Against the Current Hong Kong 1979

"Looking for me?"

Zhang Shuai'an immediately stood up: "Then I'll go down and take a look."

Jackie Chan suddenly reached out and pressed his hand on the manager's shoulder, saying, "Bring those two people up!"

Hong Jingbao's expression also became somewhat serious.

Zhang Shuai'an also realized that he had come at Jackie Chan's invitation and was even riding in Jackie Chan's agent's car. Logically, no one else should know that he was here.

If these two people knew that Zhang Shuai'an was here, then there is only one possibility: these two people were likely with Zhang Shuai'an.

Hong Kong today is no longer a peaceful world; gangs run rampant.

With Zhang Shuai'an becoming so popular lately, it's hard to guarantee that one or two small gangs won't have some ulterior motives.

Jackie Chan and the others had obviously encountered similar situations before, which is why they held Zhang Shuai'an down, while the manager went to call the other two up.

Before long, the manager indeed led two people up.

Looking at the two men's appearances, Zhang Shuai'an's expression of surprise deepened.

One of the two men was tall and thin with sunken cheeks and a gloomy look. Although he was wearing a suit and glasses, he still looked like a refined scoundrel.

(Li Zhaoxiong, one of the three leaders of RTV, was born in 1940)

The other man was tall and burly, with a sinister-looking face and a fierce expression. Even though he was wearing a leather jacket and jeans, he still exuded the aura of a gangster boss.

(Mak Dang-hung, one of the three leaders of RTV, was born in 1949)

Jackie Chan and Hung King-po naturally recognized the two men, but they didn't have any special relationship with them.

Zhang Shuai'an only recognized one of them, who was later jokingly referred to online as "Madonna" and "McDonald's" older brother, "McDonald Bear".

Hong Jingbao greeted the two men with a smile, "Mr. Mai, Mr. Li, what brings you here for tea?"

"Mr. Hong, Mr. Chen, hello!" McDonald's grinned and said directly, "We're here to see this Mr. Zhang. We have some things we'd like to discuss with him."

"Anzai is someone we invited over for dim sum."

Hong Jingbao sat down with an air of authority and said with a smile, "Whatever you need to discuss, just do it here. If you feel it's inconvenient for us to be here, we can go outside and wait for a while."

"No need for that!" Although McDonald Bear adhered to pragmatism, he was not stupid. He knew very well who he could control and who he could not offend.

Zhang Shuai'an couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Mai, how did you know about this place?"

Jackie Chan also joined in the questioning: "I had Andy Lau brought over by my own people. Where did you get that information from?"

"It was Ah-Chi who told us," Li Zhaoxiong's voice was slightly hoarse, and he spoke very little. "He said you would be having morning tea here today."

Zhang Shuai'an was taken aback: "Liu Tianci said that? Aren't you two on opposing sides?"

McDonald Bear's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "We used to work at CJ Entertainment, so we're old friends."

Upon hearing this, Jackie Chan was slightly displeased with Liu Tianci's behavior and thought to himself that he would not use this person again in the future.

Zhang Shuai'an asked directly, "What business do Mr. Mai and Mr. Li have with me?"

McDonald's glanced at Hung King-po and the others, then at Jackie Chan, and finally at Zhang Shuai-an. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, he finally decided to speak: "We've heard that Mr. Zhang hasn't signed a long-term contract with TVB. Is that true?"

Zhang Shuai'an nodded and said, "That's right. I signed a contract with TVB for the drama 'Young Detective Bao Qingtian'."

Li Zhaoxiong then asked, "So... what are Mr. Zhang's plans for the future?"

It seems like RTV (Rediffusion Television) is trying to poach him from their past?

Zhang Shuai'an immediately had this guess in his mind, but he said calmly, "Next, I will go to Brother Long's film crew to help film 'Junior Brother Takes the Field'."

"Mr. Zhang, we don't need to keep testing each other."

McDonald's is clearly not a very patient person and is used to speaking in a straightforward manner: "ATV is a good platform for development. As long as you come here, we can give you a very generous contract, which is guaranteed to be better than your development at TVB."

Zhang Shuai'an knew that RTV would undergo a major change in less than two years, and that joining them now would be tantamount to ruining his future.

However, the contact from RTV could be used to provoke Shaw Yi-fu, making it easier for him to sell the script of "Shanghai Bund" at a high price.

"After all, this is Brother Long and Brother Sanmao's host place. As a guest, I shouldn't overstep my bounds."

After a moment's consideration, Zhang Shuai'an said seriously, "How about we schedule another time to discuss this in detail?"

McDonald Bear turned and exchanged a glance with Li Zhaoxiong, then asked, "Mr. Zhang, when would be a suitable time?"

Zhang Shuai'an, however, looked at Jackie Chan.

Jackie Chan understood immediately and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, alright, I'm not in such a rush to get you into the crew. I'll give you two days to adjust."

"Thank you for your understanding, Brother Long."

Zhang Shuai smiled at Jackie Chan, then turned to Michael Mak and said, "Perfect timing! I have a new script idea. How about we meet for afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel tomorrow, and talk over drinks?"

"Okay, we'll do it your way." McDonald actually wanted to say that it could be done this afternoon, but since Zhang Shuai'an had already said it, he couldn't argue back.

After receiving a definite reply, McDonald's bowed slightly to Hung Ching-po and Jackie Chan, saying, "Excuse me! Farewell."

"Goodbye." Li Zhaoxiong simply nodded slightly, turned around, and went downstairs.

After the two left, Yuen Biao said with no small amount of envy, "You're really a star, kid. Even a TV station came to poach you!"

"That's true, the ratings for 'Young Detective Bao Qingtian' are indeed astonishing."

While taking a bite of a shrimp dumpling, Yuen Wah said slowly and deliberately, "It's already broken 85%. RTV has been leading with 'Reincarnated as a Silkworm,' but now they've been completely stunned. They'll definitely have to find a way to poach talent."

"This tactic, anyway, was learned from Shao Daheng." Wu Ma had a hint of sarcasm on his face: "Lidi is just using their own methods against them now."

Lin Zhengying said, "That Li still has some manners. Last time, Shao Sheng almost killed Li with a single blow. Li had to come and beg him before they gave her Gu Guanzhong to fill in."

"There's no future in making TV shows, why don't you come and make movies with me?"

Jackie Chan extended another invitation to Zhang Shuai'an: "Either join my Jackie Chan Stunt Team, or join Sammo Hung's Stunt Team. Even if you only work as a stuntman, you'll earn enough."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Long," Zhang Shuai'an said earnestly. "I'm just filming TV shows to build up my fame. In the entertainment industry, fame is the ticket to entry. Then I'll start my own company and make movies!"

"Start your own company?" Jackie Chan shook his head. "Making movies isn't that easy!"

Hung King-po also advised, "Young man, it's good to be proud, but if you don't know your own limitations, you'll fall down."

Zhang Shuai'an knew they were doing it for his own good, but having been reborn and returned to Hong Kong, what was the point if he couldn't make his own movies and show off?

He doesn't have much of a head for finance or business; his mind is full of movies and TV series. It would be a waste not to make them.