Reborn In the Tokyo Bubble Era

   Chapter 434 Treasure

  To this day, Tao Zhiming feels that the situation on Neon's side has been changed a lot by himself.

  Although Takegami still resigned, Aokuping was still alive and kicking the next day. He didn't commit suicide, because the Taoya people really mobilized their power, and limited Likulut's time to the current scope to start further trials.

   Bamboo stepped on a 90-degree deep bow, and the person stepped down. Neon people's high acceptance of "apology" is really not a cover, but it has stopped a lot, and I look forward to seeing if Uno Zongyou will bring some new actions.

   At the same time, many people who are keen on finance are focusing on other things.

   National Railway East Neon and other three national railway branches will be listed within this year, and the original shares will begin to compete.

   In the following week, Sony announced that it would complete the acquisition of Columbia Pictures with Dimensional Culture for 3.5 billion yuan, while Mitsubishi would acquire the Rockefeller Building and hand it over to Iwasaki Noya for operation.

  Dimensional Culture immediately announced the establishment of Pantao Films in a joint venture with Moshang Culture, and announced a "New Star Director Program" jointly launched with Columbia Pictures, providing 30 million yuan per year to support the works of 10 cutting-edge directors.

   The first batch of projects that have been confirmed to be supported is a film debut by Takeshi Kitano, a well-known manga actor.

   In addition, there is "The Saint of Gamblers" by Liu Zhenwei, a new director in Xiangdao.

   Even as far away as Hollywood in the United States, he supported the debut of a female director named Monica Bellucci who had never heard of it.

  This press release is to continue the search for another 4 projects.

  The news came back to Xiangdao, and the pan was fried for a while.

   Tao Zhiming was going to participate in the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, in fact, Li Jiacheng already knew.

   But he really did not expect that Tao Zhiming, who spent so much money to buy Columbia Pictures, was not just to pay some money to the big American capital behind Tao Yaren, but really prepared a plan to revitalize Columbia Pictures.

   This 30 million yuan supports 10 new directors, and the maximum budget of each person is 3 million yuan, which is more than 20 million in Hong Kong dollars. It is not a small investment.

   And this Liu Zhenwei, who only directed a Virgo movie, was actually the first person in Xiangdao to get the money. You must know that in Xiangdao at this time, if a film has invested more than 5 million yuan, it is a big production.

   Soon everyone figured out that in this work called "The Gambler", the heroine will be played by Li Jiaxin.

   It was a mansion of 24 million at first, and now he has spent more than 20 million to support her, which is really in the palm of your hand.

   Besides, the producers are more than just Columbia Pictures and Peach Pictures. The Dow Group has set up another Dow Pictures, which will also invest a small sum of money.

"Big money... New star director, 30 million yuan per year, that's more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars. This brother Tao doesn't seem to be just to praise Miss Li. I talked to him before, Director Liu, and he has a lot of ideas. This drama is also him. I wrote the script myself, and I'm currently casting a role. Ah Xing, you've already worked on a movie, it's time to try the protagonist!"

   Zhou Xingchi, who was still a bit young, smiled awkwardly: "There are three dramas to be filmed this year..."

   "It's all supporting roles, when will you be able to come forward? Go audition for the main character!"

   "...Then go try it." Zhou Xingchi, who just shifted his career focus to movies, actually doesn't have much confidence in himself, but he does have a desire to succeed.

   "You must try!" The friend strongly advised, "Last year Brother Tao came to the stage to play, didn't he take the initiative to chat with you a few words? He obviously appreciates you, and there is a great chance!"

   "...that's just seeing me accidentally and being polite."

   "Show some momentum!"

   Zhou Xingchi was agitated and opened his mouth exaggeratedly: "Fight!"

   "That's enough!"

   While speaking, Zhou Xingchi's BP machine also rang.

   He looked at it, then went outside in confusion to find a public phone and dialed the paging center to ask. According to the code, it means that someone is looking for him to talk about important things. In order to save money, Zhou Xingchi is not using a BP machine that can send text, but only codes.

   dialed the phone, he reported his pager number, and then the paging center said, "Mr. Zhou, remember a number and dial it back. The other party said his surname was Liu."

"...Okay." Zhou Xingchi kept reciting the number in his mouth, and continued to dial the phone. After waiting for a while, he heard that the other side was connected, and quickly said, "Hello, I am Zhou Xingchi, the paging station said a Liu Find me sir."

   "Is it Zhou Sheng? I'm Liu Zhenwei. I want to invite you to see if a movie is suitable. When will you have time to try it out?"

   Zhou Xingchi's expression was stunned, and his hand holding the microphone tightened a lot: "Is it Director Liu? Which play, I'll listen to your schedule..."

   "It's the play "The Gambler". I've watched some of your previous roles. If you're okay today, come over and read the script first. Do you have time?"

   "Some, some, where?"

After    got an address, Zhou Xingchi took a deep breath and asked, "Director Liu, thank you!"

   "You don't need to thank me. If you want to, thank Brother Tao. He recommended you."

   "…Brother Tao?"

   "He's here too, come over when you're free."

   Zhou Xingchi didn't dare to ask him whether the role he asked him to try was the protagonist or the supporting role, but since that Tao Zhiming was all there, it might really be a good opportunity.

   He hurriedly returned to the rented house and started scrambling to find decent clothes to put on. His friends were dumbfounded: "What's wrong?"

   "Audition. Director Liu called me and asked me to try it out."

   "Which Director Liu?"

   "The one I just said, "The Gambler"!"

   "Really?" The friend stood up in shock, "He took the initiative to invite you to try it? Is he the protagonist?"

  Only this kind of main role needs to be selected by the director himself.

   Zhou Xingchi thought so too, not to mention that he said that Tao Dong was there too? But Zhou Xingchi just shook his head: "I don't know yet."

   "Ah Xing, you must seize the opportunity!"

   Zhou Xingchi put on his shirt, picked up the comb and combed his hair, and said casually, "try your best."

   "Show some momentum!"

   "Yes!" Zhou Xingchi showed a smile on the corner of his mouth, "It's done!"

   He didn't say that Tao Dong was also there. He didn't seem to hear that he had returned to Xiangdao. Is it for this drama?

   Remembering the familiarity and appreciation he showed when he met him on stage before, Zhou Xingchi was a little confused for a while: Why did he pay attention to such a small role?

  …

   Tao Zhiming came to Fragrant Island this time, naturally not all for this drama.

  It was already May, and the Huo family tried their best to finally prepare the first batch of goods needed this year. Tao Zhi ordered it to be arranged and sent to Oylt.

   While working in Neon for two months, the bureau has already been laid out. This time, Li Jiacheng did not let Li Ju mix with Zhao Yuanxi to increase his shares in the Pantao Club. Instead, he contacted him personally after the Kaguracho plan was officially announced, saying that he wanted to talk about the cooperation between Xiangdao and Neon.

   So Tao Zhiming came back specially, and also to welcome Zhang Rujing's official entry.

  Since I'm here, I need to turn over Li Jiaxin's cards first, so I'll just deal with the drama "The Gambler".

   Sitting on the sofa of Tao Zhiming Xiangdao's mansion, Liu Zhenwei said a little hesitantly: "Brother Tao, thank you for your trust in me. Please rest assured, I spent a lot of effort on this play, and it will definitely sell out!"

   "Of course I believe this, I also read the script, it's really good." Tao Zhiming is telling the truth, right now is the golden age of Xiangdao movies, Liu Zhenwei only made one scene before, and now it's the second one. "The Holy Gambler" is very famous. Tao Zhiming watched it when he was a child, and he knew that it was the first film in Xiangdao with a box office of over 40 million.

   It's just that Li Jiaxin has to be stuffed in now, I don't know if it will be a bad thing. Fortunately, her role is also more facial, and the vase has more ingredients.

   In order to maintain a bit of stability, when talking to Liu Zhenwei about this drama, Tao Zhiming simply recommended Zhou Xingchi.

   His time has come.

  Looking at Li Jiaxin sitting beside Tao Zhiming, Liu Zhenwei asked cautiously, "Brother Tao, do you think there is anything that needs to be changed about Miss Li's role?"

"I won't interfere with this." Tao Zhiming shook his head directly, "In this regard, listen to you. I only made this request, which is a bit inappropriate. Zhou Xingchi, I also read the script and think he is suitable, I recommend it. Yes It's not suitable for this role. How he should play it still needs you to dig and control it. I didn't have much friendship with him before, so don't get me wrong."

   "That's Brother Tao helping the newcomer." Liu Zhenwei was relieved.

  Tao Zhiming smiled and said, why do you support new people? This is a treasure in advance.

   Thinking of this, he sighed: ""A Lang's Story" is so popular right now, how much is it at the box office?"

  Liu Zhenwei said with a bit of admiration: "Since it was released in March, it has been nearly 30 million. There are still some theaters playing, and it should be over 30 million."

Tao Zhiming blinked his eyes: "Director Liu, then your drama has to hit 40 million. I'm very optimistic about this subject matter, don't worry, even if this drama doesn't achieve your expected goals, your later dramas, I will also give priority to investing!"

   "Then thank Brother Tao first!" Liu Zhenwei didn't expect to hug a thigh like this.

  Li Jiaxin has been sitting next to him, when he heard that he was going to hit 40 million, wouldn't that be breaking the record?

  The heroine of the record-breaking movie, she is looking forward to it.

During the conversation, Zhong Zhisen led Zhou Xingchi in.

   Tao Zhiming saw Zhou Xingchi, who was somewhat restrained, and stood up first and shouted, "Mr. Zhou, come and sit down."

  The director of the movie is there, the investors are there, and the heroine is there. After Zhou Xingchi came over, he greeted him with a smile, but Li Jiaxin was looking at him.

  Although he looks handsome, he is not tall, and he is not well-dressed. He has no temperament. I don't know why Brother Tao recommended him.

   In the stage, he is not a potential actor that attracts attention.

  Zhou Xingchi chatted with them for a while, Liu Zhenwei handed him the script and said, "Look first, I want you to try, it's the protagonist."

   "…Understood! Give me a few minutes and I'll take a look."

After   , he solemnly took the script in his hand, opened it and read it carefully.

   Tao Zhiming looked at him and couldn't help but think of his performance in "The King of Comedy".

   It has been almost ten years since I entered this circle. For so many years, he has probably been thinking that one day, he will have a chance to play the leading role.

   Accumulated a lot, and then Liu Zhenwei let him try a scene first.

   Just now, he was obviously very quiet and quiet, and he was asked to start acting in a rather funny comedy section, but he quickly entered the state, and the appearance of shuffling the cards was extremely exaggerated.

   Li Jiaxin's face is weird, isn't this kind of acting a little too naive?

   Liu Zhenwei's eyes lit up, and after reading it, he said, "Zhou Sheng, your style is a bit interesting. I think it can be more exaggerated."

   "Thank you Director Liu for your approval. Since this character is from the mainland, I think it should have some of its own characteristics. It's a bit dull, which is more in line with the character's setting."

Tao Zhiming didn't interfere with their communication and creation. Seeing that Liu Zhenwei seemed to like him, he said, "Director Liu, Mr. Zhou, you can confirm the drama later. After the actors are decided, when will the crew start shooting? At that time, I will be there to ask for a lot of money. By the way, my big yacht will arrive before the end of the year, and it will be a lot of gimmicks for you to shoot at that time."

  Liu Zhenwei was overjoyed: "That's a big scene!"

Tao Zhiming stood up and shook hands with them: "Do it well. Also, Jiaxin, in the crew, you must listen to Director Liu's arrangements, don't delay things. Director Liu, don't be shy, let her act as you want, and it can't be affected. the quality of the play.”

   "I understand. Having Miss Li as the heroine is something I can't ask for."

   Li Jiaxin secretly agrees, of course.

  Tao Zhiming glanced at her and laughed and teased: "After the release, look at the evaluation, and then you have to be mentally prepared."

   "Don't look down on me! I'll play well!"

  Tao Zhiming pointed at her and said to Liu Zhenwei: "If she puts on airs in the crew, you tell me to replace her. I definitely agree with both hands, and I have to prove myself."

  Liu Zhenwei laughed shyly, where are you making trouble?

   It seems that Li Jiaxin still has a little temper in front of Tao Zhiming, not very obedient. According to rumors, Tao Zhiming was so fascinated by her that it seemed a bit true, but she still had to play a temper...

   Seeing that Tao Zhiming had something to do, Liu Zhenwei and Zhou Xingchi said goodbye and left.

   Tao Zhiming patted the peach and said, "If you want to prove yourself, just read the script carefully, think about how to act, and polish your acting skills."

   "Do you really want to use him to play the leading role? Why don't you find someone like Fa Ge?"

   "Why, you still despise him?"

   "He's not good-looking, he's short, and he doesn't have the protagonist..."

  Tao Zhiming laughed and said, "If I look at you like this, I won't be able to prove myself in the future. Director Liu is also very optimistic about him, can't you see it?"

   "...Whatever you say is what you say." Li Jiaxin snorted instead, "You hurt me!"

   "I didn't exert any strength!" Tao Zhiming smiled and stroked the pain-relieving appearance, "I'll go meet Li Sheng first, and wait for me at home."

   After leaving the house, the car took him straight to Li Jiacheng's house.

   Tao Zhiming was also thinking about the family dinner he invited today. Li Jiacheng, who has a close relationship with Tao Ya, would like to discuss with him what kind of cooperation?

   And also specifically mentioned the cooperation on Neon’s side…

  …

   In Li Jiacheng's home, Tao Zhiming was not the only guest invited today.

   In addition to Li Zhaofu of the Stock Exchange, there is also Li Zhaoji, and the Chief Secretary Howard Howard.

   Right now, several people are sitting on the sofa drinking tea.

   "The plan for the new airport, really tell him now, and lead him to develop Lantau and Kai Tak together?" Li Zhaoji asked indifferently.

Li Jiacheng said calmly: "His trading company has taken a large order from the Oyalt royal family, and will expand operations based on Xiangdao in the future. Now he has expanded his investment in the film industry, and the film and television city alone is not enough. Hold up the name of the so-called Eastern Hollywood of Xiangdao. The environment on Lantau is so good, and the future is very promising. Let’s see his intentions.”

   "He and the Huo family and the Dong family are now more closely cooperating..."

"Business transactions are very normal. Who asked him to come to Xiangdao to visit the pier at first, and who was the one he met? No one is offended, it can only show his shrewdness." Li Jiacheng, who knew more information, looked at Howard , smiled calmly, "Since the location of the new airport has been determined, Kai Tak will be redeveloped sooner or later. Now we have invested a lot of money in the southern district. A prime location like Kai Tak has good prospects. The scale of the investment is huge. We are willing to invite him to cooperate, and he should be interested.”

   "He has such a big development plan in Neon, where is there so much spare capacity?"

   "Tantan's tone is not bad." Li Jiacheng heard the sound of the door and stood up with a smile, "Let's greet you, it should be Tao Sheng."

   Tao Zhiming's car stopped at the door of the Li family's mansion.

After he got out of the car, he saw a few people at the door, and he looked flattered: "Several uncles, this is breaking me. Discuss the play with Director Liu, it was delayed for a while, it's late, please do more Cover."

   "They are old friends. We often get together, drink tea and chat, not just to wait for Tao Sheng." Li Jiacheng greeted him politely and invited him into the house.

  Everyone has arrived, and the restaurant is already ready.

After being seated, Li Jiacheng asked meaningfully: "Tao Sheng, I always thought that you were not very interested in real estate. We were surprised to see that you were going to build the Gate of Heaven in Tokyo, and you also hired Mr. Bei as a designer. I admire Tao Sheng's courage in real estate."

   "Where..." Tao Zhiming said haha, "That project was mainly done by President Kinoshita. I just contributed some money and ideas."

   "Seeing that project, some of us in Xiangdao are also a little tempted." Li Jiacheng looked at the crowd, and then smiled at Howard, "Huo Sir, the plan for the new airport, can you tell Tao Sheng now?"

  Howard said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Of course, Tao Sheng was the one who proposed this matter from the very beginning."

   Tao Zhiming asked in surprise: "The plan for the new airport has been finalized? Where to choose?"

"It's still set on Lantau, and the timetable is also arranged." Li Jiacheng asked expectantly, "Before the new airport is relocated, we also want to develop a project similar to Kaguracho in Tokyo in the areas around Kai Tak. Is Tao Sheng interested in participating together?"

  Tao Zhiming was stunned: "The new airport...how come it will take nearly ten years to build it? Before that, where is there enough land for overall development around the current Kai Tak Airport?"

   His heart turned sharply.

   When was the Li family so generous and willing to share such a golden land for development together?

   Looking at the people at the banquet, Tao Zhiming was speculating.

The Taoya people behind   , as well as those big capitals in the United States, want to use Xiangdao to set up a situation for him to trap him?

   After thinking about it, only the time before and after the comeback will be interesting...

  My dear, this game of chess will take many years?

   (end of this chapter)