Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 195: Sun Donghai betrayed us? Xu Qing made merit! What love did the Magic City encounter?
"Mr. Ma, this is such a big bet, haha... I thought only Hong Kong people like to gamble so much, but I didn't expect you mainlanders to be the same, haha..."

As Long Wu spoke, he quietly wiped the sweat off his face with his hands.

What he said is quite interesting.

As we all know, gambling is prohibited in our mainland, but people in Hong Kong, especially the young and dangerous gangs, really love gambling.

Long Wu’s own company has produced so many gambling films, right?

But Ma Xun was not affected by his words.

"Fifth brother, business matters are often gambling. As a financial center, gambling with capital happens all the time in Hong Kong.

What I said is nothing surprising.

Okay, let me make it clear. If you agree to this bet, then we brothers have nothing to say.

Just invest 20 million!
Fifth brother, you make the decision."

Ma Xun was really confident and asked for 20 million right away.

Although "The Legend of Zu" is now said to have invested 100 million yuan, 20 million is definitely a "major shareholder".

And, the biggest key to this matter is.

The box office in mainland China is higher than that in Hong Kong!

This is not just a problem of one movie, but a big competition between the two film markets!

In fact, Hong Kong films officially entered the mainland only with Big Brother Long's "Rumble in the Bronx".

It hasn’t been a few years yet.

And generally speaking, for the same movie, the box office in mainland China is indeed not as good as that in Hong Kong.

However, it is also changing.

It's like "Simple Task" by Big Brother Long.

The film took in over 5700 million in Hong Kong, and according to global box office statistics so far, it has already grossed over million US dollars.

In fact, it was precisely because of the existence of this movie that Big Brother Long was determined to venture into Hollywood again.

One hundred million dollars, in 1996!
but!

Here comes the key point.

What is the box office of "Simple Task" in mainland China?
Some say it is tens of millions, others say at least 5000 million.

However, by the end of 1999.

There is no conclusive data!

That’s right, there is no real and conclusive data. Even the Beijing Film Studio has only given an unclear result.

very strange.

But this is reality!

Because at present, we in mainland China have not yet completed the reform of the theater chain system.

There are cinema chains, but there is really no nationwide networking or nationwide data coordination.

There are so many companies like Beijing Film Academy that have absolute authority in the domestic film industry...it’s impossible to count them all!
Fortunately, the money can be collected, although not all of it.

However, if you want accurate data, it is impossible now.

Not only Long Wu can't figure this out, Han Sanping can't figure it out either!

But Ma Xun knew it!
The box office data of a Hong Kong movie in mainland China cannot be calculated at the moment.

Well, it’s not just Hong Kong movies, our own mainland movies are the same.

But later, the theater chain system reform was successful, and they started to check the box office.

It was not until 2010 that our China Film Database updated the box office information of these movies. It cannot be found by simply searching on Baidu.

"Rumble in the Bronx" is 100 million!
"Simple Task" is 120 million!

The box office figures for 96 were not found out until more than ten years later.

At that time, the only figure given was about 4000 million.

Many people will definitely not believe this situation, but this is indeed the reality.

The same is true for several of Ma Xun's films, and he has only been able to get a large number so far.

If it weren’t for her good relationship with Han Sanping, and the fact that Sister Qing was originally from the Beijing Film Studio.

It's not certain that his movies will make money.

Anyway, this is the current environment.

The box office data is so unclear, and you Hong Kong people still think that the box office of Hong Kong movies is higher in Hong Kong.

With such a bet, do you, Long Wu, dare to bet or not?

If you don't dare...

Unexpectedly, at this moment, someone spoke.

"Hey! We are all brothers, why are we being so awkward? Come on, let's drink first."

Sun Donghai, this guy raised his glass with a smile on his face.

Long Wu immediately seized the opportunity, "Yes, yes! Let's drink! We will have a grouper flown in soon! It will be prepared by a famous chef!"

The good situation just now was ruined by this disturbance.

Bai Xiaohang felt that something was very wrong.

But Ma Xun laughed out loud, "Grouper is a good thing, I'm in for a treat today!"

The face changes so quickly!

It seems as if what just happened no longer exists.

Very good, very good, let’s continue drinking and chatting.

We are all brothers!

……

End the banquet with Long Wu.

Ma Xun ate well and drank well.

Sun Donghai is drunk.

"Brother, we still have to continue cooperating with Long Wu and the others."

"Of course I understand."

"Hahaha...that's good, that's good."

"Let's put this matter of "The Legend of Shushan" aside for now."

"Okay, let's do it!"

After Sun Donghai finished speaking, he got in the car and left.

Of course Ma Xun and Bai Xiaohang also have their own cars.

But at this moment, the two of them exchanged a look.

After the two got in the car, they drove about three or four kilometers.

We stopped at a place with few people.

Ma Xun's driver got off the car and Bai Xiaohang got in.

The two of them now have a private chat space.

"Brother Ma, what's wrong with that bastard Sun Donghai?"

"If I'm not mistaken, he should want to cooperate with Hong Kong, or further develop some industries in the south."

"Ah? What kind of industry could it be?"

"It's probably real estate... Is your brother Bai Daqing also planning to enter the real estate industry?"

"Yes, that's right... Then is Sun Donghai going to follow us..."

"In fact, our small group will eventually split up one day."

Ma Xun said this very calmly, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

Bai Xiaohang felt a little uncomfortable. He was not very smart, but he knew that what Ma Xun said was the truth.

But there are some things he has to say.

"Brother Ma, I will definitely stand on your side!"

After hearing this, Ma Xun smiled and stretched out a fist.

Bai Xiaohang also laughed and bumped his fist with him.

This move is a bit American, but it is very appropriate at the moment.

"Brother Ma, what should we do with this "The Legend of Zu"? It's a big production."

Obviously, Bai Xiaohang now also understands business.

Such a big movie means that a lot of profits will be generated during the filming stage.

Apart from anything else, the decoration of the set alone could be a business worth millions or even tens of millions.

How could we let go of the meat that is right in front of us?
Ma Xun smiled, "Don't worry, I have arrangements."

Is this considered to appease Bai Xiaohang?

No matter what, Bai Xiaohang now feels at ease.

In fact, Ma Xun was not talking nonsense.

Because he had already prepared a chess piece.

However, Ma Xun also admitted that he really didn't expect Sun Donghai to come out to help Long Wu.

……

"Boss Sun, hey~"

"Fifth brother, why are you sighing?"

"That Ma Xun is really too aggressive."

"Hey! My brother is like this. You don't know how he does business. He always has some clever tricks."

"Of course I admire Mr. Ma's methods, but sometimes he doesn't leave us any way out."

"Fifth brother, I understand what you mean, but there is one thing we still have to keep..."

"I understand. We still have to cooperate."

"Yes, the cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong must be stable."

"understand."

"Hahaha... Don't worry, let's continue to cooperate."

Sun Donghai and Long Wu met again, but this time there was one more person present.

"Boss Sun, in fact, the real key lies in connections and relationships. I think Boss Sun is more capable in this area. Why bother..." Thirteenth Young Master, he also came this time.

That's right, he and Long Wu are brothers.

This guy just said...

Long Wu immediately interrupted his brother and said, "How can you say that? Mr. Ma has played a significant role in our cooperation to this day."

Yes, what Thirteenth Young Master said just now was suspected of sowing discord.

Now Long Wu comes directly to set the record straight.

But...these two brothers sang in unison and cooperated very well.

Sun Donghai laughed after hearing this and said, "Making money is the most important thing, don't talk about other things."

He seemed to have blocked out the Thirteenth Young Master's words.

But is it really so?
The two brothers, Long Wu and Long Shisan, looked at each other and nodded slightly.

In fact, the goal has been achieved.

Then the next step will be easy... Thirteenth Young Master clapped his hands twice.

There was a mama-san outside bringing a girl in.

"Boss Sun, I hope you like it."

Sun Donghai laughed loudly, and with a move of spreading his wings like a roc, he embraced the two fierce children in his arms.

This guy seems to like this.

Long Wu and Shisan also joined in the fun.

However, we still have to make "The Legend of Zu".

……

If the investment in a movie exceeds 100 million, then you have to cast a wide net and find more funds.

The more capital involved, the better.

Long Wu has now integrated funds from Hong Kong.

Basically, they are the big guys from the previous anti-Jiahe alliance.

The most important one is naturally Old Monster Xu.

In fact, Xu Laoguai’s funds are mainly managed by his wife.

Shi Nansheng and Xu Laoguai are a couple...actually everyone understands.

After being married for many years, they are already tired of each other.

There will be no feelings at all, the two of them are just a community of interests.

Let’s not talk about the two of them.

What Long Wu is looking for now is funds from the mainland.

Because of the funding from the mainland, the success rate of "The Legend of Zu" entering the mainland is very high.

In fact, this is how Hong Kong films are made now.

The cast of Stephen Chow's "Shaolin Soccer" has been confirmed, and the female lead is Yan Zi.

Her appearance definitely means that mainland capital has gotten involved!

It would be strange not to.

So, what should Long Wu do?

Ma Xun's bet made Long Wu very uncomfortable.

However, the gambling agreement with Ma Xun can be regarded as a guarantee.

In other words, if you really can't find a better one, then just gamble with Ma Xun.

In addition, Long Wu and Shisan Shao also further improved their relationship with Sun Donghai.

In the future, maybe Sun Donghai's connections can be used to turn the bet around.

We can talk about this some more.

Now that Long Wu had this guarantee, he began to look for funds.

Unexpectedly, someone came at this time.

"good news!"

"what happened?"

"A famous actress came to audition."

"Who?"

"Promise of love."

"Ah? The one with a very strong background?"

"Who else could it be?"

Thirteen's news made Long Wu very excited.

If we can contact Xu Qing, then the film will be released in mainland China in the future... Wait, there's something bad about it.

"She, she's not asking for the heroine, is she?"

Yes! This is a tricky question!

The heroine that Long Wu and his team have decided on is Bai Zhi, who is currently the fastest rising star in Hong Kong!

I have to admit that this face of hers is indeed a gift from God.

With this face, he will succeed in everything he does.

But unfortunately, Baizhi's family is really fucked up.

But Long Wu doesn't care about other people's family problems, he just wants to employ them.

Then the problem is coming.

In terms of current status, Xu Qing is very high!
Besides, aren’t Long Wu and the others trying to borrow someone else’s background?
If Xu Qing wants to play the leading female role, what will you brothers do?
"Well, have a good talk with her."

Just like that, Long Wu placed his hopes on his younger brother.

Good news is coming soon!
"Ms. Xu agreed to play a supporting role!"

"Really? Awesome!"

"But she has conditions."

"What is this condition?"

"Our film "The Legend of Zu" must be filmed in mainland China, and the box office in mainland China..."

"How to say?"

"Since she has made the sacrifice, she must make up for it with a share of the mainland box office, and it must be a high share! Moreover, she also said that she is very optimistic about this work and is willing to invest in it."

"This……"

Long was extremely hesitant.

But Thirteenth Young Master felt that his brother was too incompetent.

"Such a good opportunity! Seize it!"

That’s right, I finally found a person with a background.

If it weren't for Xu Qing's love for acting, you two brothers with your background would never have met each other.

"Okay! Agree to her terms!"

Long Wuyi gritted his teeth and made a decision.

Therefore, "The Legend of Zu" will be filmed in Hengdian, and Xu Qing will invest 1000 million yuan.

The box office accounts for 5%.

And the mainland copyright of this film.

This business... No matter what, Long Wu and Shisan Shao did find mainland funds and strong connections.

But they had no idea about Xu Qing's background.

……

Shanghai.

Ma Xun came here as planned.

He planned to see the filming locations of "My Sassy Girl" and also look at the houses.

Don't forget, he had planned to buy many houses here before.

It was drizzling today, so he found a cafe to hide.

At the same time ordered a cup of coffee.

Looking at the age-old buildings outside while sipping coffee.

Cozy.

But at this moment, the phone rang.

"Signed."

"Fortunately."

"It's not hard for me. You don't know how much the two brothers want to sign this contract."

"That's a blessing. These two guys probably never thought in their dreams that you are mine."

"Wait a minute, Ma Xun, what are you talking about? We have nothing to do with each other."

"Okay, it's okay."

The call was about Xu Qing, and Ma Xun’s conversation with her was really interesting.

That's right, they still don't matter.

But in this business, Xu Qing did play a big role.

He is definitely Ma Xun’s man, but it’s just a business matter.

But since she likes this 'relationship with no relationship' so much.

How could Ma Xun not follow her wishes?

After hanging up the phone, I planned to continue enjoying my coffee.

Unexpectedly, a figure walked past Ma Xun.

She seemed a little strange.

Where are we going?
Ma Xun couldn't help but pay the bill and follow him.

You can't be wrong, because she is so...

(End of this chapter)