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Chapter 112 It's More Interesting to Strike at the Heart (Please Subscribe)

"The Four Heavenly Kings?"

Cao Jian was surprised to find that his guess was correct; what Mei Yanfang was going to talk about was indeed the Four Heavenly Kings.

And I really am one of them.

He hurriedly asked, "Besides me, who else?"

"Liu Dehua, Li Ming, Guo Fucheng, and you."

Given Mei Yanfang's status, she certainly knew a lot of inside information.

"These four people?"

Upon hearing the list, Cao Jian thought to himself, "Our singing god, the famous Fly Brother, actually didn't make the cut?"

He said, "Sister Anita Mui, I feel like I'm still a newcomer. I think Brother Cheung Hok-yau or Brother Leslie Cheung are more suitable to be among the Four Heavenly Kings."

"Why? You're not going to take such a good opportunity?"

In fact, Anita Mui helped Cao Jian, a newcomer, a lot in getting him selected as one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Otherwise, one would really think that a mainlander who had only been in Hong Kong for less than a year could not possibly become one of the Four Heavenly Kings, even with the support of PolyGram.

"Sister Mei, I'm worried that if the reputation gets too big, what if..."

Cao Jian hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Mei Yanfang said, "Is there anything you can't say, Sister He?"

Cao Jian finally voiced his concerns: "I heard that a couple of years ago, because Liu Dehua was so popular, someone held a gun to his head while he was filming. I'm worried about myself."

He has nightclubs in mainland China and has people working for him.

But this is Hong Kong, a place with many gangs, and Xiduo Film Company has gang connections.

In case something happens, he can't call Cao Wei and the others over every time.

Besides, Cao Wei and his group were good at dealing with Ni Zhen, but the difference in strength was too great when it came to dealing with gangs with ties to the Heaven and Earth Society.

"Is that why?"

Upon hearing this, Anita Mui casually smiled and said, "Don't worry, in Hong Kong, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to treat you like that."

"Sister Mei, you're amazing!"

Cao Jian was naturally aware of Anita Mui's status in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

It seems that once, when Anita Mui held a birthday banquet, Jackie Chan was an hour late for some reason and was forced to kneel down in public.

Although Jackie Chan may not be considered a big shot, he is still a person of considerable status. If he is like this, then protecting Cao Jian is naturally no problem.

Mui Yan-fang said politely, "Actually, I'm not that great. The matter of the Four Heavenly Kings is settled."

Breakfast was ready quickly, and the two ate while chatting.

"Sister Mei, if you have a good script, I'd like to invest in a movie. I wonder if that's possible?"

With Anita Mui backing him up, Cao Jian had the idea of ​​investing in movies, since Hong Kong films would remain popular for a few more years.

Do you have a good script?

Mei Yanfang looked up, wondering what this young man couldn't do.
"Not now, but I plan to learn how."

Cao Jian has already directed two films, so he has a general idea of ​​how to write a script. If he studies it carefully, he should be able to replicate a few classic films.

"You have quite a few ideas, but since you can even write novels, writing screenplays shouldn't be a problem."

Mui Yan-fang thought for a moment and said, "Although Hong Kong films are very prosperous now, the industry is controlled by some big shots. If you want to invest, you have to bring them along. You have to understand the principle of making money together."

"I know."

Cao Jian had no intention of taking all the benefits for himself, nor did he have the ability to do so at the moment.

Jet Li arrived earlier than me. After his falling out with Golden Harvest, his manager was beaten to death.

If you want to make a movie, you have to bring other people along.

However, if you set up a film and television company in the United States, then it should be fine.

Many Hong Kong actors nowadays aim to break into Hollywood.

Seeing that Cao Jian understood these principles, Mei Yanfang said, "It's good that you understand. Once you write a good script, I can help you if possible."

"It's so good to have Sister Mei."

"Hey, hey, hey, you always have such a charming way of speaking."

Although the two are best friends, the atmosphere is still somewhat ambiguous when they joke around.

However, both of them quite liked this feeling.

"By the way, Jian, it seems Ni Zhen is selling 'YES!' magazine. Have you considered buying it?" "Selling a magazine? Is he planning to run away?"

Cao Jian never expected that while he was on vacation abroad, Ni Zhen would even want to sell the magazine company.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. He's already a eunuch, what's the point of making a magazine?
It's completely useless.

Mui Yin-fong nodded and said, "Very likely. He's become a laughing stock in Hong Kong now. How can he face people if he doesn't leave?"

"I'll think about it; I estimate the price will be quite high."

Cao Jian was genuinely tempted.

Although there is already a magazine called "Men's Club", this magazine is aimed at men.

YES! targets young people, primarily women, so acquiring it would be a good addition.

"If you really want to acquire it, I can help you if you don't have enough money."

"Okay, I'll have someone inquire about it."

"After we finish eating, we'll go to your magazine office and be your model for the cover."

"Okay."

After finishing their meal, the two went to Cao Jian's company together.

On the way, Cao Jian suddenly said, "Sister Mei, since Hong Kong stars are often influenced by external forces, what do you think about establishing a Hong Kong Artists Association?"

"The Artists Association? You came up with that?"

Mei Yanfang looked at the young man with even more surprise, and really couldn't understand how he could have so many good ideas.

Cao Jian laughed and said, "I came up with this idea because I thought of what happened to Liu Dehua and Liu Jialing. Of course, it's also so that I can have an organization to rely on."

"Isn't relying on me enough?"

"Then what happened?"

Just as they passed a traffic light, Cao Jian stopped the car and deliberately leaned on Mei Yanfang's shoulder.

"Go away, drive carefully!"

Mei Yanfang gave him a gentle push and said with a smile, "But your idea was good. I'll discuss it with the others when I have the chance."

The two soon arrived at Fuxing Building.

While Anita Mui's cover shoot was also quite sexy, it was still much more conservative than Angelina Jolie's.

But Anita Mui was far more famous than Angelina Jolie is now, especially in Hong Kong.

"Manager Hong, I heard that YES! magazine is going to be sold? Did you know?"

Mei Yanfang was taking photos when Cao Jian called over the general manager of his company.

"I heard about it."

"Do you know the details? How much would it cost to get it?"

"Boss, our 'Men's Club' magazine already has a certain market share, so there's no need to acquire 'YES!', right?"

Hong Zhibo couldn't understand why his boss wanted to acquire the magazine that had badmouthed him.
Besides, would Ni Zhen be willing to sell it to you?
Cao Jian didn't bother explaining his thoughts and said directly, "I'm asking how much this magazine costs now, not whether you can buy it."

Hong Zhibo is 34 years old, holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong, and has been working in the industry for nearly ten years.

But now, his imposing manner was suppressed by a young man who was only twenty years old. After a while, he said, "The asking price is ten million Hong Kong dollars, but no one is willing to take it now."

"It's quite dark."

Cao Jian smiled coldly. A magazine with plummeting sales, and you think you can sell ten million copies?

No wonder no one is taking it over.

This price is enough to start a new magazine.

And your magazine has only been running for two years, yet you dare to ask for this price?
Cao Jian said calmly, "Find a middleman to buy this magazine. It'll cost you at most five million."

Intimidated by his boss's imposing manner, Hong Zhibo had no choice but to nod, agree, and leave.

"Hehe, after I collect the magazine, shouldn't I take Vivian Chow with me to tell him the news?"

Cao Jian deliberately spared Ni Zhen's life just to provoke him.

After the physical attack, the next step is the mental attack!

What's the point of killing someone? It's the psychological attack that's truly interesting.

This is what happens when you offend me!

(End of this chapter)