Chapter 351: Ingenuity

Andy Lau's status in the Chinese world is unmatched. He is a true superstar. Over the years, from the original idol star to today's powerful star, he has made outstanding achievements in music, film and television. In Zhou Hao's previous life, Andy Lau concealed the turmoil in his marriage. Zhou Hao also felt that it was excusable. Although he was at fault, he did not hide his flaws.
At this time, Andy Lau was much younger than Zhou Hao's previous life, after all, he is now in his thirties.
In the separate private room, only Zhou Hao and Andy Lau were sitting face to face on both sides of the dining table.
Andy Lau carefully looked at the handsome young man in front of him, guessing his identity curiously in his heart. Because today he still had a filming schedule, but he suddenly received an invitation, and the invitation was actually Xiang Huaqiang's younger brother Xiang Huasheng. Xin Yi'an's power in Hong Kong, Andy Lau, naturally knows, especially Xin Yi'an's control over the entertainment industry, which cannot be truly seen by people who are not insiders. So Andy Lau immediately pushed back today's schedule, and hurriedly came here with Xiang Huasheng, and saw the boy named "Zhou Hao" in front of him.
When he first saw himself, Zhou Hao's eyes were a little bit of surprise and admiration, as well as a trace of admiration, just like his fans and movie fans. But soon, he calmed down, only a little appreciation for himself remained in his eyes, as if he were looking at an ordinary person.
"Thank you, Mr. Liu, for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet me." Zhou Hao smiled at Andy Lau.
Zhou Hao does not call Andy Lau as "Hua Zi" like the Hong Kong people do. This makes Andy Lau feel that his relationship with him is not about fans and idols, or friends and friends, but rather like business partners.
Since Xiang Huasheng brought himself over to see Zhou Hao, Andy Lau thought that Zhou Hao was definitely not an ordinary person, so he smiled and said, "Where, Mr. Zhou, you are young and promising. It is my honor to meet you. ."
But Zhou Hao shook his head and smiled, "I think Mr. Liu, you didn't know me before then, so how do you know that I am young and promising?"
Andy Lau did not expect Zhou Hao to speak so bluntly. He was taken aback and smiled embarrassingly: "Mr. Zhou, you, you are too plain."
"I just want to have a happy and honest talk with Mr. Liu." Zhou Hao smiled and said: "Mr. Liu, I know that you have not signed a contract with any brokerage company. To some extent, you are a free person. "
Andy Lau frowned when he heard the words, because Zhou Hao said that, indicating that he intends to recruit himself under the banner.
However, Andy Lau was only fed up with the exploitation of the brokerage company to become independent. In the past few years, he set up the "Sky Curtain" company to be free from constraints, but the "Sky Curtain" ended dismal.
Seeing Andy Lau frowned, Zhou Hao was not impatient, and still smiled: "I know Mr. Liu, you don't like being restrained, but you should understand that it is very difficult to make a difference if you are alone, you A strong company is needed to support you. Moreover, after joining my company, I can assure you that no one on the underworld in Hong Kong will dare to threaten you to make bad movies."
Andy Lau looked at Zhou Hao's gaze a little surprised. If he could say this, it means that Zhou Hao has the power to contend with the whole Hong Kong underworld, which inevitably makes Andy Lau curious.
And Zhou Hao said to him: "Moreover, Mr. Liu, I know that you are very concerned about the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. You have made so many films but none of them can help you realize your dream of being an actress. Mr. Liu, I can help you."
"How can you help me?" Andy Lau saw the very confident smile on Zhou Hao's face, and suddenly his heart jumped, "You don't want to bribe the judges, this is not good, in this case, I would rather not have this award. "
"Of course not." Zhou Hao smiled: "It's boring to do this kind of thing. I want you to sit upright in the position of the actor. I have tailored a play for you. You can do it now. Look at the script." After that, he took out a script and handed it to Andy Lau.
Andy Lau took it and flipped it over, "The Dark War?"
This is exactly the "Dark War" that Andy Lau won the Best Actor Award in his previous life, but "Dark War" was released in 1999, and Zhou Hao wrote it out in advance according to his own memory. Of course, Zhou Hao is not a professional who writes scripts, so this script is only a first draft, and it needs professional people to polish it.
After reading the story briefly, Andy Lau's face also showed joy, because he could see that the script was very exciting, and each character was full of tension. He asked Zhou Hao: "The jewel thief and the policeman, you want me Which one do you play?"
Zhou Hao smiled, "Then which one do you want to play?"
Andy Lau hesitated for a moment, and said: "I want to play that thief, because this role is more challenging."
Zhou Hao nodded, "As for the policeman, I will find Liu Qingyun to play."
"Qingyun?" Andy Lau said in amazement: "But he is now a member of "Galaxy Image". Boss Du is afraid that he won't let people go." The boss Du he said is Du Qifeng, because "Galaxy Image" film production company is Du Qifeng Created in the previous year.
However, Zhou Hao's smile remained unchanged, "Not to mention Liu Qingyun, even Du Qifeng has already agreed to be the director of my play."
"What?" Andy Lau was also very shocked when he heard the words, because he had cooperated with Du Qifeng a lot and knew Du Qifeng's temperament. Although the script of "Dark War" is very good, Johnnie To may not condescend to agree to Zhou Hao.
Just listen to Zhou Hao laughed and said: "Because the entire'Galaxy Image' was acquired by me the day before yesterday, but it has not been disclosed to the public."
"What!" Andy Lau stood up in shock, looking at Zhou Hao incredulously.
Because Johnnie To’s passionate creation of the
Galaxy Image
, which he regarded as his own brainchild, also attracted Wei Jiahui and You Dazhi to form the
iron triangle
. He was ambitious to establish a film and television kingdom in Hong Kong. How could he be suddenly acquired by Zhou Hao? Up?
It turned out that although the "Galaxy Image" was created by Du Qifeng, there is actually a very strong underworld figure behind him, that is, the Xiang family of Xin Ngong An. Xiang Huaqiang was the ultimate master behind the "Galaxy Image". At that time, after Zhou Hao decided to acquire "Galaxy Image", he did not go to Du Qifeng, but directly found Xiang Huaqiang.
Xiang Huaqiang learned that Zhou Hao was going to acquire "Yinhe Image", and he had to give "Yinhe Image" to Zhou Hao for free. Because compared to wooing Zhou Hao, the "Galaxy Image" seemed too insignificant to Xiang Huaqiang. After all, although Xin Ngee Ann has a lot of business in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong, it only accounts for a small part of their "business". Xiang Huaqiang originally regarded the film companies under his company as money laundering tools. Don't say it's the "Galaxy Image", if Zhou Hao speaks, even the "Yongsheng Film Company" that Xiang Huaqiang has put in the most effort, he can give it to Zhou Hao without frowning.
Naturally, Zhou Hao didn't want it in vain. He gave Xiang Huaqiang 50 million Hong Kong dollars and officially included "Galaxy Image" under his own banner. In addition, Zhou Hao bought a record production company under Xiang Huaqiang for HK$20 million.
With such a tricky win, Zhou Hao's "Polaris" framework in the three aspects of music, film and television is even initially established. Moreover, this is only in Hong Kong, and the construction of the "Polaris" in the country is also actively proceeding.
However, it is the same as Zhou Hao's acquisition strategy in Hong Kong. Zhou Hao didn't want to rebuild from brick by brick, but directly took the existing resources as the "puzzle" of "Polaris". Take "Hengdian Film and Television City" as an example. "Polaris" owns 40% of its shares, which is equivalent to owning the largest filming base in China. In the future, you will not need to rent other people's places for your own movies and TV series. .
At this time, in addition to the acquisition of ATV, Galaxy Image and record companies in Hong Kong, "Polaris" is also in the process of acquiring the "Huayi Brothers Media Group" established in 1994. .
Today's "Huayi Brothers Media Group" is still in the early days of its establishment, and its achievements and reputation are far less than those in Zhou Hao's previous life. Moreover, it has not yet been listed and it is much easier to acquire it.
At this moment, Andy Lau on the opposite side had also slowly calmed down, but the gaze that looked at Zhou Hao was no longer contemptuous, but a faint fear emerged. The person who can put the "galaxy image" in the bag without making a sound can never be an ordinary person. Andy Lau tentatively asked: "Mr. Zhou, may I ask, what is your company's name?"
Zhou Hao took a sip of the "Sprite" in front of him, and then smiled: "My company, Mr. Liu, you should have heard of it. It is called "Polaris Media Film and Television Company"."
"Your company is the "Polaris"? That "Polaris" that bought ATV some time ago?"
"Yes." Zhou Hao smiled and nodded.
Andy Lau was amazed, "I really didn't expect that the "Polaris" that made the city full of storms in the entertainment industry, you turned out to be the boss behind the scenes. Did you know, now the media is already speculating whether the "Polaris" is Li Ka-shing or Li Shau-kee's top rich people secretly making tricks When it comes out, they also say that these real estate tycoons are also interested in getting involved in the media business."