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Chapter 328 It's hard not to donate, the song is full of heartfelt sentiments!
"Everything is difficult at the beginning. The first singer should be someone with higher popularity," Old Huo shook his head. "This young Wei is still too young."

He glanced at his son Zhenting, implying that he should have him hold up the sign later, so that he wouldn't be a dud as soon as the door opened.

Jin Yong looked at Xia Meng and her husband diagonally in front of him. In terms of financial resources, he was better than them. Xiao Wei's arrangements were not good, and he would probably be silenced. It was his turn to show his skills.

Zhang Mingmin, dressed in a suit, walked onto the stage with a dignified and traditional style, quite different from the current pop singers.

His ancestral home is Quanzhou, Fujian. He went to school in Guangzhou as a child and developed his career in Hong Kong after graduation. He can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien, but he chose the Mandarin-speaking path.

Initially, Wei Ming asked him how well he spoke Hokkien. After Zhang Mingmin said he had no problem, Wei Ming took a piece of paper from his portfolio and handed it to him.

"Then let's sing this one."

Tonight, Cantonese songs will be the main focus, but Mandarin and Hokkien songs can't be absent either. Although this song can be sung in Mandarin, Hokkien has the best flavor.

"A moment of despair inevitably leads to lamentation / A moment of misfortune inevitably leads to fear / How can one lose all hope / And spend each day in a drunken stupor..."

Many viewers watching on television commented after hearing this: "What is this? It's all gibberish and I can't understand it."

But many viewers felt a sense of familiarity after hearing it, their eyes shining with surprise and delight – it was their hometown accent!

Fujian has been a major force for Chinese people going overseas since ancient times. Fujianese people make up a significant proportion of overseas Chinese around the world. Even in Hong Kong, descendants of Fujianese people account for one-sixth of the total population, which is nearly one million people.

These people usually listen to either Cantonese or Mandarin songs and rarely hear excellent songs in their hometown's language. Even if they do, the quality varies and they are mostly Taiwanese music.

For this group of people, "You'll Win If You Fight Hard" is not only relatable, but also of exceptionally high quality.

Especially when they sang "Three parts destiny / Seven parts hard work / Only by striving can you win", the Fujianese descendants who had made their fortunes in Hong Kong all sang along.

Even those who aren't from Fujian can understand the meaning of this sentence. They feel that the words are really well written, especially for those who have actually experienced entrepreneurship.

In the VIP seats of the stadium, most of these bigwigs, apart from some who inherited their wealth, did not have a smooth journey. The lyrics of "You'll Only Win If You Fight" resonated with them, as it was a true reflection of their own entrepreneurial journey!
Uncle Shao once again thought of his and his third brother's arduous journey of starting a business in Southeast Asia and then returning to Hong Kong, a journey filled with intrigue and fratricide.

There's also 63-year-old Bao Yugang, a native of Ningbo. He originally had a respectable job in Shanghai, but later came to Hong Kong due to the war and started an import and export business. He reached the peak of his life at the age of 60. However, his journey was not smooth sailing. He also experienced moments of frustration and resentment, as well as moments of despair and fear.

But that's how business is, "sometimes it goes up, sometimes it goes down." This song really resonates with all entrepreneurs, and even the dialect barrier seems less important at this moment.

As the song ended, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers. Most of the Cantonese song listeners experienced the unique charm of Hokkien songs for the first time and found them unforgettable.

After the song, they all remembered the saying, "Three parts destiny, seven parts hard work, only those who dare to fight will win."

Zhang Mingmin bowed in greeting and listened to the feedback from the audience. He knew that he might be about to create the most important masterpiece of his life.

Wei Ming: This is nothing.

in front of the TV.

Lam Chun-keung clapped his hands, and Lam Yin-nei asked Wong Jim with a smile, "Do you admit defeat?"

“What are you so convinced of? I said the next Cantonese song might not be as good. This isn’t even a Cantonese song,” Old Huang said shamelessly. “Watch TV, watch TV.”

At the event, Liza Wang and Josephine Lai went on stage to cue the proceedings.

Liza Wang: "This is absolutely wonderful! This song is not only a symbol of the spirit of the Hokkien people, but also a tribute to all those who work hard. As long as we work hard enough, we will always win one day!"

Li Xiaotian, holding a small wooden mallet, said, "Yes, now we'll see which boss wins."

The camera panned to the VIP section, where Liza Wang smiled and said, "Please, everyone, don't hesitate any longer."

Just as Fok Chun-ting and Jin Yong were about to make their move, a rather unfamiliar man in the VIP seats next door shouted, "I'll donate 100,000."

Upon hearing "ten thousand," Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao shrank back. These rich bastards, that's a hundred thousand!
At that time, the salary of a top star for a movie was only 100,000 to 300,000 yuan. Of course, Jackie Chan was different; he earned much more. But wouldn't it be better to use 100,000 yuan to buy a watch?

Liza Wang, who knew all the VIPs' names, introduced Mr. Hui Wing-mau with a smile.

He is a recent immigrant from mainland China who came to Hong Kong to develop his career. He is not old and is also from Quanzhou, Fujian. He has great potential for future success. Right now, he is just a nobody, and HK$10 is a lot of money for him.

However, he loved this song so much that it resonated with him, and being the first to bid was also a way of advertising for himself and his company.

Silence followed; no one raised the price. Xu Rongmao's heart sank; it seemed he really had to pay this sum.

At this moment, Li Xiaotian waved his small hammer: "10 per time..."

"50."

Wow, the donation has increased fivefold! Now it's Huo Yingdong who's making the bid, bypassing his son and bidding himself.

To be honest, he was moved by the song; Xiao Wei's performance at this gala was truly full of sincerity.

For Sichuan, a province that has little to do with most people, 50 is not a small amount; it's quite a generous gesture.

However, the ship king directly asked for 100 million.

"Hiss, one million!" Gong Ying gasped. The comic apprentices next to her were also unsettled. If they got that much, why would they bother drawing comics?

Ah Long remained calm: "After all, this is a song written by Ah Ming. It's normal for him to earn a million for a song. If you ask me, he should have charged for the first one."

However, there is always someone stronger. As soon as Bao Yugang finished speaking, a voice with a slight Hokkien accent was heard: "500 million."

Even Huang Baiming was shocked. It felt so good to be rich!

Five million is way beyond the psychological limit for the wealthy tonight. It was just a game, this is going too far.

Everyone turned to look at the man who had shouted out 500 million; it was Robert Kuok, the Malaysian hotel tycoon and sugar tycoon.

Robert Kuok, 58, whose ancestral home is in Fuzhou, Fujian, was in Hong Kong at the time investing in the construction of the Shangri-La Hotel. He came to take a look and was then invited by the branch office.

Mr. Guo also had very close ties with the mainland. In the 70s, he secretly helped the mainland purchase scarce supplies. In 78, he invested in building China's first Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou. The Golden Dragon Fish brand that is familiar to later generations also belongs to him.

He is usually very frugal. He owns a hotel group, but he only stays in ordinary rooms at his own hotels. However, he is also very generous when it comes to charity.

He didn't actually plan to go this big this time, thinking one or two million would be enough. But as a Fujianese, he got a little carried away by the song. He even wanted to make "Three parts destiny, seven parts hard work, only by striving can you win" the company's corporate culture. This song perfectly matches the Fujianese business community.

With the price already at 500 million, no one dared to compete with him anymore, and the hammer fell, sealing the deal.

Zhang Mingmin bowed again in gratitude. 500 million! That could save many people. He knew his contribution was small; it was mainly because A-Ming's song was so moving.

Lai Siu-tin asked, "What does Mr. Kwok want Cheung Ming-man to sing next?"

Now Robert Kuok was in an awkward position. He didn't know much about Zhang Mingmin, nor did he know what songs he could sing.

So he said, "Could you sing 'You'll Win If You Fight' one more time?"

The audience applauded enthusiastically, saying they couldn't get enough of the performance!
Unexpectedly, Zhang Mingmin readily sang the song again, earning 500 million yuan from the two songs.

After Zhang Mingmin left the stage, Li Xiaotian said, "The next song is amazing; it was co-written by Wei Ming and me."

Carol Cheng: "Oh?"

Lai Siu-tin said, "This song is the theme song for the TV series 'Huo Yuanjia,' which will be broadcast on RTV soon. I composed the music, Ah Ming wrote the lyrics, and it is called 'The Great Wall Will Never Fall.' It is performed by Yip Chun-tong, director Tsui Siu-ming, and actor Leung Siu-lung. Let's give them a round of applause."

Mona Fong was a little angry when she heard this introduction. Could this part be cut from TVB's broadcast? How dare you promote RTV's drama on our TVB!
However, Run Run Shaw seemed unconcerned; if he wanted to promote it, why shouldn't I?

The three men stepped onto the stage in unison, and their words were immediately resounding.

"The Chinese people, who have been asleep for a century, are gradually awakening / Open your eyes and look carefully / Who is willing to admit to being a slave / Because of their cowardice and forbearance / Others' arrogance is growing day by day..."

Although the vast majority of Hong Kong viewers have never seen the Great Wall, it has been deeply ingrained in our culture as a cultural symbol and has become a spiritual totem.

Listening to this song, it's hard not to feel a surge of patriotism if you still have a shred of patriotism in your heart.

In the audience, Shi Hui and Fu Qi, who were with their daughter Fu Mingxian, were so moved by the music that their faces turned red, and they even wanted to stand up and sing along.

What a wonderful line, “How can we let our land be trampled on again? / The sleeping lion is gradually awakening!” As expected of a great talent from the mainland, he has captured the spirit of Chinese men!

Hong Kong also suffered under Japanese rule, and the people of Hong Kong understand the importance of a strong nation. They hope that this lion can wake up as soon as possible to protect Hong Kong's peaceful and prosperous life. Therefore, many Hong Kong films and television works from this period are rich in patriotic themes.

After listening to this song, millions of viewers in front of their TVs are filled with anticipation for the upcoming drama series. They'd have to turn on RTV every day just to hear this theme song.

Run Run Shaw had a bad feeling and looked at Mona Fong. Which TVB series was competing with "Fearless"?

Zhao Yazhi, who was in the VIP section, said, "It was my film 'Flying Eagle' with Adam Cheng, but I'm willing to accept that it lost to Yuan Shen's 'Huo Yuanjia'."

If the first bid hadn't reached 100 million, she would have been willing to lend a hand.

The eldest son of the shipping magnate Dong directly asked for 1 million, and then the shipping magnate Bao raised it to 2 million. With them doing this, it feels like the starting price would be 1 million.

Joseph Lau was flitting between several female celebrities, wanting to get involved, but with a million or two in fees, how many ceiling fans would he have to sell? What a joke.

Li Ka-shing looked at his 17-year-old eldest son, Victor Li, and asked, "Do you think you should go with him?"

By this time, Li Zeju had already been admitted to Stanford University, and Li Ka-shing began to treat him as an adult.

While Li Zeju was still hesitating, 15-year-old Li Zekai said directly, "It's not like we're buying land, why are you being so aggressive?" Only then did Li Zeju say, "This charity concert will definitely cause a huge sensation in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and will even be talked about in future generations. If we want to open up the mainland market, we might as well bid the highest price tonight. I think we can wait a bit."

Li Ka-shing nodded in satisfaction, then he would wait a little longer.

At this point, Li Jiacheng's father, Li Zhaoji, called out 300 million, and then Huo Lao came up with 500 million.

Another 500 million. Once you reach this level, unless you're particularly addicted, you'll stop there.

In the end, Mr. Huo won the round and requested a song by Ye Zhentang, "Drama Life".

This is an interlude from the RTV drama "The Six Tribulations of Life" last year, composed by Lai Siu-tin and with lyrics by Lo Kwok-cheung.

The fourth person to take the stage was Jenny Tseng, who was born in Macau and has obvious mixed-race features.

Although Jenny Tseng doesn't yet have works like "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" or "The World Will Always Be Good to You," she is still considered the second most popular female singer in Hong Kong after Paula Tsui. She has outstanding singing skills and is known as the "Iron Lung Queen."

She recently won the Golden Bell Award for Best Female Singer in Taiwan; the last person to win this award was Teresa Teng.

Now Jenny Tseng is preparing to start her own music label and is happy to collaborate with a talented man like Wei Ming.

The song Wei Ming gave her was called "It Seems Like an Old Friend Has Come," a little sentimental tune after a grand narrative.

"We were both just passing through / We both dreamed / We should have been a pair / Unaware in our youthful dreams / Upon waking, we must return home..."

This is Anita Mui's signature song, with lyrics by Lin Xi and music by Lo Ta-yu. It's a winning combination. At this moment, Leung Wai-man, a university student from Hong Kong who was watching TV at home, felt that his luck had been stolen once again.

"I hate that on stage we're all lovey-dovey, or off stage we're all just friends. It's not you and me. The world is vast and the will of heaven is uncertain, separating you and me. Heartbreaking words fall like raindrops, the sound of wind and rain is endless. It's like an old friend has come..."

The most enthusiastic response from the VIP section naturally came from Jenny Tseng's husband, Fu Sheng, a disciple of Chang Cheh and a currently popular martial arts film star.

Moreover, he was a second-generation rich kid; his father, Zhang Renlong, was a famous businessman with a certain political standing. He was thinking that if no one cheered him on, he would shout out one million to support his wife.

However, he was clearly overthinking it. With Jenny Tseng's popularity and the quality of the song, some young mid-level businessmen and second-generation rich kids responded one after another, raising the price from 50 to 200 million.

When Ma Qingwei, the son of the Ma family, called out 200 million, he stopped.

Then Lin Jianyue shouted, "Three million!"

The Lin family father and son didn't sit together. Lin Baixin was startled to find out that the little brat had also come. But three million was fine, after all, it was for charity, not for picking up girls. Besides, his family's real estate now generates hundreds of millions in rent every year. It was nothing.

However, when the bid reached 300 million for the third time, a man named Yang Shoucheng raised it to 310 million. Liza Wang immediately introduced this Mr. Yang from Emperor Watch Company.

Yang Shoucheng has now entered the real estate industry and is worth hundreds of millions, making him a representative of young and promising individuals.

When Young Master Lin saw this, he thought, "Where did this nobody come from? He only adds 10." At this moment, the two bosses of Huanya and Emperor Entertainment in the future were already facing off.

So Lin Jianyue asked for 350 million, Yang Shoucheng asked for 360 million, and after some haggling, they actually managed to negotiate down to 550 million, which was Lin Jianyue's asking price.

Only then did he suddenly realize that he had shouted louder than the two big shots. In the end, Yang Shoucheng chose to give up, as his family was not as wealthy as the Lin family.

On the other side, several bigwigs jokingly remarked to Lim Por-yen, "Your son is both bold and insightful."

Lim Por-yen could only respond with a smile: "It's all for doing good deeds, it's what we should do."

If we can secure a top spot in a charity event today, then the 550 million will have been well spent.

Wei Ming sipped his tea backstage. These second-generation rich kids were worth it; they were definitely more willing to spend money.

However, Lin Jianyue, who had studied abroad, then requested a song called "Moonlight Shadow" for Jenny Tseng to sing.

Jenny Tseng was no problem at all; she could sing English songs, Mandarin songs, and Cantonese songs. Thus, Wei Ming's first representative English song was performed ahead of schedule.

Song Duanwu, who was standing next to Wei Ming, said excitedly, "Teacher Wei, this is already more than 1500 million!"

Even if he stops now, he can still give an explanation to the domestic audience, and this has already met Wei Ming's initial expectations. But since the on-site effect is so good, he simply raised his expectations even higher.

After Jenny Tseng, Roman Tam performed "How Much Wind and Rain".

Silently leaning against the window, gazing out / The rain falls heavily and chaotically / Like a madman, full of pent-up frustration / Cursing his weariness.

"Slowly exhaling a smoke ring, I look back / at the past / I've weathered many storms / and stand firm to this day."

Who hasn't suffered in life? Gains and losses are inevitable. I've seen through every storm in this world, and they all slap my face...

Upon hearing this, the audience's hair stood on end. Today, Roman Tam wasn't dressed in a flamboyant way; he calmly sang this song about someone who had been through it all with his superb singing skills.

Wei Ming presented this song, a representative work from Roman Tam's later period, five years in advance, and he still performed it perfectly.

Actually, this song is the original Korean song from 4 years later. That's right, Hong Kong music not only adapts Japanese songs, but also Korean songs.

Viewers in front of their televisions were moved to tears, while some turned off their TVs and went outside.

A group of people who couldn't get tickets have now gathered on the hillside near Zhengmin Village behind the stadium.

Although the view from the hillside wasn't as clear as on TV, the sense of presence was much more immersive. And, to be honest, the sound effects were really good; you could hear it clearly even in the village.

In the past, when concerts were held at the stadium, everyone complained. But now, villagers and even people from outside come to listen to the songs. Many people even bring binoculars. The villagers can also take the opportunity to sell some drinks and mineral water.

Many people think that there may not be many more concerts of this caliber. They may be rebroadcast on television, but there may only be one live performance.

Many people now regret not being able to buy tickets, and why they didn't grit their teeth and pay the exorbitant prices from scalpers.

Bearded Yong is a prime example. He should have just robbed it directly. Now he can only watch the concert through binoculars. Although he can't be considered middle-aged yet, he feels that he has experienced quite a few ups and downs in the underworld.

In the VIP section, 31-year-old Walter Kwok, the eldest son of Sun Hung Kai Properties, smiled. This Mr. Wei Ming was indeed a genius, and these songs directly touched the hearts of the uncles. Who could resist spending money? And they would do so willingly.

He noticed that his uncle, Feng Jingxi, even had tears in his eyes.

Back then, Kwok Ping-sheung's father, Kwok Tak-seng, and his two younger brothers, Fung King-hei and Lee Shau-kee, founded Sun Hung Kai. Although they later went their separate ways, their friendship remained, and Fung King-hei's securities company still uses the name Sun Hung Kai.

Ultimately, the song raised HK$400 million in donations from Fung King-hei. Lo Man-ka sang "Under the Lion Rock," a song that almost represents the spirit of Hong Kong, which once again led the entire audience to sing along.

Several music industry veterans heated up the atmosphere, and finally, the younger generation began to take the stage.

First is Leslie Cheung, who is only 25 years old this year. He has worked in both the music and film industries, but his success in both is only so-so. However, because of his handsome appearance, he has a certain status in the hearts of young women.

He, along with Danny Chan, who was even more famous than him, and Paul Chung, who was even less famous than him, were known as the "Three Princes of Central." They were all young, handsome male artists with some money in their families.

For Zhang Guorong, following the old path of his predecessors in singing is obviously not feasible, so he must find another way, such as singing and dancing.

The song that Wei Ming presented to him is the heavyweight masterpiece that cemented his status as a superstar in the Hong Kong music scene.

The dynamic and stylish music at the beginning makes it feel completely different from the previous style, and there are also backup dancers.

"You used to love me unconditionally / You sacrificed your youth for my glory / Thank you so much for changing me one day, for your silent dedication / Your tenderness often makes me feel guilty..."

There were also fans of Leslie Cheung at the scene. They found the song very catchy and couldn't help but move their bodies to the rhythm. After all, it's the original Japanese song, and the dynamic part is indeed well done.

"Here it comes! Here it comes!" Wei Ming, backstage, excitedly awaited the next sentence.

"Thanks, thanks, thanks, Melinda! / Who can replace you!"

That's right, the song is called "Melinda." Sarah understood this lyric and touched Melinda.

"Oh, this is for you."

Melinda smiled slightly and said she would add an extra hour for Leonardo that night, but unfortunately, they no longer had any unexplored positions.

Amin, listening to the song, continued to feel bitter, even asking, "Who can replace your position?" It seems that cuteness is worthless in the face of sexiness.

The biggest concern is whether having Leslie Cheung pick up Roman Tam will lead to an awkward silence.

Now it seems that this is not the case at all. The audience was mostly young people, and the song was very much to their liking. The atmosphere at the event was even more lively.

As Zhang Guorong's mentor, Li Xiaotian, who was on the side of the stage, was very excited. He had not been able to bring Ah Rong out of the spotlight, but now Wei Ming had done it.

After this song, Ah Rong was finally able to break through in the music scene!

But it's no use if young people like it; the ones who can actually pull out millions are the older folks.

So Zhang Guorong's song went from 50 to 120 million bids, and then it stopped rising. Ma Jingyi, the sister of Ma Qingwei, the ex-husband of Xiaoqing Chen Meiqi, was the one who "won the bid".

At this time, Ruan Xingzhu, who was not yet thirty years old, already had a lot of charm. She was not very familiar with Zhang Guorong's previous songs, but she might become a fan of his in the future. She told Zhang Guorong to give it his all.

Since Zhang Guorong doesn't really have any representative works now, he sang a song called "I Dreamed of You Last Night" by his friend Danny Chan, which led to the introduction of the next singer, Danny Chan.

When Danny Chan took the stage, his first focus was on the youthful and beautiful Pansy Ho in the VIP section.
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