In Huayu, the career reward is spy

Chapter 221 The Unreasonable Huo Wenxi

At four o'clock in the morning in Central, Hong Kong, Huo Wenxi stood in the president's office of Huaguoxing and put the last contract into the safe.

She's going to the mainland tomorrow, and she's helping Lao Cai settle his artist contract with Huaguoxing before she leaves.

So that she won't be fooled by her subordinates later.

Everyone knows that these artist contracts have passed through her hands, so don't even think about trying to find a loophole!
She's one of the best agents in Hong Kong!

The lights from outside the window shone in, and Huo Wenxi poured himself a cup of coffee.

If she could, she would prefer to work here.

She glanced at the unfinished documents on the table.

One document contains information about the Magic Language Entertainment Agency and their negative press.

Another document is the planning of performance activities in mainland China that she designed for many Hong Kong stars.

During this period, she not only built a team, but also communicated with Hong Kong celebrities about performance activities in mainland China.

Those with the ability should hold concerts; those without should participate in commercial performances.

Even third-rate stars from Hong Kong have a very high level of fame in mainland China.

This was her trump card when she took over Magic Language Entertainment in mainland China.

If any of the nine branch offices disobeyed her orders, she would make sure they didn't even get a sip of soup!
Internal conflicts within the branch are easy to resolve. The key issue is that the establishment of Moyu Entertainment will inevitably arouse the apprehension of other entertainment companies in mainland China.

There's no doubt that things will go wrong when we hold the event.

Security is of utmost importance at this time!
Mani Fok has already sent people to conduct preliminary investigations of major security companies in mainland China.

She plans to acquire a security company, which would save her a lot of time and allow her to have her own security force.

In the future, it will also be able to provide personal bodyguard services for celebrities.

With so many celebrity and commercial performance resources, it would be a shame not to start a security company.

The key is that this is equivalent to a legitimate organization, which can be used to deter local bullies in those branch offices.

After Huo Wenxi finished the last bit of work, it started to get light outside.

She glanced at the time; there was still time for breakfast.

Just as she was about to go get breakfast before heading to the mainland, the office door opened, and Lao Cai walked in with a lovingly prepared breakfast.

Old Cai placed the breakfast in front of her and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Old Cai treats his younger siblings very well; they're family, after all.

Mani Fok smiled and said, "Thank you."

Old Cai waved his hand dismissively, sat down next to her, and asked, "Are you ready to go to the mainland?"

"Of course, I'm full of confidence!"

"It's good to have confidence. You are very important to Ji Yu. Don't think that he only values ​​your ability and doesn't trust you. He won't hand over the company to you."

Huo Wenxi looked up at her and said, "I know."

"Then I wish you a safe journey."

"I haven't finished eating yet."

Old Cai smiled wryly, hoping that Huo Wenxi could really help Ji Yu.

She sensed that Ji Yu had been feeling very insecure lately and was acting a bit crazy.

Huo Wenxi could see Lao Cai's worry; in fact, she herself was also very worried about Ji Yu.

Thinking of this, she quickly finished her breakfast, eager to get to Shanghai to see Ji Yu.

When the plane landed at Shanghai Airport, Huo Wenxi was followed by nineteen Hong Kong elites.

Everyone was dressed in a black suit, their hair slicked back, looking every bit the elite.

Nineteen people followed behind the charismatic Huo Wenxi, just like in a TVB drama.

Passengers in the airport couldn't help but glance at it.

Where did this domineering female CEO come from?

The Magic Language employees who came to pick them up were all amazed by this group of elites.

Where did the boss find this guy? He looks like someone not to be trifled with.

Soon, a whole convoy of Mercedes-Benz cars drove out of the airport parking lot. The imposing black convoy looked extremely intimidating, and no driver on the airport expressway dared to cut them off.

Shortly after Huo Wenxi left the airport, several more acquaintances landed there.

In the parking lot, before getting into his car, Jiang Zhiqiang glanced at the two little girls skipping and jumping not far away.

He looks familiar; he must be a mainland Chinese celebrity.

On the other side of the parking lot, Shu Chang pulled Liu Qianqian aside and said, "Should we go straight to the hotel or go out and have some fun?"

"Let's go out and have some fun! I want to go shopping!"

"Let's go back to the hotel first," Liu Xiaoli, who was following behind them, quickly interrupted.

Although Liu Qianqian was unwilling, she had no choice but to give in under her mother's threat.

Shu Chang's family didn't come along, and Ji Yu didn't come to pick her up either, so she could only listen to Liu Xiaoli.

Shu Chang couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if Ji Yu came to pick her up.

I wonder what he's busy with.

Shanghai, the office of the general manager of Sugarman.

Ji Yu stared at the documents on the table with a headache.

Li Guoli is filming a movie, while Lao Cai is in Hong Kong.

He was called in today to review the film and television adaptation acquisition project of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series.

The film and television adaptation rights for the Legend of Sword and Fairy series are held by Kuangtu Games Studio.

At the time, the attitude of the other side was just like the studio's name—a typical madman.

The script must be reviewed by them; if they don't agree, it can't be filmed, and the broadcasting rights will only be granted for two years after filming.

This condition is too outrageous; the company staff can't make the decision, so they have to come to Ji Yu.

Ji Yu had a headache. He had been busy with important matters these past two days and had no time to deal with such trivial things.

Since the tiger isn't home, only the monkey can be king.

He sighed and carefully read through the documents on the table.

The other party's conditions are indeed harsh, but this IP is very valuable; the Legend of Sword and Fairy series of TV dramas is a cash cow.

Ji Yu remembered a news story he had seen 22 years ago in his previous life.

The first installment of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series can still generate tens of millions in revenue every year.

Classic IPs like Chinese Paladin have a huge audience, and countless viewers will watch it two or three times. As long as the audience keeps watching, the TV series will make money.

"Don't sign this kind of contract; just buy out all the film and television adaptation rights."

While Director Xu was still speechless, Ji Yu had already gotten up and left; he had more important things to attend to.

After Ji Yu left, Director Xu was still in a daze.

He had been working on this project for three years, but the company had been hesitant.

The market is not optimistic about the fantasy genre. The huge failure of "The Legend of Shushan" has led to no one making fantasy films.

Director Xu understands the company's hesitation about this project.

He never expected Ji Yu to be so domineering, directly demanding to buy out all the copyrights!
This domineering presence is something that CEO Cai can't match!
Cattle!
It feels so great to have a leader like this!

Headquarters of Magic Language Entertainment Agency.

In the conference room, the bosses of the nine branch offices sat around a long table on both sides, each with a different expression.

Some people were smoking with their heads down, some were whispering to each other, and some were staring coldly at the main seat, which was empty because Huo Wenxi had not yet arrived.

"Who is this woman?" someone asked in a low voice.

"He's from Hong Kong, so he's the artist director of Yinghuang." The person next to him sneered, "I heard he was taken by Yang..." Several branch office owners around him revealed knowing smiles, their contempt for Huo Wenxi growing even stronger.

What abilities can a woman possibly have?

Today, the group of them had discussed it and decided to give Huo Wenxi a hard time.

Ji Yu has controlling stake, but don't expect them to compromise so easily on company decision-making and management.

At that moment, the conference room door was pushed open.

Huo Wenxi walked in wearing high heels, followed by two assistants, each carrying a stack of documents.

She was wearing a black suit today, her long hair was neatly tied back, her red lips were slightly upturned, but her eyes were as cold as knives.

"Dear customers, thank you for your patience."

She walked to the head seat, but instead of sitting down immediately, she placed her hands on the table and slowly scanned everyone with her gaze.

No one answered.

Huo Wenxi chuckled, took the first document from his assistant, and casually tossed it onto the table.

"These are the tax returns from the nine branch offices last year."

She spoke calmly, as if discussing the weather, "The interesting thing is that each company underreported at least 50% of its income."

The air suddenly solidified.

Someone suddenly looked up, their expression changing.

Huo Wenxi didn't give them time to react and threw out a second document.

"These are the records of counterfeit tickets sold for concerts under your names over the past three years."

She tapped the document lightly with her fingertips. “Scalped tickets, fake tickets, inflated salaries… every single one of these is enough to get you in jail for several years.”

Someone suddenly stood up: "President Huo, what do you mean by this? Ji Yu promised us he wouldn't talk about these things again!"

They've already given away more than half of the company's shares, and now they're using these things to threaten them—that's going too far!

Now that we're all in the same boat, it's one thing for you to use a conciliatory approach, but you're bringing up old grievances right from the start!

The branch office owners all glared at Huo Wenxi, their initial contempt vanishing at that moment.

Huo Wenxi glanced at them, his smile deepening: "Mr. Hong, don't rush, sit down."

Boss Hong's face was ashen, but he remained standing there without moving.

Huo Wenxi stopped smiling and stared at him coldly, his eyes filled with a sense of oppression, as if he would call someone in the next second to send him to the police station.

Mr. Hong glanced at the materials on the table out of the corner of his eye, but ultimately sat back down.

Huo Wenxi then slowly sat down, placing his hands folded on the table.

“I’ve called you all here today not to settle scores,” she said, her tone softening, but making it all the more chilling. “It’s to give you a choice.”

She raised her hand to signal, and her assistant immediately handed her a new contract.

"Moyu Agency will next integrate national resources to organize large-scale concert tours, commercial performances, and variety show collaborations."

She opened the contract and pointed to one of the pages, “Artists from Hong Kong such as Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Sean Lau, and Louis Koo, as well as several top artists from Rock Records and the mainland, have all signed with me.”

She paused, her gaze sharp: "This means that there will be a lot of entertainment activities in the future, and your branch offices will be able to get more business than before."

Some people's eyes gleamed; they were clearly tempted.

Huo Wenxi nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "But the premise is that everyone must learn to be obedient."

She closed the contract, leaned back in her chair, her posture relaxed, yet exuding an undeniable sense of pressure.

The faces of the branch office owners turned grim again.

They never expected Huo Wenxi to start with a barrage of words and actions, and his aura was in no way inferior to theirs.

"From today onwards, all nine branch offices will be under the unified management of Moyu Brokerage. Finances, artist contracts, and performance arrangements will all be handled by headquarters."

Huo Wenxi spoke calmly, yet each word was firm and resolute: “You can retain your shares, but you must relinquish management control.”

Someone couldn't help but slam their fist on the table: "President Huo, are you trying to swallow up our company? Ji Yu didn't say that at the beginning!"

Huo Wenxi laughed: "Mr. Chen, you've got it wrong."

She slowly stood up and looked down at him.

“Ji Yu is Ji Yu, and I am me. Now, I’m in charge of Demon Language!” Her voice was soft, yet like a viper’s hiss. “Now, I’m just giving you a choice: will you cooperate obediently to earn more money, or…”

She leaned down and lightly tapped the evidence on the table with her fingertips.

The conference room was deathly silent; all the branch office owners believed that Ji Yu had a powerful backer.

Huo Wenxi's words now seem to be telling them that she, Huo Wenxi, is the big boss's person, and Ji Yu is just a pawn.

Mr. Hong, a local Shanghai resident, couldn't help but say, "Mr. Huo, we're not to be trifled with either. These conditions are too demanding. I hope to meet with the big boss."

Huo Wenxi straightened up, his smile undiminished: "Boss Hong, you're not qualified yet."

I remember your company is in Shanghai, right? I've always felt that Ji Yu shouldn't have acquired your company. With the headquarters in Shanghai, having another branch office is completely unnecessary.

Boss Hong's face turned deathly pale instantly.

What does "no need for him to exist" mean? Does it mean we should send him to jail? Or completely take over his company?
Huo Wenxi stopped looking at him and glanced around: "Everyone, have you thought it through?"

No one dared to speak anymore.

She nodded in satisfaction, turned and walked towards the door, leaving behind the words, "Starting tomorrow, headquarters will send people to each branch office to check the accounts. Cooperate well."

"Don't make me investigate myself."

After the door closed, the conference room remained completely silent.

After a long silence, someone muttered under their breath, "Damn, this woman is even more ruthless than Ji Yu..."

But no one dared to refute it.

Because Huo Wenxi holds their lives in his hands.

Either obey, or you're doomed.

On the balcony of his spacious, riverside apartment, Ji Yu was watching the cruise ships on the Huangpu River.

At this moment, Huo Wenxi walked over from behind.

He turned around and asked, "Are you satisfied with this house? You're really pushing yourself, going straight to the company after getting off the plane. I heard you scared them quite a bit."

Huo Wenxi laughed and said, "Did they complain to you?"

"No, they're all praising you," Ji Yu said with a smile.

The enemy's fear and complaints are the best praise for Huo Wenxi.

Huo Wenxi walked to the balcony, looked at the Huangpu River in the evening breeze, and said, "This place is very similar to Hong Kong."

Ji Yu couldn't help but complain, "Your house in Hong Kong doesn't have a terrace this big."

Huo Wenxi couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "You're so good at talking!"

After a while, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and said, "They all want to meet the big boss today, and I actually want to meet him too."

Ji Yu didn't speak for a while, then said, "It's not convenient now, let's wait a bit longer."

Where did this big boss come from? Ji Yu is the big boss.

However, this mysterious background needs to be maintained.

Ji Yu has recently been trying to contact some people, and he plans to get involved in the cinema industry later.

Next year, the higher authorities will approve foreign investment; you really can't get it without connections.

The Shanghai municipal government contacted him a few days ago. The F1 circuit invested and built by the municipal government is about to be completed, and they want to cooperate with him to form the D1 Drift Competition.

The bigwig in charge of the F1 circuit construction is the one who frequently appears on television.

If Ji Yu goes to discuss cooperation, supporting his vanity project, there should be an opportunity to get to know him.

Once you understand this, all irrationality will become rational!
You can also obtain the qualification to invest in cinema chains!
We can start planning now. When we negotiate with Jiang Zhiqiang tomorrow, we can arrange for Huaguoxing to form a joint venture with Jiang Zhiqiang's Paramount Cinemas.

Then the two companies will become one, and the foreign company will participate in the investment of mainland cinemas!
This way, his presence in the mainland entertainment industry will have no weaknesses.

(I owe two chapters, I'll make them up later. I was in the hospital getting an IV drip yesterday, so I didn't update. I'm too weak, I'm so sorry everyone, I'll make up for it later.)
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