Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 263 264 [It depends on who has more money]

"Mr. Luo, this year's dividends can reach at least 8 million yuan, and the profit is almost catching up with Golden Harvest Entertainment." Cen Jianxun said happily.

Although Sammul Chan and Sammul Sammo Hung did not hold a large share, they were still able to get more than 1 million. You have to know that more than 83 million in 1 could buy three villas in Deep Water Bay. This purchasing power is terrifying.

"This is good news. Congratulations to both of you for becoming multi-millionaires." Luo Qihong put down the report and laughed. He knew that although Cen Jianxun and Hong Jinbao seemed to have little wealth, they were actually very wealthy.

"But I heard that Run Run Shaw is planning to sell the cinema chain of Shaw Brothers Film Company to raise funds to strengthen his control over TVB. What do you think?" asked Luo Qihong.

Hong Jinbao was puzzled and said, "The cinema chain is a property. The current market situation in Hong Kong is so bad, will Mr. Shao be willing to sell the cinema chain?"

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "It's up to Run Run Shaw whether he is willing or not, unless he doesn't want to keep TVB. Foreign investors now want to withdraw from Hong Kong, and Life Times International is no exception. This company holds 30% of TVB's shares."

Luo Qihong has always been cunning in his actions. He has sent people to contact Life Times International Company, expressing his desire to acquire all the shares of TVB, and leaked the news to Run Run Shaw.

How could Run Run Shaw, who regarded TVB as his forbidden fruit, dare to let the tycoon Lo Chi-hung interfere with the equity of TVB? He must be anxious and worried now.

"Mr. Luo wants to take over Shaw Cinemas? I wonder how much money Mr. Luo estimates we will need to pay for the acquisition?" Cen Jianxun was very interested in this. He had wanted to buy it in the first place.

"1 million! Run Run Shaw should be satisfied with this price." Luo Qihong said, "Although the current property is not as good as before, the film company is thriving and the rent collected every year is tens of millions."

Cen Jianxun pondered and said, "Mr. Luo, you know that even if we take into account this dividend, Sanmao and I can't come up with 4 million. I'm afraid it will be difficult to successfully acquire the company, right?!"

Luo Qihong smiled faintly and said, "I can afford it! There are two options. One is for the company to buy it, and the other is to borrow the chicken to lay eggs. You own 50%, I own 50%, and then I will loan you 5%. You can choose one."

Either option is the same for Luo Qihong, as he owns nearly 50% of Baoxiang Film Company.

In fact, this method also makes it easier to withdraw from the management and decision-making of the film industry in the future and only enjoy dividends.

Cen Jianxun and Hong Jinbao looked at each other, thinking that Luo Qihong was giving them money.

"The second one." Sammul Chan and Sammul Sammo Hung said one after another.

It seems that these three people don't want to let Golden Harvest Entertainment get away with it, even though Golden Harvest Entertainment holds such a small stake.

"Let Mr. Cen talk to Run Run Shaw. Tell him that this will benefit both him and me." Luo Qihong smiled, with a playful look on his face.

Cen Jianxun nodded his head like pounding garlic, thinking to himself, 'It's good to have a thigh to hug, even Shaw's legs can be knocked', "Yes! I will definitely convey Luo Sheng's words."

The three people talked about the arrangements for the 3 Christmas and 83 Spring Festival movies, as well as some issues such as how to set up the actors' salaries and benefits.

"Mr. Luo, the company has grown a lot, but it also faces many challenges. Golden Harvest Entertainment has its advantages, after all, we have their equity. But the Cinema City next door has been targeting us and always likes to challenge us. We have been suppressed many times." complained Cen Jianxun.

"What do you want to do?" Luo Qihong had no idea either.

Cinema City has its own system, with subsidiaries responsible for film production, theatrical release, and CD burning, which prevents others from getting involved.

Sammul Chan and Sammo Hung shook their heads. Sammul Hung said, "We have run out of options. The people in Cinema City have money and connections. They are really hard to deal with."

"The one you can't beat is brother Xu Guanjie, right?" Luo Qihong said with a smile. Xu Guanjie is indeed very good. The movies in the Best Partner series alone are far ahead of all other movies.

Sammo Hung and Sammul Sham lowered their heads in shame, because the other party was too strong, and the box office of each of their movies was over 2 million.

"If we can't beat them, we should avoid them. We should also generously let their movies be shown in our theaters to make more money." Luo Qihong sneered, "The theaters we have are starting to implement a profit-sharing system." "Profit-sharing system?" Hong Jinbao muttered these four words, and then realized, "Then how much of the profit should we take?"

"4%!" Luo Qihong raised four fingers.

If so much box office revenue was withdrawn, Cinema City would not dare to be too arrogant. After all, Bao Xiang Film Company could contact Golden Harvest Entertainment Company to do it together, and Cinema City had the fewest theaters among the three.

"This profit-sharing system has its pros and cons, right? What happens to those movies that don't do well at the box office?" Cen Jianxun asked worriedly. Many societies are also making movies now, and the box office is really terrible.

"Of course we will schedule more good movies and fewer bad ones. We can't damage the company's interests for fear of offending people. Some companies have been in arrears with their guarantee fees and can't even make up for the box office revenue. Should we still give them face?" Luo Qihong is not so easy to get along with either.

"What if someone targets us personally?" Cen Jianxun asked hesitantly. Of course he was afraid of those gang members.

Luo Qihong said coldly, "Just say that I said it. I don't believe that the British police force is idle. In the 60s, those people didn't dare to touch Run Run Shaw's things. Am I so much worse than Run Run Shaw?"

"If it doesn't work, I'll offer a 1 million reward to make their opponents give them a bath and sober up."

Sammul Chan and Sammul Hung looked rather pale, this Mr. Luo was too fierce, he wanted to destroy other people's society just because of a disagreement.

"Mr. Hong, after Mr. Cen and Run Run Shaw have reached an agreement, you can go talk to Raymond Chow and try to convince him." Luo Qihong sighed, "The guaranteed system is outdated. If Hong Kong films want to flourish, they still need to be changed."

"What if Cinema City doesn't admit defeat?" said Shum Kin-Hsun.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "It's best not to admit defeat! Then we can defeat him in terms of attendance, and we can also use some tricks to let those pirates teach Cinema City a lesson."

"." Cen Jianxun was a little dumbfounded, "Isn't this bad? What if they use it on us?"

"What tricks did we use? That was done by the pirates themselves. I didn't bribe them." Luo Qihong said shamelessly.

Then Luo Qihong went to the set to inspect it again, brought some benefits to the employees, and added some extra dishes for them.

"Boss, that's Zhang Manyu, the runner-up of Miss Hong Kong this year. She's the third female lead in the movie." A staff member whispered in Luo Qihong's ear with a flattering look on his face.

This reminded Luo Qihong of some movie memories in his previous life. Although Zhang Manyu was not very pretty, she was very famous.

So Luo Qihong picked up a bottle of soda and walked over to Zhang Manyu and her group.

"Why don't people drink soda? Are you afraid that drinking soda will make you fat?" Luo Qihong joked with a smile.

The names of the workers were very eye-catching, so the soda was quickly distributed to everyone.

The group of girls were slightly startled. They didn't expect that the big boss Luo Qihong would come over and behave so easy-going.

Several smart girls quickly started to chat with him. They all knew that if they could get Luo Qihong's favor, their career path would be smooth and they might even get some unexpected things.

Zhang Manyu was still very shy. She just glanced at Luo Qihong curiously and then buried her head in eating.

"How is everyone's work here? Are you satisfied? If not, I accept complaints here and I will make sure they change it." Luo Qihong still had a smile on his face.

There were a few girls who were good at talking and kept trying to get Luo Qihong's attention, and they were just about to say "I can go with you tonight".

(End of this chapter)