Around 1949, many mainland filmmakers "went south" to Hong Kong with different purposes, including commercial filmmakers like Zhang Shankun, Tao Qin, Yue Feng and other who were unwilling to cooperate with **, as well as filmmakers like Sima Wensen and Feng Lin who were sent to Hong Kong and had more political purposes.

Regardless of the purpose, these filmmakers must survive in Hong Kong and have their own propaganda positions, so they have successively established or reorganized large and small production companies, among which Zhang Shankun and the well-known filmmaker Yuan Yangan and others established the Great Wall Film Company in 1948.

Zhang Shankun established a film company in the thirties and was a famous movie tycoon in the old Shanghai Tang, so when the Great Wall Film Company was established, with Hu Die, Li Lihua, Zhou Xuan, and Bai Guangwei, the top ten most popular female stars at that time all attended the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, and they were in the limelight for a while.

As soon as the Great Wall was established, Zhang Shankun immediately gathered some filmmakers from old Shanghai and started filming five films at the same time, but he died before he could get out of the school, and before the film was finished, the company fell into a financial crisis, and then it was reorganized, Zhang Shankun was out, and Yuan Yangan took control of the power and reorganized the Great Wall Film Company into the Great Wall Film Production Company.

Zhang Shankun is pro-Taiwan and the Great Wall Film Company is called the "Old Great Wall", Yuan Yangan is pro-Communist and Taiwan, and the Great Wall Film Production Company is called the "New Great Wall".

After Yuan Yang'an reorganized and established the "New Great Wall", he recruited a large number of leftist filmmakers, and the choreographing and directing committee composed of Li Pingqian, Tao Qin, Liu Qiong, etc., checked the content of the film and accepted the guidance of the mainland, and the "New Great Wall" became the leading boss of Hong Kong's leftist film companies.

Before the buzz, the Great Wall Film Company was full of talents, with Li Pingqian, Hu Xiaofeng, Zhang Xinyan and other very powerful directors, screenwriters such as Tao Qin and Jin Yong, as well as Xia Meng, Shi Hui, Chen Sisi and other blockbuster actresses who did not lose to the Shaw Brothers, in the fifties and early sixties, it was the largest production company in Hong Kong, like in 1952, in the box office ranking of Hong Kong Chinese films, the Great Wall occupied six seats, and occupied the top three, and the whole Southeast Asia was snapping up Great Wall movies.

It's a pity that after 66 years, the Great Wall Film Company was severely impacted by the domestic ultra-leftist ideology, not only the films shot before were considered to be "the product of the implementation of the black line of literature and art, and a large number of drugs were released in Hong Kong, Macao and overseas", but all the writers and directors had to go to China in batches to study and carry out "revolution in the depths of the soul", as a result, the production business was completely stagnant, a large number of talents were lost, and even the profits of more than 1ooo accumulated in the previous ten years were also exhausted.

After introducing the history and current situation of the company, Fu Qi, the current manager of the Great Wall Film Company, said: "Mr. Shen, I invite you to come here to ask you for a favor. (Note 1)

"Uncle Fu, don't say that, call me Ah Chong." Shen Chong hurriedly politely said: "My father was also an employee of the Great Wall, Director Zhang and Uncle Li both watched me grow up, what can I help, just ask." ”

"Okay, since that's the case, then I'll be straight to the point." Fu Qi glanced at Zhang Xinyan, and then said: "That's the case, there is something wrong with the budget of "The Legend of the White Witch", and the company is in a state of ruins, funds are tight, and I can't get the money, I don't know if Ah Chong can help." ”

"I am also one of the crew members of "The Legend of the White Witch", and this matter is indispensable," Shen Chong promised with emotion, and promised neatly, he asked, "I don't know what the gap is?" ”

Raising money from a junior like Shen Chong, Zhang Xinyan felt embarrassed, so from beginning to end, he didn't say a word, and at this time, seeing Shen Chong's crispness, his heart was wide, and he said: "The original budget was 1oo thousand, but now it is still about 3o thousand." ”

"I'll take 5o thousand." Shen Chong said very generously: ""The Legend of the White Witch" is about to return to the mainland for filming, there must be a lot of money to spend, the budget is sufficient, there are only benefits and no harm. ”

Zhang Xinyan was overjoyed when he heard this.

"Ah Chong, 5o million is not a small amount, you still have to be cautious." The Great Wall now needs money everywhere, and it can be more than 2o yuan, Fu Qi is also very happy, but he is the manager of the company, and he thinks about things more thoroughly, "Let's first negotiate the articles of association for loan repayment, everyone does business, and we can't mess with the rules, do you think this money is considered an investment, or a loan?" ”

"It's good to borrow money." Shen Chong decided to be a good person to the end, and said with a nonchalant face: "Just write an IOU, and return it after the release of "The Legend of the White Witch". ”

After Fu Qi and Zhang Xinyan glanced at each other, they asked, "What about the interest?" ”

"Uncle Fu, you scold me." Shen Chong waved his hand and said, "Don't want interest." ”

It is estimated that the Great Wall Film Company is indeed in financial difficulties, and after Fu Qi pretended to say a few words, he stopped mentioning the matter of interest.

After informing the company's finance to go through the relevant procedures for the loan from the Great Wall Film Company, Shen Chong got up to say goodbye, and he had to catch a plane to Los Angeles in the evening.

Shen Chong had something to do, and Fu Qi and Zhang Xinyan were inconvenient to keep, so they only said a lot of words of thanks, and then jointly sent him to the door of the company.

Before saying goodbye, Shen Chong looked at the signboard of the Great Wall Film Production Company, and said as if unintentionally: "My broken film company, there is only no fund, there are people on the Great Wall who lack funds, Uncle Fu, do you think our two companies can cooperate and make movies together?" ”

Zhang Xinyan's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "Ah Chong and I want to go together, our Great Wall needs people, equipment and equipment, there is no shortage of anything, there is a lack of funds, if we can cooperate, make full use of resources, we can make a lot of movies every year." ”

"I'll talk about this matter when Ah Chong comes back from the United States." Fu Qi didn't dare to pack the ticket, and said in an official tone: "Even if we cooperate, we need to have a meeting to discuss it first." ”

The rigidity of the system of leftist film companies is no worse than that of Shaw Brothers, who are internally rigid, and leftist film companies are not only internally rigid, but also wear a tight spell on their heads, and in a prosperous commercial city like Hong Kong, they can't even do the most basic financing.

No wonder "The Legend of the White Witch" was filmed for more than a year, and it was not released until 8o, it turned out that there was a lack of funds, and the Great Wall Film Company was really sad.

However, the Great Wall has a thick foundation, gathering the strength of the whole company, and can barely make one or two movies to survive, and other companies are not so lucky......

Back in Jiahui Garden, Shen Chong unexpectedly saw Li Kaiyuan at home.

"Why are you back?"

"I heard Sister Qing say that you are going to Los Angeles in the evening, and I will come back to help you pack your luggage." Li Kaiyuan pointed to the box placed next to the door and asked, "Why do you want to go to the United States so suddenly?" ”

"Remember that Barbara?" Shen Chong said as he lifted the suitcase, then frowned and asked, "Why is it so heavy?" ”

"There are a few bottles of pickles, which Sister Qing asked you to bring to Wen Renjie." Li Kaiyuan turned off the TV and said dissatisfiedly: "Are you going to see that old woman again?" ”

"It's not." Shen Chong smiled and said, "This time I'm going to earn back the $30,000 I spent." ”

"Really?" Li Kaiyuan didn't believe it, "If she had money, she wouldn't be old, and she came out to eat with others, what money did you make from her?" ”

"She doesn't have any money." Shen Chong walked over, picked up the cup on the coffee table, took a sip of water, and said: "But she can help me indirectly contact a very rich person, no, it's not very rich, it's very famous, this famous person can help me make a lot of money." ”

"Messy, I don't know what the hell you're talking about!" Li Kaiyuan glanced at him and said, "In short, you are not allowed to meet that old woman, especially you can't go to bed, foreign women are so dirty." ”

"I'm not a hungry ghost in the middle of lust, I bite people when I see them." Shen Chong lay down on the sand, rested his head on her lap, and said, "I have a very high taste. ”

"Every day I shout to be the emperor and open a harem, and I say that I am not lustful." Li Kaiyuan flicked his forehead lightly, and after a while, he said: "Sister Qing has a big belly now, it's so hard, you transfer Wen Renjie back to Hong Kong to work." ”

"I give Brother Jie 5 days of paid leave every month and reimbursement for round-trip air tickets, but he doesn't have the heart to come back." Shen Chong said: "This kind of science and technology is dead, it is better to let him stay in the United States, and when he comes back, Sister Qing will take care of him." ”

"What is a tech dead house?"

"It's a common name for people like Wen Renjie, who stay at home every day for video games and don't even want a wife."

"That's a fitting name." Li Kaiyuan thought of Wen Renjie's image, couldn't help laughing, and then said: "But Sister Qing and him are separated, it's not always a way. ”

"Don't worry, by this time next year, he'll almost be back." Shen Chong asked, "Sister Qing is working on your side, how is the situation?" ”

"It's okay, I just asked her to help sort out some papers, it's very leisurely." Li Kaiyuan frowned and said: "Sister Qing is very good, but her temperament is too soft, and what others say is what she says." ”

"If she has a tough personality, can Wen Renjie marry her?"

"That's just as well."

After chatting for a while, Shen Chong sighed and said: "It's really troublesome to transfer from Tokyo at night, wait for two years to have money, buy a private jet, and fly wherever you want." ”

"I don't even have a car, and I'm still thinking about airplanes." Li Kaiyuan said: "It's really tiring to take a plane, you can sleep for a while." ”

"Hmm."

……

Los Angeles International Airport, California, USA, past 10 a.m.

"Hi Alan." As soon as they met, Michael Ovitz gave Shen Chong a warm hug, "How do you feel?" ”

"Very tired, very tired." Shen Chong pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled bitterly, and said, "I hate long-distance travel, I hate ANA!" ”

"The plane delay is really irritating." Ovitz was deeply sympathetic, he helped carry Shen Chong's luggage, and said while leading the way: "Take a hot bath, eat a big meal, and sleep comfortably, and you will be fine tomorrow." ”

Walking out of the airport gate, Ovitz led Shen Chong to a black extended Cadillac, and then opened the door himself.

"Michael." Shen Chong held on to the car door and said, "Thank you for coming to pick me up." ”

"We're friends." Ovitz smiled enthusiastically and said, "And you are the VIP of our company, and providing the best service to customers is what we have always pursued." ”

Got into the car and sat in the spacious and comfortable leather seats, Shen Chong stretched and let out a comfortable moan - because it was a temporary trip, he only bought an economy class ticket, and he curled up in a cramped seat for more than 2o hours, up and down, and there was no discomfort in his body.

"Here, drink some of this." Ovitz handed over a glass of amber liquor and said, "After drinking it, it will be much better." ”

Shen Chong took it and drank it all, the spicy taste rushed straight to his mouth and nose, he couldn't help but shudder, and then felt refreshed, and the exhaustion all over his body seemed to be expelled with the cold silence.

Putting down the wine glass, Shen Chong rubbed his face vigorously with both hands, and then asked, "Why is the schedule so tight?" ”

"George Lucas is going to Norway to shoot Star Wars 2." With a smug look on his hard face, Ovitz said: "He is the hottest big man in Hollywood right now, and it is not easy to contact him." ”

"Indeed." Shen Chong picked up the wine glass, shook it, motioned for Ovitz to have some more wine, and then said, "Where to meet?" ”

"In Marin County, Northern California." Ovitz said: "You have a good rest tonight, and tomorrow morning, I will accompany you." ”

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Note 1: Fu Qi was the manager of the Great Wall Film Company at about this time.

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