"It's about discussing investment in Ms. Qiong Shao's films. This project has been delayed for a long time because of such and such things. Now that the results of the market research company's research have come out, here is some information. Xu Guanwu said, dividing the copied materials among the three brothers.

"Second brother, do these market research reports work?" Xu Guanjie asked with some skepticism, "The film market is quite complicated, and I don't believe that a few reports like this can decide whether a movie will sell well or not." ”

"Yes, second brother! If a market research company is so effective, wouldn't it be easy to make a movie? Xu Guanying also muttered.

"The data given by the market research company is only for reference, and it is up to us to decide how to operate it." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "With this data as a guide, it's like having a compass when navigating the sea." Although it is inevitable that there will be storms and waves, at least compared to other companies, at least the direction in which we sail. ”

"Well, what the second brother said also makes sense." Xu Guanwen nodded, "Then what is the conclusion given by the market research company, and is this project worth our investment?" ”

"The results given by the market research company are not optimistic, and they believe that there is a high chance of losing money by investing in Ms. Qiong Shao's film. Unless she is receptive to our advice. Xu Guanwu said.

The three brothers Xu Guanwen read the conclusions and suggestions given by the market research company, "I think this investigation report is doing a good job, so let's contact the Taiwan side first." If Ms. Qiong accepts our advice, then the investment matter can continue to be discussed. Otherwise, forget it. ”

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Since that's the case, then I'll immediately send someone to fly to Taiwan to discuss with Ms. Qiong Shao." ”

"Well, let's do it. I'm still busy preparing for the filming of "Genius and Idiot", and I'll leave it to you to work with Ms. Joan. Xu Guanwen nodded.

"Is the script for Genius and Idiot ready? When does the auction start? Xu Guanwu asked in surprise.

"Strive to start filming within this week, hurry up and shoot, I believe it can be released during the Spring Festival." Xu Guanwen said with a smile.

"Yes, by that time, I believe that my new theater will be renovated, and when the time comes, I will use "Genius and Idiot" as the premiere, and I believe it will definitely get off to a good start." Xu Guanwu clapped his hands and applauded.

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After the meeting, Xu Guanwu immediately sent the company's producer Chen Lihua to Taipei to discuss cooperation with Ms. Qiong Shao.

Chen Lihua is a courtier of the Shaw Brothers and has been an assistant director for several years, but she has always lacked some talent and has no way to become a regular. Some time ago, the superstar company poached Shaw Brothers, and she chose to defect to the Shaw Brothers because she had no hope of promotion.

Xu Guanwu still has some impressions of her, and has watched "The Legend of the New Brother of the Casino Tycoon" and "Senior Brother Hitting the Ghost" in which she was the producer. It happened that the Xu Brothers Company lacked professional producers, so Chen Lihua transformed into a gorgeous person and became a film producer.

Although Chen Lihua felt a little strange about the arrangement of her boss Xu Guanwu, she still accepted it for the sake of a high salary.

This is the first case she has been responsible for since she joined Hsu Brothers, so she is determined to handle it well.

"After meeting Ms. Qiong Shao, we should talk to her patiently and try to get her to accept our suggestions." Xu Guanwu reminded.

"I remember, boss. If it's okay, then I'll go back and prepare. Chen Lihua nodded.

"Okay, there you go." Xu Guanwu agreed and watched Chen Lihua leave.

As soon as Producer Chen left, Director Gui Zhihong came to the door.

"Boss!" He called out and sat down in a chair.

"Director Guida, what's the matter with me today? Look at the look on your face full of joy, what good news do you have to share? Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

"This is the script I just received, it's very good, and it's going to make money. Boss, hurry up and pay for the shooting. Gui Zhi Hong said excitedly.

"Oh?!" Xu Guanwu was slightly stunned, he didn't expect that less than a month after coming to the company, he had already come up with a script, and he could really be regarded as a fast gunner.

"So confident, I'll look at what content." Xu Guanwu opened the script as he spoke, and saw the four big characters on the cover: "Cheng Ji Teahouse"!

Xu Guanwu was taken aback, "Cheng Ji Teahouse" is a well-received and popular realistic film, which opened the prelude to a new generation of gangster films.

Later, "Peace Hotel", written and directed by Wei Jiahui and starring Chow Yun-fat, has a bridge similar to "Cheng Kee Teahouse".

"Boss, I want to focus on the people at the bottom of society, and tell a story about how a person who is sandwiched between ** and Baidao struggles to survive." Gui Zhihong said very excitedly, and the flying spit splashed Xu Guanwu's face.

Xu Guanwu has watched the movie "Cheng Ji Teahouse" before, so he is naturally no stranger to the storyline. He quickly flipped through the script and found that some of the scenes in the script did not appear in the movie.

After careful comparison, he knew that those deleted and altered passages were all satirical about the incompetence of the Hong Kong police, who could not do anything against the underworld and oppressed the good people to the end.

"Probably these episodes couldn't pass the electronic trial, so I had to delete them." Xu Guanwu guessed.

In the 70s, Hong Kong also had a film censorship system, and films with sensitive themes and content had to be cut or even banned.

Although Xu Guanwu also knows that these deleted episodes, if all of them can be released, it will definitely make the film more exciting, but in order to successfully pass the censorship, he can only be a bad guy first.

"Director Guida, I suggest that these sections be revised, otherwise it will be difficult to pass the level of the Electric Review Department." Xu Guanwu circled a few sensitive scenes with a pen and cautiously suggested.

Gui Zhihong took it and looked at it carefully, and his face darkened.

Although this person is usually unkempt and arrogant, he is very serious about film art, almost paranoid.

During the filming of the cult movie "Gu", in order to collect maggots for filming, this person specially made a jar of stinky dung and hid it in the dressing room, which made the dressing room smelly. Three months later, people learned that it was the handiwork of director Guida.

In order to ensure that the expressions during the shooting were real and believable, he also ordered the actors to really taste feces, which can be said to be doing everything for the film.

Now that he sees that his favorite episodes are about to be deleted, how can he bear it with Gui Zhihong's fiery personality.

"Boss, these scenes are the essence of this drama, if they are deleted, it is better not to shoot it. If you don't want to invest money, that's okay, just say it. Gui Zhihong said loudly.

The voice came out far away, and everyone in the company looked over in shock.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but smile when he saw Gui Zhihong's reaction so radically, "It's not that I won't shoot these scenes for you, but after shooting, even if they are sent to the electric review office, they can't pass the test, and they have to be deleted before they can be released." ”

"Maybe the Electrical Auditory Office is easy to talk to." Gui Zhihong said unbelievingly.

"Since you don't die if you don't reach the heart of the Yellow River, then I won't persuade you anymore." Xu Guanwu sighed, "Take the script and talk to the production department about investment." ”

"So boss, you agreed to invest?" Gui Zhi Hong said happily.

Xu Guanwu nodded.

Sou! Gui Zhihong grabbed the script and disappeared in an instant.

"Spend tens of thousands of yuan, teach him a lesson, it's worth it!" Xu Guanwu looked at Gui Zhihong's running back and smiled.

At this moment, the phone rang suddenly, Xu Guanwu picked up the phone and listened, but his face changed suddenly.