Chapter 273: Twenty Women and Several Plays
Wan Qiwen was very nervous, not knowing why her boss Lin Baixin asked the station to call her here today.
Although she was once highly favored to win the Miss Asia competition in 1989, she only won the runner-up.
Asia Channel still signed her and promoted her as soon as the contract was signed.
In the same year, she participated in her first work "The Driver Boss", and then starred in "Cello and .38", "Winner is King", "Blue Sky, Blood and Pearl Flag" and other dramas to become a first-line Hong Kong actress and was hailed as "the No. 1 Sister of ATV". During this period, she was basically arranged to perform in important dramas and was regarded as the pillar of ATV.
Even after ATV entered the new era of Lin Bai, nothing changed.
Now that she was invited to the home of the super boss Lin Baixin, she was both happy and confused.
She remembered that in the first few years, her boss Lin Baixin was very concerned about ATV.
He would even go to the station in person to handle official business.
But in recent years, Lin Baixin has basically left ATV alone.
I don’t know what happened today, but he actually asked me to go to his house.
Wan Qiwen was a little nervous again. The boss might want to...
He’s already in his nineties, right?
But she thought again.
If I could gain Lin Baixin's attention, my position in the company would be more stable.
In fact, the contestants selected in last year's Miss Asia beauty pageant were all very good.
Wan Qiwen felt the pressure from these younger generations.
For example, Yang Gongru.
Graduates from prestigious Canadian universities come back to participate in beauty pageants and acting. I really don’t know what they are trying to achieve!
In order to maintain his position in the station, he even took a step forward.
Wan Qiwen came to Lin Bai's new home with a nervous heart.
However, after arriving here, Lin Baixin never showed up.
On the contrary, the servants in the house have been busy all the time.
Wan Qiwen sat on the sofa, at a loss as to what to do.
Then she saw that the powerful new competitor Yang Gongru, whom she had just thought of, was also brought in by the servants.
"Christie? Why are you here?" Wan Qiwen was surprised.
Christie is Yang Gongru's English name.
Most Hong Kong people have English names.
And in daily life, I also like to call each other by their English names.
But Wan Qiwen is an exception.
Her English name is very long and very neutral.
So everyone in the station basically calls her "Sister Wen" or "Sister Wan".
"Sister Wen, good afternoon." Yang Gongru said respectfully and didn't seem to be surprised to see Joey Meng here.
"The station said that the big boss asked me to come over. He also said that you have already come."
After hearing Yang Gongru's answer, Wan Qiwen felt a little uncomfortable.
I wondered if the boss wanted to come clean today?
Call both myself and Yang Gongru over.
Are you trying to tell yourself that Kristy Yang will become the mainstay of ATV in the future?
Then I won’t stay in ATV to play with you guys.
At worst, I can just switch to TVB!
But when I thought about the horrible penalty for breach of contract and the cold reception I might get if I went to TVB.
Wan Qiwen felt really confused and helpless at this moment.
"Did the station tell us what to do? I didn't, they just asked me to come here..." Wan Qiwen stepped forward and said.
Yang Gongru shook her head.
Then, then ATV’s current pillars and the newcomers who have the greatest potential to challenge the pillars.
They saw another person being brought in by the servants.
This person is finally no longer a star of ATV.
She was once the leading actress of TVB and is now one of the top female stars in Hong Kong Island, Yau Shu-chun.
Of course, Kristy Yang and Joey Meng are not familiar with Shu-Chen Qiu.
But now that we are all in the same room, we can't help but talk.
Joey Meng is a more extroverted person and debuted much earlier than Kristy Yang.
It was she who brought Kristy Yang and greeted Shu-zhen Qiu with a smile.
Qiu Shuzhen seemed quite surprised that the two of them were here.
But the three of them hadn't finished their greetings yet.
Later, more servants came in one after another.
They were all familiar faces in TVB, ATV and Hong Kong film industry at that time.
Like this year's Miss Hong Kong third runner-up Charmaine Sheh, one of TVB's leading actresses Kwok Ke-ying, TVB female stars Hung Sam, Kate Tsui, Natalie Tong and many more.
They are all relatively young, and Qiu Shuzhen is even the oldest among them.
But there is more to it than that.
To the back.
Even Guan Jiahui and Li Jiaxin came.
Wan Qiwen was almost stunned.
She originally thought that the big boss Lin Baixin wanted to take advantage of her.
Then came Yang Gongru, and she thought to herself, is the old man going to die? Now there are so many more, from Hong Kong Island's top famous actresses Guan Jiahui, Qiu Shuzhen, and Li Jiaxin, to newbies like Yang Gongru and Charmaine Sheh.
Wan Qiwen doesn’t even know what the boss is trying to do.
For a moment, in the spacious living room.
It was quite spectacular to see more than twenty beautiful Hong Kong ladies gathered together.
But the real owner never showed up.
Not only Lin Baixin, but also his two sons did not show up.
It's just very strange.
And the three women can make up a drama.
There are about twenty women here now.
They are all beautiful people working in the entertainment industry.
Many of them are very scheming people.
So in just over an hour.
This is the reception room of Lin Bai’s new Mid-Levels mansion.
It can be said that countless "The Palace of Desire" scenes were staged.
Until it was almost half past twelve.
The women who were playing the palace intrigues with great enthusiasm suddenly became quiet.
Because everyone could see that Lin Baixin appeared in the living room and walked over, led by his two sons and servants.
Wan Qiwen and the others quickly stood up and greeted him: "Good afternoon, Mr. Lin..."
Lin Baixin is certainly not respected among Hong Kong's top tycoons.
But that is compared with all the bigwigs in all industries in Hong Kong.
If placed in the small pond of Hong Kong entertainment circle.
Then Lin Baixin is a super big Buddha.
Now that Li Huanggua has sold Star TV.
Lin Baixin is undoubtedly the richest man in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Although his only industry in the entertainment industry is ATV.
But Shao Yifu and Zhou Wenhuai combined are not as rich as him.
So one can imagine his status.
It's just that he's just like any other serious tycoon in normal times.
Basically, it can be said that they look down upon the actors in their minds.
Even ATV's own artists are not looked upon by him.
Not to mention other artists.
Now facing such a super boss, they are naturally respectful.
"Everyone, please take a seat first."
Lin Baixin smiled and waved his hand for everyone to sit down first.
But the room is so small that it can only accommodate a dozen people at most.
There are more than twenty beauties now, so some people still have no seats.
At this point, we can see that it is no accident that some people can stand out.
For example, Li Jiaxin, who just broke up with a wealthy businessman this year.
The beautiful lady then squeezed in and sat down not far from Lin Baixin.
Shesiman, who was sitting here just now, was pushed away, making the latter angry but unable to speak.
Her little action was so obvious that Lin Baixin looked at her.
Li Jiaxin was not ashamed, but whispered, "Hello, Mr. Lin."
Lin Baixin, who was sitting upright, tilted his head to look her up and down, then smiled meaningfully and said, "She is indeed delicate and charming. No wonder she is so popular."
"...Mr. Lin, thank you for the compliment." Li Jiaxin said in a delicate voice, although she also thought she was the most beautiful here.
But you still have to say the polite words.
The main reason is that I don’t know why Lin Baixin invited them here.
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There are more than twenty of them, all women, and all celebrities.
Is ATV making some big move?
But even with such a big move, there is no need to invite so many female stars? And the span is too big.
Well-known ones include Qiu Shuzhen and Guan Jiahui, and the next-level ones are like her.
And the young Miss Hong Kong Charmaine Sheh who was just pushed away by him - can she be Miss Hong Kong with this?
Li Jiaxin, who is also a Miss Hong Kong, just now deliberately squeezed Charmaine Sheh.
Li Jiaxin now just wants to make an impression on Lin Baixin, whether it is a good impression or a bad impression.
But Lin Baixin just nodded at her without comment.
Then he looked at ATV's two young stars, Kristy Yang and Joey Meng.
He said directly to Wan Qiwen, "I heard that you are dating the son of the Wen family. After work, he always drives a nice car to pick you up?"
Wan Qiwen was shocked and quickly said, "I told him not to go every time, but I couldn't control him... I didn't accept it."
Whether it is ATV or TVB, they keep a close eye on the love lives of their leading actresses.
Mainly female celebrities these days, especially those in TV dramas.
Once the relationship is exposed, it can be said that the end is basically over.
Only people like Li Jiaxin who make movies are better.
Lin Baixin glanced at her calmly and said, "That guy changes every year or so. Do you think you are special?"
"Mr. Lin, I really didn't. I didn't accept it..."
Lin Baixin waved his hand: "I'm just asking. It's because you are from ATV, otherwise I wouldn't bother to care."
Then he looked at everyone and said, "I asked everyone to come here today mainly to ask a question, which is--"
"Do you want to be famous?"
The old man's words made all the female stars present look at each other in silence.
But many people are thinking, nonsense, who doesn’t want to be famous?
Who doesn’t want to be Sister Hong or Qingxia?
I want to become Guan Jiahui’s level again.
It’s okay if you really don’t bring Lu Jiaxin.
Is there anyone who doesn’t want to be famous after debuting in the entertainment industry? Guan Jiahui laughed at that moment.
She is thirty-five years old this year.
He debuted very early, at the age of 19.
But he didn’t really become famous until he was thirty years old.
It was after starring in the “Once Upon a Time in China” series that Thirteenth Aunt established herself in the Hong Kong circle.
It can be said that before this, she was Li Jiaxin's number one.
Li Jiaxin is the second to Guan Jiahui.
They are all big vases.
At the age of 35, Guan Jiahui still maintains her stunning beauty.
Her skin is fair and delicate, her facial features are exquisite and picturesque, and her eyebrows reveal the gentleness and elegance of a mature woman.
Her every move reveals her calmness and confidence. Time seems to have only added to her charm and style, making people fall in love with her.
Judging from her appearance alone, she is a true beauty.
She didn't even put on any makeup during the entire filming of Once Upon a Time in China, except for lipstick!
And that was three or four years ago.
At this time, she is the most famous female star present.
Guan Jiahui said, "Mr. Lin, who in this industry doesn't want to be famous? Men and women are the same. Even if we can't become a double-week star, we still want to be a big star."
Lin Baixinmo regarded her words as representing the answer of these female stars.
"Since everyone wants to be famous, I will give you a chance now."
"Once you grasp it, you will immediately become very famous, so famous that no one in Hong Kong will be more famous than you."
Lin Baixin spoke.
Everyone was confused and didn't understand what was going on. When Lin Baixin saw the housekeeper rushing over, he and his two sons immediately stood up and asked, "Are we here?"
"Yes, sir. We are here!"
"Let's go, let's go. I don't have time to explain to you. It all depends on your fate from now on. Let's go, let's welcome it together." Lin Baixin said this to Guan Jiahui and everyone else.
Wan Qiwen followed the crowd in confusion and walked behind them until she reached the door.
I saw that there seemed to be a traffic jam outside Lin Baixin’s Mid-Levels mansion.
Vehicles came one after another, and many people got off the vehicles.
They were all tall and strong white and black guys who looked very tough in their black suits.
After getting out of the car, these people didn't say anything polite and immediately dispersed towards Lin Baixin's mansion.
"Dad, this is outrageous. Are you not trusting us?"
Although I greeted you in advance.
But at this time, looking at the American bodyguards, he was worried about the security of his home, so he came in to check first.
The Americans will not come down until the inspection is completed.
One of Lin Baixin's sons, Lin Jianming, couldn't help but say.
"He's a big shot. It's normal. His net worth is about 800 billion to 900 billion Hong Kong dollars. If I were so rich, I would be more worried about my safety." His younger brother Lin Jianyue said at this time.
Lin Baixin's face was full of smiles as he scolded his two sons, "You two should shut up the whole time. Just laugh. What do you know? As long as we serve this American well, Li Huanggua and the others will rush to visit us in the future!"
Not to mention the communication between the father and his two sons.
The actresses were either scared, surprised, curious, expectant or confused.
Ten minutes later.
Then a huge black car, like a monster, which had never been seen in Hong Kong, drove in.
When Wan Qiwen took a look at it, she thought the car was so big.
The car stopped and two tall white men got out.
They looked around before saying something to the car.
The person who got out of the car later made Wan Qiwen's eyes widen.
What a tall and handsome foreigner.
It’s such a grand occasion. Are these some big European or American Hollywood stars invited by Boss Lin?
Then, Wan Qiwen and the others saw how majestic he was in front of them just now.
Lin Baixin didn't even bother to look at them, like a eunuch in the palace seeing the emperor coming.
He's already almost ninety years old.
But he was quick, all the skin on his face was piled up, and he rushed forward to shake hands with the other party: "Mr. Blackburn, welcome, welcome! Welcome to my humble home!"
Milo shook his hand automatically.
But his eyes involuntarily glanced at the twenty or so beauties behind the old man.
What are you doing? All of you are so pretty and dressed up.
Moreover, he recognized Guan Jiahui, Li Jiaxin, Qiu Shuzhen and others standing in front of him at a glance.
The others were all pretty familiar faces.
At a glance, none of them are ordinary or ugly.
Milo withdrew his gaze and looked at the enthusiastic old man.
I thought this guy was serious last night.
I didn't expect that he could still do this kind of work even though he is in his nineties.
Really good.
(End of this chapter)