Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 311 Valuation of 40 billion in three months

I'm angry!

It's gone viral!

Even Yan Li himself, though he had anticipated this, did not expect the effect to be so good.

It's understandable, really. The guy in the original ad was just a rising star in business, with some fame but not much, yet he suddenly became a big star and a business tycoon admired by countless young people, and his companies benefited greatly as a result.

Yan Li's fame and prestige far surpass those of the original character.

Even without this advertisement, Yan Li could potentially achieve the same effect as the original version by personally promoting it on Weibo.

Now, Yan Li, combined with this advertisement and his personal charisma, has achieved a far greater effect than the original.

In just one or two days, the advertising slogan became a popular phrase across the internet, even forming the so-called "Yan Li style," which attracted various imitations and memes.

While the Weibo-based advertisements released in conjunction with the campaign weren't as popular as Yan Li's personal ads, they still brought a significant increase in Weibo users due to their interaction and integration with the platform.

After a few days of initial buzz, the number of new users per day exceeded 50, and it is still rising.

If this trend continues, an advertisement could potentially attract tens of millions of users, and even more in the long run.

Of course, this statistic is rather crude. It's not just about advertising; there are various other reasons, such as Weibo itself. If the platform isn't well-managed, even the best advertising won't help.

However, the facts and the propaganda are two different things. The Weibo posts and related press releases omitted all the various objective reasons and directly attributed Weibo's success to Yan Li's advertisements.

In short, the more exaggerated the better, the more buzz it will generate.

In a sense, this can be considered "deification".

Yan Li actually doesn't like this kind of behavior of praising himself too much, because it's easy to stumble and fall.

Moreover, the deep connection between individuals and platforms can easily lead to mutual influence. If Yan Li gets into trouble, Weibo suffers; if Weibo gets into trouble, Yan Li also gets caught in the crossfire.

But there's no way around it. Weibo is in a period of rapid development, and there will be many competitors in the future. Yan Li needs to secure Weibo's first-mover advantage as soon as possible. We can't hold onto our trump cards.

Even if there are any drawbacks, we can find ways to solve them gradually in the future; for now, we should focus on development.

As a result, Yan Li accepted interviews from CCTV, official media, and the official Weibo account, telling various stories on Weibo.

His personal Weibo page also officially featured the title of "Chairman of Weibo," and he attended an internet business forum to formally announce his entry into the internet industry and tout the advanced nature of Weibo.

In short, individuals have achieved a complete integration with Weibo, using their own commercial reputation and credibility to catalyze Weibo's growth.

Yan Li's high-profile behavior and his explosive popularity on Weibo quickly drew attention from all sides and sparked various discussions.

Whether microblogs can replace blogs as Yan Li suggested has become a new topic of discussion in the internet industry.

The value of Weibo is also a matter of great interest.

Some industry insiders have begun to analyze that because Weibo is a relatively new social media platform with limited time and inherent uncertainties, its rapid development and promising prospects are evident.

Therefore, the upper and lower limits of Weibo are very low now. Those who are optimistic about it can overestimate it no matter how much they overestimate it, and those who are pessimistic can underestimate it.

Therefore, some people have started to benchmark against the market value of some foreign platforms, as well as social platforms such as Sina Blog and Tencent, and then combine them with some internet and financial valuation methods to make a comprehensive calculation.

The final conclusion is that Weibo's valuation is approximately $1 million to $3 million, or roughly 15 billion RMB if we take the middle value.

If we consider Yan Li's net worth of just over 20 billion RMB from the previous Forbes list, his net worth has nearly doubled in just a few months.

Don't think this valuation is exaggerated; it's a rather cautious and conservative figure. Those who are optimistic are directly calling for $5 million to $10 billion.

This is the current state of the internet industry, especially before the financial crisis hit. Money is no longer considered money, and the bubble is frighteningly large.

Moreover, Weibo does have merits that are favored by investors.

A relatively novel platform mechanism, an extremely rapid development speed, a legendary founder, and uniqueness.

That's right. With its uniqueness, Fanfou, which has less than a million users, and Penguin Taotao, which is struggling to develop, are not considered successful social platforms by the industry. At least in the short term, they are not a competitor that can threaten Weibo.

Weibo is the only large-scale microblogging social media platform in China. In any industry, the words "unique" and "leading" are very valuable.

In the past few days, besides interviews, Yan Li has been receiving calls from various investors. There are too many investors who are optimistic about the company and want to get on board.

The high price even tempted Yan Li, who originally thought he didn't need the money for the time being.

In a few months, the financial crisis will break out, and major investment institutions will be severely hit or become cautious in their investments, taking one or two years to recover.

So even if Weibo misses this opportunity, it may still be highly sought after by investors, but it may not get to enjoy the benefits of the internet bubble.

Yan Li thought about it for a while and felt that it was appropriate to make contact.

He instructed the relevant personnel that Weibo's valuation should be no less than $5 million, and that a maximum of 10% of the shares could be released.

If you're willing to talk, then talk; if you're not, then forget it. Even if you have a lot more Weibo users later, the price and shares will be unpredictable.

Yan Li personally felt that the price was a bit harsh and would probably deter those investors, but it turned out that there were actually some who wanted to talk.

If this financing deal goes through, Weibo will receive $5000 million, which is nearly 4 million RMB.

This not only saved Yan Li money, but also greatly boosted the development of Weibo.

At the same time, it will greatly boost morale within Weibo. Many people come to Weibo to make money and get rich, and the investment of real money will give them more confidence.

Of course, Weibo's valuation of $5 million at its inception will spur many people to try and capitalize on this opportunity.

Conversely, the intense competition involving hundreds of millions of dollars from the outset will make some companies cautious, especially those with a core business, who will consider whether to mobilize a large amount of resources to fight this war that they may not be able to win.

To subdue the enemy without fighting, Yan Li wanted to scare away some of his competitors if possible.

...

Yan Li didn't hide the fact that the company was raising $500 million at a valuation of $500 million. Whether it succeeds or not, it's a publicity stunt that can help Weibo gain more popularity.

Yan Li himself remained relatively calm about the matter.

He is more optimistic about Weibo's future, and he also understands that valuation doesn't represent everything; there are high and low valuations. The key is to look at the overall development of the platform.

But while he remained calm, others couldn't stay calm.

Weibo was launched last December, so it's only been three months. The $500 million figure is equivalent to nearly 4 billion RMB.

Building a company valued at nearly 40 billion in three months—if that's not a wealth myth, then what is?

Some admired and respected him, some were excited, and some fueled his popularity. Yan Li's fame and aura grew, and his Weibo account became increasingly popular.

Huayi Brothers, Chairman's Office

The two Wang brothers sat facing each other, with several core members of the company, including Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Dahuzi, nearby. There were quite a few people, but they were extremely silent.

Yi An has developed rapidly in the past two years, but it has never surpassed Huayi Brothers. Although Yan Li's personal wealth is on the list, the Wang brothers also have their own confidence.

Once Huayi Brothers goes public, the two brothers' net worth will skyrocket, even if they can't compare to Yan Li, they won't be much less.

Who knew Yan Li would suddenly create a Weibo account, which, in such a short time, is more valuable than the entire Huayi Brothers.

They were supposed to be entertainment moguls, so why are they including people from other industries?!
Previously, the two brothers were relatively equal to Yan Li. Even though Yan Li had a bad temper, he always maintained a certain level of respect for the two of them. If they continue to play like this, the two brothers will eventually go from being the two kings to the two kings.

"Brother, some of the people on that Weibo account are artists from our company. Should we ask them to remove it?"

Wang Zhonglei gritted his teeth. From his perspective, he certainly didn't want Huayi Brothers to make money for Yan Li.

"Withdraw? Withdraw where? Wouldn't that be a fatal mistake?"

Wang Zhongjun glanced at his younger brother. It wasn't that they couldn't leave; after all, most of the Huayi artists who registered accounts were just helping out, and they were free to leave as well.

But since it's about helping, Yan Li will definitely ask a question and give a reason.

The celebrities won't take the blame for the Wang brothers; they'll definitely leak the inside story privately. It's no wonder Yan Li holds a grudge.

Moreover, some artists won't just quit like that. Offending Yan Li is one thing, but for someone like Huang Xiaoming, who has over a million Weibo followers, his account has already generated considerable value and is very beneficial to his career.

As the top performer, he still holds a certain position. If the company wants him to give it up, they should at least offer some compensation.

Even if they were to suppress them by force, it would be easy to deal with one or two people, but most of Huayi Brothers members have opened Weibo accounts, and if some of them band together, then it would be difficult to handle.

Don't say that artists can't cooperate with a certain internet company or platform without the company's permission.

There are no such rules at the moment, and it's normal in the industry to use your connections, make social connections, and take on freelance work. As long as it's not excessive, the company usually turns a blind eye. If things are too strict, people will complain.

Huayi Brothers was already under pressure internally, so stability was the top priority. Yan was good at manipulating people, and if he found an opening, he would add fuel to the fire and sow discord, and Huayi Brothers would be in serious trouble.

"Then let's forget it?"

Wang Zhonglei was somewhat unwilling, but Wang Zhongjun shook his head: "Don't worry, Sina has already contacted us, wanting an exclusive partnership. There will be a contract and revenue, making it easier for the artist to explain. Yan Li didn't say anything either."

Making someone leave Weibo for no reason is certainly offensive, but the other party paid money, so Yan Li can't just take it for free.

Either release them, or pay them and sign a contract.

When it comes to business operations, the company can reasonably take over the leading role. Given the relationship between the two companies, even if Sina offers less money, Huayi can still cooperate with Sina.

"Signing an exclusive deal with Sina isn't that easy, is it?"

Feng Kuzi, with his legs crossed, exhaled a puff of smoke: "Will Li Bingbing sign? Compared to money, Xiaoming probably doesn't want to offend Yan Li. He'll most likely open two Weibo accounts. If he has two top accounts, will the people below listen to him?"

Celebrities aren't fools. Weibo has a lot of influence, and seizing the initiative can bring them benefits, so they won't just give it up.

Unless Sina throws money at the problem, but is Sina willing to spend that much?

Zhang Dahuzi nodded: "I've also used Weibo. Although I'm annoyed by that brat Yan Li, I have to say it's very convenient. Now Weibo is even becoming a trend in the industry."

"With a large crowd, fans showering you with attention, and friends in the industry chatting about it, once it becomes a habit, how can you give it up?"

They're all seasoned veterans; they might not fully understand the business operations of Weibo and the internet, but they still grasp some basic logic.

Both of them understood that no matter what happens on Weibo in the future, Huayi Brothers' move wouldn't be able to control the other party.

The two kings weren't actually unaware of the situation, but they couldn't stand the insult and were envious.

The two brothers have been running Huayi Brothers for over a decade, enduring tears, exhaustion, and hardship to gradually build it to what it is today. Yet Yan Li has effortlessly created a Weibo account that surpasses even Huayi Brothers' success.

The contrast and the excitement were too great!

Wang Zhonglei even said, "Brother, I think things on Weibo are still beneficial to the entertainment industry. Yan Li has ulterior motives. Why don't we invest in the internet industry too?"

Wang Zhongjun remained silent. He felt that his younger brother's suggestion was unreliable, but he couldn't help but be tempted.

There was no way around it; the valuation of nearly 40 billion in just three months made Wang Zhongjun's heart tremble.

"Brother, I think this is really promising. Yan Li relies on celebrities, and so does Huayi Brothers. Let's get some people to set up a website, get some celebrities to promote it, create momentum, attract investment, and grow bigger and stronger."

Wang Zhonglei was still trying to persuade them, and Feng Kuzi and Zhang Dahuzi also became interested.

Nearly 40 billion! If you really earned that much, you could retire right away!

"Cough cough."

Wang Zhongjun thought for a moment and then agreed: "Don't worry, I'll ask a couple of experts later."

...

Huayi Brothers is not an isolated case.

Weibo's success came too quickly and too easily, and now, coupled with Yan Li's use of his personal aura, it has led to many misunderstandings.

That means finding a famous person to create a website, and then just waiting to collect the money.

But in reality, Yan Li was just a catalyst; Weibo's rise was inseparable from its advanced model and core selling points.

In addition, we must also thank the right timing. If it weren't for a series of events during the 2008 Spring Festival, coupled with crucial activities and marketing, Weibo would never have developed so rapidly.

To put it bluntly, Yan Li copied homework, and from more than one school; he was also a top student himself.

Those who are academically challenged and think they can do it all are 99% doomed.

But Yan Li couldn't stop this kind of thing; if he tried, people would suspect him of preventing them from getting rich.

The first to take action was Li Yapeng.

This guy is addicted to entrepreneurship, and he keeps trying despite repeated failures. He had suffered losses in the internet industry before and had given up on it, but Yan Li spurred him on.

Yan Li is just a rising star. He was much more popular than Yan Li back then, not to mention he had a superstar wife.

If the husband and wife team up, wouldn't they be able to wreak havoc?

Like the Wang brothers, even though they were tempted, they at least knew to consult an expert and see if there were any suitable projects.

This guy, on a whim, just went for it. And it's unclear whether he figured it out himself or was just being swayed by someone. The project was incredibly high-end, and he wanted to create an online concert platform, leveraging his wife's status as a superstar.

Claiming to allow you to watch a concert without leaving home, with millions of netizens and fans interacting on the same screen, breaking the limitations of traditional concerts, blah blah blah.

The idea is good, and it's quite a gimmick, but given the current market environment and technological equipment, this thing is just a gimmick.

In an attempt to capitalize on the buzz, Li Yapeng even told the media that he wanted to seek advice from Yan Li in person and learn about business management.

Yan Li originally didn't want to pay attention to him, but Li Yapeng said that he and Wang Fei could join Weibo.

These days, Wang Tianhou's name is still very well-known, and she has a lively personality and many friends. Bringing her along might attract a whole group.

So, Yan Li met with Li Yapeng in a friendly manner.

To be honest, this man was very humble, and at one point he really considered himself a student. He was modest in his behavior, respectful in his tone, and spoke highly of Yan Li. He was also very tactful in his communication. As far as the conversation went, Yan Li did not have a bad impression of him.

Come to think of it, Li must have some skills to have managed to date so many celebrities and divas; at the very least, he must be good at interpersonal relationships.

However, one thing is certain: a good attitude does not necessarily mean good academic performance.

Anyone who has been a teacher knows that some students are very polite, respectful to teachers, and study diligently, but they just can't listen to what the teacher says and have their own set of logic.

Li Yapeng was like that; Yan Li honestly analyzed the pros and cons of that online concert platform for him.

Li Yapeng can be described in a few words: You're right, but I won't listen.

Or perhaps he listened, but only to the good points and not the bad.

Yan Li pointed out eight disadvantages to him, but he ignored or downplayed them, focusing instead on the two advantages Yan Li mentioned, and remained steadfast in his belief.

I told you there was potential!
This person's entrepreneurial thinking is completely different from Yan Li's. After exchanging ideas once, Yan Li gave up on him immediately.

Later, when reporters asked about this, Yan Li was asked to comment on Li Yapeng's business acumen.

Yan Li had originally considered praising him, but then he was afraid that the guy would say he was his disciple, which would be too embarrassing for him, so he gave a meaningful evaluation instead.

“Apeng doesn’t want to run a business; he wants to be an entrepreneur.”

This person has a very superficial view of entrepreneurship and does not possess the qualities of a successful entrepreneur. His relentless pursuit of entrepreneurship is probably just a way to prove himself and gain the halo of an entrepreneur.

Besides Li Yapeng, several other celebrities have also participated in some internet projects to varying degrees.

However, there are few people like Li Yapeng who are in control; most of them invest their fame and capital, becoming so-called partners.

Many of the people in the group are familiar faces, including Xiao Yanzi, Huang Xiaoming, Ren Quan, and Huang Shengyi.

This business isn't for everyone; without sufficient reputation and connections, you're just asking for trouble.

Huang Shengyi's attempt was extremely difficult, likely due to some kind of "expert" directing him. Li Bingbing also wanted to participate and asked Yan Li for advice, but Yan Li dismissed him with a single sentence.

"If you think making money is easy, then go ahead and invest!"

The Li sisters are somewhat clever, but that's about it. The world of entrepreneurship and investment is too complex. Even Yan Li, with his extraordinary abilities, still walks on thin ice, let alone them.

Unless it's an industry you're familiar with, don't mess around. The housing market is booming; buying a few properties and holding them for a few years is better than anything else.

...

It wasn't until early April, after the peak of advertising had passed and the data and popularity had stabilized, that Yan Li finally had some free time.

After attending a social event that evening, Wu Maowen asked as usual, "Brother, where are we going back to?"

Yan Li checked the time; it was getting late.

He's been incredibly busy these days, working overtime almost every day. Sometimes he just stays at the company, and other times he goes back to Qin and Dong's place, neglecting the others.

Let's go to Tuanjiehu.

I stood Wang Ou up last time, so I'm making up for it this time.

Wu Maowen nodded. There are actually two locations at Tuanjiehu. Both Wang Ou and Wu Jiani live there. However, Yan Li said that when he went to Wu Jiani, he would just say her name. Tuanjiehu was a substitute for Wang Ou.

After skillfully parking the car, Yan Li took a box from the trunk and said...

“You’ve been working hard these past few days. Take tomorrow off. I’ll call Xiao Ding with my car and have someone else come over.”

"understood."

Wu Maowen didn't mince words. He knew better than anyone, except Yan Li himself, how many women Yan Li had and how many strongholds he had. Even his assistant Ding Feng only knew most of it.

Many of Yan Li's hideouts and private meetings were personally arranged by Wu Maowen and Ding Feng.

For people like Wang Ou, who are semi-public figures and whose acquaintances know about them quite well, it doesn't really matter whether or not they are replaced.

Yan Li carried his things upstairs, opened the door and entered the house; the living room lights were already off.

Wang Ou doesn't film, and her schedule is relatively regular, after all, female celebrities need to maintain a good condition.

After changing his shoes, Yan Li put down his bag and took a shower. He had eaten a whole roasted lamb today, which was freshly roasted. It was delicious, but he still felt like he smelled of cumin on his body.

After he finished showering, he stood casually at the sink brushing his teeth, and then he heard footsteps behind him.

"woke up?"

Yan Li glanced in the mirror and saw a woman with disheveled hair and wearing pajamas. He thought it was Wang Ou, but when he turned around, he heard a scream.

"what!"

The volume was quite loud; Yan Li almost shoved his toothbrush into his throat, but it also allowed him to see the other person's face clearly.

It wasn't Wang Ou, it was Bai Bing.

Fearing that it would attract the attention of the neighbors, Yan Li stepped forward and covered Bai Bing's mouth: "Don't shout, it's me, Yan Li."

Upon hearing this, Bai Bing realized that he had gotten up in the middle of the night and was so groggy that he hadn't seen the face clearly, but had only seen a naked man, which was why he had screamed in fright.

"Why are you here."

Seeing that Bai Bing recognized him, Yan Li let go of his hand. Bai Bing glanced at Yan Li subconsciously, his cheeks flushed, and whispered to himself.

"I came to visit Sister Ou, but it was too late, so I stayed overnight."

During this period, in order to win over and train Bai Bing, Wang Ou would invite him out or to his home whenever he had free time.

Since Bai Bing lives alone, he stays overnight at Wang Ou's house, which is spacious enough to accommodate everyone.

This is the experience Wang Ou gained after spending time with Wu Jiani and Yang Rong.

Girls who hang out and live together can quickly develop feelings for each other. For someone like Bai Bing, a lonely migrant worker from out of town who came to Beijing to make a living, she might even develop a sense of dependence on Wang Ou.

Yan Li was very familiar with this move, and he understood what was going on as soon as he heard these words.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know you were there."

Yan Li pulled a bath towel over himself, not exactly embarrassed. He understood Wang Ou's meaning; he was going to see the White Soldiers sooner or later, so what was there to be ashamed of?

"It's alright, Mr. Yan, you're busy. I'll head back now."

Bai Bing never expected to run into Yan Li like this. She felt happy, shy, and embarrassed, and also worried about being seen sleeping without makeup by Yan Li. She was confident in her appearance, but she was never as pretty as when she was dressed up.

In a state of utter confusion, Bai Bing lost his composure and, instead of going to the toilet, hurriedly fled back to his room.

With his back to the door, Bai Bing was panting heavily, and the scene he had just witnessed involuntarily came to mind.

In fact, Wang Ou had told her some things over the past few days, but imagining it herself was never as real and shocking as seeing it directly. Those muscles, so big.

Gudong~
The soldier involuntarily swallowed, then squatted down and covered his face, leaving only his ears, which were as red as branding irons.

On the other side, watching the fleeing White Soldiers in a disheveled state, Yan Li smiled and was about to continue brushing his teeth when he saw the master bedroom door open.

Wang Ou leaned against the door frame, grinning at Yan Li: "How about it, not bad, right?"

"When did you wake up?"

Yan Li beckoned, and Wang Ou came over and put his arms around Yan Li: "She was shouting so loudly, I must have heard it, but I didn't say anything because I saw you talking to her."

"Ah."

Yan Li continued brushing his teeth, while Wang Ou thoughtfully handed him water and a towel. After he finished brushing his teeth, Yan Li took her back to the living room and opened the box he had taken from the trunk earlier.

"Hey, I stood you up last time, so I got you a little gadget."

When Wang Ou opened it, his eyes lit up. It was a jadeite ring with a round cabochon shape, slightly larger than his thumbnail, with a beautiful green color and excellent texture.

Most women understand jewelry, at least most female celebrities do.

This jadeite should be of the icy type, with a color between bright green and true bright green. It is a high-quality piece, and according to the current market value, it is worth about 8 to 15 yuan.

For specific pricing, you need to see the actual product in the store. When it comes to jade, even a slight difference in color can result in a tenfold difference in price. There are many factors that can affect the price, and the price range is quite large.

However, regardless of its value, it is indeed a fine ring, not to mention it was a gift from Yan Li.

Seeing Wang Ou's delighted expression, Yan Li sat on the sofa and lit a cigarette.

He had previously tried to gamble on stones to make a profit, but he probably didn't go in person. He only read some news and did some research, and he never triggered any relevant intelligence.

Until last month's monthly intelligence report, for some unknown reason, it triggered two gambling stones for him. Yan Li instructed someone to secretly buy them and then secretly cut them.

There was a large piece, about the size of a small trash can. Although it had some variegated colors, the quality of the jade was quite good. It would be a pity to cut it open, so Yan Li kept it and planned to have a famous artist carve it into a collectible later.

There was another piece, which was quite broken, but the color was good. Yan Li cut it into five bracelets, and some were made into earrings and rings.

Five bracelets, one for Grandma and one for Mom, and one each for Dong and Qin Fan, are planned to be given as gifts on birthdays or other special occasions.

The remaining odds and ends were kept to give away as gifts or to appease others. Wang Ou's cabochon ring was one of the largest and best in this batch.

After gesturing happily for a while, Wang Ou came over and kissed her affectionately, while Yan Li put his arm around her waist.

"Keep your voice down, don't let your girlfriends hear."

"It's better to hear it."

Wang Ou whispered something in Yan Li's ear, and Yan Li raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure you can do this? Don't come back and say I'm harassing you."

"What harassment? She'd love to! Just watch me."

Without further ado, Wang Ou ripped off Yan Li's bath towel and immediately began working in the living room.

The master bedroom is better soundproofed, and the living room and the guest room where the soldiers stayed are separated by only one wall.

Wang Ou often calls Yang Rong and is very experienced in this area. Yan Li thinks she has a good voice and has even considered having the company release an album for her.

Even so, Wang Ou still felt uneasy, so he simply pulled Yan Li to the corridor, right in front of Bai Bing's door.

Unless the Stormtrooper is wearing headphones, meaning she's sleeping with the blanket over her head, she could still hear some noises.

In fact, Bai Bing not only didn't cover himself with the blanket, but listened very attentively, biting his lip, half-curling up on the bed.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound suddenly stopped. Before the soldier could react, he saw the door open and a person staggering over.

"Bingbing, I can't go on, you go."

"what?"

Wang Ou lay exhausted on the bed. Yan Li didn't say a word, but he was incredibly cooperative, giving her quite a hard time.

The rest was left to the soldiers. After all, it was her first time, and she couldn't go all out right away.

Let's start with a relay race, and we can do a doubles race next time!
On the other side, Bai Bing came out of the door and into the living room. When he saw Yan Li, his courage, which he had just mustered, dissipated considerably, and he hesitated in his steps.

Yan Li understood that he couldn't give her time to hesitate, otherwise she might back down. He stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.

"What has your sister Ou taught you? Let me check your progress."

Yan Li's assertiveness actually relieved Bai Bing. She didn't need to take the initiative; she just needed to obey. So, she gritted her teeth and slowly squatted down.

Cavalry, charge again!!!
...

The next day, the sky was clear and sunny.

Bai Bing was woken up by Wang Ou, who winked and said, "See? I didn't lie to you."

Although everyone's relationship was out in the open, Bai Bing, who was less experienced in the ways of the world, still couldn't stand Wang Ou's teasing and shyly avoided him.

After the two playfully wrestled for a while, Bai Bing couldn't help but ask, "Sis, where's President Yan?"

"Even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness, and you're already thinking about it."

Wang Ou said cheerfully, "He just came back from exercising and brought breakfast. He asked me to wake you up to eat."

Bai Bing was somewhat moved. After hearing how miserable Wang Ou was last night, he thought President Yan would be rather rough. But after actually getting to know her, although she was a bit mischievous, she was generally very gentle. Afterwards, he hugged her and said a lot of intimate things. He even bought her breakfast today.

Finished!

Seeing this, Wang Ou knew he had failed again.

Yan Li was naturally attractive; he was handsome and had a great physique, making a very good impression. With a little manipulation and some enticement, the woman became completely smitten and reluctant to leave.

Wang Ou herself was like this, and her best friend Yang Rong was someone she had personally witnessed go from disdain to being completely addicted to it.

Even Wu Jiani, who may have had some grievances and complaints in recent years, doesn't have any specific bad things to say about Yan Li when they talk about him in private; she mostly expresses resentment.

Bai Bing changed his clothes and touched up his makeup. Afraid that Yan Li would be waiting, he didn't dare to delay too much and came out with Wang Ou.

"I don't know what you like to eat, so I bought a little bit of everything. Just eat whatever you like."

Bai Bing was still a little reserved in front of Yan Li, but Wang Ou had already skillfully peeled an egg for Yan Li and also expressed his appreciation.

“The place Bingbing lives in is rented for her by the company. It’s a bit small and a bit far away. I want her to move to Tuanjiehu.”

Yan Li nodded: "You can study it."

Bai Bing nudged Wang Ou, about to speak, but Wang Ou said, "I've found a place, about the same size as mine, but it only has basic furnishings. Bingbing and I will go take a look later. If you're willing, we can sign a contract. Don't worry, you won't have to pay anything."

Despite being in the industry for a year, Bai Bing has only had a limited number of roles and jobs, and his income is also limited. He often has to rely on his parents for support.

There was a reason why I told Wang Ou before that I wanted to become famous and make money; I had indeed experienced the frustrations of economic hardship.

Yan Li ate Wang Ou's egg, finished the last mouthful of porridge, and looked at Bai Bing.

"Give me your account later, and I'll transfer some pocket money to you. I'll put in a good word with Yinghuang; no one will give you any trouble."

"I'll have Sister Ou take you to shoot a few commercials. In the second half of the year, when the TV series version of 'Painted Skin' is being filmed, I'll arrange an important role for you. You can ask Sister Ou about other production teams. If there are any suitable roles, you can contact me."

For an artist of Bai Bing's caliber, unless it's a very important project, Yan Li really doesn't need to make arrangements for him personally.

He could make a call, and Wang Ou could step in and help him secure a lot of resources.

In just a few words, all my biggest worries and the resources I wanted were met.

Bai Bing stared blankly at Yan Li, feeling as if it were all unreal.

Is it really that easy?!

No wonder so many people can't stick to their principles; the temptations are too great.

Wang Ou smiled and put her arm around Bai Bing, saying, "I wasn't lying to you, was I? Just follow President Yan, and you'll have everything you need, living the high life."

Yan Li stared speechlessly at Wang Ou. He knew Wang Ou was dragging Bai Bing into the mess, but he didn't know exactly how he had persuaded him. Now, judging from the tone of his words, it sounded more and more like he was abducting a respectable young girl.

If they were to remake "The Water Margin," they could consider having Wang Ou try out for the role of Wang Po.

After having breakfast, Yan Li gave himself a rare half-day off.

He sat on the sofa watching DVDs. To be honest, he hadn't seen several movies in a while.

Seeing this, Wang Ou pushed the white soldier into Yan Li's arms.

Yan Li had Bai Bing sit aside, and pulled Wang Ou to sit in his lap. Wang Ou was a little surprised, then her beautiful eyes filled with affection as she nestled softly in Yan Li's arms.

Embrace new things, but don't tire of the old!

Yan Li knew exactly what Wang Ou was doing all this for.

Whether it's to appease her or to help her establish her position, Yan Li wants to tell Wang Ou that he has not forgotten her feelings and contributions.

Seeing Sister Ou nestled sweetly in Yan Li's arms, Bai Bing felt a little disappointed. Just then, a large hand quietly took her hand and squeezed her palm.

Bai Bing couldn't help but glance at Yan Li, who was engrossed in watching TV, but her palm was pinched again.

With her eyes slightly curved, Bai Bing's fingers intertwined with those of his large hand, and she leaned against Yan Li without making a sound.

After a busy day, Yan Li and his two girlfriends watched two movies in peace and quiet, which was a nice way to relax.

However, after a short half-day rest, Yan Li went to the company again in the afternoon.

Bai Bing planned to go back and pack his things, and stay with Wang Ou temporarily. He would move out once the new rented house was ready.

On the one hand, Yan Li comes to Wang Ou's place more frequently; on the other hand, she now entrusts Yan Li to Wang Ou's care, and she has to rely on Wang Ou for everything. Living together is convenient and makes them closer.

Wang Ou hummed a little tune as he took a picture of his newly acquired jade ring with his phone, preparing to post it on Weibo.

There's no secret about this; she's not saying who gave it to her. She's shown it off before.

The ring was just a small trinket that Yan Li gave her casually; Bai Bing would receive another reward for this.

It was clear that Yan Li was quite satisfied with Bai Bing. He told her privately that he would buy the house that he had rented to Bai Bing and he would reimburse her for it later.

She'd traded one person for a house within Beijing's Fourth Ring Road—if Yan Li hadn't been so picky, she wouldn't have been willing to do it, and she'd even considered doing it a few more times…

　(4000/150000)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)