Chapter 1131: Dividing Shares; Parting Ways with Wanda!

"The 3rd Pingyao International Film Festival, Zhang Yimou Masterclass, was grandly held this morning at the outdoor stage of Pingyao Ancient City, with nearly a thousand media and filmmakers in attendance.

When talking about the director's energy and high output, Director Zhang Yimou jokingly teased Lin Dao Nan, who was absent from the film festival for the third time, saying that as the most high-output young director, he had now become a deserter..."

"This morning, Tang Ren Film released an announcement that it had signed the 'Supplementary Agreement II to the TV Drama Information Network Transmission Rights Purchase Agreement' with an Alibaba subsidiary;

The company will delete all shots of the original lead actor in *Win the World* before December 31st at the end of the year, and replace them with other first-tier actors determined by the Party A company, and finish filming on time;

This re-filming involves a cost of over 60 million yuan... In addition, regarding the review and broadcast after the re-filming of the drama, a secondary gambling agreement has also been signed with the Party A company..."

"I have to admit, Alibaba is indeed ruthless enough. Tang Ren has fallen to this point, yet they are still thinking of throwing bait, wanting to knock the bones and suck the marrow of this company, eating it dry!"

In the conference room on the 66th floor of the China World Trade Center, Wang Changtian's mockery and laughter suddenly rang out.

He would bet his head that Tang Ren, desperate to save itself, would definitely "lose" its last bit of capital to Alibaba completely.

"One ring after another; how many people in this industry who have no way out and choose to burn their bridges can succeed? Anyway, I haven't seen one." The vice president of Tencent Entertainment laughed.

Just then, the door of the conference room was pushed open again by staff.

Cao Guowei was seen walking in with a smile, bringing his accompanying staff, "It's quite nice to choose this place. After talking about serious business in the morning, we can directly have a celebration banquet."

"Chairman Cao, that's exactly what I was considering." Wang Wei responded with a smile.

"Just missing Wanda and Lin Dao?" Sitting directly opposite the Tencent Entertainment executives, Cao Guowei asked directly.

"That's right, just missing them.

You say Lin Nan, a third party not participating, is not in a hurry, I can understand that; after all, Yifei is about to give birth, so he must be dawdling when he goes out.

But this efficiency of Wanda is really speechless." Wang Changtian couldn't help but mock.

"They are the seller, and this seller is very clear that what is in his hands is something everyone is very unwilling to miss, so naturally he is fearless and holding on."

The people from Tencent Entertainment spoke without any avoidance; they had the qualifications and strength to speak like this.

Looking at the circle of assistants and recorders sitting around, each one was expressionless, as if they hadn't heard the mockery and teasing of the bosses. Because this kind of game where big shots talk and laugh and dig holes is simply not something they can get involved in.

Downstairs, Lin Nan and Liu Xiaobin entered the elevator together. Unlike the great Lin Dao who came alone, Liu Xiaobin brought four accompanying staff members.

"I know Wanda is very short of money, very short of cash, but I still advise you not to have the idea of a premium.

Once this idea arises and this kind of thing is done, the consequences will be very serious.

First of all, do you think the four of them will engage in vicious competition for shares and fall out? The answer is absolutely not.

Because after Wanda withdraws, the others still have to work together, so they will never accept your proposal for premium competition. And doing this is completely burning your bridges and offending people to death!"

After speaking, Lin Nan fell silent, and Liu Xiaobin also frowned and fell silent.

Until the elevator door opened again, the latter spoke, solemnly and with great emotion: "Thank you for the reminder, Lin Dao. After Wanda withdraws from Tudou, our two families will still be friends."

"Good guy, after not being able to be allies, we can't even be partners? Returning to the pre-liberation era all at once?" Lin Nan said with natural surprise, smiling.

Liu Xiaobin could see that Lin Nan understood the meaning of his words, just smoothing things over. But he still explained seriously:

"Lin Dao, you know clearly that Wanda will no longer participate in investing in any films. In the entire upstream and downstream film industry, we only have the cinema chain business left."

"Hmm, I understand." Lin Nan nodded solemnly and said no more. At this time, the group had already arrived in front of the conference room door, with several Tudou employees guarding outside.

"The daily box office yesterday has already fallen below 10 million, closing at 9.8 million. Compared with those two in the same period, my side is really miserable!"

"But the total box office has just climbed over the 10 billion threshold, hasn't it? You've already made money, so don't be greedy."

Han Sanping laughed and choked him. Then he couldn't help but mock:

"You don't know how much anger our Chairman Fu has been holding in recently.

Others kindly invited you to participate in the mainstream blockbuster project, but you turned around and used 'crooked' means to 'cry and beg' in front of the leaders for a tribute film. You are really cunning, and your face is so thick that you don't even care about martial arts ethics."

"At this point, besides using this trick, I have no other way. Just based on the results of this *My People, My Country*, you tell me, how can Shanghai Film Group compete? What can they use to compete?"

Chairman Ren said just one sentence, which really stumped Han Sanping. Indeed, besides this trick, Shanghai Film Group had no other way.

"I say, what are you two doing here? Why are you staring at each other? Affectionately." Suddenly, Han Jia walked down from upstairs in a rush. She carried a bag in one hand and held large sunglasses in the other, teasing carelessly.

Fine, in an instant, the two old men lengthened their faces, staring at little Han with displeasure.

"Hehe, just kidding, just kidding." Han Jia was quick to shrink, walking out without stopping.

"What are you going to do?" Han Sanping asked quickly.

"Huanxi called and asked me to go to a meeting; the project name has been decided, called *My People, My Homeland*. They decided to publicly establish the project in the latter part of this month and start working on the script..."

As Han Jia's voice gradually faded, Ren Zhonglun's expression was already wrong. Because based on Han Jia's words, he guessed seven or eight out of ten.

The sound of the sports car pulled the somewhat stunned Chairman Ren back. He looked at Han Sanping with mockery and said sarcastically:

"Good enough! *My People, My Country* has a total of seven directors; more than half of them can be considered to have directly cast aside China Film and regrouped to work alone at Huanxi? If our Chairman Fu finds out, he will probably be furious, right?"

"It's just that the film model is the same, and the director overlap is relatively high. Is it possible that both of these are exclusive to China Film?

At most, they are just rubbing off on the popularity of *My People, My Country*, but isn't this film also directed by them? Rubbing off on their own popularity?"

"The logic is this logic, but people, especially those in high positions, how can they not have some emotions?"

"Hehe, if you have anything to say, just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush." Based on his understanding of Chairman Ren over the years, Han Sanping mercilessly exposed the other party.

"Hahaha, I'm wondering if Shanghai Film Group can participate in an investment?"

"Then you are purely dreaming; for now, honestly implement your tribute film well."

After simply replying to the message sent by Yue Jun, Lin Nan turned his phone completely to silent.

Yue Jun had already set off for Huanxi, and it was estimated that the matter of *My People, My Homeland* could be completely finalized today, and only the contract would need to be supplemented later.

In front of the conference table, several parties were still arguing, and the final distribution result had not yet been determined.

It was mainly Tencent Entertainment and Weibo arguing, not giving an inch.

And the frequency of Lin Nan and Wang Wei interjecting was much lower, because both sides had self-knowledge; the big head had nothing to do with them.

Another ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye. After Wang Changtian and Wang Wei exchanged glances, they spoke one after another.

"Enlight doesn't want much; I just want 1% of Tudou's shares."

"I'll take the fraction of over 0.2817%; this shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Tencent Entertainment and Weibo were both stunned. After looking at each other, they nodded directly.

"Chairman Cao, there are still 11% of the shares. We can take one more step back at most; 7% is our bottom line."

Seeing that the other party had said the word "bottom line," Cao Guowei immediately started thinking.

And at this time, Lin Nan could also see that there was a high probability that a result would be produced. He looked at Wang Changtian teasingly: "1% is 1.6 billion; Enlight's cash flow is quite good!"

"That's just saying, it's all just robbing Peter to pay Paul."

Looking at the wrinkles on Old Wang's face, the ghost would believe his words.

"Could it be that you intercepted the box office share of the film party?" At this time, Liu Xiaobin also said with interest.

"That's impossible, hahaha."

"Fine, 4% is 4%." Cao Guowei spoke unexpectedly, his tone somewhat heavy.

The conference room also fell silent in an instant, and everyone clearly knew one thing, that is, from today on:

Tencent will officially replace Wanda's seat among Tudou's shareholders and become the second-largest shareholder; and Weibo's shareholding will officially exceed Wang Wei's, jumping to fourth place.

Of course, although these two companies got Wanda's shares, they did not inherit Wanda's status as an original shareholder, nor did they inherit the multi-voting rights under the dual-class equity structure.

Lin Nan took the lead in applauding, and everyone present, including the accompanying staff from all parties, also burst into applause.

"There is one more thing I need to ask everyone." Suddenly, Liu Xiaobin stood up.

"General Manager Liu, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"Regarding the handover time of this fund, we hope it won't be during the end of the year. How about March next year, that is, the first month after the Spring Festival?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan and the others understood in seconds. If there was a huge sum of money at the end of the year and during the end of the year, the bank would be excited.

And after the year, Wanda would at least not be so passive. Because they had enough preparation time in between to deal with the bank and keep as much money as possible for Wanda's own use.

"Of course."

"No problem."

"Wanda just needs to notify us at any time; we can also prepare slowly, no rush."

"And we can earn more interest in our own accounts, hahaha."

Before long, the six people went to the banquet hall together while talking and laughing. And the other staff were arranged in a slightly larger hall next door.

During the noon banquet, Liu Xiaobin toasted frequently. Especially to Lin Nan and Wang Changtian, he even added a sentence: representing the chairman and the entire group.

Lin Nan and Wang Changtian naturally understood the meaning of this sentence: the partnership that the three companies had maintained for more than ten years was officially over from today.

But everyone didn't part ways because of interest problems, nor was there any bad blood; it could only be described as a pity.

After two o'clock on the afternoon of the 15th, Lin Nan called someone from Enlight to be the designated driver and sent him back to Shunyi.

Although the gathering in the morning did not attract the attention of industry peers and media, there would always be a day when things would be made public;

Everyone had some anticipation about what kind of sensation it would cause: it would likely be a small earthquake?

After all, this involved two industries, film and television and the internet, and more importantly, Tudou is a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a market value of more than 160 billion, and many shareholders... and the increasing parties Enlight, Weibo, etc., are also listed companies!

The next morning, Liu Yifei, who had been thinking about it, got up early.

She got up at eight o'clock and registered as soon as the registration channel opened.

Sure enough, the exclusive channel for non-mainland household registration was indeed very preferential, and it was even heard that the difficulty of the preliminary exam questions was very, very simple...

English, art major courses, comprehensive ability; isn't this just passing casually?

Lin Nan couldn't help but joke that it was fortunate that the Film Academy was not an "application-review system," otherwise there would be no need to participate in the unified exam, and they could be admitted directly!

On the 17th, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei continued to stay at home; the two counted down the time, and they would go directly to the hospital on the afternoon of the 20th.

On the 18th, *Gemini Man*, which was defeated in the first week in North America and only achieved a box office of 20.55 million US dollars, landed in the mainland film market with a high profile with a comprehensive screening rate of 29.2%.

I have to admit that the appeal of the great Director Li is indeed difficult to defeat completely.

Even though the previous film with 120 frames + 4K + 3D mode was rotten like that in the country, and the Golden Horse Awards he organized last year had such a political accident, there were still many fans and audiences who came to support his new film.

In addition, it seems that most of the screening rate of *Gemini Man* was bitten off from *The Climbers*. I wonder what Chairman Ren's mood is?

"The box office of *The Captain* yesterday was 26.48 million, and *My People, My Country* was 22.6 million. According to this decline speed and trend, it will likely close directly by the end of the month.

So we definitely don't have the possibility of getting the extension key; even if the bureau gives the extension key, it will be given to *My People, My Country* first."

"Fine, then follow your idea; don't apply for the extension key. Tell me about the situation at Huanxi yesterday; how was it distributed among the parties?"

"Haha, it's very simple. Huanxi kept 40% for itself, and the other six companies each took 10%. I originally thought it would take a long time to talk, but it was done in half an hour. It was mainly eating and drinking, and chatting about project operations.

In addition, Lin Dao, why do you think Huanxi wants to pull so many people together? It's just to deal with China Film!

But it's understandable, because Huanxi wants to make the big head itself. If China Film also gets involved, then it's hard to say who the main controller is."

"It's nothing. It's like China Film found a group of people to do a project, and after the project was finished, this group of people started their own business following this type."

Hearing Yue Jun's mockery, Lin Nan instantly thought of this metaphor.

And there are many such things in the film industry; the most common type is following the trend. Like the previous few years, everyone was filming youth films, and in the past few years, everyone has flocked to mainstream films...

It's just that Huanxi is much more rigorous and sincere than following the trend this time, because their behind-the-scenes creative team can basically be said to be the original cast!

Just as Lin Nan was about to hang up the phone, Yue Jun suddenly spoke again, and his tone was very serious: "Lin Dao, I have a suggestion."

"Speak."

"In the future, if there are film projects with many investors and we can't get much share, I suggest it's best not to invest.

It's really not worth paying for our company's influence for those few peanuts.

We are not a listed company, so we can't stimulate the stock price. Like this time, it's obvious that Huanxi made money. Even if another 3 billion box office comes, how much can we share?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan was stunned instantly. What Yue Jun said was indeed reasonable; this kind of investment is very uneconomical.

"This time it was because Ning Hao invited kindly, so I agreed. In the future, if we encounter such project invitations, we can decline them all."

"Then I will also go to warn General Manager Jiang later. Although there are not many projects looking for her usually, it's better to be prepared just in case."

After putting down the phone, Lin Nan couldn't help but ponder the matter of adjusting Yue Jun's position that he had planned before.

According to his previous plan, he was prepared to let Yue Jun focus on the expansion of the cinema chain after the Shanhai cinema chain officially started preparation.

But now it seems that this plan has to be changed; Yue Jun still has to take care of Lin Nan Film;

Because sometimes he is really much more "objective" than Lin Nan, and will not let personal relationships affect work decisions and damage the company's interests.

"Look, look, the belly moved again!" Liu Yifei's surprised shout gave Lin Nan a big fright.

He turned his head and saw that Liu Qianqian had actually lifted her top up a bit, staring intently at her belly, with a silly, honest smile on her face.

"You hurry up and put your clothes down, be careful of catching a cold."

"Oh my, rest assured. I'm quite hot, I won't catch a cold."

"Then shall I go find Mom to talk to you?" Lin Nan raised his eyebrows, and instantly received a glare from someone.

"Lin Nan, why do you like to report secretly more and more now?"

Although Liu Yifei was unhappy on the surface, and her expression was pretending to be angry, she also puffed up her cheeks and turned her head to glare at people, but her hand movements were not slow at all, and she had already pulled her top down.

"Alright, don't stare at your belly all day. In a few days, you will be able to see the two little guys face to face. Of course, the first two days might be a bit ugly, wrinkled..."

"Stop talking, haha..." Liu Yifei laughed with a puff, rolling her eyes.

On the 19th, *Gemini Man* handed over a first-day box office of 56.28 million.

While *The Climbers*, which had been deprived of a lot of screening resources, clearly had the posture of a setting sun, only managing to harvest 2.3 million on the 18th.

Time flew by, and it was already the 20th!