Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 781 The First Half Ends
From the perspective of the bigwigs, they are naturally very happy to see a rapidly rising upstart who can inject some fresh blood into this annual Wuzhen dinner.
After all, most of them are vested interests in the Internet industry, and are also part of the background of many "Internet wealth-making myths."
For people who have had wealth, perhaps one of the most feared things is losing it!
After all, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. This truth that has been passed down through the ages is undoubtedly the best interpretation of human nature.
And when we see that Zhou Dongsheng, a young successor, was able to vividly stage another "wealth-making myth" in just one year, to some extent, doesn't it mean that their industry is still in its rising stage?
After all, nothing scares and frightens the "gods" more than the "End of Dharma Era". Even though everything goes from prosperity to decline, and the old is replaced by the new, it is an eternal law...
But as long as it is not their generation's turn, then everything will be fine, and they can continue to sing and dance, and play music and dance.
Of course, the most important point is that Zhou Dongsheng's sudden rise did not affect their interests...
At least that's the case so far.
If a conflict of interests is involved, even a seemingly ordinary dinner in Wuzhen would probably be filled with tension.
Especially when compared with the previous Wuzhen dinner, Zhou Dongsheng keenly noticed the difference in the number of people. Among them, Xiao Ma Ge, a "fellow villager" whom Zhou Dongsheng had just met in the last dinner, did not appear here.
In addition, there are some personnel changes, and even Zhou Dongsheng cannot point . Thousands of words can only be summed up in one sentence: people come and go in the world.
Perhaps the only constant in the world is change itself.
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng's expression remained unchanged. He was still smiling and chatting with everyone, even though many topics revolved around Zhou Dongsheng, the newcomer.
After all, a newbie has sneaked in among the big guys at the table, so only Zhou Dongsheng can be easily made fun of and bullied. As for Huang Zheng, they are not familiar with each other after all, so they can only treat each other with respect.
In this regard, Zhou Dongsheng naturally accepted all the offers and adhered to his principle of not drinking when dealing with the big guys. Others did not force him to do anything. After all, they were all decent people, so naturally there was no drama of forcing them to drink.
The big guys are not stupid. If they really make some gossip like this happen, it will definitely be on the headlines the next day.
Especially the much-watched Wuzhen dinner. Although they were the only ones eating at the table, a group of reporters were staring at them across the river outside the window.
It just means that times have changed, otherwise maybe we would have to install eavesdropping devices under the dining table (funny)...
The topic at the table always revolved around the Internet and the investment industry. Zhou Dongsheng would occasionally interject a word or two. After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the table became more lively.
Under the influence of alcohol, the barriers between people were not so great, and the casualness and scope of the topics were gradually relaxed.
No matter how high a position one holds, one is still a human being, not a god. There is always a side that displays emotions and desires, but this side is usually not shown to the public.
For Zhou Dongsheng who was in the middle of it , it was undoubtedly quite interesting to be a sober witness of this scene.
There are cups of wine being exchanged in the game and fighting outside the game, it's nothing more than this.
Zhou Dongsheng drank the tea in the cup, and suddenly he had an epiphany. The first half of the Internet was gradually coming to an end, and the truly tragic second half had just arrived.
Naturally, there are opportunities hidden in crises, waiting to be discovered by those who are interested. For this reason, Zhou Dongsheng has made sufficient preparations and is just waiting for the whistle to blow in the second half.
As for who blew , Zhou Dongsheng naturally had no idea. After all, he was an outsider before and how could he know so many details.
I can only know a little bit from the perspective of hindsight, but in this life, I am in the game, maybe I can see more things, and at the same time, I can also gain more...
The curtain is about to open.
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The annual Wuzhen Summit, which lasted only three days, was very short and was soon announced to be closed. Many of the bigwigs had already left Wuzhen before the summit ended and rushed to their respective battlefields.
Everything has returned to normal. The Wuzhen Summit seemed to have changed something, but it also seemed that nothing had changed.
As for the news of the third Wuzhen Dinner, it still attracted the attention of the general public on the Internet. After all, the macro narratives in the content of the meeting were standard "empty talk" in the eyes of the public.
Even though the future is closely related to oneself, it does not affect the current struggle for life. If a person does not plan for the future, he will have immediate worries. For ordinary people, life is full of immediate worries.
Therefore, compared to the distant future, what happens at the dinner table of the bigwigs seems to be closer to them. Commenting on the wealth and dishes of the bigwigs at the table is a topic that the public likes to hear after dinner.
The young face of Zhou Dongsheng appeared at the dinner party in Wuzhen for the second time, and was much more eye-catching than the first time. In the past year, more netizens have recognized this young face.
At the same time, Zhou Dongsheng also won the title of the youngest face at the Wuzhen dinner for the second time. However, this time, he was no longer the one with the lowest net worth. The news that his net worth had skyrocketed a hundred times in just one year caught the attention of the general public.
With the help of the popularity of the "Wuzhen Dinner", the entire network became hot in a short period of time. For a time, Zhou Dongsheng's limelight surpassed that of a number of bigwigs and he became the celebrity that the public cared about most.
After all, compared to a group of long-established bosses, "Zhou Dongsheng" is also a person closer to them. Therefore, under the attention of the general public, countless deeds and stories about Zhou Dongsheng have been dug up again.
Secondary dissemination has been formed throughout the entire network. Various topics, whether it is "starting from scratch", "the youngest billionaire on the wealth list", or "the youngest face at the Wuzhen dinner party", have sparked heated discussions on the Internet.
Even though most netizens had never paid attention to Zhou Dongsheng before and only paid attention to their own little bit of news, they also recognized the existence of Zhou Dongsheng and his many deeds that were passed down from mouth to mouth during this wave of spreading beyond the circle.
Just as wealth lists are always a topic of conversation among the general public, the myth of wealth creation is also dear to the public's mind. After all, even dreams need material to fill them, right?
As we all know, human imagination cannot be fabricated out of thin air. All imagination is limited to the scope of the world that one knows. Therefore, stories such as "The Emperor Using a Golden Hoe" are still passed down to this day.
It’s just that times have changed. Of course, the only thing that has changed is that we see more things and can dream more easily.
"Tsk tsk, his wealth has skyrocketed a hundred times in just one year. Isn't Zhou Dongsheng really good at making money?"
"Perhaps there really is an investment genius in this world. Even if he is an amateur, he can still create such a puzzling miracle!"
"I just recovered from the stock market crash. I feel like I'm back to normal. I'll open an account and deposit money to play all in. I'll be the next Zhou Dongsheng!"
“Woo, woo, woo, the memory of the dead suddenly attacked me. Why did I have to be reminded of the nightmare of entering the market at 5,000 points?”
"As long as you work hard, everyone can be a leek!"
"Other people are in their early 20s , worth billions and chatting and laughing with bigwigs, while I am in my early 20s, so I can answer my morning class!"
For Zhou Dongsheng today, being at the center of controversy and surrounded by traffic has long become a common occurrence.
It's nothing more than a personal account's fans increasing by tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands. When the fan base is large enough, it will naturally no longer be so easy to have the experience of "becoming famous overnight and gaining millions of fans" like when you first started out.
The general public's attention came and went quickly. After just two or three days, they gradually shifted away from Zhou Dongsheng and continued to chase the next hot event.
In this regard, Zhou Dongsheng is naturally not surprised by praise or criticism, and it is enough for him to just focus on doing his own job.
After returning to Shanghai, the next important event that Zhou Dongsheng needed to solve was naturally the Golden Second Award to put an end to 2016.
How to rationally utilize the resources at hand and make the award ceremony as perfect as possible is obviously not an easy task.
Of course, Zhou Dongsheng doesn’t need to worry about all aspects of preparing for the award ceremony, but the guest lineup still requires Zhou Dongsheng’s “face”.
Especially when it comes to penetration into the entertainment industry, although internet celebrities and stars are inseparable, at this point in time, there is still a clear distinction between the two.
Except for a very small number of people who have begun to cross this dividing line, the vast majority of people are still standing by and watching, completely unaware of the silent changes in the industry...
However, today, Zhou Dongsheng's "face fruit" has gradually matured, and it is not a problem for him to invite some guests of sufficient weight.
Especially in the field of film and television investment, Zhou Dongsheng fully demonstrated the style of "stupid people with a lot of money come quickly", which has made his name as the new-age "media boss" well-known in the circle.
After all, he started out by relying on internet celebrity media, so the title of "media boss" is well-deserved. In addition, Zhou Dongsheng has accumulated many connections before, which can be regarded as making use of his remaining energy at this moment.
The underworld is not about fighting and killing, it's all about human relationships and worldly wisdom.
The first person to be invited was, of course, Director Wu, who had just finished filming in Africa and looked darker. After receiving Zhou Dongsheng's invitation, he agreed without hesitation.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng not only contributed money but also contributed his efforts, by making a friendly cameo appearance as a supporting role in his new movie. At that time, Zhou Dongsheng was only a little-known figure, far inferior to Principal Wang.
Now, as Zhou Dongsheng's fame continues to rise, the value of this guest role is also rising, continuing to contribute to the popularity of this movie.
What's more, in the area of film promotion, it will be inevitable to deal with Zhou Dongsheng in the future. Therefore, Director Wu naturally gave enough face to such a master and even threatened to help Zhou Dongsheng invite more friends over.
He even recommended his virtuous wife to be the host of the award ceremony.
Zhou Dongsheng naturally had great respect for the woman behind this Wolf Warrior. After all, when he bet his house, this woman gave him unconditional support and even said, "I will support you if you go bankrupt."
It is this desire that led to the birth of Wolf Warrior.
As a professional host, he is naturally strong in hosting skills. At least he is more than capable of hosting an internet celebrity awards ceremony.
For this reason, Zhou Dongsheng gladly agreed to the offer in return.
Not only did he contact Director Wu, but also Director Ning, Director Xu, and Director Wen, who was still an unknown, but even Director Guo, who was working behind closed doors, was not left out. Zhou Dongsheng contacted them all.
With the help of a few points, now that the directors have come, it will naturally be easier to invite the actors who are on good terms with them. And with the development of Tik Tok, some celebrities have begun to get involved in the short video platform and joined in this carnival.
In addition to Zhou Dongsheng's "face fruit", the official promotion of the Golden Second Award ceremony released by Douyin also has considerable appeal to some celebrities.
Although the scale of the "Internet celebrity" awards ceremony is a bit small, for celebrities who are extremely sensitive to exposure and traffic, they will not easily give up any opportunity to walk the red carpet.
Especially after Zhou Dongsheng came forward to organize such a situation, and with the help of Principal Wang, the secretary of the entertainment industry, this award ceremony itself added a lot of topic and popularity.
These alone are enough to attract many celebrities, so after the event was promoted, the organizer also received many invitations from celebrity media to secure opportunities for their celebrities.
Even in the entertainment industry, the 80/20 rule is followed. Only the top stars at the top of the industry can receive so many endorsement activities and can choose from any invitation from big brands.
As for the rest, it is naturally a situation where there are too many people and too little meat, but for Zhou Dongsheng, he naturally does not refuse everyone who comes.
Top stars are eager to get to know each other, and Zhou Dongsheng can't avoid him. It's good enough that everyone treats each other with respect. As for the reason, everyone understands it.
In addition to the invitation of guests, the selection of various annual awards naturally requires a "professional" judging team.
After all, if you want to maintain the Golden Second Award ceremony, the formation of a judging team is a key link.
Isn't this where all the directors can come in handy? A group of professional directors, from first-line famous directors to young directors, can be said to be all-encompassing, and the main theme is tolerance.
Such a judging team would be more than enough even for a second-rate award ceremony in the entertainment industry, let alone a mere Golden Second Award?
As for whether the directors agree or not?
Although they wanted to refuse righteously, Zhou Dongsheng offered too much...
It’s not a question of money, they simply want to support the development of the art industry. As for whether short videos are considered art, that is not something they need to worry about.
With the orderly progress, the framework of the Golden Second Award Ceremony has been continuously improved. Everything is ready except for the east wind!
