Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 325 Chapter 336 ["Rumble in the Bronx" premieres in North America, Golden Harvest is about to go public]

After Monica settled the matter with Yahoo, she immediately made an international call to Li Yishu.

$150 million for 40% of the shares, plus an additional 5% of the shares that will never be diluted.

Li Yishu didn't know whether the price was high or low, but in his opinion, owning 150% of Yahoo's shares with $40 million was definitely a huge profit.

Although this is only the first round of financing, Yahoo will conduct a second round of financing in the future, but as long as the amount of financing is not high, Li Yishu will definitely continue to invest money.

However, Li Yishu knew that the reason why Yahoo could achieve such great success in the future was not only because it seized the opportunity, but more importantly, it was the capital operating behind the scenes.

At the beginning of the millennium, the North American Internet bubble burst, and Li Yishu knew about it.

Although he did not understand the stock market and had not studied the origins of the Internet bubble in detail, the essence of the stock market was actually the same as the game of passing the parcel.

Without the hype from those people on Wall Street, the North American Internet industry's stock market would not have been able to develop a market size of over one trillion dollars in just a few years.

You have to know that Yahoo's market value at its peak was $1280 billion in 2000. A company with an annual turnover of less than $ million had a market value of up to $ billion. I would never believe that there was no one behind the scenes deliberately raising the stock price to make money.

Li Yishu is not sure when Yahoo's peak market value was, but he knows that before the Internet bubble burst, Yahoo was the world's largest Internet company at the time.

So his idea was simple: hold the shares, and after Yahoo goes public, sell them little by little before the millennium bubble bursts.

"Rumble in the Bronx" will be released in North America on November 11th. As the director, Lee Yi-su naturally has to go there in person.

He is the most famous person in the entire crew, so he has to go.

However, the filming of "Fireworks" had just started not long ago, and he did not ask the crew to take a break, but handed it over to assistant director Takeshi Kitano.

Kitano Takeshi is an excellent director himself. His previous film "Sonata" was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival. Li Yishu was very relieved to temporarily hand over the project to him for two days.

After explaining the filming situation, Li Yishu took Li Jiaxin to the United States. Li Jiaxin was also one of the supporting actresses in the movie.

This trip was just enough to satisfy her vanity.

Los Angeles.

Hilton Hotel.

Zou Wenhuai, Jacky Cheung, Anita Mui, Prodigy Piao and others had already arrived early.

The hotel provides a small meeting room.

Seeing Li Yishu coming, Zou Wenhuai immediately stepped forward enthusiastically: "Mr. Li, you are finally here!"

Li Yishu shook the other person's hand and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zou. The Japanese crew really couldn't help it. We were delayed for two days. I'm really sorry."

"..."

The two exchanged greetings, and then Li Yishu greeted Cheng Long and others.

"Aaron..."

"Sister Mei..."

After saying hello, Li Yishu glanced at the scene and asked, "Is there no one coming from New Line Company?"

"It should be coming soon."

Zou Wenhuai adjusted his glasses and said, "I just asked my assistant to contact their person in charge. They should be arriving soon."

Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!
The door of the conference room was opened from the outside, and James, the vice president sent by New Line Cinema, walked in with several people from the publicity and promotion department.

"Hey, Zou, long time no see."

"Yeah James, long time no see."

Zou Wenhuai was obviously a good friend of the other party. He chatted with him for a while before introducing several people from the crew.

"Li, I finally see you."

James seemed very excited after learning about Li Yishu's identity.

Li Yishu shook his hand and smiled faintly: "Hello James."

James said enthusiastically, "Lee, your Golden Lion Films' Scream has swept the entire Halloween season, as has the previous Final Destination. I wonder if our New Line Cinema will have a chance to work with you in the future?"

After hearing what James said, Zou Wenhuai, Cheng Long, Anita Mui and others all looked at Li Yishu in surprise.

They came to the United States a few days ago to attend the premiere of "Rumble in the Bronx", so they knew about several movies that had been big hits at the North American box office in the past month.

One of them is Scream.

A few people also discussed that low-cost horror movies in North America have good box office results. When they were thinking about whether to try horror movies, they didn't expect that this movie was actually invested by Li Yishu's film company.

But isn’t his company called Art Film Company? How did it become Golden Lion?
Seeing the surprised expressions of Zou Wenhuai and others, Li Jiaxin smiled with her chin raised high, feeling quite proud.

She didn't know before that this movie was invested by Li Yishu until she found out about it when she was in Japan.

This is normal. Hong Kong does not have much contact with Hollywood, but Japan is different. It is deeply tied to Hollywood. Sony still owns Columbia.

"Of course, but I don't care about anything related to the company. Maybe you can talk to Amy."

Lee Ye-seo smiled and said, “I think we should be discussing Rumble in the Bronx now!”

"You're right."

James nodded, he also knew that now was not the time to talk about cooperation.

Soon everyone sat down, and James began to talk about the arrangements for the premiere of "Rumble in the Bronx" the day after tomorrow night.

New Line Cinema attaches great importance to this film.

Lee Yi-shu is also a famous director in North America. Not to mention his various achievements at European film festivals, his Asian face alone is extremely rare among North American directors.

Therefore, James attached great importance to the arrangements for the premiere the day after tomorrow night. In addition to the corresponding reporters, he also invited many celebrity actors who have good relations with New Line Cinema.

The discussion lasted about half an hour.

James then left.

Zou Wenhuai said: "Mr. Li, I have arranged for someone to book a table at a nearby restaurant. Shall we all go together tonight?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zou, I'm afraid I don't have time tonight. I still have a lot of things to do at the company."

Li Yishu apologized, "When the movie becomes a big hit, I will arrange a celebration party."

"It's okay, it's okay. Mr. Li is busy with work. We can eat anytime."

Zou Wenhuai smiled and was not unhappy because of Li Yishu's refusal.

To be honest, if James hadn't just revealed it, he really wouldn't have known that Golden Lion Pictures was actually Li Yishu's company.

The "Final Destination", which was a big hit in North America, was under the name of an art film company. Now there is another "Scream" produced by Golden Lion Films. Who knows if it will change the name next time.

Li Yishu chatted with a few people for a while and was about to leave when Zou Wenhuai suddenly said, "By the way, Mr. Li, our Golden Harvest will be officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 12. You are also one of the shareholders. Remember to come and participate then."

"Okay!"

Li Yishu was stunned for a moment, then agreed with a smile.

He almost forgot about it.

After all, he is an individual shareholder of Golden Harvest with a 5% stake. He will definitely show up when the company goes public, and then go through the motions in front of the citizens of Hong Kong Island to boost the stock price.

Nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong knows that the movies made by Li Yishu are all big hits.

Riding on the momentum of the release of "Rumble in the Bronx" in North America, if it sells well at the box office, Zou Wenhuai will probably spend a lot of money on media coverage in Hong Kong Island, and then make a big push when the film is released.

As for the poor box office?

Zou Wenhuai never thought that the quality of the film is obvious to all.

After chatting with Zou Wenhuai about the listing for a while, Li Yishu left Li Jiaxin behind and got directly into the car arranged by the company and returned to Beverly Hills.

He hasn't seen his son for almost a month and he still misses him very much.

Beverly Hills.

Inside the mansion.

"Tuantuan, call me daddy." Li Yishu was smiling so much as she held her three-month-old baby in her arms.

The eldest son’s nickname is Tuantuan, which was given by Qingxia’s mother. She said that when the child was born, he looked like a little meat ball.

Now it has been more than three months. Maybe because he can drink milk powder, less than a hundred days later, the original little lump of flesh has gradually grown into a fat baby.

Qingxia stood beside her with a happy smile on her face.

Zhao Xue rolled her eyes and said, "You son of a bitch, how old is Tuantuan to call me dad? He must be at least one year old."

Li Yishu said with a smile: "Haha, mom is just teasing him."

"You're already a father, but you're still acting like a child."

Zhao Xue shook her head, looked at Mother Lin beside her, and asked, "My dear, what do you think we should do for the child's 100-day banquet this time?"

"Our family is fine with anything. We'll listen to you." Mother Lin smiled.

"Let's go back to Formosa."

When Li Yishu heard this, she handed the child to Huang's mother, took Qingxia to sit down, and said, "It's not very convenient here in the United States. It's very troublesome to go abroad, and your visa is about to expire."

Zhao Xue applied for a tourist visa, which was only valid for one month at first. Later, Li Yishu arranged for someone to extend it to the current four months.

It's not impossible to continue adding more, but thinking about how troublesome it would be to get my father Li Jian's visa, it would be better to go back to Taiwan to apply for it.

When she heard that she was going back to Taiwan, Mother Lin was naturally very happy. She had been in the United States for several months. Although it was good here, she was unfamiliar with the place.

Qingxia didn't care, but it was nice to go back to Taiwan. In her spare time, she could invite some friends to get together.

Zhao Xue asked worriedly, "Is it okay for the child to take the plane?"

"It's okay, mom. I've asked around and I know that a three-month-old baby can fly. I'll charter a plane when the time comes."

Li Yishu said: "If you all agree, I will find someone to arrange it as soon as possible."

Zhao Xue looked at Qingxia: "Qingxia, what do you think?"

"I'm fine with it, Mom." Qingxia smiled. "It's good to go back. It's not convenient for Huang to buy groceries here. She has to have them delivered to her door."

"Yes, old lady."

Huang Ma nodded as she held her child in her arms: "Many vegetables here are not available in supermarkets. If I go back to Taiwan, I can go to the market to buy vegetables myself, and I can always buy the freshest ones."

"Since we're going to Taiwan, Yishu, you go and make the arrangements. I'll contact your dad later and tell him not to think about coming to the United States."

Zhao Xue smiled and said, "Your father has told me several times that he wants to come to the United States to see his eldest grandson. I thought it would be a bad idea for both of us to go abroad."

Hearing this, Li Yishu nodded without comment.

A few years ago, a performance troupe came to the United States on a business trip. Several members disappeared when they left. After checking, they found that they were stranded in the United States and did not return.

This incident was a big deal at the time.

I guess my mother didn't want the people at Emei Factory to think too much, and thought that Li Yishu would have a bright future abroad, so she thought about immigrating abroad.

"Then I will have someone invite people from Emei Film Studio to come to Baodao for an inspection in the name of Baodao Film Company, and then I will ask Dad to come as well."

"That's best."

Zhao Xue's eyes lit up. This was a good idea!
She had been abroad for a few months. When she contacted her husband Li Jian, she heard him say that someone in the factory was saying some weird things in a sour tone.

night.

inside the room.

"I've gained weight in my belly."

Qingxia pinched the flesh on her belly and said with a headache: "It seems that I have to lose weight when I go back."

"Haha, it's good. A little meaty is also good."

Li Yishu walked over with a smile and hugged Qingxia.

If she looked like a heroic heroine before she became pregnant, now she is a gentle and kind mother.

"That's not a bit."

Qingxia looked at her belly helplessly.

She has been trying to lose weight ever since she finished her confinement, but the effect is not obvious. It's not because she doesn't work hard, but because her two mothers are by her side, constantly urging her to eat and drink more.

If only her biological mother was present, Qingxia might be able to persuade him, but with her mother-in-law present, it was difficult for her to refuse.

I didn’t eat so much when I was pregnant, but after giving birth I started eating a lot.

"It's okay. It won't be too late to lose weight slowly after we return to Taiwan."

Li Yishu said, "By the way, my new film will premiere the day after tomorrow, do you want to go?"

"The movie 'Rumble in the Bronx' that you filmed with Cheng Long?"

"Yes, it will premiere at the Los Angeles Theater the day after tomorrow."

"Forget it, I won't join in the fun."

"Okay, forget it if you don't want to go."

Li Yishu suddenly smiled evilly and said, "But you know what, being a little fat does have its benefits. At least you've become a lot bigger."

"Hate it! I think about these things all day long."

Qingxia rolled her eyes at him, but being interrupted made her anxiety about her figure much better.

Li Yishu smiled and said, "Of course, with a beauty in my arms, how can I not be moved."

"No, there's someone downstairs."

"It's okay. The room is well soundproofed."

"Take it easy."

"..."

11 month 20 day.

At seven o'clock that evening.

"Rumble in the Bronx" officially premiered at the Los Angeles Grand Theater.

New Line Cinema has hired many Hollywood stars, but most of them are second- and third-tier.

"Vixen!"

Li Jiaxin looked at the foreign girl who was happily chatting with Li Yishu not far away, and felt indignant.

Even though this foreign girl doesn't look as delicate as her, she has a better and more slender figure, plus she has the blessing of being a foreign girl, anyone who sees her would get hard.

Here.

Li Yishu asked curiously, "Why are you here?"

"I haven't had any activities recently, and I heard that your new movie was released, so I asked someone to get an invitation."

Cindy Crawford flicked her hair and said with a twinkle in her eyes, "I'm divorced from Richard."

Li Yishu raised an eyebrow, "When did it happen?"

“Not long after filming Chicago.”

"Congratulations Cindy, you made the right choice by divorcing him!"

Cindy looked at Li Yishu and saw that he looked calm. She sighed in her heart and smiled, "I think you are right."

After chatting for a few more words, Cindy turned and walked into the theater.

Li Yishu began to receive the invited guests and reporters with Zou Wenhuai and others.

(End of this chapter)