After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 572 The Supreme Emperor

"Old Du, this won't do, will it?"

Tao Bin is the vice president of Red Star Imaging Company and is somewhat dissatisfied with what is happening now.

"That's it!"

Du Yunliang waved his hand.

Tao Bin said, "Operating a disc project, from production to marketing to sales, should be our company's responsibility. How can we let an outsider get involved?"

"Who is the outsider?"

Du Yunliang could be driven mad by this person.

Tao Bin retorted, unconvinced, "How old is that kid?"

"He's the station director's assistant!"

Du Yunliang gritted his teeth.

Zhou Haoran holds many titles, such as Chairman's Assistant. However, this title was not collectively discussed or officially recognized; it was a "privately bestowed" one and not considered an official title.

The title of "Assistant to the Station Director" is more formal and comes with official documentation.

Tao Bin, however, also sensed something amiss from these recent events and said worriedly, "Old Du, something feels off to me. This Zhou Haoran is here to seize power!"

Even if it's a power grab, we have to accept it!

Du Yunliang was helpless about this.

With the "Princess Pearl" DVD project landing at the film company, Zhou Haoran frequently came over, holding the investigation team in his hands, making him like an emperor emeritus, issuing orders to the bosses Du Yunliang and Tao Bin.

Don’t dare to disobey!

This is not counting.

Zhou Haoran even sent two specialists, Gao Huayu and Liu Hao, to oversee the entire operation of the "Princess Pearl" DVD project. He maintained a superior attitude, speaking to Du Yunliang in a commanding tone.

A series of combined punches followed.

The power of the video company was thus undermined.

With the investigation team closely watching and preparing for action, Zhou Haoran effectively became the top decision-maker of the film company, taking full control of the "Princess Pearl" project.

"Old Du, this won't do!" Tao Bin was indignant. "Gao Huayu is one thing, he works at the TV station, I think he's the deputy director of the lifestyle channel. But who is Liu Hao? He's just a young guy who graduated from university last year, and he doesn't even work for Red Star Media."

Du Yunliang also did not want an emperor emeritus to lord it over him.

What's even more disgusting is.

The retired emperor also arranged for two trusted confidants to serve as his advisors.

"Who is this Liu Hao?"

Du Yunliang thought he could start with this kid.

Tao Bin said indignantly, "Anyway, he's not someone from within the system. I think he works at a private company called Zhongbo Software. He studied computer science and is here to keep an eye on the technical direction... I don't know what kind of technology is involved in making DVDs."

"Could there be any transfer of benefits?" Du Yunliang narrowed his eyes. With the investigation team watching closely, he felt he couldn't just sit idly by. "Why would they let a private enterprise get involved for no reason?"

“There must be some profit transfer!”

Tao Bin was resolute.

Du Yunliang said slowly, "Old Tao, then I'll have to trouble you with this. This Liu Hao might be the breakthrough point. Have a few drinks with him and find out what he's up to! If you get any evidence, you'll be the one who gets the credit!"

"it is good!"

Tao Bin was very confident that dealing with a greenhorn who had just entered society would be a piece of cake.

"The 'Princess Pearl' DVD project must be taken seriously! Pass the word down: no one is allowed to touch it! If anyone is found to have embezzled, no matter who it is, they will be dealt with severely!"

Du Yunliang knew that this project was very lucrative, but he dared not make any rash moves.

The investigation team hasn't left yet.

If he can make good use of "Princess Pearl", it will be his chance to redeem himself and atone for his sins.

If even the slightest mistake occurs...

The entire staff of that video company may face a bloodbath.

However, this is still not a guarantee.

Du Yunliang personally believes that the best approach is to address both aspects firmly in order to weather the current crisis.

First, we must do a good job with "Princess Pearl" and serve the Emperor Emeritus well; second, we must seize the opportunity with Liu Hao to find evidence of the Emperor Emeritus's transfer of benefits and find his incriminating evidence!
Tao Bin frowned and said, "Old Du, that Zhou Haoran is messing around. We have to report this to our superiors and go find Shan Wendong! You heard it in the meeting yesterday; he said he wants to sell 1000 million sets of the official DVDs of 'Princess Pearl.' The first print run is 100 million sets. Isn't that reckless?"

"I already mentioned it."

Du Yunliang shook his head.

"Ok?"

Tao Bin was taken aback.

Du Yunliang said with a complicated expression, "Shan Wendong told us to do as he asked and to ensure that the 'Princess Pearl' DVD project goes perfectly."

"Does this kid have some powerful connections?"

Tao Bin was taken aback.

Du Yunliang said self-deprecatingly, "If you don't have a powerful backer, how can you act so arrogantly towards us?"

“1000 million sets…” Tao Bin immediately sneered, “That’s wishful thinking. You obviously don’t know anything. Don’t even mention the rampant piracy these days. Even if it were all genuine copies, could you sell 1000 million sets?”

"Given the popularity of 'My Fair Princess,' it's quite possible."

Du Yunliang knew this was a key project.

Tao Bin said coldly, "We'll cooperate fully and then just watch the show." Du Yunliang's lips curled into a meaningful smile, "That's exactly what we've been waiting for."

"Ok?"

Tao Bin raised an eyebrow.

Du Yunliang, as the general manager and the leader of this group, said coldly, "It's good that he's acting recklessly. I'm more afraid he won't act recklessly. Anyway, we'll cooperate fully and do whatever he says. When the DVDs of 'Princess Pearl' were released, they were slapped hard by the market. This huge decision-making error has nothing to do with us; it's all his responsibility."

Tao Bin's eyes lit up. "Great! That's good! Now we have leverage!"

Du Yunliang said, "When the time comes, we'll throw out Old Li, who's in charge of the market, and say that his management skills were inadequate, which led to the lower-than-expected sales of 'Princess Pearl.' This will give him a way out. It will satisfy the investigation team's appetite and also provide a tool for exchanging benefits with that kid."

"In exchange, he also needs to give me a way out." Tao Bin was relieved and laughed heartily, "Old Du, you're really something!"

"Fight me!"

Du Yunliang chuckled coldly twice.

They didn't take Zhou Haoran seriously at all. What does a greenhorn like him know about the workplace?
Little did they know, Zhou Haoran had no intention of fighting at all.

It's not on the same level at all.

From the very beginning, his intention was to discard the donkey after it has served its purpose.

Taking advantage of the high importance attached to the production of "My Fair Princess," they seized control of the film and television company and brought it under their own control!
DVDs will still have a market in the country for the next ten years.

It is at least an indispensable part of the business.

We need to find a trustworthy long-term partner for Tangren Media.

Zhou Haoran approached Gao Huayu.

This is also an old acquaintance.

Gao Huayu is the deputy director of the lifestyle channel. Zhou Haoran knew him when he was still a sales apprentice. Back then, Zhan Yushan had two right-hand men: Meng Xuemin on the right and Gao Huayu on the left.

With Zhan Yushan stepping down and Song Yongjun taking over, life became difficult for Meng Xuemin and Gao Huayu.

Previously, Zhou Haoran had arranged for Meng Xuemin to become the deputy director of the entertainment channel, which could be considered a way to escape his predicament.

Gao Huayu also has work arrangements this time.

He was assigned to the investigation team as an "inspector" and came to the film company. He also became the supervisor of the "Princess Pearl" project, keeping a close eye on it.

"Zhou Tai, look at this..."

Gao Huayu and Zhou Haoran weren't very familiar with each other, so he addressed Zhou Haoran in a more formal way. Taking advantage of the coffee break, Gao Huayu took out an envelope.

"Ten thousand yuan?"

Zhou Haoran immediately recognized what was inside the envelope.

Gao Huayu nodded. "It was given to me by Vice President Tao."

Zhou Haoran said, "Hand it over to the investigation team, record it, and use it as evidence against them in the future."

"Are you really going to kill me?"

Gao Huayu didn't expect him to be so ruthless.

Zhou Haoran said with a half-smile, "If we don't get rid of these parasites, how will we take over this business in the future?"

"what?"

Gao Huayu was stunned.

Zhou Haoran then laid it all out, saying seriously, "Director Gao, you're not doing too well at the lifestyle channel. People thrive when they move, but trees die when they stay put. I think things are much better at the film company! As long as you successfully run the 'Princess Pearl' project, you can use that success to rise to the top!"

Gao Huayu was both surprised and delighted, "Can I really come and be the vice president?"

"Vice President?" Zhou Haoran was both amused and exasperated. Having received such a generous offer, he spoke more casually. "Old Gao, I didn't make such a big show of things just to have you come here as the vice president."

Gao Huayu immediately understood, and for a moment his breath hitched. "General Manager?"

Zhou Haoran nodded and said in a deep voice, "Du Yunliang, Tao Bin, Zhao Xiuwen, and those section chiefs, they're all bad people, they're all birds of a feather, they all need to be taken down!"

"The contents of the whistleblower letter are quite shocking."

Gao Huayu was also truly shocked. If this were to be investigated, it would be an absolutely massive case involving a large number of people, and all the heads of the video company would be taken down.

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "Let's keep them calm for now. Use the intimidation of the investigation team to force them to do a good job with the 'Princess Pearl' project. Once this project is over, it will be time to discard them after they've served their purpose."

Gao Huayu took a deep breath and assured him, "Zhou Tai, don't worry, with me here, I will ensure that 'Princess Pearl' is produced without any problems! I will guarantee that the source material will not be leaked, and I will produce and distribute the DVDs as quickly as possible!"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "We can't put all our energy into 'Princess Pearl'. We should take this opportunity to get to know more capable people who are worth cultivating. The film company certainly doesn't lack talent. What we're worried about is that under the control of people like Du Yunliang over the past few years, our talents have not been recognized. When you take over in the future, you'll need a suitable team."

"it is good."

Gao Huayu finally understood that he used to be Zhan Yushan's right-hand man.

It's time to find a new master and become the right-hand man of this young Zhou Tai.

Zhou Haoran didn't stand on ceremony and asked casually, "By the way, I heard you're quite familiar with Yi Changping?"

Gao Huayu nodded. "We're quite familiar with each other. Before, Zhan Yushan and Yi Changping were having a battle of wits on the lifestyle channel. The two of them didn't even exchange a word, and I had to act as a go-between."

"How is Yi Changping now?"

Zhou Haoran asked calmly.

“He’s been drinking heavily every day, he’s ruined himself.” Gao Huayu showed no sympathy whatsoever. “He’s been kicked out of his home, and Lin Guiyan has even separated from him.”

"They've separated..."

This is exactly the answer Zhou Haoran wanted.

(End of this chapter)