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Chapter 143: The president is out, is Tang Lang out of ideas? (Seeking monthly tickets, subscribing)

Michael had not yet finished his words of scolding Tang Wen and others.

Roy Disney, ready to strike the ground with his cane:

"Michael, you don't understand anything.

Don and Robert, you are my distinguished guests!
It can bring a turnaround to Disney!"

His words were vague and he did not mention anything about the Huaxia factory or the cost reduction.

Michael, as the president, kept the matter a secret until the two parties officially signed the contract.

Michael has served as president of Disney since the 80s.

Disney’s market value grew from $20 billion at the time to a peak of $400 billion.

Of course he is not a fool.

Under normal circumstances, he would ask some questions to find out what was going on.

But in front of many directors.

Faced with his biggest enemy on the board of directors - Roy Disney.

He would never show any sign of weakness.

I would rather act like a tyrant and show my blind self-confidence.

You can't just shrink your eggs when someone questions you.

Michael's face darkened as he said disdainfully, "I've learned about their project. If they're willing to sell the copyright, then there's no problem. The question is, will they sell it?"

After saying this, he glanced at Tang Wen and Robert, his disgust expressed in no way concealed.

Roy Disney stood up, slammed his cane heavily on the ground, and said dissatisfiedly: "What nonsense are you talking about? Director Tang showed his sincerity. Don't you even have basic judgment?"

His acting skills are excellent and his expression is shocked.

Michael finally felt something was wrong. What was this old fox talking about?
As for Robert, Tang Wen and others, their expressions were too calm.

wrong!

The old man is trying to trick me!

Unfortunately, it's too late.

Roy Disney gave a look, and several staff members came in from the door and handed out a piece of paper information to everyone present.

The first line clearly states the most important content in red:
[Purchasing costs of Disney's toys and peripherals dropped by 11%]

Wow!
The directors, who are worth hundreds of millions, are no longer calm.

"Roy! Is this true?"

Everyone held the documents and waited for his answer.

Michael, the CEO sitting in the main seat, panicked. He picked up the document and looked down at it in disbelief: "What the f**k! The purchasing cost is reduced by 11%, but the quality remains the same? Impossible! Fake news, absolutely fake news!"

This is a great thing.

But he retorted subconsciously.

Because it brings such great benefits.

But I had no idea about it and didn't even know who the supplier was.

I am the chairman and CEO!

It's ridiculous to tell anyone about it.

The directors all frowned.

What is impossible?
Is it impossible for us to make more money and the company's stock price to stop falling?

Are you still the president of the company? !
Even the directors who had always supported Michael couldn't help but feel shaken.

Maybe Roy Disney the Elder was right.

Michael may really not be suitable to continue leading the company.

In the 80s, it was Roy Disney who helped Michael reach his current position.

Now the two are like water and fire.

Roy Disney sneered, and several employees who had just left came in again.

Each person was holding a large box filled with various dolls.

“These are the sample factories, from Huaxia, from Director Tang Wen’s hometown.

I sent it to three testing agencies for testing, and the results were all qualified. "

The large screen lights up and the test report appears on the screen.

It concerns personal interests.

The directors smiled and applauded:

“Can it really be reduced by 11%?”

"Once this news gets out, the stock's downward trend will probably be reversed immediately."

"Well done Mr. Joey Disney!"

"It's the veteran who's here"

"..."

The capitalists praised it.

Roy Disney took advantage of the victory and glanced coldly at Michael, the president on the stage: "Mike! If I hadn't acted in time, Don's project and these profits would not belong to Disney!"

The weather in Los Angeles in May is a bit hot.

President Michael was cold all over.

Looking at the directors chatting and celebrating, he, who holds a large number of Disney shares, feels that this excitement has nothing to do with him.

I just think they are noisy!
"Maybe the product is qualified. But I have to remind you that the fantasy project is extremely risky, especially since the other party wants a share of the profits!"

Michael said firmly.

After saying this, it seemed as if he had successfully saved his reputation.

He turned and left the meeting room.

Roy Disney almost laughed out loud as he saw him leave.

After all, you are still young, and things have been so smooth for you.

No matter how unhappy you are, you should not leave when the company is making significant achievements.

After he left.

Roy Disney, the second-in-command, naturally presided over the meeting.

All shareholders unanimously approved the change of supplier.

He also introduced Tang Wen and the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" project they would be collaborating on.

The total investment is US$1.4 million.

Tang Wen paid 3000 million US dollars + copyright, director, and production fees, and took 35%.

The directors and directors' agents who had been cheering just now calmed down instantly.

Turning your face is faster than turning a book.

Several leaders of Yi City shouted in their hearts: Here it comes! The familiar feeling is coming.

It's the same at work.

Once they start discussing the flow of funds, engineering projects, personnel appointments, the atmosphere becomes tense and people argue heatedly.

"As far as I know, Director Tang has no experience in directing large-scale projects."

“Fantasy has high investment and great returns, but also high risks!”

"..."

But they didn't give any face to Tang Wen in front of him.

Tang Wen, who was sitting behind them, drank his coffee without saying a word, as if what they were talking about had nothing to do with him.

The leaders of Yi City listened to the translator's whispered explanation.

Let’s take a look at Tang Wen who is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart: He is so young, but he has such skills in nourishing qi.

If you join the system, your future will be limitless.

"Director Tang, don't you want to say a few words?" Roy Disney was in a good mood and admired Tang Wen very much.

Tang Wen put down his coffee cup, stood up slowly, and fastened a button on his costume:
“Since Mr. Disney asked me to speak, I will say a few words.

First, since my debut, I have invested in and directly filmed no less than ten film and television dramas.

Every one of them was very successful, with the lowest rate of return being over 200%. "

The directors looked at him in surprise.

I think of a well-known quote in the investment world:

People who succeed can usually succeed again!
Tang Wen raised two fingers and said, "Second, there's no need to be so embarrassed. Universal and Warner have basically agreed to my terms."

Universal, Warner?
Will they let a small outsider director take a share of the pie?
But if you think about it carefully, it is really possible.

Because behind Tang Wen, there is a Chinese factory.

Universal Pictures' movie-related toys, such as the dinosaurs from "Jurassic Park," are hot-selling toys.

As for Warner, "Harry Potter" was a huge hit, and the next step will definitely be to produce "magic wands" to sell in large quantities.

Tang Wenliang showed his past battle record and acted as if he was fearless and had no shortage of people to take over.

The directors were somewhat embarrassed.

The vast majority of them don't work at Disney at all.

Know what kind of movie it is.

It was just routine price-cutting just now.

Roy Disney smiled calmly and said, "Young man, don't be impatient!"

He comforted Tang Wen with a few words.

The matter was not brought up again at the board meeting.

After the meeting, he and Egg met with Tang Wen again and agreed to his conditions for cooperation.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series will be jointly developed by both parties.

Tang Wen’s project contact person is the future president, Iger.

This man is nicknamed "Smiling Mickey Mouse".

He has a good personality, is intelligent and tactful, but not domineering.

We are partners for long-term cooperation.

After today's incident, Michael may lose his position as chairman and president.

Tang Wen looked back and said, "Hollywood is so xenophobic!"

"Man, you just tore a piece of meat off them." Robert didn't show it on the surface, but he was actually very excited.

This is Disney!

A true Hollywood mogul.

He actually compromised with himself... and Tang Wen.

It sounds as incredible as American soldiers going to Iraq because the president's pot was lost.

I got in the car and looked at the document bag containing the contract in my hand.

The representatives from Yi City finally felt relieved.

The joy is beyond words.

"We all gained a lot. I'll treat everyone to a meal!"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Tang."

After eating barbecue at a steak restaurant, Tang Wen sent the few people on the plane back home.

Then, he called the secretary of the Jiangnan Province boss to report his work.

At the same time, he did not forget to propose that the other party send someone to be stationed in Los Angeles.

Tang Wenke can assist the staff and communicate with Hollywood companies such as Warner and Universal.

These companies also have the need to produce peripheral products.

The orders from a single company cannot compare to those from Disney.

But when you add up the several companies, it’s just more, no less.

Besides, Robert comes from a financial family. Although he is not valued, he has good connections.

You can refer business and gain favors!
The secretary of Jiangnan Province reported to the leader.

The leader smiled and said, "Then let's study it. It's rare that Xiao Tang has this kind of heart. I'll have to thank him later."

Soon after taking office, big overseas orders came in one after another, and anyone would be happy.

The secretary conveyed the leader's original words.

Tang Wen suddenly felt doubly secure.

I will definitely not be on the list of people who will be hanging street lights in the future, right?
The crew of "Saw 3" gathered again after a week-long vacation.

Filming is proceeding in an orderly manner...

domestic.

Blue Star Entertainment, after Jane Zhang released the album's pre-release song "Acceleration" to top the charts.

Wang Xinling's album pre-release song "The First Person I Love" was also released to hit the charts.

The songs are of good quality and suit the tastes of young people.

A few days later, it successfully reached the seventh place on the rankings.

The song "Acceleration" was released earlier, and by the time the album went on sale, it had already fallen out of the top ten, ranking 13th or 14th.

The two newcomers received praise.

It also attracted criticism.

Amidst the praise, criticism is more easily heard.

The criticism was still directed at Tang Wen:
[These two songs are certainly above the standard.

But it is far inferior to Tang Wen’s own album last year!

Whether it is the arrangement, lyrics, or concept... they are not as good as last year! 】

Because of constant news and his new book being on the North American bestseller list, Tang Wen is very popular.

Much higher than the average star.

Naturally, there will inevitably be tabloids and online media that come out to stir up the topic and take advantage of the popularity.

"The lyrics and music are not as good as before, has Tang Lang lost his talent?"

A thousand-word essay.

It brings everyone back to the glory of Tang Wen’s album!
Sweeping the bigger music charts.

Won many music awards.

It’s just that Tang Wen was too busy and didn’t go to receive the award in person.

Most of them were entrusted to Wang Zuxian.

At the end of the article, he changed the subject and said that the new song he wrote this year did not even make it into the top five of the charts.

In contrast, the creative level has naturally dropped significantly, which can be said to be the end of Tang Lang's talent...

Today's Chinese music scene is full of rising stars.

The fans of other people are numerous, and our own singer was swept away by Tang Wen last year.

Now they naturally want revenge and are forwarding the posts one after another.

Tang Wen also has fans.

But he doesn't hold concerts, attend award ceremonies, hold fan meetings, or even have any commercial performances.

The fans are completely disunited.

Although they tried hard to refute it, it only heated up the discussion.

Within a few days, this view had gained considerable influence.

Even some music magazines have raised the question, "Has Tang Wen really run out of ideas?"

Tang Wenyuan is in Hollywood and cannot be interviewed.

The reporters stayed up until midnight and blocked Zhang Yadong, who was busy all day long!

He hasn't even had time to eat lately, let alone watch the news.

After hearing the question, I was in a trance for a moment:
"What? What do you ask?"

He had just finished producing an English EP for Tang Wen and kept a demo for himself to listen to every day.

I deeply admire Tang Wen's creative ability and singing skills.

I didn’t expect to be stopped by reporters in the middle of the night and hear such a ridiculous question.

"Do you think that Tang Wen has run out of ideas as a songwriter and singer?"

After making sure he had heard correctly, Zhang Yadong was furious: "Tang Wen, Jiang Langcai Jin? I know all the words you said, but when they are combined together, I feel very unfamiliar with them."

The reporter thought for a few seconds before asking, "Do you disagree?"

"Of course not! He just wrote an English EP, just wait and see if his name appears on Billboard...

Oh. By the way, do you know what a bulletin board is? ! "

After arguing with the man, Zhang Yadong felt relieved and got into the car and left.

Several reporters were criticized, but were extremely excited:
Big news!
Big news!

I didn't have time to be angry and went back to finish the manuscript overnight.

the next day.

The report is fresh out.

[Gold medal producer Zhang Yadong revealed that Tang Wen’s new album will be released soon and will hit the North American Billboard]

【Tang Wen is about to hit the US music charts】

【…】

Most people don’t understand what a “bulletin board” is.

But the music circle was the first to become lively.

They all asked for news.

The princess who was busy breaking up and getting back together with Tingfeng said: "Yuanyuan, is your old Tang really going to attack the bulletin board?"

"He said to test the waters first."

"Did you listen to the song?"

"I heard that Zhang Yadong should have some samples."

"Okay! I'll fly back tomorrow and we'll listen to it together!"

"Ah? No, didn't you just go to Hong Kong?"

"That's nothing, it'll only take a few hours."

Even the queen of music and the princess couldn't sit still.

Pu Shu, Sanbao, Liu Huan, Zheng Jun...those who were staying in Beijing gathered in Zhang Yadong's studio after seeing the news.

"Yadong, almost all the people have arrived, let them go quickly."

"You're really delaying my work!"

"Stop showing off! Play it quickly, we want to listen to some music." Pu Shu was getting impatient waiting.

Zhang Yadong had no choice but to play the demos of the three songs.

"Natural" has finished playing.

The room was so quiet as if no one was there, and everyone was immersed in the music.

Zhang Yadong was happy and recruited some men on the spot: "I have a lot of work to do today, so don't come here for nothing. Teacher Sanbao, Brother Huan, Lao Pu, come and help."

In the evening, Tang Wen learned about this from Gao Yuanyuan, and he just curled his lips: You know nothing about my creative talent.

But it will take another two weeks before the English EP is released to slap them in the face.

He wants to take advantage of the release of "The Butterfly Effect" to release his own song.

Give America a little shock from this little talented musician.

The next day, the trailer for "The Butterfly Effect" was released.

The system that had been silent for a long time suddenly popped up.

[Recent passive work detected]

【Please complete the system upgrade task as soon as possible】

[If you can complete the task (2/4) within one year, you can open the attribute-related permissions in advance]

[Tip: Your current attribute average is 90, which is the limit for ordinary humans. When it exceeds 90, you will gain some additional effects.]

After watching it several times, Tang Wen became curious about the "additional effects".

(End of this chapter)