Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Lu Jiuge turned around and strode out of the office.

Sunlight streamed through the glass window and shone on him, but it couldn't dispel the coldness and determination in his eyes.

It was late at night when we left Kyoto and returned to the headquarters of Qianxing Media.

The entire building remained brightly lit, and Zheng Lin, Zuo Wei, Chen Bin, Liu Sixi, and everyone else were waiting in the conference room; no one left.

As soon as Lu Jiuge pushed the door open and entered, everyone stood up instantly, their eyes fixed on him.

"Xiao Lu! How are you?"

"What about Kyoto?"

"Are they going to attack us?"

Lu Jiuge walked to the head seat and sat down. Her expression calm, she scanned the crowd and slowly announced the final result:

"We've finished talking."

"The entire industry joined forces to put pressure on the management, who couldn't withstand the pressure and demanded the closure of Qianxing Media."

One sentence, like a thunderclap!

"What?"

"Shut down? What right do they have to do that!"

"We haven't broken any laws or regulations, so why are we being shut down with just a few words!"

"We won't accept this! We'll fight them to the death, no matter what!"

Liu Sixi's eyes reddened on the spot, and he slammed his fist on the table, extremely angry.

Chen Bin, Zheng Lin, and Zuo Wei all turned red in the face, became agitated, and wished they could resist immediately.

"Quiet down!"

Lu Jiuge gave a low shout, suppressing everyone's anger.

His eyes were sharp as knives, and his tone was heavy and clear:

"Resist? How can you resist?"

"If management takes action, any resistance from us will only lead to a worse fate! They'll shut down the operation, hold those responsible accountable, and no one will escape!"

"Remember this: Qianxing Media's biggest problem isn't a lack of strength, but rather its rapid expansion. No matter how much money or power you have, you're nothing in front of management!"

The meeting room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone froze in place, their anger and resentment crushed by those words.

Reality is just that cruel.

Lu Jiuge took a deep breath and continued, outlining the final arrangements:

"I have already reached an agreement with Director Wu."

"I have voluntarily withdrawn from the domestic entertainment industry and will not interfere in any company affairs for two years."

"In exchange, management assured that Qianxing Media would not be shut down, would not be suppressed, and could operate normally."

Everyone was suddenly taken aback.

"Xiao Lu, you...you're quitting?"

Liu Sixi was shocked and couldn't believe it.

Lu Jiuge nodded, her gaze falling on Liu Sixi:

"For the next two years, you, Liu Sixi, will be in charge of the company. Zheng Lin, Zuo Wei, and Chen Bin will assist you."

"Your mission is simple: develop quietly, stabilize the situation, maintain existing business, do not expand, do not be ostentatious, and wait for my return."

"return?"

Liu Sixi suddenly looked up, his eyes red-rimmed, his voice trembling:

"where are you going?"

All eyes turned to Lu Jiuge.

Lu Jiuge stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the night view of the film and television city outside.

The light shone on his cold profile, revealing a look in his eyes that showed no disappointment or frustration, only a sharpness and confidence as he prepared to open up a new battlefield.

He spoke slowly, his voice clear and firm, like a declaration that would resonate into the future:

"Go to South Korea."

"The South Korean market was the first overseas market that I had planned to develop long ago."

"Right now, it's just that management has brought this plan forward."

Liu Sixi, Chen Bin, Zheng Lin, and Zuo Wei stared blankly at Lu Jiuge's retreating figure, their throats seemingly blocked by something, unable to utter a word for a long time.

The South Korean entertainment market is notorious for its xenophobia, capital monopoly, and factionalism. The suppression and exclusion of outsiders is an open secret in the industry.

Lu Jiuge went alone, which was tantamount to venturing into a dragon's den and a tiger's lair. One wrong step would mean utter ruin.

"Xiao Lu, no! Absolutely not!"

Liu Sixi was the first to come to his senses and hurriedly stopped him:

"The entertainment industry in South Korea is even more complex than in China. The three major entertainment companies control the entire industry, and the capital behind them is ruthless and unscrupulous!"

"Going alone is too risky!"

Chen Bin echoed and advised:

"Old Liu is right, we can't let you take the risk alone! At worst, the company can scale back its operations, stop expanding, and keep a low profile; we can weather the storm. There's no need to push you to the front lines to bear the risk!"

……

Lu Jiuge could clearly see the worry in the eyes of the four people.

Having fought side by side all the way to where they are now, they are no longer just simple partners, but brothers who can rely on each other.

Lu Jiuge turned around, her tone firm:

"My journey to where I am today has never been smooth sailing."

"From making music and producing variety shows to making movies, every step has been a struggle against all odds. What I fear least is taking risks!"

"The South Korean market is tough to crack, but the tougher the nut to crack, the more valuable it is to crack!"

Lu Jiuge's eyes darkened slightly, and her tone became more strategic:

"The expansion momentum of South Korea's entertainment industry will sweep across the entire Asia, including domestically, within a few years."

"My going there now is a strategic move. When I return in two years, no one will be able to shake the foundation of Qianxing Media."

Seeing Lu Jiuge's resolute attitude, and knowing his personality well, the four of them did not try to persuade him further.

On the left, he stood up, his eyes resolute, and volunteered for the mission:

"Mr. Lu, I'll go to South Korea with you! I have extensive connections in the entertainment industry and experience in handling affairs. Once we're there, I can at least lend you a hand; I won't let you fight this battle alone!"

Lu Jiuge gently shook her head, her tone leaving no room for argument:

"Old Zuo, you can't go."

"Our foundation is in China, and Qianxing Media is our trump card."

"I went to South Korea alone, so I was traveling light. Even if I suffered setbacks or temporary defeats in the early stages, as long as our base in China was still there, we would always have a way out and a chance to turn things around."

"But if you also leave, there will be no one to oversee the domestic market and no one to manage the business. Once our foundation is shaken, we will truly have nothing left."

His gaze swept over the four people in turn, his expression solemn:

"Your mission is more important than my going to South Korea to develop the market: defend Qianxing, stabilize the foundation, and develop discreetly."

"I will compile the company's specific development direction, business plan, and risk control into a complete plan and give it to you when I get back. Just follow the plan and there is no need to be rash or panic."

Hearing these words, the four looked at Lu Jiuge with mixed feelings, none of them able to say a word.

Seeing that they still looked serious, Lu Jiuge softened her tone and changed the subject:

"Old Zuo, after I leave, please visit Master on the mountain often for me. Send him daily necessities regularly and take care of him. I'll be leaving this matter to you while I'm away from the country."

The left is the emphasis mark:

"Don't worry, I will take good care of Master and will never let you have any worries!"

……

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, Lu Jiuge drove alone into the mountains to see her master.

He briefly explained his upcoming trip to South Korea, said nothing more, and then turned and left a moment later.

All the reluctance was hidden deep in my heart.

Back at the company, after quickly packing her luggage and finishing up the remaining work at Qianxing Media, Lu Jiuge set off for South Korea.

As the plane soared into the sky, Lu Jiuge gazed at the increasingly smaller land below the clouds, a growing chill in her eyes.

"In the entertainment industry of China, aren't you all afraid of me and trying to drive me away?"

"very good!"

"The day I return from South Korea will be the day I collect what you owe me, with interest!"