Chapter 485: Great-aunt's secret

The company Wei Ming saw was called New Line Cinema, founded in 1967 by Robert Robert Shaye (also known as Bob Robert Shaye), mainly distributing European art films and low-budget horror films.

It wasn't until 1979, when the Hollywood film market recovered, that New Line Cinema began to enter the production field. However, their works over these years were just so-so, relatively low-budget, with some losses and some gains, but nothing famous.

Wei Ming had a certain understanding of this company. He knew that they started to rise after distributing the American-Hong Kong co-produced live-action film *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, and later gambled on *The Lord of the Rings* and achieved great success. It could be considered a second-tier film company with a certain strength, and was finally acquired by Turner and merged into Warner.

However, the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* comics haven't been released yet, and the rights to *The Lord of the Rings* aren't in New Line's hands either. Wei Ming feels the most valuable thing about this company is its founder, Robert Robert Shaye; although he has done some shady things, his ability is indeed outstanding.

He took the information about this company out separately, so he could find the other party to talk later.

As for other companies, many didn't survive into the 90s, and Wei Ming hadn't even heard of them.

And those famous small and medium-sized companies like Lionsgate and Summit hadn't been established yet.

"Why, do you have ideas about this company?" the little aunt asked.

Wei Ming: "It might be more suitable for our current financial strength."

He did want to buy one of the Big Eight in one step, but his strength didn't allow it.

As the two were chatting, Miss Li Zhi came over with a fruit platter. There were lychees in the platter. Wei Ming noticed that she had changed her clothes and was wearing a cheongsam.

With Miss Li Zhi's figure, wearing a cheongsam was a bit too exaggerated. It felt like something was about to explode out of the clothes, making people feel a burst of heat.

Wei Wei Lingling said: "Should we have a conference call with Melinda? This is no small matter."

Wei Ming nodded: "But we can communicate first. How about letting Lang Ning handle the game company and DreamWorks handle the film and television company?"

Wei Wei Lingling: "That's what I thought too. Atari, no matter how bad it is, was once a giant with a deep foundation. It's not something DreamWorks can eat. I'll be responsible for this part."

"Can we make international long-distance calls here?" Wei Ming asked.

After receiving an affirmative answer, they immediately called Melinda in London. She had just finished work and returned home.

"Buying a film company? How much money is needed?" Melinda didn't object. On the contrary, seeing *The Sheep-Herding Class* shine in Cannes, she felt that the film industry had great potential and could be well combined with the publishing and media industry.

If you want to do it, do it big. Publishing + Film and Television, this already had the prototype of a media empire.

Wei Ming thought about the information on New Line: "It shouldn't exceed 10 million US dollars."

"Then no problem, no need for loans at all," Melinda said.

In the past, DreamWorks' cash flow was all earned by Wei Ming writing novels and songs. The accumulation over a few years was quite astonishing. And now that the publishing company had been established for a year, besides Wei Ming's works, it had also produced blockbusters and signed several potential writers, so it had long since begun to make a profit.

"Still need to keep enough money for the publishing company's expansion. I also have money in my Hong Kong account, and great-aunt is a banker, so it's convenient to borrow money," Wei Ming asked again, "Did you receive that song?"

"Received the new novel and the song. Just met with David Bowie today. He praised the song endlessly and even sang two lines. I like it very much," Melinda said. "I also like the novel, it's punchy enough!"

"That's good. Then I'll talk here first. If there are results, you can come over again."

Wei Wei Lingling snatched the phone: "I'll chat with Melinda for a few words. You guys go out first."

Wei Ming: "Whispering behind my back?"

"Out, out." Wei Wei Lingling gave Miss Li Zhi a wink, letting her pull the person out.

Miss Li Zhi immediately clamped Wei Ming's arm and went out of the room. After going out, Wei Ming was a tough guy.

Long-distance calls were quite expensive, three dollars a minute. However, Wei Wei Lingling still waited until they were completely out before asking: "It's been more than half a month, any results?"

Melinda sighed: "No."

Wei Wei Lingling: "No, at your age and his age, without taking measures, it should be very easy to succeed. Is it your problem or his problem?"

Melinda: "I've already checked, my body is very healthy."

"Could it be a problem with our little Xiao Ming?" Wei Wei Lingling was also a bit vague. "He looks quite healthy."

"Indeed healthy, whoever uses it knows." Melinda still recognized this point very much, but there was no reaction in her stomach, and she didn't know if there was a problem with the seeds.

Wei Wei Lingling said: "When you come to the United States in a while, try harder. You must hurry up. Our little assistant is already impatient and wants to make a move."

Melinda said indifferently: "If she wants to make a move, let her. He is not my boyfriend, just an ex."

If she cared about that kind of thing, thinking of the two sisters in the Mainland and the sister in Hong Kong, Melinda estimated she wouldn't have to work anymore.

"I hope you can give birth first. The eldest son and eldest grandson, that's definitely different. In ancient times, that would count as the heir apparent." Wei Wei Lingling used the position of heir apparent to tempt Melinda. The UK is a constitutional monarchy, so she must understand these things.

On the other side, Miss Li Zhi let go of Wei Ming and said: "Then we will all be studying in San Francisco in the future, so we can meet often."

Wei Ming: "Not necessarily. Even if I go to school, I might not be at school most of the time, or even in San Francisco."

"Then take me wherever you go, okay? You also need a helper by your side."

Wei Ming looked at Miss Li Zhi and said seriously: "Since you are here to go to university, you should still prioritize your studies..."

Hearing this, Miss Li Zhi was a bit disappointed. Wei Ming added: "If it's on weekends or holidays, I can take you for some social practice."

Hearing this, a big smile bloomed on Miss Li Zhi's face, feeling that her persistence had finally paid off.

Thinking of this, she wanted to clamp Wei Ming's arm again, but at this moment the housekeeper walked over, saying that the madam had something to do and had to go out, and would return to eat with everyone in the evening.

"Oh, okay, then we'll go eat outside at noon too."

After the little aunt finished the call, Wei Ming went to wake up Xiao Hong, and the four of them went out to find an improved Chinese restaurant.

This meal made Wei Hong feel uncomfortable: "Not as good as what our mom makes."

She still didn't like the sweet and salty taste, and the sweetness was a bit over the limit.

Wei Wei Lingling laughed: "Today I'll take you to eat some Western-style Chinese food. In the future, you can choose McDonald's, or go to Chinatown to eat. Xiao Li, you too."

Miss Li Zhi elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth: "I have no problem, I'm used to eating it."

Next, they went to Chinatown to stroll around. This gave Wei Hong a feeling closer to Hong Kong, with very Chinese ancient characteristics. Listening to the people inside talking, it was mostly Cantonese and Minnan dialect.

Many restaurants here made one have an appetite just by standing outside the shop. However, they had to go home to eat with the great-aunt tonight, so they could only change the day.

Thinking that she would have to live in this city for at least two years, Wei Hong was not in a hurry, taking the new camera her brother bought for her and shooting around on Grant Street.

Suddenly, Wei Hong pointed at the car in front: "That's great-aunt's car."

Wei Ming looked at the car: "How do you know?"

Wei Hong: "I saw it when entering the courtyard."

Wei Ming had no impression at all. Wei Wei Lingling said: "It is indeed aunt's car. Is she here to handle something?"

Miss Li Zhi asked: "Then should we go over and say hello?"

Wei Wei Lingling glanced at the sign on the building: "No need, let's go stroll elsewhere."

About half an hour later, Wei Wei Lindi was politely sent out by the president of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce here. Beside her was Shi Jiawang, the nephew of her late husband, with his head drooping.

There was no smile on Wei Wei Lindi's face. Shi Jiawang still wanted to get into her car, but was stopped by her driver and bodyguard.

Wei Wei Lindi snorted: "Get a taxi and roll back yourself. Also, I paid off your gambling debts today, but it will be deducted from your monthly dividends until it's paid off." ===== CHAPTER 486 =====