After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 538 Director Zhou

Zhou Haoran also discerned something from the other party's reaction.

This guy comes from a shady background.

He's a pretty boy.

He made his fortune by relying on his wealthy wife.

Now there is money.

One must seek a good reputation; one cannot continue to bear the burden of a background that makes one a laughingstock.

Then, they set their sights on the Red Mansion Teahouse.

Zhou Haoran wouldn't go along with his wishes, and said calmly, "The Red Mansion Teahouse is not a tool. Since ancient times, there has never been a saying that they are equal to great masters."

"Please do me a favor! Just tell me what you need!"

Zhou Zhengqi longed to appear in public with a respectable identity.

"I can't help you with this."

Zhou Haoran remained unmoved.

Zhou Zhengqi was displeased and frowned. "You won't even help with this little thing? I told you, I only need a nominal position."

"No."

Zhou Haoran refused to budge no matter what.

"You won't even give me this much face?"

Zhou Zhengqi narrowed his eyes, his expression displeased.

"Your face is worthless to me." Seeing the threat in his words, Zhou Haoran was even less likely to indulge him. "From now on, you don't need to come here anymore. The Red Mansion Teahouse doesn't welcome you."

"you!"

Zhou Zhengqi was furious.

Zhou Haoran looked at him coldly, "Do I still need to see the guest out?"

"Fine!" Zhou Zhengqi nodded, his eyes filled with resentment. "Remember what happened today! We'll see!"

"Ok."

Zhou Haoran appeared calm and collected.

Zhou Zhengqi got up and left. When he reached the door, he turned back and sneered, "You think you can lead the port's industry and commerce to the Hong Kong government to bail out the market? The capital market is not a child's play like you running a teahouse!"

"Then you don't need to worry about it. Goodbye!"

Zhou Haoran was somewhat dissatisfied with Guo Guanchang.

After Zhou Zhengqi left, he called Guo Guanchang.

He immediately questioned, "You have a very good relationship with that Zhou Zhengqi?"

Guo Guanchang sensed his unfriendly tone, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Haoran said angrily, "He actually knew that I wanted to lead the private entrepreneurs in the harbor to the Hong Kong government to rescue the market. Did you tell him that?"

Guo Guanchang did not refute, but said in surprise, "You've met?"

"It ended on bad terms."

Zhou Haoran responded coldly.

Guo Guanchang was a little anxious. "What's wrong? I've talked to him. He has a good personality. It's unlikely that the talks would break down. Besides, his wife has connections in the Hong Kong government and knows many wealthy families."

Zhou Haoran said dismissively, "He and I are not on the same wavelength!"

“No…” Guo Guanchang was somewhat disappointed. “He doesn’t have any bad intentions. He just wants to join us and work with us to make this happen, leading the port’s private industries to compete with international capital in the Hong Kong government’s capital market!”

"Old Guo, are you out of your mind?"

Zhou Haoran was getting a little angry.

"What's wrong?" Guo Guanchang asked, puzzled. "Honestly, inviting him to join is really necessary. His wife has worked in the Hong Kong government for ten years and knows many important people; she has a deep network of connections. And most importantly, Zhou Zhengqi himself is a finance expert! If we want to compete with international capital, we need someone who truly understands the business, right?"

Zhou Haoran was both annoyed and amused. "Old Guo, do you even believe what you're saying? What financial skills do you know? Do you think your little tricks are even worth a second against the giants of Wall Street?"

The so-called "going to the Hong Kong government to rescue the market"...

Save my ass!

With just a few soldiers and meager provisions under Zhou Haoran's command, it wouldn't even be enough to fill the gaps in the teeth of international capital.

It's nothing more than risking one's life to gain a good reputation.

If we really want to compete with international capital, then the national team has to step in.

Then take advantage of foresight.

Drink some soup behind me.

Thus, in this process, he not only made money but also gained fame. Mr. Da led his colleagues in the port's business community to achieve a great victory in "resisting international capital".

At the same time, it can also intimidate the Hong Kong government.

Unlike him, Guo Guanchang was not calm. He said with great concern, "It is precisely because international capital is so powerful that we should find help! Zhou Zhengqi is willing to join, so why refuse? More strength means more chances of success."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Do you know his purpose?"

Guo Guanchang said, "He's seeking fame. In the Hong Kong government, many media outlets have hailed him as the richest man in the harbor. He wants to become an industry leader."

"Is he worthy?"

Zhou Haoran's tone was laced with sarcasm.

Guo Guanchang sighed, "It's a win-win situation."

“You’re wrong.” Zhou Haoran never had such concerns. “Letting him in will only make him a burden. I’m the one fighting against international capital. Letting him in will only cause trouble and create chaos.”

"You've completely rejected him?"

"Hmm." "Sigh." Guo Guanchang was somewhat disappointed. "He also has a group of people around him, all involved in finance, and they are all very powerful. If the two forces cannot merge, there is a high possibility that there will be long-term friction in the future."

"Two opposing forces?"

Zhou Haoran was stunned for a moment.

Guo Guanchang said, "You're on one side, and he's on the other."

"what?"

Zhou Haoran was immediately amused.

Guo Guanchang said seriously, "Really, don't be fooled by the number of people on your side, it's a small business. Most of them are small factory owners. His side is different. There are only about ten people, but they are all involved in finance and have hundreds of millions in assets."

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "So, the two sides have started fighting?"

“If they can’t merge, won’t they start fighting?” This is the last thing Guo Guanchang wants to see. “He has a lot more money and influence. He can make waves in the capital market. Isn’t that easier than struggling to run a factory? If they really start fighting, he might snatch a lot of people away from here.”

"Robbing someone?"

Zhou Haoran laughed heartily, finding it quite amusing. He felt this was the real Huangpu Beach, with its strong sense of江湖 (jianghu, the world of martial arts and chivalry) atmosphere immediately apparent.

"Really, don't be careless, I'm not kidding!"

Guo Guanchang took it very seriously.

He had met Zhou Zhengqi several times before and had several in-depth conversations with him, so he was very clear about the other party's thoughts.

Zhou Haoran remained unfazed: "Welcome to the challenge!"

……

The gap between Crown TV and Red Star TV is widening.

This year, Crown TV attracted 30 billion yuan in advertising revenue!

This has made the industry extremely envious.

Other TV stations don't even earn one-tenth of Crown TV's revenue from advertising.

This year, Red Star TV's advertising sales plan.

The goal is to attract 2.6 million yuan in investment.

The most prominent highlights are several segments, such as "Everyone's Artistic Achievements," the upcoming "Youth Host Competition," the "City Playlist" which will be launched in a few months, and the revolutionary theater that is being developed with great emphasis.

These core programs during prime time are expected to generate over 1.5 million yuan in revenue.

When this plan was submitted, many of the station's leaders fell silent.

These are some of the most attractive sections for advertisers...

They're all related to Zhou Haoran!
At the station director's office meeting, Shan Wendong proposed appointing Zhou Haoran as the station director's assistant to participate in the upcoming advertising sales conference. Gu Hao immediately expressed his support, and the other deputy station directors also agreed.

Now, Zhou Haoran has truly been promoted.

Previously, he held the title of assistant to the chairman of Red Star Media, which was to exert influence within the arts troupe, but he had no real power.

When he was working on the Red Star Card before, he was also referred to as the station director's special assistant.

But this is just talk.

If it is not approved at the station director's office meeting, it does not count as formal real power.

This time it's different.

It has been officially confirmed.

The assistant station director is basically at the same level as the deputy station director.

However, Zhou Haoran was not a permanent employee.

This was a temporary arrangement, putting him in the role of assistant to the station director to oversee the advertising sales conference for Red Star TV.

It's nominally temporary...

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that even after this advertising sales conference ends, the title of temporary assistant will not be revoked... In terms of actual power, Zhou Haoran has already reached the level of deputy director.

"Zhou Tai!"

Gu Hao cheerfully informed him of the good news.

"Zhou Tai?" Zhou Haoran smirked. "He's just an assistant."

Gu Hao laughed and said, "You're the station director's assistant, but I can't call you Assistant Zhou, can I? That would be the same as the station's mainstay! I've demoted you!"

Zhou Haoran didn't take it seriously, "It doesn't really have any actual jurisdiction."

Gu Hao said, "That's different. Without actual jurisdiction, you can manage everything!"

"Oh?"

“You’re the station director’s assistant. All your power comes from the station director. Do you think that’s a high-ranking position? Even a third-rank official is above the prime minister’s gate. In a sense, your power is already greater than that of the channel directors! This has been officially confirmed! As long as the station director doesn’t object, your decisions are the same as the station director’s.”

"Huh?" Zhou Haoran understood what he meant and chuckled, "Like a fox borrowing the tiger's power?"

Gu Hao hummed in agreement. "This was confirmed at the office meeting. You have received strong support from Shan Wendong. Even I was a little surprised that Shan Wendong was so generous this time."

"Whether it's sales, directing, or now being the station manager's assistant, it's all about doing work!"

Zhou Haoran seemed completely unconcerned about the difference in rank and power.

However, after returning to the program team and receiving the station's appointment notice, Zhou Haoran still felt the difference that power brought.

"Zhou Tai, congratulations!"

"Wow, Producer Zhou has been promoted! He's now known as Director Zhou!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhou!"

"I knew it! Zhou Tai is young and capable! He's the assistant station director now, he'll definitely be promoted to station director in the future!"

(End of this chapter)