Chapter 560 - 292: The Big Shot’s Hobby! Targeted by the Big Shot
Besides, it was a small investment. How could the Rice Group stop its boss from indulging in a side project?
So, this film company was practically invisible and entirely dispensable.
’Thinking about this,’ Chen Jincheng explained, "President Lei, the LeTV Film and Television division is a key supporting piece for one of my future strategies. While this segment can’t compare to Rice, I estimate it can reach a market value of over ten billion USD, no problem. If all goes well, it could be even higher."
He was very confident about this. In the other world, the number-one short-form drama company only got its start in ’20, after Guangding Headquarters issued a directive, and even then it reached a market cap in the tens of billions of USD.
He was getting a two-year head start and was already brazenly siphoning traffic from Tiao Yin. There was no reason he couldn’t surpass that company.
By acquiring the LeTV Film and Television division, his Second-Life Star would surpass the company from his past life in terms of hard assets, management, and talent.
"Mr. Chen, what do you think about me investing in your Second-Life Star?" Lei Xiaojun asked suddenly after hearing him out.
Truth be told, he was very interested in the film and television industry. He himself was now an internet celebrity with over twenty million fans, so he was equally interested in MCN companies.
Most importantly, he had witnessed Mr. Chen’s formidable online marketing skills, especially with the Soda launch.
’If I could pull off a similar marketing spectacle for my future automotive venture, it would be a huge boon. It’s best to lay the groundwork now.’
’If I invest in Mr. Chen’s Second-Life Star and become a close partner, he can’t very well ignore his partner’s marketing needs, can he?’
Most importantly, he was eyeing the momentum of the Soda brand.
’At this rate, as long as they stabilize their market position, their annual profit will absolutely be in the billions, if not more.’
’Since there’s so much internal resistance at Rice Group to entering the auto industry, my only option is to follow Ms. Dong’s example.’
’Didn’t she approach Wanda Wang and Face-blind Dong precisely because her own company was against the idea?’
’Since Mr. Chen is also optimistic about the auto industry, it shouldn’t be a problem to get him to invest alongside me, right?’
Chen Jincheng had no idea that Boss Lei was already targeting his future earnings.
After hanging up, he felt a bit baffled. ’I called Boss Lei to pitch an investment in the Soda. How did that turn into him wanting to invest in Second-Life Star?’
’In the other world, he invested in the film industry for fun. Is he now planning to invest in my Second-Life Star for fun, too?’
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「Jinmao Building Lobby.」
Tian Xiwei arrived at the lobby at the designated address, accompanied by the three women from the previous night. They were also film and performance graduates who, like her, hadn’t signed with an agency yet. Now, they wanted to tag along with her to Second-Life Star and try their luck.
"Weili, honestly, even if Chen Jincheng doesn’t create a film division, you shouldn’t get hung up on it. Being an influencer is a great option too," one of her friends said, trying to reason with her.
"Exactly! If Chen Jincheng is backing you, becoming an influencer is a sure bet. Didn’t you see how much buzz you got today?" another friend chimed in eagerly.
The third friend nodded in immediate agreement.
That was precisely their thinking. Whether in film or as an influencer, what mattered was making it. And the best way to make it was to ride someone’s coattails.
And right now, they felt like Tian Xiwei was the one whose coattails they could ride.
As the group walked toward the elevators, they saw several gorgeous women with amazing figures step out.
The women’s gazes clearly landed on Tian Xiwei, their expressions filled with envy.
Tian Xiwei could feel their envy.
The friend who had spoken first quickly said, "Weili, see that? They look like they’re from Second-Life Star, and they were staring at you with envy the second they came out. It’s because their boss likes you and is creating a film division just for you."
"Xiaohu, please don’t say things like that," Tian Xiwei said quickly. "Even if he does create a film division, it doesn’t prove anything."
But Xiaohu couldn’t resist. "Weili, don’t be so stubborn. I’m just going to ask you one more time: if it’s true, like Ah Liang said—that Chen Jincheng not only creates a film division for you but also makes a huge splash with it for your sake—will you say yes to him?"
"..." Hearing the question again, Tian Xiwei’s thoughts fell into a whirl.
’She really didn’t know...’