Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 610 Rather than waiting to die, it's better to strike first.

The atmosphere in the coffee shop grew more somber as Wu Chen spoke.

Wu Chen leaned forward slightly, held up two fingers, and spoke calmly but clearly:
"I have two conditions."

First, in this round of financing, StarChip led the investment. I want 20% of Gewara's shares and a seat on the board of directors.

This is a relatively strong demand, but still within a reasonable range.

It is normal for the lead investor to hold a larger stake in the capital market.

Liu Yong did not refuse immediately, but pondered for a moment and said, "Director Wu, my team and I need to go back and discuss this."

He knew that this was negotiable, especially the three conditions the other party had brought, which were almost irresistible temptations for Guevara.

“Second,” Wu Chen said, looking into Liu Yong’s eyes, “if Gewara undertakes any form of merger or restructuring in the future, or if a new investor wants to take control, Starry Pictures must have the ‘right of first refusal’.”

In other words, I have the right to prioritize and complete the transaction under the same conditions, regardless of the terms offered by any third party.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yong's heart skipped a beat.

He instantly understood the significance of this second point.

This is equivalent to Wu Chen putting a golden shackle on Guevara's future.

It doesn't prevent you from finding a better way out, but it guarantees that Xingchen will always have the final ticket to the game and the right to speak.

Wu Chen noticed his doubts and then added a third sentence, which was the key to truly moving Liu Yong.

"And my third condition is about you, Mr. Liu. Of course, this won't be written into the contract."

Wu Chen's tone became sincere, "My investment is for Gewara, but even more so for you. I admire your dedication to the product."

He paused, his gaze becoming distant:
"In my opinion, online ticketing will definitely become the next hot spot for capital investment in the next few years."

They may not have noticed this place yet, but they will come sooner or later.

By then, Guevara's development will certainly not be as smooth as it is now.

Therefore, this guarantee is for you. As long as you support me, I will also choose to support you.

Of course, whether you believe me or not, I have no way of knowing.

Liu Yong was completely stunned, his expression complex.

This second, seemingly domineering clause, surprisingly transforms into a promise and a form of protection when contrasted with the third condition.

It protects not only Wu Chen's investment, but also his hard work and dreams.
He took a deep breath, stood up, and solemnly extended his hand.

"Director Wu, give me some time to consider."

Okay, I look forward to your news.

Wu Chen also stood up, preparing to leave.

"Director Wu," Liu Yong called out to him, extending an invitation, "won't you go up there and see what Guevara looks like now?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Chen smiled.

He knew that Liu Yong's heart had already been moved.

"Shall we go up and take a look?"

The two walked out of the cafe side by side and went up the stairs.

Guevara's office is upstairs.

"Director Wu, you said that online ticketing will become a highly competitive entry point for capital in the future. What will be the competition then?"

Liu Yong asked casually, as if seeking advice, or perhaps considering his options.

"One word: money." Wu Chen's answer was simple and cruel. "Because that's all they have!"

These words secretly alarmed Liu Yong.

"Mr. Liu, do you think one billion is too much?" Wu Chen asked in return.

“More? How could it not be more!” Liu Yong answered subconsciously. “Currently, Guevara’s valuation is just over one hundred million.”

“Then Mr. Liu still hasn’t grasped the concept of capital.” Wu Chen smiled slightly and shook his head. “Not many.”

He was also taking this opportunity to instill some things in Liu Yong in advance. In the next few years, internet capital giants led by BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) will enter the market. Taobao Tickets, Meituan Tickets, Weying Technology, and Baidu Nuomi will all bring in billions or even tens of billions of yuan and use subsidies to break into the market.

A billion dollars might not even be enough to fight a single battle.

Rather than waiting to be killed, it is better to take action in advance and firmly grasp the initiative in your own hands.

Join in
This is the real reason behind Wu Chen's plan.

Pushing open the glass door to Guevara's office, a vibrant atmosphere, completely different from the café downstairs, hits you.

There are no cubicles here; in the open-plan office area, hundreds of young employees are working enthusiastically.

The walls were covered with all kinds of movie posters, from old Hong Kong films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and even some niche art films.

On the other side, the whiteboard was covered with various product logic diagrams and user experience flowcharts.
The air was filled with the sounds of keyboards clicking and hushed conversations.

It lacks the rigid hierarchy of a large corporation and is more like a university club, where everyone seems to have gathered together because of their love for film, their eyes sparkling with passion.
"How is it, Director Wu?" Liu Yong asked.

The employees were also extremely excited to see Wu Chen arrive.

"Good!"

Wu Chen smiled faintly, accepted the bookmark handed to him by someone, and signed his name.

This is indeed what a company with passion should be like.

It's a pity.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye. In Beijing, the box office of "Love is Not Blind" was booming and was about to officially break the 300 million yuan mark.

Wanda and Enlight Media have already announced in the industry that they will hold a grand celebration banquet to commemorate the blockbuster film's 300 million yuan success.

As soon as the news broke, many people were envious and whispered among themselves.

"It's just 300 million, what's there to brag about? Without Xingchen, could you even have won the bid?"

"They made a 300 million celebration out of proportion, like it was a 1 billion celebration."

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At that moment, Chen Tianqiao called Wu Chen's cell phone.

"Mr. Wu, this negotiation went too smoothly. I heard from the investment department that Shanda's market share is going to drop significantly."

"Chairman Chen, everything I gave them was of high quality. Of course, they did ask for a bit too much, but Shanda will definitely not lose out. The company's valuation will also increase, right?"

Wu Chen chuckled and smoothed things over.

Chen Tianqiao was also curious about what wishes Wu Chen had made to Guevara; judging from his tone, there were quite a few.

However, he didn't really value the Guevara project. To him, it was just a financial investment done out of courtesy, so the other party didn't let Shanda lead the investment.

Since everyone is in a community of shared interests, Wu Chen is willing to put in a lot of effort to increase its value, so he is naturally happy to see it happen.

"Alright, the future really does belong to you young people." Chen Tianqiao joked, "Then I'll just wait for my investment valuation to skyrocket."

After hanging up the phone, the smile on Chen Tianqiao's face slowly faded.

He leaned on the large executive chair, slowly stood up, and walked to the huge glass wall in the office.

Today, when you look out over Shanghai, you see densely packed high-tech companies and skyscrapers rising in the distance.

As your gaze extends further into the distance, you can vaguely see the Huangpu River, like a gray ribbon, winding its way through this vast city.

There was a time when he stood here, full of vigor and confidence, feeling as if the entire Chinese internet was beneath his feet.

But now, he only feels powerless.

Neither my body nor my mind are what they used to be.

Coupled with various complex factors both inside and outside the arena, he felt that the vast empire he had built with his own hands was becoming increasingly difficult to control.

Perhaps it's time to consider gradually withdrawing from the game.

"Sigh," he sighed deeply, muttering to himself, "Let's see if Shanda Literature can successfully go public first, then wait another year or two."

If anyone saw Chen Tianqiao at this moment, they would surely be shocked.

Because the other person exuded an indescribable weariness and loneliness.
(End of this chapter)