Huayu 2007, Cultivation Superstar

Chapter 214 Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, and the opportunity to get rich overnight came again!
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Yang Mi’s plan is very good.

But plans can never keep up with changes.

On the morning of September 9th.

Lu Feng was working on the set, but every once in a while, someone would call him.

When it was almost time to get off work, Mr. Cai, the boss of Tangren, even came over in person.

After Lu Feng finished filming the last scene, Boss Cai hurriedly pulled Lu Feng aside, looking very excited.

"Lu Feng, have you watched the news?"

"What news? I've been so busy filming lately, how can I have time to read the news?"

Lu Feng looked confused.

In the past few days, there have been more night scenes. I don’t know if it was reported by Yang Mi... In short, Lu Feng hasn’t gone out to hunt with Liu Shishi for several days.

"Oh!"

Boss Cai was so furious when he saw Lu Feng's unconscious look that he almost jumped up and down. He said hurriedly, "The news from this morning is that Korea Development Bank's acquisition of Lehman Brothers has ended. Lehman Brothers' stock price plummeted by half last night."

It turned out to be today.

Although he is a reborn person, Lu Feng is not a robot, so of course it is impossible for him to remember everything.

Otherwise, what's the point of being a star?
It’s better to trade stocks every day.

Even Buffett has to call him grandpa.

"How can you be so calm? Lehman Brothers is going to collapse. Your prediction has come true!"

Lu Feng made the prediction about the collapse of Lehman Brothers Bank when he was bragging to Uncle Biao last winter.

Then, when Lehman Brothers Bank's annual report came out last year, Lu Feng brought a large group of people to a small hotel in Hangzhou, hiding during the day and moving out at night, and shorted the stock for half a month.

Everyone made several times the money.

Moreover, Lu Feng also predicted that Lehman Brothers would definitely die and would not survive this autumn.

As long as the United States continues to raise interest rates, the real estate mortgage bonds held by Lehman Brothers will become insolvent.

Now, all this has become a reality!
Lehman Brothers Bank released its third-quarter earnings report, which showed that the company suffered a huge loss of $39 billion last quarter.

Lu Feng’s prediction came true completely.

At this moment, Boss Cai looked at Lu Feng as if he was looking at a walking money printing machine.

She had heard people say that Lu Feng was extremely smart, especially his business sense, which was so sharp that he could be compared to a hyena.

In the past, she was a little skeptical and thought it was too true.

But just this morning, when she saw the news, she completely believed it all, and even felt that Lu Feng was even more awesome than the rumors said.

Since Lu Feng’s prediction has come true, does that mean that Lu Feng can make another super short sale and make a fortune?
Take her to play together!
She has already prepared the capital.

As soon as Lu Feng saw Boss Cai's eyes glowing green, he knew what she was thinking.

But Lu Feng would not play in this kind of tail market.

The risks are very high.

As he packed his things, he said calmly, "First of all, the fact that Lehman Brothers will collapse isn't a prediction. It's my own reasonable inference based on reality."

"Secondly, there are already countless short-selling institutions targeting Lehman Brothers. With so many sharks eyeing a small piece of meat, it's best for small players like us to stay out of the game at this stage, or we might get swallowed up."

"Of course, the biggest reason is that there are regulations in the US stock market. If a stock drops by more than 10% in a single day, short selling through margin financing is automatically prohibited for three days."

After listening to what Lu Feng said, Boss Cai immediately sighed.

When she saw the news this morning, she was very sure that Lehman Brothers was doomed!

She wants to short sell too!

What a pity, this damn US stock market actually has such a rubbish rule!

It’s fallen too much and I can’t short sell?
Three days later, Lehman Brothers Bank might have collapsed.

Our A-share market is still better. We can borrow securities and short sell at any time. Stocks are T+1, but stock index futures are T+0. The rules are not synchronized, which can kill small retail investors.

Moreover, U.S. stock index futures are settled quarterly, which is too slow.

Unlike our A-share futures, index options are settled twice a month.

If I were a short-selling player, I would definitely crash the market on the settlement day and let the small investors pay the bill!
"Boss Cai, don't sigh. I've already found the target. This is the target I've been choosing for a long time, and this time it's just giving us money."

Lu Feng appropriately offered a little sweet treat.

"It's good to have you say that."

Boss Cai was afraid that Lu Feng would not take her to play, so when she heard Lu Feng's promise, she immediately felt relieved.

She whispered something beside her, with a look of deep regret on her face: "It's a pity that we at Tangren have only been making TV series and don't understand the film industry. Otherwise, if you wanted to make a movie, I would definitely support you."

Lu Feng thought about it for a moment, then an idea struck him: "Boss Cai, you are very familiar with the film and television circles in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Can you introduce me to a reliable film executive director? At most, I can give you a little more directing fee."

It is absolutely impossible to co-sign.

Lu Feng provided the money, the script, and the connections... The production company relied on President Wang to bring in the team from the Shanghai Film Group to start work.

Just an executive director comes to help coordinate the filming, and he also wants the right to be credited?

You’re thinking too much!

"No problem. Leave it to me."

Lu Feng thought that Boss Cai would hesitate, but unexpectedly, she agreed without saying a word.

This made Lu Feng a little confused, and he couldn't help but add: "Boss Cai, I only want the elite. Don't try to fool me with those little bastards and losers."

"Don't worry, I won't fool you even if I try to fool anyone."

Boss Cai reassured Lu Feng.

When it comes to short selling and finance, she is a rookie and certainly doesn't have as unique a vision as Lu Feng.

However, she is a veteran in the film and television industry and knows many people.

Directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan have also been affected by the financial crisis recently and are working less and less.

People also need to eat.

When they really have no food to eat, forget about asking for the right to be credited, it would be no problem for them to kneel down and call Lu Feng their godfather!
"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

Lu Feng didn't expect that there would be a ray of hope after all the difficulties.

Even Mr. Wang couldn't handle the executive director's affairs because of his reputation, but Boss Cai took it all on.

In the capitalist world, seniority is the key, and money is everything. This obsolete system must be criticized.

But sometimes, you can take advantage of it.

……

Besides.

Boss Cai asked Lu Feng not to go back to live there for the next few days. She arranged a luxurious suite for Lu Feng in Tangren’s small white building.

Because, next, more and more partners will come here.

This is all Lu Feng’s own fault.

At the beginning, he had boasted to countless people that Lehman Brothers was doomed to fail.

Once Lehman Brothers collapsed, there were countless opportunities to make a fortune.

Now, the opportunity has arrived!
Let’s not talk about others for now. Li Songqiang, Uncle Biao, Mr. Wang and others must be unable to contain themselves at this moment. They have to take leave to come to Lu Feng to discuss the next plan.

……

9 month 12 day.

That morning, Lu Feng had just arrived at the crew to start work and had just changed his clothes when Yang Mi shyly came to find Lu Feng.

"Sora, today is my birthday and I'd like to treat you to a meal. Would you please do me the honor?"

Yang Mi felt that with Lu Feng's personality, he would most likely agree with a smile, and ask her what birthday gift she would like, and then he would buy it for her after work!
Lu Feng has always been very generous to his own people!

"This, I'm afraid, won't work."

Who knew that Lu Feng hesitated for a moment and actually refused.

This made Yang Mi furious.

It's my birthday, so I invited you to dinner alone, and you dared to refuse?
Don't I want to lose face?
"why?"

At this moment, Yang Mi gritted her teeth, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Do you like Liu Shishi so much?
Isn’t it enough to go out and hang out with Liu Shishi every night?

Today is my birthday, so I want to cook a meal for you and show you that I also have the potential to be a stovetop chef!

You actually refused?
Don't even give me a chance to perform!
You are such a mean person!

"Uncle Li, Uncle Biao, Mr. Wang, and my dad are all coming over tonight...Boss Cai has already made arrangements for us to have a small gathering at the Tangren Little White House."

Lu Feng told the truth.

What kind of gathering?
It was obvious that they saw that Lehman Brothers was about to collapse, so they came over one by one to discuss their next plan to make money!
Aside from Boss Cai, the remaining few were all Lu Feng's friends and family, his benefactors in his career. Since there was an opportunity to make a fortune, Lu Feng certainly wouldn't forget them. That's how circles were formed.

In the adult world, how can there be so many emotions to talk about?

As long as Lu Feng can help them get rich together, they will naturally take care of Lu Feng as their eldest son. If there are good film and television resources, they will unconditionally let Lu Feng choose them first.

During the promotion, Lu Feng was given the highest salary.

Otherwise, why would Jiu Yu Tian Xia spend so much money to help promote the "Pian Ai" MV that Lu Feng shot to promote Crab Roe Su?

Aren’t they just waiting for Lu Feng to help them get rich!
In fact, it is equivalent to them using the resources of the entertainment industry to exchange Lu Feng for the opportunity to play in finance... and Lu Feng himself does not have to pay, the leeks in the market will help him pay.

It's a win-win situation!
Lu Feng can win twice!
"Uncle Lu, is he coming too?"

When Yang Mi heard that Lu Feng's father had also come to Hengdian, her eyes rolled and she began to think about it.

She wondered if she could take this opportunity to win Teacher Lu's favor.
Lu Feng seemed to understand Yang Mi's thoughts and said with a smile, "My dad will stay for a few days. He will mainly discuss with me the product line and development model of the new company."

If Lu Feng was just an ordinary little star, his father would certainly not ask such a professional question.

However, Lu Feng single-handedly brought the crab roe cakes to ruin.

This made his father no longer dare to underestimate Lu Feng. He even felt that with Lu Feng's help and advice, his nut business would definitely take off.

"Wait a few days..."

Seeing Yang Mi lowering her head, not knowing what she was thinking, Lu Feng gently squeezed her little hand and said, "I'll take you to meet my dad to discuss the promotion plan for the nut business."

Since MVs can be used as advertisements, and they are cheaper and more effective, Lu Feng can certainly continue this approach in the new company's marketing plan.

You can still find Yang Mi as the mv heroine!
In the previous MV, he sold the Crab Roe Crisps company and used the money to treat Yang Mi's eyes... The next MV could be about this young couple making a comeback and getting involved in the nut business.

As long as the story is beautiful and the love is sincere, the Nut brand will definitely take off like the Crab Roe Cake!

Moreover, by the time "Chinese Paladin III" is broadcast, the two of them will be a hundred times more popular than they are now!
The advertising effect of the mv can definitely be better!

"Lu Feng, I'm afraid your father doesn't like me..."

Yang Mi raised her head and glanced at Lu Feng quickly, then lowered her head, pretending to be nervous, and said something in a low voice.

In fact, she was not nervous at all, and was even very much looking forward to it.

Meet the parents!

Finally defeated Liu Shishi!
Liu Shishi, the damn mistress, definitely doesn't have the courage to meet her parents.

"No. My dad loves you very much."

Can you not like it?
The MV that Yang Mi and Lu Feng shot together made crab roe cakes popular. Now, the company's valuation is almost over 100 million.

Although, Lu Feng's father has no shares in the company.

But Lu Feng’s 80% stake is real.

How could the father not be happy when he saw Yang Mi helping his son make so much money?

Because I love my wife, of course my dad also likes Yang Mi very much.

In Lu Feng's father's eyes, Yang Mi is a lucky and prosperous actress. A few days ago, he even called and asked Lu Feng to cooperate more with Yang Mi.

"Then when you're done, remember to bring your uncle to my house for a simple meal."

Yang Mi was furious just now, but at this moment, she suddenly became gentle as water. She looked at Lu Feng shyly, then quickly turned her head away.

In the dark, she held Lu Feng's hand and gently grasped his palm.

Seeing Lu Feng looking at her, she smiled, lowered her head, and ran away shyly. When she ran behind a small tree, she couldn't help but look back at Lu Feng.

What a cute little fox.

……

That night.

Several cars came to the Tangren’s small white building.

Except for Lu Feng's father who drove a broken Volkswagen, the worst that everyone else drove was a small BMW.

In a private room at Tangren, Lu Feng took his father and introduced them to him one by one.

"Dad, let me introduce you."

"This is Uncle Biao, the big boss of my company. This is Uncle Li, my agent. I can get to where I am today thanks to Uncle Li's help and Uncle Biao's kindness."

Uncle Biao is really willing to spend money.

At the beginning, Lu Feng's MV for "Guest" directly spent millions in marketing fees. If Uncle Biao hadn't nodded, Li Songqiang definitely wouldn't have had the authority to do so.

Facts have also proved that Uncle Biao has good vision.

After spending enough money on marketing, Lu Feng became famous overnight.

Moreover, Lu Feng also returned the favor and made tens of millions by short selling with Uncle Biao.

As time went by, the interests of the two became increasingly closely tied together.

A few days ago, Uncle Biao asked Lu Feng, Bona Film Group is raising funds again, and if he can make money by investing in this?
His classmate Yu Dong from Tsinghua University's CEO Program called him again. His company was looking for funding and he wanted to invest a little. He absolutely wouldn't gouge anyone.

Lu Feng told him to go for it without worry, as Bona Film Group would definitely make money. However, once the company went public, he had to cash out immediately. Making 10 times the profit wouldn't be a problem.

When he came here just now, Uncle Biao told Lu Feng that he followed Lu Feng's advice and spent 3000 million to get a 15% stake from Bona Film Group.

He also joined the board of directors of Bona Film Group.

In addition, Uncle Biao also asked Lu Feng if he was interested in filming a movie in Hong Kong Island?

Bona Film Group and EGD collaborated to create a project called "Overheard", the three main characters of which are Liu Qingwan, Louis Koo, and Daniel Wu.

If Lu Feng is willing to go, ask the screenwriter to give him another role, making it four male protagonists.

Lu Feng was very moved by what he said.

As a resourceful person, the experience is just great. With just one sentence, he can make the three kings of Hong Kong join hands to take him to success.

But Lu Feng thought about it and gave up.

Because his current acting skills are not good enough to compete with these three people. If he reluctantly makes a movie with them, it is highly likely that he will not get any good reviews.

Moreover, three protagonists are already very crowded for a 90-minute movie. Adding a resource-rich actor, it is likely to become a bad movie.

By then, he will definitely bear all the criticism, which will affect his popularity among the public.

It's totally a thankless task!

……

Dad had a drink with Uncle Li and Uncle Biao, and Lu Feng turned around and introduced Mr. Wang to him.

"Dad, I'd like to solemnly introduce this beautiful lady. This is Mr. Wang from the Shanghai Film Group. I was able to play the second male lead so quickly, thanks to Mr. Wang."

Lu Feng had just finished speaking when he was interrupted by President Wang, who pretended to be unhappy and said, "I've told you so many times, after get off work, you are not allowed to call me President Wang, you make me sound old. Call me Sister Shan."

Anyone with eyes can see that Mr. Wang likes Lu Feng.

Who made Lu Feng so competitive?

Mr. Wang just gave him some resources, and Lu Feng took off immediately and even got himself on the CCTV Lantern Festival Gala.

The group of veteran artists from the Shanghai Quyi Association also particularly like Lu Feng.

This earned Mr. Wang a series of praise at the group headquarters.

The group leader has hinted to Mr. Wang that once an old guy retires and a position becomes vacant, Mr. Wang can take over as the first replacement.

After introducing Mr. Wang, it was Mr. Cai's turn.

"Dad, this is Mr. Cai from Tangren, a senior whom I admire very much. Thanks to Mr. Cai, the project of "Chinese Paladin III" was launched. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known how handsome I am in ancient costume."

Lu Feng boasted about himself.

It was at this time that everyone realized that he was still a young man.

Otherwise, I always feel that although he looks old, he is actually the same age as the others present.

Actors such as Liu Shishi, Hu Ge, and Tang Yan were not qualified to enter the private room to eat.

The people in the box today are either company executives or capitalists.

Because apart from eating, the main purpose is to make money together.

"Uncle Biao, Uncle Li, Boss Cai, and Sister Shan, I'm sure you all know why we're here today... That's right, Lehman Brothers collapsed, and the subprime mortgage crisis was inevitable."

"We have another good opportunity."

Upon hearing this, everyone became excited.

For others, the financial crisis was a disaster.

But for people like Lu Feng who like to short sell, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune.

"After a period of research, I chose the one with the highest security among countless varieties."

"Everyone, please take a look..."

Lu Feng turned on his laptop, turned off the lights, got a projector, and projected his choice directly onto the wall.

(End of this chapter)