Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 288 Interview (5000+ words)

The interviewer was a female host from Phoenix TV. Her surname was Wu and her given name was Wu Fangfang. Her ancestral home was Jiangsu Province. Wu Fangfang's grandfather was a junior officer in the Kuomintang who retreated to Hong Kong Island after the defeat.

Of course, his appearance is impeccable.

Wu Fangfang was a little nervous, after all, she was interviewing her boss. Of course, she had prepared the questions in advance, but she was careful to pay attention to her tone and facial expressions during the interview!
Moreover, Wu Fangfang knew that this was her best chance to become famous.

Because the boss is a world-renowned writer and a billionaire, being able to interview such a person adds a significant mark to one's own resume!
"Don't be nervous, we're all on the same side, just do it according to your plan!"

"You can be bolder with your questions. I just won't answer them if necessary," Li Song said, noticing Wu Fangfang's nervousness.

The interview took place in a television studio, and staff were preparing a series of things.

They even put makeup on Li Song. In reality, Li Song is quite fair-skinned, but under the lighting and the camera's effect, he actually looks a bit dark!

"Thank you, boss!" Wu Fangfang knew, of course, that the hosts and reporters on Hong Kong Island were very bold in asking questions.

"Just do your job. Today I'm just your interviewee!" Li Chong chuckled.

The interview took place at a small coffee table, with Li Song and the host sitting on two separate small sofas.

As soon as the director announced "start," Wu Fangfang began: "Hello everyone, I am Wu Fangfang. Today, our interviewee is Mr. Li Song, the owner of our TV station, a world-renowned writer, and a billionaire."

"Let's welcome Mr. Li!" Wu Fangfang then looked to the side.

Then the camera zoomed out, revealing Li Song sitting on the other side.

"Hello everyone."

"Mr. Li, what do you have to say about the fact that the novel 'National Treasure' has sold more than two million copies in Europe and America, and that you have made it onto the bestseller lists of European and American authors?" Wu Fangfang asked the first question.

The reason for asking this question is to highlight that Li Song is now a world-renowned writer.

"Here I want to apologize to the museum that houses the Declaration of Independence, because I know they will face more trouble next. But I still want to say that novels are fictional, and any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental." Li Song sat up straight, clenched his fists, and slightly squeezed them together, making an apologetic gesture.

In fact, Li Song was secretly overjoyed. The Declaration of Independence had been stolen or openly robbed many times already!
Every time the Declaration of Independence is stolen or robbed, it generates a wave of public attention.

Then each wave of popularity will boost the sales of the novel "National Treasure".

Moreover, Li Song also knew that someone on the black market was offering a bounty for the Declaration of Independence.

Li Song even suspected that these people were hired by Fox Film Corporation to steal and rob.

Because Fox Studios invested in the film National Treasure.

Otherwise, why would the museum have already stated on television and in newspapers that what's in the museum are just replicas?

So many people still steal, so many people still rob.

Moreover, even if this Declaration of Independence were stolen or looted, it wouldn't be a serious crime, because it was a copy.

Moreover, the theft or robbery did not succeed.

Li Song even saw a news report that a thief stole a pickup truck and used an iron chain to pull the museum gate off its hinges!
“Mr. Li, but the third leader doesn’t seem to think so?” Wu Fangfang brought up another matter.

"This has little to do with me. The third leader is criticizing Ami's side."

"Of course, it's possible that people on Amei's side believe my novel is true, just like the Declaration of Independence, which was frequently stolen and robbed!" Li Song easily shifted the blame to Amei.

Anyway, what's left at the San Ge Temple is the promotional poster for the Great Escape from the Temple in Amy.

The trouble on the third leader's side has ended. The state where the temple is located has reached an agreement with the central government of the third leader, and the gold in the temple will be used for educational development in the state where the temple is located.

This is much better than in the past, when it was directly taken over by the central government, which was the third-in-command.

"Mr. Li, we noticed that you recently applied for a patent for a small single-propeller, single-wing aircraft!"

"Is this the plane that was crowdfunded?" Wu Fangfang asked again.

"Yes, this is our Panda brand private jet!"

"This is the design rendering of this aircraft!" Li Song picked up a picture from the coffee table.

The photographer's lens zoomed in directly on the image.

Of course, it was only enlarged once, because this had already been filmed, and it can be directly cut in during the later editing.

"Wow, this plane looks very special!" Wu Fangfang had already seen it; the plane was black and white.

The nose of the plane has two black sections, then white, the fuselage is white, and the tail is black.

It looks like a panda that has been stretched and deformed.

Therefore, this kind of paint job is easy to remember at a glance.

"It's quite special. This aircraft is equipped with a six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, producing 180 horsepower, and has a crew of four!"

"We have now started producing this engine. It is manufactured by BMW's automotive manufacturing plant using a 500-ton aluminum alloy hot casting press." Li Song then picked up some enlarged photos, which showed the technical team debugging the molds.

The camera zoomed out slightly again. It had already been filmed, and it could be re-edited in when the news interview was broadcast.

"Mr. Li, before you applied for the Panda Aircraft patent, there were many doubts in Hong Kong and Europe and America. What do you think about this?" Wu Fangfang asked again.

"Being questioned is a good thing!"

"Because based on my background and experience, I have no experience in manufacturing aircraft!"

"I am willing to accept other people's doubts."

"But that doesn't mean we can't do this well."

"Moreover, according to our team's preliminary calculations, the price of the Panda plane raised through crowdfunding should be significantly lower than $20,000!" Li Song certainly knew what those Western customers cared about—the price, of course.

People pay attention to crowdfunding mainly because of the price.

Just because someone is a world-renowned author doesn't mean they'll believe you!

Li Song knew exactly where the focus should be.

So I brought up the price again during the interview.

"Significantly less than 20,000 US dollars?" Wu Fangfang was quite clear about what 20,000 US dollars meant. 20,000 US dollars was more than 100,000 Hong Kong dollars, and buying a luxury car in Hong Kong would cost far more than that.

"Yes, if the quantity is large enough, the cost should be controllable at around ten thousand US dollars. Of course, the final cost will depend on the amount of crowdfunding."

"If it's too little, the cost will increase!" Li Song then dropped another eye-catching figure.

Therefore, Li Song will later say that the final cost depends on the amount of crowdfunding.

Only when something generates enough buzz can it attract the attention of politicians.

There will be thousands or tens of thousands of orders, and these orders will face legal or other obstacles.

Then this matter will be reported by the media.

At that time, some politicians will naturally get involved in this matter in order to build their own public image and win votes.

Because it's impossible for the aircraft manufacturers on Aramco's side to win over all the politicians!

Of course, this is also an advantage of the two-party system in America. An aircraft manufacturer can only win over one party, so the other party becomes its natural rival.

At that time, you will be automatically matched with these politicians into the same camp.

Because Li Song knew how outrageous things politicians in Europe and America would do for their votes.

"Mr. Li, is it true? It's so cheap, is the quality guaranteed?"

“There are many professionals in aircraft manufacturing in Europe and America. They say that $20,000 is simply not enough to manufacture a qualified small aircraft!” Wu Fangfang asked again. Of course, these were all questions she had prepared in advance.

That evening, Li Song held A Lin as they watched his own interview on the news. A Lin asked with a hint of jealousy, "Brother Song, isn't Wu Fangfang very pretty?"

"You're not as pretty as me!"

"Brother Song, the people at the TV station seem to see me differently now!"

"What's the difference? Just pretend this never happened," Li Song replied casually as he continued watching his own interview in the news.

Li Song knew exactly what Arlene was referring to—the tabloid report.

"Sigh!" Arlene was actually quite happy to have come to the Federal Garden today, because she didn't see any other women's items here, but she also knew that Li Song might have other women elsewhere.

"Should I send someone to beat up the editor and boss of this tabloid?" Li Song asked jokingly.

"forget it!"

"I just think this is a bit wrong!" Arlene is still a bit naive, after all, she is still young.

"Have you noticed that people who used to have a bad relationship with you or who treated you badly have changed their attitudes?" Li Song knew that there were all kinds of people in the workplace, so he asked. "You know?" Arlene's first reaction was that Li Song knew about her situation at work.

"Let others say what they want, you do what you want!"

“Sometimes, rumors can actually be helpful to your work,” Li Song continued.

"That's true!" Arlene agreed upon hearing this.

“Besides, neither of us is married. So what if we’re photographed together? If anyone talks about you behind your back, it’s just because they’re envious and jealous!” Li Song added.

The news continued to feature interviews with him.

"Mr. Li, what is your opinion on the proposal by some people in Hong Kong to delist Phoenix TV and restrict the broadcast of mainland TV dramas in Hong Kong?" Wu Fangfang asked another rather sensitive question.

"Since we've already imposed restrictions, I suggest restricting Taiwanese dramas from being broadcast in Hong Kong. It's impossible to allow officials to set fires while forbidding ordinary people from lighting lamps!"

"Besides, I think Phoenix TV does a great job. Unlike some TV stations, which have a single channel that's been around for decades, there's only ever one stage backdrop with a few people fighting and killing each other, at most ten people! That doesn't capture the original scenes from the novel!"

"The number of actors involved in our Three Kingdoms TV series will eventually exceed 10,000! And the audience's choice has proven that our idea was correct."

"It's normal for those who aren't liked by the audience to be eliminated."

"Moreover, all employees in the television industry should thank Phoenix TV. If it weren't for Phoenix TV raising salaries, other television stations would never have raised their salaries!"

"Some TV stations are notoriously stingy."

"And I also want to tell everyone that our TV station will be hosting a Spring Festival Gala, during which I will be giving away ten houses in a raffle!"

"There are also many other prizes, including cars, motorcycles, and cosmetics!"

"There are even cash bonuses!"

"In addition, Phoenix TV will also introduce a new salary system, with a 10 yuan increase for every month of service, which means a 120 yuan increase per year!"

"In addition, our TV station will be introducing some new systems. We are researching a work-based model, which would allow some talented artists to set up their own studios and form a cooperative relationship with the TV station, rather than a superior-subordinate model." Li Song knew perfectly well who was behind this proposal, so he directly undermined it!
The owners of TVB and RTV were also watching Phoenix TV's evening news.

Both bosses were seething with hatred upon seeing this.

Especially for the owners of TVB, the profit margin of TVB is declining while the expenses are increasing.

In the past, no one dared to mention that I was raising my salary. Anyone who did would be immediately put out of the movies and have no work!

Even some veteran artists at TVB only dare to talk about salary increases in joking situations.

But after encountering Phoenix TV and that bastard Li Song.

TVB bosses are also being pressured to raise salaries.

That little bastard started writing a novel called Ghost Blows Out the Light, which allowed RTV (Rediffusion Television) to suppress him, and many of his artists were poached by RTV.

Then this little bastard even got a TV license and continued to go against me.

Then he went to great lengths to get Wanwan to blacklist this little bastard, thinking that this would be a way to target him.

Unexpectedly, the other television station put on a grand production of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, setting a new record for Hong Kong television drama ratings.

The Hong Kong government doesn't dare to touch them now.

Because this little bastard has become famous all over the world.

The novel has been translated into more than a dozen languages ​​and is a bestseller worldwide.

The people in their circle couldn't touch the other side at all.

Now that bastard wants a raise again!
Why bother with setting up a studio model?!

This looks like something no good!

Anyway, all the things this little bastard does are paid for with his own money.

At the same time, Mr. Shao was also very troubled because the TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was really good.

The scenes are grand, and the costumes and props for the actors are especially well done.

Boss Shao has no way to control this little bastard now. Let's see if he can make a hit TV series with Wanwan.

"Ugh!"

"Shut it down!"

"I'm not watching anymore!" Boss Shao felt extremely annoyed when he saw Li Song on the TV station.

And this guy put the interview and report on the midnight news.

Isn't this pure evil?

Let this old man stay up all night!
Li Song's interviews have put enormous pressure on both industries!

The first is the small aircraft manufacturing industry in Aramco.

CBS's office on Hong Kong Island immediately sent the news of Li Song's interview back to Amy.

Another one is the film and television industry in Hong Kong.

The pay in this industry used to be really low, and most people couldn't leave it because they wanted to become famous.

So even if the salary is low, I will continue to work there.

Li Song introduced a variety of salary models, which not only guaranteed the income of lower-level employees, but also allowed those well-known employees to earn more.

The studio model that Li Song mentioned has attracted a lot of attention!

The next day, Liu Jiale's phone was ringing off the hook.

Liu Jiale naturally knew what was going on.

Liu Jiale was of course aware of the lottery that Li Song mentioned.

So Liu Jiale simply announced the studio model within the TV station.

This model holds little appeal for ordinary staff within the television station!

However, it has a great influence on established artists.

Furthermore, there is a transition period for this studio model.

In other words, they will still enjoy the internal resources of the TV station during the transition period.

Of course, after the transition period, you'll have to rely on yourself.

Many people understand what this model is.

Because in the past, Hung Fat, Wong Pak-ming, and the Hui brothers all went their own way after they became famous.

However, not everyone has their courage, nor does everyone have their financial resources!
The studio model developed by Phoenix TV is very suitable for people who want to become famous but don't have much capital or connections, and who are afraid of risks.

After Phoenix TV announced the news internally, everyone in Hong Kong knew about it very quickly.

Then the executives of the other two TV stations also found out.

The executives of the other two TV stations cursed together.

Because this means a decrease in the TV station's revenue, how much pressure would that put on the TV station's management?
But should we follow or not?

If we don't follow them, every time a TV station becomes famous, one of its staff will probably leave.

If they were to follow suit, the two TV stations would already be in a poor profit situation, and this would further reduce their revenue.

The two television stations joined forces to raise the issue with the relevant departments of the Hong Kong Island government.

However, the relevant departments dared not provoke Li Song at all.

Li Song is a well-known novelist in Europe and America, with millions of copies sold and he has made it onto the bestselling author list.

The foreign officials in the government simply ignored those two TV stations.

Because these foreigners know that if writers or celebrities like these target them, things will get really interesting.

As for the two television stations, they are nothing in the eyes of these people.

The next day, Li Song chuckled when he saw the newspaper report in his office at Parkson Company.

The two television stations were furious, accusing themselves of disrupting the market and claiming that Li Song deliberately broadcast the interview report on the midnight news!

The goal is to keep certain people from sleeping!
(End of this chapter)