Chapter 435: Acquiring Eternal Splendor Production Studio and Shooting Site

Hu Lianxi now already has many subordinates, thanks to the support from those old northern benefactors.

Since the last time Yang Qing financed them, those people have understood the value of Qingyun Business Consulting Company.

More and more people began to seek Qingyun Business Consulting Company for business planning.

With money, one naturally recruits more talent; with people, control over Gangdao also strengthens.

Therefore Zhu Guoliang is crystal clear about his recent activities.

When he arrived at Dongfang Wenhua, Zhu Guoliang was already waiting for him.

Upon seeing Hu Lianxi, Zhu Guoliang immediately put on a gentle smile and proactively extended his hand to shake Hu's.

Hu Lianxi smiled, grasped Zhu Guoliang's hand, leaned in for a brief hug, and patted his back.

This intimate gesture made Zhu Guoliang a bit surprised, and he thought the negotiation would be difficult.

He didn't expect Hu Lianxi to radiate enough goodwill.

This good news made Zhu Guoliang treat Hu Lianxi even more attentively.

As usual, the two did not discuss the Eternal Splendor Production Studio and shooting site first.

Zhu Guoliang proactively asked about Yang Qing's whereabouts.

"President Yang, what has he been busy with lately? I still want to have tea with him."

Hu Lianxi had nothing to hide.

"Didn't President Yang privately acquire the Milk Company? Zhou Dalao is upset and is causing a stir about it."

"President Yang is handling the Milk Company's matters."

Hu Lianxi didn't expect Yang Qing to be so unpredictable; a single move startled him—did he just take down a listed company?

It was Zhou Xinian's, Zhou Dalao's Milk Company.

With my little arms and legs, how could I possibly bear it?

"President Yang truly is a rare hero; even a powerhouse like the Milk Company is within his grasp."

Hu Lianxi chuckled, knowing a bit about this area.

President Yang took advantage of the market slump, first bought some dairy cattle stocks, and in '67 bought many shares from panicking foreigners.

Zhou Dalao never even reacted, and Yang Qing swallowed it up.

On the surface, Yang Qing holds 39% of the Milk Company shares, only a bit more than Zhou Dalao, but secretly, Xuanwu Investment Bank holds over a dozen stakes.

Yang Qing's tactics are always ample, appearing on the surface to leave room.

"Yes, yes, Many Stars and Bishengke each bring President Yang nearly 200 million profit annually."

"When you have too much money and nowhere to spend it, all you can do is buy, buy, buy."

"Now Zhou Dalao's Milk Company has been targeted."

"Only President Yang has some face with Governor Dai; if someone else took over, they'd probably be taught a lesson by Zhou Dalao."

Mentioning the governor, Zhu Guoliang realized Hu Lianxi was pressuring him, yet he had to admit that Yang Qing was indeed hard to deal with.

Sure enough, without waiting for him to think, Hu Lianxi tossed out another bomb.

"Actually, regarding Guotai's production studio and shooting site, I'm not inclined to acquire them."

"Guotai's shooting site is outdated, its production studio's equipment is old; there's no need to buy that junk."

"What I have in mind is to build a new production studio, recruit talent to form a new company; given the current state of film companies on Gangdao, people are easy to hire and the scale will quickly grow."

"President Yang, however, insists on acquisition, saying time is life; he doesn't want to waste time building a new studio."

Zhu Guoliang knew Hu Lianxi was pressing him.

"Eat, eat, we'll talk after the meal, after the meal."

He could only stall with food and wine, shut Hu Lianxi up, and use the time to devise a plan.

Eternal Splendor Production Studio doesn't absolutely need Yang Qing.

But I have distribution channels, East Asian distribution channels; Yang Qing should be interested.

Talent is the most valuable thing in my hands.

For this distribution channel, Yang Qing also wants to buy my Eternal Splendor, otherwise on what basis can I cooperate with him?

The more he thought, the more Zhu Guoliang felt he had grasped the key point, and his mood relaxed.

Changcheng doesn't have such distribution channels.

As for the domestic market, forget about it.

Buying Changcheng offers no ancillary value, whereas Eternal Splendor is worth a high price.

After a full meal and drink, Zhu Guoliang felt much more confident.

Hu Lianxi also noticed his change.

In business, few are so forceful as to suppress others from selling assets; that offends people. No matter how you negotiate, it must end in balance.

Overly aggressive companies end up without friends.

That's also why Hu Lianxi isn't overbearing.

He gave Zhu Guoliang time to balance his mind; if others give you a chance and you don't seize it, you can't blame them.

Some negotiation details the other side might miss, but later, once calm, they'll notice them.

That is the way of the world.

"President Zhu, have you figured it out?"

Hu Lianxi asked with a smile.

Zhu Guoliang nodded with a smile.

"President Hu, we've always overlooked one issue: the value of Guotai's distribution channels."

"I can sign a strategic cooperation agreement with President Yang, offering favorable terms to fully support Azure Rainbow Media's film distribution."

How much do you think this condition is worth?

Hu Lianxi smiled; the discussion had reached the heart of the matter.

He made a backward gesture with his hand, and his assistant brought over a document.

Hu Lianxi took it, didn't look, and handed it to Zhu Guoliang.

We hired a professional financial firm to appraise Eternal Splendor Film Studio and the lot.

6.2 million, that's their highest valuation.

A premium acquisition, 7 million is about right.

We're offering 8 million; Chairman Zhu, what do you think?

Based on normal valuation, Hu Lianxi's price is really fair.

Furthermore, Great Peace has begun to lose money as film production declines.

But Zhu Guoliang won't accept this offer, because the price is simply too substantial.

15 million, employees are the core of a company, and these employee and artist contracts are the most Earning Money.

Hu Lianxi shook their head.

Chairman Zhu, that report's quote includes the personnel contracts.

Without these contracts, Eternal Splendor Film Studio is worth even less.

Zhu Guoliang felt humiliated; back in 1964 when he took over, he could still compete with Shao's Dian Mao, but now it has shrunk to just a few million worth of Eternal Splendor film production.

This is the most embarrassing thing he's done in his life, yet it's also a burden he must shed.

13 million, Chairman Hu, this is my bottom line.

Great Peace isn't that worthless.

Hu Lianxi folded their arms on the table.

Chairman Zhu, if you mean all of Gangdao Great Peace's assets, it's certainly not just this.

But you keep Great Peace's signboard, you also keep the best asset, the cinema, so why should we buy the rest you don't want at the value of the whole Great Peace?

That just doesn't make sense.

Zhu Guoliang let out an embarrassed laugh.

Chairman Hu, everyone knows Eternal Splendor is our Great Peace.

Hu Lianxi let out a heh heh.

Zhu Guoliang had no alternative.

11 million; any lower and I'd have nothing left to sell.

Hu Lianxi pondered seriously, then spoke.

I can offer 10 million, but must include Stone Manor.

This is the final price; if it's acceptable, fine; if not, there's no point continuing.

Upon hearing that, Zhu Guoliang decided.

All right, deal.

That villa was only worth a few hundred thousand, yet Hu Lianxi gave ten million.

After selling for over ten million, his face looked better.