The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Zou Wenhuai came to Taiwan immediately and contacted Li Hanxiang. The two used to be colleagues, but the relationship was not very good. After all, Zou Wenhuai's position was Shaw Brothers at that time, and Li Hanxiang was provoked by D\u0026M, so he left Hong Kong angrily and came to Taiwan. island development.

Li Hanxiang enjoys a high reputation in the Taiwanese film industry, mainly because he has cultivated many film talents for Taiwan.

"Zou Sheng, I heard that you are going to a new film company?" Li Hanxiang asked curiously after meeting.

My former colleagues are now defecting to Shaw Brothers movies, which can be considered a fate.

Zou Wenhuai nodded and said: "It's my current film company - Golden Harvest Films. The boss is very nice, and Brother Cai is famous. He will trust me to take care of the company. The important thing is that there are things I can't get at Shaw Brothers." , the new company is willing to give it to me!"

Li Hanxiang smiled and said: "I see! Then you are not just watching my jokes this time in Taiwan, are you?"

Zou Wenhuai did not ask a question directly, but said: "No, our boss gave you a check!" After saying that, he directly handed a check from Wanguo Baotong Bank to Li Hanxiang.

Li Hanxiang glanced at it, then glanced at it again, and said in disbelief: "This is one million Hong Kong dollars? Why do you bosses give me a check?"

Zou Wenhuai said: "Help!"

Li Hanxiang smiled bitterly and said: "Your boss is Mr. Lin Zhichao. One million is really a big deal for him, but for me, it is a big number, and I don't need that much. Because of this, how dare I Take this check!"

After saying that, he pushed back.

Zou Wenhuai said: "Why don't you dare to accept it? We hope that you will return to Hong Kong to shoot romance films, funny and satirical romance films, and we are willing to cooperate with a basic salary plus dividends. In addition, we can also support you in returning to Hong Kong to establish your own A film company, we, Jiahe Films, can also serve as investors.”

Li Hanxiang said in surprise: "Are you planning to try the Hollywood production model?"

Zou Wenhuai said: "That's right! So, you can relieve your urgent needs with this money, and you earned it in advance based on your ability, so why can't you take it? It's much better than other ways!"

Li Hanxiang suddenly thought about it, and the so-called other way was that Yang Qiao and others from the Taiwan Film Studio were running around to make a movie for him for free. But in this case, the favor would be too great.

"How to cooperate specifically?"

After thinking about it, Li Hanxiang decided to raise money for Jiahe to make a movie.

Zou Wenhuai said: "This year, there are already three movies that have a box office of over one million yuan in Hong Kong. When you shoot a movie, you get a basic salary plus dividends. The details are like this."

Dividends set some levels of rewards. The higher the box office, the greater the share. As for the basic salary, it is almost the basic salary.

In the end, Li Hanxiang decided to borrow 500,000 Hong Kong dollars and promised to repay it for Jiahe's filming. Golden Harvest did not restrict him, but stated that he could not make movies for Shaw Brothers at the same time.

Even if he makes a movie in Taiwan, it won't be affected, but he can't make a movie for Shaw Brothers in Hong Kong.

Li Hanxiang smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle Six made me lose to Hong Kong. How could I return to Shaw Brothers movies?"

Zou Wenhuai said: "It's just a normal restriction!"

"It's natural!"

In July.

Bruce Lee finally had the opportunity to express his willingness to return to Hong Kong to film movies in an interview, which immediately caused many movies in Hong Kong to be snapped up.

After all, Bruce Lee was a Chinese actor in Hollywood, and he had good kung fu. In addition, he starred in several movies in Hong Kong in the same year and gained some popularity.

(PS: Bruce Lee was born in the world of show business. His father, Li Hoi-chuen, is a Cantonese opera actor, and his mother is the adopted daughter of Sir Robert Ho Tung's half-brother, Ho Kamp Tong. He made his film debut when he was three months old and participated in many films in the same year. Accumulate some audience base)

However, Bruce Lee put forward harsh conditions through his friends. His personal salary was US$10,000 (nearly HK$60,000) per film, and the film investment capital was more than HK$600,000.

moment.

After scaring off small companies with weak financial resources, only Shaw Brothers Films and Golden Harvest Films were left without a say.

Bruce Lee didn't care much about it in the United States. He liked Shaw Brothers Film Company the most and expressed his interest in talking about it through his friends.

Unexpectedly, Uncle Shao directly told Bruce Lee's friends: "Each movie can be up to 2,500 US dollars! Also, ask Bruce Lee to come back to Hong Kong in person to negotiate, and everything can be arranged."

Shao Laoliu thought that he was the emperor of the Hong Kong movie kingdom, how could he tolerate a martial artist who was not yet a star and put on airs in front of him.

When Bruce Lee heard the news in the United States, he immediately felt that he had been humiliated. After all his hard work, he came back from the United States and earned your salary of US$2,500?

What does his income in the United States count as a mere $2,500?

Not long after.

Hong Kong media reported: Bruce Lee announced that he would never make a film with Shaw Brothers!

The media quickly discovered the reason why Bruce Lee was so angry: Shao Laoliu said that everything would be in accordance with Shaw Brothers' regulations, signing a long-term contract and receiving a fixed salary.

Zou Wenhuai was overjoyed and immediately sent Liu Lianghua, a capable female cadre, to the United States for negotiations.

Golden Harvest Films offered $10,000 without any counter-offer, but only required three films to be signed. I originally wanted to sign a contract for two films, but considering that Shaw Brothers insulted Bruce Lee so much, it made perfect sense to take the opportunity to propose a contract for three films.

On the street of Des Voeux Road Central in Central, Lam Chi-chao, who had just finished the fifth conference of the Hong Kong Real Estate and Construction Association, was walking with Tai Feng, Feng Jingxi and Li Jiacheng.

Feng Jingxi and Li Jiacheng were among the new members of the conference. After the conference, Lin Zhichao took the three of them to a dinner party.

"Sir Lin, would you like everyone to take a photo as a souvenir!"

The four of them were walking when a female voice came from behind.

Lin Zhichao turned around and said with a smile: "That's troublesome, sister-in-law!"

It turned out that the person who caught up was Feng Jianli, the second wife of Feipingtai. She is the director of the women's department of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce and the social expert of the Feipingtai family. She is good at Cantonese opera, photography, singing, and dancing.

Because of this, most of them only took Feng Jianli to participate in outside activities. Feng Jianli is only 31 years old this year, 16 years younger than Airship Tai, but she is Airship Tai's first love. In other words, Airship Tai did not fall in love until she was at least thirty years old.

As for why Feng Jianli turned around and married the first wife, it was because of her mother's matchmaking advice that Feng Jianli also married someone else. Later, Feng Jianli got divorced with a child, and Feng Jianli rekindled their old relationship and got together. .

Airship Tai smiled and said: "Then as a professional photographer, you have to take better pictures of us. Lin Sheng doesn't have to worry about him. He has better conditions than us!"

The implication is that when the four of them stand together, Lin Zhichao certainly has the best image - elegant and handsome.

Li Jiacheng's image is also good, but in recent years he has gone bald, so his image has deteriorated a bit.

Feng Jingxi was born like a mud-legged person.

Feng Jianli stood in front of the road and prepared to take pictures, and said with a smile: "I'm sure you can capture your domineering spirit, Sir Lin's elegance, Li Sheng's vitality, and Feng Sheng's tenacity."

The four men were immediately coaxed happily by a woman, and then cooperated with Feng Jianli's photo taking on the road, attracting the attention of pedestrians!

"Okay, I will develop the photos later and put them in the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce. I will also leave a copy for you."

"A lot of work"

Lin Zhichao said politely.

He also likes taking photos and photography. Since the 1950s, he has recorded the changes in Hong Kong through photos and video tapes. He has kept them very well and has backups.

Today, four people stood together to take pictures. No matter how you look at it, Lin Zhichao is the winner!

He and Airship Tai stood in the middle. He looked younger, but exuded a kingly elegance. Although Airship Tai was said to be domineering, he was actually the domineering one in the world. Li Jiacheng was serious and held a briefcase under his arm, as if he were an assistant. And his subordinates; Feng Jingxi has a muddy air, which is related to the fact that he did a lot of small business back then.

Li Jiacheng entered the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce this time and became a member. In fact, he only has five industrial buildings and industrial properties, but he is still a real estate developer and has the strength to join the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce. After all, the entire Real Estate Chamber of Commerce has over one hundred members. Multiple people.

At this time, Airship Tai had already gathered his battle lines and only had two or three real estate projects in hand; because he knew that the British Hong Kong government did not want him to stand out, and if he was too high-profile, he might be dealt with again. In the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, Lin Zhichao boldly delegated power to the two vice presidents. The Hong Kong government would not find out anything anyway, not to mention that he was already busy, which was a matter of course.

Feng Jingxi only returned to Hong Kong from Canada at the end of last year to continue his development. He has been struggling a lot, and now he mainly focuses on securities.

A few people were chatting and laughing all the way, walking towards a restaurant.

Passing by the 'Xinxing Books and Newsstand', Lin Zhichao's heart moved, and then he said to the three of them: "You go and order food first, and I'll go and chat with my friends!"

"Okay, Lin Sheng, please!"

Airship Tai looked at Lin Zhichao's gaze and vaguely guessed something.

"sorry!"

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao walked towards the Xinxing Books and Newsstand.

Before he arrived, Huang Youcai had already squeezed out of the book and newsstand.

"Lin Sheng, you're here!"

Lin Zhichao would correct any friend he knew well by saying, "Lin Sheng" is enough, "Sir Lin" is not necessary.

"Brother Cai, how do you feel about the business?"

Lin Zhichao came to the newsstand and looked at it casually. Inside is Huang Youcai's wife, who is submissive and at a loss.

Huang Youcai's newsstand consists of a couple and a 15-year-old son who dropped out of school. Huang Youcai is also a regional publisher of a media group and can earn about 600 to 800 more per month. This is what he and his son did. .

"Business is very good! This year's business is the best in the past 20 years. My newsstand can earn more than 800 yuan a month." Huang Youcai said with a smile.

Although Sir Lin calls him 'Brother Cai', he is actually very nervous every time they meet.

"It's a good thing! After so many years, you finally came out. You have made back your money this year. But I suggest you buy a house first. The house prices are rising fast. If you don't buy it, you won't be able to afford it."

"Ah, the money I owe to "Oriental Daily" has not been paid back yet, how can I dare to buy a house!"

Lin Zhichao borrowed the last debt in the name of the company to prevent him from forgetting it. After all, it’s still 15,000 Hong Kong dollars, so I can’t lose it.

"You have to buy it! Buy a 600-square-foot one. It's cheaper in North Point. It's about HK$50,000, and the down payment is more than 10,000. Pay it back slowly, otherwise, the price will get higher and higher, even higher than the money your newspaper office makes here. Awesome. In short, I have given you some advice. Be brave. If your relatives and friends borrow all your current income, will they be worried that you can't repay it? If not, you can borrow it from my company, but it's just a small amount of money. You can figure it out yourself!"

Huang Youcai finally came to his senses and immediately said: "Thank you Lin Sheng for your advice. You pointed it out to me more than 20 years ago, but I was stupid enough not to listen. If you point it out to me now, I will definitely listen."

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "That's right. Who doesn't have a few relatives? Your status is different now. Don't they want to lend you money? Be generous and pay 8% interest for a year. Why don't everyone lend you money obediently? ." After saying that, Lin Zhichao patted him on the shoulder.

"What you said makes sense! I'm so stupid that I can't even think of this." Ah Cai said excitedly.

Ever since he took over this newsstand and became a regional publisher, all his relatives have looked up to him; and after hearing about Sir Lin's help, everyone has been competing to fawn over him.

"Haha, it's not too late to figure it out now! By the way, you said that the market is very good this year, so let me ask you, are my "Manke World", "Oriental Daily", etc. selling well?"

"The best seller! "Oriental Daily" is now the best-selling newspaper in Hong Kong. It is deeply loved by the public. It has all kinds of news and is all-encompassing; the sales of "Manke World" have almost doubled. This year's Japanese comics It became very popular, and "Manke World" was very popular. Every time it arrived, many people came to ask about it, and even made reservations in advance. The "Fist of the North Star" in it has become a masterpiece for Hong Kong comic fans, even if it is Some friends who don’t like comics also like comics because of this.”

After all, I have been working as a newspaper for decades, and my business level is still there. I just didn’t know how to do it before.

In fact, there are too many people like this in the world. They work hard for the boss all their lives and are not very proficient in their business. The boss seems to appreciate you, but in fact, behind his back, he tells you that you have no future!

After those "defected" employees become successful, the boss will say that this person worked here before and was trained by me.

After chatting for a few more words, Lin Zhichao stood up and left. The first reason he came was to inquire about the current situation of his friends, and the second reason was to inquire about the products of the media group. After all, he also needed to learn about it from the market.

After he left, Ah Cai said to his wife in an imposing manner: "Shame on you, why are you cowering in there in fear! Sir Lin, that's my friend, we have known each other for more than 20 years!"

When his wife Ajuan saw Lin Zhichao leaving, she immediately said unconvinced: "You are no better than me. You were trembling when you started talking just now!"

Ah Cai suddenly paused and said, "Then I will perform well later on, right?"

Ajuan is a good wife, which can be seen from the last time she went to her parents' house to borrow money.

"Well, when you talk about books and newspapers, you are very powerful. Even Sir Lin listens attentively!"

"Haha, it's natural. I've been doing this for more than 20 years, so I'm not familiar with it anymore! Not to mention the best-selling newspaper comic strips, even those tabloid magazines, I can pick them up at my fingertips."

In fact, since Lin Zhichao became prosperous, Ah Cai has also changed himself, and that is learning; he is just the kind of person who hangs out his fishing net when he thinks of it, but he is still a somewhat educated person.

Of course, someone with some culture may not dare to start a business. His character at heart is to be comfortable and content with the status quo.

"Honey, do we really want to buy a house?"

Ah Cai said resolutely: "Buy! Sir Lin will not lie to me. He said that if houses want to rise, they must rise. I recently raised money to buy a small house of 500 to 600 square feet. Besides, the three of us An individual can earn nearly 20,000 yuan a year, and he can earn it back in three years at most.”

The wife volunteered and said: "I will go back to my parents' house to borrow money. This time I can borrow at least 5,000!"

Ah Cai nodded and said, "Just give them 8 cents of interest, which is three points higher than the bank!"

"6 cents is enough. I didn't give any interest last time. I just bought some fruit."

"Okay, six cents is fine, eight cents is okay. I'll borrow another 5,000 or 10,000 from my relatives. As long as it's enough for the down payment, we can buy it."

“It’s great, we can finally live in a house!”

"This is nothing! The media group said that I am more responsible for distribution, and they plan to create one more area for me in the future."

"real?"

For a time, the couple fell into joy.

Media Group.

Li Ziduohui reported: "The sales volume of "Manke World" has exceeded 30,000 per issue, which has already set a record in Hong Kong. The serialization of "Fist of the North Star" is so popular that even Taiwan Publishing House hopes to win the right to publish the single volume. So we are recently preparing to release the first volume of a single book in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The publishing house has begun to make a profit. Of course, my salary will be paid by the group."

His monthly salary is 5,000, and his annual salary is more than 70,000. Among Lin Zhichao's senior executives, he is not considered a high level; but his salary four years ago was only 2,000 Hong Kong dollars per month, and his salary has tripled.

Oriental Publishing House could not afford such a high salary, because it was only after he took up a position in a printing house and a group that he could afford it and get value for money.

After listening to this, Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Yes, there will only be more and more profit models in the later period. I remember that magazines can enter Taiwan or Southeast Asia through abnormal channels, right?"

Li Ziduo nodded and said: "Yes, about one-tenth of each issue of ours comes through some channel. Of course, overseas copycats are also starting to happen."

Lin Zhichao said: "We don't have the energy to do copycats if we don't care about them. Next, let's prepare to release a single book. The profit should be very high. After all, we already have a certain number of book fans."

Li Ziduo nodded and said: "Okay. Now those intern painters are almost ready to work and can also help the company. We already have more than 30 painters and screenwriters. "Little Football Captain" is also ready to be serialized, and Hong Kong football has developed to peak"

After some reporting, Lin Zhichao was very satisfied with all aspects of the comics industry. "Fist of the North Star" should be a very good IP. More importantly, this comic is like a textbook for Hong Kong comics. It integrates a lot of the excellence of Japanese comics and also has Hong Kong's own characteristics.

By the 1970s, Hong Kong's economic level was on the rise, and the comics industry relied solely on publishing to make annual profits of tens of millions. Because just like movies, it can open up overseas markets. At that time, we will cultivate a large number of comic talents and make plans for the future.

What Lin Zhichao wants is the value of IP and its contribution to Hong Kong's economy (tourism, culture), and he will not consider immediate interests.

"What about the Oriental Daily?"

"After purifying the supplements, the sales volume increased instead of falling. It has now reached 110,000 copies, firmly occupying the first place in sales volume."

"good"

"Sing Tao Daily" and "Ming Pao" both barely reached 100,000 copies, but now they are left behind by "Oriental Daily News", which is really incredible. You know, Oriental Daily has only been published for more than 17 months.