MC Bookstore Chapter 59 Negotiation
Chapter 59 Negotiation
Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
A restaurant with integrity.
"Brother Rong, I never expected Tang Long to be your nephew. It's like the flood washed away the Dragon King Temple."
Then Chen Huimin looked at Tang Long and smiled:
"He is indeed a young talent. He filmed 'New Dragon Gate Inn' very well. If you have any film projects in the future, you can contact me. I am also very good at fighting."
"They're making martial arts films, and you don't look good in period costumes."
"I play supporting villainous roles, so I don't need to be good-looking."
"Mr. Chen, after I finish filming 'Reign of Assassins,' I plan to make an urban action film. We can work together then."
"Haha, okay, we'll see if you have any real skills then."
Deng Guangrong glanced at his watch and said expressionlessly:
"Tsai Tzu-ming has a big ego; he hasn't reached that level yet."
Chen Huimin suppressed her smile and poured some tea for Deng Guangrong:
"Brother Rong, don't take it to heart. He just came back from the Netherlands and doesn't know our customs very well yet."
"If he doesn't know the rules, you 14K members should teach him the rules."
Just as Chen Huimin was about to speak, she was suddenly interrupted by a voice.
"Who are you going to teach manners to?"
A moment later, a thin man wearing a blue jacket and sunglasses swaggered in with two henchmen.
Deng Guangrong had only heard of Cai Ziming's reputation before, but had never met him.
This is our first meeting, and I have a very bad impression of the other person.
He hates people who wear sunglasses the most.
"Ah Ming, this is Brother Rong from Lian Gong Le. He invited you here to clear up the misunderstanding between you and Tang Long."
"Brother Min, I have no misunderstanding with this Tang Long."
Cai Ziming glanced at Tang Long, then looked at Deng Guangrong:
"Brother Rong, are you going to stand up for Tang Long?"
Deng Guangrong sized up Cai Ziming, restrained his temper, and calmly said:
"Since you're planning to make a living in the film industry, you'd better follow the industry rules. If you want to hire someone to make a movie, just negotiate properly. There's no need to force someone to do it."
Ah Long is my junior. I hope you'll give me face and have him offer you a cup of tea, then we can call it even.
"Brother Rong, are you teaching me how to do things?"
"Have you ever seen anyone in a gang who follows the rules? If they did, they'd starve to death long ago."
"So you're saying I'm being disrespectful?"
"You're the head of the Lian Gong Le gang, not the leader of the 14K triad. Why should I give you face?"
"If you want to give me face, you can have Liu Jialing sign the contract, and let Tang Long play the male lead. Then this whole thing is off the table."
Deng Guangrong leaned back in his chair, couldn't help but smile, lit a cigarette, and slowly said:
"It's been a long time since anyone has spoken to me like this. You're the first one in all these years."
I know you. You used to be a fan in the Netherlands, and you're still arrogant when you come back to Hong Kong.
Do you think that just because you're a fanboy and have a gun, everyone will be afraid of you?
"I don't believe you're not afraid."
After saying that, Cai Ziming placed a large black star on the table.
Deng Guangrong didn't even glance at it:
"Back in the days of the four major families, they openly ran their powder stalls; someone like you was simply not up to par."
They still have to give Lian Gong Le face, only someone as ignorant and arrogant as you would dare to be so arrogant.
"You think you're the only one with a gun?"
As soon as he finished speaking, two of his henchmen immediately took out two Colt M1911 pistols and placed them in front of Deng Guangrong.
"You've committed kidnapping, vandalized a film studio, and sent bullets; you're utterly lawless."
I'm willing to talk to you because I don't want to make things too ugly, not because I'm afraid of you.
If you don't want to talk, I'll kick you out of Hong Kong the moment you leave this door. Even the 14K triad can't protect you. I'm telling you.
Deng Guangrong is no longer just after Tang Long.
His arrogance infuriated him.
If he makes me lose face today, how will he face people in the future?
Cai Ziming was somewhat surprised and uncertain after hearing Deng Guangrong's harsh words.
He had naturally heard of Deng Guangrong's reputation.
The business of Lian Gong Le deteriorated further under his leadership, and he remained relatively law-abiding in his business dealings.
I originally thought he was washed up, but looking at him, he doesn't seem so bad after all.
Cai Ziming couldn't help but look at Chen Huimin. As a red stick of Hong Kong's 14K triad, he should know more about Deng Guangrong's background.
Chen Huimin noticed Cai Ziming's gaze and gently shook her head.
He could only pray that Tsai Tzu-ming wouldn't do anything foolish, and that Deng Guangrong had the confidence to say those words.
He may not be able to do it, but don't forget that his boss, Liu Rongju, is still around.
Liu Rongju can definitely do it.
Seeing that Cai Ziming remained silent, Deng Guangrong lost his patience:
"Can we talk?"
"Brother Rong, don't get angry. It's just a small matter. It'll be fine if we talk it out."
Ah Ming, Tang Long is Brother Rong's nephew. You didn't know before, but now that you do, and you want to invite him to act in a movie, let's sit down and discuss it properly.
Cai Ziming secretly breathed a sigh of relief and took advantage of the situation Chen Huimin had given him:
"Brother Rong, I didn't know Tang Long was your nephew before, I'm so sorry for offending you."
Since he and Liu Jialing are busy filming "Reign of Assassins" and don't have time to act in my company's movies, I'll find other people to act in them.
"It would have been better to do this earlier, Ah Long, serve the tea."
Upon hearing this, Tang Long immediately stepped forward, poured Cai Ziming a cup of tea, and then raised the teacup to him and drank it all in one gulp.
"Mr. Cai, I hope this matter is completely over. How your Fu Yi Film Company is run is none of my business, but don't mess with the people I protect."
After saying goodbye to Chen Huimin, Deng Guangrong left with Tang Long and his men.
The room fell silent for a moment.
"Brother Min, is this Deng Guangrong really that ruthless? Can he really drive me out of my league?"
"He can't," Chen Huimin said, seeing that he was about to explode. "But his boss can."
"Liu Rongju?"
"That's right, he's back from Canada. He's well-connected in both the legitimate and underworld circles. Both tycoon Huo and tycoon He from Macau treat him as an honored guest."
If he wants to get back at you, no one in Hong Kong can protect you.
"How can an old man be so capable?"
"Hong Kong is not as simple as you think. It is a place where East meets West, and where black and white are intertwined. Who knows how many big fish are lurking there."
Now that you're back in Hong Kong, you should tone down your temper a bit, otherwise you never know when something might happen.
You're not making movies to make a lot of money, so you should follow the rules so you can make a living this way in the long run.
I've been a bit too talkative. You'd better watch yourself.
After saying that, Chen Huimin got up and left.
At this moment, one of Cai Ziming's henchmen stepped forward and said:
"Boss, are we just going to let it go like this?"
"If we don't settle this, do you really dare to go and kill Deng Guangrong?"
"Whatever you say, I'll do it."
Cai Ziming immediately saw his guilty conscience and kicked him:
"You're all talk, but you can't even do things properly. You managed to bring Liu Jialing back smoothly the day before yesterday, there wasn't that much trouble."
After kicking his underling twice, Cai Ziming finally calmed down a bit. He drank a cup of tea and continued:
Who's the most popular right now?
"There's a guy named Jet Li, and his movie 'Once Upon a Time in China' is very popular right now."
"Then let's invite him to act in the movie."
"Hey bro, isn't it a bit inappropriate for Jet Li to make kung fu movies, let alone Category III films?"
"Am I only good at making Category III films? I can also make kung fu movies."