Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 147 Gu Yang's Counterattack (Final Chapter)

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow, picked up his coffee, and took a sip: "Oh? What brilliant idea does Brother Cong have?"

Wang Sicong chuckled, casually toying with his cigar cutter: "There's a rhythm to smashing a plate. You've only made Zeng Jia feel the pinch now, not the despair yet."

He pointed to the screen, "Press it down another 5%, force her pledged stocks to liquidate, and then the bank will take away her shares for us, saving us the trouble of negotiations."

Gu Yang shook his head and chuckled: "Being too ruthless can easily lead to mutual destruction. Zeng Jia still has a lot of dirt on her."

He added pointedly, "Just like those internet celebrities, when they don't get enough breakup money, don't they always like to leak information online?"

"Damn it!" Wang Sicong curled his lip in disdain. "I call it a win-win situation. But you, aren't you tired of dealing with those post-95 actresses all day long? Today this one wants resources, tomorrow that one wants a higher billing, isn't it annoying?"

Gu Yang slowly swirled his coffee cup: "At least he has works to show for it, unlike some people whose girlfriends are all plastic surgery faces."

"Damn it!" Wang Sicong laughed and cursed, "You don't know anything! Becoming an internet celebrity is so easy, just give them a bag and you're done."

"Unlike you people in the entertainment industry, who have to provide resources after sleeping with someone, and then handle PR after a breakup. Aren't you tired?"

"So you'll never experience the joy of mentoring newcomers." Gu Yang smirked. "The sense of accomplishment from turning an amateur into a top star..."

"Definitely!"

Wang Sicong gestured for everyone to stop. "You guys in the entertainment industry are always so dramatic. Hey, I heard our company signed another girl from the Beijing Dance Academy? The one with the slim waist and long legs?"

Gu Yang glanced at him: "Mind your own business with your online celebrity harem. Wasn't that one who tagged you on Weibo last week asking for a breakup fee?"

The two exchanged a smile, and Wang Sicong raised his glass: "Alright, let's go with your plan then."

He flicked his cigarette ash. "However, I need her to sign it tomorrow. If it drags on, things might change."

Gu Yang nodded: "Don't worry, the tax bureau's inspection team is already on its way. She won't make it past tomorrow."

Wang Sicong grinned: "Awesome, you're ruthless."

Suddenly lowering her voice, she said, "Hey, after this is over, give me the WeChat accounts of those new internet celebrities the company just signed?"

"That would be good!"

The clinking of glasses reflected the unspoken smiles on their faces.

……

The next day, Jiaxing Media office

Zeng Jia sat behind her large desk, tapping her fingertips on the surface, staring resentfully at Gu Yang as he pushed open the door and entered.

"Mr. Gu, what a rare guest." Her voice was laced with sarcasm. "What, have you come in person to give me this final ultimatum?"

Gu Yang smiled slightly and calmly sat down opposite her: "President Zeng, you're too kind. I'm just here to discuss a business deal."

"Business?" Zeng Jia sneered. "You drove down my stock price and stirred up public opinion, and now you want to talk to me about business?"

Gu Yang calmly took a document from his briefcase and pushed it in front of her: "Dilraba's contract termination agreement, the terms are very generous..."

“Jaywalk will retain a 10% stake in the studio. Jaywalk will receive a 15% commission on Dilraba’s commercial endorsements over the next three years.”

Zeng Jia glanced at the document and suddenly sneered, "President Gu, you're quite the schemer! Dilraba's current commercial valuation is at least 5 million, and you think you can get rid of me with just 10%?" She pushed the document back, "According to the contract, the penalty for breach of contract is 5 million, not a penny less."

“President Zeng,” Gu Yang leaned forward slightly, “if this really goes to court, the profit-sharing dispute over ‘Three Lives Three Worlds’ alone will be enough to give Jiaxing a hard time.”

"Then let's fight!" Zeng Jia slammed her hand on the table. "I want to see if your legal team is more capable, or my legal department is stronger!"

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow: "President Zeng, are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"

"What are you considering?" Zeng Jia suddenly stood up, placing her hands on the table. "You think you can force me to back down with these things? Let me tell you, Dilraba's contract is in black and white. If she wants to leave, she'll have to pay up first!"

"I can pay the money, and we can go to court. Do you think you can win?"

"Even if you win, it won't be easy for you to get the money. Can you afford to wait it out?"

Gu Yang took out a document: "Take a look at this!"

Zeng Jia looked down and her expression changed drastically.

"Jiaxing Media and Shangshi Pictures Performance-Based Agreement"

"You... how did you get this?" Her voice trembled slightly.

Gu Yang opened the document and pointed to one of the clauses with his slender fingers: "Core artist loss clause - If Dilraba terminates her contract during the agreement period, Jiaxing must repurchase the 380 million shares held by Shangshi Pictures at an annualized return of 15%, which is approximately RMB 6.41 million."

He raised his eyes, his gaze sharp: "President Zeng, does Jiaxing currently have 6 million yuan in cash on hand?"

Zeng Jia's breathing became noticeably rapid: "We've already finalized the betting agreement!"

"The agreement expires on December 30th." Gu Yang glanced at his watch. "There are twelve days left."

“You…” Zeng Jia’s fingers gripped the edge of the table tightly, “Shangshi will never support the termination of the contract! They are shareholders too!”

Gu Yang chuckled: "Shang Shi wants cash more. 6.41 million is enough for them to invest in three seasons of 'The Longest Day in Chang'an'."

The office fell into dead silence.

Zeng Jia suddenly grabbed a teacup and smashed it against the wall, the porcelain shards shattering at Gu Yang's feet: "You fucking schemed against me?!"

"I'm just giving President Zeng a choice." Gu Yang stood up and straightened his suit sleeves.

"Option A: Sign the agreement, retain 10% equity, and everyone can end this gracefully."

Option B: Wait for the Shang family to force a resignation, the bank will seize your pledged shares, and Jiaxing will change hands.

He leaned down and whispered in Zeng Jia's ear, "Do you think Yang Mi will take over as chairman?"

"Will she be very happy?"

Zeng Jia suddenly looked up, her eyes bloodshot.

Gu Yang had already walked towards the door, but turned back to look at her one last time: "Give me an answer before three o'clock. Otherwise, the Shang family's lawyer's letter will arrive before the tax bureau."

The moment the door closed, Zeng Jia slumped into her chair, her hands trembling as she dialed the CFO's number: "Immediately... calculate the company's available cash flow..."

……

At 10 p.m. that evening, Jaywalk Media's official Weibo account suddenly released a statement:
"Through friendly negotiations, our company and Ms. Dilraba have reached a consensus on terminating the contract. Effective January 1, 2018, Jiaxing Media will hold a 10% stake in Dilraba's studio, and both parties will continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship. We thank Ms. Dilraba for her years of dedication and contributions." Five minutes later, Dilraba's studio's official Weibo account followed with a lengthy post:

"Grateful for the nurturing and support from Jiaxing Media over the past few years. From today onwards, Ms. Dilraba will begin a new chapter as the founder of her studio. Special thanks to Sister Yang Mi for her continued care and guidance, and I look forward to meeting her in more works in the future."

Before the onlookers could even react, Xinghe Media's official Weibo account dropped another bombshell:
"Major collaboration! Galaxy Media will jointly invest 5 million yuan with @RebaStudio, @ShangshiPictures, @WandaPictures, and @GuangxianMedia to create the epic historical drama 'Chang Xiang Si,' with RebaStudio taking the lead in development. Stay tuned!"

The three statements were like a series of bombs, instantly igniting the entire internet.

The top ten trending topics on Weibo were instantly dominated by related topics:

#Dilraba's Contract Termination# Breaking News

#Changxiangsi Lineup# Hot

#Gu Yang and Dilraba's Partnership# New

The comments section completely erupted:
Holy crap! That was an amazing move!

"Unfortunately, I'm uncultured; all I can do is say 'fuck'!"

"Terminate the contract on January 1st? That's precisely the expiration date of the betting agreement!"

"Dilraba Studio's equity structure revealed: Gu Yang 35% + Dilraba 35% = absolute control, Jiaxing's 10% is just for show!"

"From bitter rivals to partners, is this what capital is all about?"

"Am I the only one who noticed Yang Mi's comment? 'Go, junior sister!' It's so touching!"

"Upstairs, I'm more interested in what's going on with Gu Yang and Dilraba's 35% stake [doge emoji]"

"Should I ship Gu Yang and Tian Xiwei, or Gu Yang and Dilraba?"

"I'll kowtow to them!"

"I ship Tian Xiwei and Dilraba!"

"Get lost! Xiao Tian belongs to Sister Yitong!"

……

Yang Mi's simple comment, "Go, junior sister! [heart]", received over 50 likes at a visible speed and quickly became the top-rated comment.

At this time, a well-known financial blogger published an in-depth analysis article titled "Decoding the Capital Game Behind Dilraba Studio's Equity Structure," which detailed how Gu Yang, through a series of capital operations, both helped Dilraba regain her freedom and firmly held onto high-quality resources.

The article concludes with a poignant statement: "The biggest winner in this game is clearly the behind-the-scenes manipulator who holds 35% of the shares."

Late at night, at a private club in Yanjing
When Reba opened the door, Gu Yang was leaning back on the sofa, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand.

Unlike last time, she didn't try to pretend today.

Instead of wearing glasses and business attire, she changed into a sexy red halter dress. The deep red color made her skin look as white as snow. Her long hair was slightly curled and fell over her shoulders. A pair of diamond earrings on her earlobes swayed gently with her movements, reflecting a shimmering light under the lamplight.

Gu Yang's gaze lingered on her for a few seconds, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Why aren't you wearing your glasses this time?"

Reba walked up to him, a smile in her eyes: "Last time I came to negotiate, this time..." She paused, "...I'm here to express my gratitude."

Gu Yang chuckled, reached out and grasped her wrist, gently pulling her so that Reba was caught off guard and fell back onto his lap.

His breath was close, carrying a faint scent of red wine: "How shall I thank you?"

Dilraba's ears turned slightly red, but she didn't look away. Instead, she raised her eyes and looked directly at him: "What do you want?"

Gu Yang gently stroked her cheek with his fingers, his voice low and deep: "Let's sign a performance-based agreement."

"What?" Dilraba was taken aback.

“If your studio’s valuation doesn’t reach 30 billion within three years…” He leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her skin, “you will stay by my side forever.”

Dilraba's heart skipped a beat, then she chuckled: "Mr. Gu, this is an unfair contract term."

"So, are you going to sign or not?"

Reba looked at him, her eyes reflecting a shimmering light. After a moment, she reached out, hooked her hand on his tie, and gently tugged it.

The moment Gu Yang's lips touched hers, Dilraba's fingertips instinctively tightened around his shirt.

His kiss carried the rich aroma of red wine, gentle yet irresistible. His hand slowly moved up her waistline, his fingertips caressing the delicate skin along the edge of her velvet camisole.

Dilraba's breathing became slightly erratic, but just as Gu Yang's fingertips were about to untie her bra strap, she gently pressed against his chest.

"Wait..." She turned her head, her breath unsteady, "Tomorrow is the premiere of your new movie 'Better Days,' are you sure you want to attend like this... hungover?"

Gu Yang chuckled softly, his knuckles brushing against her reddened earlobe: "What, worried that I'm not feeling well?"

“I’m worried the media will write things up.” Dilraba raised her eyes, a sly glint in them.

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow, his hand gripping the back of her neck, pulling her closer again: "Then why don't we make it official?" His lips almost touched hers, "Anyway..."

My phone suddenly vibrated. My assistant sent me a message: "[Mr. Gu, the final schedule for the premiere has been confirmed. Tian Xiwei's interview will be scheduled after yours.]"

Dilraba glanced at the screen, chuckled, and took the opportunity to break free from his embrace: "Looks like Mr. Gu will be very busy tomorrow."

She straightened her skirt, deliberately drawing out her words, "Tian Xiwei... is that the little girl who made you fight the entire internet?"

Gu Yang reached out and hooked his fingertips around hers: "Jealous?"

"How could that be?" Dilraba withdrew her hand, picked up her handbag and walked towards the door, but turned back before pushing it open. "By the way, I will be there on time for the premiere, as Gu Yang's business partner."

"So, are we still going to sign the performance-based agreement?"

Dilraba smiled slightly, her red lips curving upwards: "Then we'll see how you perform in the future, little brother!"

……

(PS: This part of the story has come to an end. There was a lot more to write, but I felt it wasn't necessary. Besides, I'm really not good at business matters. I did a lot of research to write this part, so please forgive me if there's anything inappropriate, and I hope everyone can understand.)

After all, this is a novel! If it were based entirely on reality, there wouldn't be any exciting moments!

Also, Qidian charges every 200 words, but I've kept this section under 3600 words, so it's free. Don't scold me!

(End of this chapter)