Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1696 Explosive news
Lin Daoqiu doesn't seem like such a generous person to just give up the management right of Xiangjiang Port.

But he chose to do it anyway, why?

Neither Pan Disheng nor Zou Wenhuai and Fang Yihua could figure out what Lin Daoqiu's intention was.

"Commissioner Li has done quite well for more than a year. Why did Mr. Lin suggest that he resign from this position?"

Fang Yihua knew very well that Lin Daoqiu 'robbed' this commissioner from Run Run Shaw at the beginning, so it would be too childish to just give up like this?
And Fang Yihua is actually very worried, because the incident during the Spring Festival will trigger Lin Daoqiu's counterattack.

But now Lin Daoqiu didn't do anything to Shaw, he didn't even say a serious word, but he was busy doing things that made them puzzled. Could this be Lin Daoqiu's counterattack?

"It's very simple, because I am not optimistic about the future development of the Xiangjiang market, so I am going to shift my focus to Hollywood."

"As for Mervin being my right-hand man, I brought him back and let him be in charge of MGM Asia's business."

If there had been rumors outside that Lin Daoqiu was going to shut down New Oriental, it was just a rumor, and now Lin Daoqiu's words have almost affirmed the rumor.

And he also said that he was not optimistic about Xiangjiang's future film market, which is simply a shocking thing.

You must know that everyone regards the Xiangjiang market as their foundation. If the film market in Xiangjiang slumps, what are they talking about growing.

"Mr. Lin, are you joking? Xiangjiang's film market has been growing rapidly in recent years. I think the future is bright."

He Guanchang disagrees with Lin Daoqiu's words. Although Golden Harvest's current strength is much worse than before, he feels that Xiangjiang's film market will continue to grow.

Not only He Guanchang thought this way, including Zou Wenhuai, Fang Yathua, Pan Disheng and almost everyone who was involved in the film industry felt that Xiangjiang films would only get better and better.

"Is that how Mr. He sees it? Then I have to congratulate everyone first, because from now on, New Oriental's movies will not be screened in Xiangjiang. As for the share that New Oriental has vacated, please take good care of it."

If what Lin Daoqiu said before was not clear enough, then his words immediately caused an uproar in the scene.

Compared with Lin Daoqiu saying that he is not optimistic about the future of Xiangjiang Films, his direct choice to quit Xiangjiang Films is more shocking.

This means that Lin Daoqiu used practical actions to declare to everyone that Xiangjiang Films will not develop as rapidly as in the past few years in the future.

All of a sudden, almost everyone at the scene began to discuss, because New Oriental's withdrawal from the Xiangjiang film market was undoubtedly a shocking news at the level of a hydrogen bomb for them.

"New Oriental is going to withdraw from the Xiangjiang market? Is it...really...?"

Fang Yihua looked at Lin Daoqiu in disbelief. Although she was not sure, she knew that Lin Daoqiu's actions must have something to do with her dealing with "Shaolin Boxing King".

Just because he didn't adjust the number of "Shaolin Boxing King" in time, Lin Daoqiu directly quit Xiangjiang's film market. Fang Yathua didn't know what words to use to describe his shock.

The other party is no longer a child, but this kind of behavior is just like a child's anger, which is simply unreasonable.

"Of course it's true. Could it be that Miss Fang thought I was joking?"

Lin Daoqiu turned his head to look at Fang Yihua, with a faint smile on his face.

Pan Disheng, Zou Wenhuai and others beside him had already been frightened by Lin Daoqiu's words, and they didn't know what to say.

Although unwilling to admit it, there is no doubt that New Oriental is the leader of Xiangjiang Films.

Now Lin Daoqiu chooses to let New Oriental withdraw from Xiangjiang's film market. No matter what, the total box office performance of Xiangjiang's films from this year will definitely not be as good as last year.

Not to mention growth, if compared with last year, it is possible that the output value of Xiangjiang Films will drop by at least half.

Relying on Dibao and Golden Harvest to prop up the prosperity of the Xiangjiang film market is simply a dream, and it is impossible to even think about it.

"Okay, I'm here to congratulate Mr. Pan today. Don't talk about such disappointing things. I would like to toast you, Mr. Pan. I wish Di Bao an early success in becoming the leader of Xiangjiang Films."

After Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, he raised the cup in his hand.

Pan Disheng didn't react at first, but Sammo Hung next to him patted him, and then he woke up, then picked up the cup and touched Lin Daoqiu.

If Pan Disheng had thought of showing off in front of Lin Daoqiu before, then now his heart is already panicked, and he has no intention of showing off.

Lin Daoqiu didn't stay for long, and left with Zhong Chuhong after sitting for less than half an hour.

After he left, Pan Disheng and the other four had sad expressions on their faces, because they didn't know what would happen next after New Oriental quit the Xiangjiang Film Market.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but couldn't even say a word, which shows how shocked they were by this matter.

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"Mr. Lin, please stay."

Just as Lin Daoqiu was about to leave the restaurant with Zhong Chuhong, two people suddenly caught up behind him.

Lin Daoqiu looked back and found that he didn't know the two people who came.

But Lin Daoqiu remembered that these two people were sitting with Wu Yusen just now, and it seemed that they knew each other.

"Liang Dingyu and Xu Zhenchang are film businessmen who came to Xiangjiang from Baodao to develop. Please take care of Mr. Lin when we meet for the first time."

Both Liang Dingyu and Xu Zhenchang were very respectful in front of Lin Daoqiu. After all, Lin Daoqiu was better than them in any aspect except age, so they naturally dared not show any disrespect to Lin Daoqiu.

"I don't seem to know you two?"

Lin Daoqiu didn't understand why Liang Dingyu and Xu Zhenchang came to him suddenly. He had never met these two people before.

"Mr. Lin, I have been admiring your name for a long time but never met. This is our business card. If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope to cooperate with Mr. Lin."

After Liang Dingyu finished speaking, he took Xu Zhenchang and handed their business cards to Lin Daoqiu respectfully.

Lin Daoqiu took the business card and just glanced at it, then stuffed it into his pocket.

"Then don't bother Mr. Lin. If there is a chance another day, I hope to invite Mr. Lin to have a cup of tea. We still have a lot to ask Mr. Lin for advice."

As the saying goes, don't hit people with smiling faces. Liang Dingyu and Xu Zhenchang showed such a sincere attitude. Although Lin Daoqiu didn't have a good impression of them, he didn't hate them either.

Neither refusing nor agreeing, Lin Daoqiu just nodded with a smile, and then left the scene with Zhong Chuhong.

(End of this chapter)