new kung fu king

Chapter 698 Hong Kong is about to change
After "Ip Man 2" was launched, various comments on Concord International from the Hong Kong media followed one after another, and this situation lasted until the end of March before it abated.

In fact, it is not a weakening, but two major events happened in Hong Kong in the middle and late March, and the media's attention was attracted.

The first major event was that British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher held a press conference in Hong Kong. At the reception, she clearly pointed out that although the Chinese leaders did not recognize the treaty signed between the Qing government and Britain, the British side must recognize it.

"Because these treaties are based on law."

She also said that she would assume the responsibilities of the British Prime Minister to Hong Kong and that the UK should be responsible to the people of Hong Kong.

As soon as this remark came out, there was an uproar in Hong Kong, and the student unions of the Chinese University and the Institute of Science and Technology also issued a joint statement, expressing strict criticism against British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for "cling on to the BJ Treaty and the Nanjing Treaty" protest.

Students from the two schools held up banners reading "Against Unequal Treaties" and "The Treaty of Invasion of China Cannot Be Recognized", demonstrated outside the press conference and submitted protest letters.That night, the student unions of many tertiary institutions affiliated to the Hong Kong Tertiary Students Federation took collective boycott actions.

Mrs. Thatcher got a bad nose in Hong Kong. She was absolutely not as shameless as the college students in Hong Kong. She returned to Britain directly the next day.

At the same time, the British Hong Kong government issued another notice: Sir MacLehose, No. 20, the fifth Hong Kong Governor, has expired and decided to return to the UK at the end of the month.

Mrs. Thatcher had just left, and the new Hong Kong Governor Youde arrived in Hong Kong with a high profile, and handed over various work with MacLehose. Now, Ming Pao, Ta Kung Pao and other mainstream newspapers went to conduct interviews.

"Xiaohu, stop filming, and go to the governor's mansion with me tonight."

Wang Xiaohu was "kidnapped" from the set by Sir Run Run Shaw after less than a month of filming in Xiehe Film and Television City.

"What are you doing at the Governor's Mansion?" Wang Xiaohu frowned and said, "I only took less than one-tenth of it!"

Run Run Shaw stared and said, "You can film at any time, let's go and visit the Governor of Hong Kong who is about to take office."

"New Governor?" Wang Xiaohu blinked in surprise when he heard the words: "Isn't MacLehose going?"

Run Run Shaw sighed and said, "His term expired a year ago. I don't know what kind of consideration the British made him stay in Hong Kong for an extra year."

"Is that so!" Wang Xiaohu frowned and fell into deep thought. "It is time to visit the new governor."

Regardless of his jazz status or social status, as one of the most important representatives of Hong Kong, Wang Xiaohu must meet the new Hong Kong governor.

"Really?" Run Run Shaw said with a smile: "So let's put the filming aside for now. You also know that this film has aroused a lot of public opinion. If Youde's new official takes office, you will be burned three times. But it's not good."

Run Run Shaw's words expressed what Wang Xiaohu was worried about. After all, he and the governor of Hong Kong, MacLehose, had a close relationship, and everyone was close to each other. During the time when MacLehose was on duty, Wang Xiaohu released "Police Story". It has stabilized the storm of clean government and established a positive image of the Hong Kong police.

This incident alone not only allowed MacLehose to be commended by the British government, Wang Xiaohu also had dinner with Queen Elizabeth in person, and was awarded the KBE Knight Commander Medal. importance of film.

All these make the relationship between MacLehose and Wang Xiaohu very harmonious.

But now that MacLehose is leaving, everyone doesn't know what kind of temper and character the new Governor of Hong Kong is. If he doesn't meet up in advance and show some hypocritical courtesy, maybe Concord International's development path will be affected.

To be honest, Wang Xiaohu hates social gatherings, especially those related to politics, but the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. For the sake of Concorde International and himself, he must pay attention to it. After all, Hong Kong has not yet returned to the mainland, even if it returns to the mainland. In the future, there must be new explanations.

When I got home, I happened to meet Zhao Yazhi who was about to go out. Seeing her husband coming back, she hurriedly said: "Just now Sir Mai's assistant called home and asked you to attend a private dinner tonight. I am going to the film and television city to inform you Well, I didn't expect you to come back first."

Zhao Yazhi didn't have many plots in "Ip Man 2", so she stayed at home most of the time.

"I know." Wang Xiaohu nodded and said, "Uncle Six has notified me in advance, his car is waiting outside, hurry up and get me the clothes for the dinner."

Zhao Yazhi was busy preparing.

"Old Wang, do we need to be there to protect tonight's event?" Zhao Gang walked into the living room and asked.

Wang Xiaohu chuckled, patted him on the shoulder and said, "The new and old Hong Kong governors are changing, and the security work on the scene must be in place, so there is no chance for you to appear on stage tonight."

"Is the Governor of Hong Kong going to be replaced?" Zhao Gang was also taken aback.

"Didn't you receive any news from BJ?" Wang Xiaohu asked knowingly.

Zhao Gang shook his head and said, "No! Maybe the British government's decision this time is rather sudden. I haven't received any relevant news yet, but the person in charge of the Hong Kong branch of Xinhua News Agency will soon be replaced."

"Damn, why is the Xinhua News Agency also changing people? Where is Lao Liang going?" Wang Xiaohu smiled wryly when he heard the words, what is going on today?
Zhao Gang said: "Go back to the Xinhua News Agency headquarters. The new person in charge is surnamed Xu."

Wang Xiaohu: "What does his last name have to do with me?"

After Wang Xiaohu finished speaking, he went upstairs to change his clothes, Zhao Gang stood there speechless, and after a long while, he muttered: "But it has something to do with me!"

MacLehose’s private dinner was actually held in his villa. After Wang Xiaohu and Run Run Shaw arrived, they found that there were not many people who came to the dinner, and they were all old acquaintances: Li Ka-shing, Pao Yugang, Huo Yingdong, etc. regal.

"Xiaohu, tonight's banquet is interesting. Have you noticed that all the people present are Chinese, and they all have great influence in Hong Kong."

Wang Xiaohu nodded, at this time Li Ka-shing and others came over to greet them.

Wang Xiaohu talked nonsense with Li Ka-shing and others every sentence, and after a while, MacLehose walked over with a big-nosed foreigner smiling.

"Hey Tiger, I was worried that you would not be able to join me because you are too busy shooting new films." MacLehose said with a smile, "Let me introduce you, this is Sir Youde, the upcoming Governor of Hong Kong."

"Youde, this is Tiger Wang, the boss of Xiehe International, whom I often mention to you."

When Youde heard the words, his eyes lit up immediately, and he stretched out his free right hand to shake hands with Wang Xiaohu. (Holding a wine glass in his left hand.)
"Tiger, nice to meet you." Youde said politely: "I have watched several of your movies, thank you for the international honor you have achieved for Hong Kong and Britain."

"These are all my duties." Wang Xiaohu also said politely. On such occasions, he seldom speaks, and he cherishes words like gold.

Seeing this, Li Ka-shing, Bao Yugang and others looked at each other, with various thoughts in their hearts.

You must know that in the few minutes before Wang Xiaohu came, MacLehose also introduced Youde to them, but Youde looked neither salty nor insipid, and he didn't even shake hands, but he shook hands with Wang Xiaohu very enthusiastically, even Express affirmation and praise for Wang Xiaohu's deeds over the years.

What does it mean?
It shows that Wang Xiaohu is very valued by Youde!

This further confirms Li Ka-shing and Fok Ying-tung's determination to enter the film industry. Damn it, we will also set up a film company in the future, make a few good films and win international awards, so that we can also be valued by the Governor of Hong Kong .

Being valued by the governor of Hong Kong means that the relationship between each other will be more harmonious, and it will also be of great help to the development of the enterprises of the few rich people in the future. After all, they are all engaged in business, not like nothingness like movies. To a certain extent, it is restricted by various policies of the British Hong Kong government.

However, the British Hong Kong government has not set any restrictions on Hong Kong films, so its development space is naturally much wider. If you are lucky enough to win a trophy at an international film festival or something, you may become the next Wang Xiaohu.

Youde's performance made several rich men feel unbalanced, but these guys are all old fritters in the mall, and they didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction. On the contrary, they flattered Wang Xiaohu hard.

After the small banquet started, MacLehose called Wang Xiaohu aside and said, "Tiger, I'm sorry that our pleasant cooperation is coming to an end. Before I leave, I have to tell you something."

"Sir, please tell me." Wang Xiaohu pricked up his ears. He knew that what MacLehose was going to say next must have something to do with the new Governor of Hong Kong, Youde.

"It's like this. In fact, Youde is not like being the governor of Hong Kong this term. You know, now that China and the UK are about to enter the second phase of negotiations, whoever serves as the governor of Hong Kong will have to bear a lot of pressure." MacLehose said: "Some are from the British royal family, some are from Hong Kong citizens, and some are from BJ's side. So sometimes Yoder will do things that make everyone hurt each other."

"Sir, you're not going to tell me that he's going to use "Ip Man 2"?" Wang Xiaohu asked, rubbing his nose.

"No, how could it be!" MacLehose said: "It's not about this matter. I have discussed it with Youde in detail before, and he will not interfere too much with this matter. I mean In other aspects, for example, the government will introduce policies related to movies.”

"Oh?" Wang Xiaohu narrowed his eyes when he heard the words, thinking that the British Hong Kong government would finally start reaching out to the film industry.

However, in my memory, the Hong Kong British government's classification system for Hong Kong movies should be a few years later. Could it be that it was brought forward several years because of the butterfly effect?
Wang Xiaohu was confused.

I heard MacLehose continue to say: "You are No. 1 in the film industry, so Youde will talk to you about these things first, and you have to be mentally prepared."

Wang Xiaohu smiled: "It's easy to say, easy to say."

(End of this chapter)