The movie "Ah Ming" was originally advocated by Xu Guanwu, because he felt that this movie had some shadows of later gangster films.

It's just that maybe the theme is too advanced, maybe it's not cool enough, maybe the actor is not famous, in short, after the release, the box office is cold, and the attendance rate does not exceed 20%. The two European and American insect films released at the same time had an attendance rate of more than 70%. In comparison, the movie "Amin" is really hitting the street.

In the 70s, because Hong Kong had not yet implemented a film classification system, the scale of films produced by film companies was very large, especially the Shaw Brothers Worm II film was the most classic, and almost every film had nude shots. So at that time, people said that if the Shaw Brothers actress wanted to be popular, he had to remove his shirt, and if the male star wanted to be popular, he also had to remove his shirt.

The reason why so many nude shots are added is mainly because the big boss Shao Yifu believes that eating men and women, human nature, is dictated through the ages! Cast what the audience likes, even if the film is slightly flawed, the box office can still be guaranteed.

The drama "Ah Ming" has neither nude shots, nor a popular movie star as the protagonist, and the awareness of the subject matter is too advanced, so it will not be recognized by the audience after its release.

The box office failures of the two niche movies invested in a row all failed miserably, which made Xu Guanwu a little discouraged.

Director Zhang Guoming is also shameless, originally thought that his work for a year could be recognized and welcomed by everyone. As a result, after its release, there was neither box office nor word of mouth, so it can be said that it was a lose-lose and a lose-lose. not only lived up to Xu Guanwu's expectations, but also couldn't bear his hard work in the past year. Frustrated, Zhang Guoming ran to Xu Guanwu's office and handed him his letter of resignation.

Zhang Guoming submitted his resignation. I plan to give up my career as a director. Returning to teach at the University of Hong Kong. Xu Guanwu categorically refused.

In the 70s, teachers' salaries in Hong Kong were generally not high. In 73, there was a general strike of teachers in Hong Kong because of the salary issue. However, it has only improved slightly, taking the professors of the University of Hong Kong as an example, the monthly salary is only more than 5,000 Hong Kong dollars, which is a low salary compared to their counterparts in other countries.

What's more, Zhang Guoming didn't go back to be a professor, but started as an assistant professor. The monthly salary is only more than 1,000 yuan, and I have to bear most of the teaching tasks. Compared to being a director in the Xu Brothers Company, it is naturally not as good, and it is not even as good as teaching at Xinghui Art School.

Xu Guanwu cherishes him as a rare talent, how can he be willing to let him go back to school to teach.

"Amin, don't be so discouraged, it's just a loss for a movie, and you want to go back to school to teach, it's too much to be angry." Xu Guanwu waved his hand and said, "You go and see which director hasn't made a loss, don't talk about the big directors in Hollywood." Let's just talk about the people in front of us. is like director Chu Yuan, who has also made several films at Shaw Brothers before. It's a mess. Isn't a "Meteor Butterfly Sword" now a salted fish reborn? Amin, you are talented, believe in yourself and don't be discouraged. You can rest assured, the company will not give up on you, and I will not give up on you, so you should not give up on yourself either. ”

"Mr. Xu, I ......" Zhang Guoming was really moved, his eyes were red, and he was choked up and speechless.

"Okay, okay, I know, I know everything." Xu Guanwu nodded, "You go back first, and then prepare a script when you come back, if you haode, I will continue to invest." ”

"Mr. Xiexie Xu." Zhang Guoming was deeply moved, turned around and left.

Xu Guanwu sighed, and couldn't help but rub his temples with a headache. The two films "Queen of Temple Street" and "Ah Ming" were originally filmed by him, but now both films have suffered fiascos, which has to be said to have a problem with his investment vision.

"Sister, can I only invest in those movies that will become famous in later generations, and once I need to use real skills, I will immediately be shit?" Xu Guanwu scolded depressedly.

Although he is now regarded by so many people as a hand of gold and a legendary investor because of his many investments and profits. But in fact, he knew in his heart that the reason why he won many battles was because he was a time-traveling person and was familiar with the development process of Shijie in the future.

"If I didn't have those memories of the future, could I really have achieved nothing with my own skills?" Xu Guanwu scolded hatefully.

Although he is now the focus of everyone's love and worship, he knows that those people love and worship not himself, but those memories that are more than forty years ahead of his time.

This made Xu Guanwu feel very frustrated in his heart, but this depressed mood could not be vented. No matter how angry he is, it is impossible to destroy himself, Xu Guanwu is afraid of pain and death, and he does not dare to harm himself or commit suicide.

"From today on, I have to work hard, I don't believe that I can't do a successful thing with my own ability." Xu Guanwu secretly swore in his heart.

"There are so many people who, even though they can't predict the future, have just as much success. I can't if it doesn't make sense, I can, I can. Xu Guanwu encouraged himself, and made up his mind that unless necessary, he would resolutely not rely on future memories to eat.

……

Just when Xu Guanwu and Zhao Yazhi were about to go to Los Angeles to participate in the annual Academy Awards, a phone call suddenly came to his home.

Xu Guanwu took it and listened to it, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned, it turned out that it was Huo Yingdong, a red tycoon who had a relationship before, who had called.

"Mr. Huo, what a surprise, what's the matter with your call?" Xu Guanwu was stunned for a moment, and then asked. He really couldn't imagine what Huo Daheng would do if he looked for him.

Huo Yingdong was also embarrassed on the phone, "Xiao Xu, congratulations on the film you invested in being nominated for the Academy Awards, it really brings glory to Hong Kong and China." ”

"xiexie, xiexie, don't dare to be, don't dare to be." Xu Guanwu smiled hurriedly, but he was suspicious in his heart, what did he call home for?

"That's right, I'm calling today, in addition to congratulating you, I also want to confirm with you, when will you be able to come back?" Huo Yingdong asked with a smile again.

"I think I'll stay for about a week, because there's still business over there, and there are a lot of friends who need to meet." Xu Guanwu thought for a while and replied. I'm still wondering why he's asking this.

"Oh. It would have been great if it had only been for a week. In that way, we will not delay going to the Canton Fair together in the middle of the year. Huo Yingdong said with a smile.

Xu Guanwu suddenly realized that he had clicked on his 20 million foreign exchange, afraid that he would stay in the United States for a long time and delay his participation in the Canton Fair.

"No, no, Mr. Huo, don't worry, I promise to come back on time." Xu Guanwu hurriedly assured.

After Huo Yingdong listened to Xu Guanwu's assurance, he talked a few more idle words before hanging up the phone.

After Xu Guanwu put down the phone. At first, he shook his head with a smile, and then felt a burst of sourness. If it weren't for the lack of foreign exchange in the mainland, with Huo Yingdong's current prestige and status, why would he be so bent down.

"I remember that HSBC still has close to $30 million, so why don't you bring it with you. If there is no satisfactory product, it will be donated directly to the local government, and it will be regarded as adding bricks and tiles to socialist construction. Xu Guanwu muttered to himself.

To be honest, when he went to the Canton Fair this time, he really didn't know what was worth buying. He didn't open a supermarket or build a factory, and he couldn't use either light industrial or heavy industrial products. When I agreed to go to the Canton Fair, I also wanted to get closer to the mainland. Let's just explore the way.

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On March 24, Xu Guanwu and his wife took a flight. Traveled to Los Angeles to participate in the 33rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards and the 48th Academy Awards.

This year's Golden Globes are scheduled for March 26, and the Academy Awards are held three days after it, which also makes it easy for stars across the country to not have to run around for two awards.

The plane flew from Hong Kong via Tokyo, Japan, and then across the Pacific Ocean to its destination, Los Angeles. The first two hours were uneventful.

After Xu Guanwu got on the plane, he couldn't sleep for the time being because of the low air pressure, so he simply took the magazine and flipped through it. On the side, Zhao Yazhi was not affected, put down the backrest and covered it with a blanket, and slept soundly.

Xu Guanwu was pranked, and he didn't read the magazine, so he put his face in front of Zhao Yazhi and blew the wind to her.

"What's the deal?" Zhao Yazhi felt her face itching, and couldn't help but open her eyes, and saw Xu Guanwu holding a magazine, reading it fascinated.

"What's wrong?!" Xu Guanwu put down the magazine and asked with a concerned face.

"Someone just blew wind in my face, wasn't you?" Zhao Yazhi asked with wide eyes.

"No, I was just reading a book. You've seen it all. Xu Guanwu said holding up the half-flipped magazine.

"If it's not you, who else would it be?" Zhao Yazhi asked suspiciously.

"Don't say it, don't say it, it's weird and scared." Xu Guanwu shouted in panic to stop Zhao Yazhi from thinking about it.

"What do you mean, is that the thing?" Zhao Yazhi couldn't help but shiver after speaking, and quickly pulled the blanket on her body up, "Don't scare me." ”

"Don't talk down, you go down. It's okay not to say it, it's here as soon as you say it......" Xu Guanwu exclaimed.

At this moment, the plane shook violently, startling Xu Guanwu, "Damn!" The swear words flew straight out.

As soon as the swear words came out, there was another violent jolt. Zhao Yazhi was also frightened, and hurriedly threw herself into Xu Guanwu's arms.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's okay, it's okay." Xu Guanwu comforted in a hoarse voice, and his face turned pale with fright.

He had been on a plane a few times, but he had never encountered such a bump, and he couldn't help but pray secretly in his heart, "God, you didn't get me forty years ago, but you didn't let me get into this plane crash, right?!" ”

"Passengers are reminded that the aircraft is now experiencing strong turbulences and the captain and co-pilot are doing their best to avoid risks. Please do not panic, fasten your seatbelts and follow the instructions of the flight attendants. The airplane broadcast said.

"Ah Zhi, you were also a stewardess before, how should we do it?" Xu Guanwu hurriedly asked.

"The plane is now at 30,000 feet, and it's useless for us to do anything unless we can fly through strong air currents. If you fall so high, there will be no survivors. And we're over the Pacific Ocean right now, and if we fall into the deep sea, we won't even be able to find the remains. Zhao Yazhi said honestly.

Xu Guanwu's face turned green after hearing this, "What should I do then?" Why don't you leave a will while you're still alive? ”

"It's okay, it's okay, I've encountered this kind of strong air flow before, and there is a high chance that it will fly over." Zhao Yazhi hurriedly comforted Xu Guanwu again, "I just don't know what the quality of this plane is, can it carry it?" ”

"I have to buy a private jet myself, and it's so insecure to fly on this airline's plane." Xu Guanwu gritted his teeth and said, he didn't want to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and when he was about to enjoy his happiness, he would fall to his death because of the plane, which would be really tragic.

I was swearing, and gradually the plane stopped shaking.

"Looks like it's okay." Xu Guanwu let out a sigh of relief.

"yes, it really doesn't seem to be shaking." Zhao Yazhi also rejoiced.

"Passengers, please note that we have safely flown through the strong airflow, and now the alert has been lifted." The plane broadcast said.

"Yay!" Xu Guanwu shouted happily, and then looked at Zhao Yazhi again, "Wife, aren't you from a flight attendant, why do you look more scared than me?" ”

AS THE SAYING GOES, NOZUONODIE, XU GUANWU RIDICULED, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY FILLED WITH OLD PUNCHES BY THE EMBARRASSED AND ANGRY ZHAO YAZHI. (To be continued......)