Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

When the cast of "Chu Liuxiang" was slowly revealed, it immediately aroused huge repercussions in Hong Kong.

No one could have imagined that TVB would spend such a huge amount of resources just to make a movie called "Chu Liuxiang".

But for ordinary viewers, they don't care how much money TVB spends on filming, as long as they can see so many popular young actors and leading actresses in one drama, they will feel extremely happy just thinking about it.

Even as soon as the news of "Chu Liuxiang" was released, TVB's phone lines were buzzed with calls from viewers asking when the drama would be released.

Entertainment news and newspapers have used headlines to report "Chu Liuxiang" for several days. It can be said that basically everyone in Hong Kong who likes to watch TV is concerned about this drama.

And a few days later, when Li's side released news about the new drama "Ip Man", the attention it received was not at the same level as "Chu Liuxiang".

Why didn't Miao Kexiu act in a movie instead of acting in a TV series? As for who Lin Zhengying is? Is he the newcomer that Li's wants to praise?

It can be said that everyone's interest in the drama "Ip Man" is very minimal, and it can even be said that it has not even stirred up the excitement. The interest was completely overshadowed by "Chu Liuxiang".

"Starring "Ip Man", Lin Zhengying, Miao Kexiu, supporting roles, Wan Ziliang, Xu Shaoqiang, Leslie Cheung, Dong Piao."

Fang Yihua really couldn't believe that Li's actually used such a lineup to challenge their "Chu Liuxiang". This was simply ridiculous.

"It seems like I'm making too much of a fuss." Fang Yihua shook her head. She felt that she was too nervous before.

"Isn't Lin Daoqiu too arrogant if he wants to beat "Chu Liuxiang" with this lineup? Who does he think he is?"

Even Shi Wenyan can see that Lin Daoqiu's chance of winning this time is almost zero. It can even be said that if the two dramas are aired at the same time, the ratings of "Ip Man" may drop to single digits.

You must know that for the drama "Chu Liuxiang", TVB tried every means to move the schedule and adjust the time for the leading actors. You don't know how much effort was spent.

But despite their efforts, when the starring cast of Li's "Ip Man" was revealed, it was like telling them that Lin Daoqiu had surrendered.

"Forget it, ignore them, let TVB do their best to film "Chu Liuxiang", so that everyone in Hong Kong knows who is the most powerful TV station."

Since Li chose to surrender, Fang Yihua would not let them off easily. He spent so much resources on the filming of "Chu Liuxiang", so Li had to pay a heavy price.

But at this moment, Lin Daoqiu, who should have been concentrating on preparing to face "Chu Liuxiang", made an appointment with a person who had nothing to do with the entertainment industry in his small villa.

"Please have tea." Apart from Lin Daoqiu, there was a bearded foreigner sitting opposite him in the villa.

Picking up the tea cup, Lu Dingtang took a small sip of the black tea brewed by Lin Daoqiu, but as soon as he took a sip, he felt that the taste was very ordinary.

Lin Daoqiu was not an expert at making tea, and he invited Lu Dingtang here today not to flatter him, even though his status was very special.

"Mr. Lin invited me here not just to treat me to tea." Lu Dingtang did not express any opinions on the black tea Lin Daoqiu brewed. He only took a sip and put the tea cup back.

"Commissioner Lu has just taken office as the Commissioner of Integrity. I believe he has a lot of things to do. I shouldn't bother you at this time."

Lin Daoqiu's words were quite polite, but Lu Dingtang didn't come here to hear Lin Daoqiu say these kind words.

If the other party hadn't revealed that they wanted to talk to him about cooperation, I'm afraid Lu Dingtang wouldn't have come to Lin Daoqiu's house to chat with him.

Lu Dingtang nodded, and then asked: "Since Mr. Lin knew it, but still did it, I believe you must have a reason, right?"

"Today I asked Commissioner Lu to come here because I want to make a movie and a TV series about icac to improve the public's stereotype of the police, especially icac."

In Hong Kong from the 1960s to the 1970s, the population grew rapidly and the economy developed rapidly. In order to maintain order, the Hong Kong government began to provide housing and other public services to the citizens.

However, with the rapid population expansion at that time, general public resources simply could not keep up with the rate of population growth, which led some people to begin bribing public officials in order to make a living and enjoy these services as soon as possible.

The most famous examples from that period include firefighters receiving money before turning on water hoses to put out fires, ambulance workers asking for "tea money" before transporting patients to the hospital, and patients in the hospital having to tip workers to receive reasonable care.

Even applying for public housing and attending public schools require bribes before you can apply.

It was not until the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption that the corruption situation in Hong Kong gradually improved, but now the general public's trust in the Independent Commission Against Corruption is far from as high as it was in later generations.

"If the image of icac can be recognized by the general public, I believe it will be of great help to your future work. What do you think, Commissioner Lu?"

How could Lu Dingtang not know that the image of public servants is a very important matter, but the Independent Commission Against Corruption has just experienced a crisis of trust.

Last year, Hong Kong Governor MacLehose issued a "Partial Amnesty Order", which stipulates that persons who are being interrogated, wanted and overseas will not be prosecuted for corruption crimes committed before January 1, 1977.

Because of this order, the morale of icac was greatly damaged. The final result was that the former commissioner who had always insisted on maintaining a tough stance resigned sadly, and the man in front of him, Lu Dingtang, took over.

"I know that Mr. Lin just made a movie and won the highest box office in Hong Kong history, but why should I believe you? After all, your background is not clean."

Before Lu Dingtang came, he had already found out everything about Lin Daoqiu. He even knew what happened between him and He Yi.

"Everyone just needs what they need. I'll help you, and I hope you can help me." Lin Daoqiu was not interested in going around in circles with the other party. He planned to speak clearly directly.

When Lu Dingtang heard this, he immediately showed a hesitant expression on his face. He didn't mind helping Lin Daoqiu, but only if he did not violate discipline.

Moreover, Lin Daoqiu's proposal made Lu Dingtang very excited. If the movies and TV series he made can cause a huge response in Hong Kong, it will play a very crucial role in changing the impression of icac among the public.

Lu Dingtang looked at Lin Daoqiu with a half-smile and said, "Then I want to hear first, what kind of help does Mr. Lin plan to ask me to help you?"