The black technology empire started with a debt of one billion

Chapter 346 Chapter 362: Hollowing out the Hong Kong Island entertainment circle
Taipan Building, No. 18 Kau Yu Fong, Central.

Two Maybachs with Hong Kong and Macao license plates stopped at the entrance of the main class building. The co-pilot Shen Lidong got out of the car and opened the door for Cao Mang and Principal Wang.

Taipanlou is located in an old Hong Kong-style building facing the street, although it is just a tea restaurant with two floors.

But it is a Michelin restaurant, and it is also one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia. It is very difficult to make a reservation at the Taipan Building, and the reservations made one month in advance are already full.

The reason why Dr. Chen was able to book here is because he is friends with the boss. The boss has reserved a table for relatives and friends. The staff will only book this table when no friends come to book a table that day.

Of course, in addition to being reserved for family and friends, this table can also be used by restaurants to deal with emergencies.

Tai Pan Lou is a Hong Kong restaurant style in the 20s. Its decoration is full of classicism. Its dishes are mainly Cantonese cuisine. Recommended dishes include chicken fat Huadiao steamed large flower crab with Chencun noodles and Longjing chrysanthemum smoked squab. , salted fish and stinky tofu, etc.

Shen Lidong accompanied Cao Mang and Principal Wang into the restaurant.

"Have you two reserved a table?" the waiter standing at the door asked with a smile.

"Doctor Chen booked the table." Cao Mang replied.

"Sir, please come with me." The front desk clerk waved his hand and said.

At this time, the first floor of the Taiban building was already full of people, and the two of them were led down to the second floor by the waiter.

The table that Dr. Chen wanted to book was by the window. Because the main class building was not large, he saw Dr. Chen and Hei Zaigu as soon as he went upstairs. The waiter took them to the table before leaving.

Seeing Cao Mang, Dr. Chen and Hei Zigu got up quickly.

"Mr. Cao, long time no see, Gu Zai doesn't need my introduction." Dr. Chen smiled and shook hands with Cao Mang.

"Long time no see, God of Medicine, hello Gu Zai." Cao Mang shook hands with the two and smiled.

"Hello, Mr. Cao." Hei Zaigu said with a smile.

"This is Principal Wang, son of Qianda Group, and also my partner. This is my bodyguard." Cao Mang introduced to the two.

"Doctor Chen, Gu Zai, hello." Comrade Xiao Wang greeted.

"Sit down, let's chat while we eat." Dr. Chen said with a smile.

Because the table Dr. Chen ordered is a large table that can seat seven people in total, so it won't feel crowded even if five people sit down.

Dr. Chen waved to the waiter standing in the corridor. When the waiter came over, Dr. Chen asked him to serve the food.

"Gu Zai, we are here this time to ask for your help with something." Cao Mang looked at Hei Zai Gu and said bluntly.

With Cao Mang's current status, there was no need to talk to the other party in a roundabout way.

"I don't know, Mr. Cao, what can I do for help?" Hei Zigu asked curiously.

"With the rise of the mainland's entertainment industry, is life difficult for Hong Kong artists?" Cao Mang asked with a smile.

"Yes." Hei Zaigu nodded.

This is an undeniable fact. Many actors in Hong Kong Island seem to be very beautiful, but in fact they are similar to refugees. The monthly salary of new TVB actors is only 2800 Hong Kong dollars, and the monthly salary of some actors who have worked in TVB for a long time is only about 6000 Hong Kong dollars.

Although in Hong Kong, a high-cost city, a monthly salary of 6000 Hong Kong dollars is considered a low income.

In the entertainment industry on Hong Kong Island, the jobs of actors are very unstable. Apart from making money from filming, they also have other sources of income such as commercial performances and endorsements.However, these are temporary jobs and may end at any time.

Therefore, the income of actors will also fluctuate greatly, unlike ordinary office workers who have a fixed income every month.

Actors belong to the high-income group, so the tax burden is also very high.According to the regulations of the Hong Kong Island Inland Revenue Department, people with a monthly income of more than 15000 Hong Kong dollars need to pay 17% personal income tax.

Therefore, the actor's actual income will be reduced due to tax deductions.

This income has to be apportioned to the brokerage company and taxes. Not many people actually get it. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are refugees.

This is why people on Hong Kong Island are not as envious of celebrities as those in the Mainland.

In their opinion, these celebrities have lower incomes than they do, and this situation makes them feel that there is nothing to envy.

Cai Zhuoyan used to be a TVB host and actor. She said in an interview that when she was working in TVB, her monthly salary was only about HK$5000, and the taxes and fees were also high.

She also used to feel anxious and helpless because of her unstable job.

"We came here this time to give all Hong Kong artists a chance to live a good life." Cao Mang said with a smile.

Hei Zaigu suddenly became energetic. If Cao Mang can lead everyone to live a good life, this will be a good thing for Hong Kong artists, and it will also be a good thing for him, the president of the Artists Association.

"I wonder how Mr. Cao wants me to help you?" Hei Zaigu asked.

"I don't know if Gu Zai knows about Douyin?" Cao Mang asked.

Hei Zigu smiled awkwardly and didn't know how to answer. The mobile phone he used was an old Symbian mobile phone, and there was no way to install Douyin on this mobile phone.

"Gu Zai, Douyin is the most popular short video platform in China." Dr. Chen knew Hei Zaigu's situation. He took out his mobile phone and started to introduce it. After discussion, he introduced that Hei Zaigu also had a certain understanding.

"Mr. Cao, do you want actors from Hong Kong to join Douyin?" Hei Zigu said after listening to Dr. Chen's introduction.

"Yes and no." Cao Mang smiled.

"How do you say that?" Hei Zaigu asked doubtfully.

“I think TVB and several other companies’ artists have hired Douyin’s name.

Douyin is only part of Deep Blue Technology’s entertainment territory. In the future, it will also expand to online film and television, artist training program production, film and television production, etc. Douyin will also open its own artist school in the future.

These artists on Hong Kong Island are a treasure for the entertainment industry.Maybe some people won't be as popular as before, and the company may not be able to arrange performance jobs for everyone.

However, the company can arrange suitable jobs for them. The company can arrange for them to live broadcast on Douyin, or arrange for them to bring goods on Douyin, or serve as training instructors or artist school teachers, etc.

But after joining Douyin, life will definitely be better than they are now. " Cao Mang explained.

Hei Zaigu was a little embarrassed after hearing Cao Mang's words, because this matter was an offending thing, and it was going to hollow out the Hong Kong Island artist circle. The bosses of the Hong Kong Island entertainment circle hated him.

"Mr. Cao, you are embarrassing me." Hei Zigu said awkwardly.

"Cao Boss, this matter is indeed a bit embarrassing for Gu Zai, it will make him offend many people." Dr. Chen helped.

"Goo Jai, you don't need to personally take part in this matter. You are not the president of the Hong Kong Artists Association. You can just compile a list and give it to us. We only want actors with good conduct and patriotism. We will send people to do the rest. Let’s solve it,” Cao Mang said.

(End of this chapter)