Chapter 299 Northwest Gang
Afterwards, Li Wenbin took out the 800,000 Hong Kong dollars that he had prepared long ago and placed them on the coffee table in front of Yang Dengkui.
"This is the money that Wu Mengda owes to the Northwest Gang. I will return it in full."
"Thank you, Brother Hao."
Yang Dengkui did not politely refuse, but put all the silver bills into the backpack beside him without even counting them.
He knew that a mere 800,000 yuan was no different from eight dollars to Wei Longhao, so there was no need to count it.
That would not only be an insult to Wei Longhao, but also an insult to himself.
Yang Dengkui exchanged a few more pleasantries, then changed the subject and said, "Brother Hao, your Hutchison Entertainment is doing very well. It is not only a hit in Hong Kong Island, but also in Taiwan and throughout Southeast Asia. It is still a hit."
"Not only did his movies sell well at the box office, but he also made many of his artists famous. He is truly a role model for us."
"The market in Formosa is pretty good right now. I wonder if you are interested in entering the entertainment industry in Formosa?"
In 1963, Yang Dengkui was imprisoned for killing Chen Shunfa, the leader of the "Keelung Theater Gang".
He was released on parole in 1975 and later moved to Taipei. With his careful management, he got to know many film and television artists and established the "Dengkui Film Company".
Although he shot several films during this period, not many of them were box office hits, and he didn't create any notable stars.
But with the background of his big brother in the Northwest Gang, he still makes a lot of money.
Moreover, Yang Dengkui's status in the Hong Kong entertainment circle is not low.
Because, just like those Hong Kong Island societies, when they are looking for actors to make a movie, they don’t need pay, they just need a bullet.
For this kind of business with no capital investment, even if the box office is low, it is just a matter of making more or less profit.
As for the information about Yang Dengkui, Lin Zehao had naturally already investigated it thoroughly.
This is also his consistent style of doing things, knowing yourself and the enemy, and winning every battle.
Hearing this, Lin Zehao didn't seem to be very interested. He just raised his eyelids, his left hand still stroking the cat with the unicorn tail.
The cat has completely closed its eyes and even started purring.
"In fact, whether it is the Hong Kong Island market or the Formosa Island market, relying solely on the local market is definitely not enough."
“Although it is prosperous now, it does not mean it will always be prosperous.”
“The blazing fire and blooming flowers may actually be just a moment of splendor.”
Seeing this, Li Wenbin on the side couldn't help but marvel at it.
This cat was originally a stray cat. After being discovered by them, it still refused to get close to anyone even after being fed several times.
He always shows up when it's time to eat and leaves after dinner.
This went on for a long time, until Brother Hao appeared. The cat with the unicorn tail came right up to him and refused to leave.
From then on, the gears of fate began to turn for this cat with a unicorn tail, and it became a winner in its life.
Not only does he have no worries about food and drink, he also lives in a big house, making him the envy of all cats.
Even many of Hutchison's younger brothers couldn't help but envy the cat's life.
As for its name, it was given by Brother Hao himself. It is very domineering and is called Qilin.
Hearing this, Yang Dengkui said quickly: "Brother Hao is really insightful. In fact, I also have this feeling vaguely, but I just can't grasp the key point of the problem."
"It was only after Brother Hao's guidance that I finally saw the light."
Although Yang Dengkui's words were obviously meant to flatter, they were indeed what he really thought.
Many times, most people are dazzled by the prosperity before their eyes.
There are very few people who can see through the fog, glimpse the truth, and grasp the direction of the future. They are rare.
And Lin Zehao is obviously one of them.
After flattering him, Yang Dengkui found that Lin Zehao still had no reaction, so he quickly said in a serious tone: "Brother Hao, I know you don't think highly of the market in Formosa, but as long as I have your support, I am confident that I can monopolize 80% of the market share in Formosa's entertainment industry!"
"As long as you nod, I will do all this. It's absolutely not a problem!"
Yang Dengkui is very clear about his current situation. Although he is a local boss with the Northwest Gang behind him, he knows nothing about the entertainment industry. The several films he has made since the establishment of his company have fully demonstrated this point.
Without high-quality content, it is completely empty talk to want to become big and strong in the entertainment industry.
Hutchison Entertainment has no shortage of high-quality content.
If he could get on board Lin Zehao, Yang Dengkui would be confident that he could wreak havoc in the entertainment industry in Taiwan.
The only difficulty is how to convince Lin Zehao to agree to his proposal.
But before Yang Dengkui could come up with a good idea, he saw Lin Zehao raise his head, his dark eyes glanced at him casually, and asked: "Your suggestion is good, but why don't I do it myself?"
"Why should I use my resources to help you?"
"You know, Hutchison has the ability to open up new markets in Taiwan."
After hearing Lin Zehao's words, Yang Dengkui, who originally had a lot to say, immediately became silent.
His face was filled with uncontrollable panic.
Before this meeting, Yang Dengkui had imagined countless scenarios in his mind, but this one was not one of them. This sudden and extremely sharp change made Yang Dengkui's heart beat uncontrollably fast, as if it would jump out of his throat in the next moment.
He didn't know how to answer to satisfy Lin Zehao.
Li Wenbin, who was sitting nearby, watched silently with an amused look on his face.
Do you really think Brother Hao is a young man who can take away investment and trust from here with just a few words?
As Haoge's right-hand man and Li Wenbin, who is in charge of taxation and finance, knows very well that looking at every investment made by Haoge, behind the seemingly refreshing investment, there are actually huge returns.
In other words, every investment made by Brother Hao is actually calculated.
Behind the seemingly calm and composed appearance, there is a sharp vision and a decisive and strong courage.
If you think that Brother Hao is just stupid and rich, you are totally wrong.
After a while, Yang Dengkui wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, barely suppressed the fear in his heart, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Hao, that's not what I meant, please don't misunderstand..."
"I just……"
Before Yang Dengkui could explain clearly, Lin Zehao stretched out three fingers of his right hand, touched his beard seemingly casually, and said: "No need to explain those unimportant things, I don't care."
"You just need to let me know what role you play, or why you are indispensable for this matter."
Hearing this, Yang Dengkui fell silent. He wanted to speak several times, but without exception, he just moved his mouth but couldn't say anything.
He had no confidence and didn't know how to answer this question.
Finally, Yang Dengkui covered his face with his hands. All the strength in his body seemed to be drained away. He collapsed on the sofa and said in a tearful voice, "Brother Hao, I don't know..."
Lin Zehao narrowed his dark eyes and said word by word: "Since you can't come up with a plan, why don't you listen to my ideas?"
Originally, Yang Dengkui's heart had completely fallen into a bottomless abyss, but after hearing these words, he quickly climbed out of the abyss.
It was as if a ray of warm sunshine shattered the darkness and rescued him.
In such a short period of time, Yang Dengkui experienced so many ups and downs that his blue suit had been soaked with sweat. He looked as if he had just been pulled out of the water.
For this last straw, Yang Dengkui would of course choose to hold on to it tightly.
In a flash, these thoughts flashed through his mind, and he nodded quickly and said, "Brother Hao, just go ahead and talk. I will definitely listen attentively."
Lin Zehao nodded slightly to A Mai beside him and said, "Mr. Yang is from Taiwan. He may not be used to the climate of Hong Kong Island. He is sweating profusely just by talking."
"Bring tea to Mr. Yang and get a towel."
Ah Mai nodded without any hesitation and said, "Yes, Brother Hao."
Then, a cup of hot tea and a white towel were placed in front of Yang Dengkui.
However, he did not act rashly. Instead, he stood up, bowed deeply to Lin Zehao, and said, "Thank you, Brother Hao."
After seeing Lin Zehao nod slightly, Yang Dengkui dared to pick up the white towel and began to wipe his forehead.
After this incident, he understood that the words just now were just a warning from Wei Longhao.
If you want to get some water, you have to listen to Wei Longhao obediently.
If you want to make a living in the entertainment industry, you have to look at Wei Longhao's attitude.
You can only eat if someone wants to give it to you.
If I don't want to give you food, you can only starve.
In fact, the cooperation he imagined was simply a fantasy.
In terms of Yang Dengkui's identity and status, he is not on the same level as Wei Longhao.
How can we talk about cooperation when the status of the two parties are not at the same level at all?
After realizing this, Yang Dengkui completely abandoned his attitude and regarded himself as Wei Longhao's subordinate.
"In fact, my plan is very simple. I will provide money and manpower to establish Hutchison Entertainment in Formosa."
"As for you, you don't have to participate in the daily operations. You just need to deal with social relationships and various troubles."
"I'll give you 10% of the shares of this company."
Lin Zehao already had an idea about the cooperation plan, so he spoke it out immediately.
After a pause, he continued, "However, you didn't get this 10% stake for nothing. I know you have two plots of land in Taipei, which serve as your capital for the stake."
"I've finished speaking. Do you agree or disagree?"
Lin Zehao has never been a pushover. If you want to do business with him, you can, but you need to be clear about your own position.
No matter what, Yang Dengkui's Northwest Gang still has a certain influence in Taiwan, and he is also familiar with the entertainment industry and still has a certain influence.
It is much better to cooperate with him than to find those societies that have no idea how the entertainment industry works.
Moreover, the difficulty of handling many things for outsiders and local forces is completely different.
Therefore, on the premise that Yang Dengkui was obedient, Lin Zehao didn't mind giving him something to eat.
After all, if you want the other party to work hard, you still need to have some benefits to show for it.
However, if someone dares to ask for a high price without knowing his own weight, he doesn't mind letting the other party understand how to write the word "和" in "和记".
(End of this chapter)
