Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 351 Tripartite Agreement: Who Will Bear the Eldest Son and Grandson of the Yan Family?
Yan Li hung up the phone temporarily, and Huo Siyan's room was quiet.

Yu Zheng's eyes visibly turned red!

Original shares require money to buy, but the price is very low. This is inherently a benefit and a binding incentive. If the price is particularly high, it becomes less meaningful, and some people simply cannot afford it.

Taking Huayi Brothers' capital increase for its stars as an example, there were two separate instances. The first time, it seemed to be only a few cents per share, and the second time it was less than 3 yuan.

Huayi Brothers' target offering price is already approaching 20+ yuan.

In other words, as long as Huayi Brothers goes public and doesn't experience a sharp drop in stock price, the value of the original shares held by those people at Huayi Brothers will increase several times or even more than ten times. If Huayi Brothers' stock price rises, they will earn even more.

Given Yi'an's current valuation, its growth potential and prospects are far beyond what Huayi Brothers can match; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for explosive asset growth.

He stopped playing mahjong and, as if injected with adrenaline, excitedly returned to his room to study how to make "Beauty's Rival in Palace" even better.

He understood perfectly well that Yan Li's telling him this wasn't just idle talk, but a blatant lie.

The opportunity to make money is right here. If you want to earn money, work hard.

Only by achieving results can you obtain more original shares and earn more money.

Although it was just a pie in the sky, the pie was real, and it was so big and tempting that Yu Zheng worked even harder, finding it incredibly appealing.

Yu Zheng left in a hurry, and the remaining Teddy Sisters, no matter how envious they were, couldn't get a piece of the pie, so they mostly chatted about Yi An's valuation.

The valuation of Weibo was already frightening enough, and this immediately propelled Yan Li into the ranks of billionaires.

Now Yi'an is valued at 135 billion, and Yan Li's shares must be worth at least several billion.

Isn't this the financial crisis we're talking about, or a bad economic climate?
How come Yan Li treats money like it's nothing, spending tens or hundreds of billions at a time?

Huo Siyan and the others looked at each other, and even Qin Lan felt a little dizzy.

To be honest, Yan Li's net worth has increased too rapidly in the past year or so.

Although Yan Li was wealthy in the past, his main characteristics were youth and high profile. His assets were not particularly strong among the rich, and he was a rising star.

But since launching Weibo and merging with Yi'an, coupled with the financial crisis, Yi'an's wealth has skyrocketed, increasing more than tenfold.

While they may not have broken into the top tier immediately, they are currently considered among the super-rich.

Hundreds of billions!
Even tens of billions!

Qin Lan suddenly looked back and realized she hadn't done anything wrong; she'd just been eating and drinking her way into becoming a wealthy socialite?!
"You guys have fun, I'm going back."

Qin Lan had hung up the phone with Yan Li earlier because Yu Zheng and the others were there, but now she had to call back quickly to have a private chat with her wealthy husband.

With Yu Zheng and Qin Lan gone, and without the eldest sister and the producer keeping them in check, the remaining people should have even more fun.

Unfortunately, everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and the mahjong game became rather dull.

After playing a few rounds, Huo Siyan pushed the mahjong tiles aside and said, "How about we call it a day and take a rest? We have filming tomorrow."

The others readily agreed and quickly dispersed, leaving only Li Xiaolu, Huo Siyan's closest friend, in her room.

The latter raised an eyebrow and looked at Huo Siyan: "Let me interview you. How are you feeling?"

"Of course we're happy. The stronger he is, the better our lives will be."

Huo Siyan answered, but Li Xiaolu pressed further: "Is that all you have? Don't you have any other ideas?"

"What ideas can I have?"

Huo Siyan smiled bitterly: "Are you just asking for trouble instead of enjoying a good life?"

She has been very successful these past few years, but she has also offended a lot of people. Yan Li protects her and Qin Lan supports her, so no one bothers her. But if she offends either of them and loses their protection, she doesn't even dare to imagine how miserable her fate would be.

"It's boring."

Li Xiaolu pursed her lips: "You're too timid. Take a gamble, maybe you'll rise to the top."

Huo Siyan retorted, "Why don't you take a gamble?"

"Given our relationship, he doesn't care about me at all. I wouldn't have the chance to gamble. Besides, even if I wanted to gamble, would you help me?"

Go to hell!

Huo Siyan was always on guard against Li Xiaolu getting close to Yan Li, and she was extremely careful. If the latter made any move, she would be the first to interfere.

"Alright, we're not destined for that. Just stick with us and get some benefits. Don't even think about it."

Huo Siyan seemed to be taking it all in stride, and comforted Li Xiaolu, who then opened a bottle of wine.

"Drink?"

"Have a drink. I'm mainly annoyed by that slut Wang Ou. She's probably going to get a lot of benefits this time."

"Alright, Huayi Brothers went public and you're doing just as well. I'm the worst off, I have nothing."

"Wasn't that comfortable enough? Let me tell you, next time..."

Just as Huo Siyan and Li Xiaolu were discussing their combination techniques, Qin Lan finally received a call from Yan Li.

"I just chatted with Deng Chao and Ning Hao to encourage them."

Yan Li could offer Yu Zheng empty promises, and naturally, others would also be included. He encouraged and tempted anyone who could bring benefits to the company.

The more they work, the more they earn. Yan Li doesn't mind giving them a larger share of the original stock. The better they perform, the higher the company's stock price will be, and he, as the major shareholder, will be the one who profits the most.

"Yi Anzhen is valued at 135 billion? My God, then your shares must be worth more than 10 billion."

"After this round of financing and the reservation of some original shares, I won't have that many shares left."

Yan Li explained that Yi An plans to allocate 15% of its financing this time to cooperate with Beijing Media Group, China Resources, and a private equity fund.

As mentioned before, these three companies, in addition to providing certain funds, also provide official resources, commercial real estate resources, and listing support.

Therefore, the 15% stake was offset by a significant amount of resources, resulting in the actual funds raised being RMB 12 billion.

Even so, this amount of money was enough for Yi'an to expand aggressively before its IPO.

They can even allocate some funds to other sectors of Yi'an, such as film and television investment, equipment upgrades, artist marketing, increasing ground promotion staff, and technology upgrades.

In addition to this round of financing, Yi'an will also contribute 5% to 10% of its shares to Weibo for a share swap and strategic partnership.

In this share swap, Yan Li, as the major shareholder and actual operator of both parties, must set an example and bear the lion's share.

But don't feel like you're losing out. Yan Li is the major shareholder of both parties. With Weibo and Yi An exchanging shares, it's as if some of the shares after the exchange are still in his hands.

More importantly, the strategic alliance between the two companies is a huge benefit to both companies and Yan Li himself. Yan Li is undoubtedly the biggest winner, and the gains far outweigh the slight losses from the share swap.

In addition, Yan Li plans to set up a pool of initial shares to reward and bind management and celebrities, which is expected to account for 5-10% of the total share capital, similar to Huayi Brothers.

However, since Yi An and Huayi Brothers are in different situations, with Yan Li around, the star strategy is not so important.

Therefore, the entry threshold for Yi'an is lower, and more people can obtain original shares, but the individual share is relatively small.

To put it bluntly, Boss Yan doesn't forget his brothers; everyone can benefit a little, with the higher-ups taking less and the middle-level managers taking more.

However, because Yi An is larger and has better prospects, even if the senior management takes less, they will still earn more than Huayi Brothers.

Perhaps a few people have some objections, but most people still appreciate Yan Li's good qualities, which makes it easier for Yan Li to control the entire company.

Frankly speaking, executives and popular celebrities might feel it's their due to receive more original shares, and once they're satisfied, they're harder to please and more likely to leave.

By empowering middle management, Yan Li significantly enhanced company cohesion and personal prestige. With these key personnel stabilized, the company would remain stable.

For Yan Li, the latter was clearly more beneficial to him and the company.

Currently, Yan Li has a rough plan for allocating the original shares.

Management has one set of plans, while celebrities have another. Their contributions and value are not aligned, so it's better to calculate them separately.

Celebrities can bring more revenue and exposure to companies, so they naturally command a premium.

Fan Xiaopang is undoubtedly the first person to receive initial shares in this round, and Yan Li plans to give her a share of 1.5 to 2%.

Don't underestimate it. Based on the current valuation of 135 billion, Fan Xiaopang's equity is worth 2-2.7 million.

Of course, some dilution is inevitable when shares are listed, but Yi'an's share price will likely rise, meaning fewer shares will be worth more money.
Fan Xiaopang's stock price is expected to skyrocket, a wealth-creation myth promoted by Yi An, further boosting Yi An's publicity.

Aside from Fan Xiaopang, Ning Hao probably has around 1% chance, but the rest are relatively few.

Depending on their status, fame, contributions, achievements, and potential, they may receive a fraction of a percent, a fraction of a percent, or even less.

Even a small amount is still money. Turning tens of thousands into hundreds of thousands is a rare opportunity to make money, much better than working a salary.

Qin Lan listened, confused: "Just tell me how many shares you still have."

"It's hard to say. Right now, I estimate that it can still hold more than 60 to 65%. The listing will dilute and hide it further. At that time, not counting indirect shareholding, it will be able to retain about 50% on the surface."

"There are still so many?!"

Qin Lan was completely bewildered. There were pieces of land here and there. She thought Yan Li's shares were not many anymore, but it turned out he was still the largest shareholder.

"Of course, Yi'an is my wholly-owned company. I was also a major shareholder before the merger of Yi'an Cinemas. If I hadn't intentionally adjusted the shareholding structure to facilitate the listing, my shareholding would have been even higher."

Yi An's conditions were too good, and Yan Li had too many cards to play, which caused Yan Li to worry about having too many shares.

He is currently trying to avoid having too much personal control, otherwise he will be too deeply tied to Yi'an, and it will be difficult to cash out if he wants to do so one day.

Thinking about this, Yan Li himself felt a little dumbfounded.

Other company founders, worried about having too few shares and unable to sleep, try all sorts of ways to increase their shareholdings to ensure their say. But he "dislikes" having too many shares, which is rather darkly humorous.

Qin Lan remained silent, simply counting on her fingers.

Based on Yan Li's 50% ownership, the current value is nearly 7 billion. With such a high valuation, and a surge in the stock price after listing, it should easily reach over 20 billion, which would be... over 10 billion.

This is just Yi'an; Weibo's valuation and prospects are generally considered to be much stronger than Yi'an's.

Qin Lan clutched her chest: "How about I go back to the capital? My ovulation period is in a week."

During the Lunar New Year, Yan Li boasted that he would only feel comfortable facing the birth of his son or daughter when he had saved up billions for the next generation.

Back then, she and Dong Xuan were still joking that this bastard hadn't had enough fun and were just being perfunctory with them. Now, looking at it, it's almost enough for each of them to split 10 billion.

Yan Li: "..."

"The filming is cancelled?"

"No amount of acting can compare to my son being a rich heir."

Qin Lan said fiercely, she was a little anxious, Dong Xuan was still in the capital, if she was close to her, wouldn't the eldest son lose his status.

Not to mention Dong Xuan, she figured even Fan Xiaopang would have a hard time holding back.

No matter how important her career is, it's not as important as her child becoming the first heir to a billionaire family.

"If you get pregnant now and give birth next year, you'll be born in 10, and your zodiac sign will still be Tiger, which is a good omen for a powerful and majestic tiger."

Qin Lan was practically ready to pull out the almanac as supporting evidence. Yan Li was a little annoyed, but couldn't find a suitable excuse for the time being.

Moreover, he is indeed considering having a child in the next year or two, entering a new stage of life at the age of thirty, and starting to prepare now is about right.

"Don't rush, let me adjust a bit. You have to quit smoking and drinking when you're trying to conceive. You film first, and I'll finish this project first, then we can discuss it."

Yan Li's actions this time weren't a delaying tactic. He had done his research beforehand and found that there were quite a few things to be aware of when trying to conceive, and it was definitely not something to rush.

Qin Lan thought about it and agreed, but still made a three-point agreement with Yan Li: "Then you can't secretly play tricks with Dong Xuan and the others."

Yan Li: "..."

Who knows? What if you run into a tadpole that's really good? Even then, the system might not work properly.

"Never mind that, I'll talk to them."

Qin Lan hung up the phone, then took out her phone to contact Dong Xuan and Fan Xiaopang. As soon as they heard that Yan Li had relented, the two of them immediately started a three-way video conference.

"What I mean is, let's make a gentleman's agreement: healthy conception and healthy competition, so as to avoid reckless behavior that would be bad for everyone."

As Fan Xiaopang drank his milk, he stated directly, "I don't trust either of you."

"hehe."

Dong Xuan was holding a ragdoll cat in her arms, petting it while mocking Fan Xiaopang.

"You're the most untrustworthy one. Not to mention the time you came back for the New Year, your character is negative in my eyes."

Qin Lan nodded in agreement: "That's right. You've broken your promise so many times, and you still don't trust us. We don't trust you either."

"What else is there to say? If we can't trust each other, then let's see who proves the best."

Fan Xiaopang put down the milk and started the fight, but Dong Xuan didn't back down at all: "Come on, I'm not afraid of you."

Qin Lan stepped in to act as a peacemaker; reconciliation was not an option, since both of them were in the capital, and she would be at a disadvantage.

"Don't start off with a fight; there are some things we can talk about."

Qin Lan looked at Fan Xiaopang: "Don't be stubborn. Yi'an is about to go public, there's no way you can be pregnant now."

At this time, Fan Xiaopang was pregnant. Giving up her career was a minor matter, but affecting the listing of Yi'an was a major one.

Even if Yan Li can accept it, the shareholders and company employees cannot. Fan Xiaopang is essentially cutting off Yi An's life.

With her career damaged, is suicide an option? Will Fan Xiaopang become a housewife in the future?

Moreover, she might not be able to beat Chairman Qin to it, and there's a possibility that Yan Li might develop feelings for her.

It would be better to wait two years and fully enjoy the benefits of Yi'an's listing. At the same time, delaying pregnancy for the sake of the overall situation would make Yan Li understand and even feel guilty about her sacrifice, which would also be an important plus.

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan also owe her a huge favor to some extent, and they can discuss some terms later.

"..."

Qin Lan tried to persuade Fan Xiaopang with her eloquent words, but the latter rolled his eyes.

"No matter how nicely you put it, what will you do if you go up to the roof and then remove the ladder?"

Having children makes a huge difference. Chairman Qin is already working with her; if he uses the child to his advantage and ousts her, then she'll be finished.

No matter how much she pays for having a child, with her child, she can make a comeback.

If she's out of the game, no matter how successful her career is or how much profit she makes, it'll all just be money to buy milk powder for her two kids.

"You have far too little confidence in yourself and in Yan Li."

Dong Xuan couldn't help but complain that the best scenario she and Qin Lan envisioned was to firmly suppress Fan Xiaopang, but Fan Xiaopang himself was quite ruthless towards himself.

"There's always a chance of something going wrong, so we have to be prepared."

Fan Xiaopang looked serious, but Qin Lan sensed something was up: he was asking for an exorbitant price, but then he tried to negotiate it down.

I really didn't want to talk, so Fan Xiaopang just left. Now he's making all sorts of rebuttals and exaggerating his own risks, but he just wants to negotiate terms.

She secretly texted Dong Xuan, but Fan Xiaopang saw through her: "What are you doing? Trying to pull some tricks? If you're going to do that, then let's not talk anymore, it's pointless."

Dong Xuan and Qin Lan remained silent until the former spoke up: "What do you want?"

"It's very simple."

Fan Xiaopang said she could choose not to participate in the battle for the eldest son, but Qin Lan and Dong Xuan would have to give her many benefits. At the same time, the two would ensure that her risks were minimized and that she would not be abandoned after being used.

As Qin Lan listened to Fan Xiaopang's various conditions, her face grew darker and darker. She sneered, "Why don't you just marry Yan Li and have us be your bridesmaids?"

Fan Xiaopang's eyes lit up: "We don't need bridesmaids, but we can add the wedding ceremony."

"Add you %# & $..."

Dong Xuan used foul language. Her purpose in negotiating with Fan Xiaopang was to fight for the eldest son, but according to Fan Xiaopang's conditions, the two of them were reduced to begging on their knees, and even the child was declared an illegitimate child.

Qin Lan said with a dark face, "If you're that sincere, let's just start a war. I don't believe you're willing to go all out."

Dong Xuan nodded expressionlessly: "Okay, I have no objection."

Fan Xiaopang remained silent, and then Qin and Dong hung up the video call without saying a word. She could only sigh and bring the two of them back.

"The eldest son and grandson, the first heir in the line of succession, can't even accept this simple condition?"

"It's not even close to being settled yet. What era are we living in? Why are you still using those old-fashioned methods? Yan Li isn't that feudal."

"Exactly, we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl, yet you're making this assumption. If you're sincere, then let's talk properly. If you don't want to talk, then hang up."

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan worked together, essentially saying that they could agree to some of Fan Xiaopang's conditions for various reasons, but they would never agree to Fan's exorbitant demands.

So the three of them began a heated debate!

The first thing to discuss wasn't profit, but ensuring Fan Xiaopang's safety, which was what Fan Xiaopang valued most, and Qin and Dong were willing to support.

They hadn't considered the possibility of Fan being sidelined or not having children; that would be too difficult. If they could just hold out for a while, that would be a major victory.

Moreover, to some extent, if all three had children, they might fight over the children's interests, and at the same time, they might form a new alliance to suppress Yan Li's other women and protect their own and their children's interests.

Chairman Qin is somewhat lacking in this area, but with Fan Xiaopang joining, it can create an effective deterrent.

Then came the negotiations. Although Chairman Qin didn't support Fan Xiaopang's exorbitant demands, he still managed to extract a considerable amount of benefits from him. As a result, by the end of the negotiations, Fan Xiaopang was beaming, while Dong Xuan and Qin Lan looked increasingly displeased.

After the video call ended and Fan Xiaopang left, Qin Lan contacted Dong Xuan again.

In fact, the two sides had already discussed this matter beforehand and had a certain understanding; this is just a formal agreement.

The agreement wasn't complicated. Yan Li quit smoking and drinking. Both of them needed time to film and adjust their preparations, so they agreed to try to conceive together during the same period and then see who was lucky enough to get pregnant first.

This is relatively fair, and both sides feel it's acceptable.

Yan Li might have a tough time for a while, but he might also enjoy it...

...

The next morning, Yan Li saw the gentleman's agreement between Qin Lan and the other two through the intelligence system. After a moment of silence, he immediately thought that it wasn't so bad.

He was initially worried that who should go first or last was a problem, and it might cause trouble.

Now it's all good. They've already discussed it themselves and even settled Fan Xiaopang's compensation. They don't need to worry about it; they can just get things done directly, saving him a lot of trouble.

In a good mood, Yan Li browsed some Weibo posts about early childhood education and parenting on the way, and followed two users who posted pictures of their babies using a secondary account.

He wasn't entirely opposed to becoming a father at first, but he was a little nervous and hesitant. Now that he's made up his mind, he's starting to look forward to it.

At the same time, the motivation to strive is also stronger.

A billion-dollar fortune is a bit paltry; a hundred-billion-dollar heir sounds much better.

And the minimum guarantee is three kids, so we still need to keep working hard.

After arriving at the company, Yan Li handled some work and then began organizing a meeting to discuss the share swap between Weibo and Yi An.

Both companies are developing rapidly, their valuations are fluctuating, and with financing coming in, new shareholders are about to appear. It's better to do this sooner rather than later to avoid any unforeseen changes.

After the two companies swapped shares, he went to talk to Wang Wei of Tudou.com.

Weibo + Yi'an is perfect, but the most perfect combination would be with Tudou.com, creating a true alliance across the entire industry chain.

However, Tudou.com was a tough nut to crack. Yan Li had mentioned it several times, but Wang Wei either dodged the question or politely declined.

Yan Li understood that Wang Wei was worried that he would use Yi An + Weibo to control or even dominate Tudou.com through a share swap, so even though this would be very beneficial to Tudou.com, he was very resistant to it.

In response, Yan Li plans to personally travel to Shanghai to have a detailed discussion with Wang Wei.

If the negotiations go smoothly, it will be a major positive for all three companies, and the share swap will be much easier to complete.

If they can't reach an agreement, Yan Li will have to find another opportunity.

Frankly speaking, although Yan Li had his own selfish motives in this share swap, it was also quite beneficial to Tudou.com, and it was a rare opportunity.

If Yan Li had been given the opportunity, he could have introduced Weibo and Yi An to bolster the company's image during Tudou.com's crisis, and then integrated and transformed it.

Back then, Tudou.com wasn't in a position to negotiate with Weibo or Yi'an...

After facilitating the connection between the representatives of the two companies in the conference room, Yan Li went to the adjacent lounge.

After careful consideration, Yan Li decided not to make Yi An a subsidiary of Weibo, but instead to make them independent and establish a strategic partnership through a share swap.

However, when it comes to the specific amount of shares to be exchanged, both are equally valuable to Yan Li, so he couldn't show too much favoritism.

Therefore, he defined the scope and made demands to ensure that the general direction was consistent, and the remaining details and interests depended on the abilities of both parties.

So, after a brief exchange of pleasantries, Yi An and Weibo's negotiation team immediately began their sharp exchanges.

"Weibo is currently the most dynamic internet company, and our future goal is to reach a scale of hundreds of billions, or even more. The 1:5 replacement plan is reasonable."

"If Weibo is so amazing, why don't you acquire our company?"

"That's right. Yi'an Film and Television is a one-stop shop for film and television production, theaters, and artist management. We are a real film and television giant. In terms of valuation and prospects, we are not much worse than your Weibo. 1:1.2 is already our bottom line."

"Do you even understand what the internet is? Without our traffic and marketing, could your company have grown to where it is today?"

"What are you saying? When your Weibo was first established, there weren't any people from our company providing content or celebrities to drive traffic. And you still have time to talk to me? What, are you criticizing the chef after you've had your fill?"

"Weibo did thank you for your help in the early days, but one thing is one thing. The current situation is that whoever links with Weibo is like linking with a cash cow. All film and television companies depend on our Weibo for their livelihood. It is you who need Weibo more, not the other way around."

"Hehe, I thought the Weibo and other companies had gone bankrupt. Without us acting as your moat and leveraging our influence in the entertainment industry to guarantee your priority entertainment resources, could you withstand the encirclement and suppression by Sina and the others?"

"The entertainment industry has more resources than just your Yi An family."

"Social media platforms aren't limited to just Weibo."

"Ahem, let's chat and joke around, but don't cross the line. President Yan is right next door."

"..."

Using competitors to lower prices is a common practice in negotiations, but neither Weibo nor Yi'an can use this tactic, otherwise Yan Li will be the first to react negatively.

Weibo and Huayi Brothers are collaborating, and Yi An is supporting Weike (Weibo's social media platform). It's like slapping one cheek on the other – that's going to be a huge joke.

So after a brief pause, both sides skipped over the issue and continued their verbal sparring.

Yan Li drank tea next door for more than two hours before the first round of negotiations finally came to an end.

Without a result, a deal of this size cannot be concluded in one negotiation. Right now, we are testing each other's limits. The real test will come next time.

Yan Li was not surprised; this kind of share swap was not a simple valuation comparison calculation.

For example, if Weibo is worth 200 billion and Yi'an is worth 100 billion, then the shares of both parties are swapped at a ratio of 1:2.

There's no need for negotiation; just draw up a contract and sign it.

The share swap between the two companies is a complex game, taking into account factors such as market valuation, synergistic value, strategic scarcity, and future development potential.

Besides the share swap, the negotiation also covers how the parties will cooperate, who has more say, what rights each party has in the other's company, and what responsibilities and powers the other party should provide to help them.

Yan Li gave them a week, but it was unlikely they could reach a complete agreement; it would be good if they could sign a contract before April.

At noon, Yan Li treated both teams to lunch to let them know that they were on the same side and to ease the tension between them.

In the afternoon, one of Yi'an's senior executives came to find Yan Li in a furtive manner.

Yan Li initially thought he had something to do, but later found out that the guy had come to ask about Weibo's bottom price.

As the chairman and president of Yi'an and the chairman and CEO of Weibo, Yan Li probably knew the bottom line of both parties, and the progress and ideas of the negotiations between the two parties also had to be reported to him.

Yi An hatched a plan: to obtain information about Weibo from Yan Li so that she could target him.

Yan Li: "..."

Thank goodness the company isn't listed on the stock exchange; if it were, this would be illegal.

"piss off."

Yan Li scolded the people away, thinking that he would have to find a legal advisor to give these executives a legal lesson, lest they end up stepping on a sewing machine and causing trouble for the company.

As for the share swap between the two companies, Weibo, being larger and with a better future, will definitely have fewer shares, while Yi'an will have to give up more shares.

置换比例1:2~1:3，微博股份3~5％，易安股份5~10％，颜礼都可以接受。

If the share swap is larger, he will hold shares indirectly, making it easier for him to control the company and ensuring a more stable partnership. If the share swap is smaller, he will give up fewer shares, which also has its advantages.

In short, no matter how you treat someone, you won't lose out; no matter how you treat someone, you'll win; you can even celebrate your victory with the company that benefits from it.

That's why he won't take sides and let the two companies clash.

Shaking his head, Yan Li began to review the proposal submitted by Yi'an Cinema Department.

After Yi'an secured formal financing, it had more money in hand and naturally wanted to expand its cinema chain.

But whether to continue building its own cinemas or acquire cinema chains has become a new choice.

Due to the financial crisis, many cinema chains are facing operational difficulties, making it possible for them to be acquired at rock-bottom prices.

However, one problem is that most poorly managed cinema chains have poor assets, such as old and dilapidated cinemas, outdated equipment, small scale, and external debt.

This led to Yi'an Cinema acquiring these cinemas and cinema chains. Although this allowed for rapid expansion and the addition of many cinemas and screens, it also created many potential problems.

In contrast, self-built cinemas continue to focus on the mid-to-high-end market, which is a more stable approach and can maintain the healthy service ecosystem of Yi'an Cinemas.

The key issue is the slow pace. A large amount of capital is invested, but returns are hard to see in a short time. This could potentially affect the company as it prepares for its IPO.

Yan Li aims to make Yi'an Cinema one of the top five cinema chains in terms of scale and box office share before the company goes public. However, if he builds his own cinemas, this goal will be difficult to achieve.

From the company's long-term perspective, building its own cinemas is a better, more stable approach.

However, if Yi'an can make a breakthrough in the stock market, with its stocks soaring and raising more funds, it will be extremely helpful for Yi'an's development.

Yan Li pondered silently, subconsciously reaching for a cigarette, but remembering the intelligence from that morning, he threw the cigarette pack into the trash can and had his secretary bring him some chewing gum.

After chewing the candy until it lost its flavor, Yan Li made up his mind and issued an instruction.

We are investigating relevant cinema chains and considering acquisition plans.

After thinking it over, Yan Li added a few more words: "Focus on boutique cinemas, appropriate price increases are acceptable."

Spending more money is fine; the key is to expand rapidly and seize the market.

If Huayi Brothers and Yi'an Entertainment go public and perform well in the market, it will inevitably attract various types of capital to invest, and hot money will pour in. Money in the entertainment industry will become less and less valuable, so money is not important. The key is to turn it into strength and influence.

Currently, Yi'an has 6 high-end cinemas and 17 standard cinemas that have been built or are under construction, along with several acquired older cinemas, totaling 188 screens.

Two years ago, this size would have been enough to compete with the top five, but now it's not enough.

It's not just Yi'an that's developing; Wanda, Jinyi Pearl River, Southern New Line, Dadi, and now Orange Sky are all developing rapidly.

The continuous increase in the upper limit of movie box office revenue reflects the expansion and fierce competition in the cinema market.

This is also why Yan Li chose to make the acquisition; time waits for no one, and there's no other way.

此番，易安计划拿出8~10亿人民币，收购目标为15~20家大小影院，预计银幕数为120~150块。

Based on Yi'an's existing cinemas, Yan Li hopes that by the time of the IPO, Yi'an Cinema Line will have approximately 50 cinemas with 300-350 screens, aiming to become one of the top five cinema chains in the industry in terms of scale.

Yi'an Cinemas is the catalyst and source of confidence for Yi'an. The larger the scale of the cinema chain, the higher the box office, and the better the results of Yi'an's other businesses.

...

After having a short meeting with the people from Yi'an Cinema Department, Yan Li declined the evening's social engagements and prepared to leave work.

I'll quit smoking first, and I'll drink as little alcohol as possible. I'll quit smoking after I'm done with this busy period.

I can't give up lust!
Yan Lili is arrogant and self-righteous. He is full of energy and has a lot of work pressure. He doesn't smoke or drink. If he doesn't have any entertainment activities to release his stress, what will happen if he gets depression?

Tuanjiehu

As soon as Yan Li opened the door, he saw Wang Ou bullying Yang Rong. He couldn't help but feel sorry for her. This little girl was so rough. How could he pinch her like that?

Upon seeing Yan Li, Yang Rong quickly called for help. Yan Li went over, pulled Wang Ou away, and helped rub his wound.

Wang Ou felt a little jealous. She hadn't felt it when they were apart before, but now that the three of them were together, she always felt that Yan Li treated Yang Rong better than she did.

So what if she has a baby face, or is even a little older? She has long legs too.

Wang Ou took Yan Li's hand and said, "I want to rub it too."

Yan Li was speechless, but let her be. Yang Rong blushed a little, as she was still not used to this unhealthy atmosphere, and pressed down on Yan Li's hand.

Have you eaten? We ordered roast duck, would you like some?

"The roast duck arrived cold. Let's order another serving and some soup as well."

Yang Rong made a phone call. Food delivery services are now available, but online food delivery is mainly concentrated in commercial areas and university campuses.
For regular takeout, you can call the restaurant. For an extra fee, and if the distance isn't too far, many restaurants will offer delivery services.

Needless to say, Quanjude also provides delivery services as early as the Republic of China era. They not only offer errand services but also rickshaws and cars.

Now that the market is open, old traditions have been revived. Not only can meals be delivered to your door, but chefs can also come to the restaurant to carve the duck.

The duck was roasted and delivered fresh, so it would take a while. When Yang Rong returned, Wang Ou was already eating it with someone.

"Are you in such a hurry?"

Yang Rong was speechless. At least Wang Ou was still in Beijing and could occasionally have some soup, but she had been in Shanghai all along.

Good for her, she didn't even know to give way to her!
Wang Ou was very loyal and moved to the side, saying, "Come on, I don't mind if you come along."

I despise you!

Yang Rong was furious and kicked Wang Ou, but he didn't care and continued with his own business. Yang Rong could only sit there fuming. Yan Li was kind enough to take the time to help her calm down.

It was fine when she was feeling down, but once she got her breath in, Yang Rong got excited, pushed Wang Ou aside, and successfully filled in for him.

Half an hour later, the phone rang. The takeout had arrived. Wang Ou, who was idle, looked at Yang Rong, who was yelling and screaming, sighed, and went downstairs to get the food after getting dressed.

The security in the community where she lives is quite good. It's difficult for outsiders to enter the community, and even if they do, they can't get into the building without the password.

After picking up the takeout, Wang Ou arranged everything. Yang Rong was already beyond help, so she hurriedly went to take over.

After a while, Yan Li sat down and ate roast duck with an air of nonchalance, and didn't forget to roll up a portion and feed it to Yang Rong, whose limbs were weak.

Yang Rong glared at her resentfully. Yan Li felt a little guilty and pulled her close to coax her, "I just missed you so much, did I overdo it?"

"If you don't want me, then don't come looking for me."

Yang Rong opened her mouth to eat the duck roll, and bit Yan Li's finger as well. She wanted to bite hard to vent her anger, but seeing that Yan Li's finger did not move, she couldn't bear to do it. She gently tightened her teeth and then let go.

She was angry at Yan Li for being so unreasonable, but what angered her most was that this bastard had ignored her for so long.

"I'm innocent! I went to Shanghai to look for you, but you weren't there. Is that my fault?"

Yan Li complained that he wasn't supposed to go to Shanghai that time, but he went there in person for Yang Rong's sake, only to find that she wasn't there.

“You left so suddenly. My mom and I were traveling in Fujian Province. We couldn’t go back.”

"Then it's not my fault."

Yan Li pinched Yang Rong's chin and turned the tables: "I haven't even asked you yet. I'm busy and can't go to Shanghai. Can't you come see me, huh?"

Yang Rong blinked: "If I come, you can stay with me. Wang Ou said she doesn't even get a chance."

"Big Naiwa, you betrayed me."

Wang Ou, who had just gone to take a shower, heard this and angrily accused Yang Rong, but the latter was not afraid and continued to shift the blame.

She said it was no use for me to come, so I went on a trip with my mom.

Yan Li looked at Wang Ou: "So that's where the root is."

Wang Ou was furious: "She was the one who put on airs, saying she'd rather stick to her own territory than listen to others, and now she's trying to pin it on me."

"Don't say it."

Yang Rong lunged forward to cover her mouth, but Wang Ou pressed her down, revealing all the little secrets between the two of them.

Yan Li also understood Yang Rong's mentality. She felt that Beijing was Fan Xiaopang's territory, and she didn't want to be dependent on others or cause trouble. Therefore, she preferred to wait for Yan Li to go to Shanghai to find her and live a quiet life behind closed doors.

Yang Rong wasn't as calm as she appeared. She considered coming to Beijing several times and even urged Wang Ou to move to Shanghai to increase her leverage.

After Yang Rong's past was exposed, she became enraged and revealed some of Wang Ou's plans, including but not limited to some tricks and schemes.

Yan Li nodded repeatedly, saying that Wang Ou was more in line with his wishes and that he thought about giving him benefits every day.

Wang Ou glanced at Yan Li's seemingly unperturbed expression and became even more smug, patting Yang Rong's head.

"If you don't behave next time, I'll expose all the things you've been thinking about and looking forward to."

Yang Rong's face turned as red as an apple. She deeply regretted her loose tongue for telling this big mouth everything.

Yan Li became interested, and the system would occasionally give a notification, but nothing was as exciting as what Wang Ou said, or even what Yang Rong said herself.

But don't rush, take your time.

Yang Rong came to Beijing this time to do voice acting for the TV series "Locking Up the Autumn". She doesn't have any other work, so she will stay for a few more days. Yan Li will have plenty of time to deal with her.

After finishing their meal, Yan Li, who had only warmed up earlier, was already thinking about the post-meal activities. Wang Ou offered his unconditional support and even helped organize the program.

Take out a die, and several people bet on whether it's big or small. The loser has to be punished.

As for what the punishment was, she took out the honey sauce that had been delivered with the roast duck and chuckled.

"How vulgar."

Yang Rong muttered something to herself, but did not leave, and Yan Li stayed even longer.

The game started, and Yang Rong lost right away. Wang Ou chuckled and took out honey, making a lollipop.

Not a single drop can be left over.

Yan Li's eyes widened. They were going all out, but he liked it...

　Completed yesterday

　　
　
(End of this chapter)