Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

After get off work, Fang Yihua returned to Run Run Shaw's villa as usual.

When she opened the door and walked in, she saw Run Run Shao sitting in the living room with his head down, looking at something on the table as if he was in a trance.

Just when Fang Yihua came to Shaw and looked down, he realized that what he was reading was a newspaper, and the most eye-catching headline in the newspaper said news about "Godzilla".

"Sit down."

Run Run Shaw had already noticed that Fang Yihua had arrived beside him, and he pointed to the seat next to him with a smile.

After Fang Yihua sat down, Run Run Shao suddenly sighed softly. Although the sound was not loud, Fang Yihua heard it clearly.

"What happened?"

Fang Yihua didn't understand why Uncle Liu sighed? Wireless is developing so well now and has always been in the leading position. Although it is occasionally surpassed by ATV, most of the time it can still occupy the leading position.

As long as Lin Daoqiu does not interfere with ATV, ATV will never really surpass TVB in this life.

"It is said that "Godzilla" has grossed more than 1 billion at the box office in North America, and has repeatedly achieved box office success around the world."

When this matter was mentioned, Run Run Shaw felt both envious and helpless.

Between movies and television, for him, movies are of course the most important thing. There is no doubt about this.

At that time, the Shaw Brothers theater chain was sold to Bao Shaokang. First, because Shaw Brothers had been in recession for many years, Run Run Shaw was not interested in fighting. Second, he wanted to use Bao Shaokang to contain Lin Daoqiu, so that the other party could not spare time to help ATV fight against TVB.

As a result, there are no major wireless problems now, but Hong Kong movies are developing better and better.

40 million, 50 million, and more recently 150 million for "Godzilla". These are things that Run Run Shaw could not have imagined or expected before.

The Hong Kong movie was so popular that Run Run Shaw was unwilling to just quit like this.

It may be difficult for others to see what Run Run Shaw is thinking, but how could Fang Yihua, who has been with Run Run Shaw day and night for so many years, not know.

"The world of Hong Kong movies has indeed been getting better and better in the past two years. Movies with a box office of 100 million yuan can break through at any time. This was something that was simply unimaginable before."

Fang Yihua has also worked at Shaw Brothers Film Company for many years, so she is certainly no stranger to movies.

Ten years ago, earning several million at the box office was already a very big deal.

But ten years later, Lin Daoqiu actually raised this standard to 150 million, which is really incredible.

However, such a thing really happened in front of them. No matter how unwilling they were, they had to admit that Lin Daoqiu's status in the Hong Kong film and television industry had far surpassed everyone else.

"If we had not sold the Shaw Brothers Cinemas back then and continued our cooperative relationship with Lin Daoqiu, how wonderful it would be now."

Not only did Uncle Six sell the Shaw Brothers cinema chain, but the Shaw Brothers film company was also dissolved. Only a small part of its artists went to TVB, and most of them were recruited by Lin Daoqiu to New Oriental.

Even the four great directors of Shaw Brothers, Li Hanxiang, Chang Cheh, Chu Yuan, and King Hu, are now members of New Oriental.

Every time he thinks of this incident, Run Run Shao regrets his original choice.

In fact, Lin Daoqiu absorbed actors and directors from Shaw Brothers. The movies they filmed did not actually make much money, but under this cycle, most people had jobs to do.

Moreover, Lin Daoqiu also has another idea for doing this, which is to build Xiangjiang into the most prosperous and advanced film and television leader in Asia.

Without a large studio and many outstanding actors, this would definitely not be able to support Lin Daoqiu's dream.

You must know that a complete film industry is not just directors and actors.

This involves many very professional things, such as art, lighting, photography, sound effects, costumes, props, group performances, post-production and various technical jobs.

If you just think that you can develop a region's film industry by having a few top stars and making a few blockbuster movies, then you are simply fanciful.

"Actually, I think the development of Xiangjiang movies is indeed getting better and better, but it's a pity that theater chains and film companies are now closed."

If one of them had been left behind, it would not be difficult to make a comeback.

But the problem now is that they have neither theater chains nor film companies in their hands, so it is obviously difficult to make a comeback.

Fortunately, although Uncle Six has nothing in his hands now, he has plenty of money. If he wants to, restarting Shaw Brothers is not impossible.

After Fang Yihua finished speaking, Uncle Liu couldn't help but wave his hand. He had no choice now.

"Don't mention these, don't mention these..."

Fang Yihua on the side saw this and felt very sad. She decided to do something.

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When he received a call from Fang Yihua inviting him to drink tea, Lin Daoqiu was very surprised. Even though he was full of doubts, he happily went to the appointment.

In a cafe in the city, Lin Daoqiu met Fang Yihua.

"Miss Fang, long time no see, you are still as charming as ever."

Lin Daoqiu ordered a cup of coffee after sitting down.

Fang Yihua looked at Lin Daoqiu, who was sitting opposite her in a neat suit, and she suddenly felt like she was in a trance.

About seven years ago, I also invited Lin Daoqiu to have tea here. At that time, Lin Daoqiu's "Master Qian" got a good box office after it was released, and the original discussion was about overseas agency rights.

Unexpectedly, seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the young man who was slightly young at the beginning has now become a powerful hero.

"It's really flattering to be praised by Mr. Lin."

Fang Yihua smiled. She had heard such words many times and would not take them to heart.

Lin Daoqiu just looked at the other person and smiled without saying anything, because he didn't know what to say to Fang Yihua.

"Mr. Lin, actually I invited you to meet today because there is something I want to discuss with you."

"Miss Fang, please speak."

Lin Daoqiu nodded.

"I want to invest in New Oriental and join Xiangjiang Cinemas."

After Fang Yihua finished speaking, the smile on Lin Daoqiu's face solidified instantly.

Fang Yihua wants to take a stake in New Oriental? This is not too surprising. After all, New Oriental is now the leader in Hong Kong movies. It is normal for Fang Yihua to want to take a stake in New Oriental and make money.

But what surprised Lin Daoqiu was that Fang Yihua wanted to join the Xiangjiang Cinema Line? This made Lin Daoqiu confused.

Because Shaw Brothers Cinemas had already been sold to Bao Shaogang, then transferred to Golden Harvest, and finally bought by Pan Disheng, becoming the current Baocheng Cinemas.

Fong Yihua wants to join Xiangjiang Cinemas? What does she want to join?