Chapter 657: Meeting, A Joke-like Promise

Wanda was indeed caught off guard and in a mess.

Following Ye Ning, the news of the collective departure of a large number of cinema managers, although suppressed and not reported online; for the upper echelons of the entire film industry, this was no longer a secret.

Undoubtedly, this was absolutely the biggest news in the film and entertainment industry in recent years that had attracted the attention of various film and television companies and capital; this was definitely a premeditated business war!

Various speculations and public opinions spread and fermented unscrupulously in the circle, and 99% of the peers held a mentality of watching the fun;

Although everyone couldn't guess who exactly did it, the "downstream" that could do such a thing was obviously an industry giant that didn't fear Wanda!

Thinking about it this way, there weren't many "black hands" that met the basic conditions;

It was either a state-owned enterprise or a large cinema chain in the industry, or a listed company in the industry, and it was highly likely to be a listed company that owned a cinema chain!

Now everyone was waiting for the "black hand" to jump out, and then watch the fun together and watch the two sides fight.

"La Dong, don't wrong me. The bulk of Bona Cinema is Poly, do I need to take action against Wanda?"

Yu Dong smiled and shook his head; he also really wanted to know which grandson did it;

Because Bona was privatizing, and the next step was to accumulate strength to impact the A-share market, so it was indeed the company most likely to do this.

After all, everyone knew that Bona not only relied on Poly but also introduced Ali capital; now, in terms of confidence, it didn't fear Wanda at all.

"No need to shout injustice; even if it wasn't you who did it, are you also moved by inspiration at this moment?"

Beside him, Han Sanping directly exposed Yu Dong's little thoughts; he knew this guy too well, and he was also someone without a bottom line.

"Han Dong, what you said, hehe..."

Although his thoughts were pointed out by the old leader, Yu Dong didn't feel embarrassed at all; he was indeed thinking of looting a burning house.

"Let's talk about what you came here for today?"

La Peikang looked at Yu Dong and said in a rather flat tone. For this private giant who came from China Film but didn't have good character, he looked down on him.

Hearing La Peikang speak, Yu Dong then smiled and said his purpose:

"La Dong, I want to consult about the approximate release date of 'Operation Meigonghe', so that 'League of Gods' can avoid it."

"This is going to be scheduled?"

La Peikang was surprised, and Han Sanping was also a bit confused; didn't it wrap up just over two months ago?

"Because at that time, we were filming and doing some special effects shots at the same time, so it saved time; the post-production will be finished next month.

With such a large investment, we have to pick a good slot and avoid some blockbusters; according to Lin Dao's standard treatment, 'Operation Meigonghe' definitely has special care."

Yu Dong didn't hide it either, explaining truthfully.

"You miscalculated this time; China Film doesn't have any right to speak for 'Operation Meigonghe'." La Peikang's tone became a bit low.

"China Film doesn't have the right to speak?"

Even Yu Dong was confused; how could such a thing happen? How is it possible! How could a movie invested in by China Film not have the right to speak!

"La Dong, Han Dong, Director Dante Lam has arrived." At this time, the secretary knocked and reminded.

"Hmm, please ask him to come over.

Yu Dong, arrange the release date for your own movie; whether it's a mule or a horse, you have to take it out and walk it openly. Since it's an investment of 500 million, then go to the summer slot."

Han Sanping waved his hand, wanting to dismiss Yu Dong. Ever since this guy was exposed for "abandoning his wife and children", he, the old leader, felt ashamed.

"Summer slot? Alright, then listen to Han Dong." Yu Dong nodded with a smile, and then left satisfied.

Han Sanping watched, quite speechless; Yu Dong thought he had received his hint!

Liu Yifei was eating breakfast, watching Lin Nan wearing a mask, a hat, and even wearing the down jacket he disliked the most, and was very confused for a while.

"Lin Nan, what are you doing, even disguising yourself?"

"Ye Ning made an appointment to meet me yesterday afternoon; he is now a 'focus figure' in the circle, I have to disguise myself, right? If I'm photographed by paparazzi, they might think I poached Wanda's wall."

Liu Yifei laughed instantly when she heard this: "Hehe, you didn't say that wearing this clothes out is particularly conspicuous, then why are you still wearing it to disguise?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Xixi who was laughing like a dull person, hesitated, and still said his true thoughts:

"As long as I'm not going out with you, this is the best disguise, the most inconspicuous clothes, and the probability of being stared at by paparazzi will be minimal."

"Hmph, what do you mean?"

Forget it, Liu Xixi was unhappy instantly, pouting her cheeks and glaring at Lin Nan.

"Then you tell me, every time we go out wearing the clothes you bought, isn't it particularly easy to be caught?"

Lin Nan couldn't help laughing; in the circle, only he and Liu Yifei were different;

Clearly, the two people with outstanding looks and temperament, but the "couple outfits" were always so low-scoring, and could increase the recognition by many times, wanting to be low-key but couldn't be low-key, it was really "negative" high-profile, the reason was because the clothes were bought by Liu Yifei!

"You hurry up and go, I don't want to talk to you, I'm full of anger."

"Oh, then I'm leaving? Hey hey, don't throw..."

Lin Nan grabbed the egg thrown over and ran away while Liu Yifei had that stubborn expression of wanting to laugh but holding it back.

"Hmph, I won't laugh, I won't laugh, hum hum... hahaha... it's really too hateful!"

Just past 10 AM, in a high-end teahouse box not far from Beijing Film Academy, Lin Nan met Ye Ning.

Thinking about the last meeting, it should be November 6th last year;

At that time, Lin Nan, Wang Changtian, Wang Chang, and Ye Ning had lunch together, and the four companies set the share of shares given to Weibo during Potato's second round of financing.

"Three and a half months, Ye Zong. You disappeared like this, I didn't expect that the next appearance would be big news."

Lin Nan joked and sat opposite Ye Ning, who poured tea with a smile.

"Doesn't Lin Dao wonder why I left Wanda?"

"Nothing more than reaching the top, unable to advance, and Wang Zong blocking the shares without giving options. Wanda, after all, is surnamed Wang!"

Lin Nan picked up the tea Ye Ning handed over without being polite.

"Lin Dao is really hitting the nail on the head. They are the same as me, all top-tier managers in the industry; reaching this step, money is just a small matter, belonging and meaning are the most important.

To put it nicely, we are called professional managers, to put it badly, we are actually high-level migrant workers, without share options, after all, we are just rootless duckweed. And Wang Zong... Lin Dao also said, Wanda, is surnamed Wang!"

Ye Ning was honest, and without waiting for Lin Nan to speak, he continued: "Doesn't Lin Dao wonder where I'm going next?"

"First, exclude state-owned enterprises. There are quite a few companies in China that have the strength to fight Wanda head-on, but there is no need to touch the mold; and those who have the courage to do this unscrupulously, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei rank first; they have made too much money in finance, real estate, and those few industries in recent years, and they are expanding too much."

The box was suddenly quiet, only the sound of Ye Ning swallowing tea.

"They took the initiative to contact me, talked several times, until the group completely rejected my option requirements. What I didn't have at Wanda, I can get at Huayi, and I'm still doing my old job, cinema chain.

Why were those brothers of mine able to be brought away by me at a call? All for the same reason, dead wages plus bonus commissions, options are extravagant hopes! But at Huayi... I have already obtained them, and later it will be their turn."

Lin Nan didn't speak; he had to admit that although he didn't like those two brothers at Huayi, this time poaching Wanda's wall, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei were indeed generous.

Of course, so many middle and senior management were poached, among which there must be reasons caused by Old Wang's own "shortcomings"; such a large group, not giving options, relatively speaking, this is indeed stingy.

"In the future, everyone will be opponents in two camps, Ye Zong."

Lin Nan looked up and raised his teacup. Ye Ning followed, but still with a smile.

"Work is work, I still hope we can be friends. Over at Huayi, their reputation in these years is indeed very bad, but I am working for shares, only talking about work."

Clinking cups, Lin Nan didn't say anything and drank the tea directly. Who can say for sure about the future?

"Doesn't Lin Dao wonder why I only made an appointment with you, and didn't make an appointment with Wang Zong?" Ye Ning was talking about Wang Changtian.

Lin Nan really didn't know about this question, he shook his head with a smile.

"I asked Lin Dao and Wang Zong last time if Lin Nan Film and Enlight had any plans to open up cinema business; at that time, Wang Zong said very positively no, and Lin Dao had a lot of intention, and also said the plan, preparing to wait a few years.

A few days ago, I was still thinking, if Lin Dao started doing cinema business at that time, I would be very willing to defect. With Lin Dao's character, after the cinema chain becomes big and strong, I, this veteran, will definitely have equity, right? Haha."

Lin Nan couldn't tell if Ye Ning was joking or speaking his heart, but it looked like it was true.

"Even if you come to defect to me, I dare not accept it. If I accept it, my reputation will be ruined; this is called poaching the high-level executives and vice presidents of partners and allies! Hehe..."

Lin Nan perfunctorily laughed it off, this can be considered the truth.

The waiter in the teahouse came in and served a few plates of traditional pastries and snacks, looking quite good.

Lin Nan and Ye Ning then fell silent again, eating things with a smile and drinking tea.

After a long time, it was still Ye Ning who spoke first: "Lin Dao, we have known each other for more than ten years."

"Hmm, 11 years."

Lin Nan nodded, very curious about what Ye Ning wanted to say again.

I saw Ye Ning looking at him, in a tone that seemed to be joking:

"If Lin Dao really starts doing cinema business in the future, and I can't survive at Huayi... can I come to defect to Lin Dao?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan really didn't know how to answer for a while.

The atmosphere was deadlocked like this, a few seconds later, Lin Nan also changed to a joking tone:

"If that day really comes, Lin Nan Film starts doing cinema business, and Ye Zong can't survive and comes to defect to me... then the conditions and treatment I give will be very strict!

In addition, I and those two brothers at Huayi are indeed people on two different paths, Ye Zong entered Huayi, we are opponents."

Ye Ning seemed not to have heard Lin Nan's last sentence, just emphasizing the first sentence with a smile:

"I'll take this as Lin Dao's promise."

"Can't you hear that I'm joking, Ye Zong?" Lin Nan was amused, is it a joke? Not entirely, right?

"A joke-like promise?"

Ye Ning muttered and added tea to himself, still laughing. "It's also a promise."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 658 =====

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