Chapter 343. 【Homecoming】
As the winner, Yi Feiyang's life is not easy, not to mention those media reporters who block the door of the company and the door of the house every day and shout to interview him, only that the representatives of those North American theater companies come to intercede every now and then, hoping that he can terminate the contract with the major network companies, and it is best to cancel this very untimely network premiere mode, the reason is, first, the Internet can never replace the cinema; Second, movies should be screened in cinemas, not on the Internet, and third, although the Internet is convenient, the price is very low, which is not good for people who make movies...... In a word, the implication is, "If you have to do this, you are driving us to a dead end!" ”
In this regard, even the US government was alarmed, after all, this is not a trivial matter, on a large scale, it affects the huge film tax revenue of the United States, you must know that the tax revenue contributed by Hollywood movies to the country every year has reached an astonishing billion, which is definitely a very objective amount. If those movie theater chains were really replaced by online video, then there would be a lot of movie theaters going bankrupt. Those lazy young people who prefer to stay at home will never go to the movie theater again, and the US government will lose revenue and the unemployment rate will rise. Of course, it is impossible for the Internet to replace cinemas, but it is inevitable that it can cause a series of serious blows to cinemas.
In order to put an end to future troubles, the US Department of Culture has written to President George W. Bush that he should take immediate measures. George W. Bush was about to talk to Yi Feiyang here, but news came that Yi Feiyang was missing!
Yes, no one knows where Yi Feiyang went, but the people around him said that he was going out for a walk.
Understandably, after this war. Yi Feiyang is tired of energy. It's time to take a good rest. But it's not time for him to rest, everyone is looking for him.
So where did Yi Feiyang go?
Reporters guess, media guesses, fans guess, no one can guess......
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Hong Kong, 10 September 2002.
Hong Kong's climate is very strange, but the weather in September is as hot as June. Some say it's the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide, others say it's a consequence of exhaust emissions. In short, the strange weather has filled the hearts of Hong Kong people with anxiety and anxiety. And this anxiety is a portrayal of this generation of Hong Kong people.
At this moment, the warm sun is scorching the Central Avenue, and there are not too many people on the originally gorgeous and prosperous avenue, on the contrary, those expensive windows reflect all kinds of luxury goods, such as designer bags, watches, and clothing. Even gold and silver jewelry......
Compared to the magnificence of Central, there are some old buildings in the vicinity to be demolished. It's like a patch on a gorgeous coat, which makes people feel uncomfortable.
Ah Fu is the owner of a convenience store on the corner of Mong Kok, and he is just forty years old this year, which is the age of experiencing men's struggles.
Now he is satisfied, with this convenience store, he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing, his son is also angry, he is the first in school every year, his wife is also diligent, and it is a good thing to serve his family. It can be said that Ah Fu is very satisfied and happy, so he usually likes to lie on the cool bamboo chair, humming a little song, and enjoying himself.
But today was different, he looked out a little reluctantly, waiting for the gang of guys who wanted to take everything away from him.
Suddenly, the door of the convenience store opened, and a tall man walked in, the man was wearing sunglasses, and from the moment he entered the convenience store, Ah Fu, who was peeking outside, felt a burst of light shine.
Am I dazzled? How can a person have a light on him? Ah Fu muttered in his stomach.
Maybe it's because the sun outside is too poisonous.
The man walked straight to the convenience store freezer, opened it, took a bottle of beer, opened it and drank a few sips on his back, then took a pack of cigarettes and put it in his pocket.
"How did this ad tear off a big chunk?" The man couldn't help but ask.
Ah Fu looked at the other party vigilantly, "What do you care about?" ”
"Oh nothing, just ask casually - if it's broken, just take it off, why are you still sticking it?" The man shrugged and wondered.
Ah Fu was bold, "You're here to buy something?" ”
The man raised his beer, "Of course. ”
"Didn't you send it from Feiyang Company?"
"It's not...... What is this Flying Company? ”
"Shhhhh Ah Fu looked nervous, "Don't let outsiders hear!" "Look around, thankfully there's no one.
"Hehe, are you afraid of them?" The man couldn't help but ask.
Ah Fu sighed, "Hearing you say this, you know that you are not from Hong Kong, from other places, right?" Ah Fu looked at the man, a very handsome young man. He is also stylish in his sunglasses.
"yes, I just got back from the United States."
"The United States? That's a good place......" Ah Fu sighed, "You know, the son of the owner of Feiyang Catering Company is also in the United States." ”
"This Flyer Company ......"
"Alas, in fact, it is a hot pot chain company, in just half a year, it has expanded from one store to 38 stores, and the development speed is so fast, it is unexpected!"
"Is this chain hot pot business really that good?"
"Shit! It's not that someone else has a baby son, who is a big director in the United States, and starts a film company, which is very popular, who in Hong Kong doesn't buy it? Especially those film and television stars, who are frequent customers of these hot pot restaurants, hope to enter Hollywood after a good relationship! Ah Fu said with some anger, "This is called, a person who has attained the Tao and ascended to heaven!" In order to open such a hot pot restaurant, the chickens and dogs are jumping around! Seeing no, the Feiyang company wanted to drive away all our old shops, and then built a new floor......"
"Let's not talk about whether that hot pot restaurant is reliable or not, I think it's good to rebuild here, you see, your shop doesn't fit in with the surroundings, people have to move forward, don't they?" The man couldn't help but speak.
"I also understand what you say...... Ah Fu smiled bitterly, "If it's just demolished and rebuilt, it's nothing, but the amount of compensation they pay is too low." A small store like mine. Pull a random person and ask. It's also worth millions, mainly because of the good location, but the hot pot chain is only willing to pay 500,000! ”
"Wouldn't it, so little?" The man was a little surprised, "As far as I know, the boss of that company wouldn't be so picky!" ”
"At first, we thought the same way, his precious son made so much money in the United States. It's all dollars, how can you care about this little money, but the fact is, those who collect the property are only willing to pay us so much! He also threatened us that if we refused to move out, we would bear the consequences! The more Afu spoke, the more angry he became.
"At your own risk? What does that mean? ”
What does it mean to be able? Of course, it's to find some deadly old boys to splash paint, pour lard, and even set fire to the house! ”
"No, it's so serious!"
"How not? These rich people are this kind of virtue, eating people without spitting out bones! Ah Fu scolded. I didn't notice that the man looked embarrassed.
"Perhaps, you are guessing. I don't think things can be so bad......"
"Cut, this matter didn't fall to you, of course you don't have a backache when you stand and talk!" Ah Fu glanced at the other party with disdain, "Okay, I won't talk to you, I still have to do business!" A bottle of beer, a box of cigarettes is a total of fifty dollars! ”
The man smiled, and then went to dig out his pocket, but immediately, he was embarrassed, because he was used to having someone follow, and he went out without a wallet or something, but now, it was too big!
Ah Fu is a discerning person, and when he saw the person's appearance, he guessed three points, "Look at your dress, you are quite tasteful, why, you don't even have fifty yuan?" ”
"I'm sorry, I forgot to bring it." The man was honest and told the truth.
Ah Fu nodded, "I have heard this sentence many times when I am in a small business......
The man's face turned red, like a moment, he withdrew a watch from his wrist, and said, "This watch will be mortgaged here first, and I will let someone take the money to get it later!" ”
Ah Fu took the watch and muttered, "It's not that I don't believe you, if it's three or five yuan, it's okay, but fifty yuan is enough for me for half a day's rent...... Oops, it's still Longines, it's a stall, I also bought it for my wife, it cost three or four hundred yuan, this piece is pretty good, it looks like the real thing! Ah Fu glanced at the watch, and then handed it back to the man and said, "You better take this watch back, fifty yuan of power is in my rivers and lakes, if you have the heart, send it to ......."
The man couldn't laugh or cry that his millions of specific Longines watches had turned out to be fakes of two or three hundred yuan on the stall...... Sad.
I had no choice but to put the watch back on my wrist that I didn't want to want, and then the man said, "Don't worry, I don't like to owe money to people the most, and I will definitely deliver it." ”
"It's good to have a heart!" Ah Fu is very righteous.
As he spoke, he saw three people coming over, one of them had a fat head and big ears, a thick gold necklace around his neck, and he looked like an upstart, and the other two were obviously followers.
When the fat-headed and big-eared guy saw Ah Fu, he shouted, "Have you thought about it?" Will you move out of your own accord, or will we wait for us to throw you out ourselves? ”
Ah Fu was obviously afraid of this group of people, and said timidly: "The main thing is that the compensation you gave is too little!" ”
"500,000 is too little? Old fellow, you don't look at how strong our flying strength is, beware of driving you out when the time comes, and we won't give you a single one! A little brother roared.
The fat head and big ears smiled and smiled, "Don't be impatient, don't be impatient!" I said I wouldn't bring you over to do errands, look at you, and scared Uncle ...... Are you alright, Uncle? The fat head and big ear took out a handkerchief and wiped Ah Fu's forehead very teasingly, "Tsk, the sweat is out!" ”
"No, it's really that you give too little money!"
"Uncle, I've already given you enough face, don't be uninteresting!" The kind fat head and big ears immediately changed his face, and patted Ah Fu's face with his hand and said.
Just when the fat head and big ears were in power, his hand was grabbed.
"Hey, friend, he has already said that he doesn't want to sell it for too little money, so don't embarrass him anymore!"
The fat head looked at this guy who didn't speak Cantonese very fluently and had an American accent, "Who are you?" ”
The man smiled slightly, "Passerby! ”
"Passers-by? Then don't be nosy! The fat head and big ears snorted coldly, and the two boys next to him smiled and rubbed their fists.
"What if I say no?"
"Then you'll have to find your teeth!"
Without waiting for the two little brothers to make a move, the man punched and kicked like lightning, and screamed twice. A younger brother was kicked and flew out. The other punch was knocked to the ground.
It's too fast. Lightning-fast!
The fat head and big ears who often watch "Chinese Heroes" and "Dragon Tiger Gate" know that they have met a master.
What should I do if I meet a master?!
Of course, it is a good man who does not suffer immediate losses and immediately submits to softness.
"Okay, good, you are good, there is a kind of report your name, we will settle the accounts another day!" Before absconding, the fat head and big ears said such things according to the rules.
The man smiled slightly, "Well said." Easy to fly! ”
"What?" The fat head and big ears thought they had misheard.
The man casually took off his sunglasses, revealing a face that everyone in Hong Kong knows, and this face can be seen everywhere with the recent release of "Iron Man" in Hong Kong.
"Huh?!" The fat head and big ears were stunned for a moment, and then they softened to the ground very hard, and shouted: "Young owner!" ”
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The fat-headed and big-eared name is Cai Mingliang, who is a "senior executive" hired by Yi Feiyang's mother to take care of the company.
This Cai Mingliang didn't expect that he would one day ascend to heaven with the help of Yi Feiyang's mother's chicken dog. It's a pity that people's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants, when helping Yi Feiyang's mother to take care of the catering company. Greedy by nature, he came up with the idea of buying the land price, and the original price offered by the company was 1 million, but he forcibly changed it to 500,000, and the other 500,000 went directly into his pocket.
Yi Feiyang's parents are not business materials, and their ears are soft, where do you know that they are tired here. has always been kept in the dark, but today the mistake was caught by Yi Feiyang.
Yi Feiyang suddenly returned to Hong Kong and startled his parents.
Yes, scared!
At that time, my parents were about to have lunch, and then I saw my precious son suddenly appear in front of me.
The rice in the mouths of my parents fell directly to the ground.
There is no doubt that the impact of Yi Feiyang's return on them is too great.
In the next few days, Yi Feiyang helped his parents reorganize Feiyang Catering Company, and the fat guy Cai Mingliang was also handed over to the police station on charges of embezzlement. After this battle, my parents knew that they were not business materials at all.
Yi Feiyang hired a special catering manager to help his family take care of the company, and his parents didn't need to worry too much, just put on a name, occasionally attend meetings, make some speeches, and fund some welfare homes, but also leisurely.
Within two days of returning home, the news of Yi Feiyang's return spread throughout Hong Kong.
Many media, many Hong Kong filmmakers, and even government executives have asked to meet and talk with Yi Feiyang.
Of course, Yi Feiyang has to give face to his family, but not everyone sees it, and he needs to choose one, which can also save time.
The first thing Yi Feiyang met was Hong Kong's special ~ head of the people, who is a big man in Hong Kong, of course, he has to give enough face. The content of the conversation between the two is very simple, about Hong Kong's economy, Hong Kong films, and many cooperation intentions, such as the development of film and television cities, the establishment of economic and trade cooperation relations, and so on.
Then Yi Feiyang met Fa Ge, the two had cooperated in Hollywood, and now Fa Ge rarely came back from Hollywood, and it happened that Yi Feiyang also returned to his hometown, of course, the two had to reminisce about the old days, and the content of the conversation was undoubtedly the movie, as well as the changes in Hong Kong.
In addition, Yi Feiyang also met a lot of Hong Kong filmmakers, such as the big brother Cheng Long, who has socialized in Hollywood, and the kung fu emperor Li Lianjie, etc., and looked forward to the future of Hong Kong with the big guys. During the period, Yi Feiyang fully expounded the view that Hong Kong films will not die and hope to be in the mainland, which won warm applause from everyone.
Although Yi Feiyang met with senior officials of the Hong Kong government and met a few friends he knew very face-savingly, the entire Hong Kong media still did not give up, yes, such a big-name super director suddenly returned to Hong Kong, but they couldn't even dig up the news, it's too cheating!
So, it's a big deal!
The whole of Hong Kong is in turmoil!
Since he can't dig up the revelations, then he hyped it up indiscriminately, turned out the remarks that Yi Feiyang had made in Hollywood, and then added oil and vinegar, and went back to the pot to stir up the stir-fry, I didn't believe that Yi Feiyang could still hold back when he saw this.
"Miraculous Yang appeared in Hong Kong, without his girlfriend Hathaway, suspecting that love is alive, and the love change happens!"
"The in-laws of the Yi family don't like foreign daughters-in-law, and Hathaway failed to return to her hometown with the Chinese Yi Yijin!"
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"The great Hollywood director was originally Aberdeen, and he ran away to write a legend in arrears!"
"How is a world-class master made of it?"
"The story that Yi Feiyang and I have to tell!"
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In short, those Hong Kong media have the psychology of forcing the palace, stirring up a meal and writing nonsense, simply picking up Yi Feiyang from beginning to end, from childhood to adulthood, from hair to hair.
During this period, there were N women who came out before Yi Feiyang became famous and ran away to the United States, he had a leg with him, how the two of them were in love, how they were like glue......
Seeing these baseless gossip reports, Yi Feiyang couldn't cry or laugh on the one hand, lamenting the strength of the Hong Kong paparazzi, and the high level of their imagination had reached the Xuan realm, on the other hand, he had a headache, especially when his parents held the newspaper and asked Yi Feiyang if he knew the girl above, Yi Feiyang even had the mind to hit his head against the wall.
"You can't stay here for long!" This is Yi Feiyang's exclamation. I was thinking about what reason I could find to get out and return to the United States. In fact, the most difficult thing to convince in this matter is my parents.
After all, I haven't been back for four or five years, and it's rare to come back once but I have to leave immediately.
Yi Feiyang put forward the idea of going back in a tentative mood, but he didn't expect his parents to understand his son's distress.
"It's okay to go back, it's too chaotic here, those reporters will be even more, you can work hard when you go back!" Dad said.
"Come on, Yangzai, shoot more good films to come out, let us Chinese also be proud!" That's what my mother said.
Looking at the white hair on the old man's sideburns and the wrinkles on their foreheads, Yi Feiyang couldn't help but feel sour. (To be continued......)