The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"Okay, okay!"

Han Sanping wore a satisfied smile.

China Film Group may not participate in other films produced by Kyoto Entertainment, but it certainly cannot miss out on films starring Lin Bufan himself, not because of how much profit it will make.

China Film Group is a state-owned enterprise and has never been in a profit-making manner.

For Han Sanping, making money is secondary; political achievements are the most important thing. Lin Bufan's movie will definitely make money, and it doesn't matter how much or how little he makes. As long as he makes money, it's a political achievement for him.

"Mr. Lin, everyone who sees it gets a share!"

Old Wang, who was watching the light, looked at Lin Bufan with some envy.

"Mr. Wang, we haven't thanked you for the TV station matter yet. No need for anything else, here's your 2% share," Lin Bufan said generously to Old Wang.

Kyoto Animation was able to enter the television drama industry so quickly thanks to Lao Wang's connections in the television industry. Otherwise, just accumulating connections in the television industry would have taken at least six months or more.

"Thanks, Mr. Lin!"

With a broad smile, Lao Wang was more concerned with how much money he could make by participating in the investment of Lin Bufan's film. What mattered most was deepening the relationship between Enlight Media and Kyoto Animation through this collaboration.

"President Lin, you can't show favoritism!"

Now, Mr. Yu from Bona and Mr. Wu from Orange Sky were getting a little anxious.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Bufan gave up half of the share of "How Long Will I Love U", and they were worried that they would not be able to get on board next.

"General Manager Yu, General Manager Wu..."

Lin Bufan looked at the two of them, feigning difficulty: "I can only offer 10% of the share right now, what do you think..."

"President Lin, Bona wants the entire 10% share."

Before Lin Bufan could finish speaking, Bona's General Manager Yu hurriedly spoke up.

"Old Yu, that's not right. What do you mean you've taken everything from Bona? If you've taken it all, what will Orange Sky get?" Orange Sky's General Manager Wu looked at General Manager Yu with some anger.

With this additional 10%, Lin Bufan has already given up 60% of the film's share, leaving him with only 40%. China Film Group has already taken 30%, and Kyoto Animation, as the main controlling party of the film, certainly cannot take less than China Film Group.

"I only have a 10% share in Bona, why don't you go find Boss Wang?" Old Yu glared at Boss Wu.

What a joke! There's only 10% of the share. What would Bona do if we gave it to you?

"Mr. Wang..."

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Wu turned to look at Lao Wang, the old man from the light source.

Han Sanping dared not even think about it. He knew very well that Han Sanping had just become the chairman of China Film Group and now that he had obtained a 30% share of "How Long Will I Love U," he would definitely not give up a single penny.

"Fine, fine, I'll give you half a share." Old Wang shook his head helplessly, looking at Boss Wu's pitiful expression.

It was quite a coincidence that they came together today.

In reality, they all came alone; it was just a coincidence that they all happened to be there together.

"Mr. Wang, thank you so much!"

Mr. Wu looked at Old Wang and thanked him. Although he only got half a percent, it was still a pretty good start. As long as he could get on board, that was fine.

"There's something I need to tell you in advance: the budget for 'How Long Will I Love U' was 30 million."

After watching them divide the shares, Lin Bufan looked at them and said, "I'm sure you all know my rules. Taking a share is no problem, but you need to pay a 100% premium, except for China Film Group, of course."

China Film Group is a state-owned enterprise. If you talk to China Film Group about a premium, putting aside everything else, Han Sanping will definitely not agree. A premium is something that can be done casually in a private company, but if it is done in a state-owned enterprise, it is embezzlement.

"The lighting is fine."

Old Wang was the first to speak up.

"Bona is fine too."

"I, Orange Sky, have no problem either."

Mr. Yu and Mr. Wu followed up immediately.

Based on a total investment of 30 million, a 10% share would only amount to 3 million, and even with a 100% premium, it would only be 6 million.

Enlight Media's 15% share requires nine million. Bona Film Group's 10% share requires six million. Orange Sky Entertainment's 5% share requires three million, totaling eighteen million.

If we add China Film Group's 30% share of nine million, the total would be twenty-seven million.

The film had already recouped its costs before filming even began.

Moreover, the entire investment in the movie "How Long Will I Love U" was paid by Mr. Lu of Starlight Entertainment, without Lin Bufan contributing a single penny.

Before filming even started, Lin Bufan had already pocketed 57 million yuan by only paying for a female lead role.

In other words, Lin Bufan made a profit of 27 million without spending a single penny, after deducting the cost of making the movie.

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The following day, six companies—Kyoto Entertainment, China Film Group, Enlight Media, Bona Film Group, Orange Sky Entertainment, and Starlight Media—jointly announced the approval of the "How Long Will I Love U" project.

Immediately, the industry was abuzz with discussion.

During this period, Kyoto Entertainment's films were all produced and sold independently, without any external investment. Some companies in the industry, especially Huayi Brothers, had long wanted to see what would happen to Kyoto and Lin Bufan.

The two Wangs of Huayi Brothers are well aware that it's not a viable path to success in the entertainment industry if you try to monopolize everything.

Back when Kyoto wasn't around, even though Huayi Brothers was a top entertainment company in the industry, it never thought of taking all the profits for itself; it always shared some with other companies.

But who would have thought that Lin Bufan, once he made a move, would directly win over Bona, Orange Sky, and Starlight.

China Film Group and Enlight Media are definitely on Lin Bufan's side, but what's unexpected is that even Bona Film Group, Orange Sky Entertainment, and Starlight Media have joined Kyoto Animation.

"Big brother, what should we do now?"

In the chairman's office at Huayi Brothers, the junior CEO looked at the senior CEO and said, "Now that these companies have banded together, it's having a huge impact on Huayi Brothers."

Some time ago, if it weren't for the funds from those old guard and their descendants entering Huayi Brothers' accounts and helping the company recover, Huayi Brothers might not even be able to find funding for its next project.

"Bona and Orange Sky are one thing, but now even CEO Lu from Starlight has joined the Kyoto team." Boss Wang was somewhat worried.

Everyone in the industry knows that CEO Lu of Starlight is just dabbling in this, his real purpose being to launch Sweet Princess. And outsiders don't know much about Sweet Princess's identity, but CEO Wang, who is an insider, knows very well.

"By the way, has Xiaogang finished editing 'Assembly'?"

Suddenly, Boss Wang looked at Boss Xiao.

"It was edited the day before yesterday."

Mr. Wang replied.

"Let Xiao Gang start the next movie, and this..." Boss Wang said, taking out a movie script, "Li Mi's Conjecture," and a TV series script, "The Legend of Jiaqing," from the drawer and throwing them to Boss Wang.

"These are the two projects the company will be launching next."

"For actors, we'll prioritize those signed to the company. If that's not enough, we'll look outside."

Now, regardless of what happens in Kyoto, Huayi Brothers' primary task is to continuously launch new projects and retain its artists; that's the most important thing.

He doesn't want Huayi Brothers to produce another "Zhao Liying".