Chapter 224 Welcome Party

Repulse Bay is located in the South District of Hong Kong Island and is one of the most noble residential areas. The upper class people in Hong Kong either like mountains or beaches, so they also choose homes in these two places.

Especially the beach, the best choice for summer cooling. Several good bays in Hong Kong have villa groups, among which Repulse Bay has the oldest history. The high-profile people in Hong Kong have their own villas here, including the Li family, Bao family, Zeng family, etc.

At this moment, as the night falls, a villa covering an area of ​​hundreds of square feet is lit at the door of a brilliantly lit villa, luxury cars are constantly coming in and out. If anyone can tell the license plate number, he will be surprised to find that almost all the well-known tycoons in Hong Kong have come. Although they usually have contacts, what kind of gathering can make these big names come to attend with great fanfare?

I am old and have experienced too many things in the world, and the changes in the world are getting bigger and bigger. I am already the ones of you young people. Now I have all handed over my work to Yihua, just want to watch quietly how the world can change.

The shriveled old man wearing a pair of large glasses said in sigh.

That's not to say, Mr. Shao, you are much more energetic than all the elderly of the same age I have ever met. You believe in Buddhism and do so many good deeds. You are a world-famous philanthropist. San Francisco also sets September 8 of each year as Run Run Shaw's Day. The Buddha will definitely bless you.As the saying goes, a martyr is full of ambition in his old age, and it is not too late to talk about retirement after he is 100 years old.

The white man, who seemed to be about thirty to forty, said with a smile beside him.

This is a somewhat strange scene. The bald and shriveled old man is speaking in English, while the white man uses Chinese standard Mandarin instead of Cantonese, but the people next to him look like they are taken for granted.

It's Ah, Uncle Six, it's still early for you to retire. TVB won't be able to do without you.A man in his thirties on the other side smiled and followed by a whisper of echoes around him.

The old man smiled, then frowned and coughed a few times. A noble lady who was far away came over and came over to the old man and whispered a few words, then looked up and smiled apologetically at Adrian: Sorry, Mr. Cowell, Yifu is a little tired and needs to go back and rest.

It doesn’t matter, I’m flattered by Mr. Shao’s ability to attend the reception in person.

Adrian nodded politely, then shook hands with the old man, thank you for coming, I wish you good health, Mr. Shao.

Thank you, Mr. Cowell.The other party smiled, and then left with the help of his wife, who was several decades younger.

This shriveled old man has been in charge of TVB for decades, making him almost the dominant player in Hong Kong, Run Run Shaw, a famous Justice of the Peace.

Although the head of AC Media's Hong Kong office gave TVB an invitation while preparing for the cocktail party, he did not really expect Run Run Shaw to come. After all, he is in his 90s. It is enough for TVB to come to a few senior executives. Unexpectedly, he actually attended in person.

Although I only stayed for half an hour, I spent most of my time talking to Adrian, which was basically quite a bit of face.

And he is not the only one who gives face. The Guo family, Zheng family and the two Li families have representatives with identity, such as the two people who are now talking to Adrian.

To be honest, after hearing about you for the first time, my first reaction was that it was impossible. I have met the directors in Hong Kong. They have talent, but it is almost impossible to run a group.

That’s right, think about Huang Baiming and the others, but this also shows that there are still geniuses in the world, big brother.

The two men in front of him, who were about the same age as Adrian, both wore glasses, their eyes were slightly opposite, and their teeth were slightly protruding, but one was combed neatly, while the other had short hair, and the relationship between them was quite subtle.

Just like the big brother just now, the little one seemed to want to prove something, while the big one didn't agree.

These two are Li Zeju and Li Zekai, the two sons of Li Ka-shing, the owner of Cheung Kong Industrial Group. They are upstarts in the Hong Kong rich circle. Although Li Ka-shing is not able to come in person due to seniority and other issues, having these two people present is equivalent to him coming in person.

The same is true for the other companies. If they all come in person, it will be a treatment that the Chief Executive will not receive. Therefore, letting representatives of close relatives attend show respect and politeness.

As for why Run Run Shaw came in person, it is because the relationship between TVB and AC Media is different. To be precise, TVB has sought AC Media in many places.

That's because I have a good partner, I am responsible for the general direction, and he is responsible for the specific implementation, and we cooperate without interruption.

Adrian said with a smile, just like when I was in class at Stanford Business School, although I was doing nothing most of the time, I still remember a sentence that the professor in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course once said, "Only by using my strengths, avoiding my weaknesses, and being good at cooperation and regulation can we achieve success."

Speaking of this, he showed a sudden expression and smiled even harder and raised the cup in his hands to the two young masters Li: Speaking of which, we are still alumni.

This is true.Li Zeju laughed, and Li Zekai laughed too, and then the three cups clinked together and made a tingling sound, but both brothers were smirking.

In his eyes, Adrian didn't say much, and the matter of the Li family had nothing to do with him. But then again, if he could only choose one, he would rather deal with Li Zekai. As the eldest son, he had been kidnapped, so he would be a little more kind, even if it was just a little bit.

Li Zekai, young and energetic, was arrogant and conceited, and even caused IT stocks to go public and then fall sharply, which deceived many people who were optimistic about him, so that TVB made Li Xiaochao in "The Legend of Qin" to allude and sarcasm.

But there is no doubt about Mr. Cowell's talent and ability. I often hear some colleagues say that half of AC Media is supported by Mr. Cowell.

A voice was inserted at this time, and it was a Chinese language with a straightforward and vocal Chinese. Although the Li brothers could also speak Mandarin because they wanted to explore the mainland market, they were not particularly standard.

Then, a fat face with glasses appeared in front of Adrian. In addition to Guo, Zheng and Er Li, there were many people with identities at the reception, such as Liu Changle, the chairman and president of Turkey TV in front of him.

Mr. Cowell's Chinese is really good. Although he has heard it a long time ago, he can only know how outstanding it is when he hears it with his own ears.The other party praised this.

Thank you for your praise, I’m glad you’ve been here, Mr. Liu.Adrian reached out and shook him.

Speaking of which, Mr. Cowell is not only the chairman of AC Media, but also a world-renowned director. I don’t know how you think about the prospects of Hong Kong movies.Liu Changle then asked.

Hearing this, Adrian couldn't help but chuckled in his heart. They were really doing their best.

There are so many Hong Kong celebrities who come to support them not only because Adrian came to Hong Kong, but AC Media does not invest much here, but if someone says hello and ask these celebrities to help observe this American media tycoon, that's another matter.

If it was just a guess before, Liu Changle inserted into the topic when he observed the Li brothers and pointed out the topic. People in the circle knew that when Murdoch acquired the Chinese TV station in the satellite TV station, he wanted to enter the mainland, but the mainland did not allow foreign capital to hold shares, so he specially transferred Liu Changle to acquire some of the shares and became the major shareholder to reorganize Turkey Station and squeezed Murdoch to the third place, so the official color behind him was relatively strong.

It's really interesting, so let's show you more.

This is a pity for me.

Adrian cleared his throat and said, "I dare not judge what the future will be like, but after the appearance of the world-saving work, if Hong Kong movies can fully cooperate with the mainland, they will be able to cheer up again."But in my opinion, the best times were ten to twenty years ago.

Speaking of this, he sighed, as if he was really sorry: Although many of the movies and TV series in Hong Kong at that time were rubbish, they also produced many exquisite products that were endlessly reminiscent, and all of them were splendid.

Speaking of this last sentence, the men around them couldn't help but smile knowingly.

I have always heard that Mr. Cowell is a romantic seed, and it turns out to be well-known when I see it today.Following Liu Changle, another major shareholder of Turkey TV, Chen Yongqi said with a smile.

I don’t dare to take it, I just follow my true intentions.Adrian put down his cup and bowed with a smile.

This action made a group of people feel a little messy. It would be fine if this ghost guy didn’t speak English or Cantonese but spoke Chinese so fluently, it would be fine if he was familiar with all kinds of idioms and allusions. He also used such a set of actions that seemed to worship the mountain. It should be to laugh at him for not knowing anything or to be amazed that he knew something about everything?

For example, Ms. Lin’s Oriental Bubai, or Ms. Zhao’s Bai Suzhen, and Ms. Chen’s Little Dragon Girl are all in a variety of postures and impressive.Although the other few lack their representative roles, they also have their own characteristics. For example, Ms. Zhong, I like her collaboration with Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhou in "The World".

Adrian did not care about their eyes, but continued to speak. Although he used the lady and the gentleman to replace the actors' names, the people around him basically knew who he was talking about.

If I had been born ten years earlier, I would definitely find a way to have a love affair.He finally concluded that he had no intention of taking it for granted.

The people around couldn't help but exchanged glances, and were a little surprised and a little moved. In the end, Liu Changle came out to smooth things out: Mr. Cowell is really straightforward. I believe that many people will not say it directly even if they have this idea.

I understand, this is really nothing, it is normal for men to pursue those beautiful women.

Adrian spread his hands, as the saying goes, a beautiful lady is a gentleman, isn’t this what happened for thousands of years?

Liu Changle had a headache and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. There were Westerners in front of him who were very Westerners. He spoke very directly, but he knew very well about Eastern culture. Even the beautiful ladies and gentlemen were coming out. It was really hard to say anything for a while. Fortunately, there were not many people around him.

In fact, Adrian also knew that he had passed some of it. Even if he talked to people he first met at the cocktail party, it was a little rude in the United States and Europe, not to mention that this is Hong Kong.

But this is good. If he shows that he understands Chinese culture too much, it will make people doubt, just like he cannot direct "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

No wonder Mr. Cowell's works this year focus on expressing the charm of this woman.Li Zeju made a comment next to him.

I just want to use the camera to capture those beautiful bodies and faces, those styles that can make people throbb the soul, just like the beauties who have grown old ten or twenty years ago, there are still their peerless figures in the movie, which can inspire people more when creating.

Adrian sighed that he had become an artist at this moment.

Just when Liu Changle sighed secretly and didn't know what to say, a voice came over: Although it was a little inappropriate, the saying "A beautiful lady is a gentleman' is always correct."

The face of the visitor is similar to that of Liu Changle, and they all look a little fat. They are also wearing glasses, bald forehead, and slender glasses, about 70 to 80, with a gentle temperament.

When he saw the other party, Adrian was obviously stunned, giving people the meaning of seeing the other party familiar with him but not being able to remember who it was.

I think I'm not that scary.The old man looked at himself and said in a humorous tone, and a low smile rang out around him.

Of course not!Adrian then reacted, I just don’t know if you should call me Mr. Jin or Mr. Cha.

This sentence immediately attracted a surprised look. Everyone thought that this ghost was already familiar with the Chinese culture. Unexpectedly, even knowing the pseudonym and real name of this person, the old man's smile became much more eager.

Jin Yong is just a pseudonym, and Cha Liangyong is his real name.He said this with a smile.

It seems that Mr. Cowell also likes Mr. Cha's novel Ah.Liu Changle finally seized the opportunity to change the topic again.

It's Ah. As a representative of the new martial arts novelist, Mr. Cha must read his book.Flying snow even shoots white deer in the sky, laughing at the god of books leaning on the green mandarin orange, but not a single one is left behind.

Adrian said with a smile, "I have to say that Mr. Cha has a very good grasp of history and cleverly combines stories and history in everything, novel and unconventional, no wonder it makes people unable to stop reading it."

Over-reward, Mr. Cowell.Cha Liangyong's smile suddenly became stronger.

As expected, it is said that Cha Liangyong prefers others to compliment him as a writer and historian rather than a master of martial arts novels. For this reason, he also obtained a doctorate and master's degree in history in Cambridge, so Adrian praised him a few words.

As for the reality, it doesn’t matter. Cha Liangyong is also an old fox. When various film and television companies were making his novels into movies, they asked him whether the actress fits the heroine’s imagination. Will he say okay?

Besides, who will not whitewash their family after success?

So, which novel by Mr. Cowell likes the most?After seeing Run Run Shaw away, Fang Yihua, who had walked around and greeted many people, walked back.

Well...whatever said, each has its own shortcomings and its own wonders.Adrian pondered for a while and then said.

This is too general, Mr. Cowell can't count.Chen Yongqi said with a smile in half-baked Mandarin.

OK, then... Adrian thought about it and I will talk about the leading actors of several of the most popular novels that I personally feel are ranked at the top. I made it clear in advance that this is just a personal opinion.

After clearing his throat, he immediately began to comment: Qiao Feng is heroic and upright, and can be a best friend, but it is easy to break.Duan Yu was infatuated and tragic, but Xu Zhu was pure and kind, but stupid, Guo Jing was very wise and stupid, and was tenacious and unyielding. He was a hero, but he was obsessed with etiquette and law. It was no wonder that he was not liked by Huang Laoxie.Yang Guo is extremely smart, but after suffering all his hardships at the age of young age, his mind becomes so beautiful. Only a completely simple person like Xiaolongnu can get along with him. He does need such a simple wife. It’s a pity that the other girls, as the saying goes, see Yang Guo for the rest of their lives, is what Ms. Lin said, but it’s not me.

After hearing the last sentence, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Wuji is equally pure and kind, but his feelings are indecisive, which makes people anxious.Linghu Chong is unrestrained and as he pleases, but a hero is not definitely not a good leader. Yue Buqun does not like him being frivolous.However, Hu Fei, Mr. Cha once said in the postscript that he wanted to create a real man, and he did do this. Hu Fei in "The Legend of Flying Fox" is very distinct, but he is still the same as all the protagonists in terms of feelings, and hesitating, which is a pity.

Adrian sighed when he said this, but because of this, these characters are so impressive and real people. Zhang Sanfeng in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is perfect, but he lacks a little humanity.

It was finally over here, and then, under the leadership of Cha Liangyong, the applause rang out. Well, this Westerner already knows Chinese culture very well, so it is normal to say so much.

It really surprised me. I didn't expect that Mr. Cowell knew so well about my novels.

There is a hint of complacency between Cha Liangyong's eyebrows, just like 286 lights him a cigarette. Of course, Adrian cannot be compared with 286, but now he is also a newcomer to the entire world media group. Such a Westerner has read and studied his novels, and it is inevitable that he is complacent.

So does Mr. Cowell have his favorite character?Liu Changle asked at this time.

Well... Adrian thought for a while, then glanced at Fang Yihua. Before coming to Hong Kong, he kept choosing in his heart, and finally made a decision.

If he really wants to choose... he said with a smile, then choose Zhang Wuji.

oh?why is that?Not only Liu Changle, but also the few around him showed curious expressions.

It's very simple, only he enjoys the blessing of all people.Adrian spread his hands.

The scene was quiet for several seconds, and then a few people burst into laughter, causing people from other places to turn to look here.

Mr. Cowell is truly a celebrity.Cha Liangyong said with a smile.