The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 517 - 517 488 Taking the Initiative

517: Chapter 488: Taking the Initiative 517: Chapter 488: Taking the Initiative Tianyu Media had obtained a scoop and, once again, garnered tremendous attention.

Meanwhile, their TV station Tianyu TV’s flagship program “Face to Face with Celebrities” had invited Qin Yan and Shi Qing’er.

On the show, the two chatted and laughed, burying any past grievances, and Ren Qinyin seized the opportunity to significantly boost her popularity.

The not-so-serious endorsement controversy had been turned into a full-blown attack by Imperial City Entertainment on Xingle Group, orchestrated by Liu Hun, and it had been a resounding victory.

Liu Hun planned to ride the wave of public interest in Qin Yan while it was still at its peak, promptly instructing Lin Xiaoxiang to tailor-make a single for her.

As a brand new talent, involved in a public relations storm and contracted to only one advertisement, seizing this opportunity with an immediate release of a pop single was the best strategy.

After handing over the responsibility of producing the single to Lin Xiaoxiang, Liu Hun stepped back, partly out of trust in Lin Xiaoxiang and partly because he had bigger fish to fry—watching over Xingle Group!

Xingle Group was in a precarious state, but like a centipede that doesn’t fall easily, the group’s influence and resources were what Liu Hun coveted the most.

So, Liu Hun kept a close eye on Xingle Group, ready to act on any sign of weakness.

Liu Hun had been waiting for news about Xingle Group, but there had been no leaks.

In contrast, Lin Xiaoxiang’s production team was getting smoother and more efficient.

Qin Yan’s debut single “Fable” was sweeping across all major charts, becoming wildly popular throughout the country, and securing top spots on multiple rankings.

Thanks to the popularity accumulated from the Xia Huai incident, Qin Yan had become the hottest new artist.

“…Strolling down this bustling street, the sun has me feeling a bit weary, lately I’ve been nagging a lot, yet I feel I don’t care…

I’ve just realized the gap between dreams and reality, going against the wind, letting myself feel every sensation.

It’s like fables weeping, joy having witnessed this day, I want to chase after the perfect world…”

As soon as Liu Huyi turned on the TV, he could almost always hear “Fable,” and Qin Yan’s rapid rise to fame was challenging Shi Qing’er.

“Ding Ding Ding…

Ding Ding Ding…”

Hearing the phone ring, Liu Hun immediately turned off the TV and saw it was Zhong Xiao calling, “Hello, what’s up, Zhong Xiao?”

“Mr.

Liu, Li Tianming from Xingle Group’s board of directors wants to meet you,” said Zhong Xiao on the other end.

He had been following Liu Hun’s orders to get in touch with and investigate several major shareholders of Xingle Group.

“Great!

I’ll be right there!” Liu Hun noted the address and immediately headed out.

At the top floor of the Hakka Restaurant, Liu Hun met Li Tianming.

Like many wealthy middle-aged men, Li Tianming had an affluent appearance.

“Director Li, hello, I’m Liu Hun!” Liu Hun extended his hand and shook hands with Li Tianming.

“Agent Liu!

I’ve heard so much about you; your reputation precedes you!

Please, take a seat!

Take a seat!” Li Tianming offered compliments and gestured for Liu Hun to sit across from him.

“Director Li is too kind.

I wonder why you wanted to meet with me today…” Liu Hun got straight to the point with Li Tianming.

“Haha…

Agent Liu, let’s not beat around the bush.

You’ve been paying close attention to Xingle Group, haven’t you?” Li Tianming laughed and bluntly stated.

Not denying it, Liu Hun replied, “Director Li is a wise man.

Indeed, I do hope to acquire the resources of Xingle Group.”

“Da da da!” Li Tianming lit a cigar and said, “Agent Liu, I hold fifteen percent of Xingle Group’s shares, making me the third largest shareholder.

The other shareholders I’ve contacted together hold half of Xingle Group’s stock.”

Liu Hun’s eyes lit up.

No wonder these people had the power to initiate a coup; they controlled so many shares.

“Agent Liu, as investors, we naturally want our investments to yield as much return as possible, but the current state of Xingle Group…

has left us very disappointed.

So…” Li Tianming exhaled a thick puff of smoke and said to Liu Hun, “We want to replace the general manager!

Even…

the chairman!”

Liu Hun immediately understood.

These old foxes probably couldn’t compete with Xia Minglang, so they were looking for outside support, but it also suited his interests.

“So…

Director Li has turned to me!” Liu Hun said to Li Tianming.

“Agent Liu, to tell you the truth, you’re not the only one eyeing Xingle Group!

But we want to protect ourselves and also find a competent partner,” Li Tianming candidly spoke to Liu Hun.

Liu Hun now understood that his Imperial City Entertainment was the middle ground—they weren’t so powerful like Tianhua to come in and consume them, nor so weak as those no-name companies to be useless.

Therefore, they were the best choice for these shareholders.

“Agent Liu, you’re a smart man.

I’m sure you understand what I mean.

I trust your ability, but some of us have doubts about you.

If!

You’re willing to cooperate, you’ll have to show some strength to shut their mouths,” said Li Tianming, making his intentions clear.

Liu Hun replied to Li Tianming, “What do you want me to prove, Director Li?”

“Agent Liu, at the very least you could land one decent endorsement for one of the only two talents you have in your hands.

Now, at least Xingle won’t make things difficult for you, and currently, Xingle is like fat meat that everyone wants to devour.

Without some convincing strength, how can we support you?” Li Tianming had made himself clear enough—if Liu Hun showed his capability, he and a few of the directors would be willing to support Liu Hun onto the throne of General Manager, to take charge of Xingle Group.

Of course, Liu Hun wasn’t foolish; he knew that without any stock shares in hand he was just a high-level wage worker, merely their puppet.

“Director Li, I have a condition.”

“Speak freely, Agent Liu,” Li Tianming replied straightforwardly.

“I can work with you and agree to all your conditions, but I want to hold shares,” Liu Hun made his demand.

The two finally reached an agreement; Li Tianming and the other two shareholders decided to sell 5% of their shares in total to Liu Hun, on the condition that Liu Hun could land an endorsement deal and show the courage and wisdom to carve a bloody path through the encirclement of powerful contenders before he could be recommended by the three of them.

Liu Hun definitely wouldn’t miss out on such an excellent opportunity to take the helm at Xingle and to swallow up its resources.

Imperial City Entertainment’s team had gradually grown larger, but they still only had two newcomers, Shi Qing’er and Qin Yan.

Thus, the affairs of the two were relatively light.

After Qin Yan’s single was released, apart from the subsequent sales, there wasn’t much else to do.

“This single has been very successful!

Let the marketing department take over the rest—I want you to do something else,” Liu Hun said to Lin Xiaoxiang, sitting in his executive chair.

“Okay, just tell me,” Lin Xiaoxiang replied obediently, eager to show Liu Hun her talent and capabilities.

“Reach out for endorsement deals for Shi Qing’er!

And the brand needs to have some reputation,” Liu Hun told Lin Xiaoxiang.

“If…

if we proactively contact businesses for endorsements, it might…

it might harm Qing’er’s image, and we may not get a high endorsement fee,” Lin Xiaoxiang hesitated, it was indeed her first time hearing about celebrities actively seeking endorsements.

Liu Hun thought for a moment and said, “The amount of the endorsement fee isn’t an issue, and…

if it’s difficult, just inquire proactively, don’t stress too much about it.”

“Sure!” Lin Xiaoxiang nodded, she never refused Liu Hun’s requests.

After leaving the Imperial City Building, Lin Xiaoxiang immediately called a headhunting company to help scout for suitable ad endorsements.

Three days later, Lin Xiaoxiang received a call from the headhunter: A daily chemical company was interested in an endorsement by Shi Qing’er.

Lin Xiaoxiang was delighted and went to the Green Heaven Club that afternoon to meet with the daily chemical company’s representatives.

“Hello, President Lin!

I’m Shi Jia, General Manager of Chengyu Daily Chemicals,” the refined man with glasses stood up to greet her.

“Hello, General Manager Shi,” Lin Xiaoxiang did not expect Chengyu Daily Chemical’s General Manager to personally show up, which indicated their sincerity.

After sitting down, Shi Jia said to Lin Xiaoxiang, “President Lin, I’ve received the headhunter’s recommendation.

Our company happens to be looking for a female star to endorse our latest body wash.

After discussions with our senior management, we preliminarily decided on Miss Shi Qing’er.”

“That’s fantastic!” Lin Xiaoxiang hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly.

Chengyu Daily Chemical was a well-known brand, and if they could successfully land this endorsement, it would mean she had successfully completed the task Liu Hun entrusted her with.

“However…” Shi Jia’s tone shifted as he continued, “President Lin, you are also aware of the previous controversy involving Miss Shi Qing’er’s endorsement.

Therefore, many in our company still have some doubts about her.

I wonder if it would be possible to try an on-site assessment of the advertising creative before we discuss the specific contract.

What do you think?”

Lin Xiaoxiang thought it was no problem, as they wouldn’t dare to release the advertisement without a signed contract, so she nodded in agreement.

Seeing Lin Xiaoxiang’s agreement, Shi Jia said, “Then let’s meet tomorrow morning at eight o’clock at the advertisement set.”

“Okay!”

After setting the time and place, Lin Xiaoxiang informed Liu Hun, and the next day she arrived at the ad set with Shi Qing’er and a few staff members.

This location was specially rented by Chengyu Daily Chemical for this advertisement.

After Lin Xiaoxiang and Shi Qing’er entered the set, a staff member brought over a stool for Shi Qing’er and said, “Please wait a moment,” before leaving.

“Such treatment—it’s like they don’t take us seriously at all!

Xiaoxiang, we’re also from a big company, you know!” one of the staff members complained to Lin Xiaoxiang.

Lin Xiaoxiang calmed everyone down, saying, “Don’t be anxious; perhaps the others are busy.

I’ll give General Manager Shi a call.” She then took out her phone, but couldn’t get through after several attempts.

“Hey, hey, hey…

isn’t that Shi Qing’er over there?

What’s she doing here?

Is she preparing to endorse Chengyu’s products?”