Xu Guanwu clearly knew that Shi Nansheng was the woman behind Xu Ke, and he came to find him this time, perhaps for Xu Ke.

"Could it be that Xu Ke already has the intention of wanting to defect to me?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but think.

These days, he has frequently handed olive branches to Xu Ke, attended the premiere of "Butterfly Change", and helped them promote it for free, and he did not hesitate to praise him, even if he is a blind man, he can see that Xu Guanwu values Xu Ke.

"Miss Shi, please come in." Xu Guanwu nodded and said to the assistant.

A moment later, a radiant lady walked in, not stunningly beautiful, but with a capable temperament that still made her charming.

"Hello, Mr. Xu." Shi Nansheng walked over with a smile and shook hands with Xu Guanwu, "I'm here today on behalf of Siyuan Film Company. ”

"Oh?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but be stunned, it turned out that Shi Nansheng came this time, not for Xu Ke as he imagined, but on behalf of Siyuan Film Company, doesn't that mean that it is possible to recruit Wu Siyuan this time? !

Wu Siyuan is a well-known filmmaker in Hong Kong, with deep qualifications and high seniority, even Cheng Long, Li Lianjie, Xu Ke, etc., were all promoted by him. And he also single-handedly created a variety of film themes such as social realistic themes, kung fu comedy themes in the early Republic of China, and new martial arts themes, which can be called the best among Hong Kong filmmakers, and it is no wonder that he has been re-elected as the chairman of the Academy Awards for five consecutive years.

What surprised Xu Guanwu the most was that Wu Siyuan was still one of the first Hong Kong filmmakers to explore the mainland market. "Wong Fei Hung: The Lion King" was the first Hong Kong film to be released in the mainland, and "New Dragon Gate Inn" was also filmed in the mainland, which could be called bold at the time. Because at that time, Taiwan's ban on the mainland was still not lifted. Going to the mainland to film means losing the Taiwan market.

Wu Siyuan is so forward-looking. No wonder it's still standing. Its cinema chain in the mainland is still one of the most important cinema chains.

Compared with Xu Ke who came to take refuge, Xu Guanwu was happier with Wu Siyuan's refuge. Because Xu Ke is just a fierce general, but Wu Siyuan can be called a commander. The meaning of the two to Xu Guanwu is very different.

"I don't know what Miss Lu Daoshi wants to talk to me about on behalf of Siyuan Film Company?" Xu Guanwu was stunned for a moment, then asked with a smile.

"Mr. Xu, Ming people don't say dark words, I know that Mr. Xu is very interesting to Siyuan Film Company. I also came this time with the intention of defecting, but I don't know what price Mr. Lu Daoxu can offer. Shi Nansheng said with a smile.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but smile when he heard this, no wonder this woman can be the home of Xinyi City, and she can clean up Xu Laowei's obedience, this ability alone is really applaudable.

Like others, if they come to surrender, how can they be as bold as she said, they must first go around in circles with Xu Guanwu, and then knock on the side to hit Xu Guanwu's chips.

Xu Guanwu also likes Shi Nansheng's simplicity. Because he's not a man who likes to play tricks himself. In fact, with his current financial situation, he can buy Siyuan Film Company directly by spending money. Therefore, it is a matter of intrigue and brains. It's just taking off your pants and farting, and that's more.

"Miss Shi is really refreshing, that's right, I'm very interested in Siyuan Film Company." Xu Guanwu nodded, "To be exact, I'm interested in the people in Siyuan Film Company." ”

"Well, Mr. Xu really has a heroic temperament, and he values talent rather than money." Shi Nansheng heard Xu Guanwu say this, and couldn't help but nod and said, "I know that among the people that Mr. Xu fancies, Xu Ke must be included, who will the others be?" ”

"Of course, there are also Mr. Wu, and Miss Shi." Xu Guanwu nodded, and smiled at Shi Nansheng, "The market value of Siyuan Film Company is only more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars, which is too small, and it is a pity to abandon it if it is tasteless." I don't plan to fall out with Golden Harvest because of this company, so I don't want Siyuan Film Company, I just need the three of you to come over. As for Mr. Wu's losses, I will give him eight million as compensation. In addition, after you come to Xu's, Mr. Wu Siyuan will be promoted to the manager of the company's production department, Xu Ke will become the A-level director of Xu's subsidiary, and Miss Shi, you will become the deputy manager of the finance department, how about it? ”

As soon as Shi Nansheng heard that Xu Guanwu's conditions were quite generous, especially in terms of compensation for Wu Siyuan. Eight million Hong Kong dollars is enough to make up for his loss of Siyuan Film Company. And after coming to Xu's, he can also serve as a production manager, and this position is also more powerful than the boss of Siyuan Film Company.

Because Xu's Pictures has more than 1,000 employees, the production manager is already a senior manager, and Xu's makes more than 30 films every year, each of which has to go through the hands of the production manager, so the power in his hands is not small, and there is also room to show his ability.

Siyuan Film Company is actually just a leather bag company, most of the employees are seconded from Golden Harvest, and the only comparison is the dozen or so movies in the film library, as well as the signboard of Wu Siyuan, a famous Hong Kong director. Wu Siyuan is only in charge of twenty or thirty people in Siyuan Film Company, and he only makes five or six films a year.

In comparison, it is still the manager of the production department of Xu's Pictures who has more power, which is more conducive to the development of his talents.

And Xu Ke was promoted to an A-level director as soon as he entered the company, which indeed exceeded Shi Nansheng's previous estimate. Earlier, because Gui Zhihong changed the script indiscriminately and filmed indiscriminately, the actors were almost disabled, and specially formulated a new system to divide its directors into four levels: A, B, C, and D. Among them, A-level directors have the most power, overriding the film production, and can shoot their favorite movie plots as they like.

The power of the B-level director is equal to that of the producer, and if there is a plot that needs to be changed, it must be discussed by both parties. If neither side is willing to back down, it can be discussed in a group of seven.

The C-level director has less power than the producer, and if the plot needs to be changed, the producer's consent is required. If the producer does not agree, the C-level director can only shoot according to the original plan.

A D-class director is a director who needs to be strictly supervised by the producer, and he is nailed there all the time. Don't let him have a chance to play wantonly. This type of director is the most constrained. It is specially demarcated for lawless directors like Gui Zhihong.

Xu Kejin Xu was originally going to start as a C-level director. If you perform well at the box office and have a good reputation, you will gradually increase your level, and you can only be promoted to an A-level director after the last.

But now that Xu Guanwu Chrysostom opened, he directly gave him a double jump, making him suddenly promoted from a C-level director to an A-level director. Not only is the dividend and salary of the film a lot higher, but also the power in his hands is greater. Naturally, it is also conducive to allowing him to display his talents.

For Xu Guanwu to arrange Xu Ke like this, Shi Nansheng felt very satisfied. After all, Xu Ke is only a newcomer in the film industry now, and the "Butterfly Change" is also popular, which does not add much leverage to Xu Ke.

As for Xu Guanwu arranging her to be the deputy financial manager, Shi Nansheng didn't care too much. As long as Xu Ke can have a good arrangement, and Mr. Wu doesn't suffer a loss, she feels that this time it is not in vain.

"Mr. Xu is really known for his generosity." Shi Nansheng nodded and said, "I agree with Mr. Xu's proposal in principle, but whether or not you can make it in the end depends on Mr. Wu's personal nod." ”

"Yes. Then I'll wait for the good news. Xu Guanwu nodded.

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After sending Shi Nansheng away, Xu Guanwu invited Liang Shuyi. "Just now, Shi Nansheng came to Toucheng on behalf of Siyuan Film Company."

"Oh?!" Liang Shuyi was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "It seems that your plan has worked, and they are really starting to fall apart." ”

"In fact, it's not how good my plan is, it's actually Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang's selfishness." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "These two people are very dictatorial, and they can't get all the benefits for themselves, so naturally they don't allow Wu Siyuan to escape their control." ”

"I'm wondering, aren't they afraid that when they are forcing Wu Siyuan, he will really run over?" Liang Shuyi wondered.

This is where they are short-sighted, thinking that with the fetters of the company and the constraints of the contract, it is impossible for Wu Siyuan to escape their control. But in fact, as long as people are open-minded, what can't be done? Xu Guanwu sighed and said, "When our Xu clan came out of Jiahe, didn't we also face many difficulties and be seen to death." Isn't it now the most well-known film company in Hong Kong? ”

"I think now Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang will be angry when they see the Xu family so prosperous." Liang Shuyi smiled and said, "By the way, Siyuan Film Company wants to come to take refuge, so what are the conditions we give?" ”

Xu Guanwu then told Liang Shuyi about the conditions he offered, "What do you think of the conditions I offered, is it enough to attract them over?" ”

"It's hard to say, I think Wu Siyuan may resign as production manager and choose to use the 8 million to form another company, and then form an alliance with our company." Leung Shuyi analyzed, "After all, he is a senior in the Hong Kong film industry, with high seniority, and he was the owner of a company before, how can he be willing to work for others now?" ”

"I can give more money, but if you want to form an alliance or become a subsidiary, you can skip it." Xu Guanwu waved his hand and said, "I can't set this precedent for him, if he can enjoy this treatment, then what if Hong Jingbao, Cheng Long, Mai Jia, Zhang Jian, etc., turn around and want to start their own company?" At that time, their independence is too strong, and it will be too big for the company. ”

Xu Guanwu didn't think about it, and directly refused, because he knew that this kind of satellite company system could indeed mobilize the enthusiasm of employees at the beginning, like Baohe, Weihe, Xu's and so on. This kind of satellite company system is that the parent company contributes a sum of money, and then the employees themselves become the bosses, and the parent company is responsible for the distribution after filming, and then the profits are distributed according to a certain proportion.

In this way, employees become their own bosses, and their enthusiasm for making films naturally increases, and the parent company only needs to contribute a sum of money to have a steady stream of movies and a steady stream of box office, which is naturally a win-win situation.

But there is actually a big drawback to this kind of satellite company system, that is, the company's control over employees is weakened, like Hong Jingbao's Baohe was once the strongest subsidiary of Jiahe, with an annual output of more than dozens of films, which has some big tails.

And Xu Guanwu's biggest worry is that once they separate, these filmmakers will lose control and will drift away from the commercial road. At that time, 90% of the films shot will be the hottest commercial films at the moment, and it is inevitable that there will be a phenomenon of piling up. A film is popular, and a group of people follow the trend to shoot, and sooner or later Hong Kong movies will be ruined.

Moreover, even if employees want to go out independently, it is not the right time, because the Hong Kong film market is just a little bit, and if there are too many subsidiaries, it will inevitably cause serious self-internal friction, and when the time comes, it will not only not stimulate the development of Hong Kong films, but will make it fall into the quagmire of vicious competition.

It is precisely because of the shortcomings of satellite film companies that by the 90s, satellite film companies were dissolved, and then independent production companies began to rise. (To be continued......)