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Chapter 207
Liang Qiurun was silent for a long time. "Qiao Jiahui, did you take the wrong medicine?"
"My last name is Liang, and your father's last name is Qiao. How can I be the head of the Qiao family?"
What's more, he didn't fall out with Qiao Guangzheng even when this happened. Was it because he didn't want to? No, it was Liang Qiurun who had concerns. He had left the system, while Qiao Guangzheng was a local tyrant in Hong Kong.
As long as Liang Qiurun wants to develop in Hong Kong in the future, he will not fall out with Qiao Guangzheng until he has absolute say.
But Qiao Jiahui was different. He asked him to take away Qiao Guangzheng's position as the head of the family. Wasn't this a joke?
It took Qiao Jiahui a while to react. He muttered, "I was impulsive."
"Brother Qiurun, since you can't take over the position of Patriarch of the Qiao family, let's start a new business."
"When you become big and powerful in the future, go and swallow up the Qiao family."
Liang Qiurun, "..."
Liang Qiurun smiled, "How dare you think that? What triggered your reaction at home?"
Qiao Jiahui hummed. He didn't want to say much, so he just asked, "Brother Qiurun, can I stay in the hotel with you?"
Liang Qiurun hummed and added, "We won't live in the same room."
When Qiao Jiahui heard this, his face turned red. "I'm not that perverted."
He had no intention of eavesdropping.
Liang Qiurun remained silent.
So, Qiao Jiahui followed Liang Qiurun and Jiang Meishu out of the Qiao family. The Qiao family was a villa built halfway up the mountain, and it was really not easy to leave.
Only a car can pick them up.
If Uncle Kan hadn't come to see them off, it would have been difficult for them to get out. Seeing this, Qiao Jiahui cursed and then said to Liang Qiurun, "I'll go borrow a car next door."
He has made up his mind not to use the Qiao family's car anymore. If he continues to use the Qiao family's car, he will be a pig.
Qiao Jiahui was very fast. In just three minutes, he drove over and said, "Brother Qiurun, my sister-in-law, get in."
Just as Jiang Meishu was about to go up, a voice suddenly came from outside, "Mr. Qiao, Mr. Qiao, can you introduce me to Mr. Qiao?"
It's authentic Cantonese.
Jiang Meishu could only understand the general idea, but Liang Qiurun had studied it specially, so he understood some of it. However, he got into the car without any pause.
Qiao Jiahui heard the noise, looked back, and immediately refused, "Director Chen, you too, if you want to make a movie, just make it. Why do you always look for the Qiao family?"
Chen Keshan was not angry at what Qiao Jiahui said. Instead, he clung to the window and grinned, "Mr. Qiao, I'm doing this for investment. If I didn't have someone as wealthy as Mr. Qiao to invest in me, I wouldn't be able to make this movie."
Qiao Jiahui subconsciously said, "My dad won't invest in the film industry. He doesn't like such romantic and ethereal things."
Although his father was not a good person, when it came to business, he only worked in industry, whether it was shipping, transportation, or asking him to open the Hongtai Bicycle Factory in Guangzhou, all of which were related to industry.
As soon as Qiao Jiahui finished speaking, a hint of disappointment suddenly appeared on Chen Keshan's bearded face. "No?"
Qiao Jiahui nodded. He was a soft-hearted person and said, "If you don't believe me, just go in and ask." They were at the door and the gate was not closed yet. It would not be difficult for Chen Keshan to get in at this time.
Chen Keshan was overjoyed when he heard this. After thanking Qiao Jiahui, he ran into the Qiao family villa.
After he left, Jiang Meishu suddenly asked, "Jiahui, is he a movie director?"
Qiao Jiahui had always been very kind to Jiang Meishu. He nodded and said, "Yes, Chen Keshan, he's a notorious down-and-out director here. He made three films in a row and lost so much money that his mother couldn't even recognize him. Now his reputation is tarnished throughout the Hong Kong industry."
“It’s known as box office poison.”
"Even if he came to my dad right now, my dad wouldn't invest in him."
After listening to it, Jiang Meishu felt that the name Chen Keshan was very familiar, but she couldn't remember it for a while.
Just as she was frowning and thinking, Chen Keshan was thrown out. Uncle Kan was standing there, completely different from his previous appearance. Instead, he looked a little unhappy and arrogant.
"Chen Keshan, my husband has said many times that he won't invest in movies. Don't come to him again."
Chen Keshan was held up by his arms, his long hair and beard covering his original face. "If you don't want to invest, then don't invest. Why are you throwing me away?"
Uncle Kan ignored him and turned to Qiao Jiahui who was watching the excitement in the car and said, "Master Jiahui, the master said that if you don't go back, you will never go back."
Qiao Jiahui's face flushed with anger. "If you don't want to reply, then don't reply. Do you think I want to go back?"
Uncle Kan sighed, nodded at Liang Qiurun and Jiang Meishu, and then left.
As soon as he left, Qiao Jiahui pounded the steering wheel in anger, "What a bully, a bully."
He even started to curse Uncle Kan.
Liang Qiurun was not surprised at all. The contest between a strong father and a rebellious son was always accompanied by quarrels and threats.
The only thing that Qiao Guangzheng could use to threaten Qiao Jiahui was the power and money he held.
"Jiahui, I'm not trying to persuade you, but I want to ask you, if you really leave, are you ready to give up the Qiao family's huge fortune?"
"Even giving up your throne to your unborn brother?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Jiahui's face suddenly turned ugly. "I don't want to either, but I can't bow my head. Brother Qiurun, if I could bow my head in front of my father, I wouldn't have chosen to go to Guangzhou, a place so far away from home."
"Fundamentally, my dad and I are at odds with each other."
"So I either obey or leave."
He spread his hands, with a hint of self-mockery, "You saw it too, I obeyed and compromised, but it still turned out like this."
Qiao Jiahui banged his hair against the steering wheel in pain, making a thumping sound. “I can’t do it, so I can only leave.”
Bringing Chen Qing back to seduce his father's mistress, these are things that Qiao Jiahui can only think about, he can't do.
He is a person who always thinks more and does less.
Liang Qiurun was silent for a moment. He just quietly accompanied Qiao Jiahui and said, "Then let's leave."
"Jiahui, there are many profitable businesses, and there is no need to fight the Qiao family to the death."
Since it's painful, then leave. There is no other choice.
Qiao Jiahui hummed, "Let's go now." Qiao Jiahui, who had always been unruly and foolish, now had a determined look on his face. "I don't want to come back anymore."
Because every time he came back, there was a quarrel.
From childhood to adulthood, it has never been the case.
Just as Qiao Jiahui stepped on the accelerator, there was a loud bang. Chen Keshan, who was standing next to him, immediately grabbed the car window and leaned over with a slightly scraggly face. "Master Qiao, can you give me a ride?"
There was still a seat available, so Qiao Jiahui nodded and let Chen Keshan sit in the passenger seat, because Jiang Meishu and Liang Qiurun were sitting in the back.
After receiving permission, Chen Keshan happily entered. He had been thrown out by the Qiao family, but his face didn't show any dejection. Instead, he looked a little puzzled. "That's not right. My book is not bad. Why doesn't Mr. Qiao like it?"
Jiang Meishu probably thought of who Chen Keshan was. Chen Keshan was the famous Hong Kong director in later generations.
It’s just that the other party changed his name later on, from Chen Keshan to Chen Jinshan.
Just one word difference, no wonder no one came out to see her.
Since changing his name, Chen Keshan's movies have been box office hits, which has washed away his reputation as a box office poison.
But this is a matter of the future. For now, Chen Keshan is still the box office poison that everyone hates.
The kind that everyone thinks is unlucky when they come to visit.
Thinking of this, Jiang Meishu felt that she seemed to have seized an opportunity for wealth, an opportunity given to her by the times.
"Excuse me, Director Chen, can you show me your script?"
Chen Keshan turned around and noticed Jiang Meishu. A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Who are you?"
"My sister-in-law."
Qiao Jiahui interrupted him first, "Chen Keshan, don't try to hit on my sister-in-law. Don't use those tricks of the Hong Kong entertainment industry on her."
These words were a warning, a warning spoken on behalf of Liang Qiurun.
When Chen Keshan heard this, he was a little disappointed. "Miss, do you want to read the script?"
Jiang Meishu was stunned when she suddenly heard this name. She was not used to it. "You should just call me Comrade Jiang."
It always feels weird to call her "Miss".
As soon as she opened her mouth, Chen Keshan was stunned, "Are you from the mainland?" These days, Hong Kong people have a mysterious contempt for the mainland.
In their eyes, mainlanders are rustic and gray.
Jiang Meishu hummed.
Chen Keshan was a little surprised and looked Jiang Meishu up and down. "I really can't tell you're from the mainland."
Because whether it is Jiang Meishu or Liang Qiurun, both of them are talented and beautiful, and they have a sense of nobility. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are native Hong Kong people.
Jiang Meishu smiled, "Can you show me the script?"
Chen Keshan was almost a plague god. He naturally didn't care whether Jiang Meishu was from the mainland or not. He immediately said very gentlemanly, "Of course."
He handed the script over, and Jiang Meishu took it and started reading. The first thing that caught her eye was the name of the script, "Selling Body Contract". When she saw this name, Jiang Meishu was obviously stunned. She remembered this movie.
This was because her roommate in college was a fan of Hong Kong movies and had played this movie in the dormitory more than once.
Not only that, she also recommended the movie to everyone in the dormitory. If Jiang Meishu remembered correctly, the movie won the box office championship that year.
And it is far ahead with a cliff-like first place result.
Jiang Meishu's heart suddenly started pounding. She quickly flipped through the script. Liang Qiurun, who was next to her, noticed something and handed her a bottle of water. Jiang Meishu took a sip and forced herself to calm down.
"Director Chen." As soon as she opened her mouth, Chen Keshan shook his head, "If you don't mind, just call me Brother Chen. Why call me Director?"
He laughed at himself, his face still a little gloomy, "What kind of director am I now?"
Jiang Meishu changed her tone and said, "Brother Chen, if you want to invest in this movie, how much would it cost?"
When Chen Keshan heard this, he was shocked. "You want to invest?"
Talking to smart people is simple.
Jiang Meishu nodded and then shook her head. "Whether to invest or not depends on the situation. If you want to invest several million in this movie, to be honest, we can't afford it. But if it's less, we can consider it."
Qiao Jiahui subconsciously reminded her, "Sister-in-law, the person in front of you is box office poison. No matter how much money you invest, you will lose everything in the end."
Chen Keshan's reputation is well-known throughout Hong Kong.
Upon hearing this, Chen Keshan clenched his fists a little tighter, and then he said self-deprecatingly, "Mr. Qiao is right. I am indeed box office poison now."
"I've approached over 20 investors about this script, but none of them are interested." Chen Keshan was a bit discouraged when he said this. "Forget it. Maybe I'm not destined to be a director. If it doesn't work out, I'll just go back to driving a taxi."
Jiang Meishu, "..."
It is hard to imagine that these words came from the mouth of Chen Keshan, the leading director of the future Hong Kong Film Festival.
She looked at the man who was dejected and self-deprecating, and tried to persuade him, "You're giving up just like that before you even reach the final step?"
"Besides, I'm just asking. Since you don't plan to do it, it doesn't seem to matter if you talk to me about it?"
Since he was planning to throw the can down anyway, Chen Keshan sighed, "That's right."
"My script is a satirical comedy, and the investment is at least 500,000 yuan, and that's the minimum."
This is also the reason why he came to these wealthy families, because ordinary people simply do not have the ability to invest in this script.
You should know that the sweet water in Hong Kong now costs only thirty cents to ten thousand.
The investment for his script is at least 500,000 yuan, which is not something an ordinary person can afford.
Jiang Meishu thought thoughtfully, "What if I want to take a good picture?"
“How much will that cost?”
"One million."
Talking about his dream, Chen Keshan, who should have been discouraged, became more positive. "The most important things for a comedy are the actors and the background. These require a lot of preparation. Then there's the post-production editing and dubbing, which also requires money. Not to mention signing an agreement with the cinema and paying rent. Everything here requires money."
Don’t even think about making a movie without money.
This is something everyone in Hong Kong knows.
Jiang Meishu, "Let me think about it."
This is a big investment, and she needs to discuss it with Liang Qiurun because the family savings are not just hers.
Chen Keshan immediately acted as if he saw an opportunity, "Where do you live? Can I live with you?"
"May I?"
With a bit of request.
Jiang Meishu went to see Liang Qiurun, who nodded slightly. Jiang Meishu then said, "Then let's go together."
Chen Keshan breathed a sigh of relief and followed immediately.
Instead, Qiao Jiahui said, "Brother Qiurun, we can't go to the hotel my dad mentioned."
Seeing Liang Qiurun looking over.
Qiao Jiahui held the steering wheel and whispered, "There is my father's spy in there." With his father's level, as long as he wanted to, it would be almost impossible to hide what he wanted to know in Hong Kong from him.
Liang Qiurun pondered, "Then let's change to another one."
Qiao Jiahui was still thinking about where to go.
Chen Keshan recommended, "Let's go to the Golden Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay." Seeing everyone looking over, Chen Keshan explained dryly, "It's said that everyone who stays there gets rich."
"I really wanted to go in there before, but my movie investment failed and I sold all my cars and RVs. I can't afford to live there even if I want to."
However, since they agreed to let him use their room, Chen Keshan naturally wanted to fulfill his wish.
Qiao Jiahui was still hesitating.
Liang Qiurun, "Let's go to this one."
The car drove smoothly to the Golden Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay. No proof of stay is required in Hong Kong, and with the presence of the local young master Qiao Jiahui, Jiang Meishu and the others were able to move in quickly.
It took only three minutes to get upstairs.
After Jiang Meishu went in, she closed the door and said to Liang Qiurun, "Lao Liang, I want to invest in Chen Keshan's movie."
It was a bit hot in Hong Kong. After entering the house, Liang Qiurun was covered in sweat. He loosened his collar, revealing his sexy Adam's apple. "This amount is not low. Have you thought it through?"
Jiang Meishu hummed, "Think it through."
"I don't know how to explain it to you, but my intuition tells me that investing in this movie should make a lot of money."
Because she knew the trajectory of the film.
She also knows that this movie will be a huge hit after it is released this year and will become the dark horse movie of the year.
But she couldn't tell Liang Qiurun about this.
Liang Qiurun took off his coat and only wore a white short-sleeved shirt. He was tall and had fair skin, and this outfit gave him a more gentle temperament.
It was as if he was back to the way he was back then.
"Since you have a chance of success, invest."
Jiang Meishu was surprised. She ran over and hugged Liang Qiurun's waist, looking up at him, "Lao Liang, you don't object."
Liang Qiurun hugged her and whispered, "Since you have achieved success, why would I object to anything?"
"What's more, when I came to Yangcheng to invest in Hongtai, you didn't object."
"Jiang Jiang, when you support me, I will also support you."
It's mutual.
Jiang Meishu was speechless, "That's different." The Hongtai Bicycle Factory has a visible market, and as long as the factory can be revitalized, it can make money.
But Chen Keshan's script is different, it is a completely unfamiliar field.
“What if I lose?”
She asked nervously.
Liang Qiurun said in a low voice, "Then consider it as spending money to buy experience. Even if we really lose this money, it won't affect our lives. That's enough."
“If you want to do it, just go for it.”
This is Liang Qiurun’s consistent principle.
Jiang Meishu hummed softly, "We have about 800,000 yuan in savings, but we can't invest it all."
"I also need to keep some for emergencies."
"I'll go call Jiahui over and ask him if he wants to participate in the investment."
Jiang Meishu was very quick. When she went to call Qiao Jiahui, she was shocked to find that Chen Keshan had somehow moved from his room to Qiao Jiahui's room, and the two of them actually lived together.
"Jiahui, I have something to talk to you about."
"Director Chen, come too."
So the two followed Jiang Meishu into their room. As soon as they entered, Jiang Meishu went straight to the point, "I invested in this script, but I only have 500,000 yuan in funds."
Seeing Chen Keshan's stunned expression, Jiang Meishu ignored him and asked Qiao Jiahui, "Do you want to participate?"
"If you want to participate, you can add another 500,000 yuan."
"Let's raise one million and film this Indenture."
Qiao Jiahui was shocked and said, "Sister-in-law, you are crazy. Chen Keshanke is a box office poison. Are you trying to throw your money away?"
"Jiahui, do you believe me?"
Jiang Meishu looked into Qiao Jiahui's eyes and said, "If you believe in me, then invest with me."
"If you don't believe me, then let's use 500,000 as the starting capital and make as much as we can."
All I can say is that it may not achieve the most perfect effect.
Qiao Jiahui rubbed his face vigorously and said, "Sister-in-law, let me think about it." He thought of Jiang Meishu's decisiveness in asking Liang Qiurun to invest in Hongtai. After that, Hongtai advertised on CCTV and became popular all over the country. He was able to make money because Hongtai made money quickly.
Finally, there was the garment factory, a small business that he didn't care about at all, but it actually brought him almost five times the profit.
During the time he followed Jiang Meishu, Qiao Jiahui never lost money.
He took a deep breath and thought to himself, Damn it, let’s fight it out.
“I’ll do it!”
"However, Chen Keshan, how do you plan to divide the shares here? We invested the majority of the capital, and I wouldn't agree if you gave us fewer shares."
Chen Keshan didn't expect that someone would actually be willing to invest in his movie. He was completely stunned. "Here, here."
Chen Keshan hurriedly took out a piece of paper from his black bag and said, "Here, here, I arranged the shares a long time ago."
Jiang Meishu took it and looked at it. "You gave away 90% of the shares?"
Then what does he earn?
Chen Keshan said bitterly, "I have no choice. I gave 30% at first, but no one looked at it. I increased it all the way up to 90%, which is still the chip I gave to Mr. Qiao, but he didn't even look at it and threw me out."
At this point, he took a deep breath and said, "I won't hide it from you. I no longer have any illusions about this movie making money for me. As long as this movie can be made and released, that's enough for me."
It would be best if it could be filmed, released, and even make some money at the box office.
At least this way he can wash away his bad reputation.
The words "box office poison" are really hurtful.
Jiang Meishu felt a little sympathetic towards him, "Jiahui, what do you think of this share?"
When Qiao Jiahui saw the 90% go out, he couldn't help but stare, "That's quite sincere."
This is not sincerity at all, it's just a gift for free.
"Aren't you going to change it?" Qiao Jiahui asked Chen Keshan. After all, Qiao Jiahui was a kind person. Even though money was involved, he could still consider the other party.
Qiao Guangzheng was right when he said that a naive person like Qiao Jiahui would not survive more than three episodes in a wealthy family.
Chen Keshan said bitterly, "I won't change it."
"This script of mine is really good. If you can help me film it and invest in it, I'll give you 90% of the shares, and you two will split it equally."
Jiang Meishu hummed, and she and Qiao Jiahui looked at each other.
"One person invested 500,000 yuan, which means he holds 45% of the shares."
"What do you think?"
Qiao Jiahui was very satisfied. He hummed and said, "Let's sign the contract."
"But I called my third sister over; she's a law major."
Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood, so Jiang Meishu naturally would not object. Qiao Qingzhu came quickly, wearing a white suit, capable and modern.
She was a very strong person, and she didn't feel awkward at all when she saw Liang Qiurun again. She even nodded at Liang Qiurun and Jiang Meishu.
Then he turned to Qiao Jiahui and asked, "What did you call me here for?"
The next sentence is, do you really want to fall out with your dad?
But there were too many people, so Qiao Qingzhu didn't dare to ask.
Qiao Jiahui, "Third sister, my sister-in-law and I want to invest in Chen Kejian's movie, and we'd like you to come over and draft a contract for us."
"Chen Kejian?" Qiao Qingzhu looked over. "Are you sure you want to invest in him?"
The person she likes is also in the entertainment industry, so she has heard of Chen Keshan's name. He is a box office poison and everyone knows him.
"Sure."
Seeing that he was sure, Qiao Qingzhu no longer refused. The four siblings never interfered with each other's decisions.
"I'll draft it."
In just half an hour, Qiao Qingzhu had drafted all the details of the contract. It can only be said that this contract is quite harsh, and most of it is beneficial to the investors.
But Chen Keshan acted as if he didn't see it and signed it without saying a word.
If this kind of investment is missed, it will be gone. Compared to these details, he cares more about whether the movie can be made.
Look, he signed his name too.
Qiao Qingzhu said goodbye and called out to Qiao Jiahui before leaving, "Come out."
After Qiao Jiahui left, Qiao Qingzhu asked him, "Are you really not going home?"
Qiao Jiahui hummed, "Since my dad doesn't like me anyway, I'll just start my own business out there."
Qiao Qingzhu sneered, "Naive."
However, she changed the subject and said, "It's okay for you to come out and gain some experience. The vixen has been making a lot of noise lately. My mother and I will deal with her first, and then we'll talk to you."
Speaking of vixen, Qiao Jiahui thought of Chen Qing, "Third Sister."
Qiao Qingzhu turned around, and Qiao Jiahui said, "It's nothing. My friend Chen Qing lives at home. Please help take care of him."
In the end, he didn't tell Chen Qing about this matter of seducing his father's young lover. When it was actually carried out, Qiao Jiahui realized that he was too naive.
If Chen Qingzhen dared to do this, he would not leave Hong Kong alive.
In this case, Qiao Jiahui should not harm him.
Qiao Qingzhu hummed a sound, holding her glasses. Her pale lips hadn't changed much, but it was hard to hide her beauty. "If this movie loses money, Third Sister will give you money to go away."
Qiao Jiahui muttered something, but Qiao Qingzhu didn't hear it clearly, but she didn't care.
Compared to this idle brother, Qiao Qingzhu is much busier. She comes and goes in a hurry.
After Qiao Jiahui went in.
Jiang Meishu and the others looked over and asked, "Are you okay?"
Qiao Jiahui shook his head and said, "It's okay."
"Director Chen wants to find someone to start filming right away."
Qiao Jiahui, "It's better to do it now than to wait for a day."
Jiang Meishu, "..."
But they finally listened to it. The sooner the movie was released, the sooner they could get paid.
After both parties handed over the one million yuan to Chen Keshan, Chen Keshan still felt a little unconvinced, "Aren't you afraid that someone will take the money and run away?"
It's a million after all.
Jiang Meishu glanced at him and said calmly, "Are you not planning to make movies in the future?"
One sentence grasped Chen Keshan's death knell.
He just has a dream of making movies.
"Of course I want to make one. Making movies is my lifelong passion."
"That's enough."
Jiang Meishu pointed at the contract and said, "Besides, with Third Sister Qiao's contract, you can't escape the temple even if you can run away."
At this point, Chen Keshan instantly calmed down and said, "I will go gather people and find a place to shoot."
Jiang Meishu hummed, "I only look at the results."
After Chen Keshan went to sleep, Jiang Meishu said to Qiao Jiahui, "Jiahui, go to bed early. Take me to see the nearby buildings tomorrow."
Qiao Jiahui asked her with a puzzled look, "What are you looking at the building for?"
Jiang Meishu said in a calm tone, "I want to buy a house in Hong Kong."
“Become a landlady!!!”
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