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Chapter 236 07 Annual Meeting
2008 was destined to be an extraordinary year from the very beginning.
Starting from January 9, several southern provinces experienced unusually low temperatures, rain, snow, and freezing weather, leading to traffic disruptions and power outages.
To date, tens of millions of people have been affected.
After receiving the news, Fu Yibai notified his artists to donate according to their status.
At the same time, he also instructed his various companies to allocate some funds to purchase supplies to support the disaster area.
The joint venture between multiple companies has reached a value of up to 100 million.
Fu Yibai did not go through any donation channels, but directly connected with the local governments in the disaster-stricken areas to ensure that every penny and every piece of supplies reached the people who needed them most.
In late January, the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year grew stronger in Beijing.
Red lanterns were hung in the streets and alleys, New Year's songs were played on a loop in shopping malls, and even the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder from firecrackers.
Morning Light Media's annual meeting is scheduled for January 25th.
The location was a five-star hotel on the East Third Ring Road, and the entire banquet hall was booked.
By 4 p.m., the banquet hall was all set up.
The stage backdrop featured the logo of Morning Light Media, with red lanterns hanging on either side and golden ribbons cascading from the ceiling. The stage lights shone brightly in the center.
More than forty tables were set up below the stage, each seating ten people. The tables were covered with red tablecloths and decorated with flowers and drinks.
When Fu Yibai arrived, some people had already arrived.
Zhao Qi was standing at the entrance of the banquet hall, finalizing the procedures with the hotel manager. Seeing him approach, she quickly went to greet him.
"Mr. Fu."
"Is everything ready?"
"That's about it."
Registration begins at 6:00 AM, and the course officially begins at 6:30 AM.
Fu Yibai nodded and walked inside.
Some staff members were already setting up the banquet hall, and they greeted him as he entered.
"Hello, Mr. Fu!"
"Thanks for your hard work."
Fu Yibai responded to each question and then sat down at the head table.
Place cards were laid out on the main table—Zhao Qi, Wang Peng, Lin Wei, Xu Liang, Chen Mo, Wu Zhen, Li Mingde, Liu Yongqiang, Qi Yuan, Chen Zheng, as well as Liu Siyuan and Lin Tingfeng.
The heads of all subsidiaries of the Morning Light Group and some partners were present.
At six o'clock, sign-in begins.
The employees entered the banquet hall in twos and threes, dressed much more formally than usual, and some even got their hair done.
Fan Binbin wore a red dress today, her hair was styled in an updo, and she wore exquisite makeup. Walking in the crowd, she looked like a moving flame.
Tang Yan wore a simple and elegant black dress, with a thin necklace on her collarbone that shimmered under the lights.
Yang Mi was wearing a white dress, her hair was down, and she had light makeup on, making her look a bit more mature than usual.
Liu Yan wore a light blue cheongsam, her hair was styled in a bun, revealing her slender neck, and she looked as gentle and graceful as if she had stepped out of a painting.
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The artists from Dawn arrived one after another and took their seats in their assigned locations.
The annual meeting officially began at 6:30.
Zhao Qi walked onto the stage, holding a microphone, wearing a smart black suit, with her hair up, and looked more charismatic than usual.
Good evening, everyone in the Morning Light family!
Applause erupted from the audience.
"Today is the annual meeting of Morning Light Media, a day for all of us to gather together, look back on the past, and look forward to the future."
Zhao Qi's voice echoed in the banquet hall.
"The past year has been an extraordinary one for Dawn. We've made movies, produced variety shows, and developed games, achieving remarkable results in every field."
She paused, her gaze sweeping across the audience.
"These achievements are not something that one or two people could have accomplished. It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone here that we have today's dawn."
Thank you everyone!
The applause of the audience was thunderous.
After Zhao Qi finished her opening remarks, she handed the microphone to Fu Yibai.
Fu Yibai stood up and walked onto the stage.
He wore a dark blue suit and a white shirt today, without a tie, and his hair was combed back. He looked more composed than usual.
Good evening, everyone.
His voice wasn't loud, but the banquet hall fell silent instantly.
"Mr. Zhao has already said a lot, so I won't repeat it. I'll just say three things."
Laughter erupted from the audience.
"First thing, thank you."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over every face in the audience.
"Thank you to every employee of Chenxi. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Chenxi is where it is today because of you."
"The second sentence continues."
"Past achievements are just the beginning. The road ahead is long, and we need to continue to work hard and move forward."
"The third sentence, together."
"Chenxi is a big family. I hope that everyone here can find a sense of belonging, grow together with Chenxi, and become better together."
"Thanks."
He bowed, and a wave of applause erupted from the audience.
Fu Yibai walked off the stage and returned to his seat.
Zhao Qi returned to the stage and announced the start of the awards ceremony.
Best Newcomer of the Year, Best Employee of the Year, Best Team of the Year, Best Project of the Year...
These awards all come with prize money, ranging from 5 to 50.
After the awards ceremony, there was an arts and cultural performance.
Fu Yibai didn't let his own artists perform; the annual party was supposed to be a fun and happy occasion.
Therefore, he specifically hired song and dance troupes and drama troupes from outside.
After the performance, there was a lucky draw.
The grand prize is 50 yuan, the first prize is 20 yuan, the second prize is 10 yuan, and the third prize is 5 yuan.
The total amount reached 500 million.
The lottery brought the atmosphere to a climax; every time a number was called out, some people cheered and jumped for joy, while others beat their chests in frustration.
Fu Yibai sat at the main table, watching the lively scene below the stage, a slight smile curving his lips.
Guo Zhenni sat next to him and leaned in to whisper, "Mr. Fu, why don't you go up on stage and say a few words?"
"I already explained that."
"Say a few more words."
Fu Yibai glanced at her, and Guo Zhenni stuck out her tongue and withdrew it.
Around 9 a.m., the annual meeting entered the free exchange session.
The employees started moving around, toasting each other, and taking group photos.
Fu Yibai, holding a wine glass, moved among the crowd.