Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 299 "299" In response to the donation, Guan Zu sets an example for all the wealthy people in Hong Kong!

A new day, August 7th,
As the sun rises, Hong Kong Island wakes up from its slumber, every household begins to get busy, and the streets gradually become more crowded.

A new day of work and life has arrived.

Today's newspaper headlines are almost all dominated by flood news.

"Floods wreak havoc in the mainland, the severity of the floods is beyond imagination"

"Floods are merciless, calling on the public to pay attention and support rescue efforts"

"..."

Some newspapers with crooked butts naturally would not report this kind of news, so they used the headline of "Fight Back to School" instead.

"Fight Back to School" is a huge hit, aiming to be the box office champion in film history! "

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Cheung Kong Group.

As Boss Li is the richest man in Hong Kong Island, he is a target and naturally he has to make a statement about such things.

Early in the morning, after coming out of the golf course and arriving at the office of the Cheung Kong Group, he called his two sons and talked about donating money.

"2000 million is about right. The largest donation in the past was only 1000 million. 1000 million is considered a sign of sincerity on our part," said Li Da.

Li Er shook his head directly: "2000 million is definitely not enough. I'm afraid Guan Zu will come up with a huge sum."

He analyzed them one by one.

"Don't forget, Guan Zu has always been very active in donating money. He will definitely donate a lot for something like this."

"Besides, our Li family is the number one family in Hong Kong, and everyone is watching us. If we are suppressed by Guan Zu, there will be a lot of right and wrong, and people will think that our Li family is not good enough."

After being messed with by Guan Zu several times, the Li family is now allergic to it.

Li Da was standing nearby, feeling a little unhappy that this old Li Er was stealing his limelight.

However, Li Er's words were recognized by Boss Li.

"Akai is right. We must be careful of this Guan Zu."

He himself, of course, wanted to donate 5000 million. (In the original history, he donated 5000 million.)
As long as he takes the lead, other wealthy people will not donate more.

These are all unspoken rules.

This is how it was done before.

but!

Now that we have Guan Zu, Boss Li is not sure how much Guan Zu will donate.

What if Guan Zu gets crazy and donates 7000 million or million? Wouldn’t Boss Li be in trouble?

Boss Li thought about it and decided, "Let's not hold the press conference yet. Wait for news from Guan Zu and see how much he donated."

Li Da and Li Er: "Yes!"

……

Other wealthy people in Hong Kong did not act rashly at this time.

Everyone is waiting for news from Boss Li.

They will reduce the amount based on how much Boss Li donates.

As for charitable organizations, they have not taken any action yet and are just waiting and watching.

As for the government, it is impossible for it to be that fast. It will take several days for meetings, decisions, signatures, etc.

……

When all governments, big companies, and charitable organizations have not taken action,
The Five Star Group fired the first shot in response to the rescue.

At 8:00, all media in Hong Kong received invitations to the press conference of Five Star Pictures.

At 9:30, reporters from newspapers and radio stations across Hong Kong arrived at the conference hall of the Peninsula Hotel one after another.

In addition, TVB also came, and ATV naturally came as well.

For such a large press conference, the Five Star Group building did not have a conference room large enough, so they had to rent a conference hall in the hotel.

As journalists from various media arrived one after another, the conference hall of the Peninsula Hotel gradually became crowded with people and flash lights flashed one after another. A highly anticipated press conference was about to begin.

At 10:00, accompanied by the host's opening remarks, Gao Jin, Zhou Xingxing, Cao Dahua and the heroine Azhen entered the venue.

"coming!"

"They're coming!"

Their appearance immediately ignited the heated atmosphere at the scene.

Zhou Xingxing is wearing a Flying Tigers-like top, camouflage pants, and combat boots, just like in the movie.

Cao Dahua was wearing a leather coat, looking very cool.

Ah Zhen is naturally dressed in a youthful and beautiful manner.

"Zhou Xingxing!"

"Zhou Xingxing is so handsome!"

a female reporter shouted.

I didn't expect he already has female fans.

Some male reporters also called Ah Zhen "Teacher Wang".

Ah Zhen was very excited, she finally became famous.

Zu Ge is loyal!

"Hello, friends from the media!"

Gao Jin was wearing a neat suit and had a solemn and determined expression on his face. He stood in front of the microphone and first expressed his gratitude to all the media present.

"Last night's news about the flood in the mainland, every scene made us feel heartbroken..."

A lot of affectionate words...

At last!
"Here, as the president of Five Star Group, I announce that on behalf of Five Star Garment Group, I will donate 5000 million Hong Kong dollars for emergency rescue and reconstruction in the disaster area. This fund will be transferred to the relief account today to provide substantial help to the victims."

"5000 million~~"

"Sigh~~~"

“Donate so much?”

The whole audience gasped.

“Hua La La La~~~~~”

Then, there was warm applause from the audience.

Then, Gao Jin changed the subject and dropped a more eye-catching piece of news.

"Beyond that, we have an important decision to make."

Gao Jin glanced at Zhou Xingxing, Cao Dahua and Azhen beside him.

The three of them also stood in front of the microphone together.

"All box office revenue from the hit movie Fight Back to School, which is currently being screened by our Five Star Films Company, will also be donated to the disaster area without reservation."

"We hope that through this method, more people will be able to participate in the rescue operations and contribute to the disaster area together."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene instantly became lively.

“All donated?”

“Isn’t this worth more than 2000 million Hong Kong dollars?”

The highest-grossing movie at the moment is "Untouchables" with a box office of 3800 million, and judging by the popularity of "Fight Back to School", it will easily exceed 3800 million. So the movie company's share of the box office should be 2000 million.

Gao Jin then said, "In order to get as many Hong Kong Island residents as possible to donate to the disaster relief effort, our leading actors Stephen Chow, Cao Dahua, and Miss Wang Zhen will be touring major cinemas for a 10-day roadshow."

"During the roadshow, we will watch Fight Back to School with fans and share the stories behind the movie and our experience in making it."

Soon, it was time for the press interview.
Media reporters asked their questions on topics such as donations, movies, and roadshows.

Gao Jin, Zhou Xingxing, Cao Dahua and Azhen also gave detailed answers one by one.

……

The news quickly spread to the wealthy and philanthropic circles.

……

Cheung Kong Group,

"5000?"

"Are you crazy?"

When Boss Li heard the news, his hand, which was drinking tea, trembled, and the tea splashed on the back of his hand, which was slightly hot.

The secretary nodded, "I'm sure it's 5000 million... I've also asked professional film and television professionals, and they said the box office for Fight Back to School could reach at least 4000 million. Plus, they said they're going to donate all the box office revenue, which will inevitably lead to more people watching the movie. 5000 million is even possible, and if we cut it in half, that's 2500 million."

"So, Guan Zu must donate at least 7500 million!"

Boss Li has a toothache: "No, it's more than that!"

"This is just the donation from Five Star Clothing and Five Star Films. Guan Zu himself has not announced the donation yet. By then, it will probably be more than this."

"That is to say, you can't escape the 1.5 million!" Boss Li slapped his thigh, gritted his teeth, and felt unhappy.

After thinking about it,
Boss Li said to his secretary, "The press conference will not be held. Please send a check to China News Agency for 8000 million. Then notify all major media outlets that I, Li**, will donate 8000 million."

If it’s not enough by then, he will donate in the name of the Li family!
The secretary nodded: "Yes!"

After the secretary left with the check, phone calls began to come in, asking indirectly how much Boss Li had donated.

Got 8000 million.
Many wealthy people in Hong Kong have confirmed their donation amounts.

The original amount of 1000 million is now too embarrassing to be spent.

2000 million, 3000 million...5000 million...

This money hurts a bit!
Damn, that Guanzu has no moral principles!
It's a bad start!
……

Guan Zu sneered: In the mainland, I am afraid of being the first to stick my head out. In Hong Kong Island, am I afraid of you?
……

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160 Connaught Road West, Central and Western District.

Huaxin News Agency.

The president was very happy to see more and more checks coming in.

It’s just past 11 o’clock now, and the total has reached more than 5 million.

I didn’t expect that Hong Kong’s wealthy people are so patriotic.

"Leader, the first donation this time was personally delivered by Gao Jin, the president of a branch of the Five Star Group. It's over 5000 million... and he also wants to donate all the box office revenue of his subsidiary's film "Fight Back to School", which is estimated to be over 2500 million..."

There are a lot of donations, and it may not be clear who donated them, but it must be clear who donated first.

Upon hearing this, the leader praised: "What a good comrade."

Secretary: "The second person to send it was Boss Li, who donated 8000 million."

The leader smiled and nodded: "Not bad, not bad."

……

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Until noon,

ATV and TVB both reported on the press conference of "Fight Back to School".

"Five Star Films and Five Star Clothing were the first to respond and held a press conference... Gao Jin said... that he would donate 5000 million yuan, and all the box office revenue from "Fight Back to School" would be donated to disaster relief in the mainland..."

"At the same time, the three main actors will go on a road show..."

Citizens across Hong Kong were shocked when they saw this news.

"Five Star Group is moving so fast!"

“5000 million, awesome!”

"Donating all the box office revenue? How generous."

"Since "Fight Back to School" is so ambitious, I will strongly support it!"

So, at noon, in the afternoon... a large number of citizens suddenly flocked to the cinemas across Hong Kong that were showing "Fight Back to School".

All sold out, without exception!
The cinema chain's owners, Zhou Wenhuai and Lei Juekun, received the news soon and without further ado, promised to donate all of the cinema chain's profits.

……

At Shaw Cinemas, citizens began to curse one by one.

"What a flop! Shaw Cinemas won't show Fight Back to School!"

"Shaw's movies have been getting worse and worse over the past few years, but they're still holding on..."

"I will never patronize Shaw's Cinemas again."

When the citizens cursed, they didn't know that
at this time,

Shao Daheng is instructing his men to contact Five Star Film Company to obtain a copy of "Fight Back to School".

Shaw Cinemas has been showing its own movies, and it doesn't want to support the enemy. But now that "Fight Back to School" has announced that all box office revenue will be donated to disaster areas, the nature of the matter is different.

We must support it!
Moreover, he cannot take the share of the theater chain's profits and has to donate it.

So, around 2 p.m., copies of "Fight Back to School" were quickly delivered to cinemas in the Shaw Brothers Cinema Chain.

At the entrance of the cinema, promotional posters for "Fight Back to School" were placed.

The poster has been updated:

"Fight Back to School helps with disaster relief, and all box office revenue is shared..."

"Shaw's Cinemas helps with disaster relief and will not take any of the theater revenue from "Fight Back to School"..."

Many citizens saw this and those who had time went to the cinema.

At night,

Shaw Cinemas also started to fill up, welcoming many moviegoers, and the tickets were quickly sold out, much to the disappointment of the audiences who came later.

……

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Causeway Bay.

A group of doctors and nurses from Guangdong Province who were taking a break from work were having lunch in the restaurant.

After reading the news, everyone was moved.

"All box office revenue from Fight Back to School will be donated to disaster relief. Why don't we make a contribution?"

"Let's go watch Fight Back to School!"

"A movie ticket costs 40 Hong Kong dollars, which is how much I used to earn in a day. It's really expensive... But we have to support it just because the box office revenue is being used for disaster relief."

"I don't have any money, if anyone can lend me some, I will go and support you, and I will pay it back when I get my salary next month."

"I'll lend it to you."

These doctors and nurses from the mainland have a deeper empathy for the disaster in East China.

With the call of friends,

Doctors and nurses rushed to the cinema one after another.

When they got to the cinema, they found that it was already packed with people and they had no tickets.

"The tickets are sold out, don't go in!"

"Sold out? What about the next one?"

"Don't even mention the next show. All the tickets for tonight have been sold out. We have to watch it tomorrow."

Medical staff in Guangdong Province: “…………”

Sweating profusely.

You finally mustered up the courage to spend a day's salary to see a movie, but it turns out the tickets are sold out and you can't see it?
A doctor said, "If we can't see him today, we'll see him tomorrow."

The other doctors and nurses nodded: "Yes, we will come earlier tomorrow."

……

……

the other side,
The entertainment industry is also taking action.

'Big Sister' Mei Gu is taking active action at this time.

At this time, she was serving as the president of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Association.

After seeing the news yesterday, she started running around, first visiting several senior veterans in the entertainment industry, and then visiting big brothers such as Runfa, Cheng Long, and Hong Jinbao... calling on the entertainment industry to organize a fundraising charity performance.

Then she and others visited TVB and ATV, hoping to broadcast the charity performance live.

TVB and ATV have always been at loggerheads with each other, but now, in response to Gu Mei's request, they finally shook hands and agreed to jointly broadcast live.

Finally, the charity performance was scheduled to be held on July 7th.

As for celebrities,

Mei Gu, Cheng Long, Hong Jinbao and others began to call one by one and invite them to participate in the live broadcast.

At Mei Gu's call, seniors, big brothers, and many stars responded...

Among these stars,

Some people still had to film, but agreed to stop work and come here to do their bit.

Some are already superstars, and tickets to their concerts are always hard to come by. Some are movie kings and movie queens, and their appearance fees are extremely high, but they are all willing to attend for free, just to raise money for charity.

Many stars were not in Hong Kong Island according to their schedules, but were giving concerts or doing business abroad. However, they all promised to rush back to Hong Kong Island to attend the charity performance by Anita Mui.

Although this charity performance has not been held yet, it will later become one of the most unforgettable performances in the history of the entertainment industry!
It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

More than 7 celebrities participated in the charity performance, contributing nearly programs. It officially started at pm and lasted until pm. The whole fundraising performance lasted more than hours.

A boss shouted for Cheng Long to do somersaults, saying that he was willing to donate 25 yuan, 5 yuan for each somersault. Cheng Long heard this and immediately did 7 somersaults on the spot!
Liu Dehua performed a stone-breaking performance with his chest on the spot. A boss sitting in the audience immediately said that he would donate 100 million yuan. Finally, after three hits with the hammer, the stone slab broke into pieces. Blood actually spurted out of Liu Dehua's mouth, staining his white T-shirt red and red.

Many, many classics appeared in this charity performance.

It was exactly – the unprecedented “Selflessness Gala” in 1991!
(End of this chapter)