Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Hanging Out with Brother Hao for Fine Dining and Drinks
“Zhou, what’s going on?” Gao Mingxing hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?!”
“Director Gao, it’s not good,” Zhou rushed to explain, “We were planning on starting the shoot once you guys got back, but while setting up the equipment, we got word from the swimming pool area that the venue isn’t available for rent today!”
“What?!” Director Gao exclaimed, “What is he trying to do? Wasn’t the price already agreed upon?!”
“The price was agreed upon, yes, but we didn’t pay the deposit,” Zhou explained dejectedly, “Now they won’t let us use the venue and they’re refusing to let us shoot—even if it means the place stays empty!”
Damn, who is this guy? So assertive, is he involved with the underworld?
“What exactly is going on?” Wang Hao frowned, “Why won’t they let us use it?”
Zhou whispered, “It’s… it’s because Yu Zhinan has joined that drama crew. Didn’t he get put in his place here last time? He’s been targeting us these past few days on purpose!”
“Brother Hao, what should we do?” Hearing Zhou’s explanation, Gao Mingxing understood the situation and asked Wang Hao softly, “Yu Zhinan’s background isn’t exactly clean, and he does have some underworld connections. This is tricky.”
So that was the situation. It seemed he had underestimated him before.
Well, now he could regard him somewhat higher.
Actually, hiring petty thugs for protection has always existed in Heavenly People’s Republic, but one thing Wang Hao could be sure of—they definitely haven’t seen “Triad”! Playing in this league is just child’s play!
“Director Gao,” Wang Hao pulled Gao Mingxing over, whispering close to his ear, “You do this… and this… and this…”
Gao Mingxing’s eyes brightened as he listened, and once Wang Hao finished, Gao Mingxing became exhilarated: “Brother Hao, you always have a plan! I’ll take care of it right away!”
“Go ahead,” Wang Hao waved his hand nonchalantly, then looked back at the crew members with a grin, “Everyone, take a break. I’ll show you a good show in a moment.”
After about half an hour, Gao Mingxing sent a WeChat message: “Brother Hao, it’s all sorted. We can start now!”
“Great, let’s go!” Wang Hao then led the group out of the hotel majestically, heading straight for the swimming pool. As they walked, Wang Hao shouted loudly, “Get ready to fight him soon, everyone—are you scared?!”
University students waving flags of valor, resounded: “Not scared!” “Let’s kick his ass!” “No matter how many come, we’ll take them down!”
See? That’s called morale!
“That’s the spirit I’m looking for!” Wang Hao laughed heartily, “For the sake of the crew, charge!”
The group strode mightily to a large building. Zhou pointed at two imposing bouncers guarding the entrance: “This is the place. Yu Zhinan has even blocked the entrance; ordinary people can’t get through!”
As the guards saw the crowd approaching, they immediately blocked the door: “There’s a meeting going on inside. If you have business, please wait until it’s over!”
“Oh, no need to wait,” Wang Hao chuckled, wiping his nose: “We’re here to do business as well.” With that said, Wang Hao snapped his fingers: “Get rid of them.”
“Alright!” Ma Ming didn’t hesitate and directly removed the two bouncers. Wang Hao led the large group straight in, and as soon as they entered, they saw the pop idol Yu Zhinan lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed arrogantly, smoking a cigarette. Behind him stood about twenty men, each holding a weapon, looking fierce and vicious.
“Yo, isn’t this the rich second generation I met last time?” Yu Zhinan, seeing Wang Hao coming over, immediately stood up with a smile, “What wind blew you here?”
“Heh, the East Wind,” Wang Hao chuckled, looking into Yu Zhinan’s eyes, “Tell me, what’s the situation?”
“A year!” Yu Zhinan stretched out a finger, “I’ve booked this place. If you want to shoot a film, find somewhere else. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what might happen.”
As if to complement Yu Zhinan’s words, his thugs confidently raised their weapons.
“Don’t you think you’re going a bit too far?” Wang Hao scoffed disdainfully, “We’re all colleagues here. Don’t you think this is a bit too much?”
“Too much? Not at all!” Yu Zhinan boasted, “It’s because you irritated me last time. I’m doing this for your own good, to avoid frequent meetings and conflicts.”
Wang Hao looked at Yu Zhinan and said, “What if I don’t agree?”
“Don’t blame me for not being polite!” Yu Zhinan gave a signal, and his people immediately surrounded them!
Just as a fight was about to break out, everyone present tensed up, and Zhou was even scared pale!
Just then, suddenly there was a noisy commotion outside the door, followed by a large group of people who charged in. These people, all sporting tattoos on their arms, necklaces around their necks, and holding weapons, numbered around a hundred. They surrounded Yu Zhinan and his group tightly, three layers inside and three outside!
Once these people were all in place, they simultaneously bowed their heads toward Wang Hao in the crowd—
With a “thump,” Yu Zhinan’s face turned green, and he was so scared that he fell on his buttocks, sitting on the ground.
“Little Yu,” Wang Hao squatted down in front of Yu Zhinan with a smile, “Now, shall we have a good talk about the pool issue?”
Sweat as big as soybeans streamed down Yu Zhinan’s forehead.
Although he usually maintained a few followers to assert his dominance, he had never seen anything . Surrounded by nearly a hundred people, he was completely terrified and even his lips trembled!
Not only was Yu Zhinan shocked silly, but the twenty or so thugs he brought were all so scared that their legs went weak.
Wang Hao secretly chuckled, thinking, Little guy, haven’t you watched “Triad”? You’re trying to act tough with big Brother Hao from Er Long Lake? Is my reputation a joke?
“Little Yu, go ahead and speak,” Wang Hao grinned, “I’m waiting.” He gestured with a hook of his finger, and about a hundred people stepped forward in unison, “Brother Hao!”
All twenty of his thugs simultaneously got so scared they sat down on the ground!
“We’re not talking anymore, no more talks!” Yu Zhinan scrambled backward in panic, “You can shoot whenever you want, I’m leaving now, leaving now!” Isn’t that right, he’s the exact type who bullies the weak and fears the strong.
Before Wang Hao arrived, Yu Zhinan was acting all high and mighty, but when Wang Hao showed up, he completely broke down!
“Why are you in such a hurry to leave?” Wang Hao waved his hand gently, his swagger practically breaking through the sky, “Little Yu, shouldn’t you consider the travel expenses for these brothers of mine?”
“I’ll pay! I’ll pay!” Yu Zhinan was too frightened to speak properly, “Te… ten thousand, is that enough?!”
“That’ll barely suffice,” Wang Hao knew continuing the act could spoil the fun, so he chuckled, “Go on then, take it easy. Just remember not to cause trouble here again, I’m not always this patient.”
“I know, I know!” Yu Zhinan said as sweat soaked his back, “I’m leaving now, leaving right now!”
And so, a large group of people watched as Yu Zhinan beat a hasty retreat, scrambling away…
“Hahaha! Brother Hao is too awesome!” The entire film crew’s perception of Wang Hao had changed; they looked at him like devout believers gazing at their deity, “It’s great to follow Brother Hao!” “Of course, with Brother Hao around, we definitely won’t face the slightest grievance!”
The students from the Film and Television University were also stunned!
They now realized just how influential a person could be—casually gathering nearly a hundred people! Was he not a real gang lord?!
What an eye-opener today!
“Brother Hao, I’m truly convinced,” Director Gao came over, giving a thumbs-up, “That scene just now was enough to shoot an underworld blockbuster! How did you come up with that?!”
“Hehe, some secrets must be kept!” Wang Hao laughed heartily, then winked at Director Gao, “How much did it all cost?”
“Ten thousand, just for the boxed lunches!” Director Gao looked around sneakily, “And with a few odds and ends for props, we spent twenty thousand tops!”
“Good job, Yu Zhinan just coughed up a hundred thousand, so we still made a profit of eighty thousand.” Wang Hao grinned, “This is what I call low cost, high return. Just focus on filming, and if he tries to cause trouble again, just call me!”
“Definitely!” Having resolved the issue, Director Gao was clearly relieved, “Don’t worry, I’m quite professional when it comes to filming, and I’ll call you immediately if there’s anything you need to handle!”
“Alright, that’s settled then!” Wang Hao nodded, “I’ll take a step back now and come by when I’m free since I don’t have much else to do. You just go ahead and do your thing; I’ll handle Mr. Li.”
Continuing to request double monthly tickets, suffering from a severe cold, running off in tears…