Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 43 Heading to Tencent Video Headquarters (New book seeking support, monthly tickets, recommendations, and continued reading!)
Tencent Video's headquarters are located in Block A, Haina Baichuan Headquarters Building, No. 6 Baoxing Road, Haiwang Community, Xin'an Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen.

The building consists of two 23-story twin towers with a modern, minimalist glass curtain wall design and a three-section facade.

The bottom layer features a textured, three-dimensional structure, the middle layer is a transparent flat curtain wall, and the top layer has smooth lines that blend with the sea view, presenting an overall vertically twisted texture.

Construction of the Penguin headquarters building in Yanjing began in October, but the project will not be completed until 2019, at which time the company will move there.

In December, Shenzhen is slightly cool, with a hint of the humidity typical of coastal cities.

Jiang Ye wore a dark gray trench coat over a black turtleneck sweater, looking capable and composed.

Bai Mengyan wore a light camel coat with a beige scarf and her long hair was draped over her shoulders. She looked both fresh and a little reserved, like someone just starting out in the workplace.

"Is this the headquarters of Tencent Video?" Bai Mengyan looked up at the towering glass curtain wall building, her eyes shining.

Jiang Ye smiled and patted her on the shoulder: "Yes, don't be nervous when you go in. We're here to discuss cooperation, not for an interview."

"I...I wasn't nervous at all!" Bai Mengyan retorted stubbornly, but her fingers unconsciously twisted the edge of her scarf.

As the two entered the building, a cool breeze mixed with a faint fragrance greeted them.

In the spacious lobby, the backdrop for the reception area features the Tencent Video logo, and several receptionists in professional attire are answering phone calls.

Jiang Ye stepped forward: "Hello, we have an appointment with Director Zhang from the purchasing department at 10:30."

After checking the list, the receptionist smiled and nodded: "Okay, please wait a moment, I'll take you there."

The elevator stopped on the 14th floor with a "ding," and the frosted glass doors slid open to the sides, releasing an air that was a mixture of the aroma of coffee and the warmth of electronic devices.

The open-plan office area is bathed in winter sunlight through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the construction site of One Avenue in Bao'an Central District can be seen in the distance.

It will become a new landmark in Shenzhen in three years, but right now it's just a steel frame.

On the left-hand work area, more than twenty programmers were coding in front of Dell monitors, and many of them had Blade & Soul game merchandise on their desks.

This Korean online game, distributed by Tencent, has already become a hot topic of discussion after only one month of open beta testing.

On the whiteboard of the content operations team on the right, there are still yesterday's meeting minutes: "The final data of The Voice of China Season 3: Total viewership of 18.7 billion, leading the Q4 variety shows."

"Boss, that's..."

Bai Mengyan suddenly tugged at Jiang Ye's sleeve.

Following her gaze, at the end of the corridor, the TV wall was playing highlights from the first season of "Running Man".

This variety show, adapted from the South Korean show "Running Man," has topped the charts for twelve weeks since its premiere in October.

Jiang Ye looked at Bai Mengyan beside him and suddenly chuckled.

This is the egret's favorite program...

“Xiao Bai, look at the guests on this show,” Jiang Ye tapped the screen with his chin, “especially the female guests. The more genuine and uninhibited their laughter, the more the audience will buy into it.”

He turned to look at Bai Mengyan and said, "If you can go on this variety show in the future, just relax and smile as sweetly as you can. The audience will definitely love you!"

"Really? Boss!"

Bai Mengyan's eyes lit up instantly. She subconsciously pursed her lips, then couldn't help but grin, her dimples sinking deep into her cheeks, revealing her gums.

Without any attempt to conceal it, he exudes a natural, unpretentious charm.

Jiang Ye: "..."

The two followed the receptionist inside, and Jiang Ye kept calling her "little sister".

"Miss, your name tag photo looks terrible in person. Who took it for you?"

"This corridor is so bright and spacious, did you suggest it?" The receptionist was amused by his suggestion, her eyes crinkling with laughter. She slowed her pace and pointed to the corner, saying, "There are snacks piled up in the rest area over there for colleagues who are working overtime. You can go and grab some if you get hungry later!"

"By the way, the TV is showing a preview of 'The Darker,' starring Guo Jingfei. It will be released next week. If you're interested, you can check it out after you finish your business."

She paused, then added, "The marketing department is currently working on their self-produced drama plans for next year. If you have any good scripts, you might be able to get involved."

Bai Mengyan was stunned by what she saw!
In just a short while, their boss had already learned the other person's surname, some basic information, and even found out where the free coffee in the rest area was.

As we passed a transparent conference room, clips of a heated discussion were seen floating out from inside.

"We must secure the exclusive broadcasting rights for 'Micro Love'! Gu Changwei + Angelababy, and the resource package offered by Guangxian Media..."

"But Youku's offer has already been..."

Jiang Ye suddenly stopped.

On the newspaper rack in the break room, the entertainment section of the Southern Metropolis Daily prominently featured the headline: "Web dramas are ushering in a year of explosive growth, with iQiyi's Soul Ferry surpassing 5 million views."

The newspaper was published three days ago.

"What are you looking at?" Bai Mengyan leaned closer, pressing her shoulder against his.

"An industry bellwether." Jiang Ye lightly flicked the newspaper. "In a few months..."

"Ok?"

"We want to put 'Go Princess Go' in this position."

Zhang Ming, the purchasing department director, was a middle-aged man in his early forties. His slightly overweight figure was encased in a dark blue custom-made shirt, and he wore a low-key IWC watch on his wrist.

"Xiao Jiang, you're here?" Zhang Ming warmly shook Jiang Ye's hand. "Your uncle just called me, saying that his nephew's project must be taken seriously."

Jiang Ye smiled and nodded: "Uncle Zhang, you're too kind. Thank you for your help this time!"

He turned to the side and introduced, "This is Bai Mengyan, a signed artist of our company. She sang the theme song 'Liang Liang'."

Bai Mengyan was a little reserved and bowed slightly: "Hello, Director Zhang, please give me your guidance."

"Wow, this voice is amazing!" Zhang Ming's eyes lit up, and he began to evaluate it as if his professional instincts were kicking in. "The timbre is distinctive, and the image is very versatile..."

"Look at my occupational habit, the meeting room is all ready, just waiting for you to come and watch the film."

As they walked down the corridor, Zhang Ming slowed his pace and said to Jiang Ye in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Your uncle called me last night and raved about your project, saying you're really determined to make something of yourself."

He tapped Jiang Ye's arm lightly with his fingertip, his eyes showing the familiarity of an elder towards a younger person, "When we watch the film later, the people from the marketing department and the copyright department might find some faults. Don't take it to heart, it's just their professional habit, they treat everyone like this."

He paused, then patted Jiang Ye's shoulder meaningfully: "But don't worry, I've known your uncle for almost twenty years, and I'm his nephew. I can't let you suffer here. As long as the film is decent, I'll help you secure the best resources for its subsequent scheduling and homepage recommendation."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang!"

Inside the conference room, the projection screen had already been lowered.

Zhang Ming rang the bell and instructed his assistant: "Invite Xiao Zhao from the marketing department and Director Li from the copyright department over, and bring two drinks too..."

He looked at Bai Mengyan and asked, "Is a latte okay?"

Bai Mengyan was about to nod when Jiang Ye smiled and said, "Just give her some warm milk to protect her throat."

Turning to Zhang Ming, she explained, "Next week we still have to record a promotional video for the 'Music Billboard' show."

Zhang Ming raised an eyebrow knowingly: "Your uncle arranged this for you, right? He's quick on the uptake!"

He opened a folder on the conference table. "Shall we hurry up? After the sample video is finished, we still need to discuss the allocation of the homepage featured spots and pre-roll ads..."

(End of this chapter)