Inside the Asia Television building, the lights were very bright, and the brand-new equipment gleamed with a cold, hard metallic sheen.
Since Jiayi TV was acquired by Lin Huowang, he has invested a lot of money and purchased a large number of internationally advanced equipment, including various video recording and post-production equipment, as well as some expensive lighting and sound equipment.
These days, all the manufacturers of these devices are large foreign companies, and their factory prices are not cheap.
However, to achieve good program effects, clear picture, and clear sound reproduction, a lot of investment is required.
Furthermore, the equipment at that time was highly professional, unlike later television stations where post-production, dubbing, and so on are all computerized. Nowadays, television stations have to train or hire post-production editors at high prices, and the expenses are huge.
Since Lam Fook-wong wanted to make Hong Kong Island's best television station, he naturally strived for perfection in everything, even replacing all the old tables, chairs, and benches at CTV with new ones.
The walls inside the building were also refreshed in batches.
This allowed the Asia Television building to be completely transformed in a short period of time, and all the employees of the television station embarked on a new journey and worked hard with a fresh mindset and ideas.
Luo Wei and Chen Gangsheng followed behind Liu Rumeng and Lü Ruirong, keeping their pace neither too fast nor too slow, but their eyes couldn't help but curiously look around.
Similarly, as they surveyed the various parts of the television station, all the station's employees, whether they were hurrying past with documents in their hands or gathered around the equipment, stopped what they were doing.
Their gazes were all focused on the two "distinguished guests" who had been personally greeted by Kobayashi and the two general managers.
Moreover, no one knows who leaked the information, but everyone knows that Asia Television's Asia Film Company will focus on cultivating Chan Kong-sang into a movie star, with the goal of becoming a world-class movie superstar.
As a result, the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd towards Chan Kong-sang and Lo Wei became even more undisguised, and their discussions were also made without any restraint.
"It's just the two of them?"
"Is that Lo Wei? The director Lo who makes every film that flops?"
"The other one is Chan Kong-sang? The 'box office poison' that even Golden Harvest didn't want?"
"Were Mr. Lin, Miss Liu, and Miss Lü... deceived?"
"What's going on? The TV station is just starting out and they're already hiring this kind of person..."
"Tsk, what a waste of resources..."
The whispers weren't loud, but they were clear enough to reach the ears of Lo Wei and Chan Kong-sang.
Upon hearing these words, Luo Wei's face instantly fell, and his already short stature seemed to shrink even further amidst the whispers and mockery of others.
He subconsciously lowered his head, and this "feeling of inferiority" was nothing like that of a director who had once made Bruce Lee an international superstar.
Similarly, Chan Kong-sang was also put in an even more awkward position by these comments. His face turned red, and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet for a moment.
Taking a deep breath, after much deliberation, he abruptly stopped and walked up to Lin Huowang, his voice tinged with embarrassment and self-deprecation as he spoke:
"Mr. Kobayashi! How about... I... I think I'll just give up! Could you please not make me the male lead from the start, but let me start as a stuntman or a supporting role? Otherwise, with you placing so much importance on me... I really... really can't bear it, and I can't convince the public."
Chan Kong-sang's meaning was quite clear: he was referring to the disdainful or curious glances from those around him.
Indeed, this is a very real problem.
Regardless of the era, the essence is the same.
Before you've demonstrated your abilities or value, don't expect others to take you seriously.
Not to mention, Chan Kong-sang had several films that flopped at the box office, making him a box office poison that every director in Hong Kong Island avoids.
Therefore, from Chan Kong-sang's current situation and perspective, taking a step back and voluntarily requesting to start with supporting roles is actually a strategic retreat, making his initial situation at ATV less awkward and conspicuous.
It can also avoid some unnecessary jealousy and targeting. Anyway, you can slowly figure it out and show your skills in the future, and there will always be a chance to stand out.
However, after hearing his words, Lin Huowang didn't stop walking, nor did he even turn around to look at him. Instead, he said quite decisively, "Jackie Chan, from now on I'll call you by this stage name. My decisions don't need anyone else's approval. Just remember, if I say I'll make you a leading actor, a kung fu superstar, I will definitely do it. And what you need to do is put all your energy into the acting. Ignore those noises. Next, Mr. Liu and Mr. Lü will show you around ATV..."
After saying that, Lin Huowang walked straight to the chairman's office at the end of the corridor.
Liu Rumeng and Lü Ruirong exchanged a glance. Lü Ruirong felt some sympathy for the two's predicament, while Liu Rumeng remained calm and aloof.
"Mr. Law, Jackie Chan, please come this way."
Liu Rumeng also followed Lin Huowang in calling Chen Gangsheng by his stage name. She led the two of them to continue walking towards other floors of the TV station.
"This is the news production center, and that's the variety show recording studio..."
Her introduction was concise and clear, devoid of any emotional coloring; she was simply stating the facts like a tour guide.
Luo Wei and Chen Gangsheng dared not let their guard down and forced themselves to keep up, but the invisible pressure emanating from the surroundings did not disappear because of Lin Huowang's words and his departure.
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