Chapter 1473 1472 [Smile to wipe away all grievances! 】
"Victoria Harbor will become very lively tomorrow! I don't know how many people will gather by then!" Shao tycoon Shao Yifu took a few careful glances at the evening newspaper and put it aside and said.
As his confidant, Zhou Duwen stepped forward cautiously: "Sixth Uncle, everyone knows that Shi Zhijian relied on this matter to gain fame and reputation, saying that he built a memorial hall for his good brother Bruce Lee. Isn't it because he was suppressed by you during this period?
It’s so awesome that your reputation has dropped drastically. Now you want to take advantage of this to gain some face?”
Shao Daheng gave Zhou Duwen a cold look.
Over the past seven or eight years, Zhou Duwen has gained a lot of weight. He used to be quite handsome, but now he has a big belly.
I remember that in the beginning, in order to control Zou Wenhuai, He Guanchang and others, Shao Yifu did not give them shares and only treated them as wage earners.
Instigated by Shi Zhijian, Zou Wenhuai and others directly rebelled and founded Golden Harvest Pictures. Now all those people are prosperous, especially Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang, who have become giants in the Hong Kong film industry. Shao Yifu often meets each other.
You should also shake hands with the other person cordially to show that you are of equal status.
In contrast, although Shaw Brothers, which has lost Chow Wen-huai and Ho Guanchang, has produced many classic films in recent years, its overall record volume has been declining, and the quality of many films is not as good as before.
On the contrary, Jiahe soared to the sky with the help of Bruce Lee, and even entered Hollywood in the United States for a time. This was something that Shao Daheng wanted to do but failed to do!
"Am I really wrong? I lost my sight and saw the wrong person? The one in front of me is a loser, but the two who were let go are geniuses?" Shao Daheng looked at Zhou Duwen and fell into deep thought.
Zhou Duwen stood there and saw Shao Daheng looking at him without speaking, with an embarrassed look on his face. He didn't know what Shao Daheng was thinking.
"Ahem, Uncle Six—did I make a mistake?" Zhou Duwen asked cautiously.
Only then did Shao Yifu wake up and glanced at the front page of the newspaper again: "It will be very lively over there tomorrow, but our Shaw Brothers side will be very deserted. You and I should go to bed early!"
"Uh..." Zhou Dunwen has been with Shao Daheng for so many years, how could he not understand the meaning?
To put it bluntly, it’s jealousy!
In the past, it was Shao Yifu who took the lead when it came to matters in the film industry, especially big things like building memorial halls and erecting sculptures. However, this time there was nothing happening with him, which inevitably made Shao Daheng, who likes to stand in the spotlight, feel disappointed.
Once you are used to being focused and looked up to, it is difficult to accept the feeling of being left out and not being taken seriously.
Zhou Duwen wanted to say a few words of comfort, but found that he was not qualified at all, and what he said would make Uncle Liu angry. He immediately resigned cautiously, and every word and every action was like walking on thin ice.
When Zhou Dunwen left, Shao Yifu let out a long sigh. Now he finally understood why Zhou Dunwen couldn't become a talent! He always likes to ponder people's hearts and is too careful in doing things. How can such a person have great ambitions?!
After a few more sips of ginseng tea and a few glances at the newspaper, Shao Daheng went back to the bedroom to rest.
At this time, Fang Yihua had returned from the company.
She was very busy during this period. Although Shaw Brothers' film production was reduced, genre films were gradually increasing. In particular, Li Hanxiang's romantic films "The Warlord" and "A Romantic Story" were well received by the market, which made Shaw Brothers unable to
No less than putting more effort into these costume dramas.
Shooting costume dramas is much more complicated than shooting modern dramas, and a lot of time is wasted just on the costumes and locations.
Nowadays, Fang Yihua is the woman closest to Shao Daheng. Every time she comes back from the company, she will serve Shao Daheng immediately.
"Are you doing this to rest tonight? I'll help you fetch water!" Fang Yihua walked over and helped Shao Daheng take off his coat and hang it in the closet in the corner.
Shao Daheng breathed out and was about to rub his feet to take off his white-soled and black-topped cloth shoes, but Fang Yihua squatted down and helped him take off his shoes and socks with his hands.
Shao Daheng said: "You don't have to do these things. I can do them myself. You are not a servant!"
In fact, Shao Daheng had said this sentence many times, but Fang Yihua didn't take it seriously. Instead, he served Shao Daheng more carefully and attentively.
"Other people don't know that when you take off your socks, you need to rub your feet first to activate your blood vessels, and then soak them in 43-degree hot water!" Fang Yihua said, holding Shao Daheng's cold feet in his arms and rubbing them.
When it is hot, slowly put it into the hot water basin.
Shao Daheng was extremely grateful, but he said: "You are always like this, so you are looked down upon by those in my family!"
"No matter how they look at me, as long as I can help you and serve you, I will be satisfied!" Fang Yihua smiled at Shao Daheng.
"Why are you doing this?"
"I vaguely remember what you said, one confidant is enough in life!" Fang Yihua looked at Shao Daheng affectionately, "You are my only confidant in this life, don't even think about asking me for help!"
Even though Shao Daheng had experienced the ups and downs of the business world, his heart was as strong as iron. At this time, Fang Yihua's true confession made his heart warm. He felt that nothing could be happier than this. With such a confidante, his eyes suddenly lit up as if he remembered something and was busy with the other party.
Yihua said: "By the way, I went out to do errands today and brought you a gift! It's in my pocket, take it out and take a look!"
"Really?" Fang Yihua stood up and washed his hands first, then went to the hanger to take out the clothes that he had just hung for Shao Yifu, and took out a bag of betel nut from the inner pocket.
"Uh, do you remember? This is my favorite brand of betel nut! It can only be found in Penang, Malaysia!"
Penang is a state in Malaysia, named after its abundant betel nuts.
It is easy to find traces of history in Penang. The narrow streets, simple rickshaws, old temple characters and freight laborers all still have traces of Hong Kong in the 18th and 19th centuries.
These seem to be scenes from a forgotten era, but on the streets of Penang, these traces often flash in people's sight. Therefore, Penang is also a place that many Hong Kong people like to go, and many people immigrate for this reason.
"Of course I remember. We met in Penang, Malaysia, and I still remember the first time you invited me to eat betel nut!"
Fang Yihua looked at the betel nut in his hand and said with a happy smile: "My favorite brand is not easy to buy now. I heard it will be discontinued soon!"
"Yes, decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and many old brands have disappeared in the long river of time; but as long as you like it, I will buy it for you!" Shao Daheng's eyes became very gentle, "Open it and try it, it's still the same.
Isn’t it the same smell as before?”
Fang Yihua smiled, opened the package, took out a betel nut and put it into his mouth, then nodded and said: "Yes, it still tastes the same, try it!" He took another betel nut and handed it to Shao Daheng.
Shao Daheng took the betel nut and put it in his mouth before he could taste it. At this moment, someone knocked on the door outside: "Mr. Shao, there is someone looking for you outside!"
"Who is coming here so late?" Shao Yifu was startled.
Fang Yihua and Shao Daheng looked at each other, also curious.
"It's Shi Zhijian, Mr. Shi!" the outsider replied respectfully, "He is waiting outside the villa now, look at you -"
Shao Daheng and Fang Yihua were both stunned: "Why is it him!"
When the servant outside saw no response from inside, he had to say again: "Do you want me to send him away?"
"No, please come in!" Shao Daheng ordered.
"Okay, sir!" The servant withdrew, but passed on the message.
In the room, Shao Yifu's expression changed again and again, as if he was wondering what Shi Zhijian was doing here so late.
Fang Yihua wiped his feet and was just about to help him put on his shoes when Shao Daheng squeezed in and said, "Come on, let's go out and take a look. Why is this kid coming so late?!"
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"Uncle Six, I'm sorry for coming so late and disturbing your rest!"
In the living room, Shi Zhijian picked up the tea cup and said to Shao Yifu with a smile.
"It's okay, I always work late, and you weren't sleepy at all when you came here, and you didn't plan to sleep yet!" Shao Daheng said with a smile.
"Sure enough!" Shi Zhijian put down his tea cup and gave a thumbs up to Shao Daheng, "I've heard that Uncle Liu drinks ginseng tea all year round and practices qigong and his body is as strong as that of young people. Now I believe it!"
Shao Daheng was very pleased with Shi Zhijian's flattery.
Fang Yihua, who was standing next to Shao Daheng, couldn't help but take another look at Shi Zhijian. She suspected that his purpose of coming so late was not just to flatter him, right?
"Okay, A Jian, if you have anything to say, you can just say it. We are not outsiders!" Shao Daheng said straight to the point, "If it's because I criticized you by name in the newspaper not long ago, and you think it's wrong, it's
If you come to me to reason, then there is nothing you can do. I can only say that the belief I have always upheld is to be right for the situation and not the person! Do you understand what I mean?"
Shi Zhijian nodded, "I understand! But I came here tonight not only not to argue with you, but on the contrary, I need to ask you for help!"
"Uh, what, you want me to help you?" Shao Daheng was stunned.
Fang Yihua was also stunned, not understanding what Shi Zhijian meant.
"The thing is like this. Tomorrow we are going to hold the groundbreaking ceremony of the Bruce Lee Memorial Hall and the unveiling ceremony of the sculpture in Victoria Harbor. I hope you, Uncle Liu, can appear and give a speech as the keynote speaker!"
"What?" Shao Daheng was stunned.
Fang Yihua looked incredulous.
They even doubted whether they heard correctly.
You have to know that there will be such a grand and grand event tomorrow, with countless people squeezing their heads to show their faces, but Shi Zhijian backhandedly gave up such a good thing?!
Seeing Shao Daheng's look of disbelief, Shi Zhijian had to explain: "I know this may make it difficult for you, old man. After all, you have many things to do and are busy at work, so it is difficult to spare time, but I still dare to invite you, old man, even if it is
Contribute to the Hong Kong film industry! After all, you are the number one person in the film industry, and you are more suitable to be a speaker than me in terms of qualifications and status! Many Hong Kong filmmakers at the scene also need you to cheer them up and encourage them personally!"
Shi Zhijian's words were sincere and without any hypocrisy and politeness, which made Shao Daheng a little doubtful whether Shi Zhijian was too tall or he was too petty to be a gentleman!
"Ajian, we are rivals and friends! It's useless for you to talk so much. I just want to hear your true words!" Shao Daheng looked at Shi Zhijian sharply and said.
"You mean it?" Shi Zhijian smiled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then raised his head and looked at Shao Daheng, making eye contact with him: "Tomorrow, I will be without you!"
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The next day, early morning.
Today is a big day, not only the groundbreaking ceremony of the Bruce Lee Memorial Hall, but also the day when the Bruce Lee statue was erected in Victoria Harbor.
As the applicant and organizer of this memorial hall, Hong Kong's well-known Chinese councilor Shi Zhijian sent invitation letters to many Hong Kong celebrities on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Association, inviting everyone to come and watch the ceremony.
Some of these big guys are advocates of Hong Kong film culture, such as Shaw Yifu and Shao Daheng. Some are film practitioners, such as great directors Chu Yuan, King Hu, Li Hanxiang, etc., and some are Hong Kong movie stars, such as David Chiang.
Di Long, Ding Pei, Feng Baobao, Zheng Peipei et al.
In addition, Shi Zhijian also invited some government officials who are more or less related to film culture, such as senior executives of the Hong Kong Cultural Bureau, the Hong Kong Film Censorship Bureau, etc.
In addition to these big shots and celebrities, Shi Zhijian also invited some relatives and friends to help support the scene, such as Xu Sanshao, Huo Dashao, Dai Fengnian, Lin Jianming and others.
Such a big scene was like a majestic political speech, so people gathered around the Bruce Lee statue. From a dark perspective, there were at least three thousand people!
Due to the limited space, many people had to stand on the balconies of nearby high-rise buildings, or simply climb onto big trees or stand on chairs to watch the ceremony in various ways.
Ding Yongqiang and Chen Xijiu, who are friends of Shi Zhijian, attended today's event instead of Lei Luo. For the safety of the scene, patrol police and the Flying Tigers were deployed.
So much so that this level of security is praised as higher than the Hong Kong Governor’s speech!
Nine o'clock in the morning.
The Bruce Lee sculpture has been consigned and is covered with red cloth, giving it a sense of mystery.
The gold-lettered signboard of the Bruce Lee Memorial Hall has also been placed on the foundation stone, ready for people to inscribe on-site.
Originally, everyone, including Bruce Lee's widow Linda, discussed inviting contemporary famous calligraphers to help carry the plaque, but someone at the scene suggested that Shi Zhijian help with the inscription.
This proposer is none other than Deng Bolun, the president of the Sculpture Association who met Shi Zhijian yesterday.
According to Deng Bolun's wishes, the construction and production of the Bruce Lee Memorial Hall and the Bruce Lee sculpture were initiated by Shi Zhijian. It can be said that without the care and support of Senator Shi Zhijian, neither of these two Bruce Lee cultures would have been realized.
After everyone heard what Deng Bolun said, they felt that what Deng Bolun said was very reasonable, so they took the initiative to find Shi Zhijian and invited him to help write the words for the memorial hall.
Who is Shi Zhijian? As soon as he heard this, he knew that Deng Bolun was reciprocating the favor. To put it bluntly, he was flattering himself.
It is always very satisfying to be flattered by others. Shi Zhijian is not a saint, so he is very happy in his heart.
Besides, he had an unusual relationship with Bruce Lee, so it was very meaningful to write a plaque for his memorial hall.
