Several high-ranking executives from Hualai have come to see the movie.
Zhong Buyi showed them two versions: one was Chu Yu's version, and the other was his own edited version. After everyone was unsure which version was Chu Yu's edited version, they all agreed that Chu Yu's version was more appealing.
Zhong Buyi was filled with frustration. "Really? I thought the version I edited was pretty good!"
"It's good, but I'm just giving my opinion from the audience's perspective. What I like to watch is what the audience likes to watch. So, Director Zhong, if there are no problems, then follow my standards!" Chu Yu said thoughtfully.
Zhong Buyi had no choice. Indeed, everyone felt that Chu Yu's version was better. The 135-minute film would need to be edited further for the mainland release, eventually reaching about two hours. If it had been successfully released in 1992, the film would have recouped its costs much faster.
"Alright!" Zhong Buyi conceded.
Chu Yu was quite satisfied with the movie; it was well-made, a Hollywood blockbuster, and it also promoted Chinese culture.
That's why they say capital is treacherous!
Chu Yu is secretly promoting culture through movies, and many people are completely unaware of what she's trying to do. Look, the news of Hollywood actors collaborating with Chinese actors has made it into the newspapers, and everyone is praising the harmonious relationship and good working relationship within the crew.
Chinese actors are not as scary as the rumors say.
This is called cultural export; this is called controlling the media's mouthpiece.
The next step for Chu Yu was to expand Hua Lai's cinema chain, which was also one of Hua Lai Film Company's plans in 1991.
Today, Hong Kong's film companies are divided into three major players: Hua Lai, Jin Tang Film & Television, and Goldman Sachs Film & Television. This three-way balance is actually the best relationship, as no one can dominate the market.
Hua Lai has been on a roll this year, leaving Jin Tang and Goldman Sachs far behind. These two film companies are desperate and have come up with many ways to mess with Hua Lai.
However, Hua Lai is backed by Xin Yi Cheng, so even if Jin Tang and Goldman Sachs want to take action from this angle, they cannot overcome Xin Yi Cheng's methods.
As a result, Hualai, this new small company, actually managed to establish itself in the port city and even did quite well.
The best way for Chu Yu to break this situation is to acquire one of the companies and take over all of its film copyrights and cinemas.
But here's the problem: the film industry in Hong Kong is booming, and everyone is making money. Why would they sell their profitable business to you?
Just then, Goldman Sachs' move broke the deadlock!
"Did Goldman Sachs hire someone to kidnap Jin Biting?"
Chu Yu could hardly believe her ears. Xiao Mi nodded seriously, indicating that she was not lying. Jin Biting was the daughter of Boss Jin Tang. Although she was the child of Jin Jinzhong's mistress, Jin Jinzhong's wife Xiao Tang had always been loving and caring towards Jin Biting. After graduating from abroad, Jin Biting couldn't find a job, so Xiao Tang let her join her family's film company.
Jin Biting is quite good-looking, while Jin Jinzhong is rather unattractive, yet they have such a delicate daughter. Jin Jinzhong is quite proud of this and has always treated Jin Biting well.
Jin Biting is not only beautiful and cute, but also well-behaved and obedient. She never causes trouble and is said to have a particularly sweet tongue. She respects Xiao Tang very much. Xiao Tang doesn't give Jin Jinzhong's other illegitimate children a good look, but he is very protective of Jin Biting.
With Xiao Tang's approval, Jin Biting joined Jin Tang Film and Television, where she filmed several movies and became quite famous in Hong Kong.
Last year, Jin Biting starred in a martial arts film, and with her angelic looks and hot figure, she became a rising goddess in Hong Kong. This film made her an instant star, and the reason why Goldman Sachs kidnapped Jin Biting was also related to this film.
After Jin Biting's drama became a hit, Goldman Sachs also invested in a similar film. Both the investor and the director valued Jin Biting and wanted her to star in "Intuition".
Jin Biting is Jin Jinzhong's daughter and works for Jintang Film Company. Why would Goldman Sachs want to take advantage of her?
Logically speaking, Goldman Sachs' approach was somewhat unfair, and Jin Biting, following Xiao Tang's advice, directly rejected Goldman Sachs.
The problem is that the Hong Kong film market is not an ordinary market. It is controlled by gangs. Goldman Sachs has a powerful backer. The big boss who was involved in the trafficking and extortion was the person behind Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs has been entrenched in Hong Kong for many years and has a wide influence. Even Sun Yee City is not a concern for them.
Goldman Sachs was unwilling to confront Shin Eui Sung head-on, but what was Kim Jin Chung anyway?
The child born to Jin Jinzhong's mistress is nothing more than the lowest form of illegitimate child! For Goldman Sachs to want to film with a woman like that is an act of deference! Yet Jin Biting dares to defy them!
Jin Biting not only refused to listen, but also spoke quite arrogantly. Goldman Sachs got angry after hearing this and kidnapped Jin Biting, threatening to rape her!
Goldman Sachs is a powerful figure who has always been the undisputed leader in Hong Kong. If it weren't for Hua Lai's entry into Hong Kong, the Hong Kong film industry would have been dominated by Goldman Sachs long ago!
Goldman Sachs not only kidnapped Jin Biting, but also had the kidnappers take nude photos and videos of Jin Biting and send them to various media outlets!
The media in Hong Kong dare to publish anything, so how could they not report this kind of news?
Just like that, overnight, Jin Biting's nude photos were spread everywhere. Even though the media blurred her face and covered her private parts, the fact remains that Jin Biting was photographed naked, kidnapped by criminals, and even violated by them!
So, Xiao Mi saw this in the newspaper and told Chu Yu about it.
Chu Yu stood up, paced around the desk, and frowned. "Goldman Sachs is being far too arrogant! These days, female celebrities in Hong Kong have it pretty tough!"
“Yes, not only are they arrogant, but they also have no shame. Even if Jin Biting was born to a woman, she is still Jin Jinzhong’s daughter. Jin Jinzhong has always been very protective of her. She has never suffered in Jintang, so why should she be subjected to such humiliation?” Xiaomi said angrily.
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