Chapter 202: Eggs in Multiple Baskets
On the last day of November, Bruce Lee wrote, directed, and starred in the film "Enter the Dragon" on the film set of Hong Kong Huayi Brothers Film Company.
The script of "Enter the Dragon" was not written by Bruce Lee alone, Li Hualong provided an outline of the story, and the specific details were perfected by Bruce Lee.
In order to build Bruce Lee into an international superstar, Lee Hualong specially discussed with Bruce Lee, and the screenwriter of the movie "Enter the Dragon" only signed Bruce Lee's name and concealed Li Hualong's contribution to the movie.
At this time, "Raptors Across the River" has not yet been fully completed in Hong Kong, and there are still five cinemas showing the film, and as of the day before "Enter the Dragon" starts, "Raptors Across the River" has grossed a whopping 5.3 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office in Hong Kong, setting a new box office record.
Li Hualong vaguely remembered that the movie "Enter the Dragon" was directed by a Hollywood director, and he couldn't remember exactly who it was, he didn't specifically find a Hollywood director to direct the film, he felt that Bruce Lee had the ability to serve as the director of this film.
Long before the filming of "Raptors Across the River" started, Li Hualong handed over the plot outline of "Enter the Dragon" to Bruce Lee and asked him to enrich the details.
During the filming of "Raptors Across the River", Bruce Lee spent most of his time and energy on this movie, but in his spare time, he would also think about how to enrich the plot of "Enter the Dragon", but he never started writing.
After the filming of "Raptors Across the River" was completed, Bruce Lee began to write the script of "Enter the Dragon" while participating in the post-production work.
After Bruce Lee wrote the script, he revised it several times, and after the draft was finalized, he deliberately asked Li Hualong for advice on the script.
After reading the script written by Bruce Lee, Li Hualong praised it and said that it did not need to be revised. Movies can be shot according to this script.
Bruce Lee was very happy to be praised by Li Hualong.
Today, Bruce Lee is the most popular movie star in Hong Kong and even in the whole of Southeast Asia, but he knows very well in his heart that if Li Hualong did not vigorously support him, his road to fame would not have been so smooth. Bruce Lee was grateful to Li Hualong in his heart.
Li Hualong trusted Bruce Lee very much, Bruce Lee proposed a shooting budget of 8 million Hong Kong dollars, Li Hualong thought that there was no more like it, so he agreed, and even gave Bruce Lee full authority to select actors, Bruce Lee can choose actors according to his own requirements.
Li Hualong vaguely remembers that the movie "Enter the Dragon" was a big hit at the box office in another time and space, and he believes that Bruce Lee himself can also direct this movie and achieve success, even if he invests tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars. He still believes that he can make a good profit, and if he really loses money, he won't mind too much. Bruce Lee had already earned him several Hong Kong dollars of 10 million Hong Kong dollars before.
After Bruce Lee became famous, he endorsed many companies and products, including Li Hualong's company, Bruce Lee signed an active contract with Huayi Brothers Artist Agency. He starred in films, as well as advertising endorsements and attended commercial events, and he received income. Brokerage companies are all involved in dividends.
In order to mobilize Bruce Lee's enthusiasm, Li Hualong promised Bruce Lee that he could participate in the overseas sales share of "Enter the Dragon", as well as the Hong Kong box office share, on the premise that investing in this film Huayi Brothers Pictures Company made money, if he lost money, Bruce Lee could not get dividends, but he had remuneration income.
Bruce Lee put a lot of thought into the selection of actors for "Enter the Dragon", and specially invited Jim? Kelly (Jim Kelly), in addition, he also invited several third-rate stars who have made movies in Hollywood, and he did this to make the film more international and better enter the European and American markets.
On the night of the start of filming of "Enter the Dragon", Li Hualong spent the night in Yang Meng's bedroom.
Before going to bed, Li Hualong and Yang Meng talked a lot about Hong Kong movies and Hong Kong's economy.
"Ah Long, have you noticed, although "Raptors Across the River" has set a box office record in Hong Kong, but there are several movies that have had more viewers than "Raptors Across the River"?" Yang Meng asked.
"I noticed." Li Hualong smiled slightly, "Now there are fewer people who often go to the cinema to watch movies." In recent years, TVB has filmed a lot of highly rated TV dramas, and many people have developed the habit of watching TV at home at night for entertainment, and going to the cinema to watch movies costs money. ”
Li Hualong has long felt that the reason why the movies starring Bruce Lee can frequently create new box office in Hong Kong is related to the rapid development of Hong Kong's economy in recent years.
"It's not just TV that attracts audiences." Yang Meng smiled, "Compared with the past, there are more entertainment activities now, and now many young people have a little money in their pockets and like to go to entertainment clubs for recreation." ”
"These are all changes brought about by economic development." Li Hualong sighed with a smile.
"Twenty years ago, no matter what you thought about it, I would never have imagined that Hong Kong would have changed so dramatically as it does now."
"Let's go!" Li Hualong smiled and kissed Yang Meng on the cheek, "We have also made a little contribution to Hong Kong's economic development, and we should be proud." ”
"Your contribution to Hong Kong's economic development is not a little, but a lot." Yang Meng smiled proudly, "Not to mention anything else, the movies invested and shot by Huayi Brothers Film Company have earned a lot of foreign exchange every year. ”
"Hehe, this kind of thing, you can just talk about it, but if you tell others, others will think you are showing off."
"I'm just showing off, who let me marry a husband!" Yang Meng laughed.
"I also have a good wife!" Li Hualong said happily.
Yang Meng was silent for a moment with a smile and asked, "What do you think of MacLehose?" ”
MacLehose, a Britishman, was told by Yang and arrived in Hong Kong more than a week earlier, on November 19, to take office as the 25th governor of Hong Kong
Li Hualong asked lightly: "What's how?" ”
"How's the ability?"
"I've met him twice, and I haven't talked a few words, so it doesn't have a deep impact on him." Li Hualong smiled, "I think since the British government sent him to serve as the governor of Hong Kong, he must have some ability." ”
"I hope you and him can be friends. If he doesn't bite the strings with you, then your business in Hong Kong will definitely be affected. ”
In Hong Kong, not biting the strings means that two people are not on the right track, they can't get along, and the relationship is not good.
"Are you afraid that the Hong Kong government will suppress me?" Li Hualong asked with a smile.
"Sort of."
"Don't worry. Now that I am a world-class billionaire, if the Hong Kong government does something too much, I can completely express that I am not optimistic about Hong Kong's economy and transfer most of my assets out of Hong Kong, and many other countries such as Singapore and the United States are good choices. ”
"It's better not to have that happen."
"You're right." Li Hualong muttered, "Eggs can't be put in one basket. I want to diversify. After a while, I want to find some professionals to help me analyze that those listed companies in the United States have development potential, and I want to invest in the stocks of listed companies in the United States. ”
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time."
"I won't be in a hurry, I won't invest too much money at the beginning, I will ask for directions, and first establish a cooperative relationship with the financial predators on Wall Street."
Yang Meng smiled and asked, "SONY was listed on the stock exchanges in New York and London last year, what about the stock price chart?" ”。
"It's gone up quite a bit."
Yang Meng asked again: "Tokyo, New York and London three markets. Which market has the highest share price? ”
"It should be about the same, I don't know the specifics."
"If you want to sell SONY shares, where can you sell them?"
"For the time being, it can only be sold in the Tokyo market. If you want to sell in the New York and London markets, take some time to get around and you're good to go. ”
"Won't it be a problem?"
"I don't know, I haven't done that. As long as the price difference is not very large, it is the same to sell the stock at the Tokyo Stock Exchange and cash out. ”
"Oh!" Yang Meng responded with a smile and stared at Li Hualong for a moment. He asked, "What is the current market value of your stocks?" ”
"Huh!" Li Hualong smiled, "Your problem is really true." ”
"Chat, always find something to talk about." Yang Meng pursed his lips and smiled, "You don't want to hide it from me, do you?" ”
"There's nothing to hide." Li Hualong smiled slightly, "Actually, this kind of thing, if you find someone to investigate, you will know, and it is not a secret." Last week, I learned about the share price of SONY, and at that time, the market value of my shares was over HK$1.9 billion. ”
"That's a lot." Yang Meng muttered and asked again, "Haven't thought about selling and cashing out yet?" ”
Hearing Yang Meng's question, Li Hualong fell into deep thought, and said secretly in his heart: "In 30 years, the market value of SONY may exceed 1 trillion Hong Kong dollars, and the market value of the stocks I hold may exceed 200 billion Hong Kong dollars, and in 30 years, the stock price will rise 100 times, which is not a lot......
He didn't know whether the market value of the original SONY company could reach its current height in the early 70s, but he vaguely remembered that when the market value of SONY reached its peak in 2,000 years, it began to decline.
After taking a stake in SONY, Li Hualong never thought of affecting the development of the company, this investment is just a simple investment, as long as SONY is at the right price, he will not hesitate to choose to sell and cash out.
When Li Hualong was thinking, Yang Meng looked at him with a smile and did not disturb his thoughts, she felt that her husband was particularly charming when he was thinking about things.
Li Hualong came back to his senses, saw Yang Meng, and said with a smile: "In the future, I will sell the shares of SONY to cash out." ”
"Recently, you sold the shares of Global Shipping Group to cash out, and now, your wholly-owned company has no debt, right?"
"Yes, but the debt ratio has been reduced a lot." Li Hualong smiled, "When I start selling SONY's shares, it won't be long before my wholly-owned company will be free of debt." ”
"Didn't you just say that eggs are not put in one basket, since you are going to invest in overseas markets, then after selling SONY shares, you don't exchange the yen into Hong Kong dollars, and if you want to invest in any market, you can exchange the yen into the local currency."
"You're right, just do it!" Li Hualong nodded with a smile.
"In the future, you rarely take out loans from banks, do you?" Yang Meng asked with a smile.
"No, I think Hong Kong's housing prices are high now, the stock market is too hot, if the United States, Britain and other big countries are in a recession, Hong Kong's economy will be hit hard, the property market and the stock market will fall, at this time, I am willing to borrow to invest." Now, I think it's the best choice to reduce the debt ratio and invest more prudently. ”
"I remember you saying that when others are crazy, you are afraid, and when others are afraid, you are crazy." Yang Meng smiled, "If you think about it carefully, it really makes sense." ”
"Your husband and I have said a lot of philosophical things." Li Hualong smiled, suddenly felt very sleepy, and directly reached out to turn off the light.
"Good night, husband!" Yang Meng didn't ask much, and said goodnight first.
"Good night, baby!"
Li Hualong kissed Yang Meng on the forehead, yawned, closed his eyes, and after a while, he fell asleep.
Yang Meng was also sleepy, she fell asleep almost at the same time as Li Hualong, this night, with Li Hualong sleeping with her, she slept very soundly. (To be continued......)