Chapter 246 Prepare for a Rainy Day

In mid-February, the ancient city of Peking seemed to be shrouded in a veil, and the weather became overcast and rainy.

Dense raindrops fluttered down like cow hair, and the whole sky took on a depressing gray tone, making people's mood become a little dull.

February 15th was supposed to be a pleasant weekend, but Song Ci had to go on a business trip to Donghai next week and some work needed to be arranged before leaving, so he could only call some executives to the company for a meeting on Sunday.

In the conference room, there was still some time before the meeting time and several executives had not yet arrived, so Song Ci started chatting with Wang Jing and Zhang Yong.

Wang Jing inadvertently looked up and noticed the changes on the chairman's wrist. The familiar Longines watch was nowhere to be seen.

Instead, it was replaced by a dazzling Omega gold watch. He couldn't help but tease, "Oh, Mr. Song, you changed your watch. The new watch was given to you by Shishi yesterday on Valentine's Day!"

Song Ci couldn't hide the joy between his eyebrows and eyes: "It is indeed a Valentine's Day gift from Shishi."

Liu Shishi was extremely happy that he had been wearing the gift she gave her on their first Valentine's Day.

But as time goes by, that ordinary Longines watch is now a bit inappropriate to his wealth and status.

So, on the first Valentine's Day after their engagement, his fiancée gave him a high-end watch.

Zhang Yong on the side also joined in the fun: "Boss Wang, if you don't hurry up, Boss Song will catch up."

Wang Jing heard this and instantly showed a hint of shyness on her face. She replied softly, "I have already set the date for my wedding. It will be on National Day this year."

Song Ci was pleasantly surprised and gave a heartfelt blessing: "Sister Jing, I wish you and your brother-in-law a long and happy marriage."

"Congratulations!" Zhang Yong also sent his blessings with a smile.

Speaking of marriage, Wang Jing seemed to shed her usual capable and sharp edge as a strong woman, revealing the unique tenderness of a girl, with a smile on her face: "When the time comes, I will ask Shishi to be my bridesmaid."

Song Ci laughed: "No problem, I think Shishi will be happy with it."

The three of them chatted for a while, and Song Ci took the opportunity to ask Wang Jing for advice and learn about the many procedures of holding a wedding.

Time gradually approached the meeting time, and before we knew it, everyone in the conference room had arrived.

It was still a familiar process and scene. Zhang Yong presided over the meeting as usual: "Comrades, call everyone here to hold an impromptu meeting. The agenda of the meeting has been notified to everyone in advance. Let's hurry up. Mr. Yang, you can start first."

"Chairman, leaders, let me first report the relevant data of Toutiao." Yang Junfeng, president of Toutiao.com, cleared his throat and reported aloud.

"According to third-party statistics, there are currently about 24 million smartphone users in China. The number of downloads of the Toutiao app was 12.8 million, and its user and mobile phone market share just exceeded 50%.

Backend data shows that since the three major operators launched 3G network services last month, the download volume of Jinri Toutiao has increased dramatically. We expect that by the end of the first quarter, the proportion of existing content can be increased to 70%. "

Song Ci nodded slightly: "The data is good. What do customers think of Toutiao?"

"Very good!" Yang Junfeng said confidently, "We have done a survey and found that 92% of smartphone users give Toutiao a favorable review and are very willing to download this app."

"What about daily active time?" Song Ci asked. The question directly hit the key indicator of product operation. Daily active time is the core of product development and user stickiness.

Yang Junfeng suddenly made a bitter face and replied helplessly: "No more than 1 hour. Users mainly browse news and occasionally look at things they are interested in. The main reason affecting the daily activity time is that the current data charges are too expensive."

Song Ci thought for a moment and said, “This can only be solved by waiting for the three major operators to launch cheaper data packages.

Toutiao needs to strengthen its use of big data technology and push as many topics and content as possible to customers during their limited usage time.”

Yang Junfeng quickly agreed: "In this regard, our department has been connecting with the big data center and constantly improving the algorithm."

Seeing that the chairman did not ask any more questions, Zhang Yong continued the previous topic: "Comrades, Mr. Song has a far-sighted vision and has long seen the opportunities. He has repeatedly emphasized that the next development direction of the Internet is on the mobile side.

Today, the data from Toutiao has further proved this point. Since the Apple conference in 2007, the group has keenly captured the pulse of the times, actively deployed, and responded to the wave of mobile terminal development in an all-round way.

According to the in-depth market research and analysis conducted by Chief Marketing Officer Yu Zong, the company estimates that by the end of 2009, the number of smartphone users will not be less than 60 million, and the wave of mobile Internet development is imminent.

According to the original strategic plan of the group, the next key task is to support the launch of the Weibo app. Mr. Liu, please report on how the preparatory work is going. "

“Dear leaders, Weibo completed the internal testing of the app last year. After repeated testing and optimization, various functions have become stable.

The mobile app is scheduled to be launched on the Apple Store on March 1. At that time, the company's major official websites will provide Weibo app installation packages for users to download and use. It is also planned that Toutiao will be responsible for attracting traffic on the mobile terminal.

Having said that, Liu Yan paused for a moment and glanced at Song Ci unconsciously, as if he was waiting for the chairman's reaction, or as if he was seeking approval.

"In addition, the development and growth of Weibo cannot be separated from the strong promotion of one event after another. The launch of the mobile version is also to further consolidate the advantages of the PC version. Our department has also carefully planned an event."

Zhang Yong asked with great interest: "What activity is it? Please introduce it to everyone."

Liu Yan nodded and continued to report: "In 2002, the entertainment section of Southern Metropolis Daily selected four young actresses.

As time goes by, Zhou Xun and Zhao Zhetian are now known as the Four Great Dan Actresses as they have grown older and gained more experience. They have always been the leading figures among actresses in the entertainment industry.

The Chinese film and television industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and new generations of actors have emerged continuously. It is entirely possible to evaluate the four little beauties again."

"That's interesting. Mr. Liu, go on." Song Ci leaned forward slightly. She was very interested in Liu Yan's idea of ​​selecting the new four little beauties.

I secretly calculated the time in my mind. It was around this time in my previous life that Penguin Entertainment launched a selection for the new Four Little Flowers. Now Penguin is far inferior to Tengda, so it is not a bad idea for Weibo to initiate this activity.

Seeing the chairman's enthusiasm, Liu Yan's confidence grew, and he looked very energetic: "Weibo is going to join forces with hundreds of mainstream media in the industry to jointly create an entertainment feast for all the people to participate in.

We will call on all Weibo users to participate and hold the "Post-80s New Generation Entertainment Stars" event to select the new four little beauties and four little freshmen through open, fair and impartial voting. "

After hearing this, Wang Jing couldn't help but applaud and praised: "This is a very good idea. With the group's influence in the media industry, and the fact that Weibo has gradually become a gathering place and base camp for entertainment industry traffic, this event can be held on a grand scale."

Song Ci is also very optimistic about this selection activity. Since the initial launch of Toutiao.com, Tengda Group has always adhered to the win-win cooperation model.

Most of the major domestic media have registered accounts on Toutiao and Weibo. Now that we are launching an event, I think they will give them some face and actively cooperate.

"The group will fully cooperate with you."

With the promise from his big boss, Liu Yan was full of energy: "Within a week, our department will submit the event plan to the leader for approval. If you have any good ideas and suggestions, you can also put them forward. We will strive to make this event perfect."

Chief Marketing Officer Yu Shengming is well versed in hype and marketing, and was the first to suggest: "Mr. Liu, the idea is indeed good. However, it would be even better if we could get official media involved, such as CCTV, to report on it, to increase the authority of the selection."

After Yu Shengming took the lead, presidents of other departments also helped to find out the gaps and offered suggestions. Liu Yan carefully wrote down the good ideas in his notebook one by one.

"Thank you for your suggestions. After the meeting, I will arrange for people to refine and improve these ideas."

After Liu Yan finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Song Ci, "Boss Song, our department can handle other aspects easily. It's just that Boss Yu just proposed to ask CCTV to report this. I hope you can support it."

"I understand. I will communicate with the leaders of CCTV." The words of full support just now were still echoing in the air. Song Ci naturally couldn't refuse at this moment, so he could only agree and prepare to ask CCTV Director Jiang for help.

Liu Yan was overjoyed, with a bright smile on his face. With the chairman inviting CCTV to participate, this selection activity would definitely be a success.

It was an impromptu meeting, supposedly to make the most of time to resolve a quick issue, but there were so many topics to discuss that it was almost noon when the meeting ended.

Song Ci looked at the brand new gold watch on his wrist: "Brother Yong, Sister Jing, if you have nothing else to do, let's have a meal together. There are some things that the three of us can discuss."

"Why don't you go back to accompany your wife?" Wang Jing chuckled and joked. Basically, whenever the chairman has time, he will go back to have dinner with Liu Shishi. He is a model of loving his wife.

"Shishi is not at home. She had something to do at the company and flew to Donghai this morning."

Wang Jing rolled her eyes and pretended to be angry: "I knew it! I was wondering this morning why you didn't accompany Shishi on the weekend, and dragged us over for a meeting. Now you even invited me and Mr. Zhang to dinner. It turns out that Shishi is not at home."

After hearing this, Zhang Yong burst into laughter: "Let's go, it's rare for Mr. Song to treat us, let's give him a good meal."

On Sunday afternoon, after lunch, Song Ci returned to the company to work overtime on documents. At this time, Liu Shishi returned to Tangren Film and Television for the first time since the New Year, and everyone greeted her enthusiastically.

Responding politely to everyone, Liu Shishi went straight to the president's office, knocked on the door and entered, only to see Cai Yinong and Hu Ge sitting together chatting about something.

"Lao K, Lao Hu, did you miss me?" Sister Yi's voice was clear and pleasant, with a bit of playfulness and intimacy.

Seeing the little apprentice sister coming back, Hu Ge smiled and said kindly: "Master, long time no see"

Cai Yinong glared at Miss Liu and said, "You still remember to come back. I haven't seen you come back to the company for several months."

Sister Yi sat down next to Cai Yinong, took her arm, smiled like a flower, and said coquettishly: "Sister K, this company depends on you for everything, it doesn't matter whether I come to the company or not."

Cai Yinong shook his head helplessly and patted Miss Liu's hands gently: "I really can't do anything about you. I am destined to be a hard worker."

"Hehe, those who are capable should do more work!" Sister Yi stuck out her tongue mischievously, and the office was suddenly filled with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

After chatting for a while, Cai Yinong talked about business with his brother and sister: "The company is about to start a new drama "Tianya Zhinu", but unfortunately Hu Ge is going to participate in "Bitter Coffee". Shishi, you are going to join the crew of "Du Lala's Promotion"

The leading male role in this drama was given to Yuan Hong, but the resources for the leading female role were left vacant. Considering the company's long-term planning, I signed two newcomers.

Shishi, I called you here specifically this time so that you can get to know the company's new artists. You will all be a family in the future and can take care of each other."

After the farce of stealing roles, Tangren Films completely severed ties with Hong Kong and Taiwan capital. Cai Yinong and Li Guoli had a heart-to-heart talk, and the two core figures of Tangren reached an agreement that, in principle, Hong Kong and Taiwan artistes would no longer be used in future TV dramas produced by Tangren.

In order for Tangren Film and Television to get closer to Tengda Culture and develop in the long run, Li Guoli also agreed with Cai Yinong's decision. In the future, Tangren will be able to move forward with a light load, have freedom in hiring, and all resources can be used to train the company's own people.

"There's a new person in the company?" Yijie was very excited when she heard the news. She didn't worry at all that the new artist joining Tangren would shake her position.

All she thought about was that only when the company had other female artists could she truly be called the number one. Otherwise, the company would always have only one female star, which would be a bit lonely.

Cai Yinong nodded and gave a detailed introduction: "I signed two very promising newcomers at one time. One is Li Chengyuan, who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. She has solid basic skills in acting and has been working in the advertising industry.

She officially entered the entertainment industry last year after starring in "The Book and the Sword". I saw that she looked good in ancient costumes and was a professional actor, so I signed her into the company.

The other one is your junior sister from the Beijing Dance Academy, her name is Jin Chen, the girl is only 19 years old this year, her situation is similar to yours, she will be trained in the next few years. Jin Chen is still young, if you don't shoot the company's drama in the next two years, the resources will be given priority to Li Chengyuan. "

Since signing Liu Shishi, Cai Yinong has become more and more fond of recruiting dancers from Beijing Dance Academy. The girls from Beijing Dance Academy are elegant, outstanding in temperament and highly adaptable.

So now that Yijie can go out and take on acting jobs and no longer occupy Tangren’s resources, she went to Beijing Dance Academy and found a good talent.

On the other hand, Cai Yinong has his own considerations. The first sister of Tangren has a fine tradition of retiring to return to the family. The first sister Liu Shishi and Song Ci are in harmony, and maybe one day she will choose to return to the family and be at ease as the wife of the richest man.

Li Chengyuan was born in 1984, three years older than the No. 1 sister. She was afraid that Li Chengyuan would follow in the footsteps of the third generation No. 1 sister and get married and have children during the rising period of her career.

Therefore, she simply signed two newcomers with different styles and ages at one time. In this way, even if Liu Shishi and Li Chengyuan are not in the company in the future, Tangren will still have female artists to support the company.

(End of this chapter)