Literary Master 1978

In the 1980s, the entertainment industry in Hong Kong was extremely developed, and many stars were discovered by scouts from the streets. At the most exaggerated time, these scouts were everywhere at the gates of major middle schools and high-end shopping malls in Hong Kong.

Of course, there were real scouts among them, and there were also villains who used this to cheat and deceive.

It was not surprising that the Tao Yushu sisters had outstanding images and attracted the attention of scouts.

This was her first time experiencing such a thing. In addition to being a little panicked about meeting strangers in a foreign land, she was more happy in her heart.

No girl would be unhappy to be praised for her beauty and being able to be a star.

The long-haired young man heard that she was from the mainland and her words were very simple. He couldn't help but feel happy and thought that he had picked up a treasure today.

While the two were talking, Lin Chaoyang came over with the child in his arms. Xiao Dongdong in his arms hadn't seen her for a while, and looked aggrieved. He cried and threw himself into Tao Yumo's arms.

The long-haired young man was confused by the sudden change in front of him. What's going on? She looks so young, and she already has a child?

Lin Chaoyang asked: "Yumo, what's wrong?"

"Brother-in-law, this Mr. Cao is a scout. He said I'm good-looking and invited me to act in a movie." Tao Yumo said excitedly.

It turned out to be his brother-in-law, and the long-haired young man breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh?" Lin Chaoyang looked at the long-haired young man surnamed Cao curiously, "Where does Mr. Cao work?"

"Our company is called Guohua Film and Television. It was established in 1980. In recent years, we have invested in and produced many movies..."

The long-haired young man talked freely, full of confidence. This family came from the mainland and was easy to fool. He didn't worry about what he said being seen through.

And he talked for a long time, seemingly full of information, but in fact, apart from the company name, there was no useful information.

Lin Chaoyang was alert and asked, "Where is your company?"

"Our company is in Ping An Building, with an office of more than 5,000 square feet..."

Before the long-haired young man finished speaking, Lin Chaoyang's face suddenly changed: "Okay, we know. My sister has no intention of becoming an actress."

Tao Yumo was puzzled as to why her brother-in-law's attitude suddenly changed. The long-haired young man wanted to explain, and he said, "Sir..."

Lin Chaoyang was too lazy to bother with the long-haired young man, so he asked Tao Yumo to find Tao Yushu, but the long-haired young man still wanted to bother with him, so Lin Chaoyang impatiently blocked him away.

The long-haired young man glared at Lin Chaoyang, and Lin Chaoyang glared back at him without any hesitation. The long-haired young man was guilty after all, and he spat and cursed after Lin Chaoyang and the other man walked a few meters away: "Northerner!"

"Brother-in-law, we were talking just now, why are we leaving?" After walking away, Tao Yumo asked Lin Chaoyang in confusion.

Lin Chaoyang patiently explained to her: "Ping An Building is in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. It's a messy place. I heard that there are many prostitutes in that building. It's not a decent place. Which good company can open there?"

"Oh." Tao Yumo nodded half-heartedly, and then asked: "Brother-in-law, what is a prostitute?"

Lin Chaoyang was speechless. Just when he didn't know how to explain to his innocent sister-in-law, Tao Yushu came around the corner and asked: "Where did you two go?"

Tao Yumo immediately forgot her question, ran to Tao Yushu excitedly, and said excitedly: "Sister, you don't know, I just met a scout. He said he wanted me to act in a movie and be a star."

Tao Yushu was surprised when he heard this, "Scout? He also asked you to act in a movie?"

"What's your expression? I'm not ugly." Tao Yumo asked dissatisfiedly.

Tao Yushu ignored her and asked Lin Chaoyang, "What's going on?"

"Nothing, I ran into a gangster who specializes in deceiving ignorant girls."

Tao Yumo was immediately unhappy when she heard this, "Brother-in-law, what ignorant girl!"

"You are not an ignorant girl, you are just ignorant. You are already in your twenties, you should be a little cautious when you go out, don't be fooled by a few nice words from others."

Being discovered by a scout is undoubtedly a recognition of one's own appearance, which is also the fundamental reason why Tao Yumo is happy, satisfying the vanity of a girl in her heart.

As a result, she didn't even say a few words to the scout, and was "mixed doubles" by Lin Chaoyang and his wife. Tao Yumo was angry and unwilling.

It's not that she wants to act in a movie or be a star, but she feels humiliated by being looked down upon.

Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don't bully the poor young!

"Why are you staring at me with your big eyes? Are you not convinced?" Lin Chaoyang asked fearlessly.

Tao Yumo clenched his fist and lowered his head silently. Don't despise the poor young man!

"Look at your little achievement!" Lin Chaoyang scolded again, and then said in accordance with the principle of giving a sweet date after a slap: "If you really want to act in a movie, I will ask someone to arrange a role for you later."

Tao Yumo immediately raised his head, his eyes bright, "Brother-in-law, are you serious?"

"What do you have that is worth my deception? But it can only be an insignificant little role."

Tao Yumo immediately nodded vigorously, with a flattering smile on his face, "Okay, thank you, brother-in-law!"

Tao Yushu secretly asked Lin Chaoyang, "Are you really going to let her act in a movie?"

Lin Chaoyang's eyes were on Tao Yumo, who was walking in front of him with a child, and the smile on his face was cunning.

"If she wants to act, let her act. When the time comes, I will ask the director to be stricter, and I guarantee that she will never dare to mention being an actor again in the future."

When Tao Yushu heard her husband's idea, she couldn't help but think of the poorly acting heroine she saw a few days ago.

"You are too bad!"

She said this, but her face was happier than anyone else.

Tao Yumo, who was walking in front, didn't know that her acting career was a dead end before it even started.

After a two-day weekend break, Lin Chaoyang put his energy into the creation of the script again.

This time the script was based on the novel, and the novel had just been completed. It was easy for Lin Chaoyang to repeatedly create the script, and his efficiency was bursting.

Just when he was about to finish the script in one go, the phone at his home rang suddenly that morning. It turned out that the investment had been negotiated, and Xu Guanwen wanted to talk to him in detail and let Lin Chaoyang meet the boss.

The next morning, Lin Chaoyang took a bus to Tung Ying Building in Tsim Sha Tsui.

This office building was built in the 1960s by Mr. Ho, the king of Macau at the time.

In 1970, Zou Wenhuai left Shaw Brothers and co-founded Golden Harvest Films with Ho Kuan-chang. The office was chosen in an office of less than 800 square feet on the 9th floor of Dongying Building.

Now, fifteen years have passed, and Golden Harvest Films has become the dominant force in the Hong Kong film industry. The 800-square-foot building has become a two-story building today, which is magnificent.

Lin Chaoyang came to the front desk of Golden Harvest Films in a simple outfit. Just as he was about to tell the receptionist that he was looking for someone, he heard someone calling him.

"Mr. Lin!"

It turned out that Xu Guanwen was standing not far away and calling him. Lin Chaoyang walked over. The two exchanged a few words, and Xu Guanwen enthusiastically pulled Lin Chaoyang into the company.

"Mr. Zou is very interested in you and said he must meet you."

"Where is Lao Li?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

"I'll call him and ask."

Xu Guanwen took out a black mobile phone from his pocket. Mobile phones have been very popular in Hong Kong in the past two years. The price of 20,000 Hong Kong dollars has gradually become a standard for many rich people and a symbol of status.

Xu Guanwen made a phone call and said to Lin Chaoyang, "Park downstairs. It's not easy to park here."

While the two were talking, Xu Guanwen led Lin Chaoyang to the door of an office. He knocked on the door and heard a voice from inside asking for permission to come in. Then the two entered.

"Mr. Zou, Mr. Lin is here!"

Before Xu Guanwen said this, Zou Wenhuai had already walked towards the two.

Zou Wenhuai was nearly sixty years old and his hair was bald, but he was meticulously groomed and energetic. When he saw Lin Chaoyang, he had a warm smile on his face.

He walked up to Lin Chaoyang and stretched out his hand, "Mr. Lin, I've heard of your name for a long time!"

"Mr. Zou is too polite. I have admired you for a long time."

The three sat down, and the secretary came over to ask what to drink. Lin Chaoyang asked for a cup of tea.

After a few pleasantries, the secretary came to serve tea, and Li Hanxiang came again. He and Zou Wenhuai were both old men of Shaw Brothers and had a good relationship. As soon as they met, they greeted each other earnestly, and then they got down to business.

Zou Wenhuai left Shaw Brothers in 1970 to found Golden Harvest. He first grabbed Bruce Lee, an action star, but unfortunately Bruce Lee died young.

Just when everyone thought that Golden Harvest would be devastated by the loss of Bruce Lee, Xu Guanwen emerged and took up the banner of Golden Harvest. Then stars such as Cheng Long and Sammo Hung emerged one after another.

The fact that Golden Harvest could rise under the suppression of Shaw Brothers was inseparable from the abilities of the two bosses, Zou Wenhuai and Ho Kuanchang, but more importantly, their generosity as bosses.

For its leading stars, Golden Harvest supports them to open their own film and television companies, which become satellite companies of Golden Harvest.

Golden Harvest plays the role of an investor and is responsible for theatrical screening and distribution, and the stars have the right to dividends.

Although the momentum has declined slightly in the past two years, Xu Guanwen can be regarded as the leading star of Golden Harvest.

As early as several years ago, Xu Guanwen established Xu's Film with the support of Zou Wenhuai. The two sides jointly invested and produced a series of hit works such as "Ghosts and Twin Stars", "Genius and Idiot", and "Half a Catty, Eight Taels".

In theory, if Xu Guanwen wants to make a new film, the investment should be paid by Golden Harvest, but the difference this time is that he wants more initiative.

This initiative does not lie in who is in charge of the two parties, but in the route. Golden Harvest is a film and television company with the purpose of making money, while Xu Guanwen wants to transform, with fame first and profit second. This is an irreconcilable contradiction between the two parties.

Originally, Zou Wenhuai was still considering how to appease Xu Guanwen's restless heart. Unexpectedly, Xu Guanwen suddenly found him a few days ago and said that he had found an excellent script and had also settled part of the investment.

Zou Wenhuai was naturally very happy. He communicated with Xu Guanwen about the details of this investment and helped Xu Guanwen to set up a behind-the-scenes team. After a few days of delay, they had today's meeting.