After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 614 Everything is a Transaction

Zhou Haoran dislikes dealing with people like Gu Huizhen.

Different road non-phase plan!
Moreover, someone had previously warned him to be wary of this plump and alluring woman, as she had been arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal buying and selling activities by frequently acting as a go-between for others.

Especially the Brunei case two years ago.

Because Gu Huizhen's clients are mostly wealthy businessmen and celebrities, and the Hong Kong government's paparazzi are very powerful, they dare not cause trouble locally. Therefore, they often go abroad for a few days under the guise of tourism or business trips.

At the very least, they should get a yacht and go out to sea to avoid being seen.

Brunei is a great place to visit if you're traveling.

very close.

Because of her frequent trips to Brunei, she was discovered, and the Hong Kong government took notice and began investigating Gu Huizhen. Unfortunately, Brunei is a country, and the Brunei Crown Prince was also involved, making it impossible to investigate and gather evidence.

Gu Huizhen thus escaped a terrible ordeal.

Although she escaped unscathed, her business has been severely affected in the past year or two. Many people on her list have dropped out and are no longer willing to work with her. Those who still maintain cooperative relationships are often notorious Category III film actors, low-paid obscure artists, or newcomers to the industry with no chance of making it big.

When Jiang Feibiao came to visit last time, he spent a month there and mainly interacted with these three types of people.

Gu Huizhen's abrupt and impolite intrusion into Zhou Haoran's dinner party was also an attempt to seize this opportunity.

If only I could cling to Mr. Big's leg.

Perhaps she can return to the peak of her career in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Back in 91, she helped two Miss Hong Kong contestants sign two big deals. Unexpectedly, both contestants went on to achieve great success, and these two deals made her a benchmark in the industry.

One payment was a yearly subscription for Cai Shaofen at HK$200 million, and the other was a monthly subscription for Yuan Yongyi at HK$50.

This was a huge sum of money in 91.

Many people in mainland China only earn a few dozen yuan a month. Ge You only gets 150 yuan per episode for filming TV dramas.

"So it's Miss Gu." Zhou Haoran didn't give her a friendly look, his expression indifferent. "Is there something you need?"

Gu Huizhen smiled apologetically and said, "I heard that Mr. Da and many friends have come to Hong Kong. I was thinking of ways to help."

"Being not."

Zhou Haoran avoided any appearance of impropriety and didn't want to say much to her. Besides his own people like Tang Shiyi, Dong Lan, and Wang Changlian, there were also some lower-level staff members who had come on the business trip with him, so it wasn't appropriate for him to say more.

Gu Huizhen quickly replied, "Then I'll wait outside. If you need anything, Master, you can contact me anytime."

Then, facing Zhou Haoran directly, he backed away from the private room.

"Who is this person?"

Wang Changlian also noticed something strange.

"I don't know him." Zhou Haoran waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's okay, let's eat."

Tang Shiyi returned to the previous topic and said softly, "There is a key point in the cooperation with TVB, which is the right to broadcast it first. Now there are many TV stations in mainland China that are interested in importing 'The Deer and the Cauldron,' so we have a lot of competitors."

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Mr. Shao is not that short-sighted."

After we finish eating.

Leave the box.

The heavily made-up woman came again, and with a fawning smile, she approached, "Sir..."

Zhou Haoran was somewhat displeased. "What is it?"

"The thing you mentioned last time..."

Gu Huizhen's eyes shone as if she were presenting a treasure.

"Wait!" Zhou Haoran was startled and quickly interrupted. He had never booked anyone with her before. "Miss Gu, we don't have any dealings, do we?"

Gu Huizhen knew there were many people around, so she whispered, "Sir, how about we go get a cup of coffee?"

Zhou Haoran gave her a deep look.

Just nodded.

We need to make things clear so that we don't attract the attention of these kinds of people and ruin Mr. Da's reputation!

I went downstairs to the coffee shop.

After sitting down, Zhou Haoran's expression turned cold as he calmly asked, "Speak, what is it?"

Gu Huizhen said excitedly, "Sir, I've contacted the person you asked me to find last time, and she's agreed to place the order."

"Hmm?" Zhou Haoran frowned. "When did I ever ask you for anyone?"

Gu Huizhen asked curiously, "Did you mention this last time?"

"impossible."

Zhou Haoran could not possibly be involved in such a scheme.

Gu Huizhen said, "At that party, President Xiang, President Guo, and President Zhuang were all there, and a lemon tea commercial was playing on TV. You said that girl had great potential and would have the chance to become a big star in the future."

"Ok?"

Zhou Haoran was suspicious; he couldn't remember at all.

Gu Huizhen whispered, "Sir, I've already contacted that girl. You were right, she's entered the entertainment industry and even starred in Stephen Chow's movie as the female lead!"

"A Stephen Chow Girl?"

Zhou Haoran was a little surprised.

Gu Huizhen nodded. "Yes, she's a 'Star Girl.' Her name is Zhang Baizhi. She just turned eighteen and starred in Stephen Chow's 'King of Comedy.' She has great potential!"

"Zhang Baizhi..."

Zhou Haoran vaguely remembered that there was indeed such a thing. He had seen this youthful and beautiful figure in a TV commercial once and praised her a few times.

Unexpectedly, what was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener. The chicken head noticed it.

Seeing that his attitude had softened, Gu Huizhen said happily, "Mr., she's on the list now. It's just a matter of price... A wealthy businessman contacted me before, hoping to be friends with her for a year for HK$300 million. She thought it was too little and didn't agree."

"300 million is not enough?"

Zhou Haoran felt that these people were all suckers; he couldn't understand what was so good about a girl from such a delinquent background.

A woman should have two faces, both of which should be fair and clean.

One face is white, the other is black; he won't even take it for free.

“For a newcomer to the industry like her, HK$3 million for a year of dating is considered the going rate,” Gu Huizhen explained to him simply. “However, her situation is special. She is now a Stephen Chow girl, and when ‘King of Comedy’ is released next February, she will no longer be a newcomer, but a popular actress.”

"Ah."

Zhou Haoran nodded, acknowledging the influence of Stephen Chow's films.

These days, only two people in Chinese-language films have the ability to promote actresses: one is a "Zhang Yimou Girl" (actress discovered by director Zhang Yimou), and the other is a "Stephen Chow Girl" (actress discovered by director Stephen Chow).

Everyone else is at least one level below.

Gu Huizhen said, "Within six months, she's charged the price of a newcomer; after six months, she'll be charged the price of a rising star. HK$300 million a year is indeed a bit low."

"That's it..."

Zhou Haoran was no stranger to this kind of social circle.

He has never participated in this in his life.

In his past life, he had many encounters and spent millions in this area. He had met many girls, including female college students, milk tea shop employees, and flower shop owners.

Prices are not set arbitrarily.

They were all calculated using formulas.

Just like how he would give He Jin 1 yuan every time he went to her place, it wasn't just something he did on a whim, but rather the result of a calculation based on a formula.

It is often ten times the normal salary.

For example, a female worker at a bubble tea shop earns 2000 yuan a month, so her market price is 2 yuan a month; if she is a white-collar worker earning 1 yuan a month, then her market price is 10 yuan a month.

If you want to establish this kind of relationship with a successful businesswoman with an annual income of 10 million, you would have to give her 1 billion every year as the minimum standard to have any chance of convincing her.

Zhang Baizhi is currently a newcomer to the industry.

Annual income of two to three hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars.

The price of 300 million is appropriate.

But six months later, when "King of Comedy" was released, things were different. Zhang Baizhi received a lot of endorsement deals and film contracts, earning at least two to three million a year.

A yearly subscription for a mere HK$300 million is far too low.

If it were ten times that...

That's an astronomical price.

Therefore, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, only top-tier wealthy businessmen are worthy of enjoying the company of such top-tier actresses.

Unless it's a normal dating relationship.

But who would date someone who is ugly, old, and fat?

Gu Huizhen whispered, "Sir, this is what I'm thinking. You offer HK$200 million for six months. If it's a year, I guarantee we can close the deal for HK$500 million."

"you misunderstood……"

Zhou Haoran was just curious, but had no intention of participating.

Gu Huizhen thought he was going to haggle, so she quickly said, "Sir, this is already a great deal. I suggest you choose a yearly package, 500 million Hong Kong dollars to be friends with her for a year, that's a great deal, it's rock bottom! When 'King of Comedy' is released next year, you're guaranteed to make a fortune!"

Zhou Haoran couldn't help but find it amusing.

I thought to myself, no wonder the Hong Kong government is cracking down hard; this industry has turned into a financial market.

Even bottom-fishing has begun.

"Master..."

Since the Brunei case, Gu Huizhen's business has cooled down, and she hasn't handled such a large business deal since. Her business has mostly consisted of regular dinners and occasional two- or three-day trips—all small-scale transactions.

Zhou Haoran waved his hand and said seriously, "Miss Gu, I think you may have misunderstood. If I mentioned it before, it was because I admired the other person's temperament, and I didn't have any other intentions."

"Ah?" Gu Huizhen was very disappointed. "Mr. Da, I hope you can give us more support."

Zhou Haoran's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "Miss Gu, I heard that your business hasn't been doing so well lately?"

“Yes, the investigation is very strict.” Gu Huizhen sighed. “Ever since the Hong Kong government returned to China last year, they’ve been cracking down on the corrupt practices within the government. I’m lucky; at least I can still make a living. Many gangs have disappeared overnight.”

Zhou Haoran knew that Miss Gu's business and her gang were two different things.

Her business still has a lot of significance.

The entertainment industry in mainland China is just beginning to emerge.

"Miss Gu, haven't you considered moving north to develop your career?"

Zhou Haoran gave her a direction.

"what?"

Gu Huizhen was slightly taken aback.

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "The mainland has developed now, the entertainment industry is booming, there are more and more wealthy businessmen, and there are very few paparazzi on the mainland, and the management is relatively relaxed. The Hong Kong government is too small, and it is too narrow-minded to focus all its attention on this."

"Heading north..."

Gu Huizhen's primary job is as an actress, but her business dealings over the years have made her speak fluent Mandarin, which eliminates language barriers when she moves north to develop her career. This gives her an advantage over most actors.

(End of this chapter)