Chapter 205 A Family of Five! The War Begins!
Wang Shiqing came to the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel with a glass of wine in great spirits. He looked very excited.
"Master, the dark clouds over my side have dissipated."
"You know, even though we were supposed to be on holiday, the Radio and Television Group still held a high-level meeting to learn about the leadership's relevant spirit."
"Moreover, the Radio and Television Corporation and the station have clearly stated that they will devote the greatest resources to the production of China's Got Talent."
"This program has risen to a political task. It can only succeed, not fail!"
"Next, you will see our big moves. We will devote all our resources to complete our common masterpiece."
Because the big boss is paying attention, everything is different and all obstacles will be removed.
"Master, I heard that you want to export this program overseas, right?" Wang Shiqing asked.
Lin Xiao said: "Yes."
Amy Pascal had already left on a plane, but the two chatted until very late last night.
After drinking too much, Lin Xiao made another big promise. He wanted to fully cooperate with Sony Entertainment and become its indispensable strategic partner in the world.
Sony Pictures is now a global giant, but animation is a shortcoming, so we will make up for it.
TV drama production is also a shortcoming, and we will make up for it.
Once "Kung Fu Panda" and "Graveyard Book" are released, they will surely become popular all over the world, making Sony Pictures one of the top companies in the field of animated films, and even directly knocking Disney and DreamWorks off their seats.
"Squidward: Reign" will surely make Sony Pictures Television's division soar and directly create a world-class hit.
Sony Pictures TV has produced many hit TV series, such as The Boys and Better Call Saul, but that is a story for the future. For a long time, Sony was the only Hollywood giant without a public television network, and there were no hits in the works currently released.
It was probably not until the time of House of Cards that Sony participated in the global distribution, making it a mainstream TV series.
Lin Xiao was a little drunk last night, and even said that he wanted to cooperate with Sony Games to develop a 3A-level stand-alone game masterpiece.
The other party was also drunk and uttered even more bold words.
To take over Sony Pictures, or even Sony Entertainment, and to become one of the most powerful women in the world.
The next morning! Both of them were filled with shame, and they ate breakfast silently, never mentioning the boasts they made last night, even though sometimes boasting is the truest thing.
Before leaving, Lin Xiao reminded her: "Amy, you haven't forgotten what you promised me yesterday, right?"
"I seem to have promised you a lot of things. Next time, don't talk to me about important things when I'm drinking."
Lin Xiao: "Do everything we can to promote 'Got Talent'."
Amy: "Lin, this is really difficult. Because the entire Western world probably finds it hard to imagine that it needs to buy TV copyrights from the backward Eastern world. Because we are always at the forefront of cultural innovation, we are an absolutely strong culture."
Lin Xiao: "I know, so use the name of Sony Pictures Television to promote it. I know you have always been weak in TV programs. If it really becomes popular in the Western world, it will mean a lot to you and will be very beneficial to your bid for Sony Pictures."
Amy: "Is it important to you that I try?"
Lin Xiao: “Yes, it is very important.”
It's more than important. It's like a political task.
Because of the leadership's support and the protection of the Magic City, the secret hunt for Lightning Entertainment has come to a halt.
However, the national satellite TV circle’s boycott and hostility towards Lightning Entertainment has not stopped.
The successful overseas launch of "China's Got Talent" can not only bring huge reputation, but also achieve a breakthrough and establish the strong position of Shuanglin Production, so the high share becomes justified.
"Master, I want to borrow someone from you." Wang Shiqing said.
Lin Xiao: “Li Shuang?”
Wang Shiqing: "Yes, "Got Talent" needs three mentors, two men and one woman. Li Shuang is the most suitable candidate for this female mentor."
Before the change, the other party would not have made this request, because Li Shuang is the host of If You Are the One. Although she has not signed a hosting contract with Jiangnan TV, Shanghai TV would be more sensible and would not let her appear on the screen.
But now, since Jiangnan Radio and Television had a disagreement with Lightning Entertainment that year, it is not impossible for Li Shuang to appear on Shanghai Satellite TV.
"Okay." Lin Xiao said.
Wang Shiqing: "Now this has become a political task, so I can probably take two days off during the Chinese New Year. On the third day of the Chinese New Year, our team will start working to ensure that the show can meet the audience in April."
The time was extremely tight, with less than three months from start to finish.
Lin Xiao knew that Wang Shiqing’s team and even the entire Shanghai TV would put in a lot of effort in this program.
One reason is the attention from the leaders, the second is that the program will be exported overseas, and the third is that Shanghai TV also wants to take the opportunity to break through.
Because the entire satellite TV circle is boycotting Lightning Entertainment, Jiangnan Radio and Television has already resisted, and now Shanghai Satellite TV is trying to cooperate with it, as if it is a traitor to the entire satellite TV circle.
Then Shanghai TV must do this program well. Not only must the ratings soar, but it must also cooperate with the overseas strategy.
Once this program successfully goes overseas and becomes popular in the Western world, most of this huge honor will go to Shanghai TV.
At that time, the so-called traitors will become bold, open, determined and enterprising.
By then, Wang Shiqing, the production director, will be able to take the next step with this huge capital.
So, how could he not give it his all?
“I wish ‘Got Talent’ a huge hit in terms of viewership.”
“I wish “China’s Got Talent” a great success overseas!”
The two raised their glasses, and their alliance deepened.
***That night, Li Shuang and Xia Xi lay on the same bed.
"Crying again?" Xia Xi.
Li Shuang turned around and asked, "Xia Xi, do you think I am a beauty who brings disaster?"
"This time, someone was hunting down Lightning Entertainment and making personal attacks on him, and the biggest reason for this was me."
"Saying that I was his lover proves that he is corrupt."
Xia Xi: "Not only you, but also Qu Feifei, Jiang Li'er and a large group of people, all said to be his harem."
"But I am indignant. Why am I not included here?"
"Am I not beautiful enough, Xia Xi? They spread rumors about you, why don't they spread rumors about me?"
Li Shuang: "But because I am the most famous, I can arouse the most jealousy and hostility from men."
Xia Xi: "That's true. Most of Qu Feifei's fans are women. Although Jiang Li'er became a little famous because of a movie, she is not as famous as you."
"You are not only the dream lover of countless men, you are also the idol of countless women."
"Rumor has it that you are Lin Xiao's lover. This will indeed make countless men jealous and make countless women lose their defenses, and then create great hostility towards Lin Xiao."
"You are so dazzling."
Li Shuang: "What do you think about me becoming our family's chief steward in the future? Similar to a housekeeper?"
Xia Xi: "Not seducing him anymore?"
Li Shuang shook her head: "No more seduction, no more seduction."
“It’s so painful not to feel responded to.”
"Besides, he's already exhausted dealing with two people. If I get involved, he won't have a peaceful life anymore."
"Look at this crisis and turmoil. Even the mayor stepped forward at the first opportunity to protect him."
"And I will only bring her scandals and troubles."
"What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of?" Xia Xi sighed: "The core is not you, the family of five is really a long way to go."
"The key is those two girls. I don't know how he will end it."
Then Xia Xi smiled and said, "Shuang'er, how about we live together?"
"No, Xia Xi, I warn you, don't touch me at night."
Xia Xi sarcastically said: "Please figure it out, it was you who was molesting me in my dream that day!"
"And he kept shouting: Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao."
"You are the female hooligan, grabbing everywhere with your hands. I just want to disappoint you. I don't have what you want."
Suddenly, Li Shuang was too embarrassed to face anyone and covered her head with a quilt.
"Stop talking. Stop talking."
***Lian Zheng and Lian Yi are talking.
"Little Water Drop, what do you think about your future role?" Lian Zheng: "Will you choose the path of an artist or a good wife?"
Lian Yi said in a soft voice: "I don't know either."
Now, she is on the path of a good wife, participating in building Facebook's advertising model, and has achieved initial success.
But if she goes deeper, will she be involved in the internal management of Lightning Group?
If a pure relationship between a man and a woman, or even a husband and wife, is mixed with huge interests, will there be conflicts?
"I'm good at piano, but I also seem to be good at my work at Facebook, and I can find a sense of accomplishment in both." Lian Yi said, "But now, I want to be of greater help to him in his career."
"Dad, actually, what Lin Xiao needs most right now is someone to expand overseas."
"For Facebook's overseas expansion, he already has a candidate for East Asia, Lucas from Itch.com."
"The most difficult thing is the development of Facebook in the United States. He has his eyes on Wu Lingxi." Lian Yi: "But Wu Lingxi's current Renren.com is very ambitious and is about to attack Facebook's base camp and seize the title of the number one social network site."
Lian Zheng: "Don't let your imagination run wild. You are even less suitable. You have no overseas background, let alone overseas influence."
"Yeah!" Lian Yi responded.
The most important thing is that she was reluctant to leave Lin Xiao's side.
The love between boys and girls is at its most passionate, and they are reluctant to be apart for even a few days.
Lian Zheng: "I'm going back, do you want to ride with me?"
Lian Yi: "I'd better take the Lightning Group's car and go directly back to Linshan."
In this way, she could spend at least half an hour more with Lin Xiao.
Today, Lin Xiao will take a plane to Beijing to become a live VIP guest of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
New Year's Eve is coming.
Today, there is something more important.
That was Renren's invasion of Normandy.
The first major war on the Internet is about to break out.
The entire Lightning Group has gone on holiday, but the core members are still on duty.
Fantasy Studios is the main force in this Internet war.
Before boarding the plane, an important core meeting was held within the Lightning Group.
"This time, Renren and the capital group behind it are coming with great force."
"The budget for the first Normandy landing was in the range of 200 to 300 million, which is undoubtedly an astronomical figure."
"It can be said that the total amount of money spent by Facebook since its establishment is less than 300 million."
"But they spend so much money on just one raid."
"So they are determined to be the number one social networking site."
“This will be the first truly large-scale battle on the Internet.”
"However, no matter how big the scale is or how much money is spent, it all comes down to grabbing users."
"They are burning money like crazy and want to drag us into the same battlefield of burning money. There is no doubt that this is impossible."
"You fight yours, and I fight mine."
"How many days have we been preparing for this day?"
Huang Haiquan, boss of Fantasy Studio: "328 days!"
Feng Xian: “381 days!”
This was true even earlier.
Before Facebook was founded, Lin Xiao regarded Lingxi Island as his biggest social networking site rival.
Unexpectedly, the other party was a combination of e-commerce and social networking, and had no pure social genes at all. It was a typical WEB1.0 product, so it was not worthy of being an opponent at all.
In Lin Xiao’s mind, Facebook’s rivals are Renren and Kaixin in history.
And now this seemingly huge opponent has finally appeared.
But Lin Xiao had really prepared for this day's battle for a very long time.
Burning money?
Sorry, I can't spend money with you? This time, I used a tactic of using a little to achieve a great result.
We will use brand new technology and a brand new format to completely defeat you! Aren’t you going to spend money to attract customers? Are you going to seize the title of the number one social networking site?
You are very welcome. The more money you spend, the more you will find that all the new users you attract are for Facebook.
Lin Xiao could probably deduce that Renren would completely copy Facebook in the future, and then use its huge financial and background advantages to snatch the number one social networking site from Facebook.
So he had really been storing up technical ammunition for this war for a long time.
A few months ago, when Facebook was launching its second campaign, Fantasy Studios couldn't help but want to use its new killer weapon that it had prepared to expand its user base.
But Lin Xiao managed to suppress it.
First, these new killer weapons were not mature at the time, and second, they were of no use at all.
Now, half a year has passed and the technology has matured.
When Kaixin.com and Renren.com were fighting each other, and even QQ joined the fray, what was the most impressive thing? Was it the money-burning competition?
no!
But stealing vegetables!
It's Happy Farm.
Just a matter of stealing vegetables made Kaixin.com rise instantly and become the top social networking site in China, with skyrocketing traffic.
At that time, many people really thought that Kaixin.com was the number one social networking site in China, not Renren.
The reason why Kaixin.com eventually lost and was merged was not because of its lack of popularity, but because it lost in the capital game.
Another thing is that Tencent and Renren quickly copied and plagiarized games like Stealing Vegetables, which made Kaixin's lead very short-lived and it immediately fell into siege and fighting.
But the situation is different now.
These games were developed based on Oracle Macromedia Flash. In 2008 and 2009, these technologies were relatively mature.
But now these technologies are very immature, so web-based online games that may seem easy to implement in a few years are now very difficult to implement.
There are only two companies in the world that have invested heavily in this area. One is of course Macromedia Flash (which had not yet been acquired by Adobe at that time), and the other is Lightning Technology.
Lin Xiao has always been adhering to the spirit of seeking scriptures. On the one hand, he must concentrate on development, and on the other hand, he must also learn from the outside world.
Since Target Studio was not having success with Zhu Xian, they simply started over again, introduced Unreal Engine 2, and spent a huge amount of money to hire help from EPIC.
Fantasy Studios is responsible for developing both Dungeon Fighter and a large number of web-based online games.
It's not just Farmville, there are also tons of classic games.
As for Feng Xian's business group, their goal is to achieve another grand goal, which is online web video.
Online web game.
Online web video.
Don't underestimate these two things, they were definitely a technological revolution in 2004.
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Historically, this revolution broke out in 2005 and directly changed the landscape of the Internet. First, YouTube appeared, followed by Tudou, Youku and other video sites, which emerged like mushrooms after rain.
Web games, on the other hand, came a little further behind and made a lot of money.
For these two technological revolutions, Lightning Technology still spent huge amounts of money and fully cooperated with Macromedia, and finally achieved breakthroughs in relevant technical indicators nearly one year ahead of history.
It can be said that in the Internet industry, Lin Xiao is definitely ranked first in terms of obsession with online videos.
Two or three years ago, when he was working on Yang.com, his technical level was totally insufficient. He used the most clumsy method of splitting frames and combining them together to complete the earliest pseudo-online video.
And now it has finally achieved a breakthrough, becoming a strategic reserve for the first Internet war.
In terms of Internet technology, China is still a complete follower or even a plagiarist.
So, when Lin Xiao took out these two technological revolutions and used them to fight against Renren?
That's a complete dimensionality reduction attack.
No matter how much money Renren spends or how many users it attracts, it will ultimately only serve as a wedding dress for Facebook.
And the key is that at this stage, you cannot copy or plagiarize because this technology is temporarily in the hands of Lightning Technology and Macromedia.
You can only watch your massive number of Renren users migrate to Facebook.
You spend money, and I gain users.
Therefore, Lin Xiao has been planning this Internet war for a long time and is looking forward to it.
It's useless to spend money in a big way. Technology and new ideas are the primary productive forces.
****Xia Xi is about to fly to the United States to pave the way for the launch of Facebook in the United States.
She also had another job, which was to save the disbanded Black Isle Studios.
In the 1990s, Interplay was a very powerful software company, but now it has completely declined and has very few valuable copyrights.
Due to the decline of this company, its Black Isle Studios was also disbanded, and Fallout: Van Buren, which had been developed to a certain extent, was shelved.
Xia Xi went there not only to save Black Isle Studios, but also to buy the copyright of "Fallout" from Interplay.
Historically, Bethesda spent $1.17 million to acquire the development rights for Fallout 3 and $4.67 million to purchase the overall copyright for Fallout.
This time, it may be difficult for Bethesda to achieve its goal.
After all, capitalists only care about money, and they will sell to whoever pays more.
Because the Lightning Group has much more money, Lin Xiao currently has the most liquid funds at hand, even tens of millions in US dollars.
In the previous world, Tencent invested in many stand-alone game companies and was called the savior of the East by many game companies.
Now Lightning Group is going to play this role in advance, and the target may not only be Black Isle Studios, but also CDPR which is struggling.
This Polish game company was founded in 2002 and is now going through its most difficult time. It is still busy developing the DEMO of its first game and its future is completely uncertain.
It wasn't until 2007 that The Witcher 1 was developed.
Online games and mobile games may be more profitable, and make much more money.
But stand-alone games are the true ninth art and the jewel in the crown of gaming.
The development of "Zhu Xian" has entered its best state. Although the budget may double, the development cycle should be optimistic. It is very likely to be launched before "World of Warcraft", or at least earlier than the historical "Perfect World".
Then the development of 3A stand-alone games should also be included in the plan.
This thing may not make a lot of money, but the technological breakthroughs, huge honors, and cultural output it brings are really incomparable to online games.
Lin Xiao was leaving from Hongqiao, while Xia Xi was leaving from Pudong, and her flight was earlier.
So the two people separated in the company.
"The two bosses of Lightning Group are both out, and the entire company is extremely empty."
"At this time, Renren launched a surprise attack and carried out the Normandy Landing Operation, and the war broke out."
"It sounds like a perfect script." Xia Xi said, "If I were Wu Lingxi and Liao Feng, I would be extremely excited just thinking about it."
Lin Xiao: "Isn't it? Besides, our energy is completely dispersed now, and we are facing a huge storm. We seem to be at our weakest now."
Xia Xi said: "Your plan of luring people into a trap is really vicious."
"But we still can't let our guard down. This time they have kidnapped too much capital to invest in the war. From the outside, they are strong and powerful, so I don't know how many giants are watching this war."
"At least SoftBank, Merrill Lynch, Columbia, and Sony Pictures are extremely concerned about this war."
"These are our potential allies internationally. Once we lose this war, there will be no American Facebook or East Asian Facebook. We have lost the war at home, let alone overseas."
"Once we win this battle, not only SoftBank Group but also Merrill Lynch will generously support our overseas expansion."
"After all, Yang Zhiyuan, who created the last Internet miracle, was also a Chinese."
Lin Xiao looked at Xia Xi's beautiful face full of aggressiveness and sighed in his heart.
It's such a pity that Lightning Group really can't do without her, otherwise she would be suitable to develop Facebook in the United States, with her first-class abilities.
"How long have we been apart last time?" Xia Xi asked.
Lin Xiao: "It seems like less than two months."
Xia Xi: "This time, we have to separate for a while again. We have been together day and night for the past few years. Don't let it become a case of long separation being like newlyweds."
Woman, if you don’t know how to use idioms, don’t use them randomly.
Xia Xi opened her arms and the two hugged each other goodbye.
"Oh, by the way, let me tell you a secret." Xia Xi said, "Last night, in the middle of the night, that bitch Li Shuang reached her hand into my nightgown and messed around, and she even called your name."
"This slutty bitch has touched me twice already."
"You have to take good care of her."
Then, Xia Xi suddenly said, "Fuck, Lin Xiao, you beast, I am your half-sister, and you are actually straight?"
Lin Xiao couldn't stand it any longer and shouted, "Get lost!"
Xia Xi didn't say anything, but stretched out five fingers towards Lin Xiao.
There are five members in the family, and no one can be left behind.
*****Lian Yi was going home for the New Year. She did not take Lian Zheng’s car but took the Lightning Group’s car and went back with Bai Xiaoping, Lin Yao and others.
Last year, she stayed in the dormitory alone for more than a week in order to wait for Lin Xiao to come home.
This year she stayed until New Year's Eve to wait for Lin Xiao to come home.
But the time they spent together was very short, and she was alone most of the time.
And this year Lin Xiao will not be able to go home with her to celebrate the New Year, as he has to go to the Spring Festival Gala.
"We agreed that you must go to Linshan to pick me up." This time, she didn't even spend the New Year in Wencheng. Instead, her family stayed at her grandmother's house in Linshan, as if this would be closer to Lin Xiao.
"You must stay with me for more than five hours this time."
Lin Xiao readily agreed, and then threatened: "If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave again."
Lian Yi already felt the ferocity, but her face flushed and she was still unwilling to leave and continued to lie on him.
Lin Xiao put his hand into her clothes, and her face turned red, but she still did not run away.
Lin Xiao's hand had already fallen on her buttocks, but she still didn't run away.
"Qiaoqiao, let's discuss something." Lin Xiao said.
Lian Yi's eyes widened: "What?"
Lin Xiao: "When I mess around, can you try to struggle? That would be great."
Suddenly, Secretary Xiao Lian could no longer bear it.
"Lin Xiao, you are so hateful and shameless." She opened her little mouth, bit Lin Xiao's lips, and then ran away triumphantly.
After seeing Lian Yi off, Lin Xiao hurried home and accompanied Paopao to have a simple New Year's Eve dinner long in advance, even though it was only noon.
Paopao's parents are already on their way to Shanghai. After confirming that Lin Xiao will not go home for the New Year, the old couple will come to Shanghai to accompany Paopao.
"Woof woof, why are your lips a little swollen?" asked Bubble.
Lin Xiao: "By Xia Xi."
"You're lying. You must be getting irritated." Paopao said.
Lin Xiao said: "Then put out the fire for me."
Bubble walked forward, stretched out his little pinky, and gently licked the red and swollen area on Lin Xiao's lips.
"Are you feeling better?" she asked in a tender voice.
Lin Xiao: "Not good, not only did it fail to put out the fire, but it got even more intense?"
"Then, what should we do?" Bubble said with watery eyes.
Lin Xiao looked at his watch: "There's still time."
Bubble's face turned red, and she gently came to the sofa and lay down, saying in a soft voice: "I, I took a shower."
He buried his head in his arms and stuck it out like an ostrich.
*****By coincidence, on the flight to Beijing, Lin Xiao met Liao Feng, who was also participating in the Spring Festival Gala.
The only difference is that they are one of the major sponsors of this year's Spring Festival Gala.
Originally, Wu Lingxi was supposed to appear on the Spring Festival Gala to enjoy this honor, but in order to take charge of commanding this battle, she gave this spot to Liao Feng.
In the first class cabin, Lin Xiao and Liao Feng nodded to each other.
"Xia Xi went to the United States?" Liao Feng asked.
Lin Xiao said: "Yes."
Liao Feng: "Lightning Group's business is expanding so fast that it has even gone to the United States to promote its business."
Lin Xiao said: "There is no other way. It is like a monster. Once it develops rapidly, it cannot slow down at all."
Lin Xiao now plays the role of a young man who has achieved success.
Then he smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't let you take a big bite of Lightning Entertainment this time. I disappoint you."
Liao Feng: "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
At this moment, Liao Feng actually wanted to laugh.
The Lin Xiao in front of us is really arrogant. He is completely unaware of the fatal danger and is completely overwhelmed by the victory in front of him.
It was just as Wang Shuo said, after making hundreds of millions, he completely forgot who he was and became so carried away.
Renren has the support of several giants and is about to launch a fatal attack on you.
The war is about to break out.
Wu Lingxi and Chen Yizhou, leading the core senior management of Renren, were all stationed in the company, personally directing this battle.
However, your Lightning Group is completely leaderless and empty.
Lin Xiao participated in the Spring Festival Gala, Xia Xi went to the United States, Gao Changhe went to Hong Kong, and Li Shuang went to Nanjing.
On the eve of this great war, there was not a single senior executive of the Lightning Group at its headquarters.
At this time, the dialogue should be supplemented.
Still playing? I'm here to collect you!
Lin Xiao, have you forgotten that Facebook is your foundation, but you are having a lot of fun in the entertainment industry.
Tonight, I will dig up your roots.
After arriving at the CCTV studio.
I really don’t know what the purpose of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala program crew was to arrange Lin Xiao and Liao Feng to sit at the same table, and their seats are very close to the front.
The key point is that Liao Feng spent a lot of money. In order to launch this battle, Renren became one of the biggest sponsors of this year's Spring Festival Gala.
Put the two biggest rivals at the same table and start a big battle in the evening.
This inexplicably reminded Lin Xiao of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, where the presidents of the United States and Russia sat together, smiling on the surface, but behind the scenes Russia immediately launched a war against Georgia.
At the same time, the lights were on in the Renren office building.
Both CEOs Wu Lingxi and Chen Yizhou were present!
More than a hundred employees were also working overtime on New Year's Eve, sitting neatly in front of their computers, waiting for orders.
Wu Lingxi looked at everyone and said slowly: "Facebook is leaderless and empty right now."
"Pride goes before a fall!"
"And we invested a total of 300 million for this operation!"
"This battle can only have one outcome, a complete victory!"
Wu Lingxi raised her wrist, looked at her watch, and stared quietly at the arrival of eight o'clock.
Five, four, three, two, one!
At 8 o'clock in the evening, the 2004 CCTV Spring Festival Gala officially began.
Wu Lingxi ordered: "Operation Normandy officially begins!"
The first major war on the Internet has officially broken out!
***Note: After six hours of hard work, I finally finished writing. I'm going to have dinner now! Dear benefactor, do you still have monthly tickets in your pocket? I sincerely ask for your help. Thank you! (End of this chapter)