Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 638: Another Trick! Who hooked whom?
"Have you heard? Sun Donghai has backed down to Ma Xun."

"Really? Isn't he pretty awesome?"

"That's pretty impressive, but everyone has their ups and downs, right? Right now, it's probably Sun Donghai who's not doing so well."

"That doesn't make sense either. Weren't they a good couple before?"

"That's ancient history, do you think Ma Xun still takes Sun Donghai out to play these days?"

"Oh, I see……"

"What are you talking about? I know all about this!"

"Then tell me."

"The reason they had problems was because of a girl."

"Who is it?"

"Didn't Sun Donghai invest in a film and television company before? As a result, that film and television company started making movies. Look at which celebrities have had their schedules changed recently because of his company, and you'll understand."

"Oh... Li Xiaoran?"

“I didn’t say that…but Li Xiaoran is Ma Xun’s woman.”

"Brothers broke up, all because of a woman?"

"Li Xiaoran is like that... What, isn't that reason enough?"

"Big enough! Absolutely big enough!"

There are no secrets in this world.

It's likely that not many people are publicizing it, but the fact that Sun Donghai suffered a great loss in front of Ma Xun has already spread throughout Beijing's social circles.

These people not only treated it as a joke, but the more they spread it, the more detailed and believable it became.

Of course, those guys in Beijing's elite circles are also known for their sharp tongues, and Sun Donghai really lost face.

And then I overheard these things by chance...

"Hey, Brother Sun, let's drink ours."

"Yes, yes, don't take it to heart, we all know what kind of person you are."

"That's right, that's right, come on, let's drink!"

Sun Donghai went to a bar to drink with his friends today, and that's how he overheard it.

"Hmph! Those bastards! They used to call me brother all the time! Damn it!"

These words sound like an insult, but there's also a strange sense of desolation about them.

But now that Sun Donghai has said it, people don't take it so seriously anymore, because this guy is also a 'troublemaker'.

"Haha... We brothers are different, aren't we?"

The person who organized this gathering today is no ordinary person; it's none other than Qin Hong from Xingmei.

He laughed heartily, and then everyone started drinking and chatting happily. Then a few young and beautiful women arrived.

Sun Donghai's emotions were fully reflected on his face, and his grip on the dice tightened even more.

It seems like this method is quite effective.

Qin Hong wasn't in a hurry and continued drinking, chatting, and flirting with the beautiful women with his friends.

This scene was their usual form of entertainment, and naturally, it allowed Sun Donghai to rediscover his original feeling.
After playing for about two hours, Qin Hong finally got down to business.

"Hey Sun, I heard you've been doing business with Bai Daqing lately?"

This question is quite direct. Since they are friends, if Sun Donghai and Bai Daqing did some business without informing Qin Hong from the beginning, then it means they didn't want to tell Qin Hong in the first place.

To put it bluntly, this has nothing to do with you, so why are you asking this?

Moreover, judging from Sun Donghai's answer... he probably shouldn't say anything.

He laughed, continued drinking and playing with women, and that was it.

However, Sun Donghai was now drunk and infatuated with the beautiful woman, so his mind was completely clouded.

"We did manage to scam one, and there's also that coal mine owner Zhang Xinming! Let me just tell you straight, we're planning to swindle that bastard Ma Xun!"

Huh? You just told us everything!

Sun Donghai's performance startled Qin Hong.

Of course, Qin Hong was mostly pleasantly surprised.

He continued to probe, "So that's how it was! Before that..."

Before Qin Hong could finish speaking, Sun Donghai immediately interrupted, "Damn it, about Li Xiaoran before! I was only holding back for a while! Once that bastard Ma Xun gets into trouble, I'm definitely going to get my hands on Li Xiaoran! Hehe... then she'll be begging me on her knees, hehe..."

Whether Sun Donghai was talking drunk or not is no longer important; this is clearly a true reflection of his inner thoughts.

Qin Hong didn't intend to analyze the guy's psychology; he was just very happy that this was fantastic!
Then he continued, "Brother Sun, we should all have a part in this!"

"You guys got a share? Xingmei?"

"Yes! We can help. Also, that is..."

Unfortunately, Sun Donghai seemed to suddenly come to his senses and said, "That's unnecessary. We've already hooked Ma Xun."

They've taken the bait? Is Ma Xun really that easy to deal with?
Qin Hong expressed great surprise, "Brother Sun, Ma Xun is not only cunning, but also extremely powerful. Can you really take him down so easily?"

That's absolutely right.

Sun Donghai said with great confidence: "I admit he's capable, but do you really believe he made a lot of money during this financial crisis?"
Besides, didn't this company recently open a new Light Center building?
He must be in debt to build such a tall building, right?

He must be facing a serious financial crisis, right?

It's like asking why he took the bait so easily?

I'm sure this guy is also in debt!

The fact that Sun Donghai could come to such a conclusion shows that he has some brains, but he himself doesn't realize how far his conclusion is from reality, so it can also be said that Sun Donghai is brainless.

Therefore, Sun Donghai was in a Schrödinger-like state of being both intelligent and brainless.

Qin Hong said he couldn't handle Sun Donghai in this state.

But it doesn't matter. He was entrusted with this task, and as long as he got to this point, things would be pretty much done.

So Qin Hong stopped talking about these things and just drank with Sun Donghai.

The next day, early in the morning.

Sun Donghai woke up with a headache and a burning sensation in his throat.

Just as he was about to ask for a glass of water, someone handed it to him.

He accepted the water glass without any hesitation at first, but only realized what was happening when he was about to drink it.

This is wrong!

Upon closer inspection, Sun Donghai was startled.

"Boss Jia?"

"Hehe, Brother Sun, don't be angry. I'm here to talk business with you."

Good grief, is this how business is negotiated?

Why is Jia Yueting here?
It's actually quite simple. Jia Yueting saw Bai Daqing at the official opening ceremony of the Guangxian Building.

It was obvious that Bai Daqing had business dealings with Ma Xun. Later, some of Jia Yueting's informants discovered that Bai Daqing had been getting very close to Sun Donghai and Zhang Xinming during this period.

They're definitely going to cause trouble!

But Jia Yueting was completely unaware of this mess!
How is this possible?

So Jia Yueting sent Qin Hong to handle the matter, and he did quite well, finding out the details very clearly.

Now...

"We actually share a common goal, right?"

Sun Donghai couldn't help but agree with Jia Yueting's words.

"Deal with Ma Xun?" But Sun Donghai's response was a question. In the end, this guy still didn't intend to involve Jia Yueting.

The reason is simple.

Sun Donghai was just bragging to Qin Hong yesterday.

With Ma Xun being so strong now, how could anyone possibly trip him up through this scheme?

Saying that normally wouldn't work; nobody would believe it.

However, drinking and bragging are perfectly fine.

So, in reality, all these things that Sun Donghai, Bai Daqing, and Zhang Xinming did were mainly for profit, to make a quick buck.

Now that Jia Yueting has come in... you don't actually think you can take down Ma Xun with this one incident, do you?

"Yes! That's it! We're all here to take down Ma Xun!"

Jia Yueting spoke with absolute certainty, which left Sun Donghai speechless.

……

The new Guangming Building.

The top floor.

Indeed, this consecration ceremony is still important.

Jingwen and Xiaoran are like four big hammers.

Ma Xun even felt that he was no match for them.

Honestly, from his vacation in Sanya until the Chinese New Year, Ma Xun was constantly on the go.

It certainly took a lot of effort from him, but he has been taking good care of himself since the New Year.

This kind of self-cultivation involves traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition, fitness... in short, it's a very reasonable and scientific approach to health preservation and strengthening... cough cough.

Anyway, Ma Xun believed he had fully recovered.

I never expected them to be so amazing.

It seems they have made a lot of progress.

But I stopped thinking about all that. Just then, someone walked in.

"boss."

"How's the investigation going?"

The visitor was Gong Geer, and his appearance was quite strange.

Moreover, what was investigated?
But then Gong Geer came up to Ma Xun and said in a low voice, "That Bai Daqing is indeed with Sun Donghai."

"Oh." Ma Xun simply nodded.

Gong Geer continued, "And then there's that coal mine owner."

Ma Xun nodded and immediately rewarded Gong Geer, saying, "I've prepared the red envelope; go tell the finance department."

"Thank you so much, boss!" Gong Ge'er was overjoyed.

Ma Xun continued, "In addition, what other projects do you young people have?"

The young people in question are Gong Geer and his group, who mainly work in the fields of the internet and science fiction films.

There's nothing really good yet, but...

"Boss, the Dragon Prince project is all set up. The next step is to get it released."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xun raised an eyebrow. "The Adventures of Li Xianji?"

Actually, his tone wasn't even a question.

Gong Geer nodded repeatedly.

This movie is an older animated film that was quite famous, and later it caught the eye of several powerful forces.

Ma Xun's side mainly consists of young people like Gong Geer.

Yes, the director is Guo Fan.

The other force is Big Brother Long and his group.

Okay, let's just get straight to the point, he's the Dragon Prince.

This film is very novel, very creative, and far beyond people's imagination.

That's really true.

Now we're making a live-action version, and of course, we'll also add special effects and animation.

To create a truly amazing movie.

To put it simply, it's difficult to even define this film as science fiction.

Some of the things inside are a bit too daring.

Therefore, such films either become huge successes or completely flop.

but!
Regardless of the outcome, this film will have a significant impact.

What the Dragon Prince wants now is this 'influence'.

That's right, whether the movie makes a profit or a loss, as long as it brings fame, that's all that matters.

That kind of project... is fantastic!

Ma Xun waited for Gong Geer to collect the red envelope, and then he picked up the phone directly.

"brother."

"Brother Ma, just let me know if you need anything."

“Propose another project to your older brother.”

"Ah? There's more?"

"Yes, of course, there's more. I have a new movie coming out soon, called 'The Adventures of Li Xianji'!"

"This...this film..."

On the other end of the phone was Bai Xiaohang, who clearly had no idea what the movie was all about.

However, Ma Xun simply said, "The male lead is the Dragon Prince, and the female lead is the one Wang Shuo recently promoted, understand?"

Now, Bai Xiaohang understood everything.

"I'll go talk to my brother right now!"

……

"What? The Dragon Prince's movie?"

"Yes, Brother Ma said we can also do a bet on this film, since it's going to be released during the summer season soon."

"This……"

When Bai Daqing received this call, he felt very strange.

It seems that if these people are fishing, aren't there too many fish biting the hook right now?

So, Bai Daqing paused his phone call and then turned to look at the person.

Who are they?

Jia Yueting, Qin Hong, Sun Donghai, Zhang Xinming.

This group of people came together.

But now that they've heard this movie is about the Dragon Prince... they nod!
"Great! This project is beneficial for a backdoor listing!"

accepted!
Bai Daqing had a strange feeling in his heart, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Actually, he just didn't quite understand.

So who ended up hooking whom?
(End of this chapter)