novelraw Chapter 34 A good comrade is one who can share meat with his brothers.
Chapter 34 A good comrade is one who can share meat with his brothers.
"Sports is certainly a good sport," Kenneth Fok said calmly, putting down his teacup. "But it's always better to walk on two legs than one."
Lin Yu picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Tsk tsk, you don't just have one leg. Too many legs make it hard to walk steadily."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
They laughed like two little foxes, neither willing to give in first.
The atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed, but nothing substantial was discussed.
"Hey Huo," Lin Yu put down his teacup and leaned back on the sofa, "if you want my help, shouldn't you at least make it look like this? If you keep acting like this, I'm really leaving."
Lin Yu was truly at his wit's end.
He really didn't eat lunch. If he keeps wasting time like this, who knows how long it will take.
"Oh, how can I ask you for help?" Huo Qigang said sincerely. "Isn't this about helping each other? You help me, and I help you, and we'll get things done together."
Lin Yu took a deep breath: "Then tell me what you want to do. We're all young, so let's be direct, okay?"
"That's enough," Huo Qigang waved his hand, signaling the waiters to leave.
Kenneth Fok leaned forward slightly: "Here's what I'm thinking: let's start a company together, bringing together the Hong Kong and Beijing entertainment circles, and share the profits."
Lin Yu was astonished by Huo Qigang's idea. His move was extraordinary; he wanted to monopolize the entertainment industry. It was truly remarkable that he dared to dream of such a thing.
No, if he really did that, it would be a thankless task.
Their influence has increased, but they've also offended more people, and it's not just Lin Yu and Huo Qigang who eat in this circle.
Lin Yu looked at Huo Qigang, who had a smile on his face, and began to ponder.
The Hong Kong entertainment industry is currently in a very awkward situation.
The domestic market is too small, the mainland market is not suitable, and the international market is being suffocated by Hollywood.
"Southeast Asia and that island?" Lin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up. "You want to use the remaining influence and channels in Hong Kong's entertainment circle to send things from the mainland there!"
Kenneth Fok clapped his hands, a smile of appreciation on his face: "I knew you would understand my thoughts."
Lin Yu looked at Huo Qigang and thought, "He's got some skills."
If this idea can be realized, it will not only enhance the Huo family's influence, but also demonstrate its value in united front work.
Most importantly, he was able to expand the industry, ensuring that the third generation of celebrities who make a living in the entertainment industry would remember his kindness.
It's a win-win-win situation! This matter has been successfully completed, and Kenneth Fok is absolutely thrilled!
"I put in the work and effort, and you took all the benefits. I'm doing all the work for free?" Lin Yu shook his head.
Kenneth Fok's idea is good; if he and Kenneth Fok set up a platform together, the chances of success would be quite high.
But it's not fair that you can eat meat while I only drink soup.
A good comrade is one who can share meat with his brothers.
"What do you mean by 'working for free'?" Kenneth Fok chuckled. "It's about mutual benefit. I help you open up channels, and you help me integrate resources. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
Lin Yu kept a somber expression and remained silent.
Kenneth Fok's proposal is indeed very tempting, given that cultural hegemony is currently in the hands of the West.
If we could use this idea to wrest East Asia from the West, that would be wonderful.
After all, all the countries, large and small, in this circle are influenced by Confucian culture.
Getting them to buy your "blue jeans" and listen to your pop music is also a kind of victory.
Lin Yu unconsciously patted the armrest of the sofa, feeling that the plan was a bit naive, or at least difficult to implement.
At least some countries won't stand idly by. Cultural export is never simply a commercial activity.
Seeing Lin Yu remain silent, Huo Qigang sighed: "Why don't you tell me your thoughts?"
Lin Yu suddenly slammed his hand on the table. "I'm falling out with the Hong Kong entertainment circle."
"This is the real opportunity," Lin Yu said, his eyes lighting up as he looked at Huo Qigang. "A monopoly is meaningless; competition is the key."
Huo Qigang nodded thoughtfully after listening to Lin Yu's words.
He gestured for Lin Yu to continue.
"You'll integrate the Hong Kong entertainment circle," Lin Yu stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the night view outside. "Through Sugar Man, we can enter the domestic market and also secure funding from the Shanghai entertainment circle, following the path of exporting from the Hong Kong entertainment circle."
"I'm working with the Beijing film industry circle and following the path of China Film Group. If foreign films want to come in through China Film Group, we also need to let our films go out."
"On the surface, we are competitors."
Lin Yu turned around and looked at Huo Qigang: "But in reality, we are doing the same thing—cultural export."
Kenneth Fok's eyes lit up as well.
He understood what Lin Yu meant.
"Compared to us, those people overseas trust the people of Hong Kong more." Lin Yu spoke quickly, "In order to make you fight against us, they will not only not guard against you, but will also support you."
"We'll give you resources, we'll give you channels, we'll give you markets."
"Using their resources to do our own thing is a win-win situation," Lin Yu said, then looked at Huo Qigang.
Kenneth Fok remained silent for a moment.
Then he slowly started to laugh.
"Explain in detail." He picked up his teacup again. "How exactly does it work?"
"Sugarman Films was recently inspected by a joint inspection team and is now basically shut down," Lin Yu revealed the whole plan. "But their production and distribution teams are still there."
"Now that people are desperate, they're resorting to any means necessary, even Eric Tsang."
"You need to find someone to acquire the copyright library, production team, and distribution channels for Sugarman."
Lin Yu paused for a moment, then continued, "As for me, I will manage and train the artists at Sugar Man."
"After this, we will become open competitors."
Kenneth Fok nodded, but still had some doubts: "What if someone sees through us? They're not stupid."
"It doesn't matter if you see through it," Lin Yu shook his head. "If you want to export culture, you need high-quality cultural content."
"Only competition can produce truly high-quality content." Lin Yu stood up, walked to the coffee table, poured himself a cup of tea, and said, "If the domestic entertainment industry continues to make money peacefully like this, it will eventually go under."
"Bad money drives out good. Everyone is complacent, resting on their laurels and rehashing old ideas."
"How could content like this possibly get out of the country?"
Lin Yu took a sip of tea. "Only when these people realize that money isn't so easy to earn will they desperately try to improve the quality."
"That's a good idea, worth a try."
Kenneth Fok paused for a moment: "A fake fight is too easy to see through. Only a real fight can fool others."
"Then let's really fight." Lin Yu smiled indifferently and leaned back on the sofa. "When the eldest and second eldest start fighting, no one can escape unscathed."
After listening, Kenneth Fok nodded thoughtfully.
"That makes sense." He looked at Lin Yu. "So, how do you plan to begin?"
Lin Yu thought for a moment: "In a couple of days, I'll find a few Hong Kong actors and file a false lawsuit against Zeng Zhi. Anyway, there's a lot of dirt on him. Let's try to get him sentenced to life imprisonment."
"Find a glove and figure out a way to reduce it to 25 years."
"At this point, the sugar people will be truly desperate, and your acquisition will make them extremely grateful."
"Look, he should thank you."