Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 685 What a coincidence, something happened
You have to eat.

The next day, my wife left for Tokyo, and Xiangyang was bound to go with her.

This is just like holding hands and taking a walk together after dinner last night. It is a very common little thing between husband and wife.

I just drank too much water and had to go to the toilet all the time.

Seeing that she didn't call out, Xiangyang prepared to get up. Liu Qianqian lay on Xiangyang's shoulder and kissed him.

"Let's go, don't miss the plane."

"Ah."

Liu Qianqian smiled and nodded, then stood up quickly.

After a while, two neatly dressed people appeared in the living room. Zhao Xin had already prepared their luggage.

And Liu Xiaoli, who took good care of the two babies and helped them finish their breakfast, didn't look strange at all.

She had already guessed it.

"Mom, after I send Xixi off, I'll go straight to work. I may not be back for dinner tonight."

Under her gaze, Xiangyang twitched his nose awkwardly.

While her daughter was doing the final checkup, Liu Xiaoli stepped forward and whispered, "Remember to drink less."

Obviously, she is also aware of the various criticisms of doing business in China.

"Don't worry." Xiangyang pursed his lips. Liu Qianqian had reminded him of this many times last night, so how could he forget it.

"Is there still time for breakfast?" Liu Xiaoli asked.

"I asked them to help me prepare it, and they went to pick me up at the airport." Xiangyang smiled.

"Okay, everything is ready." After matching their suitcases, Liu Qianqian patted them enthusiastically.

He turned around and walked straight to the two people who were chatting, raised his hand and took Xiangyang's arm, and said with a smile: "Let's go~ Let's go say goodbye to the babies."

"Mom, let's go first." Xiangyang said with a smile.

"Go ahead." Liu Xiaoli glanced at her daughter teasingly and said, "Send me a message when you get to Tokyo."

"I know~" Liu Qianqian deliberately dragged out the tone.

"When we get to the airport, we need to take care of the reporters."

Liu Xiaoli reminded Zhao Xin again that she had prepared the red envelopes for these reporters when she was chatting with Su Chang last night.

Actually, it’s okay not to give it.

After all, Liu Xixi doesn't have to worry about getting the press release now.

But it is an "unspoken rule" to give a little courtesy to the media reporters who come to report.

It's not like her daughter is the only one going to Tokyo today.

If others give it but Liu Qianqian doesn't, it will be easy for someone with ulterior motives to make a fuss about it.

It would be boring if someone starts to act like a big shot.

"Don't worry, Aunt Liu." Zhao Xin patted the bulging small leather bag on his back and smiled.

"Mom is leaving, remember not to make Dad angry~"

Coming in front of the two little darlings, Liu Qianqian leaned over, pinched their soft faces, and imitated Liu Xiaoli's nagging.

"Be obedient, eat well, and remember to cry if you wet your pants."

"Also, Yinyin, you are not allowed to take your sister's pacifier."

On an October morning, the air outside the airport in the suburbs of Shangjing was still a little cold.

Several reporters who are smokers gathered together to smoke, to keep alert, and to chat casually.

This year's Tokyo Film Festival is a grand event.

On the Chinese-speaking side, whether from the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Taiwan, many celebrities will go to participate.

People who go to this inland area all know that there are many films competing for awards and many films participating in the exhibition.

Movies that have been released earlier, such as "The Besieged City in October", "Confucius", "Kangding Love Song", and "Du Lala's Promotion", appeared on the list.

And Taiwan is not bad either.

"Monga", "Juliet", "The 36th Story", "The Fourth Painting", etc.

“I heard that they are also going to hold a film festival in Taiwan.” A reporter took a puff of his cigarette and whispered.

Recently, Taiwanese celebrity actors have become quite popular online, both for their works and themselves.

Especially the one called S, he was such a hot topic on the Internet yesterday.

It hasn't stopped yet.

"Really? Is it true? Are you sure?" Another reporter nodded casually, then suddenly reacted and looked at his colleague with some surprise and asked.

"Really? Why would I lie to you? Neon just announced it this morning."

“Isn’t it going to be exhibited together with our inland films?”

"This"

The two people's few words immediately made the reporters who were gathered together smoking stunned, and they quickly took out their mobile phones to confirm the matter.

"Mr. Han, are you sure?" Xiangyang, who was driving, frowned when he received a call from Han Sanping.

He couldn't help but glance at Liu Qianqian who was sitting beside him with her eyes closed.

"Sure. We just held an emergency meeting and have confirmed the protest." Han Sanping said hesitantly:
"Your company here"

"'The Piano in a Factory' is a Chinese-language film," Xiang Yang said in a loud voice.

Han Sanping understood what he meant: "Of course I understand this. I will try my best to keep the follow-up matters to a minimum."

Xiang Yang nodded.

What Han Sanping meant was that even if other films invested in by Hermès Film Investment Company received necessary publicity at the Tokyo Film Festival, it would not affect their later release in China.

After all, these are movies invested and produced by others and Hollywood.

It's impossible to generalize.

"Let me talk to Little John." Xiang Yang thought for a moment and said to Han Sanping, "Please wait for my call."

After saying that, Xiangyang hung up the phone without any further ado.

Hearing his unfriendly tone, Liu Qianqian, who had been planning to take a short nap, opened her eyes and asked in confusion, "What happened?"

"It's a bit sensitive. I'll tell you later." Xiangyang said, pressed the right turn signal, and drove the car directly to the side of the road.

At the same time, his hands were not idle and he called Little John directly.

"Xiang, you and Liu wait for me for a while. It will take at least half an hour for me." As soon as the phone was connected, the voice of Little John was heard.

"'The Piano in a Factory' doesn't need to participate in the Tokyo Film Festival." After Xiang Yang finished speaking, not only little John was surprised, but Liu Qianqian also opened her mouth in astonishment.

She knew that Hermès Film Investment Company had put a lot of effort into the promotion of this film in order to compete with "Earthquake" for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

The Tokyo Film Festival is also very important.

"What's going on?" Little John looked puzzled. Xiang Yang continued, "I advise you to notify the crews of The Social Network, Black Swan, and Despicable Me, and suggest that they withdraw from this film exhibition as well."

"!!!" Little John swallowed and said bluntly:
"Xiang, this is impossible! Don't tell them that the crew has already arrived. Even if I suggest that they withdraw, I have to give them a reasonable explanation." "You can ask them, which is more important, the Japanese film market or the Chinese film market."

Xiang Yang frowned.

In 2010, it was the same as in China.

The box office of "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland" are both well-deserved box office champions.

There are as many as 10 other Hollywood movies that have grossed over 18 billion yen.

At the same time, it is also the largest film market in Asia, with a total box office revenue of US$26 billion.

It will take China at least two to three years to catch up with this number.

There’s nothing we can do about this.

Because Japan's single-screen output not only far exceeds that of China, but even the United States can only reach half of it.

The reason is also very simple.

The land is small and the population is large.

"Tell me what it is first." Little John also frowned. Something big must have happened to make Xiangyang take it so seriously and even make a ridiculous request.

A few minutes later, while sitting in the special car arranged by the hotel to take him to the airport and glancing at the news about the Tokyo Film Festival, he finally came to his senses.

No wonder.
"Xiang, I support your idea. After all, HYS has invested so much in China. Next..."

When faced with such a situation, he would definitely understand Xiangyang's choice.

In just these two months, HYS's total investment in its future layout in the Chinese market was no less than 5 million yuan.

This is still out in the open.

If the acquisition of FILA is included, the total amount would have exceeded 10 billion yuan.

With 1 million euros invested directly, how could they not care about the negative interference that may be brought to the brand at any time?

But then Little John said:
"Xiang, I think we can issue a statement. After all, President Han has promised that our movie will not be disrupted during its release, right?"

"Of course." Xiang Yang nodded, "In this regard, your judgment shall prevail. But Liu will not join in the fun."

"."Little John remained silent.

I kind of understand, but also kind of don't understand.

but
"Xiang, let's put it this way. I won't go either." After saying that, he said to the driver, "Please go back to the hotel."

Hearing these words coming from the phone, Xiangyang exclaimed in surprise.

"That's the attitude I can express." Little John smiled bitterly and said, "I don't want my actions to affect your business layout in China. But you owe me a favor!"

"I'll explain it to Axel myself." Xiangyang took a deep breath.

Take sides?
Of course you have to stand.

But in terms of the commercial impact of Neon, it should be minimized as much as possible. "Let CC's people represent us, in the name of CC."

"Okay, I know." Little John agreed.

After the two hung up the phone, Xiangyang let out a long sigh.

A blacksmith must be strong himself.

China's film market only has potential now, but it has not yet reached a level that will truly make people stare at it and admire it.

The same is true for the sales performance of luxury sports brands.

so.
"I won't go either. I support you." Seeing him in deep thought, Liu Qianqian stretched out her hand and tightly grasped Xiangyang's palm.

Xiang Yang hummed: "I didn't ask you just now, just tell Little John."

"I think what you did was right." Liu Qianqian shook her head.

During the few minutes they were talking on the phone, she had completely sobered up and checked online to see what had happened.

To be honest, there is nothing special about holding an exhibition in Taiwan.

However, the crucial prefix is ​​missing.

How could she not understand Xiangyang's personality?
"Wait a minute, I'll call President Han back first." Xiang Yang and Liu Qianqian looked at each other and said softly.

"Well, go ahead and hit me." Liu Qianqian let go of her hand.

If she says she won't go, she definitely won't go.

This sounds simple, but there are actually a lot of things to deal with behind it.

Not only did he have to post an explanation on Weibo, but he also had to call the crews of "Black Swan" and "Despicable Me" to apologize.

Well.
Van Cleef & Arpels also needs to be notified.

"Boss Han, I've already communicated with him over there, and he agreed." Xiang Yang's tone was no longer polite at all, "I hope you can give me an explanation."

Han Sanping was stunned. "What do you mean?"

"My point is very simple. If you say that those who went there were fine, then I think it's unfair." Seeing Han Sanping silent, Xiang Yang added:
"Mr. Han, the profit from the sales of Hermès in Japan is not comparable to the box office of a few movies. I hope you can understand this."

"I'll try to get it at the meeting later." Han Sanping didn't dare to agree easily.

In this matter, what he says doesn't count.

But he understood the meaning of Xiangyang's words.

Is this too much to ask?

To put it simply, it’s just two words.

Is this a reasonable request?

He grinned. No matter whether it was reasonable or not, the other person had made his point very clear.

After conveying Xiangyang's words to his superiors, Han Sanping quickly received a reply: "Don't let people's hearts be chilled."

Xiangyang, on his part, was still thinking about how to explain to Axel on his way to the hotel.

This matter is very sensitive.

Especially for brands.

When taking sides, one must also pay attention to methods and approaches, and every word in the external announcement must be paid attention to detail.

No carelessness is allowed.

He was still worrying when the cell phone beside him started buzzing again.

Liu Qianqian glanced over and saw that it was a call from Bi Shafer.

"You take it for me." Xiang Yang said in a deep voice.

He was in no mood to repeat to his assistant what he had just said to Little John.

Liu Qianqian looked at Xiangyang distressedly, leaned forward slightly, picked up the phone and answered it, putting it to her ear:

"Schafer."

"Boss, I just received a call. The business department wants to invite you."

(End of this chapter)