Chapter 422 Meeting Li Xiaolong for the first time (please ask for monthly tickets at the end of the month)
It took almost ten days, Yang Wendong finally solved the problem of KFC. Even if this company does not have Sanders (retired) in the future, according to the original history , is also capable of developing, but its development is slow due to long-term lack of money.
But now that it has been acquired by myself, it must be fully supported. Not to mention other things, just by controlling the "eating" of billions of people, it can have a huge influence.
Best Catering Group in the future will be one of the companies with the largest number of employees in the world. Although it is decentralized, front-end procurement cannot be ignored. It may even be able to control part of the food in the future, and cooperate with chicken farms+ Food processing factory, everything forms a closed loop.
However, it is still a bit far to get to that point. No matter how rich you are, business expansion will take time. Even if it is a franchise, just talent Training, store selection, etc. are all time-consuming and energy-consuming
For now, there is no rush, just wait for Sandoz and the relevant future teams to slowly lay the foundation. Yang Wendong only needs to do one thing, and that is to work hard to make money in other fields, and then help KFC develop rapidly at the right time. .
On December 16, Yang Wendong accompanied Bai Yujie to Hollywood. This was also Yang Wendong’s first time here.
"Brother Dong, I watched an American movie two days ago and I thought it was pretty good. Do you think we can play American movies in Hong Kong?" Bai Yujie asked as she walked.
Yang Wendong said with a smile: "It is possible, but generally there is no success. Unless it is some movies that have achieved very high results in the United States, Hong Kong can introduce them. The reason is just like Southeast Asia used to only buy Hong Kong box office rankings." "
Before Yang Wendong acquired Lu Family Cinemas, only a few third-party films could be sold to Waifu, because theaters in Southeast Asia also absorbed films from various countries.
This is why when Chang Hsing Group’s overseas theaters open up to Hong Kong local films, it means so much to various film companies and even stars and other supporting staff
“Well, I also checked out American movies. The box office is much higher than that of Hong Kong." Bai Yujie added: "It would be great if Hong Kong movies could be released in the United States one day. Zou Wenhuai would probably be very happy."
"Haha. "Then it's the same for me, but the difficulty is too high." Yang Wendong shook his head and said: "How difficult it is for some Hong Kong culture to enter the United States. Even if I purchase theaters in the United States through capital investment, It’s useless, most local people won’t watch it.”
Capital operation also has the purpose of making a profit. Even if it is for strategic investment, we must try our best to avoid losses or reduce losses.
The core reason for the original acquisition of Lu Family Cinema was that Lu Yuntao was also Chinese. He had been running a Southeast Asian cinema chain all his life, and it was also built around local Chinese. The customer base could easily accept Hong Kong movies, so he spent a lot of money to acquire it. Otherwise, even if there is real estate income, it is not cost-effective, because from the perspective of real estate alone, it is easier to manage directly by buying land and building office buildings.
"Well, let's go look at other places." Bai Yujie said again.
Yang Wendong nodded and said: "Okay, the scenery here is not bad."
There is really no other purpose for coming to Hollywood this time, just to play. This market is not for him at the moment. What can be controlled will be difficult even after many years. Even if you want to cooperate, the best way is to reach an alliance of interests with local giants and then cooperate.
After playing for a few days, some famous scenic spots are almost seen, Yang Wendong led Taking Bai Yujie, they went to a street in downtown Los Angeles. On this street, there was a shop called "Zhenfan Guoshu Museum".
Los Angeles also has Chinatown, where there are many shops with Chinese titles. It’s strange to see one suddenly appear on a street with English titles, but judging from the excitement inside, this store’s business is still Not bad.
After walking in, a doorman hurriedly came forward and said in English: "Sir, are you here to learn martial arts?"
At the same time, he also glanced at the bodyguards next to the leader, there were 6 of them. A tall and sturdy man, and through the glass door, you can still see several men in black standing in many corners. You must know that it is winter, there is no need, who wants to stand outside.
I can only say that the Asian man in front of me must have an extraordinary status, with so many bodyguards around him.
Yang Wendong said in Cantonese: "I'm here to take a look."
"Sir, are you from Hong Kong?" the doorman asked immediately.
Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Yes."
Accent can still be distinguished. Many people in the United States can speak Cantonese or Mandarin, but they feel a little different when they hear it. Even in Hong Kong, from Cantonese to The accents of people from the east can also be heard.
"Please come in there." The doorman said quickly, and then another person came inside and introduced Yang Wendong to the situation in the martial arts gym.
After walking in, you can also find a dozen blond and blue-eyed ghost guys learning martial arts.
“What’s the price of learning martial arts here?” Yang Wendong asked curiously.
Anna, a Chinese woman, said: "It depends on the time they sign up. The longer the time, the cheaper the unit time is. On average, it is almost US$5 an hour;
It also depends on who will teach. , if it is guided by Mr. Li personally, it is usually more than 200 US dollars an hour."
"Well, Mr. Li Xiaolong should be in Los Angeles recently, right?" Yang Wendong asked again.
When I came here, I naturally wanted to meet Li Xiaolong. This dazzling international superstar in Chinese history was so famous that no one who came after him could match it. It’s just a pity that he died young, otherwise he would have been so famous. The achievement may be unimaginable.
Although I am not planning to let him return to Hong Kong to make movies for the time being, I came to the United States and happened to know that he was in Los Angeles, so it would be a good idea to meet him. Speaking of which, I was also a fan of his when I was a child in my previous life.
Anna said: "Yes, Mr. Li is in Los Angeles recently, but he is also quite busy and has to return to Seattle before Christmas. If you have anything, you can tell me and I will tell him."
"Well, give this business card to him for me, just to say that I want to see him." Yang Wendong also took out his gold-rimmed business card and handed it to Anna.
Although Li Xiaolong had not officially entered Hollywood in 1964, his reputation in the United States was already considerable. It can even be said that he, a Chinese, was able to play the leading role directly after entering Hollywood. It was precisely because he was now fame.
Just in 1962, Li Xiaolong defeated a Japanese karate master. Another time he subdued four knife-wielding gangsters with his bare hands. Last year, he defeated Luo Lishi, who had won three consecutive championships in the National Karate Competition, and won the championship. He was invited to perform blindfolded volleys, inch punches and other stunts at the opening ceremony of the International Karate Competition in Long Beach, California, which caused quite a stir. Therefore, it is indeed impossible for ordinary people to meet him. This is normal. Anyone with a certain reputation and worth must be screened.
"Yang Wendong?" Anna took a look and asked: "Hong Kong Changxing Group? Are you the boss of the Hong Kong company?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong smiled and nodded and said, "Is Mr. Li here now?"
Obviously this little girl doesn't know about Changxing Group, but this is normal. In this era, the efficiency of information communication is very low. , few people in the United States know about Changxing Group, and even Chinese people may not pay attention to Hong Kong, because they may have grown up in the United States and have been immigrants for several generations.
"Yes, I will send the business card over now." Anna also saw that Yang Wendong was not an ordinary person. After all, there were so many bodyguards behind him that ordinary people could not afford.
On the third floor of the martial arts gym, a man in his early 20s was exercising when a woman suddenly knocked on the door and walked in.
"Mr. Li, there is a Hong Kong Chinese outside who wants to see you." Anna said: "This person's identity should be unusual. This is his business card."
"Unusual?" Li Xiaolong stopped what he was doing. After taking the business card, he stood up suddenly when he saw the name on it. With a shocked expression on his face, he immediately asked: "Where is Mr. Yang?"
"Just downstairs..." Seeing Li Xiaolong's special expression, Anna understood that her guess was right.
Li Xiaolong quickly grabbed the towel next to him, wiped his sweat, and then said: "Let's go down."
After a while, the two came down the stairs, and Li Xiaolong also saw it Yang Wendong immediately stepped forward and said, "Mr. Yang, I have long admired you."
"Hello, Mr. Li." Yang Wendong had already seen Li Xiaolong coming downstairs, and smiled and shook hands.
Li Xiaolong was originally from Hong Kong and left Hong Kong in 1957. If you pay more attention to Hong Kong now in the United States, you will know that he is also normal.
"How about we go upstairs and sit for a while?" Li Xiaolong said again.
"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded. There are still a lot of idle people here, and it is not suitable for communication.
Soon, a few people arrived at a Chinese-style house upstairs, with some ancient-style tables and chairs inside.
Li Xiaolong also made tea himself and asked: "Mr. Yang, I don't know why you are looking for me."
"It's not a big deal." Yang Wendong smiled and said: "I heard about your reputation, and I came here because of your fame. You have given me a strong fight for me as a Chinese in the field of martial arts. ”
Although technology has entered the age of firearms, modern warfare, social stability and other factors still require people with strong physical strength. Therefore, many people around the world also love sports or martial arts competitions;
For example, football, basketball, running, etc., the top athletes in these fields are no less famous than entertainment superstars.
"Haha, you are a little famous." Li Xiaolong was also very happy, and then said: "But compared to Yang Sheng, you are far behind."
"Skills have specializations, and I am Businessman, there is nothing comparable." Yang Wendong added: "The second thing is that I hope you can endorse some of my products."
"Endorsement?" Li Xiaolong paused and said, "I have never done such a thing."
Yang Wendong said with a smile: "Since there is no such thing, it doesn't hurt to give it a try, and endorsements are also Being able to appear on TV is also good for your reputation.”
In this timeline, Li. Xiaolong's reputation can only be said to be average, but business investment itself means participating when the other party is weak. For example, before the previous Olympic Games, many brands would bet on whether an athlete could win the championship and sign an agreement in advance. If they succeeded, it would be bloody. Earn.
“What products are you endorsing?” Li Xiaolong asked.
Yang Wendong replied: "I can't say this. I have quite a lot of products. If you agree, there will be dedicated people to negotiate with you and listen to your opinions. Wait. Once confirmed, we can discuss the endorsement time, price, etc.”
If it weren't for the fact that the other party was Li Xiaolong, he would have been too lazy to meet other American celebrities.
Li Xiaolong nodded and said: "That's right, we can talk first, if appropriate."
"Okay, my people in the United States will contact you soon ." Yang Wendong paused and then asked: "Mr. Li, I heard that you are planning to enter Hollywood?"
This matter is not a secret. Li Xiaolong's fame has attracted the attention of Hollywood giants.
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(End of this chapter)