Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 10: Who needs money when doing business?
"A Chinese Odyssey".

What's up with this movie?
As soon as this was brought up, our originally harmonious and win-win atmosphere was destroyed.

It changed in an instant.

Sun Donghai also felt that something was wrong.

He winked at Ma Xun quietly.

But Ma Xun acted as if he didn't see it and continued talking happily.

“I remember this movie was released only last year. It was released simultaneously in Hong Kong and the mainland.

Oh, by the way, it premiered in Shenyang and was reported in the newspapers.

I saw this film and was quite impressed. My show was packed.

Many people laughed so hard that they fell over.

It’s really strange that it didn’t work out.

Ah Xing is very popular in mainland China, and many people like him.

So, let’s try this movie this time.”

It’s true that what Ma Xun said shows his understanding of "A Chinese Odyssey".

Many people may not know that this movie is actually the first Hong Kong film to be released simultaneously in mainland China and Hong Kong!

Brother Long's "Rumble in the Bronx" was the first Hong Kong film officially introduced to the mainland.

But this film was released at the end of January 1995, a week later in mainland China than in Hong Kong.

In February, it was "A Chinese Odyssey"
At that time, Guanglu Cinema on Shenyang Zhongjie bought the first copy of "A Chinese Odyssey" in mainland China for more than 30 yuan.

It was reported in the newspapers and even interviewed by a TV station.

This is still an era of selling copies, so don’t think too much about box office sharing because the theater system has not yet arrived.

Many people say that this movie became popular later.

But as for Ma Xun's personal experience, he felt that he was already very popular at that time.

In this day and age, the box office in Shencheng can reach about 2 million.

Isn’t it a success?

Our mainland film market is still in a dark period.

This achievement is remarkable.

It seems that other cities are much worse.

But in fact, Hong Kong is the most collapsed.

Today, Ah Xing is definitely a box office guarantee for Hong Kong films.

The original expectation for this movie was a guaranteed '4000 million'.

This is also the level that Axing should have.

But in the end, the box office was only over 20 million Hong Kong dollars, so of course it was a failure.

Moreover, this is not a simple collapse.

This movie directly ruined the film production company!

The company Caixing only made this one film.

Well, this is a very common phenomenon in the film and television industry.

But it's so strange, why did Ma Xun mention this movie.

Why does Fifth Brother look so unhappy?

"Mr. Ma, can we change to another movie? You want Ah Xing's movie, the one from a certain issue. I have the latest one, how about "Forbidden City Cop 007"?"

What he said...if it weren't for what happened yesterday, his tone would definitely not be so kind.

But Ma Xun seemed not to understand the subtext of his words, "I still prefer 'A Chinese Odyssey'."

you……

"Mr. Ma," Long Wu's wife couldn't help but ask, "You don't know the situation of this movie, do you?"

Her tone turned unfriendly.

Long Wu was a little embarrassed, but still wanted to make this deal.

"Well, ahem...Mr. Ma, um..."

Seeing him like this, Ma Xun simply helped him, "This movie is from Fan Liu, right?"

Fan Liu?
Everyone can tell that this is a nickname.

The owner of this nickname is the famous stock market sniper in Hong Kong.

Liu Luanxiong!
This guy is best at two things.

Play stocks.

Playing female celebrities.

But he started out making electric fans, so he got this nickname.

The boss behind Caixing is Liu Luanxiong.

At that time, Axing actually wanted to start his own business, but he did not have enough funds.

Fan Liu is rich, and he has been eyeing the film industry for a long time.

Not only can he make money, but it also makes it more convenient for him to play with celebrities.

But, no matter what, this is an act of poaching!
Ah Xing was originally Long Wu's man.

In fact, if you count them carefully, his movies have the most Yongsheng logos.

Faced with poaching, Long Wu was of course angry.

So, Ma Xun mentioned "A Chinese Odyssey" just now.

Only the fifth brother and his wife would look unhappy.

But now, Long Wu noticed a detail.

This Ma Xun is using the name "Fan Liu".

He may be traveling with me!

"Fan Liu, what a jerk!"

He sounded like he was gritting his teeth when he spoke, but in fact his expression looked much better.

Ma Xun took advantage of his psychology and continued with a smile, "I've known for a long time that the copyright of 'A Chinese Odyssey' should belong to Fan Liu. But I'm also sure that Fifth Brother will be able to get it."

Long Wu frowned, "I do have the ability, but I..."

Ma Xun interrupted him with a smile and said, "Fifth brother, he fan Liu didn't make the movie, but what if you made it?
If "A Chinese Odyssey" becomes popular in mainland China in the future, then Fifth Brother, you...

Is it fun? "

These words hit Long Wu directly in the heart.

Right!

Wouldn’t it be so comfortable that it would reach your toes!
Fan Liu, you idiot! You're trying to steal my girl!

But I made the movie that you couldn’t make!

How about it! Bite me! Hahahaha…

The fifth brother's mouth was harder to suppress than AK. Even his wife figured it out and immediately changed her expression to a full smile.

Moreover, it is easy for them to obtain the copyright of this movie.

The company has gone bankrupt, and the copyright of such an unsuccessful film is cheap.

Fan Liu is a capitalist, of course he wants to make his money back.

On the surface, everyone's relationship is pretty good and there's no falling out.

To Ah Xing, they are even better as a couple.

If you want to leave, we let you go. If you want to come back, we let you come back.

Isn’t “Forbidden City Bodyguard 007” a clear proof of this?

"Great!" Long Wu finally laughed. "Mr. Ma's words really enlightened me. This business is very good!"

Is this considered a success?
Sun Donghai was so happy.

But, the woman spoke.

"Mr. Ma, this time it's just the copyright for a movie...how much does it cost?"

Now comes the real key.

Talking about money!

Sun Donghai was looking forward to it the whole time.

Ma Xun frowned and said, "Actually, the reason why I like the movie "A Chinese Odyssey" is that I think it's very funny and it has market potential.

And because the movie was a box office failure! Even the company went bankrupt! "

No, don’t let Ah Xing hear you say this.

But at this moment, it definitely aroused the curiosity of everyone in the room.

Ma Xun went on to say: “What use is there for Fan Liu to hold such a failed movie in his hands?
And to get the copyright of this movie...isn't Fifth Brother's face enough?
Fifth brother, you are a celebrity in Hong Kong. Try borrowing a useless copyright from your friend and bringing it to the mainland.

I thought it was just a few words, at most a matter of setting up a table for a feast."

Right!

Sun Donghai almost slapped his thigh.

You two don't have to spend any money.

What else can Long Wu say?
"Mr. Ma is right! Let's do it!"

No matter what, you can't say that Hong Kong's fifth brother can't do this.

He has a gang background and all he cares about is face.

If his face can't even be exchanged for copyright.

Just trying it out.

Then don’t call him Fifth Brother anymore.

At this point, the deal is done!
Sun Donghai is so happy.

Even Ye Quanzhen was deeply shocked.

Who is this Ma Xun and why is he so powerful?

But Long Wu's wife had something to say, "It's not that I don't trust you two, but regarding the TV station..."

When this was mentioned, Long Wu felt a little embarrassed, but he also wanted to know.

This is about the safety of this business.

But Ma Xun's words were interesting, and he gave Sun Donghai a look.

"Of course, we are conducting normal business negotiations with the TV station."

Sun Donghai understood immediately, "That's right! We must follow the procedure. Brother, I can't help you find someone."

It sounds like he doesn't want to make a connection, but then...

"My second aunt has stressed to me many times that I am not allowed to mention her being the director of CCTV outside."

You really listen to your second aunt!
Good boy, everyone in this room knows that you have someone up there.

Mr. and Mrs. Long Wu were very happy; this was the kind of relationship they wanted to find!
"Great! Our cooperation will definitely be successful!"

……

The deal was settled.

It looks simple, but it is actually very thrilling.

Coming out of the nightclub, Sun Donghai had a festive look on his face.

"Hehe... By the way, why don't we go directly to find that fan Liu?"

"No, what are you thinking? It's okay for us to curse Fan Liu in private. But he is the boss of a listed company with a net worth of billions. Do you think he is worthy of it?"

Yes, that's the truth.

Sun Donghai asked again, "Can't Brother Wu find a TV station himself?"

Ma Xun rolled his eyes and said, "Your second aunt works at CCTV. What's his identity? Would he dare to go to CCTV? If the security guard at the door glared at him, believe it or not, his heart would beat fast."

Sun Donghai understood instantly and laughed out loud.

In fact, he asked this because he wanted to confirm whether our business is stable.

There is really no way that Long Wu can go directly to the TV station.

My brother is right!

Brother Wu of Hong Kong, you are a tycoon and a celebrity in Hong Kong.

But when you come to the capital, hehe, even a Bai Xiaohang would dare to slap you in the face!
There is a word these days called "matching the seam".

Popular in the business world.

Sun Donghai now confirms that they are just matching each other.

Moreover, the seam is very stable.

"Next..."

"Understand, find my second aunt."

Ma Xun and Sun Donghai were chatting until they reached the car.

Drip!

But unexpectedly, a black car nearby honked.

Ma Xun took one look and said to Sun Donghai, "I have something to do. I'm leaving first."

After saying that, he got into the car and the car drove away.

The lonely Sun Donghai smiled.

Is Diao Chan the one driving?
My brother is so awesome!

This is the seam again...

　Here comes the second chapter. When "A Chinese Odyssey" was released, I really went to see it. Ahem, I'm showing my age. Okay, I've said this several times.

　　Please support me, please read on, please.

　　
　
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