What else can Qi Hao do?

Of course, happily accept the Best Actor trophy.

After all, a double winner is still a winner.

The system prompted again to settle the task, but Qi Hao didn't care at all.

Just because you say settle, doesn't mean it will be settled.

That would be such a loss of face for me.

Anyway, there's still plenty of time before the task deadline, so I can drag it along slowly.

The stocks I have now are already enough.

The need for scripts isn't that big anymore either.

Even without the system providing scripts, Qi Hao still has another money-making ability.

Ever since Feiyang Media established me as a cash cow, scripts have been flooding in without pause.

Moreover, the sources are worldwide.

Even over in Hollywood, people are sending scripts here, though the quality isn't that great.

Of course, regardless of whether you want them or not, you have to show that you do, just say it's a shame that you can't cooperate for various reasons, and maybe you'll get lucky next time and capture a good script.

I heard that screenwriters in Hollywood are easily blacklisted.

Being blacklisted is good.

You can totally come to Huaxia for development.

Currently, many people involved in special effects in Hollywood are flocking to Xiangjiang to interview with a special effects company.

As long as your skills are good enough, they'll find work for you.

This special effects company called Naughty Ghost seemed to have picked up a fortune blown in by the wind, wielding money boldly, they acquired three Hollywood special effects companies in just one week.

Although these three special effects companies are not particularly large, they all have a good reputation in the industry, with their own developed software, and a few engineers who are renowned in the industry.

After negotiating a price and communicating with the engineers, confirming their willingness to immigrate to Xiangjiang, Naughty Ghost Studio acquired these studios.

The shadow of the financial crisis is gradually dissipating.

However, recovery in the film industry is not something that can be achieved overnight, as the production cycle stands in its way.

Moreover, everyone is uncertain about the future, cautiously working on projects.

Even Lehman Brothers, with its 158-year history and $19.3 billion annual revenue, fell, so who can guarantee that they won't stumble?

Spend less money where you can.

The special effects industry is affected by this, with many special effects companies unable to hold on any longer.

Yes, there is hope for the future of the film industry.

But the problem is, you have to stick it out until that day comes.

Even Digital Kingdom, the second-largest animation effects company in Hollywood, is barely surviving, let alone others.

Many similar companies are either on the brink of bankruptcy, heavily in debt, or can only be acquired.

The three special effects companies acquired by Naughty Ghost, the engineers are almost all willing to live and work in Xiangjiang.

Staying here makes it hard to solve work-related issues.

This industry is just too competitive.

Even so, Naughty Ghost can't possibly accept all the staff from these three special effects companies.

Yes, even if you're willing to go to Xiangjiang, they may not want you.

If you don't want to be laid off, then what do you do?

Work in Mainland Huaxia, there they'll also set up a special effects studio.

It will still be under Naughty Ghost, referred to as "Naughty Ghost Division Two", and the office will be located in the office building Qi Hao bought.

This is also in line with the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket.

As for which side, Division One or Division Two, will take the lead in the future, it'll depend on their respective developments.

Implementing internal competition, learned from Penguin.

With so much money invested, the special effects sector must be developed; otherwise, there's no way for domestic animation to progress.

After returning from Changchun, Qi Hao went to Xiangjiang.

This behind-the-scenes boss made an appearance to show care for these new employees, painting a promising picture to assure them that Naughty Ghost won't shut down easily, which was quite comforting.

As for the portion of Naughty Ghost employees relocating to the mainland, a voluntary principle is mainly followed.

They are also promised a trial period.

That is, work in the mainland for a few months, participate in projects, and if you find it suitable you stay, if not, you can transfer back to Xiangjiang.

Isaac, who moved to the mainland, is a special effects engineer from one of the three acquired special effects companies.

After the acquisition, he learned about the situation in Division One and voluntarily applied to work in Division Two in the mainland.

There's no other choice, Division One has a big shot who's exceptionally good, and with him around, Isaac simply has no chance to stand out.

There's an old Chinese saying, it's better to be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail.

Isaac gritted his teeth and decided to give mainland Huaxia a try.

Foreigners hold many prejudices about mainland Huaxia.

Primarily because they've been brainwashed over there, demonizing the mainland.

Isaac was one of them.

In his perception, Huaxia's nightlife is extremely unsafe, full of homeless people and thieves, with dirty, chaotic streets and sewers everywhere, and scarce resources, not even eggs or milk to eat...

In short, it's hard to describe.

But for survival, for a more stable working environment, he's taking the plunge.

If it's too dangerous, he simply won't go out at night.

Before the National Day holiday, he completed his onboarding.

The spacious and bright work environment immediately refreshed his perception.

He originally thought he would have to work in a basement.

Both buildings belong to the company, such strength was instantly evident.

The office building even has a café and a restaurant downstairs, surrounded by towering skyscrapers, with wide roads bustling with traffic.

Then he was taken by the staff here to eat, find a place to rent, go shopping...

His worldview was constantly being overturned.

It was at this moment that he began to truly understand this country anew.

Comprehensive public transport, low prices, and stable community environments...

What Isaac regretted most was not coming sooner, with the cheap rent and utilities.

He rented a mid-to-high-end apartment complex not far from the company, full of life, with surrounding malls, supermarkets, parks, and hospitals well-equipped.

A one-bedroom apartment only cost him five hundred US Dollars.

Water... is free.

Electricity... $0.15 per kWh.

In fact, he got tricked quite a bit by the sublessor, with electricity costing one US dollar per unit, when the capital's residents were currently paying 0.488 yuan per unit.

But many sublessors are like this.

Besides, the house was indeed suitable, so he didn't dwell on it.

Isaac mustered the courage and, along with his colleague who joined the same company and rented in the same community, stepped out of the neighborhood gates after nine p.m.

No thieves, no homeless people, and no robberies or shootings.

Pedestrians and open shops lined the streets.

Isaac's place was near quite a few alleyways; overseas such alleys would be nothing short of a crime haven.

However, these quaint alleys were filled with artisanal shops, cafés, teahouses, and small diners reeking of literary flair.

Items were both good and cheap.

Tourists forged the streets without mental pressure.

To go out at night with no worries about safety is unimaginable for many foreigners.

Certainly, Isaac had his share of troubles.

His wallet had little money.

And his stomach was a bit uncomfortable.

While walking, his stomach felt heavy, as though stuffed with a lot.

No wonder he questioned his colleague who helped settle them, asking if it was safe at night here and if there was any danger going out to play.

The colleague rubbed his big belly with a peculiar expression.

It turned out the greatest danger of going out at night was losing money and gaining weight.

Big beers and small BBQs, both cheap and delicious.

The studio director repeatedly held meetings to emphasize working attitudes regarding the work conditions of expatriates in the second division.

You're here not to eat, drink, and have fun.

Those who should be researching must research, those who should be drawing must draw, and those who should be mentoring must mentor...

After playing during National Day, surprisingly still unsatisfied.

What about the promised craftsmanship spirit?

During National Day, entertainment industry professionals flocked to Weibo or blogs, sending birthday wishes to the country.

This year, Lu Sang initially wanted to post, but he didn't.

Because he couldn't post.

Yes, Lu Sang was reported again.

Last time when reported to the authorities, Lu Sang nearly had his reputation battered; his girlfriend Qin Lan learned he went to have chicken, and couldn't help but break up with him.

It was a literal case of losing a wife and weakening troops.

Even more wounding, even the chickens didn't want to do business with him anymore, where lies the dignity of a man?

Afterward, he genuinely stayed low for a while.

But even with a girlfriend like Qin Lan, he wanted to go eat chicken; now without a girlfriend, even more so.

After not long, he reverted to his old ways again.

Money is indeed a good thing.

Nervously, he ate a chicken, and upon finishing, realized there was no reporting this time, finally feeling relieved.

A while ago, an industry friend took him to a very nice chicken farm.

Nice-looking, skilled, and high-quality.

Thus, Lu Sang became a regular at this chicken farm.

Until he brought several Neon friends to visit.

Then...

He and his Neon friends were caught red-handed and locked up during these National Day days.

Although unsure who reported them...

Lu Sang subconsciously suspected it surely was those poultry.

F**k!

What's the grudge, what's the resentment?

Why play him like this?

Since he's a repeat offender, deemed recalcitrant, the officials even issued a notice.

This time... it's truly over in the cold.

"Haven't we started acting yet?" Qi Hao knew Zhanqi Laiden was ready to deal with Lu Sang.

"Already acted, hasn't the matter been resolved?"

Zhanqi Laiden chuckled.

With just this smile, lives could become unpredictable.

"Is the chicken farm yours?"

Qi Hao was speechless, the matter circulated wildly within the circle, yet the designed scheme was unseen throughout.

Thought it all was just Lu Sang's bad luck.

"F**k, how can you falsely accuse someone out of thin air..."

Zhanqi Laiden feigned slight anger.

Acting a little crazy at work is normal; emotional stability costs extra.

He merely let someone educate a fun player close to Lu Sang that a chicken farm was really good, then the fun player took Lu Sang there.

Someone at the chicken farm had indeed been bought out.

They specifically waited for the right moment, successfully reporting when Lu Sang brought his Neon friends to eat chicken.

On one side was recalcitrant Lu Sang, on the other Neon devils.

Killing two birds with one stone!

Lu Sang, you still say you have no connections with Neon, yet you even go to eat chicken with them.

Caught people, caught goods.

Heard Lu Sang's father had a stroke, went to the hospital directly.

The new film being prepared already cost quite a bit, now the project is iced, the responsibility rests entirely on him, he must recompense these expenses.

The scheme is seamless, the planner exceptionally ruthless, and extraordinarily patient.

How could Lu Sang have imagined that the restaurant he often visited for chicken was already unsafe?

Now his reputation is in tatters, and he must compensate money; he's likely never to create any significant waves again.

For a time, the entertainment circle's fun players were panicked.

Now they felt no chicken was safe.

Suspicious if they've collected money, they report, causing their ruin.

Even the chicken farm's business was impacted.