Actor: Thank you.

“Pig farm…” Zhang Yuan muttered after hearing what the other person said.

"What pig farm?" Nicholas Tse looked up at him.

Putting aside the special effects, how did we end up talking about animal husbandry?

"It's nothing, you misheard," Zhang Yuan explained casually.

Those familiar with the gaming industry know that "Pig Factory" is NetEase's nickname.

In 09, under Ding Sanshi's planning, NetEase opened its own pig farm in Anji, Zhejiang.

Spanning 1200 acres, and managed using the management methods of an internet company, it is a fully modern, top-tier pig farm.

This kind of crossover seems very unreliable, as gaming and animal husbandry are completely two different industries.

But the result was very reliable.

We found a design team from Tsinghua University, the same team that designed the base for the Antarctic research station.

They used the world's most advanced equipment and technology; the pig pens are all elevated.

It has a complete set of liquid feed processing, sewage treatment and purification, a complete set of epidemic prevention and quarantine systems, and can also ensure that every piece of pork can be traced.

It was almost the most advanced livestock factory in the country at the time.

Agriculture also needs modernization and science, so why would an internet tycoon like Ding Sanshi suddenly cross over into this field?

We also need to talk about food safety issues in China.

Shuanghui was exposed for using "lean meat pigs"—specifically, clenbuterol hydrochloride, commonly known as lean meat powder—in its pig farming, which sparked a huge public outcry!

That's how Ding Sanshi got the opportunity to raise pigs. There were people behind him pushing and supporting it, and it was also a demonstration industry to some extent.

Who told you professional livestock breeders to act like humans?

After NetEase started raising pigs, both ordinary people and government officials discovered that raising pigs properly could actually make money!
So what have you been doing all these years?
If you're ruthless and incompetent, just admit you're bad. Don't blame the environment, because it's people like you who ruined it.

The pig farm is still under construction, so most people don't know about it.

Of course, NetEase is called a "pig farm" not only because it raises pigs for meat, but also because it treats its players like pigs to be slaughtered...

Zhang Yuan remembered this incident after Ye Weixing reminded him.

Yup!

NetEase's Leihuo Studio in Yuhang... is not the Leihuo Sword Studio from Japan.

Leihuo was NetEase's first branch, established in 07.

He wasn't very famous at the time, but he became quite famous later!
Both popular titles, "Against the Current" and "Naraka: Bladepoint," are produced by Lei Huo.

At this time, the project that Lei Huo had been developing since its inception was "A Chinese Ghost Story"!
"That's interesting." Zhang Yuan nodded.

The combination of the film and television industry and the gaming industry is a good and convenient way out.

The game hasn't been released yet, and the movie hasn't started filming. Both are still in the gestation stage, so combining them before their birth is a good idea.

The movie finds a backer, and the game gets publicity—a win-win situation.

Moreover, in order to discuss the copyright of the PC game "Sword Rain", he asked Gu Yongqiang for the contact information of domestic game companies, including NetEase!
The negotiations for "Reign of Assassins" went quite smoothly.

By using a combination of deception and intimidation, and by using the names of several major companies, the other party became much more polite.

The licensing fee of 2000 million yuan includes concurrent publicity, posters featuring the actors, and commercials.

2000 million sounds like a lot, but a few rich players can easily recoup that amount by spending some real money.

Later, Wang Sicong made 1000 million yuan by playing Lei Huo's "Justice Online".

Qin Fen, the son of a middleman, spent 100 million yuan playing "Fantasy Westward Journey".

It seems that making money through shady means is faster and more lucrative, and you can spend it like it's nothing.

The world of whales and rich guys is incomprehensible to ordinary people, because although they spend so much money, they can actually recoup their losses through other means.

Just like Qin Fen playing "Journey to the West in a Dream," although he spent 100 million yuan, he helped his family bring a lot of people to Macau.

They made several times their initial investment just from pumping water.

This is actually a way to cultivate KOLs, gain control of the discourse, and once they have "followers," they can even raise funds on a small scale and manipulate the stock market.

Game companies are happy with this arrangement, since they're not the ones who end up being fleeced.

Inserting a movie into this segment not only helps promote the game but also leverages the game's popularity, potentially boosting box office sales.

Zhang Yuan originally thought that this play, which was completely changed and called "A Chinese Ghost Story," was just trying to ride the wave of popularity.

Yip Wai-sing also said that they would put up a sign that read "In memory of Mr. Leslie Cheung".

Zhang Yuan felt this was inappropriate; it was courting death.

Why not change the name to "Xiaoqian" or "The Legend of Xiaoqian"?

Anyway, it's not that great, so being a little more discreet might save you from getting scolded.

But now it’s different!
Even if I get scolded, I have to call him by this name.

It has to be associated with games to succeed.

So there are many films that you find silly and don't understand why they were made, but they all have capital operations behind them.

These kinds of films actually don't lose money, while some films that look good don't actually make any money.

Zhang Yuan patted the back of his head, thinking that this was a reliable idea.

It can provide jobs for its own people and also make money.

"In that case, you should redo the plan properly, making sure it's detailed and professional."

"I'll contact NetEase. If it works out, we'll get this project going!"

Zhang Yuan made the decision immediately.

"it is good."

"But should we hold a meeting between film industry representatives from both sides of the strait to decide?" Ye Weixing was cautious, fearing that things might change and his plan would be in vain.

"I'll let you know, don't worry about it," Zhang Yuan said, waving his hand to reassure you.

Even Young Master Xie could see his confidence.

I couldn't say before, but now that Hua Yi has spurred me on, I'm keeping my word again!

If I say I'll do it, I guarantee I can.

If I don't allow it, no one can succeed.

These two points are my long-term goals in the film industry across the Taiwan Strait.

While democracy is a good thing, I'd rather have a "dictatorship" than let mediocre people be in charge.

Call Yang Siwei, tell her about the project, and ask her to contact the game company; she has experience anyway.

"Okay, I know."

"I'll contact you beforehand, and once I receive your proposal, I'll come to you in person."

"That's settled then. I have other things to do, bye..."

Zhang Yuan was about to give up when the other party stopped him.

"and many more."

"I have something to say."

The plump woman cleared her throat, trying to appear formal.

But Zhang Yuan sensed a hint of nervousness in the other person's tone.

"Okay, tell me."

"I feel that my workload is too heavy and the pressure is too great."

“You often dump some very troublesome things on me that require a lot of energy.”

"But my main job is as a brokerage manager, yet I've taken on a lot of extra work."

"I'm not saying this to increase my income."

"It's not that the workload is affecting my health."

Not everyone is as tireless as you.

"My blood pressure and blood sugar have been on the verge of being too high recently, and I've also been experiencing severe insomnia."

Yang Siwei mustered up her courage to say these words.

I can't bear it!

The boss also said that Zeng Jia treated the actors like livestock, and you didn't let me off the hook either!

They make me do everything. Although it's true that the capable should do more, I'm just too capable.

Forget about weekends and two-day weekends, I've almost forgotten how to use those terms.

Even normal rest cannot be guaranteed.

It's certainly fulfilling to see the company thriving, but I don't think I'll be around to achieve even greater success.

Yang Siwei is a decisive person with clear goals, and he speaks his mind directly.

This is one of her strengths; she communicates very smoothly.

This is usually how I am, but today I'm timid.

Because Zhang Yuan is not quite the same as the average boss.

Not only is he paid enough, but he also works very hard and rarely rests.

Unlike some company bosses who go to Antarctica for fun and post it on social media, yet are stingy in general, their employees are naturally unhappy.

When it comes to setting a good example, my boss does a pretty good job.

He, his friend Fan Bingbing, and Yang Mi from Zeng Jia's side.

The three of them could form a "Hua Yu Niu Ma Alliance".

They are people who work tirelessly all year round.

It made his subordinates feel embarrassed to have any free time.

But not everyone has these three bodies.

Having good health is the prerequisite for doing anything.

Fan Bingbing and Yang Mi are both born geniuses; they can work non-stop without sleeping and still not break down.

Not only is he physically strong, but he also has a strong mental fortitude.

To become a top influencer, you need to have both a top-notch mindset and a top-notch physical condition.

Just like Chenlong.

Yang Siwei knew that his body was only of average quality, not like those "iron men." Only good iron can be forged into steel; someone like him would just become rubble if he overworked himself.

At that moment, she shared the same thoughts as most working people around the world: she wanted to speak up for herself, but she was too afraid to.

Afraid of rejection, afraid of the boss being angry, afraid of losing the job.

She had thought about it for a long time before she said this, considering all sorts of Zhang Yuan's reactions and preparing contingency plans.

But I didn't expect them to answer like that.

"Are you sure your blood pressure, blood sugar, and insomnia problems aren't because you're overweight?" Zhang Yuan said, scratching his chin.

Yang Siwei: ...

The boss is always so unpredictable.

But it carried a certain degree of personal insult.

"Just kidding, just kidding." Zhang Yuan was only trying to lighten the mood, even though it was a bit inconsiderate of others' safety.

"I see."

"It's true, just like you said, that you were given too much work."

"Just like when you first came to my side, you didn't even have an office, so you had to work from my home."

“I will handle this, but you have to give me time to find the right person.”

At this time, you should never blame the employees.

Zhang Yuan had worked as a laborer before, and he knew what it felt like to have your legitimate demands rejected by your boss, or even mocked and insulted.

One cannot betray one's class.

You can't become unable to empathize with your past self just because you've taken a few steps forward.

And I do need a senior manager to help me.

He has a general target in mind, but it's not the right time yet.

After all, with the "internal strife" still unresolved, even if he sent people to film studios on both sides of the strait, he would not be able to truly control the overall situation.

"Take care of the work first, and I will resolve this issue at the appropriate time so you can return to your original duties."

"Okay, one more thing." The person hesitated for a moment before adding, "Actually, I'm also interested in film and television works."

"I'd like to learn about the production process of this work."

She had just said she was tired, and then mentioned wanting to do something else; she was afraid her boss wouldn't be happy about it.

"Yes, agents need to understand the entire industry to have a broader perspective and perform their jobs better."

"How about the 'A Chinese Ghost Story' project that I just told you about?"

"Once the project is launched, I will arrange for you to work as a co-producer. All documents will pass through your hands, and you can participate in all processes."

"Hey!"

This shows ambition and deserves support.

Unlike some bosses who are afraid that their employees will run away once they learn everything, I don't have that fear.

After putting down his phone, Zhang Yuan shook his head and took a break.

"Film and television, games," he silently repeated to himself.

In fact, his strategy of slowly wearing down Hua Yi and depleting her "forces" was also related to the game.

The drunkard doesn't mean wine.

The Wang brothers thought, "800,000 against 600,000, the advantage is in my hands!"
I'm still too young; my perspective is too narrow.

However, he also had something to worry about, which was waiting for people.

Wait for a peacemaker to appear.

This conflict is neither a major nor a minor one.

But there will always be a middleman who steps in.

The question is, who is this middleman?

He was worried about Alibaba getting involved, partly because he feared that people in the internet industry or those affiliated with Alibaba would act as "peacemakers."

This would constitute taking sides, leaving one with no advantage whatsoever.

An Alibaba employee stepped forward and said, "Let me speak the truth."

Is that fair?
The situation remained deadlocked, with both sides making their own moves.

Until a phone call came.

"Hey!"

Old Han's angry roar woke him up.

"You've caused trouble again, haven't you!"

"I told you last time, it hasn't been that long!"

Comfortable!

Although it sounded like an insult, Zhang Yuan felt relieved.

If Old Han is the peacemaker, then things will be much easier!

Indeed, he was holding both ends.

And no matter how strong Alibaba is, when it comes to making movies, it still can't avoid China Film Group.

No matter how powerful you are as an internet tycoon, I won't give you screen time; you can film it yourself.

They slapped each other without making a sound.

This was within Zhang Yuan's expectations, but Ma Yun's early and in-depth contact with Hua Yi made him more worried.

Now it's much better; having an acquaintance makes it less of a problem.

"This time it really wasn't me!"

"Huang Xiaoming's filming was great, but the person is gone."

"what can I do?"

"I don't care about that, I'm just asking you, did you instigate this to prevent other people's artists from getting roles?" Old Han was furious.

This kind of commotion is unacceptable; otherwise, the market will be in chaos.

"The production was a collaborative effort, which resulted in additional costs of tens of millions of yuan. Others were angry, and I couldn't stop them."

"Bullshit!" Han Sanpin thought to himself, "I know you too well."

“You’re involved every time, and you still deny that you did it.”

"But Holmes always appears at the crime scene, so we can't say he's the murderer just because of that."

Han Sanpin: ...

"Mr. Han, I understand."

"I understood as soon as you called."

"In that case, I won't say any more."

"For the movie 'Love in Space,' I'll have all the actors brought back, and everything will remain the same. How about that?"

Zhang Yuan had already planned it out.

He had promised Yang Tianbao a role, so he decided to back down now, which would not only fulfill his promise but also save face for Lao Han.

Moreover, Yang Tianbao is the girlfriend of Huang Xiaoming, the top star of Huayi High School. Solving her problem first shows sincerity and can also resolve Xiaoming's conflict.

"That's more like it!" Old Han thought to himself that while they might cause trouble, at least they were obedient.

Unlike Huayi, who are becoming increasingly resentful.

"What about the losses suffered by film companies on both sides of the Taiwan Strait?"

"Someone has to take responsibility."

"Moreover, Huayi wronged me, insisting that I hit someone."

"Why would I need to do that? We have no grudge against each other."

First, they wail and complain.

"Someone always has to give in first. You're still young, and you have a long road ahead of you," Old Han casually reassured him.

"But I can't be the one who suffers a loss."

“They’re taking advantage of my youth, lack of background, and lack of support, unlike them… Have you heard?” he asked hypocritically.

"What did you hear?"

"Alibaba's boss went to Huayi, it seems like they want to cooperate."

"Heh, you're quite well-informed." Old Han laughed upon hearing this.

Why did he call to persuade Zhang Yuan, instead of persuading the other party?
Because Huayi still has something to do!

And it's a big move.

These two guys have already started preparing for "live-action entertainment"!

Hearing Lao Han say those four words, Zhang Yuan had to work very hard to keep from laughing.

So-called "real-life entertainment" actually refers to various themed venues, including film studios, entertainment complexes, amusement parks, etc.

Huayi's goal is to become China's Disney.

This courage, given to him by both the IPO and Alibaba, is far more powerful than Liang Jingru's.

In essence, it's just a film and television company that's started getting involved in finance and real estate!

Indeed, nothing makes money as fast as these two things as filming.

But it was precisely this "ambition" that sowed the seeds of disaster for Huayi.

Because the market can't go up forever, the premise of leveraging is to maintain growth. If growth stops or even falls, then there will be an immediate crisis!
"No wonder the actions this time were all very serious, but they were gentler on me than usual."

"Because there is something important to deal with."

“These major events have held Hua Yi back, preventing them from dueling with me and causing them to fear that it will affect major investments and projects.”

Furthermore, Zhang Yuan astutely realized that Alibaba's involvement was definitely focused on these matters.

That means Alibaba won't put much pressure on me.

As long as I don't get involved in finance and real estate, people might not be willing to pay attention to me.

This gave me an opportunity!
He rolled his eyes. "Since you're stretched too thin, don't blame me for planting some landmines for you!" (End of Chapter)