Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 4 Film and Television Company
Actually, nothing special happened today, but Liu Shishi knew that Song Ci was going to the mall to shop, so she came along to browse.

Women seem to have inexhaustible energy when it comes to shopping, never tiring. After lunch, Liu Shishi, holding a milk tea, strolled around the mall again with Song Ci.

To make it easier for her to write in college, Song Ci bought a laptop this morning to take to her dorm after the semester starts. While browsing in the mall, she suddenly wanted to get a new phone, so she asked Liu Shishi to accompany her to the store so she could get one for her too.

At the mobile phone store, Song Ci took a liking to the Nokia 1100, which had just been released not long ago.

The Nokia 1100 was a mobile phone launched at the end of 2003. Its main features included built-in vibration, interchangeable covers, built-in antenna, clock, scene modes, contact group management, memo, etc. It was considered to be extremely powerful at the time. Songci chose a simple black version.

After fiddling with and testing the new machine, Song Ci politely said to the saleswoman, "I'd like another pink one, thank you."

"Yes, sir! We'll install it for you right away." The salesperson was quite excited after selling two phones at once.

"Tell me! Who do you want to give this to? Which girl?" The cute pink phone was obviously only for a young girl. When Liu Shishi saw that Song Ci had bought an extra one, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she questioned him in a cute but fierce way.

Song Ci handed the phone, which the salesperson had already installed, to Liu Shishi, saying, "Here you go!"

"This isn't quite right!" A new phone is already a valuable gift for a 17-year-old girl who hasn't started working yet. Although Liu Shishi also liked the pink phone, she was still a little hesitant. In all these years, apart from her birthday, this was the first time Song Ci had given her a gift of this price.

"Keep it, consider it an advance on your summer job wages." Song Ci really didn't care about the cost of a mobile phone.

Hearing that Song Ci said it was to offset her wages, Liu Shishi didn't hesitate and accepted it generously. She decided to work hard for Boss Song, but she said arrogantly, "You're getting a bargain by making me work for you for two months with just a cell phone."

Zhongao Building is a high-quality 5A-grade office building in Beiping, located on Gongti Road in Chaoyang District. It is situated in the central foreign business district and enjoys an extremely advantageous location. Song Ci's company, Tengda Culture, is located here.

After buying the phone, Song Ci originally intended to take Liu Shishi home first, but Miss Liu insisted on coming along to see the company, so Song Ci took her with him.

Upon arriving at the Zhongao Building, Song Ci and Liu Shishi saw Wang Jing, the company's general manager, waiting in front of the company with a young woman as soon as they stepped out of the elevator.

Upon seeing Song Ci, Wang Jing immediately went to greet her politely, saying, "President Song! Welcome to the company."

He glanced at Liu Shishi standing behind Song Ci a few more times, then smiled and praised, "Shishi is even more beautiful than the last time we met!"

Hearing the praise from outsiders, Liu Shishi blushed a little: "Hello, Sister Jing!" Wang Jing used to be an editor at the Song Ci Novel Publishing House, and Liu Shishi knew her too.

Wang Jing is in her late twenties. She's not a stunning beauty, but she's very attractive and belongs to the type of career woman who is capable and efficient.

After Song Ci had several interactions with her, he discovered that she was very capable and of good character. So, after they became acquainted, he recruited her to be the general manager of Tengda Culture Company.

Song Ci usually has to go to school. He has only visited Tengda Culture once since its establishment. Currently, Wang Jing is helping to manage the company's affairs, and he only checks the accounts at most.

The girl next to Wang Jing immediately realized that the young and handsome man in front of her must be the company's boss. She quickly followed her boss and greeted Song Ci, "Hello, boss, I am Jiang Tiantian, Wang's secretary."

Before coming to the company, Song Ci had already spoken with Wang Jing on the phone, but seeing Wang Jing and her secretary Jiang Tiantian specially waiting for him at the door, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "Sister Jing, do we need to go through all this formality?" Although young, Wang Jing was well-versed in workplace etiquette, and smiled, "In the workplace, etiquette is essential. All employees, including myself, need to know manners and distinguish between superiors and subordinates. Since the company officially started operating, this is your first time visiting. How about I show you around the company so everyone can get to know you?"

Song Ci waved her hand and declined, saying, "No need, let's go straight to your office and let everyone work in peace. I came here today to discuss something with you."

"My office is at the very back. Mr. Song and Shishi, please follow me. This way, please."

The two followed Wang Jing into the company. Liu Shishi looked around curiously. The office area was spacious and bright, with complete facilities and a modern and stylish design that made people feel very comfortable.

There were about thirty or forty employees sitting at their workstations. Some were looking down at documents, while others were typing away on their computer screens. The newly established Tengda Culture Company was full of vigor and vitality.

"Yiyi, you've got quite a lot going for you. You already have dozens of employees. Your company is pretty good." Liu Shishi whispered in Song Ci's ear.

The warm breath from Ms. Liu's mouth tickled Song Ci's ears. "The company is still in its early stages and we are constantly recruiting people."

The group entered Wang Jing's office, and the office immediately became lively.

"Who's that man next to President Wang? He's so handsome!" A young woman who had just started working held her face in her hands, looking like a lovesick fool.

"He really is handsome, and he looks very classy." Another female employee nodded in agreement.

"Could it be Mr. Wang's boyfriend?" someone speculated.

"He doesn't look like it. He's a bit young, and he just entered the office. President Wang and President Jiang were very polite to him. Is that how you treat your boyfriend? So that guy can't be President Wang's boyfriend."

"Stop guessing, that was the company's boss, Mr. Song. I met him once on the company's opening day," a long-time employee said.

In Wang Jing's general manager's office, Song Ci stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the cityscape of Beiping.

"Sister Jing, the environment here is nice, and the place is big enough. We won't need to move offices anytime soon. If the company develops smoothly in the next few years, we will buy our own office building."

Wang Jing smiled and said, "It's because you're rich, boss. I thought I'd do it all at once, so I rented two floors to avoid the hassle of moving later when there's not enough space!"

Wang Jing was well aware of Song Ci's financial situation. She had handled many things and knew that her boss had earned at least tens of millions of yuan over the years by publishing novels and reselling domain names.

After handing the tea that her secretary had poured to Song Ci by the French windows, Wang Jing continued, "Speaking of which, you, the big boss, are really busy. The company has only been established for a few months, and apart from the opening ceremony, this is the first time you've come here."

Taking the teacup from Wang Jing, feeling the warmth emanating from the cup, he casually placed it on the coffee table in front of him.

Song Ci sighed, "I was busy with the college entrance exams recently, so I only had time to come over during the summer vacation. Before I register for university, I will focus on the company. I will come to the company often in the next two months. Sister Jing, can you help me tidy up the office?"

(End of this chapter)