Chapter 7 The decision to go north
The celebration of the establishment of Millennium Superstar Film and Television Company was a great success, and it can be described as an instant hit. www.biquge.info In the period of time after that, there were still many Hong Kong people who remembered the grand occasion reported by the newspapers at that time, and also remembered Cai Yuanwei, the youngest film and television company CEO in Hong Kong's history.
But Cai Yuanwei did not become complacent because of this, but set the company's development strategy for the next period of time, which is mainly low-key, and the company does not invest in filming any larger dramas for the time being, and only takes on some brokerage business and behind-the-scenes work to maintain the company's operations. Cai Yuanwei did this mainly for several reasons:
Millennium Company is a newly established film and television company, don't look at the celebration cocktail party, other old film and television companies have sent people to celebrate, laughing Yan Yan or something, in fact, they are staring at it! If you invest in a big repertoire immediately after its establishment, it is estimated that it will encounter a very strong pressure from competition. Therefore, Cai Yuanwei felt that it was safer to put down her posture first and avoid the limelight.
In addition, for a new company, investing in drama is also very risky. Investing in a script requires millions or even tens of millions of dollars, and a well-coordinated production team and post-production team are also important. For the current millennial company, it is not well-known, it can't get a good script, the funds are not abundant, the team also needs to run in, and the conditions for investing in drama making are not mature.
The most important reason is that Cai Yuanwei doesn't want to focus on Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the place she wants to go to is the mainland. Millennium is just an important springboard and tool for her to enter the mainland entertainment industry. This was clearly stated when she held a press conference for the establishment of the company.
However, the current low profile does not mean a long silence. In Cai Yuanwei's memory, after a while, there will be some very popular films in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Now she has the opportunity to remember, she can contact the screenwriters of these films first, she really can't find it, and she can find someone to write the script. As long as you can make high-quality films, you don't have to worry about making no money.
Therefore, in the following period, the millennial superstar company gradually faded out of the public eye. In the eyes of other veteran film and television companies in the entertainment industry, the new millennial company is also like a newcomer, only taking on some tiring tasks that other large companies are not willing to take, such as crew makeup, post-editing, song recording, newcomer introduction and training, etc., and there is no other outrageous big work, so it gradually relaxed its vigilance and no longer pays attention.
On the second day of the celebration reception, Cai Yuanwei came to Cai Chengde's study again, and the two had an in-depth conversation.
Regarding her true origin, Cai Yuanwei will not say anything if she is killed. In such a modern society, the first reaction of anyone who says that he is born again is not to believe it, and then he doubts whether the person who said it has any mental problems. As for how to explain to Cai Chengde the changes before and after the car accident and dispel his suspicions, Cai Yuanwei also thought about it. Cai Chengde actually knows that it is impossible for his daughter to change to someone else, as long as there is a reasonable explanation, even if there is no evidence, he will definitely accept and believe it, to put it bluntly, he just asks for peace of mind.
Fortunately, in the memory of the deity remaining in Cai Yuanwei's mind, the two brothers Cai Chengde and the Cai family are often absent from home, and they don't pay much attention to Cai Yuanwei, otherwise Cai Yuanwei himself would not have developed a pampered temperament. Therefore, for the changes after that, Cai Yuanwei explained to Cai Chengde like this: "Because my father and brothers were often away from home before, I only had my mother to accompany me, so these things were taught by my mother while you were away." But after my mother passed away, I felt very uncomfortable, and I couldn't find anyone to talk to, and my father and brothers were very busy, so I pretended to be coquettish and squeezed, and I lost my temper with my father and brothers, just to let my father and brothers accompany me more. Later, after the car accident, I also figured out that it was not possible to live like in the past, so I decided not to hide myself anymore, cheer up, and let my father and brothers no longer have to worry about themselves. ”
After hearing this, Cai Chengde was silent for a long time before he sighed and said slowly: "It's my dad who is sorry for you, my dad only cares about the company and doesn't take good care of you." ”
Cai Yuanwei also silently apologized to Cai Chengde in her heart, she was sorry, she could only hide the truth from him. However, in the future, she will treat Cai Chengde as her real father and be filial, as the responsibility and compensation that must be borne after the rebirth of the body that occupies the deity.
After this conversation, Cai Chengde no longer had the slightest suspicion about Cai Yuanwei, but was full of guilt and comfort. I didn't expect my deceased wife to educate her daughter so well, and he couldn't even notice this, he was really too negligent to the family. Cai Cheng took Cai Yuanwei's hand and said apologetically: "In the future, my father will definitely come back to accompany you more when he is free, and it will not be like before." ”
Cai Yuanwei also smiled and comforted him at this time: "Dad, you don't have to be sad, I have grown up and know how to think about others, and I won't blame you for not having time to pay attention to me." In the future, I will be filial to you and will not let you worry about it again. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and there was no more mustard in their hearts. Cai Yuanwei also quietly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, this level has finally passed.
The knot in my heart was untied, and the atmosphere in the study began to liven up. Cai Chengde wanted to see how much Cai Yuanwei had learned, so he began to chat with Cai Yuanwei from all over the world. I don't know, Cai Chengde didn't expect that Cai Yuanwei's knowledge is quite broad, and some of her insights are quite good, but her experience is shallow, and sometimes she doesn't see the problem so deeply. Chatting and chatting, the two talked about the development of the economic and political situation after 97.
Cai Yuanwei remembers that the Asian financial crisis would come in the summer of 1997, and no one had expected it to happen before. However, in Cai Yuanwei's view, this financial turmoil is likely to be aimed at Hong Kong's return to China. Shortly after China announced the arrangements for Hong Kong's return to China, it began in Asia, and perhaps some old capitalist countries, such as the United States and Britain, specially engaged in such a capital speculation in order to test China's financial strength and the extent of their support for Hong Kong. As long as the Chinese government shows the slightest sign of inadequacy in the financial turmoil, or shows that the support for the Hong Kong government is insufficient, the United States, Britain and other countries are expected to make a big fuss and slap them in the face.
But no matter what kind of conspiracy there is, since Cai Yuanwei knows that there is such a thing, she must find a way to at least let her family survive safely. It was already April 1997, more than two months before the start of the financial turmoil, and almost half a year before the collapse of the Hong Kong stock market.
However, Cai Yuanwei couldn't say all this clearly, and after thinking about it, she could only remind Cai Chengde: "The return of Hong Kong in 97 is already a very certain thing, otherwise the British government would not have put a smokescreen out to confuse the sight." It's just that for those old capitalist countries, China is an emerging country, and the social and political form is different, and the United States has always regarded China as the successor of the former Soviet Union, I think they will not let China take over Hong Kong so smoothly, and they will definitely do something. ”
When Cai Chengde heard this, his expression was also a little dignified, and he obviously also thought of the changes in the political situation, which would definitely have an impact on the economy of society. It's just that this feels a little far away, and Cai Chengde is still quite optimistic. Cai Yuanwei had to remind again: "Dad, listen to me, the only thing that can hit Hong Kong in a short period of time is the finance and stock markets." I know that everyone in my family has shares in the company, and the company also has a lot of funds from the stock market, so I must not underestimate the impact of the stock market decline on the company and my family! ”
Cai Chengde saw that she was serious, and then recalled that when he talked with Councilor Xu at the celebration reception last night, Councilor Xu also praised many times that most of the things that his daughter reminded him to pay attention to in his name were fulfilled, and he couldn't help but start to pay some attention to it in his heart, maybe his daughter has gone through a life and death, and there is indeed something different. So he also agreed, and went back to discuss it with his eldest brother Cai Jiguang to prepare a plan to deal with it.
Cai Yuanwei saw that he was already alert, and she could be regarded as letting go of a matter in her heart. Thinking of her film and television company, Cai Yuanwei said again: "Dad, I plan to go to the mainland to develop, Millennium Company is my headquarters in Hong Kong, and I may have to trouble you to help find a reliable person to represent me in the future." I feel that my experience is still very insufficient, and there is still a lot to learn! ”
Cai Chengde patted her on the shoulder at this time, "You can rest assured, I will help you plan it." You're still in the position of CEO, but I'll bring in a reliable person from another company to help you take care of the business and operations. If there are any important decisions, he will consult with you before deciding. If you feel that there is something undecided, you can always come to me and discuss it with your eldest brother. ”
"Well, I want to find a reliable mainland partner, and it seems that I need a godfather to help."
"Haha! Your godfather's ability is not small, and of course you have to use such a good resource. ”
"Hmmm! I think so, too. Then I'll look for him tomorrow. ”
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After hearing Cai Yuanwei's idea of wanting to enter the mainland, Mr. Zeng also praised it: "It's rare that Vivi has such a long-term vision. In fact, I have long been optimistic about the mainland market, but now there are some doppelgangers, so there are no specific plans for the time being. Since you want to go, I also have some insiders I know in the mainland, and I will help you get in touch then. ”
"Then thank you godfather!" Cai Yuanwei couldn't help hugging Mr. Zeng, kissing him on the face, and laughing so much that her eyes were crooked.