He always uses the same excuse. Does he really think he's a three-year-old who's so easy to fool?
But she knew that now was not the time to dwell on that.
"Okay, okay, I believe you are helping her catch the bugs."
Fang Yihua could only wave her hand helplessly, like coaxing a child, and then quickly steered the conversation back on track.
“Sir Runrun, I’ve come to see you because I have something more important to discuss.”
I just heard from the news department that Kobayashi Tenmoku was spreading rumors to reporters downstairs, saying that you had already agreed to let "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" be shown in Shaw Brothers theaters!
I knew that kid coming to our door in person couldn't be anything good. So that's what he was up to—trying to use public opinion to force us to submit!
Fang Yihua grew angrier the more she spoke, and finally said:
"Okay, come with me to the TV station's studio right now, and we'll hold an emergency press conference immediately, or we can even insert a clarification during the evening news!"
We must expose his plot immediately and not let him succeed!
On her way there, Mona Fong had already devised a complete strategy, preparing to pull Run Run Shaw into a counterattack.
However, what Run Run Shaw said next left her completely stunned.
Run Run Shaw slowly sat back in his executive chair, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said unhurriedly:
"Ahua, don't get agitated."
Kobayashi Tenno didn't spread rumors, and there was no conspiracy involved.
Yes, I personally promised to have his film "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" screened in Shaw Brothers theaters.
"What?!"
Fang Yihua simply couldn't believe her ears.
She stared wide-eyed at Run Run Shaw, as if trying to find a trace of a joke on his face.
But no.
Shaw's expression was calm, even carrying a hint of... smugness?
"Why?!"
Fang Yihua was very puzzled and said again,
"Sir Runrun, are you crazy? Didn't we clearly agree before that we wouldn't agree no matter what? Why did you suddenly change your mind? What benefits did Kobayashi Tenno give you?"
Of course, Run Run Shaw couldn't tell the truth.
He can't very well say, "I sold out all of Shaw Brothers' principles for a little pill that could make me regain my virility," can he?
Where does he put his face then?
It seemed that his mind was racing, and he had instantly come up with a story.
"Benefits? What benefits can he offer me?"
Run Run Shaw gave a cold laugh, pretending to be provoked.
"That Lin Tianwang, to my face, said I had a narrow mind! He said I didn't dare to let 'Snake in the Eagle' be released in Shaw Brothers theaters because I was afraid! Afraid that our own Shaw Brothers films would be outshone by his little kung fu movie!"
Ahua, tell me, how can I tolerate this?
Who does he think he is? A bumbling director, with a bumbling actor, producing garbage in seven days, and he dares to challenge Shaw Brothers? He's trying to pit "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" against Shaw Brothers' films!
Since he's so arrogant and wants to humiliate himself, I'll grant his wish!
Imagine this: when his movie is released, it won't even gross 100,000 HKD in our Shaw Brothers theaters. The whole of Hong Kong will laugh at him. Wouldn't that be even more humiliating for him than if we just rejected him outright?
Shaw's words were delivered with great passion and seemed to make some sense.
Fang Yihua was a little confused by his words.
She thought about it carefully, and it seemed... that made sense?
The higher you let your enemy climb, the harder they will fall.
Instead of keeping him out, let him in and make him fall flat on his face in front of everyone.
This would not only completely crush Kobayashi Tenno's arrogance, but also demonstrate Shaw Brothers' "magnanimity" and "confidence".
"Or...or Sir Runrun, you've thought things through more thoroughly."
Fang Yihua was indeed somewhat persuaded.
But she still felt a vague unease in her heart.
"But I'm afraid... what if, I mean what if, their movie..."
"impossible!"
Before she could finish speaking, Run Run Shaw immediately interrupted her with great confidence.
"Ahua, don't you even use your brain! How long does it take for a movie to go from preparation to filming to post-production? But Kobayashi Tenno only filmed it in seven days! He finished a movie in just seven days!"
Is this a movie or a game? Can you even watch something produced in such a rushed way? It's absolutely shoddy garbage!
Hong Kong audiences have discerning eyes and high aesthetic standards. They won't pay for this kind of trashy movie!
After hearing his analysis, Fang Yihua's last remaining doubts were dispelled.
Yeah, what good stuff can a movie made in seven days be?
I was really overthinking it.
It seems Sir Runrun is still one step ahead, having already dug a huge pit for Kobayashi Tenno, just waiting for him to jump in.
Thinking of this, Fang Yihua's mood instantly brightened, and she stopped worrying about it.
"Yes, Sir Runrun, you're right. I was overthinking it."
She nodded. Since it was a trap set by Run Run Shaw, she would just wait and see what happened.
Fang Yihua felt relieved and turned to leave Run Run Shaw's office.
However, what she didn't see was that after she turned and left, the "righteous indignation" on Run Run Shaw's face vanished instantly, replaced by a smug smile.
After Fang Yihua left, he immediately picked up the phone on his desk and dialed the internal line.
"Ali, hurry up and come in again."
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