Gao Yang also thought Qi Hao made a very valid point.
He was convinced.
He abandoned the idea of renting the entire floor.
From what he observed just now, his daughter didn't occupy much space, and the bed was a bit small, but she seemed to sleep soundly.
It's just unclear if she's satisfied with the nearby food options.
If not, he might buy a shop downstairs to open a restaurant, specializing in dishes his daughter loves.
Going out and not spending any money made him uncomfortable.
However, there's no need to discuss this kind of thing with Qi Hao, as opening a restaurant has nothing to do with him.
Previously, his interactions with Qi Hao were merely on intentions for collaboration.
Now that his daughter has joined Qi Hao's studio, they have a preliminary tie.
"By mid or end of next year, I might completely exit the coal business and focus on real estate and the film industry, starting with a movie to test the waters."
Gao Yang came here not only to see his daughter but also to understand how they might cooperate.
"What kind of movie do you plan to make, Brother Yang?"
Qi Hao, being a novice himself, needed to understand the client's intentions to tailor a specific plan.
"An award-winning one, something that can be bragged about."
For someone with a net worth of billions like Gao Yang, making money isn't the top priority, at least not now.
Gao Yang's wealth is speculative, but it's certainly in the billions, and according to him, he could tap into friends' funds, making capital a non-issue.
It's evident that Gao Yang doesn't take making a film seriously.
His business ambition lies in real estate.
He might have already started strategizing with his friends.
For those transitioning from coal to real estate, it's as if fish in water.
"Award-winning films vary. Saying it like that makes you an easy target for scams; someone could arrange for you a trash award, labeled international or festival, and you probably wouldn't know the value..."
Perhaps regarding Gao Yang as a true insider, Qi Hao spoke frankly.
"Didn't I already place my daughter in your studio? She'll quickly figure out whether I've been duped by observing."
Gao Yang said with a smile.
"That makes a lot of sense..." Qi Hao couldn't help but agree.
"But before she becomes proficient, you'll still need to help out. You're better than an outsider like me." Gao Yang chuckled.
"What's the approximate budget?" Qi Hao asked seriously.
His system might seem useless, but it has its limited uses.
If he completes tasks quickly, eventually he could match timelines, generating usable scripts or earning other rewards.
Therefore, he valued the collaboration with Gao Yang.
If they could carve out a path, he might join the ranks of capital players.
"Within ten million, preferably not over eight million."
Despite being lavish, the Coal Boss is cautious about such unknown territories.
For testing the waters, this amount is sufficient.
"Alright, I'll keep an eye out for you. Oh, by the way, would you like my calendar? You can use it for bar events and giveaways; the approval number will be available in a few days."
Qi Hao promoted his calendar.
"Is it your company's product? Did Fei help out?"
Gao Yang wasn't interested in Qi Hao flaunting his abs, but more in whether his daughter contributed to the calendar production and promotion.
No matter how wealthy, parents wish for their kids' success.
"She's currently part of the sales project team."
Old Tian assigned Gao Fei a position in human resources and administration, but with so few people in the studio and no immediate hiring plans, she was idle.
So, she was pulled in as manual labor.
"How is she doing?" Gao Yang asked eagerly, looking at Qi Hao.
"She's doing quite well, coming up with a lot of creative sales ideas. I initially intended it just as a fan appreciation gesture."
In this scenario, Qi Hao's intentions were secondary.
The employees were eager, and even Gao Fei, who just wanted a place to sleep, had become more active.
With everyone so enthusiastic, if Qi Hao insisted it was merely for fan appreciation, it would spoil the fun.
Why not sell it if it can make money?
By mid-January, Qi Hao's calendar started being shipped nationwide via EMS.
His task also showed as completed, ready to be handed in anytime.
Qi Hao hadn't actively sought a suitable training NPC.
The one he previously selected was still usable.
After switching from single to double plug, Zhou Xun, Liu Dehua, and Li Lianjie could all have new playing methods.
Of course, he certainly wouldn't transform into Zhou Xun to kiss a male.
After getting into bed, Qi Hao confirmed task completion.
[Task Five completed, reward: Charm +10, Song "Green Light," Initial business funds: 50,000 RMB]
[Task completed, received a training opportunity]
[Training NPC selection 1 of 3: Random 1/Random 2/Random 3]
[Now issuing new task]
[Task Six: Stardom is a long journey, and both strength and hype are equally important. Crash a red carpet for a fake fall. Task Difficulty: 4 stars, Deadline: 90 days]
[Task completion reward: Acting skill +10, Script "Infernal Affairs," Penguin stock 0.1% (approx. 630,000 shares)]
[Task failure penalty: 3 electric shocks]
Random 123 or whatever, Qi Hao didn't really care, as he hasn't interacted with celebrities much lately.
From previous information, it seems you have to spend a certain amount of time with them before you can be selected.
The reason Li Mingqi was involved last time was that both Qi Hao and she attended Zhu Yuanyuan's wedding, and they were arranged to sit together, having a delightful conversation.
Then there's a new task...
Trip on the red carpet!
Qi Hao's mind buzzed, and if he could, he would drag Old Tian out of his room for a beating.
He just needed to vent this anger somehow.
I'm a grand actor, and you want me to fake a fall on the red carpet?
Do I not care about my reputation?
However, as he subconsciously continued reading, he saw something he couldn't comprehend.
It's definitely not understanding "Infernal Affairs".
This is an outdated script, inspired by Wu Yushen's 1997 film "Face Change", the script was created around the end of 2000, and the movie was released to audiences in 2002, achieving significant box office success and becoming a classic in the hearts of many.
The movie was also remade into "Infernal Affairs", which triumphed at the Oscars.
If he really had gotten this script in the first couple of years after he entered the industry, Qi Hao, although not capable of producing it, could have used it as a stepping stone into the Hong Kong Circle or sold it at a high price.
With this one script as backing, he would have been an emerging, impressive screenwriter in the industry.
What a pity.
That stupid system isn't reliable at all.
However, his rant was immediately interrupted by that 0.1% of Penguin stock or whatever.
0.1% of Penguin stock?
A gambling addict loses everything, and though playing stocks isn't as exaggerated, it's still easy to end up in the red.
Because every year there are news about people going to the rooftop over stocks.
So, Qi Hao never touched that stock stuff.
He doesn't know what Penguin's stock price is now, but he knows very well how amazing Penguin is.
He at least knows that Penguin's Pony is a billionaire.
Even more amazing than Gao Yang!
Qi Hao hurriedly got up, turned on the computer, and started searching Penguin's stock price to see how much 6.3 million shares were worth.
Yesterday's closing stock price was about 60 Hong Kong dollars.
The current exchange rate of RMB to Hong Kong dollars is 1:0.785.
So, 6.3 million * 60 HKD * 0.785 exchange rate = 296,730,000.
300 million!
Qi Hao's breath suddenly quickened.
He's been hustling for ten years and never had this much money in hand, after expenses and everything, there's only about ten to twenty million lying in the account.
Recently, setting up a studio has cost quite a bit.
They want him to fall on stage, and they'll give him 300 million?
Just one fall?
Falling with clothes on?
No need to roll around?
No need to take down other actresses' skirts along the way?
Qi Hao's mind was a jumble, and his emotions were all over the place.
There was the surprise of being hit by a windfall, and the anxiety of whether this outdated thing could still be used.
In fact, who wouldn't be anxious in this situation?
Subconsciously, Qi Hao began convincing himself that all this could very well be true.
The system's tasks were from several years ago, and the rewards were also from years ago; back then, Penguin shares were really worth nothing.
According to the information he checked, Penguin only had two rounds of fundraising, one being the IPO, and the other just happened to be the first round of funding in July 2000.
The information showed that this round of financing valued at 5.5 million US dollars, with IDG and Ying Ke each investing 1.1 million US dollars, each holding 20% equity, and Penguin raised 2.2 million US dollars in this round of funding.
Looking back, this investment seems pretty cheap, but the reality is that back then, if Penguin didn't get this money, the company would've had to shut down.
Pony even thought of selling Penguin QQ for 10 million yuan.
But the other party thought it was too expensive, and Pony had to give up.
Now it's 2008, and the system's task is from 2000...
If calculated based on the year 2000, acquiring 6.3 million shares of Penguin at a minimal cost would indeed be very reasonable!
This task had previously awarded monetary rewards twice.
The first was 10,000, and the second was 50,000, with the 50,000 being the reward just settled from the task, whether it was credited or not Qi Hao didn't know.
But the previous 10,000 yuan had clearly entered his account.
It genuinely increased his funds by 10,000.
Qi Hao could even trace the source of the money, tax records, etc.
Everything was indeed as the system claimed, reasonable and legal.
If money could reasonably and legally enter Qi Hao's account, why couldn't Penguin stocks reasonably and legally be assigned to his name?
This seemed like an incredible, ridiculous situation.
However, the existence of the system itself is quite ridiculous!
So everything can only be attributed to the system!
In the past, Qi Hao thought this system was trash and even cursed it as a "lizard-f**king dog system."
Now he feels he was quite rude.
Tongzi, I admit I was a bit loud with you before.