Chapter 626 - The World as Stage

Translator: Thyaeria

Ni Jingqiu was on official business, preparing to establish a new media company in Qiongjin City.

Su Tao had some understanding of Newlight Media. Aside from traditional cultural practices like films, novels, and literature, they also invest in new ventures such as animation and online literature.

This was because they’re adjusting to the current trends. The National Cultural Department also noticed the influence of trending cultures in the media industry. Hence, they released a series of supporting policies, which Ni Jingqiu went along to further develop the Newlight Media into a listed enterprise worth over billions.

If Japan’s Fuji Group was willing to invest in them, the Newlight Media would be able to swiftly get into the stock market and become an iconic enterprise in the cultural industry.

The new company in Qiongjin City would be mainly hunting and buying copyrights while paying attention to the trending works online. They would buy them at a low price before investing in them and developing them into a cultural trend in the future.

Ni Jingqiu told Su Tao many of her thoughts. Although Su Tao was a knowledgeable person, he was still blurred by some of those unknown terms.

No longer beating around the bush with Su Tao, Ni Jingqiu smiled. “I’m planning to give you shares for the new company. How does 10% sound to you?”

“There’s no free meal in the world, and I don’t think the motive behind that is so simple, right?” Su Tao looked at Ni Jingqiu with a bitter smile.

“I have no connection in Huainan Province, unlike you. You have resources here, and you should be able to help me with some procedures.” Ni Jingqiu smiled and continued, “We’re partners, to begin with. Isn’t the Three Flavour Hall’s branch in Beijing our first cooperation? Well, how do I put it? Let’s just say that I’ve received some benefits from that cooperation.”

“Are you planning to make it so that we’re one entity?” Su Tao teased.

Rolling her eyes at Su Tao, Ni Jingqiu seriously replied, “The packaging of China’s Divine Physician will be integrated as part of the new company’s development plan in Qiongjin City. As the model of the idea, shouldn’t you have some shares in it so that it will be beneficial for late-stage promotion and operation?”

“Alright, I’ll accept it with reluctance, then.” Su Tao smiled.

Nodding her head, a wry smile rose on Ni Jingqiu’s lips. “You’re receiving benefits, so why does it sound like I’m begging you?”

Shaking his finger, Su Tao exposed, “You’re making use of my fame to earn money, so we both know who’s the one benefiting from it.”

Covering her embarrassment with a smile, Ni Jingqiu replied, “Well, it turns out that you’re not easy to fool!”

Thereafter, Su Tao listened to some details from Ni Jingqiu and also acknowledged her planning. If the project really was successful, it would definitely attract the attention of the public. With that, more people would come to know about TCM’s culture, making it beneficial for TCM’s development.

Although Su Tao was a famous model in the TCM industry with his own fanbase, he still pales in comparison to the influence of top celebrities in the entertainment circle. If he wanted to increase his range of influence, he would have to add some entertainment circle elements in it. Hence, Ni Jingqiu’s idea had opened a new path for Su Tao.

It wouldn’t be easy for him to change the mindset of millions all by himself, but it wouldn’t be the same if he had a team with more channels for promotion.

As for Ni Jingqiu, she wanted to forge an entirely new media corporation, so she needed the support of new works.

For the capital, market, and audience, no one would care about how powerful the Newlight Media was. They would only pay attention to successful works, and this was the reason why Ni Jingqiu wanted to forge Su Tao into a TCM model to operate an intellectual property using a business model to mold it into a cultural image that everyone knows. It’s just like Superman and Spiderman from America or Astro Boy from Japan.

Putting it in a nutshell, this was a win-win cooperation!

“Ling Yu has recently gained some fame in Beijing!” Ni Jingqiu smiled and continued, “It’s because his style isn’t similar to the Wang Family’s Pharmacy with a high threshold. Hence, he won a good reputation. Right now, as long as Ling Yu is around, there will always be a long queue. He’s now a popular topic in Beijing, and several media outlets also reported him. He’s now a famous physician in Beijing, the dream lover of many girls.”

“He’s competent and has a gentle temper compared to me, and it’s reasonable for him to obtain such achievements.” Su Tao sighed.

“You’re not afraid that he will surpass you?” Ni Jingqiu looked at Su Tao with her eyes narrowed.

Shaking his head, Su Tao sincerely replied, “If TCM wants to revitalise, it’s impossible to do it with me alone. With him together on this journey with me, I won’t feel so much pressure.”

Inwardly sighing, Ni Jingqiu smiled. “I’ve talked to Ling Yu privately, and your two mindsets are terrifyingly similar. As the saying goes, a mountain cannot contain two tigers. Normally, those in the same industry are competitors, and, shockingly, the two of you can interact so well together.”

“The world is big, and there’s a stage for everyone as long as you’re determined. Ling Yu and I aren’t facing a mountain, we’re facing the entire world.” Su Tao shook his finger.

Hearing the great ambition coming from Su Tao, Ni Jingqiu sighed, “It seems that I’m too narrow-minded.”

Looking at the time, Su Tao smiled. “It’s rare for you to be in Huainan Province. Why don’t you let me play my role as the host and bring you around?”

Shaking her head, Ni Jingqiu ruthlessly exposed, “Stop acting. I know that you’re not familiar with the city. Stop sounding as if you’re familiar with Qiongjin City.”

Su Tao muttered while scratching his head in embarrassment, “You saw through it.”

Taking out a piece of paper, Ni Jingqiu waved it before Su Tao and smiled. “But you don’t have to be too worried. I’ve already found a guide, so you just have to follow me. I guarantee that you will understand more about the city after today.”

“No matter how you look at it, you're someone with a big company. I’m truly impressed that you have time to look for a guide.” Su Tao sighed.

“Well, fun is part of life!” Ni Jingqiu hooked her finger at Su Tao and impatiently declared, “Go! Go!”

Ni Jingqiu immediately went into the bedroom to change into a set of casual clothes that made her look more youthful and fashionable. Even Su Tao couldn’t help taking a few more glances at her since she had changed too much.

She seemed lifeless when she broke up with Huo Kun, but not only did her skin become much better, she’s more energetic as well. Then again, it’s mainly because her Asthma was treated.

Just when they’re about to leave the room, Ni Jingqiu’s phone suddenly rang out, she was receiving a call from her mother.

“Why didn’t you call me when you reached Qiongjin City?” Wang Qiao grumbled.

“Didn’t I post a photo on social media?” Su Tao smiled.

Wang Qiao was instantly speechless before she asked, “What are you doing right now?”

“I’m together with Su Tao now, and we’re going to look around right now. Do you want me to get anything for you?” Ni Jingqiu happily replied.

Wang Qiao inwardly sighed. She could clearly sense that her daughter had a favorable impression about Su Tao, but it’s a pity that she didn’t feel that it’s reliable for her and Su Tao to get together. Not only was Su Tao younger than her daughter, but she even found out that Su Tao had several complicated relationships with other women as well.

Since Su Tao was her benefactor, she wasn’t in a position to talk too much about him and reminded, “It’s tiring enough for you to travel. Don’t run about too much and rest early!”

“I got it! You must be reaching your menopause; you’re getting naggier and naggier!” Ni Jingqiu naturally heard the hidden meaning in her mother’s words and muttered before she hung up the call, “I’m entering the elevator now. I’ll call you later!”

Holding onto her phone, Wang Qiao bitterly smiled. Looking at her husband reading a newspaper, she grumbled, “Jingqiu has changed too much recently. I’m a little worried about her!”

Removing his spectacles, Ni Buwei wiped the lens and smiled. “You’re making a big fuss out of nothing. You’re always yielding to her when she’s together with Huo Kun. Now that she’s single and regained her freedom, it’s a piece of good news. I feel that she’s doing great; she’s more confident, mature, pretty, and outstanding now.”

“I’m worried that she might bump into a dead end if she and Su Tao continue to develop!” Wang Qiao sighed.

“What era are we in right now? Since it’s a matter between them, then let’s not interfere as parents. Su Tao is an outstanding young man, and it’s not surprising for her to be attracted to him.” Ni Buwei faintly smiled and continued, “Would you oppose Su Tao becoming the son-in-law of our Ni Family?”

Upon hearing that, Wang Qiao was briefly stunned. She never expected that Ni Buwei would have such bold thoughts and immediately asked, “Let’s not talk about him having complicated relationships with other women, just the fact that he has a relationship with Shui Junzhuo, would you agree to our daughter falling for him?”

Waving his hand, Ni Buwei replied, “Don’t bother about it as long as our daughter likes him. She’s smarter than you, and she will definitely not suffer.”

𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Wang Qiao sighed since she never expected that Ni Buwei would be so calm and have such a high evaluation of Su Tao.

Ni Buwei could understand Wang Qiao’s current feelings, but he had just gotten the information that Su Tao was no longer that nameless physician who had just come to Beijing. Not only did the leaders pay attention to him, but that mysterious organisation in the south was also nurturing him. He’s only in his twenties right now, and as long as he settles down, he would definitely grow into someone comparable to Qin Jingyu in the future.

Perhaps his daughter might not be able to become a lifelong companion of Su Tao’s, but it might not be something terrible for him to be best friends with his daughter. This would definitely be another layer of assurance for Ni Jingqiu to take over the family business in the future.

Ni Buwei was someone with deep foresight, and he’s accurate with people. Su Tao had the potential, and he’s worthy of Ni Buwei’s investment. Hence, he didn’t find anything wrong about his daughter making an effort now.

Furthermore, Ni Buwei was exceptionally interested in the calligraphy that the Qihuang Charity Funds would be auctioning. That was a priceless treasure without a market!

Before Ni Jingqiu flew to Qiongjin City, he especially told her several times that she must obtain that historical art.

The piece was currently with Su Tao, so how could he possibly break them up at this moment?