Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 406 Reception
"Mr. Li!!"

"Mr. Li!!" The reporters waved to Li Song.

These reporters used to work as foreign correspondents on Hong Kong Island, and they didn't have many breaking news stories.

Some journalists can only report hearsay about the mainland.

For a journalist, being able to report on trending news and events is what constitutes a good performance.

Since Li Song appeared, these reporters' performance has skyrocketed.

Because of the improved performance, the income increased, and the head office also allocated more and more funds to the Hong Kong Island office.

"Mr. Zou and his colleagues are the main characters today!" Li Song said, waving back as he saw the reporters waving at him.

Mr. Zou laughed heartily when he heard Li Song say that: "I don't mind Mr. Li being the main character!"

Li Song smiled and entered the villa with Boss Zou.

"Mr. Li!"

"Mr. Li!" Golden Harvest's two films achieved dazzling success in Hollywood.

Therefore, a large number of people attended the reception, including not only people from the Hong Kong Island government but also people from the Hong Kong Island entertainment industry.

Even the Governor of Hong Kong bowed and scraped before Li Song!
These foreigners were terrified that Li Song would speak ill of them.

Look at the last time Li Song gave an interview, it caused such turmoil in the United States.

It also threw large companies like Boeing into a frantic rush.

Moreover, Li Song also seems to have close ties with London.

Although the plane presented to the Queen of London was a prototype provided by Bedooch.

However, everyone understands that without Li Song's approval, Bedooqi Company would not have been able to afford such a large sum of money to provide a custom-made private jet.

So when these foreigners from the Hong Kong Island government saw Li Song, they quickly came up to shake hands.

"Hello!"

"It's a pleasure to meet you all!" Li Song greeted the foreigners with a smile and extended his hand.

Anyway, everyone knows the truth.

Those around them who witnessed this scene had an indescribable feeling, because to them, these foreigners were like gods.

If you offend these people, you can forget about living in Hong Kong.

This cocktail party was similar to a buffet, with Mr. Zhou's courtyard filled with all kinds of fine wines and food.

After welcoming Li Song inside, Boss Zou watched as Li Song greeted the foreigners and then loudly announced, "Welcome everyone to this party!"

"I would like to express my special thanks to the Hong Kong Island Government for their strong support of our company!"

"Our company will continue to work hard to create even better films."

As Mr. Zou spoke, he looked at the ghosts.

Although Golden Harvest, as a Hong Kong company, now has a great international influence, it still has to give face to the Hong Kong government and these foreigners if it wants to survive in Hong Kong.

When these foreigners heard Mr. Zou say this and saw him looking over, they all raised their glasses!
The others applauded.

Then Mr. Zou continued, "Here I would like to especially thank another person, Mr. Li, a world-renowned writer and entrepreneur!"

As Mr. Zou spoke, he glanced at Li Song.

Then the applause grew even louder.

Li Song and Liu Jiale stood together, with Ah Long, Xiao Si, and the boss of ATV next to them.

Further afield, there are also Uncle Nine, Ah Jing, Raymond Wong, Karl Maka, and others.

The way these people looked at Li Song was very complicated; each person's gaze was different.

Ah Long was extremely grateful to Li Song, because Li Song's script made Ah Long an international Hollywood superstar!
Ah Long, having lived in the West, was even more aware of the immense influence that people like Li Song wielded there.

Xiao Si looked at Li Song with adoration. He was a strong man who had brought her countless surprises and transformed her from a porn star into a top Hollywood star.

Their social status underwent a dramatic change in a short period of time.

Liu Jiale also greatly admires Li Song. Two years ago, he was just a junior editor.

Now he owns a magazine and a television station.

As for the money earned, that goes without saying.

Of course, Li Song's achievements are even greater.

Uncle Nine also greatly admired Li Song, because it was Li Song who invested in his films that enabled him to create the zombie film series.

He became a famous director in Hong Kong, something Uncle Nine never dared to imagine before.

Needless to say, Ah Jing has incredibly strong resources backed by Phoenix TV.

Fortunately, I didn't stay with TVB or Shaw Brothers.

Huang Baiming looked at Li Song with a different gaze.

Huang Baiming was actually not happy working at Cinema City.

Because Xingyi City also has a very famous person named Mai Jia.

Raymond Wong only owns 9% of the company, so he has almost no say in the business.

Cinema City is a subsidiary of Golden Princess Entertainment.

Huang Baiming wanted two million to make a movie, but the company couldn't approve it.

Historically, Wong Pak-ming directed Happy Ghost in 1984, which grossed ten million at the box office.

Of course, he later left Cinema City in 1991 for various reasons and started his own company!
It's actually because "two tigers cannot share one mountain".

With Karl Maka on board, Cinema City no longer needed Wong Pak-ming.

Even though Huang Baiming achieved high box office returns, he is a major shareholder and receives a larger share of the profits!
Karl Maka's gaze towards Lee Chung was even more complex, because Lee Chung had ushered in the era of blockbusters for Hong Kong films, with large-scale scenes and big productions.

However, this also brings risks.

In the past, even if you made a film for one or two million, you wouldn't lose much money.

These days, spending ten million to make a film won't make a ripple in society.

Let's not even talk about Golden Harvest; nowadays, the minimum investment for a film is tens of millions of US dollars.

Phoenix TV's big-budget productions often cost tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars.

Although Cinema City is backed by Golden Princess Entertainment, the money from the owner of Golden Princess Entertainment is not easy to get!

If the losses are too great, this boss might throw the person into the sea.

Next to Karl Maka was the owner of ATV, and his gaze toward Li Song was even more complicated!

While TVB's influence has indeed declined significantly, it now faces an even more formidable competitor: Phoenix TV.

ATV used to consider TVB as its biggest rival.

But unexpectedly, Phoenix TV later surpassed it!

Phoenix TV's production of Romance of the Three Kingdoms became the pinnacle of television dramas.

Phoenix TV's variety shows swept across Hong Kong Island.

The Voice of China, Avenue of Stars, Million-Dollar Quiz, Challenge and Win Prizes, Hong Kong Island Football Match!
It is said that Phoenix TV is preparing more variety shows.

Next to the ATV boss is Fatty Hung.

Fatty Hong looked at Li Song thoughtfully!
There are also Michael Hui, Sam Hui, and others. These people are somewhat speechless when they look at Li Song, because Li Song brought Hong Kong films into the era of blockbusters.

These days, if someone says they're making a movie with a few million Hong Kong dollars, the audience will start criticizing them before they even see it!

So these film companies are under a lot of pressure!
Moreover, Phoenix TV is also building its own cinema chain.

As for the other celebrities, they looked at Li Song differently.

The artists who can come here are all somewhat well-known.

However, Phoenix TV has no shortage of already famous artists!
Phoenix TV runs its own training programs and hosts the Miss Asia pageant.

In other words, Phoenix TV cultivates its own talent.

It would be a lie to say that these celebrities don't regret their actions. Look at the celebrities at Phoenix TV; they're all living incredibly comfortable lives, from top to bottom.

Let's not talk about those who are famous.

Even those who are not famous will be given commercial performances so that they can have extra income.

As for the artists from other TV stations, those stations are already being suppressed by Phoenix TV.

The profitability of television stations is already very low.

Therefore, artists working on these TV stations shouldn't expect to earn any extra income!
As for endorsement fees, there's even less to compare.

Because other companies on Hong Kong Island simply can't afford much in endorsement fees.

"Mr. Zou, you're too kind. This is the result of our collective efforts!" Li Song felt that everyone at the party was looking at him, so he said with a smile.

"Mr. Li, you're too kind!" Mr. Zou said.

"I have an announcement to make here: after this party, Golden Harvest will be filming the movie 'Island Mystery,' adapted from Mr. Li Song's novel of the same name!"

"We plan to release this movie at Christmas."

"The total investment for this film exceeds 35 million US dollars." Mr. Zhou held a reception today, partly to celebrate the success of his previous film, and partly to announce that filming for his new movie will begin soon.

Golden Harvest was already familiar with the Hollywood film production process.

In addition, there aren't many characters in Island Mystery.

There are still three main characters, plus some villains.

To be precise, this is also a battle royale movie.

Ah Long has now gotten used to his routine, so the filming progresses faster.

Also, it's already July, and if we don't hurry, we won't be able to finish filming the outdoor scenes in Northern Europe!

Everyone applauded.

Thirty-five million US dollars, or one hundred million Hong Kong dollars!
This massive investment is overwhelming compared to the other film companies present!
Of course, those present knew that such a large investment must attract even more investors.

The directors present could only look on with envy upon hearing this number.

Mr. Zou then went on to talk at length about the movie.

Li Song came today to support Jiahe.

Because they will also receive a share of the box office revenue from their next film.

After Mr. Zou finished speaking, he was surrounded by many reporters.

Liu Jiale said in a low voice, "Boss, look at this scene now, I finally understand what it means to be the winner-takes-all!"

"No other film company's annual box office revenue is as much as the investment in this film, 'Home and the City'!"

"Golden Harvest has completely broken out of the Hong Kong Island circle."

"Other film companies can only look up to Golden Harvest!"

Li Song nodded upon hearing this: "Phoenix TV can do that too."

"Okay, boss, I'll go say hello to some acquaintances first." Liu Jiale knew the rules of the party.

That means Li Song is destined to be busy; waves of people will come to him.

"Mr. Li, thank you. I wonder when you'd be free? I'd like to pay you a visit!" After seeing Liu Jiale leave, Ah Long came over with his wine glass and finished the wine in one gulp.

"The day after tomorrow!" Li Song couldn't refuse Ah Long's suggestion.

"it is good!"

"Then I won't bother you any longer, sir!" Ah Long's emotional intelligence is quite high.

Ah Long actually realized that Li Song's current influence might not be a good thing in the future.

Ah Long also has a very keen political sense.

However, after thinking about it for a long time, Ah Long realized that he had no way to get rid of Li Song.

On the one hand, he and Li Song were both yellow-skinned, which naturally put them on the opposite side of those white people!

On the other hand, he was too closely tied to Li Song; his entry into Hollywood was entirely due to Li Song.

Therefore, Ah Long decided to cling to Li Song's coattails, even if it meant facing some political entanglements in the future.

Li Song was a little suspicious about Ah Long's plan to visit him privately.

Xiao Si clinked her wine glass against Li Song's, and then left.

After all, the two of them were together just two hours ago!
"Mr. Li, thank you!" After seeing Xiao Si leave, Uncle Jiu stepped forward and came to Li Song, thanked him, and then drank the wine in his cup.

"Drink less alcohol and smoke less!" Li Song remembered that Uncle Jiu seemed to have lived to be only fifty-something years old, so he said.

"Okay, I'll quit smoking and drinking from today onwards!" Uncle Jiu said excitedly when he heard Li Song's concern for him.

"Mr. Li, thank you." Ah Jing also came over.

"Okay!" Li Song clinked his cup together and took a sip.

After the two men left, the boss of ATV approached Li Song with mixed feelings: "Mr. Li!"

"Thank you!" Li Song clinked glasses with the other person, said thank you, and then they parted ways.
Li Song met with other people!
Of course, those who could get close to Li Song were not ordinary people.

Then Li Song secretly left!
After drinking with Li Song, Fatty Hong kept looking for opportunities to get closer to Li Song, but he never expected that Li Song would disappear later.

Hong Pangzi stomped his foot in anger because he had prepared a gift for Li Song.

Li Song had barely returned home when Xiao Si arrived!
The next morning, Li Song was reading the newspaper at home when he saw news about a crowdfunding club bidding for a yacht.

The crowdfunding club has partnered with the Little Books Boat Association.

The crowdfunding club criticized the yachts offered by the small notebook for not being cost-effective enough.

The crowdfunding club that the little notebook is pointing to is a trap.

He also mentioned how much money he had donated.

Anyway, the two sides just kept arguing in the newspapers!
In addition, Boeing's stock price has been fluctuating on Aramco's side.

Today there's a piece of news praising Boeing, and tomorrow there's a piece of news criticizing Boeing.

Li Song then saw politicians in London talking about privatization.

Li Song knew that these people were laying the groundwork for selling the car brand.

The officials in London are quite particular about how they do things.

They follow a set procedure in everything they do; as long as the procedure is correct, no one will take responsibility for what happens afterward.

Li Songjue believes that London's decision to privatize car brands is the right one, because London's car industry has no chance of recovery!

(End of this chapter)