Starting from the Hong Kong Martial Arts World in the 1970s

A bit-part actor transmigrates to Hong Kong in 1973, making movies, competing for box office, battling with Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers, becoming sworn brothers with various Hong Kong stars, a...

Chapter 255 Strategist

"Wu Changyun is not easy to deal with. Now he is in their hands, so I can't act rashly."

Xiang Zhihua breathed a sigh of relief.

"He has some family background and a group of skilled guys. A head-on conflict might result in both sides suffering losses." Xiang Luojun glanced at Xiang Zhihua's expression. The other party probably didn't have any good solution.

"But he is a businessman after all, and businessmen need to do business. Why don't we draw on their manpower?"

Xiang Zhihua had actually thought about this, but he disdained such conspiracies and intrigues. However, he was now somewhat forced into a corner by his brother's affairs.

"Are you sending people to cause trouble again?"

"Don't look for our people. Our people are just working guys. Let those ruffians do this kind of thing. As long as they are paid enough, it will be fine." Xiang Luo Jun said.

Xiang Zhihua felt that his second brother, who usually only knew how to handle business, now had a very experienced look on his face, just like an old villain.

"How do you know all this?"

"I learned all this from you guys."

Xiang Luojun kicked the ball back to Xiang Zhihua.

If he couldn't even save his own brother, what kind of big brother was he? How could he teach them how to do things in front of outsiders? Thinking of this, Xiang Zhihua was determined to do it. Even if it meant some despicable means, he had to use them to save his brother.

Wu Changyun was planning to visit someone here, Zhang Jin, who had sent Guan Zhihan back before. Wu Changyun still had some impression of him, the guy who had quarreled with him in the Film Association before.

The two met at eight o'clock, still at the Film Association, this time it was both a private and a business matter.

In the evening, in addition to Zhang Jin who was invited to attend, there was also someone from Shaw Brothers, and it was Shaw Brothers' core boss Shao Yifu.

"Chang Yun, you are so silly. You can just tell me about this kind of thing. Why bother coming to a place like this? Why don't you go out for dinner together?"

"Well, now that we're here, let's just talk about it first."

Wu Changyun and Run Run Shaw are actually from two different eras. He is much younger than Run Run Shaw and Zou Wenhuai, but judging from the current situation of Hong Kong films, even apart from Wu Changyun, there is also a group of young forces such as Siyuan Films.

Shaw Brothers now focuses on TVB, which is a departure from the path of film.

Zhang Jin felt something was wrong the moment he entered. First, why was Shao Yifu here? He was his biggest boss. And what was Wu Changyun's intention in meeting him here?

In fact, Zhang Jin had thought about this problem before coming here, and it was probably not something like thanks.

But even if they wanted to settle the score with me, they probably wouldn't choose the Film Association. It's extremely inconvenient to do it, and it's easy for others to hear it. This is a public place.

"I didn't have time to thank you for sending Guan Zhihan back. I chose this place today just to say hello to Mr. Shao."

"Oh? Why is there something about me?"

"Of course, he is from your company, so naturally I can't poach him, right?" Wu Changyun said with a smile.

Shaw Yi-fu felt a toothache when the word "poaching" was mentioned. He was almost poached by Golden Harvest back then and became the biggest joke. Shaw Yi-fu forced a smile. Now Wu Chang-yun is cooperating with TVB, and Shaw Yi-fu intends to put aside the film business, so the two are in a cooperative relationship now.

If it were an ordinary small client, Shao Yifu would naturally not care about it, but Wu Changyun is really the traffic leader now.

"Okay, let Wu Changyun treat us today. What do you say? I'll do you a favor, even a promotion or a raise."

"Thank you very much."

Wu Changyun bowed and turned to Zhang Jin and asked, "I heard that you and a screenwriter named Anhua took the initiative to leave the company headquarters and set up an independent subsidiary."

Zhang Jin didn't know Wu Changyun's purpose, so he chose to wait and see without replying.

"This is the first time I've heard of the name Hua An. Your films are doing quite well, and they're considered excellent even among Category III films. How come I haven't heard of such talent before?"

"I've never heard of this person before. My president recommended him to me, so he started working in the company. Sometimes the rules should be relaxed so that the people below can get things done more easily."

"Indeed." Wu Changyun didn't expect that Shao Yifu would actually take the initiative to help smooth things over. It seems that Hua An's identity is indeed not simple.

"When did he come to the company?"

"I really don't know about this." Shao Yifu said.

Zhang Jin could only take over the conversation and say, "I came here earlier this year."

"I've been here for a while now, and I've seen your information. You made your fortune at a company that specializes in low-budget films, and many of your films have encountered censorship issues. It's said that you're actually making a real movie."

Zhang Jin didn't say anything.

"I'm very curious why you appeared in the hotel that day."

Wu Changyun obtained the hotel's surveillance footage from Yu Yi and learned what happened that day. Zhang Jin definitely broke into the hotel with a purpose, and he hadn't mentioned this matter since Guan Zhihan came back.

This is very abnormal. Normally, if the person is his savior, Guan Zhihan would be grateful to him or express his gratitude.

"You sound like someone. Have we met before?"

Wu Changyun looked at Zhang Jin. He always felt that this person's voice was not unfamiliar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

"You misunderstood."

Zhang Jin became a little nervous. Now he was being pressed step by step by Wu Changyun. Zhang Jin glanced at the door. He could choose to leave. No one here could stop him.

Even Wu Changyun wouldn't dare to try his best to stop him, after all, the other party still hasn't remembered who he is.

Want to run?

Zhang Jin asked himself this question over and over again in his heart, but he immediately realized that he returned to Hong Kong for revenge. Now the enemy is right in front of him. If he runs away this time, will he have the courage to attack him next time?

"You asked me to come here, isn't that just for this?"

Zhang Jin murmured.

"Of course not. The last time the association held a meeting, it was decided to cut 30% of your share. I later contacted Mr. Shao to find out more. It's true that you're facing some difficulties. I've decided to be more lenient with you for now. This will help you get through this difficult time."

This year is indeed a cold winter for some types of films. The quality of Hong Kong films is developing rapidly. Content like Zhang Jin is still relatively good among similar films, but it is completely insufficient when compared with the films that are popular with the public.

Wu Changyun also knew that the other party had recruited Ye Zimei as an actor, and that Ye Zimei still had great potential for development.