That year Huayu

Chapter 1109 Taking over ByteDance shares...

Ying Huang is obviously self-aware and clever.

At noon, he seemingly carelessly scheduled the release date of "The God of Cookery" starring Nicholas Tse, Tang Yan, and Bai Bing on February 10, the second half of the Spring Festival, in the hope of enjoying some benefits.

After all, if the release date is moved forward, let alone enjoying the benefits of the Spring Festival movie market, it would be a death sentence and a cannon fodder.

"You mean, Huo Wenxi brought Bai Bing here to audition for "Dying to Survive"?"

"Yeah, she said hello when she saw me just now. From what she said, she also wanted to meet with you, Director Lin, to see if there is any favor to be done so as to buy insurance."

Yue Jun joked with Lin Nan and Liu Yifei with a smile. In his opinion, Bai Bing is actually okay in that role.

Because with Bai Bing's looks and figure, it is very convincing to hang out in bars and nightclubs in the movie and support a terminally ill daughter by dancing.

The most important point is that Ying Huang is an old friend and partner of the family for many years, so it is good for everyone.

"I remember that she seems to have a daughter herself, right? If you think about it this way, you can indeed audition for that role."

Liu Yifei's long eyelashes fluttered lightly, and she looked at Lin Nan with a serious look of thinking, "In terms of acting, it is completely possible to substitute real emotions."

Lin Nan could hear that Miss Liu was considering this issue for him from the perspective of company interests and human relations.

"It depends on how Mr. Han and Jia Nu choose. If they choose, or if she is among the candidates to be determined, I am of course willing to do Ying Huang a favor." Lin Nan smiled, and he was indeed no exception.

At the same time, the audition site of "Dying to Survive".

Standing in front of Han Jianu, Han Sanping, and Jiang Xingrou was Tan Zhuo, who had just finished the audition. Although he was not a professional, his resume was very good.

She was selected by Lou Ye to participate in "Spring Breeze Intoxicated Night" and made her debut in the industry. Of course, this movie was directly banned by the bureau, and it was dead in the light.

The reason: During the period when Lou Ye was banned from directing, he secretly filmed in the mainland, and it was a homosexual and large-scale theme; he secretly took it to Cannes to compete, and publicly bombarded and attacked the Film Bureau in front of foreign media...

"Hello! Mr. Tree, produced by Jia Zhangke and Ren Zhonglun; "The Murderer" produced by Lin Nan Films and directed by Cao Baoping..."

Han Sanping read the resume with interest. Although he hated Lou Ye, he would not harm "Lou Girl".

"The acting is fine, can you dance? The enchanting kind, such as pole dancing?" Han Jianu looked at Tan Zhuo's appearance and figure and asked bluntly. She thought the other party could be pending.

This question made Tan Zhuo feel a little embarrassed, and she replied a little embarrassedly: "I haven't learned to dance."

"Then you have to learn it. There are many scenes in the play." Han Jianu's ambiguous words made Tan Zhuo's heart beat faster. Is there a chance?

"Okay, the staff will inform you of the audition results later." Jiang Xingrou said at the right time, and the meaning was very clear: you can leave.

"Thank you, Mr. Han, Director Han, and Director Jiang, then I will go out first." They are all smart people, and Tan Zhuo bowed and said goodbye immediately.

Five minutes later, when Huo Wenxi was specially taken care of and followed Bai Bing in, Han Sanping smiled helplessly, an old acquaintance!

"You really pay attention to it! Doesn't Ying Huang have an agent and assistant? You, the director and the butler, were sent out?" Han Sanping spoke first and teased.

"Boss Han is joking. Isn't Bai Bing the only mainland actor under Ying Huang? Of course, we should pay attention to her. Boss Yang asked me to say hello to you on his behalf, as well as to screenwriter Han and director Jiang. Good morning."

After a brief joke, the atmosphere on the field was instantly different. Anyway, the distance between the two sides was directly shortened.

After more than ten minutes, the audition was over.

Han Jianu magically discovered that Bai Bing was also very suitable! At least in terms of appearance, she was the most outstanding; and the other party had a daughter, so the emotional drama was easily substituted.

After Huo Wenxi led Bai Bing away, the three people in the conference room started to discuss. To be precise, it was about the consideration of the casting.

"To be fair, although this role has a lot of scenes, it is not important. The acting requirements are not high. After all, the core of the story is not about her." Han Sanping said meaningfully.

"Dad, just say that you want to cast this actor, and you are laying the groundwork." Han Jianu rolled her eyes and performed a "fatherly love and daughter filial piety" again.

"To be honest, I also think it's okay to give it to her." Jiang Xingrou smiled and gave him a way out, and Han Sanye put away his sullen face when he looked at the "leaky little cotton jacket".

"When there are several actors suitable for a role, the importance of favors and interpersonal relationships is reflected.

When I was the vice chairman and general manager, Yang Shoucheng was the first Hong Kong capital to approach the mainland, which is why only Yinghuang in Hong Kong Island is thriving in the mainland."

"Just say that Yinghuang has been trying to curry favor with you and surrender to you for a long time, and that's it. Is it necessary to be so complicated? You're still reminiscing.

In the past, I saw Mr. Yang smiling for you at China Film and at home. It's really a long time and our friendship has deepened!"

Han Jianu said again with disdain, but she was also affirming her old man's status in the world, so Han Sanping had a smile on his face.

"I'll give you face, so I'll choose her. As for acting, that's Lin's job. If she can't perform well on the spot, he'll go and teach her."

"I'm also giving Yang Shoucheng a face. Also, you should know that adding an actor from Hong Kong Island Company is also 'correct'!"

Watching Han Sanye "teaching" Han Jianu without any hesitation, Jiang Xingrou tried her best to keep a low profile. Of course, she did prefer to give the role to Ying Huang.

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At the end of November, the film market entered the last month of this year in a "grand" way.

At 9:30 in the morning, the stock prices of Guangguang, Yinghuang, China Film and Shanghai Film, with the release of the 232 million box office data on the third day of the release of "Operation Mekong", also began to open in the red for the Nth consecutive day!

Among the four listed companies, Guangguang's increase was the most fierce. Because it is not only the producer of "Operation Mekong", but also the exclusive distributor of the film.

"This is the most correct development model for listed companies in the film and television industry. The stock price is determined by the box office and profits!"

"788 million box office in 3 days is simply terrifying."

"I heard that the cost was only 200 million, is that right, Mr. Ren?"

At the premiere of "The Sword of the Third Young Master", Xu Ke, the producer, looked at Ren Zhonglun with a smile and asked.

"Well, the cost was 200 million, and it started to make a profit on the third day of the release." Ren Zhonglun was in a good mood and responded directly.

I saw Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong and others on the side, with a hint of envy in their eyes, but also a little resentful, sad and unwilling.

Similarly, Xu Ke, Er Dongsheng and others were also envious. No one doesn't like money. For directors, this kind of terrifying box office is even more popular!

Only Zhang Qiang from Alibaba smiled and didn't care, and even said, "Didn't you invite Director Lin today? Why didn't you see him? Or did you not give him face?"

Hearing this, Ren Zhonglun immediately lost his good face.

Yu Dong hurriedly explained, "Director Yue has informed me two days ago that Weibo is holding a shareholders' meeting today, so Director Lin really can't come."

"Isn't Alibaba also a shareholder of Weibo? Don't you know?" Wang Changtian walked over and said something in a gloomy way.

"It seems that the original shareholders are in the meeting, and Alibaba entered later, so it is not considered an original shareholder. It should not have been notified?! Haha..." Ren Zhonglun added a knife directly.

As expected, Zhang Qiang lost his good face, but he still forced a smile:

"Alibaba has not been notified. But I wonder if Director Lin will come to the financing dinner of Bonanza tonight? Don't hold a shareholders' meeting from morning to night."

Yu Dong was also speechless about this question, because Lin Nan did not give a clear answer whether he would come or not, "He should come."

While the premiere of "The Sword of the Three Young Masters" was still going on, Weibo was a bit "deserted".

In the small meeting room, Lin Nan had been drinking tea for ten minutes, but the main topic had not yet begun; all the original shareholders or shareholder representatives and a group of executives were waiting for Cao Guowei.

When he notified everyone for the last time the day before yesterday, he specifically reminded everyone not to be late, but now he was delayed for ten minutes, saying that he was answering a call from Jay Chou.

"I'm sorry, everyone, I was indeed delayed for a while because of something important, but it was also about the main business of today's meeting."

Suddenly, the door of the office opened, and Cao Guowei strode in, saying sorry repeatedly.

"Mr. Cao, now that we have dealt with it, let's get started?" a shareholder suggested.

"Well, OK. Send out the prepared documents." Cao Guowei immediately instructed his secretary after taking his seat.

Not long after, everyone on the rectangular conference table had a data report in front of them, which showed all the conflicts and disputes between Weibo and ByteDance over the past year.

"I believe everyone has heard about today's topic to some extent. Just because Weibo has their shares and invested in them, some things are very troublesome to deal with.

Now the two sides are competing in more and more areas, and it has reached the point where they are actively snatching food from Weibo's mouth, and even if they have more, we have less.

So, I plan to sell all the ByteDance shares owned by Weibo. Once there is a direct conflict and competition, I will not be restrained and can do it freely..."

"Mr. Cao, let me say that the development prospects there are very good now. Why can't our two companies cooperate for a win-win situation?"

"Haha, win-win cooperation? This is the funniest proposal I have heard this year. It is impossible to cooperate. It is impossible for me, and Zhang Yiming is unwilling to do it. No one will give in..."

...

The debate in the conference room gradually arose, and Lin Nan also understood the intention of Cao Guowei to communicate with him before-there are really many people who oppose him.

Although he is a major shareholder, Lin Nan remained silent throughout the process and voted when necessary.

After more than half an hour of arguing, Cao Guowei was fed up. It was unnecessary to continue the process at this point. Arguing with them was just to respect their shares.

"Let's vote. Shareholders who support me selling all ByteDance shares, please raise your hands."

As Cao Guowei finished speaking, Lin Nan was the first to respond. A group of opposing shareholders looked at him belatedly. They were fooled!

Lin Nan's support, plus Sina's shares and Cao Guowei's own shares, what's the point of voting? This doesn't even count the few small shareholders who support Cao Guowei!

"Hahaha, thank you Director Lin for your support, then this matter is settled. Today I will have someone notify the Byte Department and let the word out..."

"Director Cao, can I ask, how many shares of the Byte Group do we have?"

Lin Nan's voice interrupted Cao Guowei's words. Everyone looked at him in confusion after hearing the words, including Cao Guowei.

The latter frowned, his eyes scrutinizing, and finally asked tentatively: "What do Director Lin have in mind?"

Lin Nan did not deny it, but smiled and nodded, "I have some ideas. I think if you want to sell it, why don't you sell it to me?"

Weibo wants to completely sever ties with the Byte system, and if it is forwarded to me, it won’t affect the result, right? And I can also be a link and buffer between the two companies, in case there is a chance for both parties to come together and cooperate in the future..."

Cao Guowei had no objection to Lin Nan's "request". Whoever he sold to was not selling. He smiled, nodded, and said:

"Okay. Although we have signed an agreement before and the target of selling shares needs to be approved by the Byte System, Director Lin, you are the original shareholder of Weibo. This can be regarded as a different kind of 'internal digestion', so it should be fine. "

"How much is that?" Lin Nan asked impatiently.

"1.2%."

"So few?" Lin Nan was stunned for a moment and subconsciously said it.

"Director Lin, there are actually quite a few." At this point, Cao Guowei glanced at the other shareholders present: "Since we have finished talking about the business, I won't waste everyone's time, and we can break up the meeting. Director Lin, go Let's talk in my office.

After hearing the "expulsion order", everyone stood up. You don’t want us to listen, and we’re too lazy to participate!

Five minutes later, Lin Nan sat on the sofa in Cao Guowei's office, and the latter continued to explain:

"The Byte Group is a bit special. Every financing is invitation-only. In the C round of financing in June last year, they took out 20% of the shares and raised US$100 million. Weibo only got 1.2%, and the rest Most of it was taken away by financial institutions... The current market value there should be around 10 billion US dollars.

Director Lin, I say this to tell you that there are many, many shareholders in the Byte Group, and 1.2% is really a lot;

Moreover, Zhang Yiming is very confident. He said the year before last that when financing in the future, the shares released will never exceed 10%, because the Byte System will definitely not be short of money by then!

Also, Director Lin, do you know why I moved this meeting to today? "

"Why?"

Lin Nan didn't quite understand. But through Cao Guowei's words, he heard a message: In two and a half years, the market valuation of the Byte system has skyrocketed from US$500 million to US$10 billion!

"On the 30th of this month, the Byte Group's D round of financing will be held. Only 9% of the shares will be released. It is still an invitation system.

Therefore, Weibo must decide on the sale of shares in advance so that I can communicate with them: in the D round of financing, Weibo will withdraw and not follow. "

"So, I need to deal with the dilution of 1.2% of my equity on the 30th and continue to invest money?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

"That's right."

Cao Guowei nodded. He and Lin Nan have known each other for 7 years and can be considered old friends. He will mention whatever needs to be mentioned. Weibo will definitely withdraw from the Byte system anyway.

"Okay, I'll follow the investment, I'm going to die of poverty." Lin Nan gritted his teeth and said, looking like he was in pain.

"Director Lin, don't pretend to be poor. No matter how you pretend, it is inconsistent with the truth, haha..." Cao Guowei pointed at Lin Nan and joked wildly.

Suddenly, his laughter stopped, he looked directly at Lin Nan with sharp eyes, and said something incomprehensible: "Director Lin, you are so lucky!"

"How to say?"

"I just remembered something."

"What's going on?"

"Today's meeting, I entered the meeting ten minutes late. Does Director Lin know who I am talking to on the phone?"

"who?"

"The 360 ​​guy." Cao Guowei paused, then looked at Lin Nan's slightly guessing eyes and said with emotion:

"That's why I said, Director Lin, you are so lucky! That one also needs to be cleared. He got it during the B round of financing, in September 2013. If Director Lin is interested, I can go there Let me ask you..."

"Okay, thank you very much, Director Cao!" Lin Nan couldn't restrain the excitement in her heart, her voice was excited, and she said thank you.

"Director Lin is very optimistic about the byte system?" After Cao Guowei nodded and agreed to help, he asked Lin Nan another question.

"If there was no competition between Weibo and Byte, would Chairman Cao get rid of the 1.2% stake?" Lin Nan answered with a question.

"I know." Cao Guowei smiled and shook his head.

"Does Director Cao know how many shares Director Zhou has?"

"I don't know the specific amount. But it should be between 1.5% and 2%, right? Director Lin wants them all?"

"I want them all. Isn't "Operation Mekong" making money? Now there is a place to spend money." Lin Nan nodded in response, not hiding his appetite at all.

"That's right, Director Lin, you are the most profitable director in the film and television industry, and you have a lot of investments outside. Wait for my news and help people until the end. I will try my best to help you solve all the problems before the 30th."

"Thank you, Director Cao." Lin Nan couldn't suppress the smile on her face and said her heartfelt thanks.

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