TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited) building downstairs.
A silver Rolls-Royce Shadow slowly pulled up at the entrance.
The car door opened, and Lin Huowang, dressed in a sharp suit, stepped out of the car.
"Whoosh—"
Inside the building, countless TVB employees couldn't help but peek out, causing quite a stir.
"Look! It's Kobayashi! He's really here!"
"Wow, this is impressive. No wonder he's a newly minted tycoon in Hong Kong."
"What's the use of being impressive? You still have to come and beg our boss."
The employees gathered together, whispering amongst themselves, their words tinged with schadenfreude.
They all learned about Kobayashi Tenno's purpose for this trip from various rumors.
"I heard that his Asian film company is just a makeshift operation, with only a handful of people."
"Yes, it's his first movie. I heard it was filmed in less than a week. Can something produced in such a rushed way be watchable?"
"And the director they hired is Lo Wei, that notorious box office flop!"
"The male lead is even more ridiculous. His name is Chan Kong-sang, I've never even heard of him. Some people say he's not handsome at all, with a big nose, like a clown. Lo Wei even said he wanted to promote him as the next Bruce Lee, what a pipe dream!"
"How could anyone watch a movie like this? It's a joke!"
"I think it's a complete waste of effort for Xiao Lin to lower himself to come to our Boss Shao this time. Boss Shao definitely won't agree."
"That's right. Even if our boss does something good and lets his movie be released in Shaw Brothers theaters, it will definitely not get any box office revenue. It's just losing money and gaining publicity."
Amid the murmurs and chatter of the TVB employees, Lam Fau-wong seemed oblivious to everything.
He remained calm and, guided by the receptionist, went straight to the elevator leading to the top floor.
The elevator doors slowly closed. This was the first time Lam Fau Wong had come to the TVB building since his rebirth!
In his previous life, he had also visited TVB and invested tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars in advertising to promote his products. He had also met the then-decrepit Sir Run Run Shaw.
Unexpectedly, I would have the opportunity to meet a slightly younger version of Run Run Shaw.
Soon, the elevator reached the top floor.
Guided by his secretary, Lin Huowang walked through the corridor and arrived at the door of Run Run Shaw's office.
"Mr. Lin, please come in. Mr. Shao is waiting for you inside."
Lin Huowang pushed open the door and entered.
In the spacious office, only Run Run Shaw was sitting.
He leaned back in the huge executive chair, striking a very dignified pose, completely befitting a respected senior figure.
Seeing Lin Huowang enter, he didn't even get up, merely raised his eyelids slightly, and then slowly began to speak:
"Oh my, isn't this Mr. Lin? What brings such a busy man like you here today? Weren't you busy buying back shares of the Landmark Group? What brings you here?"
Lin Huowang showed no displeasure whatsoever despite the other party's neglect.
He didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Sir Shaw, I'm here today to discuss a collaboration with you. I'd like to have our Asia Films' film, 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow,' screened in your Shaw Brothers theaters."
Upon hearing this, Run Run Shaw sneered inwardly.
As expected.
As planned, he waved his hand dismissively and said in an uncompromising tone, "That's impossible. Mr. Lin, our two television stations are competitors, and now you've set up a film company, which is also a competitor of my Shaw Brothers Studio."
"We at Shaw Brothers would never allow a competitor's film to be shown in our own theaters. Wouldn't that be blatantly aiding our enemy?"
Shaw leaned back in his chair, watching Lin Huowang with a leisurely air.
"Mr. Kobayashi, if you were sitting in my position today, controlling half of Hong Kong's cinemas, I think you wouldn't allow a competitor's film to be shown in your theaters either, would you?"
He felt his reasons were impeccable and based entirely on normal business logic.
However, Lin Huowang shook his head.
"No."
He smiled and said, "If I were Sir, I would definitely be open-minded and tolerant. As long as a film is of good quality, I would let it be shown in my theaters."
Sir, think about it. A theater chain is a theater chain, and a film company is a film company. For us theater chains, the ultimate goal is definitely to make money.
Showing good movies not only makes money, but also helps boost our theater's reputation and attendance. It's a win-win situation, so why not take advantage of it? Sir, don't you agree?
Lin Huowang's words were reasonable and well-founded, as if he were genuinely thinking of Run Run Shaw's best interests and offering advice.
After listening, Run Run Shaw gave another cold laugh and said:
"Hehe, so that's what Xiaolin Sheng was trying to do to convince me with these grand principles?"
Are you saying that if I don't agree to let your "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" be released in Shaw Brothers theaters today, it would make me, Run Run Shaw, seem like I don't have a big enough vision?
"Don't tell me that after I refuse you, you'll go back and have your Asia Daily and Asia Television launch a massive campaign of articles reporting that I, Run Run Shaw, have a very narrow mind and can't tolerate anyone else..."
Shaw's tone was full of disdain and sarcasm.
"Xiao Linsheng, if you're trying to force me into submission with these empty titles, you're going to be disappointed."
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