Herlosh helped connect this broadcasting company located in the North District, and geographically speaking, it was quite standard.

Although the North District is not as prosperous as the Central District and Port District, it is not as chaotic as the South District. Historically, it has been home to many companies.

However, this broadcasting company is situated at the northernmost edge of the North District, nearing the foothills of the Bis Mountain Range, almost right at the mountain's base. Its location is rather remote, and the rented office building is very old and clearly has been around for quite some time.

It is evident that the financial situation is truly concerning.

Nevertheless, their attitude was quite positive; at least a group of people were already waiting downstairs.

There were only about ten people, led by a nearly fifty-year-old man with hair that was somewhat gray. As soon as he saw Ethan's car, he quickly led the group to welcome him.

Ethan had already learned some information about this person in advance.

This man's name is Moore Barrett. He was once a successful businessman with a keen eye and good instincts, knowing that broadcasting would be a hot industry in the future, so he invested heavily. However, within a few years, his investment failed, and he went bankrupt.

Most of his other assets were sold or mortgaged, leaving only a broadcasting company that few people wanted, because radios weren't yet fully popularized, and there were few who truly understood the value of a broadcasting company.

After searching around, it finally came to Ethan, who managed to get a good deal.

They have a complete set of the latest equipment, full credentials, and the station's coverage includes the entire Royal Capital and surrounding areas. The broadcasting and production team is also very experienced.

The only flaw is a lack of funds.

Originally, he was already on the path to nationwide expansion.

"Mr. Ethan, hello, I am Moore, very pleased to meet you."

Moore appeared somewhat humble; it was clear that he had been under great economic pressure these past two years, prematurely graying his hair.

Ethan, not putting on airs, started chatting with him right after getting out of the car, while listening to him introduce the entire team.

Although the company doesn't have many staff, it is comprehensive, with everything needed, ready to be used.

While chatting casually, Ethan and the group walked to the third floor of the office building, to a cramped and old office.

Upon entering, he saw their company's name—Royal Capital Lone Star Broadcasting Company.

Beside it was a trademark, a star that looked very lonely.

"Why is it named this?"

Ethan asked.

The answer came from another person, not Moore, but a scriptwriter within the production team and also the program planner, named Kevin, a very young man who looked at Ethan with some enthusiasm and said, "Mr. Ethan, we want to create different content, unlike those vulgar radio shows, to illuminate things others can't see, like a lonely star. No matter how faint, it's still shining."

Ethan nodded, this person seemed driven and could be utilized.

He then listened to some of the programs Lone Star Broadcasting had produced.

No wonder Herlosh felt this company was suitable for Ethan, and he could connect them.

Because the content of this broadcast was similar to Herlosh's approach, also concerned about real livelihoods, the grassroots, and reporting news.

At this time, besides official broadcasters, most local stations were engaged in entertainment-focused programming, rarely venturing into news, which, of course, was partly due to the pressures faced by the news industry.

Ethan felt he was in the right place.

If this broadcasting company developed, complementing Herlosh's Kingdom Deep Observation Report, it would definitely be a combination that would grant him tremendous leverage in the media industry.

So he straightforwardly negotiated the acquisition with Moore; as for Moore's high asking price, Ethan didn't try to push it down, since money was now the least of his concerns.

Seeing Ethan's generosity, Moore also breathed a sigh of relief.

For him, this broadcasting station was completely a burden, and being able to offload it sooner rather than later was a good thing.

Thus, they signed the contract on the spot, and by the end of the day, the company belonged to Ethan.

Once Moore left with the money, Ethan gathered everyone and delivered some encouraging words, appointing Kevin as the temporary person-in-charge.

His initial thought was for Herlosh to oversee this place.

However, currently, it seemed Kevin was also a talent.

As Ethan was preparing to leave, Kevin caught up with him.

"Boss..."

"Kevin, is there anything else?"

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "It's like this, boss, can you give me ten minutes? I have a project I'd like to discuss with you."

Ethan had quite a favorable impression of this young man, so he nodded.

Ultimately, the project Kevin wanted to discuss surprisingly thrilled Ethan; he didn't expect a pleasant surprise with the acquisition.

"Boss, have you heard of movies?"

Movies.

Of course, Ethan had heard of them; he was a movie enthusiast in his previous life, with an astonishing repertoire of watched films, but had no opportunity to watch movies in this life due to limited conditions.

Now it seems movies have emerged?

"I know a little bit about them. You want to make a movie?"

Ethan simultaneously thought that movies were a great business, not only for laundering money but also for reaping huge profits and nurturing a group of influential filmmakers, thereby holding discourse power.

"No, not me, but a friend of mine. He's a director who wants to make movies and has great ideas. Boss, if you're interested, I can introduce him to meet you."

Kevin was cautious yet a bit excited.

A young boss is great, knowing a bit about everything; initially thinking he was headed for failure but unexpectedly experiencing a twist of fate, allowing him to support a friend.

"No problem, it just so happens I'm free tomorrow. Let's meet tomorrow; I know the company phone. I'll have my assistant leave you a message later."

The talent of filmmakers in this era is truly valuable. Although Ethan had watched countless films, he was not versed in filmmaking. However, dozens of film scripts were rattling in his head, ready for revival.

Thinking about this, Ethan's mind was exhilarated.

Upon returning home, Ethan couldn't even sit still; he went to his desk, picked up a pen, and began writing a screenplay.

He already had a preliminary concept in his mind. If the person Kevin introduced was reliable, then the story of the first movie would be—

"In a dim study.

Behind the desk, Alberto sat silently, with the room's light casting clear shadows over his face.

The years have left deep marks and glory on his face.

He watched coldly as that man came.

The man who defiantly asked him how much he needed to pay for a favor.

Slowly, he finally uttered a sentence: You're not even willing to call me...

Godfather."

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