Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 118 If you don't give up, I will worship you for justice (6k)

"Director Tang Wen! Miss Zu Xian"

"Hello, Teacher Jiang."

Tang Wen and Wang Zuxian met Jiang Kun when they went out.

The final time of "Unforgettable Tonight".

The entire cast takes the stage together.

Several people walked forward together.

Zhao Benshan and Hou Yaowen also followed from behind.

The latter took two quick steps and patted Tang Wen on the shoulder: "Director Tang, you have really screwed me over."

"Teacher Hou, what do you mean?"

"You sang that song so well that we performed it for several minutes. But the audience just wouldn't buy it."

Tang Wen shook his head and smiled, saying a few humble words.

Jiang Kun and Hou Yaowen are very familiar with each other, and he joked: "You are a person who blames Tang Wen for your poor acting."

Mr. Hou San glanced at him and said, "If we go on the Spring Festival Gala again next year, would you be willing to perform after Director Tang?"

Jiang Kun said with a smile: "Let Lao Zhao take it."

Zhao Benshan smiled but said nothing.

"Teachers, if you praise me more, I will feel so proud." Tang Wen said.

We chatted and laughed as we walked to the stage.

This place is already full of people.

The youth choir that sang "Young China" with Tang Wen was also waiting here.

Their team leader explained to Tang Wen: "This is the first time for the children to perform on the Spring Festival Gala. They are so excited that they don't want to leave. They want to finish singing "Unforgettable Tonight"."

Tang Wen greeted a group of little boys.

And these guys just kept their eyes on Wang Zuxian.

"Brother Tang Wen, is Sister Zuxian your girlfriend?" someone asked bravely.

The actors around looked over.

Tang Wen looked at Wang Zuxian, thinking about the wonderful touch just now, and said to the boy: "As long as there is love in your heart, all the beauties in the world are your lovers."

The children seemed to understand, but not quite, and the adults around them laughed.

"Hahahaha"

"Director Tang is generous."

"Brother, this is absolutely amazing!"

“I think it can be incorporated into crosstalk.”

Only Wang Zuxian looked at him with a reproachful look, as if blaming him for teaching the child bad things.

On the stage, the last program "Drinking Song" was sung.

The staff asked everyone to line up.

A few minutes later, Tang Wen, Wang Zuxian, Zhao Benshan and others stood in the center of the stage.

The front and back were packed with tonight's performers.

When everyone lined up, the host, Sister Ni, said auspicious words just at the end:

"... Let's join hands, unite and forge ahead, and look forward to a bright and auspicious tomorrow!"

The music of "Unforgettable Tonight" sounded.

Zhao Benshan and his partner sang first.

Next are Tang Wen and Wang Zuxian.

Since Wang Zuxian was specially invited by the program team, the director gave him several more shots.

Let Tang Wen benefit from it.

"See you later!" "See you later"

The party ended and everyone said goodbye to each other.

Tang Wen and Wang Zuxian arrived at the door and got into the Mercedes-Benz business car.

"Sister Xian, what are your plans next?"

"I will go back to Hong Kong tomorrow and come back after the holidays."

"Would you like to come back with me tonight?"

Wang Zuxian glared at him, trying to look fierce: "I haven't settled the score with you tonight!"

"I mean stay at my house for a night. My family is here."

Wang Zuxian shook his head: Even backstage at the Spring Festival Gala, they could hardly stop him. What’s the point if his family members are in different rooms?

Tang Wen had no choice but to send Wang Zuxian home first.

She has a flight early tomorrow morning.

When they got downstairs, they saw the female assistant coming down to take the phone, so Tang Wen didn't see her off.

The two waved goodbye.

When Tang Wen returned home, his mother and sister were still awake.

“Good singing!”

"Are you back? Are you cold?"

“Is it fun backstage at the Spring Festival Gala? Did you see any big stars?”

The mother was busy making dumplings, and the two sisters were chatting with Tang Wen.

After dinner, we chatted for a while.

It was almost three in the morning before everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Tang Wen stayed at home and did not go anywhere.

The phone calls for New Year's greetings kept ringing.

There are also several girlfriends, and Scarlett who is far away overseas needs comfort.

At the end of the day, he took out a 100-yuan phone recharge card and recharged it several times before he finished the call.

Tang Wen's family has no relatives in the capital, so there is no need to visit them.

He took his family and drove around the capital.

The two older sisters have already obtained their driver’s licenses, but they don’t really know how to drive.

Once the company is operational, I plan to arrange for a retired female bodyguard to teach them well.

After the Chinese New Year, my mother didn’t want to stay in Beijing.

In her own words, you don't need me to cook.

I can't see him day after day.

I'm going back to the provincial capital, and your two sisters can come home for dinner after school.

The two sisters agreed with this.

There are a lot of things to do in the girls' dormitory, and they can avoid these troubles by going to school as day students.

"Okay, I'll buy the house across the street and connect it up. I'll arrange bodyguards and chefs for you."

Neither my sister nor my mother objected.

Today, Tang Wen is wealthy and famous.

You never know when you might be targeted by bad guys, so you really have to be careful.

"When you make a lot of money, don't spend it recklessly," the mother advised.

"Don't worry, Mom. I have no debts, and my company has no bank loans! The more you earn, the more you spend; the less you earn, the less you spend. We'll go to the bank later and deposit some money for you."

Tang Wen knew that he had to have a proper discussion with his family about the money issue.

Tang's mother is just an ordinary small town woman. If you don't save some money for her, she will be worried.

After all, Tang Wen's rise was too fast.

And it is not what ordinary people know:

Ordinary people → struggling small bosses → struggling medium-sized bosses…

This is how I came here.

He became a big boss as soon as he became famous.

There is no transition and the family has no adaptation process.

Being a mother is bound to worry.

"You don't have to save money for us, just keep your own money, you're grown up now!"

After Tang's mother finished speaking, the second sister spoke up: "Brother, you really need to save money. In the entertainment industry, you may be popular for a while, but you may not always be popular."

"Yeah!" The second sister rarely called him a brat and called him her younger brother instead.

Tang Wen naturally nodded seriously.

When he arrived at the bank, he deposited several million-dollar time deposits in his mother's and his own names.

The interest rate in 02 is 2.5% per annum for a three-year term loan and 2.8% per annum for a five-year term loan.

Looking at the deposit receipts, Tang's mother and two sisters were completely relieved.

In their opinion, if Tang Wen fails to manage the company well in the future, the company will not be able to continue.

Just with the annual interest on these savings certificates, I can marry a good wife and live a good life.

Of course Tang Wen doesn't care about this little interest.

In fact, it is somewhat unwise to save money now.

You should use the money to buy a house or invest, so you can earn more.

But I want my mother to live a peaceful life and sleep well at night.

Not to mention saving millions, even if millions were burned, Tang Wen wouldn't blink an eye.

I transferred another 100,000 yuan in pocket money to my sister and mother.

A family of four walked out of the bank door, escorted by the bank's vice president, a manager, and two employees.

There are gifts for saving so much money.

The trunk of the BMW was filled with cooking oil, and the bank also gave away three brand new Bird cell phones.

Young people in later generations may not have heard of this brand.

But around 2000, it became very famous.

For several consecutive years, it has achieved the top sales performance among domestic mobile phones.

There is a very famous advertising slogan that is known throughout the country. It was uttered by the famous singer Li Wen:

"Bodao mobile phone, the fighter jet among mobile phones!"

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Tang Wen came to the home of Mr. Han, the president of China Film Corporation.

Mr. Han lives in the China Film Academy staff housing compound. He is a family of three and has a daughter who is studying abroad.

"Hello, Director Tang Wen." It was Han Jianu who opened the door.

"Don't be polite, Senior Sister. Didn't the teacher tell you about me?" Tang Wen frowned and stretched his neck to look inside: "Teacher, you didn't introduce me to my Senior Sister?"

"What are you shouting for! Why don't I introduce you, Director Tang?"

Tang Wen smacked his lips with a look of regret: "Wouldn't it be better if you hadn't introduced me?"

"Huh?" Han Sanping frowned: You are a playboy, you are not going to take advantage of my precious daughter, are you?
Tang Wen: "If you didn't introduce me, it means you didn't take me seriously. That would cause tons of trauma to my heart, and I have to use the bottle of 1980 Maotai in your office to make up for it."

When Han Sanping heard about the hidden wine, he was shocked and frowned and winked frequently.

Tang Wen pretended not to understand.

The next second, the hostess of the house appeared and asked, "Old Han, do you have alcohol hidden in your office?"

"No, no, I'm just collecting. I don't drink alcohol."

Han Sanping wanted to kick his good disciple out of the house.

"Don't glare at Xiao Tang. I'm not letting you drink for your own good. Xiao Tang, if he hides alcohol to drink next time, tell me."

Tang Wen nodded and said obediently, "Okay, Master's wife. You can just call me Xiao Wen. I don't have anything to bring you, but I brought a few boxes of cosmetics."

Sit down on the couch.

Han Sanping snorted, "You always come at the right time for dinner. Where did you learn this habit?"

Tang Wen laughed and said in front of Han Jianu: "Teacher, I will go to your office to get the Maotai later."

"Go! It's not true, don't talk nonsense."

Tang Wen glanced towards the kitchen, where his wife was cooking. "Are you sure?"

"I'm afraid." Han Sanping said with all his strength.

"Haha! Master's wife seems to be from Sichuan and Chongqing?" Tang Wen said threateningly.

Women from Sichuan and Chongqing are good at counting.

"So what? Your master's wife is very virtuous!" Han Sanping had no confidence at all and also glanced in the direction of the kitchen.

Han Jianu next to her burst out laughing.

I think this master-disciple pair is really interesting.

In the past, there were many people coming to our house, and most of them came to curry favor with my father or to give him gifts.

This guy is good, thinking about taking things back from Old Han.

Although Han Jianuo doesn't know how to drink.

I also know about the fine wines that have been treasured for twenty years.

My father must treasure it very much.

"Look, your senior sisters are laughing at you. You are so famous, can't you do something about it every day? You are either staring at the food in our cafeteria or staring at my wine!"

"Senior sister is laughing at me?"

Han Jianu waved her hands quickly and looked at his handsome face: "No, I don't support Dad drinking either."

"Teacher, look, this is the voice of the people at home. There are four of us now, how about raising our hands and voting to decide who should own the bottle of wine?"

Han Sanping was so angry that he wanted to hit him: "It's New Year's Day, tell me something happy."

Tang Wen leaned over and whispered, "I'm not taking it for free. There's a tiger bone wine auction in Singapore after the Spring Festival. It's from a Bengal tiger. I'll trade it with you."

He really wasn't talking nonsense.

It’s my caring good brother Sun Chao who took his family to travel to Singapore during the Chinese New Year.

I saw tiger bone wine in the advertisement of Christie's spring auction, so I notified him specifically.

After all, in Sun Chao's opinion, Tang Wen is young and in good health.

But it's a bit too bad.

If I don't give him some tiger bone wine, I'm afraid he will become weak before he graduates from college.

"Really? You're not lying to me, are you?"

Tang Wen: "Then I'll give it to Teacher Ren."

Han Sanping's face changed. "Mr. Ren doesn't like to drink. Besides, he is two years younger. The Maotai is in my office. You can exchange it with the wine when the time comes."

As for other things, he fully trusted Tang Wen, but in this matter, it had to be a one-to-one exchange.

At the dinner table, Tang Wen kept praising his master's wife for her excellent cooking skills.

After dinner, he sat in Han's house, watching TV and drinking tea.

"Ding Dong", the door rang, another guest came.

Tang Wen glanced at Han Sanping.

If it's about giving gifts or discussing business, should he avoid it?
Old Han said calmly: "My former subordinates, just sit back and relax."

"Mr. Han! Auntie, Jiajia." The person who came in was a little fat and seemed very familiar with the Han family.

When he saw Tang Wen, he was stunned for a moment and his smile became more sincere.

Tang Wen is also there.

It must be my old leader helping me expand my network!
"Hello Director Tang, I'm Yu Dong." He extended his hand.

Yu Dong.

Founder of Berna.

Of course Tang Wen knew him.

After he graduated in 94 and was assigned to the Beijing Film Studio, he was appreciated by General Manager Han and became the youngest cadre in the studio.

Later, in 99, he started his own business.

Mr. Han also strongly supports it.

The two shook hands and got to know each other.

The master's wife brought a stool for Yu Dong to sit on.

He took a few sips of tea and looked at Tang Wen sitting on the sofa, with President Han on his left and Han Jianu on his right. A hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

Not only is he incredibly talented and famous at a young age, he is also so good at building relationships.

I have known Mr. Han for nearly ten years. When did he ever dare to sit like this?

"Boss Han, what about my license plate?"

"Look at you, you're anxious again." Old Han said calmly, "I've asked you twice this month. Don't worry, if it's yours, it won't run away."

Tang Wen briefly reminisced and remembered that Bernard Hudon made his fortune by distributing movies.

Moreover, in mid-02, it obtained the country's first private film distribution license.

He said casually: "License? Film distribution license? Private enterprises are allowed."

Yu Dong's heart was pounding: You say I'm anxious, how can I not be anxious?

If your favorite disciple sets his eyes on the publishing business, how can I get the license?
Han Sanping glanced at Yu Dong and asked Tang Wen directly: "Are you interested?"

"Mr. Han, this!" Yu Dong could no longer sit still. He felt the bench was burning his butt, and his face was filled with anxiety.

"Sit down!" Han Sanping said lightly.

Yu Dong sat down feeling aggrieved, looking at Tang Wen eagerly.

Old Han has spoken, and Tang Wen needs to think about whether he is interested or not.

As far as I can remember, Berna was first launched in North America.

On the day of listing, the stock price fell below the issue price.

With the help of domestic companies such as Penguin, it delisted and returned to China to queue for listing.

It took many years to go back and forth.

The final market value, at its peak, was over 10 billion.

But that’s for 2020.

He was thinking.

Yu Dong, who was counting every second, was getting more and more anxious. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind: "Director Tang, I can accept your investment!"

"Why panic!"

"Yes, yes, Director Tang, think about it slowly."

Yu Dong felt like crying but had no tears, regretting why he had come here today.

As luck would have it, I ran into Tang Wen.

Why are you so anxious to ask about taking photos?
The business that I have worked so hard on for two or three years will not end...

Tang Wen glanced at Yu Dong and shook his head secretly: The domestic film distribution market is huge.

Maoyan and Tao Piaopiao later far surpassed Yu Dong's Bernard in terms of influence in the distribution sector.

If Berna hadn't developed earlier, he would still have some film business.

It doesn’t even reach a market value of 10 billion.

Tang Wen shook his head slightly at President Han, then looked at Yu Dong: "Teacher supports your career. If you need money, I can invest and come up with a plan later."

With such ups and downs in life, Yu Dong almost cried: "Thank you, President Han, thank you, President Tang!"

In the subsequent chat, he couldn't help but be a bit flattering.

"Is Jiajia used to studying abroad?"

Han Jianu is not a child anymore and she had been sitting next to him without saying anything.

When he spoke now, his tone was no different from usual.

There is no intention of looking down on Yu Dong at all.

"If my small company can grow bigger with the help of President Han and President Tang, then Jia Jia, you must come and help me."

Yu Dong has been Mr. Han's subordinate for many years and is also familiar with Han Jianv.

But when Tang Wen heard this, he felt unhappy.

help you?

My dear junior brother hasn't said a word yet.

Revealed you?

Besides, Han Jianuo is not an ordinary second-generation.

She is quite capable in her own right.

For the movie "Dying to Survive", she was the main screenwriter and one of the project initiators.

This movie will be released successfully.

The Han family contributed.

After sitting for half an hour, Yu Dong left first.

Although he didn't want to leave, he was afraid that Tang Wen would change his mind and want to do the distribution business again after he left, and take away his license...

However, Mr. Han had already served tea and sent the guests away.

I have no choice but to leave.

As he left, President Han asked, "Do you really despise the publishing business?"

"I agree. In Hollywood, distribution companies are at the upstream of the industry chain. I just don't think it's necessary to get involved now." Tang Wen did not lie.

In Hollywood, the six major film companies are so high and mighty that they can exploit other major companies at will.

It relies on first-hand global distribution capabilities.

"You are quite patient. I don't want to mention Yu Dong. I don't know if he can do the job well." Han Sanping frowned.

It’s not that he is dissatisfied with Dong, but he is under a lot of pressure to get the first private film distribution license.

There is a lot of opposition within China Film Group Corporation.

"You can't be wrong about this guy. I'll invest money to help him."

"Alright."

Tang Wen looked at Han Jianu and asked, "Sister, do you want to go to Hollywood for an internship? Screenwriter, director, producer, which one are you interested in?"

"Ah? I, I haven't graduated from college yet." Han Jianu looked at her father.

Her school is in Paris, which is a top academy for film and television arts in Europe.

A maximum of 6 students are admitted per direction each year.

There are more teachers than students. It is a truly elite educational college.

President Han smiled and waved his hand: "Go if you want."

"How about I go over during the summer vacation? Is your time suitable?"

"Nothing inappropriate."

"Thank you, junior brother!"

"Senior Sister, let's not be polite..."

After dinner, Tang Wen left Mr. Han’s house.

As soon as I got in the car, I received a call. Secretary Xia Tian said that a man named Yu Dong was waiting in the company's reception room.

Blue Star Entertainment.

"Wow, Mr. Yu is very efficient." Tang Wen flipped through the investment plan.

Yu Dong wiped the sweat off his forehead: "Of course, of course. Mr. Tang, if you give me a chance, I will definitely grab it as quickly as possible!"

The two of them had a tacit understanding.

Tang Wen knew that he was worried that he would steal his photo opportunity.

Yu Dong knew that Tang Wen knew his worries.

So I was even more nervous and kept sweating in the middle of winter.

"Investing means investing in people. The teacher thinks highly of you, so I have no problem investing in you. Tell me about the development of the company."

Yu Dong is so sincere, it’s okay to invest in him.

As for whether Tang Wen will get involved in distribution in the future, he will have to wait until the early days of mobile Internet.

"The company has a team of ten people, all of whom are elites in the industry..."

Tang Wen smiled and said, "You should say the same thing to other investors in the future."

Yu Dong blushed a little.

He knew that his bragging could not be hidden from Tang Wen.

His company, including the receptionist and hourly workers, has less than ten people.

As for the movies released.

The only two outstanding achievements in recent years are "Tell Your Secret" by Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Shan.

The box office exceeded 10 million.

He earned less than $50 in distribution fees.

Of course, he exaggerated this to 120 million.

There is also "My Brothers and Sisters", a low-budget Hong Kong film, which finally earned nearly 2000 million at the box office.

Yu Dong emphasized: "Although I didn't earn much, I opened the door to cooperation with Hong Kong!"

Tang Wen laughed again.

Did you open that door?

That's the relationship behind you that opens up.

It’s not easy for Hong Kong films to be released in mainland China these days.

Yu Dong stiffened his neck and said, "So, I value the company at 1500 million, which I think is very reasonable."

In fact, he doesn't want to attract investment now.

But he was afraid that if he didn't come, he wouldn't even be able to get a license.

The company has absolutely no future.

So it must come.

Now that I’m here, I don’t want to suffer any loss.

The valuation is naturally reported higher.

Tang Wen said calmly: "It doesn't matter if it's 1,500 or 20 million, but it's about the same as me investing in a TV series."

Yu Dong felt sour in his heart: Yes, if you are interested in a private license, I guess it will have nothing to do with me.

"I just want to ask you one question. Regarding the profit situation you mentioned, I will send someone to your company to check the accounts. Do the accounts match?"

"I..." Yu Dong wanted to make an excuse.

Tang Wen interrupted: "You came too hastily. The account book cannot be done in a few hours."

There were more beads of sweat on Yu Dong's forehead.

"How about this, the valuation is 1000 million, and I will invest 400 million."

Yu Dong was anxious: "Boss Tang, I don't want to transfer so many shares."

"Look at you, you're anxious again." Tang Wen tested his bottom line and said, "I only want 36% of the shares, 360 million for the company's development. The rest is this year's reward. As long as you can achieve certain results, 40 will be awarded to you and your team."

"Ah, this?" Yu Dong opened his mouth: A reward of 40 for one move!
Is this Mr. Tang’s strength?
As for the company's valuation of 1000 million, it was just at his psychological bottom line.

It made him feel uncomfortable, but he didn't dare to overturn the table.

However, the 36% stake exceeded his expected 35%.

But the excess was not much, only 1%.

Yu Dong's face was full of confusion.

In Tang Wen’s memory.

In 2002, Berna Films was about to experience a small rise.

He earned several million with the Hong Kong film "Legend of Tianmai" and gained a good reputation in a small circle.

The company's valuation went up immediately.

"Call your finance in and get ready to sign the contract."

"Okay, Mr. Tang!" Yu Dong agreed while gritting his teeth, but his heart was bleeding.

Any confident entrepreneur will not sell shares in the early stages.

It’s not worth it!

If we look at Berna’s market value of tens of billions in later generations.

Tang Wen acquired 400% of the shares for 36 million. Even if the shares are diluted in the future, he will definitely make a fortune.

The return on investment is estimated to be more than 500 times.

When you tell others about this, you will become the envy of investors all over the world.

Maybe it can even be written as an investment case in university textbooks!

That night, Tang Wen made a fortune.

A grand banquet was held to entertain Yu Dong's entire company.

The money arrived and I saw the excitement on the faces of the whole team.

Yu Dong felt a mixture of joy and heartache, and picked up his glass to challenge Tang Wen to a drinking contest.

A bottle of white wine was drunk.

Tang Wen stopped him and asked, "What do you think about the development of the company?"

"First get the license, and then go to Hong Kong to find good films." Yu Dong told the truth.

But that's equal to having no idea.

“Then let me tell you a few points.

The company should change its name, and Bernardo Pictures would be a good choice."

Berna Films was officially established in 03.

Now Yu Dong is only thinking about getting a license and keeping the company going.

I never thought about changing the name.

Berna Films?

Yu Dong's eyes lit up, he smacked his lips for a while and gave a thumbs up: "Berna Baichuan, Mr. Tang is indeed a great talent! What a great name."

Where, in the final analysis, you get good.

"The first shot is about to be fired. You should think about how to split the profits with the film company. I can help you with the film selection."

Yu Dong's heart was warmed: "Great, your idea coincides with mine. With your investment, I can prepay part of the film's salary to the film company! If I come across a good film, I won't have to worry about not getting it!"

This is what he did in his previous life, so Tang Wen had no doubt about it.

The two chatted for half the night.

Tang Wen used Bernard's development ideas from his previous life to completely conquer Yu Dong in this life!

"How about it, Mr. Yu, are you still sad about the shares I took away?"

President Yu looked at Tang Wen with respect:
Dong, I have been wandering for half my life, and have never met a wise master. If you don’t abandon me, I am willing to serve you as a righteous man…

No, I told President Han these lines eight years ago.

Tang was always his student.

If we continue to use this set of words, the seniority will be messed up.

He had no choice but to suppress the impulse in his heart and picked up the wine dispenser: "Boss Tang! Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading! With your guidance, I am confident that the company's market value will exceed one billion!"

Everyone present was amazed at the overall heroism!

Only Tang Wen was unhappy: You'd better be short-sighted instead of playing tricks on me.

The market value was originally 10 billion, but with just a click of my finger, it became 10 billion?
……

After seeing off Yu Dong and his party, Tang Wen asked his secretary Xia Tian: "What is my schedule tomorrow?"

"The crew of "The Empress of China" has arranged to invite you to come over before the New Year. The leading actresses are Jia Jingwen and Huo Siyan."

(End of this chapter)