Chapter 254 Killing the Chicken to Scare the Monkey
The atmosphere in the high-level meeting room at the Tengda Group headquarters was depressing and tense. An emergency meeting had been going on for more than an hour.
"I solemnly emphasize again that I am not discussing this with you, this is an order!
Within a week, the TT gaming platform and mobile gaming department must introduce a system for underage refunds and game duration fatigue control. "
Song Ci sat at the head of the conference table, his eyes sweeping over the executives attending the meeting, his tone filled with unquestionable majesty.
Faced with the chairman's sudden tough demands, Huang Sheng and Jiang Yuwei, the two presidents in charge of the gaming business, looked distressed.
The two men moved their lips slightly, but swallowed back the words that were about to come out of their mouths. Under the high pressure from the top leader of the group, they dared not complain easily.
"Mr. Song, aren't these two requests a bit too hasty? Although the fatigue problem is relatively easy to solve, it is nothing more than controlling the account login time, but if our company's games add restrictions, it will inevitably lead to a large number of users being dissatisfied.
As for refunds for minors, it is even more complicated. First of all, how to accurately distinguish between adults and minors is a big problem.
There is also the refund system architecture, which involves algorithms, finance, operations and other aspects, and it is by no means something that can be solved overnight. You asked for it to be completed within a week, which is too tight. "
Although Zhang Yong didn't know why Song Ci was so anxious, out of consideration for the company's interests, he still gritted his teeth and tried to dissuade him, explaining the many difficulties his subordinates were facing.
Song Ci nodded slightly, realizing that he was indeed a little too hasty. He pondered for a moment and said slowly:
"Let me give you a tip-off. The entire gaming industry is about to face an unprecedented rectification storm. In recent years, online games have grown wildly, causing some negative social impacts.
I have accurate information that someone has bad intentions and wants to use the game to target the group. Once the matter ferments, it will inevitably cause a huge shock to the entire gaming industry, so we must prepare in advance.
But one week is a bit tight. Let's put it this way, Mr. Huang and Mr. Jiang, when you go back, the two departments will work together to formulate a rectification plan for me as soon as possible. But it can be delayed until the end of the month at most, and the two requirements mentioned above must be completed. "
With a little more time, Huang Sheng and Jiang Yuwei took a breath and quickly agreed: "Understood, Mr. Song."
Upon hearing this, all the executives present were horrified. As the main source of profit for the Tenda Group, the gaming business is the key pillar for the survival and steady development of the entire group. Once there is a problem, the consequences will be disastrous.
Zhang Yong adjusted his black glasses, his expression serious, and his voice unconsciously lowered: "Boss Song, which rival is trying to mess with us?"
Song Ci narrowed his eyes, the aura around him became cold, and he spat out two words coldly from between his teeth: "Quick broadcast."
Zhang Yong nodded and quickly looked at the group's chief legal officer: "I understand. Kuaibo is trying to turn the tables before it dies and drag us down with it! Mr. Peng, when will the infringement case between the company and Kuaibo be closed?"
Peng Nuo responded immediately: "Qvod has lost the second trial, but the other party is dissatisfied with the verdict and continues to appeal. However, in the face of ironclad facts, Qvod's infringement loss is a foregone conclusion. They are just stalling for time now."
Song Ci understood that litigation would take a long time, and QVOD was also a large Internet company with over 100 million users, so it was not an issue that could be easily resolved.
But this time the other party touched his reverse scale, so he decided to teach KuaiBo a lesson, killing the chicken to scare the monkey and shock everyone.
“Originally, I wanted to give the other party a way out, let them pay some money, stop infringing, and that would be the end of it.
But since Qvod is seeking its own demise, there is no need for this company to exist. It also allows some of my fellow Internet colleagues who still have illusions to see if my title of the richest man is just a false one! "
Song Ci's tone was very flat, but Zhang Yong and Wang Jing, who were familiar with him, knew that the chairman was extremely angry at the moment.
Kuaibo has long relied on stealing and rebroadcasting TT Video Network content to attract users, which is itself an illegal act. Not only has it not repented, it has even attempted to target Tengda Group's core gaming business. This undoubtedly made Song Ci want to kill it.
Zhang Yong leaned forward and lowered his voice, saying tentatively but with loyalty: "Boss Song, do you need me to do it for you?"
He had discussed in depth with the chairman privately last time that the most fatal problem of Kuaibo was its involvement in pornography. He guessed that Song Ci was also preparing to start from this sensitive aspect and might send all the senior executives of Kuaibo directly to jail.
But the chairman has a special status after all. If he does it himself, the impact will be huge, and it is very likely to arouse the vigilance and collective hostility of the entire Internet industry. If he does it himself, there will still be room for maneuver if something goes wrong.
Song Ci waved his hands and refused flatly: "I will handle this matter myself. I must teach them a lesson."
Seeing this, Zhang Yong said no more. He thought that the boss had his own ideas and he would just cooperate with him to the best of his ability.
Then, Song Ci tapped the table with his fingers, and the crisp sound instantly attracted everyone's attention. When the meeting room was quiet, he said seriously:
“Let me give you a little hint. The group will launch a blockbuster product in the second half of the year. It will be the first core of the entire Tenda Group in the future.
It is related to whether Tenda can maintain its position as the number one Internet company in China, and even determines whether Tenda Group can successfully go global and become a large multinational group in the future.
In the next two months, I hope that the entire group will remain stable, pass through this critical period smoothly, and make all-round preparations for the launch of this product.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone started whispering and talking among themselves, all curiously discussing what kind of amazing product the group would launch.
After hearing the chairman's serious words, some people who were quick-witted and good at seizing opportunities had already started to make plans.
Whether you can strive to become the president of the department of this product that is highly valued by the leaders, this will undoubtedly be a great opportunity to rise to the top.
After the meeting, as soon as Song Ci stepped out of the conference room door, Jiang Tiantian, the office director, immediately followed him in a hurry: "Mr. Song, the sales representative of Gulfstream who made an appointment with you has arrived and is waiting in the small meeting room next door."
"Now that they're here, let's go meet them. Brother Yong, Sister Jing, the people from Gulfstream are here, you can also help to discuss it."
Zhang Yong and Wang Jing also became interested. They had known for a long time that Song Ci was planning to buy a private jet, so they went over to join in the fun.
As soon as the three of them entered the small conference room, the sales representative of Gulfstream Airlines, who had been waiting for a long time, stood up quickly, with a warm smile on his face and a respectful and confident tone.
"Hello, Mr. Song. I am Li Ming, a sales representative of Gulfstream. Thank you very much for taking the time."
"Representative Li, please take a seat. These two are Zhang Yong, CEO of Tengda Group, and Wang Jing, COO. It's not just me, Tengda Group is interested in purchasing an aircraft."
As Song Ci spoke, he gestured for Li Ming to sit down and introduced him to the two executives next to him.
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Wang, I've long heard of your great names." Li Ming was overjoyed. He didn't expect that this door-to-door sales visit would bring him an unexpected surprise. If it was successful, he could get two orders at once.
Moreover, although Zhang Yong and Wang Jing are not as wealthy as the richest man Song Ci, they are also top executives of Tengda Group and potential customers of the company. They secretly decided in their hearts that they must win today's business no matter what.
In the small conference room, after everyone was seated, Li Ming quickly opened the laptop he carried with him and turned the screen to Song Ci. The screen was displaying a 3D model of a Gulfstream private jet and its performance parameters.
"Mr. Song, today I would like to recommend to you a super-midsize business jet from Gulfstream - the G200. This aircraft is at the top of the industry in terms of performance, comfort and operational efficiency, and is very suitable for an outstanding entrepreneur like you."
Li Ming took out a laser pen and pointed it at the screen, and began to explain the various parameters of the aircraft in further detail:
"The G200 has a maximum range of 3,400 nautical miles, which can easily complete a non-stop flight from Beijing to Dubai. Its cruising speed is close to Mach 1, which is faster than other aircraft in its class, saving you valuable time."
Song Ci nodded slightly, staring at the screen intently, motioning Li Ming to continue.
Li Ming noticed the customer's expression and was secretly delighted, knowing that his introduction had successfully attracted Song Ci's attention. He cleared his throat and spoke more vigorously, eloquently:
"The G200's cabin is designed with great emphasis on comfort... It is equipped with an advanced entertainment system, high-speed Internet and a fully equipped kitchen to fully meet your business and leisure needs."
Song Ci listened very carefully, frowning slightly from time to time as he thought, and was quite satisfied with this aircraft: "What is the price and operating cost of the G200?"
Li Ming was already prepared. He quickly tapped on the keyboard, switching pictures and calling up a table: "Mr. Song, the G200 is priced at $22 million, and the annual operating cost is between $1 million and $1.5 million, including maintenance, fuel, crew costs and other expenses."
"What about security?"
"Safety is our top priority at Gulfstream, and the G200 is equipped with the Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics system, enabling it to fly in all weather conditions.
And passed the most stringent safety certification, our aircraft has a complete maintenance and support network around the world to ensure that every flight of yours is safe and worry-free. "
After listening to Song Ci, he slowly leaned back in his chair, crossed his hands on the edge of the table in front of him, looking thoughtful.
Although he liked this aircraft very much, buying an airplane is not as simple as buying vegetables. It involves spending more than 100 million yuan, and it concerns his own life and property, so he must be extremely cautious and cannot afford to be careless.
"Representative Li, the performance and configuration of the G200 are indeed impressive. I will seriously consider it. Thank you for your introduction."
Li Ming knew that the other party was trying to get him out. It was extremely rare for a business tycoon like the richest man to spare half an hour to listen to his detailed introduction.
He put away his computer, stood up, and said respectfully, "Thank you very much for your time. Mr. Song, if you have any further questions or need to arrange a test flight, please feel free to contact me. We at Gulfstream are very much looking forward to providing you and Tengda Group with the best service."
Song Ci also stood up, with a smile on his face, and shook hands with Li Ming, his attitude cordial and measured: "Representative Li, I will give you an answer as soon as possible."
After watching Li Ming and the two staff members leave, Song Ci cast his eyes on his left and right arms, asking with some questions: "Sister Jing, Brother Yong, what do you think?"
"The G200 is great. As the group's business continues to grow, we really need an aircraft for emergency meetings or cross-border project inspections."
Zhang Yong was very satisfied with the aircraft that Li Ming had just introduced to him. He was usually in charge of the group's external affairs and often went on business trips. It was indeed much more convenient for Tengda to have an aircraft for work and travel.
Wang Jing did not comment: "Mr. Song, you decide."
Song Ci smiled when he heard this and said, "Then we will initially decide to purchase the G200, but we can't rush into buying aircraft, after all, it's not a small amount of money. I've been learning about other types of aircraft and making more comparisons during this period.
Before he knew it, the sun had set. Song Ci had dinner in the company's executive cafeteria and returned to the office to continue working overtime.
I had just been busy for a while when my fiancée called me.
Liu Shishi's sweet voice came from the receiver: "Mr. Song, are you off work?"
Song Ci smiled and deliberately changed the subject: "Shishi, how was your day on the set today?"
On the other end of the phone, Liu Shishi frowned slightly, and spoke anxiously and concernedly: "Song Yiyi, you are working overtime again. As long as I am not around, you are busy with work every day."
"I'll stay a little longer, and I'll definitely be home before eight."
"I can't do anything about you."
"Did the filming go smoothly today?" Song Ci closed the file, leaned back in his chair, his eyes full of tenderness.
"It went smoothly. Sister K and Lao Hu came to visit the crew this morning." Liu Shishi happily shared her daily life with her fiancé. "Sister K said that I have a high probability of not being able to compete with Zhou Xun. What a pity."
Song Ci quickly encouraged: "Being nominated for Best Actress and winning the Most Popular Actress award has proven that you are excellent.
When you bring back the trophy, I will prepare a display cabinet for you at home to hold all the honorary trophies you have won."
When Miss Liu heard this, she was full of fighting spirit and replied arrogantly: "You underestimate me too much. One cabinet is not enough. I need at least three."
Song Ci chuckled and calculated in his mind that one cabinet would definitely not be enough if all the miscellaneous honors were counted.
But forget about those formal awards. After all, they are the 85 flowers that are said to be "cursed". In the past life, only Zhao Liying won the award to save some face for the 85 flowers.
"By the way, if you want to act in the movie 'Myth' I mentioned earlier, I'll make a phone call for you. Interviews and the like are just a way to fool people."
When Liu Shishi heard this, she was very tempted, after all, it was a big production. But after thinking it over, she shook her head and said, "Forget it, there's no need to trouble you. Sister K is already arranging a good supporting role for me, that's enough."
She is now one of the four most popular young actresses and is very popular in the circle. She has no shortage of roles to play and many film crews want to invite her.
Now that she has established herself in the entertainment industry, she no longer needs to trouble her fiancé over such trivial matters.
"Then I will fly to Donghai on the 4th. I will arrange someone to pick you up then, and then we will go to Su City together."
"Yeah! There are still three days left. I can't wait to see you, dear. Yi Yi, you should get off work early."
Just as the couple was expressing their deep love to each other, the news of the interview for the large-scale costume TV series "The Myth" on April 5th had spread throughout the entire entertainment industry and quietly topped the hot search list.
Liu Shishi’s attitude towards the female lead role is that it is dispensable, but other actresses in the circle do not have this mentality towards this 50 million yuan production.
Those who have schedules and those who don’t; those who have connections and those who don’t, are all gearing up and trying their best to win the female lead in “The Myth”.
(End of this chapter)
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