Becoming a great entertainer started with being cyberbullied.

The Zou family's board of directors has temporarily stabilized.

But the plummeting stock prices were like a knife hanging over Zou Rong's neck.

As the board meeting concluded, Fang Ruoxi and Zou Rong had just left the meeting room and were about to discuss things further elsewhere when Yuan Ning rushed over.

"Xiao Rong, I just received news that Anderson Capital... has given up its stake in our company."

Zou Rong's face turned pale almost instantly.

Fang Ruoxi believes that Zou's most pressing task right now is to stabilize the bank, and secondly, to deal with that old man at today's board meeting.

Fang Ruoxi actually thought it was a good thing that foreign capital was selling off its stocks.

"Mr. Yuan, Ah Rong, let's talk somewhere else."

Before Zou Rong could speak, Yuan Ning immediately said, "Here's what we'll do. There are too many people and too many eyes here at the group, and President Fang is a very capable person who takes on many jobs. A friend of mine runs a members-only teahouse nearby. The staff there are all very professional, and it's close by. Shall we go there to talk?"

Fang Ruoxi nodded in agreement.

So, although the teahouse was located behind the central garden in the CBD, because Fang Ruoxi was currently very popular, the three of them went to the underground parking garage first, drove around for a while, and then arrived at the teahouse that Yuan Ning had mentioned.

The large trees in the central garden provide ample shade, and an antique-style teahouse is enveloped by the canopy of trees. Because it is right next to the central garden, the greenery here is impeccable. Coupled with the carved railings and painted beams of the ancient-style building, one feels at peace even before entering.

Even after entering the teahouse, Fang Ruoxi did not take off her mask and baseball cap.

It must be said that the receptionist recognized Fang Ruoxi at a glance. But apart from that initial recognition, the entire reception was conducted in a very proper and unremarkable manner, without uttering a single unnecessary word.

After entering the private room, and after the tea, fruit, and snacks were served and all the irrelevant people had left, Fang Ruoxi finally spoke, and she went straight to the point without beating around the bush.

"I actually think that foreign capital selling off its shares is a good thing."

"The stock price is currently very low. It would be best if we bought as much as they sold."

Zou Rong smiled bitterly: "Sister, dear sister, if we had that kind of money, we wouldn't have been betrayed by the entire board of directors today."

Yuan Ning asked, "Since Teacher Fang puts it that way, is there some other solution?"

Fang Ruoxi said, "I certainly don't know as much about business as President Yuan, and what I know so far is only enough to temporarily fool the board of directors."

"The professionals we consulted here only mentioned one major problem, and that problem was also seen through by that old man on the board of directors today."

Although Zou Rong refused to inherit the family business and resolutely chose a major unrelated to business in college, he still had some knowledge due to his family's academic background and exposure to it.

"They are all legitimate companies, not small workshops. Lighthouse definitely has a bright future, but how to give Lighthouse's money to the Zou family? All I can think of are illegal methods. Obviously, what I can think of, others can also think of. If we do that, we'll be handing someone a knife."

Fang Ruoxi asked, "What about a share swap?"

"What?" Neither of them followed Fang Ruoxi's train of thought.

Fang Ruoxi: "Right now, those with ulterior motives are definitely keeping an eye on Lighthouse's finances."

"Yes! Lighthouse is an entertainment company. Although it is not listed yet, the only money available on its books is idle cash. The money invested by investors can only be used for projects. If it is misappropriated, it will definitely lead to a lawsuit."

Fang Ruoxi said, "Yes, but if we think about it another way, since the money didn't go into the Lighthouse, then we can control it."

Zou Rong: "?"

Yuan Ning, quick-witted, asked, "You mean, we should have those who want to invest in Lighthouse buy Zou's shares instead, and then use Lighthouse's shares to buy them back once Zou's business recovers?"

Fang Ruoxi nodded.

Zou Rong: "Will this work?"

"It's possible, but we need to find a trustworthy acquaintance."

Fang Ruoxi: "Actually, I would prefer that financial institutions do this. Because they don't like to get involved in the management of companies; they just want to invest and get dividends."

Because of the change in circumstances, Yuan Ning's previously relaxed brows furrowed again. "Yes, this is difficult. The banks don't trust us much right now."

Zou Rong said, "Anderson Capital sold its shares, but Hongsen hasn't made a move yet, right? That means Ruoxi's words today have convinced Hongsen's representative. Shall we try contacting Hongsen?"

Fang Ruoxi said, "Yes, use Lighthouse Entertainment's shares to negotiate with them."

Yuan Ning looked at Fang Ruoxi with a complicated expression. "President Fang, think it over. Everyone knows the upper limit of the Zou family's stock. But Lighthouse Entertainment will be listed in the future, and the stock is promising. To put it bluntly, if it's a 1:1 stock swap, it's practically letting Hongsen Capital pick up money."

Fang Ruoxi was also taken aback.

Yuan Ning was a retainer of the Zou family. She hadn't expected Yuan Ning to say this; she thought he would happily agree and was afraid he would go back on his word.

"Lighthouse Entertainment's future positioning is a film and television company. In the future, an agency specializing in developing idols and a record company specializing in music will be separated out."

"As for film companies, especially those making films for overseas theatrical releases, they need to know how to divide the pie. Even if we handle the entire production from start to finish, the profits we can get will be limited. These profits will then be divided according to shareholding..."

She stopped there.

"Furthermore, we can't have it all, like wanting the horse to run but not wanting it to eat grass."

"We have to offer them some greater benefits before they will be willing to take the risks and help us through the difficulties."

Yuan Ning sincerely said, "President Fang has a very broad vision."

Fang Ruoxi glanced at Yuan Ning helplessly, "President Yuan, please stop flattering me. My comfort zone is still the entertainment industry. I'm definitely not as good at business as you guys."

“I won’t say anything more,” Yuan Ning said. “If the Zou family can weather this crisis, then their shipping company will always be Lighthouse Entertainment’s strongest backing.”

Fang Ruoxi didn't stand on ceremony with Yuan Ning; they were all family, and being overly polite would only distance them. She checked the time and said:

“Alright, let’s split up. I’ll continue pushing the film collaboration, and since Sister Yuan is more familiar with people at Hongsen, you can handle the share swap.”

Zou Rong volunteered, "I'll go to Jin Lao's side! I'll use the same 'power' I had when I fought Director Zhou to the death—no! I'll use ten times the 'power' to fight Uncle Jin to the death!"

Fang Ruoxi: "..."

Thinking back to when Director Zhou complained that Zou Rong almost followed her into the women's restroom in an attempt to poach her...

Although she didn't know much about that 'Uncle Jin', Fang Ruoxi silently lit a candle for him in her heart.

Time was of the essence, so the three of them touched each other briefly and then immediately split up to carry out their tasks.

Dr. B rushed back to China with the script, seemingly eager to get the crew ready the moment he landed, start filming immediately, finish shooting the next day, release the film on the third day, and submit it for an Oscar on the fourth day. Of course, it would be best if the box office were also a huge hit.

On her way back, Fang Ruoxi sent a message in the Lighthouse executives' group chat.

[Fang Ruoxi: Does everyone have time? I'll be at the office around 7 o'clock. Let's have a meeting to decide on the projects we'll be working on in the coming period.]

Below is a list of messages: "OK," "Received." Except for Li Ming, who has a notice, Wang Liping can attend. The meeting content will then be relayed to him.

Before seven o'clock, Fang Ruoxi rushed back to the lighthouse.

Director Zhou and his team had already arrived in the conference room and were currently drinking tea and chatting.

Because of his wife and son, Director Zhou knows some of the inside stories of the recent review of Tianyin, and he is selectively sharing what he can tell everyone.

As Fang Ruoxi approached the entrance to the main conference room, Wang Liping's booming voice pierced through the door, "What?! The 'Princess' really has blood on her hands?"

Fang Ruoxi raised an eyebrow slightly, pushed open the door, and entered. "What are you two talking about?"