Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Star Films.

For convenience, Lin Baicheng arranged for the office of Star Pictures to be located in Kowloon Tong, just near Broadcasting Road. This way, if you need to borrow actors from Asia Television, it will be easier to come and go.

Although it is only in Kowloon Tong, because Lin Baicheng only invested 20 million Hong Kong dollars in Star Pictures, the office building of Star Pictures is rented. When Star Pictures makes tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars one day, it will not be too late to consider buying an office building.

This was not the first time for Lin Baicheng to come here, but the main reason why he came here today was to meet someone.

Cheng Long, who only started filming at Luo Wei Pictures the year before last, was bought the contract from Luo Wei Pictures by Wu Siyuan for 1 million Hong Kong dollars. From today on, Cheng Long is an actor at Star Pictures.

After Wu Siyuan learned about Cheng Long from Hong Jinbao yesterday, he asked Lin Baicheng for instructions on the matter out of his own optimism for Cheng Long. Of course, Lin Baicheng approved him to poach Cheng Long and said As long as the cost does not exceed 5 million Hong Kong dollars, Cheng Long's contract can be bought.

Although Wu Siyuan was surprised by Lin Baicheng's determination, he certainly would not spend so much money to buy Cheng Long's contract in vain. He brought his lawyer to Luo Wei, adding carrots and sticks, which made Luo Wei unwilling to accept the contract. Cheng Long's contract was transferred to Star Pictures.

Luo Wei values ​​​​Cheng Long very much and wants to make Cheng Long the second Bruce Lee. But the problem is that the treatment he gives Cheng Long is not high. The monthly salary is only 3,000 Hong Kong dollars, and then he will give tens of thousands more Hong Kong dollars after filming. Cheng Long was directly used as a small role. Cheng Long made several profitable films. Naturally, he was dissatisfied with Luo Wei and wanted to leave Luo Wei Pictures.

It was also because of Cheng Long's attitude and knowing that the big boss behind Xingchen Pictures was Lin Baicheng, a capital tycoon, that Luo Wei reluctantly accepted 1 million Hong Kong dollars and transferred Cheng Long's contract to Xingchen Pictures. Good to get together and good to go.

"Yuanlou, this is Mr. Lin."

Wu Siyuan brought Cheng Long into Lin Baicheng's office.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Cheng Long bowed and said hello to Lin Baicheng.

"You don't mind if I call you Longzai?"

Lin Baicheng looked at the young Cheng Long in front of him. Cheng Long was only in his twenties now. Although Cheng Long was several years older than him in terms of age, his current achievements were not comparable to Cheng Long's, so of course he was not. It is possible to call Cheng Long with an honorific title such as 'Brother Long'.

With Lin Baicheng's current status, he will definitely not chase stars. Making celebrities famous is what he should do.

"Of course, Mr. Lin."

Cheng Long immediately said that he didn't think there was anything wrong with being called 'Long Zai' at all.

"Long Zai, your appearance is very good, so the company is ready to favor you. There are two contracts here. Please consider which one you want to choose."

Cheng Long listened carefully when he heard this. After all, this was related to his future acting career.

Lin Baicheng said: "The first contract, the contract period is seven years, which means you have to stay in the company for seven years before you can leave, unless you breach the contract, and the liquidated damages are 100 million Hong Kong dollars. Of course, the liquidated damages are so high, the company Naturally, I will cultivate you vigorously.”

"First of all, the contract stipulates that the company will make at least two movies for you every year, and you will be the leading actor. The shooting cost of each movie will not be less than 500,000 Hong Kong dollars. Over the past seven years, a total of 14 movies have been shot for you. Movies, regardless of whether you will be popular or not, whether the film will make money or not, the company will film it unless the company breaches the contract."

"The price of the company's breach of contract will be to pay you a total of 10 million Hong Kong dollars. Instead of paying you so much money, the company might as well use it to make movies, so you don't have to worry about the company signing you but not filming, and you don't have to worry. The company won’t praise you.”

"Also, regarding your remuneration, starting from the first film, the remuneration will first increase to 100,000 Hong Kong dollars. Later, your remuneration will be determined based on the profit of the film and the film market."

"Finally, you will be given a signing fee of HK$500,000. This money is given directly to you. You are welcome to join the company."

"Thank you Mr. Lin!"

Cheng Long was overjoyed after hearing this. This contract can guarantee him to earn at least 2 million Hong Kong dollars in these seven years. Although seven years is not short, it is not very long either. He will only be 31 years old after seven years. He still doesn't believe it. He has made 14 movies as the leading actor and he can't make him famous.

"Don't thank me in a hurry. Let's wait until you hear the second contract."

Lin Baicheng smiled and waved his hand, and said: "The second contract stipulates that the company will shoot at least two movies for you every year, and you will be the leading actor. The shooting cost of each movie will not be less than 500,000 Hong Kong dollars. Your salary was also increased to HK$100,000 first, and nothing has changed."

"But the term of this contract is 15 years. If you breach the contract, the liquidated damages will be HK$500 million. If the company breaches the contract, it will pay you HK$50 million."

"The contract period and liquidated damages have been increased, and the contract will definitely change."

"The first is the signing fee. The company will give you 2 million Hong Kong dollars in one lump sum!"

"Furthermore, in these 15 years, the company will shoot at least 5 Hollywood movies with you as the protagonist. The cost of each movie will not be less than 5 million US dollars, helping you to enter the US market and Hollywood. .”

"25 million U.S. dollars, which is more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars, so the length of cooperation will be extended. If you are asked to sign for 15 years, the company will definitely not be able to make you famous and then let you leave immediately. I believe you can understand this."

"Think about these two options carefully and decide which one to choose."

"Mr. Lin, there's no need to think about it, I choose the second option!"

Cheng Long said firmly that although the second 15-year contract period is longer, it is also more beneficial to him. The main reason is that the company is willing to help him enter Hollywood. If this can succeed, he will definitely become a superstar and gain both fame and wealth.

Lin Baicheng asked again: "Are you sure you won't think about it anymore?"

"Mr. Lin, I'm sure, no need to think about it anymore!"

Cheng Long nodded heavily. After signing this contract, he would get 2 million Hong Kong dollars immediately, and if the worst happened during the contract period, he could earn at least several million Hong Kong dollars, so he had no reason to refuse.

Lin Baicheng said nothing after seeing this, and asked Cheng Long to hire a lawyer. Then he would sign a contract with Star Pictures under the lawyer's review.

Wu Siyuan had some doubts about giving Cheng Long such a good contract, but the company's decision maker was Lin Baicheng. After Lin Baicheng said that he was very optimistic about Cheng Long and wanted to make Cheng Long popular, Wu Siyuan said nothing more.

Although Cheng Long has been given a lot now, for Lin Baicheng, this will definitely not be a loss-making deal. Cheng Long's future achievements are worthy of the generous conditions offered to him now. If the contract period were not longer and Cheng Long would refuse, Lin Baicheng would have even wanted to sign it for 20 years or even longer.