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"I didn’t know what color you liked, so I chose black. You can exchange it if you don’t like it, haha."
Down below, Gao Ming tightly held his wife’s hand. He was also surprised by the award because last year, the company really didn’t make much money. Most of the security service fees were spent on paying employees’ wages, training, and such. It could be said that Tang Qing’s company was the poorest under his control.
Gao Ming respected Tang Qing very much.
Truly respected him.
Ever since Tang Qing managed to legally obtain the rights to guard potassium transport vehicles in Africa. He had been impressed, but what impressed him the most was Tang Qing’s local connections—so widespread that his friends could settle any issue.
Other mining fields.
Often there were unruly people coming to harass and demand protection money.
But in the mining fields where Tang Qing took over security, there had never been conflicts with local tribes or armed groups.
Gao Ming did not believe that Tang Qing had bribed so many people and forces in advance. There must be strong relationships that deterred those from acting rashly. He even often sent them local specialties for free, fostering exceptionally good neighborhood relations.
It’s the same in Myanmar and Thailand.
He had seen the networks of Tang Kai as well—he was influential in both countries. A few phone calls sorted out any issues, especially in Bangkok, where the security company’s business was thriving, and relations with the police were very good.
"Can I go get Director Tang’s autograph later?" Gao Ming’s wife asked.
"Why?"
"Director Tang sings so well, I’ve become his fan."
"...Show some restraint," Gao Ming was speechless.
Tang Qing continued speaking.
"The next person is Pu Chaodong, General Manager of Comet Pictures. Comet Pictures is probably the most complex business under my leadership, involving movie production, internet literature, online videos, talent agencies, publishing, and the upcoming cinema circuit."
Truth be told, to this point, this company hasn’t made much money for me. However, that doesn’t negate Mr. Pu’s contributions, so I’ve decided to award Mr. Pu an annual bonus of 800,000 RMB and a Buick sedan."
Then, there were awards for the Presidents of Microcrystalline Technology and Wan Qing Mining, but since both had been with Tang Qing for a short time, Tang Qing didn’t award cars, just 500,000 yuan each.
After all, Microcrystalline Technology is a U.S. company; too small an award would sound bad. But giving more wouldn’t correspond to their contributions. And although Wan Qing Mining’s gold was being mined continuously and its profits far exceeded the total of Tang Qing’s other companies.
But that was the income from the gold mine.
Even the financial data in the mining company’s report was just a bit better than before, still showing slim profits. Thus, Tang Qing only awarded 500,000, but he believed that next year’s annual meeting would multiply this amount by at least ten times.
As long as the cooperation with Chai Ren was achieved.
The next year’s financial statements... would look even worse, a catastrophic loss in fact, but the total assets of the company would increase dramatically.
Finally.
In the midst of Tang Qing’s fervent speech.
The annual meeting came to an end.
The employees gradually dispersed.
Backstage.
Liu Uranus and the others were leaving in the evening.
They wouldn’t stay overnight in Qingyan City because they had engagements tomorrow.
With Chinese New Year approaching, activities were happening everywhere. Some were off to other commercial performances, some simply preferred their own beds. Either way, they were all busy people. Finally, at Hu Li’s suggestion, they created a Penguin group chat.
At this, Tang Qing was speechless.
Was it another chatter group?
But it wasn’t bad.
He could chat with celebrities on a regular basis. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Liu Uranus held Tang Qing’s hand with a smile, "Director Tang, call me if you need anything, but next time I’ll have to charge. I’ve lost a lot this time. For such a local tyrant, I can’t believe I didn’t extort anything from you."
Tang Qing chuckled, "You make me scared, haha, sure, but you’ll have to give me a friendly price!"
"Alright, gotta go. I heard you studied in Shanghai. I’ll drop by when I can." Liu Uranus had decided to forge a good relationship with Tang Qing; he had realized during the annual meeting that Tang Qing definitely didn’t get to where he was solely through second-generation connections. He definitely had other backgrounds.
"I’d be delighted, but there are so many things to manage over here that I’m afraid I can’t accompany you to the airport." Tang Qing said.
"Understood, Zheng Lin’s taking care of it."
Adjacent, Princess Wang smiled, "Director Tang, my next concert might need your audio equipment anytime. Make sure you’re ready. Don’t tell me last minute you don’t have it."
Tang Qing readily agreed, "Don’t worry, Sister Fei, it’s available anytime."
"Bye-bye, what a cute little brother," Princess Wang chuckled.
’I...’
Without responding, Tang Qing rolled his eyes, refusing to delve into dirty jokes, and greeted a few celebrities. They all left together, mainly heading for Beijing and Shanghai.
The last to leave was Sheng Tang’s brand ambassador.
"President Tang, it was a pleasure working with you," Liu Yifei smiled.
If previously Sheng Tang had been the one desperately seeking her endorsement.
After getting to know more over time, she realized that Sheng Tang Group wasn’t really concerned about having celebrity endorsers, because their model was destined to succeed through the power of capital rather than any celebrity’s influence.
If Tang Qing performed himself, there wouldn’t be any role for her.
Fortunately, Tang Qing had no such aspirations.
Tang Qing looked at the person before him and had to admit she was pretty, but he had no interest and smiled, "Happy cooperation; it’s a win-win. We also look forward to your growth bringing us more benefits."
"I heard your movie is about to premiere. If there’s a chance, I would also like to collaborate with your company," Liu Yifei mentioned, reciting the ’lines’ her mother had taught her.
She was only Tang Qing’s age, not yet nineteen, and her grandiose words were not that smooth.
"Of course, if there’s a suitable role, we’ll definitely consider you first."
Tang Qing chuckled.
"You’re very tight-lipped, President Tang," Liu Yifei giggled, covering her mouth.
Tang Qing smiled.
Suddenly, he remembered something.
"Right, on the 27th of this month, our company’s premiere will be held in Beijing, and since you live around there, feel free to come if you’re interested." It didn’t cost anything and would increase their exposure.
He had invited several others earlier.
But aside from Princess Wang, the others were unavailable, not due to a lack of people at the premiere; Chai Ren and Zheng Lin were handling it. With their connections, it wasn’t about having enough big names, but not forcing anyone.
It was the 27th.
The next day was New Year’s Eve.
Some celebrities had to go back to their hometowns for Chinese New Year, and Zheng Lin invited mostly local celebrities based in Beijing, along with some famous directors, actors, and critics. Anyway, Tang Qing didn’t involve himself; Zheng Lin and others would handle it well.
"Oh? Mom, do I have plans on the 27th?" Liu Yifei turned and asked her mother.
It was better to respond face-to-face.
After thinking for a bit, her mother shook her head, "No, it’s almost Chinese New Year; I haven’t taken any business events."
"Then I’ll go," Liu Yifei instantly agreed, not for any other reason, but she was keen to see the movie that was now being mythologized within the industry about to have a global simultaneous release. Catching on to the trend was mutual, after all.
"Hehe, welcome,"
Tang Qing was amused.
He had snagged another free promotion.
"President Tang, with the movie launching globally, have the international screenings been arranged yet? How’s it going?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.
"The initial international screenings are around two thousand screens," Tang Qing explained. This number wasn’t small, but it wasn’t particularly high either, still five hundred less than expected, but it was okay.
He knew.
It was because theater companies in various countries weren’t fully betting on their movie.
Especially around the holiday season with many competing releases, they also had to consider the domestic market. If their movie was widely accepted by the market, then the number of screenings would definitely increase.
"Two thousand?" She was startled by the number, initial screenings indicating confidence in a movie, which usually only blockbuster Hollywood films would get.
"Yeah, five hundred less than expected," Tang Qing said resignedly.
"..."
She didn’t want to chat with this ’never satisfied’ guy anymore.
How annoying.
