Chapter 340: Vigorous Rectification
Take the bus or rent a car?
When Huang Xiaoming raised the question, several female stars fell silent, engaging in a silent contest.
Chen Hong twisted the silk scarf around her fingertips, smiling without saying a word; Jia Jingwen wiped the sweat from her forehead, as if she didn't hear anything.
Liu Tao pushed up his sunglasses on the bridge of his nose, with a gentle smile on the corners of his mouth, but he didn't respond.
Everyone knows that taking the bus is cheap but troublesome, while renting a car is comfortable but may exceed your budget.
Whoever starts clamoring to rent a car first will be labeled as "squeamish" and "difficult to serve" by the audience. Whoever speaks first will lose.
When the atmosphere was tense, Liu Shishi took the lead and broke the deadlock: "Let's take the bus!"
Seeing Yang Zi's anxious face, she thought she should support the tour guide's arrangement. Changing the original plan just after arriving in Rome would make Yang Zi's work difficult.
"Brother Ming, please study the route to the airport carefully. I will accompany Sister Zi to buy the tickets."
Seeing Sister Yi step forward, Yang Zi felt relieved. She had little influence in this team and needed someone of importance to support her.
"Let's go, Sister Zi!" Liu Shishi ran away quickly, pulling Yang Zi's arm.
With the help of enthusiastic fans, the two quickly found the ticket window.
"How much?"
“Six euros per ticket.”
Liu Shishi spoke fluent English and chatted easily with the ticket seller, which shocked Yang Zi and the fans nearby.
"Senior sister, your English is so good!" At this moment, Yang Zi has completely become a little fan of Sister Yi.
Liu Shishi smiled, paid for the ticket, asked the ticket seller for some details, and told Yang Zi:
“The airport bus can go to the city, but it’s still some distance from the B&B apartment you booked, so we still have to take a taxi.
But it's much cheaper than taking a taxi directly from the airport to the B&B. Let's go, I've bought the tickets."
"Senior Sister, have a nice journey."
After saying goodbye to the fans, the two hurried back, while the others were already waiting impatiently.
After taking the bus and then a taxi, the Hua Shao group finally arrived at the booked homestay.
At 11 o'clock in the evening Rome time, the members of "Flowers and Youth" finally settled down and enjoyed a moment of leisure without the camera.
In the large triple room suite, Yang Zi, who had washed up first, sat cross-legged on the big bed. In her ears was the sound of running water in the bathroom where Liu Tao was taking a bath.
"Senior Sister, thank you so much for helping me out today."
Liu Shishi closed her packed suitcase and clapped her hands, "When you're out and about, there's no need to be so particular. We should take care of each other."
"It's too difficult to deal with!" Yang Zi made a bitter face, and felt a headache when he thought of the open and secret struggles just now.
When the rooms were allocated before, several older sisters wanted to live in the master bedroom next door, which had a balcony, private bathroom, and was the most spacious and comfortable.
Chen Hong calmly emphasized "sleep quality", Jia Jingwen euphemistically mentioned "skin care needs", and Liu Tao gently said that "I am not picky about where to live". Everyone had something to say but they just didn't want to say it directly.
This roundabout confrontation made the straightforward Yang Zi exhausted.
"It's difficult!" With another sigh, Yang Zi plunged into the fluffy pillow, feeling exhausted.
"What do you think of everyone's personalities?"
At this moment, all the indoor cameras have been turned off, so Yang Zi simply speaks out: "Brother Xiao Ming is outgoing and enthusiastic, with a flamboyant personality, and is indeed a responsible and good brother.
But if you want to be fair in everything and try to be a good person, you will end up making things worse.
Sister Hong is introverted and tough. She doesn't express her opinion on the surface, but she is very independent. Just like just now, she wanted to live in the master bedroom, and she would keep wasting time with everyone until she achieved her goal.
Wen Jie and Tao Jie are actually a bit similar, both are very meticulous people. Meticulous means high taste requirements, and each one is more particular than the other.
As for Mr. Lin, I didn’t notice anything. He didn’t say much and didn’t express his opinions. He just worked hard.”
Liu Shishi was a little surprised. She didn't expect Yang Zi to be able to see through their personalities so thoroughly: "Sister Zi, you are good. You have some knowledge and your analysis is quite accurate."
Yang Zi smiled shyly. She debuted as a child star and had been in film crews since she was young. She had long seen the ups and downs of human nature in the entertainment industry.
Liu Shishi sat by the bed and felt that she and the girl had a very good rapport: "Some people have grabbed the room, some have grabbed the camera, and some have grabbed the audience's hearts.
In reality shows, celebrities need to be exposed to the camera for a long time and are in a state of high pressure and fatigue for a long time. People's instinctive reactions will highlight their true nature.
In a closed space, frequent interactions with other guests will cause unrehearsed conversations and conflicts of interest to be infinitely magnified. So it is difficult for you to satisfy everyone."
Yang Zi thought thoughtfully: "Senior Sister, I didn't expect that you never participate in variety shows, but you have mastered the essence of reality shows."
Liu Shishi blinked: "Actually, I don't understand either. These words were given to me by my agent before I came here. By the way, an important reminder..."
"What?"
“No matter how busy or tired you are, you must always maintain exquisite makeup in front of the camera. Remember, elegance never goes out of style!”
"Senior sister, I feel much better after talking to you for a while." Yang Zi jumped up and said, "Sister, I have an idea. Can you help me think about it?"
"Go ahead."
"I plan to keep some money for tickets to must-see attractions, room fees and emergency funds, and then give the rest of the travel money to everyone. This way, everyone can decide what to buy and eat on their own, so as to avoid having to satisfy their heavy tastes."
Liu Shishi nodded approvingly: "This is a good idea, but don't give too much pocket money."
As all the members of the "Flowers and Teenagers" group fell asleep, the morning light of Peking quietly spread across the sky.
Before the morning dew had dispersed, Song Ci was already reviewing documents in the office, his pen rustling on the pages.
There was a knock on the door. "Come in."
A smart and capable female executive in a black suit pushed the door open and said, "Director Song!"
Song Ci closed the file and crossed his fingers on the desk: "Sit down. After Tengda acquired 56.com, it has been about ten days since you joined the company, President Zhou. Have you adapted to the work during this period?"
The visitor was Zhou Juan, the former founder of 56.com. After Tenda Group acquired 56.com, she also joined Tenda Group and is currently the vice president of TT Video Network, opening a new chapter in her career.
Zhou Juan smiled: "Thank you for your concern. I am gradually getting familiar with the various business processes."
Song Ci leaned back in his boss chair and said, "Although 56.com failed to develop due to some reasons, it still has its merits. The high-quality micro-films, my show live broadcast and other contents are indeed unique."
Hearing Song Ci's comments, Zhou Juan couldn't help but show a hint of pride on her face: "You're too kind."
Song Ci changed the subject: "Mr. Zhou, in your opinion, where is the breakthrough point for the future development of video network? What innovation space does TT Video Network still have?"
Zhou Juan's face froze, realizing that this was a test from the group's top leader. Her future prospects in Tengda might depend on today's conversation.
After all, she is a strong woman who built 56.com. She has a lot of ideas in mind. After a moment of silence, she spoke eloquently: "Mr. Song, I personally believe that the core of the development of video websites in the future is content innovation.
Although TT Video Network remains at the top of the industry, LeTV, Youku and Tudou are catching up closely.
There are also rumors in the industry that Youku and Tudou will merge. Once the two merge, it will inevitably impact TT Video Network's position as the industry leader."
Song Ci said calmly: "Let's talk about something new. These are the consensus of the industry. Self-made projects and the development of the entire IP industry chain have always been what TT Network has been doing."
"I have just joined the company, so there may be some shortcomings in what I say. But based on my observation of TT Video Network, I have three suggestions."
Zhou Juan quickly added, giving some practical advice, "First, the platform can implement differentiated membership services, such as basic membership and star diamond membership systems;
Deeply tap into the value of existing users. At the same time, account sharing is strictly prohibited, and family card packages can be launched. "
Noticing the chairman’s approving expression, Zhou Juan continued: “Secondly, the platform’s advertising strategy also needs to be adjusted appropriately.
We can shift from hard advertising placement to soft advertising such as creative inserts and celebrity broadcasts, and use the group's big data technology to accurately deliver ads. "
"Finally," Zhou Juan said firmly, "we can rely on WeChat's traffic advantage to develop an international version of the app for Chinese people around the world, export Chinese content, and strengthen the group's global layout."
"Further refine your suggestions and report to the board of directors next week." Song Ci nodded slightly, tapping the table with his fingertips. "Also, familiarize yourself with the overall business of TT Video Network as soon as possible."
After Zhou Juan left, Song Ci called Zhang Yong and Wang Jing to the office.
As soon as the two sat down, he got straight to the point and said, "I have decided to implement a rotation system for department presidents in the group!"
Zhang Yong and Wang Jing looked at each other, very surprised why the chairman suddenly had such an idea.
Rotation of senior executives in large groups has both advantages and disadvantages, but some things are interconnected and rash rotation may affect business development.
Zhang Yong considered it carefully and said, "Mr. Song, I support your decision.
But we can’t rush this matter. Some department leadership positions are highly professional, and a hasty change will inevitably have an impact on business continuity.”
Song Ci raised his hand to stop Zhang Yong from continuing, "I have considered the matching of professional capabilities and business needs, as well as the stability within the department. The presidents of core departments such as WeChat and Weibo will not be moved for now.
The rotation will start with the large entertainment sector as a pilot. Online literature, IP derivative development, film and television production, etc. are all upstream and downstream industries, and their businesses have a lot of commonalities. The rotation of the presidents of these departments can control the risks.”
Zhang Yong nodded: "Since you have considered it carefully, I feel relieved."
Song Ci then set his sights on Wang Jing: “The rotation cycle for senior executives is set at 2-3 years, with the first 6 months being an observation period. After passing the assessment and job suitability evaluation, the job adjustment will be formally confirmed.
Sister Jing, please ask the group's human resources department to come up with detailed implementation rules. You must fully consider dynamic risks and implement a "dual track system" as appropriate, allowing those who rotate to retain their original job authority within the first six months to deal with emergencies."
Wang Jing understood: "Understood, I will ask the HR department to issue the detailed rules for your review."
"Sister Jing, I hope to complete the rotation of presidents of the large entertainment strategic line before you go on maternity leave." Song Ci emphasized again.
"no problem!"
After the chairman made the decision, Zhang Yong hesitated again and again, but couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Song, you are so anxious to make adjustments. Have you discovered some problems, such as corruption?"
Song Ci's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he looked at his two right-hand men: "When the group grows in size, various problems will arise.
The idea of parochialism and factionalism has begun to emerge in Tengda. I hope that after the rotation of the president, we can break down the barriers between departments and cultivate a global mindset. "
Parochialism! Factionalism! Zhang Yong and Wang Jing were secretly shocked. The chairman's words were very serious.
It is not just pointing out some problems of the group, but also a warning to them. It is obvious that the big boss is extremely dissatisfied with some internal frictions of the group.
Wang Jing was pregnant and had difficulty moving. Zhang Yong did not dare to neglect her and immediately stood up and said, "Director Song, I will fully cooperate to complete the rotation of the group president."
"Since the introduction of WeChat Pay, the group has heavily subsidized it, spending more than 1 billion yuan. Many department presidents have complained that WeChat Pay is a bottomless pit that is sucking the blood of other departments."
Song Ci's voice was a little cold, and Zhang Yong and Wang Jing could clearly hear his unhappiness.
“I also don’t expect everyone to have the strategic vision to see how important WeChat Pay will be to the entire group in a few years.
But my decisions must be carried out by all departments without compromise. Next time, any department president who dares to disobey my orders will be fired.”
The atmosphere in the office instantly dropped to freezing point. Zhang Yong and Wang Jing both understood that the boss's rotation was not just a personnel adjustment, but a bigger purge might be coming.
As expected, Song Ci then proposed a personnel adjustment: "Sister Jing, Yu Xin's position needs to be moved."
Wang Jing felt somewhat helpless. She had helped Yu Xin, the president of TT Video Network, to become the new president. Although his performance over the past year was not impressive, it was acceptable.
But people can't stand comparison. Yu Xin's predecessor was the chairman's trusted confidant and WeChat president Tang Jun, and now there is another one, 56.com founder Zhou Juan.
Both of their abilities are superior to Xin's, and the comparison makes him look a little mediocre.
In addition, he was indecisive on the variety show "The Voice" last year, which made him lose points in the chairman's eyes.
It would have been fine if there was no one to replace him for a while before, but now that Zhou Juan has joined Tengda Group, it is understandable that Yu Xin’s position as the president of the video website is unstable.
Wang Jing sighed softly: "I will do a good job of convincing Yu Xin, so how will he arrange his new position?"
Song Ci frowned and thought. After all, he didn't make any mistakes, and he couldn't let his employees down. "Transfer him to TT Voice to be in charge of the live broadcast business. The salary will remain the same."
Wang Jing felt relieved after receiving this reply. Since she was still in charge of the affairs and the treatment was inconvenient, it would be much easier to appease her.
After the three of them exchanged a few more opinions, Zhang Yong and Wang Jing tactfully left.
Watching the two of them leave, Song Ci looked puzzled. The request for rotation today was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. Rather, it was because the signs of factions within the group were becoming more and more obvious, especially the subtle resistance to his subsidy strategy.
More importantly, he has received accurate information that the central bank will issue the second batch of payment licenses in July. Alibaba and Baidu are on the list, which means that a money-burning war in the mobile payment field is about to break out.
Moreover, it is not only mobile payment that requires burning money. In the future, businesses such as food delivery and taxi-hailing may evolve into a fierce battle that will require subsidies of tens of millions of yuan a day.
With the war approaching, he must ensure that every gear of the giant ship of Tengda fits perfectly. Any excuses or wrangling may cause the group to lose the initiative in the upcoming fierce battle in the business world.
(End of this chapter)
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