Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

Lei Juekun didn't just choose to launch a theater chain on a sudden whim.

Most of the credit for all this probably goes to Lin Daoqiu.

Because his appearance created a box office of tens of millions, and there were two movies in a row.

Coupled with the relationship between Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Jackie Chan and the Xu brothers, Lei Juekun made up his mind to do this.

Since Lin Daoqiu was the one who made Lei Juekun's heart flutter, he naturally became the target of Lei Juekun's recruitment.

The reason why Lei Juekun didn't approach Lin Daoqiu right away was because he was worried that Lin Daoqiu might not believe him before the theater network was established.

So after he had everything prepared, he invited Lin Daoqiu out for tea.

Different from Run Run Shaw's habit of having afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel, Lei Juekun chose a Chinese teahouse in Kowloon to have tea.

"This Lin Daoqiu's profile is really great, and we are waiting for him here."

As the son of the Chen family, Chen Rongmei has always been an arrogant person. In his eyes, Lin Daoqiu is just a guy who makes movies, nothing special.

In Xiangjiang, whoever controls the theater chain is the real boss. Those who make movies have to bow their heads in front of them. Why should I wait for him?

"Mr. Chen, Lin Daoqiu is very important to our theater chain. If you don't want to wait, you can leave, or I can talk to him."

Lei Juekun didn't want to make Lin Daoqiu angry because of Chen Rongmei's relationship, which would be a big blow to the new theater chain.

"Mr. Lei, you may take Lin Daoqiu too seriously. 20% of the dry shares plus 40% of the box office share. If these conditions are met, those who make movies will probably be able to line up from Kowloon to Victoria Bay."

In order to win over Lin Daoqiu, Lei Juekun decided to give Lin Daoqiu 20% of the theater chain's shares, plus 40% of the box office share, as a condition to win over him.

At first, Chen Rongmei felt that this condition was too generous, and giving him 10% was considered a good deal. In the end, it was with Lei Juekun's insistence that the matter was settled.

If Chen Rongmei were to impose conditions, the dry shares would be reduced to 10%.

"Mr. Chen, if you were asked to spend 20 million to make a movie, would you be willing to do it?"

Lei Juekun suddenly changed the topic at this time.

"Twenty million to make a movie? Mr. Lei is not kidding, if you really do that, then I must be crazy."

Chen Rongmei shook her head without even thinking about it and asked him to use 20 million to make a movie. She didn't even think about it.

"At the beginning of the year, Run Run Shaw announced an investment of US$8 million to make a movie. As far as I know, half of it was produced by Lin Daoqiu."

As soon as Lei Juekun said these words, Chen Rongmei was immediately speechless.

It's not that he can't come up with the money, it's just that if he was given a choice, Chen Rongmei would rather invest the 20 million elsewhere than use it to make movies.

"I sent people to investigate Lin Daoqiu before. He just swam here last year. In less than a year, he made three movies and two TV series, all of which were hits. Do you think such a person is not worthy of 20% of the shares?

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There is one thing Lei Juekun didn't say, that is, Lin Daoqiu, who did these things, is not yet nineteen years old.

If it were Chen Rongmei when she was eighteen, she would probably be either picking up girls or on her way to have fun.

There was only one minute left before the agreed time, and Lin Daoqiu entered the teahouse just at this time.

In fact, when he received Lei Juekun's invitation, Lin Daoqiu had already guessed what the other person was going to say to him.

The reason why he didn't refuse was because he was curious about what conditions the other party would offer him.

When Lin Daoqiu appeared in front of Lei Juekun and Chen Rongmei, the two couldn't help being surprised.

None of them expected that Lin Daoqiu was really that young.

"Hello Mr. Lin, I'm Lei Juekun, this is Chen Rongmei."

"I have long admired you, but I came late because of the traffic jam on the road. I'm sorry for keeping you two waiting for so long."

I'm afraid no one can imagine that the owner of Kowloon Bus and the head of the Lei family would be so polite in front of a young man.

If the time were set back a year ago, I believe that Lei Juekun would not even look at Lin Daoqiu at that time.

After both parties sat down, Lin Daoqiu had the opportunity to carefully look at the legendary Boss Lei.

It was precisely because of his appearance that the guarantee system was abolished, Xiangjiang's legendary New Art City was created, the monopoly of Jiahe and Shaw Brothers was broken, and Shaw Brothers went out of business.

And when Lin Daoqiu was looking at Lei Juekun, the other party was also looking at him.

"Mr. Lin seems to be very interested in me?"

Lei Juekun felt very strange. He found that when Lin Daoqiu looked at him, he had an appreciative look in his eyes.

"Boss Lei has done such a big thing, and it will set off a huge wave in Hong Kong soon. It is normal for juniors to be curious about you."

Smiling and shaking his hand, Lei Juekun just thought the movie would be profitable, so he chose to enter the market.

"Compared to mine, Mr. Lin's achievements are more admirable. In less than a year, he has set off one wave after another in Hong Kong. To be honest, I admire young talents like you."

"Boss Lei, you're welcome. I'm just lucky, and I can't take most of the credit."

Lin Daoqiu was very humble, but Chen Rongmei felt very comfortable hearing his humble words.

"I believe Mr. Lin also knows that we plan to set up a third theater chain. How about you come over and help us? The conditions are easy to negotiate."

I don't know if she was stimulated by Lin Daoqiu, but Chen Rongmei suddenly assumed a superior attitude.

Lin Daoqiu, who was about to drink tea, was stunned by Chen Rongmei's words.

This guy can't be an idiot, how can he hire someone with such an attitude?

Although I had never thought about joining Lei Juekun's new theater chain, his words made people feel uncomfortable.

Lei Juekun also noticed this problem, and he coughed quickly.

"Mr. Lin, we sincerely invite you to join our new theater chain. As long as you are willing to come, we can negotiate any conditions."

I really wanted to kick Chen Rongmei out, but now Lei Juekun could only find a way to remedy it.

"This junior just has a false reputation and is not worthy of being so valued by Boss Lei."

Lin Daoqiu's refusal was not thorough enough, which gave Lei Juekun a glimmer of hope.

"If Mr. Lin is willing to join the new theater chain, I am willing to give 20% of the theater chain's dry shares. In addition, Mr. Lin's movies will receive 40% of the box office, and Mr. Lin's movies will have priority in selecting the schedule."

Lin Daoqiu did not expect Lei Juekun to be so courageous, but he had no actual control over the shares and could cancel them at any time.

As for the box office share and schedule, these things are the real attractions, but unfortunately Lin Daoqiu is not interested, so what Lei Juekun said is in vain.