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Chapter 161 Lakeside University

Ban Q coin trading!

That was a devastating blow! Back then, Taobao was the biggest channel for many small internet cafes and individual gamers to get discounts on QQ coins!

"But once I make that cut, the penguin will definitely not give up."

Jack Ma revealed the real purpose of his trip: "Pony Ma is best at manipulating the legal system. He will definitely turn the tables on us, and may even fabricate charges such as 'Taobao merchants stealing QQ accounts' or 'virtual transactions being unsafe' to countersue us and wage a media war."

"Brother Li, the public opinion field is your base of operations, Haofeng."

"I need Haofeng's Weibo account to steer the tide in our favor during this upcoming battle of public opinion! I want the entire internet to see that it was Tencent that broke the rules first, and that Alibaba is the righteous party protecting the interests of merchants!"

As long as Haofeng's Weibo is willing to take sides in trending topics and keywords, limit the reach of Tencent's PR press releases, and push Alibaba's press releases to the top.

In this war without gunfire, the penguin is like a mute with its mouth covered!

After hearing this, Li Feng laughed heartily.

"I thought it was something serious."

"Don't worry, Mr. Ma, we are strategic allies, and it is our duty to crack down on Tencent."

Li Feng patted his chest confidently, "I'll personally have the PR department liaise with Alibaba's team regarding Weibo's trending topics and online manipulation. These are minor issues!"

Upon hearing this, Jack Ma was overjoyed: "Brother Li, that's a true friend! Don't worry, Alibaba will pay the highest market rate for the PR and trending topics; you definitely won't lose out!"

"Money doesn't matter. Once Alipay under Mr. Ma has unified the market, just open up more interest-free channels for Haofeng's games," Li Feng said politely.

With business concluded and the cooperation framework established, the atmosphere in the private room became relaxed and harmonious.

The two then discussed the future trends of the internet and the cash-burning war in the O2O market.

Just as the tea party was about to end.

Jack Ma suddenly put down the purple clay cup in his hand, leaned forward slightly, and looked at her with a mysterious and solemn expression.

"Brother Li, besides business cooperation, I have a personal matter I'd like to discuss with you today."

"Oh? Mr. Ma, please go ahead." Li Feng said with some curiosity.

"That's right. At our level, whether we have a lot of money or a little, it's really just a string of numbers. We business people have to leave something behind for society and for future generations, some ideas and legacy."

"Recently, I discussed with some old friends from Jiangnan, such as Mr. Guo from Fosun, Mr. Shi from Giant Interactive, and Mr. Feng from Vantone... We decided to jointly establish a 'university' by West Lake in Hangzhou!"

"A university dedicated to cultivating future top entrepreneurs, admitting only the most elite business professionals!"

Jack Ma stared intently at Li Feng: "We'll tentatively name this school 'Lakeview University'!"

"Brother Li, you are the most outstanding rising star among the younger generation in our country! I admire your business acumen from the bottom of my heart!"

"Brother Li, would you be interested in joining us old folks as co-founders of this university?"

boom!

Upon hearing the words "Hupan University," Li Feng's hand, which was holding a teacup, froze in mid-air for a moment!

On the surface, he still wore a warm smile, but in his heart, he unleashed a deafening curse!

"Damn it!!!"

Li Feng wanted to flip the table over in his heart!

Lakeview University?!

If it were an ordinary businessman, upon hearing an invitation to form a deep circle with the nation's top billionaires and even obtain the title of "co-founder" to establish a new school of thought, he would probably be so excited that he would immediately become sworn brothers with them!

But who is Li Feng? He is a person who was reborn with memories of his past life and has opened his third eye!

He knew all too well what a deadly thing this so-called "Lakeview University" would be in the future!

What kind of university is this, dedicated to teaching and nurturing students?

In the coming years, under the eyes of the national leadership and the scrutiny of public opinion online, this will be seen as a capitalist clique intent on monopolizing resources and forming factions for personal gain—a modern-day version of the Donglin Party!

Even a few years later, due to its extremely sensitive and controversial nature, the university was publicly criticized by the authorities and was not only stripped of its "university" status but also forced to close down in disgrace!

Those bigwigs who used to be affiliated with the organization now avoid it like the plague, afraid of getting even a little bit of meat on their hands!

I spent a whopping 30 billion yuan, using the guise of developing semiconductors and lithography machines, to finally get on the coattails of national strategy and cleanse myself into a legitimate political position.

You actually want to drag me onto your doomed ship?! To get involved in some kind of clique and factional thing?!

Are you trying to kill me?!

Li Feng cursed Jack Ma's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart, but his face showed no sign of anything amiss.

He slowly put down his teacup, revealing a look of fear and regret, and waved his hands repeatedly:

"Oh dear! Mr. Ma, this won't do! Absolutely not!"

Li Feng declined sincerely, saying, "You, along with General Manager Guo and General Manager Shi, are all veterans and true titans who have navigated the business world for decades. Your business wisdom is enough to fill books and biographies!"

"What am I, Li Feng? All I've done is work. I've only been out of school for a few years since graduating from university. My success today is purely by sheer luck; I caught the wave of internet traffic boom. It's all just good fortune!"

"I know my own limitations best. I'm capable of making games and filming soap operas to fool young girls."

"You want me to be the founder of some university? To lecture to those elites?"

Li Feng chuckled self-deprecatingly, adopting the most humble stance:

"Wouldn't that be misleading students and making me a laughingstock? My small frame simply can't bear such a prestigious reputation!"

"I appreciate Mr. Ma's kindness. But I am truly not qualified enough to be a founder, and I am not worthy of such an honor."

Hearing Li Feng's extremely humble refusal, a hint of surprise flashed in Jack Ma's eyes.

He had assumed that such a cross-industry opportunity, which would bring both fame and fortune, would be highly sought after by young people like Li Feng.

Unexpectedly, the other party actually refused because of "humility".

"Oh, Brother Li, you're being too modest. In business, there's no such thing as early or late; those who have achieved success are teachers."

Seeing Li Feng's resolute attitude, Jack Ma felt a little regretful but didn't press the matter. After all, this industry values ​​like-minded people.

"However, since you really don't want to take this name, then I won't force you. Come find me for tea anytime you're in Hangzhou!"

"Definitely, definitely. I wish Mr. Ma's school will be filled with successful students."

The two men picked up their teacups and clinked them together one last time.

On the surface, he seemed relaxed and cheerful, but inwardly he breathed a long sigh of relief.

We've finally escaped this hot potato.

......

After the tea party with Jack Ma, Li Feng did not stay in Hangzhou for long and returned to Nanjing that afternoon.

The headquarters building of Haofeng Group in Xianlin Science and Technology City.

As soon as Li Feng sat down, Lao Han, the director of the film and television department, knocked on the door and came in with an urgent document.

"Mr. Li, you're back." Old Han respectfully handed over the documents, his expression carrying a hint of seeking instructions. "It's about Han Geng's contract. His contract expires at the end of this year."

"During this period, Han Geng's team has been making frequent moves, and their minds are no longer on our company. Many large brokerage firms and capital firms are secretly contacting him, offering increasingly generous terms. He himself has also spread rumors that he will set up his own studio and go solo as soon as his contract expires."

Old Han paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Mr. Li, he's still at the top of the four major celebrity lists. Should we contact him beforehand to discuss contract renewal?"

"Renew the contract?"

A mocking smile curled at the corner of Li Feng's mouth.

"Old Han, go check the finance department's books. How much profit has he generated for the company over the past three years?"

Old Han had clearly done his homework: "Mr. Li, including the commission from various commercial performances, endorsements, and concerts, and deducting the breach of contract penalties and operating costs we initially paid on his behalf, since we take 80%, Han has netted the film and television department nearly 300 million RMB in the past three years!"

"Three hundred million, with a principal of ten million, has increased thirtyfold in three years."

Li Feng's eyes revealed the coldness of a capitalist.

"What's the point of keeping a sugarcane pulp that's already been squeezed clean? To worship it like an ancestor?"

Old Han was taken aback for a moment: "Mr. Li, you mean... let him go?"

"Not only should we let him go, we should also give him a grand send-off!"

Li Feng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the bustling city below.

"He feels confident enough now and wants to be his own boss. Let him go!"

"Perfect, let's use him as a role model for the company's artists!"

"Once he leaves, cut off all his traffic support across Haofeng's entire network! I want everyone in the industry to see just how quickly this so-called 'top influencer' will fade into obscurity without Haofeng!"

Upon hearing the boss's plan, Lao Han understood.

This is a way to establish Haofeng's authority by using Han Geng's departure!

"However, Han Geng's matter did give me a wake-up call."

Li Feng turned around, his brows furrowed slightly. "Back when we signed Yang Mi and her group, the penalty for breach of contract was set at 50 million."

"In retrospect, the figures were too conservative."

With hot money pouring into the film and television industry, the salaries of popular stars will see an unprecedented surge, and an era of sky-high salaries of 80 million or even 100 million yuan per film is coming!

By then, the mere 50 million yuan penalty for breach of contract will be easily earned back by those newly promoted top stars by simply taking on two bad roles.

Once other capital wants to poach him, the 50 million threshold is simply not enough to stop him!

"Old Han, notify the Ministry of Justice!"

Li Feng issued a purge order: "Draft a new supplementary contract! Increase the breach of contract penalties for all currently active artists in the company to 200 million!"

"This afternoon, send the contracts to everyone for them to sign again! Anyone who doesn't want to sign..."

"Then stop all his appearances and resources, and suspend him indefinitely!"

"Two hundred million?!" Old Han was also shocked by the number, but seeing the boss's unwavering gaze, he immediately replied, "Understood, Mr. Li! I'll take care of it this afternoon!"

……

Late that night, at Jinling Zijinshan Manor.

Behind the soundproof oak door to the master bedroom, a fierce and exhilarating battle was unfolding.

On the European-style round bed, Yang Mi's graceful figure was being posed in a humiliating position.

"Click".

Just as the bedroom was filled with the allure of spring, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Zhang Xinyu walked in with a folder in her hand.

Faced with the passionate and sensual scene on the bed, Zhang Xinyu's face remained completely expressionless.

Ignoring Yang Mi's flushed face from her sudden intrusion, he looked directly at Li Feng, who was riding along, and reported to his superior:

"Boss, we have news from Lao Han in the film and television department."

"The new contracts regarding the 200 million yuan penalty for breach of contract have all been distributed this afternoon."

As Zhang Xinyu flipped through the documents, she spoke methodically: "The female artists signed very quickly. Tangtang and Shishi were the first to sign, and the other young actresses didn't hesitate either."

Li Feng continued moving, only letting out a low "hmm" from his nose.

Zhang Xinyu continued her report:

"Among the male artists, Yang Yang is the most proactive in signing contracts."

"Old Han said that Yang Yang signed the contract without asking a single question, and even took the initiative to do ideological work with Zhang Ruoyun and the others."

"However..." Zhang Xinyu changed the subject.

"There are still two newcomers who have doubts about the 200 million amount, feeling that the terms are too unfair. They said they need to have their lawyer review the terms again and will give a reply by tomorrow at the latest."

Upon hearing this...

Li Feng snorted coldly, grabbed her slender waist with his large hand, and exerted a heavy force!

"Ah..." Yang Mi could no longer hold back and let out a high-pitched cry, her whole body going limp and collapsing onto the brocade quilt.

Ignoring the exhausted beauty beneath him, Li Feng turned his head slightly to look at Zhang Xinyu.

"It seems I was too nice to them and gave them the wrong impression."

"Want a lawyer? Then let them take their time looking at it!"

"Notify Lao Han to cancel all those questionable scripts and variety show appearances starting tomorrow!"

"Furthermore, let's put the rules aside!"

Li Feng's tone left no room for argument: "10 PM tomorrow night. No exceptions!"