Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 271 PolyGram Shares
Manager Zeng, what brings you here?

When Cao Jian saw that the visitor was Zeng Zhiwei, a veteran of TVB, he remembered the incident involving Lan Jieying and didn't want to pay much attention to the man.

However, Zeng Zhiwei had already realized during this period that with the support of Fang Yihua, the future of TVB was very likely to belong to this young man.

Therefore, it's definitely a good idea to come early to build rapport.

He walked up to Cao Jian's table and said with a smile, "I've arranged a ball game with some friends this Saturday. You're in such good health, why don't you come along?"

"Never mind, I have an appointment with Mr. Zheng from PolyGram on Saturday to discuss some things."

Two days ago, Zheng Donghan called Cao Jian to discuss contract renewal.

“Then Sunday is fine, Sunday is fine too, Huang Rihua who plays Qiao Feng, and Li Keqin are all here.”

Upon hearing that Director Cao was unavailable on Saturday, Zeng Zhiwei immediately changed his plans.

Anyway, he wanted to invite this future bigwig in the entertainment industry so he could give him a few more boosts and make Cao Jian happy.

After playing football, go for drinks, and then invite a few beautiful women to keep you company; that will bring you even closer.

"It's fine to go and have some fun, but I'm not very good at it."

Cao Jian actually really enjoys playing football. Before his rebirth, he was a member of the university team, and after graduation, he often played football with students at school.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have such a good physique as a foundation.

"Everyone's just playing around."

Seeing that Cao Jian agreed, Zeng Zhiwei left satisfied.

"This person, although his character is questionable, is still capable."

Cao Jian watched Zeng Zhiwei's retreating figure, torn between whether or not to recruit him into his camp.

This person has been with TVB for a long time and holds a high position. If he were to join me, my strength would increase significantly.

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Cao Jian didn't quite like this short man.

But compared to that, Cao Jian coveted the entire TVB even more.

Saturday was a rare day off for the film crew.

"Honey, if you leave PolyGram and start your own record company, will you be able to manage?"

While eating breakfast, Wang Fei felt that her husband was working too hard.

Cao Jian took a sip of porridge and said with a smile, "Didn't we agree last night that you could help me?"

"But I thought about it for a long time last night, and I feel like I don't know how to do business. What if I mess it up?"

Wang Fei feels that she is okay at singing, but business is really not her forte.

"So what if it gets smashed? As long as you've tried your best, it'll be fine."

Although Cao Jian knew that Wang Fei had no business experience, it didn't mean she lacked potential; it just meant that her potential hadn't been discovered yet.

Besides, as long as the song is good, why worry about it not selling?

Wang Fei said, "You spoil me too much. The other sisters will be jealous."

"I feel that's not enough; I'll treat you even better in the future."

"Honey, eat more."

Wang Fei happily handed her fried egg to Cao Jian and said with a smile, "I still prefer to help you take care of the sisters."

"You don't need to worry about your sisters' affairs; I can take care of them myself."

Cao Jian knew that the girl was unsure of herself, so he reached out and touched Wang Fei's face to encourage her not to be afraid.

Wang Fei immediately realized a problem: "Does this mean I have another younger sister? Who is she?"

"clever."

Cao Jian laughed and said, "If you put that kind of intelligence into business, you might be very successful."

"You can't have any of the eggs!"

Wang Fei deliberately picked up the fried egg again in a fit of pique, took a big bite, and wondered to herself, "Who will be my new sister?"
After a while, he asked, "Is it Jiang Qinqin, the one who played Wang Yuyan?"

"Hehe, that's really not it."

Cao Jian shook his head: "You'll find out later. I'm going to see Zheng Donghan now."

After saying that, he kissed Wang Fei and hurriedly left home.

Jiang Qinqin

Once outside, Cao Jian thought of Jiang Qinqin and felt a strange itch in his heart.

"Mr. Cao, it's been a long time."

When Zheng Donghan met Cao Jian, he no longer addressed him as "Little Cao" as he had at the beginning, because Cao Jian was already on par with him in the entertainment industry.

In the past two years, Cao Jian has rarely come to the company, and even when he does, the two of them may not be able to meet. It really has been a long time since they last saw each other.

"Mr. Zheng, you're too kind. It feels like just yesterday I first came here five years ago. Time flies." Cao Jian sighed, like a middle-aged man who had seen through the ways of life.

"That's really fast."

Zheng Donghan nodded and seized the opportunity to get to the point: "Boss Cao, we've had a pretty pleasant collaboration over the past five years. If you can stay with PolyGram, you can not only focus your energy on filming, but I can also give you a 5% increase in album revenue."

"Mr. Zheng, thank you for taking care of me over the past five years. I'm really sorry, but I don't plan to renew my contract."

Cao Jian naturally didn't care about the extra 5% share, and he had a lot of energy; he believed that starting his own record company was the only way to make a future.

Besides, I don't have enough energy myself, and I have so many girls around me helping me.

"Mr. Cao, are you really not going to reconsider?"

Zheng Donghan felt a pang of disappointment when he heard Cao Jian's direct refusal, but he still wanted to try to persuade him to stay.

"I've already thought it through, but..."

Looking at Zheng Donghan's disappointed face, Cao Jian remembered that this man had indeed helped him a lot, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had been given a chance to make a difference.

Therefore, he changed the subject and said with a smile, "However, I want to invest in PolyGram so that all the records of my entertainment company will be released by PolyGram in the future."

"this."

Zheng Donghan hesitated.

The fact that Mr. Cao wanted to release his own record shows that he valued his sales channels. It's a win-win situation, and there's no reason for him to refuse.

If it's just about investing...
"Hehe, Mr. Zheng, you should know best about my record sales, even if others don't. I'm grateful to you, which is why I want to continue working with PolyGram."

Cao Jian smiled faintly and said, "Several record companies have approached me several times recently, but I have refused them all."

"I believe this."

Zheng Donghan knew in his heart that Cao Jian was right.

With his talent and album sales, other companies would definitely be scrambling to collaborate with this musical genius.

After hesitating for a moment, Zheng Donghan asked, "How much of a stake do you want to invest? If you bring in shares, the overseas headquarters will need to approve it, and too many might not be possible."

"8%, how about that?"

"so much?"

Zheng Donghan was taken aback; Cao Jian really had a big appetite.

An 8% stake is no small amount; if he acquires it, he will become the second-largest shareholder of PolyGram Hong Kong.

But if we don't agree, and this person goes to another company and takes away two popular female singers, Wang Fei and Zhou Huimin, then the loss would be too great.

Cao Jian didn't speak, but just looked at Zheng Donghan, waiting for his reply.

PolyGram is a multinational record company, but it has independent financial and operational control in Hong Kong.

Although an 8% stake is worth nearly HK$200 million, it represents a record sales channel. If one could control such a channel, its value would be far more than HK$200 million.
Moreover, he remembered that the company would be acquired in two years, at which time he might be able to take complete control of it.

In addition, with an 8% stake, as long as the company makes money in the next two years, the dividends will definitely be substantial.

This was Cao Jian's plan.

Having navigated the business world for so many years, Zheng Donghan seemed to have discerned Cao Jian's purpose and ambition.

However, this young man has a special status and holds a pivotal position in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Not giving him these shares would not benefit PolyGram's development.

Even if the company runs into problems in the fierce competition of the record industry in the future, maintaining good relations with this rising star in the entertainment industry is a way out.

After weighing the pros and cons for a while, he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll let the head office know. If there are no problems, we'll do it your way."

"Thank you, Mr. Zheng."

Cao Jian was well aware that as long as Zheng Donghan agreed, the head office would probably just go through the motions.

I don't need shares in the parent company, so it's not a big problem.

After leaving PolyGram, Cao Jian was in high spirits.

With TVB secured, PolyGram secured, and the cinemas secretly developed, who in the Hong Kong entertainment industry will dare to challenge them?
Once in the car, remembering tomorrow's football match, he took out his phone and called Jiang Qinqin.

"Jiang Qinqin, what are you doing?"

"Go to sleep. What's up, Director Cao?"

When Cao Jian called the hotel, he heard a groggy voice on the other end. It seemed that Jiang Qinqin was enjoying her rare holiday and was snuggling in bed.

"I'm going to play soccer with my friends tomorrow, do you want to come and cheer me on?"

"I"

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Qinqin was somewhat surprised to hear Cao Jian's invitation.

After a moment's hesitation, he inexplicably agreed, "Okay, I'll definitely go tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)