Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

After all the filming of the scenes in Paris was completed, Lin Daoqiu did not stay any longer. He took the crew directly back to Hong Kong.

As soon as they got off the plane and left the airport, Lin Daoqiu saw Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun coming to pick them up.

I clearly remembered not asking them to pick me up at the airport, but just telling them the time I would be back.

And the strange thing is that there seems to be something wrong with these two guys, as if they have something to say but dare not say it.

Lin Daoqiu ignored them at first. After he put Brigitte Lin on the bus, he asked Zheng Danrui and Wen Juan to get into the same car with him.

"What happened?"

After getting in the car, Lin Daoqiu took the initiative to ask questions, because he knew from the look of these two guys that something was wrong with them.

"Actually, Brother Qiu, there is something we want to ask you to see what you mean."

Today, in addition to picking up Lin Daoqiu, the two of them also wanted to ask him for advice on something.

Lin Daoqiu said nothing, just nodded.

"Lei Juekun sent someone to find us and said that as long as our new film is released at his place, not only will the base fee be waived, but the box office revenue will also be 40-60 cents."

At this time, Lei Juekun had not yet announced the cancellation of the base fee, so Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun thought that the other party was making an exception especially for them.

When Lin Daoqiu heard that this was what happened, it was no wonder that these two guys were hesitant.

"So you are excited?"

Zheng Danrui and Wen Juan both nodded sheepishly.

I have to say that waiving the base fee can indeed attract many independent producers.

After all, the production cost of a movie is not low, so it would be better to make more money.

"It's not just us. It is said that Lei Juekun has approached many people. I heard that some of them have been persuaded by him."

Hearing this, Lin Daoqiu couldn't help but smile.

After all, waiving the base fee is already a plan to draw out the bottom line.

There are many movies that are left in the warehouse to feed the dirt because they cannot afford to pay the minimum fee. Lei Juekun's trick has saved many people.

Those people's movies can't be released by Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, so naturally they won't worry about being blocked by them.

"Mr. Zou and Uncle Six are determined to block those who seek refuge with Lei Juekun. If you dare to go there, your movies will only be shown in Lei Juekun's theaters in the future."

In fact, before arriving, Zheng Danrui and Wen Juan had already thought of this outcome, but those were just guesses.

But it wasn't until these words came out of Lin Daoqiu's mouth that they realized that this was not a rumor but the truth.

If this is the case, it would be better not to take the risk.

After all, compared to Lei Juekun, Zou Wenhuai and Run Run Shaw are more powerful in deterrence.

"You haven't finished filming your movie yet?"

Lin Daoqiu suddenly asked about the movie they two produced.

"Not yet, it will take at least a month to finish."

Both Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun have put a lot of effort into this "Cheer", and of course they want to keep improving.

Hearing this, Lin Daoqiu suddenly became silent, and Zheng Danrui and Wen Juan could only look at him like this.

"Then you just take your time and shoot. Don't be in a hurry. You can finish shooting in two months."

When these two guys heard what Lin Daoqiu said, they both looked puzzled. They must know that the longer the shooting takes, the more money will be spent.

They now want to finish filming and release it as soon as possible, but Lin Daoqiu asked them to film for an extra month. Why is this?

In the end, Lin Daoqiu didn't tell them why, after all, he wouldn't tell anyone about this.

On the other hand, Lei Juekun spent a large amount of money to renovate the four theaters in the theater chain, as well as those acquired from others.

The progress is now halfway through, and in more than a month, the new theater chain will be open for business.

Mai Jia, Shi Tian, ​​Huang Baiming, Teddy Robin and Eric Tsang, with the support of Lei Juekun, established a film company called Endeavor.

Lei Juekun has already stated that their venture must be a sensation, and for this reason he has no upper limit on the amount of investment in this drama.

Having money is a good thing, but the question is whether the things you shoot will sell well is another matter.

Originally, the first venture of Endeavor Film Company was supposed to be a remake of TVB's TV series "The Wrong Doorkeeper"

But because of Lin Daoqiu's relationship, this drama never appeared, and it was naturally impossible for them to remake it.

And in addition, they have already switched to Lei Juekun, and it is even less likely that Run Run Shaw will agree to their remake of TVB's work.

Therefore, the entrepreneurial work of Endeavor Company became "Crazy Old Man" produced and directed by Mai Jia, written by Huang Baiming, and starring Shi Tian.

This drama was to be Lei Juekun's first priority when it opened in a new theater, so Mai Jia and others did not dare to be careless.

For this reason, the five of them almost always stay up late to discuss the script, and staying up all night has become their routine.

Thanks to their efforts, the filming of the movie "Crazy Old Man" went smoothly.

"In a month's time, the new theater chain will be officially opened to the public. You must give me credit for it."

Lei Juekun personally visited the set that day to cheer up Mai Jia and others.

"Don't worry, boss, we will definitely work hard."

Mai Jia and others were very happy that Lei Juekun paid such attention. After all, they had never received such treatment in Jiahe and Shaw Brothers before.

On the other side, Jiahe is also keeping a close eye on Lei Juekun's situation.

When he learned that they were going to use "Crazy Old Man" as their opening film, Zou Wenhuai decided to use Yuan Biao's "The Miscellaneous Boy" to compete.

"Lei Juekun wants to make a good start, so I will make you a bad start."

In Zou Wenhuai's view, there is absolutely no problem in using Yuan Biao to fight against Mai Jia and others.

Not only him, but also He Guanchang thought so. After all, Yuan Biao's achievements were there.

In addition to Jiahe, Run Run Shaw will naturally not make it easy for Lei Juekun.

Written and directed by Chu Yuan, starring Fu Sheng and Guo Youhua, "The Two Prides" is already in intensive preparation.

It seems that a smokeless battle is about to begin in Hong Kong.

While the three families were fighting so fiercely, Lin Daoqiu was quite at ease because this time he had no intention of entering.

So this fight has nothing to do with him at all. This time he can just be a spectator and see how the three families fight.

However, Lin Daoqiu was not completely idle, because something that gave him a headache was about to happen.

On the fifth day after returning to Hong Kong, the crew will enter the Clear Water Bay Studio to continue filming.

As two actors from Shaw Brothers, David Chiang and Alex Kwok naturally had to join the filming.

In total, Lin Daoqiu has not seen Guo Youhua for a long time. It has been several months since the last time.

And what's even more terrible is that if Brigitte Lin and Guo Youhua talk about their own affairs, they don't know how to remedy it.

So with a feeling of uneasiness, Lin Daoqiu finally stepped into the Clear Water Bay studio.