Xu Guanwu had watched Stallone's "First Blood" in his previous life, and he had also watched Charlie. "Field Platoon" starring Xin and Zhi Lu Dao, two films related to the Vietnam War, both achieved very high box office after that.

Xu Guanwu has no guilt about taking advantage of Americans' feelings to earn box office. To tell the truth, the United States launched the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and even the invasion of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, etc., although on the surface it was capitalists and politicians who made the decisions, but in fact it was inseparable from the support of the Americans.

It was the so-called democratic government they voted for that started this series of wars, causing irreparable pain to the local people. Therefore, they are also guilty people, and they cannot pretend to be innocent.

However, it is said that "First Blood" is adapted from a novel, and "Field Platoon" is adapted from the director's personal experience, so even if Xu Guanwu can write two scripts now, it will take time if he wants to complete the shooting.

Thinking of this, Xu Guanwu picked up the invitation cards for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards again, "It seems that I have to go to the United States this time." Only who should I take with me this time? If you still take Ah Zhi there, will it be difficult for Qingxia to explain? But if you take Qingxia there, it is estimated that there will be another storm in the media. The United States is a country dominated by Puritans, and its thinking is still relatively conservative. Surely this kind of monogamy will not be accepted. ”

Xu Guanwu was chattering while thinking about things in his heart. At this moment, Liang Shuyi walked in.

"Stanley, what are you thinking?" Seeing Xu Guanwu's contemplative appearance, Liang Shuyi couldn't help but ask with a smile.

"Oh. Let's look at the invitation cards for this year's Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. I haven't decided whether to go or not yet. Xu Guanwu smiled at Liang Shuyi.

"Since they are sincerely invited. Why don't you go and have a good time? Liang Shuyi smiled and said, "What awards have you been shortlisted for this year, let me be happy for you when you say it." ”

"It's because I didn't get shortlisted for any awards, so I can't make a choice." Xu Guanwu smiled bitterly and said, "The Golden Globe Award was not shortlisted for an award, and the Academy Award was only shortlisted for the Best Visual Effects Award, which is purely chicken." It's a pity to discard it. ”

"Don't say that. Ordinary companies don't even have the qualifications to be shortlisted, let alone awards. You have now been shortlisted for an award, and you are already the light of Hong Kong. Liang Shuyi smiled and said, "Besides, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards are the top film awards ceremonies in the world, so you can go to participate in it and promote our movies by the way." Shaw Brothers' kung fu films can be sold in Europe, and our movies can't be impossible. ”

"You want to introduce our films to Europe?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but ask with a smile when he heard this.

"Yes, the market there is not smaller than that in the United States, and if our films can be popular in the United States and in Europe, then our company is not the only big company in Hong Kong whose works can sell well all over the world?" Liang Shuyi smiled. "At that time, I'm afraid that Shaw Brothers and Jiahe will be willing to bow down."

"They're now giving in. It's just that he won't admit it for the sake of face. Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "Taking last year's performance as an example, Shaw Brothers made a profit of more than 10 million at most." Even if Golden Harvest is better than him, it is limited, at most only 30 or 40 million Hong Kong dollars. But our profit has reached more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars, which is not an order of magnitude at all. ”

"Okay, okay, I know that our company is indeed great, but this is not the time for arrogance." Liang Shuyi waved her hand and said, "Like our company, it is natural that we can't always compare it with Hong Kong film companies, we should take a long-term view." A profit of more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars sounds good, but compared with Hollywood studios, our company is only in the middle and lower reaches. When does the net profit reach more than 200 million US dollars, then it is called a really large company? ”

"What you said is indeed reasonable, the so-called sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. We really need to look forward. Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "By the way, I've been talking about it for so long, and I don't know what you have to do with me." You can't just come up and talk to me, right? ”

"Of course I'm not that bored, I'm here to inform you that we've found Ms. Zhang Ailing's address in the United States. I've already sent someone to talk to her about acquiring the rights to adapt the novel. Liang Shuyi waved her hand and smiled.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "What is Ms. Zhang Ailing's attitude towards the adaptation of works, as far as I know, it seems that some authors don't like their works to be adapted, so the film and television adaptation rights are also held in their hands and not let go." Ms. Zhang Ailing is not so troublesome, right? ”

"Don't worry, I've already inquired beforehand. Although Ms. Zhang Ailing's works have been adapted relatively few times, it seems that it is not because she does not want to adapt them. It's because of the criticism caused by her previous love affair with someone, so no company dares to touch her work. And since then, although her reputation has been restored, the popularity of the work has dissipated, so no one wants to adapt it now. Leung explained, "The last time her work was adapted for TV was several years ago. ”

"I see." Xu Guanwu nodded, he knew that the love history of Zhang Ailing, who was unknown in Liang Shuyi's mouth, actually referred to her relationship with the traitor Hu Lancheng.

Hu Lancheng was a literati in the old Shanghi Japanese puppet era, and once helped the Wang puppet regime advocate a policy of surrender. And Zhang Ailing was a famous young female writer at that time, and the two fell in love after they met, but it is a pity that the relationship between the two did not last long.

Later, this love history was adapted by Taiwanese writer Sanmao into the movie script "Rolling Red Dust", which is the one co-starred by Lin Qingxia and Qin Han. The film was filmed in the mainland and was directed by Yan Hao, one of the leading directors of the New Wave. Xu Guanwu once admired it once, and the only feeling was that Lin Qingxia was much more beautiful than Zhang Manyu.

As for the plot, there is actually nothing to talk about, although it is a love affair in the era of great change, but the Taiwanese themselves do not pay attention to history, so if you talk about the profoundness. It's not as good as any TV series in the mainland that reflects the old era. Just because the starring roles are Lin Qingxia and Qin Han, a couple. That's why it's getting a lot of attention. Lin Qingxia also relied on her performance in that movie. won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress.

"Let's talk to Ms. Zhang Ailing, and strive to buy all the film and television adaptation rights of her works." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "She is one of the few remaining female writers of that era, and she is now a more precious animal than a panda." ”

"You seem to be very emotional." Liang Shuyi listened to Xu Guanwu's words and couldn't help but say with a smile.

"It's really a little emotional, Zhang Ailing can be regarded as a strange woman no matter what she says." Xu Guanwu nodded and said, "At least when many writers of her time are forgotten, she can still be welcomed by readers." ”

"Really?!" Liang Shuyi couldn't help but smile when she heard this. "No one looks at her anymore, does she? Everyone is looking at Yishu, Qiong Shao, and Li Bihua. ”

"If our movies are good, people will naturally go to see Zhang Ailing." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "After all, she became famous early, and a writer like her will not appear again in the future." ”

"I've got it, I'll deal with it." Liang Shuyi nodded and said, "Okay, don't bother you to continue to sigh." I'm going back to work now. ”

"Yes, that's right. Huang Xizhao is preparing a TV station in Canada, how is it doing now? Has the approval come down? Xu Guanwu just wanted Liang Shuyi to leave, but suddenly thought of another question, and hurriedly called her back again.

"How can it be so fast, Canada also has to review Mr. Huang Xizhao's qualifications first." Liang Shuyi waved her hand and said, "I think it will take at least two or three months to complete the preparation, so don't be so anxious." ”

"Okay." Xu Guanwu nodded, "It seems that I'm in a hurry." ”

"Don't be in a hurry, you have to do things step by step." Liang Shuyi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go back first, I'll inform you as soon as there is any progress." ”

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After Liang Shuyi left, Xu Guanwu put away the two invitation cards, and then opened the financial report for 79 years.

Last year, the net profit of Hui's Group was as high as 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, and most of the revenue came from Hui's Film Group, and the other part came from TVB TV and Yisheng Records. There is also a part of the convenience store chain that is run by the Daily Newspaper and the convenience store chain.

The net profit of 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars is really enviable, you must know that in the 80s, a high-end office building in Central in Hong Kong would not be sold for more than 50 million Hong Kong dollars. The thousand-square-foot mansion in the middle of the mountains is only a million Hong Kong dollars, so 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars can really be called a huge amount of money.

However, this huge amount of money is still much inferior to Xu Guanwu's private income. Not to mention the few Hollywood movies he invested in last year, which have earned him hundreds of millions of dollars. Four real estate companies, including Henderson Land, Hopewell Land, Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa, also brought him huge dividend income. As for Apple, Microsoft, CAA, Industrial Light & Magic, etc., the benefits are countless.

However, no one will think that he has a lot of money, and Xu Guanwu will not think that he has a lot of money, so he has to continue his money-making business. The biggest opportunity in front of him now is the Hong Kong real estate downturn and stock market crash in the early 80s. Although it is relatively undesirable to make a fortune like this, thinking that even if he doesn't make it, others will do the same, Xu Guanwu is not so guilty.

Moreover, the reason for the economic downturn in Hong Kong is actually a secret plan by the British government in Hong Kong because it wanted to exert pressure on the mainland. Not only did it make HSBC tighten its monetary policy, but it also used public opinion to stir up unrest among the public. Under the operation of a series of means, Hong Kong's economy will be violently turbulent, causing countless Hong Kong citizens who do not know the truth to emigrate overseas.

However, after discovering that this could not make the mainland regress, the British government in Hong Kong had no choice but to cancel this kind of small action like jumping off the beam. Hong Kong is the jewel in the crown of the British Queen, and there are still nearly 20 years before the return to the motherland.

Although Xu Guanwu is basically a novice in politics, it does not prevent him from using his knowledge to make a fortune. Especially making money from British-funded foreign banks can be regarded as patriotism in disguise. In the 80s, British-funded foreign firms withdrew from Hong Kong one after another, especially during the Sino-British negotiations, and small moves were frequent.

Mr. Bao Yugang's acquisition of Wharf, Wheelock and other British-funded foreign firms actually took advantage of the Sino-British negotiations and the gradual withdrawal of British capital from the Hong Kong market. Naturally, Xu Guanwu was not willing to let go of such a great opportunity. He had already arranged in advance to forcibly occupy a part of Hutchison Whampoa's shares, which made Li Jiacheng worry because of this. This time, Bao Yugang wanted to successfully go ashore with the help of the acquisition of Wharf and Wheelock, and Xu Guanwu naturally would not miss this great opportunity. (To be continued......)