I'm conquering Hong Kong entertainment with two billion US dollars.

Chapter 62 Recruiting Wang Jinhua

Lin Dong leaned back in his chair, not in a hurry to speak.

Wang Jinhua didn't urge him. She picked up her coffee, took a small sip, met Lin Dong's gaze, put the coffee down, and spoke.

"Mr. Lin, I know you're not one to beat around the bush." ​​She paused, seemingly considering her words, before continuing, "I've also heard about your achievements in Hong Kong. In just a few months, you've invested hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars in film and television. You've also signed several new talents and poured a lot of resources into it."

Lin Dong neither refuted nor responded, but simply waited quietly for her to continue.

"I've been working in the entertainment industry in Beijing for several years. I don't need to worry too much about Director Chen under my wing, but Li Binbin..."

Ren Quan and Hu Jun are both very talented actors, but I have limited resources to utilize their talents.

Her tone wasn't one of complaint, but rather a statement of fact. "The Wang brothers from Huayi Brothers contacted me before, but I don't see a future for them."

Lin Dong didn't interrupt; he simply listened.

Wang Jinhua was not disappointed. Instead, she became even more serious. "President Lin, to be honest, I'm very tired. I need a platform, a platform that can provide resources for the artists under my management. That's why I'm here to seek cooperation."

At this point, Wang Jinhua's attitude was very clear: she wanted the resources in Lin Dong's hands, not to bow down and worship him.

"Cooperation? Of course, but what conditions can you offer me?" Lin Dong picked up his coffee, took a sip, frowned, and shook his head. "It tastes awful!"

Before Wang Jinhua could state her conditions, he said directly, "Once the project starts, it will naturally need actors, but instead of using others' actors, why don't I use my own?"

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Wang Jinhua fell silent. The conditions she had wanted to say earlier were now swallowed back down; there was no need to say them again.

"So, Mr. Lin, what's your take on this?" Wang Jinhua sighed, seemingly having no other options to negotiate with.

Lin Dong became serious. "We'll start a new company together. I'll invest 500 million, taking 80% of the shares, and your Black Ocean Red Sun will join us, taking the remaining 20%. At the same time, the position of general manager will be yours, with full authority over the brokerage business. You have the right to freely sign new agents, set prices, and terminate contracts. I won't interfere."

"500 million?" Wang Jinhua frowned. This price was too low, but she didn't object immediately.

Lin Dong smiled slightly, "It's 500 million, but my company in mainland China is about to be established. I can promise you a minimum of 20 lead roles for the new company every year. You can decide who gets them."

"Furthermore, you have the right to recommend actors for all projects under my company; whether or not they are used is up to the director."

Wang Jinhua fell silent, her mind racing.

Twenty main roles. Every year. Guaranteed minimum.

This figure was larger than any collaboration she had anticipated.

The Wang brothers from Huayi Brothers talked to her several times, and the best offer they made was three films a year, priority auditions, and even the word "recommendation right" had to be subject to a bunch of restrictions.

Lin Dong slammed twenty roles onto the table and added, "She decides who gets them."

She didn't speak up immediately not because she wasn't interested, but because she was already thinking about it.

Lin Dong wants 80%.

Over the years, Hei Hai Hong Ri has mentored many people, from top to bottom. Director Chen is her leading man, his importance goes without saying. Li Binbin and Ren Quan aren't famous yet, but their talent is undeniable. Hu Jun's theatrical skills are also among the best of the young actors. Is it worth 20% of all this in the form of shares?

She looked down at her now-cold coffee, remained silent for a moment, and then looked up.

"President Lin, the conditions you've offered are very solid. Twenty lead roles every year, I believe you. But there's one thing I'd like to clarify—once the company is established, how will you coordinate with the directors?"

When you say "recommendation rights," do you mean giving my people the opportunity to stand in front of the director, or is it just a perfunctory notification?

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She asked very detailed questions.

This isn't about being petty; it's an instinct she developed after so many years as a talent agent—no matter how good the resources are, if they don't reach the right people, they're just numbers on paper.

"Your person is standing in front of the director."

Lin Dong's tone was unwavering. "If the director doesn't want to use it, that's the director's business. If the director does use it, the salary, billing order, and publicity resources will follow industry rules."

I won't lower prices, nor will I raise them. Fair competition. If your people can't win, that's your problem; if your people win, no one can stop them.

Wang Jinhua pondered those words for a moment.

She might not believe the words "fair competition" if they came from someone else, but she believed them when they came from Lin Dong.

This person openly promoted Li Jiaxin in Hong Kong, spending money and resources until the whole of Hong Kong knew he was promoting her, but he never took roles from other actresses for Li Jiaxin.

"President Lin." Wang Jinhua slowly stood up. "The artists under my management are all handpicked by me from schools."

They have plenty of skills and the will to work hard; what they lack is an opportunity. If you give them that opportunity, I won't haggle over the terms.

He took a deep breath and then decisively extended his hand, as if afraid of changing his mind.

"Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure doing business with you."

Lin Dong stood up, a smile on his face, and shook her hand. "It's been a pleasure working with you. Let's finish the proposal in the next few days."

Once the person in charge of the mainland company is confirmed, he will contact you.

"Understood, Mr. Lin." Wang Jinhua withdrew her hand.

"Alright, that's settled then. I'll treat you to tea later." Lin Dong turned to leave, then remembered something and turned back, saying, "By the way, the new company will be called Tengda Brokerage!"

"Tengda Brokerage, soaring to great heights, great!"

The main conditions have been agreed upon, and she herself will not object to the name.

Lin Dong then returned to his suite at the Great Wall Hotel, and A-Qiang closed the door from the outside.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the traffic on the East Third Ring Road stretch into ribbons of light in the twilight, and picked up his phone to dial Chen Xinjian's number.

I answered the phone after it rang twice.

"Mr. Lin." Chen Xinjian's voice came through the receiver, with the rustling sound of documents being turned in the background.

"How's it going in Hong Kong?"

"The on-location filming of 'Love Dream' at sea is progressing smoothly, and Ms. Li is in good condition. Huang Baiming's team reports that she got into character faster than expected, with few takes. At the current pace, filming should wrap up by the end of July."

Lin Dong hummed in agreement.

"Filming for 'Show Girl in Tsim Sha Tsui' is already halfway complete, and Yip Wai-shun said it will wrap up in another week. He approves of both Ms. Cheung and Ng Yan-cho's performances—Director Yip's exact words were, 'Cheung Pak-chi's camera presence is better than I expected, and Ng Yan-cho is a promising talent.'"

"As for 'Infernal Affairs,' Andy Lau and Tony Leung have signed their contracts. Alan Mak and his location scouting team have selected several rooftops in Wan Chai and Central, and they're negotiating rental agreements with the landlords these past few days. Filming is scheduled to start in early August."

"The Legend of Shushan started filming today in Yuen Long. Huang Hongda brought all thirty people from Tengda Illusionary Realm, and five trainees from Beijing Film Studio also arrived."

Director Xu also transferred five more people from his own special effects studio, bringing the total to forty trainees, who were all assigned to the production teams of Industrial Light & Magic and Digital Arts.

Huang Hongda asked me to tell you—he said he'll make the most of every day, like it's two.

Lin Dong leaned against the window frame, watching the lights of thousands of homes gradually illuminate the outside world.

"Tell him to take care of his health. If he's overworked, learning anything else won't help. Also, has Fan Binbin joined the cast yet?"

"It's in. There are three scenes. Director Xu said the first scene will be filmed next week."

"Okay. Things are progressing on the mainland, but the return date is still undecided."

"Understood. I will report back immediately if anything happens in Hong Kong."

Lin Dong hung up the phone, put it on the coffee table, and sat down on the sofa.