Chapter 170. Parting ways to form the Thunder
In this way, with the facilitation of Qiao Huiru, Chen Xuanting had one billion US dollars and two billion Hong Kong dollars in one fell swoop, and then Chen Xuanting secretly mortgaged the Tianmu Company without telling Andy Lau to obtain 200 million Hong Kong dollars, plus 100 million yuan for the mortgage of the Noble Club, he raised 300 million alone. At the moment, he has a huge investment of nearly $1.3 billion.
And by this time, the famous "Vantaa Plan" had already begun to loot the Soviet ruble on a large scale in the world financial markets.
In the past life, the Vantaa Plan was not an ordinary financial event, and if the problem got out of control, the world's financial system would face a credit collapse! It's not a trivial amount either, it involves a whopping $27.5 trillion in wealth attribution, who exactly is Vantaa? And how did he get his fortune of $27.5 trillion? Doesn't it mean that the richest man in the world is only worth more than $50 billion? How could anyone have Bibil. Gates has more than 500 times more wealth?
When the international media hyped Bill, who was worth $50 billion, was hyped all day long. Gates, when he was re-elected as the richest man in the world, if you believed it, you were fooled. In the well-known so-called rich list, you will not find the "invisible" super-rich people at all, because they have controlled the mainstream media.
Vantaa's true identity is President Reagan's most trusted expert on financial warfare, and his mission is to use financial warfare to overthrow the Soviet Union.
In January and February 1991, for example, Vantaa shorted up to 2,000 tonnes of gold on the London gold exchange. The already weakened economy of the Soviet Union relied on the life-saving money of gold exports, and the collapse of gold prices drove the last nail in the coffin lid of the Soviet Union.
Now Vantaa is secretly operating in what will be known as the "Great Ruble Scam" in the world. And Chen Xuanting is to speculate in this big scam and make a lot of money. He first hired the best financial team in the world, and according to his instructions, this team carried out a large-scale looting of Soviet finance.
The winter of December 1991 was unusually harsh for the Soviet people, and the Soviet economy, which had already suffered heavy blood loss, was run over by the "meat grinder of wealth" of hyperinflation set in motion by international financiers, and the life savings of a large number of mainstream Soviet people were wiped out overnight. University professors, doctors, military officers, engineers, took to the cold streets to peddle all sorts of cheap small goods, and some of them even had to beg. When Gorbachev attended this month's West Asia peace talks in Madrid, he even had to secretly leave the conference early because his Russian delegation could not afford to pay for hotel accommodation.
Where did the huge wealth of the country that the Soviet people had accumulated for 70 years go? Is it true that the Soviet economy has long been "insolvent", as Western economists say? Will the wealth of the people really "evaporate" without a trace?
Who would have known that at this time, there was a man in Hong Kong who was on a world-class pirate ship, stealing the wealth of the Soviet Union along with those financial tycoons.
Just when Chen Xuanting was trying to be a financial thief, the incident of him mortgaging the canopy alone in exchange for investment funds happened and was known to Andy Lau.
In the office of TVB, Chen Xuanting was planning a New Year's wireless New Year variety show with Liang Jiashu, Xiao Fengming and others, at this time, the door of the office was pushed open, and I saw Andy Lau, the king of heaven, coming in angrily, and couldn't help but say that he raised his fist and punched Chen Xuanting's cheek.
Boom! Generous portions!
The corners of Chen Xuanting's mouth immediately bleed.
Liang Jiashu and the others came to their senses, "What's wrong with Andy, how can you beat someone?" "What happened?" "What's wrong?!" …… At this time, the security guard who rushed to hear the news also came in, and when he saw Chen Xuanting being beaten, he was ready to pull Andy Lau.
"You all get out!" Suddenly, Chen Xuanting scolded them.
Everyone was stunned again, seeing that Chen Xuanting's face was not good, no one dared to disobey his words. The guards walked out. Liang Jiashu patted Chen Xuanting on the shoulder and said, "Then we will also go out - you can talk about it, there is nothing that cannot be solved!" ”
Chen Xuanting nodded.
Suddenly, only Chen Xuanting and Andy Lau were left in the entire office.
Chen Xuanting took out a handkerchief and wiped the bloodshot from the corner of his mouth. Then he threw it on the table, pointed to his seat and said, "Please take a seat!" ”
Seeing that he was so calm, Andy Lau snorted coldly and sat down.
"Tell me, how do you want to explain it?" Andy Lau said in a cold tone, "I treat you as a brother, but you treat me as a son!" If it hadn't been for the bank faxing me, I would have been kept in the dark by you! ”
"I knew I couldn't hide it," Chen Xuanting said, "so I didn't plan to hide it from you from the beginning!" ”
"Oh, really?" Andy Lau stared at him. "You didn't treat me as a Kaizi, and you mortgaged the canopy just to play around with me - you think I'm a fool?!" The tone was sarcastic.
Chen Xuanting sighed: "No matter how I explain it, I know I'm sorry for you!" ”
Andy Lau: "You're not sorry for me, you're sorry for the whole canopy!" ”
Chen Xuanting: "Maybe - but I really need money!" ”
"You need money?" Andy Lau smiled bitterly, "Who in this world doesn't need money?" Besides, you don't think of me as a brother at all, if you need it, do you mean that I won't help you? ”
Chen Xuanting: "......"
Andy Lau: "If you don't speak, you just acquiesce!" ”
The atmosphere seemed cold.
Chen Xuanting: "Say it, Andy, what do you want?" ”
Andy Lau: "It's very simple, return the canopy immediately!" ”
Chen Xuanting: "Impossible! Unless it's the end of the month! ”
Andy Lau: "Then why don't you wait for a month?" ”
Chen Xuanting: "Please, Andy, give me a month, when the time comes, I can't help but withdraw the mortgage of the canopy, and inject funds to let it develop and grow, you believe me!" ”
Andy Lau: "I'm sorry, Ting, I can't trust you anymore!" ”
Chen Xuanting: "Why? ”
Andy Lau: "Do you think our concept of operating the canopy is different?" I am against making tertiary films for profit, but you insist on being afraid; I am against the profit-making of the canopy, but you are only interested in profit! Ting, I think this is the end of our partnership! ”
Andy Lau's words made Chen Xuanting's heart cold.
"You mean...... Let me exit the canopy? ”
Andy Lau nodded and said: "Yes, I built the canopy with my own hands, what is the future, even if it really collapses, I will bear it!" I just don't want to see it go on like this again! ”
It is undeniable that Andy Lau belongs to that ideal type of filmmaker. In his thinking, Tianmu is his ideal country for films, supporting newcomers, shooting avant-garde films and new thinking films, rather than making any movies for profit.
Compared with him, Chen Xuanting is more like a businessman, like an eagle and a tiger, chasing profits like flesh and blood.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Xuanting said: "I understand, Andy, no matter what you decide, I will support you!" ”
Andy Lau was also a little sad, "Don't worry, Ah Ting, although we have different concepts, we are still friends!" ”
The word "friend" is heavier than a thousand pounds!
Chen Xuanting stretched out his hand: "Yes, no matter what happens in the future, we are all friends!" ”
Andy Lau smiled reluctantly and shook hands with Chen Xuanting.
The two invariably remembered the past when they used to talk about their hands, as well as the past of life and death in Taiwan.
A song sounded leisurely, it was Alan Tam's "Friends":
The stars flow with you, never know each other, the heart is close to silent, treat people with sincerity, life is like a dream, friends are like fog, it is difficult to know the heart, after several storms, for me not to take half a step back, it is you who are far away in the evening sky, a little starlight, closely related, you and I are afraid of thorns paving the road, for me to relieve the loneliness in my heart, who understands that I am happy with both hands, sad together, sad with each other, and share with each other, always do not divide me or you, you for me, I go to tribulation for you, and hold your hand in despair, friend ......!
December 5, 1991.
Andy Lau issued a statement in the press: Mr. Chen Xuanting has proposed to the board of directors to withdraw from Tianmu Film Company voluntarily due to personal problems.
As soon as this news came out, the media was in an uproar.
"Chen Xuanting withdrew from the canopy, and the future direction of the canopy is uncertain!"
"The hand of God no longer directs the development of the canopy, can Andy stabilize the country?"
"Although Chen Xuanting and Andy Lau have broken up in terms of business, they are still friends!"
"What kind of changes will the break between Hong Kong movie wizards and the Four Heavenly Kings bring?"
…… At a time when the entire Hong Kong media is talking about it.
Inside the Yongsheng Film Company.
Xiang Huaqiang asked Xiang Huasheng: "Do you think Andy Lau is doing the right move?" ”
Xiang Huasheng shook his head: "I'll look at the hanging!" He is too idealistic, and idealized people are often not suitable for business! ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "No wonder he almost broke the canopy before!" ”
Xiang Huasheng: "It's just that Chen Xuanting is now like a maxima without fetters, are we pulling it over?" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "What do you mean - invite him to join our Yongsheng?" ”
Xiang Huasheng: "Yes, as long as you can get him, it is better than getting thousands of troops!" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "Is he really that powerful?" ”
Xiang Huasheng: "It's amazing, in my opinion, Andy Lau let go of a genius in vain!" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "I'm afraid that he won't want to join us Yongsheng-"
Xiang Huasheng: "What if you promise him shares?" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "This-I'm afraid Ni Qiuyi's side won't agree." ”
Xiang Huasheng: "A woman, what should she do?!" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "But there is the girl of the Dong family behind her!" ”
Xiang Huasheng was in a daze, and said to himself: "Yes, it's not easy to do!" ”
Xiang Huaqiang: "Now I have to wait and see what happens, and throw an olive branch to test his reality at the right time." ”
Xiang Huasheng: "That's it." ”
……
At the same time, the Hong Kong film giant Golden Harvest.
Movie tycoon Zou Wenhuai asked his eldest brother Jackie Chan: "Ah Long, do you think we recruited that Chen Xuanting?" ”
Jackie Chan said: "I'm an actor, and I don't know as much about investment as Brother Huai!" ”
Zou Wenhuai: "That Chen Xuanting is a talent, I have studied his investment strategy to join Tianwan, and there is almost no omission!" Imagine that if such a person is used by us, wouldn't it make us Jiahe like a tiger? ”
Jackie Chan: "He's just a mortal, isn't it so amazing?" ”
Zou Wenhuai said: "Ah Long, you should know that the reason why our Golden Harvest can have today, and not be defeated by the old rival Shaw Brothers in one fell swoop, is entirely because of the victory in the selection of talents!" ”
"Back then, Shaw Brothers lost Bruce Lee because of the lonely cold, so that we Golden Harvest picked up the treasure, and in just two years, our Golden Harvest became a giant in the Hong Kong film industry; Then, when Bruce Lee died, we praised you again, let you be famous overseas, and indirectly achieved the present of Golden Harvest; Aaron, you yourself are also a talent, otherwise I would not have given you shares and made you a director of Golden Harvest. ”
Jackie Chan: "Listening to Brother Huai, what you said, that Chen Xuanting really can't be let go easily?" ”
Zou Wenhuai bit his cigar: "Not bad-even if it takes a lot of effort, I will get him!" ”
Jackie Chan: "What if he doesn't agree?" ”
Zou Wenhuai: "If you don't use it, then I'll ruin him!" ”
Jackie Chan felt a chill.
………….
Inside the bar.
One glass of wine after another. Chen Xuanting drank bitterly without thinking.
"Mr. Chen, you've drunk a lot, aren't you—" The barman who was wiping the cup dissuaded Chen Xuanting.
"It's okay, pour me another drink!" Chen Xuanting pushed the empty wine glass over.
The bartender had no choice but to pick up the bottle and pour him another glass of spirits.
Chen Xuanting drank it all again!
At this time, it was drizzling outside. A little bit of mud stained the customers who came in. The man looked around for a moment and went straight to where Chen Xuanting was sitting.
Chen Xuanting glanced at him and said, "Count, you are already the third person to find me!" ”
"Oh, really?" The man smiled and said, "It seems that you are very popular, so many people are looking for you?" ”
Chen Xuanting raised his fingers, "Yongsheng, Jiahe - and you, Stephen Chow!" ”
"Hahaha," Stephen Chow said with a smile, "Everyone is a film company giant, but I am an actor, how can I compare?" Then he snapped his fingers and said to the bartender, "Bring me a glass of wine too!" ”
The bartender recognized him and smiled and poured him a glass of wine.
"I understand your feelings, don't drink anymore, come, I'll accompany you!" Stephen Chow raised his wine glass and said.
Chen Xuanting was drunk: "You accompany me?" ”
Stephen Chow said: "Yes, sacrifice your life to accompany the gentleman, and get drunk to relieve a thousand sorrows!" ”
Chen Xuanting smiled: "Ah Xing, when will you chew the words?" ”
Stephen Chow drank the wine in the cup and said, "It's not that I chew the words, but I hope you can let me cooperate with you-"
Chen Xuanting drank all the wine and was silent.
Stephen Chow: "You once invited me to join Tianmu, and I said at that time that if you can take the helm, I will join. Now that you have withdrawn from the canopy, with your ambition, you will definitely set up your own company, so you will refuse the invitation of Golden Harvest and Yongsheng, if I don't take the opportunity to cooperate with you, but not lose a good opportunity? ”
After listening to Stephen Chow's words, Chen Xuanting smiled, "It seems that the person who knows me best in Hong Kong is still you!" ”
Stephen Chow: "That's because you are worthy of my understanding, and I don't want to watch a lifetime of drama and be someone else's pawn for a lifetime!" ”
Chen Xuanting: "If the king of comedy doesn't act, you will make many people sad!" ”
Stephen Chow: "Even if you act, you have to play what I like!" ”
Chen Xuanting nodded, "Okay then, I solemnly invite you to join my Thunder Pictures now!" ”
Stephen Chow: "Thunder Pictures? Quite atmospheric! Hope you're not talking drunk! ”
Chen Xuanting smiled, "Am I like drunk?" ”
Stephen Chow looked at each other and smiled.
The two clink glasses.
At that moment, Stephen Chow suddenly had a feeling that in the future, this Thunder Pictures will resound throughout Hong Kong and even Asia!
…………………… Next, Chen Xuanting told the details of his plan to build Thunder Pictures.
Stephen Chow thought about it and quickly gave Chen Xuanting a good suggestion: "I think there must be a degree of trust between me and you, in terms of benefit distribution, the company must have two accountants to supervise each other, so as to ensure that no one will do anything in the accounts!" ”
Chen Xuanting nodded, since Stephen Chow took the initiative to put it forward, he didn't have to be polite anymore, and it was inevitable that he would cooperate to build a company first as a villain and then as a gentleman. Stephen Chow pondered for a moment and finally mentioned the company structure that Chen Xuanting was concerned about: "According to the general situation of small and medium-sized film companies, they all have only one shell company, and there are few employees at all. I don't think you're going to do that, so I guess you have to look like a regular company! ”
Speaking of this, Stephen Chow couldn't help but shake his head: "It's a pity that you don't have any funds, and I'm not a rich man, otherwise I would have been able to become big." When I was in Yongsheng, I noticed that their department was quite complete, and production and production were two completely different departments. And they can still sign actors and directors, but our company doesn't have this strength! ”
How did Stephen Chow know that Chen Xuanting had no funds at this moment, after all, he had used all the 1.3 billion US dollars to loot the wealth of the Soviet Union, otherwise, this money alone was enough to make Stephen Chow jump off the building in surprise.
However, since Stephen Chow wants to join the company, he must also say that he has been filming for so many years, plus flipping real estate, at least nearly 100 million private money has been saved, but Chen Xuanting did not let him take it all out, so Stephen only accounted for 30% of the company's shares last week. Chen Xuanting is also the leader of Thunder Pictures.
Now that Thunder is underfunded, it is impossible to sign actors and directors with large sums of money. Therefore, Chen Xuanting took the form of share dividends to attract them. Give them different shares and let them become their own family, so that they can unite centripetal force and combat effectiveness.
This kind of trick was used by the mainland film giant Warner in the previous life, in order to retain the great director Feng Xiaogang, as well as actors Li Bingbing and Huang Xiaoming. Chen Xuanting just copied the case of his previous life and drew a gourd to tide over the difficulties.
(To be continued)