Chapter 151 Vice Chairman
The warm winter sunlight shines through the glass onto the desk, creating mottled light and shadows.
In the spacious and bright office, the atmosphere was solemn and subtle because of what had just happened. Liu Shishi sat quietly at the table, her heart was clear and her eyes were firm and sincere.
Cai Yinong had mixed feelings. Looking at Yijie's sincere eyes, he couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart, but he was immediately shrouded in doubt.
Liu Shishi's proposal was undoubtedly a life-saving straw for Tangren, but on the other hand, she couldn't help but doubt Yijie's true motives, worrying that this was an attempt to take advantage of the situation.
I was afraid that Liu Shishi wanted to take advantage of the company's crisis and join forces with outsiders to seize Tangren's shares at a lower cost. After all, 24 million was definitely not something the girl could afford on her own.
Cai Yinong frowned slightly, with a complex light flashing in her eyes. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, making rhythmic sounds. At this moment, her heart was in endless entanglement and struggle.
"Shishi, I am very grateful for your kindness." Cai Yinong spoke slowly, with a hint of hesitation in his hoarse voice.
"But this is not just a simple matter of money. It also concerns the future and equity structure of Tangren Films. Giving away too many shares at one time will inevitably affect my control over Tangren.
If I lose control of the company in order to save it, then everything I do now will be meaningless. So I need to think carefully about it. "
As if she had anticipated Cai Yinong's reaction, Liu Shishi nodded gently, expressing her understanding of her boss's frankness. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes clear and sincere, and said gently:
"Ms. K, I understand your concerns, but I want to state my position again. I proposed to subscribe for shares entirely out of my feelings for Tangren and my trust in you, Ms. K. I believe that if we all unite as one, the company will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties."
"I don't want to take the opportunity to own more shares in the company. I just hope to do my part at this critical moment." Liu Shishi said in an extremely gentle tone, full of expectations for the future of Tangren.
"Ms. K, if you think giving up 30% of the shares is a bit too much, then I can accept less, 25% or 20%, or even lower.
After all, I am not cut out for business, and the company's management still depends on you, Sister K. It is meaningless for me to have a few more percentage points of shares."
Liu Shishi showed a warm smile on her face and talked eloquently, expressing her trust and support for Cai Yinong. After all, the source of the company's crisis was an accidental car accident, not Sister K's fault in management.
Cai Yinong stared at Yijie, and saw only the purest sincerity and care in the depths of her eyes. The doubts and entanglements in his heart gradually dissipated, and were replaced by a feeling of being understood.
After pondering for a moment, Cai Yinong made up his mind and chose to accept the girl's kindness:
“Shishi, I feel your sincerity. I accept your subscription, but 30% of the shares are too much. Director Li and I will transfer a total of 22% of your shares to you based on our shareholding ratio.
From now on, you are the second largest shareholder of Tangren Films after me. I hope that we can work together in the future to revitalize the company."
There is a reason for this 22%. She is the largest shareholder of Tangren Film and Television, holding 70% of the shares, while Li Guoli holds 30%.
Now Liu Shishi has subscribed for 22%, Hu Ge for 2%, and other employees have subscribed for less than 3% in total. Together, they need to transfer out about 27% of the shares.
In this way, after the equity change, she still holds more than 51% of the shares and maintains absolute control over Tangren Film and Television.
Hearing that Cai Yinong finally gave in, Liu Shishi's heart was immediately filled with an indescribable excitement and joy. She was also a shareholder of a company. Sister K just said that she was the second largest shareholder of Tangren. It would not be excessive for her to hold the title of vice chairman in the future.
When I and the little brother make our relationship public, the news will say how Mr. Song Ci, Chairman of Tengda Group, and his wife, Ms. Liu Shishi, Vice Chairman of Tangren Film and Television, did. Tang poetry and Song lyrics, a perfect match!
Looking at the silly and cheerful Sister Yi, Cai Yinong suddenly felt that his decision was a bit hasty! "Shishi, wipe your saliva."
Liu Shishi came back to her senses from her beautiful fantasy of the future, and subconsciously touched her red lips, but found that there was nothing at the corner of her lips, and said coquettishly: "Sister K, why did you lie to me?"
Cai Yinong rolled his eyes at Miss Liu and said sternly, "Tell me, where did this money come from?"
Although I guessed that the 24 million was most likely provided by Yijie's boyfriend, I still wanted to ask clearly so that I would have a clear idea in mind.
Liu Shishi curled her lips and whispered, "I borrowed it from my boyfriend."
Cai Yinong sighed when he heard this, thinking that the girl was still thinking about marrying into a wealthy family, and couldn't help but persuade her:
"Shishi, some money is not so easy to take. When you become famous and can make money in the future, you should return this money to the owner as soon as possible. The life of a wealthy family is not as glamorous as it seems to the outside world.
It sounds glamorous for a female star to become a wealthy wife, but in fact the hardships and sacrifices involved are beyond the understanding of outsiders.
Life in a wealthy family often means more constraints and rules. You may need to give up a lot of personal freedom and choices and have to be at the mercy of the man.
You need to think carefully about whether that kind of life is really suitable for you and whether it is what you really desire in your heart."
Liu Shishi nodded, as if she was carefully digesting Cai Yinong's words. She wondered if Mr. Song would restrict himself. It seemed not. He still supported her to have a career, otherwise he would not have lent her money.
Seeing that Sister Yi seemed to have listened, Cai Yinong continued, "Besides, the lives of the rich second generation are rich and colorful, and they are more playful.
It is difficult for them to stay in love with someone till the end and walk all the way to marriage like ordinary people. Is such a relationship really worth the risk?"
It's a clichéd point of view. Liu Shishi did not comment on what Sister K said. The second generation of rich people may indeed have the problems she mentioned, but she is dating a first generation of rich people. Does she understand the value of childhood sweethearts and first love?
"Sister K, I have benefited a lot from your words. I will think carefully about my future."
Liu Shishi responded vaguely, thinking that she would find an opportunity to introduce Mr. Song to Cai Yinong next time, so that she wouldn't always think that she was dating a rich man or a second-generation rich man.
Cai Yinong felt helpless, and he didn't know whether Liu Shishi had listened to his words. Now the girl was the number one lady and shareholder of Tangren. He hoped that the young man would do his career well, and work with him to save Tangren and make the company bigger and stronger.
Soon, it was the last day of December 2006, and the location was still Cai Yinong’s office in Xiaobailou, Hengdian.
With a determined look in her eyes, Liu Shishi signed the subscription agreement with a big stroke of her pen without any hesitation, and acquired 22% of the shares of Tangren Film and Television for 17.6 million yuan, becoming the second largest shareholder after Cai Yinong.
At the same time, Hu Ge and some other employees also lent a helping hand, and the share subscription funds gathered like trickles into a river.
Tangren Film and Television suddenly obtained more than 20 million in working capital, which was like a rain after a long drought. The haze that had been suppressed in the hearts of the company for a long time was dispelled, and replaced by the outlook for the new year.
On the eve of New Year's Day, after completing the equity subscription, Liu Shishi asked for leave from the director of "Strange Women of Liao Zhai" and rushed back to Beijing to spend the New Year's Eve with Song Ci.
On January 1, 2007, the New Year’s bells seemed to still be ringing as a press conference was being held in a high-end hotel in the capital that shocked the entire entertainment industry.
At the bright and grand press conference, there was an exquisite long table in the center of the stage. On the background board behind the long table, it was written in large golden font:
"Fan Bingbing Studio is established and the TV series "My Love from the Star" is launched."
At the brightly lit press conference, spotlights flashed one after another, illuminating the entire venue as if it were daytime.
The lights on the stage were bright, and four people sat high on it, quietly waiting for the press conference to officially begin.
Fan Bingbing sat in the middle. She was dressed particularly beautifully today, wearing a well-cut red dress. The hem of her skirt swayed gently, making her as beautiful as a blooming rose.
The makeup is exquisite, the lips are bright red, and the eyes are shining with confidence and charm. The long black hair is gently pulled up, revealing the graceful neck line. The overall look is elegant, generous and dazzling.
On the left of Fan Bingbing sits her new agent, Mu Xiaoguang. Mu Xiaoguang is from Taiwan and is a well-known agent in the Hong Kong and Taiwan circles. He has invested in many film and television works. Now he has come to the mainland to develop and chose to cooperate with Fan Bingbing to help her set up a studio.
On the right side of Fan Bingbing, Tengda Culture’s general manager Zhang Zhao and its top brother Qiao Zhengyu sat side by side.
Although Qiao Zhengyu was wearing casual clothes, he still couldn't hide his celebrity temperament. He had a handsome face and his eyes revealed a kind of unruly and confident look. As the leading actor of Tengda Culture, his appearance undoubtedly added more highlights to this press conference.
Today's protagonist Fan Bingbing saw that the time was almost up, so he picked up the microphone and said, "Hello, media friends!
Today, I am excited to announce an important decision to everyone - I will set up my own studio and officially start my journey of working alone. "
The hearty female voice was clear and powerful, instantly attracting the attention of all the reporters.
As soon as he finished speaking, the venue exploded. It was the first time that a star left the agency to set up a studio and work independently in the domestic entertainment industry. Reporters raised their hands and asked questions, wanting to get more information.
Facing a crowd of reporters, Fan Bingbing appeared unusually calm. He smiled, scanned the audience with his charming eyes, and continued:
"At the same time, I am very honored to tell you that my new studio has reached a cooperation with Tengda Culture and will invest 50 million to jointly shoot a TV series - "My Love from the Star". And I will personally play the leading female role in this drama."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference hall instantly reached a climax. The reporters below the stage began to whisper to each other, and the scene was noisy.
"Oh my god, a TV series costs 50 million yuan."
“This is a super-sized production that has rarely been seen in recent years!”
"Fan Bingbing has joined forces with Tengda, no wonder he dares to work alone!"
Fan Bingbing maintained an elegant smile and ignored the hustle and bustle of the scene. He quietly gave the reporters time to digest the questions. After waiting for a long while, he continued to speak into the microphone: "Now it's time for reporters to ask questions."
Upon hearing this, the reporters raised their hands, wanting to be the first to speak and ask questions.
Fan Bingbing looked around the venue and said casually, "Ladies first. Reporters in white clothes in the first row, please ask questions."
A young female reporter in a white suit stood up and asked with a smile, "Hello Bingbing, I am a reporter from Entertainment Express. May I ask why you chose to work alone after terminating your contract with Huayi?
You know, without the support of an agency, it is very difficult for an artist to make a career on his own, and the pressure he or she endures is unimaginable."
Fan Bingbing hesitated for a moment, as if he was organizing his words: "I chose to open a studio for the sake of career development.
After all, working in my own studio gives me greater freedom, I have greater decision-making power and control over my work, and can better shape my personal brand and performing image.
In addition, I can expand my business areas more flexibly. In addition to my acting career, I can also get involved in film and television investment, artist management and other related fields, and gradually develop in a diversified direction.
As for pressure, there is definitely some, so I asked Mr. Mu Xiaoguang to be my agent to help. Mr. Mu is an experienced agent and will help me build a team and plan my career.”
Seeing the female reporter in white nodded in satisfaction and sat down, Fan Bingbing continued, "Next." Then he pointed his finger at a reporter in the back row.
"I'm a reporter from Entertainment Weekly. May I ask Ms. Fan if you own the studio alone or if you have received investment support from other companies?"
"This is a commercial secret, I cannot disclose it, but I can tell you that my studio is owned by me, and I can make the decision on my own. Next one!"
"Bingbing, I'm a reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily. May I ask what kind of TV series is My Love from the Star? Why did Tengda Culture choose you to be the leading actress?"
Finally someone asked about her new drama, and Fan Bingbing smiled brightly, looking charming and beautiful.
She held the launch conference of "My Love from the Star" today in order to increase the popularity of the TV series. This is the first work after the establishment of her studio and it is of great significance. It must succeed and failure is not allowed.
"My Love from the Star is a fantasy love urban drama with a very novel theme. The screenwriter of this drama is a super talented writer, Mr. Song Ci, chairman of Tengda Group."
Throwing out a bombshell, the whole room was immediately shocked. Fan Bingbing took in the surprised and excited reactions of the crowd and grinned with a smug smile. She deliberately mentioned Song poetry to create this explosive effect.
"Internet tycoon", "Top Ten Richest People", "Billionaire", "No. 1 Campus Prince of Peking University in a Century", etc. The dazzling halo around Song Ci alone can add a lot of gimmicks to "My Love from the Star" and increase its exposure by 20%.
(End of this chapter)
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