An investment of 40 million for four movies means that the cost of a single film is 10 million. This is definitely a big investment in the current Hong Kong film industry.

For ordinary movies, it is only possible to get such investment by hiring a star of Chow Yun-fat's level, but Tao Yushu clearly said that only "God of Gamblers" had Chow Yun-fat starring.

Wang Jing asked tentatively: "Mrs. Lin, 40 million seems a bit much."

Tao Yushu smiled and said, "Is that much? I plan to increase the salary of everyone on the crew by 20%." Hearing this, Wang Jing was immediately surprised.

In recent years, the film market in Hong Kong has been booming, and actors' salaries have also risen accordingly. It has become normal for first-line stars to be paid more than 1 million for one movie after another.

But most of the time, the rise and fall of an actor's pay still depends on the performance of the movie he participates in. Wang Jing has never heard of a film company boss taking the initiative to increase the pay of an actor, not to mention that Tao Yushu is not only raising the pay of actors.

, but the salary of all members of the crew increased by 20% at once.

Looking at it this way, an investment of 10 million yuan per chip is not much at all. No one who can be a boss is a fool.

Wang Jing knew that Tao Yushu was a generous boss, but he also knew that Tao Yushu would never be kind without reason.

Thinking of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Federation's ban on Lam's Film Industry in the past two days, he immediately understood that Mrs. Lin was planning to throw money. Why could the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Federation order the Hong Kong film industry? Almost everyone

Don't you dare disobey?

Isn’t it because they control the channel for Hong Kong films to enter the Bay Island market? To put it more simply, it means that they control a considerable part of the survival lifeline of Hong Kong filmmakers. As soon as the ban order was issued, Lam’s film industry was frightened by the power of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Association.

The film industry is likely to fall into a situation of being isolated from the entire Hong Kong film industry.

Faced with this situation, Lin's Pictures doesn't have much room to maneuver, so throwing money is undoubtedly the simplest and most effective way.

Some top stars and directors may be afraid of cooperating with Lam Pictures for fear of affecting their financial prospects, but for most filmmakers, they will not miss such a good opportunity to make money.

Wang Jing prides himself on having a good understanding of the psychology of people working in the Hong Kong film industry, so he deeply admires Tao Yushu's operation. Everyone knows how to survive with a broken arm, but very few can actually do it.

Tao Yushu's decision also gave Wang Jing a little more confidence in the future of Lin's Pictures.

"My colleagues in Xiangjiang are lucky, especially those at the bottom of the crew. They have to support Lin Sheng and Mrs. Lin." Wang Jing complimented with a smile. Lin's Pictures gave employees a raise

The salary not only benefits its own crew, but also in disguise forces other film companies in Hong Kong to increase salaries for their employees.

Although it is impossible to raise the salary level all at once, in the long run, as long as Lin can persist, it will definitely become a general trend. However, doing so will inevitably offend many film companies.

Wang Jing only took a moment to think and understood that Mrs. Lin is no longer afraid of offending others.

There is the threat of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Federation in the past, and the hostility of Golden Harvest and New Art City in the future. If we continue to look forward and backward, and hesitate to move forward, we will only end up in complete defeat. It is better to give it a try. Anyway, the remaining small and medium-sized companies will hardly have any influence on Lin's business.

What threats does the industry pose?

In a moment, Wang Jing had already mentally figured out Tao Yushu's various methods to deal with this crisis and the reasons behind them, and thought he had figured out the boss's mind.

"Mrs. Lin, if we film "God of Gamblers", will there be no problem with Ah Fa?"

Tao Yushu looked indifferent, "It's not a big problem. If he makes our movie, the big deal is that it won't be released in Bay Island. If the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Association dares to ban him, the film producers in Bay Island will be the first to stop."

Wang Jing couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

The movie "A Better Tomorrow" made Chow Yun-fat famous all over East Asia. As far as Wang Jing knows, he is currently filming five films. If you count the film appointments, there are at least ten films that have been completed but have not been filmed yet.

Most of these films have been purchased by film dealers in the Bay Island. It is true that the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Federation is very popular in Hong Kong, but the film dealers in the Bay Island are their ancestors. It is not good to cut off the ancestors' wealth.

Looking for death?

Blocking this kind of thing is also based on people's taste.

After Wang Jing left, Tao Yushu called Tao Yumo and said, "Yumo, take people to register a few more film companies." Tao Yumo didn't understand what he meant, "Sister, why are you registering so many companies?"

As soon as she finished asking the question, she realized, "A cunning rabbit has three burrows?" Tao Yushu smiled, said nothing, and agreed with her statement.

"You will be in charge of these companies from now on. There is no need to produce high-quality products. They can be as efficient as possible. I contacted people in Yindu and these films can be sold in Wandao."

Tao Yumo immediately understood what she meant and joked: "Sister, you are trying to break into the enemy!"

"In order to cope with the ban on Wandao, our company has spent so much money, why can't we make some money from them?" Tao Yushu said easily. Lin Chaoyang taught Tao Yushu this trick to her.

Transforming into a satellite company and cooperating with film producers in the Bay Island to break through the blockade of the Bay Island. This is not Lin Chaoyang's first initiative. Yindu agencies are doing this now.

This situation reached its peak after entering the 1990s. Satellite companies such as Jinhe, Yingzhidao, Huaying, and Phantom Productions under the Yindu Organization have almost infiltrated the Bay Island into a sieve.

The most outrageous thing is that the movies produced by these satellite companies will be released in the Bay Island first, and then the movie producers in the Bay Island will return the copyright to the Yindu agency, so that the movies can continue to be shown in Hong Kong.

Don’t those Bay Island film producers know the details of these satellite companies? Of course they know, but who would have trouble with money?

After spending a whole day strategizing in the company, Tao Yushu was still thinking about the company on the way to get off work.

It has been a month and a half since the company's last movie "The Best Friend" was released, and the company's current funds on the account exceed 110 million Hong Kong dollars. The ammunition is quite sufficient, otherwise she would not dare to send out 40 million at once to ask Wang

Jing’s plan to make four films a year.

In addition, there are the satellite companies she asked Tao Yumo to register, which will inevitably require an investment of 20 to 30 million, plus the company's other filmmaking plans. Even if it can attract some investment from outside, the money on the account will be used in the future.

I'm afraid it will consume more than half of the year.

Fortunately, "Autumn Fairy Tale", "Alang's Story" and "Wealth and Power" will be released one after another in the next few months. I hope that it can bring back blood for the company. Tao Yushu feels a headache just thinking about it. Why is it that the more money he makes, the less money he has to spend?

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When she returned home, Lin Chaoyang was not there.

He agreed to give lectures to the students at Lu Xun Literary Academy and has already returned to Yanjing. "Sister Yu!"

When Maggie Cheung saw Tao Yushu coming back, she quickly greeted her, with a trace of concern in her eyes. "Maggie, you're here, please sit down first. I'll go change clothes and tidy up."

When Tao Yushu came out of the room, Maggie Cheung took the initiative and said: "Sister Yushu, I know everything. If your Lin family is short of actors, I can do it at any time."

Listening to her words, Tao Yushu felt a little warm in his heart.

It's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's difficult to provide help when it's time.

"It doesn't matter. I have already made arrangements, so there shouldn't be any big problems for the time being.

Maggie Cheung heard the news yesterday that the Hong Kong and Kowloon Free Association had banned Lam Films, and her heart was filled with worry.

In order to help Tao Yushu, she had made psychological preparations. It was just a ban for a few years. In the end, if she couldn't survive it, she would have to write a letter of regret. Now she only regretted that she couldn't help Tao Yushu.

"Sister Yu, is it really okay? I see it was reported in the newspapers today."

Tao Yushu said harmoniously: "There will definitely be an impact, but it won't be that big..."

Tao Yushu chatted with her for a few words about Lin's current situation, and Maggie Cheung felt a little more at ease, and asked again: "Why hasn't my brother-in-law come back?"

"He will go back to Yanjing to stay for a while and will come back in the second half of the month.

At noon on the second day after returning to Yanjing, Lin Chaoyang came to the Lu Xun Literary Institute located near Balizhuang, Chaoyang District.

Lu Xun Literary College moved to Shilibao a few years ago. The school building is not big. A gatehouse and a five-story building are all the buildings in the courtyard.

There are many trees planted in the courtyard, mostly ginkgo and fruit trees, and there is also a pavilion.

The only relatively spacious place is the basketball court in the courtyard.

Lin Chaoyang entered the hospital after registering with the guard and heard shouts from the basketball court.

The small venue seemed to be crowded with twenty or thirty people. It didn't look like they were playing basketball, but rather like they were robbing basketballs. As soon as Lin Chaoyang entered the courtyard, someone noticed him, and a scribbled puppy ran from the crowd.

He came out and greeted him. "Teacher Chaoyang!

"Yu Hua, are you from this class of students?"

"Yes, not only me, but also Mo Yan. I heard that you also know Liu Zhenyun, and he is also in this class."

Yu Hua enthusiastically introduced Lin Chaoyang to their current student class. There were 48 people in his current student class, as well as several auditors.

The two chatted for a while, and Lin Chaoyang was invited to Tang Yin's office to chat for a while.

Only two minutes before the official start of the class, Tang Yin accompanied him into the large conference room on the fifth floor. This is where the student class of Lu Academy usually teaches. Before the lecture, Lin Chaoyang took a look at the roster. Except for the people he knew,

In addition to a few people, there are also many well-known writers in this class of students.

For example, Chi Zijian, Bi Shumin, Xu Xing, Yan Geling, Hong Feng, etc.

Not only in later generations, even now a considerable number of these people have achieved national fame and are leaders among young writers.

Otherwise, they would not be qualified to study in Luyuan.

"Our class is really full of talents!" Lin Chaoyang joked, and there was a burst of laughter.

The writers present were mainly young and middle-aged. Lin Chaoyang was younger than many others, but no one dared to look down upon him.

Even in the eyes of many people, Lin Chaoyang is now an idol-like figure. The reason is naturally because his works are widely circulated and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Lin Chaoyang first called the names and corrected the names and looks of the people, and then began to give formal lessons.

"Our class is called "Creative Practice and Research." I think many of you here may actually have been engaged in literary creation for longer than me.

It's said to be a class, but it's more about communication and discussion...

The whole morning passed quickly with Lin Chaoyang's talk. When the bell rang for get out of class, many people felt that they still had something to say.

Lin Chaoyang did not leave in a hurry after class, but communicated with everyone for a while.

"Chaoyang, come and eat with us and try the food of our Luyuan."

While Lin Chaoyang was chatting with the students, He Zhenbang came over and took him to the cafeteria.

Lin Chaoyang declined, and when the others dispersed, he had the opportunity to talk to Liu Zhenyun alone.

After graduation, Liu Zhenyun was assigned to the "Farmers Daily". In the past few years, he has continued to write and has published several works. He is not very famous, but he has already left the category of literature lovers.
Chapter completed!