Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 224 Yang Mi: I have no choice but to ask him for advice.
October 8th, Beijing, Jiaxing Media.

"Legend of Ravaging Dynasties has flopped!"

Zeng Jia said in a low voice. The computer screen in front of her was displaying the box office results of "L.O.R.D.: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties". During the seven-day National Day holiday, the cumulative box office was 3.4 million yuan.

Compared to the film's publicly disclosed production cost of 2 million yuan, this result is a complete flop.

"So what if it flopped? I only played a supporting role in it, so it's not my fault if it flopped."

Yang Mi, sitting on the sofa, looked at her newly done manicure with great interest.

She was completely unconcerned about the failure of "Legend of Ravaging Dynasties".

"You don't have to take the blame for the box office flop, but our performance next year has seen some changes."

Zeng Jia came over to the sofa and met Yang Mi's questioning gaze. She said, "The attitudes of several movie contracts and endorsements that we were negotiating changed after the box office results of 'L.O.R.D.: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties' came out. Now our performance is missing a piece."

"Our performance."

Yang Mi glanced at Zeng Jia and exclaimed: "This is all money I earned by rolling in the mud and lifting wooden stakes in the sweltering heat. You sit in the office enjoying the air conditioning and still dare to say it's our performance!"
Hearing the sarcasm in those words, Zeng Jia's smile froze slightly.

"Honey, don't be upset!"

"Who's throwing a tantrum at you?"

Yang Mi frowned deeply; what she hated most was being accused of being moody.

Faced with the "little rebellion" of the double-flower red stick, Zeng Jia, who still couldn't do without her for the time being, could only coax her and, incidentally, make another promise.

"Mimi, the second tranche of funding from Shanghai Media Group Pictures has arrived. The company we acquired, Jiaxing Media, was originally valued at only 2500 million yuan, but now it's worth 15 billion yuan."

"Once the performance-based agreement is finalized, we can conduct another round of targeted financing, and the company's market value will directly reach several billion. At that time, you will be the capital, and you will never have to act according to other people's wishes again."

Zeng Jia drew the cake to be large and round.

She understood Yang Mi, knowing that this clever Beijing girl valued being able to make her own decisions most, so her promises always worked very well.

However, after being reminded twice by someone, Yang Mi still noticed some things she had previously overlooked.

“Our investment company holds 37.5% of Jiaxing Media’s shares, and the 3 million yuan in targeted financing from Shangshi will give us 20% of the shares. So, we’ll only have 31.58% of the shares left.”

"So, of those 31.58% of shares, I only own 19%, which translates to a 6% stake in Jaywalk Media. I'm responsible for 8% of the company's performance, and you're giving me only 6%?"

Zeng Jia's forehead was covered in sweat as she stared nervously at Yang Mi, thinking: How did this silly girl suddenly become so shrewd!

"That's not how you calculate it. We only spent a few million to acquire this 37.5% stake back then, and now the company's valuation has increased 60 times. Even if you have fewer shares, their value is still much higher!"

“I’m not saying there’s a problem with the bet with Shangshi. What I’m saying is that there’s a huge problem with our internal share distribution.”

Yang Mi, who had already consulted with others, appeared very calm.

Seeing Zeng Jia choking, she directly stated her demands: "I will try my best to fulfill the performance-based agreement between Jiaxing and Shangshi, but we need to redistribute the shares internally."

"Haha, of course."

Zeng Jia smiled, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere in the office.

She smiled at Yang Mi, who was still in a daze, and thought: I'll keep you calm first and get the contract signed. It's impossible to redistribute the shares, even if you leave Jiaxing.

Yang Mi was surprised by Zeng Jia's agreeable manner and asked suspiciously, "Shall we go and finalize the redistribution of shares first?"

"No rush. The reason I called you here today is that I need you to confirm a few acting offers."

As she spoke, Zeng Jia got up from the sofa and went to her desk to organize the contracts.

"Didn't you just say there was a problem with your movie contract? What kind of contract is this?"

"The movies have problems, but the TV series and variety shows are fine. You're the queen of topics, and many TV series and variety shows are still willing to spend money to have you act in them."

Zeng Jia returned carrying five contracts, which she spread out one by one; they were all part of a feast prepared for Yang Mi.

"Here are letters of intent for three TV dramas and two variety shows..."

"What does it mean?"

"I've already negotiated the letter of intent and the payment. After that, we'll sign the formal contract."

"No, I mean why do I have so much work? Don't I already have two variety shows and two TV dramas?"

Seeing that Yang Mi's attention had been successfully diverted, Zeng Jia chuckled to herself, thinking: I can't even handle you?
"As I just said, if things continue like this, we definitely won't be able to fulfill our performance-based agreement. So I'll just have to make things a little harder for you. I'll definitely talk to Ruoyao and Lijuan about the redistribution of shares, so don't worry."

"Oh, I see..."

Yang Mi, who was obsessed with the shares, was easily fooled by Zeng Jia, but she still knew her limits.

"But if I take on three more dramas and two more variety shows, then I won't have any rest."

"Honey, this is a crucial time for us. The hard work will only last for a year. We must do everything we can to fulfill the betting agreement..."

"Wait a minute! What did you say?"

"The hard work will only last for a year."

"The second half."

"We must fulfill the performance-based agreement at all costs."

Having entered the correct password, Yang Mi, her ears perked up, stared wide-eyed at Zeng Jia, feeling her previously drowsy mind instantly clear. Feeling guilty under her gaze, Zeng Jia asked guiltily, "Hehe, what's wrong?"

"I need to think about the contract. Let's talk about it in a few days."

“I’ve checked your schedule. If we can manage to get it done, you can still have one day off a month.”

"I'll think about it again."

Yang Mi raised her hand to interrupt Zeng Jia, then left the office without looking back.

Watching Yang Mi flee in disarray, Zeng Jia frowned silently, sensing that something unexpected was about to happen.

Without Dilraba's support, and with Chen Xiu taking half of the investment in the major project "Eternal Love," the performance-based agreement between Jaywalk Studio and the company is indeed not looking good.

After leaving the office, Yang Mi hesitated and wandered around the company.

Her mind was in turmoil, and she wanted to find someone to help her and give her some advice. Her first thought was her husband, Liu Kaiwei, but considering that her relationship with him was gradually drifting apart, she had to rule him out.

Best friend Tang Yan?
Dilraba switched to Datang Pictures, which allowed Yang Mi to maintain her friendship with Tang Yan, but Tang Yan wasn't much smarter than her, so she probably couldn't offer any advice.

My parents don't understand these things either...

After much thought, Yang Mi realized that she couldn't find a single trustworthy and capable friend.

No, there is another person!

Yang Mi suddenly thought of the person who had given her advice twice, and thought: I should consider him a friend, right? Never mind, there's no one else I can find.

Yang Mi, who had nothing to do for the next two days, bought a plane ticket to Hengdian to "visit" her friend and ask her some questions!
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Hengdian, Spring and Autumn Period, Tang Garden.

Looking at Jing Tian, ​​who was visiting the set for the fourth time, Chen Xiu's eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness as she asked, "Would you like some coffee?"

"No need, hehe, I already had some before I came."

Jing Tian said with a smile.

After these few encounters, she had already sensed that Chen Xiu didn't have any special feelings for her, and there wasn't even any ambiguity between them.

However, she always gains some unique information from chatting with Chen Xiu, so she is happy to come here.

"Chen Xiu, last time you said that TV series aren't necessarily worse than movies, and movies aren't much more noble than TV series. What did you mean by that?"

"It means exactly what it says. The difference between the two types of film and television works is actually not that big. When TV series start charging for viewing, the difference will be even smaller. Now, many movie stars are coming to act in TV series."

"If that's the case, then I should have just started acting in TV dramas back then."

"It's not too late for you to act in TV dramas now."

Chen Xiu picked up her coffee, speaking in a very casual tone and with a relaxed expression.

Jing Tian had no business interests in him, and he didn't need to be too wary of Jing Tian.

Their conversations were just casual chats. He would occasionally offer some advice within reasonable limits, which Da Tian Tian was happy to listen to, so they got along fairly well.

"Sigh... The recently released 'L.O.R.D.: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties' flopped. Do you think 'The Great Wall' will end up like that?"

"Whether it flops or not, you have to plan your work seriously. It's much better to star in a phenomenal hit TV series than to be a pretty but talentless leading lady."

"There are only a handful of these kinds of TV dramas a year, how could I possibly get one..."

"If all else fails, just retire! You're not short of money anyway."

Jing Tian rolled her eyes, not bothering to respond to that statement at all.

Chen Xiu chuckled and said, "Don't come to visit the set next week."

"What?! Are you going to put up a sign at the entrance of the film set that says: Jing Tian is not allowed to enter?"

"Oh, there's no need for that. Next week, most of our crew, including myself, will be going to the Chifeng mountain area for location shooting. The remaining small group will continue filming dialogue scenes. If you still want to visit the set, you'll have to find someone else to do it."

"You're leaving so soon?"

Jing Tian pursed her lips, a hint of regret in her eyes.

"There aren't many dialogue scenes in this drama, and I need to finish filming the outdoor scenes before it snows, so my schedule is already quite tight."

"Oh, so if I want to take on a role in the future, could you give me some advice?"

"My time is very valuable. You should save up your questions, think about them a few times, and if you still can't figure them out, then come and ask me."

"All right."

Jing Tian's face brightened with a simple smile as she nodded, thinking to herself: It's good to be friends with him for now, anyway, he wouldn't scheme against me, hehe.

Just as the two finished their conversation and stood up to say goodbye.

A figure jogging towards them, accompanied by a sharp voice that preceded it, suddenly entered their field of vision.

"Mr. Chen, I've come to visit you on set!!"

(End of this chapter)