Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

When Cai Yongchang suddenly asked about the male protagonist of "Heroes of China", Huang Yulang could not help but think of other places.

Is Jiahe interested in the male protagonist of "Heroes of China"? Otherwise, why would Cai Yongchang ask this question? He doesn't look like a comic book fan.

"Why did Mr. Cai suddenly become concerned about this issue?"

Huang Yulang wanted to know what Cai Yongchang's purpose was for drinking tea with him today? Is it just to chat with him? He shouldn't be that free, right?

"Actually, to be honest with Boss Huang, Jiahe has always been in the movie business. I believe you should be very aware of this matter."

Huang Yulang nodded. Jiahe has been focusing on movies since its establishment. He is not the only one who believes this matter should be very clear to everyone in Xiangjiang.

Cai Yongchang continued.

"The world of Hong Kong movies has been really good in the past few years, but generally speaking, there are only a few genres that come and go, nothing more than action and comedy, until the appearance of "Heroes of China"."

Listening to Cai Yongchang's words, it seems that Jiahe intends to join the ranks of comic book adaptations. If this is the case, then of course the one who will benefit the most is Huang Yulang.

If Jiahe plans to cooperate with Yulang Group to adapt their comics, then Huang Yulang will naturally welcome it.

If before the stock market crash, Jiahe wanted to cooperate with Huang Yulang in comic book editing, then he probably didn’t think so.

It's just because Yulang Group is indeed facing huge difficulties now. If there is no improvement, the company will really have big problems.

That's why Huang Yulang eagerly hopes that comic-book movies will become popular in Hong Kong, so that Yulang Group can survive.

"It's just that the cost of comic book modification is too great, and the risk is not small. So today I came to Boss Huang on behalf of Jiahe Film Company in the hope of cooperating with you."

"Cooperation? What does Mr. Cai mean?"

Huang Yulang was a little confused by Cai Yongchang's words. Although the other party saw the potential of the comic book adaptation, they felt that the investment and risk in making the comic book adaptation would be too high. So what did they want?

"We want to test the waters first and work with Boss Huang to film "Heroes of China"."

Although Cai Yongchang talked about cooperation, in fact he just wanted Jet Li to win the role of Hua Yingxiong.

Of course, if Huang Yulang really needs help, then Jiahe will naturally try his best to assist him in filming this movie.

"Collaborate to shoot together? I wonder how your company plans to cooperate with me?"

"We plan to invest 20 million and recommend a top martial arts star in Hong Kong to play the leading role in "Heroes of China"."

Huang Yulang felt comfortable listening to the first half of the sentence, but the second half of Cai Yongchang's sentence made him understand immediately.

It's fake to work together. The biggest reason why Golden Harvest is willing to spend 20 million to invest in the drama "Chinese Hero" is that it hopes to exchange for the role of Chinese Hero.

If it were just an ordinary movie, the price of 20 million would definitely be very attractive.

But the investment in "Heroes of China" was 80 million, and Jiahe only paid a quarter of the cost to win the leading actor. They were probably too sophisticated.

And if "Heroes of China" becomes a big hit, not only will the actors recommended by Golden Harvest become famous, but they will also get a good share of profits from the box office.

Huang Yulang couldn't help but want to laugh. He took the big risks on his own. Jiahe only wanted to take advantage of him. Gu

Even if "Heroes of China" hits the market by then, Golden Harvest won't lose much because of it. It can only be said that these people's ideas are really shrewd.

"Your company's ideas are really constructive."

Huang Yulang didn't know whether he agreed with Cai Yongchang's suggestion or not. Cai Yongchang couldn't tell it at first anyway.

"If Boss Huang has any good ideas, we can discuss it slowly. Jiahe still hopes that more high-quality films will emerge in Hong Kong. This will be a good thing not only for the film industry but also for the audience."

If Jiahe doesn't want to make a profit by investing 20 million in a leading actor, then Huang Yulang can seriously consider it.

But Jiahe wanted so much from investing the 20 million yuan that Huang Yulang simply couldn't agree to it.

"I know that Jiahe has always been focused on the film business, and Jiahe has made many good movies over the years. I personally have great respect for Jiahe Company, Mr. Zou and others..."

"It's just that the investment in this drama is too large, and the male lead is very important for a drama, and this is even more true for "Heroes of China", so I'm afraid I have to think about this matter carefully."

Huang Yulang did not directly reject Cai Yongchang, because if Jiahe could be allowed to share half or even more of the production costs, it would alleviate a lot of pressure on Huang Yulang.

It's just that the current price of 20 million is still unacceptable to Huang Yulang. Unless the other party does not attach any conditions, then there is still room for negotiation.

Cai Yongchang is not a fool. When he heard Huang Yulang say this, he knew that the price of 20 million would not impress him.

But Cai Yongchang is still very happy, because judging from Huang Yulang's reaction, this matter is still discussed. What he fears most is that Huang Yulang directly refuses and tells him that the leading actor has been found.

If that's the case, then there's really nothing wrong with Jiahe.

"Boss Huang is right. The production cost of "Heroes of China" will definitely be considered a blockbuster anywhere in Asia, so it naturally needs to be carefully considered."

Huang Yulang and Cai Yongchang did not reach any agreement in this meeting, but they both understood each other's attitude, so it was not like they gained nothing.

Back in Jiahe, Cai Yongchang told Zou Wenhuai, He Guanchang and others about his meeting with Huang Yulang.

After Zou Wenhuai listened to Cai Yongchang's words, a smile slowly appeared on his face.

"I guess the price Huang Yulang wants is that we bear half of the production costs. If that's the case, he should agree to let us decide the male lead of the drama."

If Jiahe had to bear half of the production costs, then they would have to get 40 million.

At this time, if you spend 40 million to make a movie in Hong Kong, it will definitely be a well-made blockbuster, and you can even make a special effects movie with a little extra.

Now if Jiahe spends 40 million, he can only get half of "Heroes of China". This risk is too great, and He Guanchang and others think this is very unsafe.

"Do you know why I suddenly asked Huang Yulang to cooperate with "Heroes of China"?"

Zou Wenhuai suddenly asked this question to the people around him.

Everyone shook their heads. They didn't know why Zou Wenhuai suddenly had the idea to cooperate with Huang Yulang.

"Because I heard before that Lin Daoqiu asked Ma Rong from Yulang Group to draw a comic for him, and that comic will be adapted into a movie."

Hearing what Zou Wenhuai said, everyone suddenly realized that it was because of Lin Daoqiu.