Siheyuan: Shazhu's Life Simulator

Xu Damao used almost all of his life savings to bring about a change of ownership of the entertainment company.

The only thing He Yuzhu didn't sell was the cinema chain. After all, he wanted to have a firm control over this cinema chain and TV station.

However, in order to gain support, the news was broadcast on time.

The withdrawal of the Ho family has cheered all the filmmakers in Hong Kong. After all, the Ho family has been suppressing them and they will never be able to make a breakthrough.

Even if Xu Damao has taken over this business now, he is not the He family. He will not be so decisive as to eat meat while letting everyone drink soup.

The capital is happy, but the stars are unhappy because the contracts are all in Xu Damao's hands.

Xu Damao still has the final say in their lives. No one dares to resist, and no one dares to poach him. Although the He family has withdrawn, Xu Damao is still He Yuzhu's brother. Everyone knows this. Bullying Xu Damao is bullying He Yuzhu.

No one dares to bear this consequence, but it is still a good thing.

The Xu family, led by Xu Damao, held a family meeting.

Xu Damao: "Tiejun, your godfather took care of your father, and sold the entertainment company to our family at a low price."

"You have to work harder in the future, you know?"

Xu Tiejun: "Dad, don't worry."

Xu Damao: "What are your plans for the future?"

Xu Tiejun: 'Dad, this is what I think.'

Xu Tiejun changed his sitting position: "After all, we are not godfathers, and we can't suppress those who want to stand out."

"Even if these people will be suppressed temporarily for the sake of our godfather, ambition cannot be suppressed. Why don't we be generous for once?"

Xu Damao took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. His brother-in-law A Long immediately lit it for him. Xu Damao smiled and nodded: "A Long, you smoke too."

Dillon: "Brother, I don't smoke."

Xu Damao looked at his son and said, "Go on."

Xu Tiejun: "We allow those top stars to open film and television companies, just like the Xu brothers, and we will control the shares."

"Although it seems that we earn less money, in disguise we have not lost anything."

"If the company becomes successful, we will have a higher stake and we can also invest in their films."

Xu Damao's eyes lit up: "If we can go public, we can make more money."

Xu Tiejun: 'That's right.'

"Andy mentioned to me that he wanted to rent a crew and invest in his own movie. Dad, I want to agree to his request."

Xu Damao: "He is a good person."

"Okay, since you want to do it, then go ahead. This family business will be handed over to you in the end."

"What about the mainland?"

Xu Tiejun: "Let's wait a little longer. My estimate is that it will take at least until the millennium before the mainland is worthy of our heavy investment."

"There are enough entertainment companies in the mainland now, and there is no need to invest more."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly: "Okay, what are you going to do with Xiangjia and other companies?"

Xu Tiejun: "Dad, I still say the same thing. Godfather can suppress them, but we can't."

"They are afraid of Godfather but not us. Even if Godfather protects us, we can't keep bothering him to do so."

"My idea is that we should also give them some benefits in terms of the overseas box office of their films in the future."

Xu Damao frowned: "Son, do you know how much profit this foreign box office has?"

Xu Tiejun: "I know, but can we hold on for one or two years, or ten or twenty years?"

"We have the Waifu channel in our hands, so we have the final say on how much it costs."

"Give them some sweet treats first to keep everyone stable, and we'll talk about it later."

"Besides, Dad, don't forget that we have the final say on the mainland's vote bank."

"These people have dirty tricks. If they want to get box office revenue in mainland China in the future, they will have to rely on us."

"Moreover, in the future, they can invite our artists to film movies, anyone can be invited, and we can not only take a commission, but also invest."

"If we want box office success overseas, if we want high box office success, we have to make this money."

"Besides, these are not the main point. The main point is that we have our own cinema chain."

"what?"

Xu Damao: "Son, your godfather loves you, but you can't go against him, or he will get angry and he won't be able to protect you."

Xu Tiejun: "Dad, don't get excited."

"I talked to my godfather, and he supports me."

Xu Damao was surprised and asked, "Really?"

"Can I still lie to you?"

"My godfather wants me to accumulate strength and then go to the mainland to develop cinemas when the time is right."

"Because they won't allow the godfather to dominate the market alone. This way, the godfather will eat the meat in the cinema market in the future, and we can also drink the soup."

Xu Damao: "Haha, you kid."

"We still have time. Although we are a little short of funds now, we will be able to gather wealth again soon based on the current profits."

Xu Tiejun: "There is one more thing I didn't mention. Artists who want to start a company must pay the penalty for breach of contract."

"Hahaha·····"

Xu Damao smiled.

The liquidated damages for these artists are quite high, and when added together they amount to an enviable amount of money.

Xu Damao looked at his son with satisfaction: "You are worthy of being my son, Xu Damao. I will do as you say."

"If there is a funding gap, just tell me. We can mortgage our property, car, or stocks. I can even ask Brother Zhu to dismantle it."

"This is our Xu family's only chance to become a top-tier wealthy family. We must seize it firmly."

Xu Tiejun: "Actually, I have a bolder idea."

"Godfather intends to sell off those high-quality properties. Godfather doesn't like them, but for us, these are out of reach."

"It's just that we don't have the money. If we had the money to take over, our Xu family would become an industrial tycoon."

Xu Damao: "Yeah, I've thought about that, too."

"Let me think about this."

"Little sister, what are your plans for the future?"

Xu Xiaomei: "Brother, I think we are a family and should work together."

"Since you are short of funds, can I invest?"

"Just give me some shares of the company."

Before Xu Damao could speak, Xu Fugui, who had been silent, spoke first.

"You are quite calculating."

Xu Xiaomei: "Oh."

"Dad, we are all family, there is nothing to worry about."

Xu Fugui: "If your brother were to ask for shares in the entertainment company, people who want to pay a premium would line up to the top of Victoria Peak."

Xu Damao: "Dad, my younger sister and A-Long seem to have made a lot of money over the years, but they still don't have a family business."

Xu Fugui: "Grandson, what do you think?"

"Don't worry about anything else, just tell me and I'll make the decision for you."

A'long secretly pulled at the corner of Xu Xiaomei's clothes and shook his head at her.

Xu Xiaomei gave him a reassuring look in return.

A Long really didn't expect that his wife would dare to covet the family shares. If he knew that he had this idea, he would definitely not come to Xu's house with his wife.

Xu Tiejun: "Haha, Grandpa, don't get excited."

"I can understand my aunt. She also has a child. There is nothing wrong with making plans for the child."

"Aunt is right. We are a family after all. Besides, my aunt was very kind to me when I was a child. I remember it all in my heart."

"Dad, I'm asking you for my aunt to give me some shares."

Xu Damao: "How much do you want to give?"

Xu Tiejun looked at Xu Xiaomei: "Aunt, we are a family, I don't want our relationship to be affected by interests."

"You don't have to pay a penny. I'll give you 1% of my money. Don't think it's too little."

"The company's current market value is hundreds of millions, and it will be even more in the future. If it weren't for my godfather not allowing it to be listed, the market value would be even higher."

Xu Xiaomei: "It has to be my nephew."

"I don't think it's too little. I'm satisfied."

"I want this not for myself, but for my children. When Aaron and I are gone in the future, their lives will be secure."

The Xu family's meeting was temporarily over, and they had a meal together. The next day, Xu Damao sat with his two old friends and drank tea.

"Brothers, we have been together for so many years. Although Brother Zhu gave the film company to me, you also have shares. This will not change!"

"To be frank, without you, Hong Kong's film industry wouldn't be as prosperous as it is today. You two have made great contributions. I, Xu Damao, am not the kind of person who would just throw away the donkey after it has done its work."

"In the future, we old brothers will continue to cooperate sincerely."

Wrinkle Bad: "Mr. Xu, I feel relieved if you can say that."

Xu Damao: "Let's keep up the good work and sell our films all over the world."

“This is a plan for the future development of the company.”

Xu Damao gave the Ctrip plan that they discussed at home yesterday to Zhou Wenhuai and Guanchang for review.

"Mr. Xu, this plan is really perfect."

Xu Damao: "Haha, this was proposed by Tiejun."

"I agree with his idea. Long-term suppression is not a solution. And you will find that the entertainment industry in Hong Kong today may seem flourishing, but in fact it is raging."

"Take the movie box office as an example. It is no longer as good as going west. With the invasion of foreign blockbusters and the policies of foreign markets, we have to change our strategy and seek breakthroughs."

Xu Tiejun started to meet with some celebrities who were already famous in Hong Kong and even in Asia.

"Mr. Xu."

"Hua Zai is here."

"Sit down and talk."

Everyone is used to calling him Mr. Xu.

"Mr. Xu, you're looking for me?"

"Perhaps you already know everything about the company, because it is an open secret."

"You have worked diligently for so many years, and the company has decided to support you. Don't you want to invest in yourself? Pay the penalty and start a film and television company."

Hearing this, Hua Zi was shocked.

"Mr. Xu, I..."

"Don't be nervous, I don't mean anything else."

"I have high hopes for you. Can you afford the penalty?"

Hua Zai nodded: "If we put it together, there will be some."

Xu Tiejun: "Then hurry up."

"Then I will register a film and television company. I will invest in it, just like the Xu brothers. I will own shares in the company and we will still be a family in the future."

Andy knew that this was impossible to refuse and it was something that could not be avoided in Hong Kong.

However, being able to terminate the contract and become a boss, even if only a half-boss, is much better than working for a company.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu."

"You have good character. My father is full of praise for you."

"However, your record contract is not with the company, so I can't help you with that."

Hua Zai: "That's enough."

"Mr. Xu, I would like to invite you to lunch..."

"No need to be so polite. I will be there when your company starts."

After sending Hua Zai away, Xu Tiejun found Zhou Xingxing.

"Xingzai, have some tea."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu."

"Xingzai, your dull personality and your movie..."

Xingzi smiled silently: "I feel a little depressed too."

Xu Tiejun: "Haha, it's nice to laugh."

"I'll just be frank."

"We have known each other for quite some time. Godfather handed over the entertainment company to my son and me. I think you should have heard about this."

Zhou Xingxing nodded: "I heard about it."

Xu Tiejun: "It's like this, the company plans to reform and allow a group of artists to terminate their contracts and start their own companies."

Zhou Xingxing: "Mr. Xu, what are you talking about?"

"Yes, you are in here."

"You have created a lot of profits for the company over the years, and we all see your talent."

"So, I discussed it with my father and decided to support you to start a company and become a boss!"

"Like the Xu brothers, the company wants half of the shares."

Zhou Xingxing: "No problem, I will do my best."

Xu Tiejun: "Xingzai, when the penalty is paid, we will tear up the contract."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu."

"Your penalty is a bit high, but the rules cannot be broken. You have to pay what you deserve."

Zhou Xingxing: "I know."

Xu Tiejun: "But there is a villa over in Repulse Bay. Consider it as compensation to you. You can transfer the ownership of it later."

"This... Mr. Xu, I can't accept it."

"Okay, it's just a villa. The house you live in is too small."

"Set up the company as soon as possible. I'll be there when it opens. Tell me if you need anything."

Fatty Wang was so anxious at home that he was running around in circles. He couldn't sit still since he heard the news.

"Dad, don't you want to start your own company and make a lot of money?"

"start a company?"

"I can't live without the TV station, and the TV station needs me."

"Besides, my father and I are paid so well at the TV station..."

"Dad, what about me?"

“I’m going out to start a business.”

"I am currently working for a company and the company pays me a lot for filming, but I still can't earn as much as if I started my own company!"

"Son, it's fine to start a company, but the company will own 50% of the shares."

Fatty Wang: "That's more than making money as a director for a company!"

"You have the honor to go and talk to Mr. He and ask if my penalty can be waived."

"Dad, I'm doing this for our family!"

"Okay, I'll go to the TV station and ask tomorrow."

"What are you waiting for tomorrow? Call me!"

"As long as Mr. He agrees, I will contact Mr. Xu."

"I really owe you."

He picked up the phone beside him and dialed.

He Yushui: "Uncle Tianlin!"

"Mr. He, I'm sorry to bother you during off-get off work hours."

"There's no need for politeness between us. What do you want?"

"Mr. He, I heard that the film and television company..."

"Yes, my eldest brother gave it to Damao."

"Mr. He, our Ah Jing also wants to go out for some exercise."

He Yushui understood that interests can move people's hearts!
"No problem, Ajing is talented, I support him."

"I hope you don't blame him. I originally planned to let him take over my job, but this kid is not a stable person."

He Yushui: "It is normal for young people to be motivated."

"Well, let him go directly to Xu Damao to discuss this matter tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone: "Mr. He agreed."

"Great!"

Fatty Wang asked excitedly: "Dad, can you ask Mr. He for a favor, a share of the company..."

"Don't even think about it. The film and television company is no longer under the management of the group." (End of this chapter)