Hong Kong Variety Show: Let you eat melons, eat melons on your sister-in-law

Chapter 82 "82" Double Flower Red Stick

"I won't appear on camera; there's no need for it!" Lin Yao shook his head and said.

Anyone who works in media knows that you shouldn't make yourself the center of attention.

Just like his own magazine "Jianghu," he never puts his own battle achievements on it.

Making a fortune quietly is the most important thing.

Furthermore, the media's focus has never been on the boss.

It's a bit of a pity about Le Huizhen and Fang Siwei, but we can understand Lin Yao's mindset.

However, when they arrived at the movie theater the next day, they were dumbfounded.

After a day of positive word-of-mouth, long queues formed directly at the ticket counter.

This is quite rare in Hong Kong.

Both of them had tried their best to raise their expectations, but they still underestimated the movie's popularity.

Lok Wai-ching decided to split up with Fong Siu-wai; Lok Wai-ching would interview people in Mong Kok, while Fong Siu-wai would interview people in cinemas in Wan Chai.

"Sir, may I ask what movie you're here to see?"

"People come to see this movie, 'Tai Chi Master,' because I heard it's a martial arts film, and the kind where every punch feels real."

"Miss, are you also here to see 'Tai Chi Master'?"

"That's right, my best friend's friend went to see the premiere yesterday, and I heard it was quite a good show."

"Hello, may I interview you for a moment...?"

After a morning of this, Yue Huizhen knew that Lin Yao's strategy had worked.

First, use the premiere to generate huge anticipation among the audience, then you can start reaping the rewards.

However, this method only works if the film is of truly high quality; otherwise, it will have the opposite effect.

This deal between ATV and Lam Yiu can be described as a win-win situation.

The TV station gained viewership, and Lin Yao's film received the exposure he wanted.

However, the matter did not end there. In the afternoon, reporters from TVB also appeared at the entrances of various cinemas to conduct interviews.

Lok Wai-ching knew that Lam Yiu had no cooperation with TVB at all.

Then there's only one possibility: the movie "Tai Chi Master" was indeed a huge hit.

They've even started having running water.

However, to Lok Wai-ching's considerable displeasure, the TVB station also sent a beautiful woman, Hai Mi-mi, whom she didn't get along with at all.

While resting at the dessert shop, Lok Wai-ching beckoned one of Lin Yao's henchmen over: "Beer Wah, come here!"

"Sister-in-law, what's the matter?" A henchman immediately scurried over.

"Go, squeeze those big, round breasts until they burst!" Lok Wai-ching said angrily.

Beer Hua was dumbfounded on the spot. The other party was a leading lady of TVB. If he dared to do that, he would be guaranteed to die a more miserable death than a pig.

Beer Hua immediately chuckled awkwardly and said, "That's not a good idea!"

Lok Wai-ching rolled her eyes on the spot: "You good-for-nothing!"

Although she was quite annoyed with Hai Mimi, Lok Hye-jung hadn't lost her temper; she was just angry and wanted to vent to someone.

"Where's your boss?" Yue Huizhen said directly, "I'm working myself to the bone here interviewing for him, and he's hiding in his office counting money, huh?"

Beer Hua was speechless for a moment and said, "Sister-in-law, are you really planning to call the boss over in this situation?!"

As he spoke, Hua deliberately pointed to Hai Mimi.

After all, Hai Mimi is so beautiful, and her figure is top-notch.

She is even much stronger than Lok Hye-jung.

Knowing what Le Huizhen knew about that bastard Lin Yao, she might have even seduced him.

"No, we can't let your boss come over!" Yue Huizhen immediately shook her head and then said to Beer Hua, "Keep your mouth shut."

Beer Hua found it somewhat amusing, but still said to Yue Huizhen, "Understood, sister-in-law!"

……

That afternoon, both TVB and ATV began reporting on the movie-watching frenzy sparked by "Tai Chi Master".

The two television stations gave the film tremendous exposure, causing the box office to rise again the following day.

Within just three days, the box office revenue soared to ten million.

It's worth noting that in the original timeline, this film only grossed a little over ten million Hong Kong dollars.

The reason for this success is entirely because Hong Kong kung fu movies in this era have not yet reached the point of aesthetic fatigue.

Similarly, there is no TV series called "Tai Chi Master" in this timeline, so the TV series did not affect the audience.

In addition, Lin Yao invested enough money in publicity and hype, which caused the box office results to skyrocket!

"We've already broken even in just three days!" Jimmy exclaimed excitedly. "Damn, making movies is really lucrative!"

"Don't get so excited, the publisher will still take almost half!" Lin Yao waved his hand and said.

"Our phones are ringing off the hook!" Jimmy said with a laugh. "All the gang leaders and uncles from the Wo Luen Shing Society want to have a chat with you!"

"They're so greedy, I'm not going to listen to them!" Lin Yao said with a disdainful look.

Lin Yao was already being very generous by handing over the business of speculating on pre-sale apartments to them last time.

Now that they see an opportunity to take advantage, Lin Yao simply ignores them.

"There are still quite a few reporters who want to interview you, did you turn them all down?" Jimmy asked again.

"I've turned it down too!" Lin Yao waved his hand and said, "As long as the movie is good, I don't like the supporting actors overshadowing the main content!" "Okay, I've got it sorted out for you!" Jimmy nodded, "By the way, Advisor Su said that Su Xingbo's case has been resolved, and he's been successfully exonerated!"

"Very good!" Lin Yao immediately smiled.

Jimmy said, "I heard that Su Xingbo is a top student. Why don't you just let me take care of him for you?"

"Don't even think about it!" Lin Yao said irritably. "I'm short-staffed myself!"

"Damn it, I think you're trying to work me to death!" Jimmy roared angrily, grabbing Lin Yao by the neck.

Lin Yao said helplessly, "Alright, next time I meet someone suitable, I'll give them to you first, okay?"

After making some more promises to Jimmy, Jimmy finally let go of Lin Yao.

So many people came looking for Lin Yao that he had no choice but to leave the company and go find out if there was any juicy gossip to share.

As for those who came looking for Lin Yao, that was left to Jimmy to deal with.

……

At the Wo Luen Shing triad, Uncle Deng was listening to Lin Huai Le talk about the movie Lin Yao had made.

After listening, Deng Wei sighed and said, "This young man is truly remarkable!"

Lin Huai Le recently made some money speculating on pre-sale apartments and started thinking again: "Uncle Deng..."

Deng Wei said irritably, "Don't even think about it. My old face still has any use. After being worn down by you guys time and time again, do you think I still have any face left on Yaozai's side?"

"If you're incompetent, all you can do is drool over others eating meat. If you were capable, you should learn from Big D and cultivate a good relationship with Lin Yao!"

"If anyone dares to pull any tricks behind my back, and I find out, don't blame me for being ruthless and punishing them according to family rules!"

Hearing Deng Wei say that, Lin Huaile had no choice but to shut his mouth.

Actually, Deng Wei had another reason for refusing to help: Lin Yao had become a force to be reckoned with.

Not only did he do well in business, but he also made a fortune in just one month by reselling land.

Movies are visibly profitable, and even have the added benefit of money laundering.

Most importantly, "Jianghu" magazine is already one of the top magazines in Hong Kong, and its influence is quite formidable.

If he causes any more trouble with Lin Yao at this point, Lin Yao might just take his men and switch sides. After all, his current territory was won through bets.

Either Lin Yao has simply cleared his name, and given his relationship with the police, he has no fear of retaliation from Wo Shing.

Deng Wei is now thinking about how to keep Lin Yao in Wo Luen Shing, instead of causing trouble and forcing Lin Yao out.

……

Xiao Fu had to accompany the film crew on promotional tours, so Lin Yao could only drive around the streets with a camera in hand.

However, the system responded very quickly.

[Ding, intelligence is being updated...]

[Ten minutes later at the hotel ahead, a memorable scene unfolds—Wei Jixiang is rescuing his master and chasing down Sang Bo, and the battle is in progress...]

[Please hurry over to see what's going on...]

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yao was stunned.

Then they turned the car around and parked at the hotel ahead.

I casually gave the parking attendant a banknote.

After his younger brother parked the car, Lin Yao arrived at the hotel.

After ordering two dishes at random, we sat down.

However, his gaze lingered on a man wearing a vest next to the restaurant.

This guy is Wei Jixiang, Hongtai's double-flower red stick.

There are very few people in Hong Kong who can hold this title.

After all, a double-flower red stick is different from a regular red stick; it requires the approval of another organization.

Being able to obtain this title means that he is quite capable.

When Wei Jixiang saw the Crown Prince leading his entourage past, he called over the restaurant manager and asked, "Who did the Crown Prince invite?"

The restaurant manager whispered, "There are five people in the private room, and two or three other tables outside. I saw them exchanging glances. Could something be wrong?"

Wei Jixiang simply told his wife and friends, and then went upstairs.

After all, this place is his territory.

However, Lin Yao soon realized that this guy was probably in trouble.

The Crown Prince, that gambling addict, has racked up a mountain of debts, and now someone's come to collect them.

Moreover, Lin Yao also knew this guy, who was also a madman.

When they couldn't collect the debt, they killed everyone. Now the police are issuing an arrest warrant.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yao made a phone call to Li Ying.

"What brings Boss Lin to call? Have you been counting money until your hands cramp up lately?" Li Ying teased.

Lin Yao said with a smile, "Li sir, you have no idea how great it is to see huge sums of money coming in every day when you open your eyes!"

"Hey, you bastard, are you here to brag to me?" Li Ying said irritably. "Get to the point. I even gave you two movie tickets!"

"With this news, I'm afraid two movie tickets won't be enough!" Lin Yao said directly.

Li Ying immediately became interested: "Tell me what good information you have! If you do a good job, I'll have the entire anti-crime team book a place for you!"

"It's settled!" Lin Yao said with a smile. "I saw the wanted criminal Sang Bo here on Lockhart Road. I reckon a conflict will break out here soon. Do you want to come over?"

(End of this chapter)