Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 278 Re-entering Jade Terrace

Today is Lok Wai-chun's last day at TVB Jade. She had already submitted her resignation, but Uncle Six stopped her from doing so.

"You single-handedly created the police information program, and now it's the highest-rated program on TVB Jade after 'Enjoy Yourself Tonight'."

"If you suddenly leave now, the ratings might plummet."

"You don't want to see the show you created go back to square one, do you?"

"How about waiting a couple of days?"

Since Uncle Liu said so, Yue Huizhen had to give him face.

We're all social beings, we'll run into each other all the time, Uncle Liu still has some face to give.

When Le Huizhen got home and told Wang Dao about the situation, he laughed and said, "That old fox, Sixth Uncle, is waiting for the box office of 'The Emperor's Disciple'."

"Waiting for this box office performance?" Yue Huizhen's eyes widened. "You mean, he wants to sell the movie theater chain?"

"Otherwise what?" Wang Dao saw through Uncle Liu's thoughts. "Uncle Liu has wanted to make a move on that movie theater chain for a long time, but he just hasn't had the right opportunity."

"Now that we finally have an opportunity, we certainly won't let it slip by."

"That old fox, besides wanting a way out, also wants a favor from me."

Le Huizhen was furious: "Is Sixth Uncle worth a single favor from you?"

Wang Dao said happily, "As expected of my wife, she knows to side with her own people, not those who are in the wrong."

"But it doesn't matter."

"I'm not so quick to accept favors!"

Le Huizhen asked, "Are you sure nothing's wrong?"

"Everything will be fine, don't worry," Wang Dao reassured Le Huizhen.

And so, Lok Wai-chun continued working at TVB Jade.

Today is her last day of work.

When Wang Dao arrived, he unexpectedly encountered the chubby boy again:
"Jing, why aren't you at the company? What are you doing here?"

"Good morning, Brother Dao!" The chubby boy was overjoyed. "I didn't know that Sister Zhen was about to leave TVB Jade, so I came to see her off."

Wang Dao laughed and scolded:
"Ah Zhen is just leaving TVB Jade, not leaving Hong Kong. Why are you giving her a free ride?"

"You came here especially to wait for me?"

"Yaowen treated you badly?"

"No, no, no!" The chubby boy was startled. "I have a very good relationship with Brother Yaowen. He's different from you guys; he's very reserved."

"We had a great time."

Yaowen is very calm and composed. From his appearance, you would never guess that he is a gangster.

That kind of aura only comes out when one is offended.

Only then will others realize, "Oh, this guy is actually a big shot in the underworld!"

Knowing Yaowen's characteristics, Wang Dao arranged for Yaowen to take over Qiankun Film and Television.

Yaowen was not only able to maintain the status quo, but also to expand it.

Little Fatty had no idea that Wang Dao was teasing him.

He was genuinely terrified.

"Brother Dao, you can't just say things like that. If Brother Yaowen finds out I'm talking bad about him, I'm in big trouble!"

The king's way is strange:

"You seem very afraid of Yaowen?"

"That's respect!" the chubby boy quickly said. "It really is respect, not fear!"

Wang Dao asked curiously, "Yaowen isn't that hot-tempered, is he?"

“Brother Yaowen wouldn’t be that ruthless with his own people,” the chubby boy said with lingering fear. “But he’s extremely volatile with his enemies.”

Wang Dao wasn't in a hurry to go in. He took out a thin cigar, tossed one to the chubby boy, and asked, "Since we still have time, let's talk."

"Thank you, Brother Dao!" The chubby guy said after puffing out smoke for a while. "The day before yesterday, our company's people encountered a few people from the Chung Ching Society while filming a movie."

“Our actresses are too beautiful, and then a few guys from Chung Ching Society started to grope them.”

"Of course I immediately called Brother Yaowen."

"Who knew he would come all by himself?"

"I was worried that he wouldn't be able to control the situation."

"Who knew that Yaowen's behavior was completely different from when he was at the company."

"He'd sweep three streets of Ding Xiaoxie with a single word."

"The leaders of the Ding family were so frightened that they all turned pale, and then those people left with a few harsh words."

"That's the Chung Ching Society!"

Street photography articles are now available?

I've never heard him mention that!

"When did this happen?" Wang Dao asked. The chubby boy quickly replied, "It was the day before yesterday. We were filming an outdoor scene in Causeway Bay."

Causeway Bay?
A cold glint flashed in Wang Dao's eyes.

What is Ah Niu eating?
"You're not from TVB Jade, so why are you back today?"

"Don't tell me you're going to send Ah Zhen off."

"I won't accept that excuse!"

The chubby boy chuckled:
"Haven't we seen Brother Dao in a long time?"

"I miss it so much!"

"Stop! Don't be so mushy!" Wang Dao got goosebumps all over. A lewd guy saying he missed you made him want to kick the guy out of the sea.

The chubby boy said with a wry smile, "Really!"

"I finally met two big bosses, but before I could properly build a relationship with them, they suddenly became incredibly successful."

"I'm anxious!"

Wang Dao rolled his eyes:
"Don't you have my phone number?"

"I...I dare not hit you!" the chubby boy stammered. "You are so busy these days, a big shot in high society. How would I know when you'd be free?"

Wang Dao nodded slowly.

"Ah Jing, you've improved!"

The chubby boy rubbed his hands together and chuckled.

"But you're right, I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't had a moment to spare, and I haven't had time for socializing." Wang Dao said with some melancholy, as he was now facing a major problem.

They rose too fast, and now they don't have many people left to use.

Some things you have to do yourself.

It's troublesome and annoying.

This is not the kind of life that Wang Dao aspires to.

Few tasks, high pay, close to home, high position, great power, light responsibility.

Sleep until you naturally wake up, count money until your hands cramp.

This is the life I want!

But why am I getting busier and busier now?
Sorrow!

After thinking it over, he realized that this was all because of a shortage of manpower.

Once there are enough people, the work is done by the subordinates.

Just sign it!
This is what life is all about!
Unfortunately, he has not yet reached that ideal state.

Wang Dao didn't know how long he had been lost in thought. When he turned his head, he found the chubby boy waiting for him obediently beside him.

"Jing, have you made any plans for the future?"

The chubby boy looked bewildered: "The future?"

"I'm doing quite well at Qiankun Film and Television Company."

"As long as I make five films, I will have a fixed annual salary of 400,000."

"If the box office is good, the revenue share will be even larger."

"So fine."

"Look at your pathetic ambition!" Wang Dao retorted. "Haven't you ever thought about becoming the boss of your own film company?"

The chubby boy thought about it seriously, then shook his head: "Never mind."

"The film industry requires investment; who dares to say they always win and never lose?"

"When you're your own boss, you have to control whether you win or lose."

"I'm under a lot of pressure!"

"Working at a film and television company is great."

"Brother Yaowen also values ​​me highly; I'm responsible for reviewing and approving movie scripts."

At this point, the chubby boy suddenly said...

"Brother Dao, you're a real monster!"

"You're the pervert!" Wang Dao retorted without hesitation.

The chubby boy's eyes turned into stars:
"Seriously, what's going on in your head?"

"His talent is actually that high?"

“I saw the script you left behind.”

"It's absolutely perfect."

"The storytelling is excellent."

"Once it's made into a director's script, we can start filming immediately."

"so amazing!"

"When Brother Yaowen took it out, to be honest, I almost knelt down before you."

Wang Dao retorted irritably, "Get lost! I'm not dead yet!"

"Since you don't want to be your own boss, how about I choose a job for you?"

"Brother Dao, when are we going to take office?" The chubby boy was overjoyed.

Wang Dao exclaimed in astonishment, "Are you out of your mind?"

"I haven't even stated my conditions yet!"

"Would Brother Dao treat me unfairly? No way!" the chubby boy answered decisively. "You're giving me face, I'll definitely take it."

"Just tell me, Brother Dao!"

Wang Dao looked at the chubby boy speechlessly; this guy was actually quite clever.

"Alright, I recently acquired a few companies, and there's a position I need you to handle."

"What position?" The chubby boy's eyes gleamed.

Any position announced by the king is bound to be high-ranking.

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Head of Public Relations Department"

The chubby boy asked in astonishment:

"Public relations?"

"I?"

"Shouldn't you be looking for a beautiful woman?"

Wang Dao sneered:
"Who told you that public relations professionals can't have men?"

"However, our strength is undeniable."

"You don't need to sell your ass." "I'll do it!" the chubby boy agreed without hesitation.

This was personally invited by Wang Dao, and more importantly, he was the head of the public relations department of a large corporation!
Don't underestimate this supervisor; for the chubby guy, it's also a promotion.

"But Brother Dao, Brother Yaowen has been good to me. If I leave, what will happen to the film and television company?"

The chubby boy has a computer to submit his answers.

In all honesty, while he came here partly to continue currying favor with Wang Dao, his primary motivation was to maintain a close relationship with him.

Personal relationships are an excellent way to maintain a proper balance.

Little did I know that Brother Dao was truly capable; I only made a slight gesture, and he had already arranged everything.

That couldn't be more thoughtful!
The chubby kid was so happy he felt like he could fly.

But he never expected to receive an invitation from Wang Dao.

This is completely different, okay?!

He just wanted to express his respect for the kingly way, and then this big shot directly handed him a huge contract.

The chubby boy almost got cocky!

Fortunately, he still had some sense of reason and quickly brought up this crucial question.

Wang Dao said disapprovingly:
"The company's integration has not yet begun and will take about six months."

“You can definitely talk to Yaowen about it.”

"Don't worry too much about the film and television company, as long as your fellow apprentices can take over your positions."

"I really admire Uncle Lin's ability to train his apprentices!"

"If you wish, you can even take on other positions, as long as you are confident that it will not interfere with your work."

The chubby boy was a little dizzy; Wang Dao was exceptionally good to him.

Still retaining a fraction of his consciousness, before he completely floated away, he asked:
"Brother Dao, how big is our company exactly?"

Wang Dao thought for a moment and said:

"Hutchison Whampoa should be considered one..."

One sentence jolted the chubby boy awake: "Hutchison Whampoa? Hutchison Whampoa, one of the four major trading houses?"

“Hutchison Whampoa is no longer foreign capital; it was acquired by us and now belongs to Chinese business capital,” Wang Dao corrected.

The chubby boy said with a wry smile, "When I get back, I'll have a good talk with Brother Yaowen."

"I'm resigning!"

Nima is already busy enough with the Huang Group, where would he find the energy to take on the responsibilities of a film and television company?
Wang Dao patted him on the shoulder:

"It's alright, not too floaty!"

The chubby boy was extremely ashamed: "I got cocky!"

"As long as you don't completely lose your temper," Wang Dao said dismissively. It's normal to be happy about a promotion and a raise; if you don't show even the slightest bit of joy, then Wang Dao would suspect your motives. Like, a spy, an undercover agent, or something similar.

The chubby boy chuckled.

Wang Dao sighed:

"Jing, this is fate!"

"Look, you're the first person I met when I first came here."

"After I picked up Ah Zhen, I haven't been here for quite a long time, and the last person I saw was you."

"No matter how you ended up here, it's fate!"

The chubby boy was so excited he couldn't contain himself: "Brother Dao, there's no need to say anything more."

"Shall I go and call Sister Zhen for you?"

Suddenly someone nearby said, "Why is it just the two of you again?"

The two turned around and were surprised to see that it was their sixth uncle.

The chubby boy quickly greeted him, "Sixth Uncle!"

Sixth Uncle looked at Wang Dao with a particularly complicated expression: "A-Jing, go play somewhere else, I need to talk to A-Dao about something."

The chubby boy had been playing at Jade Terrace since he was a child, and his sixth uncle treated him like a son or nephew.

Wang Jingjing agreed and promptly left.

Next, it was the big shot's turn, and he knew he couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Wang Dao smiled and said:

"Sixth Uncle, you look much healthier than the last time I saw you!"

"Stop flattering me." Uncle Liu was speechless. "We last met at the beginning of the month. In such a short time, how could you possibly know my physical condition?"

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"My eyes are my ruler!"

"Sixth Uncle, let's make a bet, but we'll settle it in thirty years."

Uncle Liu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed:

"You're such a smooth talker!"

He's already over seventy this year, and Wang Dao's words clearly implied that he could live to be a hundred.

Uncle Liu didn't believe it. Even though he was dedicated to health preservation, he didn't believe he could live past 100.

In this world, you never know when an accident or tomorrow will come first.

Living to be a hundred years old is nothing more than a beautiful wish.

Wang Dao shrugged:

“When I tell the truth, there will always be people who question me.”

"It's really frustrating!"

Uncle Liu said with a smile:
"Okay, okay, I'll take what you're saying as true."

"At least I'm willing to believe it's true."

"Alright, come back to the office with me."

“If the two of us are here, the employees won’t dare to come here.”

“That must be because you’re too fierce, old man.” Wang Dao immediately chirped in front of him, “Sixth Uncle, you’ve made enough money. Look at the artists on TVB Jade, they’re treated like cattle and horses.”

"They're exploiting us too much!"

Sixth Uncle snorted coldly:
"What do you know, buddy?"

"A television station needs to have sound finances."

"The salary structure must be reasonable."

"Otherwise, the finances will be unbalanced."

"It will be very troublesome in the future."

Wang Dao rudely picked at his ear.

Uncle Liu was furious when he saw his expression:
"You guy..."

"Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences!"

"If you don't listen to me, you'll regret it."

Wang Dao smiled:
"Sixth Uncle, you're right, but that doesn't change the fact that you've been exploiting us too much."

"I just guaranteed that anyone who gets ahead at your Jade Channel will definitely switch jobs once their contract expires."

"She's already a famous actress!"

"They're exploiting them like ordinary actors, that's going too far!"

Uncle Liu snorted coldly:
"They want to switch jobs? So be it!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

I knew you didn't care!

"That makes sense, though."

"If it were me, I wouldn't care either!"

"Hong Kong is so big, and TVB only has one station, so naturally it's different, right?"

"If those top actors leave, they're gone. There are still plenty of young men and women who want to become famous, right?"

"It's like chives; you cut one crop and another grows."

"The Jade Channel remains unchanged, but the staff comes and goes."

"Uncle Six, who never changes!"

Uncle Liu looked at Wang Dao with suspicion, his eyes filled with doubt and uncertainty.

Wang Dao asked blankly:
"Sixth Uncle, what are you looking at?"

Uncle Liu took a deep breath and suddenly asked:

"Wang Sheng, are you thinking of entering the television industry?"

Wang Dao smiled and countered with a question:
"Why do you ask?"

Sixth Uncle said earnestly:
"I have a feeling!"

Wang Dao openly admitted it:

"That's right!"

Sixth Uncle frowned and said:
"Don't you know that TVB Jade has a monopoly right now?"

Wang Dao also admitted this, but he had his reasons.
"Precisely because TVB Jade has a monopoly, we have an obligation to provide Hong Kong citizens with more choices."

Sixth Uncle, barely suppressing his anger, asked:

"Ado, are you going to oppose me?"

Wang Dao was quite surprised:

"Sixth Uncle, you wouldn't be so domineering, would you?"

"Everyone is doing business in Hong Kong, so why can't others do the business you're doing?"

"That doesn't make sense."

"If that's really the case, why is this street called Wutai Mountain?"

"Wouldn't it be better to call it Jade Terrace Avenue?"

Uncle Liu pondered for a long time, unable to understand why Wang Dao wanted to join the television station. He asked:
"What on earth are you going to do?"

Wang Dao suddenly asked:

"Sixth Uncle, do you still remember the dialect of your hometown?"

Can you still speak Mandarin?

Sixth Uncle's pupils suddenly contracted!
Wang Dao said calmly:
"People in Hong Kong come from all over the world, and they should all have a common language."

"But unfortunately."

"Nowadays, they only speak Cantonese."

"Cantonese is noble, dignified, and amazing..."

"Isn't this the thing your TV station advertised?"

"No, there are foreigners pulling the strings behind the scenes."

"Can you still speak your hometown dialect now?"

"I remember when you came to Hong Kong, you were already over forty, weren't you?"

Sixth Uncle said in disbelief:
"Just because of that?"

Wang Dao said coldly:
"Sixth Uncle, you've also been to school. Even in ancient times, after a war and change of dynasties, the other side still had to be allowed to worship their ancestors."

"You actually cooperated with the foreigners to change the language and to suppress our compatriots."

Wang Dao grinned.
"I'm very unhappy!"

(End of this chapter)