China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 731 729. The first person to say "love" has already lost
Cao Yu has a three-story attic in the Chinese garden in the United States, which is also the highest place in the entire manor.

Standing at the window, Zhang Xiaotian could almost take in the entire garden scenery.

Listening to the gurgling water in the courtyard, Milk Tea Sister felt a little dazed, as if she had traveled back to ancient times.

"Is this the boss's strength? He actually has such a large manor in the United States?"

She had imagined how wealthy her boss was, but now that she was actually there, she still felt that she had underestimated the luxury of the rich.

"If I could really marry him, I would be the master here. I can't just be a passer-by."

Zhang Xiaotian began to imagine his future, his eyes full of longing.

I have good looks and talent, and I am much better than those uneducated stars around my boss.

If I become Boss Cao's wife, I can also help him manage the company.

Where can he find a woman like me?
After analyzing it, Zhang Xiaotian felt that his chances of success were quite high.

The main thing is that you have the means.

At this time, a woman came quietly behind him, stepped forward to greet him, and said in broken Chinese: "Miss Zhang, the master invites you to come downstairs for dinner."

Zhang Xiaotian turned around and said, "Got it. I'll be there in a minute."

"Yes."

The woman bowed respectfully and slowly stepped back.

Zhang Xiaotian thought of the girls working as servants here and felt that they were not only good-looking but also quite polite.

"Other rich people hire Filipino maids, but the boss hires the most obedient Japanese maids. They really know how to enjoy themselves."

She felt that if she lived here, she would be a real wealthy lady, and might even become the founder of a powerful family.

"We must take him down this time!"

Zhang Xiaotian encouraged himself before reluctantly going downstairs.

When I arrived at the restaurant downstairs, I saw Cao Yu talking to a few foreigners.

She glanced at the dining table and found several dishes on it. Except for one fish, she didn't recognize the rest.

However, the boss didn't come to the table, so she could only wait by the side.

Cao Yu saw Zhang Xiaotian coming, and stood up and said to the foreigner, "Bob, eat first, and we can talk while we eat. This is prepared by the private chef I specially invited from China."

The person he invited today was Bob from Universal Pictures, and they mainly talked about next year's Oscars.

Bob looked at the table full of delicious dishes and the bottle of Moutai and said with a smile, "I eat Chinese food occasionally, but I can't get used to it, especially your white wine. I can't drink it. It's too spicy."

"Today's food may not be available anywhere else."

Seeing that the foreigner didn't know what was good, Cao Yu smiled and introduced: "This is squirrel fish, this is braised bear paw, this is lotus bird's nest, this is anchovy shark fin, this is Dragon King Night Banquet, and this is stir-fried deer tail."

Bob didn't feel anything, but Zhang Xiaotian was terrified.

As for the dishes on the table today, I have rarely seen them, let alone eaten them. No wonder I only recognized the fish.

Boss, you are really cruel.

Cao Yu glanced at the little girl and said with a smile: "Sit next to me."

Bob saw it all and envied it in his heart: "This Huaxia Cao is really a playboy. He keeps changing girls around him, and they are all very beautiful. Now this little secretary is not only good-looking, but also beautiful. It's really enviable for all men in the world."

Zhang Xiaotian came to Cao Yu and whispered, "Why is there a bear paw? This is..."

"Don't worry, this is made in Japan."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, several Japanese maids came over and poured a glass of wine for them.

He picked up his glass and said to Bob, "Come on, Bob, next year's Oscar depends on you."

Boss Cao received a large sum of US dollars from Chairman An of Korea, and he wanted to ensure that "Parasite" won the award, so this matter had to be done first.

"Cao, we are friends. Don't worry, I will definitely help you with the operation."

Naturally, Bob would not refuse such a request, as he was still hoping to cooperate with Boss Cao.

But when he drank the wine in the glass, it was so spicy that he grimaced.

Cao Yu smiled and said, "Just eat some food."

Bob picked up a piece of bear paw, his eyes narrowed, and he almost swallowed his tongue.

He had never eaten Chinese food like this before.

It’s so delicious!

Although he was not very skilled in using chopsticks, he still praised it repeatedly: "Great, really great!"

Zhang Xiaotian tasted it and felt that he was indeed a frog in a well.

It’s great to be a rich man.

In fact, although Cao Yu’s normal meals are made of very fine ingredients, he doesn’t often eat a meal of this standard.

There are two reasons why today's meal is so sumptuous.

The first is to discuss a cooperation with Bob, and the second is to let Zhang Xiaotian see the world.

Cao Yu took a few bites of food and then said, "Bob, Universal Pictures is now firmly in the top six, and we have been working together for so long. I have a plan. Starting next year, the movies produced by Feiyu Entertainment in China will be imported by Universal Pictures and distributed in the United States, with a guarantee of more than ten movies per year."

"Ten parts?"

When Bob heard the request, he immediately put down his chopsticks.

Although Universal Pictures helped distribute several of Feiyu's films, except for "Mulan" and "Gravity", the box office performance of the others was not very good.

Even "The Return of the Great Sage", which was a huge hit in China and Japan, had average box office results.

Therefore, he felt that if he introduced ten films every year, he would definitely lose money.

"Well, at least ten."

The reason why Cao Yu made such a request was that domestic film companies knew that they had this agreement with Universal Pictures and would definitely have to look up to him.

More importantly, it is to further promote Chinese culture.

The United States uses Hollywood to promote their culture and ideology.

Why can’t China do this?
Bob said in embarrassment: "Cao, your request is a bit difficult."

"Bob, Chinese films have made great progress in the past two years. I want to expand into the international market and make more money. I have to do this."

Cao Yu naturally couldn't say that he wanted to promote culture, he could only talk about making money.

"Not suitable, not suitable. Although Chinese films are making rapid progress, Americans are not very receptive to your films and you can't make any money at all."

Bob has been working in the film industry for many years and knows the role that films play in promoting culture.

Moreover, if Chinese films become popular in the United States, it will have a huge impact on Hollywood.

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaotian on the side interrupted and said, "Mr. Bob, if your company can't do it, then our President Cao can only set up his own theater chain and import and distribute the films himself. By then, our cooperation may be reduced."

Bob thought that this was what Cao Yu meant, and asked in surprise: "Are you planning to open your own cinema?"

Cao Yu gave Zhang Xiaotian an appreciative look, then smiled and said, "I didn't have this plan at first, but if I can't find a partner, I have no choice but to do this."

In fact, he himself had no plans to set up a cinema chain in the United States. After all, the investment would be too huge and not cost-effective.

But Zhang Xiaotian's words could be used to threaten the other party.

When Zhang Xiaotian saw Cao Yu’s eyes, he felt a little proud. Now you know my role.

But Bob has been in business for many years, and he immediately said, "Cao, it's not that easy to run a cinema chain. Even if you succeed, you may not make money. Besides, the box office of Chinese films is really average. You will lose money after introducing them."

Cao Yu said indifferently: "It doesn't matter if you don't agree. I will go and talk to Warner Bros. tomorrow. If they don't agree, I will do it myself. I will distribute Marvel movies myself in the future. Can't it make up for the loss of introducing Chinese movies?"

"This"

Bob was hesitant.

Marvel's movies have had good box office performance in recent years, and have indeed made Universal Pictures, which is responsible for the distribution, a lot of money.

If this business is taken away by Warner Bros.
While he was still thinking, Cao Yu's cell phone suddenly vibrated. The caller was Oga Fonda, his secretary in the United States.

Cao Yu answered the phone pretending to be impatient and asked, "Fang Da, what's the matter?"

"Boss, Warner Bros. has agreed to fly over tomorrow to talk to you in person."

"Well done, you ask someone to be responsible for receiving them."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

When Bob heard this, he became anxious.

It looks like Warner Bros. is coming. Do they really want to steal our business?

He couldn't help but think of the last time when the two of them had an unpleasant experience because he spoke for LV in front of Cao Yu. If the relationship became strained again this time, the cooperative relationship of the past few years would be completely over.

He looked at the delicious food on the table, glanced at Boss Cao, and said, "Cao, I can promise to introduce ten movies every year, but you can give us a little more of the box office share."

"Bob, let's talk about the profit sharing after I talk to Warner. I want to hear what they think first."

Cao Yu has been dealing with foreigners in the past few years and knows that these people are profit-driven. No matter how good the relationship is, they can change their faces faster than turning the pages of a book. Now he has also learned this trick and shows no mercy when it comes to business.

"Cao, then let's follow the previous division!"

Bob had no choice. He was really afraid that his business would be taken away, and he was even more afraid of ruining his relationship with Cao Yu. "Let's talk about it later. Let's eat first."

Cao Yu just urged them to drink and no longer talked about business.

“This is playing hard to get.”

Zhang Xiaotian saw this and while he admired his boss's business skills, he also thought that this trick could also be used in relationships between men and women.

Bob ate absent-mindedly during the meal. Finally, he couldn't help but say, "Cao, I'll give you a 5% discount on the profit sharing. Can we finalize the cooperation today?"

"I have an appointment with Warner, you let me..."

Cao Yu pretended to be in a difficult position. After a long pause, he said, "Well, since we have been working together for so many years and you have helped me a lot, let's continue to work together. When Warner comes tomorrow, I will just talk to him about other things."

"Thank you then."

"You're welcome what?"

Cao Yu was polite on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking: "I fooled you into a cripple, you still have to thank me."

After the cooperation was settled, Bob was finally relieved. After that, the two chatted about "The Revenant" and "Despicable Me" for a while, and then Bob said goodbye and left.

After seeing Bob off, Cao Yu and Zhang Xiaotian strolled in the garden.

"Boss, why don't you set up a theater chain in the United States? Why do you have to let others help you distribute it?"

Milk Tea Sister was a little confused. With the boss’s financial resources and influence, even if he really wanted to set up a cinema chain in Miguo, it shouldn’t be a big problem.

Cao Yu asked back: "Why do you want to do it yourself? A Chinese person running a cinema chain in the United States is likely to lose money."

"Isn't the American film market huge?"

Zhang Xiaotian still didn’t understand. How could it be possible to lose money by running a cinema chain in the United States?
“Some things don’t have to be done by yourself.”

Cao Yu is unwilling to run his own cinema chain, not only because the investment in cinema chains is too huge, but also because it is very likely that he will not be able to adapt to the local environment.

Another thing is that he remembered that Wanda once acquired the AMC Theaters in the United States, but ended up losing billions of dollars in just a few years.

Wanda’s predicament may be partly caused by the AMC quagmire.

Therefore, the best way is to let others make money for you.

Zhang Xiaotian asked, "Then when Warner comes tomorrow, will you still talk about the release?"

"I lied to that Bob. Tomorrow Warner and I will just talk about other things."

"Boss, you are so cunning."

Zhang Xiaotian almost said the next half sentence: "But I like it."

"What's cunning? This is strategy."

Cao Yu corrected him with a smile, "But when you said you wanted to do it yourself, it put pressure on Bob. It was also the bargaining chip for him to agree to cooperate with us. You did a good job in this regard."

"is it?"

Zhang Xiaotian said happily: "I thought you would be angry."

"Well done, how could I be angry?"

"Then boss, since I did a good job, how do you reward me?"

"What kind of bike do you want?"

Cao Yu glanced at her and said, "Taking you to Disneyland is a reward. What else do you want?"

"I think. I think."

Zhang Xiaotian really wanted to say, I want you to be my boyfriend, so that the relationship can be confirmed first, and then when we go to Disney in a few days, the two of us can have legitimate physical contact.

But she didn't dare to say it in the end, and said, "I want you to take me to Disneyland as soon as possible."

"I'll go when I'm done, why are you in such a hurry?"

Cao Yu didn't come here for fun this time, he had serious business to do.

"Ok."

Zhang Xiaotian couldn’t do anything to Cao Yu now, but he was thinking in his heart, when I become Mrs. Cao, I will see how I can make you listen to me!

Although I am very anxious, I cannot show it and can only cultivate feelings slowly.

After walking for a while, she asked, "Boss, how much did you spend on this park-like estate?"

"Not much, just a few hundred million."

Cao Yu spoke so easily that Zhang Xiaotian felt a toothache after hearing it.

A few hundred million? Not much yet?

I really don’t understand the world of rich people.

She then asked, "Also, do you usually eat so well when you haven't eaten?"

"Except for the bear paw, everything else is pretty much the same."

"I'm so envious. This is my first time eating bear paws and shark fins."

Zhang Xiaotian sighed and said an advertising slogan: "No buying and selling, no killing."

"hehe."

Cao Yu wanted to laugh. Although what he said was true, this public service advertisement was simply a joke to people who had never eaten shark fin.

Before he was reborn, the first time he saw shark fin was in the movie "A Feast", and the second time he saw it was in a public service advertisement. It was really a bit ironic.

You should say this to rich people.

But rich people still eat what they should eat and do what they should do.

And those who simply cannot afford to eat it may only be able to see it on TV.

He smiled and said, "Will you eat it later?"

"Don't eat!"

Zhang Xiaotian wanted to show how much he cared about the environment.

"Okay then, I actually have another bear paw here, don't eat it!"

"I eat!"

Zhang Xiaotian immediately said, "You bought it anyway, it would be a waste if you don't eat it, so don't buy it in the future, okay?"

"I can consider your opinion."

"Thank you on behalf of Black Bear."

Zhang Xiaotian acted cute and thought excitedly, "He listens to me, it looks like there's a way!"

Cao Yu also secretly thought: "You little girl, you are about to show your true colors. I will show you how I can control you then!"

The two of them have their own thoughts and are competing with each other. It depends on who can't stand it first.

Cao Yu enjoyed competing wits with such a smart girl who was also good at writing letters.

The next day, Cao Yu met with the boss of Warner Bros.

The two sides only talked about the movie "Joker" and planned to invest in the filming together in 2015.

The movie "Joker" caused quite a stir and even riots in the United States after its release. Therefore, this movie must be produced together with Warner.

In addition to this movie, Cao Yu also settled the profits from previous film collaborations with Warner.

When Zhang Xiaotian saw that his boss had earned nearly 200 million US dollars, his eyes became strange.

Is it really that easy for the boss to make money?
On the fourth day after arriving in the United States, Cao Yu began to prepare for the establishment of the Singularity International Platform and recruited translators, preparing to make a big move in cultural propaganda.

Cool novels are needed not only by Chinese people but also by foreigners.

Once these online articles have a certain readership base abroad, they can be made into movies or TV series. Together with the movies introduced by Universal every year, the culture can be completely exported.

This is Cao Yu’s ultimate goal.

Feiyu’s movie “Ghost Blows Out the Light” is currently being filmed, so the first book to be translated by Singularity International Platform is this book, as well as other works such as “Fights Break Sphere”, “Douluo Dalu” and “Menghuang Ji”.

Then promote it on TikTok. When the movie is released next year, maybe it will be a big hit at the US box office.

At this time, Zhang Xiaotian was already impatient, and he was always looking forward to his boss taking him to the amusement park.

Unfortunately, the boss is always busy.

After all, there are many things to pay attention to when building a new platform. No matter how anxious Zhang Xiaotian is, he doesn't dare to urge him.

On the seventh day, Cao Yu also found that Zhang Xiaotian was a little restless. After finishing the day, he finally threw the documents and said, "Xiaotian, let's go to Disneyland at nine o'clock tomorrow morning!"

"Boss! Love you!"

Zhang Xiaotian, who was almost going crazy from waiting, really wanted to hug his boss and give him a kiss.

But she actually said the word "love" half-truthfully!

Cao Yu laughed secretly in his heart: "Saying this word means you are about to lose."

(End of this chapter)