In 1993, Zheng Zeshi Company went bankrupt and owed 80 million foreign debts, and when he was cornered, he called his former friend Zhou Runfa: "Brother Fa, I am really cornered, can you lend me some money to turn around" Zhou Runfa's side very decisively refused after learning that his friend wanted to borrow money: "I want to go to Hollywood to develop, and there is no opportunity to lend you money." ”
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In 1993, Zheng's company was in trouble, with a huge debt of 80 million. After the bankruptcy of the company, Zheng Zeshi asked for help everywhere, hoping to get help from friends to get through the difficulties. He first found Chow Yun-fat, but Chow Yun-fat refused to help on the grounds that he was going to Hollywood to develop, which made Zheng Zeshi feel warm. In desperation, Zheng Zeshi could only turn to Zhang Weijian. Zhang Weijian barely provided 2 million yuan, which is far from enough to fill the gap, but at least temporarily alleviates the urgent need. Zheng Zeshi is sincerely grateful to Zhang Weijian for his help, because even if the funds are limited, the people who support them in their most difficult times are true friends.
Two million is just a drop in the bucket for 80 million in debt. In order to solve the problem fundamentally, Zheng Zeshi decided to turn to the popular superstar Andy Lau. Surprisingly, Andy Lau did not lend money directly to Zheng Zeshi, but gave him a lucrative performance opportunity, hoping that he could gradually repay his debts by making money through his own efforts. Andy Lau believes that direct handouts will not make Cheng strive for strength, and only by providing job opportunities can Cheng regain self-confidence and get out of trouble. Zheng Zeshi was deeply touched and has been loyal to Andy Lau ever since.
Years ago, Andy Lau also sponsored Zhang Weijian. When Zhang Weijian's family business collapsed and urgently needed funds to repay the bank loan, Andy Lau did not hesitate to provide financial support to help Zhang Weijian tide over the difficulties. Andy Lau not only provided funding, but also gave Zhang Weijian the opportunity to work to help him regain his footing. "Take the society, use the society" is Andy Lau's consistent life philosophy. He believes that his achievements should not be isolated from the world, but should give back to society and help others. This spirit of generosity also deeply influenced Zheng Zeshi and Zhang Weijian.
Years later, Zheng Zeshi finally paid off all his debts and regained his footing. Every time he remembers Andy Lau's help many years ago, he is grateful. Since then, he has vowed that as long as Andy Lau needs it, he will repay this favor at all costs. Just like a big tree protecting the grass, Andy Lau's broad vision and mind in life have deeply inspired Zheng Zeshi and Zhang Weijian. This also made Zheng Zeshi determined that as long as he has the ability in the future, he must also extend a helping hand to more people in difficulty and pass on this warmth and love.
In that turbulent and eventful era, Hong Kong's entertainment industry is also undergoing tremendous changes. A number of new media and platforms have emerged, and the traditional film and television industry is facing a severe impact. The living space of many veteran artists has been compressed, and many former stars cannot escape the fate of decline. For a time, a large number of companies in the entertainment industry went bankrupt and became insolvent. Zheng Zeshi's encounter is only the tip of the iceberg. Unlike Zheng Zeshi, many artists did not survive this reshuffle after all, and had no choice but to disappear from the public eye.
Andy Lau, who supported him in difficult times, has also earned a reputation in the industry and is regarded as the last hope of many fallen stars. In fact, Andy Lau is not the first time to lend a hand. As early as several years ago, he had repeatedly sponsored actors in trouble. It's just that the low-key Andy Lau rarely mentioned it to the outside world, until Zheng Zeshi's experience was widely publicized, so that more people could see the sincerity and kindness hidden behind the aura of superstardom.
Andy Lau's example left a deep impression on Cheng Zeshi and inspired him to exert a positive influence. Many years later, when Zheng's career reached a new peak, he resolutely decided to set up a charitable fund to help newcomers in the music industry and artists in difficulty. In that circle that saw the eyes of money, Zheng Zeshi's actions made countless people burst into tears - the former recipients can also become the sunshine of others today.
