Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years

Zhao Jinmai's contract signing wasn't made public.

Her parents felt that it's still time to focus on studies and should try to keep a low profile.

Old Tian's career plan for Zhao Jinmai was also to study well.

Study cultural courses, shape, vocal music, acting, dance, etc.

Try to schedule some advertising shoots during holidays and practice with suitable roles.

Parties and gatherings in the entertainment circle are strictly off-limits.

"Thanks for your hard work, Old Tian, very detailed. When you have time, can you bring Ao Bai to the set for me?"

Qi Hao was looking at heading to Xiangjiang next month for filming.

There wasn't any time to go home and see Ao Bai.

"Dream on. By the end of the year, your courtyard house over there should be almost done, you'll stay there, and I'll live in the current house with Ao Bai!"

Old Tian is now as busy as a dog, and Qi Hao always gives him troubles.

"Damn, you're really trying to separate from me! And you want to monopolize my Ao Bai!"

Qi Hao indeed plans to live at the courtyard house.

He doesn't mind leaving the original house for Old Tian to live in.

Now that he's thinking about dating, Old Tian seems particularly annoying.

Old Tian bought a large flat within the fourth ring, to be handed over next year—no worry about the developer running away because the developer is Gao Fei's family.

They got the top floor at an internal price, reportedly over nine meters high, can make three floors.

"You run around all day, Ao Bai won't be happy following you."

Old Tian is indignant; both he and Qi Hao first saw Ao Bai.

Although it was Qi Hao who decided to adopt, it was him, the manager, who brought Ao Bai back and even got scratched by Ao Bai.

"That's what those villains say when snatching someone's wife and daughter, forget it, come in person, do you have any other business?"

Qi Hao plans to secretly take Ao Bai to the courtyard house once it's renovated.

The apartment there, although not small, is still somewhat depressing for Ao Bai. When Ao Bai sees the big courtyard and luxurious cat villa at the courtyard house, Old Tian is just a lump of cat poop.

Unfortunately, Ao Bai has already been neutered.

The little female cats at the courtyard house, he can only dream of them.

"I remember you were dealing with Sina's stocks before, how many was it?"

Old Tian's impression wasn't clear, after all, when Qi Hao bought them, they were very cheap, who knew they'd be worth so much now.

He used to think Qi Hao was silly for spending money to buy stocks. Now he realizes the foolish one was him.

Qi Hao is really lucky.

"It's been too long, too many stocks, I don't quite remember, probably about 1.5 million shares."

Qi Hao pretended to be deep in thought and said.

"Seems like Sina wants to talk to you."

Lately, Yang Liu and Gao Fei have been busy with projects like "Uncle," "Let the Bullets Fly," and "The Legend of Zhen Huan."

The new investments "Kuiba" and "Hello! Mr. Tree" are hard to get to.

So they've handed it over to Zhang Nan to handle.

Especially "Kuiba," which finally raised five million, the production team is saving in every way, barely getting by with porridge each day, eventually only sustaining less than halfway, stalled and struggling there.

Just when it seemed everyone might leave, suddenly there was an investment from West Hao Film Industry and Feiyang Media.

Director Wang Chuan felt like a pie from the sky had fallen.

For projects like theirs, few film companies are interested, let alone a rising capital like Feiyang Media.

As for West Hao Film Industry, it's clear it was established by Qi Hao.

The most important thing is Qi Hao's efficiency is too high.

Called the first day to invest, the contract was signed the next day, the money was immediately in the account, and even sent people to see if there was any help needed.

Director Wang Chuan felt he'd found a home.

He is determined to do well, striving not to let Qi Hao lose too much money, and plans to make a few more films, hoping Qi Hao will continue to support him.

Once Zhang Nan gets busy, Old Tian doesn't have it easy either.

Even when Sina comes to him, they pass it on to Old Tian's desk.

"They're looking for me... let them come themselves, I'm too busy for any tea house or restaurant."

Qi Hao just reshot the scenes completed yesterday.

The overspending is a bit annoying.

Luckily the effects are better than usual.

The shooting schedule, which was relatively ample, is visibly starting to tighten.

Qi Hao is a shareholder in Sina and Penguin, he doesn't seek anything from these companies, even if CF were to ask him to be a spokesperson, it wasn't his request.

When Sina's top management looks for him, he can roughly guess their purpose.

It's nothing more than two things.

One is they value his more than 2.5% shares, hoping he'll join the board and support management's shareholding decision.

The other is to invite him to join Weibo, wanting to leverage his popularity to promote Weibo.

Currently, most people's online social activities are centered on forums and blogs. Weibo launched in August 2009, and due to its limited functionality, there are many similar competitors in the market, so it's not very popular among netizens.

Qi Hao's guess was indeed correct.

A few days later, Mr. Cao came to the set to visit Qi Hao.

The requests made were exactly as he had guessed.

"Supporting President Cao is certainly not a problem, you can discuss the details with Old Tian."

Whether core leaders can have decision-making power relates to the company's long-term and future.

Qi Hao has no intention of fighting for power at Sina.

Since he holds this company's stocks in his hands, of course, he hopes the company will develop steadily.

Moreover, if Sina develops well, he can benefit from it too.

"Thank you!"

Mr. Cao was overjoyed, shaking Qi Hao's hand vigorously.

He had already secured 2%, plus Qi Hao's 2.5%, in addition to the 9.4% controlled by their management team, amounting to nearly 15% combined.

He seemed to be the CEO of Sina, the helm of an internet giant, but he wasn't that powerful.

Previously, led by him, the Sina management team purchased about 5.6 million ordinary shares of Sina for $180 million to achieve some degree of management control.

The source of the $180 million was $50 million invested by the management team, $75 million from three private equity funds, and Merrill Lynch provided a $58 million collateral loan to the "Sina Investment Holding Company."

They managed to scrape together $180 million.

Qi Hao held 2.5% of Sina's stock, valued at $48.2 million.

As a shareholder, he is quite significant.

Mr. Cao planned to invite Qi Hao to join the board of directors. Qi Hao didn't have the energy, so he entrusted Old Tian as his proxy to become a director on Sina's board.

"Then, there's the new microblog that Sina plans to go all out on; success or failure hinges on this."

Saying "hinges on this" might be an exaggeration.

But for Mr. Cao, he is officially in charge of Sina, no longer as an employee but as a major shareholder.

Therefore, the future of Weibo is tied to him.

If it's not done well, his position will become unstable sooner or later, especially since Sina has a history of firing CEOs.

"Then I wish President Cao and Weibo a bright and smooth path!"

Anyone can give verbal blessings.

As for wanting Qi Hao to join Weibo and help promote them, sincerity is necessary.

Given my status, if you want me to help, well... you need to pay more.

Without compensation, cursing inwardly, you're just dreaming free.

"We want to invite you, Qi Hao, to be the spokesperson for Weibo!"

Luckily, Mr. Cao was still a sensible person.

He knew that Qi Hao charges over ten million for an endorsement these days. Expecting free promotion was unrealistic.

Moreover, Sohu Weibo and Penguin Weibo are both about to launch.

By then, to compete for top-star resources, it will likely be a fierce battle.

Furthermore, Qi Hao is a major shareholder of Penguin, reportedly holding stocks worth eight hundred million. Qi Hao had also recently visited Penguin Headquarters.

By then, Penguin would definitely propose a collaboration invitation to Qi Hao as a shareholder.

You have to strike first.

"It's not impossible..."

No matter how much the stocks he holds are worth, unless sold, Qi Hao can only use them as loan collateral.

And collateral loans require interest payments.

So, as long as the money is right, Qi Hao is very willing to undertake commercial endorsements.

The premise is that it should not be a product that is too low-quality, or it could affect his personal image.

Weibo just came out; even if wanted to, it hasn't had time to be garbage.

Moreover, Weibo is obviously a product very convenient for marketing, both Qi Hao and Zhanqi Laiden are very interested.

"I heard CF over there offered you ten million; we… although Sina is not as rich as Penguin, we also don't want to be laughed at, how about also offering ten million?"

Mr. Cao didn't forget to correct himself to say "we."

His 9.4% was collectively put together by the management team, alongside private equity and loans, and Qi Hao's stock is definitely more.

Saying "we" can strengthen relationships and is justified.

"Sure!"

Qi Hao had no objections.

Originally, his endorsement fee wouldn't reach ten million, but since both Penguin and Sina offered ten million, it confirmed his value.

It made him just a bit below the likes of Fang Long, Jay Chou, and Liu Dehua, those few people.

It can be seen as an overwhelming leap beyond other rising stars.

"Additionally, we plan to invite a female celebrity to join the endorsement, do you mind, Qi Hao?"

Mr. Cao didn't need to inform Qi Hao, but deep down, he already considered Qi Hao as his boss, at least an equal partner in dialogue.

And not treating him like a typical capital magnate dealing with entertainers.

"Who?"

Qi Hao suddenly had a bad feeling.

"An Feng, what do you think?"

This was a result discussed by the Sina company. Originally, they intended to hire Yao Chen. Last year's "Infiltration" elevated Yao Chen, who was already very popular, to another level.

However, Qi Hao and Yao Chen had no interaction.

Since they picked Qi Hao, if they didn't pick his rumored girlfriend, something felt missing.

After everyone deliberated, they simply settled on An Feng.

As a news portal website, Sina's data collection is more sophisticated than typical media.

Their analysis found that although also rumors, the ones between Qi Hao and An Feng generate more heat than those with other actresses.

No need to spend money to make it trend.

The CP feel from "The Return of the Condor Heroes" practically nailed it, the national popularity skyrocketed, and most importantly, their appearances are outstanding. There's no short-term worry about their appeal fading.

Moreover, Qi Hao and An Feng have a teenage campus movie awaiting release next.

By then, it'll all be the buzz.

If Weibo seizes the opportunity and doesn't miss out, this endorsement can achieve maximum returns.