Chapter 372 Famous in Hong Kong
"Love is deep, is it a full house, I'm going to be in a fever"

On the roadside in the morning, Uncle Wu looked at the pedestrians on the road, leaned on a bench, and hummed a little tune.

The first two, "The Bund" broadcasted by TVB, became an overnight hit in Hong Kong Island and became popular throughout Hong Kong.

Feng Chengcheng, Xu Wenqiang and Ding Li have become the topic of conversation among the aunties on Hong Kong Island after dinner. For many elderly people on Hong Kong Island, old Shanghai is the white moonlight that they can never return to.

Similarly, "The Bund" sung by Sally Yeh also spread throughout Hong Kong Island. Now, Uncle Wu's small newsstand turns on the tape recorder on time every morning and plays the song, attracting passers-by nearby.

At this time, Uncle Wu leisurely picked up a newspaper and started reading.

As a newspaper man, of course he reads the newspaper first. He knows all the major events in Hong Kong first. When customers come, he can tell them which newspaper has the big news and which one to buy.

After all, there are so many newspapers in Hong Kong, and it is impossible for customers to buy everything.

He first looked at several newspapers including the South China Morning Post and the Commercial Daily, but after taking a quick glance, he found there was no big news, so he threw them away.

These newspapers are really useless. They can’t even get big news. No wonder they are becoming more and more unsuccessful!
Then he picked up a copy of Ming Pao and looked at the front page.

[Breaking news: Openly seizing Kowloon and secretly swallowing up Hong Kong Holdings, the real buyer of Hong Kong Holdings emerges]

It's what it deserves. It's already June, and they're still releasing news about Hutchison Whampoa. Do you think it's still the Hutchison Whampoa battle from last month?

"Huh? Wait?"

Uncle Wu was about to throw it away when he suddenly saw the subtitle.

[Shipping tycoon Pao took over Hong Kong Holdings, and Wharf Holdings was completely owned by Pao Yu-kong]

"What the hell?"

Uncle Wu took the newspaper back and read it carefully.
After a moment, Uncle Wu put down the newspaper with an expression of inexplicable surprise on his face.

"Ming Pao really made a big news this time. The charter king turned out to be the real culprit behind the takeover of Hong Kong?"

"real or fake?"

"Hey, Uncle Wu, is there any big news today? Recommend one."

At this moment, a customer passing by asked loudly to Uncle Wu.

"Of course, buy Ming Pao. It's big news today. The headline on the front page is really sharp!"

Uncle Wu said loudly at this time.

"No, is it so exaggerated?"

“Then give me a copy of Ming Pao.”

The other party paid fifty cents and then started to look at it.

"Oh my god, the charter boat king is the real buyer of the land? Is this true?"

"Spread rumors!"

Uncle Wu shook his head at this time: "The front-page headline of Ming Pao, I guess it's probably true, they must have evidence."

"Just wait and see. There will definitely be a lot of reporters interviewing Bao Sheng today. You will know when you pay attention."

"Too!"

Similar conversations appeared at newsstands across Hong Kong Island, and many people were once again shocked by the news.

If Li Changhe carried a shock system with him, he would definitely notice that his shock value was rising wildly at this moment.

Global Shipping, Pao Yu-kong’s office.

Bao Yugang also saw the news at this moment and then shook his head.

"Jingle Bell"

A phone on the table rang. Bao Yugang took a look and saw it was the secretary's internal line.

"Chairman, many reporters from newspapers came to the company and wanted to make an appointment to interview you. In addition, TVB and Rediffusion Television also called and wanted to make an appointment to interview you."

On the other end of the phone, the secretary said respectfully.

Bao Yugang smiled, looked at the wall clock, and then said with a smile: "Tell them that we will hold a press conference at 11 o'clock and ask them to come together."

"Then you arrange for people to prepare for the press conference!"

"understand!"

After hanging up the phone, Bao Yugang smiled, then picked up the phone next to him and dialed.

On the top floor of Kangle Building, Li Changhe was reading a newspaper, and then the phone on the table rang.

"Hey?"

"Uncle, it's me"

"I'm watching the news. I expected that this kind of news would get out sooner or later."

"A press conference?"

"Okay, got it!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Changhe put the newspaper aside.

Bao Yugang will hold a press conference to acknowledge his identity, but Li Changhe does not need to attend. This is something they had agreed on long ago.

It's enough to have an identity, you don't need to show up, just keep a low profile.

This press conference also means that from today on, Li Changhe, the "capitalist" has truly stepped onto the top platform of Hong Kong Island.

On the other side, Bao Yu had just put down the phone when it rang again.

"Hey?"

"Brother Bao, you are really good at this. I never thought that you could quietly acquire the Landmark."

The person on the other end of the phone was an old Zhejiang businessman who was also in Hong Kong Island.

"It's hard to explain this matter right now. The acquisition of the land was done by my nephew, so it has nothing to do with me."

"Well, I'll set a time for our Chamber of Commerce to hold a cocktail party, and I'll introduce my nephew to you."

Bao Yugang said with a smile into the phone at this moment.

It just so happened that Li Changhe was also considering the Shaw Brothers Cinema chain, so this opportunity was used to bring Li Changhe together with Shaw Brothers.

But after hanging up, the phone rang again.

Ordinary people may just be watching the big news in Ming Pao today, but the wealthy class in Hong Kong Island, especially the wealthy Chinese, are paying much more attention to it.

The combination of Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings is equivalent to swallowing up half of Jardine Matheson.

This also means that after owning two real estate giants, Hong Kong Land and Wharf Holdings, and with the support of the world's shipping king, Bao Yugang will become an undisputed top figure in the Chinese business community in Hong Kong Island, ahead of other Chinese tycoons.

So until the press conference was held, Bao Yugang stayed in the office, patiently answering the phone until the press conference began.

At the same time, inside the press conference hall of Global Shipping, the audience was densely packed with reporters. Video recorders were set up on both sides, with TVB and ATV each occupying a prime position.

Soon, as the time came, Bao Yugang brought a few people to the press conference with smiles on their faces, and as soon as they entered, the cameras started clicking.

After sitting down, a group of reporters rushed to raise their hands. Bao Yugang smiled and waved his hand, then took the microphone in front of him.

"Please don't rush to ask. I will answer some of your more concerned questions first."

"First of all, Hong Kong Land has nothing to do with me or my companies."

"That is to say, Hong Kong Land, Wharf Holdings and China World Shipping are not the same company and do not have any ownership relationship. Therefore, the argument that they first seized Wharf Holdings and then swallowed up Hong Kong Land is not true."

"Hong Kong Land and Wharf Holdings are two independently developed companies, not one company."

As Bao Yugang spoke, reporters in the audience were quickly recording information. Apart from the sound of cameras taking pictures, there was no other sound at this moment.

"Secondly, Bao Zeyang, the current controller of the land, and I are indeed related. He is my nephew and the younger generation of our Bao family, but our relationship is limited to that of relatives. As I said just now, our two companies are not involved in terms of equity."

Bao Yugang finished speaking gently, then looked at the reporters below and said with a smile: "Everyone can ask questions now."

"Mr. Bao, may I ask if Mr. Bao Zeyang was the one who planned the acquisition of the property?"

"Mr. Bao, may I ask why Mr. Bao Zeyang did not show up at the press conference?"

"Mr. Bao, can you tell us about Mr. Bao Zeyang's age, marital status and other personal information?"

As the relationship between Bao Yugang and Li Changhe was made public, reporters began asking a variety of questions throughout the press conference.

Bao Yugang took the opportunity to answer some questions, and then ended the press conference when he saw that the time was almost up.

But even these are enough for these reporters to express their opinions.

Noon, Clearwater Bay Studios
After Wang Jing finished shooting the last take, he looked at the crew, then laughed and nodded: "Done, it's done!" As Wang Jing spoke, a group of people in the venue immediately cheered.

"I've asked someone to book a banquet at the Grand Bay Hotel for lunch. Let's have a wrap-up party. Thank you all for your hard work during this period."

Wang Jing said loudly at this time.

It took him a month to shoot this play, inside and out. If you include the preparation work of the crew, it took him nearly two months, which was quite a long time for him.

But Wang Jing did it very seriously this time.

Firstly, this was the first film he made for Planet Films and also the first film he directed. It was not just a film made to attract investment. Wang Jing was very serious and did not play around so much.

Secondly, he was very serious in selecting the crew members this time.

After all, he was not only filming this one movie, he also wanted to take this opportunity to form a filming team for the company, so Wang Jing deliberately extended the filming time.

On the one hand, we strive for excellence, and on the other hand, we take these people out for food, drink and fun, giving them enough to show off.

Look, if you work for Planet Films, you will have food and drink and no shortage of money. Hurry and switch jobs!

Soon, the group arrived at the Bay Hotel in a lively manner. This is a well-known high-end hotel in the Clearwater Bay area, and many film crews hold wrap-up parties here.

Wang Jing had arranged to book the entire theater early today, so when the crew members arrived, they were seated directly.

"Come on, Brother Liang, let me toast you. This play is all thanks to your props team."

At this time, Wang Jing came to the prop master of the crew with a cup in his hand and said with a smile.

When filming a movie in Hong Kong Island, the prop master is an important part of the crew and is indispensable.

"Ajing, you're welcome. We're all family."

Although Wang Jing is a director, he is just a new director and Qian Shaoliang doesn't care much about him.

It's not a well-known director, and it's a new film company, but it looks relatively wealthy.

This little fat guy just said that their film company was powerful and related to the shipping magnate Bao's family. Unfortunately, after filming for so long, we didn't see any connection with the shipping magnate's family.

But it is true that he is rich. He has been very generous in eating and drinking this month.

"Our latest news is that Mr. Pao Yu-kong, the chairman of Global Shipping, just held a press conference this morning. At the press conference, he denied the rumor that Hong Kong Land and Wharf Holdings belonged to the Pao Group. However, he admitted that Mr. Pao Ze-yang, the behind-the-scenes controller of Hong Kong Land, was indeed a nephew of the Pao family."

TVB's noon news was being broadcast on the TV not far away, and Wang Jing exclaimed at this moment.

"I suck it!"

"Ajing, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing Wang Jing's exclamation, everyone present looked at him.

Wang Jing quickly walked to the TV and watched the news.

"The person behind the scenes of the Landmark Company, Bao Zeyang?"

Wang Jing asked loudly in disbelief at this time.

"Yes, Director Wang, didn't you read the newspaper this morning? Ming Pao has revealed it all."

"Xiao Baosheng is the nephew of the charter king and the man behind the land company."

"I thought Ming Pao was exaggerating this morning, but I didn't expect it to be true. Even the charter king admitted it."

"He's just a nephew. The land has nothing to do with Bao Chuanwang. It all belongs to Bao Zeyang. It's such a big company, and he's a tycoon with a net worth of billions."

Some crew members who had watched the news in the morning started discussing it at this time.

At this moment, Wang Jing stood there and laughed.

Looking at Wang Jing's attitude, everyone present was a little confused. Has this new director gone crazy?
"Everyone, I'm sorry that I haven't told you who is the boss behind our company?"

"It was mainly because the boss was too low-key before."

"You've all been curious about who the boss of Planet Cinema is. It's actually Bao Zeyang!"

"Xiao Baosheng is the boss of our film company!"

Wang Jing shouted loudly at this time.

Everyone present looked at him in surprise.

"No way, Jingzi, are you kidding me?"

"Xiao Baosheng is the boss of your film company? Is that true?"

"It's true. We have all met Mr. Bao with him."

Cheng Xiaodong on the side said with a smile at this time.

"It's really him. I'm not lying to you. Planet Films is Xiao Baosheng's company."

Du Qifeng also said this at this time.

"Really Xiao Baosheng?"

"Ajing, this is not a joke?"

Who is Xiao Baosheng? He is the big shot who controls Island Land.

Now that someone says he is the boss of one of their film companies, who would dare to believe it?

"Don't worry, I, Wang Jing, never brag. The boss was too low-key before. If I told you his name, you wouldn't know it and would just think I was exaggerating."

"Now that Mr. Bao has made the boss' existence public, I won't hide it anymore."

"The boss of our company is Bao Zeyang. Not only do I know this, but everyone in the company knows it."

"Ask Rosamund Kwan, she knows that too."

Wang Jing laughed and said at this time.

A group of people looked at the heroine of this crew, this beautiful girl.

Usually she is silent on the set.

"Yes, Director Wang Jing is right. He is the boss of the company."

Rosamund Kwan nodded and said softly.

At the same time, a pair of beautiful eyes looked at the TV in surprise.

He has been elusive during this period. It turns out that he has quietly acquired the Hong Kong Land Development and become a top tycoon in Hong Kong Island.

"Director Wang, I think we can have a serious talk about what we discussed before."

Qian Shaoliang relaxed his attitude at this time and spoke to Wang Jing gently.

If Wang Jing spoke alone, he might still have some doubts.

But since everyone in Planet Films is so confident about it, there is a high probability that this is true.

Planet Movie, this is such a big movie.

With such a powerful tycoon backing them, there is no doubt that Planet Pictures has a bright future.

At this moment, not only Qian Shaoliang thought so, but everyone in the crew thought so.

A film company will not be able to succeed if it does not have a backstage supporter.

Similarly, if a film company has a strong background, we don’t know whether it will make money, but it is certain that its staff will make money.

At least I don’t have to worry about harassment from social groups and can work peacefully.

And now, Xiao Baosheng, who controls the land company, how powerful is his background?

What’s more, behind Xiao Baosheng, there is a charter boat king?
Planet Movies, it’s awesome!
At the same time, Wang Jing was very proud looking at the group of people who had changed their attitudes.

He also didn't expect that Mr. Bao had quietly acquired the Swire Properties. The Swire Properties battle that they had been talking about so heatedly some time ago turned out to be the work of his boss.

It's a battle worth billions. No wonder he didn't even blink an eye when I gave him two million to make a movie.

It just so happens that today, while the boss’s identity is exposed, I will decisively show it out to shock these people.

From now on, it won’t be Wang Jing who begs them anymore. If they want to join Planet Movies, they have to come and beg me, Wang Jing.

Looking at those old guys with whom he had been humbly negotiating to join the alliance, now lowering their postures to toast him, Wang Jing knew that his good days were coming!

From that day on, Bao Zeyang became famous throughout Hong Kong Island.

It was also on this day that Planet Movies became famous in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

(End of this chapter)