How many movie theaters does Shaw Brothers have? This is a question that few people are able to answer. In Hong Kong, in the early 80s, under the umbrella of the Shaw Brothers Cinema Line, there were at least 20 cinemas. In the whole of Nanyang, there are no less than 100 "head-style" chain cinemas. With the support of such a huge cinema chain, Yang Lin has never understood why Shaw Brothers Film Company is still getting worse, I am afraid it is not only a matter of film quality.

In the territory of this huge cinema empire, there are only four wholly-owned cinemas under the name of Shaw Brothers Film Company, and the rest are all chain cinemas that have signed contracts. Surprised? Yang Lin was also surprised, but it can also be seen how powerful the influence of Shaw Brothers Film Company is in the Nanyang generation. It can be said that before the entire eighties, the production of "Shaw Brothers" was the guarantee of the box office.

However, to this day, because the Shaw Brothers Film Company's film source is shrinking and declining every year, and the quality is not as good as before, its influence in Nanyang has greatly declined, and Nanyang's franchised theaters have long fallen apart and become a thing of the past. Therefore, the "Shaw Brothers Cinema Line" that Yang Lin wants to acquire is only the Hong Kong cinema contract and the four wholly-owned cinemas under the name of the Shaw Brothers.

And what Pan Disheng wants to rent are also these four theaters.

Pan Disheng was stimulated by the box office of "Assembly Number", so he couldn't wait to come to Shao Yifu's office and wanted to finalize the matter of renting a theater with Shao Yifu. He had spoken through many relationships before, but Shao Yifu had always been noncommittal, neither nodding nor explicitly refusing.

Sitting opposite Shao Yifu, Pan Disheng couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart, not only the pressure brought by Shao Yifu's reputation and status, but also the worry about whether he could control the future. He said respectfully: "Please rest assured Uncle Six, if you rent these theaters to our Debao Company, I will definitely operate them with my heart, and I will never smash Uncle Six's signboard." He thought that Shao Yifu had never relented and agreed to him before, but he was worried that he Pan Disheng would not have the strength to run these theaters well. But now that the results of "The Owl and Dumbo" are obvious to all, he has full confidence.

Shao Yifu smiled and said gently: "Ah Sheng, you still don't understand what I mean. I'm not interested in movies anymore, production has been reduced for the past few years, and everyone can see it. So for the theater, I don't want to keep anything, so I can only shoot together. ”

This is very clear, it's not that I don't want to sell, it's that I don't want to rent. Whoever wants Shaw Brothers Cinemas should buy them all, and don't leave me a burden.

But Pan Disheng's face became ugly, he had no money. How much does it cost to buy the entire Shaw Brothers Cinema Line? Although his family has money, on the one hand, his family does not necessarily support him, and on the other hand, he cannot come up with so much liquidity. But Pan Disheng still doesn't want to give up, without a theater, his "Debao Company" can only be a rabbit that has been slaughtered, no matter how good the film is filmed, no matter how high the box office is, it is just to make wedding dresses for others. He said tentatively: "You see if this will work, I will rent these four theaters for a year, and I will buy out your theater chain next year." ”

Shao Yifu groaned for a moment and looked at Pan Disheng. Speaking from the heart, he has always had a good impression of Pan Disheng, and thinks that this is a capable and promising young man, and he will definitely have some achievements in the film industry in the future. And he has a good relationship with Pan Disheng's father, an old friend for many years, and he was also moved when Pan Disheng made this request before. But Yang Lin's sideways intervention and the birth of "Assembly Number" made Shao Yifu hesitate.

Emotionally speaking, he hopes that the Shaw Brothers Cinema Line, which he and his brother have worked hard for half their lives, can fall into the hands of a more capable person and continue its former glory. From a businessman's point of view, he hopes that even if Shaw Brothers Cinemas sells, it will sell at a good price. So in his opinion, Yang Lin has the advantage in all aspects. I had to sigh secretly and said euphemistically: "I have an agreement with Yang Lin that if his "Assembly" is successful, I will sell the theater to him." Now you have also seen the momentum of "The Assembly", I, Shao Yifu, can't break my word and get fat, and I don't believe it. But I will keep a part of the shares of Shaw Brothers Cinemas, as long as you can make good films, I can guarantee the smooth release of one or two movies a year, and I think Yang Lin will not sell me this old guy a little face. Shao Yifu really thought so in his heart, on the one hand, he had an explanation for Pan Disheng's father, and on the other hand, he was not like this young talent who suffered a major blow as soon as he stepped into the cinema.

Pan Disheng's heart sank, and it was difficult to hide the disappointment on his face. Reluctantly smiled: "I understand the love of the sixth uncle." But my Pan Disheng is also arrogant, I can beg you, Sixth Uncle, how can I beg Yang Lin? I know, I'll see you again, Uncle Six, I'll come to visit you again when I have time, take care of yourself. ”

Looking at Pan Disheng's somewhat lonely back, Shao Yifu sighed softly. Pan Disheng is good in everything, capable and courageous, but everything is a little inferior to Yang Lin. Without Yang Lin, Pan Disheng's future might be brighter, right?

Fang Yihua knocked on the door and walked in, and asked, "Have you rejected Pan Disheng?" ”

Shao Yifu "en" and said: "What can you do if you don't refuse?" Doesn't talking count? I'm afraid that this kid Yang Lin can scold me all over the street. ”

Fang Yihua nodded: "Although Pan Disheng is good, it is better to sell the theater to Yang Lin, after all, we have to make every effort to develop TVB, so don't be reluctant to leave thoughts on the movie, just break it off simply." Pan Disheng has the ability, but he has no money, so it is impossible to buy Shaw Brothers Cinemas. ”

"Hehe" Shao Yifu chuckled: "Yang Lin, this kid, the kid is probably a billionaire, right?" I don't know if it's the youngest billionaire in Hong Kong's history. ”

Fang Yihua gently rubbed Shao Yifu's shoulder, and also sighed: "Yes, that little field with a green face is a rich man in a blink of an eye, this kid can really toss." ”

While the two were talking, the secretary knocked on the door and said that Yang Lin was coming, and Shao Yifu waved his hand and said let him in.

When Yang Lin walked in, Shao Yifu squinted at Yang Lin, as if he had seen it for the first time, and wanted to take a good look at why this kid was so powerful.

Yang Lin is still the same as before, he doesn't like to wear a suit and tie, a set of casual clothes that fit well and are very simple, relaxed and natural, and vibrant. That delicate face is still a friendly smile, pure and cheerful, which makes people feel comfortable at a glance, and a sense of closeness rises.

Fang Yihua personally poured a glass of water for Yang Lin, looking at this hairy boy in the past, of course, he is still a hairy boy now, but she subconsciously attaches more and more importance to Yang Lin. teased: "Rich man, please drink water." ”

Yang Lin was taken aback, who is Fang Yihua? Shao Yifu's little wife, the emperor of TVB, what kind of status is that? Hurriedly said with sincere fear: "Aunt Fang is trying to torment me, please forgive the boy for being stupid, I don't know where to make Aunt Fang angry, I must change, I must change!" ”

Fang Yihua saw Yang Lin's strange look, and as if he saw Yang Lin when he was still on TVB, he said slightly: "Strange! No wonder Mr. Shao and I can't keep you, it turns out to be a real dragon. Why, isn't it cool to ride the clouds and call the wind and rain now? The closeness in the words was unabashedly revealed.

Yang Lin smiled and said, "In front of the two of you, what little trick do I have enough to watch?" Aunt Fang, don't be sarcastic about me. ”

Fang Yihua smiled and said, "Don't you want to sit yet?" ”

Yang Lin hurriedly said, "Thank you for sitting." Obediently sat down on the sofa opposite Shao Yifu.

Shao Yifu walked out from behind the desk, sat down next to Yang Lin, and glanced at him: "What's the matter, the debt collection is here?" ”

Yang Lin, this sweat, what's going on with these two people today, they're here to entertain me? But he didn't dare to say this, and said respectfully: "Where, Uncle Six, you are a person who is full of words, can you owe others when you come to the door?" ”

Shao Yifu raised his eyebrows and said unhappily: "This sounds a little interesting, what do you mean?" ”

Yang Lin smiled and said a little embarrassedly: "I just saw Pan Disheng go out." ”

Shao Yifu snorted: "What, I'm afraid that I will sell the theater to Pan Disheng?" ”

Yang Lin said honestly: "I'm afraid." ”

Fang Yihua smiled: "You kid is honest. ”

Shao Yifu also smiled, groaned slightly, and said, "How much are you going to spend on my Shaw Brothers Cinemas?" ”

Speaking of business, Yang Lin hurriedly sat up straight, and said, "Then it depends on how many shares you plan to leave behind, Sixth Uncle." ”

"Hehe, it's very atmospheric, does it mean that if I don't keep any shares, you will have the appetite to eat them all?" Shao Yifu looked at Yang Lin funny, it is really rare for this kid to be so flamboyant and domineering.

Yang Lin smiled: "You can say that, but I know that Shaw Brothers Cinemas is your hard work and will not sell them all." ”

Shao Yifu nodded, thought for a while, and said: "The wireless shares in your hand are exchanged for 70% of the shares of Shaw Brothers Cinema Line." ”

70% of the shares of Shaw Brothers Cinemas are equivalent to owning the right to operate Shaw Brothers Cinemas, and Shaw Yifu only has the right to wait for dividends, and has no right to speak about all the rights of operation and management. According to Yang Lin's prior estimates, the assets of the entire Shaw Brothers Cinema Line are actually focused on Shao Yifu's four movie theaters, and the rest of the movie theaters are franchised, and Yang Lin only got a five-year contract. In other words, 70 percent of the shares of Shaw Brothers Cinemas are 70 percent of the property rights of the four movie theaters, plus 70 percent of the profits from the five-year contracts of the remaining theaters.

It's a hassle, but that's what's going on.

Yang Lin nodded briskly.

Shao Yifu was surprised by Yang Lin's refreshment, and said curiously: "Don't bargain?" ”

"No, you don't." Yang Lin shook his head and said, "I don't make movies to make money. I just want to accumulate as much capital as possible to do what I want to do. ”

"Do what you want to do? Tell me, what exactly do you want to do? Shao Yifu looked at Yang Lin with a little surprise, didn't he make movies to make money? What a big breath. Could it be that what Yang Lin said that day to promote Hong Kong movies to the world was not for fun?

"Sincere Hong Kong films, the development of Chinese-language films, and the challenge of world films, this is what I want to do." Yang Lin said lightly.

"Hehe" Shao Yifu smiled and shook his head: "One person can't win a war, and you can't do it if you're powerful." ”

Yang Lin smiled slightly: "I know, so from next year, I will only make two films a year." As for the rest of the theatrical schedule, I will leave it to those films that I think have strength or depth. I will fully support those directors who have good movies but can't release them, maybe invest, maybe participate in the production, in short, do everything I can to support them. I believe, and I firmly believe, that when everyone grows up and matures, the Hong Kong film industry will grow up with it. ”

Shao Yifu was stunned. Fang Yihua frowned and said, "If you can't do this, you will lose a lot of money if you don't do it." ”

There was a lot of concern and worry in the words, and Yang Lin could naturally hear it. He smiled gratefully at Fang Yihua and said: "So I will make two movies a year, I'm actually very lazy, if I wasn't afraid that the theater chain would lose money, I'd rather not make any of them." ”

"What about my 30 percent stake? If you don't shoot me, I won't sell it to your theater? Shao Yifu asked.

Yang Lin thought for a while and said: "Some films that will not have a good box office and have a very artistic surname, I will put them in my theaters to be released." In my eyes, even investing can make money. ”

What he said was very bullish, but Shao Yifu didn't laugh, just closed his eyes and sighed softly, with some emotion: "I think back then, I had the same ideals as you, but the years have passed, and after decades, I can't remember what the ideals were at that time." He patted Yang Lin's shoulder with relief: "Let it go." But there is one thing you have to remember for me, if you lose it all one day, you have to come back to me honestly and shoot wirelessly. If you kid dare to run to ATV, I can't spare you! ”

Yang Lin smiled and said: "Sixth uncle, don't worry, wireless is my maiden home, and I can't go anywhere." ”

Shao Yifu nodded: "Since you plan to only make two movies a year, then come and shoot a TV series for me next year, well, I have to write this into the contract, so that you don't have to regret it." ”

Yang Lin agreed with a smile.

Shao Yifu remembered something again: "I promised Pan Disheng to leave him a movie schedule every year." Since you have this idea, it's not a problem. Yang Lin naturally nodded yes, can Shao Yifu's face not be sold? Besides, he wants to support more Hong Kong directors and make more good movies, who to support is not support, as long as Pan Disheng's movies can be handled, he has no problem at all.

After chatting with Shao Yifu for a while, Yang Lin said goodbye to Shao Yifu and Fang Yihua. The follow-up formalities are naturally solved by professionals, and there are too many relevant details involved, and he and Shao Yifu can't get it at all, as long as they grasp the general direction and finally sign.

Many people in the wireless building are familiar with Yang Lin, constantly greeting each other, and stopping to chat when they meet those close to them.

When he got out of the wireless building, Yang Lin looked up to the sky and let out a sigh. Shaw Brothers Cinemas, the Shaw Brothers Cinemas that have been plotting since crossing over have finally arrived.

The Shaw Brothers Cinema Line plus the four movie theaters he bought from Zhou Shilong's house form a "Red Star Cinema Line", which is enough to dominate one side, right?

From today onwards, buddies can be regarded as Xiangjiang tycoons!

At this moment, Yang Lin was full of confidence and ambition. (To be continued.) )