Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 475 Representative Proposal
In the early morning, a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere permeated the presidential suite of the Shilla Hotel.

Sunlight streamed into the room through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm glow on the floor.

Liu Shishi leaned lazily against the living room sofa, her fingertips lightly swiping across the iPad screen as she browsed Weibo.

As expected, her trip to Seoul with her husband yesterday unsurprisingly topped the trending search list.

The trending topics list prominently featured numerous entries related to the two:
"Liu Shishi, the Song Dynasty poet, enjoys a sweet trip to Seoul," "Ruoxi in Seoul," "Is this the daily life of a top-tier wealthy couple?"

The popular Weibo post reads:
Netizens spotted Song Dynasty poet Liu Shishi visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul! The two were holding hands and chatting and laughing the whole time, looking very affectionate!

Liu Shishi was in excellent condition, gentle and beautiful, and readily agreed to take photos with fans, showing great friendliness! The richest man was protective of his wife the entire time, his eyes never leaving her.

Looking at a highly-rated comment, Liu Shishi couldn't help but smile gently.

"I'm an international student from the Korean Peninsula, and I actually met her yesterday! Shishi herself is so beautiful she's practically glowing! Her aura is amazing! She even said thank you in Korean, and her voice was so gentle! I'm a fan now."

Some fans also inquired with concern:

"When will Shishi join the new drama crew? She has been resting for more than half a year since she finished filming 'Silent Notes'. Fans are waiting impatiently."

Meanwhile, in the study of the suite, Song Ci was listening to a report from Zhang Heng, president of Qianqian Music.

"Chairman, we officially signed letters of intent for cooperation with YG and JYP yesterday. Following the previous cooperation model with SM, Tengda Group will make strategic investments in both companies."

The core music copyrights will be exclusively licensed to Qianqian Music, including priority release rights for new songs in Asia, digital licensing of existing tracks, and in-depth collaborations on certain joint artist development programs.

Zhang Heng's voice was filled with the joy of success: "At this point, we have basically broken through the music copyright barriers of the three major entertainment companies in the peninsula."

Song Ci nodded in satisfaction: "Well done. The subsequent integration and operation must keep up. Qianqian Music should leverage these high-quality resources to not only solidify its position as the number one in China, but also move towards the international stage."

"Understood, Chairman..." Zhang Heng replied solemnly, finally breathing a sigh of relief. The matter was successfully completed, and the trip was not in vain.

Just then, the deep voice of bodyguard captain Tang Yue came from outside the study door:

"Boss, there are two visitors outside who claim to be staff members of the Chinese Embassy in the Korean Peninsula and wish to meet with you."

Song Ci raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised, and instructed towards the door: "Please ask them to sit in the next conference room for a while, I'll be right there."

He then instructed Zhang Heng, "Wait for me a moment."

A moment later, Song Ci met two composed guests in the conference room.

Upon seeing the tycoon, one of the middle-aged men stood up first, smiled, and handed over his business card: "Mr. Song, I apologize for disturbing you. I am Li Xiangyang, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in the Korean Peninsula."

"Minister Li, hello." Song Ci shook hands with him, somewhat surprised. The rank of minister is second only to ambassador, and is a core position in the embassy. She wondered what important business he had on this trip.

Minister Li then introduced another smiling and capable-looking South Korean official beside him:

“Mr. Song, this is Park Ji-ho, the president of the Peninsula Tourism Organization.”

The organization then added, "The Peninsula Tourism Corporation is a non-profit national tourism organization under the Peninsula Culture, Sports and Tourism Department, primarily responsible for promoting Peninsula tourism globally and establishing the national tourism brand image."

"President Park, hello." Song Ci nodded slightly, shook hands with Park Ji-ho, and gestured to her assistant to serve tea.

After exchanging pleasantries, Park Ji-ho, knowing that a business tycoon like Song Ci valued his time, went straight to the point:
"Mr. Song, to be honest, the news of you and your wife traveling in Seoul yesterday not only topped the trending searches in China, but also attracted great attention on major portal websites and social media on the Korean Peninsula."

The results far exceeded our heavily invested promotional plan. Your extraordinary influence is truly astonishing.

After a pause, his tone became even more sincere:
"Therefore, on behalf of the Peninsula Tourism Organization, I sincerely invite Mrs. Liu Shishi to serve as the Peninsula Tourism Ambassador."

We hope to leverage her immense influence and positive image in Asia to further promote tourism and cultural exchanges between South Korea and China, attracting more tourists, especially the younger generation, to visit the Korean Peninsula.

After speaking, Park Ji-ho bowed slightly to Song Ci to show his sincerity.

After hearing this, Song Ci smiled slightly, thinking that this was indeed a wonderful addition, but the specifics should be decided by his wife.

He then gestured to his assistant, "Please have Madam come over here."

A short while later, Liu Shishi entered the conference room.

After Song Ci introduced the two men to her, he briefly explained the situation to her.

Upon hearing the purpose of the visit, Liu Shishi's face revealed an elegant and joyful smile.

Serving as a tourism ambassador for the peninsula will help enhance international visibility, solidify its fashion status, and expand its business boundaries.

In addition to her role as an actor, she will also be recognized as a "cultural exchange ambassador," a title that is similar to her previous one as an "ambassador for the return of cultural relics."

“I am very grateful for President Park and Minister Lee’s kindness,” Liu Shishi responded gracefully. “The Korean Peninsula is a charming country, and I am honored to play this role. I am willing to do my part to promote friendly exchanges between the two countries.”

Park Ji-ho was overjoyed. According to previous research by the commune, the richest woman in the country is extremely popular and is a fashion icon among young Chinese women.

Coupled with the trending topic yesterday, we decisively used the embassy's channels to facilitate this invitation, hoping to leverage her strong influence to attract Chinese female tourists aged 20 to 30.

Now that Liu Shishi has readily agreed, the trip has been a complete success, and President Park is naturally overjoyed.

On the afternoon of February 27, the richest man's private jet took off from Incheon International Airport, soaring into the sky and flying towards Beiping.

Inside the cabin, the noise and chill of the outside world were completely shut out, with only the faint hum of the steady flight creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Liu Shishi lazily sank into the wide and comfortable genuine leather airline seat, her legs covered with a soft cashmere blanket, while the screen in front of her was playing the unreleased movie "Finding Mr. Right".

As a top female celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry, her influence is self-evident, allowing her to easily gain early access to the film through special channels. Amidst the flickering lights and shadows, her gaze kept drifting towards her husband across from her.

At this moment, Song Ci was focused on the laptop screen in front of her, her slender fingers rapidly typing on the keyboard. Her expression was focused and calm, and her slightly furrowed brows seemed to indicate that she was pondering an important issue.

Liu Shishi pressed the pause button, and the movie froze.

She picked up the warm tea beside her, took a small sip, and broke the silence with her voice: "Yi Yi, are you working on a new novel again?"

My husband hasn't written a book in a long time. Although he was busy building a business empire, he would occasionally jot down some fragments when inspiration struck.

Song Ci closed his notebook, shook his head slightly, and chuckled gently, "I'm not writing a novel; I'm preparing a proposal for the National People's Congress in a few days." "A People's Representative?" Liu Shishi's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood. This was her husband's newly acquired important status—his first election as a National People's Representative.

She quickly put down her teacup, leaned forward slightly to get closer to her husband, and said with great interest in her eyes, "Yes, the meeting is in early March. This is a big deal, much more important than writing a novel."

This identity holds extraordinary significance for Song Ci personally, and even for the entire Chinese internet industry.

Over the past five years, none of the representatives have been purely from the internet industry.

Today, Song Ci is elected as the founder of Tengda Technology Group, Asia's richest man, and a leader in China's internet industry, which in itself sends a strong signal.

This marks a qualitative leap in the official status and social recognition of the emerging internet industry in China, finally providing the most direct and efficient channel for expressing its development aspirations.

"Yes, it's my first time taking on this role, so I need to be well-prepared." Song Ci's tone was calm, but her eyes carried a sense of responsibility that should not be underestimated.

"The industry is developing, but it has also encountered many bottlenecks and needs policy support. This is a great opportunity to speak out."

Liu Shishi gazed at her husband with tender affection, her eyes filled with admiration and pride.

She saw not only a shrewd and powerful business tycoon, but also a partner who cared about the industry, looked to the future, and was willing to take on more social responsibility.

She asked softly, "Could you tell me what proposals you've prepared? I'd like to learn from you."

Song Ci smiled, happy to share these thoughts about the future with his wife. He then reopened his laptop, turned the screen towards his wife, and began to explain clearly and logically.

"The first point is about accelerating the construction of information infrastructure, with broadband speed-up and price reduction as the core." Song Ci's eyes were bright, and his tone was serious.

"Shishi, even though China now has the largest number of internet users in the world and the mobile internet wave has taken off, our internet speed only ranks 71st in the world. The average speed is slow, but the cost is relatively high."

It's like building a road. If the road isn't wide enough, isn't good enough, and the toll is too high, how can the cars on it run fast?

For the digital economy to achieve high-quality development, this "information superhighway" must first be built and upgraded. This is the most fundamental and important aspect.

Liu Shishi nodded in agreement. Although she was not a technical expert, the analogy was easy to understand and its importance was readily apparent.

Song Ci continued, "Secondly, I suggest that the 'Internet Plus' strategy be fully implemented at the national level."

Seeing a hint of curiosity in his wife's eyes, he chuckled and explained, "Simply put, it's about using internet technology and thinking to deeply integrate with and transform traditional industries, thereby promoting industrial upgrading and efficiency improvement."

Just like the areas Tenda is venturing into, in the next five years, the internet-based food delivery and ride-hailing services alone could contribute millions or even more jobs to the country.

This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Imagine if "Internet Plus Government Services" could reduce the number of trips citizens need to make to get things done.

"Internet + healthcare" can alleviate the difficulties of seeing a doctor and making an appointment.

"Internet + Finance" can make it easier for micro and small enterprises and ordinary people to borrow money;
"Internet Plus Agriculture" can help agricultural products be sold better and to farther places...

This will greatly boost the efficiency and innovation capabilities of society as a whole, creating a massive number of job and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Liu Shishi listened intently, her eyes sparkling, as if she could see a more convenient, efficient, and vibrant future society through her husband's words.

“The third one!” Song Ci’s tone suddenly became serious, and his gaze turned to the vast sea of ​​clouds outside the porthole, as if he were looking forward to a wider territory.

"I proposed that the 'going global' strategy for internet companies should be elevated to a national strategy."

Currently, the international community is fiercely competing for dominance in the rule system of cyberspace, with European and American countries actively developing their own internet strategies.

We cannot be satisfied with developing in the domestic market; we must encourage and support capable internet companies to go global.

Actively participate in international competition to gain a voice in the international internet and participate in or even lead the formulation of future world rules.

This relates to a nation's global influence and competitiveness in the digital age.

He delivered three core proposals in one go, each focusing on three key dimensions: fundamental bottlenecks, domestic empowerment, and international competition.

It demonstrates both a clear understanding of reality and a vision for the future.

Liu Shishi listened quietly, her heart surging with indescribable emotions.

She saw not just proposals, but the vision, perspective, and responsibility of an industry leader. She was incredibly proud of her husband, a pride that far exceeded his business success.

She reached out and gently placed her hand on Song Ci's hand, her voice soft: "You write so well. You've seen these issues so accurately and thought so far ahead."

She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mr. Song is a 'suggestor' who cares about the world. It is an honor for me to serve you tea and water and listen to your grand ideas."

Song Ci grasped Liu Shishi's slightly cool hand in return, smiled, and the serious expression she had maintained during her discussion was replaced by tenderness.

"It's not as noble as you make it out to be. I have my own selfish motives too. I'm just doing my job and contributing what I can. When the industry prospers, the country prospers, and only then can individuals prosper."

Time flies, and on the last day of February, Liu Shishi went to Tangren Film and Television to handle official business.

On days when she's not filming, she usually spends two days a week visiting the company to personally handle important matters.

Inside the office, Jiang Yuanyuan was methodically reporting on the project's progress. "Shishi, everything is going smoothly with 'Battle Star City,' and Director Jiang is already making intensive preparations."

Liu Shishi nodded slightly, her tone light and cheerful: "With Tengda Culture's assistance and Director Jiang's expertise, I don't think I'll have to put much effort into this drama. By the way, Yang Zi has been cast as the female lead, but who was ultimately chosen for the male lead?"

“Tengda Culture recommended Chen Xiao, and Director Jiang agreed,” Jiang Yuanyuan quickly replied, adding, “I also arranged for Sun Yizhou to be in this drama.”

Liu Shishi chuckled upon hearing this. If Jiang Yuanyuan hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten that her studio had such a signed artist. "Next time, keep an eye out for good resources for Yizhou."

Jiang Yuanyuan looked embarrassed: "His portrayal of Lu Ziqiao in 'iPartment' was so deeply ingrained in people's minds!"
It will take a long time for the audience to forget this character. Otherwise, no matter what role he plays, it will easily pull the audience out of the story, and the effect may not be good.

Liu Shishi nodded knowingly, and then instructed, "I understand. Let's arrange for him to play some supporting roles first, so he can hone his acting skills."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yuanyuan handed over a document.

"Is it a new project?" Liu Shishi asked curiously as she took the document. When her eyes fell on the cover, she couldn't help but read it aloud softly: "Red Sorghum!"

(End of this chapter)