RBCT Chapter 37 Fang Yihua was slapped, and Shao Yifu vomited blood and was hospitalized!
Chapter 37 Fang Yihua was slapped, and Shao Yifu vomited blood and was hospitalized!
"It's been cancelled?" Gu Yuhan was slightly taken aback, then looked up at Zhou Jun and said, "That's great news!"
Zhou Jun chuckled and said, "Young Master Yu, it should have been taken off the air a long time ago. TVB has hardly anyone left lately. A large portion of them have been poached by us, and although some remain at TVB, it's simply not enough to support so many television programs. TVB is still slowly adjusting, but I don't think they'll be able to make it!"
Gu Yuhan nodded and said with a smile, "TVB is still far from enough!"
Zhou Jun continued, "There's no one left. They've only managed to stay this long by relying on some old programs, but now all the old programs have finished airing!"
This is absolutely a major blow to TVB.
Gu Yuhan nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "We still need to intensify our efforts. The goal is singular: we absolutely cannot let TVB get too comfortable. If they're comfortable, we won't be. We must strike while the iron is hot!" "Understood!" Zhou Jun replied, "Young Master Gu, don't worry. However, TVB still has some veterans who are very willing to stay!"
"I have a question!" Gu Yuhan smiled and asked, "If you were Shaw Brothers and Mona Fong, what would you do next? How would you treat the remaining actors?"
Zhou Jun thought for a moment, then slowly said, "Then we definitely need to improve their treatment; we must stabilize morale no matter what!"
"You're right!" Gu Yuhan smiled. "But I'll make a bet with you!" Zhou Jun asked curiously, "What kind of bet?"
"I bet!" Gu Yuhan pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "TVB definitely won't raise the actors' salaries."
"It's absolutely certain they won't improve; they'll only make even harsher demands. Forget about learning from us; they'll just try to get all these actors to sign contracts of servitude!"
"That's...that's unlikely, isn't it?" Zhou Jun couldn't help but ask in surprise.
"If you don't believe me, just wait and see!" Gu Yuhan smiled and said calmly, "If they had used even a little bit of capitalist means, dealing with TVB wouldn't have been so easy for us!"
Zhou Jun smiled: "This could be an opportunity for us!" Gu Yuhan nodded, then casually asked, "By the way, has Chen Yulian finished lining up?"
"Don't worry, boss. We're currently filming 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' and Andy Lau is playing Yang Guo, while Chen Yulian is playing Xiaolongnu. Everything's already arranged!" Zhou Jun said quickly. "Also, I've made some arrangements for her dormitory. It's near the parking lot, which is always full of cars. If you need anything, Young Master Yu, just call her anytime!"
"I trust you to get things done!" Gu Yuhan smiled, then said, "Bring it to me tonight and get it done."
Zhou Jun quickly replied, "Okay!"
At this moment.
Dillon, Jiang Dawei, and the other veteran Shaw Brothers actors all gathered together to discuss their future paths. "Dillon, what's your opinion?" Jiang Dawei asked from the side.
"Bright Pictures did manage to find me!" Dillon thought for a moment, then slowly said, "However, the boss has been incredibly kind to me, and I don't really want to leave!"
Jiang Dawei nodded as well.
They basically all developed under Shaw Brothers' leadership. Although Shaw Brothers was stingy, they were still top stars of Shaw Brothers and had a lot of popularity, and were well-known to the audience.
Even though Shaw Brothers was stingy and exploitative, they still remembered the kindness Shaw Brothers had shown them, and they still resisted the temptation of Gu Yuhan's offer.
Ultimately, this is a relationship that has lasted for more than ten years.
However, Jiang Dawei noticed that Dilong seemed a little absent-minded, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Dilraba, what's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
Dillon thought for a moment, then, without hiding anything, said directly, "David, I know some things. Bright Pictures contacted me again. They told me that Shaw Brothers will absolutely not improve our treatment, and they'll definitely make us sign indentured servitude contracts!"
Jiang Dawei was slightly taken aback, and said with some surprise, "It can't be that bad!"
Now, it's clear that the treatment at Bright Film Studio is better, and Jiang Dawei really can't think of any reason why Shaw Brothers would exploit them or even reduce their benefits.
Just kidding... Didn't you see how they treat people at Bright Film Studio? Those who stayed should at least get similar treatment, right?
"I don't know either. To be honest, I still believe Uncle Liu is very sentimental, but I don't trust Fang Yihua!" Dillon said bluntly, "This person is hard to say!"
"Ah Hui, what do you think?" Jiang Dawei suddenly asked. Liu Jia Hui, whose name was called, was slightly taken aback, and then quickly replied, "Well, I don't know either!" Not long ago, his sworn brother Liu Jia Liang was poached by Guangming Film Industry, and Liu Jia Hui was also persuaded by Liu Jia Liang to leave. However, for the time being, he was stopped by Zhou Jun.
Don't rush. Liu Jiahui still needs to sow discord, at least to make Shaw Brothers even more turbulent. Liu Jiahui instantly understood Zhou Jun's meaning. There were still a few key figures who hadn't left: Jiang Dawei and Dillon. As long as they were poached, Liu Jiahui would immediately get them C-level contracts.
Liu Jiahui had no reason not to agree.
As the group chatted, Fang Yihua approached them and announced, "Ah Long, David, Jia Hui, the company wants to sign new contracts with you!"
"Mr. Fang, the new contract? What new contract?"
Fang Yihua smiled and said, "You'll see when you see it!" Overall, Fang Yihua made quite a few adjustments based on Gu Yuhan's policies, and also set different contract levels according to the actors' levels.
However, upon seeing this, the group felt a chill run down their spines. First, the contract term was suddenly extended to thirty years. Second, Shaw Brothers' commission rate was increased to 90%. Of course, Shaw Brothers was still somewhat conscientious in giving actors a share, something that hadn't happened before, but this 10% commission required at least an S-level contract. (Dillon and David Chiang were B-level, not S-level.)
Third, significantly increase penalties for breach of contract.
Fourth, they must provide the company with public service appearances free of charge, including but not limited to participating in various activities. Appearance fees are all free of charge, and the money earned by Shaw Brothers belongs to Shaw Brothers.
Fifth, priority renewal; even after thirty years, they must still have priority to renew their contracts with Shaw Brothers. Sixth, every word and action must uphold the company's principles; otherwise, their wages and film fees will be deducted.
Several men chopped down the weapons, then looked at Fang Yihua, who said, "Sign the contracts!" His tone was condescending, as if he were bestowing a favor upon them. Dillon was furious: "President Fang, we've given so many years to the company, and this is how the company treats us?"
Fang Yihua frowned, then coldly said, "Dilong, what do you mean by this? What, are you dissatisfied with the company's arrangements?"
Dillon gritted his teeth and slowly said, "President Fang, I am indeed dissatisfied. We are all veterans of Shaw Brothers. Guangming Film Industry tried so hard to win us over and persuade us to follow them, but we didn't leave. Now, not only do you not give us better treatment, but you also want us to sign a 30-year contract and work for the company for free. What kind of logic is this?"
"Yes!" Liu Jiahui chimed in, adding fuel to the fire, "Aren't you going to give us an explanation?" An explanation?
Fang Yihua merely sneered and said, "What explanation? Why should I give you an explanation? Did you get to where you are today because of yourselves? Isn't it because the company has given you preferential treatment and resources that you can stand here and talk to me like that!"
Even Jiang Dawei was stunned by these words.
He took a deep breath: "Mr. Fang, isn't it a bit unfair of you to treat us like this? We also want to earn money; we also need to support our families. We've made so many movies for the company; even if we haven't achieved anything significant, we've still put in a lot of effort. Isn't it inappropriate for you to treat us like this?"
"What's inappropriate about it?" Fang Yihua was also furious. He never expected that these guys would dare to openly defy his will.
Having just taken over Shaw Brothers and TVB, she truly never expected these guys to dare openly defy her. She coldly retorted, "Who do you think you are!"
"Fuck your mother!" Liu Jiahui, standing to the side, also spoke up in extreme anger, "President Fang, we are all employees of the company, and we all hope that the company can give us an explanation. Have Uncle Liu come over and talk to us properly!"
"What's there to talk about?" Fang Yihua said coldly, "I'll just tell you, Sixth Uncle has no interest in seeing you. You'd better sign the contract obediently and not cause trouble, or you know what the consequences will be."
"Consequences?" Jiang Dawei couldn't help but get angry. "What consequences could there be?"
Fang Yihua coldly said, "Are you all tired of living here?"
Liu Jiahui sneered, "President Fang, you really don't know? Guangming Film Industry has already contacted us. Dillon Jiang Dawei is at least a B-level contract. I also have my day. You tell us you don't want to work here anymore? If we weren't at Shaw Brothers, we could be doing much better!"
Fang Yihua became furious: "Fine, go ahead and try!" Dillon and Jiang Dawei looked at each other, but Liu Jiahui pulled Jiang Dawei and Dillon along: "Let's go!" To be honest, the two were hesitant. After all, it was Fang Yihua speaking now, not Shao Yifu. They still had a good relationship with Shao Yifu, but this woman's attitude had severely angered them, and now Fang Yihua desperately wanted to keep them here.
However, just as Gu Yuhan predicted, neither Shaw Brothers nor TVB would consider increasing the actors' pay and salaries, much less actually follow Gu Yuhan's example and distribute profits.
To put it bluntly, their mindset is still feudal. If the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.
They were afraid the kids would run away, so they imposed even harsher treaties on them. Why spend money?
They should be free, and these artists should film for free. Ideally, they should even pay the company for their work. In the original timeline, Gu Yuhan didn't exist. Both Shaw Brothers and TVB were better off, giving them some benefits. However, even so, many talented actors ended up selling insurance after they grew up.
In this timeline, Gu Yuhan's appearance plunges both Shaw Brothers and TVB into a predicament, leading them to resort to even more extreme measures.
Seeing the three about to leave, Fang Yihua couldn't help but feel a little flustered. She hurriedly said, "Don't go! You're not allowed to leave!"
"Mr. Fang, why aren't we leaving?" Liu Jiahui asked sarcastically. "Do you think we're still important?"
"If any of you dare walk out this door, believe me, I'll break your legs!" Fang Yihua gritted his teeth, blocking the three of them, and said in a sinister tone, "Try having one of you walk out!"
Snapped!
A heavy slap landed on Fang Yihua's face.
It was Liu Jiahui who made the move. Even Dilong and Jiang Dawei were stunned, never expecting that Liu Jiahui would dare to make a move at this time.
This is simply...
It overturned their expectations.
However, both Dillon and Jiang Dawei felt an immense sense of openness. They'd been disliking this old hag for quite some time now.
If it weren't for the fact that Fang Yihua was Shaw's concubine, countless people would have wanted to teach her a lesson. "Let's go!" Liu Jiahui was also a little flustered. He didn't know why he had acted, but at this moment, he really couldn't care less about anything else and immediately pulled Jiang Dawei and Dilong away.
The three of them went outside and got into a taxi.
Dillon couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah Hui, that was a beautiful slap!"
Liu Jiahui smiled wryly and said, "Brother Long, please don't tease me. I'm terrified!" "Well done!" Jiang Dawei couldn't help but chime in.
"So, what do we do next?" Liu Jiahui said with a wry smile, "I beat up Fang Yihua!" Dilong and Jiang Dawei fell silent at the same time, while Liu Jiahui gritted his teeth and said bluntly, "Brother Long, Brother Dawei, I want to go to Guangming Film Industry!"
"Go to Guangming Film Studio?" The two were stunned for a moment. Dillon couldn't help but say, "But Uncle Six has been very good to us!" Liu Jiahui said, "Brother Long, Brother Dawei, if he were really good to us, he wouldn't have let Fang Yihua sign such a contract with us. Do you think Uncle Six wouldn't know about this?"
Dillon and Jiang Dawei fell silent at the same time. Liu Jiahui slowly spoke up: "I'm already in this situation. Today, I beat up Fang Yihua, so they'll definitely blacklist me. In that case, I think I'd better join Guangming Film Industry. At least I can still make a living. Why don't you come with me to take a look?"
"You really slapped Fang Yihua?" Zhou Jun asked with a hint of schadenfreude.
Liu Jiahui smiled wryly and said, "Yes, yes!"
"Alright!" Zhou Jun smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. Now that you've come to Guangming Film Industry, we'll definitely give you a chance. Welcome to Guangming Film Industry!"
Originally, Liu Jiahui was worried that Guangming Film Company would discard him after using him, but now it seems the problem isn't so serious. However, Liu Jiahui is still somewhat worried, and he cautiously asked, "Then, Mr. Zhou, will Shaw Brothers retaliate against me?"