Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

That afternoon, both sides' lawyers arrived quickly.

In the Vision Capital meeting room, which wasn't particularly luxurious but was filled with an atmosphere of wealth, the contract was officially signed.

With the final stroke of the pen, the future video giant, Youku Tudou, officially bore Gu Heng's mark.

That evening, Gu Heng treated Gu Yongqiang to an authentic Peking duck dinner.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was much more relaxed than during the afternoon negotiations.

After a few drinks, Gu Heng started talking.

Since it's our own company, we should give them some proper guidance.

"Old Gu, take my advice." Gu Heng poured Gu Yongqiang a glass of Moutai. "Once the company's bandwidth improves and we have more users, don't get into user-uploaded videos of cats, dogs, or funny pictures. That's a trap."

"Why?" Gu Yongqiang was slightly drunk, but his ears were perked up.

Gu Heng gave an example.

"That can only attract popularity, not wealth. No GG brand would want to stick their Rolex GG on the back of a cat that's pooping. The future belongs to big productions. We need to produce our own dramas and variety shows."

"You can buy the rights to foreign variety shows, or we can produce our own web series. We can be bolder with themes like time travel, tomb raiding, and suspense..."

Gu Heng explained the Netflix and iQiyi models from later generations to Gu Yongqiang in detail.

Gu Yongqiang listened with such rapt attention that he didn't even notice the duck meat falling from his chopsticks.

His original idea was simply to create a Chinese YouTube, but Gu Heng painted a picture of a vast online entertainment empire for him.

"Brother Gu!" Gu Yongqiang excitedly raised his glass, even changing his form of address. "Hearing your words is worth more than ten years of study! I'll drink this one, you can drink as you please!"

Looking at Gu Yongqiang's flushed face, Gu Heng smiled slightly and took a sip of wine.

With this move, his plans in the entertainment industry are now secure.

If a movie or TV series I make gets blocked from theatrical release or TV stations won't accept it, I can just upload it to my own website.

It can be used for both offense and defense.

Next, all we have to do is wait for this money tree to grow.

After seeing Gu Yongqiang off, Gu Heng sat in the car and rubbed his throbbing temples.

"Gang, let's go back to the company."

"Okay, boss."

Wang Gang doesn't talk much, but he drives fast and steadily.

Back at Vision Capital, Chen Kai was still working overtime.

Upon seeing his boss return, Chen Kai immediately approached him with a document in hand.

"Mr. Gu, the matter you asked us to investigate has been resolved."

"Speak." Gu Heng loosened his tie and sat down on the sofa.

"Rongxinda's cash flow has indeed been very tight recently," Chen Kai handed the documents to Gu Heng. "Mainly because of the 'New Dream of the Red Chamber' project."

Gu Heng took the document and quickly scanned it.

As expected.

At this time, although the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television had not yet officially approved the new "Dream of the Red Chamber" project, Li Shaohong and Li Xiaowan were already obsessed with it.

They are in contact with Hualu Baina.

"Hualu Baina's estimated investment in 'The Dream of Red Mansions' is over 50 million yuan," Chen Kai explained. "But according to our inside sources, director Li Shaohong's budget for this drama is..."

Chen Kai held up one finger and gestured.

"118 million."

Gu Heng sneered.

More than 100 million.

In this day and age, that's an astronomical figure. Even Zhang Yimou only makes about that many blockbusters.

Li Shaohong really dares to think big.

Chen Kai continued, "The remaining shortfall of over 60 million yuan will have to be filled by Rongxinda itself."

Gu Heng closed the file and tossed it onto the coffee table.

"This is Rongxinda's Achilles' heel."

Gu Heng's eyes appeared somewhat deep under the light.

In her past life, director Hu Mei withdrew from Hualu Baina because she opposed their talent show program, deeming it too commercial. That's how Li Shaohong took over the project.

This final drama not only drained Rong Xinda's savings of many years, but also overdrawn the talent and reputation of all its artists.

Right now, Rongxinda is facing its greatest financial difficulties and anxiety.

"Old Chen, prepare two million in cash." Gu Heng stood up and straightened his collar.

"Boss, is it...?"

"It's time to go pick up our little fox and take it home."

Gu Heng did not rush to Rong Xinda the next day.

Such a major life event must be discussed with the parents first.

On the weekend, Gu Heng, carrying two bottles of Moutai and a carton of Zhonghua cigarettes, knocked on Yang Mi's door as if he knew the way well.

"You're here?"

Yang Xiaolin opened the door, wearing an apron and clearly cooking. Seeing Gu Heng, a smile spread across her serious, square face. "You're here! Why did you bring anything? With the relationship between your father and me, do we need this?"

"Uncle Yang, this is a small token of my appreciation. I haven't bought my dad's yet."

Gu Heng smiled as he changed his shoes and went inside.

"snort."

A cold snort came from the sofa in the living room.

Yang Mi, dressed in pink loungewear, sat cross-legged on the sofa, clutching a cushion and frantically changing channels with the remote. Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands sticking up on top of her head, giving her a somewhat languid and…

Resentment was palpable.

Since their last parting at the school gate, Gu Heng has seemed to have vanished into thin air.

He replies slowly when I send him a text message, and says he's busy when I call.

Yang Mi felt increasingly aggrieved. He had clearly promised to help her resolve the contract issue, but then he disappeared without a trace.

Liar! You big jerk!

"Hey, who made our big star angry?" Gu Heng put his things down, moved closer to the sofa, and reached out to rub her head.

"Don't touch me!" Yang Mi turned her head away, dodging his clutches, and turned the back of her head towards him. "Go find your big business, don't bother with this poor little cabbage that no one cares about."

Gu Heng chuckled. This girl was quite well-informed; she actually knew he had gone to discuss business.

"Alright, Mimi, Xiaoheng is busy with important matters." Yang Xiaolin brought out a plate of peanuts from the kitchen and beckoned to Gu Heng, "Come on, Xiaoheng, have a couple of drinks with your uncle. What exactly are the procedures for your contract termination?"

Upon hearing the words "contract termination," Yang Mi's ears perked up instantly. Although she still had her back to Gu Heng, she clearly stopped pressing the remote control.

Gu Heng sat down at the dining table and poured wine for Yang Xiaolin.

Gu Heng said solemnly, "Uncle Yang, I've got the situation figured out. Rong Xinda is currently facing some difficulties and urgently needs money. This is a good opportunity for us to terminate the contract."

"Now that the company is bigger, with Vision Capital there, and I have some strength, it's better to bring Mimi back to our company than to let her suffer in that filthy place."

"I know my own company well, and I won't treat her unfairly. All resources will definitely be given to her first."