Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 237 Temple Riot (First Update, 3200+ words)

"Yes, the work arrangement I mentioned before is here, but it will take a while." Li Song nodded.

"This place will become an aircraft manufacturing plant!"

"It's about manufacturing the plane we'll take when we come back."

"The longest track is 3.5 kilometers," Li Song told Gao Haiyang.

Looking at the massive construction site, Gao Haiyang was also deeply impressed, thinking back to the airport he had returned from.

Gao Haiyang looked at Li Song, unsure of what to think. He wanted to ask, but didn't know what to ask.

Li Song asked Section Chief Zhou to take his master home, while he himself stayed at the Chang'an BMW Aircraft Manufacturing Company.

Although Chief Engineer Ma has been busy lately, he is full of energy and is leading his team to research new technologies day and night.

After in-depth research, Chief Engineer Ma discovered that the manufacturing technology of these two aircraft was completely different from that of the Y-10 he had previously worked on.

The technology is simply not on the same level.

Chief Engineer Ma was responsible not only for the technology but also for supervising the construction of the factory, among other things.

Li Song's arrival didn't involve much; he just held meetings and listened to progress reports.

The No. 1 constant temperature assembly workshop was completed around the end of November, and then began experimental assembly of engines for private aircraft and medium- and long-range passenger aircraft.

Assembly workshop number two is expected to be completed around June next year.

The No. 3 engine manufacturing workshop is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The remaining R&D building, along with various supporting facilities, including the control tower, radar, and runways, were all completed by the end of 82. There were three runways: one 2 kilometers long, one 2.8 kilometers long, and one 3.5 kilometers long.

Li Song spent a day in Chang'an, and then returned to Guangzhou.

The BMW motocross team riders have started learning to ride motorcycles, and they've set up a spot on the BMW factory construction site for their initial training.

Li Song returned to Hong Kong Island from Guangzhou.

October 23, 1980, Thursday, Frost's Descent.

In the morning, escorted by bodyguards, Li Song arrived at the magazine office building and saw many reporters.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li, the marketing results for Temple Run on Amazon are not ideal. What do you think?"

"Some professional film critics say the marketing and distribution were a flop, with only 30 out of 200 copies sold," the reporters asked one after another.

These reporters found it much easier to interview Li Song; anything he said would spark a discussion.

Li Song said, "I still hold the same view: whether a film flops or not is determined by its box office performance."

"And at least Golden Harvest and Ah Long dared to try their luck in Hollywood."

"Like I said, some people are only tough at home, and they're like frogs in a well. Besides, these people are either stupid or evil."

"Golden Harvest, Ah Lung, and I are dedicated to bringing Hong Kong films to the world, but some people not only do not support us, but also make sarcastic remarks. I urge everyone not to associate with these people too much."

"Because these people can't stand seeing others do better than them."

The reporters quickly took notes and then asked, "Mr. Li, Taiwan has officially launched an investigation into you. Do you have anything to say?"

Standing behind his bodyguard, Li Song said, "Investigation? No need for investigation. I can tell them directly that I have invested in a motorcycle factory in the mainland, with an annual production capacity of over 30 motorcycles, and a marine outboard motor manufacturing plant. Currently, the largest production capacity is 400 horsepower, and it is expected to be sold in Hong Kong Island next month."

"Another car manufacturing plant is under construction, which will eventually have an annual production capacity of one million vehicles."

"I also invested in the Around Taihu Lake Motorcycle Rally!"

"I also invested in a movie and a TV series!"

The reporters persisted, asking, "What would your attitude be if Taiwan banned your work?"

"You'll know once it's blocked. Anything you say now is just empty talk," Li Song said.

“Mr. Li, some people say that Phoenix TV is a pest in the industry, a black sheep, and all they know is how to steal other people’s jobs.”

"People strive for higher positions, water flows downhill, why don't these scoundrels think about why their subordinates want to leave!"

"They're just making others work like slaves, but they don't want to pay them."

"In that case, I'll give you a raise once the TV station starts broadcasting!"

"In addition, our TV station will adopt more creative models in the future so that everyone can make money!"

"Ask those stingy people who are grumbling about me if they dare to follow my lead! If they don't dare, then shut up!"

"Alright, fifty yuan per person for lunch, thank you all." Li Song finished speaking and decisively left, leaving a bodyguard to give him the money.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!"

"Thank you, Mr. Li!" the reporters said one after another.

Upon arriving at the magazine office, the staff greeted him warmly, and Li Song responded to each of them.

"Brother Le, you can contact the mainland side. The deal for filming a Three Kingdoms TV series has been finalized. Do you have any suggestions for the remaining cooperation model?" Li Song asked.

“I suggest we co-produce it. It’s not good to use only mainland actors, especially since many of our TV station’s employees are still unable to work right now.” Liu Jiale came in carrying a stack of documents.

"Okay!" Li Song nodded.

"TVB has been making big moves lately, launching several dramas in one go: The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. According to inside information, they are preparing to target our TV station."

"We're also planning to produce a variety show."

"There are quite a few Taiwanese actors in this production," Liu Jiale said with some concern after sitting down.

"This proves that our Mr. Shao values ​​us, which is very good."

"It proves they have faith in us," Li Song chuckled and said. Liu Jiale shook his head upon hearing this; his boss's perspective was completely different. He was worried sick, so he pulled out a document: "Boss, this is your personal income for last month!"

Li Song glanced at it briefly, then signed it.

"Wang Jing's film grossed 560 million, but it probably won't make much more later."

"For a new director, this is quite good, but there are a lot of people criticizing him." Liu Jiale took out another document.

Li Song nodded: "It's good to be scolded. Now, if people ask about Wang Jing, they'll know it's him. I'm just afraid that no one will know."

"I've also spoken with Cinema City, and they're holding the premiere on the 8th of next month," Lau Ka-lok added.

"I'll attend the premiere." Li Song knew what that meant.

Then Liu Jiale reported on the progress of the TV station's establishment, as well as the progress of films made in mainland China.

"Take a look at this script and see what you think." Li Song was holding a script about the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Hong Kong Island.

Li Song recalled that there were TV dramas about serious crimes units and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Hong Kong Island, which were quite good later on.

"Hmm." Liu Jiale nodded as he received the script.

Then Liu Jiale went to do his own thing, while Li Song looked at information about semiconductors.

In the afternoon, Li Song went to Parkson Company again. There were more things to do at Parkson Company, including the construction of the semiconductor laboratory and the sales of BMW motorcycles.

That evening, Li Song arrived at Taikoo City, and A-Lin happily showed him the contract: "I've joined Phoenix TV."

"Do your best during the training." Li Song nodded.

"Yes, I will definitely do my best." Arlene nodded.

"Where is your father?" Li Song asked again.

"He went to TVB."

"..." Li Song was speechless.

Because Arlene had to go to work, Li Song returned to Federal Garden the next day.

This time, Li Song brought out the information on the reduced instruction set chip offered as a reward on the second-hand platform. This information is the most advanced in this era.

Li Song discovered that the biggest advantage of the 20 platforms is optimization and integration.

It can integrate many existing technologies, just like the super-large bulldozers in mainland China, which are optimized and integrated with the relevant technologies of the Leopard 2 tank.

Such integration is difficult in this era, but it is relatively simple on second-hand platforms.

Moreover, Li Song has another advantage, which is that he not only has chips, but also the chip application ecosystem.

These are things that a single company cannot accomplish in this era, but Li Song can do them by leveraging a second-hand platform.

At 10 p.m. on October 25, 1980, a loud bang was heard somewhere near the Third Boss's residence, attracting the attention of many residents in the surrounding area.

The residents arrived at the scene carrying torches.

Soon someone noticed some reflective objects scattered on the ground.

I picked it up and saw that it was gold!
And so a frenzy ensued, and the news spread like wildfire.

When the police arrived, they found a large crowd had already gathered. The police tried to stop them, but were met with resistance and were then assaulted.

It wasn't until the next morning that the third leader's army arrived at the scene, by which time nearly 10,000 people had already gathered.

The army tried to stop it, but was met with resistance, which turned into a riot, and then the army waited for reinforcements.

It wasn't until the afternoon of the 26th that reinforcements arrived and brought the situation under control, but there were no clues left.

Then they discovered that the temple had been blown open, and fragments of gold, and even complete gold artifacts, had been blasted out.

The news spread around the world in an instant, because according to reports, hundreds of tons of gold were likely looted.

The head of the third brother's family ordered the temple to be sealed off and a search and arrest operation to be launched in the surrounding villages.

On the 27th, the third-in-command summoned Afghan citizens residing in the area and also summoned the Afghan ambassador, demanding that Afghan authorities take responsibility for the bombing.

The third leader presented two pieces of evidence: a movie poster and bomb fragments, specifically Ami's standard bomb.

They even accused the movie poster of featuring a temple in the background!

The American ambassador was dumbfounded. What did this prove? America sells bombs all over the world. Couldn't other people bring movie posters here?
Of course, this news was also reported in the United States, because the huge riots caused by the third leader were being reported in the United States.

Ami's newspapers and television stations are reporting on these absurd accusations made by the third leader.

Then many people noticed the poster because the poster included photos and bomb fragments.

For Ah Mei, daytime is Hong Kong Island's nighttime.

At 5:00 a.m. on October 28, 1980, Mr. Zou was awakened by the sound of his servant knocking on the door.

"What's wrong?" Boss Zou was very unhappy because of the recent film promotion, especially the fact that the number of copies sold by Amei was too small, so he was under a lot of pressure and had finally fallen asleep.

"Sir, there's an urgent call from the company," the maid said quickly.

Mr. Zou went to the study, picked up the phone, and said, "Hello?"

"Mr. Zou, something terrible has happened! Amei needs more copies! She needs 1,500!" The vice president of Jiahe said urgently on the phone.

"Fifteen hundred?" Boss Zou was stunned.

One copy is equivalent to a movie theater?

"Are you dreaming?" Boss Zou pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming, then asked the other person uncertainly.

(End of this chapter)