China Entertainment 1997

In December 2014, Forbes released a new ranking of the richest people——

Hangzhou’s Jack Ma is crowned the richest man in Asia!

The Alibaba Group he founded was listed in New York in September, and its market value soared. His net worth also doubled several times in just three months, making him the new richest man in Asia.

Ranked second is the owner of Wanda Wang, who was also the richest man in Asia last year, and third is Li Huagua from Xiangjiang.

The gap between the three people is very small. As the stock price and other factors fluctuated, Asia's richest man changed hands twice in the second half of 2014.

It was not until after November that Alibaba's stock price became increasingly stable and the other two companies did not change much in a short period of time. Only then did Jackma temporarily gain the upper hand.

I believe that in the next few years, the battle for the richest man in Asia will continue to be fought among these few people for a while.

There are even more than just these few people. Although Penguin's little brother is slightly inferior to a few others, he has actually been biting the three of them, dominating the second echelon by himself.

And this is because Weibo, Penguin Star Video and other Penguin-owned businesses are independent to a certain extent and have not been listed. Penguin has not done its best, and Xiao Ma himself has also kept a low profile. Otherwise, four people would be competing for the richest man in Asia.

In addition to the above four people, some newcomers have also appeared on the Chinese list, such as Xiaomi’s boss Lei and Dong Ge, the boss of rising technology company JD.com.

JD.com, which was also listed in the United States this year, has experienced a surge in market prices, and Dong Ge has also become the tenth richest person in the mainland.

Not only did Jack Ma feel more confident to provoke and complain, he also found a girlfriend who likes to drink milk tea...

Cao Xuan is quite concerned about Brother Dong, after all, JD.com has his shares.

At the beginning, Cao Xuan's Jiaoyang Venture Capital took 30% of JD.com's shares.

Jingdong has received several rounds of financing in recent years, and Jiaoyang did not participate in too many subsequent financings, so naturally some of its shares were diluted.

After the listing, Jiaoyang only holds just over 15% of JD.com's shares and is also JD.com's largest shareholder.

The second shareholder is Dong Ge, whose shares are about 13%. The third shareholder is Penguin, who was led by Cao Xuan to buy shares. He holds about 10% of the shares and intends to continue to acquire them.

If it weren't for Dong Ge and his team still holding a lot of shares, and JD.com implements AB shares, they can firmly control the company.

I'm afraid that Brother Dong can't sleep well, for fear that one day the company's surname will be Ma or Cao.

If there are those who are on the list, there will naturally be those who are off the list. For example, Zhang Lan of South Beauty, who also has a stake in Jiaoyang, is now in crisis.

After several years of operation, South Beauty finally failed to go public.

According to the gambling agreement it signed, South Beauty must repurchase 10% of the shares held by Jiaoyang and another partner organization at a high price.

However, South Beauty did not have the funds at all, and the two companies in Jiaoyang had no intention of operating it, so they simply sold it to a catering company at a high price. The investment of 200 million was eventually recovered by 320 million.

The main reason is that South Beauty's market value has declined due to its failure to go public in recent years and its internal and external difficulties. Otherwise, it could still have more selling points.

It is definitely profitable, but there are too many profitable businesses in Jiaoyang, so the returns of this level can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

Taking JD.com as an example, Jiaoyang’s initial investment was US$30 million, which at that year’s exchange rate was about just over 200 million yuan. Later, it also participated in some financing, and the final total investment did not exceed 500 million yuan.

The current market value of JD.com exceeds 26 billion + US dollars, which is equivalent to about 185 billion + RMB at the 2014 exchange rate. Jiaoyang owns 15% of the shares, which is approximately worth about 28 billion RMB.

Almost 2500% return rate!

Moreover, JD.com has only just emerged, and this data will increase several times in the future.

Even if JD.com fell into trouble in the later period and its market value declined, in most cases the market value was not lower than US$50 billion.

Compared with JD.com’s return rate, South Beauty can only be said to be a small success, but there are not many cash cows like JD.com.

The cost of the South Beauty project is not high, the profit is pretty good, and there is not much to worry about. It is not wrong to say that it is quite satisfactory.

Cao Xuan still regrets this project more or less, mainly because of Zhang Lan.

These old ladies are not ordinary people. Not to mention their character, they are very enterprising. They will not forget to bring goods to their daughter-in-law when they tear her apart. Cao Xuan likes people like this who risk their lives to make money for him.

It's a pity that the South Beauty project is too small, so the people below will handle it directly by themselves. By the time he knows about it, it's already too late, otherwise he might take advantage of it.

But it’s okay if you don’t make money, otherwise you’ll have to use the money you earn back to support your son, an old Korean man, and you’ll feel even more angry...

The rankings on the Forbes rich list have nothing to do with Cao Xuan, an ordinary person who has never been on the list, and he rarely makes waves in financial news.

The entertainment section is his home court!

On December 15, Cao Xuan officially announced on Weibo and Twitter that his last album "Cao Xuan" will be released globally on December 31, the last day of 2014.

At the same time, Cao Xuan also announced the time of the farewell concert——

From March to April, June to July, September and November to December of 2015, there were a total of about 150 concerts. The first stop was Europe, then the Americas and other regions, and the last stop was Asia and China. .

After the farewell concert, Cao Xuan will completely retire from the music scene. He may still sing, but he will no longer be a professional singer.

Cao Xuan’s Weibo and Twitter triggered global hot searches that day!

Cao Xuan's retirement from the music scene was something that Cao Xuan announced a long time ago. It is not a secret. Everyone even knows the sequence of the process. However, if this matter is not finalized in one day, everyone will inevitably feel a bit lucky.

Maybe Cao Xuan changed his mind? !

However, Cao Xuan's official announcement shattered their illusions. This music legend and world pop king is determined to retire. Next year's farewell concert will be Cao Xuan's final performance.

In an instant, messages of regret, regret, retention, lamentation, and sadness appeared on Internet platforms around the world. Countless languages ​​​​and texts told their views on the matter and their involvement with Cao Xuan.

There are also smart people who pay more attention to Cao Xuan's farewell concert. This may be the last opportunity to see Cao Xuan's concert performance, so you must seize it.

Those with resources can inquire about tickets through various channels. Those without resources can only save money silently and plan to wait for the ticketing to be released to the public.

The most excited ones are the scalpers. Except for a small number of Cao Xuan's fans who have mixed feelings, most of them feel like it's the Chinese New Year and want to call Cao Xuan his biological father.

No one understands Cao Xuan’s influence better than these scalpers!

During Cao Xuan's global tour in 2007, even though the organizer and Fanxing made various restrictions, some things that could not be stopped leaked out from between their fingers, which still made them rich.

You know, the global tour in 2007 only lasted nearly a hundred shows, and the number of participants exceeded 2 million.

The current plan for Cao Xuan's farewell concert is about 150 concerts. Not to mention the scale is larger, and it is also of great significance, which greatly enhances the appeal to fans.

Moreover, after many years, the economy has developed and ordinary people are richer than before. If the operation is done well, they will not have to worry about their livelihood for a year.

The scalpers are gearing up, and the fans are reluctant to give up but are also looking forward to it.

The last album and farewell concert, what kind of surprises will Cao Xuan bring them...

………

Beijing, a villa

Chen Hanzhu was woken up by his nanny in the morning and went downstairs to have breakfast in his pajamas. When his wife Liu Yan saw him coming, she pulled out the chair, put a cushion on it, and helped him sit down.

Chen Hanzhu, who has passed the age of knowing his destiny, suffered from a serious illness this year. He still has some stumps and is weak and recuperates at home every day.

"Why don't you tell your boss and retire."

Liu Yan felt sorry for her husband and suggested this matter more than once, but was repeatedly pushed aside by Chen Hanzhu.

"I'm only in my early fifties. Why do I retire? Besides, the company can't do without me."

"Tch, the earth will rotate no matter who you leave it."

Liu Yan couldn't help rolling her eyes and complained directly: "Your boss is so awesome. He said he will retire from the music industry soon. You are a deputy director. If Fanxing doesn't have thirty or fifty, there must be more than a dozen. What's the big deal? "

"A woman's view!"

Chen Hanzhu muttered, but did not dare to speak too loudly.

Director Chen Da, who is also well-known in the entertainment industry, has a lot of controversies, especially in the industry, where many people accuse him of being Cao Xuan's henchman.

But he has one advantage that many directors and people in the entertainment industry can't match: his single-mindedness.

He and his wife Liu Yan had known each other since they were young. It was said that they were classmates in junior high school. Director Chen Da tried hard to pursue her for three years but couldn't get it. They went to different high schools, so Chen Hanzhu waited for another three years.

Finally, after graduating from high school, I seized the opportunity by chance, and then slowly got in touch, and finally embraced the beauty.

After that, they fell in love, got married, and had children. From the time when they were young to becoming grandparents now, Chen Hanzhu has always had the same ambition.

This is very rare. It was okay when I was young. Later, when I entered the entertainment industry, the temptation was very great. After Chen Hanzhu followed Cao Xuan, his career skyrocketed.

With his status, it is no exaggeration to say that the little girl is so popular that even celebrities are not difficult to get their hands on.

But Director Chen Da has always maintained his integrity. He may have made some mistakes on some occasions, but he has never acted out of line, not even once.

Many people think that Chen Hanzhu is Cao Xuan's henchman, but they don't know that he is one of the few people that Cao Xuan truly admires.

Cao Xuan even once suspected that Lao Chen had something to hide, but the loving couple and two children showed that he had a villain's heart.

Sticking to one's heart amidst the temptation of beauty is a manly man!

This praise is not exaggerated at all. Among those directors in the entertainment industry, there are a few who can be consistent. Not to mention not deviant, if they can not abandon their bad wives, they are good men.

Apart from other things, among the three major mainland directors, Director Chen is married for the second time, Feng Pengzi is married for the second time, and Lao Mouzi is married for the second time.

In addition to Lao Mouzi, who was relatively honest, several others also had a lot of extravagant activities in private, especially Feng Pengtang. Tut, tsk, tsk, Xu Fan himself lay flat on his back.

Cao Xuan has a high position and knows a lot. He also understands the temptation faced by these directors. It cannot be said that there are not many people who can achieve this step of Chen Hanzhu, but there are only a handful of them.

Because of this incident, Lao Chen has a very high image and reputation among the East and West Palaces and actresses in the industry.

There is nothing I can do about it. He is a good foil to his peers. Even Cao Daguan is dwarfed by him...

Director Chen and his wife have a very good relationship, and the latter has the upper hand in terms of family status. In addition, he has been sick these days and relies on his wife a lot, so Chen Hanzhu naturally lacks confidence.

After swallowing half a glass of milk, he couldn't help but change the subject: "Where is the child?"

"The boss has gone to the store, the second brother hasn't woken up yet."

Chen Hanzhu has two sons. The eldest son, Chen Qiancheng, is 27 years old this year. With the help of his father, he opened a bar. Although it is not very profitable, it is still a small profit, so he does not need to reach out to his family.

The second son, Chen Lili, just graduated from college this year and is currently unemployed and living in old age. This is Chen Hanzhu’s biggest headache at the moment, so he became popular immediately when he heard about it before even getting up.

"It's almost 9 o'clock. I'm sick. Is he sick too? I named him Ideal when I was full. His fucking ideal is to sleep at home after he's full, and eat when he's full?"

"Don't be so angry. I'll just wake him up. Don't scold him, or he'll avoid you again every day."

Liu Yan was not happy that her son was lazy and failed to live up to expectations, but she was also afraid of a dispute between father and son, so she always acted as a peacemaker in the middle.

She stepped upstairs, and soon she pulled down a young man. It looked like he had finished washing up. He probably didn't dare to go downstairs because he was afraid of being scolded by his father.

"Eat quickly."

Chen Hanzhu had a cold face and said nothing, Liu Yan quickly pushed her son, and Chen Lili took the bowls and chopsticks from the nanny and forced a smile.

"Dad, how are you feeling today? Are you feeling better?"

"It's okay, I'm not mad to death."

Chen Lili's smile froze, and he lowered his head to eat in silence. He had a lazy personality, but he was not a rebellious child. Talk less.

Chen Hanzhu couldn't help but get angry when he saw him like this, but under his wife's look, he still managed to calm down.

"It's not a problem for you to be at home every day. Regardless of the salary, you can at least find a job or open a shop like your brother."

"Your dad is right. We don't want you to make money at home. We can even subsidize you, but you can't stay at home all the time. Playing games every day will make you useless.

Second child, your parents don’t ask you to be very successful, but you have to be independent, otherwise no girls will like you. "

The couple tried their best to persuade their son.

Just as they said, Chen Hanzhu has followed Cao Xuan for so many years and is considered a famous director in his own right. He earns a lot of money every year and his net worth is not much higher than 100 million.

It doesn’t matter how capable they are, at least two houses within the Fifth Ring Road of Beijing are not a big problem for each son, and each of them can receive a subsidy of several million in cash, so they don’t have to worry about their retirement.

With such a family background, Chen Hanzhu has never forced his two sons to get ahead, but it is okay not to get ahead, but they cannot stay at home and grow old.

"I know, I'll ask my classmates later."

Chen Lili couldn't remain indifferent to his parents' persuasion. Chen Hanzhu's eyes lit up, fearing that this kid would fool him again, so he hurriedly cut the mess.

"You don't need to ask your classmates, I will arrange it for you. Don't you like playing games? I will go out of my way to ask for help and arrange you to play box games. You can play any game you want."

"this……"

Chen Lili was a little moved. Although Box Games was not as famous as some of the Big Macs, it was still one of the largest game companies in the industry. It was quite tempting for him, a game fan.

Chen Hanzhu has been in the entertainment industry for a long time and is also an old man. When he saw his son's appearance, he immediately made a decision.

"Okay, just wait until you get to work."

Chen Lili hesitated for a moment, but finally said nothing, clearly acquiescing. Liu Yan's eyes were filled with surprise. When her son returned to the house after dinner, she patted her husband excitedly.

"Okay, you, you have your finger on his pulse this time, but I heard that Box Game is a big company, are you sure? Don't screw up."

"I don't pay attention to the news at all. The boss behind the box game is Mr. Cao."

Chen Han was confident: "It's not like I asked him to be a senior executive, he's just an ordinary employee, and the second son has a serious undergraduate degree. With my face, it's just a matter of one sentence."

Liu Yan believed this. Before Chen Hanzhu fell ill and was hospitalized, Cao Xuan came to visit him twice in person, and he was very trusting.

Chen Hanzhu rarely asked for help in private, and rarely opened his mouth. Cao Xuan would not easily refute his face.

After dinner, the nanny took care of things. The couple went out and wandered around the community for a while, then watched TV in the living room.

Chen Hanzhu, who knew that Cao Xuan's new songs had been released on the charts in the past two days, specially tuned to the CCTV music channel. As he expected, Cao Xuan's two new songs were being played at rolling intervals.

"juvenile"

For the last album, Cao Xuan did not make any meanderings. He took the lead in releasing the most popular song as the first chart-topping song, and at the same time made his ambition clear with his songs.

As soon as the song "Youth" was released, it took the top spot on QQ Star Music in less than 20 minutes, blowing up the entire Internet.

Chen Hanzhu listened to the song quietly and watched the MV on TV, feeling mixed emotions in his heart.

Due to illness, he, Cao Xuan's royal director, was absent from the MV shooting of the entire "Cao Xuan" album for the first time. This was his regret.

Perhaps many people don't know that Chen Hanzhu is actually a fan of Cao Xuan, a very die-hard fan.

At first, he followed Cao Xuan and was driven by utilitarianism. However, with constant contact, Chen Hanzhu fell under Cao Xuan's personality charm and musical talent little by little.

Especially the latter made Chen Hanzhu admire Cao Xuan, and he was proud of being able to participate in and witness the growth of a world king.

It is precisely because of this that he is among the people who have the deepest feelings about the song "Youth".

"...

The boy in front of me

Still the same face as before

No matter how many difficulties and dangers you face, never give up

Say never never give up, Like a fire

(Like a burning flame, never give up)

…”

Cao Xuan's "Youth" is slightly different from the original version. The lyrics and melody are more atmospheric. It is not as fresh and exciting as the original work, but it still has the feeling of being away for half a life, going through thousands of sailings, and coming back as a young man, free and easy and vicissitudes of life.

Watching the last figure of Cao Xuan in the MV slowly fade away, it turned into the cover of the song "Run" in 1998.

A sunny boy wearing a white sportswear wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled brightly at the camera.

As the director of the MV for "Starry Stars", Chen Hanzhu was the photographer of this photo. In a daze, he seemed to have returned to that afternoon more than ten years ago.

The young Cao Xuan greeted him: "Old Chen, you have to make me look more handsome, otherwise there will be no barbecue tonight."

And what did you say at that time?

Chen Hanzhu tried his best to think back, but he seemed to be unable to remember, but he remembered that he enjoyed the barbecue that night.

The handsome guy who was in the limelight was making him drink while tricking himself into hanging out with him, saying that in the future he would be popular, drink hot food, buy a house and land, and be worth tens of millions.

At that time, his career was not going well. Although he felt that the other party was bragging, he hurriedly agreed, thinking that he was one step closer to his goal of buying a house in the capital and bringing his wife and children.

Time passed by, and the handsome guy achieved all the awesomeness he boasted when he deceived me, and he was even more awesome than he boasted at the time.

The song says that nothing has changed, but how can it be possible that the face is still the same after more than ten years?

No matter how well Cao Xuan takes care of himself, he still has a few wrinkles on his face at nearly forty years old, and his appearance has matured a lot. And he himself is even more wrinkled. His wife even pulled a few wrinkles from his head two days ago. A white hair.

For some reason, Chen Hanzhu burst into tears while listening to "Youth" on TV. He didn't feel sad and was even smiling on his face, but he couldn't stop the tears...