Chapter 579

January 16th,

Noon, Shangri-La Hotel, Chinese restaurant.

"Fatty Peng~~~"

"Don't call me Fatty Peng, please call me Governor!"

"Okay, Old Fatty..."

"......, still call me Fatty Peng."

Fatty Peng weakly patted away Guan Zu's hand that was hooked on his shoulder.

Really fucked!

Are we very familiar?

We are opponents!

Fatty Peng was so angry that his chopsticks slapped the table: "Speak! What do you want to do? Is it that you want my consent?"

Guan Zu laughed: "I always tell others that I am good friends with the Governor. Look, if we weren't good friends, could you understand my thoughts so well?"

Fatty Peng: "............"

Understand your mother!

I don't see you a few times a year, isn't it every time you have something to ask me?

It's like you've invited me to a meal without asking for my help once!

Guan Zu returned to seriousness: "It's like this, there is one week left until the Spring Festival."

"You know, we Chinese like to watch fireworks, without fireworks it feels very boring."

Fatty Peng unhappy: "Aren't there fireworks? On the night of the second day of the new year."

Guan Zu: "What do you know? Why wait for the second day of the new year when you can have it on New Year's Eve? We want New Year's Eve!"

Fatty Peng: "............"

"Can I refuse?"

Guan Zu: "Refuse? But now all Hong Kong citizens want to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve, do you have the heart to see all Hong Kong citizens know that you are not close to the people at all?"

Fatty Peng: "............"

Damn, blame my own persona—close to the people.

Fatty Peng still wanted to struggle: "Don't always represent public opinion, you want to watch fireworks, it doesn't mean citizens want to watch fireworks."

Guan Zu: "What do you mean? As long as citizens want to watch fireworks, you are willing?"

Fatty Peng nodded: "Yes!"

Guan Zu hooked his mouth: "Good!"

Do you know the gold content of my 46% approval rating!

Actually, Fatty Peng has basically agreed to this point.

Anyway, this is harmless, a small matter, not worth having a conflict with Guan Zu.

And...

He is still thinking now that Guan Zu will become a way out for him.

Fatty Peng curious: "But there are 7 days left until the Spring Festival... where do you have time to arrange fireworks."

Guan Zu righteous: "It's very simple, just move the fireworks from the second day of the new year to New Year's Eve, isn't it?"

Fatty Peng: "No, you don't want to spend a penny?"

Guan Zu: "This is government welfare, why should I spend money? Don't I pay enough taxes?"

Fatty Peng: "............"

Unable to refute.

Guan Zu suddenly became serious again, picked up the wine glass: "Fatty Peng, although you and I are enemies, we can be considered to have a certain tacit understanding now."

"I hope that in the next 4 and a half years, we can get along harmoniously and maintain a tacit understanding."

Fatty Peng also became serious.

Raised the wine glass.

That's right, tacit understanding is also what he wants.

Guan Zu then added another sentence: "I don't want another Governor to come, and I have to spend more effort and beat him up before we have a tacit understanding."

Fatty Peng: "??"

Wait!

You mean, you beat me up?

Fatty Peng suddenly turned red.

Didn't I beat you up?

"Cheers! Wish us pleasant cooperation in the future, wish you stable as an old dog in the Governor's position!"

"Cheers!"

Ding~~~~

Clink glasses.

Finished drinking.

1 hour later, Guan Zu said goodbye to Fatty Peng and returned to Five Star Group.

Then made a phone call to the north.

I want to hold a Spring Festival Gala.

Please send a few programs over!

That night, ATV News reported a piece of news:

"Today, Mr. Guan of Five Star Group and Governor Mr. Peng had a cordial and friendly exchange, and consulted on the fireworks matters for this year's Spring Festival New Year's Eve..."

"Governor Mr. Peng stated that he will respect the opinions of citizens..."

"Starting from tomorrow, the government will collect opinion boxes to collect citizens' willingness to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve..."

"Mr. Guan stated that as a Chinese, it is always a pity not to set off fireworks on the Spring Festival New Year's Eve... hope citizens can actively support the New Year's Eve fireworks program..."

"In addition..."

"On this year's New Year's Eve, ATV will hold a grand "1993 Spring Festival Gala" and invite many stars from all over Hong Kong, including TVB stars, Taiwan stars..."

(TVB:??? What? I've been poached?)

"At that time, it will be the same as the 92 Spring Festival, conducting a lottery to distribute red envelopes..."

"The total red envelope amount is 200 million Hong Kong dollars, double that of the 92 Spring Festival Gala..."

After the news was broadcast,

All Hong Kong citizens: "????"

200 million red envelopes?

All Hong Kong shouted: "Mr. Guan, loyal!"

As for New Year's Eve fireworks?

Indeed, only New Year's Eve fireworks have the flavor of the year.

Support Mr. Guan, support New Year's Eve fireworks!

The next day,

Auntie Fang arrived at TVB early. When entering the TVB building, she exuded cold air, and no one should approach.

The surrounding employees were so scared that they scattered like birds and beasts, avoiding her one after another.

Returned to the office,

Auntie Fang asked the secretary: "Go investigate immediately, which stars are going to the ATV Spring Festival Gala?"

The secretary went out quickly.

By the afternoon, the list was counted.

Auntie Fang puzzled: "So fast?"

Secretary had a bitter face: "President, they are all united together."

Auntie Fang: "United?"

Secretary: "Yes, they are united together. They demand salary increases, demand pay, demand that their remuneration can no longer be calculated according to work wages..."

What?

Demand salary increases?

For the stingy Auntie Fang, this is absolutely not allowed.

"Bang~~~~"

Auntie Fang was so angry that she slapped the table directly.

"They are rebelling, believe it or not I will directly freeze them!"

"TVB worked hard to cultivate them, and this is how they repay?"

However, Auntie Fang sneered quickly,

Stars betraying TVB, it's not like it hasn't been done before.

In 1985, the TVB Five Tigers were famous in Hong Kong and were a guarantee of ratings, but the salary contracts were harsh and working hours were long, and the Five Tigers were dissatisfied with this. At that time, "Cinema City" and "Golden Harvest" took a fancy to Andy Lau and Tony Leung and intended to sign them.

At that time, Andy Lau insisted on one point: if you want to sign me, you must sign all five tigers, a requirement that made the negotiations fall into a stalemate.

Subsequently, after TVB senior management learned that the Five Tigers wanted to jump ship collectively, they began to divide and alienate them. First, Huang and TVB signed a contract, then Tony Leung signed a contract, and finally the Five Tigers broke up, leading to Miao and Andy Lau being frozen for more than a year.

This also led to the split of the Five Tigers.

This matter was also regarded by Auntie Fang as a proud thing.

Secretary hesitated: "They said, if frozen, then they will go to Five Star Film Company together."

Auntie Fang: "What about Five Star Film? I..."

Just wanted to say a few words, then felt insufficient confidence, and finally didn't say it.

If Five Star Film really intervenes, TVB has no strength to wrestle.

This is no longer the Five Star Group of a year ago.

"Bang~~~~~"

Auntie Fang was so angry that she slapped the table and cursed!

"Damn it!"

"Thinking that having more people makes you great!"

At this time,

Imperial Capital, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting.

CCTV Literature and Art Department, the rehearsal work of the Spring Festival Gala is proceeding nervously.

In full swing!

The atmosphere is warm!

Forming a sharp contrast with the ice and snow outside.

Since the birth of the Spring Festival Gala, after years of polishing, CCTV has become increasingly proficient and professional in the preparation of this annual cultural feast.

The lights on the stage are shining, actors are walking and rehearsing, staff are busy debugging equipment and arranging processes, and the whole team is busy.

At this time, a leader called over.

"What?"

"Want us to send a few programs to the Hong Kong Spring Festival Gala?"

The general director of the Spring Festival Gala was directly stunned.

"No, leader, you can't do this, our Spring Festival Gala arrangements have already been tightly planned. The actors' schedules, the connection of program processes, every link affects the whole body."

"There is not much time left until the Spring Festival Gala live broadcast, the actors are all preparing with all their strength, and it is really difficult for us to draw people away at this time."

He explained to the other end of the phone eagerly and embarrassedly, his tone full of helplessness and anxiety.

However, the leader had a different opinion: "I understand your difficulties, but the work in Hong Kong is very important. This is an opportunity to narrow the distance between us. Moreover, Hong Kong's TV ratings will cover Southeast Asian and South Asian countries, you should understand the significance..."

"There has never been such a thing before... as long as this time is successful, there will be opportunities to go over every year in the future."

"This work is as important as the Spring Festival Gala, do you understand what I mean?"

Spring Festival Gala Director: "emmm~~~"

Let out a wail.

This matter is so important, if he doesn't let them go, it really shows that his political awareness is not high enough.

"I understand, leader, it will definitely be done well!"

Put down the phone,

The Spring Festival Gala director felt a headache.

He must take care of the overall situation, listen to the arrangements of superiors, and cannot let the quality of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala be discounted.

Soon,

The Spring Festival Gala director group held a meeting, and the director announced the news.

The director group exploded directly.

"No way?"

"Surprise attack!"

"My god..."

Every staff member wanted to cry.

Tears streaming down their faces!

They rehearsed, rehearsed, and rehearsed again... trying to pinch the time accurately to ensure that the Spring Festival Gala would not have problems.

As a result, now, they actually want to transfer people away!

"Our program process is refined to the second, now drawing actors away, many links have to be readjusted!"

The editor stomped his feet anxiously.

"Can we send those who didn't come to the Spring Festival Gala, people who have been on the Spring Festival Gala before?" Someone suggested.

"No! This work is very important!" The director shook his head, "This matter concerns the great cause of return, if there is a mistake, can we afford it? To send, naturally we must send the best and most suitable."

"............"

Everyone was directly silenced.

That's right, political awareness.

The lovely people of this era have very high political awareness, everything serves the country, and they are proud of it.

"Okay..."

"Good, then let's study now, who to send to Hong Kong?"

"The above notified, there must be more than two groups..."

"............"

Although everyone was reluctant, they still agreed.

January 18th,

Five Star Group issued year-end bonuses.

And on this day,

The Chief Secretary announced the news: "Currently, 830,000 opinion letters have been received, requesting to move the second-day fireworks to New Year's Eve... After internal research and decision by the Chief Secretary: Starting from this year, Spring Festival fireworks will be changed to 24:00 on New Year's Eve..."

Then in the evening,

ATV News broadcast: "At 20:00 on New Year's Eve, the Spring Festival Gala will be officially broadcast, and a 200 million red envelope lottery will be conducted according to the last digit of the ID card. After the bell rings at 24:00, the live fireworks performance in Victoria Harbour will be officially played..."

The news spread throughout Hong Kong through ATV and TVB.

Countless citizens cheered one after another.

Spring Festival!

Oh yeah!

And at this time,

A Dragonair plane came from the Imperial Capital and flew towards Hong Kong.

On the plane, sat a group of people.

Simple, cautious.

Chen Peisi, Zhu Shimao combination.

There is also an acrobatic troupe—China Acrobatic Troupe.

This acrobatic troupe is famous. As a "New China Cultural Business Card," it had visited more than 120 countries before 1993 this year, becoming the earliest group to show the charm of Chinese acrobatics to the world.

Chen Peisi's top of the head was slightly bald, and the short hair around it was managed relatively neatly. His eyes revealed agility and curiosity, looking at the clouds outside the window through the porthole from time to time.

Zhu Shimao wore a crisp shirt and suit, the collar slightly open, sitting in his seat with a straight posture, showing calmness in every gesture, but it was his first time on such a journey.

It was the group of people in the acrobatic troupe who had been to too many countries, but they were calm.

Chen Peisi: "Old Zhu, is Hong Kong very developed?"

Zhu Shimao: "Don't know, haven't been there."

The two whispered,

Chen Peisi: "I see on TV that the United States is always developed, everywhere is high-rise buildings, lights are brilliant..."

Zhu Shimao: "We represent the country, after arriving in Hong Kong, don't lose face..."

Chen Peisi: "I heard from gossip that the boss of ATV came to the Imperial Capital during National Day last year..."

Zhu Shimao: "Really? So powerful?"

Chen Peisi: "I heard he is also particularly rich, considered a big tycoon in Hong Kong..."

Zhu Shimao: "Heard he is over 50..."

Chen Peisi: "Nonsense, how did I hear he is only 20 something."

Zhu Shimao: "Too ridiculous, saying he is over 50 is more convincing."

Amidst their curiosity, nervousness, and gossip, time passed constantly...

Finally,

Not long after, the plane broadcast sound rang:

"Dear passengers, the plane is about to arrive in Hong Kong. Please organize your personal items in advance..."

"We sincerely wish you a pleasant time in Hong Kong..."

"The plane is expected to land in 15 minutes..."

The broadcast sound echoed in the cabin.

Chen Peisi and others' originally relaxed conversation paused instantly.

Chen Peisi subconsciously sat up straight, organized his clothes, as if to make himself look more energetic.

Zhu Shimao pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a trace of nervousness flashed in his eyes.

In the distance, the outline of Hong Kong gradually became clear,

Stars dotted, that is the thousands of lights of Hong Kong, the prosperous night view.

"This is Hong Kong..."

The delegation is about to step on this strange and expectant land.

20 minutes later,

Led by the leading staff, a group of people got off the plane and arrived at the arrival hall.

Then saw the raised sign—

"Welcome Beijing Performing Arts..."

"Asia Television..."

"Here!"

Both sides introduced, then left the airport.

2 Toyota Coaster minibuses loaded a group of people and left the airport.

(End of chapter)