The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 3 Borrowing 100 to make a film
"Maybe there is no chance, big brother," Xu Guanwu analyzed confidently, "Think about it, Golden Harvest lost Bruce Lee, it is like losing a pillar. Now is the time when talents are needed, and now the Xiangjiang film industry is talking about fame and talent , is there any star who can compare to you?"

Xu Guanwen looked at his second brother in surprise, and was surprised that he could express such an opinion today, because Xu Guanwu had always kept a low profile before, and he was also the most introverted among the four brothers.

"Brother, I think what the second brother said is right. There is indeed no star comparable to the big brother in the Xiangjiang film industry. Disciples like Zhang Che will never go to Golden Harvest, and Li Hanxiang's people will not leave him. The rest The stars of those independent film companies are even less famous and talented like you, big brother, I think we should have a talk with Mr. Zou Wenhuai." Fourth brother Xu Guanjie also said.

Xu Guanwen listened to the analysis of the two younger brothers, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it made sense, "In this case, I will go and talk to Mr. Zou again. When the time comes, Ah Wu, you will go with me."

"Me?!" Xu Guanwu was stunned for a moment. He was naturally happy to see Zou Wenhuai, a fierce man who has been in the Hong Kong film industry for half a century, but Xu Guanwu himself knew his details.

The previous analysis was only based on his own future memory, knowing that Golden Harvest would definitely sponsor the Xu Brothers to set up a company, so he said it clearly and logically.

But if he really wanted him to accompany Xu Guanwen to negotiate, he asked himself that he was not qualified for that.

He was just an assistant secretary before, and he was okay with some paperwork.Negotiating with an old fox like Zou Wenhuai, he will have that attainment, and maybe even his hole cards will be revealed in a few words.

"Brother, I think it's better to bring Sam to negotiate with Mr. Zou. After all, Sam is also a big singer with a great reputation. With him as his company, Mr. Zou's confidence in us will be even greater," Xu Guanwu thought. After thinking about it, he declined.

Xu Guanwen pondered for a while, and felt that what the second brother said was somewhat reasonable.He knew that his second brother had always been introverted and kept a low profile, and he didn't like to show his face. In terms of popularity, SAM was far better than his second brother. If he was used as a bargaining chip, the chances of winning the negotiation would be higher.

"Since this is the case, then SAM and I will talk to Mr. Zou and try to win some benefits for us." Xu Guanwen said.

Later, Xu Guanwen took Xu Guanjie to discuss with Mr. Zou Wenhuai directly. Because of his brother Xu Guanwen, Xu Guanying was also hidden by Shao Brothers, so he had no work these days, and happened to stay at home with Xu Guanwu.

"Ah Wu, brother just invited you to meet Mr. Zou together, why don't you want to go?" Xu Guanying looked at Xu Guanwu enviously.

Xu Guanwu liked watching Hong Kong movies very much before time travelling, and the films of the Four Masters of the Xu family, who are the representative figures of Hong Kong comedies, are quite to his taste, and he also has some understanding of the four brothers.

He knew that Xu Guanying's character was very shy and timid. He liked to play with his younger brother Xu Guanjie since he was a child, and Xu Guanjie often played the role of his elder brother. Even when crossing the road, Xu Guanjie led Xu Guanying's hand.

Although Xu Guanying also has good acting skills and singing talents, she was always shrouded in the light of her elder brother Xu Guanwen and younger brother Xu Guanjie, so she was a little depressed, and even suffered from depression in her later years, and finally died of a heart attack at home. The dead body was discovered by his assistant after a long time, and the evening scene was very bleak and pitiful.

Therefore, Xu Guanwu instinctively felt pity for Xu Guanying. He smiled, "I'm penniless now, and even if I accompany my elder brother to negotiate, it doesn't matter much. Ah SAM is different. He is famous and clever. With him Accompany elder brother to negotiate, I believe Mr. Zou will also look up to elder brother."

"Well, I really want to be like Ah SAM, and I can go to see it with my brother." Xu Guanying smiled with longing.

"Don't worry, there must be a chance." Xu Guanwu patted Xu Guanying's shoulder and said.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Xu Guanwen and Xu Guanjie returned home.

Seeing their happy faces, Xu Guanwu knew that the matter must have succeeded.

"Brother, how are you? What did Mr. Zou say?" Xu Guanying asked anxiously.

"Second brother really hit the spot! Mr. Zou is willing to pay for us to start a film company. He and I have reached a preliminary intention, but the specific details have not yet been implemented." Xu Guanwen smiled happily, "This A few days ago, the four of us brothers just got together to discuss it."

"Okay!" Xu Guanying immediately jumped three feet high and cheered happily.

It is the dream of every filmmaker to set up his own film company, and he is naturally happy now that his dream has come true.

Only Xu Guanwu had expected this result a long time ago, so he was not particularly excited.

"Brother, what is your initial intention?" Xu Guanwu asked curiously. Although he knew that Golden Harvest would definitely help Xu Guanwen set up a company, he didn't know the details.

"Mr. Zou contributed 100 million Hong Kong dollars to help us set up the company. This 100 million Hong Kong dollars is also the start-up capital for our company's opening works." Xu Guanwen said.

"100 million Hong Kong dollars?! Wow, it's really developed now." Xu Guanying couldn't help shouting.

What is the concept of 100 million? !
In [-], Hong Kong had just gone through a huge stock market crash, and the world was depressed. A [-]-square-meter building in the city center cost only [-] Hong Kong dollars.

100 million Hong Kong dollars is equivalent to [-] buildings.

Even if the money is not used to make movies, but only to buy [-] apartments in the city center, and then sell them in a few years, the price will increase more than ten times.

"Mr. Zou is really generous, but I don't know how much of the company's shares he plans to take?" Xu Guanwu rubbed his chin and said.

"He meant to hold [-]% of the shares, but he does not participate in the management of the company, but only participates in dividends." Xu Guanwen said, "And our company's films are screened in Golden Harvest Cinemas, and we can also share [-]% with the theaters, which is better than other companies. At least ten percent higher."

"You want 100% of our company's shares for 650 million Hong Kong dollars?! Mr. Zou is too greedy." Xu Guanwu shook his head, but he knew that Xu Brothers' company's opening work "Ghost and Horse Twin Stars" was only sold in Hong Kong. The sky-high box office of [-] million Hong Kong dollars was paid out, and the box office in other places has not been included.This one film alone is enough for Golden Harvest to earn back its capital.

"It's not uncommon for someone to invest 100 million Hong Kong dollars and take half of the shares." Xu Guanjie spread his hands.

"Why, Ajie, do you think the talents of your elder brother and you are only worth 100 million Hong Kong dollars?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but groaned.

"Second brother, 100 million Hong Kong dollars is quite a lot. The movie directed by Zhang Che Zhang Da only sells for a million Hong Kong dollars." Xu Guanying muttered in a low voice.

"Second brother, what do you think, let us know." Xu Guanwen looked at his second brother thoughtfully and said.

At noon, I heard Xu Guanwu say that he could form a company. Xu Guanwen thought it was a fantasy at first, but it turned out to be true to his second brother's words, which made Xu Guanwen look at his usually restrained second brother with admiration.

"In my opinion, we will borrow 100 million from Mr. Zou to make a film." Xu Guanwu said a word, which immediately startled the three Xu brothers.

(In 73, the price of a [-]-square-meter apartment in Central Hong Kong was [-] Hong Kong dollars. The information comes from the "Gerber case" of the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.)
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