While on Earth, Jiang Wen made three movies in succession, namely "Let the Bullets Fly", "One Step Away", and "The Righteous", which were called the National Trilogy at the time.

However, among these three movies, only "Let the Bullets Fly" has achieved both good reputation and box office success. As for the other two movies, although their online ratings are also good, they failed at the box office.

In this world, Yang Mi made about 80 million from the movie "Let the Bullets Fly", which suddenly greatly increased her confidence in Jiang Wen.

Therefore, we directly invested 150 million in "The Righteous", accounting for 60% of the shares, which is the company's largest investment today, so Yang Mi did not want to see this movie affected by "Frozen".

So he said: "I watched the finished film of "The Righteous One". Although the quality is not as good as "Let the Bullets Fly", it is still very good."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "Whether a movie can be successful depends on its opponents in addition to its own quality."

"This year, even if I am not as good as the rivals of the movie "Uncensored," the others are also very strong."

In fact, when he decided to release "Frozen" during the Spring Festival, Zhang Xiao went to investigate other movies this year.

Good guy.

You won’t know if you don’t look at it, but you will be shocked when you look at it.

In this year’s Spring Festival, there are three movies that are very famous on earth.

One is "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" directed by Zhang Yimou, another is "Cold War" starring Aaron Kwok and Leung Ka-fai, and the third is "Twelve Zodiac Signs" by Cheng Long's eldest brother Zhu Yan.

When he was on earth, Zhang Xiao went to the cinema to watch "Cold War" and "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling". It can be said that they are both rare masterpieces.

As for Brother Cheng Long's "Twelve Zodiac Signs", Zhang Xiao has also read it online, and it has a very good reputation.

It is basically impossible for "The Righteous One" to overtake these three movies and become the champion of the Spring Festival.

Of course, Yang Mi also knew how powerful her opponent was, and said with a wry smile: "If I had known that those movies would appear on the Spring Festival schedule at the same time, I wouldn't have arranged it like this."

Zhang Xiao said: "If you feel unsure, you can adjust the schedule!"

"Impossible." Yang Mi said bluntly: "If the schedule is adjusted, wouldn't it mean that we have no confidence in the quality of "The Righteous", not to mention that Jiang Wen would not agree."

"You also know that he is a very traditional filmmaker. Like you, he will not compromise for the box office."

Zhang Xiao nodded and said with a smile: "So I admire him very much. This is the attitude you should have when making movies."

"It's just a bit silly." Reba next to him interjected.

Zhang Xiao immediately retorted: "This is not stupidity, but persistence in movies. You are still young and don't understand."

"I..." Reba was speechless for a moment.

Yang Mi raised her hand and said, "Okay, you can say whatever you like!"

"It's almost noon. Director Zhang, shouldn't you go cook?"

Zhang Xiao let out a long sigh, curled his lips and said, "It's really pitiful to think that a billionaire like me is reduced to having to cook for you every day."

Yang Mi and Reba looked at each other and showed snickering expressions at the same time.

···

The next morning, Zhang Xiao received a call and came to the office of Zhang Yiming, CEO of ByteDance Technology Company.

Compared with three years ago, Byte Company has undergone earth-shaking changes. During these three years, they have developed rapidly, and the industry's valuation has reached 86 billion US dollars.

It has become the third largest technology company in China after Ant and Goose Factory.

Zhang Xiao originally spent 3 billion US dollars to buy 60% of the shares of Byte Company, and now it can be said that he is making a lot of money.

Grains

As the actual helmsman of a technology company worth tens of billions of dollars, Zhang’s aura is completely different from before.

After letting the secretary go out, Zhang Mingming personally poured a cup of tea for Zhang Xiao and said: "This is Dahongpao, Mr. Zhang, try it."

After taking a sip of the tea, Zhang Xiao said: "Although I don't know much about tea, I can feel that this tea is really good. It should be the best Dahongpao."

Zhang Mingming said with a smile: "If Mr. Zhang likes it, you can take some back with you when you leave."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao took a deep look at Zhang Yingming and said: "Yingming, we can be considered old friends."

"If you have anything to do, just tell me directly. There is no need to hide it."

Zhang Yiming nodded and said: "Okay, then I will tell you directly."

After finishing speaking, he took out a piece of paper from the drawer and said: "Mr. Zhang, three years ago, the company borrowed two billion US dollars from you. According to the commercial interest rate of 10% per year, the company needs to pay you back 26.62

Billions of dollars.”

"This is a check for US$2.662 billion from our Huaguo Commercial Bank. Take a look."

Zhang Xiao took the check and said with a smile: "It seems that this company really made a lot of money!"

"Okay, then I'll hand over the check first, and I'll have someone deliver the IOU."

"What's your second thing? I believe you asked me to come here not just to pay off your debts."

Zhang Yiyi nodded and said: "Mr. Zhang is really good at predicting things. I really have one more thing to ask you for."

"You said at the beginning that when I have money in the future, I can take back 22% of your shares at the current market price. I wonder if this promise is still valid now?"

Zhang Xiao's eyes flashed and he nodded: "Of course it works."

Then someone stared at Zhang Yingyi and said, "Yingyi, the company's current valuation is more than 80 billion US dollars. Do you have that much money in your hand?"

Although Byte has developed like a rocket in the past three years, the profits it has earned are not high.

It is already very difficult for Zhang Yiming to spend 2.662 billion U.S. dollars. Now he actually has to spend nearly 40 billion U.S. dollars to buy 22% of Zhang Xiao's shares?

This is basically impossible!

But Zhang Yiming said: "Mr. Zhang, as for the money problem, I have already solved it."

Zhang Xiao frowned and asked: "As a friend, can you tell me where you got so much money?"

Zhang Yiyi was silent for a while, shook his head and said: "Mr. Zhang, I'm really sorry, I can't say anything."

Zhang Xiao nodded and said: "Okay, everyone has their own secrets. If you don't want to tell them, I won't force you."

"But, there is one question. You must answer me honestly. Do you have any funds from abroad among your money?"

This is Zhang Xiao’s bottom line.

He doesn’t want his Chinese technology companies to end up as leeks harvested by crooked funds.

Zhang Mingming pursed his lips and said, "Part of it."

Then he explained: "Mr. Zhang, if we decide to enter overseas markets, we will inevitably come into contact with overseas capital."

Zhang Xiao shook his head and sighed: "Don't you think it's a little too hasty to enter the overseas market now?"

“Although the Xunyin short video app is now the most powerful platform in China, there are many followers behind it.”

"If you rush into the international market now and encounter setbacks, big problems are likely to occur."
Chapter completed!