Actor: Thank you.

"okay, I get it."

"Congratulations, Mr. Gu."

"Happy together."

Just after returning to the capital and locking the authorization contract in a safe, Zhang Yuan received a call from Youku.

The proposal to raise the offering price has been unanimously approved by the board of directors and submitted to the NYSE.

Uku uses the depositary stock model, with an original offering price range of $10 to $12.

The price has now been raised to $12 to $14.

The increase reached over 15%.

This means that everyone's shares have appreciated by at least 15%.

Gu Yongqiang was naturally very happy; he was just glad that everything went smoothly.

However, he also expressed his concerns.

"I think the potato side is about to make a big move."

"This should be a policy response to our raising of the issue price."

"What's going on?" Zhang Yuan picked at his ear, listening carefully.

On the other side, the Shanghai International Convention Center.

It's that big round ball on the banks of the Huangpu River in Lujiazui.

It is the largest and most iconic conference venue in Shanghai, with an interior space of 11 square meters.

At this moment, a grand summit is being held.

Hua Yi led the way, and the two Wang brothers were also present.

But they could only stand on the side.

He is in the lead, but that's all.

Because everyone who came today is older than them!

This is the tactic that Xiao Wang came up with to boost morale.

Hold a grand meeting!
Originally, we wanted to call it the China Film and Television Summit.

When Ma's father heard the name, he got really excited; he liked things with big heads.

The name did not pass the review.

When the higher-ups saw this, they thought, "What's the meaning of you NGOs having such an official name for your meeting?"
Later, it had to be renamed the 2010 Entertainment Industry Outlook Summit.

It has added quite a few qualifiers, yet it's still a prospect...

The higher-ups agreed, and Jack Ma was very satisfied.

He likes to look ahead and loves to express his personal opinions.

Therefore, Jack Ma attached great importance to the meeting and personally summoned a large number of people, which elevated the meeting to a much higher level.

"Now, please give a warm round of applause to welcome our friends who have come today."

Xiao Wang can only act as the host.

"Mr. Ma Yun, CEO of Alibaba."

"Mr. Shen Nanpeng of Sequoia Capital."

"Mr. Shen Guojun of Yintai Group."

"Mr. Wang Wei, CEO of Tudou.com".

"Mr. Wu Xiaobo, CEO of Blue Lion Finance and a cultural pioneer."

……

They announced their names one by one; they were all big shots in the industry.

Wang Wei, a minor celebrity in the internet industry, can't even be ranked at the top.

Although I made dumplings for him today, they turned into vinegar when I arrived at the scene.

It wasn't until more than an hour later that it was his turn to take the microphone and speak.

Because Jack Ma bragged for more than half an hour all by himself.

Moreover, while others needed prepared speeches, he didn't; he went empty-handed and hadn't prepared in advance.

Authentic bragging is done without any preparation.

They raised the bar right from the start.

"We need to look globally, not just to film and television, but to the entire entertainment industry, to keep up with the spiritual and cultural development of the people across the country."

After that, everyone and everything they said was confined to the circle he had drawn.

What a powerful move, like the Buddha's Palm descending from the sky; no one can escape it.

Hua Yi shared his views on the integration of film and games with physical industries.

The issue of developing alongside the internet industry was specifically discussed.

"We are about to launch the 22-Story Short Film Project with Tudou.com, which will provide everyone with an idea about the online adaptation of film and television."

"Online short films need to break away from conventional, poorly made shooting methods."

"Even condensed content must be crafted using the most advanced technologies and methods."

I also took the opportunity to criticize Youku for its low costs...

This is a case of fooling oneself and completely misunderstanding the concept of the internet.

Anything related to the internet must be quick, efficient, and low-cost.

High cost can never beat low cost.

Taobao has been deeply involved in the market for so many years, but it has been carved out of a large chunk by fierce competition.

Taobao stimulates consumption by organizing shopping festivals like Singles' Day (11) and releases impressive sales reports every year.

Can you get middle-aged and elderly people to shop online?

Just use your knives!

The right way forward for the internet industry is to reduce costs, lower barriers to entry, and expand its audience.

But these people are all top-tier figures, so naturally they need to tell high-end stories.

Even though most of them don't understand the film and television industry or the internet industry, they can still talk about it fluently.

It's not that it has no effect.

Because their purpose is not to do anything practical, but to profit from the financial market through speculation.

When it was Wang Wei's turn to speak, he was filled with emotion.

every dog ​​has his day!

I never expected that after Zhang Yuan handed over the shares to Huayi, the other party would bring me so many big names to endorse me!

With Tudou.com's IPO imminent, the presence of these people from the financial sector is undoubtedly a shot in the arm.

A more powerful stimulant than "Old Boys" for Youku!
Those were just a few movies.

This is a whole group of me!

Today, Wang Wei's posture is even straighter than usual.

Little did he know, these people were looking at him as if he were a lump of meat.

I'm already thinking about how to divide you up in the future.

how?

We're helping you out, do you think we'd stand there for nothing?

A grand film and television summit was thus convened, making it known to everyone in the industry.

This has significantly raised market expectations for Tudou.com.

One shareholder suggested to Wang Wei, "Let's raise the issue price too!"

However, in terms of time, it's already too late.

To save time, Potato started preparations several months earlier than Youku.

The shareholders expressed their regret, but it was all over.

After this incident, Tudou.com is sure to open high after its IPO.

Perhaps a miracle will be born on the first day.

Major institutions have also predicted that the stock price on the first day of trading will be three times the offering price.

It was bright and lively, and incredibly beautiful.

All of this reached Zhang Yuan's ears.

After listening, he picked at his ear again.

He then replied nonchalantly.

"I think it's great, at least it's lively."

Seeing him like this, Gu Yongqiang couldn't help but laugh.

Such a big heart!
Boss Gu then told him about Hua Yi's attempt to acquire the copyright to the original song "Old Boy".

"Luckily, you acted quickly and reacted fast."

"Otherwise, things might really get complicated."

"Don't worry about me, I've already figured it out." Zhang Yuan put on a good show.

What the hell!

They even tried to plot against me.

Luckily, I took it seriously.

If we don't go ourselves, but send someone else instead, there might really be problems.

It seems that important things still require personal involvement.

After chatting with Mr. Gu, he went to the study to continue studying Mr. Qian's works.

The preparation period for this play is very long, and I have plenty of time to prepare.

He then sought out more film and television materials about Mr. Qian for observation.

After putting it down for a few days, Zhang Yuan picked up the book and took a look; it was alright.

There is a big difference between math, physics, chemistry, and arts/arts.

Whether it's dancing, singing, or crosstalk, you'll know if you don't practice for a day, and the audience will know if you don't practice for three days.

Of course, you also need to practice math, physics, and chemistry every day to keep your brain in good condition.

But with formulas, you either know them or you don't; there's no middle ground.

Once you understand it, you'll never forget it.

Unlike dancing or crosstalk, where I imitate masters and only manage to get a rough resemblance, I can't really do it.

I'm terrible at math, physics, and chemistry; I can't even copy someone else's homework.

There will be two or three rounds of auditions, so I need to prepare for those.

He had barely opened the book when the phone rang.

"Who's interfering with my studies again?"

Pick up your phone and rub your eyes.

"Hey?"

"Boss, are you home?" came Bai Jie's mature yet deliberately sweet voice from the phone.

"At home, what's up?"

"I came to see you with a friend." Zhang Yuan put down his book: "Male or female?"

"female."

"Well, you're married, so you should be a little more reserved."

"I've told you this many times: the past is the past, and the present is the present."

"Even if you come with Chen Zihan, you can't go back to the way things were."

"Stop, stop..." Teacher Bai shouted anxiously, "It's not Chen Zihan!"

"Wow, you guys are really playing some fancy tricks!" A familiar female voice came from afar on the phone.

About half an hour later, the two actresses appeared outside his house.

"Disappointed to see me?" Qin Hailu said with a sly smile, "Not Chen Zihan."

Zhang Yuan scratched his face.

Well... Qin Hailu isn't ugly, he just has a rather unique appearance.

But she actually has a pretty good figure.

She's quite different from other actresses.

Someone like Gao Yuanyuan might only get a 7 out of 10 for her figure, but if you showed her face, she'd get a 9.

She's 7% when her face is visible, but if you only look at her chest, waist, and hips when her face is covered, she's 9%.

Hey, it's all the same with the lights off.

However, this person's personality is quite different from Teacher Bai Jie's. Although they are best friends, they are very different in this respect.

However, they only have different understandings of the process; their commitment to marriage is similar.

"Stop joking."

"You're an award-winning actress now, be serious."

Zhang Yuan welcomed the two inside.

"I see you have the talent of an award-winning actor, but you're not exactly serious," Qin Hailu replied, half-praising and half-mocking.

"You messed with my classmates from the Central Academy of Drama's Class of '96, and now you've dragged my best friend into it. You're quite the omnivore."

“Let’s not dwell on the past,” Liu Tao concluded.

The main issue is that she mentioned it, but Zhang Yuan didn't respond.

After sitting down, I brewed some tea.

"I heard from my husband that your recent conflict with Huayi has escalated from the film and television industry to the internet industry?"

After clearing her throat, Sister Tao began to speak.

Although her husband failed, he had at least some experience in finance and knew some people, so he had a slightly higher perspective and was able to see through it.

"In my view, this is normal operation."

"But in some people's eyes, this becomes a struggle."

Go somewhere cool and stay there, just lie down and wait to die. I can't be bothered to fight with you.

Unfortunately, the market is only so big, and the pie is only so small; there's nothing we can do about it.

“My husband also said that the increase in Youku’s offering price means that you are very successful.”

"Hua Yi is desperate, that's why she called a meeting with a group of people."

"Wow." Zhang Yuan didn't expect that Wang Ke had improved.

"Don't worry about others, just do your own thing."

"Just remember one thing: good and evil will eventually be rewarded, it's just a matter of sooner or later."

"I'm not someone who can be taken advantage of easily."

"Moreover, none of the traitors in Chinese history have met a good end."

Zhang Yuan said confidently.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Tell me, what did you want to see me about?"

Teacher Bai glanced at her best friend: "I'm fine, she needs to talk to you."

"It's serious business," Teacher Bai added.

Zhang Yuan: …

No... you wouldn't come here for anything improper, would you?
What are you explaining?
"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point. I'm busy."

"Okay." Qin Hailu deftly pulled a folder out of his large bag.

"Is such that."

"I have a friend who is a director."

“He recently wanted to make a movie, but he encountered a lot of difficulties in terms of funding.”

"They contacted me because they want me to act in a film."

"When we started talking about this, I was reminded of you."

"You don't always make investments; you also participate in low-budget projects."

"Yes." Zhang Yuan nodded.

Unlike Hua Yi, he now only values ​​high-cost, big-budget productions.

In fact, small works are the pillars of the market, while big works are just for show.

“However…” Qin Hailu said, her face showing difficulty.

“I know you seem to have a requirement for your work to generate revenue.”

"I can't guarantee that."

"From a personal perspective, the script is not bad, but it's rather artistic."

"If you'd like, you can take a look at the script and consider it."

"I would feel bad if I made you lose money."

Qin Hailu is a very straightforward woman; she'll talk things out.

Zhang Yuan liked this kind of personality; indeed, you can't judge a woman by her looks alone.

Some people may look pretty, but they can be very wicked.

Unlike this, where both the good and bad are clearly explained, making it worthwhile to discuss.

"We've met several times, so we're friends."

"I will read it carefully."

"I will give you an answer as soon as possible, whether it's possible or not."

He gave a straightforward person a straightforward answer.

"Tell me first, what is the approximate budget for this film?"

"5 or 600 million." Qin Hailu frowned before giving a rough estimate.

"That's alright, a low-budget art film," Zhang Yuan defined it.

Who is the director?

"We're all from Northeast China, we're from the same hometown."

"The specific details are..."

They were discussing their artwork.

On the other side, after finishing the film and television summit, the two Wang brothers, who not long ago were still pontificating and painting a picture of the future of Chinese film and television and the Internet based on their own imagination, were drinking face to face.

happy!

That felt so good.

"Market expectations are very good."

"I expect that our 3% stake will be worth more than $5000 million on the day Tudou.com goes public."

"A value of one hundred million US dollars is not impossible." The king was quite excited.

“Mr. Ma has already told me,” Xiao Wang replied.

"After the IPO, if we want to sell our shares in Potato, please give us priority consideration."

He will offer a very reasonable price.

"that's for sure!"

"Alibaba is not short of money at all; they can make a fortune by selling to them."

"Hey!" The two brothers toasted: "That kid Zhang Yuan has been causing trouble for so long, but in the end, he's just doing all the work for us."

"We made all the big money."

"Oh, so his recent antics, which are causing us a lot of trouble, are actually a manifestation of impotent rage?"

"Hahahaha..." The two felt that they had discovered the truth.

Money can make people happy and help them forget their troubles.

It can even make people more "generous".

"Alright, Wang Wei has already gone to New York and is about to make her final push."

"Once we've made some money, we'll be more generous and have a chat with that kid."

"Still talking to him?"

"You should thank him."

"Hahahaha..." The two burst into laughter again.

Just then, a sudden phone call interrupted their "happy evening".

"Hey, what's going on?"

"Hello, is this Mr. Wang?"

"it's me."

"All Tudou.com shareholders, please immediately go to the Tudou office in Shanghai for an emergency meeting." A woman's anxious and somewhat dejected voice came from the phone.

"Ah...who are you?"

"Excuse me, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Wang Wei's president's secretary."

"What's the rush?"

"We just met?"

"The specifics will be explained in detail when you arrive."

"Tell me briefly first, so I can be prepared." The king sensed something was off.

"Uh..." The secretary was quite embarrassed, and this was the reason for her dejection.

You'll get yelled at if you make a phone call!

"The company is facing serious legal risks and all shareholders need to be present to vote."

"Legal risks...I'm being sued!"

The king suddenly stood up, feeling dizzy and almost losing his balance.

A pre-IPO dawn: Sued?

And serious legal risks?
How did that happen?

……

Zhang Yuan: Hey hey hey! (End of Chapter)