Huayu: When the director changed his major

Just as the two Huayi brothers were plotting against Cheng Xi behind his back.

Another piece of news about Cheng Xi has made it into the top news on major platforms.

The 2015 Forbes China Rich List was released in Yanjing, with Wang Jianlin, chairman of Wanda Group, regaining the title of China's richest man with a fortune of 1905 billion yuan.

Alibaba Group Chairman Ma Yun and Tencent CEO Ma Teng ranked second and third on the list, respectively.

Cheng Xi, head of Zui Bai Entertainment, entered the list for the first time with a fortune of 201 billion RMB, ranking 51st and becoming the youngest Chinese billionaire!

This news immediately became the focus of everyone's discussion.

Comments on major websites are being refreshed at a rate of hundreds per second.

[Wow, Director Cheng is so rich! I thought he was just a director!]

[My God, the novel I'm reading is written by the youngest billionaire in China with a net worth of 200 billion!]

[Actually, you've all underestimated Director Cheng. He owns five or six subsidiaries, each a leader in its industry. His net worth is probably a conservative estimate!]

[Is 200 billion too little? I think the game Honor of Kings alone is worth 100 billion!]

[Yeah, and there's also Drunken White Twist, a theater plus a movie, how much is that worth!]

[200 billion is nothing to Director Cheng; it's not even as high as his total box office!]

[Director Cheng is so young, yet he already has a net worth of over 200 billion. Sigh, it's really frustrating to compare yourself to others.]

Cheng Xi only discovered the online discussions when she woke up from Nazha's body.

Looking at the endless stream of congratulatory messages on his phone, Cheng Xi sighed inwardly:

It was impossible to hide it any longer.

A fat pig is an eyesore.

Everyone can see it.

But it doesn't matter anymore, his status as a member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has been approved and publicized.

We can just wait for the official announcement.

In this way, at least one can have an official status.

Anyone who wants to mess with you should think twice.

Besides, Cheng Xi didn't think of herself as someone who was easy to bully.

If pushed too far, a barrage of public opinion attacks could leave no one unscathed, given the current climate of resentment towards the wealthy in China.

As for himself, the youngest billionaire, he also has a good reputation among the general public.

The more good works are produced, the more fans one will have, and the greater the protection one will receive.

Cheng Xi was confident about this.

Besides, who has a net worth of 200 billion and whose CEO would write novels to please readers?

This is one of a kind here.

Naza clearly saw that her senior brother kept sending messages, and she could also hear him answering the phone.

That's how I found out about this.

After Cheng Xi hung up the phone, Nazha asked, looking a little dazed:

"Senior brother, you really have 200 billion?!"

"Tch, what's wrong? You underestimate your senior brother? This is only a part of it; some haven't been counted yet."

This wasn't just Cheng Xi making things up. When Cheng Xi saw the 200 billion yuan in assets, he instantly knew it was a comprehensive valuation of the companies he owned.

He currently holds approximately 80% of the company's shares, so he values ​​Zuibai Entertainment at around 300 billion.

Considering the current conservative valuation, it's about the same.

However, considering factors such as growth potential and profitability, the figure is certainly more than that.

In addition, Cheng Xi also owns some assets, and many important copyrights have been transferred to Cheng Xi personally.

Therefore, all things considered, this asset estimate is too low.

But the same goes for everyone else on the list.

This statistic is only a rough estimate, focusing on more visible forms of wealth.

He couldn't even count the extent of his wealth.

Fortunately, his company is not yet listed, otherwise his net worth would be even higher.

Huayi Brothers' current market value is only 300 billion yuan, which is no longer a match for its own.

Back then, when I faced them, I was just a little Karami.

So much so that he dared to directly ask me to send people over.

Things are different now.

In a few years, Cheng Xi will be someone the Wang brothers will have to look up to to see.

Naza: "If my senior brother becomes a tycoon, he can't lose me. I've heard that tycoons are all very fickle, keeping their wives at home while having affairs on the side."

Cheng Xi was amused by Nazha, wondering where she learned these things from.

“Your senior brother didn’t become rich overnight. Before this ranking list existed, my money was still there, not a penny less.”

"Come on, I'm in a good mood today, I'll treat you to my favorite Western Region delicacies!" If Cheng Xi used to be quietly making a fortune, now he's directly displaying his wealth to the public.

After all, many major media outlets reported that Cheng Xi was listed on the Forbes China list.

I'm sure there will be a lot of negative comments coming out.

Cheng Xi had already instructed Jin Xiaoluo and the company's public relations department to pay attention to information online and report it to her secretary, Deng Jie, in a timely manner.

Chinese people believe in keeping their wealth hidden.

But once you've built up a large business, it's better to reveal some of your wealth to avoid a lot of communication hassles.

While I was having dinner with Gulnazar, my mom called.

"Son, do you really have 200 billion yuan?"

"Yeah, more or less, they overcharged a bit."

Of course, I had to be careful what I said to my mother, who had spent her whole life in the county town.

Otherwise, it would scare the adults.

If it were hundreds of millions or tens of millions, my mother would still worry that I obtained the money through some improper means.

But once she reached the level of tens of billions, she had no concept of it anymore.

Are you outside now?

"Yes, I'm having dinner with your second daughter-in-law!"

"Oh, Nazha, you have to be careful when you go out now. What if someone tries to rob you? Bring more bodyguards, son. You have so much money now, I'm scared."

Cheng Xi could hear the worry in her mother's voice.

Sure enough, others only care about how high you fly, only your parents care about how tired you are from flying.

"Don't worry, Mom. I have three or four bodyguards with me. Besides, it's very safe in China now, so you can rest assured. I'll increase security when we go abroad."

"Okay, that's good. Let me tell you, several relatives came to visit and said you had 200 billion and were on the rich list."

"Your father and I couldn't believe it until we saw the news, and those fellow villagers also swore it was true."

"Sigh, son, no amount of money is as important as being safe and sound. Be careful out there! You go ahead and do your work, but please say hello to Nazha for me."

Hearing his mother's words of advice, Cheng Xi was moved and said:
"Okay, Mom! I miss you too. I'll come back when I have time!"

"If any of your fellow villagers need your help with anything recently, like lending money, please help up to 10 yuan if you can; if you find socializing annoying, come to Beijing for a trip, and I'll have Dilraba and Gulnazar show you around."

"Okay, I got it. You go ahead and get busy."

For some reason, Cheng Xi sensed a feeling of unfamiliarity in the sound.

It's not that my relationship with my mom has faded, but rather that I feel like I've become quite a stranger to her.

If it were in the past, when I asked Dilraba and Gulnazar to accompany her, she would definitely have scolded me for being immature and fickle.

Looks like I'll have to go back soon and throw a tantrum at him before my mom realizes I'm still that naughty son.

As for home, I'm sure a lot of distant relatives will be coming to visit soon.

There is nothing we can do about this.

This day will eventually come; I can't keep hiding from it forever.

Besides, this is a good thing.

A week later, the Yanjing Municipal Association notified me to attend a briefing.

This is my first official appearance.

Ermei specially chose a formal and dignified black suit for the meeting.

Seeing the long lenses and microphones pointed at everyone below, while the nameplate in front of him read "Cheng Xi, member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference," it was inevitable to feel a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, I've seen a lot in the entertainment industry, so I wasn't intimidated.

The reporters who attended the press conference were clearly more interested in this newly minted youngest billionaire in China than in the familiar faces of the elderly.

So everyone pointed their cameras at Cheng Xi and asked her questions.

Cheng Xi answered each question patiently.

[Reporter: Mr. Cheng, what would you like to say about being listed on the Forbes China Rich List?]

Cheng Xi: Thank you for the question.

First of all, I was very surprised to be on the list, but after the joy, I felt more pressure.

My wealth comes from the support of the public, and I will continue to give back to the public as always.

Today, through this platform of the Zhengxie Association, I announce a further investment of 10 billion yuan in the "Zui Foundation" to support educational equality and assist disadvantaged groups.

[Reporter: Mr. Cheng, what are your thoughts on becoming a member of the Yanjing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and what contingency plans will you propose?]

Cheng Xi: Thank you for the question.

Because I am a newcomer to the Yanjing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, my contingency plans are not yet fully prepared.

However, based on my professional duties, I will try my best to propose some contingency plans that are of great concern to the public in the cultural and entertainment field, in order to solve the current problems of chaos in the industry.

The ultimate goal is to provide the public with higher-quality cultural and entertainment products and enrich everyone's spiritual life. Thank you.

As soon as Cheng Xi finished speaking, applause erupted in the conference room. (End of Chapter)