Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 34 Planning for the Future

"Okay, Gu Jun is waiting for me there, I'll be right away."

more than an hour later.

Naozo Ichiyama came to Daystar.

There was also an assistant beside him, as well as the director with droopy eyebrows that Gu Ming had seen, Jia Zhangke.

"Hello, Director Gu."

"Director Jia." Gu Ming shook hands with Jia Zhangke.

Then he led them to the screening room.

"That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" was played again in this screening room.

But this time it’s a version with Japanese subtitles.

Wait until you finish watching.

Ichiyama Shozo and Jia Zhangke clapped their hands.

"It's a good film." Jia Zhangke said.

"Indeed, maybe someone in our Neon will like it." As a producer at Takeshi Kitano Studio, Naoyama Ichiyama, who previously worked at Shochiku Pictures, knows very well what kind of films his domestic audience likes.

The first choice is definitely cartoons.

Movies like "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog" may not get too high a box office, but they are still extremely popular.

Maybe there will be profit.

"Gu Jun, do you want to sell us the neon copyright of this film?"

Ichiyama Naozo said directly, "Gu-kun, please give me a price so that I can discuss it with Kitano-kun."

"It's up to you to make an offer. How much are you willing to pay?"

Gu Ming doesn't know how to set the price himself.

What if there is a shortage?
Moreover, by letting the other party make an offer, you can also get a feel for his bottom price.

"I can't make the decision!" Ichiyama Naozo shook his head, "I'll go back and discuss it with Kitano-kun and give you the answer tomorrow."

"it is good!"

Gu Ming stood up and sent the two of them away.

Then he turned around and returned to the office, where Li Xiaoping was waiting.

"Mr. Gu, what's the price?"

"It hasn't been negotiated yet, and he can't make the decision. Let's talk tomorrow."

"Oh." Li Xiaoping nodded and then revealed the purpose of her visit.

"Mr. Gu, I took a look at the company's accounts and threw away the 2000 million funds prepared for the two TV series. Now there are still 500 million lying on the account. This is because our domestic box office share of "Burning" has not yet come down. Otherwise, it could be nearly ten million more."

"It's a waste to have so much money sitting around. Are you planning to invest in any new TV series or movies?"

"Two TV series are enough for the time being."

I am still waiting to make a movie after the script has been reviewed to coincide with the Berlin International Film Festival where Gong Li is the chairman of the jury.

If we produce a few more dramas, the company's manpower will be overwhelmed.

Eat food one bite at a time, walk the road step by step.

The longer you take the steps, the easier it will be to pull your crotch!
"Mr. Gu, what do you think of our Daystar buying this whole floor? The rent must be getting higher and higher, and this can save a lot of money." Li Xiaoping's eyes lit up.

"how much is it?"

"600."

"Buy!" Gu Ming did not hesitate. Buying a house is always a good way to increase the value of funds.

and many more!

It seems there is a better way.

I invested all my money in Daystar before because I wanted to realize my dream in my previous life. Now that I have so much money in my account, I don’t have to invest money in Daystar for the time being. I would be sorry for myself if I didn’t use the money to make money!
Yes, I know nothing about stocks.

But who says you have to understand stocks?
I know all the big companies in later generations.

You can invest in them in advance!
It also saves tens of millions to spend here.

"Don't worry!"

Gu Ming waved his hand and took back what he said, "500 million will be reserved as emergency funds, and the remaining 3000 million will be established as an investment company called Daystar Capital."

"Then investigate a company called Penguin for me to see when they lack funds and invest in it."

If I remember correctly.Penguin was having a difficult time, and he was so desperate that he wanted to sell Penguin.

It would be unkind to miss such an opportunity!
Although he said he had no connections in the investment world, the other party already wanted to sell the company, so would he still care about his Venus' connections in the investment world?

The big deal is a premium, within twice the premium, if you can really invest in Penguin, you can make a lot of money in minutes!
"Investment?" Li Xiaoping had heard of this company that produced QQ software, and even registered one as soon as QQ came out.

But Gu Ming's sudden decision to invest was really hard for her to digest.

"Are you sure?"

"determine."

"Okay." Li Xiaoping sighed helplessly. The matter of buying a one-story office building fell through.

But now that I have become the general manager, I have to shoulder my responsibilities. I stood there and digested it for a while and then said, "I also have a friend who does this. I heard him say that many companies prefer to accept U.S. dollars when accepting investment. Movies can also earn a lot of foreign exchange. Should we set up an offshore company in Cayman?"

"The profits from your future films will be kept in the offshore company. If you need to use U.S. dollars, you won't have to apply for them."

"Even if this film "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog" can be sold, Kitano Takeshi Studio will send dollars to the offshore company to be established. This thing can be set up very quickly, and it can be completed in ten days. "

"Is that so..."

Gu Ming felt that what Li Xiaoping said was quite reasonable.

I only make movies in the country now.

But who knows when you’ll need to go outside for filming?
People don’t recognize soft sister coins.

The U.S. dollar is the hard currency.

Plus investment needs.

It is also good to set up an offshore company and prepare some US dollars.

"Okay! Just do as you say, get these two companies together as soon as possible, and then keep an eye on Tencent and report to me once a week."

"clear."

"Haha." Gu Ming threw the pen away with a look of longing in his eyes.

If investing in Penguin is successful, I will never have to worry about money again in my life.

When the time comes, whether you become a director or make Daystar bigger, as long as you have Penguin stock in hand, you can guarantee a worry-free future.

……

the next morning.

Ichiyama Shangzo came to Gu Ming again with an assistant.

"Director Gu, I have contacted Kitano-kun, and $15 is the price he can give."

I go……

Usually smiling.

The bidding is really tough!

Gu Ming grinned, "I won't sell it at this price. It's too low. We can't even recover the cost."

"I will lose money to death if I buy a movie worth nearly 50 US dollars." Gu Ming directly doubled the price of "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog."

"This is also the highest price we can offer." Ichiyama Naozo still insisted on this price.

Gu Ming understood that he was determined that he could only find their family.

He smiled and shook his head, "Then I have to wait for Sony's people to arrive and see what price they can offer."

"Gu Jun knows someone from Sony?"

“The North American and Neon rights to my first two films were sold to Sony.”

Sure enough, after hearing the news, Ichiyama Shangzo hesitated.

After some haggling with Gu Ming, the deal was settled at US$50!

The funds will be transferred to the offshore company after its establishment.

"Gu Jun, it's a pleasure to work with you. If you have any good films in the future, you can contact me again."

"Of course!"

Watched Ichiyama Naozo leave.

Li Xiaoping, who followed Gu Ming to see him off, couldn't help but admire, "Mr. Gu, you are really accurate in watching this kind of movie. Neon Man really spent a lot of money to buy it. The company can earn nearly 200 million in this way."

"Should we spread the news quickly? Take advantage of the situation and sell all the domestic TV rights and so on?"

(End of this chapter)