Chapter 371: 365 Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: Kidnapping me? You've kicked a titanium plate!

"Boss!"

Man Wai-sum walked into the office and looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, who was writing something at his desk. For some reason, she began to feel nervous and uneasy.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled at her and pointed to the sofa area: "Sit down for a moment."

"Okay, okay."

Man Wai-sum walked cautiously to the sofa area, sat on the edge of the seat, and seeing a tea set, began to brew some tea.

After more than 10 minutes, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu finished writing a "Proposal for an Outdoor Celebrity Variety Show," called Fang Ting in, and asked her to call the variety department to come and pick it up.

Only then did Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu come over to the sofa area.

"Boss, please have some tea."

"Mm."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Don't be nervous. I like talented people, and you are talented, so I won't play any games of carrot and stick with you. I poached you not to test you, but to put you to good use."

Man Wai-sum was immediately flattered.

Loyalty +1+1+1+1

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the loyalty level above Man Wai-sum's head, which soared directly to 87% before stopping.

"By the way, there is one more thing I need to remind you of."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Do you know why I didn't want Leung Suk-Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Yee?"

Man Wai-sum shook her head: "I don't know."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Besides her limited ability and vision, another reason is that she put personal gain before the public interest..."

"You should be aware of the organ trafficking syndicate from last time, right?"

"I am."

"That organ trafficking syndicate, in addition to Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie, also involved 13 wealthy families. At the time, Leung Suk-Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Yee suppressed the news on her own and accepted bribes from those wealthy families."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at Man Wai-sum meaningfully.

Cold sweat broke out on Man Wai-sum.

She had done this kind of thing too!

Once, a bar owned by a wealthy Mr. Zhong was found to be operating without a license by reporters, and then Mr. Zhong gave her benefits to suppress the news, and she did it.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's gaze was sharp: "I won't object to you doing this kind of thing."

Man Wai-sum: "Ah???"

She stared blankly at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Before doing such things, I only give you two principles: First, it must not harm ordinary citizens or have a negative impact on the public. Second, the television station needs to receive the benefits; the station takes 90%, and you take 10%."

Upon hearing this, Man Wai-sum immediately became solemn: "Don't worry, Boss, I will definitely keep your teachings in mind!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "Good, that's all I have to say. I hope you can open up the situation in the news department and gain the recognition, respect, and compliance of your colleagues... I believe you have the ability."

Man Wai-sum straightened her chest: "Don't worry, Boss, I won't let you down!"

If she didn't even have this confidence, how could she talk about being promoted to News Director?

Soon,

Fang Ting brought Man Wai-sum to the news department.

"Everyone, let me introduce someone..."

"This is Man Wai-sum, you should all be familiar with her... Starting today, her position is Deputy Director of the News Department!"

"Let's welcome her!"

Clatter clatter clatter~~~~

The applause was enthusiastic.

Man Wai-sum had arrived; she was a catfish that could bring the news department to life.

Over at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's side,

"Ah Zu, congratulations, congratulations on becoming the Chairman of ATV."

"Haha, you're too kind~~~"

Mao Mao Xiang Yang had called.

At this moment, Mao Mao Xiang Yang was studying British law; one must know oneself and the enemy to be victorious in every battle. Although English was difficult, it couldn't stump a talented and knowledgeable person like him.

Don't look at my fierce appearance; I'm actually a man of letters!

After some pleasantries, Mao Mao Xiang Yang stated his purpose.

"The higher-ups called yesterday, wanting you to do them a favor..."

"What is it? Brother Mao, just say it!"

"It's like this, is Ah Zu interested in importing some domestic TV dramas and programs to be broadcast on ATV?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was stunned for a moment.

It wasn't that he hadn't considered it, but what was being produced domestically now, although there were many high-quality works, such as the 1986 version of "Journey to the West"—with a population of 1.2 billion, who wouldn't call it good?

But it was broadcast on ATV in 1995, and the ratings were only in the teens. Meanwhile, the ratings for TVB dramas at the time had to be over 30 to be considered a hit of the year.

Is "Journey to the West" not good?

It is absolutely good.

But why was it not warmly received in Hong Kong?

Because "Journey to the West" was too serious. That's right, the "Journey to the West" that we don't think is serious was seen as very serious by the citizens of Hong Kong.

Later, the following year, in 1996, TVB arranged for Dicky Cheung to film a Hong Kong version of "Journey to the West," which was mischievous and lighthearted, sparking a viewing craze across Hong Kong.

The average rating was 36, and the peak rating was 43.

The King of Dramas.

And then there was "Nirvana in Fire," which received rave reviews domestically, but the reaction to its online broadcast in Hong Kong was mediocre.

Hong Kong is accustomed to a fast pace and high pressure; they like things that are light, lively, and fast-paced.

It's similar to the difference between traditional novels and web novels.

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "The higher-ups think that "Journey to the West" is, after all, a treasure of our country, one of the Four Great Classical Novels. Broadcasting it is conducive to cultivating a sense of belonging among the people of Hong Kong."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "No problem, but I can't guarantee the ratings. Also, regarding the purchase price..."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang said: "Purchase price? The leaders said a token amount will do."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Good, I'll take it. Send it over, and I'll find someone to dub it as soon as possible!"

This was a TV drama picked up for free.

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "Thank you, Ah Zu!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "You're welcome."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "When are you free? Let me treat you to a meal..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu thought for a moment: "Let's make it tonight, see you in Causeway Bay."

Suddenly, a thought occurred to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Wait... Brother Mao, perhaps we can also cooperate on something else..."

He thought of "A Bite of China."

Although he couldn't achieve the original version, there should be no problem reaching 70-80% of the standard.

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "Ah Zu, go ahead."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Since the country wants to promote its cultural image, we can promote it through Chinese cuisine. As the saying goes, food is the first necessity of the people. If there were a program introducing delicacies from all over the country, the citizens of Hong Kong would definitely be very interested."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang hesitated: "Will this work? Just food, cooking a dish—there's nothing much to watch, right? And there's no culture to speak of."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Eh, Brother Mao, you're being narrow-minded. This food program definitely shouldn't just be about stir-frying."

"When you make a dish, you have to talk about the raw materials, you have to talk about the culture... For example, Dongpo Pork Knuckle. You shouldn't just film how to make it; you should film the cultural background it contains, extending to Su Dongpo..."

"And there's the Yangcheng Yangcheng Yangcheng Yangcheng Lake hairy crab. You shouldn't just film the crab; you have to film Yangcheng Yangcheng Yangcheng Yangcheng Lake, the culture, the geography..."

"The program title will be—'A Bite of Huaxia'!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu felt that in the current era, the word "Huaxia" would be better than the original version.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu didn't know if this would work, but he could let the domestic side give it a try.

"Slap~~~~"

Mao Mao Xiang Yang slapped his thigh.

"This is a great idea! Culture, geography... Ah Zu, you are truly amazing to be able to think of this level. Good, I will report this up immediately."

Don't treat it as 'food'; treat it as 'cultural heritage.' The scope of it changes instantly.

Report, must report!

After chatting for a few more sentences, he hung up the phone.

In the afternoon,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu got off work and left the ATV building in his blue Bentley.

He took the route along Wong Tai Sin—Waterloo Road—Princess Margaret Road—Cross-Harbour Tunnel—Causeway Bay, returning to Causeway Bay.

Just as they were on the Princess Margaret Road section, Following Xiao Fu suddenly said:

"Brother Zu, someone is following us!"

"???"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu turned his head and looked behind the car.

Li Fu said: "That black Volvo has been following us for a kilometer."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said indifferently: "Check it out later, don't alert the enemy for now."

In a flash, four days passed.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu went to Asia Television every day to organize the work.

If you want results, it doesn't mean that just because I've arrived, TV dramas and variety shows can be produced, broadcast, and have their ratings skyrocket immediately.

It takes time. However, the fastest to react was still the Asia Television News Force.

Ever since Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took charge of Asia Television, a large number of enthusiastic citizens and Five Star Property Company employees would call Asia Television whenever they encountered any news, such as robberies, deaths, or knife attacks.

The support rate showed its great power.

All of Hong Kong was filled with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's informants, and his intelligence-gathering capability was simply top-notch.

Consequently, the quality of Asia Television's news rose steadily.

The citizens of Hong Kong Island felt that Asia Television's news was more interesting, and as a result, the ratings for Asia Television's news during the news segments began to suppress TVB.

For this reason,

TVB's Lady Fang even specifically scolded the people in the news department.

The employees of the TVB news department were also a bit confused; why was Asia Television always able to stay one step ahead of them?

Was the effect of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu taking charge of Asia Television really this obvious?

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Asia Television Chairman's office.

"Brother Zu."

"In the last few days, I've seen 4 cars following behind our car... these cars all have fake license plates..."

"We have already sent men to track them, and we've photographed 4 people..."

Asia Television is in Kowloon City, which is the Five Star Group's sphere of influence; it couldn't be simpler for Li Fu to investigate something.

Li Fu placed the 4 photos in front of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

The first one, I don't recognize...

The second and third ones, I don't recognize...

The fourth one...

"Eh, isn't this Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Gou?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu recognized him immediately.

Li Fu pointed at 'Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Gou': "This person is their boss. We found a lackey to eat near them and heard the lackey address him as 'Little Bird'."

"Little Bird?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu suddenly remembered.

"Big Bullet"!

Little Bird also has a boss called Professor, the very arrogant type.

This is a wave of fierce bandits.

They have their eyes on me?

I haven't offended them, so why are they targeting me so suddenly... could it be...

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu suddenly thought of it—kidnapping!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said to Li Fu: "Notify a few of the Five Star Group's executives to bring some people when they go out and keep an eye out for anyone following them. Also, if there's nothing urgent, don't leave Causeway Bay. I suspect someone wants to kidnap."

"Kidnap?"

Li Fu curled the corner of his mouth.

"Good, I'll notify them right away."

"Also, he should have another boss; see if you can find out who it is."

"Yes!"

"Also, ask Big Fool from Sai Kung if he has bulletproof glass."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu made another call to Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie of the O-Unit: "Help me check on a person called 'Professor' and see if this person is in the criminal files."

Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie: "Good!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the map.

For the past few days, he had been traveling every day from the Asia Television building in Wong Tai Sin all the way to Causeway Bay, a single line, back and forth every day.

On the map, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu drew the route with a red pen.

After thinking for a while, he called over the News Director and the Deputy Director, Wen Wen Huixin.

"Boss!!" The two arrived at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu pointed at the map: "Recently, a gang of fierce bandits has been eyeing me. It's possible they are the same kidnappers who kidnapped Miss Li Er last time."

"Ah?" The two were shocked.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Now I am giving you a heavy responsibility! Mobilize the power of the news department and get me this news story!"

The two felt a jolt in their hearts.

Ecstasy!

Then, realizing the situation, Wen Wen Huixin asked: "Boss, won't you be in danger if you do this?"

News Director: "???"

Damn, I was beaten to it.

He hurriedly shouted: "That's right, Boss, you must never put yourself in danger. We would rather not have this news; your safety is the most important thing, Boss."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "............"

Good grief, they are all sycophants.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "In any case, get the news done well for me!"

The two quickly raised their hands: "Yes! Boss!"

On the other side,

Tseung Kwan O, the fierce bandit team's villa.

The five bosses (Cao Nan was not there) sat on the sofa.

Ah Hu pushed a board and placed it in front of the five bosses.

On the board,

hung a map.

Ah Hu took a pen and drew a blue line on the map.

"For this period of time,"

"Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's movement trajectory is basically this line, from Asia Television to Causeway Bay, back and forth every day."

"The advantage is that his route basically doesn't change."

"The disadvantage is that this road is mostly in a busy city, and the difficulty of evacuation is not as convenient as the mountain roads last time."

"Whether to take action, the bosses choose."

Bang~~~~

"Of course we have to act!" Pu Guang tilted his head and grinned.

"That's right, act!" Professor tilted his head and grinned.

Perfectly synchronized.

Brother Nan, Hua Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian, and Ye Ye Shiguan's mouths twitched; if it weren't for the fact that Professor and Pu Guang didn't look alike, they would have thought they were twins.

The 5 of them discussed it, and their opinions were unified!

Let's do it!

Then they began to discuss the action plan.

"Old rules, no contact with each other, act independently!"

"Since Professor's men have already gathered intelligence, don't show up again; go to Haojiang and have some fun."

"This time, whose lackeys will come?"

"Let my lackeys come." Pu Guang tilted his head and grinned, "It just so happens my brothers want to earn some money."

Brother Nan, Hua Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian, Ye Ye Shiguan, and others: "Good!"

Brother Nan urged: "Don't have too many people, 3 or 4 will do."

Pu Guang nodded: "Good!"

"The location for the action will be on that stretch of Wylie Road; there are no residential buildings around, few people, and fewer cars."

In a flash, evening,

After 18:00, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's "Early Warning Card" was triggered.

At a little past 7:00 PM, a blue Bentley drove out from inside Asia Television.

In front of the blue Bentley, Qiu Gang and Zhang Zhang Chongbang, along with three others, sat in a Santana.

The two cars drove one after the other, heading south.

Not long after, a Mazda pulled out from a roadside parking space.

It followed them.

It was precisely the henchmen of the ruthless bandit Pu Guang, including Ah Long (Collin Chou) and Ah Guang (Ken Lo)...

"Follow them!"

Ah Long and Ah Guang were incredibly excited.

Get rich, get rich!

At this moment, there was also a red taxi driving along, carrying several fierce warriors wearing bulletproof vests, including Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Guozhong, Ma Jun, Zhou Zhou Xingxing, and Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Chen Jiaju...

The three cars drove one after another, heading all the way south toward Tongluowan.

The bomb disposal experts also came in another car.

And right behind them,

several hundred meters away, an Asia Television news van followed as well.

You covet my wealth, I covet your news value; everyone has a bright future. jpg

(End of chapter)