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Chapter 777 Reporters

In the morning, nine twenty.

Gan Jing walked out of the hotel and ended the interview with Dong-A Ilbo as planned.

"Boss, "Dong-A Ilbo" is the top three newspapers in Korea. Do you know what is the number one?"

Just got into the car, the assistant Ah Wen asked with a smile.

Gan Jing waved goodbye to the reporter who just interviewed him through the window, shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"It's "Chosun Ilbo", which is also run by South Korea, but that's how it got its name. At first glance, many people thought it was because the newspapers in the north were selling too well and went to the south." Ah Wen said something interesting, and it was a relief. Lower your mood.

After Gan Jing heard it, he just nodded his head and said "um", obviously not paying attention to it.

Ah Wen saw this scene and said nothing more, just continued to use her mobile phone to confirm the schedule with Lao Chen. She had done this before, but usually it would not be as intensive and sudden as it is today.

At 28:[-], Gan Jing, his assistant, Andy and Liu Tao arrived at the press conference.

This is a press conference of China Hundred Days Red and South Korea's CJ Entertainment Media, but because of the tax evasion arrest case of Lee Jae-hyun, there are extraordinarily many reporters at the press conference, and the hustle and bustle makes the huge conference room feel crowded .

It was here that Gan Jing met Li Jiarong, the senior director of CJ who had a phone call with him last night. At the same time, this was also the eldest son of Li Zaixian.

It is not uncommon for chaebols in South Korea to buy real estate, and their sons inherit their father's business.

"Mr. Gan, thank you very much for your support. I believe that CJ and Hundred Days Red will have a wonderful cooperation." After seeing A-Gump, Li Jiarong walked quickly to him and held A-Gump with both hands.

"There is nothing to thank for the cooperation between the companies. I hope that the TV series "Saint Lich" can shine with its own brilliance in the hands of Xijie." Looking at the eldest son of Li, he looked a little innocent.

Li Jiarong thanked him again and again, and then communicated with him about the press conference.

This is a somewhat rushed press conference.

In fact, both parties who are about to sign the contract also know that it is not a pure press conference.

Sure enough, after Li Jiarong announced in the name of the acting president that CJ bought the Chinese TV series "Saint Lich" for 168 billion won, there were some frying pans on the scene.

After a while, when the host signaled that they could ask questions freely, the reporters below looked like fish in a pond being fed, and Gan Jing was a little dazzled.

"Director Li Jiarong, may I ask if your status as acting president has been approved by the board of directors?" The reporter who asked No. 1 asked in a very aggressive tone. What he asked was not the content of the cooperation, but the identity of Li Jiarong who was sitting next to A-Gump at the moment.

"Yes, the board of directors has passed a resolution, and I am qualified to sit here." Li Jiarong replied.

"So, isn't the first thing you did after acting as the chairman to explain Chairman Lee Jae-hyun's tax case? As far as I know, TV dramas have never had a purchase price of 168 billion yuan. Why did you first The first decision is to rush to buy a foreign TV series that exceeds the market price?" The No.2 reporter was much sharper than the No.1 reporter.

Gan Jing could sense that the mood of Li Jiarong next to him seemed to have changed a bit, so he coughed lightly as a reminder.

Both of them had microphones in front of them, and the light cough did not hide the truth from the reporters present.

Without waiting for Li Jiarong to answer the question, the No.2 reporter who just spoke immediately pointed the finger at A-Gump: "When CJ Company had a problem, Gan Jing you came to us and sold a TV series with a price higher than the market price. Are you a black-hearted businessman?"

Gan Jing didn't get angry because he was described as a black businessman. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Li Jiarong still not inclined to answer. After thinking for a second, he decided to answer.

"The price is not high. This is the first point. Its production cost is as high as 330 billion won. The second point is that this is the first step of the strategic cooperation between the two companies, and there will be many cooperations in the future." Gan Jing is not concerned Said not slowly.

Perhaps, people in the company like Li Jiarong are not used to facing reporters and cameras, but Gan Jing has long been used to it, and will not be shocked by such a scene.

Affected by his bland attitude, Li Jiarong immediately answered the question just now: "Chairman Li Zaixian's case will go through legal procedures, and there will be a further press conference when the situation becomes clear. As the acting president, my duty is to To ensure the normal operation of the company, the cooperation with Bairihong is one of the important tasks. As for the price, Mr. Gan has already answered you just now."

"Chairman Lee Jae-hyun has the problem of tax evasion. Does CJ Company also have this problem? Is this purchased Chinese TV series CJ's way to cover up the tax problem?"

The No.3 reporter still linked the case with the TV series.

Li Jiarong categorically denied: "The company does not have this kind of problem. The purchase of the TV series has been carefully analyzed and weighed. Bairihong is a very powerful company. We believe that this TV series will get a good reputation and ratings." .”

"As far as I know, Hundred Days Red Company is just a film and television company that has been established for about two years. This TV series is also the first TV series it produced. What kind of interests are CJ willing to use as the first TV series in Korean history? How about buying it at a high price?" The reporter was still asking questions.

Even with Gan Jing's experience since his debut, it is quite rare for him to be pestered by reporters all the time, not to mention, it's someone else's business at this moment.

Well, other people's affairs...

Gan Jing stretched out his right hand, grabbed the microphone, and said emphatically, "I repeat, the purchase price is only half of the cost, and the TV series is worth the price."

Seeing that the reporter who just asked the question wanted to speak, he immediately said before the reporter spoke: "This cooperation is not only a cooperation between Hundred Days Red and CJ, but also a cooperation between me and CJ. I don't think the price is high."

"That's right, Forrest Gump is totally worth the higher price. As a world-renowned actor, we, CJ, will discuss more cooperation models with Forrest Gump." Li Jiarong continued.

The host of the press conference finally interrupted: "Today's press conference, please ask questions about cooperation in TV dramas. Please don't ask other questions."

The reporters sitting in the audience were very dissatisfied. Most of them came here to hear CJ's attitude towards Li Zaixian's arrest. Forrest Gump is certainly something to write about, but normal cooperation is not as violent as the case. what.

Another reporter asked a question. Compared with the previous ones, this one was very calm. He asked, "It is said that Forrest Gump has our Korean blood. Is this true?"

Gan Jing, who had experienced many trials and hardships, was stunned. He turned his head to look at Li Jiarong, and then at the reporters under the stands, laughing at such a serious press conference.

"Why are you kidding me!"

(End of this chapter)