Hong Kong Entertainment 1979: A Beating Up the Manager at the Start

Before Li Jiangbo could even access the system, the phone rang at home.

He had no choice but to answer the phone. "Hey? Who is this?"

Li Hanxiang's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hello, Director Li, this is Li Hanxiang!"

"Brother Li, what's up with the call? Is there news from the north?"

Li Hanxiang could no longer contain his excitement. "Yes! Director Li, we've received news that they've agreed to your suggestion."

Li Jiangbo slapped his thigh. "Really? What are the requirements?"

"They mean you should come with me as soon as possible to discuss the details of the cooperation."

Hearing this, Li Jiangbo was somewhat embarrassed. "A Better Tomorrow" would take another half month to finish filming, and he also needed to discuss with Shao Daheng the release status of Wang Jing's "Chasing Girls".

If I act like a big shot and leave a bad impression on people from mainland China, that would be bad.

In later generations, when Hong Kong's film and television industry moved north, which of the various arrogant stars and actors wasn't abandoned? Li Jiangbo didn't want to follow in their footsteps.

Thinking of this, Li Jiangbo asked, "Brother Li, has a specific time been set over there?"

Li Hanxiang had also heard that Li Jiangbo was filming a new movie and knew he was quite busy, so he asked, "Director Li, you must be very busy! Miss Xia Meng said the time is set within a month, as long as you go within a month, it's fine. Director Li, you can decide on the timing, just give me a call before you leave."

"Okay! Okay! Okay! My movie is expected to take another two weeks to finish filming, and then I'll go with you."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up the phone.

As soon as he hung up the phone, Li Jiangbo saw Zhao Yazhi with her eyes slightly open, one hand on her waist, limping towards the bathroom.

He shook his head helplessly. It seemed that he had won the battle with the other two yesterday.

Li Jiangbo waited patiently at the bathroom door, and when Zhao Yazhi came out, he picked her up in his arms.

Zhao Yazhi was still a little dazed. She opened her half-closed eyes and saw that it was Li Jiangbo. She then leaned on his shoulder and fell asleep again.

After placing Zhao Yazhi on the bed, Li Jiangbo went into the study, brought up the system, and began the simulation.

The simulator panel displays: Li Jiangbo, 8760 popularity points, somewhat famous.

Spending another 200 popularity points, Li Jiangbo decisively started a two-year advanced simulation.

In mid-November 1979, you and Li Hanxiang traveled north together to discuss investment matters. After half a month, you finally reached an agreement with the mainland authorities on the investment arrangements.

In December 1979, at the invitation of Xi'an Film Studio, you came to Chang'an for exchange and learning. During this time, you discovered a business opportunity in Chang'an—Bingfeng beverage. Unfortunately, you lacked connections in Hong Kong, and the transportation costs were too high, making it impossible to promote the product.

[At the end of December 1979, you were hospitalized due to illness, and that's how you met Sister Zhu Lin. After some twists and turns, you brought Zhu Lin to Hong Kong.]

In January 1980, you planned to create Hong Kong's first-generation girl group with Rosamund Kwan, Cherie Chung, and Chu Lin.

In June 1980, your first-generation girl group in Hong Kong was a great success, but it attracted the attention of Hong Kong tycoons, such as Ma Qingwei and Liu Luanxiong.

In February 1981, a group of wealthy individuals, represented by Ma Qingwei and Liu Luanxiong, suddenly launched an attack on you, publishing smear articles in newspapers claiming you were the worst of the worst and portraying the Li family's girl group as your possessions, all in an attempt to achieve their ulterior motives.

[After the newspaper published the article, public opinion was outraged, and you became the target of public criticism. Some die-hard fans organized a march and chanted, demanding that you get out of Hong Kong.]

In February 1981, you began spending money to engage in a war of words with these people. This war spilled over into your film industry, causing films from Time Pictures to gather dust in storage.

In April 1981, you began the process of acquiring RTV (Rediffusion Television), but the news leaked, leading to a bidding war among some wealthy individuals, most notably Ma Qingwei and Liu Luanxiong.

In December 1981, your acquisition of RTV (Rediffusion Television) failed.

[Simulation ended. Would you like to claim your reward?]

[A: Master-level ability to spread rumors and create trouble.]

[B: Scandalous information regarding Dasheng Group and Aimeigao Group.]

[C: All bodily functions improve by half a level.]

Li Jiangbo stared at the screen in front of him, speechless.

It seems that the initial talks with the north went very well, without any major issues.

How could I have failed to promote Bingfeng (a type of local liquor) from my hometown? That's a real failure!

This makes sense, though. This beverage targets a specific region, like Beibingyang (a popular Chinese soda brand) in Yanjing (a major Chinese city in Beijing). Unlike Jianlibao, it's not as well-known nationwide.

Another reason, Li Jiangbo recalled, was that Bingfeng had always been packaged in glass bottles until 12 when it became available in cans, which caused transportation difficulties.

Back in Hong Kong, why are they starting to cause all sorts of trouble?

In the simulator, she followed her own path exceptionally well, creating Hong Kong's first-generation girl group, starting to make money, and then acquiring a television station.

The subsequent simulations revealed that Li Jiangbo found his choices somewhat difficult to accept.

They chose three girls who can't sing for their own girl group? What's the point of forming a girl group then?

Why not go find Anita Mui? Why not invite Vivian Chow and Chan Wai-han to form a group?

The subsequent targeting of wealthy individuals angered Li Jiangbo. "What, you can't stand to see honest people doing well?"

Although the simulator didn't explain why these wealthy people were targeting him, he could guess a thing or two.

He's just after those female celebrities he has his eye on!

Liu Luanxiong himself knows that he has had affairs with many female celebrities, such as Rosamund Kwan, Li Jiaxin, and Ada Choi.

Li Jiangbo remembers that Liu Luanxiong started his business with fans, and then his business grew bigger and bigger. Later, due to failed investments, he followed in Li Ka-shing's footsteps and made a comeback.

Li Jiangbo didn't know much about Ma Qingwei; he only remembered that the guy had a celebrity wife. Was her name Shao Meiqi, or Chen Meiqi?

Oh dear! This guy is also connected to Rosamund Kwan; it seems his wife miscarried because of her. So, our Jia Hui's charm is still quite strong.

These people are waging a propaganda war against me? And later they even maliciously tried to prevent me from acquiring RTV?

This is like clearing one obstacle only to have a new one appear. It's really not a way to make money happily!

And this reward, the first two are normal, but the third one is a bit inexplicable!

The body's various mechanisms have been upgraded by half a level? What does "half a level" mean? There's no specific explanation!

Forget it, I'll just stick to rewarding B and save myself some options for the future media battle, so I won't be at a disadvantage later.

After simulating the problem about ten more times, Li Jiangbo received three points of added kidney function from the system, each time adding three points.

Although the probability of obtaining the kidney function reward is somewhat low, it adds three points at a time, so Li Jiangbo doesn't feel like he's losing out.

As my body felt noticeably more energetic, a refreshing sensation spread through my lower back.

Li Jiangbo now felt that he was terrifyingly strong and was no longer afraid of what happened last night.

It's no exaggeration to say that Li Jiangbo could easily become a "seven-times-a-night" man if he wanted to.