Soon Councilor Raff came over and said that the mayor of Mumbai invited Shao Shuaijun to have dinner. As the commercial center and entertainment center of India, the city of Mumbai has a very high status, almost equivalent to the status of the Magic City in China. The mayor of Mumbai has a very high status.
Political status, how to solve this kidnapping incident all depends on how he wants to solve it.
In other words, it all depends on how the politicians represented by the mayor of Mumbai want to solve the problem. The mayor is just a cover, and the forces he represents are the rulers of Mumbai. The mayor of Mumbai is a curly-haired man in his fifties, and his mouth smells full of curry.
Shao Shuaijun couldn't understand the Indian English he spoke so fast.
Fortunately, this dinner was not only attended by the mayor, but also by several city government officials and councillors.
"Mr. Shao, we have seen the news in China. You are the new richest man in China. It is hard to imagine that Mr. Shao has become the richest man in China at such a young age. I did not know that Mr. Shao has been in Mumbai for a while. If I knew, he must have
I will personally visit you." The mayor of Mumbai said enthusiastically.
Shao Shuaijun smiled slightly: "To me, wealth is just a bunch of numbers. I have many companies, and I never think about how much money I have. I am very happy that the mayor invited me to the dinner, but my crew is still there
I have endured the suffering. This is Mumbai, a financial metropolis and a civilized city. I hope the mayor can properly rescue my crew. I am very grateful."
The mayor of Mumbai nodded and said: "This is what I should do, and we will try our best to resolve it. But Mr. Shao also knows that we do not deal with Pakistan. Pakistanis often sneak into India and engage in various illegal activities. This kidnapping case,
It was probably Pakistan."
Shao Shuaijun was speechless. The Indian government has a very simple and effective way to solve all kinds of dirty things. That is, if something goes wrong and it cannot be solved, it will blame Pakistan. The two countries are hostile.
It's so easy to throw some dirty water on each other and shift the focus.
"Mr. Mayor, you know, I have a long-term plan to make movies in Bollywood. My team is very optimistic about the development of Bollywood movies. We originally planned to set up a large entertainment company in Mumbai. My company is involved in
The annual profits and taxes of China and the United States, two major entertainment countries, are calculated in hundreds of millions of dollars. We provide countless jobs. One crew can solve the employment problem of hundreds of people. India is also a major entertainment country. It is us
The target of investment that we intend to focus on.”
Shao Shuaijun swung the red wine in his glass. There was red wine in all kinds of banquets. He drank a lot, but he never tasted the red wine. If it wasn't for the purpose of pretending to compete on various occasions, he would never touch it.
For red wine, even if you want to drink it, you have to mix it with Sprite.
Before the mayor of Mumbai could say anything, a councilman's eyes flashed and he asked: "Mr. Shao plans to open a company in Mumbai?"
"Yes, we have plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to participate in the shooting and post-production of special effects in Indian movies. Bollywood is booming. As a businessman, it is natural to pursue profits, isn't it?"
"Yes, yes, our Bollywood film production value is increasing every year. This is definitely a green, pollution-free and high-return investment project. We welcome Mr. Shao to invest in Mumbai. If you don't mind, we can talk over a meal, definitely
We will give Mr. Shao the best investment convenience. This...how will Mr. Shao invest?"
Shao Shuaijun smiled slightly: "Maybe I will cooperate with a big Bollywood film company. While participating in the production of Indian films, I will also run Indian films to the world. As you know, my entertainment company, Dream Chaser, is the largest entertainment company in China.
Summit Entertainment has become the largest independent production company in North America. My entertainment company is not only involved in the entertainment industry, but also supports the rising industry of the Internet. Summit Entertainment controls the largest Twitter and smartphone software development company in the United States, and its current capital is
US$17.8 billion, once listed, wow, how many times it will increase, who knows..."
"Yes, yes, Mr. Shao is a world-class rich man. I think we can talk about cooperation in more depth." The mayor of Mumbai said with a smile.
Shao Shuaijun blinked: "However, my crew now has safety issues. Although we are pursuing profits, we are more concerned about safety. As a listed company, pleasing shareholders is the first priority. No one can't guarantee the safety of employees in a company.
The company is confident, what do you think?"
One councilor laughed and said: "Mr. Shao, don't worry, Mumbai is the financial center of Asia. Our development is obvious to all. Under the guidance of democracy and freedom, Mumbai's future is full of expectations. We, the Mumbai Municipal Government, have the obligation and responsibility to ensure that we
The personal safety of investors and investors is important, and we will do our best to do so.”
…
When Li Xiuxiu flew to Mumbai in the middle of the night, Shao Shuaijun had already almost reached an agreement with the Mumbai municipal government. The entertainment industry is a pillar industry in Mumbai. Being able to negotiate a huge investment is a huge political achievement for this group of officials. Not only China
Officials need political achievements, which is similar in all parts of the world, especially in Mumbai, India.
"Honey, don't you think this is a good thing for me? If I'm in the city, I'll either go to a hotel, the consulate, or the police station and the city government. Nothing will happen." Shao Shuaijun was both amused and touched that Li Xiuxiu could come.
Li Xiuxiu rolled her eyes: "What can I say to you? A gentleman will not stand behind a dangerous wall. India is so chaotic. When you insisted on coming here to make a movie, I tolerated it. Now that there is such a big danger, why are you still here?
!You know, the underworld has guns and can do anything."
"I'm not going to negotiate with the underworld. No matter how cruel they are, can they greet me?" Shao Shuaijun hugged Li Xiuxiu and said with a playful smile.
"It's not a good idea. Don't you know that there are often terrorist activities in Mumbai? There are bombings everywhere. It's so scary."
"I'm afraid you're here too."
"I'm worried about you!"
Shao Shuaijun kissed Li Xiuxiu on the forehead: "Don't worry, I am a rich man now, with a lot of bodyguards around me. I just finished dinner with the mayor of Mumbai. If something happens to me in Mumbai, he, the mayor, should commit suicide to apologize.
"
After comforting Li Xiuxiu, I arrived at the hotel. Mumbai has developed well in recent years. There are several five-star hotels, and this is one of them. After having another dinner with Li Xiuxiu, we got down to business.
"What can I say about this matter this time? It should be resolved. I have almost reached an agreement with the Mumbai Municipal Government. I will invest in a film company in Mumbai and build another building as the headquarters of Dream Entertainment Group in India.
In the future, we will fully enter the Indian film market. In return, the Mumbai Municipal Government will reconcile with the gang of human traffickers, let them leave safely, and release the entire crew."
"Is it solved like this? Isn't it difficult?" Li Xiuxiu wiped her mouth and said.
"It's not difficult in the first place. As long as you have money, the rules of the world will revolve around you. But you haven't seen the ugliness of the Mumbai municipal government. For them, as long as there are political achievements, it doesn't matter whether the criminal has escaped.
He vowed previously that he would be responsible for the people of Mumbai and would never let criminals go. Now, he says he will let criminals go without any ambiguity. It’s really... quite interesting.”
"So socialism is good."
"Haha, yes." Shao Shuaijun also laughed, "Speaking of this, I remembered that people from the Mumbai municipal government are proud to say that Mumbai is the financial center of Asia and the best developed city in Asia. I
I really don’t know where their confidence comes from. More than half of the population in Mumbai lives in slums. Except for a few places, the rest of the city is dirty and messy. They still have the nerve to call themselves the financial center of Asia. This time the matter is resolved.
I should really invite them to visit the Magic City and see what a real financial center is."
"It's worth a try."
…
With the money offensive, the kidnapping incident was successfully solved. The Mumbai police lifted the siege on the traffickers. In the afternoon of the next day, the criminals disappeared completely and the crew was free. Except for a few people who were knocked out.
Apart from a few scratches, there were no more serious injuries.
Of course, a lot of precious equipment was broken during the kidnapping process, but compared with people's safety, this is nothing.
"Danny, what are your plans now? Although the crew has been rescued, everyone's mood is somewhat problematic. Do you still want to continue filming?" Shao Shuaijun found Danny Boyle. As the name suggests, "Slumdog Millionaire" naturally has a large number of actors.
Shooting scenes in slums, as long as you are still shooting in slums, danger cannot be eliminated.
Danny smiled bitterly and said: "We have already made a lot of progress in filming. We can't give up just because of a little difficulty. I think I will stick to it. If other people on the crew are not willing to stay and work here, let them go. If there are not enough people, we will start."
Bollywood added. I will definitely insist on completing the film."
"Since you insist, I won't say anything more. Those who are willing to stay and work, I will pay them double their salary, and I have decided to invest in a film company in India. I will send a team over to work with Bollywood
The film company will discuss with you and give you the greatest support. And, happily, I still have the title of producer, but the power has been handed over to you. You can make the decision on this movie. My girlfriend will not allow me to continue to work on it.
India is here to stay.”
Shao Shuaijun spread his hands. Even though the crisis was safely passed, and even though the company wanted to take root in India, Li Xiuxiu still did not agree to Shao Shuaijun staying in India and continuing to be a producer. For her, India is a dangerous country, and Shao Shuaijun will stay here for a while longer.
, she couldn't calm down for a moment.
"Shao, I want to thank you for trusting me so much. Something happened to the crew, and it took a huge cost to resolve it, but you also agreed to let me continue filming."
Shao Shuaijun patted Danny on the shoulder: "It's nothing. Making a good movie is the biggest thank you."
In Danny Boyle's view, in order to save the crew, Shao Shuaijun had to invest in Bollywood, which was a huge sacrifice. But in fact, Shao Shuaijun was just following the trend. He had originally planned to invest in India. Many Indian movies
Now that he has gone international, the investment prospects here are very good. And he also knows that several popular Indian movies, such as "Bollywood Robot Love", "My Name is Khan", etc., are worth investing in.
India has a population of more than one billion and will soon surpass China and become the most populous country in the world. With the development of the economy, the film market will definitely become more and more active, and more and more people will go to the cinema. India is
The country has the largest gap between rich and poor in the world, but society will always progress. More and more Indian poor people will become rich, and they are all potential customers.
After comforting the crew and actors, Shao Shuaijun, under Li Xiuxiu's repeated urging, had to rush back to the hotel, pack his things and return home. The investment company here would arrange for a special manager to take over.
Before leaving, Shao Shuaijun naughtily invited the mayor of Mumbai to visit the city at some time, hoping that he could understand what a real Asian financial center looks like.
A crisis was averted.
After leaving India, Shao Shuaijun once again lived a secluded life and disappeared from the public eye. Even if he went to the crew of "IMAX-3D Yupu Tuan", he could not miss Shao Shuaijun's appearance. The Hurun Report made Shao Shuaijun gain countless envy.
Out of jealousy, countless entertainment reporters and financial reporters were looking forward to interviewing him.
Therefore, Shao Shuaijun wisely hid and went to Europe.
His purpose in coming to Europe is very simple, which is to learn how to fly an airplane. He has already customized an A380 passenger plane at Airbus, and Dream Chaser Entertainment Group has also customized an A380. As the buyer of the two passenger planes, Shao Shuaijun worked at Airbus
The company was treated like an emperor.
Someone accompanied him to learn to fly a plane.
Learning to fly large computers was just for fun. What he really wanted to learn was to fly small planes and helicopters.
For him, driving luxury cars and sports cars are only for the second generation of rich people. As a rich generation, as the richest man in China, as a big shot with taste, only airplanes and yachts can represent his identity.
Shao Shuaijun was accompanied by a team of assistants led by Zhang Huahua, and a team of bodyguards led by several trusted personal bodyguards. It was these bodyguards who really wanted to learn to fly a plane. If Shao Shuaijun was allowed to fly a plane once in a while, he would be happy.
, every time he comes to fly the plane, it is not enjoyment but torture.
Big shots should be flying, enjoying food, bathing, and being surrounded by beautiful women, instead of tossing around in a small cockpit.
"This button controls the opening and closing of the cabin. This button provides emergency calls for help..." On the indoor simulator, the flight instructor conducted meticulous instructions.
"OK, I know everything. I'm very familiar with airplanes. Now I'm going to fly." Shao Shuaijun rubbed his palms together excitedly, put on his simulation helmet, and started flying the simulator.
Less than half a minute later, on the big screen, the plane hit the mountains and then crashed.
"Wow, is this joystick malfunctioning? No matter how much I pull it, it can't climb." Shao Shuaijun blinked and asked with a blush.
"In fact, there is a button here, which is a switch that controls vertical climb. You must turn it on to climb. As we just said, you have already failed the previous simulated flight because of this."
"Really?" Shao Shuaijun was stunned for three seconds, then took off his helmet, "Actually, I'm really familiar with airplanes. I often... fly by plane, really... I'd better take a rest first, I feel like I
I'm a little dizzy."
The instructor smiled and said: "Okay... Mr. Shao, I have watched your filming of "Inception", "Source Code", "Painted Skin" and the currently showing "500 Days with Summer". My daughter is very I like you, can you get an autograph for her?"
"certainly."
You can’t fly a plane, but you can still sign your name. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)