The world begins with Hong Kong movies

Chapter 304 A Gathering of Stars
"Mid-July, I think!"

Wu Feng said directly, "It just so happens that both teams had been working together for a while at that time, so playing a friendly match in Hong Kong Island can be seen as a test of their progress in getting back together!"

"Then it's decided!"

Without hesitation, Jiang Tiansheng immediately set the arrival time for the two European teams in Hong Kong.

In fact, he still had some hesitation in his heart, but he didn't want to say it out loud.

His Dutch Eredivisie team spent a considerable amount on summer signings, almost all of which were based on Wu Feng's suggestions regarding player acquisitions and head coaching.

Including Denmark's Laudrup Jr., Ebersund, Sweden's Larsson, Argentina's Batistuta, and Brazil's Rivaldo, they are all young players.

Even the head coach was invited, an Argentinian named Bielsa, a young coach who had never coached a first team before. I don't know where Wu Feng found out about him.

Little did he know that Wu Feng had put a lot of effort into improving the performance of his Dutch Eredivisie team.

Michael Laudrup was the midfield core of Denmark's golden generation. Even in the 1990s, he was a top-level European star with considerable talent.

As for Ebersander, he later became a top-class striker who won the Bundesliga Golden Boot and was also a key striker in Denmark's golden generation; his strength is beyond doubt.

Henrik Larsson of Sweden is a European-level striker who gets better with age; he was quite formidable in his youth.

As for Batistuta and Rivaldo, there's no need to say more; they are world-class stars!
If they weren't just newcomers, it wouldn't be easy to recruit them.

The head coach was an Argentinian named Bielsa, who would later be known as the 'mad coach'!
Wu Feng felt that his style was very suitable for the team under Jiang Tiansheng at the time, and might even bring about a so-called 'youth storm'.

In fact, he was quite troubled about choosing a head coach.

Most of the coaches who would become famous in later generations were not yet established at this time, or were still playing. For example, Professor Wenger was coaching Monaco, a strong team in Ligue 1, and it was impossible to hire him unless he spent a lot of money, which he felt was unnecessary.

Wu Feng believes that, given the current configuration of Jiang Tiansheng's team, a group of renowned coaches from the Dutch Eredivisie would be a perfect fit.

Unfortunately, the problem remains the same: most of the famous Dutch coaches he knows have not yet made their debut.

Guus Hiddink, the renowned Dutch coach who had already made his debut, was now the head coach of PSV Eindhoven at the height of his career!
Wu Feng's idea is very simple!
Since Jiang Tiansheng listened to his advice and bought a Dutch Eredivisie football club without hesitation, he should naturally manage it well and try to make it a strong team in the league.

Otherwise, the impact of buying a team will only diminish over time.

However, if Jiang Tiansheng's team has the opportunity to compete for the Dutch Eredivisie title every year and also has the opportunity to participate in European-level club competitions, then the attention and influence will continue.

To truly solidify his status as a sports tycoon, simply owning a team in the Dutch Eredivisie is not enough.

The best outcome would be for his teams to become powerhouses in the Dutch Eredivisie through their performance.

The owner of a top Dutch Eredivisie team is a very famous figure even in the European sports world.

Not to mention in Hong Kong Island, he would definitely be a top figure in the sports world.

Jiang Tiansheng was unaware that Wu Feng had such great ambitions in football.
Wu Feng possesses the relevant memories, so as long as the head coach doesn't underperform and can make good use of the future superstars he has scourdled from all over the world, there's really no need to worry about the results.

Fortunately, Jiang Tiansheng did not voice his concerns!

At this point, without any tangible results to back him up, even if Wu Feng was full of confidence, he couldn't offer any guarantees.

After Wu Feng said goodbye and left, Fang Ting, wearing a swimsuit, leaned against Jiang Tiansheng and asked curiously, "Was that the martial arts actor from Fengrui Film and Television?"

"What, you know him?"

Jiang Tiansheng asked curiously, "He's always been a low-key film company owner!"

"Heh, even if you keep a low profile, there will still be related reports!"

Fang Ting said in a sweet voice, "Besides, Fengrui Film and Television is at its peak. Which celebrity isn't keeping a close eye on it?"

In the past six months, the most successful director in the film industry has been Wang Jing, director of Fengrui Films.

The movie "Gambling God" directed by this guy caused a sensation in Hong Kong and Macau upon its release, and its box office reached more than 35 million, making it an absolute blockbuster.

Of course, this movie, "The Gambling God," has nothing to do with Ko Chun.

As mentioned earlier, the main purpose of this film is to expose the true nature of gambling in Macau.

The main attractions are various gambling and betting schemes, as well as feng shui techniques.

This was Wang Jing's creative peak; given a complete story, he could make it incredibly entertaining and delightful.

And so it is true that this somewhat dark-themed film, "Gambling God," was still a huge hit.

Next came Ong-Bak 2, which was released to coincide with the promotion of Unlimited Fighting Tournament.

The protagonist of this film is based on Billy Chow, and it's quite exciting and inspiring.

At that time, there were very few inspirational films of this type in Hong Kong.

Upon its release, it was also a huge hit, with box office earnings of over 30 million yuan being the best proof of that.

Wang Jing is known for his quick reflexes, although the production process at Fengrui Films limited his creative freedom.

Similarly, in terms of script quality, there are basically no major bad movies.

In just six months, he filmed three movies, the last of which was an urban light comedy, similar to the dating movie "Chasing Girls".

This is his forte, and the box office result of 28 million is still quite astonishing. He alone generated a staggering 90 million in box office revenue in Hong Kong in just six months.

With the box office revenue from Macau and Taiwan included, it easily exceeded 150 million!

Ahem, Fengrui Films is at its peak, and all the films it produces are of above-average quality.

It often sparks a movie-going frenzy on Hong Kong Island and achieves excellent box office results.

How could Taiwanese film merchants easily let go of such a lucrative opportunity?

With the passing of Nicholas Tse and the easing of restrictions in Taiwan, some bold film businessmen have already taken the initiative to come to Hong Kong Island to seek cooperation with Fengrui Films.

In fact, going through theatrical releases is definitely more profitable than simply selling videotapes.

Although he wasn't afraid of Taiwanese film businessmen causing trouble, Wu Feng had no intention of wasting his energy on them. He only accepted the model of purchasing copyrights from film businessmen seeking cooperation.

After intense negotiations, the three films were sold for HK$100 million, securing their theatrical release rights in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, as well as their videotape rights.

The news caused a sensation throughout the Hong Kong film and television industry!
That's not even the most outrageous part. Wu Feng, the boss of Fengrui Films, directly rewarded Wang Jing with a bonus of 15 million Hong Kong dollars, which is what made the entire Hong Kong film industry envious and jealous.

He made three movies and earned a whopping 15 million in just six months!

What is this concept?
Many ordinary wealthy people's companies do not even reach this level of annual profit!

As a result, Wong Jing became one of the most well-known commercial directors in Hong Kong.

As a result, Fengrui Films also enjoyed immense success.

In fact, Wang Jing is not the only established commercial film director that Fengrui Films has.

While other directors' films may not have achieved the same level of success as Wang Jing's, they are certainly not bad within the film industry.

Most of these films have little to do with the original trajectory of Hong Kong films.

With novel versions available from "Mongkok News" and a constant stream of exciting stories from "Fiction Monthly," there's no need to copy the original, excellent Hong Kong films.

It's not that he's aloof or anything; it's just that Wu Feng can't remember the specific plots of those Hong Kong movies.

In fact, most of the Hong Kong films that left a deep impression on him were those by Cheng Shilong and Stephen Chow; he didn't have many other Hong Kong films that left a deep impression on him.

Instead of profiting from Hong Kong films, why not profit from classic foreign films?

With a rich 'resource library' at his disposal, Wu Feng's film and television company naturally thrived.

As the owner of Fengrui Films, Wu Feng naturally attracted the attention of many Hong Kong stars.

For female celebrities in particular, participating in Fengrui Films' movies can significantly enhance their status and provide them with security.

Even though Qiankun Films has successfully imitated Fengrui Films, the difference in strength between the two film companies is undeniable, which makes Fang Ting's interest understandable.

"Haha, if there's a chance in the future, I'll try to get you some roles!"

Jiang Tiansheng chuckled, knowing exactly how to please his girlfriend.

Sure enough, Fang Ting's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she immediately became tender and affectionate, quite clingy.

Even knowing that there could be no real feelings between her and Jiang Tiansheng, she certainly wouldn't do anything bad while their 'relationship was good'.

Although Chiang Tin-sang was no longer the leader of Hung Hing, he was still someone that Fong Ting could not afford to offend.

Wu Feng was naturally unaware of this incident after he left.

Of course, if Jiang Tiansheng were to ask, he would definitely give him face and relinquish a few female lead roles.

But that’s it!
Fengrui Film & Television can be said to have formed its own system.

After several years of operation, it has developed a complete film production process and a gradually expanding artist management department, with considerable profitability.

Of course, given Wu Feng's current size, he doesn't care about these profits.

The main thing is that the publicity effect and star effect that film and television companies can bring are truly powerful.

Currently, many mainland FMCG brands are gradually gaining a certain market share in Hong Kong by relying on Fengrui Films' movies and celebrity endorsements.

If history had followed its normal course, their arrival on Hong Kong Island would have been delayed by several more years.

A few years may not seem like a big deal, but things are not actually that simple.

Fast-moving consumer goods are major advertisers on television and in newspapers!
To put it simply, it's entirely possible to influence public opinion to some extent.

The convoy quickly arrived at the group's building, where his residence had been moved.

Just as he returned to his office, his trusted subordinate Li Xin rushed over and told him some shocking news from the underworld: Uncle Ben of Tung Sing had been slashed and was currently receiving treatment in the hospital!
"Oh, that old man Uncle Ben is quite cunning, how did he fall for it?"

Wu Feng asked curiously, "Could it be that you were killed by your own people?"

"The expert guessed it right away!"

Li Xin said admiringly, "Uncle Ben was wounded by a crow!"

(End of this chapter)