Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 267 45 Million? 500 Million in Net Worth? Ma Xun Cleverly Acquires Tangren Company! (Part 2)

"Don't even think about it!"

Cai Yinong remained very defiant in the face of Ma Xun's methods.

Before she came to Hainan Island, she really didn't expect things to turn out this way.

No wonder Ma Xun seemed so indifferent to the bet before.

So that's what he was waiting for!
How abominable!

But for some reason, Cai Yinong had a bad feeling.

It was as if she were a little white rabbit, walking step by step into the trap set by Ma Xun, the big bad wolf!
Ma Xun's reaction to Cai Yinong was exactly what he had expected.

He remained calm and composed as he said, "Miss Cai, don't push your luck. The conditions I've offered are already the best I can give."

Besides, I didn't give you any attitude, did I?
I'm sure Zhou Zhengyi or any other boss wouldn't be as easy to talk to as I am.

His tone was very calm, but Ma Xun's words were really forceful!
Moreover, every word he said made sense.

The bet was initiated by you, Cai Yinong, and I, Ma Xun, didn't say anything. Now that you're having cash flow problems and want my help, I've already explained my plan.

What? Can't I also talk about my own conditions?
You're still being so stubborn with me, what gives you the right?

Besides, if you really can find funding, aren't you very familiar with all my rivals?

Cai Yinong was completely stunned by Ma Xun's retort, and the key point was that she couldn't think of a way to fight back.

The key point is that she came here this time to surrender.

They weren't tough to begin with.

But if we agree to Ma Xun's conditions, wouldn't that be the same as losing our Tangren Media Group?

Okay, Ma Xun is right, he's just the big boss behind the scenes.

They're roughly the same in meaning, but...

Seeing Cai Yinong's inner turmoil, Ma Xun naturally understood what the young lady was thinking.

It's just that they don't want to lose control of the company.

This is only natural, after all, Cai Yinong has put a lot of effort into Tangren Media.

Moreover, the company's future prospects are actually quite good. Even if Ma Xun wasn't a time traveler, he could still be certain, through normal analysis, that Tangren Company's future was promising.

Many of the TV dramas produced there performed quite well in Taiwan, and when they were broadcast in mainland China, they also achieved good results.

As a time traveler, Ma Xun knew the future of the Tang Dynasty inside and out.

Although, more than 20 years later, Tangren Media was no longer a viable company.

However, in the following decade, this company produced a great many high-quality films and television dramas.

Moreover, the conditions proposed by Ma Xun were quite good.

I can be the investor, but I want to keep this company under my own control.

That makes perfect sense.

Right now, this Cai Yi...

“You can go back and think about it. After all, this is a very difficult decision. I didn’t originally intend to complete this deal right now.”

Ma Xun's words were very clever. They seemed calm and left room for the other party to maneuver, but in reality, he had already expressed his determination to win.

Cai Yinong finally calmed down a bit, and naturally she was very unwilling to lose her company. She gritted her teeth and said, "Do you want to hear my terms?"

Ma Xun raised an eyebrow. "Your conditions? Okay, tell me."

Cai Yinong's face inexplicably turned red at this moment, "I, I originally planned, how about I... with you..."

At this point, Ma Xun immediately understood, and then he gave a very interesting response.

"In your dreams!"

After saying that, Ma Xun left without paying any more attention to the young lady.

Cai Yinong's meaning should be that he paid off his gambling debts with his body?
But Ma Xun just bent her over.

Cai Yinong was extremely embarrassed and stood alone on the beach for a long time.

But... wait a minute.

She thought about it again and realized that she hadn't actually finished speaking, and Ma Xun's response was actually a way of saving face for her.

Thinking of this, it was hard to tell whether Miss Cai was angry or amused.

……

Jingwen had actually been secretly watching those two people.

Looking at it now, hey, it seems the talks really broke down.

So she went over immediately.

"Dear~"

"When we're filming, call me director."

"whee……"

"What are you laughing at?"

"Did that young lady get the short end of the stick?"

"It's nothing. I never like to force others."

"You know, even though you say that, no one else has a choice."

"Huh? You figured out my core secret?"

"what……"

Jingwen was laughing very happily, not only because Ma Xun was teasing her, but also because of Cai Yinong.

Ma Xun couldn't help but ask, "Do you know him?"

"I've heard of her; she's quite famous in the Taiwanese entertainment industry."

Jingwen's answer made Ma Xun feel even more that it was necessary to acquire Tangren Media.

"Yes, Not Bad."

He just said that, but it didn't really mean anything special.

But Jingwen seized the opportunity, "What's that nice? How about..."

She grabbed Ma Xun's arm and clung to him.

Ma Xun understood what Jingwen meant, of course. To be honest, with such a beautiful view and such a good mood, it would be nice to have a great time.

But, after all, they're still filming.

The film crew really can't act recklessly, because it's easy for problems to arise.

So he resorted to keeping himself clean and chaste.

"On set, you should call me Director."

They even pulled the arm out.

Jingwen pouted, but she wasn't angry. She continued, "Can't you make an exception for me?"

Don't underestimate this question; it's quite insightful.

Ma Xun smiled after hearing this, and lifted Jingwen's little face, "Rules are rules."

After saying that, he touched Jingwen's red lips with his finger.

"Oh, I see." Jingwen had no choice but to give up after failing to get what she wanted.

However, the meaning was conveyed.

In other words, Jingwen wanted to be Ma Xun's most special woman.

Ma Xun certainly understood, but for now, filming should be the priority.

"There are still a few days of filming left."

What does this mean?
Jingwen smiled, like a little fox.

……

Changsha.

Cai Yinong went straight here after leaving Sanya.

Honestly, she herself was a little confused as to why she came here.

But once she arrived, she became clear-headed.

She wanted to see the second broadcast of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

That's right, just look at this, because after looking at this, she will have a better understanding of Ma Xun's strength.

This is probably just an excuse; after all, she's known Ma Xun's true strength for a long time.

It's just that this version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a little different.

So... Cai Yinong decided to simply go find Yu Feihong.

This decision is quite bold, but wouldn't that allow us to get the ratings data immediately?

Therefore, Cai Yinong took the initiative to contact Yu Feihong.

When the two met...

"Miss Cai, are you here to gather military intelligence?"

Yu Feihong's words made Cai Yinong very embarrassed.

Fortunately, she had prepared herself mentally beforehand.

"This time I really want to learn a lot from Teacher Yu."

Her lowered posture surprised Yu Feihong.

For a moment, they couldn't quite figure out what was wrong with Miss Cai.

However, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Yu Feihong didn't make things difficult for her.

"That's good. There are many things that I find very fresh this time we're re-broadcasting it."

She was telling the truth; this version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is indeed very different from the others.

After hearing this, Cai Yinong couldn't help but mention Ma Xun again, "That guy always seems to be one step ahead."

Yu Feihong nodded, "That's true, but a lot of things just come down to having a good eye."

“Oh, vision means…” Cai Yinong felt that this was the beginning of learning.

Yu Feihong smiled and said, "Just like 'The Grand Mansion Gate,' many people probably didn't expect this show to become so popular, didn't they?

These words were somewhat offensive, but Cai Yinong still accepted them.

“That’s right, I really didn’t expect it, but…” Cai Yinong thought for a moment and said, “I did make some choices.”

"Oh? What is it?"

Cai Yinong's statement was somewhat strange, which naturally piqued Yu Feihong's curiosity.

"Didn't you see the news? In April, the Taiwanese drama 'Romance in the Rain' aired, which is almost the same cast as 'My Fair Princess'."

After she said that, Yu Feihong understood.

It turns out that Cai Yinong was also avoiding some 'tough' opponents.

While the cast of "Romance in the Rain" does largely come from "My Fair Princess," other aspects are quite different.

Although both are Qiong Yao dramas, this time the production team is different.

It is clearly unrelated to the faction of Qiong Yao's most supported daughter-in-law.

It must be the influence of the eldest son of the Taira clan.

With such a strong cast and being a Qiong Yao drama, this show was naturally very popular in Taiwan.

They will definitely achieve good results in mainland China as well.

Cai Yinong meant that she actually chose to air the show in April in order to avoid this formidable opponent.

Because the drama "Romance in the Sky" was broadcast in Taiwan, it wasn't broadcast in mainland China.

Unexpectedly, there were still strong competitors in the mainland TV drama market in April.

It's almost May now, and the major rivals have basically passed.

The second broadcast of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is different from a regular rebroadcast.

This time, we're going to go for a much more aggressive promotional strategy.

This refers to the original plan of prioritizing secondary broadcasts over primary broadcasts.

So……

“Ma Xun made the right choice.”

Yu Feihong's words dealt another blow to Cai Yinong.

But by this point, Miss Cai had already accepted it.

"He is indeed very capable."

These words made Yu Feihong glance at the young lady a few more times.

"You can't be..."

Before he could finish speaking, Cai Yinong interrupted, "This time, I'll leave it to Teacher Yu."

Yu Feihong already understood her attitude, so she didn't say anything more.

"no problem."

Time flies.

May is here.

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been broadcast for the second time.

The whole team was very excited.

Huang Haibing, Yin Tao, Yang Xue, and others all followed the announcement.

He accepted interviews from various media outlets.

Of course, the most important thing is Hunan TV's own variety shows.

Why not just go on 'Happy Camp'!
This program was originally intended to target the 'Lucky 3721' variety show on Channel 2, but now that the station director has changed, what is there left to target?

The show is currently enjoying very high ratings.

Celebrities even have to pull strings and ask for favors to get on TV shows.

This time, we're giving a special episode to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Of course, this was originally a plan devised by Ma Xun and Yang Tai.

There's not much to say, it was a huge hit as soon as it aired.

The key point is that Huang Haibing is a handsome guy, and he has already shown his face before, so many viewers already know him.

Yin Tao, Yang Xue, and others didn't have much to say.

They have a solid foundation and are quite popular now.

After Happy Camp, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" will be broadcast.

Let's try playing it first.

So, regarding viewership ratings...

Cai Yinong and Yu Feihong were almost inseparable, always waiting together at the TV station.

She became nervous after the first episode of the TV series ended.

Yu Feihong didn't mention it, but this drama is considered one of the more independently produced TV series by her.

The outcome depends entirely on this moment!
And this data... has arrived.

"Professor Yu, Ms. Cai, I'll take this report first..."

"Thank you very much."

Before the TV station staff could even finish speaking, the two of them couldn't wait to watch.

The current viewership report has a fairly attractive template.

This was actually Ma Xun's suggestion.

In reality, for TV stations, viewership ratings are money!

Why don't you treat your money better?
Why not cherish it, package it up, and make it look beautiful to everyone?

Ma Xun's theory does have some merit.

And on the report… “It’s done!” Yu Feihong glanced at it and couldn’t hide her excitement!
Cai Yinong also watched it, and the result was... 11%!

This data is truly impressive!

These days, a TV series that can break 10% is considered amazing.

Previously, the percentage for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was 7%.

That definitely represents success!

Wait a minute, won't things go down in the future?

Although Cai Yinong didn't say it aloud, her eyes probably betrayed her thoughts.

Yu Feihong wasn't angry at all. Instead, she said very seriously, "Our film started slowly but gained momentum."

Right!

This characteristic was inherent in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

If that's the case now, wouldn't it continue to rise in the future and then have explosive ratings?

Cai Yinong was truly shocked at this moment, and she knew very well what was going on.

This is all because of Ma Xun...

Just then, Yu Feihong called Ma Xun to report.

The first sentence was: "That 4500 million is a sure thing."

what?
so much?
Actually, this is the same contract that Ma Xun used to negotiate with advertising agencies.

To be precise, it was a performance-based contract.

If the TV series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" can achieve a viewership rating of over 10% in its second run.

That's 4500 million.

If that's not achieved, then it's 2500 million.

Twenty million short?

That's right, it's that much different.

It's precisely because of this huge gap that they are attracted to place bets.

Although Ma Xun is very influential and many advertising agencies recognize him.

But always remember, in the world of fame and fortune, money is the most tempting thing!
After hearing this conversation, Cai Yinong basically made up her mind.

After Yu Feihong and Ma Xun finished their conversation, Cai Yinong planned to leave.

"Thank you, Teacher Yu."

"Oh, how about we grab some late-night snacks together?"

"Thank you, but I have other things to do."

Yu Feihong watched Cai Yinong's retreating figure, and she knew what was going on.

It seems that Ma Xun is going to swallow up Cai Yinong's Tangren.

……

The moon and stars are rare.

A yacht is floating on the sea off Sanya.

Ma Xun held a wine glass in one hand and put down his phone, which he had just been on a call, with the other.

4500 million.

After deducting the ten million yuan investment in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", there are some other miscellaneous costs.

Ma Xun earned over 2000 million this time!
Of course, Yu Feihong also received a share, which was probably close to ten million.

The investment returns from this one film are more than what Yu Feihong earned from making ten films.

Our Fairy Jinghong's mouth is definitely not as stubborn as it used to be.

And now...

"Brother Ma~"

A sweet and charming soft moan rang out from beside Ma Xun.

Jingwen, wearing a bikini, stood confidently beside Ma Xun, watching the stars together.

But Ma Xun blurted out, "Call me director."

Jingwen asked in confusion, "Didn't our filming wrap up?"

That's right, filming for "50 First Dates" in Hainan was completed just yesterday.

but.

"But there are still some scenes in this movie."

Ma Xun actually wanted to completely replicate the original movie, and not just because of the plot.

The ending of "50 First Dates" is that the female protagonist wakes up on a boat and then sees a videotape.

Let her see...

As it turned out, when she stepped out of the cabin, she discovered that they had already reached the Arctic.

It feels like traveling through time.

Of course, the contents of that videotape are the 'memories' that the female protagonist should have.

From a filming perspective, those memories aren't the focus; the focus is on going to the Arctic.

"Are we really going to film in the Arctic?" Jingwen was really excited at the thought of going there.

Ma Xun nodded. "Of course, this will give the whole movie a consistent character."

consistent?
Actually, as I mentioned before, this movie is like a game of cat and mouse with the audience, always keeping them guessing what they'll see next.

It's like the female protagonist waking up still in the ship's cabin, which isn't a big deal in itself.

But once outside, iceberg seals and other creatures appear.

It will definitely make the audience scream "Wow!"

So, they were competing from the beginning to the end.

Look at you viewers, can you guess what kind of visual thrills our movie will bring you next!

This is really good, and Ma Xun has plenty of funds on hand right now.

With "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" reaching 4500 million views, Ma Xun's personal assets have likely reached 5 million.

Okay, actually it should have been broken before.

After all, there was the $13 million from Colombia, plus the €5 million after going to Berlin.

There's also the project to produce "Shaolin Soccer"... well, that movie hasn't been released yet, it's waiting for the summer season.

In short, 500 million is the most conservative estimate.

Unfortunately, some people simply don't care about these things.

Don't you understand my heart?

As Jingwen spoke, she took the wine glass from Ma Xun's hand.

It was red wine, but she didn't drink it.

Ma Xun smiled and said, "I understand. You want to be the most special one, right?"

Jingwen bit her lip lightly, she was very happy, "Is it not okay?"

Ma Xun then laughed and said, "Then we'll have to see how you perform."

I didn't say no.

Jingwen smiled, then took a sip of red wine, and then kissed Ma Xun.

This……

The red wine has now completely changed its flavor.

It seems to have become even sweeter.

The two separated, both slightly out of breath.

"What exactly is the deal with Cai Yinong?"

"You shouldn't have asked that."

Ma Xun simply pressed Jingwen's head down.

She took another sip of red wine.

hiss~
It is indeed somewhat special.

Just then, Ma Xun's phone rang again.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Cai Yinong.

Go ahead and accept it.

"what's up?"

"I agreed."

"it is good."

After saying that, he hung up immediately.

We accepted the invitation, but we couldn't interrupt this beautiful spring night at sea.

Hiss~ Ha~
……

As expected, Cai Yinong was still unable to withstand Ma Xun's offensive.

Tangren Media was still taken over by Ma Xun.

But he definitely had an ulterior motive.

Let's leave aside the distant past and talk about the recent past.

After finishing filming "Fifty First Dates", Ma Xun should have started working on "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

This is definitely a super big production.

The key point is that there is a special requirement in this play.

That means there are more actresses.

Not just quantity, but also beauty!

Ma Xun actually controls several companies, although he has many beautiful women by his side.

However, many of them had already played roles in previous adaptations of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Yin Tao could continue playing the role of the silly girl.

But Jingwen can't play Huang Rong.

She doesn't yet possess the charm of a middle-aged beauty.

Yuanyuan is obviously out of the question, and Bingbing definitely can't act either.

Therefore, Ma Xun must recruit many more actresses.

However, his companies are relatively scattered.

Tangren can actually be considered a long-established company in the industry, and it already has a certain number of personnel reserves.

So, this casting process is a good opportunity for everyone to exchange ideas.

With this purpose in mind, Ma Xun directly told Cai Yinong.

He wasn't just talking about actresses, he could refer to any actress.

As for the Seven Freaks and Five Greats, that's simple; we can just continue with the cast from the previous installment, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong naturally didn't say anything and was very happy.

Doesn't this mean that Tangren (the production company) also participated in this mega-drama, "The Return of the Condor Heroes"?

Now, Ma Xun can start preparing for this year's summer movie season.

Previously, "My Sassy Girl" performed very well during the summer season.

Master Han was very happy and hoped that Ma Xun could do it again.

This is a bit of a dilemma.

How to do?
Ma Xun had no choice but to take out "Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle".

This film seems unlikely to be a box office success, but Ma Xun doesn't really have any other films in the works right now.

These days, TV dramas are more profitable!

Even if "Fifty First Dates" had finished filming, Ma Xun planned to release it during the Lunar New Year holiday season.

In other words, businesses are currently running various Christmas promotions.

It emphasizes romance.

We can take this opportunity to get this romance film into the Lunar New Year film season!
In fact, the best film season in China right now is still the Lunar New Year season.

The fact that Ma Xun was able to get in is a success in itself.

Good news has arrived.

South Korea made a movie called "My Sassy Girl"!
When Ma Xun looked at it, he thought, "Wow, it's still Jun Ji-hyun and the original Gyeon-woo."

Not bad!

Needless to say, of course I, Ma Xun, will handle it.

Let's release this movie during the summer season.

In reality, what Ma Xun really needs to focus his efforts on is the overseas market.

In other words, "Devils on the Doorstep" and "Shaolin Soccer" were both intended to rake in money in Japan.

He cannot afford to be negligent.

We absolutely have to make a killing!
As a result, his schedule is already packed.

Filming for "50 First Dates" in the Arctic will be put on hold for now.

But just before Ma Xun was about to go to Japan, someone gave him an invitation.

"Mr. Ma, you absolutely must come and support this grand show!"

The sender of the letter was none other than Chai Zhiping.

This woman has recently gained some popularity because "Meteor Garden" has just aired in Taiwan.

This show was phenomenal; it became an instant hit.

However, thanks to Ma Xun's arrangement, this drama will be broadcast in mainland China around June.

Keep in mind that this is already much earlier than originally planned.

Therefore, going to this big show shouldn't be a problem.

A fashion show is just a runway show.

I heard that a lot of models came this time, including top models from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

The location is Shanghai.

That's right, these kinds of shows happen here all the time.

But just as Ma Xun arrived in Shanghai, his email notification sounded again.

Someone sent out another invitation, also for this show!

who?

It turned out to be He Xiuqiong.

Oh my, I really didn't expect that she still cares about me?
Ma Xun smiled.

But since I've made up my mind to go to the show, then I'll go.

But when Ma found the show venue and the models took the stage, he immediately felt that coming to see the show was worthwhile.

I saw several familiar faces.

Isn't that Qin Lan?

And that one... Wang Ou?
And...Lin Chi-ling?

What a gathering of talents!

(End of this chapter)