Chapter 362 Are You Happy?
"Mr. Wang," Li Hanxiang hesitated for a few seconds and immediately suggested, "Shaw Brothers just poached two great directors, Yue Feng and Tao Qin, from Great Wall last year. They are currently filming "A Thousand Beauties" and "The Swallow Thief."

"It should be released soon. Also, I can help you contact Yan Jun from Cathay Pacific, who is Xiao Mi's husband. He directed a movie called "I Am a Murderer" this year. Yes, Cathay Pacific also has a screenwriter named Chang Cheh, who can also be used."

"There is also Mr. Zhu Mu, the third master. He is this year."

Wang Deming smiled and waved his hands, and started with a joke: "Director Li, thank you for your kindness. I heard that you had a conflict with Yan Jun before, and it was producer Er Guang who stepped in and slapped Yan Jun twice to vent your anger."

"You are so troubled by these theatres."

He really didn't expect Li Hanxiang to be so enthusiastic that he would even bring Yan Jun out to help support the operation of several theaters.

No wonder Tony Leung was so respectful when recalling Li Hanxiang. His character is really first-class.

"Do you want to buy Hollywood Spanish-language films?" Li Hanxiang frowned, "Mr. Wang, you should know that although Hollywood Spanish-language films are beautiful, not many people watch them in Hong Kong."

"By the way, people in Hong Kong love to watch Cantonese opera films. I am familiar with Hong Xiannü, Bai Xuexian, and Ren Jianhui. They recently filmed a film called "Hong Kong Moonlit Night". I will contact them and it will definitely be shown in the theaters under Madam Huairu."

"Don't worry, don't worry!" Wang Deming smiled and comforted Li Hanxiang, "Haha, Director Li, even if a few theaters are left there for a year and nothing is done, it's only a few tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars in property taxes a year, plus the salaries of all the employees, 10 Hong Kong dollars at most, I can still afford the loss."

"It's just that the actions of several artists from Great Wall and Phoenix today made me feel a little uncomfortable, so an idea suddenly came to my mind."

"You say." The two brothers Li Hanxiang and Hu Jinquan looked at each other, sat up straight, and wanted to hear what Wang Deming had to say.

"Director Li, I was the first to meet you. I'm asking if..." Wang Deming said his thoughts slowly, "If you were asked to leave Shaw Brothers and become the person in charge of the film business of the Spring and Autumn Film Company registered in Shouchun, would you consider it?"

"Any terms are negotiable!"

As soon as these words came out, Li Hanxiang and Hu Jinquan were stunned. Li Hanxiang pointed at his nose blankly and said, "Me?"

"That's right. Haha, you should know that you can't get ahead if you work hard. Your annual salary at Shaw Brothers was 8000 Hong Kong dollars for a movie. Now it has increased to 1 Hong Kong dollars? I heard from Sister Cuiying that it seems to be less than 2 Hong Kong dollars? If you pay it monthly, it is 4 Hong Kong dollars a month? Of course, as a famous director in Hong Kong, your income must be far more than that of ordinary people."

Wang Deming was calm and collected. "But you have six children to support, and the tuition for one month alone is very expensive, so you are reluctant to replace your car even though it breaks down frequently."

"Mr. Wang, I."

"Don't be impatient. Just listen to me." Wang Deming interrupted him and continued, "The Spring and Autumn Film Company was originally registered to give Shouchun a place to relax. First, I didn't expect that she would be so interested in the movie you and Director Hu were going to shoot, so I thought of joining forces with several large film companies, such as Great Wall, Phoenix, and Shaw Brothers, to jointly invest in the production of a few movies to make her happy."

"It seems that what is better now is that this film company can shoot films independently without relying on others. This requires real people in the film industry."

"If you are willing to come, you can set the conditions. As long as I think it is OK, I will let Jerry come immediately and we will sign the contract immediately. I will pay Shaw Brothers' penalty for breach of contract, and I will invest another US$100 million in Spring and Autumn Films."

"consider?"

Wang Deming thoughtfully pushed a clean manuscript paper toward Li Hanxiang and Hu Jinquan, raised his hand to check the time, then looked at the two stunned people, and continued with a smile: "Don't have such great psychological pressure, even if the cooperation fails, the friendship still exists."

"I'm also anxious today, you can give me a few more days to think about it."

"Sister Tao, the kitchen downstairs will serve dinner later, let Madam Shouchun and the others eat first." Then he went straight upstairs, seeing his wife and children was the most important thing.

Today's move was just a casual one. He had never thought about the film industry before. From reading various Hong Kong articles in his previous life, he knew that the Hong Kong film industry was inseparable from the underworld. He didn't want to get into trouble.

To put it bluntly, is he going to make a living with those black mules? And then what about negotiations, worshipping Guan Erye, and protecting the interests of the cast and crew? Wouldn't it be better to buy two more pieces of land with this time?
Wouldn’t it be better to buy more stocks during this time?

The Hong Kong stock market started to turn green this year, and the stocks of more than 1000 foreign companies doubled. However, the pool was too small and there were not many circulating shares. He also sneaked into the village and took advantage of the situation, so he barely made less than million Hong Kong dollars.

Upstairs, Zhang Shouchun's three daughters were holding their children and chatting with Zhang Cuiying and Hongwei. The older ones were playing with their toys. When they saw Wang Deming coming upstairs, they didn't get up and asked directly, "Deming, what were you talking about with Director Li? We just heard a little bit, not the whole thing."

"Oh." Wang Deming hugged the babies one by one and said nonchalantly, "Isn't it just your film company? I persuade Director Li to leave Shaw Brothers, join us, and run it properly."

"Ask him what conditions he wants?"

"As long as he brings it up, I'm OK with it. Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem." As he spoke, Wang Deming smiled and looked at Zhang Cuiying and Hongwei, "Sister Hongwei, you and Producer Erguang can also consider it."

"The film company in Shouchun is like a blank sheet of paper, but a blank sheet of paper is easier to paint on."

"Mr. Wang, please let us discuss this carefully."

"Ah."

In the evening, when Li Hanxiang and others left, Zhang Shouchun asked the reason. Wang Deming briefly mentioned the unpleasantness with Great Wall Company today, and finally concluded: "They say they stand for it, but I guess they haven't read the Speech at the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art."

"Of course, their efforts and attitude cannot be denied. But who can make me unhappy?"

"Do you really think that without them, our film company and theater will close? Are you kidding me?"

Zhang Shouchun clenched his fist and said, "Deming, you are right!"

Suddenly, she looked at Wang Deming with seductive eyes, "Deming, the three of us sisters can't accompany you at night now. Did you not think it through or do you want to try the flavor of Hong Kong? The other day I went to visit the set and saw Lydia Lo playing the role of Liang Shanbo. She had a nice figure.

"Her fingers slid down Wang Deming's chest, and her voice was charming, "If you can't help it these days, you can go to find Lydia to satisfy your cravings occasionally. Well, Lin Dai is also fine, she is petite and delicate."

"Who do you think I am?" Wang Deming said righteously, "Am I a person obsessed with sex?"

"Really?"

"Of course!"

"Hehe, let me tell you some good news. Today Alexei sent a telegram from the Soviet Union saying that he has officially held a wedding ceremony with Diana. They will come to Hong Kong for their honeymoon soon. Are you happy?"

(End of this chapter)