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

Honestly, Li Xiang really enjoys dealing with smart people like that.

They always manage to look beyond immediate gains and losses and find a win-win or even multi-win path, and the present moment is the best example of this.

He knew all too well how popular Chinese dramas would be in overseas markets in the future...

The resources Deng Wendi is investing now will eventually yield substantial returns.

So he stopped being polite and readily accepted the deal, which was beneficial to both parties.

Moreover, he wouldn't let Deng Wendi suffer any losses, and even came up with several variety show formats that were destined to become huge hits in the future for her.

For a newly established television station to gain a foothold and operate sustainably, drama series are just one part of the equation.

Self-produced variety shows are the real highlight, and they can also elevate the brand image of the entire TV station.

Once a hit variety show becomes a sensation, its influence far surpasses that of a TV drama, and its long-tail effect can last much longer.

The two chatted until late at night, going over all the ideas about importing TV series and adapting variety shows for local use, before returning to their respective rooms.

Back in his suite, Li Xiang didn't rest immediately. Instead, he looked up at his watch.

"Mumbai is in a different time zone than China. It should be 2:30 a.m. in China right now." Sister Zhou had obviously guessed what he was planning to do.

After hearing this, Li Xiang temporarily suppressed the idea of ​​calling Zhao Fang immediately. Just as he was about to arrange for everyone to rest, Sister Zhou spoke up again.

"I think we can postpone this for a couple of days, and the way we discuss it shouldn't be just a simple notification to General Manager Zhao..."

Sister Zhou and Xiao Jiang followed Li Xiang almost every step of the way, and they overheard the entire conversation between Li Xiang and Deng Wendi.

The fact that he spoke at this moment clearly indicates that he already had a complete idea.

"Oh? Then tell me, what should we do about this?"

Seeing that Li Xiang was willing to listen, Sister Zhou continued, "My idea is to have President Zhao choose a suitable time to convene a board meeting with all shareholders."

"And you, as the second largest shareholder, should announce this in public, and the wording should also be changed."

Hearing this, Li Xiang vaguely understood her meaning: "You mean..."

"The point is to make it clear to all shareholders that this opportunity to go overseas was secured by you for the company."

"India is very xenophobic, but it is one of the largest markets in Asia outside of China."

Even industry giants like News Corporation find it incredibly difficult to get in, yet you, as the second-largest shareholder, made it happen for Huace.

After Zhou Jie's prompting, Li Xiang finally understood.

Yes! He got the meat, but the company certainly didn't just get a little soup.

He's not the only shareholder; with such a huge benefit, everyone's wealth will rise accordingly. This is a perfect opportunity to win people's hearts.

Although he never thought about managing the company or seizing power, it's always a good thing if everyone in the company recognizes and trusts him.

Thinking of this, Li Xiang's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

Before he could utter a single word of praise, the other person continued speaking.

"It's only been a little over a month since you became the second-largest shareholder. It's time to flex your muscles and demonstrate your value as the largest shareholder."

"Firstly, to stabilize morale, so that some opportunistic shareholders won't turn around and sell their shares to those other companies when they see that the company isn't growing."

"Secondly, we'll leverage the connections of our shareholders to spread this news throughout the entertainment industry."

"These shareholders hold shares in more than just Huace. This is a good opportunity to help you establish your voice and influence in the industry."

"It also proves that you have completely crossed national borders and even have the ability to tap into such a huge overseas market as India."

Li Xiang also agreed with Zhou Jie's idea.

Moreover, holding meetings in public allows him to legitimately exercise his rights as a director.

You can't keep making people think that he's just a hands-off manager who only takes the money and doesn't do anything; otherwise, some people will be resentful.

Now that he has laid out this huge overseas pie in front of everyone, those with ulterior motives should behave themselves for a while.

He immediately made the decision: "That's what we'll do."

When I see Sister Wendi tomorrow, I'll ask her to draft a strategic agreement. That way, it'll be in black and white, and no one will be blind enough to deny it.

The key point is that with this written agreement, the nature of the whole matter is completely different.

From now on, both Tencent Video and iQiyi will probably treat him as a VIP.

Going global with films and television shows is never something that can be accomplished simply by talking.

Even the well-funded Nanshan Pizza Hut, with a market value of hundreds of billions, is helpless in the face of overseas policies and the layers of barriers of local giants.

Some special connections, even those at the level of Jack Ma and Pony Ma, are simply not something that can be done.

At least in India, what Li wanted to do was a unique business.

His trip to India made him realize that sometimes fame can indeed be exchanged for power and wealth.

If he were just an ordinary European film star, without the global popularity or the world-renowned personal influence.

He probably wouldn't even be able to get through the gates of Ambani's house, let alone have a meal with him.

Having weighed the pros and cons, he remembered something else and turned to Sister Zhou beside him: "Are you still in contact with the United Nations? Tell them I've agreed."

"However, let's leave the peace envoy position to the pianist. He can't be traveling all year round and visiting everywhere, so there's no need for him to occupy that position."

"Let's choose the Artist for Peace title. It's a respectable name, and there's nothing shameful about it."

The other two nodded in agreement.

Don't think that the titles of UN Messenger of Peace and Global Goodwill Ambassador are easy to obtain.

To secure these two titles, one must dedicate a significant amount of time to visiting war-torn and impoverished regions with the UN team.

He also has to attend various charity events and complete fixed tasks. Regardless of whether the schedule is dangerous or not, the time it takes up is enough for him to film two movies.

For big stars with flexible schedules and a lack of projects, this is a great opportunity to enhance their image.

However, for Li Xiang, whose career was on the rise, it was a case of losing the big picture for small gains, and the losses outweighed the benefits.

In contrast, the UNESCO Artist of Peace title in the third tier...

The focus was on cultural exchange, and there were no mandatory business trips or disaster area inspections.

At most, he can shout a few words when he attends international press conferences; otherwise, he is completely free.

Only by having both can he truly benefit from the current situation.

In addition, being a peace ambassador or goodwill ambassador is one of the rarest honors in the world.

His voluntary withdrawal can be seen as doing a favor for those who were interested in competing with him, and it also shows that this rising star has no intention of taking all the spoils.

After finishing their business, Li Xiang praised Sister Zhou repeatedly.

Putting aside his other merits, he has an exceptionally good tongue and is never stingy with praise, making him incredibly valuable in terms of emotional connection.

Of course, he's not just all talk; he's never stingy when it comes to bonuses and benefits.

Whether it's Sister Zhou or Xiao Jiang, they've always been very clear-headed in their work, and they can always clearly distinguish between their personal lives and the company's.

Thinking that his initial intention in coming to India was simply to help Deng Wendi make connections, but in the end he gained just as much as Deng Wendi, Li Xiang felt a surge of joy.

He feels like he's hit the jackpot, especially when he hasn't thought things through properly and the people around him step forward to help him fill in the gaps.

With this rare good mood in mind, Li Xiang finished washing up and fell into a deep sleep.