1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 64: Full of Expectations

"Are you kidding me?"

Before Shen Dianxia could speak, Liu Yong held up a cigarette and teased with a smile: "Brother Rong, you are in your forties, and you are even trying to steal the business of children? Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed?"

Although it was a joke, it was obvious that he didn't give Deng Guangrong any face at all.

Among the four people at the mahjong table, except for Shen Dianxia, the spokesperson of the Huangpu Gang, the second most important person in terms of identity and background is Liu Yong, the young actor from the Zhao family.

He comes from a wealthy family. In the past, his family ran a shipping business in the mainland and was already the richest man in western Guangdong.

After growing up in Hong Kong, because of his love for fighting, he became a disciple of Bruce Lee. When he became interested in filming, famous directors Li Hanxiang and Lo Wei personally adopted him as their godson.

At the age of 20, he starred in "Fist of Fury" with Bruce Lee. At the age of 24, he was chosen by Uncle Zhao Liu to play the leading role in Zhao's entire series of films "The Adventures of Emperor Qianlong".

Now in my early thirties, I have never suffered any setbacks.

"That housing estate guy has already made a lot of money, so my entry now is considered to be a just cause."

Deng Guangrong spoke in a very gangster manner as soon as he opened his mouth. He could not put on the airs of a gangster boss in front of Shen Dianxia and Liu Yong, but when he mentioned Zhai Yuan, a person he had never met, he acted superior.

He bit his cigar and said, "Does age still matter in the business world? When I took over Lianshunle, I didn't see those senior uncles giving in to me just because I was young. Didn't I rely on my own hard work to gain a firm foothold?"

Liu Yong listened to his stories about the underworld and waved his hands in disinterest, showing no interest at all.

Shen Dianxia smiled and said to Deng Guangrong, "Brother Rong, don't mention the things in the underworld in the future. You are the boss of Darong Film Company now. If you want those big bosses to respect you, just use this identity."

"understand."

Deng Guangrong nodded, but felt helpless inside.

His Lian Shun Le was a family tradition. Even his uncle Liu Rongju, who passed the throne to him, went to Ma Jiao to work for the rice boss. Deng Guangrong had long wanted to give up his status as the society's leader.

However, it is not easy to clean up one's act and get out of trouble. Even though he has established the Darong Film Company, in the eyes of his bosses he is still a gangster who is not presentable.

Now Deng Guangrong sees an opportunity to develop Zhai Yuan's video hall business into a new type of cinema chain, and of course hopes to take advantage of this opportunity to rise to the top and become a legitimate businessman.

"Is that video studio you mentioned really that great?"

After Shen Dianxia pointed out Deng Guangrong's attitude, he continued to ask questions after seeing that he had a good attitude.

Deng Guangrong did not hide anything in front of them and told them everything he had observed during this period about the business of Zhai Yuan's video hall.

After listening to this, Shen Dianxia and Liu Yong both had thoughtful expressions on their faces.

"In that case, this housing estate guy does have some skills."

Shen Dianxia glanced at Liu Yong, who hummed without commenting.

Although Zhai Yuan's business is making a lot of money now, it is still far from being able to influence local cinema chains.

But if he is allowed to continue like this, the outcome is still unknown.

"My sixth uncle is going to invite some fellow Huangpu people to dinner tomorrow and asked me to go and liven up the atmosphere."

Shen Dianxia glanced at Deng Guangrong, and continued in his expectant eyes: "When the time comes, I will mention this matter to him first and feel out his opinion."

Deng Guangrong relaxed visibly and let out a hearty laugh.

As long as Shen Dianxia asked his Sixth Uncle, even if he had made arrangements in advance, if he really set up a new cinema chain in the future and was held accountable by the bosses of the local cinema chains, he could also say that he was helping his Sixth Uncle.

To do business, you need a legitimate teacher and a strong background.

"Okay, you are worthy of being my little sister. You know how to love your big brother. Then I will let that housing estate boy earn more money for a while, and wait for the news from Uncle Six to arrive before taking action."

Deng Guangrong said this hopefully.

He was not too interested in money, but rather a reputation. Otherwise, every time someone introduced him as "this is the boss of Lian Shun Le, with hundreds or thousands of subordinates," it would sound like a slap in the face, which was too embarrassing.

I must build a good reputation as soon as possible, and then find a scapegoat to sit in this position, just like my uncle did when he passed the throne to me.

Squinting at the cigar smoke drifting in front of him, Deng Guangrong took the initiative to speak to the two people at the card table: "Little sister, Ayong, are you interested in buying a share? Brother Rong will give you dividends every year."

This is a further step to tie oneself to the Zhao family and show one's loyalty.

Shen Dianxia smiled and said, "Okay, by the way, I'll reserve a portion for Qiu Guan, as your gift money when I marry him in the future."

Liu Yong didn't care, but there was no reason to refuse money if someone offered it. He said, "Thank you, Brother Rong. If you need my help, just let me know. If your Dansan Red Sticks can't beat the opponent, I will bring my martial arts brothers to help you."

……

Zhai Yuan knew nothing about what happened in the villa in Kowloon Tong.

He just felt that it was easy to make money in the video hall. In just two days, he earned tens of thousands more dollars.

The sixth cinema was also opened.

Current progress: 6/44
As more and more video halls opened, business ran more smoothly.

In the past, a theater would show ten shows around the clock, but now it only shows eight. Each theater has two more videotapes, which can be played alternately, which in turn reduces the usage rate of videotapes.

This is actually the prototype of a multi-screen theater.

The scheduling is more flexible, with more types of films screened, which can attract more audiences.

"Once the production of 'The Blind Girl's Lost Virginity Files' is completed, the publicity will help the video hall gain even greater fame."

Zhai Yuan thought to himself.

The film "Blind Girl" officially wrapped up last night.

Deng Leling carried the entire play by herself, and almost all the scenes were shot in the villa. The low cost is the lowest in the film industry.

The film did not end like the original film where the heroine escapes, but was changed to a more desperate and dark ending.

When A-Yuan knocks down A-Ling's husband who has just returned home, and A-Ling regains her sight and kills A-Yuan again, the movie switches to a normal shooting perspective with peaceful background music.

Ah Ling talked to her husband who was leaning against the door frame, complaining that he almost killed her. Her husband apologized to her in a weak voice.

Ah Ling softened her heart and tried to get closer to help her husband up, but she found that he had already passed away.

At this moment, A Yuan, with blood all over his face, suddenly jumped out from behind the corpse and pounced on A Ling with a ferocious look.

This is where the film ends.

"I didn't expect that I would still show my face in the end. Although my face was covered in blood and I couldn't see my handsome face clearly, I still think I played the leading role for once."

Zhai Yuan talked to himself.

The next step was to ask street prostitutes to act as stand-ins and re-record a few shots of Deng Leling exposing her key areas.

Then the entire movie is re-edited and once everything is done it can be released.

Pang Ka Yan decisively refused to edit a film, because if she wanted to do it, she would have to ask her seniors in school for help. Otherwise, the news that she had made a Category III film would get out, which would be too embarrassing.

Zhai Yuan had no choice but to contact a video editor and pay him extra money to help him since he couldn't get any money.

While waiting for the film to be completed, Zhai Yuan did not have any time to rest.

They asked Tang Lok-ling to take a sexy poster and posted it at the entrances and exits of more than a dozen housing estates.

The promotional poster reads:

This story is adapted from a true story. Inspector Shi Mouhui of Sau Mau Ping Police Station demanded a bribe, and the victim turned into a demon. Inspector Shi's blind wife was played with...

It is said that the leader of the Sau Mau Ping Police Station turned green in the face after reading this propaganda.

But Zhai Yuan doesn't care. I didn't make any false propaganda. Your Inspector Shi did accept bribes and is still under investigation by the ICAC.
On the day the poster was released, all six video halls were packed, and the audience was asking about the release date of "The Blind Girl".

I am not only interested in the plot, but also in the woman on the poster.

Although she crossed her arms over her chest and revealed nothing, Deng Leling's figure was still fully displayed, especially the terrified expression on her face, which made people feel two completely opposite emotions: pity and cruelty.

Let me put it this way, after a dozen posters were put up, they were all stolen a few hours later.

“I’m full of anticipation.”

Two days later, Zhai Yuan held the edited film and looked at the audience queuing at the entrance of the video hall, and couldn't help but sigh.

Being pornographic is indeed the primary productive force.

(End of this chapter)