Huayu: Starting with Hextech

On an ordinary Friday evening at the end of October, "Lin Xiao Studio" quietly completed its listing ceremony.

There were no guests, no media flashes, and not even a striking red ribbon.

However, on the outside of the glass door on the fifth floor of that old office building in the JA district, there is now a metal plaque with a strong sense of design, bearing the same simple words "Lin Xiao Studio" and the abstract "LX" logo.

The sign was installed in the afternoon, and it gleamed subtly in the autumn sunlight.

Lin Xiao stood in the somewhat empty corridor, looking at the sign for a long time.

Zhang Wei and Xia Yu had already left work. The office door was ajar, and the faint smell of new furniture still lingered inside.

The window at the end of the corridor was open, and the cool evening breeze blew in, causing the corners of the old notices posted in the hallway to rustle slightly.

At this moment, it was very quiet, even somewhat lonely.

The scene was a stark contrast to the busy and noisy atmosphere of finishing up the renovations during the day, and to the heated debates that took place a few days earlier when discussing the logo design.

When all the noise subsided, leaving only the sign and himself, a complex emotion, a mixture of immense sense of accomplishment and subtle loneliness, quietly spread through him.

He pushed open the door and walked into the office.

The newly renovated space looked exceptionally clean and bright in the evening light.

The open-plan office area has four brand-new workstations, three of which are already furnished with computers and basic personal belongings.

A small, private office was partitioned off near the window, containing a large solid wood desk, an ergonomic chair, a bookshelf, and a small sofa.

The meeting room/reception room contained a small conference table and several chairs, with an LCD TV that was not yet powered on hanging on the wall.

Everything was new, full of possibilities, but also empty, waiting to be filled, used, for the first real business deal, the first formal meeting, the first difficult or successful decision.

Lin Xiao didn't turn on the lights; he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in his office.

The view here is excellent, overlooking a large part of the JA district.

As the city lights begin to twinkle and traffic flows like a river, the pulse of the city beats steadily beneath your feet.

In the distance, even taller office buildings are brightly lit, housing Huayi Brothers, Tangren Media, and other industry giants.

And he, standing here, on the top floor of this unassuming old building, has just found his own little corner of the world.

From a bewildered graduate upon waking up after a rebirth to the owner of an independent studio today, it's only been a year and a half.

Looking back on these changes and experiences now, they feel almost unreal, like a lifetime ago.

Just then, the familiar, long-awaited notification sound in my mind, carrying an unprecedented solemnity and commendation, rang out leisurely:

[Ding! Detected that the host has completed a significant life transformation: from an employed actor to an independent boss! Successfully taken the crucial first step in taking control of your own destiny!]

[A milestone achievement: The path to self-reliance has been reached!]

Hextech is offering a "Startup Incentive Package" to help you set sail and ride the waves!

The dark blue system interface unfolds, and the background is no longer a starry sky or ears of wheat, but a dark gold gear and route pattern symbolizing expansion and expansion.

Three options, their light more solid than ever before, slowly emerged:

Option 1: Male lead in a hit TV series

Effect: Immediately locks in the role of "Eighth Prince Yinzhi" as the male lead in the TV series "Palace".

This drama is a pioneering work in the Qing Dynasty time-travel genre and has the potential to become a phenomenal hit. After its broadcast, it will greatly enhance the national popularity, commercial value, and industry status of the lead actors.

Selecting this option will ensure that the host acquires this role and is unaffected by any external changes.

(Note: The opportunity has been secured and will be realized in the near future in the most reasonable and natural way. The host still needs to complete the normal audition process to convince the public, but the result will inevitably be success.)

Option Two: Investment Opportunities in High-Quality Projects

Result: Obtain key information about a small to medium-sized film and television project that is expected to launch within the next six months and has a high probability of success and investment return potential.

The information will include the project's key highlights, potential risks, the best time to get involved, and the expected return range.

It helps the host enter the industry as an investor, accumulate capital and production experience, and lay the foundation for creating their own IP in the future.

(Note: Investment involves risks. The information provided is for reference only. The final decision and returns depend on the user's own judgment and actions.)

Option 3: Strengthen core team cohesion

Effect: Grants the core team of the newly established "Lin Xiao Studio" a passive aura of "Unity".

It enhances team members' sense of belonging and loyalty to the studio, strengthens mutual trust and understanding, improves work efficiency and resilience, and significantly reduces the risk of internal losses and staff turnover caused by poor coordination in the early stages of entrepreneurship.

(Note: This effect cannot resolve fundamental ideological conflicts or major disputes of interest, but it can create a healthier and more positive atmosphere for startup teams.)

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Three options, three completely different paths to success.

Option 3: Team cohesion.

This is undoubtedly a timely help.

In the early stages of a startup, an unstable team is a major taboo.

Although Zhang Wei and Xiao Yu seem reliable at the moment, it remains to be seen how they will choose when faced with pressure, temptations, or disagreements in the future.

This halo effect can greatly ensure the stability of the startup phase and reduce management costs.

Option two: High-quality investment opportunities.

This is the key to the realm of capital and manufacturing.

Being an actor means you're always the one being chosen.

Only by becoming an investor or even a producer can one truly have a voice and greater profit margins.

This option points to a longer-term strategy and greater returns.

Option one is the male lead in "Palace".

Lin Xiao's gaze was fixed firmly on this option.

He knew all too well the power of this show.

In its previous life, it sparked a craze for time-travel dramas in mainland China, propelling Yang Mi to the top of the entertainment industry and bringing Feng Shaofeng immense popularity.

The character of the Eighth Prince Yinzhi is deeply affectionate, devoted, and slightly tragic, which easily resonates with female viewers, making him an absolute focal point and a powerful tool for attracting fans.

Although Yu Zheng had previously shown great favor to him on the set of "Beauty's Rival in Palace" and privately revealed his idea for a Qing Dynasty time-travel drama, he preferred him to co-star with Yang Mi.

But this is only a verbal intention; the script is not even fully formed yet.

The entertainment industry is full of uncertainties; verbal promises are often broken and actors are replaced at the last minute before filming begins.

Even if Yu Zheng's original intention remains unchanged, investors, platforms, and even other competitive actors may become variables.

Only the "lock" reward provided by the system is truly foolproof.

Moreover, "Palace" is practically a tailor-made stepping stone for his current career development.

It can both continue the popularity of period drama audiences accumulated by "Chinese Paladin 3" and "Beauty's Rival in Palace" and attract a wider audience by using the fresh elements of time travel and romance.

If successful, he will firmly establish himself as a leading man in the television drama industry, possessing strong viewership appeal and commercial value.

This is the most direct and powerful boost for his newly established studio, which urgently needs to prove its commercial value and acquire high-quality resources.