activities had been reported by newspapers in the past, and even "True News" had mentioned Chu Huan's net worth.
But no matter what at that time, in the minds of Li Xiaolong and others, Chu Huan's net worth did not exceed one billion.
There is a difference between less than one billion and more than one billion, or even two or three times more than one billion.
We are all adults, and we all know that everyone has different circles at different stages.
Status represents the difference in the person's circle.
Now whenever Chu Huan appears in newspapers, there are always some business tycoons around him, and where are they?
To put it nicely, he is a Hong Kong superstar, but to put it worse, he is actually just a wage earner.
The combined net worth of people like him is not even a fraction of Chu Huan's.
This is not because they are complaining about Chu Huan, but simply because they feel inferior...
Yuan Hua asked Hong Jinbao curiously: "Brother, how long has it been since you last seen Huan Shao?"
Hong Jinbao smiled awkwardly and said: "It's been half a year. You know what Mr. Huan has been busy with before. Not to mention seeing us, he rarely even goes to the company."
Black and white images are already out of reach for these people, but now Chu Huan doesn't even use black and white images.
Everyone sighed again.
"No, Ah Huan will definitely come over!"
Just when everyone was silent, Li Xiaolong was the first to break the silence.
And he affirmed again with great determination: "As long as Ah Huan says to come, he will definitely come!"
Yuan Hua didn't say anything, but he couldn't help but think in his heart that even if Chu Huan was willing to come over, he would most likely have to wait until he had finished his own business.
By that time, it might have been the time when they were about to finish.
Just when everyone was having their own thoughts, a dazzling light shone into the living room.
Everyone in the living room stood up with different expressions.
Li Xiaolong immediately walked out of the living room and came outside the villa, where he saw Chu Huan and Miao Kexiu walking out of the car.
After getting off the car, Chu Huan saw everyone standing at the door. He was stunned for a moment, and then smiled and said: "It's so grand, don't you think one of you wants to help me borrow money?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Hearing Chu Huan's teasing, Li Xiaolong suddenly laughed and said: "Don't we have enough money of our own? Why do we need to borrow money from you?"
Chu Huan pretended to be relieved and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if we borrow money, we will be good friends if we don't borrow money!"
Everyone laughed.
Miao Kexiu, who was standing next to Chu Huan, smiled and said to Li Xiaolong: "Brother Long, I'm sorry, Brother Huan was waiting for me just now, otherwise we would have arrived long ago!"
Li Xiaolong said nonchalantly: "Ah Huan should wait for you. Besides, we don't have anything to do, right?"
Everyone walked back into the living room talking and laughing.
After sitting down, Chu Huan said to Hong Jinbao: "Sanmao, I heard from Fang Jianhui that you also want to set up your own satellite company?"
As Xu Guanwen established his own Xu's Pictures with the investment of Black and White Video, Hung Kam-bao also began to get ready to take action. After all, he could make more money by setting up his own film company... No one
Before setting up a film company, I thought my films would lose money.
Hong Jinbao thought that Chu Huan was not satisfied with what he did, so he smiled awkwardly: "I just want to see my own strength."
Chu Huan said with a smile: "Your ability is definitely no problem. The market for humorous action movies is huge, even bigger than the market for Brother Long's hard-hitting movies. If you do it well, it will serve you for life!"
This is not that Chu Huan is bragging about the market for humorous action films, but that this has been proven in another time and space.
Watching too many Li Xiaolong movies will inevitably give people a sense of déjà vu, especially the action. After all, it is difficult to make much innovation in pure kung fu routines. Even Li Xiaolong will have a day when his talent is exhausted.
And this matter has begun to show up now. Otherwise, even if the movie "Crossing the Dragon" takes more into account the cultural attributes of Western audiences, the box office of the movie in Hong Kong should not be so low...
...compared to Li Xiaolong's other movies.
Hearing that Chu Huan was not complaining about himself, but encouraging him, Hong Jinbao's face flushed with excitement.
"Young Master Huan, don't worry, I will work hard!"
Li Xiaolong on the side pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "Ah Huan, you are wrong, saying that my movie is not good in front of me. Don't forget that "Enter the Dragon" has achieved great success in North America.
"
Chu Huan said nonchalantly: "I don't believe Brother Long that you haven't discovered this on your own. Otherwise, you wouldn't have gone to South Korea to study "Crossing the Dragon" before it was released in Hong Kong.
Your "Game of Death"!"
Li Xiaolong's expression changed, and he said helplessly: "Then what do you think we should do?"
"Way of the Dragon" did not do well at the box office in Hong Kong, which always made Li Xiaolong feel a little unhappy.
Chu Huan smiled proudly and said: "If you beg me, if you beg me, I will tell you!"
Li Xiaolong slapped his neck and said loudly: "Seniors can be killed, but not humiliated. Let me beg you, unless the sun rises from the east!"
Just when everyone was sighing at Li Xiaolong's toughness, Ding Pei said in confusion: "Isn't the sun rising in the east?"
Li Xiaolong immediately boasted and showed a flattering smile: "So, Ah Huan, please tell me quickly, Brother Long, please!"
Everyone looked like they were vomiting when they saw Li Xiaolong's appearance.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "It's actually very simple, that is, work hard on the story!"
Action movies all have a problem, that is, it is difficult to perfectly combine drama and action. Weak drama and drama seem to have become a label of action movies.
Li Xiaolong naturally understood this problem, and said with some scratching his head: "Everyone knows the prescriptions, but not everyone knows how to cure the disease?"
Action dramas and dramas have been weak for decades, and few movies have been able to solve this problem perfectly. So what Chu Huan says now seems a bit hollow in the eyes of Li Xiaolong and others!
Chu Huan thought for a while and said: "To put it simply, in the movie, you can't fight just for the sake of fighting, but there must be a story to foreshadow and suppress the emotions. When the critical point is reached, then the protagonist explodes. Only such an audience
Only when you watch it will you feel happy and will you feel that you have enjoyed this battle."
Chu Huan always believes that whether it is a novel, a movie, or a TV show, no matter what type it is, what we need to do is actually make the audience resonate with the content!
Love movies want to make the audience think that there is really beautiful love in this world, and the regret of not being able to love according to their true situation can be released in the movie.
Uh...Japanese love action movies also count!
Comedy movies allow the audience to get emotional release in those seemingly absurd plots.
So later Chu Huan couldn't understand why those later sketches in China had to forcibly add sensational scenes in the final stage?
I just looked at you because I wanted to be happy, and you made me cry?
Action movies, especially action movies in the style of Li Xiaolong, are actually similar to later generations of cool movies. What they want is to be cool. As long as the mood is reached, the coolness will start.
It's just that the more viewers watch this type of movie, the more enjoyable it becomes. This requires film workers to add stories that can better arouse the audience's emotions.
In short, this type of audience has become an old white person!
Hearing what Chu Huan said, Li Xiaolong fell into deep thought. In fact, it was not just Li Xiaolong, but Hong Jinbao too.
Both of them are geniuses in film. They can not only act, but also direct and write!
Chu Huan's words have already given them a lot of inspiration.
"time to eat!"
At this time, Ding Pei's voice came from the restaurant. Chu Huan and others got up and went directly to the restaurant.
"Ah Huan, please tell me specifically about the establishment of this hatred."
Sitting at the dining table, Li Xiaolong continued to ask Chu Huan.
I should have found some online editors for you in my previous life. They are quite familiar with this... Chu Huan thought for a moment and said: "Actually, it's very simple. The general hatred in the world is the same, but
Hatred between the country and the family is the most common, as was the case with Brother Long in your "Fist of Fury" before."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Xiaolong nodded and said: "I will study it carefully!"
Chu Huan nodded indifferently.
Then several people discussed this topic for a long time, for example, Chu Huan gave a suggestion.
The experience of Chinese people working in western North America. At that time, Chinese people were not respected in North America...not only during that period, but actually this will be the case now and even in the future.
Creating a story based on the conflict between the Chinese and the Native Americans naturally brings empathetic hatred to the audience.
After eating until late at night, Chu Huan and Miao Kexiu returned to Miao Kexiu's villa in Repulse Bay.
There were many such gatherings after that. Chu Huan visited Jian Yueqiang, Tang Jiqian, Huo Shahuang, Guo Desheng, Feng Jingxi and other seniors who were good to him.
I also had a small gathering with Tang Yunian, Guo Desheng, Feng Yongfa, Zheng Jiachun and others.
Just like that, the time came to the New Year’s Eve of 1973!
The bodyguards around Chu Huan who had family members in Xiangjiang were all given leave by Chu Huan to go home. Those who did not have family members in Xiangjiang were called to the villa in Repulse Bay by Chu Huan. As for returning to their hometown, it was impossible.
Also here are sister-in-law Chu Duanqing, ghost spirit Zhong Xiaoqing, Chu Huan's fiancée Cao Yunshang, and confidante Miao Kexiu.
"Brother, you lied to me. It's been so long and I haven't caught any fish in the swimming pool!"
Zhong Xiaoqing was wearing a white down jacket, sitting roundly on a chair by the swimming pool, holding a fishing rod in her hand, but at this time she was looking at Chu Huan with an indignant look.
Chu Huan suppressed his laughter and said, "How long have you just sat down and wanted to catch a fish?"
Zhong Xiaoqing opened her eyes wide and said aggrievedly: "Although I am young, I am not stupid. I know there are no fish in the swimming pool!"
Chu Huan smiled: "I know there are no fish, but I'm still fishing here!"
Zhong Xiaoqing said: "I just want to see how bad you are, brother!"
Chu Huan: "..."
"Qingqing, come here, your brother is too bad, stop playing with her!"
Miao Kexiu came over and told Chu Huan angrily: "How could you lie to a child like this!"
After saying this, Miao Kexiu wanted to take Zhong Xiaoqing away.
But it was obvious that Zhong Xiaoqing did not want to leave with Miao Kexiu, but said in a serious manner: "No, sister-in-law, I want to make my brother feel ashamed, and then he can take me to buy firecrackers!"
Miao Kexiu had accepted Zhong Xiaoqing's title and said with a smile: "Your brother has already bought the firecrackers and they are lying in the warehouse. I will take you to get them!"
"A girl always wants to play with firecrackers!"
Chu Duanqing walked out of the living room and told Zhong Xiaoqing dissatisfiedly.
"No, I want to play!"
As she spoke, Zhong Xiaoqing threw the fishing rod aside, hugged Miao Kexiu's thigh, and said: "Sister-in-law, please take me to find firecrackers!"
Miao Kexiu smiled and said to Chu Duanqing: "Sister-in-law, just let Qingqing play for a while!"
Chu Duanqing couldn't help but refute Miao Kexiu's face, so he said to Zhong Xiaoqing: "I can only play for a while!"
"Okay!" Zhong Xiaoqing immediately said with a smile.
After watching the two people leave, Chu Duanqing sat next to Chu Huan, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Would you like to call your aunt and third uncle?"
Chu Huan said nonchalantly: "Sister-in-law, if you want to, just do it!"
It is impossible for Chu Huan himself to forgive those people, but Chu Huan will not force his sister-in-law to have the same thoughts as him.
When Chu Duanqing heard what Chu Huan said, he already knew what Chu Huan meant. After sighing, he said nothing.
"Sister-in-law, look at what else needs to be prepared here?"
Cao Yunshang also walked out of the living room.
"OK!"
Chu Duanqing calmed down his mood, stood up with a smile and walked towards Cao Yunshang.
"You don't have to stay here anymore, go see if there is anything in the kitchen that needs help. It's Chinese New Year, and although you can't go home, you can still make some side dishes from your hometown!"
Chu Huan preached to Gu Sha and others who were guarding the courtyard.
They are the second group to come to Xiangjiang, and their family members are not in Xiangjiang.
But it’s coming soon, because the three major factories under Chu Huan’s name will start construction after the New Year. By then, those people contacted by Lin Feng will be able to come to Xiangjiang one after another. In addition, Gu Sha and others will also be able to follow Cao Yunshang and the others.
Once approved, their families can be brought in and work arrangements can be made.
Gu Sha and others nodded and went to the kitchen to help.
The servants in the villa have been put on leave by Chu Huan, so they are all busy today.
Cao Yunshang sat next to Chu Huan and said with some distress: "After the New Year, Huaye City, the printing factory, the toy factory, the electrical appliance factory, and the studio are all going to start construction. Are you busy here?"
Chu Huan leaned in Cao Yunshang's arms, found a comfortable position and said: "It's not a big problem. There is Lu Qi over there in Huaye City. Follow me at dawn. There will be no problem. The printing factory and the toy factory are run by Wu Xiao
Shi, Zhong Zhichen and the others are keeping an eye on it, and with people from Huhua Real Estate following them, the problem won’t be too big. As for the electrical appliance factory, Hai Chao is there, so they can rest assured. As for the studio, with Hu Yingxiang’s construction company following them, the problem should be
It’s not too big either.”
The printing factory and the toy factory are affiliated factories of "Fantasy Comics", but they are not in charge of Kamikura Yasuo and others. Instead, they are handed over to Zhong Zhichen by Chu Huan. At the same time, a group of people from the secretarial office led by Wu Xiaoshi will also
Follow.
There are not big problems in the early stage.
As for the studio, Hu Yingxiang has completed the acquisition of the land and will start construction after the year. Even if it is to repay Chu Huan for helping him, Hu Yingxiang will take this matter seriously.
Of course, the people from the investigation team of Jiaku Consulting Company and Fang Jianhui will also follow this project.
Cao Yunshang stroked Chu Huan's cheek, "Is it true that this year will not be as busy as last year?"
Chu Huan told Cao Yunshang before that this year is the time for him to consolidate last year's results. There should be no more acquisition plans, so this year will not be as busy as last year.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cao Yunshang said with a smile: "In this case, the company bosses in Xiangjiang can breathe a sigh of relief."
Chu Huan's acquisition of Hang Lung Real Estate caused a sensation in Xiangjiang that has not dissipated yet.
Because no one knows how much cash Chu Huan has in hand, and what companies Chu Huan is interested in, companies in economic crisis are all cautious, fearing that their companies will become Chu Huan's target.
Chu Huan smiled, he naturally knew the thoughts of the company bosses in Xiangjiang, but now Chu Huan definitely has no such thoughts.
The cash in hand has already been spent by Chu Huan, and Huhua Real Estate and Hang Lung Real Estate also spent a lot of money to hoard land at the previous Hong Kong government auction of land, plus sporadic acquisitions. At this time, Chu Huan
Even if Huan has an idea, he doesn’t have the funds.
The two chatted for a while and then heard the sound of firecrackers coming from the yard in front.
Looking at each other and smiling, they knew that it was Miao Kexiu and Zhong Xiaoqing who were having fun.
The time comes to noon.
Chu Duanqing invited everyone to have lunch together.
In the afternoon, Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang went to Cao's house. Although Cao Yunshang and Chu Huan were not married yet, Cao Yunshang had already spent the Chinese New Year with Chu Huan this year.
On New Year's Eve in Hong Kong, there is naturally no Spring Festival Gala, but TVB and Lai TV have their own New Year programs.
To be honest, the New Year atmosphere in Xiangjiang is still very strong at this time.
After Chu Huan and his group finished dinner, Chu Huan carried Zhong Xiaoqing to the front yard and set off fireworks.
Zhong Xiaoqing's hands turned red.
"Brother, I want to go to the flower market. My classmates in school say the flower market is very lively!"
After the fireworks, Zhong Xiaoqing raised her neck and said coquettishly to Chu Huan.
Every New Year, the flower market in Xiangjiang will open. It is somewhat similar to the night market in my hometown city in later generations, but it is larger than the night market. In the huge square, all kinds of vendors are neatly divided into rows, and there are many people buying all kinds of goods.
have.
"What kind of flower market are we going to? It's too messy. Don't you have everything at home?"
Chu Duanqing didn't want Zhong Xiaoqing to go there. There were too many people there, and safety became a problem.
Chu Huan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. You can go if you want. There are so many of us, so you don't have to worry about safety!"
After hearing what Chu Huan said, Zhong Xiaoqing immediately clapped her hands happily.
Chu Duanqing looked at Zhong Xiaoqing fondly, and finally agreed.
So a group of people immediately drove to the flower market in a mighty manner.
Arriving at the flower market, Chu Huan immediately felt like going to the market when he was a child. It was crowded and lively, with people selling goods at stalls and performers on the street.
When Zhong Xiaoqing came here, she was like a fish entering the sea, happily buying all kinds of things.
Chu Duanqing followed beside him, protected by bodyguards, while Chu Huan, Cao Yunshang, and Miao Kexiu followed behind, talking and laughing.
Their group naturally attracted the attention of some people at the flower market.
When there are many people, there is not only excitement but also trouble.
A man wearing a jacket with a somewhat vulgar expression noticed the traces of Chu Huan and his party.
As his Adam's apple flipped, a blade appeared in his mouth. But when he was about to go over, he discovered the bodyguards beside Chu Huan. After faintly separating Chu Huan and his party from the others, he finally shook it.
He shook his head and changed his target.
He is looking for money, not trouble.
There are still many people like him in today's flower market, but these people have similar ideas to him. After seeing the situation on Chu Huan's side, they all chose to give up taking advantage of Chu Huan.
They still know clearly who can be offended and who cannot be offended.
The child's energy is strong, but he also leaves quickly. Zhong Xiaoqing, who was running wildly just now, has fallen asleep in the arms of the bodyguard.
Seeing this situation, Chu Huan and others decided to leave.
It was already late at night when we returned to the Repulse Bay Villa.
Although Chu Duanqing stayed here tonight, he had already taken care of Zhong Xiaoqing to go to bed.
Chu Huan suggested that Cao Yunshang and Miao Kexiu have a drink together!
Neither of them had any objections to Chu Huan's suggestion.
So in the restaurant, the three of them started.
It wasn't until around two o'clock in the morning that the three-person drinking session ended, and Chu Huan did not get what he wanted. Cao Yunshang and Miao Kexiu each returned to their own rooms.
When Chu Huan saw this, he knew that the revolution had not yet succeeded, and comrades still needed to work hard!
One night, running between the two bedrooms, Chu Huan was tired and happy!
On the next day, the first day of the new year, Chu Huan was woken up by Zhong Xiaoqing. Looking at Zhong Xiaoqing jumping on his bed, Chu Huan looked helpless.
"The couplets are posted, the couplets are posted!"
Zhong Xiaoqing wanted to drag Chu Huan up on the bed.
Chu Huan stretched a long way and said with a smile: "Post Spring Festival couplets!"
Therefore, there is really not much difference between the New Year in Xiangjiang and my hometown at this time. It is necessary to eat dumplings on New Year’s Eve and post Spring Festival couplets on New Year’s Day!
After Chu Huan got up and washed up, he took Cao Yunshang with him and took the couplets Zhong Xiaoqing picked at the flower market yesterday, ready to post the Spring Festival couplets!
These things can actually be done by bodyguards, but Chu Huan wants to have a sense of participation. As for the so-called rich, they should not do these things.
In Chu Huan's case, all this is nonsense. I'm so rich, so naturally I can't be happy!
So Chu Huan and Zhong Xiaoqing began to post Spring Festival couplets one by one.
After working for most of the morning, just when Chu Huan wanted to give up, this huge project was finally over.
Standing at the gate of the villa, Chu Huan looked at the deserted street outside and knew that everyone was celebrating the New Year at home!