Huasheng Entertainment does not have a particularly large reputation in the entertainment industry. Before the New Year, most of its artists had nearly all left, leaving only a handful of actors and singers under contracts that hadn’t expired, none of whom were being poached and who couldn’t afford to pay the breach of contract fees.
Fortunately, the owner was wealthy, which allowed salaries to be paid as usual, preventing all the employees from leaving.
When it was suddenly announced that the company had changed ownership, everyone was surprised, coldly waiting to see the new proprietor take over this entertainment company on the verge of collapse.
“I heard the one taking over is that person, Shi Xi, who was kidnapped and trending on social media a few days ago.”
“What?! Is this company also involved?”
“Tsk tsk, if I had that luck, I would be overjoyed! Oh my god! Why couldn’t I inherit such immense wealth?!”
“I really want to be reborn; let me go back to the day Shi Xi helped the old man to riches! I wouldn’t mind being a son or even a grandson!”
Since his support for an elderly man resulted in inheriting a billion-dollar fortune, many netizens expressed their jealousy, wondering why this immense wealth wasn’t theirs to inherit.
This has evolved into a trend where numerous people rushed to help elderly individuals, although some encountered those who were truly “staged incidents” and ended up losing money in the process.
Many people felt that Shi Xi was truly lucky—he simply helped an elderly man and ended up with such a massive inheritance, complete with money and property, making many envious.
However, many netizens also lamented that such money isn’t easily obtained. Didn’t they see that he was kidnapped by informed lawyers right after inheriting the wealth and almost lost his life?
Even so, many believed it was his destiny; being kidnapped and still alive meant that he was meant to receive this fortune.
Three fatal days passed, and countless opportunists emerged, eager to take advantage of his situation.
Lin Ya meticulously selected a group of bodyguards and arranged them at the villa. When Shi Yi went to and from school, he was accompanied not only by a special car but also had bodyguards nearby.
With this arrangement, kidnapping ceased to be a fear for them.
Huasheng Entertainment was located within one of the buildings of the inherited estate.
This building had a total of 36 floors, with Huasheng Entertainment occupying the highest sixteen floors, which had dedicated elevators and entrances. Apart from the top-level president’s office, tea room, and an exclusive recreational area with a small bar, floors 21 to 35 were designated for employees.
What Huasheng Entertainment was most renowned for was its excellent employee benefits. Not only was there a free canteen and artist restaurant, but there were also equipped gyms and recreational rooms. Besides the top-tier recording studio for singers, there were also lounges reserved for artists.
Various departments vigorously served the artists, such as the public relations department, promotional department, resource department, and more.
However, currently, many artists felt that the company was too conservative, leaving them with little chance to stand out in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, leading them to leave for better opportunities.
When Lin Ya arrived, the entire company felt desolate. Aside from a few familiar employees waiting to greet him, there were only a handful of artists huddled in corners, showing little joy.
“This gentleman is our company’s chairman and president; please welcome him…” The acting CEO, a middle-aged man, visibly relaxed and appeared quite happy upon seeing Lin Ya come to take over the company.
Noting the expressions on others’ faces that clearly indicated their belief that the company was doomed, Lin Ya smiled slightly. His youthful charm and delicate features caught the attention of many.
If he debuted, he could easily become popular just because of his looks.
“Hello everyone, I am Shi Xi…”
After taking over the company, Lin Ya didn’t rush to implement reforms. Instead, he took the time to understand the company’s operational model, personnel, and departmental management in detail, as well as the situations of the remaining artists.
“What film and television copyrights does the company currently hold? Please compile a list for me.”
“Understood, President Shi.” The new assistant moved quickly, and by the afternoon, after lunch, the data was delivered to his desk, containing not only information about the film and television rights but also details about the company’s named directors.
Lin Ya skimmed through the documents, frowning slightly. Most of them were already shot, and even if remade, they wouldn’t bring much profit, rendering them quite useless.
It seemed that the acquisition of online literature’s film and television rights had to be expedited; if luck was on his side, they might have a drama or film ready for release by next year.
To produce a good movie or drama, aside from a good script, the director is crucial, as they control the rhythm and quality of the production. Without these, the project could very well fail.
Of course, good actors and funding are also essentials.
Currently, the main focus was selecting actors, signing artists, and acquiring film and television copyrights for online literature.
“The Drama College is also in graduation season; let’s send someone to scout talent. We need outstanding prospects that stand out—not only pretty, but with unique traits. Even if their acting is subpar, this aspect can be trained.”
“And for these works’ film and television copyrights, have the copyright department take charge to secure them.” Lin Ya closed the printed materials and handed the assistant a book, saying, “And for this particular work, negotiate the copyright—it should be for at least ten years, and I can accept a price within fifteen million.”
The assistant was taken aback for a moment and couldn’t help but confirm, “Fifteen million as the floor price?”
“Exactly.”
What kind of book is this? Why is it so valuable?
The assistant, carrying the data and that book, exited the office door, unable to resist glancing at the pages.
“Notes on xx?”
After arranging other preparatory matters, the staff began quickly springing into action, while Lin Ya stretched lazily, standing up to gaze out at the street view and the sun sinking in the distance.
His eyes slowly shifted toward the distant towering buildings.
The bold letters of Tianxing Entertainment were hanging high above.
A few days later, the copyright department submitted a list of the film and television rights they obtained. Due to the tight timeline, a significant portion of the rights were still not secured, with some authors still considering, while a small number of authors readily signed contracts.