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On that blazing summer night in 1937, Hong Kong's elite gathered for a dazzling ball. In the banquet hall, the dazzling crystal lamps exude a dreamlike halo, the melodious and moving music melody flows in the air, and the ladies wear gorgeous dresses and skirts, showing a noble and elegant temperament in their gestures.
In the midst of this dazzling light, a young and handsome businessman, Run Run Shaw, stepped into the venue with a new attitude. His simple and capable short hair style and bright eyes all reveal endless longing for the future and full of vitality.
However, at this very moment, Shaw's eyes were instantly attracted by an elegant and dignified woman. She was dressed in a crimson cheongsam, with a graceful figure, a graceful and moving body, bright eyes and bright teeth, gentle and beautiful, like a peony flower that had just bloomed.
This woman is Miss Huang Meizhen from a wealthy family in Singapore. At that time, she had taken over the family Huang family property and became the daughter of a wealthy businessman in Singapore.
And beside her is her lover Yu Dongxuan, a well-known and wealthy business magnate.
Although Huang Meizhen already has a place in her heart and is surrounded by the glory of the powerful, Shaw's love for her is irrepressible like a storm, falling in love at first sight and desperate.
So, he began a vigorous pursuit, and went all out to show Huang Meizhen the sincere emotions in his heart.
In the face of Shaw's passionate pursuit like a storm, Huang Meizhen was extremely cold to him at first, but as time passed, she was finally deeply moved and deeply affected by the unwavering love of this gentleman, and the two spent the ocean of love together.
After some arduous pursuit, in 1937, Run Run Shaw and Huang Meizhen, a match made in heaven, finally tied the knot with Yu Dongxuan's good wishes. At that time, Run Run Shaw was only 30 years old, and Wong Meizhen was five years older than him, already 35 years old.
Huang Meizhen has given birth to the eldest son Shao Weiming, the second daughter Shao Suwen, the third daughter Shao Suyun and the youngest son Shao Weina, the family shares the joy of family and the family atmosphere is harmonious and happy.
This deeply rooted marriage process not only brought an incomparably warm atmosphere to the Shaw family, but also witnessed Huang Meizhen's vigorous career prospects. This Run Run Shaw, who is in his prime and has a budding career, has always been concerned about the future of the Hong Kong film industry, and has the grand dream of using this land as the cornerstone to realize his career take-off.
And Huang Meizhen, with her firm belief and selfless dedication, has become the most solid backing for her husband on the road ahead.
With the full support of Wong Mei-chun, Run Run Shaw bravely moved forward, and with his outstanding business acumen and perseverance, he gradually broke new ground in the Hong Kong film industry.
He successively founded many well-known film and television media organizations such as Shaw Brothers Film Company and Television Broadcasts Co., Ltd., and finally created a TVB media empire that dominates the world in Hong Kong.
When Shaw became famous, he was not only awarded the Jazz Medal by Queen Elizabeth II, but also became a leader in the Hong Kong film industry at that time, and was honored as "the producer of thousands of Hong Kong stars".
Many Hong Kong film superstars and music divas are due to his insight.
Behind these brilliant achievements, Huang Meizhen's silent support and selfless dedication as a virtuous helper are all condensed. It is precisely because of her companionship and encouragement that Run Run Shaw was able to overcome obstacles, ride the wind and waves in the business world, and finally climb to the pinnacle of life.
However, just as Shaw's career was in full swing and he had successfully built a top media empire in the Hong Kong film industry, the relationship between him and Wong Meizhen began to have an irreparable rift.
The two who were once very affectionate are now drifting apart, and family conflicts are quietly growing at this moment. As a veteran of shopping malls, Run Run Shaw has long been accustomed to the bright lights of the bustling city, and for Huang Meizhen, who is over half a hundred years old and no longer looks good, he has gradually lost his passion and attachment to the past.
What's even more ironic is that just when the family was in crisis, a young and beautiful "green tea" broke into Shaw's life and quickly became his new favorite.
This "green tea" girl's name is Fang Yihua.
Fong Yat Wah has always been a talented woman who conquered the audience with her outstanding singing voice in Hong Kong nightclubs. By chance, she was caught by Mr. Run Run Shaw, who knew heroes well, and strongly invited her to join the powerful Shaw Brothers Film Company.
What is amazing is that this seemingly ordinary singer has a delicate and charming face, and her words and deeds reveal a unique charm of maturity and charm, and what is even more admirable is that she has extraordinary intelligence and extraordinary management ability.
Soon after, Fong quickly became a leading figure in Shaw Brothers and was deeply loved and appreciated by Mr. Shaw. Under her skillful guidance, Huang Meizhen gradually lost her dominant position in the family and suffered the pain of neglect and oppression.
The daily marital difficulties made Huang Meizhen deeply realize that the relationship between her and Run Run Shaw has existed in name only. Finally, on a fateful day, Huang Meizhen bravely asked Run Run Shaw for divorce.
Despite the children's efforts to beg their mother to stay, Wong could no longer take care of her family, and she went overseas alone, eventually dying at the age of 85.
This once passionate and tragic love story ended in a bleak way and quietly came to an end.
Huang Meizhen's death undoubtedly cleared the last obstacle for Fang Yihua. After the divorce, Run Run Shaw poured all his energy and emotions into this "green tea".
Fong Yat Wah is a witty man, she gave full play to her young and beautiful advantages, coupled with outstanding wisdom and talent, and quickly mastered the old Shaw. Within Shaw Brothers, she dominated almost all major decisions and held a lot of power.
Even though Shaw's two sons, Shao Weiming and Shao Weizhong, later joined Shaw Brothers Pictures, Fong had already used various means to marginalize them, leaving them with no power within the company, and the brothers had no choice but to leave.
At home, Fang Yihua is like a fish in water and has become the pearl of Run Run Shaw. She was always by Shaw's side, catering to the elderly businessman's every preference and habit, and taking care of his daily life.
Especially two years after Huang Meizhen's death, Fang Yihua seized the opportunity and successfully entered the palace of his second marriage at the age of 85 Run Run Shaw and officially married him.
As an insignificant little singer in a nightclub, Fang Yihua gradually ascended to the noble throne of the elderly rich man Run Run Shaw through perseverance and unremitting efforts.
Her road to success can be described as a lot of hardships, twists and turns, but she has always been firm in her beliefs, courageously moving forward, and finally achieved her grand goal Today, she has firmly sat in the position of the mother of the Shao family, and completely controls all the wealth and power of the Shaw Brothers.
For Run Run Shaw, who has entered his old age and is about to come to an end of his life, Fang Yihua's existence has undoubtedly become his only spiritual sustenance in his later years. He did not hesitate to hand over all his efforts and power to Fang Yihua, and let this once abandoned woman squander to his heart's content.
However, although the four children born to Run Shaw and Wong Meizhen are all his own flesh and blood, the business tycoon has never fulfilled the responsibilities and obligations of a competent father to his children.
Since the birth of his four children, Shaw has left them in the care of others, indifferent to their lives and studies, and has shown no affectionate concern at all.
In Shaw's view, these four children are just obstacles to his career development, a burden and a burden. Even when his eldest son, Shaw Wai-ming, was abducted by local kidnappers in Singapore in 1964, Shaw showed no concern or apprehension.
When he heard the news that the kidnappers were asking for ransom, his first reaction was not to worry about the safety of the child, but to calmly ask for the specific ransom amount.
After learning the amount of the ransom, Shaw took it in stride and arranged for the ransom to be paid, but did not make any additional comments about his son's plight, so he ignored it and continued to devote himself to his busy work.
What's even more tragic is that even Huang Meizhen, the mother who gave birth to and raised them with her own hands, was personally refuted and slandered by Run Run Shaw in the divorce proceedings many years later, and was slandered as a "tigress".
Witnessing such a decisive antagonism between their parents, the four children were deeply aware of the absence of their father in their lives from an early age. Therefore, they chose to leave Hong Kong and go to a foreign land, preferring to live an ordinary life rather than endure their father's cold and merciless injuries.
Alas, it was originally a warm moment of family harmony and happiness, but due to the constant quarrels between parents and the change of power, it eventually led to a cruel and complete split.
The bond that once tightly held the family's emotions together was ruthlessly torn apart, which is embarrassing!