Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

After Wang Lin finished speaking, he walked to a window seat in the corridor and made a phone call.

Xu Xin stood beside Lu Jiuge, lowering her voice to sigh:

"Mr. Lu, is this really the first time you've met Wang Lin?"

Lu Jiuge looked at Xu Xin with confusion:

"Of course, why not?"

After hearing Lu Jiuge's words, Xu Xin was even more surprised:

"I'd heard Wang Lin was difficult to talk to, but I never expected him to proactively contact a client for us today, especially one of his competitors!"

Lu Jiuge explained with a smile:

"There's no such thing as a free lunch. If we didn't have the Kai Tak Airport land, they wouldn't be so eager!"

"He's not helping me, he's helping himself. He wants that lucrative Kai Tak site more than anyone else. We're just getting what we need."

Xu Xin nodded thoughtfully, realizing that although she had been a VC for many years, she still needed to learn how to be more experienced in doing things.

The two chatted for a little over two minutes before Wang Lin returned, a smile on his face.

"It's settled. I've spoken to Zhou Junwei, the boss of Jinyu Film and Television. Go directly to his company headquarters at 2 PM the day after tomorrow."

Lu Jiuge felt relieved and reached out her hand:

"Thank you very much, Mr. Wang. I will remember this favor. I will definitely not let you down regarding the Kai Tak land plot."

"We're helping each other out, there's no need to be so polite."

Wang Lin smiled and shook hands.

Just then, the host's microphone test could be heard from inside the venue. The sound carried throughout the hall through the speakers, clearly indicating that the exchange meeting was about to officially begin.

Wang Lin glanced around the venue, then looked at Lu Jiuge and gave her a special instruction:

"Mr. Lu, it's settled then. You absolutely must reserve a good location for me at Kai Tak Airport."

"Rest assured, Mr. Wang, it's a deal."

Lu Jiuge nodded in agreement.

"Okay, the exchange meeting is about to start, let's go together."

After Wang Lin finished speaking, he took the lead and walked into the venue.

Lu Jiuge, with Xu Xin in tow, followed behind Zheng Wutong and Zheng Dongrong.

Zheng Wutong, holding the water glass beside her, glanced at him and teased him with a smile:

"You chatted with Wang Lin of Dawan for quite a while in the corridor. Judging from your expression, you've closed another big investment deal?"

Zheng Dongrong, who was standing to the side, chimed in with great interest:

"Don't tell him the answer yet, let me guess!"

Lu Jiuge raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a smile:

"Uncle Zheng, why don't you tell me?"

"I bet you were talking to him about investing in movie theaters!"

Zheng Dongrong spoke with certainty.

Lu Jiuge feigned surprise:

"Oh? Uncle Zheng, why didn't you guess that I was talking to him about the land development of the Kai Tak site?"

Zheng Dongrong waved his hand, looking as if he knew everything about him:

"You're a shrewd little devil, do you think I don't know you? You went through so much trouble to get that Kai Tak Airport land, you'll definitely wait until the land price goes up before you let go."

Moreover, if it really came to discussing cooperation on prime land, you couldn't possibly do it without first informing the old man; you would never finalize a deal with Wang Lin privately.

"Besides this, Qianxing Entertainment, which you own, lacks cinema chains, while Wang Lin owns Dawan Cinemas. This is the only thing you two can talk about."

Lu Jiuge nodded, then shook her head:

"Uncle Zheng guessed half right. I did mention investing in the cinema chain, but Dawan is in a critical period of listing, and the cinema chain is a core asset. Wang Lin would never let go of it, so we couldn't reach an agreement."

"And what about the other half?"

Zheng Wutong pressed for more information.

"I mentioned the Kai Tak plot to Wang Lin, which was like throwing out bait."

He's got his eye on the Hong Kong market and proactively introduced me to another cinema chain. I'm going to meet them the day after tomorrow to discuss it!

Upon hearing this, Zheng Wutong was somewhat surprised:

"Oh? Wang Lin already has a cinema chain business; would he really push you to a competitor?"

"Sir, when faced with greater profits, even competitors can find opportunities for cooperation!"

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As the group chatted in hushed tones, the host on stage began the formal introduction:

"Distinguished leaders, business leaders, good afternoon, and welcome to this Olympic Games Official Service Provider Exchange Meeting..."

As the host introduced the guests, their titles were read out one by one, all of whom were high-ranking department heads and leaders.

Lu Jiuge became increasingly puzzled as she listened, and asked in a low voice:

"Sir, isn't today just an industry exchange meeting? Why are there so many high-ranking leaders here?"

Zheng Wutong answered in a low voice:

"This meeting, ostensibly for exchange, was actually a mobilization meeting for Olympic service providers."

Lu Jiuge suddenly realized:

"No wonder the atmosphere at the scene was so serious."

As expected, the meeting proceeded in a very formal manner, with leaders from various departments in charge of Olympic projects taking turns to speak.

Each speaker spoke solemnly, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of the Olympics and demanding that all service providers provide excellent service without any mistakes.

We must not tarnish the nation's reputation. If any problems arise, we will hold those responsible strictly accountable and show absolutely no leniency.

After the meeting, all service providers present were required to sign a service commitment letter on the spot to officially complete the process.

After all that was done, it was already dark. The organizers arranged a welcome dinner, which all attendees attended.

Lu Jiuge and Xu Xin sat at the same table with Zheng Wutong and Zheng Dongrong.

The table was filled with people from Hong Kong's business community, and several of them were chatting quietly when a figure walked over with a wine glass in hand.

The table was filled with people from Hong Kong's business community, and several of them were chatting quietly when a figure walked over with a wine glass in hand.

The visitor was none other than Zhang Yimo, the chief director of the Olympic Games.

Zhang Yimo first clinked glasses with Zheng Wutong, then turned to look at Lu Jiuge with surprise in his eyes, and raised his glass to her.

"This must be Mr. Lu, the CEO of Qianxing Entertainment. I've heard so much about you."

Lu Jiuge stood up, clinked glasses, and politely said:

"Director Zhang, you're too kind."

"I'm not just being polite."

Zhang Yimo smiled and said:

"I've long heard about Qianxing Entertainment's strength in the Asian entertainment industry, and I've wanted to get to know President Lu for a long time."

He paused, then changed the subject and extended an invitation:

"To be honest, Mr. Lu, we've selected over a hundred songs for the Olympic theme song, but we haven't been able to decide yet. With the opening ceremony of the Olympics getting closer and closer, I'm so anxious that I can't sleep."

"I wonder if Mr. Lu would be interested in creating a theme song specifically for the Olympics? I'm confident that with your abilities, you could produce a great piece."

Lu Jiuge paused, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes, but her expression remained unchanged as she directly refused.

"Director Zhang is too kind."

"The review process for Olympic theme songs is very strict, and since it's a mainstream project, it doesn't quite align with the direction of my entertainment division. I'm afraid of delaying your song selection, so I won't cause any more trouble."

He knew very well that the review process for the Olympic theme song was rigorous and involved too many departments, making it a thankless and arduous task.

Moreover, the final Olympic theme song will only be "Me and You," so even if I put my heart and soul into writing it, I'd only be a runner-up.

Zhang Yimo is also a shrewd person. Most people in the industry know that Lu Jiuge was targeted by domestic record companies and expelled from the country by the relevant authorities.

He assumed that Lu Jiuge was holding a grudge and unwilling to cooperate with official projects, so he didn't try to persuade her further. He smiled and smoothed things over before taking his wine glass to another table.

The banquet didn't last long. After it ended, Lu Jiuge said goodbye to Zheng Wutong and the others, and returned to the hotel alone.

The next morning, Lu Jiuge delivered the finalized Qide land speculation plan, which she had worked on overnight, to Zheng Wutong's room.

"Sir, this is the overall layout plan for the Kai Tak plot. Please take a look. If there are any adjustments needed, please feel free to call me anytime."

Zheng Wutong took the proposal, flipped through a couple of pages, his eyes full of admiration, and waved his hand:

"You go ahead and get busy. We can talk on the phone if there are any problems."

After leaving Zheng Wutong's room, Lu Jiuge, along with Xu Xin and Zheng Shuyi, set off for Guangdong Province.

Lu Jiuge leaned back in her airplane seat, gazing at the clouds outside the window, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest as she murmured to herself:

"Owning our own cinema chain is the final step in Qianxing Entertainment Group's closed-loop industry chain. This time in Guangdong Province, we must acquire Jinyu Film & Television!"