Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years-Chapter 420 - 412: Play Is Play, Trouble Is Trouble

Chapter 420: Chapter 412: Play Is Play, Trouble Is Trouble

The saying "where there’s smoke, there’s fire" often holds true. Mrs. Hua’s company has never had a stellar reputation, so if it’s really involved in tax issues or has shady contracts...

People will just click their tongues and say:

"Damn it, I’ve suspected it all along."

However, capital never concedes defeat. Mrs. Hua issued a strong-worded clarification statement shortly after the news broke, even stating that they have sent legal notices to some media.

"Just wait for your demise!"

Unfortunately, the public remains skeptical.

As the transaction volume declines, Mrs. Hua’s business empire faces increasing difficulty.

Actually, if it weren’t for Qi Hao meddling blindly, Mrs. Hua could have enjoyed several more years of glory.

Riding the wave of the booming film market, the Wang Brothers harvested one batch of greenhorn investors after another.

They played around with both female and male stars.

Mansions and antiques, multi-billion-dollar paintings picked up effortlessly, they could even build a museum.

Ultimately, they drowned in the tide of the era.

Sadly, they’re unaware of it all.

The current situation clearly indicates someone is targeting them.

But it’s unclear who.

The Wang Brothers suspect Qi Hao, but they have no evidence.

Yang Liu, CEO of Zhonghao Entertainment, stated in a media inquiry that Zhonghao Entertainment’s books are very clear and welcomes relevant departments to come and check, saying the company will fully cooperate.

Almost feels like he’s begging for them to help prove his innocence.

Which is indeed true.

With Tongzi backing him, Qi Hao is not taking advantage of the country’s tax system at all.

The Wang Brothers lack Zhonghao Entertainment’s courage.

Because they’re feeling guilty.

Yet, playing dead won’t evade the issue.

For now, they can only hope for help from Jack Ma and those big shots from the capital circle.

Qi Hao simply ignores the Wang Brothers.

If he used to be wary of the Wang Brothers, Jack Ma, and the so-called capital circle,

since forming his own network and establishing good relationships with Jiang Wen, Huang Jianxin, Han Sanping, Zheng Xiaolong, and others, he’s no longer concerned about insidious tactics outside the entertainment industry.

And the tech company is an added layer of insurance.

Initial investments of one billion yuan, with no less than ten billion yuan over five years, it’s still a tech company—even those so-called capital bigshots have to think twice before messing with Qi Hao.

Joking around is one thing, but don’t make fun of technology.

Officials aren’t just feasting on air either.

Another company, Bern, went to Nasdaq, where most can’t reach.

Thus, when the news of Zhonghao Entertainment’s potential listing spread, many who have heard of the company decided they’ll grab a few shares when the time comes.

Zhanqi Laiden is still doing PR for Zhonghao Entertainment, but to occasionally be with his wife for Old Tian, he chose to take over Donghao Venture Capital.

Though not diligent, he’s plenty smart.

And smart folks often achieve twice the result with half the effort.

The monthly reporting system for collecting company information and conducting various appraisals was devised by him and Shi Feng.

Qi Hao last saw ByteDance, which has completed angel round investments.

Donghao Venture Capital acquired 20% of the shares with 5 million yuan.

Zhang Yiming isn’t exactly a startup novice, but he had never received investment so smoothly in his past ventures!

And it’s still Donghao Venture Capital.

Now, Donghao Venture Capital is undoubtedly among the top venture capital firms in the country.

Many investment cases are analyzed and studied, even used as examples during teaching.

Zhang Yimou accepted the investment without hesitation.

To his astonishment, while planning for "Neihan Duanzi" promotion and preparing for "Today’s Headlines" A-round financing, Donghao Venture Capital gave him more funds.

This time, they allocated 30 million yuan.

Still maintaining a 20% share.

Meaning that within just over a month, Donghao Venture Capital recognized his company’s market value soared from 25 million to 150 million.

Simply exhilarating!

He’s quite different from Lei Jun, having never served as Kingsoft’s president, not as many people are vying to hire him as CEO, and compared to internet tycoons, he doesn’t rank in the hierarchy.

Indeed, looking at his routes, they always seem low-tier. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Thus, he also doesn’t think that Donghao Venture Capital will gradually control his company, and readily accepts the funds.

Currently, his company is experiencing rapid growth.

The first product "Neihan Duanzi" is well-received, attracting many users by staking out a unique path.

With Donghao Venture Capital’s help, the company managed to secure low-cost promotion through Penguin, Sina, and even became a pre-installed app on Xiaomi M2.

Moreover, Donghao Venture Capital’s favoritism brought in other investment firms.

Newly established Shunwei Capital by Lei Jun, along with internet firms like Penguin, Ali, Qihoo 360, Sina, and professional VCs like Source Code Capital, SIG Asia Investment Fund, DST Global—all extended olive branches.

Clearly, the potential of this company is gradually becoming evident.

Yet, from ByteDance’s business info, Qi Hao sees more than just their increasing value but plenty of details on short videos, live streaming, online stores, etc.

There’s a lot that can be applied to his own products.

Websites are developing comprehensively.

Or perhaps it should be said the entire internet has the value of mutual imitation, borrowing ideas from one another.

Even novel sites can learn a thing or two about user engagement.

Qi Hao organized some thoughts, invited Shi Feng to his home for tea, and then shared them.

Working isn’t really an option.

Shi Feng has taken over cultural responsibilities from Zhang Nan—now in charge of novels, comics, and videos.

Though everyone’s got their turf, overall, collaboration is more prevalent.

From the moment Qi Hao’s business empire began taking shape, part-time roles in various subsidiaries became everyone’s hallmark.

Qi Hao has no intention of changing these.

Making money isn’t that crucial to him.

After all, he’s a virtuoso.

The stocks he holds, along with these promising companies, will continue to generate wealth for him in the future.

He would eventually become the world’s richest man.

Otherwise, Tongzi’s pride wouldn’t stand.

Rather, having the company develop according to his wishes is more important.

Thus, he’s generous to his buddies.

Occasionally handing out bonuses.

As long as one’s work capability is decent and willing to work hard, under Qi Hao’s management, salaries are much less than what bonuses earn.

Shi Feng and his team gladly accept this work.

They don’t see the boss lounging around with his pregnant wife as an oblivious wastrel.

As An Feng’s belly grows bigger and bigger,

it’s become impossible to conceal her pregnancy any longer.

A pregnant woman can’t stay put all the time.

Even if the house is large enough for ample walking space, staying cooped up might affect her mental health.

Prolonged time can lead to depression.

Thus, shopping, watching movies, karaoke—An Feng, this little mom-to-be, continues to live a colorful life.

No matter how efficient the security team, discovery is inevitable.

"Huh, An Feng’s belly looks odd!"