Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 584 Three Legs
The room suddenly became quiet, and the bodyguard stared at Liu Tianxian, feeling uneasy.

Liu Tianxian thought about it for a moment, then looked at the bodyguard again. When the bodyguard saw her gaze, he subconsciously dodged, obviously feeling guilty.

"Since your family is in such difficulty, take me to see it." Liu Tianxian suggested.

"Eh?" The bodyguard was stunned, then said seriously: "Why should I trouble you?"

Liu Tianxian stood up and faced the bodyguard. She was as tall as the other party. She said, "Although I haven't seen your background check much in all these years, I know it more or less in my heart. You don't have to fool me like this."

The bodyguard was speechless for a moment. Liu Tianxian discovered his lie after just two sentences, mainly because he felt guilty.

In fact, he just wanted to make money. If someone was willing to pay a high price, he would sell it, purely on the basis of luck. Anyone who has followed Liu Tianxian knows that she is very tolerant of people around her and will not blame them for minor mistakes or problems.

He didn't really care about the studio's affairs. It was basically Liu Xiaoli who was in charge. It happened that Liu Xiaoli was not there during this period, which gave this man the courage.

In fact, the bodyguard's family doesn't have any difficulties. What difficulties could there be? The salary is not low, and the five insurances and one fund are all paid.

It's just that I was blinded by greed and couldn't resist the temptation.

The person who made the bid was not an individual, but a middleman between the media and fans.

Before Liu Tianxian got off the plane that day, a large number of fans and media already knew that she had flown back and were waiting at the airport.

Otherwise, the article condemning Liu Tianxian for using fans to disrupt public order would not have been published so quickly.

Editing articles, thinking about them in your head, and reviewing them also take time.

Their chain is very simple. For example, a bodyguard has first-hand information, which he sells to a representative figure. The representative figure then resells it through multiple middlemen to the fans for around 50 yuan each.

If one thousand people buy it, it will be 5, and if ten thousand people buy it, it will be 50. With Liu Tianxian's current popularity and status, there will be a lot of fans willing to spend this money, and the unit price will be even higher, possibly seventy or eighty.

Some fans buy the tickets not to chase after their idols, but just want to know their idols’ schedules and what they are doing, so the base number is very large.

Of course, this is the base number for a star of Liu Tianxian's status and popularity. After all, she is now a top-tier star and foreigners are willing to pay for her.

The bodyguards have first-hand information and can easily make hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit by reselling it to the media.

What kind of job can earn hundreds of thousands of yuan a month? Those who can earn over 100,000 yuan are considered top-notch, and this is a short-term profit, a one-time profit, and few people would not be tempted.

However, this bodyguard still had a bottom line and only betrayed Liu Tianxian's itinerary.

But then again, these staff members couldn't get much of Liu Tianxian's private information, and even if they did, it wouldn't be of much value, because Liu Tianxian only took them with her when she went out for activities or public places, and rarely took them with her at other times, especially when she was with Fang Hong.

Therefore, her privacy is very clean in the eyes of the staff and others.

There is privacy that even paparazzi can't find, and the staff are just accompanying you when you are working, so how much privacy can you have?

Do you know what your colleagues are doing behind your back?
"You go on your own. I won't keep you here, but I reserve the right to hold you accountable." Liu Tianxian said more firmly, leaving no room for maneuver.

It's bad enough to reveal the itinerary, but he also lied. His heart is not pure.

What she meant was that if you revealed any more of her information, don't blame her for being ruthless.

"Thank you, Sister Fei!" The bodyguard bowed deeply.

Even if he was fired or kicked out, he didn't have much resentment in his heart. If it were someone else, he would have been in jail long ago, and he would be a stain in the circle and no one would dare to want him.

So I am glad to follow Liu Tianxian.

I struggled to lie just now because I wanted to stay with Liu Tianxian. After all, it is difficult to meet such a good boss and service provider.

Liu Tianxian nodded and said nothing more. She watched the bodyguard pass by her, open the door and walk out.

The young assistant outside watched the bodyguard come out with his head down, and saw Liu Tianxian with a serious face. He was very shocked and didn't know what had happened.

"Sister" what does the assistant want to ask.

"It's okay, just do your own thing. Has the driver been notified? Tell him to stop working." Liu Tianxian was afraid that the driver was still waiting.

"I've notified you. The driver has already driven the car back to the garage." said the assistant.

Liu Tianxian remained silent, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted. After all, the bodyguard had been with her for so many years.

But think about it, people with different ideas cannot work together, and some people are destined to be passers-by.

She had just returned to the office when she received a call. Seeing that it was from an unfamiliar number, she answered it.

"Yifei, how are you these days?" The voice had a kind of magnetism.

"Director Zhang?" Liu Tianxian was surprised.

"It's me. Is it convenient for us to talk on the phone?" Zhang Hongsen was worried that she was busy or had some activities or something.

"It's convenient. I'm in the company now, not outside." Liu Tianxian's tone became relaxed.

"Then I'll put it directly. Gravity will be used as a film for party lectures. We plan to let you be the commentator. Do you have any questions on your side?" Zhang Hongsen said.

"Ah?!" Liu Tianxian was shocked. "What am I talking about?"

"You can talk about the spirit or the main idea. I will give you the manuscript when the time comes." Zhang Hongsen spoke much more gently to Liu Tianxian.

He was a little stiff when speaking to Fang Hong, after all, they were very familiar with each other. But he was not so familiar with Liu Tianxian, so he was polite.

This made Liu Tianxian excited and nervous. She knew very well what kind of people she was facing.

"Should I go on stage and give a speech?" she asked.

"Yes, I'll inform you when the time comes. Please make time for it in the next few days." Zhang Hongsen said.

"Then do I need to prepare anything?" Liu Tianxian felt nervous and felt a lot of pressure.

"unnecessary!"

After saying this, Zhang Hongsen hung up the phone.

Liu Tianxian held the phone in her hand, feeling uneasy inside. Whenever she thought about it, she felt hesitant and didn't dare to face it.

I don’t know how long it was before she let out a sigh of relief!

At night, Liu Tianxian was lying on the bed in her silk pajamas, and she talked about this matter with the man next to her. Her tone was somewhat excited.

"I know. Lao Zhang called me." Fang Hong seemed calm.

"Then why didn't you look for you, but me?" Liu Tianxian turned sideways, supported her head with one hand and looked at him, her hand placed on his chest and gently stroked it.

"He said I was ugly, dishonest, and unfriendly. Listen to what he said." Fang Hong still hadn't forgotten that and spoke in a depressed tone.

"Geese, geese, geese!" Liu Tianxian covered her mouth and laughed like a goose.

"He wants me to convey it to you, but there's nothing I can do about it." Fang Hong was still angry.

Liu Tianxian laughed so hard that she twitched and seemed like she was going to pass out. That was how she behaved when she laughed.

After finally recovering from the shock, she said, "Okay, okay, maybe Director Zhang just made an unintentional mistake."

"Hey, you're the only one in this world who thinks I'm handsome." Fang Hong sighed.

"Yes, yes, they are all blind, let's ignore them." Liu Tianxian found it funny, reached out to hug him, and patted his back comfortingly with a gentle gesture.

The light in the bedroom was dim, only the bedside lamp was on, and it was already dark outside.

In the quiet environment, from time to time, there were whispers of two people chatting, as well as chuckles like hiccups.

"Have you found the traitor?" Fang Hong asked.

"I found out it was the bodyguard. I have already fired him."

Liu Tianxian was in bed, facing him, and said, "You know, that guy lied to me, saying that he had a sick mother, a gambling father, a school-age sister, and she wanted millions of dollars for the bride price."

"Ha," Fang Hong laughed inexplicably, "This is too clumsy. I guess they couldn't think of any reason and just made it up."

"It's just made up. Even though I am usually very tolerant of people around me, I still have a clear understanding of their basic situation. They are treating me like a fool." Liu Tianxian nodded.

"This is the impression you usually give people. You are nice to people, sentimental, and you keep everything to yourself. That's why some people are bold and think you are easy to get along with and fool. But I didn't expect that I couldn't fool you." Fang Hong laughed.

The first two sentences were good, but the last two sentences made Liu Tianxian glare and slap him on the face: "Am I so easy to fool?"

"If a pretty girl said this, she could really fool a boy." Fang Hong said.

This joke is not popular now, and by the time it becomes popular, many people will have been deceived.

I guess the bodyguard also likes to have fun. He usually goes in and out of various clubs and he heard a lot of things, so he made up this excuse.

"Then you boys have very poor judgment."

"It's not that he's weak, it's that he's taking advantage of our sympathy as boys. You know, we boys can't bear to see you girls suffer, so we're easily fooled."

Fang Hong said again: "Zhang Wuji's mother said it right, the prettier the girl, the more likely she is to lie."

"Are you talking about me in a roundabout way?" Liu Tianxian pointed at himself.

"No, you are not a beauty, you are a loser in my eyes." Fang Hong said. "Hey, that's me, right?" Liu Tianxian said and then she hit him in the stomach, causing him to move around and block with his hands.

The two men started fighting, and Liu Tianxian turned over and sat on him, calming his restless body.

Then he intertwined his fingers and placed them on top of his head: "See if you can fight back."

"I can't fight back, and you can't fight back either," Fang Hong said.

The two of them had their fingers clasped together and neither could move.

"Then I can still cure you." Liu Tianxian twisted her buttocks, making Fang Hong scream wildly.

"Please spare my life, lady."

“Hehehe, now you know how powerful I am!” Liu Tianxian was proud.

"I know, I know. It's just because you have a big butt." Fang Hong was courting death.

"Can you say something nice?" Liu Tianxian twisted her buttocks again, and Hong below her was rubbing and groaning in pain, mainly because it was quite heavy to sit on.

Of course there was some pretense involved, pretending to scream "ah ah", but actually there was nothing serious.

The two were just joking. Liu Tianxian knew her limits and would not hurt her man. She just used a little force.

When they were tired of playing, Liu Tianxian threw herself into Fang Hong's arms like a little woman, listening to his heartbeat, which was quite heartwarming.

Fang Hong stroked her long, smooth hair and said, "Then you're going to have to find another bodyguard."

"We must find it." Liu Tianxian said.

If she doesn't hire a bodyguard, it will be difficult for her to attend events and get notifications.

"Then I will help you find a professional team to serve you. Don't look for those individuals. You are no longer the same as you were a few years ago. Your status has improved, and the corresponding configuration must also be improved." Fang Hong said.

Although Liu Tianxian was popular before, it was never as outrageous as this time. The bodyguard configuration of one person is no longer enough for her status.

Moreover, the quality of the bodyguards must also be improved. Who knows how many years ago Liu Tianxian found the bodyguard.

"That's fine. I'll also personally check it." Liu Tianxian nodded slightly. It was not a big deal.

It's not like the bodyguards get involved in her private life.

In the following days, Fang Hong was still adjusting the company structure, acquiring cinemas, and establishing a cinema chain brand.

This matter has been handled with the cooperation of Meng Jun since the release and success of "Big Hero 6".

In January, Yutu acquired 1.75 cinemas and 33 screens from China Broadcasting Cinema Line at a premium of 151 million yuan.

Recently, it acquired 3.64 Shimao Cinemas and 60 screens for 500 million yuan.

There are a total of 93 cinemas and 651 screens.

These two cinema chains were acquired at a premium, which means they just spent money without any fancy negotiations. Now that the market has picked up, major investors are eager to expand their cinemas.

Fang Hong was just racing against time, trying to get ahead of them. Not to mention being several steps ahead, just one step ahead would be enough.

And the process of capital entering theaters is already being promoted.

The domestic cinema industry is now in an era of chaos and disarray, with a variety of cinema brands in a mess and many of them are very diverse.

The future will be an era of mergers and acquisitions. Instead of waiting for capital to merge and be controlled by others, Fang Hong might as well do it himself.

Times have changed. In the past, China Film Corporation had the pressure, but in the future, China Film Corporation will no longer be able to do so. If those with capital and strength do not want to make money from you, they can restrict you.

So this is Fang Hong’s plan to acquire the cinema. It is better to own it yourself than to rely on others.

Running a cinema is very expensive. It is not something that can be done by simply acquiring it. It involves purchasing equipment, renovating it, operating and maintaining it. Also, cinemas are rented venues, so rent has to be paid.

In addition, recruiting personnel, water and electricity, etc. are not cheap, so a company like Huayi is lucky to be able to support 20 to 30 stores. It cannot afford more than that, as it is a heavy asset.

Not to mention anything else, the projection lights alone cost tens of thousands, and more than 600 screens cost tens of millions.

Many of the lamps have not been replaced and are still the old lamps from a few years ago. The same goes for other equipment, including the decoration chairs, which are also old.

So Yutu took over and had to pay for the renovation. Now is the off-season, so they can renovate the cinema and take down the sign and use a new one: Crystal United Imaging!
This is another considerable expense, but expansion is necessary.

After Fang Hong sorted out the Yutu issues, he moved on to Chang'e Technology. Although Chang'e Technology had some turmoil last year, it was generally stable and had survived the most difficult year.

There will still be challenges in the days ahead!

Fortunately, the company's overall performance is on the rise. Toutiao is the fastest growing, with daily active users exceeding 32.6 million and a penetration rate of %.

Ranked behind information platforms Tencent News and UC.

This is equivalent to 50 million people reading news and information on it every day. This traffic volume can be said to be quite terrifying.

This is also the reason why Fang Hong wants Chang'e to enter Tupiaopiao, so that he can use the various channels of Chang'e Technology for publicity and promotion.

The two parties will be more closely connected, with data analysis etc., to determine which movies will be pushed to which groups of people.

Alibaba is doing big data movies, and Tupiaopiao and Chang'e can also do big data movie watching, classifying people and their movie-watching habits.

These can all be classified as data analysis.

Chang'e Video's opening drama of the year, "The Silent Night," not only set a record for ratings, but also had more than 20 billion total online clicks in just 50 days of its broadcast.

It has become the drama with the highest average number of clicks per episode, surpassing "The Empress of China"!
The online topic #何以笙晓默# has exceeded 60 billion views. It is a well-deserved hit drama and has attracted a large amount of traffic to Chang'e Video.

In the past two or three months, 2 online dramas such as "School Beauty in White and Long Legs 58" and "My Beautiful Teacher" have been broadcast in Canada, filling the problem of insufficient content on Chang'e Video and stabilizing its position in the first echelon of long video platforms.

This is attributed to Fang Hong's initial strategy of vigorously supporting online dramas. Apart from Yutu's copyright library, he did not acquire the copyrights of other production companies, but only supported online dramas.

Of course, what Chang'e Video wants now is still "stability", continuously producing new content and maintaining its position in the first echelon.

The management of Chang'e Technology held a meeting. Fang Hong gave a speech in the large conference hall. In the long conference room, core members such as Zhang Yiming, Zhang Nan, Zhang Lidong, Yang Zhenyuan, and Gao Zhun sat on both sides.

"Starting this year, Chang'e Technology will move away from conservative development and make great leaps forward, striving to stand on par with Alibaba and Tencent within two to three years, and even surpass them."

The first part sounded okay, because Chang'e Technology now has some operating funds, but the latter part seems a bit far-fetched.

The people present looked at each other in bewilderment. Surpassing Alibaba and Tencent? These two companies are considered the pinnacle of China's business community.

I have already reached the peak, how can I surpass it? Do I have to step on Tianxin and break out of the country?

"Don't think it's impossible. It's very possible. Do you want to be bullied by these two guys all the time? I don't want to be overpowered by these two guys all the time." Fang Hong glanced at the entire audience.

The people present looked at each other, with fighting spirit in their eyes. They already had fighting spirit.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have any ill will towards Tencent.

"If we are aggressive, it will be a bit tight to cover the losses of existing sectors with the current income." Gao Zhun said. She is the financial officer and has a clear account in mind, so she explained the specific situation.

Last year, Bilibili lost more than 1 million US dollars, achieving its original goal of a loss of 10 billion.

If we are aggressive, we will lose more than 2 million US dollars this year, which means that this sector alone will lose 15 billion US dollars. This is a conservative estimate.

Chang'e Video lost 1.58 ​​million US dollars last year, which is about 11 billion.

This is an operating loss because the costs are too high. Bandwidth costs alone increased by 95.6%, personnel-related costs increased by 47.9%, and marketing and promotion costs increased by 119.2%.

Content costs increased by 105.7%, which is still acceptable. Other companies’ costs are all over 150%, which is terrifying.

Last year, there was a lot of investment, which was used to support various online dramas and studios.

In other words, if the principal is aggressive, he will have to prepare for a loss of at least US$5 million in these two sectors alone.

There is also Xiaohongshu. Now that Xiaohongshu's traffic has increased, it has not yet achieved profitability, and setting up bonded warehouses everywhere is also a considerable expense.

Tik Tok also needs promotion and operation, and it is currently in a loss-making state and is not profitable.

This is just a conservative calculation, even 10 billion US dollars may not be enough to stop it.

The loss is only one aspect. There is also the 19.9 billion yuan to be paid for the acquisition of Guangxian, as well as employee salaries, operating and promotion costs, and the 63 billion yuan loan, etc., a variety of expenses.

The monthly salary alone is three to four hundred million. The company now has a large number of employees, nearly 20,000 people. Programmers' salaries are high, not to mention some senior executives and middle-level managers, who also have high salaries.

These costs add up to about $18 to $19 billion, which is an aggressive and conservative estimate. This cost is definitely not enough, mainly because taxes are not included.

Although game revenue can cover the cost, the game itself also has a research and development department and projects to develop. Add in taxes, and although games are very profitable, the taxes are also very high, with an excess progressive tax rate.

The revenue from the two games is now able to cover the current cost expenditure of Chang'e Technology and even have a surplus.

I just don't know how radical the principal will be. If he wants to do something or there is any sign of trouble, he will get nervous.

For example, acquiring another company or responding to a crisis.

(End of this chapter)