CHAPTER 326: CHAPTER 322: ZHOU XINGXING WANTS TO COLLABORATE?

"Boss, congratulations!"

"Boss, congrats!"

All the members of Axe Gang warmly celebrate the leader’s successful end to being single.

What is love in this world that makes people unable to resist?

Everyone has been paying attention to this matter lately.

What’s it like having a boss who’s a major celebrity?

Well, it means that even the boss’s love life becomes nationwide news dominating the internet.

Even their relatives and friends want to get some firsthand information from them.

Unfortunately, they really don’t have any.

The boss hardly comes to the office a few times a year.

And the lady boss has almost never shown her face.

"Let’s give everyone in the company some chocolates later."

People have congratulated you, as the boss, you can’t spoil the fun.

Treat everyone to a meal?

However, the company has a cafeteria, and to cater to Princess Fei’s picky taste, the chef’s quality is pretty good.

It’s not worse than most restaurants.

If you shout and say, I’ll treat everyone to the cafeteria, you’d probably be called stingy.

It’s better to give each person a box of premium chocolates.

Whether they eat it themselves or give it to someone, it’s very suitable.

Sure enough, the executives were all very happy.

The boss, such a big tycoon, handing out premium chocolates surely wouldn’t disappoint everyone.

"There’s not much to say about Donghao, it’s mostly part-time, and there’s not much business. Lately, it’s just negotiations with Xiaomi..."

Qi Hao particularly likes maximizing the use of each person.

No matter the pros and cons, he likes to do it this way, and no one can pick a fault.

Moreover, it’s purely voluntary.

It’s not about giving you one salary for multiple jobs and painting pie in the sky for you every day, telling you about the burdens from heaven that require hardship and toil.

It’s just that the workload hasn’t increased much, but you get paid one or even several more salaries.

No matter how others see it, those with the opportunity to get a part-time qualification are willing to do this tedious work.

This is also why Qi Hao’s side has a very low turnover rate.

The voluntary resignation rate currently remains at 0%.

"Xiaomi is hard to deal with, Lei Jun is too shrewd."

Shi Feng perked up as soon as he heard about Donghao.

He was involved in part-time work for Donghao.

"Yes, he’s too confident in his own business, and for valuations, it’s always in the billions of US dollars..."

Zhang Nan, Qi Hao’s former manager, is now gradually moving towards the business side.

Not only does he have part-time work at Donghao, but he also holds positions at Feiyang Media, West Hao, and Zhonghao.

This time, he and Shi Feng are primarily responsible for the negotiations with Xiaomi.

Additionally, he is responsible for representing Qi Hao’s business in dealings with official entities.

His ancestors and elders were very influential.

You could say he is third-generation.

Many things, deadly for ordinary companies, can be easily resolved with his coordination.

"No worries, let’s just keep talking. Aren’t they only planning to raise funds at the end of the year?"

Qi Hao needs to finish his "play a villain" task.

The system will provide commercial information related to Xiaomi, and then it will be clear whether Xiaomi is worth investing in.

"Yes, while negotiating with us, they are also in contact with other capital investment banks... it’s obvious they want to stir things up and sell at a high price."

Shi Feng has recently been in contact with Lei Jun a lot.

It’s quite apparent that the folks in the internet sector are leagues ahead of those in the entertainment industry.

The entertainment circle competes on strength.

If you have a power level of 8,000 and I have 10,000, then I’m more impressive than you and you have to smile at me.

Those internet hustlers, even with only an 800 power level, can brag it up to 12,000.

It’s all just bluffing.

"For now, let’s just leave Donghao as is, and if we have excess funds, we can consider investing... keep investing in Penguin."

Qi Hao, this Little Buffett, doesn’t really know what to invest in.

Penguin likely won’t collapse.

Though it seems fraught with crises, none are critically damaging.

In fact, since it has recently experienced a dip due to the 3Q war, it’s a good entry point.

According to Qi Hao, Penguin is preparing several big moves, and some high-level executives who were cashing out last year are now starting to buy up stocks.

In fact, many times, trading stocks is all about the information gap.

Qi Hao is quite familiar with several top-ranking executive vice presidents at Penguin.

The information he possesses is surely more than others.

Of course, information gaps can’t eliminate risks, and knowing them just gives confidence; if you mess up, the fall is much worse.

Too many people end up on rooftops playing the stock market.

"West Hao is getting quite a few investment requests. I’ve asked the selection group to screen them, planning to invest in some amount."

Gao Fei is the boss of Feiyang Media.

He’s gradually been training up, not only starting to do things on his own but also taking on some part-time jobs.

Gao Yang’s purpose of training her daughter has been perfectly accomplished.

Even a bit overachieved.

The investment in anime films at West Hao is overseen by Gao Fei and Yang Liu together.

Gao Fei focuses on investment evaluations. After all, she’s the daughter of a billionaire, her vision is set, and there’s backing if anything goes wrong.

Moreover, she has a professional team providing analytical data for her decisions.

The risk isn’t that high, actually.

Earlier, the 2.4 million yuan spent on the script of "First Love, This Little Thing" was once a laughingstock in the industry.

Currently, the box office for "First Love" is three hundred million.

Those who laughed at her before can no longer find it funny.

Everyone is beginning to reevaluate her capabilities.

She might not be the foolish daughter of a wealthy family, but rather a business elite playing dumb to outsmart the competition.

Yang Liu is now focusing on the "aftermath" of the investments.

For example, the release and distribution of films like "Those Years," "Uncle," and "Let the Bullets Fly" are all followed up by her.

She represents Qi Hao externally.

A girl who used to be an extra and later an assistant, now gradually growing into a renowned producer and publisher within the circle.

"Over at West Hao, the commercial aspect might not be so strong, but making a profit or not, we don’t invest in everything. What I want to see is the value of concepts, techniques, ideas, industry, and more to the entire sector."

Upon hearing Qi Hao’s words, others nodded in agreement.

Don’t think Qi Hao is a fool.

Just from the plan of the National Animation Development Alliance to integrate industry resources, West Hao managed to establish connections with the official side.

It received strong commendations from above.

They even sent a delegation here for inspection, during which West Hao organized several days of seminars for national animation practitioners here.

Nowadays, when speaking of national animation, whether from the upper ranks or the industry, West Hao resonates loudly.

This kind of access is beyond monetary evaluation.

"Later, it’s best to hold a similar meeting for those who received investments, to make sure they understand their value."

Old Tian picked up the conversation; since he said it, it’s bound to happen.

"Not asking for profits might not be correct. What if it makes money?"

Shi Feng felt speechless; what kind of way is this to run a business?

One shouldn’t overestimate human nature.

"You guys just handle it as you see fit."

Qi Hao only expressed his thoughts; how to specifically execute them was not his concern.

He is the boss and doesn’t need to manage all aspects.

Zhuge Liang serves as a lesson from past experiences.

"Feiyang Media is recently investing in projects outside, including one called ’Carry Love to the End,’ with an investment of ten million. Oh, by the way, Zhou Xingxing plans to make a movie related to Journey to the West and wants to collaborate with us."

Gao Fei is not a subordinate of Qi Hao, but in today’s setting, she assumed the attitude of one.

"Zhou Xingxing?"

Qi Hao was surprised; he had no interest in "Carry Love to the End."

Such romance films likely approached after seeing "First Love" become a hit and believing Zhonghao Entertainment has the expertise to market this genre.

However, Zhou Xingxing surprisingly took the initiative to propose collaboration with Feiyang Media.

"Yes, he thinks we’re sincere and very capable, but I’ve heard his reputation in the circle is quite average, not many are friends with him."

Gao Fei has no particular affection towards Zhou Xingxing.

She generally learns about these people through the internet and feedback from people around her.

"It’s not that collaboration is impossible, but Zhou Xingxing’s peak creative period is nearly over, and times have changed."

Qi Hao reflected sincerely.

When he just started, imagining working with people like Zhang Yimou, Zhou Xingxing, and Xu Ke felt incredibly exciting.

Even being an extra in one of their movies would be thrilling.

In the end, he did collaborate with Xu Ke.

It was an absolute disaster.

By the time Zhou Xingxing approached, he had already surpassed Zhou Xingxing’s status.

"Then I’ll give a definite answer, but Bi Gao seems to lack confidence in the movie’s revenue, negotiating with several entities including Mrs. Hua, Cultural China, Village Roadshow Asia, and Anle..."

Gao Fei explained the situation in detail.

"What a mess, how many layers of outsourcing has this gone through? If they want collaboration, it should be simpler and more formal, following our procedures."

Qi Hao isn’t desperate to invest in Xing.

He appreciates Xing, but only Xing’s movies, to be precise, those featuring Xing.

Actually, most of them were not directed by Xing.

"’Let the Bullets Fly’ has completed all post-production and reviews, and is planned for release on December 16th..."

Yang Liu reported on the situation of Jiang Wen’s film.

"Passed the review? Did they not understand it?"

Qi Hao joked.

Surely not. Those responsible for the review have devoted half a lifetime to this craft, each equipped with sharp instincts.

"Perhaps because...the people visiting were quite high-profile."

Yang Liu followed this project closely and hadn’t heard of any significant obstacles during the review phase.

"Anyway, our film distribution department needs to stand up; this film should have major involvement."

Qi Hao has little time left for the distribution department.

Cannot keep trailing behind Bern and China Film, sooner or later surpass them.

At least surpass Bern.

"The distribution side wants to take ’Heartbreak 33 Days,’ can the boss arrange it for release on November 11th?"

Originally responsible for marketing, Shi Feng now leads the distribution efforts.

Company veterans all have promotion opportunities.

It’s just that, given the chance by the boss, if you’re ineffective and cannot seize the opportunity, failing to deliver results, external professional managers will have to step in.

"November 11th?"

Qi Hao was puzzled; what special day is this?

"Last year, Taobao organized a shopping festival, which was quite fun and very effective. This date originally belonged to the Singles’ Day concept within the campus, and I think we can capitalize on it with our movie."

After careful consideration, Shi Feng made the decision.

Firstly, he indeed has an idea, ensuring he’s not at a loss.

Secondly, the buzz from Qi Hao and An Feng’s official announcement should still linger come November.

This being the third part of An Feng and Qi Hao’s love trilogy.

The movie itself isn’t lacking in topics.

Initially, media tends to fan the flames of celebrity romance gossip, urging two people together. Once they do come together, the media then starts doubting breakups or changes in the relationship.

Coincidentally, "Heartbreak 33 Days" fits the bill perfectly.