On the third day of October, Liu Yuan, who had received a company text message to attend a meeting, walked into the elevator with his agent, looking bewildered. He asked nervously:
“Sister Zhang, why is the company calling me for a meeting? I shouldn’t be qualified for this…”
If it were an annual company meeting, he wouldn’t be so nervous. After all, all employees were qualified to attend. But a meeting not during a holiday clearly meant a high-level executive meeting, which an eighteenth-tier actor like him shouldn’t be a part of. Yet, his agent had explicitly told him to go. It was hard for him not to suspect something was wrong, something related to him. But whether it was good or bad, he couldn’t figure it out, so he tentatively asked his agent to get a rough idea.
“How should I know? I was only notified and brought you here. Don’t think I have any influence in the company. If I did, I wouldn’t be bringing you guys, who are considered to have entered the entertainment industry but not entirely, and could disappear without a trace any day,” Sister Zhang grumbled. She then murmured curiously, “But this meeting is indeed strange. Don’t we usually have a regular meeting in the middle of every month? It’s the beginning of the month, not a holiday, and not a quarterly summary. Why hold a meeting? Most importantly, why call you? Did something happen with the movie you filmed, or did it win an award?” Lacking information, Sister Zhang could only guess that Liu Yuan was called because of the movie he filmed. What else could it be related to? Besides that movie, he had no other noteworthy works.
Despite their confusion, they quickly exited the elevator upon reaching the top floor and hurried to the office. Neither of them could afford to be late. When it came to meetings, it was usually the case that those with lower status had to arrive early to wait. When Liu Yuan and his agent arrived, there were very few people in the conference room. Over the next ten minutes, other staff members gradually arrived. Some glanced at Liu Yuan curiously, wondering why an artist was present, not a top-tier celebrity. But since it didn't concern them, they merely observed with curiosity and said nothing.
It wasn't until the scheduled meeting time that the company's boss, Jin Xu, walked in with Ding Yun. He cleared his throat and announced:
“I’ve suddenly called you all here to inform you of something. I have sold all my shares to Ms. Huang. Ms. Huang has also collected some dispersed shares, and her current holdings exceed seventy percent. I believe you all understand what this means. From now on, she is the boss of the company. Please give her a round of applause to welcome her.”
Although everyone present was shocked, and Liu Yuan himself was dumbfounded, they habitually started clapping. Shock was a mental reaction; their hands could still move.
“Alright, I’ve introduced everything. The rest will be up to Ms. Huang. Whether you keep the old employees is up to your discretion,” Jin Xu said cheerfully. He had already received the money, and as long as there were no accidents, the sum would be enough for him to live comfortably for several lifetimes. With that, he immediately turned and left. The equity transfer and other matters had already been handled. There was no need to wait until after the announcement to complete them; they were completed before the announcement. He didn’t need to consult anyone.
After seeing Jin Xu off, Ding Yun said:
“I believe you all understand the situation. Although the saying goes, ‘a new ruler makes new laws,’ and ‘a new official has three fires to light,’ I don’t have that kind of time. So, let’s speak frankly. Regarding past matters, whether you’ve misappropriated assets or profited for yourselves, I will forgive and overlook it all. But starting today, I will not tolerate any wrongdoing. If something happens, it won’t just be dismissal; you’ll be sent directly to the public security bureau. I hope you all remember this. If you can handle it, stay. If not, resign immediately. Furthermore, I have other businesses and cannot be the sole boss here. So, you will continue with your current duties. Barring any accidents, I will likely only visit once a month for meetings and to review data reports. Submit your plans in a timely manner so I can arrange funding. Also, I’d like to introduce someone. A’yuan, come here. I’m calling you. It’s only been half a month, and you don’t recognize me anymore? Come here!”
After speaking, Ding Yun pointed at Liu Yuan and called him over. However, Liu Yuan felt a sense of unreality, unsure if he was dreaming or if it was some elaborate April Fool’s joke. He couldn’t react immediately. It was only when Ding Yun walked over, grabbed his arm, and pulled him up that he slowly came to his senses. He asked in disbelief in a low voice, “Mom, what is going on?”
Ding Yun didn’t answer. Instead, she began her introduction: “As you can all see, this is my biological son, surnamed Liu, named Liu Yuan. He is an artist in the company. My own son, born from me, not an adopted son. I hope you all remember this. He will be the company’s vice president from now on. Of course, he won’t be involved in day-to-day affairs; it’s just a title. As for managing the company, I expect to see your capabilities from now on. For the time being, a few of you will manage together. Whoever proves most capable will become the general manager, and they will also receive profit sharing and even equity rewards, as long as you demonstrate your abilities.”
“He is currently an artist in the company. If he doesn’t want to switch to management in the future, he will remain an artist. There’s no need to sign new contracts. Professional teaching resources should be prioritized for him. Any suitable resources should also be directed towards him. However, what I require is not quantity of resources, but quality. Organize a team specifically to cultivate him, selecting the most suitable resources for him, so people don’t think he’s being forcefully promoted. I will be injecting five hundred million into the company. Two hundred million will be set aside as his dedicated fund.”
Ding Yun was truly meticulous. After earning tens of billions from selling skincare products, she immediately bought the entertainment company her son was signed to and prepared to groom him into a superstar. Since he liked it, she would support him. After all, this could also help her gain influence.