Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 269 Zhang Chongbang: Have I become a disgrace to the police force?

Huang Xizhao was the first Chinese general manager of Lihwa at the time, and is now the managing director and general manager.

He devoted a great deal of effort to the television station and was a person who wholeheartedly got things done.

Previously, Li's poor management was partly due to Richard's presumptuousness and meddling.

Finally, RTV underwent a complete transformation and got a new boss, who is Chinese.

He had thought that he could finally put his ideas and ambitions into action.

Unexpectedly, Chen Shixian even limited the program he was scheduled to appear on.

How can we play then?
In their line of work, the worst thing is for laymen to give unsolicited advice; the best scenario is for them to pay money but not provide any assistance.

As far as he knew, Chen Shixian had absolutely no experience in the entertainment media field.

His worst fears came true.

What if Chen Shixian asked them to make a colorful black and a shimmering white?
Huang Xizhao began to hint wildly: "Mr. Chen, please give us some space in the creative process. Please trust our professional planning. We can discuss the program list again."

"Manager Huang, please take a look first before making a decision."

Chen Shixian interrupted him directly, gesturing to him.

Huang Xizhao sighed helplessly, wondering why every boss was so inexplicably confident.

He picked up the program in front of him and slowly turned the pages.

The first program was a news program called "Good Morning, Hong Kong Island".

The program description seemed unremarkable.

Its main function is to broadcast trending news from all over the world.

This type of program is neither particularly good nor bad; it usually maintains a stable viewership.

He shook his head.

I flipped to the back with little interest.

The second TV series is called "My Own Swordsman," which tells the story of a group of people living in Tongfu Inn and some interesting events in the town and the martial arts world.

His expression changed slightly as he quickly scanned the plot summary inside.

The charming innkeeper Tong Xiangyu, the hot-tempered handyman Guo Furong, the master thief waiter Bai Zhantang, the scholar-official accountant Lü Xiucai, the cook Li Dazui who dreams of making money to get married, and a child named Mo Xiaobei...

Great, this script is great.

It's lighthearted, humorous, and witty; if it were made into a film, it would definitely be a great script.

This novel script, combined with the sitcom format, is really quite good.

In addition to his keen insight and ability to discover talent, Huang Xizhao also possessed excellent appreciation and judgment skills.

To be able to secure a stable position in a foreigner's company, he must have a very keen eye for talent.

It's obvious at a glance that this script is extraordinary.

The more you look, the more interesting Huang Xizhao's expression becomes, with stars practically twinkling in her eyes.

He eagerly flipped to the proposal for the new script and continued reading.

Next up is "The Legend of the White Snake," a well-known classic. A remake of it would be a big hit.

Next up is "My Date with a Vampire," with its wildly imaginative plot and novel zombie concept—it's absolutely amazing.

This is an area that Hong Kong Island has never ventured into before.

It's a groundbreaking achievement in television dramas!
With excitement, he looked at the next major category, animation programs.

"Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" and "Boonie Bears".

Wow, this kind of animated film is amazing! It's full of childlike fun and is sure to attract a lot of kids.

A high-quality children's program is the key to high viewership ratings and also their guarantee.

Next up is the variety show "Very 6+1", a talent show for ordinary people.

Huang Xizhao's eyes lit up again and again.

That's brilliant! This down-to-earth program makes television programs less aloof, and citizens will feel a greater sense of identification with the programs.

Ordinary citizens can also participate.

This kind of show is bound to be a hit.

Besides talent shows, there are also highly entertaining and highly anticipated reality shows like "Happy Forward Rush".

Hong Kong Island Television has never done this before.

Then there's "Millionaire," a quiz show where you can win huge prizes by completing challenges. The huge prizes are a major attraction and very eye-catching!
"New, new, new!"

"It's so new!"

A wave of highly creative and incredibly innovative programs came rushing in, and Huang Xizhao felt like she was suffocating.

Each one is eye-catching.

That's amazing! That's incredible! This is truly groundbreaking!

I can't believe what kind of brain could come up with such a brilliant idea.

Huang Xizhao was so excited that his hands were trembling: "Mr. Chen, any one of these programs would be enough to blow up the ratings."

"Pioneering a field never before seen in Hong Kong's media industry!"

"In all my years in the media industry, I have never encountered a screenwriter with such a wildly imaginative and imaginative mind."

"I'm very curious, what kind of talented person came up with this program list!"

Seeing Huang Xizhao's ecstatic expression, Chen Shixian casually admitted, "It's me!"

Having memories of the future is equivalent to having a vast library of creative ideas.

Whether it's a TV drama script, a variety show, or an animated film, all you need to do is write a general storyline and have someone else shave their head.

Once the team is ready, we can start making anime like "Armor Hero" and "Detective Conan," and let them make their own tri-color films.

Is there any specialization in the art industry?

Moreover, in addition to talent shows like "Very 6+1", it would be even better to have a Miss Asia pageant.

These ideas are more than you can use.

"It's you?!"

Huang Xizhao stared wide-eyed at Chen Shixian in disbelief, dumbfounded.

At that moment, he admired Chen Shixian so much that his eyes lit up and his face was full of worship: "Mr. Chen, it is our honor to have you at ATV!"

"With these programming schedules, ATV will definitely become the most famous television station in Hong Kong Island and a benchmark for the entire entertainment media industry!"

Huang Xizhao said excitedly.

"These programs still need time to develop; they are all expensive programs, so they need more time."

Chen Shixian remained unperturbed by praise or criticism, smiled slightly, and handed over a document: "The most important thing is this program; if done well, the results will be immediate."

TV shopping?!

Huang Xizhao exclaimed in surprise again.

Their only thought was to produce good television programs, boost ratings, attract advertisers, and generate revenue.

I never imagined that I could sell goods and directly monetize them through TV programs.

Citizens made phone calls to place orders.

Then deliver it to your door.

That's amazing, absolutely amazing.

"At that time, we'll bombard you with repetitive advertising slogans, hype up sales, create a buzz, and offer attractive discounts."

"No housewife watching TV can resist the temptation of low prices and convenience."

Huang Xizhao's face flushed, his heart pounding with excitement, and he couldn't help but speak eloquently: "These creative programs must be patented to prevent other stations from imitating them."

"If TV shopping is done well, it might even be more profitable than advertising!"

Chen Shixian nodded. No wonder Huang Xizhao was able to revive ATV later on.

He simply provided a creative idea, and the other party immediately came up with a practical solution.

He smiled with satisfaction and replied, "TV shopping is the fastest project to be implemented and the fastest to generate revenue among these programs!"

"It can be put on the agenda soon."

"As for other programs, we should produce them well and release them in batches, which will be enough to maintain viewership for a long time."

"As for talent, you can take care of it."

"We'll offer the highest compensation in the industry."

"I want to get the whole ATV moving, to come alive, and to get everyone competing."

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen, with this program list of yours, ATV will surely overturn the past, lead the media industry, and usher in a brand new era!"

Huang Xizhao's eyes shone brightly as she looked at Chen Shixian, her gaze filled with admiration.

A boss who provides solutions, ideas, and funding, and who has vision and ambition, is someone you'd work your life for!

……

After ATV changed hands, the first program she appeared on was Lok Wai-ching's "Focus Interview, In-depth Dialogue with Hong Kong Island".

The TV program airs during prime time, from 19:00 PM to 22:00 PM.

As the woman of a big boss, Lok Wai-ching still had this privilege before other programs were completed and broadcast.

Moreover, this program was approved and favored by the big boss.

"Focusing on current events and engaging in in-depth dialogue, this is Focus Interview, and I am your host, Le Huizhen."

"Today, we have invited several well-known Hong Kong commentators to have an in-depth conversation about the case of the kingpin of the century."

Lok Wai-ching wore a white suit with her hair up, looking neat and capable.

She really does have the air of a top TV host.

The program is a hot topic analysis of the "King of Thieves" case, in which the most talked-about aspects are the police kneeling and Zhang Chongbang's team's torture and death during interrogation. Of course, as a television program, it cannot be so explicit, so it can only use the sensationalism of the "King of Thieves" case as an opening.

"Another case of the kingpin of the century, just rehashing old news, it's boring. Apart from the pretty anchor, there's nothing to watch!"

"ATV will collapse sooner or later!"

Inside the convenience store, the owner, wearing a vest, was picking at his toes with one hand, constantly rubbing dead skin between his toes, while holding a remote control in the other hand. He cursed and prepared to change the channel.

But just as he was about to transfer to TVB to watch "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

"Holy crap, you idiot!"

The shop owner switched the channel back the moment the image flashed by.

I was completely mesmerized by the Focus Interview program.

The video playing is an opening clip, a mashup of multiple shots spliced ​​together.

The shocking images of the Cointreau Hotel explosion.

The image shows the plane taking off with a roar.

The image shows the Flying Tigers descending swiftly and heroically onto the rooftop.

Images of Zhang Chongbang using torture to extract confessions, with a ferocious expression.

Slow-motion footage of a policeman's hat being shot off.

These images flash by quickly, accompanied by rousing music; they are all realistic, high-energy, and explosive, making them very eye-catching.

"Holy crap, that's amazing!!"

The boss exclaimed in surprise, stopped scratching his foot, and focused his gaze on the scene of Zhang Chongbang and his group rushing into the Jundu Hotel and shooting their colleagues to death.

His eyes widened instantly.

The trailer ended with a series of exciting scenes, but the editing was just right, like a claw that successfully piqued his curiosity.

He watched the television intently, waiting to find out what was going on.

The television screen flashed continuously, accompanied by the discussions of the invited commentators.

The image of Zhang Chongbang's team, with their menacing expressions, using excessive force and torture to extract confessions at the Guangchang Building, instantly stirred up a surge of indignation in the small shop owner's heart.

"These bastards always use these dirty tricks to deal with people, it's outrageous!"

The citizens who were cooling off in the small shop and watching the scene also started to discuss it.

“It was wrong for the police to use these methods, but the situation was urgent at the time, and it was all for the sake of saving lives.”

"You can't say that. They are police officers, and police officers have to follow the rules. They can't act recklessly, or things will get chaotic."

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. In any case, they were all bandit kings who were killed. Such wicked people deserve to be executed by slow slicing! What is torture?"

……

When the public started talking about the chaos, most of them still felt sympathy for Zhang Chongbang and others.

On television programs, the commentators also split into two camps and argued about the matter, getting red in the face and shouting, creating a great show.

"On our show, the experts held differing opinions and argued endlessly, each with their own viewpoint."

"Next, let's watch a top-secret video that has never been made public before."

"After you've seen it, let's hear what everyone thinks."

Lok Wai-ching controlled the rhythm of the entire show, and when the atmosphere reached its climax...

A video clip from the Cointreau Hotel has been released.

The citizens were filled with intense curiosity, and they all shut their mouths and focused their attention on the television.

On the television screen, a group of people appeared first. As they approached, the citizens recognized them as Zhang Chongbang and his team members.

"Zizi..."

Soon, white fog began to rise in the surveillance footage, blurring the view.

They only saw a few figures rush into a house and lie in ambush.

"Ta-ta-ta-ta!"

What followed were the sounds of fierce fighting and muffled groans.

The scene speeds up, the door opens, and the smoke dissipates.

There were police officers lying all over the ground, but not a single criminal.

"Boss, it seems we've mistakenly killed Inspector Yao and his men..."

"no no……"

"This is impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"

……

The great white shark screamed in terror. Zhang Chongbang held Yao Sir's body, weeping bitterly. His loud wails reached everyone's ears.

This chaotic scene was stimulating everyone's nerves.

The final shot focuses on the bloodied and disfigured Yao Sir and his team, a scene that appears to be looming large from above.

The citizens in front of the television were all dumbfounded, staring at the screen, unable to recover for a long time.

Like the calm before a storm, a few seconds later, it suddenly exploded!
"Damn it, these bastards not only tortured people to death, but also accidentally killed their colleagues and deceived their superiors!"

"Killing a colleague, denying it, profiting from human suffering, getting promoted and receiving a raise—are you even human?!"

"This is a scumbag, a beast!"

"I think they're worse than beasts!"

"Damn it, no wonder these cops don't act like cops. When they're torturing people, their faces are more terrifying than those of ruthless bandits and kingpins. Turns out they're just trash!"

……

The citizens watching the television broadcast were filled with indignation, and any previous understanding they had of Zhang Chongbang and his group vanished.

All of it was condemnation.

Citizens called the police station to complain and demand that Zhang Chongbang's team be severely punished.

Some radicals even went to the police station entrance, where they unfurled banners, cursed, and protested.

Just as the case of the "Century King Thieves" gang had come to an end, a media feature report unexpectedly made the police the target of public criticism once again.

"The police should be subject to public scrutiny, face up to the problems, rectify the team, adhere to the bottom line, enforce the law in a civilized manner, and act with both strength and compassion!"

Cai Yuanqi snapped the button off the recorded TV program, his face dark and furious: "Damn it, you're a disgrace to the police force!"

Cai Yuanqi never expected that even after he announced his early retirement following the incident with the Century Thief King Gang, there would still be a trap waiting for him.

Moreover, this attack, aimed directly at the police force, escalated and once again humiliated the police.

He immediately convened a meeting with Fang Jiexia from the Public Relations Department, Liu Jiehui from the Management Office, and Li Wenbin, the Deputy Director.

After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that it was not feasible for the police to evade responsibility in order to quell the incident.

Since we can't solve the problem, we can only deal with the people who created it.

In addition to dismissing Cheung Chung-pong, Great White Shark, and the entire group from their police ranks, the cases involving their torture, wrongful killing of colleagues, and fraudulent claims of credit will be tried publicly by all Hong Kong citizens to ensure fairness, impartiality, and transparency.

At the same time, the police force launched an internal investigation and introduced a series of rules and regulations to standardize the behavior of police officers.

The high-pressure tactics of the police force, coupled with the fact that Zhang Chongbang's entire case was based on solid evidence and clear facts, accelerated the pace of the trial.

The trial is scheduled to begin tomorrow.

……

Mong Kok, Seventh, Sin, a top-tier luxury bar.

"Ding!"

The crystal glasses clinked together, producing a series of crisp sounds. Chen Shixian, Qiu Gangao, Baozhu, Ahua, Aquan, and Gongzi raised their glasses to toast each other.

Cheers!

With a flushed face, Popcorn excitedly shouted and then gulped down the wine in his glass.

"Tomorrow is the trial day for Zhang Chongbang and Great White Shark. In the past, we would drop our guns and hats, stand in the dock, and be judged."

“He sat in the witness stand, his hand on the Bible, and gave a testimony that would lead us to eternal damnation.”

"Now the roles are reversed. It's Zhang Chongbang and the others' turn to hand over their guns and hats, stand in the dock, and be tried."

"I can't even imagine how happy and satisfied I'll be tomorrow when I see these slapped faces in the audience!"

Qiu Gang'ao took a sip of wine, his hand adorned with a ring gripping the glass, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

"No need to think, I'll be incredibly happy and have an amazing time!"

The young master, holding a towel, wiped the water from his hands and said with excitement in his eyes, "I'm so happy I could burst!"

"I don't know how long I've been waiting for this day!"

"I'll be even happier when they get into Stanley!"

Ahua took a deep breath, his face grave: "The boat has sailed past ten thousand mountains; finally, I can give Brother Biao an explanation!"

Ah Quan nodded vigorously, relieved: "Finally, we can give ourselves an explanation!"

With a 'thud,' he slammed his glass down on the bar and yelled, "Damn it, to be honest, I'm not even as excited as when I'm having sex!"

"The thought of seeing Zhang Chongbang and his ilk's incredibly pathetic faces tomorrow is so exciting I can't sleep!"

"Hahaha!"

The mention of popping beads elicited a burst of laughter.

The atmosphere was even more lively and joyful than during the Chinese New Year.

"Clang clang..."

Chen Shixian gently swirled the crystal wine glass in his hand.

The ice cubes collided with the glass, making a crisp sound. His deep gaze drew everyone's attention to him.

(End of this chapter)