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Chapter 72 Full Power Unleashed, Strike First to Strike [Please Read On, Please Vote!]

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He has matured and become much more composed.

The once unruly Asian pop king has become more composed and humble.

Fang Yi was also observing Xie Tingfeng, and nodded to himself.

Having been pampered since childhood and reaching the peak of his career upon debut, Tse Ting-Fung was not led astray by his bad friends, which can be described as having correct values.

Compared to that dragon prince, they are worlds apart!

He realized something and looked at Zhang Baizhi, whose expression was somewhat displeased, guessing that the two were about to get married.

For no apparent reason, he felt a little sorry for Nicholas Tse!

What a beautiful green lotus flower is sprouting!

"Director Fang, this way please!"

With a smile on his face, Xie Tingfeng led the way, displaying the demeanor of a refined gentleman.

The three followed and arrived at the sofa area.

Fang Yi and Fan Bingbing linked arms and nodded to the crowd with smiles.

"Hello, Mr. Yang, Mr. Xiang, and all the directors."

His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, showing an attitude of treating everyone equally.

Fan Bingbing treated everyone as a junior, slowly scanning the room and making eye contact with each person before saying, "Hello, seniors, I am Fan Bingbing."

"Haha, Director Fang, Bingbing, welcome, welcome."

"Please have a seat!"

Mr. Yang, who was quite old, stood up, took a step to the left, and laughed heartily.

As soon as he moved, the boss also stood up, waved and nodded, and said with a light smile, "Welcome Director Fang and Bingbing to Hong Kong to film. If you need anything, just tell me and Lao Yang, and the Hong Kong film industry will definitely give you their full support."

As he spoke, he lifted his foot and moved to the right, just enough to make room for two seats.

Wu Siyuan, Wang Jing, Lin Chaoxian, Er Dongsheng, Chen Kexin, Du Qifeng, as well as Wen Jun, chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards, and Kuang Wenwei, president of the Hong Kong Editorial Board, all stood up and said welcoming words to the two.

Following that, Ms. Chen Ran and Ms. Li Bing arrived, and another round of pleasantries ensued.

Everyone sat down again. Fang Yi and Fan Bingbing were surrounded in the middle, while Chen Ran and Li Bing on the opposite sofa were protected by Xie Tingfeng, Huo Wenxi, and Louis Koo.

The waiter brought over tea and champagne. Fang Yi raised his glass, clinked it against the others, and said with a smile, "We're filming in Hong Kong for 【Taken】, so please bear with us."

"Director Fang, you're too kind. It's my pleasure."

Mr. Yang gently swirled his wine glass and reiterated, "Hong Kong Island is an open and civilized city, and we welcome any film crew to come and shoot scenes here."

"If the 'Taken' crew needs anything, just let us know. Ms. Fok, Ting Fung, and Louis Koo are in Hong Kong these days, so you can contact them as well."

"Thank you so much, I'm extremely grateful!"

Fang Yi slightly raised his chin and brought the champagne to his lips as a sign of gratitude.

With China Film Group and Poly Group backing him up, he wasn't afraid of the local bigwigs present, but since they were willing to help him, he naturally wouldn't stubbornly refuse.

……

A group of people were chatting, and their conversation kept drifting towards the movie.

Kuang Wenwei, president of the Screenwriters Guild, glanced at Wang Jing and nodded almost imperceptibly.

Fatty, it's your turn!

Wang Jing cursed under his breath, shifted his obese body, and mentally organized his thoughts to restart the conversation about movies between Hong Kong and the mainland.

There was no other way; among the Hong Kong people present, he was the most familiar with the mainland. The TV series "The World's Finest," which he produced and directed, was still airing in the mainland at the time and had achieved impressive ratings.

"Cough cough..."

Wang Jing coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention, and said to Wu Siyuan, president of the Directors Guild, "President, some time has passed. Has the mainland loosened its stance yet?"

"Yeah, what's the point of dragging this out like this?" Kuang Wenwei kicked out an assist.

Fang Yi, Chen Ran, and Li Bing exchanged glances and all saw the smile in each other's eyes.

As expected, no banquet is ever a good one!

These local tyrants on Hong Kong Island are waiting for them here!

"This is going to be tough..."

Wu Siyuan shook his head and sighed, "Although the mainland hasn't made a clear statement, the meaning is obvious: without opening the Hong Kong market, there's no room for negotiation!"

What are you doing!

With the Hong Kong Island market opened up, we still have a market for dicks on Hong Kong Island!

No, Hong Kong Island has long been open to the mainland, allowing mainland films to be shown!

Apart from the two bosses, Yang and Xiang, everyone else was completely baffled and didn't react for a moment.

After a few moments of silence, Wang Jing slapped his forehead and said indignantly, "The root of the problem is still the Hong Kong Film Awards, isn't it?"

"Damn it, those officials in mainland China... they're really as stable as a mountain!"

He was about to criticize the officials in mainland China when he noticed Fang Yi, Chen Ran, and Li Bing looking over with smiles, so he immediately stopped talking.

The speed at which he changed his expression amused Fang Yi.

Fatty, just say it!

Because Hong Kong Island has only been back under Chinese rule for a short time and its internet and information networks are not as developed, its exchanges with the mainland are far less frequent than in later years.

Poor communication can lead to differences in speaking habits and behavior between the two sides.

In mainland China, no director would dare to criticize the government.

In Hong Kong Island, especially before the handover, it was almost an instinct for everyone.

Even after returning to the motherland, some people in Hong Kong's entertainment circle still haven't changed their habits.

He speaks without restraint, like a firecracker that ignites at the slightest provocation.

However, fortunes change every thirty years; the world has changed!

Hong Kong's entertainment circle is in decline and desperately needs financial support from the mainland. If you continue to spew nonsense like before, you still expect to benefit!

Fang Yi remained calm, a hint of a smile in his eyes, letting them perform as they pleased.

He wanted to see what kind of nonsense these people would come up with today.

All eyes were drawn to Chen Ran. As a representative of China Film Group, her words could, in a sense, represent the official position.

Chen Ran showed no fear, squinting at Wang Jing, and said in a leisurely, icy tone, "Director Wang, some things are better left unsaid."

"The Hong Kong market may seem open to the mainland, but when mainland films are released, it's clear to everyone whether the media and cinemas are welcoming or rejecting them."

Instead of complaining, you should first look at yourselves and see why the mainland is so cautious about Hong Kong films!

Although she didn't say it explicitly, her words carried a critical tone.

Wang Jing offered the fragrant ice cream to Chen Ran with a fawning smile, looking pitiful and begging for mercy.

Deep down, he had a different thought.

Damn it, I'm so unlucky, I almost got shot.

Whatever, you bunch of sluts can do whatever you want. I'm not getting involved anymore, and don't even think about using me as a pawn.

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Once the topic was brought up, no one wanted to stop.

Kuang Wenwei rolled his eyes, took over Wang Jing's role, and scoffed, "Why? Bona Film Group has imported films to the mainland in the past two years, why can't it be fully opened up?"

He spoke sharply, ignoring Chen Ran's criticisms, and tried to express his opinion from another perspective.

pity..

The four mainlanders present today are all extraordinary; saying this is like telling a blind person a lie.

Fan Bingbing acted like a coward, pretending to be a bystander and watching the show with Fang Yi by his side.

Li Bing stood with Chen Ran, giving Kuang Wenwei a cold, sidelong glance, with an air of superiority.

Seeing that Chen Ran didn't respond, Fang Yi smiled to himself. It was time for this man to step forward.

He put down his teacup and said calmly, "Let me tell you why."

"As the old saying goes, a drop of water in need should be repaid with a spring of water, and a meal should be worth a thousand pieces of gold. The founding emperor also said that one should not forget the well-drinker when drinking water!"

The mainland market has already opened a door for Hong Kong films, allowing ten films to be released nationwide each year.

"The mainland treats us with sincerity, but what about you?"

"They treat a mere Hong Kong Film Awards like a golden hen, clinging to it tighter than a newlywed bride."

"What, is the Golden Rooster Awards so special that opening it up to mainland China will kill people, or will someone crawl out of their coffin?"

"In life and in business, we should reciprocate. We can't have it both ways, eating from one bowl while cursing the other!"

Fang Yi's words, serious yet humorous, struck a chord with the people from Hong Kong Island present.

Wang Jing and the others' expressions changed drastically, their eyes widened, and they were speechless, unable to refute.

That feeling was almost like being caught cheating in bed!

Damn it!

Damn it, this bastard is so arrogant, how dare he!