Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 245 The Youngest Tycoon

Cao Jian returned to Hong Kong, and the first "Young and Dangerous" movie had been showing for half a month, grossing 30 million at the box office. In other regions, it had grossed more than 50 million.

Given this situation, the final result will definitely exceed 100 million.

This first film had an investment of only 20 million.

Not only will Cao Jian make a profit, but Mei Yanfang will also earn some.

The success of this film solidified Cao Jian's position as the leading new director.

However, when "Young and Dangerous" was released, PolyGram also took the opportunity to release a new album, "Faith".

This album once again sparked a Mandarin song craze in Hong Kong, selling a total of 550,000 copies, while in Taiwan and mainland China, sales exceeded two million.

"I love you, with such a clear and unwavering faith; I love you, with such a tender and courageous strength."

Although Hong Kong people prefer Cantonese songs, Cao Jian's Mandarin song remains a favorite love song among young people during this period.

In the past two years, thanks to Cao Jian, the status of Mandarin songs has been rising in Hong Kong.

Just then, Wang Fei's new album "Red Bean" was released.

Surprisingly, this album also includes a duet by Wang Fei and Cao Jian called "Because of Love".

After the album was released, what swept through Hong Kong was no longer a craze for Mandarin songs, but a storm.

Wang Fei's unique voice made "Red Bean" a hit in China and Southeast Asia, and its sales even surpassed Cao Jian's "Faith", selling more than three million copies.

Besides the title track "Red Bean," "Snowman" and "Because of Love" were also very popular.

As Hong Kong people walk down the street, listening to these Mandarin songs playing in many shops, it feels as if Hong Kong has already returned to China.

Many veteran experts on Hong Kong Cantonese songs are helpless in this regard; after all, Cao Jian is currently very popular.

Compared to the glamour of the entertainment industry, Mr. Cao's success on the day his company went public in February was nothing special.

February 27th, Monday.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange hall is usually a place where celebrities are rarely seen, but on this day, Hong Kong entertainment stars have a great opportunity because Mr. Cao's Ruifeng Electronics and Ruifeng Catering are going public.

Big-name stars such as Anita Mui, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, Jet Li, Lai Ming, Andy Lau, and Brigitte Lin all showed up to support Boss Cao.

Of course, Wang Zuxian, Qiu Shuzhen, Zhou Huimin, Wang Fei, and others also came later.

Former Miss Hong Kong winner Amy Kwok certainly couldn't miss this opportunity.

The directors include Tsui Hark, Li Lichi, and the Corey brothers.

But Wang Jing was the only one who didn't come.

Everyone knows about the relationship between Wang Jing and Cao Jianhe, so it's normal that he didn't come.

Besides celebrities, many company bosses, such as Shaw Brothers, Charles Heung, Lam Kin-yue, Yang Chun-chun, and PolyGram boss Cheng Tung-han, also attended.

The entire listing ceremony was star-studded, with many big names in attendance, which excited and shocked the reporters who came to cover the event. They never expected that Mr. Cao had such extensive connections.

If the company goes public, Cao Jian will be the youngest listed company owner in Hong Kong.

Moreover, the owner of this listed company is highly accomplished because he started from scratch and is not a second-generation rich kid.

Although the women of Mr. Cao were subtly competing with each other upon seeing so many "love rivals," they maintained a seemingly harmonious relationship on the surface because it was their man's big day.

But they also knew that once Cao Jian's company went public, his net worth would skyrocket, and he would definitely become a small tycoon.

Whoever marries into that family will be set for life.

"clang!"

At 9:30 a.m., with the sound of a gong, two new stocks were born on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange!

Feiyan VCD holds the product patents for VCDs, and its sales have been excellent in recent years. As a result, its stock price soared after the market opened.

Especially since Hong Kong is known as one of the Four Asian Tigers and has a developed economy, investors also recognized the product. In just half a day, the stock price rose eightfold from the opening price of HK$16.9 to over HK$100.

Although Honey Ice Cream has become the number one coffee and milk tea brand in Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is not a product like a VCD. After its launch, the price only increased from HK$8.9 to HK$35.6.

Even so, Mr. Cao's net worth has exceeded HK$5 billion.

"This young man has taken his company public at such a young age and become Hong Kong's youngest billionaire. His future is truly limitless."

Looking at the young and handsome Cao Jian, Shao Yifu felt envious.

At the same time, the idea of ​​taking him as a godchild grew stronger.

Anita Mui never expected that just over two years ago, this man was just a small-time singer, but now he has achieved such success.

From now on, I might have to rely on him.

Other celebrities envy Cao Jian, who works hard filming but still has to be mindful of investors' opinions. Cao Jian, on the other hand, will be an investor in the future.

As for women like Yuan Jieying, Zhou Huimin, and Chen Derong, who had been with Cao Jian for a long time, they never expected that they would end up with a wealthy man.

Of course, besides money, they were even more infatuated with Cao Jian as a person.

Chen Hong, however, was thinking to herself whether she should pester him to have a child sooner.

"It's so frustrating, why can't I get pregnant?"

She secretly touched her stomach and couldn't help but curse.

Looking at the beautiful women around her, Chen Hong knew that she wasn't the only one with this idea; perhaps half the women thought the same way.

This time, she actually guessed right.
In Hong Kong, a company going public is not big news, but the news of Cao Jian's company going public was widely reported in Hong Kong newspapers and on television.

Because Mr. Cao is not only a company owner, but also a singer, actor and director in the entertainment industry.

With such identities combined, it's no wonder they generate the most buzz.

This made investors more optimistic about Cao Jian's company, and the stock price rose by more than 10% in just three days.

While the news of Cao Jian becoming a tycoon was being talked about in Hong Kong, Cao Jian began a busy year.

He first finished arranging things at the company, and in mid-March, the filming of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" quietly began.

"Power on!"

On set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," Cao Jian shouted, signaling the start of filming for the first scene of this martial arts drama that was set to be a hit for several years to come.

"What a beautiful girl."

The first scene was filmed when Yang Guo was a child. When Zhang Baizhi appeared, Xie Tingfeng, who played the young Yang Guo, opened his eyes wide.

He studied abroad, where there were many Chinese students and quite a few beautiful girls. The film crew also included young Lu Wushuang and young Cheng Ying, but none of them were as beautiful as Zhang Baizhi.

At fifteen, he was at the age where puppy love is common, and he was immediately attracted to Zhang Baizhi.

"Zhang Baizhi, hello, I'm Xie Tingfeng, the actor who played young Yang Guo. May I have your home phone number?"

During a break from filming, he wanted to get to know this pretty young woman.

As a second-generation star, he believed that although Zhang Baizhi was beautiful, she wouldn't reject him.

"What do you need my phone number for?"

Zhang Baizhi was a campus beauty at school, and many boys fawned over her; she'd seen this kind of thing many times.

"I want to be your friend. My dad is Xie Xian, also known as Fourth Brother. If you want to act in the future, I'll ask my dad to help you."

Tse Ting-Fung is not very old, and he brought up his father in an attempt to gain some recognition in front of Cheung Pak-Chi.

"I do not want it."

Although Nicholas Tse is a handsome young man and his father does have some status in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, Zhang Baizhi feels that none of this matters to her.

I have a sugar daddy, that's enough for me.

She said proudly, "My godfather is Cao Jian."

"what?"

Xie Tingfeng was taken aback. This beautiful girl already had a godfather?

Moreover, she is currently the most popular star in Hong Kong.

The fifteen-year-old knew a little about what "godfather" meant, since his father had many goddaughters.

But he still didn't want to give up, and said with a smile, "It's okay, we can still be friends, I don't mind."

“It’s okay for you, but it’s okay for me. I’m very bothered by it.”

Zhang Baizhi didn't want to pay attention to the boy who was pestering her: "I have to go act."

After saying that, he left immediately to prepare for the next scene.

Nicholas Tse only had one week of filming to his name for "The Condor Heroes".

He watched Zhang Baizhi's graceful figure from behind and thought to himself, "Should I tell my dad when I get back and ask him to help me? I really want to be friends with this girl."

Although Cao Jian is very famous, his father is called the Fourth Brother, which shows that he still has a certain status.

If his father intervenes, Director Cao should give him some face.

(End of this chapter)