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Chapter 244 Negotiation!

Huayi has been attracting much attention in the industry ever since it started making noise about going public.

Last year, Yahoo! China secured its third round of funding, bringing its valuation to a new high. Recently, it has been planning its fourth round of funding before its IPO.

The industry is starting to follow suit, and even China Film Group Corporation is not immune. It is said that it has already obtained approval from higher authorities in preparation for its listing.

If we're talking about the film and television company most favored by investors, Xiaole Pictures is definitely the one. In their eyes, it's a piece of lucrative territory.

The company produces and invests in films, and the release figures are impressive, especially with overseas cooperation channels.

Many investors have asked Tian Xiaole whether he needs investment and whether he has any plans to go public.

He didn't reply immediately, but dragged it out, playing another big game.

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"You proactively approached Tian Xiaole to buy the copyright, he refused, and then sent you this text message?"

Wang Zhonglei was somewhat skeptical of what Chen Guofu was saying.

With relations between the two sides so strained, who would believe that he would go to someone else to buy copyrights? Is he planning to switch jobs?
Chen Guofu explained helplessly, "I have high hopes for this novel. It's very likely to win an award if it's adapted into a movie. Tian Xiaole saw this and that's why he was unwilling to take on the project."

"Tian Xiaole is really bold, openly poaching people." Wang Zhonglei frowned, his face showing displeasure.

“He asked you to recommend actors, that’s easy. Just recommend actors from Huayi Brothers and see how he responds,” Wang Zhongjun said.

To prove his innocence, Chen Guofu made the phone call directly in front of the Wang brothers.

"Director Chen, have you finally come to your senses?"

Tian Xiaole's voice came through the receiver, and the Wang brothers both glanced at Chen Guofu.

You still say you didn't do any private deals?

Chen Guofu shook his head with a wry smile, coughed lightly, and said:
"Director Tian, ​​I recommend Li Binbin and Zhou Xun. They are very suitable for the roles of Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng."

"Director Chen is indeed professional, and I also think he is a good fit. It's a pity that they are all from Huayi."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhonglei couldn't help but want to speak, but was glared at by Wang Zhongjun and shut up.

He whispered a few words in Chen Guofu's ear, signaling him to continue:

"Since Director Tian approves, why not just make them one of our own?"

"I don't lack women, and I'm not interested in two skinny women."

Tian Xiaole's light laughter came through, full of teasing.

The Wang brothers come to eat both meat and vegetables, but he's not so indiscriminate; they could easily find fault with him.

"Director Tian, ​​you've misunderstood. What I meant was, if you become a shareholder of Huayi, wouldn't you be one of us?"

Following the instructions of Boss Wang, Chen Guofu tentatively spoke.

"Director Chen, you're joking. You should know the current state of the financial market better than I do."

Moreover, there is no precedent for domestic film and television companies to go public, and Huayi needs my reputation to increase their chances of a successful IPO.

"It's impossible for me to become a minor shareholder and work for the Wang brothers."

Hearing that there was an opportunity to ease tensions, Wang Zhongjun took the phone and spoke up:
"Director... Tian, ​​what if Huayi shows sincerity?"

"Hehe, so Mr. Wang was listening." Tian Xiaole chuckled twice and said, "Then let's see how sincere Mr. Wang is."

"It's not convenient to talk on the phone, let's meet and chat."

"can."

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After hanging up the phone, Wang Zhonglei, who had been holding back for a while, asked in bewilderment, "Brother, what's there for us to talk about with Tian Xiaole?"

"There are no permanent enemies or permanent friends. He's right. The company needs the fame of this Palme d'Or-winning director to boost it. It's much better than the actors under its wing."

Wang Zhonglei thought it made sense, but he was still uncomfortable about letting Tian Xiaole become a shareholder: "How much should he subscribe to? We also need to consider Xiaogang's feelings."

"Tian Xiaole's purchase of shares is more beneficial than harmful. Go and comfort Xiaogang."

Wang Zhongjun made a tough decision to bring Tian Xiaole on board, and Huayi opened up stock subscriptions for its artists, but none of them were optimistic about the stock price after the listing.

Many people just go through the motions; Zhou Xun, for example, didn't even bother to act and showed no intention of subscribing.

The addition of Tian Xiaole would undoubtedly increase the success rate of the IPO, boost investor confidence, and raise the stock price.

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Tian Xiaole hung up the phone, spun around in his office chair, and thought to himself, "The Wang brothers are making their own plans, and so am I."

If the goal is simply the stock price after an IPO, buying shares in other companies would be less stressful and offer higher returns. Becoming a shareholder provides more flexibility and room for maneuver.

Let them watch as the business empire they built crumbles little by little, or is handed over to others.

Such a scene would be more comforting.

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When Tian Xiaole arrived at the agreed place, she pushed open the door to the private room, which was quite lively inside.

Besides the Wang brothers and Chen Guofu, there were also a few familiar minor celebrities at the table, who were there to keep the drinks company.

It's true that you can't do anything without women, even when discussing serious matters, which reinforces the stereotype.

When Wang Zhonglei saw Tian Xiaole, he had a smile on his face, showing no trace of the dark side he harbored behind the scenes.

"Director Tian is here, please have a seat."

Wang Zhongjun wore a warm smile, as if nothing had happened.

As soon as Tian Xiaole sat down, a minor celebrity swarmed around her, her movements quite practiced.

The young starlet, who had pushed open her chest and was now standing there, said impatiently, "Mr. Wang, let's get down to business."

"Si Yan, and all of you, please go out first."

Wang Zhongjun waved his hand, inwardly cursing him as a hypocrite.

Huo Siyan looked at Tian Xiaole with reluctance. If she could catch his eye, she would be able to latch onto his coattails.

Pity.

They didn't even give her a second glance.

After everyone had left, Wang Zhongjun spoke:
"Xiao Le, since you've agreed to meet..."

Upon hearing this form of address, Tian Xiaole frowned and interrupted, "President Wang, we're not that close, are we? I still prefer the way you addressed me earlier."

Wang Zhongjun's smile faltered for a moment, but his expression remained unchanged as he said:
"Haha, then let's call him Director Tian."

For directors Xiaogang and Zhang Jizhong under Huayi Brothers, our subscription limit is 300 million shares, given Director Tian's reputation..."

"Wait..." Tian Xiaole interrupted again, saying incredulously:

"You mean you want me to subscribe to Huayi shares?"

"Why not?"

"Mr. Wang, I don't need these stocks."

"So what brings you here today?" Wang Zhongjun asked, frowning.

Unable to tell whether the two brothers were feigning ignorance or hadn't explained things clearly over the phone, Tian Xiaole simply stated the truth:
"Huayi's fourth round of financing will not start immediately. I will invest in Huayi as an investor."

As soon as he finished speaking, the private room fell silent. The Wang brothers hadn't expected Tian Xiaole to have such a big appetite.

Subscribing to shares also counts as being an investor, but there is a huge difference between being an investor in financing and being an investor in financing. The former only has the right to receive dividends, while the latter has much more say.

Wang Zhonglei, who had remained silent until now, immediately refused: "That's impossible."

Tian Xiaole glanced at the flailing Xiao Wang, then turned her gaze to the leader, Da Wang, and said calmly:

"As a Palme d'Or winner and a director with considerable influence both domestically and internationally, my investment in Huayi is only because it's just one step away from going public."

I'm using this as a reference for Xiaole Pictures' IPO; otherwise, given Huayi's scale, what could possibly attract me?

Hearing the sarcastic remarks, the Wang brothers exchanged a glance. Although the words were harsh, they seemed to be true.

Xiaole Pictures is now larger than Huayi Brothers in every aspect, and it can also expand overseas.

"This is not something we can decide unilaterally; we need to discuss it with the other investors."

Wang Zhongjun considered it for a moment and did not refuse on the spot.

"If other investors knew I was willing to invest, they would welcome it with open arms."

Tian Xiaole said sarcastically that his fame and status in the film and television industry would greatly help Huayi's successful listing.

Investors aren't stupid; they'll definitely let him raise funds.

Tian Xiaole is very confident about this.

(End of this chapter)