Chapter 250: The Script with a Bullet

"In other words, the mastermind behind the scenes is this kid?"

Chen Jiajun looked at Frank before him and said with some surprise, "Is this kid even an adult?"

Bai Lu spread her hands and said, "Boss, you shouldn't underestimate this kid. If I hadn't arrived in time, he would have already run off."

Chen Jiajun smiled and said, "What's this kid's background?"

Bai Lu's expression suddenly turned strange: "Boss, I think this matter might just be a coincidence."

"Hmm? Why?" Chen Jiajun asked with some curiosity.

Generally speaking, Bai Lu rarely answered with such a certain tone.

Bai Lu took out Frank's file and said, "This is what I had someone look into."

Chen Jiajun opened it to take a look and was immediately startled by this kid's resume.

"Frank Abagnale, dropped out of high school at sixteen and ran away from home. He first used a loophole in a car rental company's savings system in New York to swindle his first pot of gold."

"After that, it spiraled out of control, and he quickly discovered bank loopholes, using check fraud to siphon off large amounts of cash."

"Not only that, this kid used his own forgery methods and scams to successively impersonate a Pan Am co-pilot, then used the fake identity Frank Connor to impersonate a pediatrician, and then forged his identity again to become a lawyer at a Louisiana law firm."

"This guy is currently wanted by the governments of over a dozen countries; he can be called a bona fide international fugitive."

Bai Lu nodded and said, "I also felt this kid was a talent, so I brought him back."

While the two were talking, Chen Jiajun suddenly noticed the corner of Frank's eye twitch and guessed that this guy should be awake.

He said to him indifferently, "Kid, since you're already awake, stop playing dead. Your little tricks might fool ordinary people, but don't think you can get away with that in my hands."

Hearing Chen Jiajun's words, Frank helplessly opened his eyes.

"OK, you caught me. Are you planning to hand me over to Interpol in exchange for the bounty?" Frank said with some resignation.

Chen Jiajun burst into laughter upon hearing this, and even Bai Lu on the side couldn't help but reveal a smile.

Frank was somewhat annoyed by the two laughing: "What are you laughing at? Isn't catching me just for the bounty on the wanted poster? You can't possibly be inviting me to commit fraud, right?"

Chen Jiajun stopped his laughter and said, "Kid, the building you are currently in belongs to my company's assets. Do you think I would care about that pittance of a bounty offered by the CIA?"

Only then did Frank realize that he had arrived in an exceptionally luxuriously decorated office without even knowing it.

Looking toward the floor-to-ceiling window on the side, he discovered this was the top floor of a skyscraper.

After retracting his gaze, Frank shrugged and said, "Fine, you really are a big shot. But why did you catch me? Is it because I swindled your company out of a few million in goods? You shouldn't care about that little bit of money, right?"

Chen Jiajun said indifferently, "A few million? I truly don't value it much; even if I lost ten or a hundred times that, I wouldn't care. But the problem is that you have now caused me reputational damage. Think about how you should compensate me."

Frank was a smart man; he knew that Chen Jiajun bringing him here must mean he had designs on him.

So, since Chen Jiajun had a request of him, Frank wanted to seize the initiative in the conversation.

"So? I have nothing to compensate you with other than money, or you can just hand me over to the CIA." Frank crossed his arms over his chest and said calmly.

Chen Jiajun saw this kid's punchable expression and couldn't help but laugh: "Actually, I have other options, Lao Yu."

Hearing Chen Jiajun's voice, the murderous-looking Lao Yu pushed the door open and walked in: "Boss, you called for me."

Unlike the beautiful and charming Bai Lu, Lao Yu had a face full of flesh and a murderous aura; one look and you knew he was the type not to be trifled with.

Seeing Lao Yu appear, Frank suddenly felt the urge to urinate.

Chen Jiajun pointed at Frank, who was sitting in the chair looking arrogant, and said, "There's a little kid who doesn't understand the current situation. I think you should take him down and help him get a good understanding of what the situation is."

Facing Lao Yu, who was walking over with a ferocious grin, a look of terror appeared on Frank's face.

Just as he was preparing to beg for mercy, Lao Yu had already grabbed him and hoisted him up as if he were a little chick.

Bai Lu on the side smiled and said, "Boss, it seems you are very invested in this kid. Do you need to control him?"

However, Chen Jiajun shook his head: "This kind of smart person is different from He Guorong; what I need is his clear brain."

Frank is a key figure; this guy's abilities are something even the CIA takes very seriously. If used well, he can produce miraculous results.

Chen Jiajun's subordinates have strong combat power, but they are pitifully weak in other areas.

For instance, in terms of management, only Wei Li is a talent that can be heavily relied upon. He now needs to stockpile some other talents.

And Frank is the first person in this talent-stockpiling plan.

Moreover, Chen Jiajun has great use for this person; he can teach those greedy American Gweilos a good lesson.

……

Unlike the predicament of those around Chen Jiajun, Hongxing Film was overflowing with talent.

If stars of the new generation had thoughts of making movies, their first choice would be Hongxing Film.

Not to mention that the income was much higher than TVB, which treated actors like coolies, even their safety was guaranteed.

Under the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild, spearheaded by Sir Chen, they could provide the maximum guarantee against harassment from the triads.

The sensational effect brought about by Dalao Jun's A Better Tomorrow caused quite a few gangs to set their sights on this industry.

However, Chen Jiajun had foresight; he not only acquired the industrial chain integrated by Golden Harvest but also maintained quite a good relationship with Mr. Shao of TVB.

Therefore, even people from other gangs dared not offend Hongxing Film.

It can be said that Chen Jiajun, to a certain extent, alleviated the chaotic state of the entertainment industry.

However, while ordinary gangs dared not pull the whiskers of the tiger Dalao Jun, that didn't mean everyone had brains.

Especially a guy from a grassroots background who thought that because he had gotten ahead through sheer ruthlessness, he could run amok in Hong Kong and even wanted to get a slice of the pie in the entertainment industry.

For example, the actors in this year's box office champion Eight Happiness became objects of envy for everyone.

They naturally didn't dare to touch Zhou Runfa, but others were different, especially Zheng Yuling, who hadn't signed with Hongxing Film.

She was the biggest star in this film besides Zhou Runfa, and she had no backing, so she naturally became the best target for people.

So, a few days after the box office results came out, Zheng Yuling received a script. One look and she knew it was one of those terrible trash films, but when the script was delivered, a bullet was tucked inside.

"This... what should I do?" Zheng Yuling looked at her manager with a panicked expression and said.

The manager was someone who had seen great storms and waves: "Don't worry, let's go ask Brother Fa about this matter first."

Zheng Yuling immediately took out her phone to notify Zhou Runfa. After Zhou Runfa came over and heard about this matter, his brows immediately locked in a frown.

Zheng Yuling asked cautiously, "Brother Fa, is there any way to handle this matter?"

Zhou Runfa looked at the script and said, "Do you know who sent this script over?"

"It seems to have been sent by something called Hongfa Film Company," Zheng Yuling said cautiously.

Zhou Runfa sighed and said, "This is likely a company with triad backing; this one is going to be troublesome."

It was obvious that this was a case of a triad forcing stars to film, and this had happened more than once or twice.

However, Zheng Yuling was not a person from the company, so even if Zhou Runfa wanted to stand up for her, he had no way to do so.

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Runfa gave a reliable suggestion: "You should go find Big Brother Sanmao; he should have some way to handle it."

The Hong Kong Artists Association was established to set rules for the entertainment industry, and this was the most satisfying thing Chen Jiajun had done in the entertainment circle.

Even Hong Jingbao, the big brother of the film industry, had been invited to serve as the president, which showed how much importance Chen Jiajun placed on the Hong Kong Artists Association.

It was just that the Artists Association was not that easy to join.

This could also be considered a circle, a large circle belonging to Hongxing Film.

Those artists who drifted outside were not within the scope of protection.

For example, the newcomer with infinite potential at TVB, Liu Dehua.

He belonged to the TVB faction, and he had not been in the spotlight for long.

He was not yet qualified to join this circle, but he had been very popular lately, and not just ordinarily popular; quite a few people had their eyes on him.

Just recently, for instance, he had been forced to accept a film contract with a gun pointed at his head.

Not only did the other party not intend to pay him, but they also wanted him to turn down the work he already had on hand.

With this back and forth, the losses would be significant. Even a newcomer like Liu Dehua, who was just starting to make a name for himself, could not afford to bear it.

So he specifically pulled strings and found his way to Hong Jingbao, hoping this big brother could help.

"That is how things are, Big Brother, what do you think..." Liu Dehua's manager looked at Hong Jingbao with an expectant face.

Hong Jingbao took a puff of his cigarette, and just as he was about to speak,

the door to the room was suddenly pushed open, and Zheng Yuling and her manager also walked in.

Both sides were stunned the moment they saw each other.

Zheng Yuling's manager immediately said, "Sorry, Brother Sanmao, we didn't know you had other guests."

After saying this, they intended to take Zheng Yuling and back out.

But at this moment, Hong Jingbao suddenly called them to stop and said, "Wait, are you two also here because of that Hongfa Film Company matter?"

Hearing Hong Jingbao's words, the two immediately said, "That's right, Brother Sanmao, someone put a bullet in the script and intends to force our Zheng Yuling to film."

Hong Jingbao was somewhat surprised, then let the two sit down.

After some conversation, Zheng Yuling was surprised to discover that she was not the only one being forced; even the new pillar of TVB had encountered the same situation as her.

After both parties finished speaking, Hong Jingbao's expression was already very grim.

He took a deep breath and said to the two managers, "Since you both came to find me, it means you think highly of me; I will go talk to Hongfa Film Company about this matter."

Hearing Hong Jingbao agree to it, both Zheng Yuling and Liu Dehua's managers let out long sighs of relief.

After seeing the two off, Hong Jingbao made a phone call, intending to arrange for someone from this Hongfa Film Company to come out and talk.

At the Crown Nightclub, Luo Dawei of Hongfa Film Company had already booked a private room.

A moment later, Hong Jingbao walked in, and Luo Dawei immediately stood up and said, "Brother Sanmao is here, sit."

After both sides sat down, Luo Dawei spoke first: "I wonder what business Brother Sanmao has coming to find me today?"

Hong Jingbao hesitated for a moment and said, "Is your company preparing to make a movie?"

"Of course, I wonder what advice Brother Sanmao has?" Luo Dawei said with some curiosity.

Hong Jingbao frowned and said, "The Hong Kong film industry has indeed developed very rapidly in the last two years, and many people have come in to make money, but your way of inviting people seems a bit excessive, doesn't it?"

Luo Dawei's expression immediately turned gloomy, and he sneered, "I was wondering why Brother Sanmao invited me for a drink; so it was to stand up for someone."

Hong Jingbao shook his head and said, "I am not standing up for anyone; after all, I am the president of the Hong Kong Artists Association."

Luo Dawei clearly did not buy that, sneering, "As far as I know, neither Liu Dehua nor Zheng Yuling are members of your Hong Kong Artists Association, right? Isn't Brother Sanmao overstepping his bounds a bit?"

Hearing the other party show him no respect at all, a flash of anger appeared in Hong Jingbao's eyes: "It is precisely because these two are not members of the Artists Association that I am here to talk to you."

"F*** your mother!" Luo Dawei flipped his face as soon as he spoke, directly slamming the table and standing up: "I call you Brother Sanmao, and you really think you're some kind of big shot? You want to talk to me? What right do you have to talk to me?"

"I'm telling you, they have to accept this film contract whether they want to or not. Our Boss Cheng Zhiming said it himself; otherwise, should I have our boss come talk to you?"

Hearing the name Cheng Zhiming, Hong Jingbao felt a shock in his heart.

Hong Jingbao had heard of the name Cheng Zhiming; this guy's nickname in the underworld was Mad Dog.

He was famous for doing things crazily, and even many large triads were unwilling to provoke this guy.

He did not expect that Hongfa Film Company was actually his business.

Thinking of this, Hong Jingbao dared not say any more nonsense; he stood up with a gloomy face, cupped his hands, and left directly.

Unlike others, this guy Cheng Zhiming was a lunatic who would really resort to violence.

Hong Jingbao's status and position were already established; there was no need to get into a conflict with these underworld people.

Watching Hong Jingbao's retreating back, a look of disdain flashed across Luo Dawei's face.

In the eyes of people like them, these so-called entertainment stars were merely actors.

This was only because of Hong Jingbao and Cheng Long's good relationship with Hongxing; otherwise, the script with the bullet might have been sent to them.

Having lost face, Hong Jingbao's expression was also very bad at this moment; it was not as if he had never encountered this kind of thing before, and he had even negotiated with people from Dongxing and Heliansheng.

People from the big triads gave him face, and everything was open to negotiation.

This was the first time he had encountered a piece of trash like Luo Dawei.

Hong Jingbao thought for a while and decided to go find the people from Hongxing.

Dalao Jun had long since stopped managing Hongxing's affairs; the man was a knight now, and it was rare for Hong Jingbao to see this big boss.

However, Hong Jingbao could still meet with Da Fei, the person in charge of Hongxing Film.

(End of chapter)