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Chapter 157
That morning, Yao Bianliang boarded her return flight and went back to Hudi Entertainment.
Although she had been on vacation for so long, Hudi Entertainment continued to operate smoothly, presenting a flourishing scene.
After more than five years of development, Hudi Entertainment was no longer the small studio it once was. The company's size had gradually expanded from one floor initially to three floors, then five. Now, they owned an entire office building.
The company team had also grown from the initial dozen or so people to over a thousand now.
Obviously, the B City headquarters was no longer sufficient to sustain the company's development, so there were already plans to establish branches in C City, S City, and several other urban areas.
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As the company's owner, Yao Bianliang naturally had her own independent office in the new building.
The office faced south, with a row of clean, transparent glass windows in front that filled the entire room with spacious brightness.
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Various snacks were neatly arranged on the desk, with a dedicated coffee machine on the right. Next to the plants, two fluffy cats lay on cushions, contentedly basking in the sunlight.
"Sister Liang, so you still remember you own an entertainment company? I thought you'd forgotten all about it," Assistant Chen said, knocking on Yao Bianliang's office door, feeling a bit melancholy seeing her so carefree.
Yao "Hands-Off Boss" Bianliang coughed lightly, "Company business operations aren't my specialty as an outsider. Leaving it to professionals like you is obviously more prudent."
Hudi Entertainment had now become a leading enterprise in the domestic entertainment industry. Besides Yao Bianliang as the nominal boss, the company's employees each performed their respective duties. Capital operations, public relations, project advancement, and other sectors all had their corresponding managers.
Е̃ ñù m a
It was like a large machine with each part rotating in its corresponding position.
At 2 PM.
Yao Bianliang joined the online meeting on time and found that Hudi Entertainment's core members were already present.
Due to the nature of the entertainment company, artists and agents inevitably had to travel to various locations for filming and events. It was impossible to gather everyone at the company for meetings at the same time.
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So video conferencing was the only solution to this problem.
This meeting was different from previous ones—the legendary industry boss, Yao Bianliang, was personally present.
Е ń ú_m а . i d
Therefore, everyone was on high alert, completing their reports one by one.
"In the past quarter, we've successively promoted two big-budget TV dramas, two low-budget TV dramas, and one film. Among them, 'Thousand Miles Master' and 'Journey of the Green Light' became hits, scoring 8.3 and 9.0 respectively. Actors like Chen Dongli and Xue Huanhuan have shown outstanding performances..."
"This quarter, we've released a total of 12 albums. Among them, Ji Linyin's album 'Tomorrow' reached the top position in sales on the day of release with a rating of 4.5 stars. Additionally, preparations for the talent show 'Best Singer' have begun..."
"The company has signed 8 new artists, 2 directors, 2 screenwriters, and 1 agent, and has confirmed 5 key projects for the next quarter..."
Everyone's reports proceeded methodically.
Yao Bianliang listened while looking at the data displayed on the PowerPoint, deep in thought.
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Very good—when reporting their work, everyone focused primarily on the quality of productions.
For most entertainment companies, the rating of a work doesn't matter much. If it makes money, it's a successful project.
However, Hudi Entertainment's evaluation criteria were different.
Obviously, when a company uses "quality" as its primary standard and profit as secondary to evaluate employee performance, everyone naturally strives harder for quality.
After the final person finished reporting, Yao Bianliang turned on her microphone.
"I've gathered everyone for this meeting not only to summarize this quarter's work and achievements but also to take this opportunity to announce some decisions."
E ńũ m̌а́
Regarding these arrangements, Yao Bianliang had considered them for a long time.
As Hudi Entertainment grew increasingly robust, company systems should continually innovate.
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She was indeed the owner of this entertainment company, but the direction in which a company develops doesn't always follow the owner's plans completely.
Even if she could guarantee now that Hudi Entertainment wouldn't follow Lu Group's path, what about ten or twenty years later? Nothing was certain.
"First, there's the issue of artist training," Yao Bianliang said. "Currently, the company has achieved notable results in talent discovery and project development, but training has been neglected."
"From now on, we need to gradually establish a complete training system. Let's follow the model of 'evaluation—training—production—continued education.'"
W е̃b́.n о̇ vе̇ l̃ Е n ümа̀
"After artists pass the evaluation, the company will provide targeted training to strengthen weaknesses and enhance strengths."
"Even after artists successfully debut and produce works, it doesn't mean they can stop learning. The company needs to arrange for their continued education, serving as a guide and supervisor."
For Hudi Entertainment to develop sustainably, relying solely on introducing and discovering talent from outside was definitely not enough.
A mature entertainment company must have its own methods of cultivating talent.
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In today's entertainment companies, artists generally undergo corresponding training before their debut.
But after artists debut and become famous, "training" becomes a neglected issue.
Ẇ е̄b̄ ǹо v̌е l̃ E n̄.u m ȧ
The entertainment circle is full of actors who were spirited when they first debuted but became mediocre and unable to recover after becoming famous.
Yao Bianliang did not want Hudi Entertainment to face such a predicament in the future.
Therefore, regardless of whether they were actors or singers, they shouldn't stop learning and improving after becoming famous.
Only by continuously improving their abilities could they go further on this path.
Yao Bianliang paused, then continued: "Secondly, according to the company's current system, artist rankings are primarily determined through evaluations and work performance. The higher an artist's rank, the better resources they receive."
"Creating fake promotions, manufacturing false data, and other such operations—whether by artists or employees—are violations."
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"These regulations are already well-established, but as time passes, people may take risks for more resources and act against professional ethics."
Every industry has its toxic elements.
Yao Bianliang also found it difficult to guarantee there wouldn't be people in Hudi Entertainment who publicly obeyed but privately defied. Once these people formed cliques, they could potentially corrupt the entire company's culture.
At that point, the entire circle would deteriorate, and these so-called "regulations" would exist in name only.
Yao Bianliang continued: "Therefore, Hudi Entertainment needs to establish a more comprehensive supervision system and form an independent inspection department."
"The inspection team exists independently of all departments and answers only to the boss. Some inspection team members will be known openly, while others will be hidden among various departments. Regardless of which category they fall into, their responsibilities primarily include two aspects—supervision and review."
Wĕb̀ nӧ v̂_êĺ Е̇ n ú mä
Yao Bianliang paused, her gaze sweeping across others in the meeting room.
"How Hudi Entertainment ultimately develops, and what the domestic entertainment industry becomes, depends on everyone present."
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"I know that in future development, Hudi will certainly not be limited to just film and music."
"For instance, the 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas' mobile game is a successful case of IP derivation. After this, we may venture into more and more industries."
"However, I hope everyone remembers one thing: artistic creation is not a commercial project, and film, television, and music works should not become playthings of capital."
"No matter how far the company develops, I hope everyone's original intention remains unchanged—to create the highest quality works for the public, that is our original purpose."
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This meeting continued until five o'clock before concluding.
Yao Bianliang exited the online meeting, stood up, and couldn't help yawning.
Assistant Chen had been taking notes throughout the meeting, recording every key point. As he organized the documents, he glanced in Yao Bianliang's direction.
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For some reason, Sister Liang's speech today gave him a strange feeling.
It felt as if... she was about to leave immediately and go on vacation again.
Ĕń üṁ_а̌
"Sister Liang, shall we prepare the plan and send it to you for review?" Assistant Chen tentatively asked.
Yao Bianliang waved her hand dismissively: "No need. I probably won't be involved in company affairs for the next year or two."
Assistant Chen: "..."
Well, it wasn't his imagination after all.
Sister Liang truly had no desire to manage the company!
This meant the burden on his shoulders would become much heavier.
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Ignoring Assistant Chen's resentful gaze, Yao Bianliang was in high spirits, stretching comfortably.
Not having to act, not having to manage the company—this feeling was truly wonderful.
Goodbye, everyone. She was off on a journey.
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The time that followed passed quickly.
In early April, Yao Bianliang received an invitation to the Oscar Awards ceremony.
W̃ е́b̂ ṅ о̄vе l Е nŭmа
As a nominee for Best Actress, the organizers sincerely extended an invitation, stating she could bring family and friends to attend in M Country.
In mid-April, Hudi Entertainment officially established its supervision team.
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The leadership team released comprehensive supervision and training systems, and the company continued to develop steadily.
In early May, the mobile game adaptation of "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" successfully launched.
This game featured exquisite artwork, excellent gameplay feel, and allowed connectivity between PC and mobile platforms, even supporting cross-platform multiplayer.
As soon as the game went online, it immediately attracted countless players, instantly shooting to the top of the charts.
È ň ǔ m̌а.î d
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Lu Group Headquarters.
Half the workstations were already empty, and the few remaining employees had no interest in working, focusing entirely on submitting resumes to find new jobs.
In the office, President Lu sat pale-faced in his office chair, looking completely drained of all energy.
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According to the original plan for the "Wind Discipline Immortal Chivalry" game launch, daily revenue should have been around 60 million. But now...
"President Lu, this game's daily revenue is down to less than 5 million and still dropping," his special assistant sighed. "Plus, player feedback is mediocre, with complaints about poor game quality..."
Е̂ n um а
This "Wind Discipline Immortal Chivalry" was a game they had invested heavily in—it was their all-or-nothing, do-or-die battle.
Whether the company could survive depended on whether this project could make money.
However, things were now developing in the worst possible direction. They had launched simultaneously with the "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" game and were outperformed in every aspect.
Given the current situation, forget making a profit—they couldn't even break even.
"President Lu, if we continue operations, I'm afraid we'll just keep losing money continuously," the assistant hesitated momentarily before finally revealing the cruel truth.
This project should be terminated.
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President Lu's face turned ghastly white, his breathing becoming rapid. His fingers gripped the desk tightly, as if trying to grasp something, but could only release weakly in the end.
The only project with any hope was also to be shut down.
What next? Would they have to announce Lu Group's bankruptcy?
"No, we can't do this!" Lu Yanchen stood up with a grim expression.
Two years ago, Lu Yanchen would have been willing to let the group cut its losses and sell off its assets.
That way, even if they were no longer the top conglomerate, the money would still be enough for them to live luxuriously for a lifetime.
É ṅ_ū m_ӓ
After moving abroad, no one would recognize him, and he could start a new life.
But now, the situation had changed.
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Stopping at this point meant the company would have to declare bankruptcy!
The company's assets would be liquidated, all properties confiscated; even the villas in their names would be auctioned online.
Moreover, for the rest of their lives, they would face enormous debt.
Moving out of their villas, unable to leave the country, restricted from high-end consumption, living from day to day...
Е̂ n̂u m̌ӑ
And the people they had offended before would certainly not let them off.
Lu Yanchen couldn't bear to imagine such a scenario.
"Young Master Lu, whether you stop now or not, this project is beyond saving," the assistant said. "It's only a difference between death and slow death."
Lu Yanchen struggled to suppress his anger.
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The company was about to collapse, and now even an assistant dared to dictate to them?
Lu Group hadn't fallen yet!
W ёb̈ ṅ оv̆ӗ l̃ Е̌_nù m̂a
"Shut up! Who are you to speak here?" Lu Yanchen's voice was ice-cold.
The assistant lowered his head and said nothing more.
He had wanted to offer more advice, but seeing Lu Yanchen's demeanor, he hesitated.
The current Lu Yanchen was like a gambler who had gone mad with desperation. Clinging to the last shred of hope with everything he had, only to have it brutally cut off.
He had little rationality left, only endless despair and madness.
"Knock, knock"
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Two knocks sounded at the door, and a female assistant's voice came from outside: "President Lu, Young Master Lu... the company has received documents from the authorities."
She pushed the door open as she spoke and placed the documents on the table.
President Lu was slightly stunned, then his face turned white, his lips trembling: "What does this mean?"
Lu Yanchen also turned to look. The series of blows had nearly left him breathless, and his mind was buzzing, almost losing the ability to think.
The female assistant said: "Someone reported our company and provided numerous pieces of evidence—we've been summoned for an interview."
Being summoned meant subsequent delisting, cessation of operations, and correcting irregularities according to requirements.
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In the past, this would have been just a minor inconvenience for them.
After completing the corrections, they could continue operations.
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But at this critical juncture, to require them to make corrections—this was demanding Lu Group's life!
Not only did President Lu realize this problem, but Lu Yanchen quickly understood as well.
He stood dazed for a while, then took three quick steps, grabbed the documents from the table.
As he read the text, his face grew increasingly pale.
W̃е̃ b̆ n̂о vе l Еṅ ǔm ã
"No, how could this happen?"
Who! Who deliberately chose this moment to report them? This person was clearly taking advantage of their most vulnerable moment to deliver the final blow.
If this had happened at any other time, the company would have had a chance to recover. But now...
This was the last straw that broke the camel's back.
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Lu Yanchen's legs weakened, and he collapsed back onto the sofa.
It was over. Everything was over.
W̃ е b n o v̌ ĕ l̇ Еn̊ ü m̃ â
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Lu Group ultimately couldn't hold on and formally applied for bankruptcy liquidation half a month later.
Lu Group's assets were successively sold off, and Lu Yanchen and other Lu family members had to carry their meager belongings out of their villa.
#LuGroupAppliesForBankruptcyLiquidation#
#LuGroupDirectorsSummoned#
Several trending topics successively topped the search rankings.
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Most ordinary people don't have much fondness for capitalists.
Especially companies like Lu Group, which, since their founding, had continuously exploited people and sucked blood, making the entire entertainment industry a mess.
It's hard for anyone to like such a company.
[Well done! Companies like Lu Group should have disappeared long ago.]
[Lu Group still hasn't collapsed? Haven't heard about them in recent years.]
[Congratulations, justice is served! These blood-sucking capitalists should all be strung up on lampposts.]
Ŵӗb̆n̄о.v е l E n̄ů m̆_а
[Hahaha, this company struggled for so long but finally went under. Is the once-arrogant Young Master Lu going to become an "ordinary citizen" like us now?]
[No, with Lu Group bankrupt, their family will be in massive debt. Young Master Lu will spend the rest of his life repaying debts—how could he possibly become like us ordinary citizens? dog head emoji]
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Netizens rejoiced at this news, with some bloggers even launching giveaways for sharing posts.
During this same period, another piece of news that captured nationwide attention topped the trending searches—
The Oscar Awards ceremony had finally arrived.
