Stock Market Fluctuations (Third Update)

Chapter 19: Stock Market Fluctuations (Part 3)

Fan Yu was idly waiting downstairs.

The two people emerged from the elevator.

"Xiao Lu, this drama is really good, and I heard the investor put in a hundred million yuan," a woman in her thirties said to the young man beside her, holding a script and speaking earnestly.

Lu Han looked impatient. "You can't use a double for filming, and there are so many action scenes. How could I possibly film it? If you want me to film this drama, you'll have to add another ten million to my salary."

"How is that possible? Xiao Lu, your salary is already the highest. That investor would never agree," his agent exclaimed in surprise.

Lu Han shrugged. "If the salary isn't increased, I'm not filming."

The two walked out and left Royal Entertainment Company.

"Who is that?" Fan Yu asked the receptionist, looking at Lu Han's retreating back.

"Hello, sir. That's our company's new star, Lu Han," the receptionist replied, a hint of envy in her eyes.

Lu Han was a recently popular celebrity. It was said that one drama had gained him three million fans on Weibo overnight, propelling him into the top ten of the trending searches on Baidu. Now, the entire Royal Entertainment Company was grooming Lu Han, hoping to make him the current "流量小生" (popular young male star).

Fan Yu nodded slightly. Lu Han had just become popular and was already acting like a diva. He probably wouldn't go far.

Honestly, celebrities only made money for a few years. Once their popularity waned, they wouldn't be famous anymore. By then, many would only get supporting roles in films and TV shows. If celebrities didn't manage themselves well during these few years, they could easily fade into obscurity or be blacklisted. Someone like Lu Han, who relied solely on popularity and lacked acting skills, could be shelved or blacklisted if he acted up.

At this moment, Yang Fei also walked out of the elevator. Yang Fei was a middle-aged woman of about thirty-seven or thirty-eight, who was very well-maintained. She didn't show the aging signs of a woman her age; instead, she gave off the impression of being in her early thirties – mature and charming.

Seeing Fan Yu, Yang Fei stepped forward and said, "Boss."

Fan Yu smiled and replied, "Hello, Manager Yang."

In the general manager's office upstairs, Fan Yu sat in his chair, with Yang Fei standing opposite him. Fan Yu carefully reviewed the documents in his hands. He had gradually adapted to his new identity and could now understand some of the files.

Closing the Royal Entertainment Company's file, Fan Yu said, "The company's current operational model is acceptable, but the star-making plan is still not perfect. Relying solely on good looks and a traffic-driven route isn't a long-term strategy. We need to focus more on nurturing those with acting skills and good character to ensure a more sustainable future."

Yang Fei frowned. "The market situation is like this now. Popular young stars are the fastest way to make money. After all, it's the era of youth. Those with acting skills need at least a good script to become popular."

"Good scripts are very scarce now, hard to find even with a lot of money. If we adopt the method you mentioned, Mr. Fan, the company's revenue might be affected."

Fan Yu waved his hand. "Manager Yang, you can't say that. Popular young stars are always the focus of discussion. If negative scandals arise, it will affect the company's reputation. It's best if we can produce good film and television works and prove ourselves with our strength; that's the fundamental approach."

Yang Fei felt that this new boss was a bit too old-fashioned and didn't understand how to keep up with the times. Although popular young stars lacked acting skills, they guaranteed traffic and could quickly generate revenue for the company. Profit was the best proof.

Disregarding Yang Fei's thoughts, Fan Yu took out the script for "The Richest Man in Xihong City," which he had worked on late last night. "Manager Yang, please take a look at this script."

Yang Fei took the script and began to read it carefully. After finishing, her eyes lit up. "A theme centered around comedy and a wealthy tycoon is indeed what the market likes most right now. If this movie is released, the box office will definitely be very high."

"Boss, can we buy the rights to this script?" Yang Fei, despite being profit-driven, had excellent talent and immediately recognized the huge potential of "The Richest Man in Xihong City."

"Yes, I've already bought the script. We can start filming directly. However, I want to personally oversee the selection of the male and female leads. We can't let one person ruin the entire production."

Yang Fei nodded. "Alright, Chairman Fan. I'll contact some comedy stars right away, and then you can finalize the casting."

Fan Yu shook his head. "No need. For this drama, I plan to use people from our company. It will also be a chance to create a comedy star for our company."

"Chairman Fan, isn't that a bit risky? If we use newcomers, their acting skills and experience will be hard to compare with established actors, which might significantly lower the box office," Yang Fei said with a frown.

Fan Yu smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I already have a plan. It definitely won't affect the box office."

Getting into the car, Fan Yu pondered for a moment. His plan was actually quite simple: just create some hype online, and "The Richest Man in Xihong City" would become popular even before its release. This was an era of information bombardment, and the internet was the most powerful public relations tool.

Just then, Liu Tianfeng's call came through.

"Hello, boss, do you have time?"

"What is it?" Fan Yu asked.

Liu Tianfeng said, "Bitcoin has started appearing in large quantities. If you have time, boss, it would be best if you could come over."

Fan Yu replied, "Okay, I'm on my way."

Fan Yu arrived on the nineteenth floor of a building on Financial Street.

This was the office space Fan Yu had prepared for Liu Tianfeng. Upon entering the company, Liu Tianfeng, who had been waiting, stepped forward.

"Boss, take a look."

Fan Yu sat down at the computer, and Liu Tianfeng pointed to the data on the screen. "Starting from midnight last night, Bitcoin began to be traded in large volumes, attracting the attention of many stock investors. Some people have already started buying Bitcoin in large quantities."

Fan Yu stared at it for a moment, a slight smile forming on his lips.

"It seems the big players are ready to dip their toes in for the first time."

"What's the price of Bitcoin now?"

Liu Tianfeng replied, "Five yuan."

"And what was it when you first started buying?"

"One yuan."

"So it's already increased fivefold in the last two days?"

Fan Yu said calmly, "How much Bitcoin has been bought now?"

"Ten thousand coins. Boss, you asked me to hide my identity, so I used over a hundred accounts and bought them at different times each day. Therefore, the quantity purchased isn't very large."

"No, the speed is still too slow. Do you know anyone else who is skilled in trading? You can find a few to help you buy Bitcoin together, so we can maximize our profits."

Liu Tianfeng thought for a moment and nodded. "I have a few classmates from university. I heard they are all working in Magic City now, and their character should be fine."

"Good, contact them now. Offer them the highest salary and benefits. They must all be in place today."

"Understood, boss."

Liu Tianfeng pulled out his phone and walked to the side to start making calls.