Chapter 122 Looking down on the entertainment industry?
Chapter 122 Looking down on the entertainment industry?
Which man?
Zhou Weitong also wanted to figure this out.
He looked at his daughter's face and saw that she was indeed radiant and beautiful, a look that was clearly not something a single woman should have. Considering the rumors he had heard recently, he became even more suspicious.
Looking at the eyes of her two sons, they also seemed eager to uncover the truth.
"Why ask so many questions?"
"Let's eat first."
In the end, Zhou Weitong interrupted his second son and ordered the servants to serve the dishes.
Unfortunately, because he doted on his youngest daughter, Zhou Weitong had personally promised not to pressure her into marriage before she turned thirty, nor to interfere with her love life.
With those words still ringing in his ears, Zhou Weitong would naturally not easily destroy his integrity.
Soon, the servants brought up the prepared meal.
Five people, eight dishes, two soups.
The dishes were standard home-style cooking, and they suited everyone's tastes.
Although the Zhou family cannot be called a family with a long and distinguished lineage, they still have their own rules. Not speaking while eating or sleeping is a good habit, so the only sound at the dinner table is the sound of chopsticks being used.
The rest time after a meal is the time to discuss serious matters.
The five people sat on the sofa. The three men first talked about work for a while before turning the conversation to Zhou Xiaoli.
"My dear sister, I've heard that you're doing really well with your Green Energy Core Power project lately, and its valuation has already exceeded one billion?"
The eldest brother, Zhou Xiaofang, broke the deadlock by asking about the matter.
The family has considerable assets, and Zhou Weitong treats his children equally in allocating them, without any of the outdated customs of favoring sons over daughters. As a result, the three siblings have a harmonious relationship, and there is no infighting among them that often occurs in wealthy families.
However, apart from the assets that can be inherited, any businesses that the children develop on their own will belong entirely to them, and Zhou Weitong will naturally not interfere, but will only be happy to see them succeed.
"Valuation is just that—valuation."
"I only own 5% of Green Energy Core Power's shares. Even if the company's valuation exceeds one billion, I'll only have fifty million in my hands. What does that amount to?"
Zhou Xiaoli shook her head nonchalantly, picked up a thin women's cigarette, lit it, and started smoking.
"The new energy industry is currently a hot spot for venture capital."
"Your Green Energy Core Power is developing well, and it also has heavy assets to support it. It also has a lot of patent projects. If it is managed properly, a valuation of 10 billion is a goal that can be achieved in a short period of time."
"By then, your 5% stake will be worth far more than 50 million; 500 million is just around the corner."
The second brother, Zhou Xiaonian, was very optimistic about this project and commented upon hearing this.
Of course, as the valuation increases, Zhou Xiaoli's shares will be continuously diluted, but such dilution will not affect the continued surge in the real value of her shares.
Zhou Xiaonian estimated that within two years, the value of Zhou Xiaoli's shares would exceed 500 million yuan.
If that's the case, Zhou Xiaoli's own money will soon exceed the amount of family funds left to her by her father, Zhou Weitong.
"A valuation of tens of billions?"
Zhou Xiaoli shook her head after hearing what her two older brothers said.
Thinking of the prospects Ye Kai had analyzed for her, what did a valuation of 10 billion mean?
Given the current pace of development of new energy power batteries, as long as they can develop green energy core power and achieve enough technological breakthroughs, a valuation of hundreds of billions or even trillions is possible.
By then, the value of the shares she holds should exceed tens of billions, right?
Even if she wants to challenge for the title of richest woman under 30, she should meet the requirements.
Moreover, the industry prospects Ye Kai described to her were not limited to new energy power batteries alone; there were plenty of other money-making opportunities, it just depended on when to get involved.
"Alright, alright."
"Why are we talking about work as soon as you get back? Home is a haven for rest and relaxation, Xiaoxiao. Have you seriously considered what I told you?"
"That young master Qin from the Maohua Consortium is a really nice person. Perhaps we should consider getting to know him?"
Listening to them talk about projects and valuations, stepmother Lü Qingqing had no interest whatsoever and was almost yawning. Taking a break, she finally brought up the main purpose of tonight's dinner with Zhou Xiaoli.
"Not interested."
"What's so interesting about men? It's much more fun to make your own money."
Zhou Xiaoli didn't even lift her eyelids, directly rejecting her stepmother Lü Qingqing's suggestion.
"Maohua Consortium?"
"Their family is very powerful, with a total market value of around 100 billion. Which child of theirs is the young master Qin you mentioned? If he is a direct descendant, then he is indeed quite outstanding."
The eldest brother, Zhou Xiaofang, seemed quite interested and asked a few more questions.
"Qin Ziyun".
"The nephew of Qin Feng, chairman of Maohua Group, was raised in their family since childhood. In a sense, he is no different from their own son. He currently serves as the CEO of a subsidiary of Maohua Group, mainly engaged in the entertainment industry, and has a deep connection with the film and television industry."
"He is 28 years old this year. He personally led the production of two theatrical films, which grossed more than 1 billion yuan. He has also managed other related projects. He can truly be called a promising young man."
Stepmother Lü Qingqing immediately explained the situation to everyone.
It's clear that she has a very good impression of this Mr. Qin and thinks he's a good match for Zhou Xiaoli.
"The entertainment industry?"
The second brother, Zhou Xiaonian, frowned and shook his head dismissively.
He didn't have a good impression of people in the entertainment industry, always feeling that they were all birds of a feather, especially with the example of his stepmother Lü Qingqing, he looked down on those people even more.
The glamorous celebrities may seem glamorous, but behind the scenes, they might have all sorts of wild and extravagant lifestyles.
Since that young master Qin Ziyun is in the entertainment industry, he is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface. When his stepmother, Lü Qingqing, wanted to introduce such a person to her younger sister, Zhou Xiaoli, her second brother, Zhou Xiaonian, immediately objected.
What's wrong with the entertainment industry?
When the stepmother saw the contemptuous look in Zhou Xiaonian's eyes, she immediately bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Isn't she from the entertainment industry, yet she's still able to maintain a clean reputation?
Even though she did use some underhanded tactics to marry Zhou Weitong, she was an innocent woman when she married him, so how could she be looked down upon?
I'm so angry!
"Alright, alright, we've gone off on a tangent."
"Xiaoxiao, Qingqing means well, you might as well get to know her."
"If you really don't like it, just find a reason to turn it down. There's no need to make things so tense over such a small matter."
In the end, it was Zhou Weitong who stepped forward and brought the matter to a conclusion.
"Alright!"
"I'll contact Young Master Qin tomorrow to arrange a meeting!"
Upon hearing this, stepmother Lü Qingqing's face lit up with joy, and she began to actively make plans.
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