My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 907 Behind Every Guild Leader Lies a Secret

Indeed, when Wei Dong was put in charge of the basketball stadium, he never imagined that he would end up in charge of the TV station.

He built the basketball arena to create a social media buzz and gain more influence in Hong Kong.

As a result, they also acquired a television station, which meant they controlled the traffic platform of this era.

Let's see how powerful the combination of these two is.

By this time, Wei Dong was already a true socialite!

No one expected him to choose such an unpopular field as basketball, and his rapid rise made him the focus of the entire city.

To achieve this effect, one would probably need billions in business or other performance metrics.

Finally, he pushed Uncle De's wheelchair into the venue, further highlighting his gentlemanly qualities of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.

It received a lot of applause.

Actually, what the two of them are talking about right now is: "No way, Mingzai's sales have exploded?"

"The citizens in front of Jianggangxing Real Estate are already lining up in a long queue. Your advertisement is so effective. I didn't dare to do too many real estate advertisements on ATV before, for fear of affecting the reputation of the TV station. Who would have thought you would be so shameless!"

Wei Dong said smugly, "Seniors, your thinking is still that television is the successor to film, that is, film and television dramas are the main force and advertisements are just decorations. No, television is an information disseminator that enters thousands of households. TV dramas... can be made, but they are really not that profitable."

A prime-time episode lasting 30 to 40 minutes gets so many commercials before and after that viewers will change the channel or call in to complain.

It can broadcast news and variety shows, and can insert commercials anytime within ten minutes or fifteen minutes, and can also promote products within the program.

A completely different way to play.

For example, in the current exhibition match, Chow Yun-fat and Cheng Chi-wai serve as the host and "coaches" for both sides.

The moment the two walked to the center circle of the field, they were greeted with thunderous applause from the entire audience.

Watching football and celebrity variety shows together, the tickets are definitely worth the HK$30 or HK$40!

Add to that the cheerleading squad of ATV beauties swaying their thighs and dancing, and you'd think it'd be worth watching.

Anyway, the Xiao family of three, sitting behind Lu Bin and his coaching staff, were already shocked by the luxurious seaside villa in the afternoon, and now they were being overwhelmed by the chaotic basketball scene.

Mr. and Mrs. Xiao have been playing professional basketball for over a decade, and they never imagined they would be surrounded by such a lively and noisy crowd.

It was just a show.

Fans who understand the NBA know this trick.

Chow Yun-fat's dashing suit and tie look is the coach look he sported in the movie "The Nets".

With a casual, relaxed pose, he introduced the team: "Today is the 27th day of the Lunar New Year. The purpose of holding this Lunar New Year Cup basketball tournament is to celebrate the successful qualification of the HK representative team, which is composed of the HK Basketball Association Elite Team and the Tung Sing Basketball Association, for the 1988 World Olympic Games. After the Spring Festival, with the support of the Basketball Association and all sectors of society, the team will travel around the world to participate in warm-up matches and train, hoping to achieve unprecedented results at the Olympic Games!"

His elegant and charming way of speaking.

It's as if he led the entire team to victory. Is this a movie or something that actually happened?

This wonderful feeling made the audience scream and shout in various ways.

The dignitaries on the sidelines also found it a very novel experience.

Football fields are too big, while table tennis, billiards, and badminton fields are too small. The best sports for experiencing the beauty of sports up close, and which can accommodate thousands or even tens of thousands of people, are basketball and tennis.

It's a very novel experience.

Especially with the addition of Olympic qualification, it becomes even more worthy of pride and admiration.

Zheng Zhiwei cracked a joke: "I also really enjoy playing basketball, especially in front of pretty girls. I can score, rebound, and block shots—I can do it all!"

When he tilted his head back and stood on tiptoe to show off to the tall Chow Yun-fat that he was a master, the whole audience burst into laughter.

Hong Kong entertainers all have to learn the tricks of the opera troupe, and the comedian in crosstalk is the norm: "Oh my, amazing, you can block hats too? I've never seen that before?"

Zheng Zhiwei then seriously revealed his joke: "Of course, such an opportunity is rare, and I don't have that much money to treat nine people to meals regularly..."

It turns out that everyone else on stage had to act along, which naturally made the audience laugh heartily.

Especially the beautiful cheerleaders, who are incredibly lively, are the ones who manage to get the camera's attention.

But Zou Huimin hasn't released a single album or acted in a single film, yet she's already sitting side-by-side with her wife among billionaires and high-ranking officials in the front row.

She accepted the cameras' gaze with utmost respect, her red shirt paired with a beige suit skirt exuding a very professional and noble air.

Qin Yuye also gently reminded her with the corner of his mouth to keep her composure: "Smile faintly and clap your hands lightly. Don't worry, men love that. You must portray that 'white moonlight' feeling. Otherwise, we'll find a couple more writers to write something!"

She herself is like a white shirt with a wide-open collar, seemingly simple yet exuding a captivating and alluring charm.

Zou Huimin tried her best to keep up with the pace, but felt extremely awkward.

Even the leading actresses from the film company, such as Ah Ling and Ah Qian, were seated in the other group of stars.

In Hong Kong, celebrities have always been considered actors, and there is a huge class difference between them.

Shen Cuiyue and Cheng Lang sat in a corner of the inner area, barely noticeable.

So when Chow Yun-fat used his height to flirt with Cheng Chi-wai and started tossing the ball, she finally asked if Third Wife didn't like to show her face in public.
Qin Yuye helplessly gossiped to her, "Look at those men and women around Master Cheng, all with different expressions: They're all martial arts masters from the Qingcheng Sect, here to accompany and protect her. She's a member of the martial arts world."

Ultimately, she's still just a high school graduate who can't help but show off.

Zou Huimin had to desperately try to imagine what was going on with this complicated family situation. Fortunately, her performance on the basketball court was truly captivating.

The game was divided into four quarters. Kemp first led the Black and White Boys against the Elite Team, showcasing his superior strength.

Even without Hardaway as point guard, the all-foreign Dong Sheng team can still crush the local team.

The second quarter is when Kemp and the elite team simulated how the representative team would dominate the Asian Championship.

At this point, Zhang Jinsong, Ma Jian, and Hei Baizai joined forces to act as sparring partners, demonstrating the process of winning the Asian Championships.

These two parts alone are enough to make laymen see the spectacle while experts see the intricacies.

While Kemp and the Black and White Boys' fighting style was chaotic and unpredictable, it was basically a free-flowing display of talent, with very few routines or combinations.

When the team's simulation demonstration came, it was clear that the foreign coach was meticulously working on the details and refining the team's tactics.

Even without Hardaway, there are still many brilliant combination plays, clearly revolving around various high post, zone defense, perimeter, pick-and-roll, and cut-and-roll tactics once Kemp is locked out on the court.

To win the Asian Championships, they really have something special.

There was Cantonese commentary on site, just like the way Chow Yun-fat and Leung Ka-fai commented on the game in Guangzhou last time.

In Hong Kong, where broadcasting and television entertainment has been developed for twenty years, this kind of talk show host style is now very popular.

It was incredibly lively.

ATV seized the opportunity provided by its boss to rise to power.

When the commentator shouted "Watch this wave!", the camera panned across the swaying cheerleaders' arms.

When calling for "char siu," there are various close-ups of long legs. This is actually a transliteration of the English word "chance," so calling for char siu means there is a chance to score a goal.

As for "骚来骚去", it means to show off or perform.

Combining the unique intonation and rhythm of Cantonese, it surprisingly boosted the ratings for the entire time slot to an unparalleled level.

Watching all sorts of long-running TVB dramas every day, nothing beats the appeal of this kind of passionate basketball game that naturally carries a Hong Kong perspective.

When Kanzai slammed the ball down, the camera also focused on the dark-skinned girl laughing and clapping on the sidelines.

It has a real-life show feel to it.

It was only during the halftime break that Wei Dong had a chance to talk to the windsurfing association's executive members who had squeezed in: "How about we send Xiao'e to the Olympics this year..."

The president felt completely oblivious to the commotion in the entire venue.

Shocked, he asked in return: "Does Hong Kong qualify for the Olympics this year?"

He became the president simply to get the seventeen-year-old rising star into formal training, without asking any further questions.

Occasionally, when I accompanied Camp and Lai Yuet-ngor to the training center, all I heard was Cantonese and English, so I didn't bother asking any questions.

Liang Jiahui helped translate: "That's right. This sport, which was only included in the Olympic Games in 84, is now basically operated on a model where each member country can send a representative, but only one person per sport."

Does Wei Dong need to remember that in later individual competitions, the selection criteria depended on world rankings, specifically how many people in the top ranks were eligible?

The officer shook his head and gestured: "There are plenty of large-scale maritime projects, and it's no problem for hundreds of people to set off at the same time. Moreover, the whole of Asia is still not very familiar with windsurfing. It's like a child just starting out. The technical gap is already very large, but we are the only ones who are ahead of the rest of Asia."

The reason is simple: surfing is a water sport, and Japan, with its high latitude and many wealthy and enthusiastic enthusiasts, cannot enjoy it 365 days a year.

Only tropical regions have a natural advantage in accumulating a large player base.

However, enthusiasts in places like Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand haven't even scratched the surface. On the contrary, Hong Kong, due to its affinity for and familiarity with the UK and the US, and especially with the large number of immigrants from North America, Hawaii, and Australia, has the most advanced technology imports.

Therefore, no high-level sailing competitions have ever been held in Asia.

It is very unfair to determine Olympic qualification based on the points system of various daily competitions.

Besides, this project is not a profitable one to begin with; many Olympic athletes have to make their own sails.

Then let's send Li Yue'e along with the Olympic basketball team to participate in more competitions in North America and Australia to gain experience?

Of course, this will definitely cost more money; the five million Hong Kong dollars that the windsurfing association president previously sponsored will probably have to be spent.

Wei Dong is now very good at manipulating things, so he deliberately paused for a moment.

This suggests that capitalists' money isn't so easy to get.

The general manager quickly offered his future plans: "Hong Kong's long and winding coastline and pleasant subtropical climate provide an excellent environment for windsurfing and skateboarding. However, it was only included in the Olympics for the first time in the last edition, and it is unknown whether it will continue in the future. Therefore, sponsorship and investment are relatively unpopular. The General Association can approve tourism organizations that operate water sports centers and can apply to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department for special land use qualifications."

Then open a pocket-sized map book to show the pocket-shaped coastline of Sha Tin, with CUHK located at the bottom of the pocket.

President, please choose whichever you like!
A tourism agency that invests in and approves its own business can operate some guesthouses, hotels, and real estate within the permitted scope without any problems!
Wei Dong never even considered expanding his real estate business in mainland China, and when he came to Hong Kong, he never thought of competing with those real estate tycoons.

Now that the research and development center for scientific research, television, and the internet is to be located in Sha Tin, it will definitely require so many people to settle down here.

She had to take care of the family lives of all the science, television, and sports teams, especially ensuring Li Yue'e's windsurfing training level.

Let's place it next to Sun Yat-sen University then.

Wei Dong simply pointed out a general area, and the clerk immediately understood.

The top-notch feng shui master took one look at the location and exclaimed, "My lord, you can't help but make a fortune here!"

(End of this chapter)