Rebirth: The Era of Hong Kong Tycoon

Chapter 58 [Film Company]

Kowloon Tong, Yonghua Studio.

After ten days of contact, Lin Rongheng and Zhu Guoliang led their teams and sat at the final negotiating table.

Lin Rongheng first said: "Boss Zhu, whether the Yonghua studio is worth 300 million Hong Kong dollars, you must know better than me! However, I am not a person who cares so much. As long as you promise me one condition, this business will be considered a success. It's gone!"

The box office champion in 1970 only earned more than 200 million at the box office. How many classic movies did he need to make to earn 300 million Hong Kong dollars; if it wasn't for Lin Rongheng who felt that he would be ahead of Zou Wenhuai, he would start with Yonghua Studio and Yonghua Productions. The property owned by the factory can appreciate in value soon, and Lin Rongheng should not take this advantage.

You know, in history, in 1971, Yonghua Studio was basically given to Zou Wenhuai for nothing, maybe the property rights of the property were not given away; after all, Zou Wenhuai didn’t have much money, and he succeeded in building Jiahe all by his connections.

Zhu Guoliang said with a smile: "Boss Lin, listen, it's too harsh, I won't agree. Recently, Yonghua Studio has been very popular. In addition to Boss Lin who has taken a fancy to him, there are also people who are also interested in Yonghua Production. Studios need it.”

Lin Rongheng said with a smile: "Boss Zou doesn't have 300 million Hong Kong dollars to give to Boss Zhu. Of course, if Boss Zhu wants to be a good friend, he will not sit at this table with me."

Zhu Guoliang was taken aback, how did he know that Zou Wenhuai was also eyeing Yonghua Studio?

Soon, Zhu Guoliang figured out that Zou Wenhuai was the general manager of Shaw Brothers Films, and he left this year to found Jiahe.

After all, Yonghua Studios can be said to be the second largest studio in Hong Kong besides Shaw Brothers Studios.

After Zhu Guoliang wanted to understand the key, he said with a smile: "It is a good choice to buy shares without selling cash. After all, Zou Wenhuai is a top figure in the industry, and the shares of Golden Harvest Films are also very worthwhile."

The implication is that Lin Rongheng is a layman, and he is not very optimistic about it!
Lin Rongheng waved his hand and said, "Okay! Why does Boss Zhu have to compete with this kid like me! If you have money to make, don't do it!"

Zhu Guoliang suddenly choked, good guy, co-authoring is his fault!
Then think about it, it's right to sell the production department as soon as possible and get some money back.

Zhu Guoliang said, "What are Boss Lin's conditions?"

Lin Rongheng said: "I know that Dianmao has a great relationship with director Li Hanxiang, and director Li Hanxiang has recently been involved in a lawsuit in Taiwan's Guolian Company, and he is also restricted by Taiwan. I personally admire director Li Hanxiang and want to invite Boss Zhu. Help, let Li Hanxiang come to Hong Kong to develop and join my film company."

Back then, in order to crack down on Shaw Brothers films, Dianmao provided financial support for Shaw Brothers' director Li Hanxiang to go to Taiwan to establish a business and set up the Guolian Company. Unfortunately, Li Hanxiang is a good director, but not a good boss, and the Guolian has never been brilliant.

However, Li Hanxiang has a very wide network of contacts, and there are even Hong Kong and Taiwan directors and actors crowdfunding to make films for Li Hanxiang; such a strong network is also one of the reasons why Lin Rongheng is interested.

In fact, next year Li Hanxiang will return to Shaw Brothers in despair. He has only made a few blockbuster films, and then he will make some erotic films, dramas and documentaries; however, Lin Rongheng did not attract Li Hanxiang for the sake of the box office. The only thing is that the company has a prestigious director in the company, plus Li Hanxiang was the boss of a film company, and he must be very good at management, which can be described as a 'treasure'.

Zhu Guoliang heard that Lin Rongheng admired Li Hanxiang, and said with a serious expression: "Boss Lin is right. My relationship with Director Li Hanxiang is also very close. Since there is a rich man who appreciates him, I am also happy to help my friends find a good home."

Lin Rongheng said with a smile: "Boss Zhu can help me with a sentence, that is, I don't care about the box office of movies, so Director Li Hanxiang came to my film company without any restrictions. Don't worry about it, I'm definitely more generous than Shao Sheng."

Shao Laoliu is notorious for being stingy, and Lin Rongheng naturally has this confidence; as for the box office, Lin Rongheng said in his heart that he is the biggest box office guarantee!
Moreover, Lin Rongheng plans to take the road of supporting independent film companies in the future, which means that in his future theater chain, any independent film company's works can be shown, and there is no guarantee fee.

Hearing this, Zhu Guoliang's eyes lit up, and his affection for Lin Rongheng increased greatly. It seems that this young man is not so eager for quick success.

"No problem, I will definitely bring it to Boss Lin!"

Zhu Guoliang himself has a deep relationship on Taiwan Island, so Lin Rongheng asked him to introduce Li Hanxiang to himself.

Lin Rongheng spent 300 million Hong Kong dollars to buy the Yonghua studio of Dianmao, like a bomb dropped on a calm lake; not because the deal is big, but because Lin Rongheng is the hottest businessman in Hong Kong recently, and his every move being watched by people.

When everyone was still shocked by Lin Rongheng's entry into the film industry, Lin Rongheng once again rented the Lisheng Cinemas and three backbone cinemas to form a new cinema chain comparable to Shaw's Cinemas.

For a time, Lin Rongheng confused all the citizens of Hong Kong. Could it be that this man really thinks that he can turn a stone into gold in any industry, and the voices of doubts are overwhelming.

And Lin Rongheng is not affected at all, only 1000 million Hong Kong dollars, just buy a toy by himself, can't you?
In fact, Lin Rongheng has only spent a total of 600 million Hong Kong dollars at present, of which 300 million Hong Kong dollars was spent on the purchase of Yonghua Studio, and 300 million Hong Kong dollars was spent on leasing the Lisheng Cinema Line and the three backbone theaters, which was exactly 600 million Hong Kong dollars.

There is still 400 million Hong Kong dollars that can't be spent for a while, and if I keep 200 million Hong Kong dollars to make movies, there should be 200 million left.

At this time, the per capita salary in Xiangjiang is only about 700 Hong Kong dollars, so 1000 million Hong Kong dollars is still quite a lot!

Yonghua Studio.

Lin Rongheng was in the office and called Chen Hansheng, the head of Yonghua Studio.

At present, Lin Rongheng does not have many talents available. After the acquisition of Yonghua Studio, Lin Rongheng just transferred a finance and an accountant from the modern newspaper; therefore, Yonghua Studio is still the original team.

Lin Rongheng said directly: "Manager Chen, can you stabilize Yonghua Studio?"

Chen Hansheng was stunned for a moment and looked into Lin Rongheng's eyes. He immediately felt a little subdued, and instantly understood that the new boss's meaning was very simple: if he could stabilize Yonghua Studio, he would immediately Entrust yourself with a heavy responsibility; if you can't stand still, let yourself go right away.

What a powerful look, this 20-year-old young man can have today, naturally it is not a simple role!

"Boss, I can do it!"

Lin Rongheng said immediately: "Okay, then, I'll wait to see the result! Now, I have a few things to explain to you, you can take notes!"

Chen Hansheng hurriedly prepared the paper and pen that Lin Rongheng handed over.

Lin Rongheng nodded and said:
"The first thing: I plan to set up a new film company, called 'Universal Film'. You recently helped me to complete the procedures."

"The second thing: Regarding Director Li Hanxiang's coming to Hong Kong, I asked Boss Zhu to help him. You must take it seriously and pay attention to it."

"The third thing: Shaw Brothers has an assistant director named Wu Siyuan, and an action director named Yuan Heping, go and dig it for me; if there are others who are willing to change jobs, we welcome them together."

"The fourth thing: Arrange people to go to San Francisco, USA, and find a place called 'Zhenfan Martial Arts Museum'. Their curator Bruce Lee is a famous martial arts master. Bring my conditions to discuss cooperation, 3 yuan The protagonist of the three plays of the dollar."

"The fifth thing: Yonghua Studio has lost some talents over the years, you can find a way to expand again; I will give you support in terms of funding, and I will inject 200 million Hong Kong dollars into the new film company, mainly for expansion and production. Movie."

According to some memories, Lin Rongheng opened a plug-in for his film company. Even some movie script outlines, Lin Rongheng has already written out, and intends to take the lead and become a copywriter. Among them are Lin Rongheng's favorite Bruce Lee movies and the Xu brothers' movies. Movie.

In fact, the films of this era do not rely on scripts, the content is very simple, and really depends on the talents of the directors and leading actors; for example, Bruce Lee's first starring movie "Big Brother Tangshan", the content is nothing more than Bruce Lee going to Thailand The ice factory is actually a drug factory, and then knowing that the insider workers were killed one by one, Bruce Lee beat and beat, and then defeated the boss and his assistants; and then installed a woman as a love line or something.

It's as simple as that. What really made this movie popular was Bruce Lee's kung fu and the director's ability.

As for the Xu brothers' films, the content is equally simple. As long as Lin Rongheng pays them to film, simply formulates some outlines, and then rewards them with box office commissions, then the Xu brothers will have to work for themselves for several years like Bruce Lee.

When these people think of starting a film company, they are also inseparable from Lin Rongheng's funds and theater chain. At that time, they will also be their own fortune trees.

The more Chen Hansheng listened, the more mysterious he felt. This boss seemed to know astronomy and geography from top to bottom. Even the United States, thousands of kilometers away, could not escape his discernment.

Following such a boss, we might really recreate the glory of Dianmao.

"Don't worry, boss! I will definitely complete the task you gave me!" Chen Hansheng finally vowed.

Lin Rongheng nodded, he will focus on the film company recently, so he is not afraid of these fooling himself.

(End of this chapter)