Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 214 Uncle Long Hong makes a movie
Chu Xiangqian will expose Wallace and Charles, and secretly wants to make a movie, so he naturally has his own plans.

With such a huge market, cultivating Ah San's habit of watching romantic movies is the most important thing to consider now.

Looking at Charles and Blair, he said, "Gentlemen, the market is so big and there are so many film companies, whether you can make money depends on your vision and screenwriting ability.

If you want to join, I don't care.

And to be honest, I wish you could join this industry.

In the future, if this kind of movie is played locally, we don't have to worry about being banned.

Second, Ah San and Southeast Asia, as well as island countries and South Korea, will have a strong demand for films.

If only relying on my family to cultivate the market, it is better to cultivate their habit of watching this kind of movie first, and we can even cooperate.

When the market gets bigger, you can make more money.The box office will also get higher and higher.

In the end, as long as the quality of the movie is good enough, the bigger the cake you eat. "

Blair, Charles and Baifanyu were completely stunned by what he said.

But thinking about it carefully, Chu Xiangqian was really right.

Since we are not competitors for the time being, we should cooperate.

The two ghosts laughed immediately.

Thumbs up to Chu Xiangqian, "Chu, your business insights are stronger than we imagined. It seems that it is indeed a wise choice to cooperate with you."

Chu Xiangqian curled his lips inwardly. Any businessman would understand this approach in the future.

And there are so many movies in my mind that have passed the market test and have a high probability of being a hit, so I am not afraid of anyone competing with me.

Of course, some movies can hit the box office, which is inseparable from the blessing of special timing or opportunities.

But the fact that the movie can be a big hit, in itself shows that the quality of the movie is good.

In this day and age, making a small profit or keeping capital should not be a big problem.

And if Chu Xiangqian remembered correctly, a director said that in the 60s, 10 or 7 out of 8 films of his could make money.

Even though only five films were filmed in one year, the box office of all of them exceeded 80.

Then through Shaw's hands, selling to Southeast Asia, earning back four or five times the cost is common.
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Chu Xiangqian nodded to Baifanyu, the old guy hurriedly clapped his hands, and soon the two protagonists of this movie, wearing beautiful kimonos, clogs, and holding a small handbag, walked in in small steps.

He bowed to Blair and Charles without saying a word, and obediently stood beside them.

The two ghosts were aroused by the movie of these two island women just now.

Seeing Chu Xiangqian and Baifanyu doing the right thing, he felt very happy.

Charles looked at his watch and said with a smile, "Chu, it's getting late, how about we sign a purchase agreement for this movie tomorrow?"

Chu Xiangqian nodded indifferently and said, "Then I wish you a good time."

After seeing off the two impatient ghosts, Chu Xiangqian also left the screening hall with Bai Fanyu.

As he walked, he said, "Uncle, you have to keep the movie master tape away, so that it won't be stolen.

It's okay to say the loss, but it's troublesome if you can't explain it to the ghosts. "

Baifanyu hurriedly patted his chest to promise, and even said that if anyone dares to play tricks on this matter, he will send his whole family to swim in the sea.

Chu Xiangqian didn't doubt this at all, and after thinking about it, he reminded again, "If you find a film dealer in an island country or South Korea, remember to tell them that it only costs 2000 Hong Kong dollars to copy the movie film here.

If it sells well, we can earn [-] to [-] Hong Kong dollars for [-] copies.

In this way, the cost is earned back, and with the authorization to sell the film, the film earns 30 to [-] yuan.

If you're lucky, it's not difficult to get 50 million.

Once the company's reputation has been established, filmmakers from various countries will come to their door when there are new movies in the future.

At that time, it will not be difficult to sell five or six good films a year, and a net profit of one or two million. "

Baifanyu is overjoyed, this is much easier than other businesses.

"Don't worry, Ah Chu, Uncle Ah will do what he says. When you start making your own movie, you can use my people as you please. If someone makes trouble, I will take care of it."

Only then did Chu Xiangqian feel relieved, and he also had an idea of ​​what to shoot for the first film.

First of all, it must be a kung fu movie. The second scene should not be too many, and there is no need for big scenes.

When choosing from Uncle Long's movie, the first thing Chu Xiangqian thought of was the snake fist.

Judging from the 60s market, which is full of costume and martial arts movies, this movie must take a lot of risks.

But Chu Xiangqian knew that Uncle Long's ancient costume was not outstanding, even ugly.

At that time, he signed an 8-year contract with Luo Wei, starred in 10 movies, and all of them lost money.

As soon as the film studio heard that it was played by Uncle Long, they immediately rejected it.

Until Wu Siyuan borrowed 6 Hong Kong dollars from Luo Wei to borrow Uncle Long for three months, first to shoot the snake-shaped tricky hand, and then to shoot the drunken fist, all of which were sold well.

Even sold abroad, the box office of the previous one was more than 6 million U.S. dollars, and the latter one was 1500 million U.S. dollars.

Of course, this box office has accumulated over the years, and it may not be acceptable to foreign countries in the 60s.

But the cost of Snake Hand and Drunken Fist is not high, Chu Xiangqian calculated carefully in his heart, at most a dozen or 20.

Moreover, as the president of my own martial arts association, there is no shortage of well-established dragon and tiger martial arts masters to act as group performers and plays. Even those martial arts masters, for the sake of money and promotion, might be able to hire come over.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiangqian thought that he might as well take Guo Zhenhua to meet Hong Zhennan, and learn Hong Quan's snake-like moves in his martial arts gym.

By the way, try to see if there are any suitable ones among Hong Zhennan's apprentices, and choose them as supporting roles and secondary roles.

If it doesn't work, then through Hong Zhennan's mouth, call the apprentices from other boxing gyms to choose a few.

Chu Xiangqian didn't have the kung fu to talk to Baifanyu, "Uncle, let's do this first, I have something to go to Master Hong Zhennan Hong."

When Bai Fanyu heard this, he pulled Chu Xiangqian to join in the fun.

This old guy is almost in a semi-retired state now, and the gang affairs have long been handed over to his confidants.

Apart from collecting money, eating, drinking, and having fun, there was really nothing for him to take care of himself.

First, I called Guo Zhenhua and asked him to meet Hong Zhennan at the martial arts gym.

Baifanyu also explained a few words about the white paper umbrella beside him, and simply got into Chu Xiangqian's car, and asked his younger brother to follow him all the way to Hong Zhennan's house.

As soon as he got out of the car, he was recognized by several of Hong Zhennan's apprentices.

All of them ran out excitedly, and saluted Chu Qianqian, who got off the car, and shouted "Master Chu".

Chu Xiangqian nodded with a smile, and said to Baifanyu who got out of the car, "Hurry up and call Boss Bai, maybe you can earn some pocket money."

Baifanyu glared at Chu Xiangqian angrily, but took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket without slowing down.

I wanted to give 10 yuan to forget it, but then I thought about it, while giving Chu Xiangqian face, I can also make friends with Hong Zhennan.

They simply handed out 100 bills per person.

This is equivalent to a month's salary for a clerk in the market managed by Hong Zhennan.All three of Hong Zhennan's apprentices laughed crookedly.

He hastily thanked Chu Xiangqian and Baifanyu.

Chu Xiangqian smiled and waved his hands. In several shops next door and opposite, he sold gifts worth tens of dollars, and brought a gift of the same price with him.

The three young men before had notified Hong Zhennan a long time ago.

As soon as he walked out of the last store, he saw Hong Zhennan hurried out of the door and cupped his hands towards Chu Xiangqian.

Chu Xiangqian laughed, casually handed over gifts to a few disciples he knew, and said to Hong Zhennan, "Master Hong, long time no see, how are you?"

Hong Zhennan smiled and waved his hands, "It can't be done, Aji is in charge of teaching boxing now, I just sit and move my mouth."

Chu Xiangqian was taken aback for a moment, and looked carefully at Hong Zhennan, only to see that his complexion was a little pale and he had lost a lot of weight.

Sighed in my heart, but said on my mouth, "Master Hong taught me Hong Quan. From now on, I'm fine, so I'll come and help Aji teach the students a few moves."

Hong Zhennan and his apprentices were overjoyed. With Chu Xiangqian's words, if someone kicked the club in the future, they had to pass Chu Xiangqian's level first.

And with his reputation, no gang or short mule dared to come here to make trouble inside or outside Hong Kong Island.

After Hong Zhennan and Baifanyu made some polite remarks, they took Chu Xiangqian's hand into the martial arts hall, and invited Chu Xiangqian to sit in the middle hall on the right.

Then invite Baifanyu to sit on the upper right hand, and then drink tea to reminisce about the old days.

After chatting for half an hour, I saw a young apprentice Guo Zhenhua walking in with a suit.

Hong Zhennan, Aji and others also heard from Chu Xiangqian just now that they wanted to make a movie.

After some politeness with Guo Zhenhua, Hong Zhennan said to Aji, "Aji, go and fight this little brother to see how his basic skills are?"

Chu Xiangqian hurriedly interjected, "Master Hong, it's not that I uplift others' ambitions and destroy my own prestige. Although Guo Zhenhua's learning is complicated, his fists, feet and skills are rarely flexible.

I know a little bit about Aji's kung fu, so it's no problem for him to teach boxing, but he lacks experience in actual combat.

Why don't we let Guo Zhenhua practice it by himself, okay? "

Hong Zhennan's face darkened, but he was not angry with Chu Xiangqian. He knew how well his apprentices were doing.

The mind of learning boxing is firm, but after all, he needs to support himself, and even earn money to support his family.

Not a pure student of art.

Casting a glance at Aji, he was about to hear Chu Xiangqian, but Aji was a little unconvinced.

Of course, he did not dare to refute Chu Xiangqian.
Laihao was killed, and the news that the initials of Yizi were scattered in a short time had already spread throughout Hong Kong Island.

While admiring Chu Xiangqian more and more, his fear of him also deepens.

"Master, didn't your nephew from your hometown come over and let him try this Mr. Guo's kung fu."

Hong Zhennan patted his forehead, smiled and said to Chu Xiangqian, "Master Chu, I have a cousin who has learned the authentic Hongquan from my uncle and cousin.

If you are still short of manpower, why not take a look at his quality? "

Chu Xiangqian was originally here to find someone to make a movie, and even people like A Ji were willing to ask for it, so naturally he didn't mind seeing Hong Zhennan's nephew.

After a while, a big fat man who was [-]% similar to Hong Zhennan followed Aji in.

Chu Xiangqian knew at a glance that this kid was almost a replica of Hong Zhennan when he was young.

Could it be that this kid was the seed that Hong Zhennan left behind in his hometown when he was young?
But after thinking about it, he felt that it shouldn't be possible. Concubinage is allowed these days, and Hong Zhennan attaches so much importance to his only son who is five or six years old.

In other words, Hong Zhennan is a good old man.

If there is really a son in his hometown, he would have taken his son over from his hometown after giving birth to six or seven daughters in a row.

The fat man said to Hong Zhennan shyly and fearfully, "Uncle, did you call me?"

Hong Zhennan nodded with a smile, pointed to Chu Xiangqian and introduced Baifanyu.

"Sambo, this is my uncle's year-end friend. He is also recognized as the number one kung fu master Chu in Hong Kong Island. The other one is even more remarkable. With his own fists and mind, he has created a great career in Hong Kong Island. You call him Mr. Bai." .”

Hong Sanbao hurriedly shouted at Chu Xiangqian and Baifanyu.

Chu Xiangqian didn't underestimate others, and got up to return the salute.

As for the rice fish, he definitely wouldn't stand up.

One is that his seniority is high, and the other is that if it is not for Chu Xiangqian's face, Hong Zhennan is just a small player who has occupied a market with a pair of fists in his eyes.

Then Hong Zhennan didn't care about Guo Zhenhua anymore.

My nephew has indeed obtained the true inheritance of Hong Quan. If he can get a job under Chu Xiangqian, not only will he have a chance to be a leader, but he will also be able to take care of his cousin, Hong Zhennan's youngest son.

By the way, these apprentices under him will be able to hang out with their nephews in the future, and by the way, take over their own mantle and become the heads of these apprentices.

"Three Treasures, Master Chu is a real Kung Fu master. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a master of the generation. Show Master Chu some real skills. If he can teach you a half-style, it will be enough for you to use in your life."

Chu Xiangqian shook his head with a smile. In terms of real fighting ability, he really did not lose to anyone.

But when it comes to moves, it's not necessarily better than those masters who have practiced for decades.

Hong Sanbao just came to Hong Kong Island and was curious about everything here, but the more curious he became, the more uneasy he felt about the unfamiliar environment.

Naturally, the more he listens to his uncle's words.

He bowed his hands to Hong Zhennan, and then bowed to Chu Xiangqian, and then he put on a posture, watching every move and every move, so that people can know that his body is steady and his foot is solid.

After just looking at it for a while, Chu Xiangqian also noticed that this Fatty Hong, nicknamed Teapot, didn't have much actual combat experience.

Nodding to Hong Zhennan, he got up and called the teapot, "Master Hong taught me Hong Quan, and now I will teach you how to be beaten and beat people."

Hong Zhennan was overjoyed. Although he didn't learn all the Hongquan he had learned, he was proficient in a few items, combined with talent, hard work and years of actual combat, which made him famous.

But compared to Chu Xiangqian, it was people comparing each other and being pissed off.

Chu Xiangqian was willing to teach his nephew, needless to say, it must be because of his affection for passing on the art.

Unexpectedly, the teapot waved his hand, "Master Chu, I have heavy fists. When I was playing around with people in my hometown, I missed and hurt someone. That's why I had to come to Hong Kong Island to join my uncle."

"Bastard", Hong Zhennan was so angry that he was about to die, but Chu Xiangqian said indifferently, "If you can touch my upper body with your hands, I will give you a job with a monthly salary of 300."

After listening to the dark music, Bai Fanyu looked at the teapot with a happy face, and secretly thought that you are in trouble.

Hong Zhennan secretly thought that Hong Sanbao was a fool.

(End of this chapter)