Chapter 2172 A Little Thought

Yu Feihong's support was actually not surprising to Zhao Fusheng.

Even if he had a sudden impulse and wanted to gamble with Future Film, he figured Sister Feihong would applaud him.

As for Old Jiang, Zhao Fusheng wasn't too sure.

Not that Jiang Wen didn't trust Zhao Fusheng, but Zhao Fusheng knew well that Jiang Wen's views and ideas about movies often differed from most people's.

"I agree."

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wen gave a different answer.

At Jiang Wen's house, Zhao Fusheng explained the whole situation, and Jiang Wen directly expressed his agreement.

"You agree?"

Somewhat surprised, Zhao Fusheng looked at Jiang Wen and smiled, "If we're not careful, this kind of promotion might make the audience lose anticipation for the movie."

"Heh."

Jiang Wen laughed, "My movie—no one will not anticipate it."

Zhao Fusheng was speechless and smiled wryly.

Damn!

He had forgotten that Jiang Wen, besides being a good director and actor, was practically a replica of the madman Mourinho when it came to movies.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Zhao Fusheng silent, Jiang Wen asked him curiously.

"Nothing."

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand, a bitter smile on his face.

He was really borrowing trouble; with Jiang Wen's level of confidence, his worries were utterly meaningless.

"By the way, what does the company need to do for the promotion?"

Zhao Fusheng asked Jiang Wen again.

"I'll discuss that with Ye Jing."

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wen didn't answer Zhao Fusheng but gave another response.

Zhao Fusheng didn't mind and nodded, not asking further.

He had dinner at Jiang Wen's place, then went to inspect Future Technology.

Dong Guoxiang was not at all surprised by Zhao Fusheng's arrival; he welcomed him and gave a work report.

Future Technology's focus over the past six months had been on YY Voice development and the promotion of Dungeon & Fighter, but even so, Dong Guoxiang was still in high spirits.

"Chairman, I feel that Dungeon & Fighter will be popular for many years."

After the meeting, Dong Guoxiang said excitedly to Zhao Fusheng.

Now across China, internet cafes were filled with players, all of them Dungeon & Fighter players, rivaling the popularity of Legend back in the day.

"Many years? Not necessarily."

Zhao Fusheng shook his head, "No matter what game, in the end, there will be a decline. Maybe ten years later, there will still be a large number of loyal players continuing to play, but by then, the game will likely no longer be entertainment but a sentiment. New games will inevitably replace old ones—you need to understand that."

He then smiled and asked Dong Guoxiang, "Do you know what kind of mindset game players have when they play?"

"Huh?"

Dong Guoxiang was a bit puzzled.

Clearly, he didn't understand what Zhao Fusheng meant.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "People who play games are actually seeking a kind of inner satisfaction. For example, many people work very hard; they dedicate themselves to life every day, working until death, yet they are nothing but ordinary."

"But the existence of games is different. In games, these people can do whatever they want without restraint, feeling that they are unique players..."

Zhao Fusheng spoke eloquently, while Dong Guoxiang seemed lost in thought.

In fact, Dong Guoxiang had considered what Zhao Fusheng said before, but at that time he felt that making domestic games was not an easy task, so he didn't think too much about it.

Now it seems that thinking too much isn't necessarily a bad thing.

The history of domestic game development in China has indeed been very difficult. Including online games, the process from being seen as a waste of time to e-sports, and being accepted by the public, has been extremely long.

For example, now, in the eyes of many parents, anything related to minors or young people and games is a bad thing.

But in fact, everything in the world is neither good nor bad; it's only people's own thoughts that matter.

Many people don't actually understand this.

Humans are such strange animals, always habitually blaming others for their mistakes.

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The next day, Ye Jing, Yu Feihong, and the others returned to the capital.

Regarding Jiang Wen's reaction, Ye Jing was as speechless as Zhao Fusheng, but on second thought, it was indeed Jiang Wen's character.

Time passed quickly. The stock price of Future Films, after surging following its listing, soon stabilized.

That's how the normal stock market works.

Generally speaking, sharp rises and falls are rare unless there is a major stock market crash or a fund manipulating behind the scenes.

The so-called "monster stocks" in the domestic stock market are, in plain terms, manipulated by market makers behind the scenes.

As for the identities of these market makers, they go without saying.

"For the film and television company, we must control public opinion well."

Zhao Fusheng instructed Ye Jing: "Although we are now listed and the market value is increasing rapidly, and the outside world has great confidence in us, the problem is that under such circumstances, we need to pay attention to all kinds of trends. If any scandal breaks out, we'll be in trouble."

"I know."

Ye Jing naturally understood what Zhao Fusheng meant.

Future Films becoming a listed company naturally has many benefits.

With more funds, it can invest in film and television related industries and diversify development—this is the beneficial side.

But at the same time, because of this, many things will be exposed to the public, which is also a test for the company's development.

After all, the company's managers need to consider what the future direction of development should be.

For Zhao Fusheng, he did not want Future Films to repeat the mistakes of Huayi in his previous life.

In his previous life, Huayi Brothers fell because they put the cart before the horse.

A film and television company turning itself into an investment company—what does that mean?

It means your main business has been neglected.

Once the capital market fluctuates, you won't even know how you died.

"By the way, in the US, the second part of 'Iron Man' is about to be launched. What are your thoughts?"

Ye Jing suddenly remembered something and casually asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng frowned: "Let it launch; I have no objections."

Then he smiled and said: "Remember, we are not the leaders of Marvel; we are just major shareholders. How the company develops is their own business."

Ye Jing naturally understood his meaning—he was worried about meddling too much in matters over there.

After all, in a sense, the Hollywood complex of Chinese filmmakers is far too strong.