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墨書 Inktalez
Infinite Strongest G
Unfortunately, no matter how these people danced and posed, Mark remained unmoved. His attitude was clear; this matter had nothing to do with him, and the decision lay in the hands of the boss.
As long as Li Hong did not speak up, he believed these investment banks would inevitably return empty-handed.
The billion dollars earned from selling his shares still had a large portion left, and Li Hong was not one to spend extravagantly. This money was more than enough for him.
If it weren't for Sweet Potato Films needing to invest in several projects, spending nearly a hundred million dollars all at once, he would probably still have that much left.
Since he wasn't short on money and had no intention of going public to raise funds, and didn't seek fame either, Li Hong himself probably couldn't find a reason to seek financing.
...
At Beijing International Airport, Li Hong held Yuchen's left hand with his right, while Yuchen held the elegantly dressed Lin Ruxian's hand with her right. The three of them looked like a family out for a day trip as they walked into the departure hall.
In the cold winter of January, there weren't many travelers. Taking off her sunglasses, Lin Ruxian sat next to Li Hong and watched him playfully tease Yuchen. Curiously, she asked, "The project you kept from me before—was it the Virtual Helmet?"
"Yes!" Now that the media had begun extensive coverage, Li Hong knew he couldn't hide it from Lin Ruxian any longer.
Lin Ruxian pouted in dissatisfaction and said, "I knew it! You definitely had ulterior motives. You better figure out what to do since I invested so much money; you owe me."
"What money did you invest?" Li Hong asked in confusion.
Lin Ruxian shot him an annoyed glance and fiercely pinched the flesh on his shoulder, saying angrily, "Don't play dumb with me! It was you who tricked me into forming the Goddess Alliance club. You've gotten me into trouble; now that the Virtual Helmet is out, my investment is surely going down the drain."
Li Hong suddenly remembered; there was indeed some truth to that. At that time, he had indeed persuaded Lin Ruxian to wholeheartedly establish the first Goddess Alliance women's professional team.
"I'm sorry, but at that time, the Virtual Helmet was still just a concept. I never expected it to achieve breakthroughs so quickly. However, I wasn't lying to you before; the Goddess Alliance truly has great potential."
If the Virtual Helmet hadn't been released, the Goddess Alliance would have had no problem thriving for several years with its current momentum.
In this situation, Lin Ruxian's significant investment in the professional realm of the Goddess Alliance would undoubtedly lead to substantial profits. With an increasingly favorable esports environment and a standardized professional League, these elements would become indispensable.
As the first female professional team of the Goddess Alliance, the Seven Fairies Club certainly attracted attention on the professional stage. If Lin Ruxian were to engage in some publicity stunts, recouping her investment within a year wouldn't be impossible.
However, all of this was based on the assumption that the Virtual Helmet would not be released. Now that it has emerged, its launch is just a matter of time.
The Goddess Alliance is inevitably facing decline; this is certain to happen.
This also means that Lin Ruxian's initial investment might as well be considered wasted. Not only will she not recover her investment, but even avoiding additional subsidies would be seen as a blessing.
Thinking about this made Li Hong feel quite embarrassed. If he had no connection with Lin Ruxian, then losing money wouldn't matter much; he wouldn't have batted an eye when it came to Ma Ge.
But now that he had formed a bond with Lin Ruxian—though they were far from being lovers—they could at least be considered family. It truly made him feel uncomfortable to let Lin Ruxian down like this.
"How much did you lose?" Li Hong asked tentatively.
Lin Ruxian counted on her fingers and then said with a tearful expression, "At least thirty million. The training base and villa are leased for two years. The remaining equipment investment is several million more, and a significant portion goes to player contracts, which are typically signed for three to five years."
Once the bills were tallied up, Li Hong was shocked. He hadn't realized that running an esports club required such a hefty investment.
Although Lin Ruxian had previously earned millions easily through endorsements, the taxes she had to pay were also considerable. Few people know that the taxes in the entertainment industry are not lower than those in other sectors. Otherwise, there wouldn't be artists getting arrested for tax evasion.
If this thirty million investment truly turned out to be a loss, it would be equivalent to Lin Ruxian working for an entire year without earning anything. After all, her annual income was roughly around that amount.
Li Hong pondered for a moment before saying, "How about this: I'll give you ten million, and you can reorganize the Seven Fairies Club into a PUBG Team. That way, your losses will be minimized. In the future, if PUBG becomes a hit, you might have a chance to recoup your investment."
"Really? Then let's do it!" Upon hearing that Li Hong was willing to transform it into a PUBG Team, Lin Ruxian nodded eagerly in agreement.
"However, I'll cover this ten million myself. After all, it's my loss; I can't let you pay for it..." Lin Ruxian said somewhat awkwardly.
Li Hong chuckled and ruffled Yuchen's hair. "Don't be silly. Earning dowry money isn't easy for you either. I also own a Film Company, so I understand how hard you work to make money. Consider this money as a loan from me, no interest. When you strike it rich, just remember to pay Yuchen back."
Lin Ruxian looked at Li Hong intently and then asked with a playful glint in her eyes, "I have several hundred million in dowry; are you brave enough to take it?"
"Cough cough..." Li Hong nearly choked on her words.
"I wouldn't dare! You should save your money for your second marriage," Li Hong quickly waved his hands.
Lin Ruxian's pretty face froze in confusion as she asked, "Why am I getting a second marriage?"
When going abroad, one naturally carries various documents, including the marriage certificate. So, amidst Lin Ruxian's stunned gaze, Li Hong leisurely pulled out the red marriage certificate.
"Ah, you rascal!"
Gently patting Li Hong's shoulder, Lin Ruxian said with a mix of laughter and exasperation, "Well then, it seems I've completely lost my chance to marry; I'm already on my second marriage!"
After their playful banter, Lin Ruxian seemed to remember something and asked Li Hong, "You have another Film Company?"
"Yes, it's called Sweet Potato Film and Television Co., Ltd. Have you seen 'I Am Red Riding Hood, I Love the Big Bad Wolf'? That's produced by our company."
"So Sweet Potato Films is also your business! No wonder that name sounded so familiar."
"Lin Ruxian sighed and then said, 'How about I sign a contract with your company?'"
"'Sign with Sweet Potato Films?' Li Hong was taken aback for a moment, then turned to glance at Lin Ruxian, unable to help but consider the possibility."
"Despite losing some popularity due to the controversy surrounding her marriage, Lin Ruxian was still one of the top figures in Huaxia, a rare talent who excelled in film, television, and music."
"Recently, Sweet Potato Films had received a financial boost from Li Hong. Although they were actively recruiting artists and members, they still had a long way to go before reaching the level of a first-tier film company."
"The biggest gap was that Sweet Potato lacked a prominent figure to anchor the company. If they had deep roots, they could manage without a star presence. However, Sweet Potato didn't have much foundation; to break into the first tier, they needed to bring in some big-name celebrities."
"Li Hong had been troubled by this issue, not expecting Lin Ruxian to come forward herself."
"This was an opportunity for Sweet Potato to acquire a versatile talent like her."
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