Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Philip was unaware of Hu Xiaoxiao's true thoughts, and in his eyes, Hu Xiaoxiao was just an actress. Even if everything were laid bare before her, she wouldn't understand the deeper aspects of filmmaking.

He agreed with Hu Xiaoxiao's opinion, "I promise you, I will let you know anything you want to know, and let you see anything you want to see. Miss Xiaoxiao, you will find that this movie is absolutely the largest and best movie you have ever made, and it is irreplaceable."

“If that’s the case, I don’t mind making do,” Hu Xiaoxiao said.

Philip is now going to extreme lengths to get Hu Xiaoxiao to agree to film the movie. Since Hu Xiaoxiao wants to know, then let her know as much as she wants, let her witness the immense power of Hamlet Company, and let this actress from a small town be truly impressed by Hollywood.

If Hu Xiaoxiao had initially requested to understand the entire film production process, Philippe wouldn't have agreed. But now, after all the commotion, as long as Hu Xiaoxiao could film smoothly, everything else was secondary. Besides, he didn't think an actor like Hu Xiaoxiao could possibly understand anything.

Hollywood special effects movies rely on advanced digital technology, involving various hardware and software. You can't understand it just by watching. The technology involved is something that even a country can't match, let alone an individual.

Philip was very confident about this. As long as it didn't involve company secrets, he not only agreed to let Hu Xiaoxiao look at it freely, but also sent someone to explain it to her.

With the convenience of Philip's travel, Hu Xiaoxiao and Dong Peiyu began their study journey again.

This time, they saw much more, the entire film production process, especially the production of special effects films.

The combination of physical models and miniature scenes, advanced optical effects, and unique CG technology applications broadened Hu Xiaoxiao's horizons and made her see more clearly the gap between domestic films and Hollywood films.

This gap is as insurmountable as a chasm, because it represents not just a movie, but also an advanced industrial system.

Hollywood's ability to industrialize the film industry and wield enormous global influence is due to the strong national power that supports it.

China's film and television industry is just beginning, like a toddler learning to walk, while Hollywood has already grown into a giant. Catching up with it and surpassing it is a difficult and long road, so much so that just imagining it is enough to make one despair.

Hu Xiaoxiao watched very carefully. Although she was amazed by their skills, she had worked her way up step by step to where she was today. Even though she knew that the road ahead was long and arduous, she had no intention of giving up. On the contrary, she was even more determined.

The more challenging it is, the more excited she becomes. The joy of life lies in the challenges.

She doesn't think she will fail.

What they can do, she can do too.

Just like before, if others can act, she can do it too; if others can fight, she can do it too; if others can sing, she can do it too. If others can work at the dock, she can do it too.

Although the process is arduous and requires a lot of effort and sweat, as long as she thinks about it and does it, she will succeed one day.

Even though building a market is far more difficult than becoming a superstar, she's not the same person who had nothing before. Now she has plenty of people and money. Anything in this world can be achieved by either using people or money, or even a combination of both. Success is always possible.

Hu Xiaoxiao has boundless self-confidence.

After learning about the production process of special effects movies, Hu Xiaoxiao watched "The Magic Contract" again and analyzed its resources, and felt that this movie was indeed worth making money.

She was moved.

Philip then came over and asked Hu Xiaoxiao when filming would begin.

Hu Xiaoxiao did the math. With the current budget, "The Magic Contract" could make money, but not much. She asked Philip, "After reviewing your company's film production, I noticed that 'The Magic Contract' didn't have a large budget; it certainly wasn't a top-tier production. Since you want to expand your market, why not increase your investment?"

Special effects movies are all about money; without it, many special effects can't be done. Hu Xiaoxiao secretly calculated that with the current budget for "Magic Contract," it couldn't achieve the effects truly worthy of a top-tier Hollywood blockbuster; it could barely be considered above average. The upper limit was limited, so this movie could make money, but it was destined not to make a lot.

Philip spread his hands and said, "The Magic Contract is just a trial, an exploration of the Asian market."

The film aims to expand into the Asian market, so it needs to consider the tastes of Asian audiences. This means it must be prepared for potential setbacks in the Western market. In other words, it must be prepared for poor box office performance in the Western market.

Under these circumstances, how could Hamlet Company possibly invest a large amount of money in "The Magic Contract"? The current investment budget was obtained through Philip's efforts. "The final product of 'The Magic Contract' may not be a top-tier blockbuster, but it is still a first-rate blockbuster. Miss Xiaoxiao, such a production is an extremely important project in Hollywood."

Investing in a top-tier blockbuster with no upper limit on funding isn't something Philippe doesn't want to do, but rather something he lacks the resources for.

Hu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, "If we add a few more investments, even if 'Magic Contract' doesn't become a top-tier blockbuster, it can still be made into a super blockbuster."

Philip shrugged. "This is the highest investment I can secure."

What if I help you secure some investment?

"Miss Xiaoxiao, are you interested in investing?"

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately refused, saying, "I have no money."

She desperately needs money right now, lots and lots of money, and lots and lots of talented people. Therefore, money can only come in, only be earned, never spent.

The gentlemanly Philip almost rolled his eyes. "You, who dare to sue me for several times your salary, are saying you have no money?"

“Of course we have that little bit of money,” Hu Xiaoxiao steered the conversation back on track, asking him, “Do you want to turn this movie into a blockbuster?”

"Of course I do."

"Then let's cooperate."

"How do we cooperate?" Philip looked at Hu Xiaoxiao with a puzzled expression.

Hu Xiaoxiao revealed her ambition: "If I help you get a few investments, you give me the distribution rights for the movie 'The Magic Contract' in Hong Kong and mainland China."

"You?" Philip was incredulous, and somewhat amused. "You actually want the distribution rights for both places?"

Hu Xiaoxiao said, "That's right. Anyway, if you're going to release this movie in these two places, you'll need to find a local distribution company. In Hong Kong, Shengshi Company not only has the distribution rights, but also the largest cinema chain in Hong Kong. Giving the distribution rights of 'The Magic Contract' to Shengshi is your best choice. As for the mainland, the mainland film companies that cooperate with Shengshi have quotas for imported films..."

Philip's expression shifted from initial nonchalance, treating it as a funny joke, to gradually becoming serious. It was then that he remembered that Hu Xiaoxiao was not only an Asian superstar, but also a highly influential film and television mogul.