China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 82 Who is the big winner?

In the morning of October 10th, the sun was just right and the breeze was not dry.

At this time, it was still two hours away from the meeting time agreed between Dongcheng Pictures and representatives of major film and television companies.

but,

The real deal has actually begun.

There were only two people in a classically and elegantly decorated reception room.

Chen Dong and Bona’s CEO Yu Dong.

"Director Yu, there are quite a few distinguished guests here today, so I won't give you any detours. Let's get straight to the point, okay?"

"Haha, that's right. I also like to have a good time when discussing business with someone else. I don't like my mother-in-law."

Although Chen Dong only listened to these words and would not take them seriously, he still had to show his face:

"Okay, Mr. Yu is so generous, so I asked directly, how much investment share does Bona want to take?"

The smile on Director Yu's face suddenly dropped, and he stretched out five fingers: "Five percentage points."

"Oh, it's quite a lot." Chen Dong nodded. Five percentage points is still US$750 million, but there wasn't much emotion on his face, and he asked, "Where's the bid?"

"Bona can give you a 20% premium."

Chen Dong did some mental calculations and figured out that $750 million was a 20% premium, which meant he was willing to pay $870 million to get five percentage points.

This alone would net him $120 million.

Very tempting.

But Chen Dong agreed without even one word.

There wasn't even much joy on his face. He just nodded and said to Yu Dong: "Okay, I received Dong Yu's sincerity. Let's have tea."

When Yu Dong saw Chen Dong serving tea to the guests, he didn't understand what he meant. He said a few polite words and stood up to leave.

Of course, he didn't really leave, he just went to another reception room where there were more people.

Soon, another representative from a film and television company was invited into the reception room that was technically called a tea room where Chen Dong was located.

The cycle repeated itself, and soon it was Huayi's representative's turn to walk in.

Chen Dong was slightly surprised to see that it was Mr. Wang, not Mr. Wang.

"Director Chen seems to be confused about my arrival." Mr. Wang keenly caught Chen Dong's surprise at that moment, so he used this as a starting point to break the unfamiliarity and awkwardness of their first meeting.

"Haha, I used to deal with Mr. Wang a lot, but I didn't expect Mr. Wang to come in person this time."

Chen Dong smiled and stood up to greet him, "Mr. Wang, please sit down."

"Thank you, Director Chen." Mr. Wang was not polite. After sitting down, the female assistant who brought him in poured him a cup of tea and then left the room silently.

When there were only two people left in the tea room, Chen Dong used the same words as before on Mr. Wang.

"Huayi hopes to get 10% of the investment share."

"Oh?" This was a bit beyond Chen Dong's expectation.

But in an instant, he guessed what Mr. Wang was thinking. Huayi wanted 10% of the investment share in order to prepare for the listing.

After figuring out the cause and effect, Chen Dong had a faint smile on his face:

"I wonder what price your Majesty is willing to pay?"

"Director Chen, can you first tell me about the chips offered by the people who came in before?"

"Sorry." Chen Dong flatly refused.

It's not a code of ethics, and the representatives from several companies who came in before didn't ask Chen Dong to keep their conversations confidential. It's just that Chen Dong felt that Huayi would give him a surprise, of course, provided that he didn't know the bargaining chips of his competitors.

The king always saw that he was rejected, but he did not show any displeasure. He just lowered his head and frowned in thought.

Chen Dong didn't say anything, and the room was quiet for almost a minute. Mr. Wang finally raised his head and said with firm eyes: "Huayi is willing to pay a 50% premium."

"Ten percent?"

"Yes."

Although Chen Dong still did not agree directly, the smile on his face was obviously more sincere.

The next person to walk in was the starry Lu Zheng.

"Mr. Lu, please sit down."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

Lu Zheng's demands were different from those of the previous company representatives. He came purely for the role.

"I would like to ask Director Chen whether you have the right to decide on the role of Sophie."

"To be fair to Mr. Lu, I do."

Chen Dong hid it from the media because he wanted to be less disturbed, but after all, the matter could not be hidden, so he would no longer hide it today.

"Director Chen, can you sell me this role?"

"Excuse me……"

"Director Chen, don't refuse in a hurry." Lu Zheng interrupted: "I know that with such a large investment in "Inception", I will definitely not use actors who are not suitable for the role."

As he spoke, Lu Zheng took out a resume from the handbag he brought and handed it to the coffee table in front of Chen Dong. He continued: "This is the niece I mentioned to Director Chen last time. Her name is Jingtian. She was born in 87. She is 17 years old this year, the same age as Sophie in the movie... Of course, her acting skills may be inferior, but if she is lucky enough to get a role, she will definitely work hard to hone her acting skills during this time."

Seeing that Chen Dong put down his resume after his introduction, obviously not looking at it carefully, Lu Zheng knew it was time to throw in his chips.

"1000 million!"

Lu Zheng said: "I only want the role of Sophie."

Chen Dong knew that the 1000 million that Lu Zheng shouted could not be US dollars, otherwise he would really be moved.

"Sorry, Mr. Lu, this role is already occupied."

"1500... no, what about million?"

"I'm really sorry." Chen Dong didn't want to hear Lu Zuo continue to quote, he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to bear it.

As everyone knows, 20 million is already Lu Zheng's minimum price.

He originally thought that he was so well prepared, not to mention foolproof, at least he should have high hopes, but he didn't want to be rejected on the spot.

This made him somewhat disappointed, especially when he thought about the vow he made to his eldest niece when he came here, and he didn't know how to explain it to him when he returned.

"Director Chen, can I ask who took this role?"

"My girlfriend."

Three simple words ended all Lu Zheng's fantasies.

He opened his mouth, which eventually turned into a wry smile. He didn't continue to inquire about who Chen Dong's girlfriend was. He just sighed: "That girl is so lucky!" Then he stood up and left.

After Lu Zheng, the person who came in was Ye Ning, who represented Wanda Films.

Ye Ning, like Mr. Wang, asked the person in front about the chips before bidding.

"Currently Huayi has the highest bargaining chip, with a 50% premium, and wants 10 percentage points."

The king always asked before, but Chen Dong didn't say it because he was waiting for him to offer a high price. Now Ye Ning asked, he said it because he was waiting for the other party to offer a high price.

Ye Ning's first plan also took away 10% of the investment share from Chen Dong through a premium.

However, Huayi's courage made him reject this first plan.

He knew that Huayi was also preparing to go public and wanted to become the first domestic film company to go public.

This obviously conflicts with their goal of Wanda Movie, so he is ready to launch the second plan.

"Director Chen, if Wanda is willing to pay a 50% premium, can you give us the 10 percentage points that Huayi wants?"

When Chen Dong heard Ye Ning's request, he leaned back on the chair, crossed his hands, stared at the other person curiously, and then said after a while:
  "Mr. Ye, is this not good?"

If he agreed to Ye Ning, it would be equivalent to excluding Huayi. Although Chen Dong didn't lose anything, he didn't want to offend Huayi because of Ye Ning for no reason.

Ye Ning did not rush to explain, but instead asked: "How much of the 30 percentage points in Director Chen's hands is used to share profits?"

"25%." Chen Dong answered Ye Ning's question without hesitation.

Because he had already calculated his company's financial resources. Although he could take 10 or even 15 percentage points, it was not necessary.

The reason is simple, you cannot put your eggs in one basket.

Ye Ning asked again: "How much does Director Chen plan to give China Film?"

Chen Dong frowned. He felt that Ye Ning's question had crossed the line.

But seeing his sworn look, Chen Dong didn't know what kind of medicine this guy was selling in his gourd. After thinking about it, he still said:

"It's also 5 percentage points."

The reason why Chen Dong decided to give China Film his share of investment before he met anyone was because some assets could not be operated in secret, and even if the other party dared to give them, he would not dare to take them.

The 5 percentage points were based on China Film's initial support for him and the happy cooperation between both parties, so he was willing to take it out.

As for other state-owned enterprises, Chen Dong can only say that he will cooperate again next time if there is an opportunity.

Returning to the present, he looked at Ye Ning, curious about what tricks he would use.

Ye Ning also noticed Chen Dong's curiosity, and finally stopped trying to hold back and directly came up with the second plan that he had summoned a group of senior officials to discuss for a long time a few days ago.

"Director Chen, I asked you to transfer the 10 percentage points that Wanda wanted to me before, and you and China Film Group took 10 percentage points, which means there is still 10 percentage points left... Wanda also wants it. "

Chen Dongshua sat up straight. Even though he knew that Wanda Films was backed by Wanda Group and had a lot of money, he didn't expect Ye Ning to be so loud. However, he believed that the other party was not talking nonsense, so he was willing to listen to what he said next, "You continue .”

"'Inception' can be regarded as the first film in the gambling agreement between Director Chen and Wanda Cinemas."

"Haha, the cost of "Inception" is so high, I can't guarantee that its box office will be profitable." Chen Dong said nonchalantly, but all the muscles in his body suddenly became tense.

He was moved.

Of course, I also became vigilant.

"No, Director Chen may not understand what I mean..." "Really? Mr. Ye might as well speak more frankly."

Ye Ning smiled and said: "Actually, from the moment Director Chen and Warner reached a cooperation, you have already won this movie."

Still playing riddles, Chen Dong picked up the tea in front of him to moisten his throat, coughed lightly and said: "...I am relatively young and may not have enough experience. Mr. Ye will be more straightforward."

"..."

Ye Ning also picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip, and then explained: "The meaning is that if Director Chen agrees to our cooperation this time, "Inception" only needs to be approved and does not need to wait until it is released. Even Director Chen Win the first movie.”

Is there such a good thing?

"So Wanda will acquire the remaining 10% at the normal price?"

"It's natural."

Hearing that Ye Ning didn't pay a premium, Chen Dong relaxed his vigilance.

But he still didn't give an immediate answer, but said that he needed to think about it, so that when Ye Ning stood up to leave, he even forgot to say goodbye.

But when Ye Ning was about to leave the room, Chen Dong suddenly thought of something and stopped him.

"Mr. Ye."

"Director Chen, is there anything else?" Ye Ning looked back.

"Does Wanda Film want to go public?" This is a very bold possibility that Chen Dong thought of.

"Of course, I don't think there is any private company that doesn't want to go public, right?" Ye Ning admitted generously, but he was 'answering an incorrect question'.

"I mean becoming the first domestic film company to go public." Chen Dong stared at the other party closely, waiting for an answer.

"Does Director Chen think we have hope?" Seeing that Chen Dong had pointed it out, Ye Ning's face became a little more casual and became more serious and serious, but she asked instead without answering.

But this can be regarded as acknowledging Chen Dong's problem.

"Maybe."

This is Chen Dong's answer.

In fact, he is not very optimistic about Wanda Movies. Firstly, it started late, and secondly, it has insufficient foundation.

Of course, he was not optimistic about it, but he no longer had any doubts about the deal Ye Ning proposed just now.

If he hadn't seen Ye Ning disappear at the door, he would have wanted to hold Ye Ning's hand and say with a smile, happy cooperation!

After Ye Ning, Chen Dong also met with the company representatives who arrived later, but the conversation did not last long and usually ended in three to five minutes.

I only spent a relatively long time chatting with China Film, Yinghuang and R’s Kadokawa Pictures.

The one from China Film Group is still Han Shanping, who has dealt with Chen Dong the most.

Although Chen Dong has called Han Shanping since he met him, his position is actually deputy, but he should be getting straightened up soon, and he looks even more high-spirited than when they last met.

Although Han Shanping has a huge appetite and even wants China Film to monopolize 20%, Chen Dong only gives him 5% and has no complaints. After all, he also knows that China Film, as a state-owned enterprise, cannot pay a premium.

The reason why we had long talks with Yinghuang and Kawakaku Pictures is that these two companies want to win the role of tycoon Saito.

……

"Everyone, I've kept you waiting for a long time."

At 11:25, Chen Dong met almost all the representatives of the film and television companies alone. Finally, he left the tea room and walked into the large reception room next to it, which was also a conference room.

And his arrival also caused everyone who was originally chatting at the venue to stop communicating and cast their eyes towards him.

Although he was stared at by so many big shots, Chen Dong did not show any stage fright. He walked straight to the front of the conference table and started speaking.

On such occasions, of course, all the talk is about the scene, and there are even employees responsible for taking photos.

However, Chen Dong is not a very eloquent person, nor does he have the gift of speech, so he got to the point without a few words of conversation.

In his sight, a group of representatives from film and television companies were sitting upright at this moment, and their ears were pricked up.

"Congratulations to Wanda and Mr. Ye for getting 20% ​​of the investment share."

After finishing speaking, Chen Dong took the lead in applauding. There were many responders, but everyone reacted and stared at Ye Ning with wide eyes:
  How much did they hear?
  It seems like 20%?

Be a good boy.

He is worthy of being a big business owner backed by Wanda Group!

Then, some were congratulatory, some were emotional, some were envious, and some were dissatisfied... like Mr. Wang of Huayi.

In total, Chen Dong only had 30% of the investment share, and Wanda and his family only took 20%. You know, Huayi is definitely out of the game.

"Next, congratulations to Director Han of China Film Group Corporation, and I will share the remaining 10% equally."

"Haha, thank you, Director Chen. Thank you very much."

"Dr. Han, you are so polite. If it hadn't been for your first investment, I don't know what I would be doing now."

After exchanging compliments with Han Shanping, Chen Dong said to everyone again: "Thank you very much for your patronage. Manager Zhong has booked a banquet at Wangfujing Hotel, and I invite everyone to come..."

Some things can be put on the table and announced, such as investment shares.

There are also some things that cannot be discussed on the table, such as the deal regarding the character of tycoon Saito.

"Miss Xiaoqiaozi, congratulations. I am impressed by your sincerity of Kawakaku Pictures. I hope we can have a happy cooperation."

"Yes, thank you Mr. Chen. Please rest assured that the actors we have selected are definitely suitable for the roles."

"Haha, of course I believe Miss Xiaoqiaozi..."

In Chen Dong's view, the role of the tycoon Saito is a Japanese villain. It is actually a bit inappropriate for a Chinese to play it. And the real big names probably won't take it. He doesn't like the one who wants to play it. .

Of course, there is another very important reason why Kawakaku Pictures gave a little too much.

300 million.

It's not Japanese yen.

Beautiful knife.

It's higher than the price offered by Lu Zheng.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the fact that Xiaoli’s GDP this year was 2.1 times that of my country.

……

In the afternoon, a lot of 'insider' news appeared on the Internet.

"This morning, more than a dozen domestic and foreign film and television company representatives gathered at Dongcheng Pictures... Wanda Films became the final winner!"

"Director Chen holds 30% of the investment share, Wanda and his family own two-thirds, and the remaining one-third is shared equally between China Film and Director Chen's own Dongcheng Pictures."

"According to people familiar with the matter, Director Chen has the decision-making power for the two Asian characters, but I don't know if they have been 'delivered' yet."

"Dongcheng Pictures is the biggest winner today!"

"..."

The king always came home smelling of alcohol and drank a cup of hangover soup handed to him by his aunt. However, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became and he slammed the cup in his hand on the ground.

slap~
  Glass shards shattered all over the floor.

The aunt was so scared that she hid in the kitchen and didn't dare to come out.

At this time, the cell phone in his pocket rang.

He took it out and saw that it was his younger brother.

Pressed hang up.

But soon, the other party called again.

He answered impatiently.

The tone was firm.

"explain?"

"Brother, are you okay?"

"fine."

"Oh...Brother, what happened at that time? How did Ye Ning get so much investment share?"

"Haha, I still fucking want to know." Mr. Wang told the story of Chen Dong's separate appointments with each company representative today.

After hearing this, Mr. Wang didn't expect that Chen Dong was so young and could direct, act, and write scripts, and that he could be so damn smooth in business.

This is evildoer!
  God take him soon.

……

"Uncle Lu, you are back."

"I'm sorry, Uncle Lu didn't bring the character back to you."

The 17-year-old girl couldn't hide her worries at all, and her original expectations suddenly turned into full of disappointment.

However, she quickly reacted, pretending to be strong and indifferent, and in turn comforted Lu Zheng:
  "It's okay, Uncle Lu. Sophie is the second female lead in "Inception" and her role is comparable to the heroine. In fact, I know that I don't have much hope of getting the role. This result is not unexpected, so you just Don't blame yourself... My grandfather always said, I am lucky if I gain something, but I am lucky if I lose it."

Lu Zheng really believed it.

But after a while, Jingtian suddenly asked: "By the way, Uncle Lu, do you know who got the role of Sophie?"

"..." Lu Zheng: I believed your evil deeds!

"Director Chen said she was his girlfriend."

Lu Zheng thought Jingtian would continue to ask him who Chen Dong's girlfriend was.

Who would have thought that this girl was stunned.

He listened carefully and heard Jing Tian murmuring: "So Director Chen already has a girlfriend..."

(End of this chapter)