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

Chapter 565 "564" 93 Spring Festival! Guan Zu: Fatty Peng, I want to watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve!

1 month 16 day,
Noon, Shangri-La Hotel, Chinese restaurant.

"Fat Peng~~~"

"Don't call me Fatty Peng, please call me Governor!"

"Okay, Fatty..."

"..., just call me Fatty Peng."

Fei Peng weakly slapped away Guan Zu's hand that was on his shoulder.

What a fuck!
Do I know you well?

We are rivals!

Fat Peng was so angry that he slammed his chopsticks on the table: "Tell me! What do you want to do? Do you want my permission?"

Guan Zu laughed: "I have always told others that the Governor and I are good friends. Look, we are not good friends. How can you understand my thoughts so well?"

Fat Peng: “…………”

I understand!
I don't see you a few times a year, and every time you come to me for something, don't you?

It’s like you’ve ever treated me to a meal without asking for my help!
Guan Zu regained his seriousness and said, "It's like this, the Spring Festival is only a week away."

"You know, we Chinese like to watch fireworks. It's boring without them."

Fat Peng was unhappy: "Aren't there fireworks? On the second night of the New Year."

Guan Zu: "What do you know? Why do we have to wait for the second day of the New Year when we can have New Year's Eve? We want New Year's Eve!"

Fat Peng: “…………”

"Can I say no?"

Guan Zu: "Reject? But now all Hong Kong citizens want to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve. Can you bear to see all Hong Kong citizens know that you are not friendly to the people at all?"

Fat Peng: “…………”

Damn, it’s all my own fault – being close to the people.

Fat Peng wanted to struggle a bit more: "Don't always represent public opinion. Just because you want to watch fireworks doesn't mean the citizens want to watch fireworks."

Guan Zu: "What do you mean? As long as the citizens want to watch the fireworks, you will?"

Fat Peng nodded: "Yes!"

Guan Zu curled his lips: "Okay!"

Do you know the value of my 46% support rate?

In fact, Fei Peng has basically agreed at this point.

Anyway, this is harmless and a small matter. There is no need to create a conflict with Guan Zu.

and……

He still thinks that Guan Zu will be a way out for him.

Fat Peng was curious: "But there are still 7 days until the Spring Festival... How can you have time to set up the fireworks?"

Guan Zu said confidently: "It's very simple, can't we just move the fireworks from the second day of the New Year to the last day of the New Year?"

Fat Peng: "No, you don't want to pay a penny?"

Guan Zu: "This is a government benefit, why should I pay for it? Don't I pay enough taxes?"

Fat Peng: “…………”

Unable to refute.

Guan Zu suddenly became serious again and picked up the wine glass: "Fei Peng, although you and I are enemies, we now have a certain tacit understanding."

"I hope that in the next four and a half years, we can live in harmony and maintain tacit understanding."

Fei Peng also became serious.

Raise your glass.

That’s right, tacit understanding is also what he wants.

Guan Zu then added: "I don't want another Governor to come and make me spend a lot of effort and beat him up before he can get along with me."

Fat Peng: “???”

and many more!

You mean, you beat me up?
Fat Peng's face suddenly turned red and warm.

I was the one who beat you up, okay?
"Cheers! I wish you a pleasant cooperation in the future, and I hope you will be as stable as an old dog in your position as Governor of Hong Kong!"

"cheers!"

Ding~~~
clink.

Drink up.

One hour later, Guan Zu said goodbye to Fei Peng and returned to the Five Star Group.

Then I made a call to the North.

I want to do the Spring Festival Gala.

Please send some programs over!
……

……

That night, ATV News reported a piece of news:
"Today, Mr. Guan from the Five Star Group had a cordial and friendly exchange with the Governor of Hong Kong, Mr. Pang**, and discussed the fireworks for this year's Spring Festival Eve..."

"Hong Kong Governor Mr. Pang** said that he would respect the opinions of the public..."

"Starting tomorrow, the government will set up a suggestion box to collect citizens' opinions on setting off fireworks on New Year's Eve..."

"Mr. Guan said that as a Chinese, it is always a pity not to set off fireworks on the New Year's Eve... He hopes that citizens can actively support the New Year's Eve fireworks program..."

"in addition……"

"On New Year's Eve this year, ATV will hold a grand '1993 Spring Festival Gala' and invite many celebrities from all over Hong Kong, including TVB stars and Taiwanese stars..."

(TVB:??? What? I was poached?)
"Then we will have a lucky draw and give out red envelopes just like the Spring Festival in 92..."

"The total red envelope amount is 2 million Hong Kong dollars, twice as much as the 92 Spring Festival Gala..."

After the news was broadcast,

All Hong Kong citizens: "????"

Two hundred million red envelopes?

The whole of Hong Kong shouted: "Mr. Guan, be loyal!"

As for New Year’s Eve fireworks?

It is indeed the fireworks on New Year’s Eve that really add to the festive atmosphere.

Support Mr. Guan and support the New Year’s Eve fireworks!

……

the next day,
Aunt Fang arrived at TVB early. When she entered the TVB building, she exuded cold air and warned people not to enter.

The employees around were frightened and fled away in all directions.

come back to the office,
Aunt Fang asked her secretary, "Go and check right away, which celebrity is going to the ATV Spring Festival Gala?"

The secretary went out quickly.

By the afternoon, the list was compiled.

Aunt Fang was puzzled: "So fast?"

The secretary said with a bitter face: "President, they have all united one by one."

Aunt Fang: "Union?"

Secretary: "Yes, they have united. They are demanding a pay raise, film remuneration, and that their remuneration should no longer be calculated based on their work wages..."

what?
Asking for a raise?

This is absolutely unacceptable for the stingy and stingy Aunt Fang.

“Bang~~~~”

Aunt Fang was so angry that she slammed the table.

"They are rebelling. Believe it or not, I will just hide them away!"

"TVB worked so hard to train them, and this is how they repay their gratitude?"

But Aunt Fang soon sneered.
It’s not like celebrities have never betrayed TVB before.

In 1985, TVB's Five Tigers were well-known in Hong Kong Island and were a guarantee of ratings, but the salary contracts were harsh and the working hours were long, which the Five Tigers were dissatisfied with. At that time, "Cinema City" and "Golden Harvest" took a fancy to Andy Lau and Leung Ka Fai and intended to sign them.

At that time, Andy insisted on one thing: if he was to be signed, the five tigers had to sign together. This request brought the negotiations to a deadlock.

Afterwards, when TVB executives learned that the Five Tigers wanted to collectively jump ship, they began to divide and alienate them. First, Wong** signed a contract with TVB, then Leung** signed a contract, and finally the Five Tigers broke up, resulting in Miao** and Andy Lau being hidden in the dark for more than a year.

This also led to the split of the Five Tiger Generals.

This was also considered a matter of pride by Aunt Fang.

The secretary hesitated for a moment: "They said that if they wanted to hide it, they would go to Five Star Film Company together."

Aunt Fang: "So what if it's Five Star Films? I..."

I was about to say something, but then I felt I lacked the confidence and ended up not saying anything.

If Five Star Pictures really intervenes, TVB will not be able to compete with it.

This is not the Five Star Group of a year ago.

“Bang~~~~~”

Aunt Fang was so angry that she slammed the table and cursed!

"Throw that star!"

"I thought there were so many people, so I just went out to sunbathe!"

…………

at this time,

The imperial capital is covered with ice and snow for thousands of miles.

In the CCTV Art Department, rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala are in full swing.

In full swing!

Warm atmosphere!

It is in stark contrast to the ice and snow outside.

Since the birth of the Spring Festival Gala, CCTV has become increasingly skilled and professional in the preparation of this annual cultural feast after years of polishing.

The lights on the stage were shining, the actors were moving and rehearsing, the staff were busy debugging equipment and arranging procedures, and the entire team was busy all the time.

At this time, a call came from the leader.

"what?"

"You want us to send a few performances to the Hong Kong Spring Festival Gala?"

The chief director of the Spring Festival Gala was completely stunned.

"No, boss, we can't do that. Our Spring Festival Gala has been carefully planned. The schedules of the actors and the connection of the program flow are all closely related."

"There is not much time left before the Spring Festival Gala live broadcast, and the actors are all preparing with all their strength. It will be really difficult for us to withdraw staff at this time."

He explained to the person on the other end of the phone anxiously and awkwardly, his tone full of helplessness and anxiety.

However, the leader disagreed: "I understand your difficulties, but the work in Hong Kong Island is very important. This is an opportunity to bring us closer. Moreover, Hong Kong Island's television ratings will cover Southeast Asian and South Asian countries. You should understand the significance of this..."

“There has never been anything like this before… If we succeed this time, there will be opportunities to go through it every year.”

"This job is as important as the Spring Festival Gala. Do you understand what I mean?"

Spring Festival Gala Director: “emmm~~~”

Let out a mournful cry.

This matter is so important, and if you don't let him go, it really shows that your political awareness is not high enough.

"I understand, leader, I will definitely get it done!"

Put down the phone.

The director of the Spring Festival Gala feels a headache.

We must take the overall situation into consideration and follow the arrangements of our superiors, but we must not compromise the quality of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

quickly,

The Spring Festival Gala director team held a meeting and the director announced the news.

The director team was completely furious.

"Isn't it?"

"What a surprise attack!"

"Oh my God……"

Every staff member wanted to cry.

tearful!

They rehearsed and rehearsed again...trying to get the timing right to ensure that there would be no problems with the Spring Festival Gala.

As a result, now they want to transfer people away!
"Our program flow is so detailed that it's down to the second. Now that the actors have been removed, many aspects have to be readjusted!"

The director was so anxious that he stamped his feet.

"Can we send someone who has not been to the Spring Festival Gala but has been on the Gala before?" someone suggested.

"No! This job is very important!" The director shook his head. "This is related to the return of the country. If something goes wrong, can we afford it? If we are going to send someone, we must send the best and most suitable one."

"........."

Everyone was silenced.

Yes, political awareness.

The lovely people of this era have a very high level of political awareness. They do everything to serve the country and are proud of it.

"All right……"

"Okay, let's think about who to send to Hong Kong Island?"

"We've been notified that there must be more than two groups..."

"........."

Although everyone was reluctant, they still agreed.

……

1 month 18 day,
Five Star Group distributes year-end bonuses.

And this day,
The Chief Secretary announced: "We have received 83 opinions, requesting that the fireworks on the second day of the Lunar New Year be moved to New Year's Eve... After internal research by the Chief Secretary, it was decided that starting from this year, the Spring Festival fireworks will be changed to 24: on New Year's Eve..."

Then in the evening,

ATV News reported: "On New Year's Eve at 20:00, the Spring Festival Gala will be officially broadcast, and a 2 million red envelope lottery will be held according to the last digit of the ID card. After the bell rings at 24:00, the live fireworks show at Victoria Harbour will officially begin..."

The news spread throughout Hong Kong Island through ATV and TVB.

Countless citizens cheered.

Spring Festival!

Oye!
……

At this time,
A Hong Kong Dragon Airlines plane came from the imperial capital and flew to Hong Kong Island.

There were a group of people sitting on the plane.

Simple and reserved.

The combination of Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao.

There is also an acrobatic troupe - the Chinese Acrobatic Troupe.

This famous acrobatic troupe, as the "cultural business card of New China", has visited more than 1993 countries by 120, becoming the first group to showcase the charm of Chinese acrobatics to the world.

Chen Peisi has a slightly bald head with a circle of neatly trimmed short hair around it. His eyes are full of agility and curiosity, and he looks at the clouds outside the window through the porthole from time to time.

Zhu Shimao was wearing a neat shirt and suit with his collar slightly open. He sat upright in his seat, and his every move showed calmness. However, this was his first time to take such a journey.

The people in the acrobatic troupe, on the other hand, had been to so many countries that they looked quite calm.

Chen Peisi: "Old Zhu, is Hong Kong Island very developed?"

Zhu Shimao: "I don't know, I've never been there."

The two of them whispered.

Chen Peisi: "I saw on TV that America is very developed, with tall buildings and bright lights everywhere..."

Zhu Shimao: "We represent the mainland, so we must not lose face when we get to Hong Kong..."

Chen Peisi: "I heard from the grapevine that the boss of Asia Television came to the capital during last year's National Day..."

Zhu Shimao: "Really? So amazing?"

Chen Peisi: "I heard he is very rich and is considered a wealthy man in Hong Kong Island..."

Zhu Shimao: "I heard he is over 50 years old..."

Chen Peisi: "Nonsense, I heard he was only in his 20s."

Zhu Shimao: "That's ridiculous. It's more convincing to say he was in his 50s."

Time passed by as the two were curious, anxious, and gossiping...

at last,

Soon, the plane's broadcasting voice sounded:

"Dear passengers, the plane is about to arrive in Hong Kong. Please pack your personal belongings in advance..."

"We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay in Hong Kong..."

"The plane is expected to land in 15 minutes..."

The broadcast echoed in the cabin.

The relaxed conversation between Chen Peisi and others suddenly came to a halt.

Chen Peisi subconsciously sat up straight and adjusted his clothes, as if to make himself look more energetic.

Zhu Shimao pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a hint of nervousness flashed in his eyes.

In the distance, the outline of Hong Kong Island gradually becomes clear.

The twinkling stars represent the lights of thousands of homes and the bustling night scene of Hong Kong Island.

“This is Hong Kong…”

The delegation is about to set foot on this strange yet promising land.

……

20 minutes later,
Led by the team leader, a group of people got off the plane and came to the airport reception hall.

Then I saw the sign raised -

"Welcome to Beijing Performing Arts..."

"Asia TV..."

"here!"

The two sides introduced themselves and then left the airport.

Two Toyota Coaster minibuses, carrying a group of people, left the airport.

(End of this chapter)