Actor: Thank you.

Although the Hong Kong people all agreed to his proposal, most of them were not optimistic about Zhang Yuan's so-called success in taking down Zhang Yimou.

It's not just because of conservative attitudes.

Look at the decline of major companies like Golden Harvest, TVB, and ATV, and how they didn't invest in the mainland market at all during their heyday in the 8s and 90s, and you'll understand the mindset of these people.

Besides that, they were also afraid.

They fear the power of those giants.

Especially Huayi, who has openly "pursued" Zhang Yimou and has Alibaba as her backer.

Is Alibaba's funding comparable to ours?

Even if you reap the benefits of Youku's IPO, you still can't compete with them.

Zhang Yuan couldn't care less about anything else and returned to his home in the capital, utterly exhausted.

The following day, as previously stated, he posted a "love letter" through the official Weibo account of the film company on both sides of the strait.

An invitation, expressing the hope to collaborate with Zhang Yimou.

He even personally called our Director Zhang to inquire about our work.

When asked to have dinner with him, he said he was "completely overwhelmed with problems" and was too busy.

According to the reply from the horse farm, the family has already left Lixian Town.

Lao Zhangzi said that the Wuxi Family Planning Office sent him a notice requiring him, his wife, and child to come to the office in person within a specified time to discuss and resolve the matter.

Because of the high level of public attention this matter has brought, the relevant departments are under considerable pressure.

Zhang Yuan accepted this statement.

But I feel that Zhang Yimou must have lost face a little.

His departure was partly due to uncertainty about whether others would "rely on him," and partly because he felt it was inappropriate to continue living there and take advantage of the situation.

Honest people care about their image.

But this concern for saving face leads to another problem: we are not from the same generation!

I'm not only much younger than him, he's old enough to be my father.

Moreover, I was once an actor in one of his productions.

In other words, he was aware of his own position, and that his status was higher than hers.

If they "join" me, it would mean I'm superior to them, at least that's what Zhang Yimou thinks.

The mental aspect is a hurdle.

Everyone has a different personality, and therefore different thoughts.

Zhang Yuan could understand Zhang Yimou's approach, but he also found it troublesome.

Because the hardest thing for people to avoid is the hurdle in their own hearts.

They summoned Yang Siwei to inquire about her recent situation, especially the matter they had previously asked her to investigate.

"The information blockade here in Huayi is very strict. I asked a lot of people to probe indirectly and also offered some incentives."

"But I don't know if they weren't fooled, or if the level of secrecy was too high."

"In short, we couldn't find any conditions that Hua Yi gave to Lao Zhangzi."

"Not even a little bit?" Zhang Yuan frowned.

"Almost none." The fat woman was also worried.

She certainly hoped that her boss could collaborate with Zhang Yimou, so that her artists could have an easier time getting opportunities.

"This isn't your responsibility, don't worry about it," Zhang Yuanxian reassured his subordinate, putting her mind at ease.

"This year, the people in the company will also get together for the Chinese New Year."

"Let's set it for after the New Year, everyone's busy before then."

Many of the artists under his management have grown into successful individuals, and he receives numerous invitations to galas and business events.

This year's brokerage commissions are also higher than in previous years.

"Please inform them and confirm who will be coming."

"Tell everyone that everyone who comes to the event will receive a New Year's red envelope, including all staff members."

Zhang Yuan hoped for a more lively atmosphere.

Because everyone is scattered on weekdays, it's rare for them to get together.

Gathering people together demonstrates the company's wealth and can boost the confidence of its employees.

Everyone noticed that the company had more and more employees every year, and everyone was more motivated.

If they work a little harder, I'll be able to buy an airplane in a few years...

"There's one more thing. In Wangjing, in the building where you usually work."

How many spaces are still empty?

“Two floors,” Yang Siwei replied immediately, sounding very familiar. “Are you looking to rent it out?”

"We don't need it for now, and the other floors that are occupied aren't full either."

"These two floors, if rented out, would generate a considerable amount of rent each month."

"Don't move for now." Zhang Yuan rubbed his upper lip with his index finger.

Seeing his thoughtful expression, the plump woman understood that he must have some plans, so she didn't ask any more questions.

After making these arrangements, he called Cheng Hao.

"Are you home yet?"

"Yes, let's celebrate tonight."

"okay."

Zhang Yuan put down his phone and asked the aunt to prepare more dishes.

Then I had to deal with the year-end report and reply documents.

He didn't leave his desk until Cheng Hao finally arrived home at a leisurely pace.

At that moment, he recalled what Sisi had said to him on the golf course.

Work and life are inseparable, which seems to be affecting physical and mental health.

Especially after getting used to it, when I have free time, I not only feel abnormal, but I even feel a little guilty.

He took the initiative to contact Cheng Hao because the other party had participated in and passed the audition for the film "Qian Xuesen".

Ding dong!

In the evening, the two of them lit candles and poured red wine in a romantic atmosphere, their crystal glasses clinking together with a crisp sound.

"Congratulations!" Zhang Yuan said, then pulled a small gift bag from under the table.

"This is for you. Youku made a lot of money from its IPO, so don't think it's expensive."

Hang a diamond bracelet on her wrist.

The older sister raised her hand and held it up to the candlelight, her eyes sparkling with a captivating glow, and she smiled with considerable satisfaction.

But then he quickly peeked out, acting all sneaky.

"How much money did you make from this Youku IPO?" she asked softly, covering her mouth with her hand.

Even though the aunties and uncles in her family were all old acquaintances, she remained cautious.

"It's worth about 5 million now."

"That's quite a lot." Cheng Hao nodded, not showing much surprise.

Although there were still changes in her heart, she suppressed them on the surface.

"Dollars."

But when Zhang Yuan uttered the suffix, she couldn't hide her emotions.

Goodness gracious!

They even started using their hometown Shandong dialect and accent.

That's all good. If it were Brother Bo, he would say in Qingdao dialect, "What the hell?"

After covering her mouth, Cheng Hao suddenly stood up and ran away from the dining table.

Where are you going?

Zhang Yuan peeked out and asked.

Five or six minutes later, my good sister reappeared at the restaurant entrance.

She went to the bedroom to change out of her casual clothes and came back wearing a bright red dress.

Similar to the classic battle robe of a heartthrob, it accentuates the waistline.

He came up to him, raised his glass, and clinked glasses with him again.

She felt that, given her $500 million fortune, dressing like that was too informal.

It has to be stylish!

That's a lot of money!

That adds up to several billion Chinese yuan!

"Don't get so worked up. It's not cash, it's just a number on paper." Zhang Yuan pulled her down to sit.

"That's still amazing."

"We have to celebrate properly. Let's open another bottle of wine, the most expensive one." Old Chen patted his chest: "I'll pay."

"Why should we pay? We're at home, not out."

"Aren't you excited about so much money?" "Of course I'm excited, but firstly, the money hasn't arrived yet, and secondly, money is meant to be spent." Zhang Yuan put his arm around her neck.

"How do you plan to spend it?" Cheng Hao suddenly became alert.

She knew that the man in front of her had a "superpower".

That means no matter how much money you earn, you can spend it all in the blink of an eye, and even go into debt.

Yes, the result each time was that they earned even more.

But the older sister is relatively conservative. She was thinking, what if she makes a mistake one time?
If you're doing something really big, one wrong step and it's all over.

"There are many places where you need to spend money."

"First, I need to find money. I have a bunch of IOUs on hand, and the promised investments haven't materialized."

"Therefore, I plan to mortgage a small portion of Uku's shares first."

"It's been going up all the time, it's such a waste to sell it off like this." Cheng Hao frowned.

"Time is the most valuable thing, not these shares."

"Besides, as I said, it's only a small part, and Boss Gu wouldn't agree to me mortgaging a large amount."

"Therefore, I only intend to mortgage 1% of the shares."

This money should be enough for him to get by for a while.

Gu Yongqiang's agreement with him was to buy back 6% of his shares within three months of the listing, based on the highest share price.

He would receive more money in a few months, which ensured that he always had sufficient funds.

"Apart from this part, you don't need to worry."

"During my trip to North America, I reached an agreement with Sylvester Stallone regarding the possibility of The Expendables 2."

"Fast & Furious 5 is also in the planning stages, and I will definitely participate."

"The negotiations for 'G.I. Joe 2' are still ongoing, but we will eventually be able to reach an agreement."

"These three films alone will bring me $6 to $700 million in income over the next year or two."

Cheng Hao's heart skipped a beat, and she exhaled, feeling somewhat excited.

These are all Hollywood blockbusters, something many domestic artists would kill for.

It truly lives up to that line from the movie "Let the Bullets Fly": "So many people would rather kneel than have this opportunity."

He handled it with ease.

But in terms of taste alone, she has already surpassed her peers.

"Is the schedule manageable?"

"The press conference for the 'Qian Xuesen' project will be held after the New Year," Cheng Hao said, tilting his head as he thought for a moment.

"It's alright. There's no rush with the Qian Xuesen project. I've already asked Lao Han, and we still need to prepare for a while after the press conference."

"They plan to build an interior set of Qian Zhongshu's residence in North America, as well as some exterior scenes, in the studio."

"Scenes such as immigration offices, prisons, and hospitals also need to be set up for filming."

On the contrary, the family building where Qian Lao lived after returning to China was the location where the filming took place.

The so-called "actual place" is not the house that Qian Lao lived in, but another house of the same type.

These sets alone would keep us busy for months; they are very elaborate and are a true recreation based on the recollections of Mr. Qian, his son, Ms. Jiang Ying, and others.

This means the funds were used effectively.

They were stingy with my pay. As an actor, I should complain, but as a Chinese person, I shouldn't.

Cheng Hao nodded to indicate that she understood, and then twisted her waist and sat on him.

"Are you full?"

"It's alright. You mean, shall we move to another scene?" Zhang Yuan looked at her with a sly smile. "Didn't you say you were tired of playing?"

"I'll reluctantly put up with it because of your status," she said, raising her chin.

Actually, her stomach cramped when she heard the figure of 5 million US dollars, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to change her clothes.

It wasn't greed, but rather admiration for his immense success.

Women can get carried away too.

A war is inevitable.

They didn't get up until the afternoon of the next day.

As for that red dress, it's only good for wiping clothes now.

After washing up, he called Boss Gu to inform him that he planned to mortgage 1% of his shares.

It requires his consent.

Zhang Yuan's reason was that he had spent too much money before the new year, especially after taking on several investment projects overseas, and he was short of money.

Not only him, but many shareholders have recently been thinking about cashing out.

Although the protection period is at least one year, there are always various means to achieve it.

Mr. Gu wasn't saying that everyone shouldn't do this, but that it had to be done in an orderly and controllable way; otherwise, if a large number of shares appeared on the market, the stock price would collapse.

Just like when the two brothers went on a spending spree after Huayi went public, the stock price plummeted by nearly 40% in less than a year.

Of course, Zhang Yuan also deserves credit...

"1%..." After hesitating for a moment, Boss Gu felt that this was not a big problem.

Which bank do you plan to mortgage it to?

"It's not a bank."

Which financial institution is that?

"It's not an organization either."

Zhang Yuan repeatedly denied it, and Gu Yongqiang's heart sank. He asked tremblingly.

"what are you up to?"

……

On the other hand, after Zhang Yuan announced his intention to recruit Zhang Yimou through Cross-Strait Films, the internal reaction at Huayi Brothers was quite intense.

The two Wang brothers were naturally indignant.

Damn it, is there really such a thing as luck?

Going public prematurely exhausted the company's good fortune, and misfortune followed.

Tudou.com is still stuck in limbo; Wang Wei's divorce case isn't even over, let alone going public.

We were counting on Zhang Yimou's "luck" to turn things around, and now you're joining in the fun.

Hua Yi had mixed feelings about Zhang Yuan's timely arrival.

I hope Zhang Yuan won't get involved, because anything good will happen if he's involved.

But I also felt that he would definitely interfere, so I kept worrying because he didn't show up.

Now that it's actually here, I feel relieved and relieved.

At least I understand what he's trying to do now!

They've openly defied us; they've really grown too powerful!

Okay, then I'll show you what a listed company is like.

Another board meeting was convened to raise the funds at hand and make every effort to overcome the formidable obstacle of Zhang Yimou.

All funds, except for those used for daily operations, shareholder dividends, and loans for purchasing new office buildings, were pooled together.

They even gritted their teeth and temporarily suspended their plans for the internet industry.

After its IPO, Huayi Brothers loudly proclaimed its intention to combine film and television with internet platforms and games through IP integration, and this was not just empty talk.

They are really doing it.

There's no other way; their top priority right now is to get rid of Zhang Yimou, and they can only concentrate all their resources before the new year.

We absolutely have to win this round!
Otherwise, they would have suffered several setbacks this year just because of Zhang Yuan, and lost all face.

On the other hand, Huayi was one of the earliest companies to prepare for the internetization of film and television... thank goodness.

Playing this way doesn't lay a solid foundation. How can you guarantee you'll win in crucial future competitions?
To be practical, Zhang Yuan advised them to first understand the concepts of the internet and games.

Unfortunately, it was too late for them to figure it out.

Because just as Huayi was "fully mobilized" to prepare for "Zhang Yimou's season," Zhang Yuan temporarily put this matter aside.

The old drunkard's heart is not in the wine, but in the scenery of mountains and rivers.

A few days later, he secretly took a car and arrived at Zhongguancun Science Park, which is known as the "Silicon Valley" of the capital.

This is home to a game company called Ourpalm.

Established in 2004, it initially focused on PC games and wasn't very well-known.

In recent years, they have started to focus on web games and have even begun to venture into mobile games.

It is one of the earliest game companies in China to develop and distribute mobile games.

This company is the "games" component of Huayi's "Internet and game IP development" strategy.

We started investigating and making contact six months ago.

I've just been too busy lately to continue this strategy.

Zhang Yuan: It's alright, I'll take care of it. (End of Chapter)