Film and Television World Life Record

Not only did he create an internet company valued at $450 billion, but all his sycophants also failed.

Giving it an excellent rating is not an exaggeration.

After further examining the system's five rewards, I found that the last two are mandatory.

The fourth reward is physical fitness. Li Mu spent four and a half years in the world of Ode to Joy. Although he indulged himself a bit, he devoted more energy to his career and physical exercise.

The effects of four and a half years of training, even if partially projected onto his real-world body, are something he cannot refuse.

Needless to say, he spent the $250,000 he received in the first world almost immediately and needed to make more money.

Besides completing tasks, making money is also one of the goals of this trip to Ode to Joy World. Such a suitable opportunity is rare, so the fifth monetary reward is a must.

However, he was also very envious of the first reward: cybersecurity technology, specifically the cybersecurity technology of a senior cybersecurity engineer who was a top expert in the industry.

This skill will be of great use not only in the real world, but also in the future world of film and television.

Li Mu first chose to receive the fourth physical fitness reward. There was no exaggerated effect; his body felt a tingling sensation, as if a warm current was flowing through his entire body, which was pleasantly warm before disappearing.

According to the system prompts, just like last time, it will take a week to show results. During this period, you will also need to provide plenty of nutrients and energy through diet to support your body's needs.

Okay! Looks like I won't be able to stay idle for the next seven days.

After experiencing the changes in his body for a while, Li Mu then claimed the fifth monetary reward. The system changed its settings, and the reward amount was set at $225 million.

Although I was already aware of this number, seeing the result still made me feel a pang of heartache.

Origin Technology was valued at $45 billion in its last round of financing, and he owned half of the shares at that time.

Now, there are only two million two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars, a ratio of one in ten thousand to one. Just as the system described, a very small amount of wealth in the film and television world has been converted into real-world currency, only one ten-thousandth.

However, I had already anticipated the outcome, so there's nothing to be disappointed about.

Soon, his phone beeped with a text message notification that $2.25 million had been deposited into his foreign account at the Bank of East Asia.

Looking at the numbers on his phone, Li Mu's mood suddenly improved.

Based on the current exchange rate of 1 RMB to 6.8 USD, 225 million USD is equivalent to 1530 million RMB, making him a multi-millionaire.

Having received the two regular rewards, Li Mu turned his attention to the special rewards, as he had an extra chance to choose one.

After a moment's hesitation, I finally chose the first reward: cybersecurity technology.

As a cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in the industry, his technical prowess in this area is beyond question.

After finishing all that, the sky was just beginning to lighten, revealing a hint of dawn. Suddenly, his stomach growled twice, and Li Mu knew he was going to be a big eater for a few more days.

Without further ado, I tidied up and drove off.

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A week later, in the early morning, Li Mu stretched and his joints cracked. He looked in the mirror and saw that he looked even more muscular.

And that's true; his strength, speed, endurance, and stamina have all increased significantly. Even though only a portion of the effects of four and a half years of training have been projected, it still represents a tremendous improvement in his physical attributes.

In just seven days, I underwent a complete transformation.

I measured my height, and it was the same as last time, 1.85 meters tall, no change. I also measured my weight, and it was 7 kilograms heavier than it was 10 days ago, reaching 192 kilograms.

However, instead of gaining weight, he became even more muscular.

Li Mu had experienced something like this before. Last time, the effects of just two years of training were projected onto his body, causing his weight to increase from 165 jin to 185 jin, without any change in his physique.

The results of four and a half years of training showed a weight gain of only seven pounds, which isn't much. However, despite the small weight gain, it wasn't fat; it was all increased bone density and muscle mass.

He set up his stance in the room and casually performed two sets of boxing. His skill and technique were vastly different from what he had shown a few days ago, and he was in a great mood.

In the past week, Li Mu transformed into a big eater and a restaurant-exploring expert, spending two to three hundred thousand yuan to visit hundreds of restaurants. He ate all the signature dishes of each restaurant, leaving the waiters speechless.

Fortunately, the result was good, and his physique is now considered outstanding among amateur athletes.

While exploring the restaurants, Li Mu didn't neglect other matters either. He considered that receiving all future rewards through an East Asia Bank account wasn't feasible. Security was a concern, and he also didn't want to attract attention.

These days, he has taken the time to visit many foreign banks' branches in the city, registering accounts with seven or eight foreign banks, including UBS, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, HSBC, and DBS.

Although these banks have account opening requirements, it's actually quite simple once you have at least two million US dollars in your account.

In the future, when claiming rewards, you can choose any account without attracting attention or unnecessary scrutiny.

In addition, Li Mu contacted a well-known local investment consulting firm to help him reach out to the shareholders of the bar and sports club, conduct due diligence, and negotiate the acquisition.

Meanwhile, Li Mu's first company in the real world, Muwu Culture Co., Ltd., is also in the process of being registered through an intermediary.

In the future, the acquisition will be carried out primarily through Muwu Culture, and the coffee shop will also be incorporated into Muwu Culture Co., Ltd. for easier management.

Chapter 176 Acquisition Plan

In the morning, Li Mu visited the coffee shop. Since using a small popularity-gathering device, the coffee shop has maintained a good level of popularity. A couple of days ago, the shop hired two new people, a food processor and a waiter, finally solving the manpower shortage problem.

As was his habit, Li Mu lay half-reclined on the crescent-shaped fabric sofa, sipping coffee and flipping through the book in his hand, relaxed and leisurely.

While he was relaxed and at ease, the investment consulting firm he had entrusted was making rapid progress. By the afternoon, news came that both the bar investor and the sports club had expressed interest in selling.

However, the two investors are still maintaining a reserved attitude on the surface, probably hoping to secure a better acquisition offer.

Li Mu understood this.

During this period, through this consulting and investment company, he gained a deeper understanding of the two stores.

Let's start with this music bar. It opened just six months ago with an investment of 30 million yuan. It covers an area of ​​more than 2,200 square meters. In terms of hardware and decoration, it is a top-tier venue even in the city.

However, after six months of operation, the business has suffered dismal performance and few customers, resulting in significant losses.

The bar investor saw that the business was not improving, and the monthly rent, operating costs, and staff salaries were another large expense.

Since opening, the business has not only failed to make a profit, but has also lost several million dollars. Disheartened, the business has no choice but to consider selling.

However, the circle of upscale bars is not large. This place is deserted and business is dismal. Everyone knows this, so who would dare to jump into this pit?

They want to sell, but can't find a buyer.

But holding onto it, the monthly rent, staff salaries, and operating costs are no small sum. It requires taking money out of our own pockets to fill the gap, and even knowing it's a money-losing venture, we're unwilling to accept it.

Therefore, they had no choice but to cut their losses, and the transfer price of the bar was reduced again and again. The total investment was 30 million, but the current transfer price has been drastically reduced to 8 million.

Even with the price reduced to eight million, not many people were interested in this unpopular bar that was constantly losing money.

Some people wanted to take advantage of the situation, but taking over a loss-making bar like this was too risky, and the price of eight million was still too high to justify the gamble.

Perhaps, with another discount, bringing the price down to four or five million, someone might be interested. After all, it's a top-notch music bar with existing facilities and staff; for some daring investors, it's worth the risk.

What would be a risk for others is a bargain for Li Mu.

He still possesses nine small popularity-gathering devices, awarded as prizes from the previous world. (Function: These devices can gather popularity, restoring deserted shops to normal popularity levels. The number of devices needed to restore normal popularity depends on the size and type of shop.)

After testing, it was found that this top-notch music bar could restore its normal popularity level using only four small crowd-gathering devices.

Given the size and class of this music bar, as long as it reaches a normal level of popularity, it can easily earn hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan per month, which would amount to nearly ten million yuan per year.

If we acquire it, we can break even in just over six months, and then it will be a steady stream of profits. Where else can you find such a good deal?

Of course, no one else has such a wonderfully small crowd-gathering device.

Li Muzhi was determined to get this bar, and he believed that no one would risk paying a high price to compete with him.

The other sports club is even larger, covering an area of ​​5,800 square meters, with three floors and a total investment of up to 70 million.

In addition to traditional fitness programs, indoor swimming pools, yoga studios, archery studios, fencing studios, bowling alleys, etc. are also standard features.

They also set up a professional martial arts hall and a mixed martial arts hall, and invited many masters to cater to customers who like traditional martial arts and modern combat sports.

With such a high investment and top-notch hardware facilities, along with first-class staff, it is said that the goal is to create a top-tier indoor sports and leisure venue in the commercial district.

Unfortunately, whether it's due to a misjudgment of its target market or a lack of suitable customers in the city's high-end sports market, like a bar, despite a large investment and luxurious decor and facilities, it has consistently attracted very few customers since opening.

With such a large space in a good location, plus over a hundred staff and coaches, the rent, operating costs, and salary costs are a significant expense.

More than six months after opening, the company not only failed to make money, but also suffered significant losses, with its 70 million yuan investment going down the drain.

The sports club's investors held on for more than six months, but seeing no improvement, they finally couldn't take it anymore and announced their intention to sell the club.

However, just like high-end bars, the circle of high-end indoor sports venues is also not large. Everyone knows that this place is not good, with low popularity. It has been losing money since it opened, so who would be willing to take it over?

As a result, the transfer price had to be lowered again and again, from the initial 50 million to 30 million, then to 20 million, and recently I heard it has been reduced to 17 million, but still no one is willing to take it over.

Don't think that 17 million is a great deal. Li Mu might have thought so before, but after his experience in the world of Ode to Joy and the information he obtained from the investment consulting firm, he knows that this sports club has a huge pitfall.

Unlike bars, sports clubs offer membership cards, including annual, monthly, and quarterly cards, as well as various VIP memberships, all of which are considered advance purchases.

After Li Mu took over the sports club, he had to acknowledge these cards, whether from the perspective of reputation, customer development, or customer retention.

This raises a problem: he didn't receive the money for opening the cards, yet he has to provide services to these customers for free. Isn't this a trap?

Furthermore, many customers deposited money when they opened their accounts, and after acquiring this sports club, that money certainly wouldn't remain in the account. It would either be spent or transferred away by investors, and he would need to fill these gaps.

This is also a pitfall.

According to detailed information provided by the consulting firm, the sports club has a cash shortfall of tens of millions of yuan due to various unexpired annual cards and membership cards, plus the remaining recharge amount on the cards.

None of this is reflected in the accounts. Whoever takes over is responsible for these cards and the recharge amount, provides free services to old customers, and pays for their consumption.

Therefore, acquiring this sports club involves not only the explicit acquisition funds, but also taking over the club's intangible debts of tens of millions of yuan.

All things considered, the 1700 million yuan price tag offered by the sports club's investors is really not cheap. Not only do they need to come up with a real 1700 million yuan acquisition payment, but they also have to bear tens of millions of yuan in intangible debt.

In addition, the club has been losing money since its opening due to low popularity, so there are not many people willing to take on this rip-off.