China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

Go back one hour.

After the symposium, Director Chen immediately called Qiu Degen, chairman of ATV Group.

Speaking of Mr. Qiu, his experience is legendary. Unlike TVB's Uncle Shao, who was born into a wealthy family since he was a child, he can get strong support no matter what he does.

Qiu Degen was born in a small businessman's family. Due to family poverty, he dropped out of junior high school after only a few months.

Later, he fled to Xiangjiang with his family. At that time, Xiangjiang was different from what it is now. At that time, this tiny land was underdeveloped. When Qiu Degen first arrived in Xiangjiang, it was not easy to survive.

Because I had run a small theater in Shanghai before and showed slide shows. With such little skills, I could barely get a foothold in Xiangjiang.

Although it was meager, the couple lived frugally and gradually saved a sum of money to open a small theater in the New Territories.

Qiu Degen knows very well that with his little capital, it is impossible to compete with others in the urban area, because people living in the urban area are only interested in newly released movies, and the rent of new movies is very expensive, as long as one or two movies have attendance It's not high, it's enough for him to lose all his money.

So he turned his attention to the countryside.

At that time, the rural film industry in Xiangjiang was still very backward, and it was difficult for rural residents to watch a movie. For them, even old movies were very fresh.

The rental of old movies is extremely cheap, and you can rent it for one day for just one Hong Kong dollar.

Opening a movie theater in a rural area has a market and is low cost, so it certainly has a bright future.

Speaking of which, Qiu Degen can be regarded as the No. 1 film producer in Xiangjiang.

It established a firm foothold in the countryside, and slowly expanded from the original one cinema to more than a dozen, and also gained a reputation as a cinema tycoon in the New Territories.

With money in his hands, Qiu Degen began to gradually expand his business, and then he founded the Far East Bank, the predecessor of the now famous Far East Group.

In the following ten years, Qiu Degen's business became more and more prosperous, and his investment scope became larger and larger, involving more and more industries: banking, real estate, securities, tourism, food, hotels, warehouses, theaters, newspapers, etc. With his investment, he even expanded his business abroad.

As time passed and Qiu Degen got older, his children began to share many of the affairs of the family business.

At this time, he suddenly remembered that his film career had never been fulfilled. He started in the film industry. With abundant capital, he wanted to fulfill his old dream again.

But at that time, everyone in the family expressed opposition and did not want Qiu Degen to have to worry about it in his later years.

But no one could stop what Qiu Degen was determined to do. At that time, there were two TV stations in Hong Kong, TVB and Li's. The former was well managed and powerful, and had produced many influential TV series.

However, due to poor management, Li's suffered serious losses and almost went bankrupt.

Seeing the opportunity, Qiu Degen spent a huge sum of money to purchase 50% of the equity of Li's TV Station this year, and today's Asia TV Station is established.

Speaking of it now, most of Qiu Degen's life can be summarized in a few hundred words, but only those who have truly experienced it can understand the hardships involved.

As a shrewd businessman, being good at seizing opportunities is only basic, and assessing the situation is the key.

There had just been some rumors about the negotiations in the capital, and before any substantial progress had been made, Qiu Degen already knew that he was different from many Xiangjiang people who still had illusions about Gui Lao.

Qiu Degen is very clear that return is the general trend.

Today's China is different from that of more than 100 years ago. It will never allow Xiangjiang to continue to maintain its status quo, like a piece of dog-skin plaster, which is an eyesore.

It is too early to say what will happen in the future, but it is necessary to make some preparations in advance.

Therefore, when President Deng Feng contacted ATV and said that the TV station in the capital would send an inspection team to come over for exchange and study, Qiu Degen specifically told him that he must have a good relationship with the people from the capital.

If you have any requests, report to him at any time.

"Just like that?"

Qiu Degen did not expect that the visitor from the capital would only make such a small request.

Invite ATV artist Huang Yuanshen to participate in a theatrical performance.

"Mr. Qiu, they... indeed did not mention any other requirements, only this one. However, there was a young man in the inspection team who introduced me to the party they were talking about."

"Oh! What kind of nature?"

"I heard from him that this show will be broadcast during the Lunar New Year. He also said that it will be broadcast across the entire continent and will have hundreds of millions of viewers."

When Gu Bei said this, Director Chen obviously didn't believe it. His impression of the mainland was the same as that of most Xiangjiang people.

Poverty, backwardness...

Even if CCTV's technical means can do it, can so many families in the mainland afford TV sets?

"What else did you say?"

"Others... also said that if we accept the invitation, Huang Yuanshen will serve as the representative of Xiangjiang..."

"I agreed!"

Before Director Chen could finish speaking, Qiu Degen interrupted him.

"Also, ask the other party if they need any other artists to participate in this show. As long as they are artists from ATV, we will send whoever the other party names."

This time, Director Chen was shocked: "Mr. Qiu, are we... considering that once we accept the invitation, Baodao..."

"Don't worry about them. Remember my words. No matter when the time comes, we will all be Chinese. We have yellow skin and dark eyes. It's something passed down from our ancestors and cannot be changed."

There are some words that Qiu Degen will naturally not tell his subordinates: The general trend is that those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish.

If you don’t make preparations in advance now, what are you waiting for to bring the relationship closer between the two parties?
If it hadn't been for the negotiation in Beijing, Qiu Degen might have been as cautious as ever.After all, whether it is official or private, as long as it involves issues of mutual communication, it is always very sensitive, and there will be countless pairs of eyes watching.

But things are different now.

If the ghost guy was really as tough as they said, there would probably be no negotiation.

Now that she is willing to talk, her momentum has weakened by three points, and it is only a matter of time before the iron lady bows her head.

As for the future, Qiu Degen decided to adapt to the current situation.

It won't hurt to make some preparations in advance now.

Qiu Degen has made his attitude clear. Although Director Chen doesn't understand, in his position, he just needs to follow his instructions.

"Mr. Qiu, one more thing. Yesterday, Director Xu arranged for someone to take them to visit our studio. One of them was Director Yang, the director of "Journey to the West". She seemed to be very interested in our stunt equipment."

Yesterday, when "Eating Ginseng Fruit" was screened on ATV, Qiu Degen was actually present, but he left after watching it.

"I understand. Since you have given it, let's be generous and make arrangements. When they leave, we will give them a set of our idle equipment. In addition, if Director Yang still wants to observe the scene, he can try his best to to offer comfort."

"I understand!"

After hanging up the phone, Director Chen immediately explained Qiu Degen's arrangements, and then called the number Gu Bei left for him yesterday.

"Hello, I'm Gu Bei."

"Hello, Mr. Gu, I am Chen Xingjian!"

When the other party announced his home, Gu Bei raised his eyebrows subconsciously, and then smiled.

"Mr. Chen, has the result been obtained?"

"Yes, we have already studied what Mr. Gu mentioned, asked Huang Yuanshen for his opinion, and decided to accept the invitation."

It's okay, I know which way to lean.

Then, without waiting for Gu Bei to speak, Director Chen continued: "In addition, since Mr. Gu said it was an artistic performance, I wonder if more actors are needed? If necessary, Mr. Gu can do all the contracted artists of ATV. Take your pick.”

Just pick?
so generous?

Hearing this, Gu Bei was also a little surprised.

Now ATV’s contracted artists…

Michelle, Leslie Cheung, and...

If we could invite all these big names, wouldn’t the first Spring Festival Gala be a classic forever?

"Director Chen!"

Gu Bei was about to point out his troops, but suddenly he held back in time.

If it were before finding Zhang Mingmin, Gu Bei would definitely not be polite to ATV.

But not now.

Among the Xiangjiang artists of this Spring Festival Gala, Zhang Mingmin is enough, or in other words, the song "My Chinese Heart" is enough.

Once other Xiangjiang artists are invited to participate, they will definitely steal Zhang Mingmin's limelight.

Perhaps the impact of "My Chinese Heart" is not that great.

In this matter, Gu Bei would not allow the slightest change.

This Spring Festival Gala, the main show is Zhang Mingmin and "My Chinese Heart", even if ATV is really willing to arrange for Zhang Guorong to come and perform.

"Thank you very much for your kindness. I am very grateful to Mr. Huang Yuanshen for agreeing to participate."

Director Chen was relieved when he saw Gu Bei's refusal. He was really afraid that Gu Bei would make a big fuss and bring all the popular ATV artists to the capital.

Although Qiu Degen has spoken, Director Chen, as the executor, must also consider the subsequent impact.

One Huang Yuanshen is enough. If a few more people are blocked by Treasure Island, it will be difficult to handle.

"Mr. Gu, if you still need our help in any way, just ask. In addition, I was in a hurry yesterday and couldn't make arrangements. If you still want to go to the set to observe, we can also make arrangements here."

Director Chen didn't mention sending equipment. It wouldn't be too late to take out the equipment when the three-person inspection team left.

"Is it really possible?"

Gu Bei said, turning to look at Yang Jie.

"Of course, we were not fully prepared yesterday. I heard that everyone still had things they wanted to see, but they didn't have time to make arrangements."

Ha ha!

This is great. Just now Director Yang Jie said that she would go to President Deng Feng and ask him to contact ATV and let her go to the set to see what happened to the Dragon Crossing the River. If you don't understand it, , the little old lady was afraid that she would not be able to sleep for several days.

"Director Chen, I really appreciate your thoughtful arrangements. Thank you so much."