Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 504, Section 94: They're all smart people.
But this Ms. Zhang is quite interesting; she speaks frankly and without beating around the bush.

Fu Wenpei, on the contrary, became interested. She glanced at Wen Tianchuan beside her and immediately had an idea.

A great man cannot be without power for a day, and a petty man cannot be without wealth for a day.

In fact, not only was Wen Tianchuan dissatisfied with the marriage between the Li and Wen families, but Miss Sun from the Li family was also very dissatisfied. That's why she never contacted Wen Tianchuan. A medical license and a bachelor's degree are the least worthwhile labels in a wealthy family.

What Ms. Li was dissatisfied with was that Wen Tianchuan did not have his own business. Even if the two families were to enter the cosmetic surgery market together in the future, the Li family would take the lead, rather than it being a mutually beneficial arrangement.

However, there is no longer a place for his precious son within the Wen Group. Even if he joins, he cannot immediately stand on his own. It would be better to find another way.

Thinking of this, Fu Wenpei immediately said, "This year we only have a two million advertising budget, and 60% of it will go to TVB."

Sixty percent of two million is one million two hundred thousand.

Zhang Manxin could solve such a simple math problem. She wasn't greedy because it wouldn't make a difference. After all, she was just a third-rate host for a midnight show, and there were far too many big-name hosts blocking her way.

These people, regardless of gender, are mostly from Shanghai or Ningbo. They can secure advertising quotas simply by paying their respects to the local authorities.

Zhang Manxin is a local girl from an ordinary middle-class family. Apart from her good looks, she has no other advantages. If she weren't clever, she wouldn't even be able to keep her current position.

She doesn't ask for much, just 200,000 yuan in advertising space, 200,000 yuan a year. Although she won't get the naming rights for the program, it will be the most prominent position on the main screen, and she will also receive special thanks during the voiceover.

"Mrs. Wen, you must know my program. We are currently looking for a main screen advertiser. I heard from Brother Tianchuan that Tiantian Fish Farm wants to go public. To go public, it needs to make a big splash. Please consider my program."

"Although it's a midnight slot, the ratings are still pretty good. After all, Hong Kong may lack many things, but it certainly doesn't lack night owls."

We're all seasoned veterans, so there's no need for us to gather together and act out a ghost story. Zhang Manxin came here this time specifically to ask Wen Tai to help her meet her advertising quota. Asking directly would be much better than going around in circles.

Furthermore, Zhang Manxin did not come empty-handed; she picked up a document that had been prepared in advance and placed it next to Fu Wenpei.

"Mrs. Wen, these are the ratings for my show last year. They're passable. The ratings for the entire time slot are around 6%."

"TVB has six channels in the same time slot, and eight program groups were created at the same time as my program. Now, only my program is still alive. This shows that my program still has a lot of loyal viewers."

To get investment, you must first demonstrate your value, and Zhang Manxin's value lies in her viewership ratings.

There are currently five television stations competing in Hong Kong. Excluding the nearly defunct CTV, the other four all have free entertainment channels.

Cheung Man-sum's ability to maintain a 6% viewership rating amidst the fierce competition from four television stations is already quite impressive, especially considering that TVB itself has two entertainment channels with two different program groups competing simultaneously.

After taking the document, Fu Wenpei glanced at the cover and noticed it bore the logo of Yate Yang Law Firm.

YATYYANG is one of the oldest business consulting firms in Hong Kong, and its main services include taxation, listing, asset valuation, and updating the sales performance records of listed companies.

Zhang Manxin is a junior host, and Yate Yang's agency wouldn't bother to fabricate something just for a junior host.

Upon seeing the logo of YATYANG firm, Fu Wenpei had no doubt about the authenticity of the analysis report. She began to peruse it and found the key data.

It turns out that what Zhang Manxin said was true; this ghost woman's show could indeed achieve a 6% viewership rating.

Investing in talent will definitely yield good returns.

Fu Wenpei closed the document and coughed: "Ms. Zhang is indeed a talented person, but advertising investment is a big deal. Even if I agree, it still has to go through the board of directors."

"Let's eat first, and I'll think about it."

If it's worth considering, then there's hope. Zhang Manxin was very satisfied. She had never imagined that she could become the wife of the fourth young master of the Wen family across the street. She had already found out about the Wen family's situation.

Fu Wenpei is Wen Hailiang's second wife and the younger sister of his ex-wife. The heir of the Wen family is Wen Tianxin, the eldest son of the Wen family.

Even if you asked Zhang Manxin to be a concubine, she wouldn't be willing. After so many years at TVB, she's had many rich men pursuing her and has saved up a little money. Being a concubine without a proper status is not the path for her.

We're all adults here, it's just a charade! To put it bluntly, Wen Tianchuan is just a stepping stone for her. If she can take advantage of this opportunity to move up the ranks, great. If she can't make it, she can still get the advertising rebates from TVB.

Two hundred thousand, five percent, and you can get ten thousand yuan.

"Haha! Mommy, you two career-minded women must have a lot in common to talk about."

Once the two finished talking, Wen Tianchuan quickly changed the subject and asked the waiter to open the drinks they had ordered.

The waiter brought up two bottles of wine, placed them on the table, and said, "Mr. Wen, this bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru is a gift from Mr. Chi."

"Mr. Chi is here too. I saw your sports car, Mr. Wen, and knew you were here." A bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru, which costs six thousand yuan, is considered the most premium red wine in Hong Kong. This is certainly an impressive gift.

Fu Wenpei glanced at the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru, paused for a moment, looked at her beloved son, thought for a second, and immediately asked, "Which Chi Sheng?"

A friend gave Wen Tianchuan wine, which pleased him, but he couldn't show too much pride. He could only put on a nonchalant attitude and said, "My father's little brother, Chi Sheng, who is always fresh."

"When the Dragon Palace Nightclub opened last time, I went with the boss to congratulate them. That was the first time I met Chi Sheng. However, Chi Sheng reserved a Baron's Box for the company. I went there a few times with my friends, and we got to know each other after a while."

The Fu family was also a wealthy family. Back then, they also supported a gang at the docks. The boss provided business for the gang, and the gang protected the boss's entire family at the docks.

As the rightful heir of the Wen family, Wen Tianxin has always been protected by his brothers from the martial arts world.

What a coincidence today! Everyone Fu Wenpei wanted to see showed up.

"Since you have a relationship, and they even brought you wine, aren't you going to say hello?"

"Etiquette must not be neglected!"

“You have been impolite, and you have brought shame upon the Wen family.”

If I receive a bottle of red wine worth six thousand yuan, it would be a bit inappropriate not to reciprocate.

When dealing with people and matters, one must be organized. Fu Wenpei asked Wen Tianchuan to express his gratitude and to say that he was very interested in Liangzai Sheng, the big boss of the Hongmen. The signboard had only been up for half a year, but it had already become shiny and golden. He was a great talent.

There are many gangsters who are good at fighting. When she was young, Hong Kong was full of gangsters with double red sticks, but gangsters who know how to do business are rare.

Even without his mother's prompting, Wen Tianchuan was still planning to meet with Handsome Sheng to express his gratitude. He wasn't stupid; he could tell that his mother wanted to speak with Zhang Manxin privately, and that his own family still needed to...

After standing up, he greeted Zhang Manxin and gave her a helpless look before leaving the private room.

"Ms. Zhang, I will give you the advertising fee, but not two hundred thousand, but four hundred thousand. I think four hundred thousand is enough to get the title sponsorship of your program, right?"

"But I'm not giving away this advertising fee for nothing. You'll have to think about how to make an exchange."

"Think carefully before you speak, and don't tell jokes!"

Based on Zhang Manxin's current behavior, Fu Wenpei believes that this cunning woman is intelligent, but since it is their first meeting, it is difficult for them to be on the same page. It would be best to give her a warning so that Zhang Manxin does not waste each other's time.

Zhang Manxin was also stunned for a moment after being warned by Fu Wenpei, but she quickly lowered her head and thought for a while. The Wen family's businesses were all controlled by the eldest son of the Wen family. The citizens of Hong Kong were tired of seeing the feuds between wealthy families.

Zhang Manxin, who works in the entertainment industry, also knows more inside information.

It seems that this Mrs. Wen wants to elevate her son to a higher position and use the Wen family's wealth to give Wen Tianchuan a future.

TVB is a great medium. All I can do is help Wen Tian make a name for himself.

"Wen Tai, I remember that Brother Tian Chuan studied medicine, specializing in surgery. Brother Tian Chuan told me that his future career path is in the plastic surgery industry."

"Most of the people in Hong Kong who are anxious about their appearance are in the entertainment industry. Many of my colleagues have already flown to Japan to get hyaluronic acid injections. Each time it costs a lot, at least ten or twenty thousand dollars including airfare."

“If the license for Tin Chuen Cosmetic Surgery Hospital is secured, I suggest that he immediately open a private clinic on Broadcast Drive in Kowloon Tong. Ideally, it should have a yard and secluded parking.”

"Just by doing skincare and getting hyaluronic acid injections, you can make a lot of money."

"If there is a dental clinic, that would be even better, since most people in Hong Kong have buck teeth. It's not just TV stars, but also movie stars and actors; they all need to get their teeth fixed."

“I can coordinate the advertising you submit to me and divide it privately, so that the focus can be entirely on Brother Tianchuan. Nowadays, many doctors from private clinics are advertising on TV.”

“I could even find a way to get Tian Chuan to appear on ‘Enjoy Yourself Tonight’ and make him a household name. I could also pay out of my own pocket to buy advertising space and have tabloids portray Tian Chuan as a promising young talent.”

"Mrs. Wen, Brother Tianchuan doesn't lack money, he just lacks opportunities. As long as he finds the right opportunity, Brother Tianchuan's future development will definitely be better than Young Master Wen's."

There's something I want to say, but I'm not sure if I should!

Zhang Manxin feigned a worried expression, deliberately paused, and waited for Fu Wenpei on the other side to take the bait.

Fu Wenpei had been using the trick of playing hard to get since she was a child, after all, she had more than twenty siblings, making her family more lively than the girls' home.

The best way to deal with a feigned indifference is to smile and remain silent, making it impossible for the other party to grasp your attitude, and see who breaks down first.

(End of this chapter)