Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 201 [Hong Kong Government Banquet]

Luo Qihong didn't completely believe Lin Luoqi, and Lin Luoqi didn't want to talk any more, so he began to change the subject, "How is Best Real Estate doing recently? I heard that the market value has increased a lot, and the asset value is rising."

All the shares of Best Real Estate that he held at the beginning have been sold, with a profit of tens of millions. Although the market value of Best Real Estate has now exceeded 2.5 million yuan, Luo Qihong has already used this money to double or triple the profit, which is still more promising than investing in Best Real Estate.

Speaking of this, Lin Luoqi became confident and said with a smile, "I am confident that within five years, the market value of Best Real Estate will reach 5 billion yuan, making it a typical example of a medium-sized real estate company."

Lin Luoqi no longer compared himself with the pervert Luo Qihong. The market value of Zhaoan Real Estate Company has increased from tens of millions to 11 billion yuan, more than ten times, and it was achieved within one year.

There are not many people in Hong Kong who can achieve such results. Only Chen Songqing of Jianing Company has achieved such results so far.

Luo Qihong smiled and did not use examples of strong men like Liu Luanxiong and Luo Xurui to attack Lin Luoqi. Five years later, a market value of 5 billion yuan might only be regarded as a medium-sized real estate company, but it could not climb to a typical position.

"Sure, I believe you can do it." Luo Qihong continued to ask, "You should have heard about Yonghua Company. Are you interested in fighting with your eldest brother and others with me?"

After dealing with Gao Kaiquan and Zhong Wei, it was the turn of the brothers Lin Luoxun and Lin Luoshi.

Lin Luoqi was slightly stunned. He originally thought that Luo Qihong would immediately retaliate against Lin Luoxun and others, but after waiting for a long time, he still didn't see him, so he dejectedly concluded that Luo Qihong had given up on revenge.

I didn't expect that it has only just begun. Luo Qihong is still the same Luo Qihong, the vengeful Luo Qihong.

"What do you want to do?" Lin Luoqi's voice was filled with unconcealable excitement.

Ever since the Lin Luoxun brothers took away his Yiren Real Estate Company and wanted to acquire Best Real Estate, he no longer recognized this brotherhood, not at all. If he didn't need to develop Best Real Estate and lacked the power, he would have been unable to hold back long ago.

Now that he has Luo Qihong as an ally, of course he has to get involved and get back some of the interest and previous things.

Luo Qihong said, "Your elder brother Lin Luoxun has good control over Yiren Real Estate Company, and your family holds a considerable stake. I don't have any good plans for the time being. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Lin Luoqi hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head and said, "No! As you know, I am no longer involved in the affairs of the family company, and I don't know much about the situation of Yiren Real Estate Company."

Seeing this, Luo Qihong knew that Lin Luoqi must be carrying out some secret plan, and it seemed that he was trying to keep something for himself.

He didn't want to force it. After all, this was Lin Luoqi's private plan, and the benefits naturally belonged to Lin Luoqi's side. It would not be good for anyone to rashly take it.

Baoxiang Film Company Meeting Room

The three giants gathered together for a meeting again.

"'An Autumn's Tale' has been taken off the screen (in Hong Kong), and the current box office is 1 million yuan, ranking 5th. The top of the list is 'Best Partner' by Sam Hui and Mecca, with a box office of 30 million yuan, a difference of 7 million yuan."

"However, 'Best Partner' is a comedy, and 'Autumn's Tale' is an art film. The box office of 1 million has already broken the box office record of art films in Hong Kong. It is estimated that 'Autumn's Tale' can win some awards in the Taiwanese and Paris film industries."

Cen Jianxun said this excitedly with a bright smile.

"Okay! I believe that the overseas box office of "Autumn Fairy Tale" will be much better than that of "Best Partner", which can shorten the box office gap." Luo Qihong said with a smile.

"Mr. Luo, I'm afraid the situation is not so optimistic. The overseas distribution rights of "An Autumn's Tale" still need to be obtained through Golden Harvest Entertainment Company. They need to take 5% of the box office revenue, leaving us with 5%. The overseas distribution of "Best Partner" takes less, 35%." Cen Jianxun said with a serious expression.

"Why is it so unfair?" Luo Qihong stared at Cen Jianxun and asked. Cen Jianxun has always been responsible for these matters.

"This is the weak point of art films. The box office of art films has never been as good as that of comedies. Golden Harvest Entertainment is also worried that there will be unexpected events in the process of making a profit, so they have increased the commission. Maybe we can talk to Uncle Shao Liu." said Cen Jianxun.

Looking for that miser Run Run Shaw? !

Luo Qihong immediately shook his head. Run Run Shaw would probably ask for more commission. If Zou Wenhuai of Golden Harvest Entertainment knew about this, he would definitely increase the commission rate.

When you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!

"Give it to Raymond Chow. I don't trust Run Run Shaw."

"Okay! Then I will go to sign the contract tomorrow to avoid any further complications." Cen Jianxun answered seriously.

"Wu Yusen has agreed and promised to help us shoot "A Better Tomorrow". He asked us for a director's fee of 30 yuan and a 3% commission on the movie's box office." Cen Jianxun continued to report.

Luo Qihong didn't quite understand the director's rules, so he looked at Hong Jinbao with a questioning look in his eyes.

"The box office commission is not high, but I think it can be given." Sammo Hung nodded in agreement.

"Then give it to him. When will Wu Yusen be available?" Luo Qihong asked.

"Wu Yusen is currently filming Hui Koon-ying's Modern Taoist Priest and will not be available to help with the filming until the end of April," replied Sham Kin Fun.

Luo Qihong admired Wu Yusen's violent aesthetics. If this guy had been in someone else's company, it would be an obstacle, so he asked, "When will Wu Yusen's director contract expire?"

Cen Jianxun was slightly stunned, then he understood what Luo Qihong meant and said, "Wu Yusen just renewed his contract not long ago, and he still has 4 years left."

"."Luo Qihong was speechless. In 4 years, his child was old enough to help with cooking, and he even scolded Mosquito.

"We need to find a way to sign a contract with Wu Yusen, and ask him to help us make 10 movies. The penalty for breach of contract will be raised to 3 million yuan." Luo Qihong was still unwilling to let go of the box office of violent aesthetics. After all, Hong Kong's police and gangster films are the most profitable. "This" Sum Kin-Hsun's eyes wandered between Hong Jinbao and Luo Qihong, and he seemed to be in a dilemma. However, facing the request of the big boss, he would not refuse "I'll give it a try, but I can't guarantee success."

"Mr. Luo, there is another problem now. This kind of film involving the police force must obtain permission from the police force, otherwise it will be difficult to shoot." Hong Jinbao helped Cen Jianxun raise the question.

The idea of ​​'bribing' suddenly came to Luo Qihong's mind, but when he thought of the people from the ICAC, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. He changed his mind and said with a smile, "What if we donate a batch of police cars to the police force? Do you think the police force will give us a backdoor?"

Sam Sum and Hong Jinbao looked at each other in surprise and thought about it. Hong Jinbao took the lead and said, "Mr. Luo, how about I go and talk to the police first? A-Long and I have dealt with the police before in our previous movies. I should be able to get them to agree."

After all, Sammo Hung is still unwilling to donate a batch of police cars to the police force. He wants to save some money, or he is just being stingy.

Although Luo Qihong is the major shareholder of Bao Xiang Film, he does not want to be too overbearing. The company still needs Sammo Hung and Sammul Chan to run it, and he is just the person who grasps the general direction.

He also didn't want to spend too much energy on the film company. After all, Baoxiang Film Company was only the main investment for the next two or three years. As long as the Sino-British negotiations were over, the film company's mission would be accomplished.

"Okay, since there are still two months left, let Hongsheng do this." Luo Qihong still instructed, "If the police force drags their feet and refuses to agree, then Hongsheng can propose to donate a police car to them."

In the evening, a banquet hosted by the Hong Kong government was held.

The entrance of The Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui was filled with luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. The children of wealthy families were all wearing expensive evening gowns, standing dazzlingly in front of the stage, allowing reporters to take pictures.

At this time, the invitation to this banquet is a symbol of status.

Of course, there are also Chinese who disdain this, such as the Huo family.

Luo Qihong was somewhat uncomfortable with the flashes of reporters' cameras. He already had enough strength to stand at the top of Hong Kong's business circle and did not need the exposure of reporters. What he needed to do more now was to hide himself.

"Mr. Luo, please look this way!" a reporter shouted to Luo Qihong.

But what was a bit awkward was that there was a Luo Xurui standing next to him. Both of them had the surname Luo. Luo Qihong still covered his face, while Luo Xurui turned around and took pictures in a friendly manner at the request of the reporter.

Unfortunately, the reporter still shouted, "Mr. Luo, please look this way!", which made Luo Xurui quite embarrassed.

Seeing this, Luo Qihong approached Luo Xurui, smiled and said hello, "Hello, Mr. Luo, I am Luo Qihong, I have heard of your name for a long time!"

Luo Xurui was a little surprised, but he still had the manners of a wealthy family, and responded with a smile, "Hello, Luo Sheng! You are a well-known person, and your acquisition of China Gas Company was very exciting. You are a role model for us Chinese."

Luo Qihong laughed and said, "The acquisition of China Bus Company by Wei Li of Luosheng Alliance Asia Securities was the most exciting. My acquisition of China Gas Company was just a bold move."

"Luo Sheng, you are too modest. It's very different from what people say." Luo Xurui smiled politely.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Rumors are just rumors that spread like wildfire. I also heard that Luo Sheng had a grudge against Yan Chengkun's family before the Sino-Pakistani acquisition war."

This is of course a joke. The Luo Yingshi family and the Yan Chengkun family had no connection at all before the acquisition war, so where does the hatred come from?

"Haha!! These reporters are really good at making up rumors." Luo Xurui laughed.

"Let's go in together, another group of people are coming." Luo Qihong made a gesture of invitation and asked Luo Xurui to go in first.

"Mr. Luo, please go first!" Luo Xurui didn't want to be arrogant in front of a strong man like Luo Qihong, and he believed that his achievements were not as good as Luo Qihong's.

"Let's go together!" Luo Qihong and Luo Xurui walked in side by side.

With the introduction of Luo Xurui, Luo Qihong met Weary, the former boss of Hutchison Whampoa, the famous company doctor and current chairman of Asia Securities.

This person's ability is not inferior to Li Jiacheng, but Wei Li's temperament is not as smooth and sophisticated as Li Jiacheng, otherwise he would not have offended HSBC boss Stephen Sham and lost control of Hutchison Whampoa.

"It turns out to be Mr. Luo Qihong, the chairman of China Gas Company!" Wei Li greeted Luo Qihong very gentlemanly.

Luo Qihong responded, "Mr. Wei Li, I have long heard of your great name!"

He knew that Weedle's temperament had changed a lot after he lost Hutchison Whampoa. Not only did he become extremely humble, but he also became more worldly-wise. Perhaps he had summarized the reasons for losing Hutchison Whampoa.

It is difficult for such a strong person to attribute the reason to his own ability, so he can only change his personality.

"Both of you have the surname Luo. Are you from the same family?" Wei Li didn't quite understand the rules of the Chinese community.

Luo Qihong and Luo Xurui looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

"Maybe 5 years ago, Luo Sheng and I were from the same family, but now we are separated." Luo Qihong explained to Wei Li half-jokingly.

Wei Li saw this and spread his hands, saying helplessly, "It's really hard to understand your Chinese family. It's easier to do business with you."

"Haha!" Luo Qihong laughed, "Don't worry, Mr. Wei Li. You will gradually understand what is going on with our Chinese family."

"Wei Li, Luo Sheng and I are both branches of the Luo family, just like the British royal family. As for the relationship between us, it can no longer be traced due to the long time, so we don't have much contact." Luo Xurui explained.

(End of this chapter)