Chapter 401: The Most Difficult Moment of Glory
There are no eternal friends, there are no eternal enemies, there are only eternal interests, this kind of interests, no one can resist the temptation, even if it is said that the Warner Bros. and Paramount are the same willing to cooperate.
After all, no one wants the copyright of the [Harry Potter] novel to be in the hands of Ye Ming, a Chinese. After all, this novel already has a special significance in the West, and the popularity of Cheng dΓΉ is unimaginable, and it is even said that it is a work that can compete with the historical magic masterpiece [The Lord of the Rings].
Therefore, Warner Bros. is thinking about holding the copyright of the remaining novels of [Harry Potter], and Paramount actually means the same.
At that time, when Ye Ming and Ms. Rowling signed the contract, it was signed in the name of Brilliant Film and Television, after all, if he signed it in his personal capacity at that time, it would be somewhat obstructive, so at this time, as long as Brilliant Film and Television was acquired, the copyright of [Harry Potter] works would also be in hand.
Therefore, at this time, Ai Qiuhua said with a smile: "Mr. Ye, we Warner Bros. and you have a good cooperation, so at such a time, we are also very sincere in wanting to acquire Brilliant Film and Television." According to our understanding, if there are no accidents, your company will definitely not last for two weeks and will go bankrupt. β
Mr. Wood further said: "Mr. Ye's ambition is there, but because the ambition is too great, if you just do movies and TV series, then I don't think we have a chance, but you want to do a theater, the theater is a money-burning industry in the early stage, and there is still no successful private theater in China, after all, the development is relatively complete and lacks experience." Therefore. Once there is a financial problem with Brilliant Film and Television, at this time, your theater chain will be like a vampire to squeeze out all your wealth. You're going to have to go bankrupt then. Now you will still be able to sell it for a good price, but when the time comes. If you want to buy 20 million, it's impossible. Maybe a few million will be able to get it. β
Ms. Ai Qiuhua said slyly: "Mr. Ye is a friend of our Warner Bros., and I will not watch my friend be in danger. But when the time comes, we at Warner will not offer such a high price. Therefore, in fact, Mr. Ye will not consider many opportunities. You still have a week to think about it, and I hope Mr. Ye will give me a result that is satisfactory to both parties. β
This is forcing the palace, to be honest, if you talk about buying, then Paramount and Warner Bros. are big rich and rich. The price given is also the highest, such as Poly Huayi and Huangjia, and the price given is the worse one. However, even if Mr. Wood and Ai Qiuhua analyzed the situation so thoroughly, in fact, to be honest, the financial situation of Brilliant Film and Television is much worse than imagined, and it is impossible to hold on to it for ten days, maybe ten days.
Therefore, Mr. Wood and Ai Qiuhua came very timely. But. At this time, Ye Ming was not flustered at all, without the slightest intention of compromise, as if the initiative was in his own hands, he smiled and said, "Two of you." In fact, we are just a TV series that has been banned, and a movie has not yet been completed, and it is very easy to complete that Chinese New Year movie. And the next small film of our brilliant film and television is about to be released, and I think the dark moments will always pass. β
Ai Qiuhua's eyes lit up, and he always felt that he had missed something, as if the young man in front of him was much more stable than he imagined, and such stability seemed to Mr. Wood, that was pretense. It's just a means to raise the price. This negotiation was obviously not very successful, and Ye Ming definitely had no intention of letting go lightly. Even if the two old foxes tried their best at this time, they were actually the same, and they couldn't succeed.
After returning to the hotel, Mr. Wood sat in the cafΓ© and said angrily, "Ms. Ai Qiuhua." I think we are too merciful to Ye Ming, which will make a young man think that our eight major film and television companies are soft persimmons, and he is not satisfied with the price of 20 million, what does he want to do?"
This is also a means of sowing discord, after all, Warner Bros. and Ye Ming have a cooperative relationship, so they are one of the eight giants who can easily acquire Brilliant Film and Television, which even Paramount can't compare. But Ai Qiuhua will not be fooled lightly, and smiled elegantly and said: "Mr. Wood is joking, if Ye Ming can be dealt with so lightly, then he will not be able to support such a company."
Cinema, he can think of a development direction like cinema, which means that he is one of the few people in China who can see through the essence of the movie, and in Huaxia, I see only two people who can seize this kind of opportunity, one is Han Shanping of China Film, and the other is Ye Ming. In addition, your Paramount's private offer should be twenty-five million, this Ye Ming is not moved, don't you think about why?"
At this time, Mr. Wood did not have the embarrassment of being broken at all, it was impossible to cooperate with Warner Bros., cooperation was actually superficial, but it was just a means for Ye Ming, in fact, he himself gave Ye Ming an offer, a figure like twenty-five million is a very good result, quite tempting.
But it's not enough, Ye Ming is definitely not so easy to settle, therefore, Mr. Wood failed, but this guy is not a dry eater, and he quickly knew why he failed.
That's why there is such a thing as drinking coffee with Ai Qiuhua.
Therefore, at this moment, Mr. Wood said very proudly: "Actually, I also know that you are not a real person, and it is not wrong for me to quote 25 million, but what about you, you also reported 28 million privately."
You are really a fool when Ye Ming, I know that he refused my 25 million without thinking about it, then there is only one possibility, that is, someone is more ruthless than me and quoted a higher price, and such a person is only you who can do it if you beg. You killed 10,000 enemies and lost 3,000 yourself. In the country of Huaxia, you dare to use this trick, I really don't know what your brain thinks. Now Ye Ming must know that his company is very desirable to us, and he will definitely not let go lightly, and what the board of directors gave me is an authorization of 30 million. I don't know if you have a higher authorization than me, but I'm afraid it's not so easy to satisfy Ye Ming. β
Naturally, this is a very simple matter. In the case of the two of them taking turns to offer, it is like a bidding price increase. Ye Ming will always understand the value of his company. In fact, neither of them knew that Ye Ming was a person in the future, and he knew the value of [Harry Potter] better than anyone else, so it was useless to give more money.
At this time, Ai Qiuhua said confidently: "This is enough to let him know some bottom lines, he has provoked too many enemies, so in fact, even if we don't make a move, it will be at such a time." There will also be people who calculate him, I heard that whether Huaxia is official or adaptable to the enterprise, there are people who want to buy Brilliant Film and Television, therefore, on such a question, I think he himself should know the severity, and when the time comes, he will naturally think that our price is the most suitable, 30 million, I don't think there is a problem without 30 million. β
Who knows if the 30 million Mr. Wood said is a real price, Paramount has already said that it has lost once. So, this time Wood probably said that he would be even more crazy, would he tell himself his bottom line lightly? Obviously, that was impossible. Therefore, Ai Qiuhua will not believe the price of 30 million, only when the real dust has settled, then she can really relax at such a time.
But at this moment, she has to guard against the old fox Wood. [Harry Potter] can only be acquired by Warner Bros., Paramount is hopeless.
At this time, Mr. Wood nodded on this matter: "Time is his biggest shortcoming, and his time to succeed is too short, and he does not have enough background to support this enterprise." And Warner Bros., as a partner, was also dismantled at this critical time, which had to make Ye Ming feel chilled.
Therefore. On such a problem, Ye Ming, this kid insists now because he has resentment. When the time comes, if he really feels the crisis of bankruptcy, then he will know who is the enemy and who is the friend. At this time, Mr. Wood and Ai Qiuhua are actually the same, only waiting, really waiting for the opportunity to come, anyway, it is ten or so days, which is completely waiting for a mature businessman.
It's to see if Ye Ming has the patience at this time. Another variable is the acquisition of people within Huaxia, but at this time, both Mr. Wood and Ai Qiuhua sent people to keep an eye on those companies in Huaxia that are qualified to buy brilliant film and television. As long as there is any abnormality in the capital flow of these enterprises, then at this time, the two of them will definitely use the conditions that satisfy Ye Ming to win the glory.
Hollywood's eight giants, once they say that they want to think about something, then on such a question, they will definitely say that they will be completely sure to make a move, otherwise, then they will be preparing in secret, once they make a move, it is possible to kill with one blow. It's like the last time [Harry Potter] was the same, in fact, Ye Ming also took advantage of a prophet, otherwise Rowling would definitely not have escaped the palm of the eight Hollywood giants.
After Warner Bros. and Paramount's people left, Na Ying and Princess Zhao Wei walked into the office, at this time, Na Ying's heart was still beating fluffy, and she came over and patted Ye Ming and said, "Okay, Ye Zi, 20 million US dollars, you are not tempted, it is quite powerful, it seems that my sister has flattened you." If you just nodded, then you will be a freshly baked billionaire immediately, what is the situation that makes the eight giants of Hollywood eyeing you? β
Na Ying knew very well in her heart that if it weren't for Ye Ming's hand to have something that made a predator like Hollywood tempted, then a price of 20 million would never appear in Huaxia. But what is there about Ye Ming's Huaxia Film and Television that makes these giants happy.
At this time, Na Ying really understands one thing, that is, why Ye Ming said that brilliant film and television are not bad, in fact, as long as Ye Ming nods, then the two giants of Hollywood will directly write a check at this time.
Is this Ye Ming's confidence? But how does such a confidence come from, it doesn't mean that all people can persist in the face of the temptation of 20 million.
On such a point, in fact, no matter what you say, Na Ying is now a lot more relieved about this matter. At least Ye Ming's situation is not so dangerous. As a friend, the three of them were naturally happy for Ye Ming. Ye Ming's smiling expression was still so breezy and light, as if he was in a state of control. At this time, he said slowly: "Actually, there is nothing, because I signed a book." Both Warner Bros. and Paramount wanted my book. β
At this time, even the princess was very surprised: "A book." The price of a book is worth 20 million, and it is US dollars, such a price, even if a Hollywood giant wants to publish a book, he has to weigh it. β
Ye Ming Ye Ming also didn't hide anything, and said very easily: "This book is called Harry Potter, or the copyright of a novel that I once went to Hong Kong City and met a lady named Rowling. Now you should understand why Warner Bros. and Paramount are all thinking about my company, right?"
[Harry Potter] This is one of the hottest novels in the West. The author has made a lot of money because of this, which is not enviable.
At this time, Na Ying looked at Ye Ming in surprise and said, "Is the copyright of this book in your hands?" Ye Ming nodded and said, "That's right, I have already signed a contract with Ms. Rowling early." Actually, I helped her publish the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. A chance encounter in Hong Kong City is so wonderful. β
At this time, I had to let the three people present sigh that Ye Ming's luck was really very good. At this time, Na Yingcai said: "It's all like this, are you still afraid that you don't have money? Harry Potter can make you a real rich man." β
Ye Ming only said with a sad look at this time: "Because of the contract, the remuneration that belongs to me will really be in place next year, so I actually don't have any money now." But. This time, in fact, the price that Ai Qiuhua gave me before he came was 25 million, and the price that Mr. Wood gave was 28 million. This made me feel a little hesitant. I knew that the price was completely unappealing, so I waited for a suitable opportunity. β
At this time, Sister Fang Fang came in again, the expression on her face was still not very happy, someone came to buy her own company, this is a company built by herself, even if it is the boss Ye Ming, she is a star, therefore, Sister Fang Fang is a very emotional person for Brilliant Film and Television.
Therefore. Although he himself has always said that he wished the company would lose money or something, but that was just a joke. If it really comes to a critical time, then on such a question, Sister Fang Fang is still very firmly standing at this time of Ye Ming's time. Sister Fang Fang stood there and said a little uncomfortably: "Boss, Mr. Dong Ping of Poly Huayi, Mr. Luo Sihai of Sihai Film and Television, and Mr. Wang Zhongjun of Huayi Brothers have come over together."
In fact, the three of them came, of course, because the people who came were not good. Sister Fang Fang actually knew this, so she was not very happy on her expression, after Warner Bros. and Paramount's people just left, at this time, the three domestic companies actually said that they had all followed, which was definitely a matter of taking advantage of the fire.
Ye Ming knew that these three people must have some actions, and even in such a situation, it was not impossible that they would have the intention of dividing up Ye Ming's brilliant film and television.
Therefore, on such a question, Ye Ming nodded and said, "Please ask the three bosses to come over, that sister, you still don't have my office to do it, and I will go to you later." Na Ying snorted and said: "These three people, they are only here now, I think they must not have any good intentions, but even if they give a price, they can surpass the Hollywood giants, this is definitely a slap in the face." β
The intentions of these three people, even if it is Na Ying, who is not a businessman, can be seen by you, therefore, on such a question, Ye Ming should definitely have a way to defend himself, so Na Ying and the three of them will go back to the office first.
After two minutes, Wang Zhongjun walked in first, then Mr. Dong Ping of Poly Huayi, and finally Luo Sihai of Sihai Film and Television who had been watching Ye Ming's jokes, these three people came, three different expressions, Wang Zhongjun was a little heavy, as a friend on the one hand, and Dong Ping had an unfathomable feeling, he was a person in the business field, and Dong Ping's success was definitely not a fluke.
Therefore, at such a time, Dong Ping seems to have a cunning potential hidden under that honest expression.
And the last one is Luo Sihai, this guy is definitely a person who gloats, he can come over, the Jedi came to watch jokes, of course, when watching jokes, he didn't say that it was impossible to buy Brilliant Film and Television, Luo Sihai came today, in fact, he had such a thought, but Luo Sihai didn't expect him to meet Dong Ping and Wang Zhongjun. (To be continued)