Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

After Lu Jiuge finished speaking, she greeted Zheng Wutong and Zheng Dongrong, and led the way towards Wang Lin's location.

Xu Xin paused, her eyes filled with confusion. She glanced in the direction Lu Jiuge had gone and asked in a low voice:

"Mr. Lu, are you looking to discuss business with Mr. Wang from Dawan Group?"

"That's right!"

After giving a reply, Lu Jiuge continued walking forward.

Xu Xin followed beside her and whispered a reminder:

"We haven't had any prior communication, and I haven't done any in-depth research. Would it be put me at a disadvantage if I approached her rashly?"

Lu Jiuge didn't stop walking and calmly replied:

"The most important thing in business investment is opportunity. If you miss this opportunity, you may miss it completely!"

Xu Xin was still unsure, but hearing Lu Jiuge's confident tone, she didn't say anything more and followed behind him, squeezing into the center of the crowd.

Surrounding Wang Lin were prominent figures in the business world, all of whom were smiling and chatting with him.

Lu Jiuge pushed aside the people blocking her way and walked straight to Wang Lin, extending her hand to him:

"Mr. Wang, hello. I'm Lu Jiuge from Qianxing Capital. I'd like to speak with you privately for a few minutes. Is that convenient?"

Wang Lin, who was talking to the person next to him, turned around upon hearing this, looked Lu Jiuge up and down, frowned slightly, and asked with a hint of doubt:

"Qianxing Capital? Lu Jiuge?"

He murmured it to himself, his eyes full of confusion:

"I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before. What do you want to talk to me about? Everyone here is in the industry, there's nothing we can't discuss."

Lu Jiuge remained calm and, without beating around the bush, added directly:

"Mr. Wang, Qianxing Entertainment Group is also one of my companies."

Upon hearing this, Wang Lin's eyes lit up instantly, his tense expression relaxed, and he suddenly realized:

"So it's you! Mr. Lu's company is really making waves in the Asian entertainment industry lately!"

Knowing Lu Jiuge's identity, he glanced at his watch and readily nodded:

"There's still half an hour before the meeting starts. I'll give you twenty minutes. Let's go talk in the corridor over there."

After saying this, Wang Lin greeted the people around him and turned to walk towards the corridor on the side of the venue.

Lu Jiuge gave Xu Xin a wink and immediately followed.

Upon reaching the corridor, Wang Lin stopped and spoke directly:

"Mr. Lu, one of us is in the physical retail business and the other is in the cultural and entertainment investment sector. The industries are quite different, so we shouldn't have much overlap."

He paused, then continued:

"I've been keeping an eye on the Kai Tak Airport site in Hong Kong that you and the Cheng family jointly acquired, and I'm very interested in it."

"This piece of land is too large; you and the Zheng family might not be able to acquire it all at once. Would you be willing to share a piece with me?"

Lu Jiuge smiled upon hearing this and said in a cheerful tone:

"Mr. Wang is well-informed. I had planned to split up and sell parts of the land near Kai Tak Airport."

If you are truly interested, I will reserve a prime location for you with the greatest potential for appreciation.

Wang Lin had only been testing the waters, but he didn't expect Lu Jiuge to agree so readily, and his interest intensified.

He was about to ask about the specific details of the cooperation when Lu Jiuge spoke first, bringing the topic back on track.

"However, Mr. Wang, I'm not here today to discuss the Kai Tak land plot; there's something else I'd like to talk to you about."

"Oh?"

Wang Lin raised an eyebrow:

"Tell me about it."

"Mr. Wang should be aware that the entertainment industry is developing faster and faster, and its reliance on cinemas is increasing."

Lu Jiuge looked directly at him, without beating around the bush:

"My subsidiary, Qianxing Entertainment, has been focusing on the film and television sector recently. Cinemas are an essential part of this, so I want to invest in a well-established cinema chain."

Upon hearing this,

Wang Lin instantly understood, and looked at Lu Jiuge with a smile:

"So, you want to invest in Dawan Cinemas?"

Lu Jiuge nodded and spoke frankly:

"That's exactly the idea."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Wang Lin shook his head and firmly refused:

"impossible."

Lu Jiuge was somewhat surprised and waited quietly for him to continue.

"Mr. Lu, it's not that I don't want to cooperate with you, it's just that the timing isn't right."

Wang Lin sighed and explained:

"Dawan Group is currently at a critical stage of its listing, and the cinema sector is our core asset."

At this point, I cannot bring in external investors, as this would affect the entire listing process.

Lu Jiuge suddenly realized that 07 was a crucial year for Dawan Group to plan its IPO, and as the core asset, the cinema chain was something Wang Lin could not possibly let go of.

A hint of regret appeared on his face:

"I see. That was indeed an oversight on my part. It's a bit of a pity."

"President Lu, don't be disappointed."

Wang Lin looked at him, his tone softening considerably. One reason was that he was interested in the Qide plot of land owned by Lu Jiu.

Secondly, they were optimistic about Lu Jiuge's development potential and proactively offered advice:

"Dawan Cinemas cannot attract investment, but I can point you in the right direction."

Lu Jiuge's eyes lit up, and she pressed for an answer:

"Please go ahead, Mr. Wang."

"There is a film and television company called Jinyu Film and Television in Guangdong Province. The scale of their cinema chain is no smaller than that of Dawan.

Their network, especially in second- and third-tier cities, is more densely distributed and they have more cinemas than we do.

"Their company is currently in an expansion phase and is facing a tight cash flow. The boss is looking for investors everywhere. If you want to get into the cinema industry, they are the best option."

"Their company is currently in an expansion phase and is facing a tight cash flow. The boss is looking for investors everywhere. If you want to get into the cinema industry, they are the best option."

Lu Jiuge was taken aback. He had an impression of Jinyu Film and Television in his previous life, but he hadn't made the connection at the moment.

Based on the timeline, Jinyu Film & Television was indeed in a period of tight cash flow during its expansion phase, making it the best time to enter the market at a low price.

"Is what Mr. Wang said true?"

"Would I lie to you?"

Wang Lin smiled, took out his phone, and started scrolling through his contacts:

"I have some connections with Zhou Junwei, the boss of Jinyu. I'll call you now to schedule a time. When are you free to go to Guangdong Province in person?"

Lu Jiuge replied without hesitation:

"I'm free these few days and can leave anytime."

After he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and added:

"However, in four days, Xiangjiang Mansion will hold a discussion meeting on the construction plan of the Kai Tak Airport site, which I must attend. Before that, I can leave at any time."

Wang Lin was already very interested in the Qide plot, and upon hearing this, his eyes instantly lit up with eagerness as he pressed for an answer:

"Mr. Lu, you and the Zheng family are the largest landholders in the Kai Tak development area. What planning suggestions do you plan to make at this discussion?"

Seeing his anxious expression, Lu Jiuge understood, smiled and chuckled, not saying anything explicitly:

"Mr. Wang, to be honest, I haven't finalized the specific suggestions yet, but the general direction is definitely to develop high-end commercial real estate, which is highly consistent with the business development direction of Dawan Group."

He paused, reassuring Wang Lin:

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang. If you are really interested in that land, I will definitely reserve the most suitable location for you. We will have plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future."

Wang Lin's heart skipped a beat; this was exactly what he wanted to hear.

By leveraging the development of the Kai Tak site, Da Wan Group can smoothly penetrate the Hong Kong market, which is a huge boon for the company's expansion.

Wang Lin stopped asking for details, looked down at his phone and scrolled through his contacts, speaking in a straightforward tone:

"Okay, it's a deal! I'll call Zhou Junwei, the boss of Jinyu Film and Television, right now. We have a good personal relationship, and he'll definitely arrange a meeting as soon as possible!"