Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 318: Video Website Competition
the next day.

Cheng Xi came to the company with satisfaction.

The two of them reviewed carefully in the grove last night.

This caused a lot of leaves to fall.

Not only that, after they returned, they completely let themselves go.

After all, we haven't seen each other for a while.

This time it can be said that a short separation is better than a new marriage.

Watching Nazha wearing Diao Chan's cosplay clothes and saying the lines "Want to appreciate my dance?" and "Don't fall in love with me."

Cheng Xi thoroughly enjoyed it.

Later, they even used different channels, such as "Come and play with Daji", "Try hard to do what the master likes", and "The tail can be used for more than just tickling".

Cheng Xi couldn't tell whether it was Nazha, Diao Chan, or Daji.

What made Cheng Xi even more excited was that Nazha changed into a "Chun Li" cosplay at the end.

And it’s black silk!

High boots!
It hit Cheng Xi's heart perfectly.

Cheng Xi wanted to shout: Sister, step on me!

Perhaps this can be considered a "trinity" where one person plays three roles!
At that time, Cheng Xi could only sigh that Xiao Zaza’s charm had indeed reached a new level.

I will never dare to ask her to fight Wuzha again!

When it comes to this kind of talent, Nazha's fighting power is almost over ten thousand.

So in order to match the combat power of over ten thousand, he also risked his life to accompany "Chun Li".

Ignoring Cookie who was anxiously shouting beside him, together with Nazha——

Fight to the peak!

Just as Cheng Xi was still recalling the exciting battle last night.

Nazha’s charming voice and struggling expression.

Li Wentao knocked on the door and came in.

This kid is disturbing my good time.

"Boss, Sohu still refuses to let go of the acquisition of the 56 video website."

When Cheng Xi heard that it was this matter, he became excited.

After all, the video website is a very important part of Cheng Xi's plan for his future entertainment empire.

Without this link, you will walk with a limp and will always be controlled by others.

"How much did they bid?"

"3.5."

When Cheng Xi heard the price, he could only sigh at Renren's good fortune.

If Zuibai Entertainment had not been involved, it is estimated that Renren would have sold this burden to Sohu for 2.8 million yuan.

After all, there are too many video websites going bankrupt now, and 56 Video Network has no advantages.

You still have to spend money to maintain and operate it.

And now it has directly increased by 7 million, and it is not the final price.

"What does Renren say?"

"I've researched the reasons behind Renren's sale. While they say they're consolidating their businesses, they're definitely experiencing capital chain issues and are probably on the verge of collapse. Now it all comes down to who pays more, us or Sohu."

Renren's predecessor was Xiaonei, which was founded by Wang Xing, the founder of Meituan.

Later in 2006, it was acquired by Chen Yizhou.

Chen Yizhou is also a capable person. In just three years, he managed to get Renren listed on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the third largest Internet company by market value at the time.

At its peak, Renren had over 1 million registered users, and its market capitalization once reached over 500 billion.

But now, with the rise of new social platforms such as Weibo and WeChat, Renren's good days are gone forever.

After several transformations, they all ended in failure.

He could have held on for a few more years, but in just a few years he was reduced to selling ditches.

It vividly illustrates what "its rise is rapid and its fall is sudden" means in the Internet field.

Cheng Xi used to be a loyal customer of Renren and often looked at girls on campus on Renren.

Now, of course, I have a lot of emotions.

"How about this, you help me make an appointment with Chen Yizhou, and I'll meet him in person."

Li Wentao then reported on the company’s other work and the current progress of Honor of Kings.

Wait until Li Wentao leaves the office.

Cheng Xi picked up his cell phone and called his former "good brother" Mr. Zeng.

The phone rang several times before it was connected.

"Director Cheng."

Listening to the low voice on the other end, Cheng Xi knew that he might be in a meeting. No wonder he took so long to answer the phone.

"Brother, how are you doing? Are you in a meeting?"

The last time the two met was at the launch of "The Mermaid", where Zeng Xiongjie attended as an investor of Sohu.

Zeng Xiongjie is currently in a meeting, and the topic of discussion is the acquisition of 56 Video Network.

At this time, Cheng Xi called. Looking at Zhang Chaoyang who was serious, he gritted his teeth and left the meeting room temporarily.

If it were someone else, he would have hung up immediately.

Hearing Cheng Xi still calling him brother, Mr. Zeng felt warm in his heart.

"Brother, if you called me to ask about 56.com, please forgive me for not being able to tell you."

Mr. Zeng is still the same Mr. Zeng who knows how to behave, how to handle things, but has principles.

Cheng Xi appreciated this very much.

"No, Mr. Zeng underestimated my vision. This call is not about 56.com, but I want to borrow a talent from you."

"Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner at our usual place at 7 o'clock. I promise we won't talk about the 56.com video."

"Do you want to bring Dapeng with you?"

"No, just the two of us."

"Okay, I'll go into the meeting first. See you at 7pm."

Zeng Xiongjie shouldn't have met with Cheng Xi at this time, but while he had principles, he also knew how to be flexible. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to gain Zhang Chaoyang's trust and take the helm of Sohu Video.

Looking at the name "Brother Cheng" on the phone, Zeng Xiongjie fell into deep thought for a moment.

Thinking back to the first time they met, he never expected that he had become a competitor that even Director Zhang was wary of.

He got up so quickly!

Thinking of this, Zeng Xiongjie shook his head, put away his phone, and returned to the meeting room.

Listening to everyone's discussion about the acquisition of 56.com.

"Boss Zhang, I think spending another 3.5 million to acquire 56.com is actually a bit uneconomical. It would be better to cooperate with Zuibai Entertainment and produce more dramas."

"Yes, we've actually been cooperating quite well with Zuibai Entertainment. We've also opened up a lot of film markets recently and promoted several newcomers."

"I disagree with that. The acquisition of 56.com was a previously planned strategy for the group. Why are you going back to the beginning now? You're undermining morale."

"Yes, we clearly contacted Renren before Zuibai Entertainment. How come we were the ones to make concessions instead of them?"

"Strategy is strategy, but the budget at the time was only 2.5 million. Your marketing department's report also shows that the price has exceeded the actual value. Moreover, now there is an additional million. Even the best strategy must be based on the actual situation, right?"

Zeng Xiongjie watched the discussion between the pro-war and pro-peace factions and couldn't help but fall into deep thought:
What is Cheng Xi up to by looking for me now?

But he knew that it was definitely not as easy as Cheng Xi said on the phone.

7pm, at the old place, Tomorrow Star Hotel.

Cheng Xi met Mr. Zeng, who looked much more mature in recent days.

As soon as the two met, they greeted each other like old friends.

After the food was served, Cheng Xi quickly waved the waiter away.

Zeng Xiongjie didn't expect that there were really only the two of them, which showed that the following conversation was private and important.

The dishes have been served three times and the wine has been served five flavors.

The two of them tacitly chatted about all sorts of things, without mentioning 56.com at all.

As if this thing never happened.

"Brother, buying this hotel is really a wise move. This can be said to be the birthplace of Zuibai!"

"To be honest, I was able to get up because of my brother's support."

When Mr. Zeng heard this, he quickly shook his head and said:

"I'm the one who borrowed your brother's light. Even without me, you can still take off. Unlike my brother, after so many years, he's still standing still."

Mr. Zeng's words really make people feel comfortable as always.

"Brother, let's not be polite. This is fate!"

"Yes, fate!"

The two of them happily clinked glasses with each other.

When the atmosphere was right, Cheng Xi continued what he had said on the phone in the afternoon.

"Brother, there's someone I want to borrow from you. Do you agree?"

Zeng Xiongjie thought that the sex scene was finally coming, so he cooperated and asked curiously:

"Are you trying to dig Dapeng over there?"

"No."

"Is that my secretary, Xiao Hu?"

"Not at all."

Zeng Xiongjie asked this because besides himself, these two were the people Cheng Xi of Sohu was most familiar with.

Secretary Hu is certainly a talented person.

He learned a lot from Zeng Zhong at the beginning, and Cheng Xi watched him grow.

"Who is that? I wonder if you're still short of talent and need to borrow from Sohu?"

"It's you, brother."

"what?"

Even though Zeng Xiongjie had seen many storms and waves, he was still a little surprised.

"After acquiring 56 Video Network, what I needed was a professional who was knowledgeable about management, had a thorough understanding of the entertainment industry, and was someone I was familiar with and trusted to manage it."

"So the first thing I thought of was you, brother. How about it? Are you willing to cooperate with me?"

"Brother, are you so confident that you can take down 56net?"

"Yes, I can definitely get it."

"why?"

Hearing this, Cheng Xi smiled and said:

"Although we agreed not to discuss 56.com before we came here, I can still give you a glimpse."

Then Cheng Xi crossed the index fingers of both hands and made a "cross" shape.

"I can offer that price."

When Zeng Xiongjie saw this scene, his mouth opened slightly, and then he sighed imperceptibly.

He could imagine that Zuibai Entertainment was determined to acquire it, but he didn't expect that they would be willing to pay such a price.

Fortunately, Director Zhang held a meeting during the day to discuss this matter, but it turned out to be in vain.

Of course he knew that once this price was offered, everything would be in vain and Sohu would inevitably face acquisition failure.

Because the company will never pay this price to buy something useless.

Zuibai Entertainment is different. What it needs is a video license.

But no one saw Cheng Xi's determination.

I thought he saw an opportunity to make a good deal and took advantage of everyone else's busy schedule to get a good deal.

"You're so courageous, bro! We all underestimated your determination!"

"So, let's work together?"

But unexpectedly, Zeng Xiongjie still shook his head:
"Thank you for your respect, Mr. Zhang from Sohu has always been nice to me."

"Brother, this is both right and wrong. He is nice to you, but he still underestimates your talent."

"Putting someone who's a 100-point player at 60 is actually disrespectful to their talent. Come to me, brother. I'll set up a separate company for 56 Video Network and put you in charge. I'll give you ample room to display your talents. Don't you want to see a website revive under your leadership?"

"And I promise, after two years of experience, when the system is familiar with you, I will hire you as the Vice President of Zuibai Entertainment, second only to Wentao!"

(End of this chapter)