Chapter 184: Inspiration Like a Bursting Bladder (Please Subscribe)

When organizing a Beauty Pageant, the first thing that came to Wu Feng's mind was the "Super Girl" of later generations!

It wasn't that he thought "Super Girl" was all that great, but rather that this incredibly popular talent show pointed out how to monetize massive traffic.

What to do without mobile phones or the internet?

Aren't there still telephones and pagers?

Additionally, one could do as in certain rebirth novels and sell temporary cards representing the contestants!

With these three prongs, as long as the momentum created is shocking enough, it wouldn't count as a successful Beauty Pageant if it couldn't make tens of millions in a short time.

This doesn't even count the proper advertising revenue, as well as the merchandise and sales profits from star contestants.

In short, as long as there is enough traffic, given the economic scale of Hong Kong at this time, it can all be cashed out into a real cash cow.

Wu Feng simply recounted his thoughts, as many details would need to be supplemented by professionals.

Yet even so, it left Jing Kun stunned and shocked.

"Damn, Feng Zai, how did you grow that brain of yours?"

"Grew it by eating, of course?"

Wu Feng rolled his eyes and retorted, "What's so strange about that?"

"In the ancient courtesan competitions, what they played was truly impressive!"

"If the timing is right, one might even see poems and lyrics that are passed down through the ages!"

"Besides, those brothels were still able to make a fortune!"

"By comparison, the Beauty Pageant we're playing with is a bit too weak in cultural attributes!"

Jing Kun listened, feeling confused, yet feeling it was quite impressive.

"Then what can I do?"

He was too lazy to dwell on it, not wanting to show his ignorance in front of Wu Feng.

Damn it, he had forgotten almost everything from his primary school days; it was too profound to understand.

"The night clubs and entertainment venues in Yau Tsim Mong all need Brother Kun to contact them and get them involved!"

"This is a great opportunity to advertise. If the ladies under them stand out, it's possible for them to become famous in the Yau Tsim Mong area, or even the entire Hong Kong!"

"Then should we learn from the Miss Hong Kong and Miss Asia pageants and invite big tycoons to be judges?"

Jing Kun was already eager to act, asking as if he were very experienced.

"Which big tycoon are you familiar with?"

Wu Feng rolled his eyes again and retorted, "If the momentum is built up large enough, there's no need for any judges, unless those big tycoons pay us voluntarily!"

"Awesome, you kid even dare to scam the money of big tycoons!"

Jing Kun was shaken inside and said with admiration, "Compared to you, my guts still aren't big enough!"

"Haha, I say Brother Kun, with our net worth, can't we be considered part of the tycoon group?"

Wu Feng said amusedly, "I haven't seen those gang Big Brothers look at us any differently!"

"We can only be considered small tycoons!"

Jing Kun curled his lip, suddenly realized something, and pointed at Wu Feng, "Oh, I forgot, you kid are a real billionaire, the kind who can earn five or six hundred million a year!"

"Indeed, it seems not many gang Big Brothers have much awe for you, a billionaire!"

"I can only say, compared to those famous big tycoons, you kid are still lacking some seasoning!"

"Lacking my ass, Brother Kun, stop playing word games with me here!"

Wu Feng retorted, "The matter of communicating with the gang Big Brothers is left to you!"

"Just rest assured!"

Jing Kun laughed, "I was the most prominent Straw Sandal in Hung Hing before; this is exactly the job I do!"

"Besides, the Beauty Pageant is beneficial to all night clubs and entertainment venues. I believe those gang Big Brothers will all agree. Is Asia Television getting involved this time?"

"Of course they are!"

Wu Feng smiled lightly, "If things go well, this Beauty Pageant might be even livelier than the 'Infinite Fighting Tournament'!"

"Asia Television has too few programs that can be shown; even the Miss Asia pageant is overshadowed by the Miss Hong Kong pageant, it's very boring!"

"With your word, that's enough!"

Jing Kun said happily, "If they can get on TV, I reckon the gang Big Brothers will be even more willing!"

After saying this, the guy didn't stay long and just patted his butt and left.

Wu Feng smiled lightly; wanting to handle this matter well was not an easy task.

……

Jing Kun was a man of action; it wasn't just talk that he could become the strongest Straw Sandal of Hung Hing.

After leaving the Sai Kung Branch's Tuodi on Shanghai Street, he immediately took action.

First was to invite the Hall Masters of Wo Shing, Shui Fong, Tung Sing, and United in Mong Kok to discuss matters.

These were all powerful Hall Masters from first-class gangs.

Come to think of it, only the Tung Sing Mong Kok Hall Master Huang Wengang was a bit special, but his strength was not inferior at all.

I don't know if it was because Wu Feng's success stimulated him, or if he grew rapidly after joining Tung Sing, but "Huopao Gang" could also be considered a famous gang Big Brother in Mong Kok.

Because he imitated Wu Feng's various practices in his territory, although he only learned fifty or sixty percent, the effect on improving his strength was not just talk. At the very least, the number of fighters under him exceeded a thousand, and his strength was quite formidable.

If one really had to say it, Shanghai Street and Xintian Street were where the monster rooms of Mong Kok were located.

The major first-class gang branches in Portland Street might not admit it, but that was the reality.

Wo Shing, Tung Sing, and Hung Hing, the three major forces, all had Tuodi, and each had over a thousand fighters under them. The strength of any one of them could match a second-rate gang outside.

It was just that the strength of United in Xintian Street was average, and they only had the capacity to shrink back and defend.

Of course, it was precisely because these two street districts had been developing quite well recently, with significantly higher foot traffic than before, that they could afford to support so many Underlings.

Suddenly receiving an invitation from Jing Kun, 'Huopao Gang' was very puzzled.

Because of Wu Feng, he and the Hong Hing Mong Kok Hall Master Jing Kun had almost no interaction.

After discussing it for a while with his trusted Underlings, he decided to attend.

When setting out, the high-end sedan he was riding in was followed directly by three vans packed with Underlings.

In any case, after parting ways peacefully with Wu Feng, he had been imitating Wu Feng's behavior and mannerisms even more actively.

Upon arriving at the location, he discovered that the Hall Masters of all the other first-rate societies in Mong Kok had come.

"Sit down, we were just waiting for you!"

Jing Kun did not stand on ceremony; after greeting 'Huopao Gang' to take a seat, he spoke directly: "The reason I invited you all over so urgently today is mainly to discuss one thing!"

"I plan to partner with Asia Television to hold a Beauty Pageant covering the Yau Tsim Mong area!"

Then, without waiting for the various Hall Masters to speak, he gave a brief introduction to the Beauty Pageant.

"This, this, this—isn't this making a bit too much of a scene?"

The United Hall Master was quite tempted; the quality of the ladies under his command could be considered the best.

However, causing such a big scene—if it attracted police scrutiny, that would not be a good thing.

"It's not like we're doing anything bad, why the hell are you feeling guilty?"

Jing Kun rolled his eyes and said unpleasantly: "Didn't I already say, we are going to co-organize it with Asia Television!"

"If we pull it off well, I'm afraid it could cause a huge sensation across all of Hong Kong, just like the 'Infinite Fighting Tournament'. With such great momentum and influence, how could the police easily target us?"

"By doing it this way, what benefits do we get?"

The Shuifang Mong Kok Hall Master asked curiously: "Even if the ladies under our command win, there isn't much practical benefit, is there!"

"Heh, no wonder Shuifang can only look after mahjong parlors!"

Jing Kun said disdainfully: "You know my film company, right? Those actors in restricted-grade films are almost all ladies from nightclubs. What is their market value now?"

"Brother Kun means that we can help the ladies under our command raise their fame, and then raise their market value!"

The Wo Shing Hall Master Long Gen spoke up and explained: "I also have a film company under me. Those famous erotic film actresses are even pursued by rich second-generation heirs and wealthy people!"

"In that case, it is worth a try!"

The Tung Sing Hall Master 'Huopao Gang' chuckled: "Brother Kun, the benefits of holding a Beauty Pageant aren't just limited to this, right?"

He could be certain that the idea for the Beauty Pageant had everything to do with that relative of his.

Since it was that relative's idea, he would definitely support it vigorously.

It wasn't out of regard for the relative's face, but because that relative's ability to make money was just too formidable.

Who knows, there might be astonishing profits in this, he just hadn't seen them yet.

Just like the 'Infinite Fighting Tournament', it looked like just a fighting competition put on by a television station, but the aftershocks of the tournament were still rippling even now.

Novels, comics, all kinds of merchandise, plus the television series currently in production, and the films that might be shot in the future—just thinking about it made the money-making prospects look vast.

The first thing he thought of was the "pretty photo" product-endorsing model created by the 'Night Color' newspaper.

Don't look down on this thing; it was actually quite effective at promoting certain trendy styles of clothing, and many of his Underlings were setting up stalls to sell these trendy fashions.

Bang!

The Shuifang Hall Master, who had been ignored by his peers present, slammed the table and said unhappily: "Brother Kun has such a big face, saying you can hold a beauty pageant and it happens. What if I don't cooperate?"

"If Shuifang doesn't cooperate, it doesn't matter!"

Jing Kun smiled wickedly: "Since you came here this time, just treat it as purely drinking!"

"Yeah, it's better if Shuifang doesn't participate; there are plenty of nightclubs in Yau Tsim Mong anyway!"

"As for this matter, Wo Shing is definitely going to participate. If we can make a few ladies famous, we can package them in films later, and they'll be movie stars!"

'Hahaha, Long Gen, you guy are truly shameless, but I'm just not sure what the appearance fee for a movie star is?'

"Get lost, with your little bit of capital you still want to learn how to woo movie stars like a tycoon? You'll find everything in your dreams!"

"Exactly, if your Dragon Head finds out, he'll surely give you a secret beating!"

The Shuifang Hall Master's expression turned ugly. Seeing the other peers laughing and deciding the matter, with the posture of wanting to exclude him, he was immediately displeased.

"I didn't say I wouldn't participate, I just had some doubts in my heart!"

He immediately changed his tune and looked at Jing Kun: "Brother Kun, although Shuifang doesn't have many nightclubs on Portland Street, the quality of the ladies under my command is still quite good!"

What is "face" anyway? Is it more important than tangible financial benefits?

Once he heard "movie star," he immediately reacted and wished he could slap himself a few times.

That's right, once the Beauty Pageant became famous, the ladies under his command would be movie stars.

Don't look at how Hong Kong's wealthy families don't take movie stars seriously, but the Shuifang Hall Master didn't have that kind of confidence.

Just thinking about being able to cultivate one or two movie stars from his subordinates made him feel like he was going to be thrilled to death.

Seeing this, Jing Kun didn't say anything nasty.

Shuifang's strength was still decent; the main thing was that the backers behind them were people to be wary of.

"The reason I invited you all over is to first unify the opinions of the Mong Kok societies!"

"Then, we will go negotiate with the society Big Brothers in Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui, and things will be much easier and simpler. I don't want to talk to them one by one; it's too troublesome!"

The other Hall Masters heard this and agreed that it was indeed the logic.

Yau Ma Tei is fine; although it is also an area fiercely contested by numerous societies, it is mainly focused on collecting security fees, and there are also many society bottom-feeders doing small businesses there.

In fact, the number of trusted confidants that society Big Brothers actually support is not large!

It is rare to see someone like Jing Kun, who supports over a thousand fighters in one go.

But first-rate societies have tens of thousands of members at every turn.

The main thing is that the vast majority of society members are actually ordinary people.

What they need is just for the society's status to guarantee their safety.

Many triad members make a living by setting up stalls in Yau Ma Tei, paying a fixed fee to the triad every month in exchange for stability and safety.

Although Yau Ma Tei also has nightclubs, it is quite inferior compared to Mong Kok.

The key is Tsim Sha Tsui; the number and class of nightclubs in this place are higher than even Mong Kok.

The Hall Masters of the major top-tier triads in Tsim Sha Tsui are among the strongest, if not the strongest, in their respective organizations.

Once the triad counterparts from Tsim Sha Tsui are invited to participate in the Beauty Pageant, it is hard to say what the final result will be.

The worst-case scenario is that the leading authority is lost, allowing the counterparts in Tsim Sha Tsui to take the biggest slice of the cake.

Such a thing is absolutely not allowed to happen by Jing Kun and his associates.

……

On the other side, after eating lunch, Wu Feng took a car directly to Asia Television.

He wants Asia Television to be well-prepared; once the Beauty Pageant begins, it could become another trump card program for Asia Television, with influence and momentum potentially even surpassing Miss Asia.

In fact, whether it is Miss Hong Kong or Miss Asia, they are both like small-circle games organized by television stations.

The main force, naturally, is the wealthy people acting as guests and the live audience.

The viewers are just watching for the excitement, and it has absolutely nothing to do with them!

But the beauty pageant Wu Feng intends to create will initiate a mode of nationwide participation, where the audience's experience is completely different, giving them the satisfaction of being "spiritual shareholders."

After all, the final result of the beauty pageant is not determined by so-called celebrity guests.

It is chosen by the numerous viewers through individual votes!

In this way, the audience's recognition and sense of participation cannot be compared to Miss Hong Kong or Miss Asia, and the value is completely incomparable.

Even if some young masters try to buy votes by throwing money at it, there is no need to worry about their aesthetic judgment.

"Wusheng, I happen to have something to find you for!"

Seeing Wu Feng, Program Director Li Zhuanglie smiled and said: "The television station has already selected a story from Novel Monthly and plans to adapt it directly into a television series!"

"The station is considering whether to invite the original author to participate in the script adaptation?"

"That is a given!"

Wu Feng retorted: "Could it be that the station's screenwriters understand the novel better than the original author?"

"Since that is Wusheng's opinion, the station will immediately send an invitation to the author in the Mainland!"

Catching a cold and getting an IV drip, apologies.

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