Huang Qun was extremely surprised. He did not expect that what Xiao Ran said was such a fact. However, it was not over yet. Xiao Ran looked very indifferent and said lightly: "Last year, Hong Kong produced a total of six English films and
The four Japanese films are all produced by Hong Kong companies. If this continues, the only way out for Hong Kong films is to become the United Nations, and sooner or later they will lose their role as a banner for Chinese films."
Yang Qi and Pan Disheng were indeed Xiao Ran's friends, and they quickly understood what Xiao Ran meant. Xiao Suo told Huang Qun: "Now we basically rely on blockbusters to make up for the losses of other films, and the profits are actually not big. If we continue,
The situation pointed out by Mr. Xiao is very likely to happen."
"Do you know why I haven't dared to raise my salary this year? Because if I raise it again, the greater the investment, the greater the loss." Xiao Ran said this not to Huang Qun, but to Yang Qi and the others.
. Then he stared at Huang Qun and said: "This is all because we do not have the mainland market to rely on. I think you understand!"
"I understand, of course I understand!" Huang Qun also imitated Xiao Ran and smiled bitterly. Xiao Ran's words were so plain. If he still didn't understand, he would be damned.
Without good treatment, talent will be lost. Hollywood has contacted Wu Yusen one after another, hoping that he can come to film. The most terrible thing is that although the treatment is good, it is difficult to recover the cost in Hong Kong anyway. If
If he can get the mainland market, Xiao Ran will definitely dare to increase the average investment to 40 million, or even higher. Because there is such a huge market, he can only blame himself if he cannot recover the cost.
However, Yang Qi and the others knew very well that the matter was far from being as exaggerated as Xiao Ran said. It is true that many films are difficult to be distributed overseas every year, but it is basically no problem to distribute them in Taiwan. In fact, every year, they can be released in these small and medium-sized films in Southeast Asia.
There are definitely no less than 60 Hong Kong films distributed nationally and regionally.
The rest are art films, independent films, and some small productions. There are indeed many films that cannot be distributed, and there are also some cases where the cost cannot be recovered. However, don’t forget that video distribution and
Television broadcast rights, these two can give the film a great return.
Especially in terms of video tape distribution, the mainland market was opened up last year. The video tape distribution alone has already made several giants a lot of money. However, what Xiao Ran is referring to is by no means alarmist;
It is definitely a possible situation, but we will not fall into such a crisis in the short term.
But Xiao Ran also knew that in two years, piracy would become popular. Basically, those who do piracy in Hong Kong are underworld, and he believes that there will never be a problem. But he can't control piracy in the mainland, and the only way is to
The law strangles the budding piracy.
Before that, if there is no mainland theater market, Hong Kong films will have no choice but to sit back and wait for death, slowly waiting for decline like in history. Of course, death is unlikely. In terms of technology, currently in many technologies,
The Hong Kong film industry is no longer inferior to Hollywood. However, decline is inevitable. Just like what Xiao Ran said just now, profits from blockbusters must be used to fill the holes in other small and medium-sized productions.
Xiao Ran fully understands why Hong Kong films have been in decline in history. There are many reasons, but there must be two reasons. One is that technology cannot keep up with Hollywood, and it is impossible to make big investments to compete with it. The other is that it is very helpless to not get it.
mainland market.
He feels the same helplessness now. If the central government insists on insisting on these bottom lines, then he would rather give up the market than kill the creativity of movies. The only way out at that time is to increase the number of foreign language films produced.
The silence lasted for a long time, and it was not until Lin Qingxia sent the guests away and came to find Xiao Ran with Xiao Ling who was crying loudly, that the silence was broken. Seeing that these people were all silent, Lin Qingxia couldn't help but feel quite sad.
He asked strangely and handed Xiao Ling to Xiao Ran: "Aren't you talking about something? Why didn't you say anything?"
"It's okay, you sit down and have a rest!" Xiao Ran took Xiao Ling, and the little girl stopped crying immediately. She stared at her father with a pair of big eyes, and she didn't know what she was looking at. It was really strange. She looked at her fat and white daughter.
, Xiao Ran's mood got much better, and he couldn't help but stretched out his finger to lightly scratch his daughter's nose. Xiao Ling smiled, pure and cute.
Now Xiao Ran has basically overturned his previous feeling. Having a child is actually a wonderful thing. Isn't it? Looking at this child, Xiao Ran knows that she will continue his life in another way. This may be
This is why the Chinese, who are obsessed with immortality, attach great importance to children.
He teased Xiao Ling carefully. This little guy was full of flesh, his face was flushed, and he looked very healthy. Seeing Xiao Ling grabbing a pair of small hands randomly, Xiao Ran couldn't help but smile happily and lowered his head.
He picked up a lot and let the little guy grab his beard and play with it.
With children, the family is complete, which gives a buffer space between husband and wife. Xiao Ran completely understands why Lin Qingxia likes children, because he likes children now. However, his love for Xiao Ling
I always like Xiao Qing a lot.
"Your child? Show me!" Huang Qun's mood became much happier with the appearance of Xiao Ling. It can be seen that sometimes children are really the best emotional adjustment tools, although it is a bit too much to say this.
Huang Qun took the little guy, stretched out his fingers to tease it, raised his head and said with a smile: "Is this a boy or a girl? What's its name? How old is it?"
"It's a girl. She's just two months old. Her name is Xiao Ling, and there's a boy who's already sleeping with her!" Lin Qingxia told Huang Qun with a smile. She didn't know what they were talking about, but she could see their conversation.
There was an obstacle, otherwise why would she bring Xiao Ling here just to buffer the atmosphere.
"It's so cute. She will be very beautiful when she grows up!" Huang Qun's smile was very sincere. After teasing him a few more times, Xiao Ling suddenly blinked his eyes, as if he didn't like this uncle very much, and immediately burst into tears.
After a few coaxing attempts, it was to no avail, so he quickly handed it to Xiao Ran.
A strange thing happened again. Xiao Ran only hugged her hands, and Xiao Ling stopped crying. Instead, she happily smiled at Xiao Ran with her thumb in her mouth. Huang Qun was stunned immediately and couldn't help laughing: "
Your daughter really knows how to recognize people! It’s amazing!”
"Minister Huang, you are so rare!" Yang Qi stared at the little guy with some annoyance and said, then glanced at Pan Disheng and Lei Kaitai before he couldn't help but laugh: "It's not just you, we all have the same experience.
, his daughter only clings to him."
"Ah? Such a thing really happened!" Huang Qun was deeply surprised and said with a sigh: "Xiao Ran, you are so happy. You have such a beautiful and virtuous wife and such a lovely child. How can you not be like that little girl of mine who always
She is too lively, and the girlish extroversion is fully revealed in her."
Having said this, Huang Qun couldn't help but turn his head to take a look at the little girl again, with a look of love that he couldn't hide: "If you don't dislike her, I will accept her as my goddaughter. What do you think?"
Before he finished speaking, Yang Qi burst out laughing. Xiao Ran and Lin Qingxia also couldn't hold back their smiles. This Xiao Ling was really lovable. Yang Qi wanted to recognize her as his goddaughter when he first met her.
It was only because I had Wei Dongling as my godfather that I gave up in frustration.
"What's wrong?" Huang Qun felt confused, and after asking, he suddenly realized that Xiao Ran's daughter wanted to be a godfather to many people, and she probably already had many godfathers. He waved his hand and said: "
It doesn’t matter even if you have a godfather, who said you can only have one godfather! That’s how it’s settled!”
"Well said, Minister Huang!" Yang Qi clapped fiercely, but Pan Disheng and the others all saw that this guy had a conspiracy. Sure enough, Yang Qi immediately glanced at Xiao Ran and his wife: "In this way, since Xiao Ling'er has two
Godfather, you don’t care if there’s one more of me, right?”
Xiao Ran and Lin Qingxia didn't know whether they were happy or worried. With a big figure in politics like Huang Qun as Xiao Ling's godfather, it would be no problem for him to fight with others in the future. However, if this is the case, then Xiao Ling will have three godfathers to pamper him in the future.
They are difficult to teach.
"Since Minister Huang likes Xiao Ling'er, it is her honor. There is no reason to refuse!" It seemed inconvenient for Xiao Ran to speak at this time, otherwise it would be collusion between officials and businessmen. Lin Qingxia immediately realized Xiao Ran's difficulty,
After giving her answer, she glared at Yang Qi who was joining in the fun: "Archie, I promise you, but you are not allowed to pamper her in the future."
Yang Qi chuckled, he was very jealous of the child. Xiao Ran coughed lightly, stood up and said to Huang Qun: "Old Huang, since you are Xiao Ling'er's godfather, then I will tell you the truth.
China is the most civilized and artistic country in the world, and the same should be true for movies. It’s just that if the central government wants the horses to run happily but doesn’t give them grass to eat, it’s impossible!”
Huang Qun felt slightly bitter. He understood what Xiao Ran meant. It was exactly as Xiao Ran expected. He hoped that Hong Kong films could become the most important part of Chinese films. However, on this point, the two sides obviously had many differences. If they want to make
A good movie will inevitably hit a bottom line. Just looking at Xiao Ran's attitude, it is unlikely that he will compromise, and it is also impossible for the government to compromise!
"No matter what, I will try my best to convey these messages for you!" Huang Qun sighed and said to Xiao Ran: "Also, the higher-ups paid more attention to the piracy issue you raised last time and decided to nip it in the bud. However, in terms of punishment, I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve
Your request!"
The issue of piracy was mentioned in advance by Xiao Ran to the chief last time. Because Xiao Ran clearly explained the dangers of piracy, the superiors paid considerable attention to it. What Xiao Ran proposed was very simple and very lethal.
Xiao Ran hopes that the law can impose severe punishments, and hopes to add several additional crimes. By then, several crimes will be punished together, and even the death penalty will be no problem. He does not think this can fundamentally solve the problem, nor does he think the government will accept it.
He is a businessman himself and knows very well the profit-seeking mentality of speculators.
The key is that with the fine proposed by Xiao Ran, he hopes that the amount of the fine will be increased enough to make the pirates miserable for the rest of their lives. This may not be able to eradicate piracy, but it will definitely make piracy less rampant, and some people dare to risk death.
It is dangerous to engage in piracy, but they may not be willing to risk bankruptcy. Once the money they earn from piracy is not enough to fine them, it will naturally create a deterrent effect.
To put it simply, after being caught and prosecuted by government agencies, the pirated companies also have the right to initiate prosecution again, and each company can claim compensation of up to one billion (the law is unclear, please do not delve into it). Of course, one billion
It is absolutely impossible to pass this number, even if it is 100 million, there is no hope.
Huang Qun thought for a while and then told him the result: "Because of the harm that piracy does to movies, we agree to this request, but we have certain opinions on the numbers. We think the numbers you proposed are simply ridiculous, so
Decide on the sentencing calculation! And we must step up investigations in this area.”
Xiao Ran showed a faint smile. He was very satisfied if he could achieve this goal. In terms of sentencing calculation, which pirate company would only pirate the works of one company? When several companies sue together, how can they not go bankrupt?
As for Microsoft software and the like, just let them steal it. Anyway, this law is only for film culture and has nothing to do with electronic products and software products.
After seeing Huang Qun and the others off, Lin Qingxia stared at their departing figures and said with a smile: "I'm afraid it's time to march into the mainland this time. I think you can't wait!"
Xiao Ran hugged Xiao Ling, who was sleeping soundly, and smiled bitterly: "It can't be that easy, it's difficult, it's too difficult." It's really difficult. Both parties are unwilling to give up their bottom line, so what else is there to talk about?
?Xiao Ran has made up his mind. Even if he gives up the mainland market, he must not strangle his creativity, otherwise he will be a sinner.
After saying everything just now, Lin Qingxia took a breath, with a hint of worry in her expression: "If this is really the case, then there will be no room for local film development, and it has basically reached its end!"
"That's not necessarily the case!" Xiao Ran sneered. If it weren't for the coordination of the market, the filmmakers' remuneration could be doubled. At that time, the focus of profits will be on blockbusters. Twenty blockbusters a year will be enough to make a living.
Hong Kong film industry. However, in that case, his ideal was really shattered. Hong Kong films at that time could not talk about world domination.
After saying hello to his parents, the two went back to the room together. Xiao Ran gently put the little Ling'er who was licking his thumb on the small bed, and then said with a teasing smile: "I wonder if you haven't fed enough milk, Little Ling?"
My son is always adding fingers!"
"Screw you, you're just talking nonsense!" Lin Qingxia suddenly felt a little shy and patted Xiao Ran gently: "We are already an old married couple, and you are still talking about these gossips, are you ashamed?"
"What's there to be ashamed of? I'm telling my wife, not outsiders!" Xiao Ran stared at Lin Qingxia with a smile in his eyes, and came to Xiao Qing's little bed. The little guy was also sleeping soundly.
.
Suddenly, Xiao Ran became very interested and stared at his wife with a cunning light in his eyes. He approached her and suddenly picked her up and walked towards the bedroom. Lin Qingxia was embarrassed by Xiao Ran's ridiculous action.
, but Xiao Ran might as well say with a smile: "I didn't expect that after having a child, your body shape will be even more perfect!"
After releasing her long-suppressed passion, Lin Qingxia lay on Xiao Ran's chest as she did when they first got together, looked at him sideways and said: "Since the situation is not good now, you might as well take the opportunity to quit. Didn't you say you want to?"
Would you like to walk around with me and say that is the most beautiful thing?"
Xiao Ran was silent for a moment. He didn't want to live the life he wanted earlier. However, he couldn't give up. Even if he really lost the hope of the mainland, he couldn't give up. This was his life's ideal. Moreover, even if he lost the mainland
The market may not be hopeless.
"Wait a minute, give me a few years!" Xiao Ran hugged Lin Qingxia tightly, keeping her picturesque face close to him, with a determined light flashing in her eyes: "No matter whether we can get the mainland or not,
market, it will take me several years to find a way for Hong Kong films. I will never allow my ideals to be shattered..."