1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 309 Card Table
"You're messing around again."

Last night, the celebration party of Xinbao Cinemas came to an end amid the sound of sirens.

Early this morning, Grandma Xia Meng came to Jiuyi Entertainment to demand accountability.

"You have a strong voice among young people in Hong Kong now, and your every word and action can easily cause ideological debate. If your fans become radical and reckless, and there is a 'Prague Spring' before the handover, then even if you are right, you will be wrong."

"It's not that serious."

Zhai Yuan scratched his head and smiled, then asked, "I don't know what Prague Spring is. I only know that I recently wrote a new song for Yu Qing called "Prague Square."

Xia Meng saw him start to joke around, his expression showing helplessness. He sighed and said, "According to your current status, as a literary worker and producer, I have no right to make comments..."

Zhai Yuan waved his hands and said politely: "My mother and I get along well. If Grandpa sends another powerful person over, I won't be able to handle it."

Not only could I not receive it, it was a 404.

"So, are you willing to listen to my nagging?"

"You have to be willing."

"Okay then." Xia Meng was amused, and then said, "Last night, someone reported Tong Yuejuan and her group for an illegal gathering. Today, the newspapers on the right pointed the finger at the left, saying that the whole thing was planned and instigated by us, making everyone passive."

Zhai Yuan said confidently: "Fight them!"

Xia Meng rolled her eyes at him. "What the Hong Kong-Malaysia Exchange Office meant was that before the 97 handover, on the one hand, they wanted to unite patriotic young people like Zhai Yuan, and on the other hand, they wanted to eliminate the possibility of young people taking radical actions."

"What the leader said is very profound!" Zhai Yuan tasted the meaning and asked, "But now they have set up a new cinema chain and want to overthrow my base. I can't just sit there and wait for it, right?"

"Business matters should be resolved in the business world, and we should focus on cultural and recreational activities instead of expanding the impact."

Xia Meng said: "The mainland is reforming its economy, and Hong Kong has a rating system. Shuangnan Cinema Line will give you the greatest support possible. There won't be a second review by the Review Committee like "God of Gamblers"... In addition, the Freedom Association will not last too long."

Zhai Yuan raised his eyebrows: "Where did you get this from?"

Xia Meng smiled and said, "It's not convenient to talk about the details. Anyway, remember these eight words: long-term planning and full utilization."

Zhai Yuan frowned and looked at her, thinking why don't you learn from the good ones and start imitating Jet Li.

After talking about business, I sent Xia Meng out.

Downstairs of Jiuyi Entertainment.

Zhai Yuanduo asked: "Sister Meng, Hong Kong doesn't allow radicalism, can I be more radical in Taiwan?"

Xia Meng frowned: "What do you want to do now?"

Zhai Yuan smiled and said, "Jiuyi's movies have not yet entered the Taiwan market. I want to try my luck in other places."

…………

Freedom will not last long. Zhai Yuan knew this even without Xia Meng telling him.

It’s been 86 years, and Comrade Jianfeng is almost dying.

Theoretically, if Jiuyi Entertainment can survive for another two years, it will be able to tentatively enter the Formosa market. Once the consensus is reached in 92, this gap will be basically eliminated.

"But I can't stay idle."

Zhai Yuan leaned back in his chair, rubbed his face and exhaled: "This time I really have to use Chen Jiale's pirated group."

Piracy is a double-edged sword.

Otherwise, why is it that when other people’s movies are pirated, 1024 is fine?

So in the next few days, a batch of pirated discs of movies released by Jiuyi Entertainment appeared on the market.

"Boss, would you like to watch A Better Tomorrow, The King's Avatar, or God of Gamblers? The genuine ones are 12 yuan, and the pirated ones are 7 yuan. You will make a profit if you buy them!"

Then the Ministry of Justice of 91 took action and in anger brought a group of vendors who sold pirated CDs to court.

Shi Nansheng faced the camera and angrily denounced the pirated merchants.

Freedom always celebrates with joy, but a number of sarcastic remarks have emerged in the newspapers, which are like "shooting oneself in the foot".

Zhai Yuan sneered.

You guys laugh first, and then I’ll laugh.

January.

The newly established Xinbao Cinema Line released its first film "Pili Big Trumpet".

Directed by Liu Guanwei, produced by Hong Xinbao, starring Zhang Xueyou, Wang Zuxian and Jiang David, it is also Zhang Xueyou's first film.

The domestic box office has shown encouraging growth, breaking the five million mark in the first week.

During the same period, Jiahe's Spring Festival movie "The Rich Train" was re-screened. Even after the second round of screenings, it still achieved good results.

Mecca moved to Xinbao Cinema Line and re-established a new struggle film company. Best Partner finally got investment and promoted the sequel in newspapers as "Best Partner: Saving the Policewoman A Thousand Miles Away". In addition to him and Xu Guanjie, the starring roles also include Zhang Aijia and Ye Qianwen from Taiwan.

Xinbao Cinemas has revealed that at least ten movies are in production this year.

A series of good news made the newly established Xinbao cinema chain the center of attention, and Chen Rongmei became another gossip target of the local media after Zhai Yuan.

By comparison.

1024 is a bit bleak.

The pornographic Mayday suffered its first setback. "Pussycat" has not yet been completed and the promise to the audience has not been fulfilled.

They took the film "Swordsman" which was shown in mainland China last year and replaced it. However, due to poor word of mouth, it was criticized by film critics for being shoddy.

At the same time, on the third day, a gun version of the "Damadan" disc was leaked, causing a sharp drop in the number of visitors to 1024.

……

At night, in a mansion in Deep Water Bay.

"According to professional analysis, from the end of April to May this year, the theater's revenue was not enough to cover its electricity costs, employee salaries and other expenses. Continued losses will inevitably cause a chain reaction..."

On TV news, the host faced the camera seriously and recited the script.

Zhai Yuan hugged Zhou Haimei and agreed, "Yes, yes, I'm almost bankrupt."

Zhou Haimei held his cheeks and smiled: "What should we do?"

She was the first one who didn't believe that Zhai Yuan was bankrupt. After all, her cousin had shown her his account balance, and the string of zeros made Zhou Haimei dizzy.

Zhai Yuan leaned over and took two bites of her mouth: "You are under too much pressure, you need to release it."

Zhou Haimei licked her lips, stretched out her feet and rubbed them on Zhai Yuan's legs, her eyes moist: "How do you want to release yourself?"

Zhai Yuan immediately stood up, picked up Zhou Haimei by the waist and walked towards the bedroom.

He entered the bedroom and kicked the door shut.

Zhai Yuan pressed Zhou Haimei down on the bed and whispered to her for a while, then took out a lipstick from her makeup bag. "What for?"

"Don't move, I'll put some makeup on you."

She used lipstick to put a red dot between Zhou Haimei's eyebrows.

Zhai Yuan jumped on his horse again: "Evil nun! Evil nun! Evil nun!"

…………

at the same time.

Kowloon Prince Road, at Shi Nansheng’s home.

The night outside the window was getting darker, and the sound of mahjong tiles being rubbed could be heard from the living room.

Shi Nansheng sat at the table with three other women.

The three card-playing friends are her close friends in the entertainment circle of Taiwan. This time they came to Hong Kong with the Freedom Association to promote the New Treasure Cinema Chain.

"Sister Nan, the news said your boss has suffered heavy losses recently. Would you like to consider changing jobs?"

Thirty-three-year-old Sylvia Chang teased Shi Nansheng while sorting the cards.

"Yes, yes. We at 1024 have suffered heavy losses recently. Do you have any recommendations for good places to go?" Shi Nansheng smiled and replied, "Who's next in line to be the banker?"

"My turn." The 32-year-old Lin Qingxia grabbed the dice and threw them, then continued with a smile: "With your ability as a female Zhuge Liang, do you still need us to recommend a place for you? As long as you spread the word that you want to resign, countless olive branches will be thrown to you."

Sylvia Chang said: "Water always flows upwards. You have been in New One City for two years and you have beaten Jiahe to the ground. After switching to 1024, New One City went through bankruptcy and reorganization. Now New Treasure has just been established and is eager to recruit talents. If you are willing to join, you will definitely create another legend."

"No wonder you asked me to play cards tonight, to help Xinbao lobby?"

Shi Nansheng rolled his eyes at the two pretty girls and turned to look at the third poker player: "Sister Hua, are you also a spy sent by Xinbao?"

"Me?" The 39-year-old Hui Anhua raised her head and made a self-deprecating joke: "Yes, the Freedom General will say that as long as I can invite you to Xinbao, they will lift the ban on me."

Among the four women, Ann Hui's career development is the worst.

The movie "Boat Man" caused her to be banned in both Taiwan and mainland China. Last year, she filmed "Love in a Fallen City", which has not been allowed to be released yet. The investors who were forced to suppress the film have become desperate, and they are running out of resources.

Normally, as long as Hui An-wa publishes a statement of repentance in the newspaper, Taiwan will be fine.

This is what George Lam, another male lead in this drama, did.

But this elder sister was also stubborn. Not only did she refuse to sign the letter of repentance, she also used pseudonyms for the staff in front of and behind the scenes when the movie was released. Only her own name, Anhua Hui, was clearly displayed on the screen to attract attention. While others were spared, she was directly used as the main target.

Shi Nansheng sighed and said, "You are loyal and willing to help Andy Lau and the others to bear the brunt of the situation. However, I heard that Andy Lau is not having a good time recently. He refused to renew his contract with TVB and is being treated coldly."

"No wonder Huazai didn't even have a smile on his face when I saw him at the reception two days ago."

When Sylvia Chang mentioned the cocktail party, she remembered something else: "Sister Nan, hello sisters, tell me honestly, was it your 1024 who did the police entering the cocktail party to investigate that night?"

Shi Nansheng raised his eyebrows: "You can't talk about this kind of thing casually. How can a gentleman like Mr. Zhai do such a thing?"

Lin Qingxia immediately pointed at her and said, “Hey, hey, hey! You’re talking to your own boss like that, and you still want to switch jobs?”

Shi Nansheng played a flower card and squinted at her: "The newspaper said that my boss is worth 1024 billion. Even if he loses million a year, it will take years. Switching gears? Do you think our is dead?"

After saying this, Sylvia Chang and Ching Xia Lin's eyes lit up.

"Is Zhai Yuan really a billionaire? Hey, invite him over to play a few rounds with you!"

"I'm transferring to 1024. Can you introduce Zhai Yuan to me? Actually, I've always thought he's good-looking."

Best friends talk very freely with each other.

Nansheng Shi turned around and smiled at Anhua Hui, "Look, this is the pure and innocent girl in the eyes of fans."

Xu Anhua shook her head: "Zhai Yuan is only in his early twenties. You two old women are so beautiful. If the news gets out, you won't be afraid of being laughed at."

The critical hit made the two women cover their hearts.

The topic turned to their respective emotional experiences.

At this time, Sylvia Chang had just divorced.

Lin Qingxia was also deeply involved in the emotional dispute between Qin Xianglin and Qin Han. She sighed: "What kind of jade girl is this? She has been made into a negative news by two men. Those tabloid reporters are really omnipresent."

"Come to 1024. I will give you the best resources and let my old Xu be the director to support you."

Shi Nansheng half-jokingly said, "But Mr. Zhai probably doesn't like your type. The women around him are all girls in their teens or twenties."

This sentence hit Aunt Lin again. She was indeed tempted to transfer to 1024, but after thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "Forget it. My family is still in Taiwan. If I transfer to your company, it will cause trouble for them."

At this time, the martial law in Taiwan had not been lifted yet, and the Security Bureau had absolute control and the management was very strict. This was also the main reason why actors from Taiwan did not dare to come to 1024.

Lin Qingxia didn't dare, and it was even more impossible for Zhang Aijia. This daughter of a military officer's family from Taiwan, although she had a rebellious personality since childhood, was not stupid.

"I don't know what's so attractive about little girls."

Sylvia Chang pouted: "It was the same when Baldy was filming the sequel to 'Best Partner' recently. A newcomer named Joey Wong came to the set to visit, and a bunch of monkey guys came up to him to show their courtesy. Tsk!"

Xu Anhua laughed and teased her about her double standards: "You like older men like Luo Dayou, Li Zongsheng, and Liu Youlin, so don't you allow men to like younger girls?"

"By the way, the bald guy is still holding on to his best partner and won't let go? When he was in 1024, Mr. Zhai and I disagreed with him rehashing this old story, so what is he filming this time?"

"It's still the same old three things. He and Xu Guanjie are being chased by the bad guys, with Qianwen and I interspersed in between, and in the end they defeat the big villain."

"You're still willing to take on this kind of role. You're already in your thirties. Why don't you consider changing your career and focus on being a producer?"

"To earn more money to support a man! Actually, my focus this year is on the movie "The Best Friend". The Golden Horse Awards judges told me in advance that I might win the Best Actress award."

"Where's Qingxia? You haven't had any representative works in recent years. You were just a vase in Chen Shilong's Police Story."

"I also want to create a representative role, but it's so difficult to do! Now your company's Zhong Chuhong is almost more famous than me. Tell me the truth, has Zhai Yuan ever slept with her..."

We chatted about gossip at the card table until late at night.

Shi Nansheng's room was big enough, and Xu Qi had given notice in advance that he would not be back tonight, so the women yawned and found places to rest.

"Sister Hua, let's chat for a while."

After waiting for Sylvia Chang and Ching-Hsia Lam to go into the bathroom to take a shower, Nanshen Shi sat on the sofa and waved to An-Hui.

Xu Anhua glanced towards the bathroom and realized that Shi Nansheng had something to say that was inconvenient for him to say in front of the other two women. She smiled and sat over and said, "How is it, Manager Shi? What can I do for you?"

Shi Nansheng raised the corner of his mouth, took her hand and persuaded her: "In fact, have you ever thought about signing a letter of repentance, and then using the money to start your own film company?"

Hui Anhua frowned and asked, "You know my movies don't sell well. Even if I sign a letter of repentance, Xinbao will not be willing to spend a large sum of money to let me do independent production, right?"

Shi Nansheng winked mischievously and said, "Xinbao is reluctant to part with it, but my boss is! You think I'm kidding, billionaire?"

(End of this chapter)