Chapter 26: The Entertainment Industry

  The opening is still going well! Mayor Yan has always been known for his integrity and honesty, and he has a lot of appeal among the old cadres. As long as we can win over this old man, it will have twice the effect with half the effort.

  Han Qin of course knew that it's not just in official circles, many times the effect of some people's words is that even if you run your legs off, it's hard to achieve this effect!

  Back in the office, Zhang Xin had already returned from home and was playing a game of hide-and-seek with great enthusiasm. After what happened earlier, seeing this sexy creature again made Han Qin's heart "thump thump" jump with excitement, wondering what shocking and unconventional actions she would take next!

  Unexpectedly, Zhang Xin seemed as if nothing had happened and politely greeted Han Qin before continuing to indulge in her game. In the past, Zhang Xin's gaze at Han Qin was always ambiguous, but this time it was exceptionally calm!

  Han Qin finally let out a sigh of relief! Suddenly, he thought of the office truth circulating online: in the office, men and women can talk as openly and joke around as much as they want, but nothing may actually be going on between them. On the other hand, a couple that seems to have no connection whatsoever might already have something real going on!

  The internet is indeed a gold mine!

  Soon after, Old Ding and Liu Xiang also returned, but they were dejected and disheartened. They sighed and said that Secretary Huang had not allowed them to enter the gate!

  There are still ten minutes before getting off work, Ma Chao called Han Qin: "Boss, Big Head has booked a seat in Daoxiang Village. First, to celebrate our brothers passing the civil service exam, and second, there is an important matter that needs to be discussed among brothers. I have a case on hand today, so I won't go pick you up. We'll meet soon!"

  Since Ma Chao passed the civil service exam and officially joined the criminal police team, he has been shouting that he wants to treat everyone to a meal.

  When Han Qin arrived at the restaurant, Ma Chao had not yet arrived, and Jin Daitou and Bai Jianguo had been waiting in the private room for a long time. As soon as he saw Han Qin, Jin Daitou was like seeing a brother who hadn't seen each other for many years, came forward and hugged Han Qin, saying: "Qin Ge, congratulations on entering the municipal government, after that one year one step, section chief director mayor, it won't take a few years to become our Dongfang City's number one, brothers will follow you to bask in your glory!"

  Bai Jianguo warmly shook hands with Han Qin and asked about her well-being. Although he didn't say anything flattering, his eyes showed that he was full of admiration and trust for Han Qin.

  The sea and sky had just chatted for a while, when Ma Chao arrived. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "Boss, I can join the criminal police team all thanks to your credit, between brothers, words of gratitude are not needed, we'll have a long future together, our hearts will be connected like liver and gallbladder. Today, brothers, let's drink a few cups, let's get drunk and then rest."

  Pushing the cup and changing the tray, they walked a few laps. Han Qin remembered that Ma Chao said on the phone that there was something important to discuss, so he said: "Chaozi, didn't you say there's something else to discuss? Let's talk about it!"

  Ma Chao said to Jin Daliang: "Daliang, you tell Qin Ge about the situation first."

  Dahou poured wine into Han Qin's cup and said with a smile: "Qin Ge, it's like this. We brothers think that we've all mixed well in the social circle, which is a resource. Since it's a resource, we can't waste it. Why don't we brothers do some business together? After all, having money makes things easier."

  Bai Jianguo was also eager, waiting for Han Qin to express his own opinion.

  Han Qin nodded and said: "The idea of Big Head Brother is good, but now I and Chaozi are both civil servants, which is not allowed by policy."

  Ma Chao laughed and said, "Boss, you don't have to worry about this. The surface-level stuff doesn't require the two of us; having Da Tou and Jian Guo is enough. Besides, policy prohibits civil servants from doing business, but look at any thriving country's officials - which one of them doesn't have some secret dealings on the side?"

  As for what Ma Chao said, Han Qin also knew that his uncle was a small section chief in the transportation bureau, and he bought two cars in someone else's name to transport goods. As for other personnel in powerful departments, who doesn't have their own private business outside of work? Of course, there are also honest and upright civil servants, but people generally think they lack courage and live a miserable life. Ding Wen Hui was one of them, after his wife was laid off from the textile factory, she had to set up a cold drink stall to supplement the family income, and was often chased away by the city management!

  Look at Jin Datou, Han Qin asked: "Datou, have you thought about what project to do?"

  "Brother Qin, the most profitable business now is real estate, but our capital is limited for now, we'll consider it in the future. Super and I have discussed this for a long time, let's start with the entertainment industry first, open a bath center, it's a small investment with big returns."

  When Da Tou said he wanted to enter the entertainment industry, Han Qin had already figured it out. Originally, she was worried about their management ability, but it seemed that there was no need to worry at all. Looking at those big and small gangsters on the street who were drawing dragons and tigers, driving luxury cars and showing off, every single one of them was involved in real estate and entertainment. What kind of management skills did they have? In terms of ability, they probably didn't even match up to a fruit vendor, but they still managed to mix with people everywhere!

  Han Qin sank into thought for a moment before saying, "Have you three considered this? The entertainment industry nowadays is a lucrative business monopolized by those in power. If we rashly enter it, do we have the confidence to take a share of their profits?"

  Ma Chao nodded and said, "The boss is right. If you want to play in the entertainment industry, you must be able to handle both black and white ways. The white way has us two brothers taking care of it, and I am now a formal criminal police officer. As long as our intentions are conveyed to the police station, they will not lose face. As for the underworld, as long as we two brothers work together, we can still deal with those thugs!"

  Bai Jianguo interjected, "Qin Ge, I've thought it through too. If we want to make a name for ourselves, we can't be afraid of this and that! We'll just end up being someone else's lackey! Didn't the most famous 'Lao Ba Lu' and 'Xin Si Jun' in Dongfang City start from the bottom as small-time hooligans? Qin Ge and Chao Ge are both talented, and can't be compared to those hoodlums. We brothers will definitely make it big!"

  Han Qin looked at Bai Jianguo with appreciation, this young man was retired from the armed police force and had good kung fu skills. Although he wouldn't say anything flowery, he actually had a lot of heart and could hold his own.

  "Lao Ba Lu" and "Xin Si Jun" are a few old mixed-bloods who have made it big on the Eastern city road, starting from entertainment industry, now they have become white-washed and influential, even wearing the red hat of People's Congress representatives and CPPCC members, often appearing on TV, becoming pillars of the state and social elites! The success stories of these mixed-bloods have also become a driving force for young people to strive for.

  Since the brothers decided to make money, Han Qin would not block their way. The four of them discussed the specific steps for opening a bath center while eating at the dinner table.

  Dahou used to be a small head in a high-end bath center in Beijing, so he was quite familiar with the situation here. He also called the bath center a printing press, which led Ma Chao to decide to make a big move.

  According to Da Tou's estimate, a high-end bath center requires at least 10 million yuan for venue rental, interior decoration, and hardware equipment. However, many of these expenses can be settled in batches, and an initial investment of 4 million yuan is enough to get it running.

  Four individuals each holding twenty-five percent of shares, with each person initially contributing one million as initial capital.

  After talking for half a day, Han Qin always felt that something was missing. Opening a bath center can't be an empty promise, after all, you need to have a venue first!

  Han Qin mentioned this issue, Ma Chao chuckled and said: "Qin brother, we've already checked the venue, it's that Huqing Pool Bathhouse in the Municipal Committee's Logistics Department. Not to mention the boiler, pipes, and certificates are all ready-made, but the location is really good, I and Big Head have looked at it several times, it's secluded and has a parking lot, very suitable for public consumption. Their contract has expired, this matter can't be done without you showing up."

  Ma Chao said that, Han Qin was stunned. The logistics of the municipal party committee? I'm just a small staff member on the old side of the city government, and I have such a big face to handle this matter?

  Han Qin looked at Ma Chao with a bewildered expression, and Ma Chao smiled mysteriously again: "Brother, you don't know yet, I've already found out that the logistics department head is Yan Min, a beautiful old virgin who makes people swallow their saliva! With Master's killer looks, taking down this little demon is just a matter of course! Master, for the sake of our glorious career, sacrifice some charm!"