Bai Brothers Film Company was co-founded by brothers Bai Huaqiang and Bai Huaqing.
It is the largest entertainment company in the port city, and currently the most prosperous film and entertainment company in China.
At its peak in the entertainment industry, many big stars in the industry came from this company.
The elder brother, Bai Huaqiang, is 40 years old, and the younger brother, Bai Huaqing, is 38 years old. The two brothers come from the same powerful family and have a great reputation in both the underworld and legitimate society.
Several years ago, the two brothers joined forces to establish Bai Brothers Film Company. In just a few years, they have carved out a path in the film and television industry with more than a dozen excellent films.
The entertainment industry in Hong Kong at that time was extremely corrupt, with many well-known stars controlled by powerful figures. Their rise to prominence in this environment speaks volumes about the ruthlessness of their methods and the immense power behind them.
Bai Huaqiang sat behind a large executive desk, holding Zhang Damao's personal information in his hand.
The few thin pages reveal that Zhang Damao's background is not too complicated.
Bai Huaqiang read it very carefully, not missing a single word. Everything about Zhang Damao, including how Bai Zhenxuan had sponsored his schooling since he was a child, was recorded clearly.
Although their company is based in Hong Kong, with such a huge influence, they also have many connections in mainland China.
He didn't put the documents on the table and look up until he had read the last word.
"Huaqing".
He was calling for his younger brother, who was sitting casually on the leather sofa in the middle of the office, his legs propped up on the coffee table, leaning against the soft sofa, puffing out clouds of smoke.
"Huaqing".
Bai Huaqiang called his name again.
"Is there really anything we can find about this Zhang Damao?"
Upon hearing his elder brother ask about this, Bai Huaqing sat up straight. He tossed his long hair and replied.
"This is all the information that came from the mainland. I've read it, and there shouldn't be any discrepancies. This Zhang Damao really didn't have any works before."
Bai Huaqiang frowned, placing four fingers on the desk and rhythmically tapping the surface in turn.
"This Zhang Damao is a genius, and a genius among geniuses."
After a long pause, Bai Huaqiang gave Zhang Damao a definition, acknowledging his talent.
Have you seen the movie he directed, "Green Apple Love"?
"I've looked at it, it's alright, nothing special."
Bai Huaqing seemed completely unconcerned.
"So what if someone is a genius? Haven't we encountered plenty of geniuses over the years? And haven't they all obediently joined our company?"
"There are many talented people in this world, but how many of them can actually make it to the top?"
Bai Huaqiang glanced at his younger brother, his brows furrowing even deeper, clearly dissatisfied with Bai Huaqing's attitude.
"Huaqing, you're not a child anymore. You need to change this arrogant attitude. Things are different now. We have a great reputation in the industry. If you continue like this, it will damage the company's image. Do you understand?"
His younger brother, relying on the family's power and his martial arts skills, was arrogant and domineering from a young age.
He is not only arrogant and conceited, but also has a bad temper and will fight with people at the slightest disagreement.
Just two or three years ago, he was often seen leading a group of his underlings into fights on the streets.
It wasn't until Bai Huaqiang's film company became increasingly successful that he was brought into the company. Bai Huaqiang's tough methods eventually made him restrain himself and gradually learn to consider the company's interests when doing things.
After being lectured by Bai Huaqiang, Bai Huaqing seemed a little unconvinced. He turned around and lay back down on the sofa, stretching his legs back onto the coffee table in the middle. He started taking deep drags on his cigarette.
Bai Huaqiang sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless towards his unruly younger brother.
"Huaqing, do you know how much money his movie made during the Spring Festival?"
"As of yesterday, the statistics showed that the number had reached 45 million, a height that no film has ever reached before. Do you understand what this means?"
Seeing that his younger brother still ignored him, Bai Huaqiang continued.
"This means that if we let it continue, our main market in mainland China will soon be devoured by Panlong Culture and Entertainment. Even our film and television industry in Hong Kong and Taiwan will be affected by them. At that time, we will only have one option: to close down. Do you understand?"
Bai Huaqiang became more and more anxious as he spoke, and his voice gradually grew louder.
Only when he heard that the company might close down did Bai Huaqing react, and he sat up abruptly.
"What? This little Zhang Damao can affect our company's development?"
In his eyes, the Bai Brothers Film Company is now at its zenith. Not only can the newly established entertainment companies in mainland China not compete with them, but they have also acquired several of the established large entertainment companies in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Now, they have basically achieved a monopoly, and no one in the entertainment industry can catch his eye.
Bai Huaqiang scoffed, mocking his ignorance.
"You don't know anything. Do you think that others can't see us Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment companies making huge sums of money in the mainland?"
"The reason why no one has come out to confront us so far is because the mainland opened up too late. In terms of resources, capital, and talent reserves, it cannot compete with us. So it can only let us make money in the mainland."
"However, if someone takes the first step and creates a situation where they are evenly matched with us, the relevant departments on the mainland will immediately intervene to support them and suppress us."
"By then, Panlong Culture & Entertainment and Zhang Damao will be thriving, and there will be no way to restrain them. Do you think there will still be room for us to exist in the mainland at that time?"
Bai Huaqiang's success today is not due to his limited vision; he has a clear understanding of the situation in the mainland entertainment industry.
He knew very well that sooner or later, the mainland would support some companies to rise to power in order to suppress foreign-invested enterprises like theirs.
He understands, but that doesn't mean he'll surrender without a fight.
The entertainment industry in mainland China is still in its infancy, and it is inherently difficult to develop under the pressure from various entertainment industries.
What Bai Huaqiang needs to do is to slow down the development of the entertainment industry in mainland China as much as possible, extend the company's lifespan in mainland China, and make sure to get all the money he can.
After hearing his elder brother's explanation, Bai Huaqing finally understood the seriousness of the matter.
He was no longer the nonchalant person he had been just moments before.
"Brother, tell me how to handle this, I'll listen to you."
Bai Huaqiang frowned and thought for a long time before speaking seriously.
"Same old method as before. Geniuses, they either become my tools, or..."
He didn't say anything more, but Bai Huaqing, who had done this kind of thing more than once, immediately understood what he meant.
"OK, I'll take people to the mainland right away. Wait for my good news."
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