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Chapter 163 is a real Hollywood invitation!

The wind at dawn.

Carrying the chill of winter.

Snowflakes began to fall outside the window.

It was a quiet, snowy night.

However, the conference room of the Shanghai branch of Tianyu Entertainment was brightly lit at this moment.

On the projector at the front of the conference room, Zhang Cheng, the head of the film and television analysis department, continuously introduced the situation of the Hollywood film "Twilight" crew.

Chen Liang stared intently at the projector screen, feeling both nervous and excited.

Yesterday evening, after leaving the KSA building, Chen Liang heard news from his agent: after much effort, the company had finally secured him an audition for the Hollywood film "Twilight," and the audition was scheduled for this morning…

Twilight is a film project that Paramount Pictures, one of the eight major Hollywood studios, is going to produce. It is adapted from a British novel of the same name, Twilight. The original book sold millions of copies worldwide and once topped the list of the top ten best-selling books in the UK in the 90s. It was also one of the most popular best-selling IPs among countless women in the late 90s.

After the turn of the millennium, there were numerous rumors that Twilight would be adapted into a film, but these were never confirmed until 2003 when Paramount Pictures announced the start of Twilight's film and television projects, revealing that the film might extend invitations to Asian actors...

Although there was no follow-up action after it caused a sensation, the artists under Tianyu Media and the other four Huaxia Film and Television companies never gave up their efforts to compete for the role in "Twilight".

From actor Leung Chung-ying to charismatic heartthrobs like Wu Zuliang and Aaron Kwok…

The agents of the rising male stars in the Chinese film industry keep track of the film adaptation of "Twilight" every now and then.

"Besides the characters themselves, we also need to focus on two other people in this film: director Katherine Harwick and the original author, Mia..."

"Judging from director Katherine Harwick's previous films, she places great importance on the appearance of her actors. She likes handsome young men, which is exactly what we were looking for. Meanwhile, the original author, Mia, is a big fan of red wine and grapes, and she has a deep admiration for noble and gentlemanly figures..."

“After a year of gentlemanly training, Mr. Chen Liang has already developed that unique temperament. What we need to do now is to cultivate a more understated and refined demeanor…”

"..."

On the distant projection screen, Zhang Cheng continuously described the data analysis table that his team had collected over the past few days, and then compiled this data into detailed information, which was incorporated into this audition meeting.

On the screen, there was a dazzling array of information, from the investors of the movie "Twilight" to the director, the screenwriter, the personality and preferences of each interviewer, to the potential competitors in China, and the audition clothes and lines that the competitors were likely to wear.

As Chen Liang listened, he nodded attentively, his gaze sweeping over the audition outfits, lines, and instructions on what to say to each person, how to score points, and how to stand out from the crowd…

The company attaches great importance to this film.

Chen Liang understood that there were only two months left until Tianyu's official listing!

If we can land this role in the next two months and use it to generate buzz in the community, then...

Investors will have more confidence!
but……

Why is there still no result regarding KSA's endorsement?
As Chen Liang listened to the data analysis, he thought about what had happened during the day.

A slight sense of unease welled up inside me.

No way!

It'll become Zhou Yang's, right?

..............................

The snow outside the window is falling heavier and heavier.

The conference room at Qinzhou Auto was also brightly lit.

Shareholders, awakened from their sleep by phone calls, gradually entered the meeting room.

Their faces were grim, and some even sulked in front of Liu Fusheng.

During this time.

The nominal chairman, Liu Fusheng, would call them to meetings every now and then.

The meeting did not contain any substantive content.

They were all begging for their help, pleading for a chance to prove his "Qinzhou G1 Automobile" plan...

Their patience has actually run out!

2003 years!
What era is it?
It was during the era when foreign cars were constantly flooding into China, seizing the Chinese market, and Chinese cars were being utterly defeated. Even many of China's major car manufacturers were now seeking to cooperate with overseas brands or act as agents for joint ventures. The spoils had already been divided up. If Qinzhou Automobile were to enter the fray now, to put it bluntly, they wouldn't even be able to catch up with the good stuff!

Moreover, Qinzhou Automobile is currently facing internal and external troubles, with huge debts and no hope at all. It would be better to take advantage of its current value and sell off its machinery, production lines, and other valuables to raise some money to get through the crisis...

What new car are they building?
Isn't this courting death?

"I'm sorry to have asked everyone to come to the meeting so late..."

"The reason I invited you all here today is to discuss some things with you..."

"On the table is a schedule..."

"I know you've all been in pain lately, and I've been in pain too, but I still want to say that our [Qinzhou G1 Automobile] truly has another possibility. If you can agree and sign the next steps of the plan, I will find a way to resolve the investors' issues..."

"..."

In the conference room.

Liu Fusheng looked at each investor.

Even now, he still holds onto hope.

but……

No sooner had he finished speaking than a chorus of curses erupted throughout the conference room!

"We're making cars today, and we're making cars tomorrow. Don't you know what's going on in our factory right now?"

"Did you see the overseas brands? Did you see the domestic brands? Do you know how much it costs to manufacture cars? Do you know how much pressure we are under right now?"

"Yes, Mr. Liu, don't just talk like that without understanding the situation!"

"Mr. Liu, I understand you, and I know you have dreams, but I think what you should be doing right now isn't spending all your time in meetings, morning and night, and what results have you achieved? What you should be doing right now is finding investors and buying our shares! Then you can do whatever you want with them!"

"That's right, Mr. Liu, please stop causing trouble. If you keep doing this, our factory will become worthless! Our car manufacturing license will become worthless!"

"..."

All kinds of voices sounded.

Liu Fusheng's face looked rather grim.

After a long silence, he finally let out a bitter sigh and looked toward the doorway not far away.

Immediately afterwards...

The door opened.

The meeting room fell silent.

Immediately afterwards, everyone looked into the distance and saw Zhou Yang, dressed in a suit and tie, walking in with several pot-bellied coal mine owners.

Just at this time.

Liu Fusheng spoke up.

"You all own 75% of the shares in our [Qinzhou Automobile] company..." "General Manager Zhou and his friends are willing to invest 150 million per share in our factory. What do you think, leaders?"

……

The process of investing in a company is actually quite complicated.

Assets need to be inventoried, equity structure details need to be determined, disclosures need to be made public, and agreements need to be signed...

Of course, the most important thing is to negotiate with the shareholders.

This is the most troublesome part, after all, it involves everything from the company's structure and investments to the signing of agreements and the confirmation of every single clause...

The preparation can take several months, or even half a year, or even a year!

However, acquiring Qinzhou Automobile was much simpler than anyone imagined.

There were no tedious factory lists or shareholding battles...

No lawyers were nitpicking over the wording of the clauses...

There was no denial or advocacy whatsoever...

Only by bargaining over prices, like selling vegetables at a market.

……

The snowflakes pelted the windowpanes with a crackling sound in the early morning.

The conference room at Qinzhou Auto was as hot as a pot of boiling oil.

The shareholders want 250 million for 1% of the shares...

Zhou Yangfang insisted on 150 million...

Then the two sides started banging on the table over the price!

At first, the shareholders kept putting on airs, with several of them sitting with their legs crossed, boasting about how they "used to chat and laugh with German engineers" and how hard it was to run the factory. They claimed that 150 million was too cheap and insisted on 200 million. However, when they saw Zhou Yangfang stand up, looking like he was about to leave, the shareholders immediately changed their expressions.

They quickly negotiated the price up to 180 million, and finally settled on 175 million...

The moment I saw Zhou Yang nod!
The shareholders excitedly signed the already prepared share transfer agreement immediately.

The dozen or so shareholders put their fingerprints on the equity agreement faster than a hot pot restaurant fighting over tripe. They cooperated perfectly with all the procedures, and they only had one request!
That means, transfer the money right away!

March 15, 1 a.m.

After the lawyer announced the final agreement signing and completed the final payment, the noisy conference room became empty.

Downstairs, the shareholders excitedly held the equity transfer agreement, like free birds breaking free of their cages. Fearing that Zhou Yangfang might change his mind, they quickly drove away.

Oh shit!

You can still sell it for 175 million per share now, but in another six months, I reckon it won't even stay at 150 million...

They are well aware of the current situation of Qinzhou Automobile!

If there's a bastard willing to take the fall, we should be thankful!

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"Our financial situation is not optimistic!"

"The factory still has 3100 million yuan in bank loans..."

"In addition, the factory owes wages to various departments, as well as employee wages and previous company expenses, totaling 912 million RMB..."

"We need to modify the production line for G1 and purchase a large amount of new equipment and machinery. We plan to import the engines from Germany, the EA121..."

"The cost of manufacturing the car and licensing the technology in various aspects is roughly estimated at around 4000 million..."

"..."

"In total, with the licensing of fragmented technologies and the restructuring of the company's machinery, we will need to invest approximately 1 million RMB more..."

After signing the agreement, Zhou Yang sat quietly in the conference room.

Listening to Liu Fusheng cautiously report on the company's situation.

Zhou Yang, however, turned his gaze to the coal bosses led by Li Dachun.

"Ugh! I thought it was a huge hole. I was even thinking of asking the finance department to transfer more funds..."

Li Dachun took out a diamond-encrusted lighter and lit a cigarette.

Cigarette smoke filled the air.

The other coal mine owners exchanged glances and then all burst into laughter.

Under Liu Fusheng's complicated gaze...

Li Dachun plopped down opposite Liu Fusheng, crossed his legs, and said, "We've prepared 640 million RMB, and we'll give you another 200 million, but I have a condition!"

"any request?"

"To build cars, you must hire professionals!"

"That's for sure!"

"besides!"

"What else?"

"Mr. Liu, it's all settled then. All the car models for the new car launch must wear fur coats! They need to be tall and strong from Northeast China, with captivating eyes and figures like... foreign girls are fine too. Um, we'll personally vet the models for you at the launch!"

"..."

After Li Dachun gestured...

Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted from the audience.

Liu Fusheng blushed deeply...

Zhou Yang stood up amidst laughter and answered the phone.

It was Zhang Jingya calling again.

"President Zhou, come to the company immediately!"

"..."

"Come on!"

"what happened?"

"A Hollywood director sent us an audition invitation, and it seems to be true!"

"???"