Reborn in the 70s / Reborn in 1978

Chapter 624 Conversation

Xiang Yi'an also smiled and reached out to shake hands with Zhang Xingming to say hello, Zhang Xingming turned sideways and gestured to the elevator: "Please."

The two walked side by side to the special elevator at the back, and Wang Honghua swiped his card to open the elevator.Zhang Xingming made another gesture of invitation, and stepped into the elevator to Yi'an. Zhang Xingming came in afterward, and Li Chun and the others followed and pressed the button for the top floor.

Zhang Xingming said with a smile: "You didn't come this afternoon, I thought I would have to wait a few days before meeting you, Mr. Xiang."

Xiang Yi'an also smiled and replied: "The company has something to deal with, and you know that when something happens to the subordinates, the boss must give his head, otherwise there is no way to get along. If you are in this line of work, you have to obey the rules."

Don't be surprised, Mr. Xiang's Mandarin is definitely better than your standard.

Zhang Xingming looked at the beating display screen of the elevator and said: "Boss Xiang is really grand, I thought you would bring hundreds or thousands of younger brothers over, but I didn't expect that a total of fifty or so people came, and three of them entered the building. I am so courageous." I admire it, but I dare not."

Xiang Yian really laughed this time and shook his head.He just felt that no one dared to touch him on the land of Hong Kong Island, and indeed no one dared to touch him.

Zhang Xingming said: "This is a public place. It's not good to squat too many social people outside, and it's easy to alert the police, so I invited people in without Mr. Xiang's permission. I apologize to Mr. Xiang, please. "When the elevator arrived, Zhang Xingming made a gesture of invitation.

After getting out of the elevator, the two walked side by side to Zhang Xingming's office.

Xiang Yi'an looked at the furnishings in the corridor and said: "I remember that the construction of these buildings started in 85, and it took more than a year and a half to build. Everyone will know about the big moves, but I didn’t expect it to be the mainland government. No. 1 Admiralty Garden Road in the Central and Western District is still under construction. It is said that there are 70 floors, and the mainland government is still very generous.”

As in China, general large-scale projects are surrounded by people from the society who make a living, such as sand, and the exclusive right to supply sand is obtained through fighting with weapons.There are people in Ngee Ann that do this too.

Zhang Xingming shook his head and said, "Garden Road belongs to the government. I don't own it here. It belongs to me. I took four pieces of land here in 85. Please come in." Zhang Xingming went on to sit down on the sofa, "Red Star Plaza, here, Hexiang Plaza, and Hexiang Business School are all mine. Do you drink tea or coffee?"

I asked Yi An for a cup of coffee.

Zhang Xingming said: "I moved here from the Mainland in 81. I registered a company in Hong Kong Island in the same year. I am 100% a Hong Kong Island businessman. It starts to work, but the reputation is not obvious, so we have to work hard.”

There are too many wealthy businessmen on Hong Kong Island, all kinds of companies are everywhere, if you don’t reach a certain level, no one will pay attention to it, nodded to Yi’an, turned to look at Li Chun, and asked: “Which Mr. Zhang is, the same Mainland government cooperation?"

Zhang Xingming said: "The mainland government attaches great importance to Hong Kong Island, as well as legal businessmen. Now the country's focus is on economic development, and the status of businessmen is obviously improving and will become more and more stable. There is a big market with a population of more than one billion people, and The determination and speed of development are obvious to all the world, and I believe Mr. Xiang is also clear about this.

Hong Kong Island and Haojiang are Chinese territories. Although they have been suspended overseas due to historical reasons, you must understand that the determination of a big country to unify is unshakable, so the return of Hong Kong Island and Haojiang is inevitable and irreversible. , I believe that Mr. Xiang is also very clear on this point. "

He nodded to Yi'an, took a sip of coffee and said, "People in Hong Kong Island are unstable now. Those who can leave are walking, and those who can't leave are panicked. We can't leave."

He smiled and shook his head: "We are gangsters. Immigrants can't leave. Now there are only three kinds of people who can't leave. The first is us, and the second is ordinary residents. It is very difficult for people without money to immigrate. Difficult, the third type is the rich, the reputation is too obvious, the goal is too obvious, and the involvement is too big, but they will not leave, no matter what time they are, they are not worried about safety and status."

Zhang Xingming nodded.

Xiang Yi'an said: "John Bull can't do things if they want to, but they don't want to see smoothness. You know, the basic systems of the two countries are different, and there is no possibility of gradual integration. The mainland does not allow We exist, we are all aware of this. And here we are the second government, this is the case here, the same is true in Europe and the United States, and the same is true in Japan and South Korea as standard American countries.”

"The contradiction is here, what will we look like in the future?"

"Everyone who can leave is gone. Ordinary residents don't care. They have a living. The wealthy are strengthening their relations with overseas countries, transferring some property there, and then don't worry about it. And they will also be guests in the mainland. As long as the surface is well maintained, we can do it, how about us?"

"There are 10,000+ associations in Hong Kong, and there are actually more. It turns out that as long as we are willing to cooperate, there will be no problem. Let's drink tea and make a fortune together. We are the police, and the police are also us. I believe you are also aware of this. What about after the reunification? So now there are extremes in Hong Kong, some people think that life is good, and some people think that the end is coming, they are crazy, and it costs money to run away."

Zhang Xingming said: "The mainland government proposed one country with two systems in 81, and even affirmed this policy in 82. Is there no news about this on Hong Kong Island?"

Xiang Ngee said: "I have heard similar words, but everyone doesn't believe them. Most of the residents on Hong Kong Island have escaped from the mainland. To be honest, most people are negative about the mainland government and don't believe it. Everyone understands these policy propaganda and slogans. If you want to change it, you can change it immediately. Today, Shenghe and I can sit down and drink tea, brothers. Tomorrow, the film may be released for some reason, and the government is the same .”

Although the policy of "one country, two systems" was proposed in 81 and affirmed in 82, it was really known and confirmed by the world in 92. At that time, Hong Kong Island had already begun to be chaotic. The domestic situation was not right, so it was announced in a high-profile manner. The policy also promised to remain unchanged for 100 years, so it was calm overnight, and the John Bulls who wanted to continue to do things but had no chance began to evacuate in large numbers.

But at the moment of 88, except for the batch of Guangdong and Fujian people who came from China who were busy immigrating, the middle and lower classes were not in a panic, but the storm was coming. .Their sense of smell is quite sensitive.

Zhang Xingming asked: "Is Mr. Xiang also afraid?"

Chapter 625 Proposing Cooperation

Xiang Yi'an shook his head, smiled and said: "No one is not afraid. This kind of change of flag has always been a major event. How could it be possible not to be afraid? Moreover, judging from historical events, whether the mainland treats people like us They will be soft-handed, and their attitude towards businessmen is not clear, maybe only those wealthy families can not be afraid, they have international influence."

Zhang Xingming asked: "Then Mr. Xiang is now trying to form an international influence?"

Xiang Yi'an shook his head: "It's not that easy, but I have to work hard if I have a hope. I basically don't care much about gang affairs now, and I seldom ask about it, but Mr. Zhang should understand. It's not that easy, if you take a step back, others will take a step forward, and if you take a step back, you will have problems if you want to survive."

Zhang Xingming nodded his head to express his understanding, and said: "As soon as you took office, you set up a film company against all odds, and with a series of behaviors, it seems that you are very firm in your attitude towards turning to the right industry, and you have seen far enough. , I still like you very much."

Xiang Yi'an thought for a while and said, "Can you represent the mainland?"

Zhang Xingming shook his head and said, "You think too highly of me, I don't have the qualifications, but it's okay to have a little influence."

Xiang Yi'an asked: "Then you just said that there are two systems in one country, is that true?"

Zhang Xingming nodded and said: "Really, it's absolutely true, so you put your heart in your stomach, as long as it doesn't bring disaster to the country and the people, there will be no major problems. Of course, after the national system has changed, there will definitely be some changes on the whole, such as the tolerance of illegal activities." The speed is much lower, I think you know that too."

Xiang Yi'an said: "Understood, the black@gang will not be killed all at once, but the constraints are certain. I think it is definitely not allowed to exist like the current street occupation, so I take this very lightly now. Some people Grab it and grab it, if you want to occupy me, I will let you."

Zhang Xingming said with a smile: "Yes, this is inevitable. Slowly the government will guide gangs into the right way, and they will be digested by the society bit by bit. This process may take 20 years, 30 years, or 50 years, but this direction will not To change, in history, gangs on Hong Kong Island have played many positive roles, and protecting people's livelihood is also a contribution."

Xiang Yi'an said: "Thank you. But the black@gang is the black@gang. This cannot be changed. The black@gang just fights to seize the street and collect protection fees. It is not so easy to turn into a regular business. If there is a way to get money quickly, who would be willing Go hard. Opening a business for a month is not as much as selling ecstasy for a day."

Zhang Xingming said: "Drug @product and military@fire will definitely be severely cracked down. You should understand that the mainland government has zero tolerance for these two items. This attitude will never change. You have to believe that once the mainland government After making a decision on what to do, the efficiency and power are beyond your imagination."

Xiang Yi'an nodded and said: "I know, just like the strict @strike in the past few years, I would rather kill by mistake than let it go. There were a lot of people who ran over in those years, and there were also people under me. These people were more ruthless and daring than us. Do things. But these people don’t follow the rules, this is not good, and we don’t like it very much.”

Zhang Xingming said: "For people from the mainland, this is a foreign country, a place that has nothing to do with them. There will be no restraints in thinking, and naturally perverted behaviors. This is conceivable. Send your entire gang directly to Europe and the United States are probably like this, you can do anything and dare to do it, because in your heart you have nothing to do with it, and you have no worries or concerns."

Xiang Yi'an nodded and said: "It should be like this. NO.14 was known as the world's number one gang@gang, and it was famous throughout Europe, America and Maple Leaf Country Star Jiapi, including the entire Southeast Asia. In fact, this is the reason. We also have Go, there is also business abroad, you can’t do it if you don’t work hard, the rejection is very strong, we Chinese people are looked down upon when we go out, there is no dignity, and some of my good boys are called devils when they go out for half a year.”

Zhang Xingming said: "Making movies is very promising, but you have to be fine and make high-quality products. Now your movies are a bit too rough. Whether it is a TV series or a movie on Hong Kong Island, everything from story to scene to makeup is very good. Carelessness, the cycle is too short. I heard that many films are produced while shooting, or there is no script at all. Now this market is easier to do, but in the future? I don’t know that you haven’t gone out to watch the foreign film industry, and you want to talk to others Learning, I am afraid that this practice will not be sustainable for a long time.”

Xiang Yi'an took the cigarette handed over by Zhang Xingming, lit it in Zhang Xingming's hand, took a puff and said: "How can it be so easy, it costs money, even though the appearance of the gang is very glamorous, there is no money, just The lower brother has a lot of expenses, and he has to put on a facade, drive a good car, install a good house, and give the lower class a restaurant. It is not realistic to spend a lot of money to make a movie.

Hong Kong Island’s film and music industry, including pirated tapes, are all made by the black @gang. Everyone does their own thing and does not interfere with each other, but they know it well. No one is willing to invest money here. If the money is not enough, the gangs will cooperate temporarily. The poor don't have much money to help the poor in the end, just take one step at a time. "

The film industry on Hong Kong Island started in the 40s and 80s. By the [-]s, many celebrities had produced many works, and they were once shown in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.Shaw Brothers is very rich. At the beginning of its establishment, it was able to compete hard with Cathay Pacific, which was the best at the time, and competed for actors and scripts. Then the competition became more and more fierce, and the boss of Cathay Pacific was in trouble. ACCIDENT.

Cathay Pacific is MP & GI, the former giant of the Hong Kong Island film industry.Before it was Yonghua, which collapsed due to a fire, and the studio returned to Cathay Pacific. After the founder of Cathay Pacific suffered a plane crash, the business struggled, and finally closed, and Yonghua Studio returned to Golden Harvest.

Shaw Brothers was established in 58, and Golden Harvest was established in 70. After their establishment, they became two insurmountable mountains in Hong Kong Island's film and television industry.

All industries have disputes, and the film and television industry is the same, and the decline of every film and television company on Hong Kong Island has an inexplicable fire.

In the 60s and [-]s, the gang @gang aggressively entered the film and television industry, but Shaw Brothers and Jiahe still stood at the top, and the fire continued to burn.

Zhang Xingming said with a smile: "Is it because you didn't invest money? No one dares, right? Is it true that you can get back the money you invested?"

Xiang Yi'an shook his head with a wry smile, and said: "Hong Kong Island movies have been controlled by the black @gang for too long. From the 50s to the present, they are separated from the entire business system. Together, that's just superficial. The entire business circle doesn't trust the gangsters, and the gangsters also look down on merchants, and they go further and further away. There are only one or two people who eat all three things like Master Liu and Uncle Huai. To put it bluntly, a businessman throwing money into a movie will be investigated by the ICAC for money laundering later on, and no one will ask for trouble.”

Zhang Xingming took a sip from his teacup, thought for a while and said, "I'd like to tell you three points. You should think about it. First, let's let go of poisoning from now on. Nothing will do. Whether it's sitting in the restaurant or Horse Cub Four or Nine Cubs clean up all poisonous ones, you can do this in a high-profile way, and help.

Second, clean the place, clean up all the sites below, I can send someone to help you with this, and completely ban drugs.Huang @gambling and lending I don’t care about it, but you can’t force it or grab it, do you understand?This matter must be done with a high profile. I will let the media, including the mainland media, cooperate with you and establish a positive image.

Third, make the film company bigger, absorb more good actors and creative personnel, and be fair to people, especially the creative personnel, and a good movie cannot be separated from a good script.If you are short of money, you can come to me, and I will lend you money, without interest or dividends, as long as you do things well, let’s do it quietly, as long as you know it well. "

Xiang Yi'an took a sip of the hot coffee just served by the service staff, thinking quietly.