Chapter 783
The real intention is not in the wine
Sui Lingfang did not tell Jinli that Huayun had taken the initiative to seek cooperation.
In her eyes, this cooperation was not even a possibility.
Hua Yun hasn't even come up with a specific set of rules yet, so why bother Jin Li?
It wasn't until her assistant found information about "Qi Tang" that Sui Lingfang started to pay a little more attention to this person.
"This person's work experience is quite impressive!"
After reviewing the documents, she spoke to her assistant.
The assistant nodded: "When I investigated her, I also felt that her abilities were extraordinary."
Logically speaking, the Hua Yun magazine in the Chinese region was so poorly done that it was a mess, and many people didn't want to take it over.
Those who come to take over are very likely those who made mistakes in the Huayun International Department and were then reassigned to the China Region.
It sounds nice in name, but in reality it's a demotion. However, Qi Tang's information clearly indicates that she wasn't sent there for a demotion, but rather to revitalize "Hua Yun" in the Chinese region.
Qi Tang, 43 years old.
The Chinese-American grew up abroad and received a private elite education, attending a university ranked among the top 20 in the world.
After graduating from university, I worked in the fashion industry.
She didn't work for magazines before; instead, she was an operations manager for various luxury brands.
Two years ago, I switched jobs to Huayun's international department and was directly given the title of Group Vice President.
Because of her experience dealing with major luxury brands, she was promoted by Huayun without prior appointment.
They have access to a lot of information on major buyers, and they are also very knowledgeable about luxury brands, understanding the operational methods behind them.
Upon arriving at Huayun, she helped the company secure a large sponsorship from a world-renowned watch brand, facilitating the collaboration between the two.
Of course, she also gave the brand good exposure in return, helping the brand connect with several international superstars for collaborations.
Therefore, in terms of professional experience, it is impossible for someone like this to be transferred to Huayun in the Chinese region.
Sui Lingfang pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that Huayun is going to start paying attention to the China region again, but how will she resolve this predicament?"
The assistant guessed, "Could it be that variety show?"
Sui Lingfang pondered: "The operating model of 'My Show' is indeed unique in the market, but Huayun is just a magazine and has never organized a variety show before. They may not be able to handle it, and they will most likely have to cooperate with other entertainment companies."
The assistant continued to speculate: "So Qi Tang approached Chenxi Entertainment, wanting to collaborate with the company?"
Sui Lingfang frowned, completely baffled.
She works at Sunrise Entertainment and admits it's a pretty good company.
The work atmosphere is relaxed, and interpersonal relationships are simple. Unlike those large companies, there is no need to drink and socialize frequently to compete for resources.
Not only celebrities drink it, but their agents do too, it's like pimping.
However, she also had to admit that Chenxi Entertainment still had a long way to go compared to other entertainment companies.
If it weren't for Jinli, Chenxi Entertainment might not have been able to gain a foothold among mid-sized entertainment companies.
While Hua Yun magazine's development in China has been mediocre, it is still one of the four major international magazines.
It's just that its branch in China isn't doing well; that doesn't mean it lacks international influence.
If a large-scale variety talent show is to be launched, then its partners should be large domestic entertainment companies, such as Tianding.
These large entertainment companies have connections, resources, and channels.
How could it possibly be Chenxi Entertainment's turn?
What's the point?
As for what makes Chenxi Entertainment stand out from other companies... Sui Lingfang's eyes flickered slightly, and she understood what was going on.
She said meaningfully, "She probably didn't come for the company. She probably has ulterior motives and is specifically targeting Jinli."
Reminded by her words, the assistant had a sudden inspiration and blurted out:
"Does Huayun want to get Sister Jinli to invest in it?"
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Sui Lingfang made up her mind three days later.
Qi Tang sent over the complete plan for "My Show," which not only invited artists from Chenxi Entertainment to participate but also hoped that Chenxi Entertainment could make a partial investment.
After seeing those last few words, Sui Lingfang simply made a phone call to ask:
"I wonder what Huayun's budget is for this variety show? If Chenxi Entertainment wants to join the investment, what's the maximum amount they can get?"
Qi Tang didn't mince words, "If Chenxi Entertainment joins, we can get 5%, with an investment of one million."
Sui Lingfang immediately calculated, "The total investment for this variety show is twenty million?"
Qi Tang: "The actual budget will be higher than 20 million. The investment amount corresponding to each person's share will also be different. I'm giving you a very generous discount."
Sui Lingfang: "I am very optimistic about this program. Can we increase our investment share? Price is not a problem."
Qi Tang said in a leisurely tone, "If Chenxi Entertainment can bring Jinli to invest together, I can give you a 20% share. You don't need to put up a lot of money, just 200 million will do."
Sui Lingfang: ...
This deal wasn't just bad, it was incredibly good.
It's like a cleverly designed trap, waiting for someone to fall into it.
She knew that Qi Tang was only after Jin Li.
That's true. Hua Yun has offended quite a few artists, but among them, Jin Li is the one who has suffered the most.
Jinli was already quite popular back then, otherwise Huayun wouldn't have invited her to shoot their magazine spread; they were optimistic about her potential.
As a result, Hua Yun changed Jin Li's shooting time at the last minute and asked Jin Li to cooperate with their shooting. When Jin Li refused on the grounds of "schedule conflict", Hua Yun even made a lot of nonsense in the industry, saying that she would not be able to make a living.
This kind of offense can be described as a deep-seated hatred.
Moreover, Jinli is currently a popular celebrity, which has almost become a dead end and is difficult to reverse.
Unfortunately, Qi Tang is very smart.
There are no permanent enemies in the world, only permanent interests.
Since we can't reach a reconciliation with Jinli through other means, we might as well just give her money.
Chenxi Entertainment only accounts for 5%, so it's clear that Huayun intends to give the extra 15% directly to Jinli.
However, fearing potential operational problems, an additional 100 million was added.
Since Jinli was involved, Sui Lingfang couldn't agree immediately, so she said:
"If you want to bring Jinli in to invest, I need to ask for her opinion first, and I'll get back to you in a few days."
Qi Tang asked tentatively, "Jin Li is an artist under Chenxi Entertainment. Generally, artists will do whatever the company says. It shouldn't be difficult for you to persuade Jin Li, right?"
Sui Lingfang smiled gently: "No, Chenxi Entertainment respects the choices of every artist. We always ask the artist's opinion before accepting any gigs we help them with."
Even if the returns are very good, we won't force the artists to participate if they don't want to.
The implication is that if Huayun wants to take the path of bribing Chenxi Entertainment to force Jinli to bow down and beg for peace, that's impossible.
Qi Tang understood Sui Lingfang's meaning, her expression hardened slightly, and she immediately changed her approach.
"Huayun is very keen to cooperate with Jinli. The 20% investment share is not out of the question. Huayun is willing to show great sincerity."
If possible, I hope to speak with Jinli in person. (End of Chapter)