Over the past year, Fang Yang has released several popular singles and a hit album, and is at the peak of his popularity, so it's normal for him to receive an invitation from the organizer.

After getting off the plane and collecting my luggage, I followed the flow of people to the exit, where I saw Zhao Liang, who looked like a humanoid superhero, waving to me. Although it was almost six o'clock, it was still very bright outside Guangzhou, without any hint of the desolation of late autumn.

Zhao Liang somehow acquired an off-road vehicle and drove wildly all the way to the Hilton Hotel, which was also a hotel chosen by the organizers and was very close to the stadium.

The weather in Guangzhou at the end of October was still very hot. On the streets and alleys, you could see elderly people wearing shorts and t-shirts strolling around. Guangzhou is not like Shenzhen. Life here is relatively more leisurely. Drinking afternoon tea is a favorite pastime here!

After checking in, Fang Yang and Zhao Liang went downstairs to find an old restaurant, ordered some seafood, and chatted casually over light ladles.

"You've been here for half a month, how's the investigation going?"

"It's alright. We currently have two cinemas in Guangzhou, and I plan to open eight more here to cover the entire city. We also plan to expand by eight more in Shenzhen."

"This market is quite large. Why didn't Dadi Group pay attention to this area before?"

Fang Yang was quite puzzled. Both Guangzhou and Shenzhen are large cities with populations of tens of millions, so why do they each only have two cinemas?

"I didn't understand this at first either. Later, I asked the cinema staff and found out the reason was quite funny. Apparently, the senior management of Dadi Cinema believed that in highly developed cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, young people mostly work from nine to nine and don't have time to watch movies!"

Fang Yang found it amusing. "Then why doesn't he say there are a lot of young people here? Doesn't he realize that every year, among the large number of people heading south, how many young people with dreams choose to go south? These people, leaving their homes and living alone in a foreign land, are the very force that drives the movie theater industry?"

Zhao Liang laughed and said, "I think so too. So after Guangzhou and Shenzhen are built, I plan to build several other major cities as well. I think that there are so many people who come from other places to work, and they are actually the most stressed. Movie theaters are the best way for these people to relieve stress."

Fang Yang looked at Zhao Liang approvingly, "Your idea is very meaningful. This place has the largest economy in the country, and there are only so many successful people. Every year, so many people flock here, which inevitably causes psychological anxiety among employees. Cinemas are the cheapest place to eliminate anxiety."

Zhao Liang toasted Fang Yang, saying, "That's true, but the venue here is too expensive. It's practically worth its weight in gold, no less than in Beijing. I'm worried that if the market slumps, it will become too big to handle."

"Since you've already made up your mind, there's no need to hesitate. There's a saying, 'Do good deeds and don't worry about the future.' Although it doesn't quite fit here, it's roughly the same idea. Trust your judgment. Even if you lose money, consider it tuition."

"You're good at persuasion. The main problem is that the branch offices here all oppose expansion, but after my investigation I felt it was necessary, so I forced it through. Before the results are in, I'm not sure what to expect."

"You are the president of the head office. You can command the entire army with a single order. Even if you make a mistake, you can correct it in time. If you don't have the courage to burn your bridges, what's the difference between you and Dadi Cinema?"

"That's true. Let's have a drink. It's been more than half a year since we last drank together. Let's drink to our hearts' content today."

"No, we're outside. Let's stop here. If you get drunk, I won't be able to carry you back."

Zhao Liang is a terrible drinker and loves to have fun. If he gets drunk again, Fang Yang doesn't have the ability to carry him back.

After returning to their rooms and washing up, Zhao Liang suddenly seemed to remember something, "Yangzi, do you remember that Qingcheng Film and Television and Chu Feng from last time?"

"I remember, so what?"

"Hey, I've got some inside information. Yuehai Media is making an offer for Qingcheng Film & Television and is preparing to acquire it entirely."

“If that’s the case, then the matter from last time becomes clear,” Fang Yang said, frowning. “It should be called something like ‘testing the waters.’”

Zhao Liang shook his head. "No, no, it should be called a pledge of allegiance."

Fang Yang couldn't help but laugh in anger. This was clearly a case of picking on the weak. Even Yuehai couldn't handle it, yet Qingcheng Films dared to challenge them?

Zhao Liang raised an eyebrow. "Anyway, it's going to be acquired by Yuehai Media. The big boss is carrying a ton of cash and will be traveling the world. What does it matter to him whether Qingcheng Films lives or dies!"

"Hmm, that makes sense. I wouldn't dare go to someone's door and start a fight. Business matters should be handled through business channels."

Fang Yang rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Last time I asked you to investigate what activities Qingcheng Film and Television were going on, what are your results?"

"There are no movies or TV shows yet, but I heard that Cang Mingyue, the top singer of Qingcheng Film and Television, will release an album on the first of next month. It is said that Qingcheng Film and Television has invested a lot of money and has high hopes for it."

"Next month's first, that's only two or three days away, isn't it? Why didn't I hear Mr. Yang mention it?"

"No, it's December 1st. We're still recording it right now."

"December 1st, that's more like it. Cang Mingyue is a top-tier celebrity, isn't she?"

"Yes, what's wrong? What's on your mind?"

Zhao Liang looked at Fang Yang with a mischievous grin, wanting to know what Fang Yang's plan was.

"Isn't it because Zheng Xiuli has an album she wants to release? It was originally planned for January, but releasing it a month earlier is fine. It'll teach Qingcheng Film and Television a lesson."

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