After seeing off Wei Ming and his group, who were somewhat disappointed, Fang Yang and Yang Huajin returned to the conference room. "Xiao Yang, Wei Ming is really delusional. He thinks he can get a stake in our company just because of his Qilu TV station? I don't know where he got the courage?"

"The idea is correct. I estimate that many TV stations across China want to invest in our company. But everyone has the desire to take advantage of a bargain. As long as they don't do things behind the scenes, we don't need to pay attention to them. Don't you get tempted when you see a company that is just beginning to rise? A gentleman loves money, but he acquires it in a proper way. I estimate that such things will be inevitable in the future. You should also keep a calm attitude towards them."

"Well, Xiaoyang, you're so optimistic. Let's see what Guangzhou TV thinks."

Before long, the staff led Zhang Xinyang and his entourage into the conference room. After everyone was seated, Fang Yang said with a smile, "I'm sorry, Director Zhang, for the poor hospitality. Please forgive me. May I ask what brings you here today, Director Zhang?"

"Haha, Mr. Fang, hello there! I'm here to make friends and maybe see if we can collaborate!" Zhang Xinyang spoke in Cantonese-accented Mandarin, which made Yang Huajin frown. However, he didn't recognize Fang Yang at all.

"Director Zhang is right. We welcome friends very much, and we also want to be on good terms with your station. Having more friends means having more opportunities. I have great faith in the hospitality of the people of Guangzhou."

"That's for sure. We Guangzhou people are inclusive, adventurous, and pioneers. Without the help of friends, the road would be very difficult."

"Haha, Director Zhang is right. We'll have a drink when our friends come over. Shall we have a drink tonight?"

"Thank you so much, Mr. Fang. The Cantonese songs you wrote are all very beautiful and popular in Guangzhou. I didn't expect you to sing Cantonese songs so authentically. We would be very happy to have you perform at our station sometime."

"I appreciate Director Zhang's kindness, and I will definitely visit you if I have the chance."

"Haha, then I'll wait for Mr. Fang's good news. Mr. Fang, it's nice to meet you for the first time. Here's a small gift, please don't mind." Zhang Xinyang took out a few figurines and distributed them to Fang Yang and Yang Huajin.

Fang Yang knew the habits of people in Guangzhou, so he gestured for Yang Huajin to put away the figurine. "Then thank you for your kindness, Director Zhang. I wonder what good thing happened for you today, Director Zhang?"

"Haha, Mr. Fang, don't worry, it's good news. I saw your company's 'Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty,' and it's very well made. As you know, people in Guangdong Province love watching martial arts films, so we've come here with sincerity. We want to buy the broadcasting rights for this TV series, and we hope you can do us a favor."

Fang Yang smiled and said, "That's no problem. It's our honor if Director Zhang likes it. You can talk to our General Manager Yang about the specifics."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Fang. Would you be interested in co-producing a TV series with our TV station in Guangdong Province? As you know, Guangdong Province is a place of outstanding natural beauty and stunning scenery, making it the best place to film martial arts films. We can handle all the logistics. Hong Kong has also filmed many classic martial arts dramas in Guangdong Province, so we have a lot of experience."

Fang Yang thought for a moment, "I will be filming a movie in your area next year. It's about historical figures from Guangdong Province. I would appreciate it if Director Zhang could do me a favor then."

"That's a good thing! We will definitely support promoting the martial arts tradition of Guangdong Province. Don't worry, Mr. Fang, our TV station will take care of all the logistical support and coordination with the local venues. You just need to focus on filming."

Fang Yang was thinking that when he was filming the Fong Sai-yuk and Wong Fei-hung series in the future, he would still have to deal with the local people in Guangdong Province. Having a local bigwig to handle things would solve his worries. As for the profit sharing, which film company could monopolize the profits of a movie?

"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Zhang. It's getting late. It's rare for Director Zhang to come to Shanghai. I'll treat you to some of Shanghai's delicacies tonight."

"Haha, then I'll trouble you. We Guangzhou people love to eat. Anything that runs in the sky, swims in the water, or crawls on the ground is edible and is our favorite!"

"That's right, that's right. That's what I admire about you guys. As the saying goes, food is the only thing that should not be missed. If you can't satisfy your stomach, there's no point in making a lot of money."

"Haha, Mr. Fang, we're kindred spirits! I've decided to be your friend!"

That evening, Fang Yang hosted a banquet for Wei Ming, Zhang Xinyang, and others. It was only right to offer a polite banquet to those who had traveled a long distance to visit during the Spring Festival, especially since they were generous benefactors who had come to give money.

"Mr. Fang, let me toast you. I hope to have the opportunity to exchange ideas and cooperate with your company."

"There is definitely hope. As the director of Qilu TV, Director Wei, we will be asking you for favors more often in the future. If I have offended you, please forgive me!"

"Haha, Mr. Fang, you flatter me. It's not about asking for anything. It's all about mutual benefit. As a television media outlet, we have more opportunities to deal with your film and television company. Without your strong support, our television station would be powerless."

"Let's support each other!" Fang Yang drank the wine in his glass and gestured to Wei Ming.

"President Fang, you must cooperate more with Yangcheng TV in the future. To be honest, because of the language barrier, Yangcheng TV has been unable to integrate into the Chinese-speaking market for many years, and I'm also very anxious about it!"

"Director Zhang, I understand what you're saying. This is due to historical factors. Do you know about Lingnan? It's the city that borders your Guangdong province. There's a saying, 'Boats stop at Lingnan, cars die at Lingnan, and people get malaria at Lingnan!' Because of this, Guangdong province had relatively little interaction with the Central Plains. It wasn't until later, when roads and bridges were built and transportation became more convenient, that things improved. Don't you agree?"

Zhang Xinyang gave a thumbs up, "President Fang, you're amazing! Our local economy is doing quite well. The spring breeze of reform and opening up has swept across the country, and we were the first to respond. As the saying goes, when you're poor, you think of change, so we've been developing the economy vigorously. But culturally, we're still lagging behind and can't keep up with the times!"

"Mr. Zhang, come on, let's have a drink. This is also largely influenced by the culture of Hong Kong Island, but things have improved a lot in recent years, and I believe everything will get better."

"Haha, thank you for your kind words. Mr. Fang, your dishes are all quite delicious, with a great sense of layering. Oh my, it's been so long since I've had such good food. Director Wei, shall we have some too? How did your station do in terms of meeting its targets last year?"

"Oh dear, Director Zhang, things aren't going very well. As you know, without good TV dramas, viewers won't buy in, and advertising revenue won't go up. As the station director, I'm very worried about this."

"That's right! You're probably doing a bit better over there than me. You wouldn't believe it, but overtime is the norm here. We only get some viewership late at night. Local viewers only watch Hong Kong dramas because they speak Cantonese and feel a sense of familiarity with them. So without the support of viewers from other provinces, life is really tough."

Fang Yang listened to the two complaining and felt helpless. Just as the old principal said, only when someone achieves good results will others follow suit. There will always be some people who create good works. With a population of over one billion in China, there are still plenty of talented people. All that is lacking is an opportunity.