Deceiving Chinese Entertainment Industry for Thirty Years 7

Chapter 7: Bai Xiaohang’s Shocking Retreat!

January 21, 2025

Chapter 7: Bai Xiaohang’s Shocking Retreat!

That slap was incredibly crisp!

It not only slapped Long Wu’s face.

It also stunned everyone in the nightclub.

But in Ma Xun’s eyes,

this was clearly a slap to the entire Hong Kong entertainment circle’s face!

Long Wu was a big shot in Hong Kong.

He was both a triad boss and a major shareholder of a listed company.

Who in both the underworld and the legitimate world wouldn’t give him face?

Yet, in the Capital City, he was slapped by a thug!

Of course, this Bai Xiaohang wasn’t an ordinary thug.

He had connections.

He was notoriously tough in this part of the Capital City, and he had powerful backers.

Ma Xun also remembered the later developments of this incident.

Bai Xiaohang not only beat someone up, but also smashed the place.

Although he went to jail, he was released shortly after.

As for Long Wu and his wife, they scurried back to Hong Kong in disgrace.

To put it bluntly, they were nothing!

“I don’t care how awesome you are in Hong Kong. But where are you now? This is not a place for you to act wild! In front of me, you better behave yourself!”

After beating someone up, Bai Xiaohang left with a threatening remark.

His arrogance was extreme!

The meaning behind his words was crystal clear.

I know who you are!

I don’t give a damn about you!

How could Long Wu not understand?

He was utterly humiliated, his tough-guy face turning the color of pig liver.

But he couldn’t utter a word in retaliation!

At this time, Jiu Ge arrived.

“Sir, let’s talk this out, reason it out. Why did you resort to violence?”

He intended to play the peacemaker.

But unexpectedly… *slap!*

This Bai Xiaohang was really reckless, another slap landed on Jiu Ge’s face!

“What are you? You think you have a say in this?!”

Jiu Ge staggered, and when he straightened up, blood was coming from the corner of his mouth.

Watching this unfold, Ma Xun had to admit he somewhat admired Jiu Ge.

Although Jiu Ge, as Wu Ge’s friend, couldn’t simply back down from this situation.

But it’s important to remember that this Bai Xiaohang was known as the ‘Haidian War God.’

There are no wrongly chosen names, only wrongly chosen nicknames.

He was over six feet tall, tall and strong.

Just his physique, daring to speak up, was already commendable.

Suddenly!

Wu Ge’s wife did something.

“Call the police!” She took out her大哥大 (big brother, a type of early mobile phone) and was about to dial 110 (the emergency number).

A triad boss calling the police.

This would be a hilarious scene in a Hong Kong film!

But it also showed how frustrated Long Wu and his wife were in the Capital City.

Bai Xiaohang laughed.

“Call the police? Go ahead! Call them! If you don’t, I’ll call for you!”

Long Wu’s wife was now terrified, her hand shaking as she held the phone.

Here’s the interesting part, she didn’t call the police, and Bai Xiaohang didn’t take any further action.

It was as if, if you call the police, I’ll act; if you don’t, I won’t.

Some might think this was a stalemate.

But in reality, it was a cat playing with a mouse.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control.

Ma Xun pulled Sun Donghai aside and whispered.

“You need to stand up straight in a moment.”

“Huh?”

Sun Donghai could only nod, although he didn’t understand what Ma Xun was planning.

However, some things needed to be said.

“Bai Xiaohang is not easy to deal with, this brute is ruthless!

He seems to have practiced Sanda (a Chinese martial art) before, and he is known for his fighting skills far and wide.

Furthermore, he’s protected by powerful people…”

Unexpectedly,

“Bai Xiaohang!”

Ma Xun’s shout, full of energy and strong, stunned everyone present.

Long Wu and his wife were stunned… Who is this guy? So powerful?

Bai Xiaohang was stunned… Where did this lunatic come from?

Jiu Ge was stunned… Isn’t he our cameraman?

Director Feng was even more stunned… What are you going to do?

Chen Hong’s eyes widened in shock… How influential is this Ma Xun?

Ma Xun walked ahead, followed by Sun Donghai.

They came to stand between Bai Xiaohang and the Long Wu couple.

Both sides subconsciously took a step back.

But at this moment, Bai Xiaohang, true to his reputation as a reckless brute,

“You son of a bitch! Who the hell are you?”

In the Capital City, this was basically the prelude to a fight.

Ma Xun remained calm and retorted, “What are you pretending for? This is Beijing! Do you think you, Bai Xiaohang, can run rampant here?

Have you asked my big brother, Sun Donghai?”

Huh?

At the mention of this name, Bai Xiaohang paused.

He had never heard of this person.

And as soon as this name was uttered, the owner of the name, Sun Donghai, also froze.

Immediately, a cold chill ran down his spine.

Brother, you’re sending your big brother to the execution ground!

Can I even beat Bai Xiaohang?

Bai Xiaohang was called the ‘Haidian War God.’

He was known for his fighting prowess in the Beijing entertainment circle, and he was over six feet tall, dressed in a suit and tie, and quite handsome.

Sun Donghai was much shorter than Ma Xun.

His looks were ordinary, even bordering on scrawny.

It’s safe to say that three Sun Donghais wouldn’t be a match for Bai Xiaohang.

It was also difficult to tell who was the good guy and who was the bad guy.

But at this moment…

“I am Sun Donghai!” This guy remembered Ma Xun’s words.

Stand up straight!

And you know what?

Bai Xiaohang was indeed taken aback.

“Where are you from?”

His tone was much weaker than before.

Sun Donghai, keeping Ma Xun’s instructions in mind, glared and said, “Bai Xiaohang! Go to Yuetan Park and ask around about who Sun Donghai is!”

Yuetan Park?

Bai Xiaohang understood immediately.

“Oh, so you’re also from a *dàyuàn* (compound; typically refers to residential compounds for government officials and military personnel).”

There was a hint of sarcasm in his words.

But the tone of his voice was no longer as aggressive as before.

Ma Xun immediately picked up on this, seizing the opportunity, “Bai Xiaohang, we know you.

You’re a big name in Haidian.

But you have to be reasonable; you can’t solve everything with your fists.

This couple came here to open a shop, bringing money and many Hong Kong and Taiwan stars.

They not only enriched the cultural life of the people of Beijing.

They also boosted the economic development of this area.

Was that your way of welcoming guests, Beijing style?

Besides, this is 1996.

Next year is the handover!

If you cause a big commotion today, how will it make Hong Kong compatriots feel?!”

Ma Xun’s words were reasonable.

But they were also strange.

The strangeness was… it sounded too much like someone from the establishment!

Of course, he wasn’t actually part of the establishment.

But after this speech, Bai Xiaohang didn’t say anything.

He seemed to be thinking.

In short, the situation was much calmer than before.

Long Wu and his wife naturally felt this, feeling puzzled.

Jiu Ge was also somewhat dumbfounded.

In fact, Ma Xun’s words had many underlying meanings:

You, Bai Xiaohang, are a *dàyuàn* kid, and so are we.

You may not care about these Hong Kong people.

But don’t forget, next year is the handover, and if you make a big fuss now, the people protecting you may not be able to protect you anymore.

Wu Ge and Jiu Ge wouldn’t understand these implications.

But Bai Xiaohang, despite his recklessness, definitely understood.

So, Bai Xiaohang pondered for a moment.

Hmph!

With a cold snort, he left with his men.

Did it end just like that?

It was unexpected, but also quite surprising!

“Brother, you’re incredible!”

Sun Donghai was extremely impressed with Ma Xun.

This guy was actually scared stiff.

He had actually scared Bai Xiaohang away just like that.

Ma Xun smiled and replied, “Piece of cake.”

Sun Donghai didn’t mind Ma Xun showing off at all; he was delighted.

But there was one thing he couldn’t understand, and he asked softly, “How did you know Bai Xiaohang would be scared away by me?”

“He has powerful backers, and you’re also from a *dàyuàn*, who’s afraid of who?”

Ma Xun’s words were a way of giving Sun Donghai face.

Sure enough, the guy was ecstatic.

“Right! Who am I afraid of!”

In fact, from the perspective of strength, this was indeed true.

Bai Xiaohang could easily handle Long Wu and his wife.

But with Ma Xun and Sun Donghai, both *dàyuàn* kids (as Bai Xiaohang perceived them), he would have to think twice.

And Ma Xun also pointed out the crucial ‘time point’.

The handover was the biggest event at the moment.

Thus, the matter was resolved.

Ma Xun couldn’t help but think about how this event unfolded in the original timeline… it was all because I didn’t have the opportunity to coax this cowardly Sun Donghai into a confrontation.

Therefore, persuasion is key!

“Thank you, thank you…”

“Our cameraman.”

“Ma Xun, right? Thank you, young man.”

Wu Ge, Director Feng, and others also came over.

Over there, Jiu Ge… huh? Being wiped around the mouth by Hu Chaomo (a model)?

Unbelievable.

Ma Xun immediately said in Cantonese and English, “We just put on a show for this big shot.

Mr. Sun Donghai is a renowned businessman.”

He introduced Sun Donghai to Wu Ge and Jiu Ge, as planned.

However, Ma Xun knew very well in his heart.

I’m doing all this for myself.

Mr. Sun, the businessman?

This title made Sun Donghai very happy, but he was unsure.

“What kind of business should we do?” he asked softly.

Ma Xun wanted to curse, “Haven’t you thought about it yet?”

“Hehe…” This guy scratched his head and played dumb.

Alright, Sun Donghai’s head is full of mush!

Ma Xun, being someone involved in the entertainment industry, was very clear about the most profitable business to do with the Hong Kong circle in this era.

“Tell them you want to bring Hong Kong films into mainland China, that is, obtain the copyrights.”

Sun Donghai was a little confused, the mainland film market is also doing poorly now.

But he still nodded.

Ma Xun had a way to make big money.

He just couldn’t tell him yet, and he needed to make use of this Sun Donghai.

Sun Donghai went to talk to Wu Ge and Jiu Ge, and Ma Xun…

Huh?

A pair of eyes seemed to be watching me.

Ye Quan Zhen?

Don’t worry, the next chapter is coming soon.

(End of Chapter)

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