Siheyuan: There are seven fairies in my house, I am so busy

Soon the news of Shaw Cinemas' change of ownership made headlines in major newspapers, and the name of Brilliant Entertainment Company also appeared on a large scale in various newspapers for the first time.

The two movies currently being filmed have also become hot topics, and the news that Anita Mui has switched to Brilliant Entertainment has also been widely reported.

All of a sudden, Brilliant Entertainment Company became famous and appeared in front of the public in Hong Kong, like a ferocious beast rampaging around and stirring up the entertainment circle in Hong Kong very savagely.

Of course, most of the reports were not optimistic about Brilliant Entertainment, saying that Xu Xiaoming was a big braggart and Brilliant Entertainment was a fool.

He just entered the entertainment industry and he made such a big fuss, investing so much money, making movies, releasing records, and acquiring a cinema chain. In short, he spread his business too wide and was too reckless.

Fortunately, Zhang Jialiang did not show up, otherwise his underwear would have been exposed. However, Xu Xiaoming was very proud of himself because he has recently become the number one figure in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

His portrait frequently appeared on the headlines of major newspapers and TV programs. Although most of the public opinions were negative, being black and red is still being red, and at least the two movies saved a lot of publicity costs.

As a newly-born company, Brilliant Entertainment must make its name known as soon as possible. Besides, the news media are all fence-sitters.

Don’t think that these people are now speaking ill of Brilliant Entertainment. Once the movie box office is released and it explodes, they will immediately change their attitude and by then they will surely be showered with compliments.

Zhang Jialiang was very satisfied with this situation. The company's reputation had been initially established, and Xu Xiaoming was able to handle the situation with ease. Zhang Jialiang was hiding behind the scenes and making a fortune, which was exactly what he expected.

Amid the lively sound of the pipa, Zhang Jialiang made a cup of tea and lay quietly on a lounge chair on the balcony, enjoying the night view of the Hong Kong River with its bright lights.

As an actress, Wu Xiuling not only has acting skills, she is also a versatile person. She is very good at playing the pipa and has the title of "Pipa Fairy".

At this time, Zhang Jialiang was drinking tea and enjoying the view, while Lu Xiuling was playing the pipa for him.

After playing the song "Pingsha Luoyan", Lu Xiuling put down the pipa, stood up, went to the balcony and sat on Zhang Jialiang.

Zhang Jialiang couldn't help but feel excited with the beauty in his arms, breaking his quiet and peaceful mood. He naturally put his hand into Lu Xiuling's clothes and gently stroked it.

"A Ling, I heard you've become famous recently. I saw a lot of newspapers reporting about you."

Lu Xiuling blushed and rolled her eyes at Zhang Jialiang, but she did not stop Zhang Jialiang's frivolous actions and let him do it.

She sounded like she was complaining, but in fact she was showing off:

"Oh, Brother Liang, please don't mention it, it's been annoying me lately.

It's all Manager Xu's fault. Ever since he held that press conference, many paparazzi have been hanging around him, asking him questions about "A Better Tomorrow" and "Flying Ghost".

The most annoying thing is that they said that our company was arrogant and self-boasting, and that most of the actors in the movie were outdated actors and newcomers, who were either box office poison or green hands, and that they were really arrogant for dreaming of a box office of 3,000 million.

What they said really pissed me off!

Also, it’s not convenient to go out recently. I have to wear glasses and a hat and wrap myself up tightly before I dare to go out. Otherwise, people always stop me and ask me questions. It’s so annoying!”

Zhang Jialiang:

"This is the price of being famous. You should be very clear about this. Didn't you experience this kind of thing in Taiwan before?

In this regard, Hong Kong is even worse than Taiwan. You have to be mentally prepared. It's not the right time yet. After the movie is over, there will probably be more paparazzi following you at any time.

It's not good to be unknown and no one cares about you, but it's also very uncomfortable to be famous and have so many people watching you all the time and being exposed to the public all the time. It depends on what kind of life you choose to live."

Lu Xiuling moved her body and changed her posture to coordinate with Zhang Jialiang's movements.

"Then I'd rather be famous. I've had enough of being ignored. I'd rather be bothered than be ignored in a corner.

I haven't enjoyed enough of the attention I've received, and I'm not yet famous, so you have to help me.

Now I know that without help, even if I have the ability, I will be buried in that unknown corner. I am relying on you, Brother Liang."

Zhang Jialiang:

"Okay, if I don't help you, who will I help?

Who made you mine now?

But you have to work hard on your own, after all, the power of outsiders is limited, and if you want to become famous, you still have to rely on yourself."

After saying that, Zhang Jialiang picked up Lu Xiuling and went to the bathroom.

"Why are you carrying me to the bathroom?"

"I want to take a shower!"

"You can take a shower by yourself, why do you want me to come in?"

"Nonsense, with you in the room, do I have to take a bath by myself?"

"You are such a big shot. I can't afford to offend you. I need someone to help me take a bath. I have a miserable life!"

"Don't feel like you're at a disadvantage. I'll help you wash it later. That way it's fair."

"Bah! Quibbling!"

……

After being acquired, Shaw Cinemas was renamed Brilliant Cinemas. The original manager of the cinema was a close confidant of Shaw Yat-fu, so he naturally chose to stay with TVB.

After Zhang Jialiang and Xu Xiaoming discussed, they promoted Wang Yaozu, the former deputy manager of the cinema chain, to the manager of the cinema chain and let him take charge of the management of the cinema chain.

After discussions among Zhang Jialiang, Xu Xiaoming, Wang Yaozu and several other cinema chain managers, Brilliant Cinemas decided to change the management system established during the Shaw Brothers era.

The cinema chains began to open up and cooperate with various small and medium-sized film companies, and no longer charged for private screenings, but instead directly distributed box office funds in the form of box office revenue sharing.

The reason for doing this is to support small and medium-sized film companies in Hong Kong while also solving film resources problems for theaters.

After all, Brilliant Films is just starting out, and the number of films produced each year will not be too many to support the operation of the entire cinema chain, so collecting a wide range of film sources has become an inevitable choice.

Although the filming of "The Flying Ghost" started later than "A Better Tomorrow" more than 20 days later, it was completed earlier than "A Better Tomorrow". After half a month of post-production, it was finally able to be screened in theaters.

It just so happens that it’s the summer season, and this is Brilliant Entertainment’s first film. The entire company attaches great importance to it and hopes that the film will do well at the box office. Only if the box office is good can there be a profit, and only if the company can make a profit can everyone live a good life.

The box office for the midnight show has not come out yet. Zhang Jialiang, Xu Xiaoming, Wang Jing, Wu Yusen and others are waiting for the box office data.

Although the box office of midnight shows may not necessarily count, it is also an important reference data.