Two days later, the meeting with Sir Shao was still on a weekend afternoon. It was also the same Shaw family mansion. The elegant Chinese garden was as beautiful as ever, but the two people in the garden pavilion had a marked change. "Time" is too precious and too cruel for young people and old people. In less than two years, they have changed their appearance and wiped away many traces of the past.
Sir Shao's figure is more rickety, while Chen Yuanming's is more vigorous, just like the real pine and green cypress, bringing out a strange sense of symmetry. It's just that this revisit was accompanied by not Fei Anheng, the hairy boy of the past, but Ms. Li Fangqing, who was wearing a standard professional suit.
After greeting the two of them to sit down, Sir Shao first looked up and down at the beauties who accompanied him, "You should dress brightly at a young age."
Because it is a real work attire, Li Fangqing's body is really neat and rigid, and her feminine characteristics are almost wiped out. When she heard this, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, and then thought of the evaluation of the "old man of the century" by Hong Kong people, and immediately With a sweet smile, "Thank you sixth uncle for the suggestion, now the boss should pay me for the equipment."
The answer was generous and sarcastic. Sir Shao, who has been in the film and television industry for a lifetime, certainly wouldn't mind, he laughed and patted the back of her hand, while Chen Yuanming smiled and poured a cup of tea for the old man." Sixth Uncle has created many female stars in his life, when it comes to cherishing flowers, I am ashamed."
"You should have the character of cherishing flowers at a young age, and don't wait for empty branches." Sir Shao leaned on the rocking chair leisurely and sipped ginseng tea.
Although they haven't seen each other for more than a year, the two have not shown any strangeness between them. I remember that when the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" video disc sold over one million in mainland China, Chen Yuanming also sent a phone call to Sir Shao to celebrate. Later, TVB also opened a CD-ROM production plant in Ningbo, dedicated to the production and filling of Shaw Brothers and TVB CD-ROMs, which also received full support from Feiyan.
With the intimacy of business cooperation, it is natural to have a little more agreement when talking, plus Li Fangqing's tepid connection, it is even more harmonious. This is not like other social fields, it is not suitable to go straight and intrigue, a cup of tea, two small plates, plus the warm sunlight in the morning, just chatting aimlessly, from the Hollywood movies that have just entered their peak. , to the satellite TV that has recently become popular, as well as some interesting American anecdotes and old Nanyang experiences, it seems that their original intention is not above the rotten smell of copper coins.
"By the way, it seems that the mainland is going to restart the palace drama recently." Chen Yuanming considered it for a while, "Mr. Li Hanxiang was also invited, and the ban was also lifted. It is said to be a Qin and Han drama."
The corners of Sir Shao's lips seemed to twitch lightly, "He... he can't escape the entanglement of artistic skills, and he likes to talk about ideals and righteousness."
Chen Yuanming smiled, the entanglement between Sir Shaw and Mr. Li on Hong Kong Island is also known to everyone. In the early years, Li Hanxiang was the master of Huangmei tune of Shaw Brothers, and then traveled to Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland three places, every time he left. Sir Shao didn't care, but when he returned to the Shaw Brothers in a bad way, he could ignore the previous suspicion and re-appoint. It was not until Mr. Li went north to the mainland and was banned by the mainland, and Shaw stopped filming, that this bad relationship was completely broken. After more than 40 years of ups and downs, it can be regarded as the best old friend. It's just that Director Li's pursuit of art and Sir Shao's dedication to the box office have never been able to achieve a balance.
"If you don't have a passionate dream, how can you come to those masterpieces." Shaking his head, Chen Yuanming didn't agree this time, "Nowadays, the film industry is not a box office. So embarrassed."
Ser Shao's stunned eyes lifted slightly, revealing a line of sarcasm, "You shouldn't have said that."
Chen Yuanming was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "How do you say this?"
"When you do things for people, you should set the tone." Sir Shao put down the tea cup in his hand and said lightly, "Just like when I sold movies back then, I only paid attention to the number of seats and box office numbers, and I couldn't get the money back. It’s just a bad movie. In order to compete with my peers, I have done a lot of filming for dozens of days and used it to crowd people. The thoughts of the director and the thoughts of the actors are actually not important, the market is so big It's a matter of life and death, and naturally it should be put to death and then live. It took a full thirty years for the Shaw Brothers to be able to prosper."
"But without those famous directors, isn't Shaw Brothers in the dust of history?"
"That's another matter." Sir Shao replied bluntly, "With the evil python that stirs the water, how many movie theaters can this small Hong Kong Island and Taiwan accommodate? The time has come, and the screen will start to change. Since the role is not about life and death, it should be cut off."
These two paragraphs seem to be answering his questions, and they seem to be saying something profound. Chen Yuanming pondered for a moment, then revealed a wry smile, "So here I am feeling the quality of the film, whether it can recover the cost from the release of the DVD, is it a deviation from the right job?"
"Otherwise? You have to worry about whether the film is good or bad, the filmmakers have to worry about their livelihood, and you have enough hearts for you." With his hands on his belly, the old man seemed to have returned to his lazy appearance. "It's only been two years, and you are so worried about it. Has all the fortitude of the year been wasted?"
Hearing this, Chen Yuanming burst into laughter, but after laughing, he faintly felt that maybe the old man really saw through his current situation.
Desire to fade away.
What a precise word. These days, he has single-handedly controlled the innovation of several companies under his command, and established the development direction for the next ten or even twenty years. But why did you start to look ahead when facing Sony's offensive? Would he have hesitated two years ago? Will you be hesitant? Probably not. As the so-called newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, there are so many ideas and practices, why should they be afraid of this threat.
But today, he began to hesitate, not only because the situation was more complicated and out of his control, but also because he was no longer the "newborn calf". A hundred miles away, no matter how tall the mountain is, it is just a piece of ink; within ten miles, the top of the mountain rises into the sky, and there are no peaks and peaks; and when you stand at the foot of the mountain, the mountains and plains are full of strange peaks, its grand and majestic everywhere, Forced people have difficulty breathing.
He has already walked from that distant place to the foot of the mountain step by step. When he realized the gap between himself and this mountain, he also started the difficult journey to conquer the strange peaks. There is fear in the heart, and it is inevitable that there will be cowardice. He knows better than anyone that the terrifying part of this dangerous peak is still leading so many people behind him. In case of a negligence, it will be more than his personal loss. The more exhausted he was, the more difficult his steps were, how could he maintain that arrogant determination.
Back then, he sat in front of Sir Shao and talked eloquently about national enterprises. And today, why did he come to see Sir Shao again
After a long silence, Chen Yuanming smiled and sat up straight. "The burden on my shoulders is heavy, and it is inevitable to take care of one and the other. I still have to thank the sixth uncle for his advice."
"Haha." Seeing the change in the expression on the face of the young man in front of him, Sir Shao chuckled twice, "That's right, there are flowers that can be folded and beards folded, who hasn't experienced ups and downs a few times, and hasn't fainted three or five times. If you look forward to the future every day, you will lose your interest in life. You are still young, so what are you afraid of, if you fall, you will always have a chance to get up."
"Back then I said to walk steadily, but now you are old enough to persuade me to run quickly." Chen Yuanming smiled lightly, "In terms of courage, I am far behind you."
"Hahaha." This time, Sir Shao's laughter was a little more cheerful. "I have gone through three dynasties and four generations and traveled all over the countries of South Asia. How can you, a baby who grew up in a gentle village, understand."
Reaching out his withered and thin arms, Sir Shao lightly patted Chen Yuanming's shoulder, "What are you afraid of when you are so wealthy at your age. Concentrate on your career and do it well."
Nodding earnestly, Chen Yuanming replied solemnly, "I will."
Although he listened carefully for two hours, when he walked out of the Shaw Brothers mansion, Li Fangqing still felt that his head was not enough. What were the young boss and the legendary old man talking about just now? It sounds like a lot has been said, but nothing seems to be said. How to solve the problem of area codes, where should the development of Hong Kong go, and how to explain Shaw Brothers' position... Eyebrows were tightly locked together, but Li Fangqing was still thinking carefully and did not want to admit defeat directly.
However, before she could think about it, Chen Yuanming suddenly asked, "Ms. Li, you should have reached the marriageable age this year, why don't you consider leaving your job to get married and build a more perfect and happier family?"
These words were abrupt and somewhat rude. Li Fangqing opened her eyes slightly, but after hesitating for a moment, she gritted her teeth. "I don't need a man to build my happiness, and I don't want to put someone's last name in front of my name. If possible, I prefer to be a complete and independent self."
"Oh?" Chen Yuanming laughed, "A new generation of Hong Kong feminists?"
"No, it's just an ordinary woman who has awakened herself." Seemingly aware of the deep meaning of Chen Yuanming's words, Li Fangqing suddenly had difficulty breathing. When accompanying the big boss these days, he showed his attitude towards the school more than once. Even today's escort.
In these examination schools, she tried her best to show her best side, not her beauty or bearing, but her professional, shrewd and capable side. This is Feiyan's real owner, the leader of a really huge group. If she can get an appreciation from here, it will be of infinite help to her future career. The trick is to do it so solidly, so now, has she passed the test
Flickering eyes met those quiet black eyes, Chen Yuanming looked at the nervous lady in front of him like a bowstring, and smiled slightly, "In the future, take an extra fee for the installation. For many occasions, it is not acceptable to wear this way."
Toss when it should be thrown, and when it should be released, Sir Shao is right on this point. It's time to put aside those chores and worries and get into the role of a true "businessman".
(End of this chapter)
The author has something to say: let everyone wait for a long time QAQ
It means that the collection has finally passed 10,000 in the past two days, and the Bawang ticket has also entered the top 50. I am happy, but my mental head is really hard, and my fingers and wrists are still sore, so I can't work hard to add more birds, woohoo~~ Please Don't take offense >_
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