Chapter 354 Really Richer Than Mr. Shao
The trade unions in Hong Kong were actually first established in the 20s. In 48, they went underground because the British in Hong Kong declared them illegal organizations, and there were no major movements.

In the official conference report in the 50s, Hong Kong was clearly defined as a window for communication with the Western world.

On the contrary, in the film industry there is a Free Trade Union established by a Taiwanese organization, initiated by Wang Yuanlong, Zhang Shankun and others.

However, the only role of this union is to file for censorship of films, otherwise they cannot be sold to Taiwan.

After Wang Deming discussed this with several Chinese leaders in Hong Kong, the leaders all responded by considering it.
This is also very normal. To put it simply, if you don't do it, there are many people who will do it. When the local government does not pay attention to labor issues and the capitalists do not feel the pain, there will be no change in thinking and behavior.

Promoting the trade union system is also a slow and long process, especially in a special place like Hong Kong.

He is not in a hurry. He will take his time. If a beverage factory doesn't work, he can slowly integrate the textile industry.
After the Spring Festival, Wang Deming invited Mr. Shao's family and Li Hanxiang's family to dinner at the Peninsula Hotel to formally discuss cooperation on the film industry.

"Mr. Shao, you are a senior figure in the Hong Kong film industry. Last time I told you that I wanted to buy a few theaters. Do you have any good suggestions now? Director Li, what kind of films will you release this year? I have written the check, but I haven't been waiting for you to come."

Mr. Yifu came today with his official wife, Aunt Six. Aunt Six and Mrs. Li, Zhang Cuiying, were chatting with Zhang Shouchun and others on the other side.

Mr. Yifu turned his head and looked at Zhang Shouchun and the others, and said with a smile: "Mr. Wang really loves his wife. I didn't expect you to act so quickly."

"There are a few theaters you can consider, including the Oriental Theater on Fleming Road, the Shing Ping Theater at the foot of the Peak, the Central Theater on Queen's Road Central, the Imperial Theater on King's Road, and the Victory Theater on Nathan Road."

"These theaters are all in good locations. They used to mainly host Cantonese opera, Yue opera, and Peking opera. Now that movies are becoming more popular, their business is gradually declining and it is difficult to continue. Renovating them will cost a lot of money, so they are considering changing their business. Ordinary people really don't have enough money to take over."

Mr. Shaw is very familiar with all the cinemas in Hong Kong. He listed five cinemas in one breath and then looked at Wang Deming with a smile and a hint of temptation in his eyes.

"Oh, that's great." Wang Deming raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. "Then I'll trouble Mr. Shao to help introduce them to the other party. I'll arrange for Jerry and Mike Feng to be the representatives to buy these theaters as soon as possible and renovate them as a whole."

"Oh, then I'll arrange for Miss Fang from Shaw's General Affairs to contact her."

When Wang Deming and Mr. Yifu finished their conversation, Li Hanxiang quickly interrupted and said, "Mr. Wang, I told you last time that I wanted to make four films in the "Allure of the Country" series. I am preparing the script. This film has a large cast and we want to restore and display the beauty of Chinese classical culture."

"But this year we are planning to start filming two Huangmei Opera movies, The Seven Fairies and The Butterfly Lovers."

"Director Li is very courageous!" Wang Deming gave a thumbs up. "Today I will call Jerry to help Shouchun set up a film company, and then sign a contract with Mr. Shao. The first payment is 100 million Hong Kong dollars. What do you think?"

"Oh, haha, that's great!"

Li Hanxiang was overjoyed and laughed heartily. All big directors like to have more money for filming movies, so that they can have more film to waste and more costumes and props to process.
Not only Zhang Shouchun and the others, many people in the Peninsula Cafe looked at him in surprise.

"Sorry, sorry!" Li Hanxiang bowed to the people in the coffee shop, "Wait until Liang Zhu officially starts filming in a few days. Mr. Wang and his wife will come to the studio to take a look?"

"Okay!"

The efficiency of work in Hong Kong is very high, and it may also be that Jerry and Mike Feng are worth the value of 10 Hong Kong dollars a year.

A week later, five theaters were owned by Qin Huairu; a brand new Oriental Film Company and its properties were owned by Zhang Shouchun; and similarly, a Qingping Advertising Company and its properties located on Nathan Road in Kowloon were owned by Jin Yuqing.

After the Oriental Film Company signed a million-HKD investment agreement with Shaw Brothers, Li Hanxiang immediately asked his wife Zhang Cuiying and Hongwei to come to Wang's Manor and invite Zhang Shouchun and others to visit the studio. This was the first time Zhang Cuiying and Hongwei came to Wang Deming's home in Repulse Bay. As soon as they came in, they were attracted by the ancient charm and the small bridges and flowing water in the manor.

Although the interior of the manor has been completely modernized, it still exudes classical beauty.

"That's great!" the two couldn't help but sigh.

"If we could shoot a movie here, we could save the sets, yes!"

The two were led to the living room by Sister Tao and served some sweet water. After a while, the three girls came down from upstairs wearing loose clothes and yawning.

"Sister Cuiying, Sister Hongwei, I'm sorry for the delay. We've been feeling sleepy lately. We just sat there for a while and couldn't open our eyes, so we went upstairs and took a nap."

Zhang Cuiying smiled and waved her hands, saying politely, "We are all experienced people, and we know your current state very well, especially since it is spring. We are more prone to sleepiness when we are pregnant. Hey, Madam Shouchun, when is your due date?"

"It's almost there. According to the date, it's April. There are still two months left, and it will be easy."

"Well, where are the kids?"

"De Ming took him to Mr. Huo's house next door to play with Lei Ting. I think they went fishing?"

"Are you guys going to the set today?"

"Go ahead! Please wait for us for a while. Sister Tao, please help entertain Sister Cuiying and Sister Hongwei."

Fortunately, Zhang Shouchun and the others had developed good habits in Beijing, and they packed up in just over ten minutes, changed into going-out clothes, and followed Zhang Cuiying and the others to Shaw Brothers' studio in Clearwater Bay.

On the way, Zhang Cuiying and Zhang Shouchun were in the same car and explained to her: "This piece of land in Clearwater Bay was bought by Mr. Shao for 57 million Hong Kong dollars after he officially took over the Tianyi Company of Mr. Shao Erye in Hong Kong 200 years ago. It was used to build a studio."

"Four studios have been built now, but they are not yet fully completed. However, they are ready for filming. Hanxiang's Jiangshan Meiren was filmed in Studio No. 2 here."

Zhang Shouchun didn't feel anything else but that it was far away, and they had to cross the sea. She moved her butt slightly and frowned, "Sister Cuiying, isn't this place too remote? I just saw the pharmaceutical factory and commercial plaza opened by Deming in Guantang."

Zhang Cuiying was shocked, but she didn't show it on her face. She asked, "Madam Shouchun, which comprehensive business district did we pass by when the country was just founded? Isn't that the Guantang Commercial Center that the British approved and built on 14 acres of land?"

"Oh, De Ming asked the British for a few more acres. He said it was to make it more convenient for the employees of the pharmaceutical factory to work and live in the future. We passed Guantang just now, and you saw many excavators digging the ground in the Guantang South District. That is De Ming's newly opened pharmaceutical factory." Zhang Shouchun didn't take it seriously and answered casually.

"I heard from Deming that on New Year's Eve, they negotiated a low-interest loan of 7000 million US dollars with the United States, with an annual interest rate of 2 percentage points."

"On New Year's Eve?"

"Ok!"

Zhang Cuiying immediately remembered that on New Year's Eve, she met Wang Deming, who was dressed very appropriately, in Legong Building. He even gave Hongwei two diamond cufflinks as a gift for the children. Zhang Cuiying's heartbeat suddenly accelerated and her mouth became dry.

What does 7000 million US dollars mean?
(End of this chapter)