Chapter 2166: Future Films

Zhao Fusheng had no idea that, because of a decision he made, the president of Baidu had been ousted.

At this moment, he was focused on matters concerning Future Films.

"Why are you here?"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng appear at Future Films, Ye Jing and Yu Feihong were both surprised.

"Listen to you, as if I don't care about your work."

Zhao Fusheng laughed and said casually.

To be honest, he felt more relaxed here than at Future Group headquarters.

It wasn't a matter of closeness or distance; mainly, he needed to be more serious at Future Group, and the atmosphere at headquarters was more tense. Even as chairman, Zhao Fusheng had to be mindful of his image.

In short, you couldn't give subordinates the impression of being lax.

Such was the helplessness of those in power.

Some rules, even Zhao Fusheng had to follow.

He didn't mind, after all, it was what he should do.

Since he enjoyed the benefits of being the boss, he naturally had to fulfill the responsibilities that came with it.

This was a rule tacitly accepted by human society, and it wouldn't change just because of him.

"So, you've had a good time during your break, huh?"

Yu Feihong asked Zhao Fusheng with a smile.

Ye Jing didn't say anything. Unlike Yu Feihong, who was not only vice president of Future Films but also Zhao Fusheng's sister, some words from Yu Feihong were family greetings, but for him, it was different.

"Not bad."

Zhao Fusheng chatted casually with Yu Feihong about everyday matters, avoiding the topic of the company's listing.

Ye Jing accompanied them, occasionally chiming in, without any hurry.

After the small talk, Zhao Fusheng looked at Ye Jing and slowly said, "Regarding the listing, I'll go to Hong Kong."

"Really?"

Ye Jing was taken aback, looking at Zhao Fusheng in surprise, thinking he would attend the bell-ringing ceremony.

But the next moment, Zhao Fusheng chuckled and explained, "I won't participate in the bell-ringing ceremony. I can have a meal and meet with the people from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange."

"Alright."

Ye Jing nodded helplessly, knowing that this was probably the most Zhao Fusheng could do.

After all, he really didn't like dealing with the media or being exposed to the public.

In Zhao Fusheng's words, he wasn't an actor, so why should he let others judge him?

"I'll go to Hong Kong with you then."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Ye Jing and Yu Feihong, "But let me make it clear first: you'll handle the press interviews yourselves."

The two exchanged glances and had to nod in agreement.

Having known him for so long, they naturally understood Zhao Fusheng's temperament; once he made a decision, he rarely changed his mind.

"By the way, how's the situation here at the company?"

Thinking that since they were going public, there must be other matters at the company, Zhao Fusheng asked casually.

"Not bad."

Yu Feihong shook her head. "Everyone knows going public is a good thing, and you even gave them founder shares before. These artists are all very happy and willing to cooperate."

"The management has even fewer issues."

Ye Jing smiled. "Actually, everyone is looking forward to going public. After all, once we're listed, we can do so much more."

Zhao Fusheng nodded. He also understood that for most people, the benefits of going public were enormous. Once a company went public, besides being able to raise more funds for development, more importantly, it meant the company's status would rise accordingly.

"That's best, then."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and said to Ye Jing, "After going public, our development should focus on stability, while following the previous layout, speeding up the pace and increasing investment."

"You mean, no new projects?" Ye Jing looked at Zhao Fusheng with some surprise.

Originally, he had thought Zhao Fusheng had grand ambitions to venture into other industries.

Zhao Fusheng was startled, then laughed and waved his hand.

"Don't overthink it."

Zhao Fusheng said to Ye Jing, "In the future, Future Film and Television is a film and television company. Since it's a film and television company, it must have the awareness that its work focus is on movies and TV series. Everything else serves these two."

Then he explained, "As for other industries, I have money and companies. There are plenty of opportunities to do them; I don't need Future Film and Television for that."

This was his honest opinion, and saying it today also served as a warning to Ye Jing.

To be honest, Zhao Fusheng didn't want Future Film and Television to become the Huayi he remembered.

In his previous life, Huayi ultimately fell because of the problem of biting off more than one could chew.

Excessive investment in other industries caused their funds to run into trouble. Coupled with failing to do their own job well and having no profits for a year or two, they quickly fell into difficulty.

Some things, Zhao Fusheng wasn't unaware of; he just didn't want to think about them carefully.

"How is the selection of the company's new drama this year going?"

Zhao Fusheng asked casually.

"The theme has been chosen, mainly military题材." Ye Jing said, "After all, it's the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the nation. We think this type of TV series will be well-received."

He paused and smiled, "It's just that the scripts aren't easy to pick. Many screenwriters, when you call them, say they're still revising the draft."

"Haha, that's normal, normal."

Zhao Fusheng nodded with a smile, not finding it strange at all.

Scripts, after all, are sometimes just an idea and an outline. Before a cooperation is finalized, screenwriters who have written the script know in their hearts that the draft will need revisions later.

Why do many screenwriters prefer the foreign production method of shooting while broadcasting? Because they can continuously revise their work based on audience feedback.

You see, sometimes if you finish writing something too early, everything you write might be useless, wasting time and energy.

Of course, there are also many problems with this.

But those were not issues Zhao Fusheng needed to worry about; he only needed Ye Jing to be responsible to him.

Ye Jing had other matters to attend to. After reporting on the company's recent situation, he took his leave. Only Yu Feihong and Zhao Fusheng, the brother and sister, remained in the office.

"Why the sudden urge to go to Hong Kong?"

Yu Feihong poured a glass of water for Zhao Fusheng and asked him curiously.

She knew Zhao Fusheng's character too well. He was definitely not the diligent type, yet he was concerned about whether Future Film and Television's IPO would go smoothly.

"Cough, sis, how can you be like this?"

Zhao Fusheng was a bit embarrassed. Having his little thoughts exposed would make anyone feel helpless.

"Don't I know you? Someone must have said something to you."

Yu Feihong glared at Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and told Yu Feihong what Zheng Yao had said to him earlier.