Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 63
When the cast of "Chu Liuxiang" was slowly revealed, it immediately set off a huge response in Xiangjiang.

No one could have imagined that TVB spent such a large amount of resources just to make a "Chu Liuxiang".

But for ordinary audiences, they don't care how much TVB spends on filming, as long as they can see so many popular niches and leading actresses in one film, they will feel happy to death just thinking about it.

Even as soon as the news of "Chu Liuxiang" was released, the wireless phone calls were buzzed by the audience, and everyone asked when the show would be released.

Entertainment news and newspapers used headlines to report "Chu Liuxiang" for several days in a row. It can be said that basically anyone who likes to watch TV in Xiangjiang cares about this drama.

And a few days later, when Li's side released the news of the new drama "Ip Man", the attention it received was not at the same level as "Chu Liuxiang".

Why doesn't Miao Kexiu go to act in a movie and come to act in a TV series?As for who is Lin Zhengying?Is he Li's newcomer?

Everyone's interest in the drama "Ip Man" can be said to be minimal, and it can even be said that there is no splash, and the popularity is completely overwhelmed by "Chu Liuxiang".

""Ip Man" starring, Lin Zhengying, Miao Kexiu, supporting roles, Wan Ziliang, Xu Shaoqiang, Leslie Cheung, Dong Biu."

Fang Yihua really couldn't believe that Li's used such a lineup to challenge their "Chu Liuxiang", it was simply ridiculous.

"It seems that I made a fuss too much." Fang Yihua shook her head, she felt that she was too nervous before.

"I want to win "Chu Liuxiang" with this lineup, isn't this Lin Daoqiu too arrogant? Who does he think he is?"

Even Shi Wenyan could tell that Lin Daoqiu's odds of winning this time were almost zero. It could even be said that the ratings of "Ip Man" might drop to single digits when the two dramas start broadcasting at the same time.

One must know that for the drama "Chu Liuxiang", TVB tried every means to shift the schedule and adjust the time for the leading actors, and they didn't know how much effort it took.

But with their hard work, the moment Li's "Ip Man" starring lineup was revealed, it was as if they were telling them that Lin Daoqiu had surrendered.

"Forget it, leave them alone, let TVB do its best to make "Chu Liuxiang" well, and let Xiangjiang know who is the most powerful TV station."

Since Li's choice to surrender, Fang Yihua naturally wouldn't just let them off like this. He spent so much resources on filming "Chu Liuxiang", he had to make Li's pay a painful price.

And at such a moment, Lin Daoqiu, who was supposed to concentrate on preparing for "Chu Liuxiang", met someone who had nothing to do with the entertainment industry in his small villa.

"Tea, please." Besides Lin Daoqiu in the villa, there was a bearded foreigner sitting opposite him.

Picking up the teacup, Lu Dingtang took a small sip of Lin Daoqiu's black tea, but he felt that the taste was very ordinary just after he took a sip.

Lin Daoqiu wasn't an expert at making tea, and he didn't invite Lu Dingtang here today to flatter him, even though he had a special status.

"Mr. Lin invited me here, not just to invite me to drink tea." Lu Dingtang did not express any opinion on the black tea Lin Daoqiu brewed, he just took a sip and put the teacup back.

"Commissioner Lu just took office as the ICAC Commissioner. I believe there are many things to be busy. I shouldn't bother you at this time."

Lin Daoqiu's words were quite polite, but Lu Dingtang didn't come here to listen to Lin Daoqiu's kind words.

If the other party hadn't revealed that he wanted to discuss cooperation with him, I'm afraid Lu Dingtang would not have come to Lin Daoqiu's house to chat with him in person.

Lu Dingtang nodded, and then asked: "Since Mr. Lin knew about it, but still did it, I believe you must have a reason?"

"Today, I asked Commissioner Lu to come here because I want to make a movie and a TV series about ICAC, so as to improve the public's stereotypes about the police, especially ICAC."

In Hong Kong in the 60s and 70s, the population grew rapidly and the economy developed rapidly. In order to maintain order, the Hong Kong government began to provide housing and other public services for citizens.

However, under the circumstances of rapid population expansion at that time, general public resources could not keep up with the speed of population growth, which led some people to start bribing public officials in order to make a living and enjoy these services as soon as possible.

The most famous examples from that period included firefighters collecting money before turning on the hoses to put out fires, ambulance personnel asking for "tea money" before taking patients to the hospital, and patients having to tip workers in hospitals in order to receive reasonable care.

Even public housing applications and admission to public schools have to bribe people before they can apply.

It wasn't until the establishment of the ICAC that the corruption situation in Xiangjiang gradually improved, but now the general public's trust in the ICAC is far from as high as in later generations.

"If the image of ICAC can be recognized by the general public, I believe it will be of great help to you in your future work. What do you think, Commissioner Lu?"

Lu Dingtang didn't know that the image of civil servants is very important, but the ICAC has just experienced a crisis of trust.

Last year, Hong Kong Governor MacLehose issued a "Partial Amnesty Order", which stipulates that people who are interrogated, wanted and overseas, and anyone who committed corruption crimes before January 1977, 1, will not be held accountable.

Because of this order, the morale of ICAC was greatly affected. The final result was that the former commissioner who had always insisted on maintaining a tough stance finally resigned sadly and was taken over by Lu Dingtang in front of him.

"I know that Mr. Lin has just made a movie and won the highest box office in Xiangjiang's history, but why should I trust you? After all, your foundation is not clean."

Before Lu Dingtang came, he had already checked Lin Daoqiu thoroughly, even he knew about his affairs with Heyi.

"Everyone gets what they need. I will help you, and at the same time I hope you can help me." Lin Daoqiu was not interested in going around in circles with the other party, and he planned to speak clearly.

When Lu Dingtang heard this, a hesitant expression appeared on his face. He didn't mind helping Lin Daoqiu, but the premise was that it did not violate discipline.

Moreover, Lin Daoqiu's proposal moved Lu Dingtang very much. If the movies and TV series he made can cause a huge response in Xiangjiang, it will play a very important role in changing the impression of ICAC among the public.

Lu Dingtang looked at Lin Daoqiu with a half-smile and said, "Then I want to hear what Mr. Lin wants me to do for you?"

　Good afternoon everyone ╰(*°▽°*)╯

　　
　
(End of this chapter)