novellhall Chapter 74: The "Simp" Has Been Chosen
Chapter 74: The "Simp" Has Been Chosen
Chang'an Club.
Inside the Second Ring Road of Beijing, on the side of Chang'an Avenue, stands an inconspicuous gray building.
From the outside it looks like an office building for a government agency, but inside it is a completely different world.
Han Sanping is a regular here.
When he brought Wei Yi here, the doorman didn't even ask any questions and led them directly to a window seat on the third floor.
Li Hua followed behind, his pace a little hurried.
As a native of Beijing and an industry insider, Lao Li had long admired this place.
But I've never been inside.
"The usual rules."
Han Sanping said something to the waiter, then turned to Wei Yi, "The Pu'er tea here is good, try it."
After the waiter left, at Wei Yi's prompting...
Li Hua took a form out of his briefcase and handed it to Han Sanping.
The table lists the conditions of all investors over the past few days: Huayi Brothers, Bona, Orange Field, Enlight Media, and Emperor Group. Each company's offer, share, and additional terms are all listed on it.
"Let's settle this tonight," Han Sanping said, leaning back in his chair. "It's not good to drag it out."
After he finished speaking, he added, "I've already submitted your membership application here. You can come anytime you want, you can use my name or your own."
Li Hua listened from the side, feeling a surge of emotion.
He was a member of the Chang'an Club, and after nearly ten years in the industry, he never dreamed he could even get close to it.
Now, following Wei Yi, they just happened to come in.
Wei Yi spread the table out on the coffee table and looked it over. The data was clear, but the numbers couldn't tell him everything.
He looked up at Li Hua: "Senior brother, what do you think?"
Li Hua was taken aback.
In this situation, Han Sanping was present, and he thought he was just there to be a background figure.
Unexpectedly, Wei Yi asked him first.
Suppressing his gratitude, Li Hua thought carefully before speaking:
"From a conservative perspective, Bona Film Group is the most practical choice. They have established distribution channels in Southeast Asia. From a long-term perspective, Enlight Media is also worth considering. Enlight Media has made significant progress in recent years and has strong marketing and distribution resources. There's no need to lock all market share into one or two companies."
Han Sanping listened from the side, picked up his teacup, and said nothing.
"Where is Hua Yi?" Wei Yi asked.
"Huayi has the strongest distribution channels and the most money," Li Hua paused, "but they come with too many strings attached."
Wei Yi nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
Han Sanping put down his teacup and said frankly, "I actually least want to give it to Bo Na. Yu Dong is too shrewd; once he's in, you can't get rid of him."
Li Hua's heart tightened. But Han Sanping continued, "However, Bona's sincerity and resources are indeed the most substantial. In Southeast Asia, in terms of channels and experience, they are truly among the best in China."
Wei Yi leaned back in his chair and pondered for a moment.
He wasn't thinking about who to choose.
He went over everyone's behavior over the past few days in his mind again.
Huayi is the most proactive, but also has the most conditions attached and the strongest desire for control.
The system labeled Huayi as "Heavenly Demon Sect".
This comment was made at the premiere of "One Shot".
Bo Na's Yu Dong has been straightforward from day one: two pages, no interference with the creative process, and full access to Southeast Asian channels.
The resources provided by the company are good, and Wang Changtian is also polite, but he keeps implying that his own artists will be given priority, which shows a slightly narrow-minded approach.
Orange Field and Emperor Entertainment's Hong Kong and Taiwan resources are valuable, but not urgently needed for this project.
This film is going to be shot in Thailand, and what we urgently need most is ground support in Southeast Asia.
"Third Master," Wei Yi sat up straight, "this is my thought."
Han Sanping put down his teacup.
"Bona has entered the fray. They've secured an 8% stake, and will be responsible for production support and distribution channels in Southeast Asia."
Han Sanping's eyebrows twitched, but he didn't interrupt.
"Hua Yi isn't bringing her this time," Wei Yi said decisively. "To me, letting them in now would be like inviting a wolf into the house."
Han Sanping chuckled.
Although he had a good relationship with the Wang brothers.
However, since Wei Yi didn't want to choose Huayi, Lao Han wouldn't force him.
"Enlight Media can be a marketing and distribution partner, but they won't take a share of the investment. Their promotional resources are useful, but we don't need to include them in the core. As for Emperor Entertainment and Orange Fields in Hong Kong and Taiwan, we'll talk about them when we make a sequel or other films. They have nothing to do with this one."
Han Sanping was silent for a moment, then spoke: "Bona can enter the market, but they must give way on the issue of theater scheduling. They own the distribution channels in Southeast Asia, but in terms of domestic screening resources, Bona has to take a backseat to China Film Group."
Wei Yi nodded: "That's natural."
Han Sanping picked up his teacup, gestured towards Wei Yiju, and said nothing.
the next day.
Hehuan Film and Television announced the results.
Yu Dong was looking at reports in his office when he received the call.
After listening to Li Hua's report, he slammed the report in his hand onto the table, making a crisp "smack" sound.
"Great! That's wonderful!"
Yu Dong stood up and waved to his assistant at the door, "Go, buy two cases of the best Moutai. Arrange it immediately, I must treat Director Wei to a meal!"
The assistant asked what level of accommodation it should be arranged in.
"Chang'an Club." Yu Dong paused. "No, let's ask Director Wei where it's convenient for him. He'll decide the location, and I'll pay."
I signed the contract while I was at it.
To avoid long nights and too many dreams!
Wang Zhonglei was in the corridor of Huayi when he received the call.
After hearing Li Hua's polite reply, the smile on his face gradually faded.
Li Hua phrased it euphemistically, using phrases like "this project has a different positioning" and "there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future," but these were all platitudes. The core message was just one word: No.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Zhonglei pushed open the door to Wang Zhongjun's office.
"Brother, I got rejected."
Wang Zhongjun was looking at a production plan when he heard this. He looked up, took off his glasses, and placed them on the table.
He was silent for several seconds. Then he said, "As expected."
Wang Zhonglei sat down on the sofa, his face looking very grim.
Who did he choose?
"Bo Na".
"Yu Dong?" Wang Zhonglei frowned. "What gives Bo Na the right? How old are they?"
Wang Zhongjun put his glasses back on and picked up the production plan to continue reading.
"Bona has Southeast Asian channels. He's going to film in Thailand. No matter how strong Huayi is domestically, they don't have ready-made channels in Thailand." He paused, "Wei Yi is a man with very clear goals. Every move he makes is carefully considered."
Wang Zhonglei remained silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke again:
"Should we ask Fan Binbin to pass on a message? Huayi Brothers and Hehuan Film & Television aren't incompatible; if movies don't work out, how about TV series? Don't we have a few TV series projects looking for directors?"
Wang Zhongjun glanced at him, neither nodding nor shaking his head.
"Let's give it a try. Let him know that Hua Yi doesn't necessarily have to squeeze into this role. We can wait for him."
The news reached Shanghai.
Wu Kebo stood by the window of Orange Fields' office. After listening to the phone call, he sighed deeply, then turned to his assistant and said, "It wasn't meant to be this time. Next time Hehuan has a project, Orange Fields will definitely go with it."
His assistant reminded him to file a record.
Wu Kebo nodded: "Let's prepare now. I'm waiting for his next film."
On Hong Kong Island, Albert Yeung's deputy also received the notification.
He put down the phone and said to Albert Yeung next to him, "Director Wei said he appreciates Mr. Yeung's sincerity. He said that his schedule is not available this time, but he will definitely cooperate in the future if there is an opportunity."
Old Yang, who was smoking a cigar, looked up upon hearing this and said, "As expected. But judging from Wei Yi's style of doing things, there will be other opportunities in the future."
That evening.
Wei Yi received a phone call from Fan Binbin on the fifth floor of Hehuan Film and Television.
"Huayi asked me to pass on a message."
Fan Binbin's tone carried a hint of reluctance, as if he were being forced to recite lines, "It's okay if the movie collaboration doesn't work out, I'd like to ask if you'd be willing to meet and discuss the TV series project."
Wei Yi laughed: "They haven't given up yet, and are trying to outmaneuver me."
Fan Binbin laughed on the other end, her voice immediately becoming relaxed: "I knew you'd say that. Okay, I'll tell them you're busy."
"No," Wei Yi said. "Just say you've been too busy lately, and we'll talk about it after 'Detective Chinatown' starts filming. There's no need to close the door completely, but there's no need to open it now either."
We can't be friends.
We can't just become enemies from the start.