Rebirth of Hong Kong: Rising Era

Chapter 188
I stayed in the hotel room for a week, nothing happened except that.

Wang Yaodong also began to feel a little unable to resist, so he had to go out and take a look.

"Mu Xing, how's the box office these days?"

Wang Yaodong came to Huameng Film Company, sat down in Chu Muxing's office, and started asking questions.

Although he was absent from the movie a few days ago because of something else, he was still very concerned about the movie's box office.

He won't get stuck with money!
When Chu Muxing heard him ask this, he also happily replied: "The movie has been completely popular since the day before yesterday, and the box office has risen several times. As of last night, the box office reached 500 million, and it is expected to reach 7000 million now." Wan here."

Wang Yaodong thought for a moment and realized that 7000 million was still a bit low, at least not up to his expectations.

If this movie can really be released on Christmas, then the box office can basically reach [-] million!

It's just that these are not something you can control. It's good to be able to make a lot of money.

"Are there any other movies invested here?" Wang Yaodong continued to ask.

This company was originally established to invest in movies. He was a little worried that after being busy here for so long, there would be no investment in the end.

When Chu Muxing heard what he said, his face felt a little unnatural, and he said awkwardly: "I invested in four independent films, and all of them were sold out, with a total loss of more than 300 million."

When Wang Yaodong heard this, he stopped as he was about to take a sip of coffee.

What kind of investment is this that can actually make it all happen?

Wang Yaodong even doubted his ability and whether he was not suitable for this position.

When Chu Muxing saw his expression, his heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself: His position will not be lost, right?
He was also helpless and anxious to produce some results, but who knew how many pitfalls he had encountered in his investment.

The total box office of the four movies was only about 100 million, which is really a trick to grandma’s house!
"Brother Dong, it's normal to make profits and lose money when investing. You will make your money back."

When Lizhi saw him like this, he thought he was worried about money, so he comforted him.

When Wang Yaodong heard this, he stopped thinking. There was no suitable candidate for substitution, so he had to give him another chance.

"From today to this time next year, the movies you invest in must earn at least 500 million yuan for the company. Otherwise, what should you do?"

"Thank you Wang Sheng. If I can't do it, I will abdicate in favor of someone more worthy." Chu Muxing said.

Regarding his promise, Wang Yaodong just nodded and said nothing more.

Everything has to wait until the agreed time. If he can't meet such a low requirement, then his ability is really not enough for this position.

Wang Yaodong took a sip of coffee and thought about what happened last time he came here, so he also asked about it.

"How's the special effects going?"

Chu Muxing responded: "There are relatively few talents in this area. I have dug a few out of the industry at high prices, but it is really a waste of money."

"It is normal for special effects to cost money. The main reason is that they can produce results and provide feedback to the special effects department in Xiangjiang. The future of movies must be inseparable from special effects." Wang Yaodong emphasized with a wave of his hand.

Chu Muxing nodded when he heard it, although he didn't know why he said that.

But he is the boss, so just listen to him. If something happens in the end, the fire will not burn him.

When Wang Yaodong saw that he had listened to his words, he said nothing more and started to think of things in his mind.

The movie cooperating with Fox has been released and the box office data is also very good. The other party should soon propose to cooperate again.

It's just that this time it's a headache to decide which movie to collaborate with.

'The Fast and the Furious' or 'The Terminator'!
Wang Yaodong ended up swinging between the two movies.

Finally, I thought that James Cameron will write and direct Terminator next year.

For the sake of this series, Wang Yaodong decided that it would be more cost-effective to shoot this first.

But now, I wonder if he has started writing the script!

Thinking of this, Wang Yaodong said to Chu Muxing: "Mu Xing, please help me make an appointment with a director. James Cameron, I want to meet him."

Chu Muxing was startled when he heard this. Why did he want to meet this director?
But before he could answer, the phone rang in the office.

"Sorry, wait a minute!"

After Chu Muxing finished speaking, he got up and walked towards the desk.

Upon seeing this, Wang Yaodong picked up his coffee, drank it, and whispered to Lizhi next to him.

……

Chu Muxing on the other side answered the phone and heard little Alan Reid's voice.

"Red, what's the matter with calling?"

Chu Muxing thought that Wang Yaodong was still here, so he asked directly.

"Mr. Chu, I want to meet with Mr. Wang. Can you inform me?"

Chu Muxing was startled when he heard this and looked towards Wang Yaodong. Wang Yaodong seemed to sense that he was looking at him and turned to look back.

The two just looked at each other.

Wang Yaodong knew that if he looked at him, the call should have something to do with him. It was almost likely that it was Little Allen Reid.

So he stood up and walked to him, reaching out to take the phone.

"Red, I heard you were looking for me?"

Little Alan Reid didn't wait for Chu Muxing's answer just now, thinking he didn't hear it clearly. He didn't expect that Wang Yaodong was on the phone instead.

"Wang, I haven't seen you for a long time. I want to talk to you!"

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Wang Yaodong said simply.

After all, Fox's help is still needed for many things here.

What's more, he is still eyeing this company and trying to subsidize it.

Little Alan Reid was very satisfied after hearing what he said. He said "see you tomorrow" and hung up the phone.

Wang Yaodong put down the phone, said a few words to Chu Muxing, and then left the company with Lizhi.

……

After they left, Chu Muxing immediately called his assistant.

"President Chu!"

"Liman, do you know a director named James Cameron?" Chu Muxing asked bluntly when he saw the person coming.

Americans always like to be direct. If you are meandering, they don't like it so much.

Liman heard Chu Muxing's words and started thinking about it in her mind. After thinking about it a few times, she shook her head. She really had no impression of the name.

"Mr. Chu, I need to check."

Chu Muxing nodded and said, "Okay, if you find it, give me your number."

"Ok."

After Liman finished answering, she turned and walked out of the office.

Also, under normal circumstances, when people watch a movie, they will pay attention to who the director is.

What's more, this assistant is just a newcomer and has never been exposed to this industry before.

Liman went outside and asked in the investment department, but she didn't expect that two people had heard of this director.

Now things became much simpler. Soon, she found the contact number!

After getting it, he immediately returned to Chu Muxing's office.

"Mr. Chu, this is the number of James Cameron's agent."

Chu Muxing reached for the number and said to Liman: "Sorry for the trouble, go and do your work!"

Liman simply left the office after hearing this.

After she left, Chu Muxing picked up the phone and called.

"Who is it?" The phone was connected, and a woman's voice came directly from the receiver.

Chu Muxing was stunned for a moment before he said: "Hello, I am Chu Muxing, the general manager of Huameng Film Company. I wonder if Mr. Cameron is here?"

The woman on the other side of the phone paused when she heard the film company. She seemed to have just watched their movie with Fox two days ago, and she didn't expect to call today.

Are you looking for James Cameron to direct a movie?
But thinking that he was writing a script in seclusion and didn't like to be disturbed, he spoke into the microphone.

"Mr. Chu, I am Cameron's agent Jenica. He is currently writing a script and doesn't like to be disturbed. If you have anything, just tell me."

When Chu Muxing heard the words, he didn't waste any words and directly stated his intention.

"My boss wants to meet Mr. Cameron. I don't know when I will have time to come over and have a meeting. We can also go to your place."

"Okay, I'll give you an answer after asking later!"

"Okay, trouble."

After Chu Muxing finished speaking, he hung up the movie, shook his head, and got busy with other things.

……

After leaving Huameng Film Company, Wang Yaodong did not take Lizhi back to the hotel, but took her to find a park for a stroll.

Chen Shengjun and the other two were watching behind them to prevent anything from happening.

Of course, I didn't follow him too closely, I still kept a certain distance.

Shortly after finishing lunch, Wang Yaodong received news that James Cameron would meet him at Huameng Film Company tomorrow morning.

Wang Yaodong was a little surprised when he received it. After all, good news came so soon.

As for the 'Terminator' thing, I will ask him tomorrow and find out what price I have to give him if he has already started writing it before he can agree to cooperate.

The more Wang Yaodong thought about it, the more entangled he became. Upon seeing this, Lizhi put his hand on his.

He realized at this moment that he was accompanying Lizhi now, what did he want to do?

So he shook his head and said, "When we're full, let's go and go shopping somewhere else."

Li Zhi nodded and the two held hands and walked out again.

It wasn't until night came that Wang Yaodong took her back to the hotel.

While Lizhi was taking a shower in the bathroom, he thought about tomorrow's events.

As soon as the matter was basically settled, Lizhi finished washing and sat on his lap.

Wang Yaodong patted her and said, "I'll go and wash it first, and you can sit by yourself for a while."

After saying that, he carried her to the bed and walked towards the bathroom.

I just didn't expect that within 2 minutes of washing, the door opened.

Then I couldn't finish the bath too quickly...

……

"Welcome both of you, let's sit down and talk." Wang Yaodong looked at Jenica and James Cameron and said with a smile.

The two of them were not polite and sat down.

Chu Muxing arranged for someone to make two cups of coffee for them.

As for Wang Yaodong and others, they had already drank before, so there was no need.

"Wang, I don't know what you want to see me for. I have something else to do later." James Cameron said bluntly.

Wang Yaodong nodded when he heard this and said: "I heard that Mr. Cameron is writing a script recently. I don't know what he is writing?"

"Sorry, this is a trade secret!" Jenica spread her hands on his behalf.

"Can you give me a name?" Wang Yaodong continued to ask.

"Terminator!" James Cameron replied.

When Wang Yaodong heard this, he understood and let him take the lead.

"I wonder if it's finished yet?"

When Wang Yaodong saw him, he shook his head and said, "I can help you improve the script and invest in this movie with Fox. As for the copyright of the movie, we will own it, and we will pay for it."

James Cameron and Jenica were both stunned. This time the script was not written yet, so there was investment?
After regaining his senses, he said, "I don't want others to point fingers at the movies I direct."

"No problem. I'll arrange a hotel here for you to stay for a few days. Do you have any objections?"

The two glanced at each other and understood what the other was thinking. They stood up and said, "Happy cooperation!"

Wang Yaodong smiled when he heard this and said to Chu Muxing: "Arrange their hotel."

After finishing speaking, he said to them: "I have something else to do, so I'll excuse you for now. See you at the hotel tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow!"

Wang Yaodong nodded and left the office with Lizhi.

Chu Muxing arranged the two of them into the hotel and left.

As for Jenica, they were discussing something in the room.

……

Wang Yaodong brought Lizhi to Fox.

Walked in unimpeded along the way.

Sure enough, as he thought, it was about working together again.

Because it was expected, the negotiation was very fast, and a consensus was reached in a short time.

In the next few days, Wang Yaodong has been helping James Cameron perfect the script of 'Terminator'.

During this period, he was also very surprised. He did not expect that Wang Yaodong's channel was exactly the same as his.

Wang Yaodong also thought in his heart: This is what you wanted to write, could it be different?

Soon, "Home Alone" was also released, and the box office was a little better than expected, at least about 1000 million more.

Wang Yaodong's trip to the United States also ushered in the farewell moment.

Although Lizhi was reluctant to leave, she still couldn't delay his business and had to watch him leave.

……

Back in Xiangjiang, the jet lag had not yet reversed, so I was pulled by Zhou Huimin to meet her mother-in-law.

On the way, Wang Yaodong did not expect to see an unexpected person, so he pulled over and stopped the car.

"Brother Dong, why stop?"

"Buy some fruit, or else you'll be left empty-handed."

Zhou Huimin nodded when she heard it, as if that was the case. It would really not be good if she didn't bring anything with her.

So I got out of the car with Wang Yaodong and came to a fruit stall.

"Grandma, meet again?" Wang Yaodong said with a smile.

Grandma, who was still busy, heard the sound and looked up, stood up and said with a smile: "Young man, it's you, why don't you buy apples? They're not that expensive now."

"Meeting is fate, can you not buy some?"

After Wang Yaodong finished speaking, he and Zhou Huimin started to fight.

In fact, the two of them didn't know much about this thing. They just picked the ones that looked better. As for whether they were sweet or not, they didn't know at all.

After a while, the two of them picked a bag of fruit, which contained some pineapples, apples and oranges.

"Okay, there's too much to eat." Zhou Huimin took Wang Yaodong's hand and said.

When Wang Yaodong saw this, he handed the bag in his hand to his aunt and asked her to weigh how much it cost!

(End of this chapter)