The struggles of a failed college entrance exam candidate in Hong Kong entertainment

Chapter 83 Brother Nan's assassins are angry? They definitely won't come after me.

John left the money and walked away without a word. He came to Golden Harvest without an appointment, but John was a senior producer at 20th Century Fox.

He was confident that he could easily gain access to Golden Harvest and visit the film sets of Jet Li's movies.

It was just some Russian guy who saw a $10 bill fall in front of him. He picked up the bill and glanced at John's back.

The Russian chuckled as he took the money and continued sipping his drink.

But he also became more concerned about the car John had left behind.

A moment later, John was easily picked up by a staff member inside Golden Harvest who spoke fluent English.

As the staff led him toward the direction of the filming studio where (Fang Shiyu) was starting filming.

Before they even reached their destination, David Luo ran over to greet them warmly.

After a few polite words, John, remembering something, asked curiously, "David, are there white homeless people on Hong Kong Island now?"

"When I arrived, there seemed to be one squatting by the roadside outside the main gate of Jiahe."

The old Russian squatting outside was a typical blond, blue-eyed Slav, and John didn't know his nationality.

Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other European countries are predominantly Slavic.

He wouldn't be curious about something like this on the streets of America, but this is Hong Kong Island.

David Luo's expression changed instantly. He smoked a cigar with a tense look on his face. "That guy might be a suicide bomber sent by Skyworth to revive."

"I don't know, I'm not sure, and I dare not ask any further."

"Isn't that an actress signed with Skyworth working on the (Fong Sai-yuk) film set?"

"Now, whenever Skyworth's leading actors and actresses are filming in Hong Kong and Kowloon, it's not uncommon to occasionally see these kinds of people near the film set."

John, who had just taken the cigar, was stunned for a few seconds. He looked David up and down. "A suicide squad member??"

Wang Defa, we're all in the film and television industry, not talking about scripts.

Your sudden use of the word "suicide squad" is quite inappropriate? Have you had too much to drink?

David Luo's change of expression was still quite impressive. "They are assassins. I don't know the specifics, but it's probably because too many people on the Russian side are struggling to survive."

"If Su Sheng gives him a little benefit and makes proper arrangements for his family, he'll have no shortage of people willing to risk their lives for him."

"That's roughly it. These assassins are quite ambitious and like to take initiative."

"I heard that there are many people in their hometown who are in even worse situations than them. Many of their old friends are asking around about how to become suicide bombers to support their families."

The assassins recruited by Su Nan in Moscow made their first public appearance last May.

At that time, various forces were vying for Li Lianjie's contract, fearing that if an unexpected major conflict occurred, Skyworth's registered bodyguards would have difficulty explaining themselves.

He visited the set of "Swordsman II" for the first time.

The Russian guy, carrying an AK-74, sipped his drink and gave the local gangsters a death stare; the first time, it was quite effective.

What's rather absurd is that only a few candidates were initially considered in southern Jiangsu.

Those few felt a little embarrassed that their families were safe and sound, and that they were enjoying such a comfortable life without any financial burden, so they took a little initiative.

So frightened was the fact that Fu Yi's bone-picking heroine went to the police station to avoid trouble.

After that incident, the 14 groups under the Fu Yi Group also began investigating more information.

Those with better access to information, such as Xinji, Heji, and Shuifang, would also observe from the sidelines first.

Then, the Russians' underlings tested them twice. When things got tough, they would just negotiate with an AK-47, or at worst, run away.

Besides, they're developing along the path of suicide squads; they're not afraid of anything after a drink of vodka or baijiu.

Although no major news broke, trade between southern Jiangsu and Moscow continued.

These first group of suicide soldiers also had brothers, friends, classmates, comrades-in-arms, and so on.

Brother Nan offers his bodyguards in mainland China a base salary of 5000 RMB per month. Whether the annual salary is a dozen or several dozen RMB per month depends on the situation.

There are already a huge number of elites in mainland China who want to join Skyworth.

When he goes to Moscow again, there will be plenty of Russians willing to risk their lives to serve under Brother Nan.

That's how it is; it doesn't require much wealth to invest.

As long as all the actresses and actors under Skyworth go out to work.

It's becoming increasingly common to see an old Russian man carrying a long, narrow travel bag popping up on set every now and then.

If nothing goes wrong, there's no problem. But what if something does go wrong?

Regardless of whether it's 14 piles or Hutchison Whampoa, more and more people are complaining that Brother Nan is crazy.

Some clever guys even went to Moscow to try and copy homework; these things seem to be even more effective than the hired guns that some clubs specifically employ.

However, those who try to copy others' homework are more likely to encounter situations where they try to do business with Russians, only to be tricked into going somewhere and then kidnapped, extorted, or blackmailed.

Ultimately, the key to the stability of Sino-Mauritian trade is the three-year stabilization of trade between China and Mauritius.

He has deep ties with various Mafia factions in Moscow, as well as with rising oligarchs.

You're absolutely right that Brother Nan has connections in both the legal and illegal worlds in Moscow.

His name has become a mountain peak, a mountain that ordinary Russians who are willing to risk their lives recognize.

In southern Jiangsu, people also make their fortunes through legitimate and clean businesses, which seems stable and sustainable.

Those willing to be loyal followers of Brother Nan believe he will become a new tycoon in Hong Kong and have considerable influence in mainland China.

They risk their lives to do good deeds, and have a good reputation in southern Jiangsu. They will protect their parents, wives, and children left behind so that they can live a peaceful life.

You copied 14 piles of homework or new notes? The other person could tell you were someone involved in a club or organization.

Who knows when the police will crack down on him and he'll be gone? If I risk my life for you, can you protect my family for two or three years?

It would be better to double-cross the other party and make a quick buck first.

The Skyworth temporary workers, who were essentially suicide bombers, didn't do anything earth-shattering.

But every bigwig and tycoon in the know felt uneasy.

Some people, being rather cheeky, reported it to the police, who arrested two people at the scene who had AKs in their pockets and deported them.

Then the whistleblower passed away peacefully.

This wasn't done by Su Nan. His requirement for his assassins was that they be well-fed and cared for in normal times, and only come out to do things when there was a legitimate need for self-defense.

Since you reported it, it's like cutting off some of the Russians' hopes.

This is not about crushing one person's hope, but about extinguishing the hopes of many others who also want to join the Skyworth conglomerate.

Moscow now has plenty of people who will be on the verge of being killed in American society 30 years from now.

What path of hope are you offering to that group? Suddenly, someone blocks their way.

Even Russians who have been reported and subsequently arrested and deported by the police are likely to call on their friends to smuggle themselves out of the country.

As for how to accurately find the whistleblower? When Tao from the mainland was the team leader, he knew that the greatest sound is often silent.

Even the translators in the Moscow Mafia might be graduate students, but it's just that a proper graduate degree wouldn't guarantee a decent job that can support them.

Before Su Nan knew anything, some not-so-stupid Russians gave him a few sample cases.

When people are speechless, they really are speechless.

Knowing the inside story, David Luo could only turn a blind eye to a certain group!

He also knew that most triads wouldn't bother Golden Harvest's headquarters, but the problem was that Li Jiaxin, who was signed with Skyworth, was currently (Fang Shiyu).

Film crew shooting a movie.

Occasionally, someone might squat by the roadside near a Russian village? Do they have an AK-74 in their backpack?

I don't know, and he wouldn't dare call the police. Even uniformed patrol officers just ignore it when they pass by!

David Luo, enduring the toothache, offered a brief explanation, lit a cigar, and made a few sarcastic remarks.

John was stunned. In the 1990s, were there really people raising suicide bombers in reality?

He felt that his eyes had been opened; before, John had only cooperated with Skyworth in a traditional, legitimate business model.

As for gangs and thugs? Hollywood has them, and so do East and Southeast Asia. Isn't that normal?

John hadn't paid attention to Su Nan's affairs, but he knew that Su Nan was the producer of (The Matrix).

In order to make a small project that could only gross 20 to 30 million US dollars at the box office in the United States, the other party did not hesitate to tie a bunch of scripts to the 20th century.

This includes major negotiations for a joint venture with China Film Group Corporation.

This route indicates that Southern Jiangsu is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Chinese-language film moguls.

If you want to become a tycoon, you can't do it without connections in the underworld.

Su Nan had visited Lao Mi many times before, and the bodyguards who accompanied him all seemed to be very elite and capable.

But John never imagined that raising assassins would be this outrageous.

After taking a puff of his cigar, he said, slightly tipsy, "With all this, Su's film career in East Asia has been going very smoothly, hasn't it?"

David Luo rolled his eyes. "It's fine even without it!"

The staff who were the first to greet John all chimed in with comments about the (Kung Fu) publicity campaign.

At that time, there was a robbery of film negatives, which resulted in eight deaths. It was a huge event that caused a sensation by the loss of lives.

In a lawsuit in 91, Ah Shun's two bodyguards were ultimately deported back to mainland China after their work visas were terminated due to excessive self-defense.

The two of them are currently on the Moscow trade route.

Directly discussing or gossiping about Brother Nan's temporary outsourced workers and Russians carries risks.

However, the self-defense case that is already well-known to everyone and has caused a sensation in Hong Kong and Macau has been on the news countless times.

That's no problem at all.

John was even more confused. He knew that Su Nan was very talented, and the viral marketing definitely played a big role in the explosive global success of (Peerless).

Before that, there are even wilder ways to play?!

John inwardly cursed Wang Defa, "You've learned it, but you've ruined it."

This almost made him burst. John thought for a moment and asked suspiciously, "Sue has been nominated for Best Screenplay at this year's Golden Globe Awards."

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"The Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in March also went smoothly."

"Given his style, I invited him to learn from ordinary screenwriters and attend social parties and banquets, humbly flattering others."

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate to spend money on public relations just to turn a nomination into a trophy?"

"Especially since even if he did that, he might not actually get the million-dollar trophy."

"The Hollywood awards circle still has a threshold for you Chinese."

This is even though John knows that the major Hollywood studios are eager to enter the Chinese mainland market, and the award standards have been relaxed considerably.

For example, Zhang Yimou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for two consecutive years.

Even if Su Nan spends money on public relations, flattery, and gifts, she may still not win the Best Screenplay award.

David Luo and his staff looked at each other in bewilderment.

After walking a dozen meters, David Luo gave an awkward laugh, "If something like this really happened, with Brother Nan's influence, he should at least have to vent his anger, right?"

John tensed up. "Who should I take my anger out on?"

Your bodyguards don't care about human life.

If you encounter an armed robber trying to rob or kidnap you, it's legitimate self-defense, but you went too far in your defense.

You're still keeping assassins? And that's only if a lot of Russians want to follow you, and those guys are very proactive.

David Luo laughed, "Of course they won't come looking for me."

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John was both amused and exasperated. "They're not going to look for me, are they?"

David Luo and the young man from Jiahe smiled without saying a word.

John's expression gradually became interesting and comical. He ran over and called Su Nan to go to Hollywood together.

He made the call, and if the other party didn't go, he wouldn't attend the party or banquet, so he would grovel, flatter, and bribe the other party for public relations purposes.

It's normal to only receive nominations without winning awards, whether it's the Golden Globes or the Oscars.

In the adult world, if you haven't put in the effort but someone else has, isn't it only right that they get the award?

One of the competitors for the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay was Al Pacino's "Scent of a Woman".

Tom Cruise's "A Few Good Men" also grossed over $2 million worldwide.

Those who operate within this circle understand the rules; it's normal that Su Nan doesn't participate, doesn't do anything, and doesn't receive awards.

They went there, spent time and money to flatter the officials, and then got played?

It is only natural that I demand an explanation!

John suddenly wanted to die—no, he wanted to fly back to the United States immediately and pretend he had never been to Hong Kong.

The problem is that he has already spoken with Su Nan, who is urging him to go to Hollywood for public relations.

after a while.

David and his staff took John to visit the (Fong Sai-yuk) studio.

Li Jiaxin, who was resting and watching the commotion after filming a scene, was quickly surprised. She nudged Hong Xin next to her, "Axin, that foreigner?"

She felt like she had seen that foreigner somewhere before.

The other party was received and accompanied by David Luo, so their status should not be bad.

Ah Xin is now more curious about John's expression, which looks as grim as if his mother has just died.

David Luo couldn't help but chuckle every now and then; the scene was rather strange.

Hong Xin is on this set? She's the young actress from Skyworth, following the established actress around to learn from her, including playing minor roles.

(Fang Shiyu) Many of his outdoor scenes were filmed and produced in Beijing, mainland China.

Not to mention Zhao Wenzhuo continuing to play important roles, Guo Tao has become a rich young master.

Li Jiaxin also flew to Beijing for some time to film, and many of the indoor scenes were completed at the Jiahe Studio.

Hong Xin glanced over a few times and also felt that the scene was a bit strange. She shook her head and said, "You know them? I don't remember them."

On January 16, Su Nan returned to Hong Kong with his team to prepare for the Lunar New Year.

He didn't expect to run into Li Jiaxin and Hong Xin, who came to pick him up, as soon as he left the airport.

The cars were too small to fit everyone, so the convoy went directly to Skyworth Company.

The negatives taken in the previous two weeks also need to be transported for storage. Now, Rosamund Kwan and Hung Chun-po's villas in Shenzhen are almost finished being built.

Two or three floors can be set up quickly, mainly because the villa has its own small projection screen with a height of six or seven meters, which can be well set up.

A home theater comparable to a Hollywood-standard multi-functional screening room.

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From now on, Skyworth films can be screened internally in Shenzhen, without having to rely on Golden Harvest.

He, Amin, Ahong, and then Sister Guan entered the company. Only then did Li Jiaxin reveal her purpose for coming to the airport to pick people up, which was to offer New Year's greetings in advance.

She also encountered another incident where a foreigner named John showed her kindness and tried to persuade her to play a decorative role in a Hollywood movie.

Li Jiaxin didn't know if it was true or false, or if there was some kind of trap involved.

However, it is confirmed that one of the Johns is a foreigner who has collaborated with Skyworth multiple times, and a producer at 20th Century Fox.

She thought it was quite mysterious, so she came to consult.

Upon hearing this news, not only Brother Nan, but also Sister Guan and Zhou Huimin were stunned.

Ah Hong remained calm and uninterested. As long as she played the female lead in the (hacker) trilogy well for the next few years, she didn't care about anything else.

Su Nan took a sip of tea and shook his head. "You've probably heard of the red sofa in Hollywood. It's much more direct than Hong Kong, and you'll have to pay a lot of dues."

"Since you signed with Skyworth, John isn't going to spend money to promote you casually."

"That guy went to the (Fong Sai-yuk) film set to meet you? With David Lo?"

Let's ask David Luo then; this is a rather bizarre situation.

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