Inside a family compound in Swallow City.
Hendrik put down the phone, his expression calm.
Jacob and Hector looked at their father apprehensively. In the end, it was still Jacob who bit the bullet and asked, “Dad, did he agree?”
Hendrik answered calmly, “He agreed.”
Hector breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. Nonetheless, he could not resist sneering, “And here I was, thinking he’s so capable. . Doesn’t this show that he’s afraid of falling out with us? We’ve given him a way out to save him any embarrassment and he’s accepted it, —at least he’s being sensible..”
Hendrik eyed Hector coldly and scolded him, “How did I ever produce such a mentally deficient son like you?”
Hector did not know where he had made a mistake with his comments. His face betrayed his dissatisfaction but he did not dare to provoke Hendrik.
“He’s smart, that’s what he ist! You think he’s afraid? If he was afraid, tonight he wouldn’t have made a move to crush the several media companies that our family owns,” Hendrik said angrily.
“He’s already taken whatever revenge necessary on the two of you. Since that’s over and done with, he isn’t afraid of whatever we do next; he’s confident he can handle it. However, he’sconveniently taking this way out because we brought out benefits or exchange!
“Compared with giving vent to a moment of anger , it’s the benefits you obtain that are the real deal. When will the two of you finally understand this? This is what people refer to as knowing when to advance or retreat, boldly and astutely! !
“Look at the two of you—what do you know? All you know how to do is to be jealous of each other and vie for favor like cats and dogs. And you still think you’re such big shots?”
Jacob asked, “Then what should we do tomorrow, Dad?”
Hendrik lit a cigarette and took a long drag. He said solemnly, “I’ve relinquished the celebration banquet that’s being held in honor of the successful bid for the Olympic Games.”
Jacob’s expression changed when he heard this. “Dad, this banquet is really important. Who knows how many of the big shots will be watching it? Besides, didn’t we already ask the Turner family to host it? If we go back on our word, we’re not going to be able to face the wrath of the Turner family.”
Hendrik gave a cold laugh. “Since I have the right of approval, I have no opinion either way whether it goes to the Turner family or to Jasper. Whoever gets it—well, that will depend on how capable they are.”
Jacob pondered for a moment. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it made sense. Pleasantly surprised, he exclaimed, , “Dad, you mean you’re going to let them fight it out between themselves?”
With a mocking laugh,Hendrik scoffed, “You think it’s so easy to obtain benefits from the Combe family?
“When the banquet begins tomorrow, both of you keep a low profile. Don’t act like big shots and don’t say anything you shouldn’t be saying. Tomorrow, we’re not the main focus—that should be theTurner family and Jasper, maybe even Henry… We’ll just be spectators.”
……
The next day, Jasper went to Easy Media first to hold a video conference.
However, for this meeting, Jasper temporarily deferred his conquest of White Media Company. Instead, he focused on the integration of resources between the two companies.
Jasper’s initial plan was for the Mainland and Harbor City companies to develop side by side and advance together in the domestic entertainment market .
Particularly with regards to the Mainland market, he had the advantage of his memories from before his reincarnation. He was very much aware that the Mainland entertainment market would be an extremely large one in the future, worth hundreds of billions. Such a large slice of the proverbial pie needed to be prepared for in advance.
Although the film industry in Harbor City was now going into a decline, the entertainment industry consisted of more than just movies.
What was more, there were far more celebrities in Harbor City than in the Mainland, and their popularity was also significantly higher. An alliance between these two companies, therefore, would be able to achieve unheard-of results.
Furthermore, even when weakened, the strong were still strong. With the top four large film companies in Harbor City operating together, developing the Mainland market would be much easier..
