novelraw Chapter 713 730: Brother Mu Gets Angry, Consequences Are Severe - Request for Monthly Votes
Chapter 713 730: Brother Mu Gets Angry, Consequences Are Severe - Request for Monthly Votes
"Haha!" Xiong Jian patted Earth Wolf on the shoulder, "I'm just glad you're all safe, nothing happened after all. Lin Mu called me, so I came over as soon as I could. Luckily, I wasn't too late!""Brother Xiong, thank you so much!" Qi Manlin stepped forward and said.
"Haha, no need to be so polite, Manlin. We're all one family, no need for formalities!" Xiong Jian chuckled.
"So what do you plan to do with these people?" Qi Manlin asked.
"I'll leave these guys to you. Such matters should be handled by the police. We can't overstep our boundaries!" Xiong Jian laughed.
"Alright, I'll call someone over to take them away now!"
Qi Manlin made a call to the police station, and soon officers arrived to take Yang Army and a bunch of others away. With the issue resolved, Xiong Jian informed Lin Mu that everything was now fine!
Lin Mu, who had been on edge in Xiangtan, felt a huge sense of relief when he heard Qi Manlin was no longer in danger. It was like a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders!
"Haha, Brother Xiong, thanks a lot for this time!" Lin Mu, who rarely showed gratitude, thanked Xiong Jian.
"You brat, stop showing off on the phone with me. Come back and treat me to a drink!" Xiong Jian playfully scolded over the phone.
"Hehe, no problem. Not only drinks, I can hook you up with some girls too!"
"Get lost, you think everyone's like you, lacking some decency? Alright, I've got things to do, won't chat with you anymore!"
"Alright, talk later then!"
Lin Mu hung up the phone and tossed it onto the couch, lighting up a cigarette!
"Brother Lin, is Manlin okay now?" Zhou Xun asked.
"Yeah, she's fine now!" Lin Mu nodded.
Zhou Xun patted his chest, "Thank goodness, I was so worried. Scared me to death!"
Lin Mu exhaled a puff of smoke, "Now that Yang Army and the others have been caught, Yang Litong will likely behave for a while!"
"Brother Lin, what if this time he tries to escape Wancheng?"
"Haha, escape? It won't be that easy this time. Don't worry, there are police stationed at every exit in Wancheng. If Yang Litong wants to leave, he's dreaming!" Lin Mu laughed.
"Brother Lin, I think we still shouldn't underestimate them. This time Yang Litong only lost a Yang Army, he still has Yang Ye, and a portion of people brought from the United States!" Xia Yuyi reminded.
"Hmm, what you said makes sense, but worry not, I have a plan!" Lin Mu nodded.
"So when should we head back?"
"Tomorrow afternoon. In the morning, I'll discuss the airing of the TV series at the station, then we'll rush back to Wancheng in the afternoon!"
"Alright then!" The two girls nodded.
The next morning, Lin Mu got in touch with Director Nanny Yu, and together they went to the Xiangnan TV and Radio Building to meet with Director Xiao Chengyong, who was responsible for the airing of TV dramas. As the director of Xiangnan Radio Station, Xiao Chengyong naturally held a high position of power. Of course, Lin Mu could easily have Elder Ren handle this!
But Lin Mu felt that he shouldn't trouble Elder Ren with everything, especially since the elder was getting on in years. Sooner or later, these things he would have to handle by himself. Hence, it's better to do as much as he can by himself, and since breaking into the film industry, relying solely on others wouldn't do; having his own network and connections was crucial!
"Haha, Director Xiao, this is a tiny token of appreciation from me, please accept it!" When Lin Mu came, he specially bought some foreign cigarettes and a few packs of premium Longjing tea, as Huaxia People believe in reciprocity!
Since Nanny Yu had appeared on Happy Camp, Xiao Chengyong was somewhat acquainted with him. However, as he had never met Lin Mu, he couldn't help asking, "And you are?"
"Ah, Director Xiao, seems you've forgotten. I'm Lin Mu, the owner of Flying Dragon Film and Television Company!" Lin Mu introduced himself.
"Oh, so you're the boss of Flying Dragon Film and Television. I've heard a lot about you. Please, have a seat!" Xiao Chengyong smiled and said.
Lin Mu nodded, sat down, and said, "Director Xiao, we're here today to discuss the airing schedule of our TV series. Flying Dragon Company has already submitted for review, and we're hoping it can air this week!"
Xiao Chengyong pondered for a moment and said with some difficulty, "Boss Lin, what you're asking might be a bit challenging to fulfill!"
"Oh? Isn't scheduling TV series your purview?" Lin Mu inquired.
"Yes, scheduling is indeed under my responsibility, but I have already scheduled a new film. If you want your series to air, you'd have to wait until next month after the current film finishes airing, or we could move it to a different timeslot!" Xiao Chengyong said.
"Haha, Director Xiao, things aren't always set in stone. I hope you can make an exception?" Lin Mu grinned.
"Once a commitment is made, it's hard to go back on it. After all, a person's word is their bond!" Director Xiao said awkwardly.
This summer's prime time is when viewership ratings are at their peak. Lin Mu was determined not to miss such a good slot. If they waited a month before airing "Palace Locks Liancheng," the ratings would at least drop by three percentage points!
Don't underestimate three percentage points. In a crowd of millions, two percentage points is no small number!
"Director Xiao, may I ask which film company is currently scheduled?" Lin Mu asked.
"It's Huayi Brothers Media Corporation's film!" Xiao Chengyong replied.
"I see, Director Xiao, please hold on a moment while I make a call!"
Lin Mu quickly found the phone number of the Huayi Brothers Media Corporation's CEO. Speaking of Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, he was familiar with it, but with Flying Dragon Film and Television's current standing in the industry, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation might just give Lin Mu this favor!
Lin Mu had this confidence—first, in his own strength, as Flying Dragon Group controlled all the media resources in Wancheng; and second, in the massive star resources his company held. Simply put, Flying Dragon is now the upgraded version of what used to be the leading China Film Group Corporation!
The star resources of Flying Dragon Film and Television mostly came from China Film Group Corporation, so naturally, it controlled star resources. Meanwhile, Huayi Brothers seemed to still have collaborations with some of Flying Dragon Film and Television's stars!
Lin Mu offered a slight discount to Huayi Brothers as a gesture of goodwill. Whether or not they accepted this goodwill was up to them! If they didn't take it, Lin Mu had other solutions. However, cooperating with Huayi Brothers would cease, leading to considerable losses for them, not just a bit. They would face widespread blacklisting! Brother Mu gets angry, and the consequences are severe!
In the entertainment industry, no one's a fool; everyone's smart enough to understand the methods at play. So, it's not really a big issue. The call quickly connected!