Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 253 Gong Yu's Scheme, Jiang Qing's Flaw
Beijing, 9 p.m., Baidu headquarters building.

Behind the massive mahogany desk, Li Yanhong's face was ashen; the frustration he felt during his call with Jiang Qing had completely transformed into tangible rage.

He didn't even wait for Jiang Qing's voice to fade from his ears before dialing another number.

The call was answered almost instantly.

"Gong Yu!"

Li Yanhong's voice was like ice, devoid of any warmth.

"That Zhang Yang, that good-for-nothing nephew of mine, immediately! Right now! Remove him from all his posts! Effective immediately! Get him out of here! Get him far, far away! Get it done now!"

Gong Yu, on the other end of the phone, was stunned by the sudden order, but quickly came to her senses and cautiously asked a question.

“President Li? This… Zhang Yang… what did he do wrong…”

"He made a stupid mistake! An incredibly stupid one!"

Li Yanhong interrupted him sharply, his anger almost bursting through the receiver.

"At the banquet at Hunan TV in Xingcheng, she harassed and threatened Wang Churan, the leading actress heavily promoted by Fosun Pictures! She almost got into a physical fight! She was publicly humiliated and couldn't save face! Xu Yun from Fosun personally came to protect her! She's lost face completely!"

"what?!"

Gong Yu gasped. He didn't have a deep impression of Wang Cheran, but the fact that Fosun Group had personally come forward to support him meant that Wang Cheran clearly had a powerful background. The key point was that, after listening to the conversation, they were completely in the wrong.

Zhang Yang, this spoiled brat, can get away with his petty squabbles, but he actually went and messed with Fosun.

"How could Fosun..."

"How dare he? Whose power is he relying on?!"

Li Yanhong's voice rose even higher, filled with anger and disappointment.

“I usually turn a blind eye to his petty tricks! But now he’s gotten so arrogant that he even dares to mess with people from Fosun! Is Guo Guangchang from Fosun someone to be trifled with?! If he dares to mess with people from Fosun today, will he dare to mess with Ali or Tencent tomorrow?! He’s going to make me lose all face!”

Gong Yu thought to himself on the other end of the phone, "Whose power are they relying on?"
Of course it's you!
Since taking a job at kiwifruit, Zhang Yang, this spoiled brat, has repeatedly used his position to sexually harass minor actresses. Fortunately, he didn't dare to force himself on some well-known actresses, thus avoiding any major trouble.

Anyone who can make it in this industry, anyone with a name or reputation, has some kind of background behind them.

Last year, this same spoiled brat harassed Li Yitong, and as a result, Mr. Zhang from R&F called him directly to question him, almost pointing his finger at him and cursing him. Yet, he could only put on a smiling face.

He hadn't told Li Yanhong about this beforehand, but he figured Li Yanhong probably already knew.

After all, she's his nephew. They usually won't be too harsh on her until she causes a big problem. In their eyes, she's just a female celebrity, nothing serious.

It's just unclear what kind of person Wang Churan is this time that Zhang Yang has offended. Could he be a family member of one of Fosun's major shareholders?
Because of his flamboyant identity and his relatively good sense of propriety, he had always treated him as a useless person in Kiwifruit. He never expected that he would embarrass himself in public again. However, this was also a good thing for him, as he could take the opportunity to remove him from Kiwifruit.

But after thinking it over, I was still curious and couldn't help but ask.

"President Li, Fosun is very concerned about this Wang Churan..."

"This actress is a fan of Jiang Qing, and their relationship seems quite ambiguous. I just called Jiang Qing to confirm, and he does know her."

Li Yanhong guessed what he wanted to ask and cut him off to give the answer.

"Yes, Mr. Li, I understand! I will handle it immediately! Zhang Yang will be relieved of all his duties right away!"

Gong Yu immediately understood and finally realized why Li Yanhong was so angry.

Jiang Qing, a rising star in the tech industry, happens to be the partner that Baidu is most eager to win over.

As is well known, Baidu is one of the earliest companies to attach importance to the AI ​​market and specialize in the field of AI.

Jiang Qing is a recognized genius in this field, and Li Yanhong's high regard for Jiang Qing can be seen from the fact that he personally appointed the role of "Qingqing Daily Life" for Tian Xiwei last time.

Unexpectedly, besides Tian Xiwei, Wang Churan also had a relationship with this President Jiang. It should be noted that the AI ​​script screening system they customized with Wuwen has not yet been delivered. They should not be influenced by Zhang Yang, that idiot, or he will be cursing.

Thinking of this, Gong Yu suddenly wanted to slap Zhang Yang twice.

Who can you offend?
Should we provoke this person?

Given the current climate, who doesn't know his status in the industry?
The companies and universities that are vying to cooperate with them are not people like you, a lazy second-generation rich kid.
unlucky!

"You decide what to do, but make sure you make the right gesture."

Li Yanhong was still furious and breathing heavily.

"Furthermore, send a formal apology letter to Fosun Pictures immediately in the name of iQiyi! The wording must be sincere!"

"Understood! I'll take care of it myself!"

Gong Yu dared not be negligent in the slightest and spoke earnestly.

"That's it for now."

Li Yanhong slammed down the phone with Gong Yu, his chest still heaving.

He took a breath, his fingers swiping angrily through his contacts, and quickly dialed another number.

The phone rang for a long time before being answered. The background noise was chaotic, with the faint sounds of a woman's coquettish voice urging someone to drink and deafening music.

"Hello? Who is it?"

Zhang Yang's voice was tinged with drunkenness and impatience, clearly still reeling from the anger of his failed banquet and the current glitz and glamour.

"Zhang Yang!"

Li Yanhong's voice boomed like thunder in Zhang Yang's ears, instantly drowning out all the background noise.

Zhang Yang jolted awake, instantly sobering up considerably.

He frantically pushed aside the people around him, found a slightly quiet corner, and his voice even changed tone.

"Uncle... Uncle?"

"Don't call me uncle!"

Li Yanhong's anger seemed to ignite even through the telephone line, making Zhang Yang shrink back in fear.

"How dare you still have the nerve to go out and party like this?! Look what you've done in Xingcheng! Wang Churan, an artist under Fosun! Who gave you the audacity to mess with her?!"

Upon hearing this, and especially since it was in front of his uncle, Zhang Yang's pent-up frustration and resentment surged up again. Fueled by alcohol, he couldn't help but argue.

"Uncle! He's just a minor actor! Fosun Pictures has so many artists, it doesn't matter who they promote. Would Fosun really turn against Baidu for such a small role? Xu Yun is making a mountain out of a molehill! And that woman is ungrateful..." "You don't know anything!"

Li Yanhong abruptly interrupted him, his voice filled with disappointment.

"What else can fill your head besides women and those filthy thoughts?! Why do you think Fosun is protecting her so fiercely? Even at the cost of publicly humiliating you? It's because she has a relationship with Jiang Qing!"

"Jiang Qing? The Jiang Qing from Wuwen Technology?"

Zhang Yang was stunned for a moment.

He certainly knew that name; a famous tech upstart, riding high on his success.

"Otherwise, who else would there be a Jiang Qing?!"

Li Yanhong's voice trembled with anger.

"Zhang Ligang from Fosun called me personally to specifically inform me that Wang Churan is a friend Jiang Qing values ​​highly! I just called Jiang Qing to confirm this as well. Do you know how much effort Fosun has put into getting in touch with Wuwen Technology for the smart healthcare project? Now, with your outburst, you've essentially handed Fosun over to Jiang Qing to do him a favor! And what about us? Does Baidu still want to have any in-depth cooperation with Wuwen?! You bastard, you're more trouble than you're worth! Get back here right now! If I find out you're using Baidu's name to do whatever you want, I'll break your legs!"

Li Yanhong didn't give Zhang Yang any chance to argue further. After a barrage of angry words, he, who always presented a refined image, slammed down the phone.

Hearing the busy tone from the receiver, Zhang Yang froze completely, all color draining from his face, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the carpet with a "clatter".

The surrounding music now sounded like jarring noise, and he was completely dazed.

Jiang Qing... Wuwen Technology... Fosun... Wang Churan...

These words struck his confused mind like a hammer blow. He finally understood why Xu Yun dared to be so tough, why Fosun reacted so strongly, and why Li Yanhong was so furious.

He didn't offend an ordinary minor celebrity, but rather a business partner that Li Yanhong valued highly!

Although he had been coasting along, he knew that Baidu's current development focus was on the AI ​​sector, and Jiang Qing was a leader in this field, while Wuwen Technology was a prominent tech unicorn company in the industry.

A chilling fear and lingering dread gripped him instantly, a hundred times worse than when he was publicly humiliated at the banquet.

He knew his good days were over!
the other side.

Li Yanhong sat alone in the large leather chair, the expensive sandalwood incense in the office unable to quell the restlessness in his heart.

He rubbed his throbbing temples, getting angrier the more he thought about it.

Fosun made a brilliant move!
Through his foolish nephew, he not only protected his own artist, but also gained a lot of attention and favor from Jiang Qing.

And what about him?
It's a small matter that his nephew embarrassed him; the real issue is that his image with Jiang Qing will likely suffer a significant drop!

He slammed his hand on the table, making the pen holder on it jump.

"Idiot! Waste!"

He cursed under his breath, wishing he could drag Zhang Yang over and slap him hard across the face.

This isn't a nephew, he's a wicked debt collector!

wrong!

Li Yanhong suddenly seemed to remember something, and a name flashed through his mind.

Tian Xiwei!
Jiang Qing had specifically asked him for a role for this actress last time, which clearly indicated that their relationship was extraordinary.

Since he has offended one of Jiang Qing's girlfriends, it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to make up for it with another one, would it?
He suddenly realized that he seemed to have found a flaw in Jiang Qing's defenses.

Hey……

This was an unexpected surprise.

Li Yanhong shook his head, finding it quite amusing, and began to make plans in his mind.

After realizing that it was impossible to bring Jiang Qing under their wing, the key was to establish a close working relationship with him.

Since Jiang Qing has an ambiguous relationship with these actresses, why shouldn't he cater to their preferences?
In comparison, isn't this a very cost-effective investment?

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Luyang, Binhu Shuangxi Study Room.

After hanging up the voice call with Wang Cheran, Jiang Qing put her phone back on the table.

The study returned to its previous tranquility, with only the data stream on the tablet screen still scrolling silently.

He leaned back in his chair, his knuckles lightly touching his chin.

Wang's dreadful narration, combined with Li Yanhong's brief yet frustrated phone call, has made the outline of the matter very clear.

A spoiled brat who abused his power kicked a hornet's nest at Fosun, and Wang Churan just happened to be the fuse.

Fosun's swift response and tough stance not only protected its own artists but also served as a gesture of goodwill towards itself, achieving two goals at once.

As for Li Yanhong's explanation...

With his skills, I'm sure that Zhang Yang would have been completely stripped of his power by now.

Even if this person is his nephew, it means nothing in the face of profit.

Capital's methods are always swift and precise.

He didn't show much emotional reaction to this.

It's good that Wang Churan is alright. Although her approach was forceful, it was understandable in that situation.

As for Fosun taking the opportunity to curry favor, that's just normal in the business world.

However, given this incident, he couldn't continue to hold Fosun back. So he let Thirteen create a half-finished product for Fosun first, and then consider officially entering the market when the time was right.

His gaze returned to the pressure test report of the tablet; the complex parameters and graphs were what he needed to focus on at that moment.

To him, the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry are nothing more than a pebble thrown into a lake; after the ripples subside, the heart of the lake remains the universe of code and algorithms.

He swiped the screen, tapped a data node with unusual fluctuations, and his eyes regained their focus and sharpness.

There's still a year left, and he'll give the world a big surprise then.

The night outside the window was as dark as ink, silently enveloping this quiet study, as if the two phone calls that had stirred up such a storm had never rung.

(End of this chapter)