Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 789: Layout of Future Trends

"Boss Yu, Boss Wang, you two can just make a phone call for this kind of thing. Why do you have to come in person?"

Xiangyang, who had just arrived in Shanghai and spent one night there, and didn't even get to enjoy the big bed at Tomson Hotel, met Yu Dong and Wang Changtian who came to visit him the next day.

When I heard the reason, I couldn't help but laugh.

He didn't know what these two people were thinking.

If you say we have no relationship, it makes sense for him to fly all the way here to talk about this.

We have known each other for such a long time.
Xiangyang's eyes lit up when he saw the purpose of the two people's visit.

If I remember correctly, Guangxian later spent a large amount of money to acquire Maoyan. The amount of money spent was not small, and it is said that the investment was around 20 billion.

Now the two of them actually want to plan ahead
"From my perspective, this is a very good thing. It will not only allow your two companies to obtain more favorable supplements in terms of industrial strategic resources, but also rely on your own ticketing companies to obtain accurate data support to better support the precision marketing of future films."

To be honest, Xiangyang's speaking skills have improved significantly since he took charge of HYS.

It is certainly a good thing for Bona and Enlight Pictures to handle their own ticketing business.

If done well, not only will we be able to reap the dividends of future development in this field, but we will also be able to make better choices in our own investment, production, and distribution of films.

The future film market will be very complex.

Each generation likes its own things.

Take the early generation who liked Hong Kong movies for example, why do later young people have little interest in Hong Kong stars and movies?
Because times have changed.

Information is easier to obtain, and it can be said that it has become the gravedigger of Hong Kong films.

All the Hong Kong works that were deified by movie fans in the 80s, 90s and even the new century and plagiarized, borrowed from or pieced together those movies have been exposed.

It can be said that it became the final buried of Hong Kong films.

"I'm not targeting anyone, everyone here is garbage" This famous line is talked about by many fans of Stephen Chow.

There are many famous jokes in the film.

But who would have thought that this sentence was directly copied from a Japanese comic.

In fact, as early as the beginning of the film's release, the media in Hong Kong accused him of plagiarism.

It’s just that there is not much coverage in the inland areas.

But then again, Happy Twist's "Shameful Iron Fist" later chose to plagiarize "King of Destruction" and got a good return at the box office.

Who would have thought of this?

But how long can low scores and high box office last?

The audience is not stupid. They will not choose to go to the cinema after Dangdang is different.

As a film production company, having an online ticket purchasing platform where they have full control will not only enable them to better cope with future market changes, but also consolidate and enhance their position in this industry chain.

To put it bluntly, there are many benefits besides spending money.

How could Xiangyang stop Wang Changtian and Yu Dong from doing such a good thing? It was just a matter of doing it a few years in advance.

But the rewards of doing it a few years in advance are different.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to introduce you to DST. I believe you can get more support in terms of funding."

Xiangyang never says no to the money offered to him.

He doesn't want to learn from the negative examples around him.

"What Mr. Xiang means..." Yu Dong's heart was pounding. It seemed that he was right to come here specially to ask Xiang Yang for advice on this matter.

Not only do they provide advice, but they also help attract investors.

In terms of funding, Bona's business cannot compare with Enlight Pictures.

And this is why he didn't want to ask Han Sanping to come along.

Now that he is here, with his current determination to work hard and make progress, as well as his influence in the circle, Bona can only help Huaying.

Or to put it more bluntly, it’s another matter whether or not to bring Bona along.

“If you want to quickly capture the market, the capital investment will put a lot of pressure on you. Moreover, once other capital sets its sights on this area, the situation will probably become even more difficult.” Xiang Yang analyzed, rubbing the stubble that had grown on his chin.

It seems that the three BAT companies will have their own plans in this area in the future.

This cannot be done with just light and Bona.

"Well, Mr. Wang and Mr. Yu, don't rush to agree. Think about it first." Xiang Yang was not in a hurry to settle the matter today, but said:

"I have something more important to do today. How about we talk about it in detail when I come back?"

"I was a little abrupt with Old Yu." Wang Changtian, who had remained silent, glanced at Yu Dong and took over Xiang Yang's words.

But he was also a little curious, "Mr. Xiang, I have a question I would like to ask, what does Hermès Film Investment Company think about this aspect?"

"Mr. Wang, if we bring Hermes in, it will violate the cooperation agreement reached between DST and me." Xiang Yang understood his thoughts and made up an excuse.

Why drag Little John to invest in this?

That's not necessary.

"I understand." Upon hearing this, Wang Changtian nodded quickly.

After hearing this, he felt relieved.

"Okay, let's do this for now. I'll go change my clothes." Xiangyang gestured to Bi Shafer to continue entertaining Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, and he stood up.

He has to apply for a loan today and is very busy.

According to the plan, 9000 million will be directly deposited into DST's designated account, while the remaining 1000 million US dollars will be directly converted into RMB and transferred to Liu Qianqian's account.

Then when she comes to Shanghai to participate in the event, she will donate the whole amount of 7000 million yuan to the guide dog training center.

Liu Qianqian paid more than 300 million yuan for this.

It’s not a small number either.

If you are someone who only cares about money, you can use this huge sum of money for investment.

Even if you buy a house, selling it at the best time will also bring you a significant return.

But Xiangyang doesn't only care about money.

He hadn't changed his clothes yet when Ding Zhong, who was going to accompany him to CIB today, arrived as promised.

As soon as he came in, he saw that it was Bi Shaffer who greeted him. He greeted her with a smile on his face, and then looked at Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, the two CEOs of the film and television companies, who stood up from their seats.

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Yu, long time no see." Having met them before, Ding Zhong greeted them warmly.

"Why, you came here with President Xiang?"

"No, my husband and I came here specially to consult Mr. Xiang on some matters." Wang Changtian smiled.

"Then I'm afraid today..." Ding Zhong was stunned. How could I ask about this?

"We've finished the chat. Lao Yu and I will find a place to sit down and sort out our thoughts." Wang Changtian said.

He had similar ideas to Ding Zhong.

We must involve Xiangyang in this endeavor.

He is much more prestigious than Hermes Film Investment Company.

But as to how many shares and DST to exchange for funds, just as Xiangyang said, he needs to discuss it carefully with Yu Dong.

In addition, they also need to reach an agreement on how to divide the shares between the two companies.

"That's good. I was afraid that I would delay your work." Ding Zhong pursed his lips. They are all bosses and smart people.

In just a few words, it was clear that he had no hope of participating in this good thing.

Language is an art.

It's not enough to just listen. You also need to use your brain.

"Mr. Ding, you're here so early." Xiangyang came out of the innermost bedroom and heard some noise coming from the living room with a smile on his face.

"It's better to come early than late, otherwise I won't be able to drink the coffee that Schaffer made for me." Ding Zhong smiled heartily and praised Anna Wintour's daughter.

There were mineral water and glasses in front of Wang Changtian and Yu Dong.

He was drinking iced Americano.

Can this treatment be the same?
If you two don't invite me when you have something good to do, then I can only say that you are narrow-minded.

Do you know what the relationship between Xiangyang and I is?

He borrowed $1 million and I guaranteed it!

Hey hey hey.

When Ding Zhong thought about being Xiang Yang's guarantor, he felt an unspeakable sense of pride in his heart.

It's not that Xiangyang will owe him a favor, nor does it mean that if Xiangyang can't come up with the money, he will have the first right to purchase the mortgaged stocks.

But, in China, this good opportunity will only come to him.

The bank valued Xiangyang's UBER stock at US$2000 million, which was far less than the actual valuation. However, Xiangyang, the stock that CIB valued, could not be mortgaged.

So we found this compromise.

But are you saying that Xiangyang can't pay back $100 million?
The moment Ding Zhong saw Xiang Yang holding the shares of Hermès H51, his jaw almost dropped. He swore that even if he asked Anta to borrow 10 billion euros for these shares, he would not even blink an eye.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Ding." Xiang Yang said, then turned to look at Bi Shafer.

"The lawyers are ready," said Bi Shaver.

"Okay." Xiangyang looked at the time and it was almost time to set off.

Seeing that Xiangyang was about to leave, Ding Zhong drank the coffee in one gulp.

Then he stood up and greeted Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, "You two, I will accompany Mr. Xiang to take care of some important matters first. We can have a good reunion when we have the chance."

Although I somewhat complained about the two people's lack of vision, I still showed my goodwill.

As someone who stays with Xiang Yang, he cannot choose to ignore the benefits that film and television bring to the brand, especially when he sees that such investment can bring more revenue than signing an NBA superstar. He is also thinking about how to better integrate his own brand with film and television investment.

He doesn't need to worry about FILA.

But the development of Anta still requires him to plan more.

Just like the smart bracelet before.

During this period, several samples produced by the screened OEM factories have been tested one after another.

When it is launched on the market, we must make sure to make the voice louder and stronger.

If it can appear in the film and television works invested by these two companies, it will also be beneficial for Anta's advertising and marketing.

"You can't just focus on this, Weibo is also a good platform for publicity and promotion." Xiang Yang reminded me when we were talking about this on the road.

"I've been thinking about it too." Ding Zhong nodded. He and Xiang Yang had the same idea.

This is all thanks to Liu Qianqian.

Especially with the popularity of "Time Traveler" yesterday, the timeliness of Weibo once again surpassed that of traditional portals.

It is far ahead of print media and television.

"How about this, Mr. Ding can provide free experience for the Xiamen Marathon runners." Xiang Yang has always felt that sports activities are the real focus of interaction.

Giving each contestant a free wristband seems to cost a lot.

But the user experience and exposure that comes with it make it appear more professional.

Moreover, Anta's smart bracelet will not conflict with HYS's smart watch because the two target different consumer groups.

Even if Anta launches a smart watch, it remains to be seen whether it can develop into a substitute for the HYS smart watch.

"As long as President Xiang has no objection, we at Anta are willing to organize this event better." Ding Zhong was overjoyed when he heard this.

Recently, the company is increasing its investment and preparing to follow HYS's example to establish its own ANTA community App.

The mall shopping function will also be launched at that time.

This is not only copying HYS's business logic, but also a bit of poaching.

"Haha, Mr. Ding, you must be joking. The better Anta develops, the more secure our cooperation will be."

Xiangyang waved his hand and said with a smile:

“However, it is still very difficult to make an app with high quality. And, as for Anta, I think your company should cooperate with more e-commerce companies.

So, when the DST people come, I will bring Mr. Ding to attend the meeting. You can take some time to sit in, maybe you will get some inspiration."

Ding Zhong was stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly.

If he wants to take a different e-commerce approach from HYS, he needs to listen carefully to this business logic.

Besides, he was very curious about what Xiangyang was going to take him to listen to.

I am also curious about what Xiangyang is planning to do with such a large loan amount.

One hundred million US dollars is equivalent to nearly 7 million RMB.

For investment, this amount of personal funds is not extremely large, but it is considerable.

Especially considering that Xiangyang made this fortune in a short period of time, it is really shocking.

Could it be that he plans to use this money to acquire Huayi?

Suddenly I remembered that Xiangyang had made a lot of money on Huayi’s stocks and he liked investing.

It was difficult for Ding Zhong not to combine the two.

If that's the case, he can also follow suit and crash the market and make a fortune.

"Haha, Mr. Ding, you are joking. If you want to short Huayi, why bother with so much trouble?" Xiangyang, who has already treated Huayi's stocks in the secondary market as an ATM, said with a smile:
“The areas where this money is invested are mainly related to future business development trends.”

“E-commerce?!”

Mr. Ding asked directly.

"Yeah." Xiangyang nodded and didn't hide it.

Ding Zhong cannot join DST, but he can invest in some projects if he wants.

This money is profitable for everyone.

If his partner is willing, he will definitely not object.

After all, he even forced little John, who was not destined to be rich, into the car.

What's more, Ding Zhong is a man who has plenty of money.

Moreover, if he participates in the project, if there is any unpleasantness between me and the people from DST in the future, I will also be able to get help from the company I invest in.

"Let me take a closer look." Ding Zhong didn't care much about how much money he invested.

Anta's stock market surge in Hong Kong Island provided the company with ample funds.

But as the successor of the enterprise.

Such lavish spending is not decided by him alone.

"It's okay, there's still enough time."

Xiangyang nodded slightly. If they missed this wave of investment from Alibaba and JD, ByteDance and Xiaohongshu still had a chance.

"Boss, we're here."

(End of this chapter)