"You didn't know that? Panda TV is a subsidiary of Xingchen Technology. Lei Jun and Lin Chen, the boss of Xingchen Technology, have a very good relationship. Lin Chen is also the vice president of Xiaomi Technology."
"Oh my god, I need to call Mr. Lei right away."
Hu Jin took out his phone, found Lei Jun's number, and dialed it.
"Hello, Mr. Lei, this is Hu Jin, the one who makes movies. We met once before."
"Oh, Hu Jin, the big star, I remember you, I remember you. What's up?"
"Mr. Lei, it's like this: I self-financed a movie, which I plan to release during the Spring Festival. I'd like to be a guest on a live stream on Panda TV to help farmers and promote my movie. So, could you please put in a good word for me with Mr. Lin?"
"I see. I'll give it a try. After all, it's not my own business. No matter how good our relationship is, I can only ask for your opinion. Whether Lin Chen agrees or not is up to him."
"I understand, I understand. Thank you so much, Mr. Lei. I will definitely visit you in person to express my gratitude next time."
"Haha, you're too kind. Let me ask first."
In interpersonal relationships, Lei Jun would still help with small favors like this, after all, no one has it easy, and Hu Jin has a good reputation, so this small favor might bring countless returns in the future.
After hanging up the phone, Lei Jun called Lin Chen.
"Brother Lin, are you busy?"
"I'm alright, what's wrong, Brother Jun?"
“I have a friend in the entertainment industry named Hu Jin who wants to be on your live stream to help farmers. He wants me to put in a good word for him and pull some strings.”
"Hu Jin, I know him. Why did he decide to do a live stream to help farmers?"
"It seems he made a movie and wants to promote it through a live-streaming event to help farmers."
"War Tiger?"
"I don't know what movie it is. What, you've heard of it?"
"I've heard a little about it. How about this, Brother Jun, give me his phone number, and I'll talk to him directly."
"Okay, I'll send you his phone number in a bit."
After hanging up the phone, Lei Jun immediately sent Hu Jin's phone number to Lin Chen.
"Hello, is this Mr. Hu Jin? This is Lin Chen from Xingchen Technology."
"President Lin?!"
Hu Jin was a little incredulous. Lei Jun must have some serious influence, making Lin Chen call him directly.
"Yes, it was me. You called Mr. Lei and said you wanted to do a live stream to help farmers promote your new movie?"
"Yes, yes, that's right."
"Mr. Hu Jin, have you misunderstood something? Our live-streaming event to help farmers isn't a variety show, and it's a project in cooperation with the Shanghai government. Do you think it's appropriate for you to promote your new movie on it?"
"Ah, this..."
Hu Jin never expected that Lin Chen wouldn't call to discuss the details of being a guest, but rather to interrogate him.
No! Hu Jin immediately realized that someone of President Lin's status and position would not have the time or energy to interrogate him; he must have some other purpose.
"Mr. Lin, this was indeed my oversight. However, my new movie is about to be released during the Spring Festival, so time is tight. I've been so busy lately that I'm a bit overwhelmed. I'm really sorry. But I'm really interested in live streaming to help farmers, even if the appearance fee is a little lower."
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. This Hu Jin was clueless; he actually wanted an appearance fee?
“Mr. Hu, a lot of people want to participate in our live-streaming event to help farmers these days. If it weren’t for Brother Jun’s influence, I wouldn’t have made this call to you.”
Upon hearing this, Hu Jin thought, "No, what do you mean? Doing business with you businessmen is really tiring. Can't you just say what you mean directly?"
"Ahem, Mr. Lin, how about this? I'll forgo the appearance fee; just let me promote my new movie, okay?"
Hu Jin thought, "I'm such a big star, my appearance fee must be hundreds of thousands, so it's not too much to ask me to promote the movie, right?"
"Hey, Mr. Hu, didn't I just say that this is a project in cooperation with the Shanghai government? How can we promote a new movie like this?"
Hu Jin was getting anxious. This wouldn't do. Did he expect Hu Jin to pay him extra? But the Spring Festival film season was just around the corner, and if they didn't promote it soon, it would be too late.
"President Lin, for President Lei's sake, could you please help me think of any other solutions?"
Hearing this, Lin Chen's lips curled up. It was perfect. It seemed that promoting his new movie on the livestream to help farmers was very important to him.
In business negotiations, whoever appears impatient first is at a disadvantage. Only by adopting an indifferent, "I don't care" attitude can one gain a firm and accurate advantage.
"I see. Alright, for Mr. Lei's sake, I'll try to think of a way for you."
There was silence on the other end of the phone. After three minutes, Lin Chen felt it was about time and spoke up.
"Got it!"
"Mr. Lin, have you come up with a solution?"
"Yes, I have thought of a solution, but it depends on whether you're willing to do it. Of course, let me make this clear: if you're not willing, you can refuse directly. It's okay; we can cooperate again in the future."
"Hey, Mr. Lin, why don't you tell us what your solution is? You haven't even said anything yet, but you're already acting like you've already finished talking about it."
"Okay, then I'll explain my approach. Actually, our live-streaming to help farmers didn't originally have so many rules, but after the first live stream became a hit, it caught the attention of higher-ups. You understand what I mean by 'higher-ups'?"
"Mmm, I understand."
Hu Jin thought to himself, "Even a certain news agency has published an article in support, how can I not understand?"
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