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South Korean media.

Yonhap News Agency: "The South Korean film crew has mysteriously disappeared, prompting high-ranking authorities to closely monitor the situation and consider using diplomatic means to inquire with the Thai side..."

SBS: "Na Hong-jin, a well-known thriller director from the Peninsula, went to Thailand to film and was reported missing the day before yesterday. Lotte Entertainment, the film's investor, is following up on the situation."

Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin publicly stated, "We will not stand idly by..."

Star News: "Peninsula Entertainment Breaking News: A South Korean film crew filming overseas is suspected of being kidnapped at a filming location in northern Myanmar; the entire crew perished..."

...The Na Hong-jin film crew suddenly and quietly disappeared in Bangkok, causing a huge social impact in South Korea.

Whether it's official media, entertainment media, or independent media, they are all reporting on this matter.

Whether it's high-level diplomacy or communication with businesses and social organizations, South Korea is actively trying to understand the situation and has requested Thailand to investigate.

National authorities do not have the same freedom of action as SSG military security companies; they must follow formal procedures, as these involve the territorial sovereignty and internal affairs of other countries.

So on the peninsula, the entire society, from top to bottom, is restless, wanting to demand an explanation from the Thai side, but they dare not act rashly.

The news reports about "negotiations" were mostly aimed at calming public sentiment and easing the pressure on the authorities.

In contrast, in Thailand, from the royal family to the general public, everyone has pushed the responsibility for this matter onto the park.

Luo Hongzhen and others were indeed in the park at that time.

As for how they got there, and who took them there?

That's the tacit understanding and secret between the royal family and SSG military security company.

Thai news.

"The South Korean film crew has been kidnapped and held hostage in the park. The Thai authorities are closely monitoring the situation and looking for an opportunity to rescue them."

"The kidnapping occurred in broad daylight in downtown Bangkok. The methods were heinous and the impact was extremely negative. The Thai authorities take this matter very seriously and are determined to crack down on such illegal and criminal activities to protect the lives and property of foreign nationals."

"Bangkok police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the report, cordoned off the area, and evacuated the crowd in an orderly manner to ensure their safety. They also conducted an investigation and actively rescued the kidnapped individuals."

"The Dhanin Chearavanont family, a wealthy Thai businessman, actively cooperated with the police, immediately choosing to close their businesses and guide tourists in an orderly manner..."

The situation reported by Thai news outlets is completely different.

There's an old saying that goes, "What you see and hear is what the authorities tell you."

What exactly happened remains unclear to anyone except the parties involved.

Even news that Jiang Beicheng had been to the scene was completely blocked.

Domestically, there has been very little coverage of this incident; mainstream media outlets haven't reported on it at all. Only a few marketing accounts have tried to get clicks by showing images of it, simply copying news from South Korean media verbatim.

The comment section was filled with abusive messages.

There were also those who celebrated directly.

The recent offensive content and actors from Peninsula Film and Television have had a very negative social impact.

There is currently a great deal of public opinion against Koreans.

Jiang Beicheng mentioned the collaboration between Hengdian Group and Hanfang Entertainment Group, which immediately caused Hengdian Group to trend on social media with negative comments.

There has been no concrete result yet regarding this matter.

If the Xu family in Hengdian were truly so foolish as to do something against public order and good morals for a little profit, Jiang Beicheng would definitely go to the Xu family as a "guest".

Last time they treated Grandpa Xu with great respect, but the next time their attitude changed.

……

Wong Kar-wai's film crew received a notification that evening.

Siam Paradise has resumed normal operations, and they can resume work as usual tomorrow.

Yang Mi: "Director Wang, the rumors about Luo Hongzhen and his crew disappearing are getting more and more outlandish."

I worry……"

Wong Kar-wai: "Are you worried they've really been kidnapped by the park? Are you worried we'll become the next target?"

Yang Mi looked puzzled, unable to understand or see through it. "Is this really President Jiang's doing?"

There was absolutely no word from the domestic media.

The Thai side is adamant that the park was responsible for the attack.

I don't know whether I should believe it or not?

If this is Jiang Zemin's doing.

So this is another side of her that she has never seen before?
The method was extremely "barbaric," but it was indeed very satisfying.

However, such methods are deadly, and anyone would be terrified by them, unconsciously thinking of themselves and fearing that one day they might say or do the wrong thing and end up in the same situation.
There's a persistent rumor in the Chinese entertainment industry that President Jiang can blacklist whoever he wants, so nobody dares to offend him.

Yang Mi now realizes that "blocking" is the least severe outcome; the worst result could be complete disappearance like Luo Hongzhen and his group.

No no no...

There is no doubt that Young Master Jiang will not persecute his compatriots.

You should slap yourself for thinking that way.

Wong Kar-wai smiled and said, "Does it matter whether it's him or not?"

The key question is whether you've vented your anger?

"Has it salvaged our reputation?" Yang Mi nodded, agreeing with Wong Kar-wai's point of view.

Luo Hongzhen and his group deserved to be punished, and she felt much better now.

Moreover, the film was never completed or released, so the attempt to disgust Tokyo University through film and television has failed.

Wong Kar-wai: "I can tell you that the news I just received is that the senior executives of the developer of Siam World apologized to our crew and sent their regards on behalf of the Tse family."

Tomorrow, our shooting time will be unlimited, and we will not be restricted by location.

The ideas you shared with me today, we can test their effectiveness on the filming set tomorrow.

Yang Mi was lost in thought for a while.

Director Wang's words actually revealed important information.

The Xie family, Thailand's richest family, personally came forward to express their condolences to the film crew. Who else could be behind this besides Young Master Jiang's influence?
Therefore, the disappearance of the Luo Hongzhen film crew is very likely a scheme orchestrated by Young Master Jiang, the richest man in Thailand, or even the Thai royal family, or perhaps the latter two assisted Young Master Jiang.

Thinking of this, Yang Mi felt a chill run down his spine.

too frightening.

I used to think the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry were terrifying, but now I see, what is the entertainment industry anyway?
No wonder Young Master Jiang has now handed over the entertainment industry to Liu Yifei to manage. For him, the entertainment industry completely restricts his abilities, and the sense of accomplishment and honor he can gain is very limited.

"Take a good rest and focus on your job as an actor," Wong Kar-wai kindly advised.

He had lived through the turbulent years of Hong Kong, a time when various forces and capital were vying for dominance in the entertainment industry, so he wasn't too surprised by things like what happened in Luo Hong Town.

Even if it's Jiang's method, it's just standard practice for capitalists.

The only difference is that the highest levels of the Thai political establishment were also involved.

No wonder the wealthy and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and even the entire Greater Bay Area hold President Jiang in high esteem; his power and methods are simply too forceful.

……

Wabang.

"Commander, there's been a move by the SSG."

The news that Luo Hongzhen and other members of the film crew had been sent to the Golden Triangle border park in northern Myanmar reached the ears of the leader of the United Army.

In fact, over the years, he has outwardly distanced himself from Huaqing Park.

Having clearly understood the situation, it was clear that maintaining good relations with Dongda University was essential for the leader of the local armed forces to secure his position.

In addition, Thailand has always intended to support the Shan people in order to maintain border stability. However, there are also divisions and disagreements within Shan State, so many industrial parks, casinos, and other traditional businesses continue to operate and are growing larger.

The people sent this time are clearly part of a joint act between the Thai side and SSG, and now they need Wabang's cooperation.

The Thai side's sudden cooperation with SSG has actually made Wabang a bit nervous.

It's unclear whether Thailand has changed its attitude towards the Shan people too much, or whether it's targeting Zhao Wei, the new overlord of the Golden Triangle in Laos.

Anyway, Commander Bao couldn't see through it.

However, he was certain of one thing: SSG had ambitions to unify the Golden Triangle.

Perhaps sending him here this time was also a test of his attitude.

He certainly didn't want to fight the SSG in a real battle. Nominally, Wa State had 30,000 to 40,000 armed forces, but if judged by the SSG's standards, the vast majority of them could only be considered militias with little combat capability.

Besides, what kind of equipment does SSG have?
With annual military spending of five or six hundred million US dollars, Waban's spending is less than a quarter of that. If a real war were to break out, a thousand Waban soldiers could easily defeat tens of thousands of Waban soldiers.

Moreover, SSG has built its global headquarters here, which means it has more than a thousand employees.
Commander Bao asked his political commissar, "Which industrial park? Is it connected to our family?"

"It's related to your nephew. Privately, your nephew is providing armed protection and has business dealings with local officials in Thailand. Otherwise, the park wouldn't have been able to continue operating during the last power outage."

“Immediately cut off all contact with him, and we’ll pretend we know nothing about it,” Commander Bao pondered. “Then we’ll wait and see. If the SSG wants that area of ​​the park on the Golden Triangle border, I’ll personally communicate with the Thai royal family and try to cooperate with the SSG to eliminate the armed forces there.”

Then we'll make some noise in the media to show our stance to Dongda University.

That piece of land was nominally under the jurisdiction of our special zone, but in reality it was originally a no-man's-land where Khun Sa engaged in the drug trade.

Over the years, we haven't really had any real jurisdiction over it.

If SSG wants it, we'll give it to them then.

The political commissar nodded. "The commander has considered everything carefully. No matter how the situation in the Golden Triangle changes, as long as Thailand continues to support the Shan people and Dongda does not see us as a thorn in their side, we can just live our lives in Wabang."

Commander Bao smiled and nodded, "I've always maintained this attitude. We may not give face to the Burmese government army, but we must give face to Dongda University and the Thai royal family."

Now we have to give face to SSG military security company as well.

"Give them enough face, and as long as Wabang's vital interests aren't harmed, we'll back down when necessary and be patient when necessary."

The political commissar said, "I'll do as you say right now."

……

"Mr. Jiang, although this is our second meeting, I still can't hide my excitement."

The Thai princess, accompanied by a royal motorcade, arrived at the hotel in Jiangbei City to greet them.

According to the itinerary, today's visit is to the Grand Palace.

"Mr. Jiang, welcome to Bangkok."

Jiang Beicheng politely shook hands and embraced him, saying, "His Majesty has prepared a banquet and is waiting for Mr. Jiang to come to the Royal Palace as a guest."

Jiang Beicheng followed the princess into the royal motorcade, riding in a custom-made Rolls-Royce Phantom classic car. (End of Chapter)