Hong Kong Entertainment: Dream Back to 1979

　　"Brother Gou, this is the camera of that paparazzi, please take a look." The shadow team leader handed a camera to Ye Huainan.

　　Ye Huainan took out the film directly and looked at the light. In addition to Wu Mengda's photo at the entrance of the casino, he naturally saw himself and Liu Jialing at the elevator entrance of the Peninsula Hotel. Ye Huainan calmly took out the lighter and tapped it lightly.

　　The team leader looked at Ye Huainan who was silent and asked, "Brother Gou, what should I do next, do I need to kill him secretly?" After that, he wiped his neck.

　　This is also where Ye Huainan has a headache. It is impossible to say that he is not angry with Xiang Huaqiang's behavior, but even if he can kill him without knowing it, Ye Huainan feels that it is too much. After thinking for a while, With a sigh, he said to the team leader, "You can also find someone to go to the paparazzi to take them down. If they behave more excessively, just deal with it in the way you said."

　　"Okay, brother dog, then I'll deal with it first." The shadow team leader nodded and disappeared again.

　　……

　　The "God of Gamblers" starring Zhou Xingxing and Wu Mengda is regarded as the main force of Ye Huainan to hit the Hong Kong box office record of [-] million yuan.

　　Naturally, more efforts have been made in publicity. Basically, as long as it is the media under the National Group, more or less advertisements are placed.

　　And this time, Xiang Huaqiang looked at "The Gambler" who wanted to compete with "God of Gamblers", and naturally he didn't fall behind in publicity.

　　At this time, the attention of the entire Heungkong entertainment media was basically attracted, and they speculated and discussed who would be the box office king of Heungkong this time.

　　A club in Xiangjiang

　　"Brother Fa, this time you are going to be prosperous. You can see how much Yongsheng Film Company attaches to the new movie starring you. Now you can see your promotional posters in the streets and alleys of Xiangjiang." A woman with heavy makeup fed Zhou Runfa's mouth. After a grape, he said flatteringly.

　　"Of course you don't want to look at my current box office in the Hong Kong Film Market, my appeal." After Zhou Runfa, who was highly praised by Yongsheng Films, the box office performance during this period was not bad, and he has gradually stepped out of the shadow of box office poison. After drinking some wine, it seems that it starts to float a little.

　　"Of course, I heard that the All-Star Films are going to be tough this time, do you have a good chance of winning?" the woman asked with a smile.

　　"We have a lot of trump cards in our hands this time. Once it is released, All-Star Pictures' "God of Gamblers" really won't be worth watching." Zhou Runfa emptied the wine handed over by the woman, a bit evil and charming He said with a smile, now he is thinking about the scene where "God of Gamblers" has become the box office champion in Hong Kong because of the negative news, which has led to a decline in the attendance rate.

　　"Xiaohong, let Brother Fa hug me." After that, she rushed towards the woman beside her, up and down her arms, so happy.

　　"It's annoying, Brother Fa, you are getting worse and worse." Although the woman said this, she still leaned her body into her arms.

　　At this time, the flashing lights outside the window flickered for a while, and the two people who had already drank high did not notice it. .

Chapter 153

　　Yongsheng Film Company

　　At this time, Xiang Huaqiang has been sitting in a daze for a long time, and is a little confused about the things in the past few days.

　　Those underground casinos, disco dance halls, and suspected illegal industries were cleaned up again.

　　And the petty troubles of other state factions, all have nothing to do.

　　Xiang Huaqiang didn't know where he was, but he must have offended someone recently.

　　And the only person who has offended recently is Ye Huainan.

　　He took a heavy sip on the cigar in his hand, exhaled a stale breath, took a strong sigh, and sighed.

　　The speed of Ye Huainan's rise in this area of ​​Xiangjiang is astonishing.

　　In the early days, he also did not link the early sword and shield action with Ye Huainan.

　　Until Xiang Huasheng discovered the identity of Hong Jianming of National Comics, he thought about its recent development again. He couldn't find anything again, and he spent so long in the early days of hegemony in Xiangjiang.

　　"Brother Qiang, look at today's newspaper."

　　A pony hurried into the office and said to Xiang Huaqiang.

　　Xiang Huaqiang picked up the newspaper, and a bright red headline made him angry.

　　"Zhou Runfa wandered into a clubhouse in Xiangjiang late at night, and had a lot of sex, and the box started to attack the young woman..."

　　"According to the information, I know that this young woman is the wife of a famous director. As a representative of non-ferrous film directors in the [-]s, I didn't expect his wife to be..."

　　"..."

　　Xiang Huaqiang crumpled the newspaper into a ball and roared at Ma Zai, "Where are the others? Hurry up and let him roll in for me."

　　"Brother Qiang, others will be at the front desk of the company and the new front desk, at... at..." Little Mazai said hesitantly.

　　"Let him roll in for me, what time of the fuck is it, and his brain is full of sperm." Xiang Huaqiang growled.

　　"Okay, Brother Qiang!" The little pony responded timidly.

　　After a while, Zhou Runfa walked in with a smile on his face.

　　Looking at Xiang Huaqiang with a stern face, he felt a little drum in his heart, and asked uncertainly, "Brother Qiang, what's wrong? You look a little wrong 〃々!"

　　"See for yourself what good thing you have done!" Xiang Huaqiang directly smashed the newspaper into a ball in his hands and smashed it on Zhou Runfa's face.

　　"Brother Qiang, don't be angry! I'll look at it now!" Although he was hit in the face by the rubbed newspaper, he really didn't dare to have any resentment at this time.

　　Zhou Runfa opened the white paper with trembling hands, and when he saw the newspaper on it, his hands trembled even more involuntarily, and he kept shouting, "How can this happen, it's our own club, how could the paparazzi be mixed in, how could this happen~ "

　　Zhou Runfa's words are already trembling. He knows how much resources and efforts it took Yongsheng Film Company to take off his box office poison. When it was getting better and better, he was secretly filmed. If he was in his arms It doesn't matter if the woman is an ordinary woman, but she is the director's wife who has the kindness of her.

　　Just looking at the content of the paparazzi's report and the almost incomparably clear photos, Zhou Runfa knew that he was finished. Many people in the Hong Kong entertainment industry are romantic, but at this time their nature is completely different from them.This is not only about character, but also about morality...

　　At this time, Xiang Huaqiang was also trembling with anger. You must know that this director was also dug from Shaw Brothers at a huge price. This is good. Although you don't need to give him any explanation, but his Yongsheng movie is considered Completely accompany Zhou Runfa and became famous.

　　"What the hell is going on in your head? Is it shit? You're playing it for me at this juncture. You know that this time for the All-Star Films matchup, I spent three million Hong Kong dollars just for the promotion, plus The cost of the movie is close to [-] million Hong Kong dollars, if I lose my money, I don’t think you can afford your entire net worth.” Xiang Huaqiang growled again.

　　"Brother Qiang, I know it's wrong, I really know it's wrong. In the next period of time, I will accept any film, and I won't be as picky as this period of time. I will definitely make up for the company's shortfall as soon as possible. Yes! Brother Qiang, give me another chance!" Zhou Runfa said excitedly to Xiang Hua, begging for mercy.

　　"Up to now, you are still thinking about not being picky. You think it's out, now that there are people who dare to ask you to film, you say that if you play with women, you will play with women, and you will play on your own director's head. You can really do it. "Xiang Huaqiang roared angrily in the same tone, pulled Zhou Runfa's collar directly, used Zhou Runfa's chest as an ashtray, and pressed it hard with a cigar.

　　The unpleasant burning stench, the burning pain, Zhou Runfa did not dare to say a word...

　　……

　　Outside the All-Star Studios, it was another lively scene at this time.

　　Zhou Xingxing gradually stepped into the eyes of Hong Kong movie fans along with "A Comic to the End of the World".

　　In addition, this time the National Group, which is different from the previous high-profile propaganda, caused the reporters to smell a different atmosphere.

　　"Zhou Xingxing, this is the second movie you jumped from National Satellite TV to All-Star Pictures. Your first movie is about to break the Hong Kong box office record held by Infernal Affairs. This time, do you have any questions about the box office? Looking forward to it." The reporter handed the microphone to Zhou Xingxing's mouth and asked.

　　"' ‖ Of course there are expectations, and of course I hope to break through the curse of Hong Kong's box office not exceeding [-] million." Zhou Xingxing said modestly.

　　"It feels like it has been a long time since All-Star Pictures has used the media of the entire National Group to promote a movie for a long time. Does it mean that Brother Gou, this time is different for your new movie "God of Gamblers" expectations," another reporter asked.

　　"First of all, I would like to thank Brother Gou for his respect and appreciation. You must know that before I joined All-Star Films, I was just a clerk in Qianli's TV station. I still remember a sentence he said when I first met Brother Gou. , 'If people don't have dreams, what's the difference between them and salted fish!' It is also this sentence that drives me forward all the time, and this time the script of "God of Gamblers" was also provided by Brother Gou. Disappointed, I can't remember (Qian Hao) how many quiet nights he spent practicing his acting skills alone!" Zhou Xingxing said sincerely.

　　"I can attest to this. I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you to Brother Dog, thank him for giving me the trust and opportunity to get me out of the shadow of gambling, and I will never let the dog again. Brother disappointed." Wu Mengda also sincerely thanked.

　　"This time, about your film's direct competitor, Yongsheng Film's "The Holy Gambler", there has been such a big scandal. As the direct beneficiaries, do you have anything to say?" A reporter who obviously wanted to provoke trouble, put the microphone on the microphone. Hand it to director Wang Jing.

　　"First of all, we deeply regret this, but taking this opportunity, I also want to remind the reporters who stepped down from the stage, if anyone asks such a question that has nothing to do with the movie and is provocative. You, including your company, will enter your full name. The blacklist of all industries in the group!" Wang Jing said with a serious face, "Next question!".

Chapter 154

　　The premiere of "The Gambler" is much more interesting now, with more reporters present than the audience lining up for the premiere.

　　Because Zhou Runfa has been avoiding the media since it was exposed by the newspapers.

　　This time the premiere was forced by Xiang Hua to participate. After all, this incident needs to be resolved, and it is obviously impossible for Zhou Runfa, the culprit, to escape.

　　"Zhou Runfa, if I can interview you, how did you do it to the director's wife, your benefactor." A reporter asked Zhou Runfa by his first name.

　　"I will answer all questions that are not about movies! Next question!" Zhou Runfa said with a blushing face.

　　"Can I ask, when did the two of you meet? Was it on the set of the movie?" another reporter asked aggressively.

　　"I'll stress again, I'll answer all non-movie questions consciously! Next question!" Zhou Runfa almost roared.

　　"About the movie? How many audiences do you think will come to the premiere?" The reporter mocked as he looked at the few audience members in the audience.

　　"..." Zhou Runfa was about to bury his head in the ground, then hesitantly answered two questions, and hid in the theater of the premiere.

　　Zhou Runfa watched, and the single-digit audience in the screening hall was about to cry without tears.

　　I also knew that this time I was completely planted. When I turned around and wanted to thank the scattered audience, the audience just turned around and took out the eggs from the bags they were carrying, and the rotten cabbage went directly to Zhou Runfa. Greetings on the face.

　　"Thank you..." As soon as Zhou Runfa opened his mouth, he was covered by a rotten cabbage.

　　Then more and more things were made all over.

　　"With your character, you still want someone to watch the movie you starred in. I'm afraid you're thinking too much!"

　　"That's right, scumbag!"

　　"I'll never watch any of your movies again!"

　　"..."

　　……

　　In this supposedly well-matched duel, because of Xiang Huaqiang's stunned move, Ye Huainan's counterattack was caused, and "The Gambler" was completely the object of everyone's bombardment. After the premiere, the painting was finished the next day. .

　　And the culprit of this farce, Zhou Runfa, has become the target of everyone shouting and beating, and now he doesn't even dare to go out the door.

　　In the future, it will be completely insulated from the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

　　The situation of "God of Gamblers" is just the opposite. First of all, relying on the reputation of the All-Star Films and Zhou Xingxing's eye-catching nonsensical style at this time, there is no shortage of mass base, and the audience who originally loved Zhou Runfa's "The Gambler", As a result, for three consecutive days, the All-Star Cinemas were full. In just one week, the box office exceeded [-] million Hong Kong dollars, and the attendance rate of the theaters remained high. With this rapid momentum, it became the first movie in Hong Kong. A movie with a box office breakthrough of [-] million is just around the corner.

　　At this time, Ye Huainan focused his energy on the equity acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa. After all, there was not much time left for him at this time. With the collapse of the stock market and property market, and the completion of Hongmeng Fund's shorting of the Hang Seng Index The arrival of 1983 will be an important turning point for his career to take off, which will provide a great opportunity for Ye Huainan's rise.

　　Hutchison Whampoa Headquarters Conference Room

　　This time, the general meeting of shareholders has been notified a week in advance, and the key is the vital interests of many shareholders, so no one was absent.

　　After several board meetings, the head of the board of directors at this time was Shi Yaxuan.

　　Shi Yaxuan, who was standing on the stage, did not have the attitude of a little girl in front of Ye Huainan, and her words were full of confidence and ability.

　　"The theme of the board of directors this time, I have sent someone to deliver the paper documents to you in person one week in advance. You all signed and signed for them in person. No one should know the content yet, right?" Shi Yaxuan said straight into the theme.

　　At this time, half of the people on the table were their own people, so they naturally responded.

　　Seeing that the crowd did not raise any objection, Shi Yaxuan said again, "The theme this time is to privatize the shares of Hutchison Whampoa."

　　"At this time, everyone should know better than me about the current situation of Hutchison Whampoa. Because of the two consecutive years of losses, Hutchison Whampoa's stock price has fallen to the bottom. Although there has been a little rebound due to anonymous acquisitions during this period, it is still I was still on the floor, and as a representative of the Quanmin Group, I took the initiative to request for privatization. After all, everyone’s shares were originally invested in real money and silver. The continuous losses have almost been depleted, and not only did they not get the return on investment. , the principal part has already lost a lot of money." Shi Yaxuan was only halfway through, looking at the people in the audience who nodded and continued.

　　"Now, on behalf of the Quanmin Group, I propose a private premium acquisition. Not only can I get some blood back, but I know what everyone on the stage is holding. I think that the Quanmin Group has already been fully involved in the Quanmin Group, and they all have the idea of ​​​​taking a ride , I'm waiting for Hutchison Whampoa's re-launch, and I'll stick to it."

　　"But everyone has also seen that the price paid for some of the shares owned by the Quanmin Group is really small. Compared to the working capital of the Quanmin Group, it is a drop in the bucket. For the Quanmin Group, it is no different from scratching the itch, but the equity in your hands has been completely reduced to waste paper, worthless, and you may need to take on a large amount of debt." Shi Yaxuan said directly with a hint of coercion.