Chapter 2048: Rich and Willful

There was no need for Zhao Fusheng and Yu Feihong to beat around the bush; they spoke directly and to the point.

"Sis, Future Film plans to list in Hong Kong next year."

"List?"

Yu Feihong was quite surprised to hear Zhao Fusheng's words.

She really didn't know about this.

She was different from Old Jiang; he held the title of vice president and, whenever he returned to the capital, besides resting at home, he had to go to the company to handle some matters.

As for Yu Feihong, although she held the title of shareholder, she basically didn't involve herself in company affairs.

Every time she returned to the capital, unless notified, she mostly stayed at home or went to Zhao Fusheng's place to keep Fan Baobao company and see the children.

She rarely had the opportunity to engage with company matters like Jiang Wen did.

It wasn't that she was excluded from the company's core circle, but rather that Yu Feihong had no interest or concern for such matters.

Zhao Fusheng had mentioned before that she should consider joining the company's management, but Sister Feihong had refused.

Unexpectedly, now Zhao Fusheng brought it up again.

"Mm, Ye Jing has already made most of the arrangements."

Zhao Fusheng explained to Yu Feihong: "Barring any surprises, it should be on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, around early next year."

Yu Feihong frowned slightly: "So, you want me to participate in the company's management?"

"Yes."

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "I will give up some shares. By then, new investors will definitely come in. Although they won't have much voting power, they are still shareholders. You can't prevent them from participating in management. I'm afraid Old Jiang and Ye Jing will be too busy to handle everything."

Hearing this, Yu Feihong was stunned.

Clearly, Zhao Fusheng wasn't joking with her.

He was even willing to give up some equity, which plainly showed he truly intended to take Future Film public.

"Alright then."

Yu Feihong thought for a moment: "Anyway, I don't have much to do lately, and I'm not in the mood to act."

By saying this, she essentially agreed.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "I'll let Ye Jing know later."

After all, Ye Jing was the head of Future Film, so this matter had to be communicated with him.

"But are you really going to give up equity?" Yu Feihong asked Zhao Fusheng with some concern: "I'm afraid there might be trouble later."

After all, Future Film was in such good shape; if a capital giant stepped in, it might affect the company's development.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Sis, I'm only giving up a portion of equity and management rights. The voting rights and absolute controlling stake are still in my hands. If anyone tries anything, I'll make sure they regret it."

"As long as you know what you're doing."

Yu Feihong nodded and didn't bring it up again.

She knew very well how smart Zhao Fusheng was.

Her reminder was just fulfilling her duty as a friend. Since he had already made up his mind, Yu Feihong certainly wouldn't say more.

Moreover, since Zhao Fusheng had told her and needed her help, given her personality, she would definitely formally join Future Film's work.

After seeing Yu Feihong off, Zhao Fusheng returned home.

"What did you and Sis talk about?"

Fan Baobao asked casually while feeding their son.

"Future Film is listing next year. I plan to have Sister Feihong join the management." Zhao Fusheng said to Fan Baobao.

"So soon?"

Fan Baobao asked in surprise.

She knew that Future Film might go public, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "I don't have much patience left. Once this is done, the film company's development can get on the right track, at least without needing Future Investment to keep injecting capital."

He meant what he said.

For a long time, although Future Film had done well in terms of profitability, with most of its film and TV investments making money, that was only on paper.

Because the speed of capital recovery from films and TV dramas was too slow.

It might take two or three years or even longer to recoup the cost and profit of a single production.

As a result, Future Film's overall capital seemed insufficient.

In fact, for the several projects that Zhao Fusheng and Ye Jing later initiated, if they used Future Film's own funds, they would have to take out bank loans.

Under such circumstances, they could only rely on Future Investment to inject capital.

But once the company went public, such problems wouldn't need to be considered.

The role of the stock market is to raise funds.

Given Future Film's situation, it could at least raise a considerable sum of money. Then the company's development would quickly enter a fast track, and Zhao Fusheng wouldn't need to act as a guardian as he did now.

In fact, this was also the reason why he agreed to the listing plan.

Relying solely on capital injections was simply unrealistic. Although Zhao Fusheng was wealthy, money wasn't meant to be spent that way. Even spending one's own money had to have limits.

"Alright then."

Fan Baobao nodded: "At least this way, you can get some rest."

She also felt that Zhao Fusheng was working too hard.

Although several subsidiaries had managers, Zhao Fusheng had to review so many documents every day, and there seemed to be no end in sight.

"Rest is probably out of the question."

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Although we've achieved financial freedom, true freedom will have to wait a while."

"You've worked hard."

Fan Baobao looked at Zhao Fusheng and said softly.

She meant it; for such a long time, Zhao Fusheng had never really had a proper rest.

"I'm used to it."

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Besides, I'm actually not that bad off, better than those office workers, right?"

Fan Baobao smiled.

She had to admit, Zhao Fusheng was right.

At least they had no worries about food and clothing, could do whatever they wanted, and enjoy life. Those who toiled hard for a living were surely more exhausted.

"I'm going abroad in a few days to check on the island and also take a trip to the US." Zhao Fusheng said to Fan Baobao.

"Are you really going to buy it?"

Fan Baobao hesitated: "That's a hundred million."

She didn't finish; it was a hundred million US dollars!

Spending that much, Fan Baobao would be lying if she said she didn't feel a pang.

Even the wealthy would think twice about spending so much money.

After all, Fan Baobao wasn't born into wealth.

Why do many second- and third-generation rich seem particularly extravagant, while first-generation rich rarely make such headlines?

The reason lies here.

People like the "Shanghai Emperor" and the "Entertainment Industry Discipline Inspection Committee" are second-generation rich; they are张扬 and unrestrained. Wealth, for them, has always been something without concept since childhood.

For first-generation rich, they care more about the process of their own struggle and success.

Seeing Fan Baobao's expression, Zhao Fusheng patted her head with a smile: "Don't overthink it. Just focus on feeding the baby. Once things are settled there, I'll have you move over to stay for a while."

The environment in the capital was getting worse, and Zhao Fusheng really didn't want his daughter and son to live there.

The cost of urban industrial modernization was unavoidable.

Fan Baobao nodded.

She was used to it; Zhao Fusheng made all the decisions, and she just needed to live according to his plans.

After all, so far, Zhao Fusheng had never made a mistake.

Moreover, Fan Baobao knew very well that Zhao Fusheng would never harm her. This man had always been her most solid support.

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Three days later, Zhao Fusheng, along with Liu Yiming, boarded a plane to Europe.

"Chairman, here are the documents. Please take a look."

On the plane, Liu Yiming handed a stack of documents to Zhao Fusheng.

These were the three islands that Zhao's mother and the others had selected in Europe. The elders hadn't decided which one to choose, so they left it to Zhao Fusheng to make the final decision.

That was also the reason why Zhao Fusheng was going abroad.

Such an important matter required his personal approval.

As Zhao's mother put it, whoever pays makes the decision.

"Mm, let me take a look."

Zhao Fusheng nodded and began reading the documents.

The places his parents had finally chosen were all on the Apennine Peninsula. The scenery and climate there were quite good, and there were no major dangers.

After all, living on an island, one had to consider things like typhoons.

In this area, there was no such risk.

After carefully considering, Zhao Fusheng couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

The documents all looked similar; even he found it hard to decide easily.

"Forget it, I'll do an on-site inspection."

Hearing is not as good as seeing.

Zhao Fusheng felt it was better to inspect the island's scenery in person before making a decision.

After a long journey, the group arrived in Rome, Italy.

"Chairman, let's rest first."

Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng.

"Okay."

Zhao Fusheng nodded.

After such a long flight, not to mention him, even the bodyguards were feeling dizzy.

The most critical issue was the time difference.

Fortunately, they were all elites and could hold up.

But under these circumstances, Zhao Fusheng certainly wouldn't take them to inspect the islands.

Since there was no branch office here, Zhao Fusheng and his team had contacted a local tour guide through a travel agency in China. They soon met the guide at the airport.

"Hello everyone, I am your guide for this trip, Qi Shuang."

A girl with short hair appeared before Zhao Fusheng and the others, dressed in casual clothes, wearing a name tag around her neck, and holding a sign with Liu Yiming's name.

"Hello, hello."

Liu Yiming stepped forward and shook hands with Qi Shuang: "I'm Liu Yiming."

Given Zhao Fusheng's special status, he wouldn't show himself, so his secretary took the lead.

Qi Shuang glanced at the group with some surprise, her expression changing slightly, but she still smiled and said: "The hotel has been arranged according to your requirements. Please follow me."

"Okay."

Liu Yiming nodded and led Zhao Fusheng to begin this European trip.