My capital is quite large.

Even at night, Shenzhen in autumn still retains a somewhat oppressive heat.

But inside the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, the atmosphere had already reached a fever pitch!

After more than two months of fierce competition, Haofeng Film and Television's first national-level music variety show, "The Voice of China," finally ushered in the grand finale tonight, which shocked the entire nation!

The stadium, which can hold nearly 80,000 people, was packed to capacity, and glow sticks formed a vast ocean.

Meanwhile, in front of tens of millions of television sets and computer screens across the country, countless eyes were fixed on this unprecedented musical extravaganza.

Congratulations to the champion of the first season of "The Voice of China"!

As host Hua Shao spoke with his signature rapid-fire delivery and high-pitched shouts, the spotlight in the center of the stage instantly focused on a petite young girl with a slightly chubby face!

"Deng Ziqi from Chen Yixun's team!!"

The entire stadium erupted in deafening screams and cheers! A shower of golden ribbons poured down from the top of the stadium, completely engulfing the eighteen-year-old Hong Kong newcomer.

Sitting in the very center of the first row, Li Feng looked at the girl on stage who was so excited that she covered her mouth and was both crying and laughing, and he had many thoughts.

Her victory might seem like an unexpected dark horse to others, but in Li Feng's eyes, it was perfectly reasonable.

On a stage filled with grassroots singers and bar performers, this Hong Kong girl, with her powerful lungs and highly recognizable high notes, completely overwhelmed the other contestants the moment she opened her mouth.

"Mr. Li, it's your turn to go on stage and present the award," Old Han quickly bowed and reminded him.

Li Feng stood up, straightened his suit, and slowly walked onto the stage amidst the attention of the crowd.

He accepted the pure gold trophy, representing the glory of the champion, from the hostess and handed it to G.E.M. with a smile.

"You sang very well, congratulations," Li Feng said softly.

"Thank you... thank you, Mr. Li!" Deng Ziqi accepted the trophy and bowed repeatedly, looking at the young boss who had created this ratings miracle.

……

Half an hour later, in the VIP lounge backstage of the stadium.

Li Feng sat on the sofa, looking at Deng Ziqi who was sitting opposite him, still somewhat uneasy. Without any further pleasantries, he asked Zhang Xinyu to hand him a document.

"Exclusive artist management contract with Haofeng Film & Television".

Li Feng's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "A 50/50 split, for a 15-year term. Sign it, and the company's future music resources and Weibo traffic will be fully allocated to you. This is currently the highest level of support in the Chinese entertainment industry."

Deng Ziqi stared wide-eyed at the 50/50 split contract, and without the slightest suspense or hesitation, picked up the pen and signed his name.

Although she had already debuted in Hong Kong, she had never really made it big, as that small market was already saturated.

Winning the championship of "The Voice of China" in mainland China and being signed by the country's largest pan-entertainment giant with a top-tier contract is like a super pie falling from the sky!

"Thank you for your guidance, boss! I will definitely sing well!" Deng Ziqi said excitedly.

After seeing G.E.M. off, only Li Feng and Zhang Xinyu remained in the lounge.

Li Feng leaned back on the sofa, seemingly lost in thought.

Zhang Xinyu stood to the side, watching the boss stare at Deng Ziqi's departing figure in deep thought, a hint of sour jealousy rising in her beautiful peach blossom eyes.

She bit her red lips, leaned forward, and placed her soft hands on Li Feng's shoulders, gently kneading them.

"Boss~" Zhang Xinyu drawled, her tone tinged with a hint of probing and resentment, "You haven't said a word all day... Have you taken a fancy to that young lady? Has the boss... changed his taste lately? Does he prefer the chubby type?"

Hearing these sarcastic words, Li Feng snapped out of his daze, grabbed her and pulled her into his arms, giving her a hard slap on her shapely buttocks.

"Snapped!"

"Ah..." Zhang Xinyu exclaimed softly, her cheeks instantly flushing red.

"Stop thinking nonsense. Your boss's tastes haven't changed that quickly."

Li Feng pinched her chin and said irritably, "I was just lamenting that although the music market itself isn't worth much in the overall picture, the fan economy behind singers with top-tier potential is still very promising."

Even a mosquito's leg is still meat, let alone a rising star like Deng Ziqi who will dominate the music charts in the future.

Since the topic of fan economy and top celebrities has come up, Li Feng naturally thought of the ultimate weapon that took the "fan circle cultivation system" to its peak in later generations!

If we calculate the time, it's currently the second half of 2009.

That shell company called Shidai Fengjun should have only been established in Beijing not long ago.

Those three little ones who have made countless "mother fans" and "older sister fans" spend money like crazy in later generations are probably still a few little kids playing in the mud right now!

Li Feng pushed away the beauty in his arms, his expression returning to its cold and shrewd state.

"Go, immediately notify the Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions Department!"

"Go to Chongqing and Beijing and find me a newly registered entertainment company called Shidai Fengjun."

"That company is probably just a makeshift operation without even a proper office! Take a few million RMB and acquire the entire company, including the people and the trademark!"

Zhang Xinyu was stunned for a moment, somewhat confused: "Shidai Fengjun? Boss, Haofeng is a large and powerful company, why would we spend millions to acquire a makeshift operation?"

"You don't understand."

A glint of predatory greed flashed in Li Feng's eyes. "Just how terrifying is the purchasing power these female fans in the fandom can unleash to raise a few little boys!"

If the goal is to gain fans and make money, then naturally the ruthlessest sickle must be used to cut them down hard!

……

Two days later.

The aftershocks of the perfect conclusion of the first season of "The Voice of China" are still spreading on Haofeng's Weibo.

Countless discussions about the contestants and the banter between the mentors dominated the trending topics list.

Meanwhile, the "Weibo King" poll, which lasted for several months, is nearing its conclusion.

Huang Xiaoming, who was originally favored by capital and various media, was completely crushed by Hu Ge with a precipitous number of votes in the final sprint!

The long-tail effect of "Chinese Paladin 3" coupled with Hu Ge's immense popularity after his rebirth has garnered him an unimaginable amount of traffic on Weibo, making him arguably the first "Weibo King"!

Looking at the leading data on the big screen, Lao Han, the director of the film and television department, ran into the president's office with a face full of excitement.

"Mr. Li! Hu Ge's stats are incredible! He's absolutely in a league of his own among male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry right now!"

Old Han's eyes lit up as he suggested, "Look, since he's so popular on our own Weibo account, why don't we strike while the iron is hot and spend a lot of money to poach him from Tangren Media?"

Li Feng thought his boss would readily agree, but to his surprise, he merely glanced at the screen and shook his head indifferently.

"Dig him up? No need." Li Feng picked up his ginseng tea and took a sip.

"Brother Hu is not the kind of traffic idol who exists to 'harvest fans'. He has the burden of acting skills and the pursuit of transformation. This kind of person is not easy to control, and his fans' willingness to spend money is not as good as those pure traffic idols."

"Moreover, Tangren Media is currently relying on him as its sole pillar. Cai Yinong did not abandon him when he was disfigured in a car accident, and she has a deep emotional bond with Tangren."

Li Feng saw things very clearly: "To poach someone who values ​​relationships and isn't just about generating traffic, the premium you have to pay is too high, and the cost-effectiveness is too low."

Just then, Zhang Xinyu walked in with a beautifully crafted invitation.

"Boss, I just received an invitation. It's a dinner invitation from Beijing."

Zhang Xinyu placed the invitation on her desk. "It's from Director Zhang and his longtime collaborator, Producer Zhang. They'd like to invite you to a casual meal in Yanjing this weekend, and also... to try and secure some investment."

"Director Zhang?"

Li Feng was slightly taken aback. This was the undisputed national-level director in China.

Having just hosted the opening ceremony of the Olympics last year, and riding high on his success, a director of his caliber would have film companies and coal mine owners practically lining up to give him money. How could he possibly lack investment?

"How much investment do they want to raise?" Li Feng asked, somewhat surprised.

Zhang Xinyu's tone carried a hint of shock: "I've inquired about it. Apparently, it's an unprecedented international blockbuster, and it's going to break the investment record in Chinese film history, with a top Hollywood star who has won an Oscar playing the male lead!"

"The total amount they've announced this time... is 600 million!"

Six hundred million?!

Upon hearing this number, Li Feng's brain quickly searched his memory bank.

Director Zhang? Hollywood superstar? 600 million investment?

"The Flowers of War!"

Li Feng immediately made the connection in his mind.

This was a famous "gamble" in the domestic film industry in the past! Director Zhang and producer Zhang were ambitious and wanted to use this film to compete for the Oscars. They not only hired Christian Bale, but also spent 600 million yuan on war special effects!

The results of it?

In my previous life, this movie only grossed a little over 600 million yuan at the domestic box office!

According to the rules of box office revenue sharing in China, with a box office of 600 million yuan, the investors can only get back a little over 200 million yuan at most!

They lost hundreds of millions, almost losing everything! It also directly led to the parting of ways between the golden duo of Director Zhang and Producer Zhang!

"A company with a budget of 600 million coming to me seeking investment?"

Li Feng scoffed without any attempt to hide his disdain. "Do they think Haofeng Network has made some money overseas recently and are trying to fleece me like a rich, gullible coal mine owner?"

"I'll turn it down! I'll just say I'm busy and I'm not going to be a sucker." Li Feng waved his hand and decisively refused.

Seeing that her boss wasn't interested, Zhang Xinyu quickly stepped forward to explain, "Boss, actually, Director Zhang and the others were just a pretext for this whole thing."

"As far as I know, this is a core resource hub in the industry where top capital from Beijing and Hong Kong converges."

Besides Director Zhang, the CEO of Huayi Brothers, the CEO of Bona Film Group, and several bigwigs from Emperor Entertainment Group will also be present.

"If you don't like Director Zhang's project, there are many other big-budget films currently seeking co-investors. You now control the largest streaming and distribution platform in China. Showing your face there will be very beneficial for Haofeng Films' future influence on the big screen."

Upon hearing this, Li Feng pondered for a moment.

Indeed, although Haofeng Network has money and traffic now, in the traditional field of the big screen that requires a strong industry foundation, apart from previously spending money to force Yang Mi and Tang Yan into the industry, its foundation is not deep enough.

It just so happens that "The Voice of China" just finished airing these past few days, and the game development is also progressing smoothly, so he has some free time now.

not to mention……

Suddenly, the image of that aloof figure, whom he had kept hidden away in the apartment after signing her to the company, flashed into Li Feng's mind.

Liu Yifei.

This ethereal beauty is still eagerly awaiting her coronation as the "Weibo Queen" at the end of the year.

Yang Mi and Tang Yan have been working very hard to win his favor lately, and he has given them leading roles in movies as a reward.

As a capitalist who is fair in rewarding and punishing, one must always treat everyone equally.

Since we're just killing time anyway, we might as well go and join this gathering.

"Alright, since it's a top-tier game in the industry, let's go check it out."