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Chapter 73 Pressing the Blade [Please read on, please vote!]

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An awkward situation ensued.

Huo Wenxi, Xie Tingfeng, and Louis Koo were all taken aback, their faces filled with disbelief.

Their minds were in turmoil, but they kept their mouths shut, not daring to participate in the conversation.

The others were speechless. Even though Kuang Wenwei and Wen Jun were seething with anger, they only dared to curse in their hearts and dared not utter a word in rebuttal.

Although they found Fang Yi's words harsh, they had no choice but to agree with them.

The Hong Kong Film Awards are really going too far!

The problem is that a few individuals alone cannot change the attitude of the Hong Kong Film Awards, much less control the awards.

Several pairs of eyes turned to Boss Yang and Wu Siyuan, the meaning of which was quite clear.

It's your turn to step forward.

Wu Siyuan's eyes were lowered, and he seemed drowsy, so he didn't respond.

Seeing this, Boss Yang cursed under his breath as an old fox, and could only laugh it off, saying, "Hehe... Director Fang speaks frankly, we old bones can't keep up with the times anymore."

"But I must clarify on behalf of the Hong Kong film industry that we have absolutely no intention of rejecting the mainland; most of us are inclined towards the mainland."

Damn it!

This young man is quite something; with just a few words, he turned Hong Kong Island and the mainland into rivals, forcing me, Old Yang, to personally explain the situation.

I hope you understand my predicament, Lao Yang!

Mr. Yang glanced at the people on Hong Kong Island and smiled bitterly to himself.

He started it, and his teammates naturally followed.

The chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards, Wen Jun, nodded and gave a dry laugh: "Yes, yes, everyone's hearts are with the mainland, we dare not cause any discord."

He then looked troubled and said, "Director Fang, Ms. Chen, Ms. Li, as far as I know, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festivals in mainland China also exclude Hong Kong films and do not allow us to participate in the judging!"

Pretty!

It has to be Lao Wen; he hit the nail on the head right away!

People on Hong Kong Island were immediately impressed and nodded in agreement, thinking to themselves, "Chairman Man Chun is so handsome!"

Everyone is sticking to the old ways, so why should Hong Kong Island be the first to open up the Hong Kong Film Awards?

Of course they do!

Their joy lasted only a couple of seconds before Fang Yi's next words chilled them to the bone.

"Chairman Wen is right. The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards did indeed only serve mainland films before, but the leaders believe that since it is an award, it should be open to films from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong."

This year, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in November will be open to Hong Kong Island for the first time. Co-productions between the two regions are eligible for awards, and director Tsui Hark has likely already received an invitation.

Fang Yi spoke casually, glancing at Lin Chaoxian with a meaningful look.

Xu Ke was his grandmaster; he should know the news.

Tsui Hark, Chan Ka-sang, and Lam Chiu-yin are all from the same lineage in the Hong Kong film industry, and each has forged their own path in filmmaking.

Lin Chaoxian felt a chill run down his spine under the gaze, and straightened his chest, saying in a deep voice, "That's right, Director Tsui Hark's 'Seven Swords' has received an invitation to the 14th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival."

What!

It's open now!

Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, where has your arrogance gone!

Instantly, people on Hong Kong Island felt a chill in their hearts and were extremely shocked.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the sincerity of the mainland is evident to all!"

Fang Yi smiled, quite satisfied with Lin Chaoxian's attitude, and gazed at Wen Jun, asking, "Chairman Wen, are you satisfied with this matter?"

Grass..

Hey bastard, what are you looking at me for...?

How could I dare say I'm not satisfied!

Wen Jun's heart pounded wildly, and he quickly avoided Fang Yi's gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

Others were disheartened, shocked by the speed of the mainland's actions and worried about how the Hong Kong Film Awards should be handled.

well..

It's not that officials in mainland China are slow to act, so why did they change their approach so quickly this time and launch a large-scale reform?

In the sofa area, a group of Hong Kong Island residents had no words to express their grievances.

They can neither guarantee that the Hong Kong Film Awards will be open to mainland China, nor dare they refute the claim that Hong Kong films have little interest in the Golden Rooster Awards and that participation is irrelevant!

If these words were spoken aloud, the news would reach the desks of mainland officials tonight, and in the end, they would be the ones who suffer.

Wrong!

So frustrating!

They stared at Fang Yi, feeling an urge to pounce on him and attack!

young people!

You've got a very upright stance, no wonder China Film Group and Poly Group are protecting you!

Fang Yi didn't care what they thought.

Since we've run into each other today, let's say a few more words and clarify things from the mainland's perspective.

He took out cigarettes and offered one to Boss Yang and Boss Xiang, without caring whether they smoked or not.

then..

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. Facing the gazes of the crowd, he raised his voice and spoke again.

"I am just a new director from the mainland and cannot represent the official stance, but I am very clear about the mainland's inclusive attitude towards Hong Kong and always welcome Hong Kong filmmakers who have their hearts set on the motherland."

"This year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival is just a trial run, creating a larger platform for co-productions between Hong Kong and Taiwan. It is foreseeable that in a few years it will be fully open to Hong Kong films, and may even establish a competition section exclusively for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan!"

"I understand everyone's predicament and believe that most people in Hong Kong have a friendly attitude towards the mainland, but there is a saying that goes, 'Listen to their words and observe their actions.' Talking is not as good as taking action."

"If you want the mainland to fully open up to Hong Kong films, you all need to show real sincerity; it's not enough to just say a few nice words."

After speaking, Fang Yi raised his champagne glass to the circle of people, then tilted his head back and drank most of it.

.......

Next...

Fang Yi fell silent, handing the floor to Chen Ran and Li Bing.

The two women came to Hong Kong with the intentions of their superiors and privately communicated with some people in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Several of the people present were people who had been tolerated in mainland China!

For example, Wu Siyuan, Wang Pangzi, Lin Chaoxian and his backers Chen Jiashang and Xu Ke, as well as Er Dongsheng and Chen Kexin.

A dinner party began amidst much hesitation and ended in cheerful conversation.

Nine o'clock in the evening.

Fang Yi and his group returned to the Hengfeng Hotel, escorted by Huo Wenxi.

As they got out of the car, Huo Wenxi subtly revealed a hint of admiration, smiling sweetly: "Director Fang, after tonight, you'll be a household name in Hong Kong. Would you be interested in directing and starring in your own film? I think you've the potential to become a superstar like Stephen Chow or Big Brother!"

"Great! Whenever I feel like acting again, I'll ask Miss Huo to be my agent!"

Fang Yi blinked, then turned and walked up the hotel steps.

"Okay, I'll wait for that day."

Behind him, Huo Wenxi waved his hand, responding half-jokingly.

.....

Upon entering the hotel, Chen Ran and Li Bing were waiting for them.

"Chairman Han wants to speak with you."

Chen Ran spoke to him in a friendly tone, looking at him as if he were a younger brother.

Not only her, but Li Bing also had the same expression that said, "If you're going to have a child, you should have one."

Get lost!

What's wrong with your eyes? It's kind of scary.

Director Li, how old are you? How could you give birth to such a grown son like me!

Something's not right, am I going to get yelled at...?

Fang Yi's eyelids twitched, and while he was muttering to himself, he led the two to the hotel room.

Once inside the room, Chen Ran took out her phone, dialed a number for Han Sanping in Beijing, and turned on the speakerphone.

Beep beep beep...

Five seconds later...

Han Sanping's hearty laughter came through the phone.

"Haha, Xiao Ran, is Director Fang here?"

"Chairman Han, Director Fang is here, and Director Li is also here."

"Good... Director Fang, I know about tonight's events. Well said. Not only me, but Lao Tong from the Film Bureau also received the news."

"Director Fang, I want to give you a special commendation. Your speech tonight was extremely impactful, expressing the sentiments of many of us and perfectly conveying the attitude of Optoelectronics. There are some things that are not suitable for us to say, but it is just right for you to say them."

Goodness...

It was actually a compliment!

Fang Yi felt relieved and pleased. He brought the phone closer and said loudly, "Chairman Han, this is what I should do. As a mainland filmmaker, it is my duty to speak up for the mainland and contribute to the development of Chinese-language films."

Hearing this, Han Sanping admired him even more, and his boastful words resonated deeply with Fang Yi and the other two.

"Good, that's the kind of courage and boldness I need. You don't need to be afraid of certain people in Hong Kong. I doubt they would dare target the 'Taken' crew!"

"If there are any problems, have Xiao Ran contact Yindu Group. I'll communicate with Chairman Song beforehand!"