Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 1034: Using Box Office to Stimulate Japanese People

Now that Chu Xiangqian had made a decision, he immediately said to Robert with a smile.

"You know, I'm discussing the transfer of shipping business with the Japanese, and it's not a good time to offend these people.

So, in Liber's name, saying that she has helped the veterans' organization to raise $20 in funds, will it help Liber?"

Robert knew what Chu Xiangqian meant.

Although the government has always treated veterans like a burden, it wants to throw them away but cannot completely do so.

Therefore, basically most veterans have never had a good impression of the government.

The authorities also dislike the veterans, who are always causing trouble.

The relationship between the two sides has never been good.

But this group has considerable influence among the people.

For Liber, a newcomer in the legal world, expanding his influence is the most important thing at this stage.

The source of this influence, even if it is not liked by the women's judicial community, is real votes and prestige.

Once your prestige reaches a certain level, joining the California Department of Justice will be a natural progression.

Or, you can simply work in a government department related to veterans to accumulate experience and connections.

This will not only be smoother than going through the Ministry of Justice or the prosecutor's office, but will also allow you to reach higher heights in the future.

Robert quickly stretched out his hand and shook Chu Xiangqian's hand. "Stark, I promise that your efforts will be rewarded many times over."

Chu Xiangqian likes Robert because he is a trustworthy person.

If you give me money, I will definitely do the job.

And sometimes, there will be surprises for you.

Otherwise, Chu Xiangqian would not have been able to maintain a relationship and friendship with Robert for more than ten years.

The two men's handshake was also seen by many people present.

Everyone was thinking in their hearts that it seemed like these two guys must have reached some kind of deal.

And judging by their expressions and the strength of their handshake, both parties should be very satisfied.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but wonder what the two had said.

I also envy their relationship, which has lasted for more than ten years without changing.

The Japanese are eager to replace him and become friends with Robert.

Unfortunately, Robert himself is a veteran of the Pacific War and has never had a good impression of the Japanese.

Witnesses like Charlie Will envy Robert for having a super financial backer like Chu Xiangqian behind him.

There was a hint of eagerness and anticipation in Chu Xiangqian's eyes.

At this time, Zou Wenhuai came over with a smile and whispered to Chu Xiangqian, "Boss, it's time for the preview.

Do you want to start now?"

Chu Xiangqian looked at his watch and saw it was already 2pm, so he nodded.

He extended his hand and invited Robert to go into the screening room.

After the two left, the others followed them into the large screening room that could seat more than 200 people.

Liberl had no thoughts at this point about jealousy or trouble with Maria.

Even the idea of ​​hooking up with Chu Xiangqian was replaced by curiosity in his heart.

He walked quickly forward, caught up with Robert and Chu Xiangqian, hugged his father's arm, and asked with a smile, "Daddy, what were you talking about just now?
You're smiling so happily, it must be very interesting?"

Robert shrugged and only whispered about Chu Xiangqian's sponsorship of veterans.

As for the VIP card of Cultural Hotel, he didn't even mention it.

However, Robert also specifically pointed out that it was Chu Xiangqian's idea to hand this matter over to her.

Liber's eyes lit up.

By this time, most of the female soldiers in the 40s were already in their sixties.

These veterans have experienced the golden development period of twenty years in their fifties and sixties.

Most of them have houses, cars, savings and pensions.

Although I am retired, I have savings, which means I can have a great influence on the people around me.

In fact, it was not until the 80s that the Meiguo people really started to have the habit of borrowing money to make ends meet.

If you can win their favor, it will be of great benefit to your career.

Seeing Chu Xiangqian's gaze, he couldn't help but become eager again.

Chu Xiangqian shrugged, but when he looked at Liberl, the woman, he seemed a little impatient.

The only person he could be concerned about was Robert.

A political newcomer like Liber poses no threat and has little investment value.

Of course, Chu Xiangqian would never be so foolish as to offend others.

But if Liber insisted on playing against him, Chu Xiangqian would have the confidence to refuse.
But he didn't expect that when the woman saw him frowning and staring at her, she felt guilty.

If you really think about it, Chu Xiangqian actually holds the dominant position in the relationship between him and the Alessandro family.

As the saying goes, a person who has no desires is strong. In the past, he did not have many businesses in Magnesium.

Even if they bought stocks of many large companies, they were held by funds on their behalf, and in name only, the fund was still owned by Margaret and Xue Jinglan.

One is a princess, and the other is even less virtuous than Chu Xiangqian.

In the past seven or eight years, I have only been there once.

No matter how powerful, connected, and influential Robert is, he can't do anything to Chu Xiangqian.

So no matter how stupid Liberl was, he knew that he had no status in front of Chu Xiangqian.

Not to mention, Chu Xiangqian saved her and her younger brother Vic from the cannibal.

With all kinds of emotions combined, Liberl immediately became timid when he saw that Chu Xiangqian was unhappy.

Robert looked at his daughter, and when Chu Xiangqian gave him a look, he lowered his head and couldn't help cursing in his heart.

The look in Chu Xiangqian's eyes suddenly became a little unfriendly.

Chu Xiangqian just shrugged, indicating that it had nothing to do with him.

Robert could only sigh in his heart.

If Chu Xiangqian really wanted to take advantage of his daughter, not only would he not succeed, but Liberl would have paid for her himself more than a decade ago.

It’s a pity that I was really confused back then and insisted on stopping Liberl.

Otherwise, Liber would not have been fooling around for so many years, and in the end not only did his career go nowhere, but his love life was also very bumpy.

Imagine that Liberl had hooked up with Chu Xiangqian more than ten years ago.

Even if the two of them would not get married, Liberl's achievements now would definitely be higher than Maria's.

There is a high probability that he will enter the House of Representatives.

Even a Senate with only 100 seats is not completely impossible.

Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

Chu Xiangqian didn't care what Robert and his daughter were thinking at this time. He nodded to Robert and walked straight towards the small circle of Japanese people.

With a group of Japanese people, they sat in the middle area of ​​the screening room.

Chat for a while and wait for the movie to start.

Only then would he chat with Yuutarou Ueda from time to time about the fact that the overall box office in Hollywood has been rising in recent years, and that individual movies have been breaking box office records.

Yuutarou Ueda and several Japanese people around him immediately became interested.

Although they had already checked and known a lot of the information.

But Chu Xiangqian is a veteran who has been running a film company and making movies for nearly twenty years.

The profits of its film companies have always been sought after by many capitals and investors. Unfortunately, Chu's Films has never been listed and has no plans to go public in the future.

Otherwise, it would be easy for the market value to increase several times than it is now.

Of course, compared to film companies, cinema chains are actually more valuable.

Back then, by hoarding land using cinemas, not only did Chu Xiangqian make a fortune, but Bai Fanyu, who followed his example, also made a fortune.

Moreover, over the years, the two have been demolishing the old cinema and building high-rise buildings according to the plan.

The new cinema is more luxurious, more advanced and larger.

The building is also used as an office building and shopping mall for rent.

Over the years, I have made back all my initial investment through rent.

The value of the building is also rising rapidly.

However, before the establishment of the ICAC in 1973, Lei Luo, the most powerful Chinese detective at the time, suddenly became the target of public criticism.

After having to leave Hong Kong Island, Baifanyu knew his own limitations.

Even though he did help Chu Xiangqian a lot back then, he earned more because of Chu Xiangqian.

So over the years, the old man has always handed over all of his shares to Chu Xiangqian to manage.

He even said that as long as Chu Xiangqian wanted, he would be willing to sell those buildings to Chu Xiangqian at the market price.

But Chu Xiangqian is not an overly greedy person.

Moreover, land is auctioned every year in prosperous areas of Hong Kong Island to build new buildings.

Or demolish the old building and build a new one.

If you have money, you don’t have to worry about not having property to buy.

It's not worth it. People will accuse you of bullying an old man who has no one to rely on.

And this old man is an old friend of mine for many years.

Chu Xiangqian also didn't let anyone touch the white rice fish because he had never touched it.

Not only the Lei Luo family abroad were grateful to him.

In Hong Kong's wealthy circles and police force, even the Chinese policemen who had benefited from Renault in the past had to give him a thumbs up.

However, when Baifanyu passes away, that will be another story.

Chu Xiangqian would definitely not take care of his silly son like he took care of Bai Fanyu.

He had a son in his old age, and the woman who gave birth to him is only in her thirties.

It would be strange if children who grow up in such a family don't grow up astray.

What made Chu Xiangqian speechless the most was that Bai Fanyu had always supported this kid in starting his own business even though he clearly had no ability.

Perhaps within a few years, Baifanyu's shares in the buildings will either be sold to himself or sold to outsiders.

However, if you think about it from another perspective, Bai Fanyu might also know the character of his son.

While you are still alive, consider losing money as a way to gain experience.

Maybe one day, this kid will become wise and sensible.
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The Japanese actually wanted to buy both the Chai Wan and Sheung Wan piers together.

It would be best if Chu Xiangqian’s two berths at Kwai Chung Pier, as well as the related warehouses and land, were also purchased.

It can be said that Chu Xiangqian has long been the largest wharf owner in Hong Kong Island.

At least 30% of the goods are loaded and unloaded at the terminal under his name.

The reason why the international shipping company was able to develop so rapidly was that Chu Xiangqian had no shortage of cash and was constantly replacing old ships with new ones.

It is also related to the fact that he controls 30% of Hong Kong Island’s port business.

He also holds a 32% stake in London's South End Docklands.

Otherwise, having only ships and business will not make you a shipping tycoon.

It is also impossible to develop a shipping company to a world-class level.

Unless Chu Xiangqian is confused, he will not sell it. Instead, he will use the money from selling the ship and the shipping business.

Large investments have been made in ports in Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

If necessary, he will also consider airport and air transport business.

As for Europe and the United States, Chu Xiangqian will only try in London to see if he can take over one more dock after another.

The loan of 5 million US dollars was given to Downing Street that year, and the collateral was the freight terminal in South London.

After so many years, the 50 million was finally returned bit by bit.

However, Chu Xiangqian used the repayments, plus the interest paid by Downing Street, to slowly acquire a large number of shares in South District Wharf.

Yuutarou Ueda and others felt discouraged when they saw that Chu Xiangqian was still refusing to sell the wharf.

Moreover, Ajos and Onads appeared at the internal preview. The Japanese are not stupid and they can see that Chu Xiangqian is forcing them to compromise.

Although they are annoyed, the Japanese people actually do not dare to act on impulse.

However, this business involves a sum of money in the billions, so it is not so easy to negotiate. Chu Xiangqian was mentally prepared.

But with Robert's promise to cause trouble for the Japanese, Chu Xiangqian believed that the Japanese would not be able to hold out for long.

The most direct and simple way is to launch anti-dumping investigations on Japanese cars, textiles, steel and electronic products.

It will definitely get support from capital in California and several other manufacturing states.

It will definitely force the Japanese to compromise.

Like Detroit, the car city back then.

At this time, it was already showing signs of decline, because the Japanese cars were not only cheap but also fuel-efficient.

Don’t think that ordinary people don’t care about oil prices. In fact, it’s not just ordinary people who care about oil prices.

Business owners would like the price of crude oil to fall back to the price before 73, when it was only two or three dollars per barrel.

The skyrocketing oil prices have dealt a huge blow to the economy of China.

So Chu Xiangqian not only watched the movie with peace of mind, but also started chatting with Taylor and other leading actors about publicity.

The Japanese who listened to it had sudden enlightenment from time to time, and they had to admire Chu Xiangqian's smart brain.

After the movie was over, although Chu Xiangqian didn't watch it carefully, he compared it with the first Indiana Jones movie that he had seen in his previous life.

I know that if nothing unexpected happens, this movie will most likely be as popular as its predecessor.

And the more successful this movie is, the more attractive it will be to Japanese people.

In its previous life, this movie grossed 3.84 million worldwide.

Since Chu Xiangqian knew the box office potential, he would naturally increase publicity efforts.

If it can exceed 4 million US dollars, not only the Japanese, but other big Hollywood studios will also go crazy.

The total investment was only 2 million, and the box office was 20 times, which is one of the best in film history.

This movie should be able to earn around $1 million at the box office alone.

With the added income from videotapes and other later revenues, it would be no problem to double it.

Of course, it takes a long time to generate income later, but the copyright of such a high-grossing movie.

It is not a problem to mortgage it to a bank and borrow 30, 50, or even 60 or 70 million yuan.

The management of Universal and representatives of several major shareholders saw that Chu Xiangqian was satisfied and was chatting happily with Zou Wenhuai, the leading actors Ford and Taylor, the director and others.

I immediately knew that Chu Xiangqian should be very optimistic about the completion of this movie.

I couldn’t help but wonder if I should make the publicity plan I had already formulated a little bolder.

When Chu Xiangqian finished dealing with some guests, he saw Ajos and Onads actually walking over together.

Comparing the achievements in shipping, Chu Xiangqian is actually not as good as Ajos and Onads.

But compared with wealth, the two of them combined do not have as much money as Chu Xiangqian.

(End of this chapter)