Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

It can only be said that Huace truly lives up to its reputation as a dominant force in the industry, relying on its accumulated network of contacts and resources.

In just four days, a whole set of complicated procedures, including mortgage, bank loan, and equity transfer, were completed.

...And so, Li, the great movie star, officially took on a loan of 1.6 billion yuan.

Stepping out of the Huace headquarters building and looking up at the blue sky above, a strong sense of unreality suddenly welled up in my heart.

It's 1.6 billion, not 16 yuan.

Everyone thought he was making a fortune and living a glamorous life, but in the end, he not only had no money but also a terrifying amount of debt.

Unfortunately, this is something that can't be easily told to others, and Li Xiang is under a lot of pressure right now.

Fortunately, these past few years haven't been wasted; at least his composure on the surface has become second nature.

With a smile, he bid farewell to everyone who came to see him off before getting into the car that was already waiting outside.

Even as the plane slowly glided off the runway, Fu Cheng's words of advice to him before he left still echoed in his mind.

"For a change in shareholding like this, a public announcement will definitely be made two days later."

"Even I can't stop it. You'd better be mentally prepared. This will definitely put you in the spotlight."

Li Xiang knew very well what a chaotic scene would unfold after the announcement.

It's only 2012 now, a time when the wealthy landowners have retreated and the internet giants with huge amounts of cash haven't yet made a major foray into the market.

Looking at the current situation, 99.9% of celebrities are still at the level of filming, accepting roles, and earning paychecks.

An actor suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and at a young age, suddenly amassed a paper fortune of over four billion.

The media, netizens, and industry peers are all probably feeling incredibly shocked.

Questions, speculations, and all sorts of voices naturally flooded in at him.

Fortunately, this was also the most advantageous time for him.

Having just established his philanthropic legacy with Maserati, and being a renowned superstar himself, he also has a Hollywood movie about to be released.

With various identities serving as a shield, some people dare not take excessive measures.

At most, he might incite netizens to vent their resentment towards the rich, but he can withstand that kind of pressure.

It must be said that he was somewhat lucky, as he managed to complete this equity transaction at just the right time.

It's too early; he doesn't have enough reputation or endorsement to quell the controversy.

It was too late. Internet capital had already entered the market in large numbers, and even if the price was raised, he wouldn't get a piece of the pie that venture capitalists had in their hands.

The plane soared into the clouds, and outside the window, everything turned into a vast, white sea of ​​clouds.

Li Xiang leaned back in his seat and let out a long breath.

The scenery is truly magnificent, but the pressure is also incredibly immense...

From this moment on, he was no longer just an award-winning actor, but also a major shareholder of an A-share listed company.

In the future, the spotlight will not only shine on his film and television works, but capital and the stock market will also be closely watching his every move.

Upon returning to Beijing, Li Xiang didn't go anywhere; he simply stayed at home obediently.

Even when Li Nian begged him to take her to visit the film set, he refused outright and showed no intention of leaving the house.

Li's parents vaguely sensed that their son was preoccupied with something, and his expression didn't seem as relaxed as usual.

But Li Xiang didn't elaborate, so the old couple didn't press him for details.

These past two days, his parents have been taking exceptionally good care of him.

The meals were all prepared according to his tastes, and there was a constant supply of fruit. He didn't have to do any housework; he was just allowed to rest at home.

Li Xiang stayed at home, seemingly relaxed and carefree, but in reality, he always had a weight on his mind.

At exactly 3 p.m. that afternoon, the A-share market closed on time.

Shortly after the market's capital flow stopped fluctuating, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's official website posted a major announcement:

Announcement Regarding Share Transfer by Shareholder Agreement and Changes in Equity

After acquiring the shares held by the original institutional shareholders through the agreement, Mr. Li Xiang will hold a total of 21.56% of the total share capital of Huace Film & TV.

The equity transfer has been legally completed, and Mr. Li Xiang has officially become the second largest shareholder of Zhejiang Huace Film & Television Co., Ltd.

Li Xiang, the person obligated to disclose information, made this strategic increase in holdings based on his long-term optimism about the future development prospects of the film and television content creation industry.

This announcement is hereby made by the Board of Directors of Zhejiang Huace Film & Television Co., Ltd.

The first to catch the news are the stock market investors who are constantly watching the market.

Screenshots of listed company announcements were quickly unearthed and flowed continuously to stock forums and Weibo's finance section.

In less than five minutes, this bombshell news spread far and wide, quickly reaching every corner of the internet.

Financial media followed suit, and entertainment news outlets quickly followed up with reports.

The report even stated that Huace's total market capitalization at today's closing was 228 billion.

A colossal wave was thus unleashed.

In fact, many people know that Li Xiang is very rich, after all, Forbes only published the data less than half a year ago.

Li Xiang's status as a shareholder of Huace was already known to his fans, and even many casual observers had heard about it.

Who told Li Xiang's fans to often use "our brother Xiang is a major shareholder of Huace" as a basis for attacking others when they argue with other groups?

However, in everyone's mind, this was considered as a reward stock option given by the company to a top superstar.

However, the official announcement now clearly states that he directly holds more than 20% of the shares, making him the second largest shareholder of Huace Film & TV.

Now, no one online can remain calm.

Comparing this to Huace's current market capitalization, a simple calculation reveals a staggering figure—

Li Xiang's net worth is a staggering 49.16 billion! What does that even mean?

This year's rich list requires 18 billion yuan to enter the top 1,000, while Li Xiang's 49 billion yuan directly propelled him into the top 360 nationwide...

In the entire domestic entertainment industry, only the Wang brothers of Huayi Brothers and Zhao Fang and her husband can surpass him in wealth.

As for Wang Guanglu and another listed entertainment company, Old Culture, their total market value is less than 70 billion yuan, which is not even in the same league.

"Am I crazy, or has the world gone mad? How did a top actor become the second-largest shareholder of an A-share listed company?"

"I still find it a bit hard to believe. But then again, 21% of the shares doesn't seem like such an outrageous amount, does it?"

"Isn't that an exaggeration? That's over four billion!"

Someone immediately replied downstairs, their logic and reasoning crystal clear.

"Have you ever considered how much of Huace's market capitalization Li Xiang represents?"

"Without his two European Best Actor awards, his international reputation, his world-class aura, and the money Huace makes from filming TV dramas, how could he possibly surpass Huayi?"

"Huayi has big-name stars and director Kuzi."

Immediately, someone retorted: "Bullshit, which of Huayi's big names can beat Brother Xiang? You try having them all take on him!"

There was no need for Huace to hire online trolls; many clear-headed people online spontaneously dissected Li Xiang's value to Huace.