Chapter 375 Zhejiang Business Group in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Island at night has a unique scenery under the embellishment of colorful neon lights.

Nansun Shi parked the car in a roadside parking lot, and then walked towards Jumbo Floating Restaurant with Tsui Hark.

"Hello, two guests, do you have a reservation?"

When they arrived at the door of the boat shop, a waiter asked respectfully.

"Yes, Wang Jing!"

Shi Nansheng announced Wang Jing's name. When the waiter heard it, he immediately smiled and said, "I see. Please follow me, both of you."

Soon, we arrived at a private room on the ship.

Nansun Shi and Tsui Hark came in, but they saw only Wang Jing.

The little Baosheng that I imagined doesn't seem to be here.

"Hello, Miss Shi, Director Xu, right?"

"My name is Wang Jing, and I am currently the deputy general manager and creative director of Planet Films. It's a pleasure to meet you two."

When Wang Jing saw the person coming, he immediately came up to him with a smile and spoke enthusiastically.

"Hello, Mr. Wang!"

Wow, Wang Jing was Director Wang a few days ago, and today he is President Wang?

Tsui Hark said with a sigh in his heart.

"You two, please take a seat!"

After the three of them sat down, there was some greetings, and then Wang Jing got straight to the point.

"You two, actually I came here tonight because of our boss's request to invite you two to join Planet Cinema,"

"Now that Planet Films is about to set sail, we need more outstanding people to join us. Ms. Shi and Mr. Tsui Hark are the talents we urgently need."

Hearing Wang Jing's invitation, a hint of joy appeared on Xu Ke's face.

Shi Nansheng thought for a moment and asked curiously, "Boss Wang, I have no problem joining your company. But let me ask you a question. What does your company think about the next cinema chain?"

Cinema chains are related to a film company’s core monetization capabilities, and Shi Nansheng feels that he should always ask in advance.

There are many cinema chains in Hong Kong Island nowadays, but generally speaking, apart from the left-wing cinema chains, there are three major ones, Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and Rediffusion, oh no, it should have been sold to Lei Juekun, the owner of Kowloon Motor Bus.

When he heard that Lei Juekun was going to set up a film company next, Shi Nansheng actually first thought about whether he should introduce Tsui Hark to that company.

However, Tsui Hark had already set his sights on Planet Earth, and Nansun Shi thought it might be worth looking into.

Yes, inspection!

Although she took the initiative to contact Wang Jing, she was actually just using her fame to buy Tsui Hark an opportunity to talk to Planet Films.

As for whether to join in the end, Shi Nansheng has not actually thought about it yet. She needs to do her own research.

"We are actually already dealing with this. Mr. Shi is willing to join us, so he is considered a senior executive of our company, so it's okay to tell you."

"If nothing unexpected happens, our cinema chain should be the Shaw Cinema Chain."

Wang Jing said with a smile at this time.

"Shaw Brothers Movies? Does Planet Movies cooperate with Shaw Cinemas?"

Shi Nansheng was a little surprised when he heard Wang Jing's words.

But on second thought, Wang Jing himself is from TVB, and Shaw Brothers Cinemas is now the largest cinema chain in Hong Kong Island. Whether in terms of geographical location or cinema scale, it is now the best in Hong Kong Island.

Most importantly, he also has the ability to distribute overseas.

Shaw Cinemas is not only in Hong Kong Island, it also has overseas cinemas. If the cinema chain of another Shaw company is included, their distribution capabilities are actually far beyond any film company in Hong Kong Island.

This is also the confidence of Shaw Brothers films.

However, there are also troubles in cooperating with Shaw Brothers. The contract with Shaw Brothers Cinemas is particularly overbearing. If you are just a simple film supplier, the profit you get will be very small.

"No, not cooperation!"

"According to our Mr. Bao, he wants to buy the Shaw Brothers Cinema Chain."

Wang Jing said with a smile at this time.

"Buy it?"

After hearing Wang Jing's words, both Nansun Shi and Tsui Hark showed surprised expressions.

"Is this company really going to buy out Shaw Cinemas?"

Shi Nansheng asked in surprise.

If Planet Entertainment really buys Shaw Brothers' cinema chain, then this company will have great potential.

"This is what Mr. Bao said himself. He wouldn't lie to me, would he?"

"What's more, even if we can't buy Mr. Shao's cinema chain, we at Planet Cinema can still build a cinema chain of our own."

"Don't forget that the best areas in Central are now almost all in the hands of Hong Kong Land, while Wharf Holdings has a large share of the land in Victoria Harbour in Kowloon."

"Shanghai Hong Kong is Mr. Bao's own company, and Wharf Holdings is the company of his uncle, the shipping king Bao. Is it difficult for us to build a cinema chain on the land of these two companies?"

“So cinemas have never been an obstacle for Planet Films.”

"What's more, let me remind you two that Mr. Bao's family is from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, and Mr. Shao's family is also from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. They are fellow Zhejiang natives."

Wang Jing said confidently at this time.

Strictly speaking, his ancestral home is also in Ningbo, but he was born and raised in Hong Kong Island.

So by this calculation, he and Mr. Bao are half-fellow villagers.

Hearing this, Nansun Shi and Tsui Hark suddenly realized, yes, if that was the case, there were many channels of communication between Shi and Shaw Brothers Films, and this was no different from ordinary business negotiations.

In Hong Kong Island, hometown is a very important link, from the top-level businessmen to the community groups below, there are various chambers of commerce such as Zhejiang businessmen, Chaozhou businessmen, and Guangdong businessmen above, and various organizations such as Chaozhou Gang, Triad, Minnan Gang, Hakka Gang, etc. below.

So in this regard, to some extent, the Shaw family and the Bao family can be regarded as being from the same faction of Zhejiang merchants.

"From this perspective, Planet Movies does have a bright future, but Director Wang, I still have a question. Can you help me answer it?"

"I want to know how much Mr. Bao values ​​the film company?"

"To be honest, in my opinion, considering Mr. Bao's wealth, a film company doesn't really mean much to him."

Shi Nansheng continued to ask while thinking.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jing glanced at the woman. The angle from which she asked the question was indeed strange.

But to be honest, he had thought about this problem himself, and slowly he figured out something.

"Ms. Shi, my feeling is that Mr. Bao actually still values ​​our film company very much, but there is a difference here, which I figured out myself."

"Mr. Bao doesn't care about the money made by the film and television companies. For him, he doesn't care about the profits of the film and television companies. After all, for him, the box office revenue of our movies in a year may not be as much as the profit of Swire Properties selling a building."

"So, the company's platform is very open. By the way, Mr. Bao told me before that we will support the company's high-quality directors as much as possible, including if you want to create your own independent film company or personal studio in the future, we will support you."

"Is this true?"

After hearing Wang Jing's words, Nansheng Shi and Tsui Hark were shocked again. This was truly a big deal.

"Yes, this is not just me who knows, many people in our company know it."

"So for Mr. Bao, what he values ​​is the promotional effect of the film. The film company is a promotional platform for him. For example, Mr. Bao will ask us to shoot our film in the buildings under Hong Kong Land, including promoting his company's clothing, etc."

"I think this is what the boss wants. From this perspective, the film company is very important to him."

"Otherwise, why would he personally acquire cinema chains and expand the company's foundation?"

Wang Jing said with a smile at this time.

Nansun Shi and Tsui Hark were shocked when they heard this.

Yes, while they are still considering the movie box office, what people value is actually the movie’s other promotional effect.

This idea is completely different from theirs, even much better than theirs.

"I see. For my part, I am willing to join Planet Films."

Shi Nansheng said decisively at this moment.

Based on her business knowledge, she feels that Planet Movies may break the existing film landscape in Hong Kong.

She also didn't think Wang Jing was bragging. After all, if you haven't been exposed to business concepts, you won't understand them.

If Wang Jing really had this idea, he would not have worked as a small screenwriter at TVB before.

"Welcome both of you to join us."

Wang Jing felt particularly proud when he saw that he had managed to win over Nansun Shi and Tsui Hark.

The first task Mr. Bao assigned to him was successfully completed.

A few days later, when Li Changhe learned that Wang Jing had brought Shi Nansheng and Xu Ke into the company, he was a little surprised. He never thought that Wang Jing had actually convinced the couple.

However, he rejected Wang Jing's suggestion to invite the two to meet for dinner. It was not that Li Changhe looked down on Tsui Hark and Nansun Shi, but he felt that the time was not right.

Because he is about to attend a cocktail party hosted by Bao Yugang for the Hong Kong Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce. At the party, he will meet the Shao Yifu brothers. At that time, he will discuss the cinema chain matters first, and it will not be too late to meet later.

In Deep Water Bay, in Bao Yugang's villa, looking at Li Changhe who was dressed in a dignified manner, Bao Yugang smiled and nodded.

"Ayang, I have invited all the people here for you today, but how you perform is up to you."

"I understand, uncle, don't worry."

Bao Yugang helped him set up the stage, and how to perform on the stage depended on Li Changhe's ability.

The two then took Bao Yugang's Mercedes-Benz to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Originally, it did not have the word "Oriental" in its name. After Li Changhe took control of Hutchison Whampoa, he changed the names of all the companies under Hutchison Whampoa. It just so happened that his company was called Oriental International, so Mandarin Hotel has now become Mandarin Oriental.

As for why it is not Dongfang Wenhua, we can only say that Li Changhe just calls it that for his convenience, and there is no need to emphasize that Dongfang comes first.

In the hotel's banquet hall, Bao Yugang and Li Changhe arrived at the door ahead of time to welcome guests.

As the organizer of tonight, with Bao Yuguang's current status, he can actually wait inside for others to come in.

However, since he wanted to integrate Li Changhe into the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, sometimes he had to help Li Changhe stand on the stage and show himself.

Soon, an old man came over with a driver and a secretary.

"Brother Bao!"

"Brother Cao"

When the two met, they greeted each other warmly.

The two men were almost the same age, Bao Yugang was two years older than Cao Guangbiao, and they addressed each other casually in private. "Brother, is this possible?"

"Yes, this is my nephew Bao Zeyang."

"Ayang, come and greet your uncle Cao."

"Hello, Uncle"

Hearing Li Changhe's Ningbo dialect with a slight Zhejiang accent, Cao Guangbiao smiled.

"Well, Ayang, your appearance has brought honor to the people of Ninghai and won the land. You did a great job."

"Lao Cao, stop praising him. He will need your guidance in the future."

Bao Yugang said with a smile at this time.

"I can't give you any advice. Apart from anything else, I don't have the ability to take over Hong Kong Land from Jardine Matheson. To be honest, I was shocked when I saw the news."

"Besides, I'm not an expert in real estate."

Cao Guangbiao said with emotion.

Island Land, the overlord of Hong Kong Island's real estate industry, had changed hands in just a few days, which really surprised him.

"You are an amateur in real estate, but you are not an expert in textiles!"

"Ayang has just acquired the Bosak Group. When the time comes, he will ask you for advice."

At this time, Bao Yugang took the initiative to help Li Changhe make the connection.

After hearing this, Cao Guangbiao was a little surprised.

"You also acquired Bosak? The French Bosak Group?"

"I recently heard that the Velot Group in France sold Bosak. Did they sell it to you?"

He is a big shot in the textile industry and is certainly familiar with the French textile giant Bossac.

"Yes, Uncle, because I have a very good relationship with Mr. Pierre Cardin, a famous French designer, and we have some ideas for cooperation on clothing."

"Then Mr. Pierre Cardin told me that the Bossac Group was now for sale and we could take it over and expand our business."

“With the help of Mr. Pierre Cardin, I acquired the Bossac Group.”

Li Changhe said with a smile at this time.

Cao Guangbiao couldn't help but nod his head in admiration: "I see, but you are really generous."

"He annexed the Jardine Matheson Group and took over the Bosak Group. Brother Bao, your nephew is incredible!"

"It's all his own adventure. I didn't expect it. You said that even after most of my life's adventures, I feel that I'm not as good as him now."

“This is what we call the Yangtze River where the waves behind push the waves ahead!”

"Okay, I'll go in first, and we'll talk in detail later."

When Cao Guangbiao saw that someone else was coming, he stopped chatting and went into the banquet hall.

"Brother Chen"

"Brother Bao"

After Cao Guangbiao went in, Bao Yugang pulled Li Changhe to the people behind.

"Come here, Ayang, let me introduce you. This is Uncle Chen Tinghua from Nan Fung Group."

"Brother, this is my good-for-nothing nephew Bao Zeyang."

"Brother, you're exaggerating. If Ayang is useless, then all my sons will be useless."

"Among the young people in Hong Kong Island today, is there anyone more capable than your nephew?"

"It's good for young people to be modest, but they can't be too modest."

Chen Tinghua said with a big laugh at this time.

Li Changhe could only smile and say, "Thank you Uncle Chen for the compliment."

"Well, don't compliment me. Speaking of which, I still have to ask you for more advice. Maybe I'll even have to ask you for help."

"Ah Yang, Hong Kong Land has so many plots of land in Hong Kong Island. Are you interested in selling me a piece of land?"

Chen Tinghua asked Li Changhe with a smile at this time.

Bao Yugang's expression changed slightly and he was about to interrupt.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "Of course no problem. If Uncle Chen is interested, we can discuss it in detail."

"Really?"

When Chen Tinghua heard Li Changhe's words, a trace of emotion appeared on his face.

In fact, he was speaking to Li Changhe half jokingly and half seriously just now.

His Nan Fung Group also initially engaged in the textile industry. Nan Fung Textile was the cotton spinning king of Hong Kong Island, which corresponded exactly to Cao Guangbiao who entered earlier.

One for cotton spinning, the other for wool spinning!
However, starting a few years ago, he began to shift the focus of Nan Fung Group to real estate, just like Li Jiacheng and others.

But he started late and had limited financial resources, so he could hardly get any prime land in the core area of ​​Hong Kong Island.

I was just asking Li Changhe a question half-jokingly just now.

Unexpectedly, Li Changhe actually agreed.

"Of course, if Uncle Chen is interested, you can go to Landmark and we can discuss it in detail."

Li Changhe said seriously.

"Okay, okay, I accept you as my nephew!"

After saying that, Chen Tinghua happily walked into the banquet hall.

Bao Yugang shook his head: "Ayang, are you embarrassed? It's hard to refuse?"

Li Changhe smiled and said, "Uncle, I am really willing to sell the land to him."

"As far as I know, the companies that hold the most land exchange rights in Hong Kong Island now are Nan Fung Group and Chinachem Group, in addition to Sun Hung Kai and Henderson Land Development."

"If Nan Fung Group is really willing to trade with me for a land exchange rights certificate, I am willing to give them a piece of high-quality land."

Li Changhe explained the reason at this time.

In Hong Kong Island, there are not many real estate developers who are aggressively buying up land exchange rights books. The largest ones are these four. Of course, Bao Yugang may have quite a few land exchange rights books in his hands now. After all, Li Changhe reminded him of this in 78.

As soon as Bao Yugang heard it, he suddenly understood.

It turned out that it was for the land exchange rights certificate in Chen Tinghua's hand. In essence, it was still for the issue of the future return of Hong Kong Island. No wonder Li Changhe was willing to exchange it for the high-quality land in the hands of Swire.

When it comes to major issues, he really doesn't care about economic interests.

Thinking of this, Bao Yugang looked at Li Changhe with a softer gaze.

I can't be as patriotic as he is, so I can only do my best to support him as much as possible.

Bao Yu was just about to say something else, when at this moment, another group of people came over.

"Here they come. The Shao brothers you've been waiting for are here."

Bao Yugang then introduced Li Changhe to him with a smile.

Then, he took Li Changhe to meet them.

"Third brother, sixth brother, you two are here!"

"Since you invited us, how could we not come?"

The person who spoke was not Shao Yi-fu, but his brother Shao Renmei.

"Here, this!"

Bao Yugang was about to introduce them, but Shao Yifu waved his hand.

"No need to introduce him. I guess he is your amazing nephew Bao Zeyang, right?"

"Ayang, this isn't the first time we've dealt with each other."

Shao Yifu said gently at this time.

Li Changhe said seriously at this moment: "My two uncles, I want to apologize to you here first."

"apologize?"

Shao Renmei was a little puzzled.

Li Changhe said seriously: "I have a film company under me. Recently, the company was recruiting people and poached a prop master from TVB. When I found out, I felt very embarrassed."

"I just wanted to apologize to my two uncles. After all, Uncle Six has helped me several times before."

Li Changhe said seriously at this time.

"So that's how it is. I don't think it's a big deal. When people below do things, sometimes they do it based on their own ideas."

"Don't worry about this."

Shao Renmei said gently.

Shao Yifu also nodded: "Yes, they are all trivial matters, don't take it to heart."

If Li Changhe hadn't said anything about this, Shao Yifu might have kept it in mind, but now Li Changhe had spoken about it in public and apologized.

Shaw Yi-fu didn't think much of it, he was just a prop master. Many employees left TVB and Shaw Brothers over the years.

He was a little unhappy before, but it was only because he gave face to the Bao family, which not only allowed the person to join the acting training class, but also allowed the fat boy from the Wang family to leave peacefully.

As a result, they turned around and continued to poach people from TVB and Shaw Brothers.

But now that Li Changhe bowed his head in public and gave them face, Shao Yifu no longer cared.

The two men are just older than the Bao family. Bao Yugang calls them brother in private, but in terms of status, they are far behind the Bao family.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "Wait a minute, I must toast to my two uncles."

The apology now is just for the purpose of poaching better talents later.

He already has his own ideas on how to acquire Shaw Brothers Cinemas.

Bao Yugang, who was standing by, just watched and didn't say much.

Judging from Li Changhe's attitude, he must have his own plans, and the two Shao brothers are not arrogant, so there is no need for him to show up too much.

It seems that Changhe has the plan in hand regarding tonight’s theaters!

(End of this chapter)