Chapter 164 The Richest Man in China and His Foolish Son
Chapter 164 The Richest Man in China and His Foolish Son
Jinling, Xianlin Science and Technology City.
A black Maybach with a Beijing license plate slowly drove into the underground parking garage of the Haofeng Group headquarters building.
As the car door opened, Wang Jianlin, the richest man in China's real estate industry and head of Wanda Group, led a young man with an flamboyant hairstyle into the private elevator that went directly to the top floor president's office.
The young man following behind Wang, the richest man in China, is none other than Wang, the young master, who is preparing to make a name for himself in the business world with the 500 million yuan "pocket money" given to him by his father.
Inside the elevator, Wang, the richest man in China, glanced at his son who was still fiddling with the latest iPhone beside him and sighed almost imperceptibly.
"Sichong, when you see Li Feng later, you better tone down your spoiled young master attitude."
Wang, the richest man, earnestly advised, "Although he's only two years older than you, the Haofeng Group he controls is now comparable to Wanda in terms of cash flow and influence. Since you're determined to get into esports, you can't avoid him, this true god, in this arena."
Young Master Wang put his phone back in his pocket, pursed his lips, and said with a hint of resentment:
"Dad, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. It's just making a game and starting a Weibo account. I brought a complete business plan with me this time. I'm going to use these 500 million yuan to change the landscape of Chinese esports!"
Looking at his son's fearless and reckless demeanor, Wang, the richest man, shook his head helplessly.
The reason he personally went to Nanjing to pay his respects today was partly for the in-depth cooperation between Wanda Cinemas and Haofeng Films, but also because he had a selfish motive.
Li Feng is too young, so young it's frightening!
Wang, the richest man, originally thought that since they were all the same age, Li Feng might be able to have something in common with his good-for-nothing son.
If Li Feng could give Sichong a little guidance in business, then the 500 million yuan wouldn't have been wasted.
"bite--"
The elevator doors opened on the top floor.
Li Feng was already waiting in front of the reception room. When he saw Wang, the richest man, come out, he smiled and went to greet him.
"Mr. Wang, it's an honor to have you here. I'm so sorry I didn't greet you properly."
"Brother Li, you're too kind! I've really gone to all this trouble today." The richest man in the family, Wang, laughed heartily, shook hands with Li Feng, and then pulled out Wang Dashao from behind him. "Come on, Sichong, call him Brother Li."
"Hello, Mr. Li, I am Wang Sichong." Although Wang Dashao was arrogant at heart, he still greeted him obediently under the pressure of his father.
"Young Master Wang, I've long admired your name. Please have a seat."
Li Feng smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the rich second-generation man who would later be known as the "Nation's Husband".
The three sat down, and Zhang Xinyu served them fine tea.
After exchanging a few pleasantries about cinema cooperation, Wang, the richest man in China, steered the conversation toward his son.
"Brother Li, the reason I brought this brat here today is that I want to ask you for a favor."
Wang, the richest man, pointed at Wang, the young master, and said, "This kid just returned to the country and keeps saying he's optimistic about the future of esports. Just a couple of days ago, he acquired a team called CCM and renamed it iG. He said he's going to take the team to play in your League of Legends league. I thought, since we're playing on your turf, we should at least pay our respects to you first."
Upon hearing his father's introduction, Wang Dashao immediately perked up.
He felt this was a golden opportunity to showcase his business acumen to this legend among his peers!
"Mr. Li!"
Young Master Wang leaned forward slightly, his eyes burning with clear confidence, and began to speak eloquently about his grand ambitions:
"My acquisition of iG is definitely not just a hobby! What I want to do is integrate the entire Chinese esports industry chain!"
"I watched the City Heroes Championship that Haofeng organized, and it was indeed very well done. But I think the current esports scene is too chaotic; the players don't even get a decent salary! I want to establish the ACE Alliance to regulate this market!"
"Furthermore, I've sensed that live streaming will be the new big trend in the future!"
Young Master Wang became increasingly excited as he spoke, gesturing wildly with his hands in the air. "Young people these days are so eager to showcase themselves! I'm going to create a live streaming platform specifically for games and general entertainment! I'll sign top esports players and beautiful female streamers, and monetize their traffic!"
"This year marks the beginning of the Chinese esports era! Mr. Li, if we join forces, I'll provide the funding and players, and you'll provide the League of Legends tournament licensing and Weibo promotion. This is definitely a blue ocean market worth hundreds of billions!"
Listening to Young Master Wang's impassioned "speech," which seemed to be about to overturn the world.
Sitting opposite him, Li Feng always wore a gentle and refined smile.
"Young Master Wang is right."
Li Feng picked up his teacup, nodding occasionally in agreement, "Integrating the e-sports ecosystem and seizing the live-streaming opportunity. Young Master Wang's vision is indeed unique; it seems Wanda has a worthy successor."
"The term 'the first year of esports' is well-chosen, and I am very optimistic about this field. On behalf of Haofeng, I welcome iG to our LPL league with open arms, and I will definitely make sure the tournament organizers reserve a good spot for iG."
Every word Li Feng uttered sounded like praise and agreement.
Young Master Wang listened with a radiant smile, his heart overflowing with the sense of accomplishment that comes from "great minds think alike"!
He even felt that the outside world had made this Boss Li seem like a god, but in reality, everyone's level was about the same!
My strategic vision is on par with that of this newly rich capitalist!
however.
Sitting to the side, Wang, the richest man, couldn't help but sigh as he watched Li Feng's support.
Knowing son Moruo father.
Young Master Wang thought he was speaking eloquently, but in the eyes of a shrewd old fox like Wang the Richest Man, who had become a master of the business world, he saw through Li Feng's gentle mask at a glance—it was a blatant act of deception!
Li Feng didn't even bother with Sichong's little tricks!
What is the integration of the esports ecosystem? What is the live streaming boom?
Haofeng Network holds absolute control of League of Legends and has access to Bilibili, a two-dimensional ammunition depot that has been internally testing its live streaming ecosystem for a long time!
They're creating a sea, while you, Wang Sichong, are just a small shrimp trying to splash around in their sea with 500 million yuan!
Li Feng nodded in agreement only out of consideration for Wang Jianlin, the richest man in China, and to give Wanda some face.
"Alright, Sichong. President Li is extremely busy every day; he doesn't have time to listen to your theoretical talk."
Wang, the richest man, quickly interrupted his son's still-flowing speech, standing up. "Brother Li, I'm sorry to have bothered you today. If this kid ever misbehaves in the e-sports world, don't hesitate to give him a talking-to, don't hold back!"
"Mr. Wang, you flatter me. Young Master Wang is young and promising, and he will surely achieve great things in the future." Li Feng smiled and stood up to see him off.
……
After leaving the Haofeng headquarters building, I got back into the Maybach.
Young Master Wang loosened his tie, his face beaming with pride, "Dad, you see? I told you my business logic was sound. Even a big shot like Li Feng agrees with my theory on the livestreaming boom. He's a really nice guy, down-to-earth, and even said he'd save a good spot for my iG team!"
Hearing his son's smug words, Wang, the richest man, closed his eyes in exasperation.
"You idiot."
Wang, the richest man, rubbed his temples, his voice filled with disappointment.
"Do you really think they're praising you? Or do you think they value your so-called 'e-sports ecosystem'?"
Young Master Wang froze, his smile fading. "Dad, what do you mean?"
"They're just giving me face! They're agreeing with you and trying to please you!"
Wang, the richest man, opened his eyes and looked sternly at his son.
"Today you're spouting off about the 'Year Zero of Esports' and the 'Live Streaming Boom' in front of people, do you even realize that Bilibili and iQiyi, both under Haofeng's umbrella, have already snapped up all the spots in these sectors!"
"Even I have to think twice about Li Feng's current cash flow and business empire! He's not even in the same league as you!"
"I brought you there so you could get closer to him, lower your expectations, and let him treat you to some simple pleasures. But instead, you went and tried to show off your skills in front of Guan Yu!"
After being severely scolded by his father, Wang Dashao's arrogant and spoiled rich kid attitude immediately came out.
"Dad! How can you boost others' morale while belittling your own?"
Young Master Wang retorted, sticking his neck out: "Li Feng just happened to be lucky! I, Wang Sichong, am no less capable! What he can do, I can do with money too! What's there to look down on!"
"Just you wait! I'll invite him to dinner alone and build a relationship with him. I refuse to believe that my 500 million won't make waves in the e-sports world!"
Seeing his son's stubbornness, as if he wouldn't shed a tear until he saw the coffin, Wang, the richest man, was helpless.
He knew that his son had been spoiled since childhood and had never experienced the harsh realities of society, so he was completely unaware of the chasm between people called "manipulation."
……
That evening, in Nanjing.
Li Feng, who was having dinner with Liu Shishi, whom he had been serving very well recently, at the Zijinshan Manor, received a report from Zhang Xinyu.
"Boss, that young master Wang from Wanda just sent a text message to your personal work phone."
Zhang Xinyu looked at her phone with a strange expression. "He said he wanted to invite you to dinner tomorrow night in his personal capacity to discuss in-depth cooperation regarding financing for live streaming platforms."
Upon hearing the invitation, Li Feng didn't even put down his chopsticks.
He placed a piece of deboned fish in Liu Shishi's bowl and said in a flat tone, "Reject it."
"Just tell them I have several meetings tomorrow night and don't have time."
Zhang Xinyu pouted: "Boss, this young master Wang is really blind. You were so obvious to him during the day, and he actually thought that little business was worth your attention."
"These rich kids who use their fathers' money to experience life are truly ignorant and arrogant."
Li Feng chuckled softly, picked up his wine glass, and took a sip.
"He has his dreams of being a pampered young master, and I have my own things to do. We're just not on the same wavelength."
Li Feng knew quite a bit about this young master Wang from his previous life.
Getting into esports? Starting Panda TV? Starting Banana Entertainment?
What was the final result? Not only were they taken advantage of by various investors, but they also ended up with billions of dollars in debt due to failed investments, were listed as an enforcement target by the court, and were even restricted from taking flights!
Why would Li Feng want to get involved in such a mess? He thought it was bad luck!
……
at the same time.
On the internet, a brand new storm is quietly brewing in Haofeng's ecosystem!
That evening at 8 PM, a video suddenly appeared on the top of Bilibili's homepage and on Haofeng's Weibo trending list without any prior promotion!
The video title is simple: "One Like Summer, One Like Autumn (Cover)".
The video features no elaborate stage, no professional lighting, and no sound editing.
There was only one dance practice room that looked rather shabby.
In front of the camera stood two handsome young boys, probably only twelve or thirteen years old, wearing ordinary short-sleeved T-shirts.
One of the boys was holding a microphone, his eyes clear and earnest.
Another boy sat to the side, his fingers clumsy but focused as he played the guitar.
With their voices still slightly childish from puberty, they sang this classic old song with a mix of nervousness and utmost sincerity.
I didn't like you much when we first met...
"Who knew our relationship would become so close later..."
In an entertainment industry filled with heavy makeup, K-pop boy groups, and all sorts of greasy packaging, these two clean-cut, pure boys, who seem like the boy next door, are like a refreshing breeze, striking the hearts of countless female netizens!
"My goodness! These two little brothers are so cute!"
"That sweet, innocent voice is melting my heart! Who are they? How can there be such clean-cut boys!"
"Isn't this a million times better looking than those boy bands with eyeliner twirling around on stage?! My inner auntie is stirring!"
"Where did this treasure trove come from?! This feeling of nurturing is amazing, Mommy loves you!!!"
In just one night!
This somewhat rough-looking cover video, thanks to Haofeng's full-channel traffic support, has garnered over ten million views!
The number of reposts and comments skyrocketed exponentially!
At this moment, a force known as "mommy fans" and "older sister fans" in the history of Chinese entertainment has awakened for the first time!
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