I'm not just a director

Chapter 136 is "tested" and released worldwide
"Morning Lizi, didn't you rest well?"

The next morning, Jiang Pei'an greeted Zeng Li energetically.

Beside her is Hu Jing, who has a ruddy face and is full of energy.

At five o'clock in the morning, Hu Jing broke free from Jiang Pei'an's arms and sneaked back to her and Zeng Li's room.

Regarding the relationship between the two, although my good friend Zeng Li has known about it for a long time.

But here is the production crew, and the thin-skinned Hu Jing doesn't want her friends to know that she spent the night in Jiang Pei'an's room yesterday.

awkward.

"Well, it's okay..."

Zeng Li yawned, her expression was exhausted, and her energy was obviously lacking.

It formed a sharp contrast with Hu Jing who was energetic beside her.

"Pear, are you feeling unwell?"

Hu Jing asked with concern.

Hearing this question from her friend, Zeng Li tried her best to control her thoughts of wanting to smash her friend.

She knew everything about this girl sneaking out of the room last night.

Although Hu Jing tried her best to restrain her voice, the two rooms were only separated by a wall.

Coincidentally, Zeng Li's bed was against the wall again...

That suppressed whimpering and wall knocking sound.

In the dead of night and early morning, it was particularly disturbing.

"It's okay, I just feel a little sick to my stomach, I'll just take some medicine later."

Zeng Li forced a smile.

"Okay, if you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me."

The two of them don't need to play together today, Jiang Pei'an plans to take Hu Jing out to have fun.

Zeng Li did not use to be a light bulb on the grounds that she was not feeling well.

At noon, Jiang Xuerou hosted a banquet in honor of Jiang Pei'an.

Director Hu Yijuan, male lead Yu Bo, and female lead Huo Siyan are the companions.

Hu Yijuan is also a capable person. She is a female director from Taiwan and belongs to the early batch of film and television professionals who came to the mainland to develop.

Her name may not be familiar to everyone, but her works are still very well-known.

She directed "If There Is Love" starring South Korean actors Cha Imyo and Dong Jie.

Back then, there was really a craze for cleaning up. Let me also mention Huo Jianhua's version of "Swordsman".

That's right, it's the version in which Chen Qiaoen plays Dongfang Bubai.

It is also the joint direction of her and another director.

There is also "Singing in the Clouds of Love in the Great Man" starring Yang Tianbao.

Yes, it is the "Song in the Cloud" that was scolded by the media, Yang Tianbao cut out pictures, stared, and performed embarrassingly throughout the whole process...

She also directed it.

It has to be said that this female director, who looks like a man and dresses like a man, is really talented.

Jiang Pei'an brought Hu Jing and Zeng Li to the banquet.

Jiang Xuerou's eyes lingered around the two women, and finally settled on Hu Jing.

She knew both of them, Hu Jing and Zeng Li participated in the last drama produced by Zhou Yi.

Jiang Xuerou went back last night and checked Jiang Pei'an's information again.

The heroine of Jiang Pei'an's first film, "Ghost Story", which also won an award in Cannes at the same time, is Hu Jing.

Combined with the fact that Jiang Pei'an wanted to invest in "Through Time and Space" yesterday, he specifically mentioned the heroine.

Only now did Jiang Xuerou realize that Jiang Pei'an did this for Hu Jing.

If it's Hu Jing...the image and temperament are very suitable for the heroine.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xuerou breathed a sigh of relief.

As for Zeng Li next to Hu Jing...

Hu Jing and her are best friends, and Jiang Pei'an is very close to Class 96 of the Chinese Opera.

When the time comes, give her another role?
Jiang Xuerou thought to herself.

Jiang Xuerou acted as an intermediary, introducing each other to the two parties.

Everyone must know Jiang Pei'an, this is the fierce man who killed Zhao Gege.

In addition, his "Taken" is currently in the Spring Festival period.

About Jiang Pei'an's introduction, the media and newspapers reported it in turn, and it was difficult to know him or not.

She mainly wanted to introduce people from her side to Jiang Pei'an.

Especially Yu Bo, as Zhou Yi's favorite niche, if he catches up with Jiang Pei'an to appear on the big screen.

It was also good news for Jiang Xuerou.

Sometimes this is the case. A meal may not be able to decide anything, but at least it has the role of matchmaking.

Commonly known as: brush face.

Jiang Pei'an politely shook hands with them and greeted them one by one.

It was a pity that he didn't see Teacher Tang Guoqiang.

"Ok?"

Jiang Pei'an suddenly felt itchy in his palms, and looked at the person who was shaking hands with him.

Huo Siyan.

Huo Siyan's appearance belongs to the sweet school.

In the early days, it was displayed in the public eye with a pure image.

The face of the palm-sized melon seeds is rich in adipose tissue, giving people the impression that they look very immature.

Today's Huo Siyan is not considered famous, and she has appeared in three movies in a row as supporting roles.

This "Women's Soup" is her fourth TV series.

The role is heavy, but a villain.

Huo Siyan shook hands with him, smiled sweetly and said:

"Hello Director Jiang, it's the first time we meet, I hope I can have the opportunity to cooperate with you."

Saying that, let go of your palms.

But Jiang Pei'an still clearly felt when the palms of the two separated.

Her little finger scratched his palm slightly.

Some itchy.

Jiang Pei'an remained calm and said:
"Hello."

She is indeed one of the most "motivated" actresses in the entertainment industry.

However, when she starred in "The Seven Fairies of Joyful Land", she really fascinated the audience.

There are also most people who think that this woman seems to become more interesting after marriage...

"Welcome Director Jiang to our "Woman Soup" crew to guide the work."

Jiang Xuerou raised her glass and said with a smile.

Everyone agreed, but the glasses were full of juice, and there was still a scene to be filmed in the afternoon, so I stopped drinking.

This meal was purely Jiang Xuerou's desire to get closer to Jiang Pei'an.

After all, this is a big shot in the film industry, and he is so young, his future is boundless!

Of course, she did not forget to take care of Hu Jing and Zeng Li's feelings.

If Jiang Pei'an hadn't come here, she probably wouldn't have known that the two girls had such a powerful background.

Especially Hu Jing, if Jiang Pei'an invests in the filming of "Through Time and Space", she will be a proper heroine!

Although the meal was short, most of the people enjoyed it.

"Mr. Jiang, I will leave the rest to you, please take care of these two girls.

I'll go back first and wait for your good news. "

After dinner, Jiang Pei'an took the initiative to leave.

Really, brother Xiao Ma couldn't wait any longer, so he kept calling him to remind him.

I'm afraid that his money owner will run away.

"Director Jiang is too polite, and these two girls are also tight-lipped. If they knew you earlier, they might be able to get a role with more roles."

Jiang Xuerou said with a smile.

It's just a matter of scene, based on Jiang Pei'an's understanding of Jiang Xuerou, this is a very stubborn film and television person.

If the actor is strong enough and famous, she will indeed do this.

On the contrary, she will definitely not "harm" the quality of a drama.

Jiang Pei'an bid farewell to Hu Jing and Zeng Li, and when he walked out of the film and television city, he took out a note from his trouser pocket and threw it into the trash can.

Well, an invitation from Miss Huo.

……

It was already night when Jiang Pei'an arrived in Shencheng.

The transportation is really inconvenient these days, although the two places are only two to three hundred miles apart.

But the bus was wobbling all the way, and it was blocked by people on the road, which killed a lot of time.

Brother Xiao Ma and others stood eagerly in front of the company and waited for Jiang Pei'an.

After meeting Jiang Pei'an, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The benefactor finally arrived.

"Boss Jiang, you are here."

Behind Brother Xiaoma stood a group of senior executives of Penguin in line to welcome him.

"Everyone hasn't eaten dinner yet, I invite everyone to dinner."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

These people will work for themselves in the future, and the first impression they meet is very important.

Brother Xiao Ma immediately said:

"The place has been arranged, Mr. Jiang, shall we go to the hotel first?"

"Okay, hard work."

Brother Xiao Ma quickly waved his hands. Compared with Jiang Pei'an's capital injection, this little thing he did was nothing.

After many Chinese companies succeed, the outside world will give their teams a famous name.

Terms such as "Mr. Wantong Six" and "Ali 18 Luohan" are very representative terms.

Including the "Penguin Five Tigers" standing in front of Jiang Pei'an.

A total of four people followed Xiao Ma to start a business. At first, Xiao Ma and Zhang Zhidong registered the company as a "joint venture".

Afterwards, three shareholders were absorbed: Zeng Liqing, Xu Chenye, and Chen Yidan.

It is said that the button numbers of the five founders are from 10001 to 10005.

In order to avoid competing for power with each other, everyone made an agreement.

The director of each exhibition, each manages a booth.

Xiao Ma is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), and Zhang Zhidong is the CTO (Chief Technology Officer).

Zeng Liqing is the COO (Chief Operating Officer), and Xu Chenye is the CIO (Chief Information Officer).

Chen Yidan is the CAO (Chief Administrative Officer).

The entrepreneurial experience of the five people can be called "rare".

Because the founding team of these five people basically maintains such a cooperative formation, never leaving.

Until Penguin achieved the later empire situation, four of them were still on the front line of the company.

Only COO Zeng Liqing retired with the false post of lifelong consultant.

All five are here today.

Although everyone is a little confused about Jiang Pei'an's "cross-border" investment.

But fortunately, there is a little pony drama to reconcile, and the other four don't have too many ideas.

"Mr. Jiang, people from IDG and Yingke will come to sign the equity transfer agreement tomorrow morning.

We are all ready here. "

At the banquet, Brother Ma said to Jiang Pei'an.

Jiang Pei'an nodded, Xiao Ma made good arrangements today, and the hotel specifications are above average.

He didn't ignore Jiang Pei'an's intentions at all, he was very sincere.

"Wintech and IDG are really willing to use that money to sell their shares?"

Jiang Pei'an asked.

Hearing this, Brother Xiao Ma was stunned for a while, and said:
"Boss Jiang means that there are too many?"

In July 2000, Yingke and IDG injected $7 million into Penguin, each holding 220% ​​of the shares.

Now that there is an opportunity to transfer, the two companies transferred for 420 million US dollars respectively.

That is to say, from the initial shareholding to the current transfer, the profits of the two companies have almost doubled.

This surprised Jiang Pei'an.

It's so...

Cheap!

Yes that's right, cheap.

Jiang Pei'an had an impression in his mind that if another seven or eight months passed, it would be the end of 2001.

IDG transferred part of Penguin shares at a price of more than 1000 million US dollars.

Note that it is part of the shares, it is said that only 15% has been transferred.

But now that the Internet is in turmoil and the cold winter has come, everyone is not optimistic about the Internet.

What's more, Penguin is not only not profitable, but also at a loss, which makes the two companies regard it as a hot potato and rush to sell.

Jiang Pei'an rushed in now to buy the shares in the hands of the two companies. He just fell asleep and gave away pillows...

It can only be said that mastering poor information is really a money-making tool!

Seeing that Jiang Pei'an was silent, Xiao Ma said anxiously:

"This is already our best effort, IDG and Winke originally wanted more..."

"Mr. Ma, I understand what you mean. 840 is 840. How much does Penguin want?"

At the beginning, Jiang Pei'an also bought Penguin, that is, 11% of the shares in the hands of everyone here.

Jiang Pei'an does not participate in this part, as long as the five of them can produce 11% together.

Brother Xiao Ma stretched out three fingers and looked at Jiang Pei'an cautiously.

Jiang Pei'an was expressionless, but in fact he was ecstatic.

300 million US dollars to get 11.00% of Penguin shares, can you believe it?

"Is 30 too little?"

Jiang Pei'an pretended to be confused while pretending to understand.

"puff……"

Zhang Zhidong just took a sip of the juice and sprayed it all out.

Brother Xiaoma didn't know whether to laugh or cry:

"Mr. Jiang, it's not 30, it's 300 million... US dollars!"

Jiang Pei'an waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Just kidding, you all know that I am a director, sometimes when the actors can't let go, I will make a joke with them to enliven the atmosphere."

"Ha ha."

Several people present laughed a few times.

I always feel like they're scolding me.

Jiang Pei'an thought in his heart.

In the end, Jiang Pei'an acquired 1140% of Penguin's shares for US$51 million.

Jiang Pei'an's blood tank dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye, not to mention the high maintenance cost of the subsequent penguins.

Damn, you have to hurry up and make money!

And earn a dollar!

Otherwise, pointing to the domestic plate, he will be reduced to the point of selling Penguin shares sooner or later.

On the second day, Jiang Pei'an met with representatives of IDG and Wintech in Penguin.

After signing the contract, the Quartet breathed a sigh of relief, and it can be regarded as something settled.

Jiang Pei'an joined Penguin as Spark Investment.

Spark Investment focuses on Jiang Pei'an's business investment field.

He also owns Spark Media, which is the company responsible for Jiang Pei'an's film and television operations.

For example, "Hurricane Rescue" co-operated with China Film Group was made by Spark Media.

Of course, in Jiang Pei'an's eyes, these two companies are now proper leather bag companies.

Now that both companies are doing business, it's time to get them up and running.

It was another payment, and Jiang Pei'an, who was somewhat "weak", suddenly felt pain in his flesh!
……

Regardless of Brother Ma and the others' persuasion, Jiang Pei'an immediately flew back to the capital.

You can't stop making money!

At the same time, China Film Group announced to the outside world.

"Taken" directed by Jiang Pei'an is officially released in cooperation with Warner Bros. and released in North America!
This paper statement made many people can't help but sigh awesome.

As we all know, overseas distribution means opening up a new market.

It's not that domestic films have never thought about overseas distribution, but it has not been smooth.

For example, "Let the Bullets Fly" by the later Jiang Wen "flyed" at the box office of more than 7 million yuan in China.

But it was blocked everywhere in the United States, and it was difficult to find a distributor.

The domestic box office of Feng Xiaogang's "Tangshan Earthquake" is also approaching Jiang Wen's record.

But in the United States, only about 60 yuan was harvested.

Huaxia Film wanted to sail out to sea, but the wind was high and the waves were rough.

The "going out" of Chinese films is not only limited by the quality of the film, but also by various restrictions on overseas distribution.

When Zhang Yimou's "Red Sorghum" won the award, it successfully "grabbed the beach" overseas.

But many years have passed, although the overseas marketing of Huaxia Films has the participation of many large companies.

The overall progress is not obvious enough, and Chinese films are still receiving cold reception.

"Borrowing a boat to go to sea" is the key strategy of Huaxia Film.

But how to reach the other shore smoothly, there are still many unresolved problems.

Instead, going through Hong Kong Province has become one of the shortcuts for domestic films to go global.

Due to the lack of mature overseas networks, most mainland producers and directors can only turn to their Hong Kong and provincial counterparts for help.

After all, Hong Kong Province has long-term geographical advantages, talents and market advantages, which can help domestic films go overseas smoothly.

But Hong Kong Province is not a huge ship, but sometimes a small sampan with constant bumps.

Many film export companies in Hong Kong are very small in scale, with only three or five people forming a team and taking at least 25% commission.

Black box operations happen from time to time. For example, the contract stipulates overseas revenue sharing, but how do mainland film companies know how much the Hong Kong and provincial parties have sold?
Once a contract is breached, it will be very troublesome for mainland film companies to track down and claim compensation. In many cases, they can only let it go and suffer heavy losses.

I have to rely on myself, but my ability is far from enough...

Based on the above, the sea trip of "Taken" immediately attracted the attention of many insiders and media.

How far can Jiang Pei'an and his "Taken" go in North America?

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(End of this chapter)