In the study of Villa No. 3 in Repulse Bay, the lighting is soft.
After Liu Rumeng left, Lin Huowang turned his gaze to Lu Ruirong who had been standing quietly beside him.
The warm light in the living room outlined her young and slightly nervous face.
To be honest, Lu Ruirong, who came from a common family, is really stunning in appearance, especially her pitiful temperament.
And with her comprehensive strength, she was able to win the third place among so many Miss Hong Kong contestants, second only to Zhu Lingling and Liu Rumeng, which is already quite outstanding.
"Arong."
Lin Huowang looked at her and said in a low, gentle voice, "It's been hard these past two days with Ru Meng handling the TV station's affairs. She thinks very highly of you. If you study hard, your future is limitless!"
Lv Ruirong hurriedly shook her head and said, "It's not hard! I'm so lucky to be able to learn from Sister Rumeng and be able to help a little bit."
Her eyes were clear and filled with genuine gratitude. Her experience on Asia Television these past few days, though brief, had exposed her to a world completely different from that of the Tanglou and the Miss Hong Kong pageant.
Liu Rumeng's unreserved trust and advice made her feel valued and empowered.
Lin Huowang walked forward and gently held her hand.
This action made Lu Ruirong's body tremble slightly, and two red clouds instantly appeared on her cheeks.
Without saying a word, Lin Huowang picked up her, who was still a little nervous, and walked towards the bedroom.
Lu Ruirong's heart was beating fast, he felt a little confused and a little submissive, an emotion that he couldn't tell whether it was nervousness or something else was surging in his chest.
I don’t know how much time passed, but the night got deeper.
The luxurious bedroom was peaceful.
The air was filled with a warmth after the ambiguity faded, but it was also mixed with a faint... sob.
Lin Huowang turned his head and looked at the young girl beside him who buried her face in the soft pillow, her shoulders trembling slightly.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling wronged? If you don't want to be with me, and feel it's being forced...you can tell me. I won't force you. I will set you free and give you enough compensation, enough for you to live a worry-free life for the rest of your life."
Lu Ruirong suddenly raised her head, tears hanging on her long eyelashes. She shook her head vigorously, her voice tearful as she explained hastily, "No! I'm not feeling wronged, Mr. Kobayashi! It's... I feel so lucky, so lucky... It feels like a dream, it's unreal.
I… what have I done? I'm just an ordinary girl from a Hong Kong tenement building, uneducated and without any special skills… Before, I never dared to imagine that I could have a decent job in the future. Maybe I could only wait tables and wash dishes…
But... just because I met Sister Rumeng and you... my life has completely changed in these few days.
Sister Rumeng treated me like one of her own, teaching me how to handle things, making me feel… I was also valuable. You… were also so kind to me, giving me everything I never dared to dream of…”
She lowered her head, took a deep breath, and when she raised it again, though tears still welled up in her eyes, there was a glimmer of determination she hadn't seen before: "Xiao Linsheng, don't worry, and please tell Sister Rumeng. I don't have any other skills, but this heart is sincere. I will definitely help Sister Rumeng build Asia Television with all my heart! I will sacrifice everything for her!"
The oath was childish yet powerful, and sounded particularly clear in the luxurious and empty room.
Lin Huowang looked at the burning determination in her eyes and felt quite emotional.
He was well aware of the potential this girl had shown in real history. After becoming the runner-up of Miss Hong Kong, she acted for a few years and then switched to the business world, where she achieved considerable success. This in itself proved her qualifications in this area and that she was by no means mediocre.
The reason why we partnered with Ru Meng is that we hope that she can become a solid and reliable arm for Ru Meng in expanding her business empire.
He reached out and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks, whispering soothingly, "I believe in you. Follow Ru Meng and work hard. The future will be different."
The next morning, newspapers all over Hong Kong Island were in an uproar.
Asia Television once again occupied the front pages or important pages of major newspapers with the news that "Pokémon" won the first battle.
The headline of the Sing Tao Daily's economic edition reads: "Children's animation shakes up the television landscape! 'Pokémon' achieved a near 40% viewership rating on its premiere, marking the rise of prime time slots on Asian television and the emergence of a formidable competitor to TVB! Initial success in attracting advertising for children's food and toys may usher in a new model for television investment."
Oriental Daily's Entertainment section: "Xiao Linsheng, the 'Golden House Hidden Beauty', takes the reins! Liu Rumeng takes the helm at Asia Television, launching "Pokémon" to captivate viewers for two days. TVB's prime time slot is in jeopardy! A successful advertising trial, with the entry of low-priced children's products, will the high-end market follow suit?"
Ming Pao's commentary section: "Business Observation: ATV's Reform Through the Lens of the 'Pokémon' Phenomenon. Can Dragon Newspaper's content output, capital backing, and a beautiful woman in charge transform a fortuitous success into a sustainable model? TVB's brand and the strength of its original dramas remain a formidable defense. However, the ratings gap is rapidly narrowing to within 10%. It's estimated that TVB's rating was around 50% yesterday, while ATV's was 40%, sounding the alarm."
Ta Kung Pao reported briefly: "Asia's television reforms are showing initial success. The newly introduced children's animated program 'Pokémon' has been very popular, attracting advertising from a number of related industries, and the market response has been positive."
These reports analyzed the ratings data in detail, emphasizing that TVB's estimated drop from over 60% to around 50%, while Asia Television's soared to 40% overnight, and pointed out the initial success of investment promotion, especially in children's food and toy companies. The advertising fees were rumored to total nearly 500,000 Hong Kong dollars. Although far lower than TVB's million-level investment, it was of great significance. It was also generally mentioned that Liu Rumeng, who was supported by Kobayashi Tenmo, was the key to the leadership of Asia Television.
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