Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 196 The Choice of the Dragon
Star Films.

For convenience, Lin Baicheng set up the office of Star Films in Kowloon Tong, which is near Broadcasting Road.In this way, if there is a need to borrow actors from Asian TV, it will be more convenient to come and go.

Although it is only in Kowloon Tong, because Lin Baicheng only injected 2000 million Hong Kong dollars into Star Pictures, the office building of Star Pictures is rented.It will not be too late to consider buying an office building after Star Pictures has made tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars or even hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars.

It's not the first time Lin Baicheng has come here, but the reason why he came here today is mainly to meet someone.

Cheng Long, who only started filming in Luo Wei Films the year before last, was bought by Wu Siyuan for 100 million Hong Kong dollars from Luo Wei Films. From today on, Cheng Long is an actor of Star Films.

After Wu Siyuan learned about Cheng Long from Hong Jinbao yesterday, he asked Lin Baicheng for instructions on the matter because he was optimistic about Cheng Long, and Lin Baicheng of course approved him to recruit Cheng Long, and said As long as the cost does not exceed 500 million Hong Kong dollars, Cheng Long's contract can be bought.

Although Wu Siyuan was surprised by Lin Baicheng's determination, he certainly would not spend so much money to buy Cheng Long's contract in vain. He brought a lawyer to find Luo Wei, with carrots and sticks, which made Luo Wei a little unwilling to accept the contract. Cheng Long's contract was transferred to Star Films.

Luo Wei values ​​​​Cheng Long very much, and wants to make Cheng Long the second Bruce Lee, but the problem is that he doesn't pay Cheng Long very much, the monthly salary is only 3000 Hong Kong dollars, and then he will give tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars after filming. He directly used Cheng Long as a small role, and Cheng Long made several profitable films in a row, so he was naturally dissatisfied with Luo Wei and wanted to leave Luo Wei Films.

It was also because of Cheng Long's attitude, and after knowing that the big boss behind Star Pictures was Lin Baicheng, a capital tycoon, Luo Wei reluctantly accepted 100 million Hong Kong dollars and transferred Cheng Long's contract to Star Pictures. It's easy to get together and go away.

"Yuanlou, this is Mr. Lin."

Wu Siyuan brought Cheng Long into Lin Baicheng's office.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Cheng Long bowed and said hello to Lin Baicheng.

"Do you mind if I call you Long Zai?"

Lin Baicheng looked at the young Cheng Long in front of him. Now Cheng Long is only in his 20s. Although Cheng Long is several years older than him in terms of age, his current achievements are not comparable to Cheng Long, so of course he cannot Cheng Long is called with respectful titles such as 'Long Ge'.

With Lin Baicheng's current status, he definitely wouldn't chase after stars, what he should do is to make popular stars.

"Of course, Mr. Lin."

Cheng Long immediately said that he didn't think there was anything wrong with being called 'Long Zi' at all.

"Long Zai, your appearance is very good, so the company is going to favor you. There are two contracts here. You should consider which one you want to choose."

Cheng Long listened carefully when he heard the words. After all, it was related to his future acting career.

Lin Baicheng said: "The first contract, the contract period is seven years, that is to say, you have to stay in the company for seven years before you can leave, unless you breach the contract, and the penalty for breach of contract is 1 million Hong Kong dollars. Of course, the penalty for breach of contract is so high, the company It will naturally be cultivated vigorously for you."

"First of all, the contract stipulates that the company will make at least two films for you every year, and you are both leading actors. The cost of shooting each film will not be less than 50 Hong Kong dollars. After seven years, a total of 14 films will be filmed for you. Movies, no matter whether you will be popular or not, and whether the film you shoot will make money, the company will shoot it, unless the company defaults on the contract."

"The price for the company's breach of contract is to pay you a total of 1000 million Hong Kong dollars. Instead of paying you so much money, the company might as well use it to make movies, so you don't have to worry about the company not making movies after signing you, and you don't have to worry about it." The company doesn't favor you."

"Also, regarding your salary, starting from the first film, the salary will first increase to 10 Hong Kong dollars, and then your salary will be determined according to the profit of the film and the market conditions of the film."

"In the end, I will give you a signing fee of 50 Hong Kong dollars. This money will be given to you directly. You are welcome to join the company."

"Thank you, Mr. Lin!"

Cheng Long was overjoyed after hearing this. This contract can guarantee him to earn at least 200 million Hong Kong dollars in these seven years. Although seven years is not short, it is not very long. After seven years, he will only be 31 years old.He still doesn't believe it, he has made 14 movies with the male lead, and he can still make him popular.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, let's talk about it after listening to the second contract."

Lin Baicheng smiled and waved his hands, and said: "The second contract stipulates that the company will shoot at least two movies for you every year, and you are the leading actor, and the cost of shooting each movie will not be less than 50 Hong Kong dollars. Your salary was also raised to 10 Hong Kong dollars first, and these haven’t changed.”

"However, the term of this contract is 15 years. The liquidated damages for your breach of contract is 5 million Hong Kong dollars, and the company will compensate you 5000 million Hong Kong dollars for breach of contract."

"The contract period and liquidated damages have both been increased, and the contract will definitely change."

"The first is the signing fee, the company will give you 200 million Hong Kong dollars at once!"

"What's more, during these 15 years, the company will shoot at least 5 Hollywood movies with you as the protagonist, and the cost of each movie will not be less than 500 million U.S. dollars, so that you can enter the American market and enter Hollywood. .”

"US$2500 million, this is more than 1 million Hong Kong dollars, so the cooperation period will be extended. If you want to sign for 15 years, the company must not let you leave immediately after making you popular. I believe you can understand this."

"Think about these two options carefully and decide which one to choose."

"Boss Lin, don't think about it, I'll choose the second option!"

Cheng Long firmly said that although the second type of 15-year contract has a longer term, it is more beneficial to him.The main reason is that the company is willing to promote him into Hollywood. If this is successful, he will definitely become a generation of superstars, gaining both fame and fortune.

Lin Baicheng asked again: "Are you sure you don't think about it anymore?"

"Boss Lin, I'm sure, don't think about it anymore!"

Cheng Long nodded heavily. After signing this contract, he can get 200 million Hong Kong dollars immediately, and in the worst case during the contract period, he can earn at least a few million Hong Kong dollars, so he has no reason to refuse.

Seeing this, Lin Baicheng didn't say much anymore, but asked Cheng Long to invite a lawyer back, and then under the review of the lawyer, he signed a contract with Star Films.

Wu Siyuan had some doubts about giving Cheng Long such a good contract, but it was Lin Baicheng who made the decision for the company. After Lin Baicheng said that he was very optimistic about Cheng Long and wanted to make Cheng Long popular, Wu Siyuan didn't say much.

Although Cheng Long has been given a lot now, for Lin Baicheng, this will definitely not be a loss-making deal. Cheng Long's future achievements are worth offering him favorable conditions now.If it weren't for a longer contract period, Lin Baicheng would even want to sign for 20 years or even longer for fear of Cheng Long's rejection.

(End of this chapter)