Tao Yushu came back after nine o'clock in the evening, looking a little tired.

Seeing that Lin Chaoyang was back, the couple hugged each other tenderly for a while.

Lin Chaoyang told her some experiences before and after receiving the award, and Tao Yushu said with a smile: "You are now the 'Light of Hong Kong'!" "Yu Mo told me that it was all hyped by the media, and it will pass after a while."

Then Tao Yushu told Lin Chaoyang about the situation in Xiangjiang after he left. On the third day after Lin Chaoyang left, Wang Jing's "The Supremes" was released.

The performance is also pretty good, the box office in the first week exceeded 10 million, and it looks like it is another movie with a box office of over 20 million.

But Wang Pin is not very satisfied with this result. Wang Pin has placed great hopes on this film, otherwise he would not have spent three months polishing the script. In Hong Kong these days, spending three months writing the script is not enough.

This is something only a few screenwriters of literary films can do.

The box office of "The Supremes" did not meet the psychological expectations. Wang Jing was a little depressed, so he focused all his energy on the God of Gamblers trilogy. These three films include several new films recently released by Lin Films.

, only one was produced under the name of Lam Pictures.

The rest are in the names of joint ventures or companies such as Metropolis Pictures, Starlight Pictures, Classic Pictures, Sky Pictures, etc., to facilitate export to Bay Island in the future. Then Tao Yushu talked about her tonight with Chen Rongmei

, the meeting with Feng Bingzhong.

In the past few months, Tao Yushu has actually been in contact with Chen Rongmei and Feng Bingzhong. They are determined to independently fund Princess and run their own theaters and productions.

The original plan was to get the 10 theaters from Shaw Brothers, plus the 10 theaters they control, and they would become the fourth largest theater chain in Hong Kong. Then they would contact the film producers in the Bay Island and use

Wouldn't it be nice for Wandao's funds to expand its strength in Hong Kong and make money from both ends?

Unexpectedly, the two of them found that the last theater resources of Shaw Brothers were cut off by Tao Yushu. Their wishful thinking failed and they had to spend money to win over some small theaters.

But in this way, money is spent, but the effect is much worse.

So Chen Rongmei and Feng Bingzhong had no choice but to contact Tao Yushu, hoping to strengthen cooperation with Lin in the form of investment.

The two of them are very close to Bay Island Capital, and they know that although Lin's Pictures is still being targeted by the Liberty Federation on the surface, they have a tacit understanding behind the scenes. As long as they get some skinny companies to operate, they can easily avoid it.

Restrictions of the Wandao Pseudo Cultural Bureau.

"40 million Hong Kong dollars, 20% equity? Promise to go public within 2 years? Their appetite is not small!"

Lin Chaoyang repeated the investment conditions proposed by Chen and Feng. Although he had a smile on his face, there was a bit of disdain in his tone.

This year has not even ended yet, and Lam's films have already occupied 4 of the top ten box office spots in Xiangjiang. The momentum of development is so strong that it is three points more powerful than New Art City back then.

In less than two years since its establishment, Lam Pictures' profits have exceeded HK$240 million. In terms of its ability to attract money, it has almost killed most of the listed companies in Hong Kong.

Chen and Feng wanted to invest 40 million in exchange for 20% of the equity of Lin's Pictures, which meant that the company was valued at HK$200 million, which was comparable to robbery. This is why Lin Chaoyang heard that Chen and Feng

The condition was later scoffed at.

"They don't think they can do whatever they want just because they control a few theaters, do they?"

Tao Yushu looked relaxed and was not angry because of Chen and Feng's unreasonable demands. "They think that the theater chain in their hands can help us, and they can also use their strength on the Bay Island."

"If we don't get the theater chain from Shaw Brothers, we can consider their request." Lin Chaoyang said very soberly. Tao Yushu nodded slightly, "Yes. But in order to fight against Jiahe and Xinyi City, they can also

"As a helping hand." In terms of fighting against Jiahe and Xinyi City, Tao Yushu, Chen and Feng naturally stood on the same side.

"I think we can talk to them again. I don't plan to sell Lin's shares. It's safer to go the joint venture route."

"Moreover, even if it is to weaken and attack Xinyi City, we should cooperate with them.

Only when they become independent will they deal a blow to Princess Jin and then affect Xinyi City."

After such a long period of experience, Tao Yushu has developed his own independent judgment in the company's business decisions.

Lin Chaoyang nodded and said: "Xinyi City has always been in internal strife. If Princess Jin splits, it will be another major blow to them." "Yes, this is a good opportunity. I plan to get in touch with Tsui Hark and John Woo again."

After the success of "A Better Tomorrow", the relationship between Lin and New Art City gradually became antagonistic, and the contact with Tsui Hark and John Woo became less. If there is turmoil in New Art City, it will be a good opportunity to poach people.

"You're wielding the hoe so naturally now!" Lin Chaoyang joked. "I'm just giving them one more choice."

Tao Yushu's tone was calm, but there was a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

The next day, Lin Chaoyang came to the "Ming Pao" building on King's Road, North Point.

Dong Qiao had been informed of the news that he had won the award, so before he left Hong Kong, he had agreed with Dong Qiao to accept an exclusive interview with Ming Pao when he came back. Last time, during the public opinion offensive against the Liberty Federation,

"Ta Kung Pao", "Wen Wei Po" and other newspapers are the main attackers on Z faction issues.

"Ming Pao" changed from its past wall-to-wall style and firmly stood on Lin Chaoyang's side and launched a wave of propaganda against the Liberty Federation. This indirectly inspired other neutral media to suppress the Liberty Federation.

Lin Chaoyang must repay this favor.

Ming Pao Building still looked inconspicuous from the outside. Lin Chaoyang went upstairs to meet Dong Qiao first, but he did not accept an interview immediately.

Instead, he was taken to the seventh floor by Dong Qiao, "You won the award this time, and you have gained face for the cultural community in Hong Kong. Mr. Cha was very happy when he said it, and said that he must meet and have a meal when you come back."

This is the third meeting between Lin Chaoyang and Jin Yong.

The first time was when the Mainland Writers Group visited. At that time, Jin Yong also gave Lin Chaoyang a collection of his works. That collection is still the treasure of his uncle to this day. The second time was when Lin Chaoyang came two years ago.

Talking to Dong Qiao about the publication of "Crossing Guandong" in Hong Kong.

The first two contacts were both of a courtesy nature, but the difference this time was Jin Yong's initiative.

Jin Yong is not the top rich man in Hong Kong, but he has both fame, talent and wealth, and he controls the media power of Ming Pao Group, so his status is quite high. His initiative actually reflects the changes in Lin Chaoyang's status in Hong Kong society, and is also the "Hong Kong"

The concrete embodiment of the four words "light".

After meeting, Jin Yong's attitude was much more enthusiastic than the last time they met.

First, I talked to Lin Chaoyang about the Renaudeau Literary Award, and then invited Lin Chaoyang to talk.

Lin Chaoyang's chess skills were not very high, and Jin Yong's level was even worse. He was beaten by Lin Chaoyang in two games, and the old comrade surrendered.

"If I were twenty years younger, I could still compete with Lin Sheng in chess, but now I can't!" Jin Yong laughed at himself. Lin Chaoyang thought he was telling the truth and said a few polite words.

Then the two of them went out to eat again. Jin Yong was polite, not at a big restaurant, but at the Dunhuang Restaurant near North Point. It was less than ten minutes' walk away from the Ming Pao Building. During the meal, the topics they talked about were more casual.

Jin Yong asked about the changes in the mainland today, "I heard that prices in the mainland have changed a lot in the past two years?" "Yes, the dual-track system is running in parallel, fraud is rampant, and coupled with the overheating economy, prices continue to rise." "The government should take action."

Take practical measures.”

"Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes. The government naturally understands the problems, but it is impossible to solve all problems. Lin Chaoyang and Jin Yong have different views.

Jin Yong has some advantages as an intellectual, but his shortcomings as a bourgeois are equally obvious.

He and Lin Chaoyang had different political views, and the two of them did not struggle with it. Jin Yong changed the topic to the stock market again.

It has been a month since the stock market crash occurred. The Hang Seng Index as a whole has fallen by more than 1,500 points. No company has been spared. The stock prices of almost all listed companies in Hong Kong have been affected to varying degrees.

"Originally, others advised me to list the company, but this stock market crash really made me see the ruthlessness of the capital market." Jin Yong said with emotion.

Lin Chaoyang smiled and said: "Mr. Cha is joking. When the stock market crash occurs, no one can be immune. But in fact, if you look closely, it is not difficult to find that the companies that are most affected by the stock market crash are those companies with risky equity structures and aggressive business strategies."

Jin Yong listened to Lin Chaoyang's words with a smile, and after he finished speaking, he asked: "The equity structure that Lin Sheng refers to is risky, and the company with radical business strategies refers to the Yulang Institution. Lin Chaoyang burst into laughter upon hearing this.

It seems that there is really no secret in Xiangjiang.

After joking for a while, Lin Chaoyang talked about the last time the Hong Kong media attacked the Freedom Association and expressed his gratitude to Jin Yong.

"Sheng Lin is so polite. "Ming Pao" is just reporting based on the facts. Although running a newspaper requires independent viewpoints and attitudes, in many cases we have to look at issues from the perspective of citizens.

The Free Federation has become increasingly domineering in recent years, otherwise they wouldn't have been attacked in such a short period of time last time. Besides...

Having said this, Jin Yong smiled at Lin Chaoyang, "Does Lin Sheng not know about my grudges with Boss Luo?"

Lin Chaoyang couldn't help but smile when he heard this. Jin Yong and Luo Bin had a disagreement over running newspapers in the early years, so Lin Chaoyang naturally heard about it. "No matter what, I have to say thank you." Lin Chaoyang said sincerely.

"Lin Sheng is so polite!"

Then the two followed the topic and chatted about interesting things in the process of running "Ming Pao". Jin Yong sighed: "I can't believe that more than 20 years have passed so quickly, and "Ming Pao" can survive in such a fierce environment as Xiangjiang.

Until now."

"'Ming Pao' has now become a business card of the Xiangjiang newspaper industry. Mr. Cha deserves the most credit. Didn't you just say that the newspaper company is going to be listed?" Jin Yong waved his hand and said: "No, we can't do it anymore."

His words were full of lamentation, a kind of sadness of a hero dying in his twilight years.

Now that Jin Yong is over sixty, both his body and energy are not as good as before, and it is normal for him to feel tired.

Lin Chaoyang looked at him but his heart moved, but he did not show any emotion. He suppressed his thoughts and continued to chat and laugh with Jin Yong. After lunch, the two returned to Ming Pao Building.

After I finished the interview with Ming Pao, it was already past three in the afternoon.

Back at Jiahui Garden, Lin Chaoyang found that there was an extra package sent from Japan at home. When he opened it, he saw that it was several novels he had published in Japan.

So far, Lin Chaoyang has published four novels in Japan, in addition to "Enter Guandong" and "The Truman Show" published last year. In the first half of this year, Kawade Shobo also published "Shutter Island" and "The Ferry"

.

The publishing contract for "Chess Master" was signed before, but it has been several months and there has been no movement.

The package was sent by Kitamura Mihiro. Lin Chaoyang won the Renault Literary Award a few days ago. Kawade Shobo immediately issued new waistbands for the four novels on sale. However, there are still slight differences in the new waistbands of the four novels.

different.

On the cover of the Japanese version of "The Truman Show" it is written: "Florence Literary Award-winning work (France's Renaudeau Literary Award-winning work)". And on the waistbands of the other three works, it is written: "

A masterpiece by the winner of the French Renaudeau Literary Prize."

Lin Chaoyang doesn't believe that changing to a new girdle will have much of an impact on sales.

The Renaudeau Prize for Literature is different from the Nobel Prize for Literature, and its influence is much worse outside of Europe.
To be continued...