"The most important thing is that the first film cannot be a flop. If the market is so good right now and it fails, it will be difficult to find investment in the future!" Wei Jiahui sighed, thinking that he also had this intention.
It's just that it's not ready yet.
Xiao Ran thought about it carefully and found out that, as the two of them said, Wei Jiahui's "Peace Hotel" failed miserably at the box office, and no one dared to invest in it anymore. He remembered that Chen Guo, the director of "Made in Hong Kong", said with emotion: "As a director now
It's so simple that everyone dares to do it but can't do it well!" But now it's just the opposite. Directors cherish their reputation and don't dare to make random films. It's not like after the collapse of Hong Kong films, even cats and dogs can film and direct.
While they were talking, several people came out of the building in the distance to have a fight...
Wei Jiahui was slightly shocked when he saw these guys, and immediately smiled with relief: "A Ran, if you want to be a director, go to him! He will definitely be able to help you."
"Him?" Xiao Ran didn't know who Wei Jiahui was talking about. He looked ahead attentively and immediately recognized the person: "No way? How can he help me?"
"You are a good screenwriter, right?" Wei Jiahui smiled strangely and continued: "Wang Jing started his career by writing scripts, so he knows how to appreciate scripts. Just by writing "Mr. Zombie", you will definitely succeed! Don't forget
, his father is the famous director Wang Tianlin, and he has very wide connections! In the film industry, having connections means everything."
Wei Jiahui said hello to Wang Jing and his group from a distance. Xiao Ran stared at him and felt dizzy. All the people who came were recognized by him. The fat one was Wang Jing, and the tall one was Feng Quefan. They were neither tall nor short.
Neither fat nor thin but very distinctive is Chen Baixiang.
The three of them came up and chatted with Wei Jiahui for a while. Xiao Ran guessed that it must be because of Wei Jiahui's screenwriting ability and review position that Wang Jing looked at him in a different light. In contrast, You Zhi, an apprentice who had not yet graduated, was not able to come forward and interrupt.
qualified.
Wei Jiahui did not ignore Xiao Ran and introduced Xiao Ran to Wang Jing and the others. Wang Jing's chubby face showed a smile and he stretched out his hand to shake it: "You are Xiao Ran, the screenwriter of "Mr. Zombie". I've been admiring you for a long time."
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"That's right!" Xiao Ran smiled softly, and there was no lack of self-esteem in this smile: "I have really admired you for a long time, and your gambling movie is the real good idea!"
Xiao Ran did not add anything to his words. Long-term admiration is inevitable, and admiration is also inevitable. Without mentioning how shoddy Wang Jing is, just saying that he made gambling movies a major feature of Hong Kong movies is enough to earn Xiao Ran's admiration.
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Feng Cuifan was an old actor, but Xiao Ran didn't know much about it. However, he still knew very well that he was a pretty good actor, and he had made an unknown amount of money in the "Lucky Star" series. As for the other Chen Baixiang
, which is even more remarkable. His funny image is deeply rooted in the folk, and he is still a comedian that Xiao Ran likes very much. Especially when it comes to playing dirty roles, the level of comedy is simply not inferior to that of "Ruhua".
Wang Jing heard Xiao Ran's sincere "flattery" and immediately laughed so much that the flesh on his face trembled. Chen Baixiang even smiled and said to Wang Jing: "Since you said that, why not make a gambling movie next time!"
Chen Baixiang and Wang Jing were friends, which Xiao Ran could imagine. After all, several of the films Chen Baixiang participated in were Wang Jing's films. But Feng Cuifan was also Wang Jing's friend, which was beyond Xiao Ran's surprise.
However, he quickly gave a very good answer. After the popularity of "Infernal Affairs" in the 21st century, Wang Jing made a movie "Infernal Affairs". Several veterans were brought into the film.
, Chen Baixiang is one of them, and Feng Quefan is the second. If there is no friendship, how can you get it after they retire!
"How about, let's go play together in the evening?" Wang Jing chuckled and said to Xiao Ran and the others: "Go to Du Laozhi for a drink and relax your muscles. It's too much to do it every day. It's just a celebration that we met A Ran."
Bar!"
Du Laozhi? After Xiao Ran came to this era, he really didn't go out for anything, and he never went to a nightclub. However, he had heard of Du Laozhi, a very old nightclub. The first time was in the movie "The Big Man"
You know, I later saw this news on a Hong Kong website and found out that it really existed.
Unexpectedly, Wei Jiahui actually agreed. Xiao Ran only thought about it for a moment and realized that he was trying his best to create opportunities for himself as a director. After thinking about this, a warm current flowed through Xiao Ran's heart, and he came to
I also got to know a lot of people during this period, but most of them were casual acquaintances, and I only had some close friendships with a few of them. How could he not be moved by Wei Jiahui's consideration for him.
"It's still early anyway, why not do this!" Chen Baixiang looked at the sun in the sky and suggested: "Why not go to the racecourse first and place a few bets to have fun!"
You Zhi didn't go, so of course he had no part in such a gathering. Xiao Ran took advantage of his status as a screenwriter, and with Wei Jiahui's reputation, he became friends with this group of people. He had heard about the Hong Kong horse racing for a long time
, I just haven’t had the time or the mood to see it, so I just happened to solve it together this time.
There are two racecourses in Hong Kong, one is the Happy Valley Racecourse, and the other is the Shatin Racecourse where Xiao Ran and the others are going. Chen Baixiang seemed to be a regular visitor here and led a group of people straight to the box. After ordering some drinks, they
Standing on the edge of the balcony and looking at the grand scene of the entire venue!
It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a grand occasion. Xiao Ran looked at everything in the venue and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. This place can be described as more than just a grand occasion. Didn't you see that the seats on the sidelines were packed with people who were burnt by the sun?
A horse race gambler who wants to get rich overnight.
At this time, Chen Baixiang asked the staff to bring him a stack of information, and he browsed the words on it carefully. Xiao Ran leaned over curiously and asked, "What is this?"
"This is the information on all the horses! I spent a lot of effort to collect it!" Chen Baixiang was proud at first, and then looked regretful: "Unfortunately, these information are not very detailed and complete."
The next thing was much simpler. They all held telescopes and watched from a distance on the balcony until they heard the name and number of the horse for the next race announced on the radio. Of course Xiao Ran was indifferent. He might win by betting on horse racing, but then
Obviously it was very difficult. It would be easier to rob the Jockey Club. He remembered that the Jockey Club's highest single-day betting amount in this era was several hundred million.
However, when the name of a horse was announced on the radio, Xiao Ran had a vague feeling of familiarity. The horse was called Tongde, and the jockey was Wang Dengping. He thought hard for a long time, and it was not until before the start that he suddenly remembered,
Tongde is the champion horse that has won ten games in a row! (Note: In fact, Tongde was the champion horse in 1983-84. For the sake of the plot, he had to be born later)
Why could he remember this? It was a very simple thing. In his dream life, he accidentally saw it when he was searching for something on the Internet. The article was about a horse named Elite Master who won 16 consecutive victories in 2005.
It tied the world record. At the end of the article, it was mentioned that the previous highest winning streak record for Hong Kong horse racing was set by Tong Tak, which was ten consecutive wins.
When he figured out the origin of this, his heart started to beat violently. He couldn't imagine it anymore. If he bought Tongde and won ten games, wouldn't he be prosperous? He quickly walked to Chen Baixiang and asked: "
Brother La, do you know a horse named Tongde?"
"I know!" Ah Le is Chen Baixiang's nickname. He blinked, flipped through the information and found it quickly. He frowned and said, "You want to buy it? This horse is not very good, and it was just
Those who have just started the competition have not even been in the top three!"
Xiao Ran's heart was beating wildly. If he bought this horse, he would really make a fortune. Ten consecutive victories, how much would it cost to win? Not to mention making one movie, it would be more than enough to make ten movies.
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"Brother, if a horse runs for several consecutive wins, wouldn't the person who has been chasing the bet lose his fortune?" He waved his straight index finger and thumb to calm down.
"You are stupid, how is it possible!" Although Chen Baixiang did not show it on his face, Xiao Ran could see the meaning of "you are an idiot": "You must know that the odds issue is the most important!"
"If this horse is an unpopular horse and you bet hundreds of thousands, you will naturally lower the odds! Even if you win, you won't win much!" Chen Baixiang continued to explain to this horse racing idiot: "But even so, you can't win much!"
It’s also easy to make a lot of money. The problem is that if you have a winning streak, it will be difficult for you to continue making money like this!”
"You have to understand that the public likes to follow the trend. If this winning horse wins the first race, it will be regarded as an upset and you will make a lot of money! But in the next race, people will take this horse away.
Taking into account the results, and this horse has just won a game, it will naturally become the favorite. In this way, many people will place bets, and the odds will be lowered no matter how high they are."
When Xiao Ran understood some of the rules and specific things of this horse racing, he was completely desperate. It was impossible for him to rely on Tongde to make money, that was for sure. The highest bonus at the racecourse was the three T, which means winning the top three
The position of the horse. There are also single wins and positions. Between the two, the prize money for single wins is higher.
Judging from Tongde's possible winning streak in the future, Xiao Ran has no chance of buying the three Ts. That means he can only buy the single win and position, but this depends on the odds. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult to win.
The odds are dozens of times higher. According to the common calculation of 14 to 1, even if Xiao Ran buys Tongde, he cannot buy too much, otherwise the odds will inevitably be lowered.
This means that if he buys 100,000 yuan, he can get more than 1 million yuan. However, Xiao Ran does not have the specific time when Tongde starts his ten-game winning streak, so he cannot accurately grasp the number of games. If he buys 10,000 yuan in every game,
I'm afraid that before Tongde runs out, he will go bankrupt.
The worst thing is that he can only make big money by buying Tongde to run out for the first time. If he wins once, Tongde will definitely turn from an unpopular to a favorite, and the odds will definitely be lowered to 1 to 3 or something like that. Buy like this
It's not that there's no money to be made, but it may not be able to meet Xiao Ran's expectations.
In fact, having said so much, one sentence is enough. It is absolutely impossible for Xiao Ran to earn enough original capital by relying on Tongde, so it is no wonder that he is dejected. He originally thought there was a shortcut to get rich, but who would have thought more carefully?
After analysis, it turned out that this shortcut was a minefield and swamp area, which made him frustrated to death.
However, fortunately, everyone was paying attention to the horse that was about to enter the field outside the field, and did not see Xiao Ran acting so rude. Xiao Ran slumped down on the chair. He originally had a chance to accumulate capital this time, but...
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Alas! When he thought of this, his heart ached. Fortunately, he was quite open-minded and optimistic, otherwise he might have given himself a heart attack. He said to himself in his heart: Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran, can you?
Standing here is already a gift from God, why bother to force so much. If you need money so much, why not be reborn in a wealthy family!
He told himself that he wanted to start a business, fulfill his wish in a desperate situation, and enjoy the unparalleled pleasure of fighting against the sky and the whole world. It was not just for money, nor was it to take shortcuts to stand at the top.
.Some things still need to be made by our own hands, so that we will be more satisfied.