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Chapter 188 Buying Bluehole at Rock Bottom

In late February in Hong Kong, as spring was in full bloom, a suffocatingly noisy atmosphere permeated the twelve-story King of the Hill building.

"Wow—wow—!"

The loud and penetrating cries of a baby echoed throughout the spacious 500-square-meter apartment.

Li Feng sat on the leather sofa in the living room, rubbing his throbbing temples, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

On the carpet not far away, Old Li and Zhang Xiulan were doting on their eldest grandson, while Liu Yifei was also gently coaxing him with a tender expression.

This harmonious family of four made Li Feng, the real head of the family, seem like a superfluous, marginal figure.

"Li Feng, this lousy place, Hong Kong, is absolutely incompatible with me!"

Li Feng cursed inwardly.

He already felt uncomfortable with his parents' constant care and concern, and now with the addition of the "troublemaker" Li Maozhen, he couldn't live like this anymore!

"Xinyu!"

Li Feng couldn't sit still for even a second longer. "Arrange the flight path, let's go immediately!"

Zhang Xinyu, who was organizing documents nearby, paused for a moment, then asked, "Boss, are we going back to Jinling?"

"I'm not going back to Nanjing. I'm going to Seoul, South Korea!"

……

Three hours later, Li Feng's private jet landed at Seoul Incheon International Airport.

Li Feng's purpose in coming to South Korea this time was very clear—Bluehole Studio!

This South Korean gaming giant, which would later sweep the globe with its game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" and see its market value soar to two or three hundred billion US dollars, is currently in a dark period on the verge of bankruptcy!

Because their MMORPG masterpiece "TERA," which cost 40 billion Korean won to develop, suffered repeated setbacks in the European and American markets and the domestic market, the investment and output were seriously disproportionate, and Bluehole's financial chain was on the verge of breaking down.

Seoul, Pangyo Tech Valley, Blue Hole Studio Headquarters.

A gloomy atmosphere hung over the company's office area. Founder Zhang Binggui and several core executives sat in the conference room, staring at the meager operating funds remaining in the account, so anxious that they were almost losing their hair.

Just then, the front desk staff pushed open the conference room door in a panic.

"Representative! Mr. Li Feng, Chairman of Haofeng Group from China, has arrived!"

Upon hearing this name, Zhang Binggui jumped up from his chair!

Haofeng Networks?! The fourth largest internet giant in China whose game "League of Legends" has swept the globe?!

Before the Koreans could even tidy themselves up, Li Feng, along with Zhang Xinyu and the legal team, had already entered the conference room.

Li Feng didn't sit down, skipping even the polite small talk, and had Zhang Xinyu slap a letter of intent for equity acquisition in front of Zhang Binggui.

"Representative Zhang, I know that Bluehole is struggling to even pay next month's server rental fee."

Li Feng held up two fingers, his tone cold and domineering: "Fifteen million US dollars!"

"I want 60% of Bluehole Studios' shares!"

Fifteen million US dollars! That's over 16 billion South Korean won!

Zhang Binggui and several executives looked at the number and their breathing became heavy, but seeing the 60% shareholding ratio, Zhang Binggui gritted his teeth and tried to make a final stand.

"President Li! While your offer has solved our immediate problem, it comes at the cost of 60% of the shares!"

Zhang Binggui, his face flushed, protested, "We also have a new game in full development, 'Devil's Contract'! As long as this game launches next year, Bluehole will definitely be able to turn things around! This shareholding percentage is really..."

"The Devil's Contract?"

Li Feng couldn't help but let out a sneer in his heart.

How can you expect that garbage reskinned online game, which was destined to fail and didn't even make a splash, to turn things around?

"Representative Zhang, if I don't pay this money, you won't even be able to afford the art outsourcing fee for 'Devil's Contract.' How will you turn things around?"

Li Feng raised his wrist and glanced at his watch; the Patek Philippe worth tens of millions reflected a cold, icy glint in the eyes of the Korean.

"I'm only giving you twenty minutes to consider. If you sign, this life-saving money will be deposited into your corporate account immediately."

"If you don't sign, I'll go and acquire your competitor right now."

Faced with this uncompromising toughness, Zhang Binggui's stubbornness lasted for less than ten minutes before collapsing.

On the verge of bankruptcy, survival is more important than anything else!

Less than twenty minutes!

This acquisition deal, which laid the foundation for the future battle royale game empire, was thus finalized!

The South Korean was so moved that he burst into tears when he received the $15 million check.

They hoped to use the money to develop "Devil's Contract" and then use the profits from the game to "redeem" Li Feng and repurchase his shares.

……

at the same time.

Yanjing, Xu Zheng's personal film studio.

Compared to Li Feng's effortless success in South Korea, this newly minted "billion-dollar director" is currently sitting behind the interview table, rubbing his signature bald head in frustration.

"Next! Next!"

Xu Zheng waved his hand impatiently, and sighed as he watched the flamboyantly dressed art school girl walk out.

"How many people have we interviewed already? Not a single one is even remotely competent!"

Xu Zheng slammed a stack of application forms on the table and complained to his assistant, "It's not that they're not pretty, it's that they're all so damn cookie-cutter! They all have big eyes, pointed chins, and straight eyebrows!"

"These unremarkable faces wouldn't even be able to impress Boss Li, who's seen countless stunning beauties. I can't even remember what they look like!"

The assistant, wiping sweat and smiling obsequiously, said, "Director Xu, these are already top talents from the affiliated high schools of various art academies. The main problem is that nowadays, any young girl with even a little bit of looks has already been signed by major talent agencies."

Upon hearing this, a bright and beautiful face suddenly flashed through Xu Zheng's mind.

"Alas, what a pity for Song Zu'er."

"That girl's natural charm and unspoiled beauty would definitely catch Boss Li's eye! It's a pity her family sent her abroad to study; otherwise, she would absolutely be the best choice!"

With less than a week left until the end of the month's celebration banquet for "Lost in Thailand," the film's success is just around the corner.

If a suitable candidate cannot be found soon, my plan to take back the "Lost in..." series IP from Haofeng will probably fall through.

"No, we can't just pick from these slick art school students."

Xu Zheng gritted his teeth, "Go! Go stake out outside all the art exam prep classes! Specifically look for those authentic high school students!"

For the sake of his future, Xu Zheng went all out, personally taking his assistant to "stake out" outside several well-known art exam training institutions in Beijing.

Heaven rewards those who persevere!

Just when Xu Zheng was about to despair.

Outside the corridor of a training institution, his gaze fell upon a high school girl who had come with her parents to consult with an art exam teacher.

"hiss--!"

Xu Zheng's eyes shone like two big light bulbs!

At the age of sixteen or seventeen, she was in the prime of her youth.

The girl had a pair of clear, innocent, big eyes, and two incredibly charming dimples on her cheeks!

She has a tall figure, and even when she is wearing the most ordinary school uniform, she can't hide her invincible sweetness of youth!

That face! That aura! Her beauty is truly unique, standing out like a crane among chickens among a crowd of flashy, cheap women!

"This is definitely Boss Li's favorite! Clean! Unique!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, Xu Zheng quickly straightened his suit and, with his assistant by his side, hurried to greet them.

"Hello, are you here for art exam preparation training?"

Xu Zheng stopped the family of three, took off his sunglasses and mask, revealing the face that the entire nation had just seen in the movie theater.

"Oh my! You...you're that director Xu Zheng?!"

The girl's parents, both ordinary working-class people, recognized the big star at a glance and were so excited they were at a loss for what to do.

The girl with big eyes was also full of surprise, timidly hiding behind her parents, her watery eyes looking at Xu Zheng.

"Yes, it's me."

Xu Zheng adopted the demeanor of a highly respected director, looking at the girl with a tone full of excitement at recognizing her talent.

"Excuse me, what's your name?"

"I...I'm Tian Xiwei," the girl answered softly.

"Tian Xiwei? What a nice name!"

Xu Zheng turned to look at the somewhat bewildered Mr. and Mrs. Tian and threw out a huge, unbelievable promise that would knock an ordinary person senseless!

"Uncle and Aunt, to be honest, I'm currently preparing for my next big-screen youth film, and I've been searching for a leading lady for months, but I still can't find one I like."

"But today, the moment I saw your daughter, I knew she was the leading lady who stepped out of my movie!"

"I want to sign her!"

Mr. and Mrs. Tian's minds were buzzing: "The...the female lead? But Director Xu, our Xiaowei is still in high school, she hasn't even passed her art exam yet, is this really possible?"

"Forget about art exams, with me, Xu Zheng, around, what's the big deal?"

Xu Zheng waved his hand and patted his chest, guaranteeing, "Uncle and Aunt, as long as you're willing to let Xiao Wei sign with my studio, I promise you!"

"For her subsequent art exams, I'll personally help her find a full set of examiner-level teachers to recommend her! I guarantee she'll be admitted to the Beijing Film Academy or the Shanghai Theatre Academy!"

"Not only will I guarantee her a place in college, I'll guarantee she becomes a big star!"

Being assured by such a "billion-dollar director" and presented with a seemingly glamorous actor contract...

Mr. and Mrs. Tian, ​​who had always hoped that their daughter would make a name for herself and become a big star, had never seen anything like this before. They were completely overwhelmed with joy.

With trembling hands, they signed the contract that would change their daughter's fate.

"Director Xu, we're just an ordinary family. The cost of living in Beijing is too high, so her mother and I have to go back to our hometown to work and earn money to support her."

Holding Xu Zheng's hand, Tian's father's eyes were full of gratitude and entrustment: "From now on, Xiao Wei will be relying entirely on your care as a great director while he stays in Yanjing for training and filming!"

"Don't worry, Uncle, once she's on my set, she'll feel right at home! I'll take absolutely perfect care of her!"

Xu Zheng readily agreed, his smile warm and friendly.