The next day, Xiao Yunhai's Northeast Coal Mine safety issue finally came to an end.
Wu Yifa's father was very efficient and very direct. Even though there were countless old leaders who came forward to plead for mercy and put pressure on him, Wu Qingbo stubbornly rejected them all.
The other senior leaders were equally firm on the issue. Even if they were his relatives, he didn't give them any leeway.
All coal mines that did not meet safety standards were shut down. Li Kaifeng, Qu Maoxun, and more than a dozen other second-generation officials were suspected of abusing their status to profit from the mine. Not only did they not report the incident, but they covered it up instead. Furthermore, they were shareholders in the company. Therefore, not only were their earnings confiscated, they were also imprisoned. Their fathers were warned severely as well, some of them even having their careers affected.
Even these second-generation officials were punished severely, what more the coal bosses and officials who were involved in the incident. All of them were sent to jail.
With the Northeast Coal Mine as a breakthrough, the government set its sights on other coal mines in other regions. Hence, a nationwide safety inspection was launched.
After Wu Yifa told Xiao Yunhai about the incident, he said, "Old Xiao, Li Kaifeng and the rest are done for."
Xiao Yunhai chuckled bitterly. "It's just a year in jail. When they get out, they'll come after us even more."
"So what?" Wu Yifa retorted in disdain. "Like I said before, they can't do it now. When they get out, they'll have nothing."
"That's true," Xiao Yunhai said. "Old Wu, I see that Yun Yi's shopping website is up and running again, right?"
"That's right," Wu Yifa answered happily. "Yes, the network department is very supportive this time. After working all night, the website was up at eight this morning. I've gotten someone to release the news that tickets for your concert in Seoul will be on sale at ten in the morning. It attracted tens of millions of members at once. Five thousand tickets were sold out in less than five minutes. I'm in the data room now. Our sales have exceeded three billion yuan so far. "
"That's great," Xiao Yunhai said with a smile.
Through the Northeast Coal Mine incident, Xiao Yunhai had made an example out of many people. Although he had offended many, he had successfully established his authority.
Including Sun Zhiwen, Hu Weiguo, and the other young masters and young ladies, no one dared to find trouble with him anymore.
Time flew and it was finally the 28th of December.
On this day, Xiao Yunhai arrived at the headquarters of Dream Special Effects early in the morning. He was waiting for theater owners from all over the world to come over and discuss the IMAX 3D project.
It was written on the invitation card that it was nine in the morning, but everyone seemed to have discussed it beforehand and came half an hour earlier. Whether Xiao Yunhai knew him or not, he just smiled at him.
Especially when Franklin from Paramount arrived, Xiao Yunhai laughed and hugged him.
Those who didn't know would think that the two of them were old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time.
When Franklin saw him this time, he was very respectful. There wasn't the slightest problem with his words and actions. It was as if he was facing David Steer. This made Xiao Yunhai feel very surprised. He thought to himself, "Is this guy sick?"
More than 50 big bosses came to the screening room of Dream Special Effects. Everyone was immediately attracted by the 26-meter wide and 22-meter tall screen.
Wu Hao introduced the big screen, projector, camera, and other related equipment and emphasized the effect they could achieve.
In order to promote the IMAX 3D movie better, Xiao Yunhai did not use the video that Wu Hao shot. Instead, he asked a professional to shoot a new short film. Although it was only 10 minutes, with some special effects, it looked very high-end. The effect of the IMAX 3D screen was also vividly reflected.
The slogan of Dream Special Effects was right. The immersive feeling was much stronger than that of ordinary 3D movies. The two were not at the same level at all.
Ordinary 3D movies were like happening in front of the audience, but IMAX 3D movies were like being in the movie. One was an outsider, the other was a participant.
Kree, who was sitting next to Xiao Yunhai, sighed and said, "Xiao, you are going to make a fortune again."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and did not say anything.
Yu Hai, who already knew the price of the screening room, was in a dilemma. The effect of the movie was too good.
If other cinemas had it but his didn't, he would not be able to compete with them.
Hu Yaoting said excitedly, "Mr. Yu, no matter what, we must transform the cinema into an IMAX 3D cinema."
Yu Hai nodded and said absentmindedly, "I think so too. What do you mean, Mr. Wu? "
Wu Yifa smiled and said, "The effect of the movie is unparalleled. Of course, I won't object. Look, everyone else's eyes are shining. If we don't use it, we will be left behind in the competition in the future. "
On the other side, Franklin took a deep breath and said to himself, "With this IMAX 3D technology, Dream Inc. is invincible. There's no other special effects company in the world that can compete with them. "
After the film was played, everyone started to discuss it.
"Amazing. Although it was only 10 minutes, I felt like I was in a movie. "
"That's right. We have to import it. This is the trend of movie development. It's like 3D. Whoever stands in the way will die. "
"By the way, do you know how much it costs to transform a cinema like this? It should be expensive, right? "
"As long as it doesn't exceed five million USD, I will immediately reserve 500 screening rooms."
"Five million USD? Why do I feel that it's a little difficult? "
Xiao Yunhai walked up to the stage and bowed to everyone. The room immediately quieted down.
"Thank you for coming to Dream Special Effects to discuss the IMAX 3D special effects. You have all seen the effect of the screening. I dare say that any movie fan who has seen an IMAX 3D movie will feel uncomfortable watching a normal 3D movie. "
Kree said, "Xiao, let's not talk so much. Let's get to the point. How much does it cost to transform a screening room like this? "
Everyone looked at Xiao Yunhai in unison.
Xiao Yunhai said, "15 million USD."
"Pfft."
"How much?"
"15 million USD? Did I hear wrongly? "
"I think I just had an auditory hallucination. This is too scary."
Wu Yifa opened his mouth wide and looked at Xiao Yunhai on the stage. "I thought I was ruthless enough. But compared to this guy, I find that I am as kind as an angel."
Hu Yaoting could not hide her shock. "This guy is going to rob us openly."
Kree's eyes almost popped out. He stood up and said in disbelief, "Xiao, I didn't hear you clearly. Can you repeat the price? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled bitterly. "15 million USD. The reason why I invited everyone here today is that the price is too scary. But I have no choice. The IMAX screen, projector, and other equipment are too expensive. However, I can give everyone a discount. Anyone who orders an IMAX 3D cinema from us today can enjoy a 20% discount, which is 12 million USD. Only for one day. From tomorrow onwards, 15 million USD is non-negotiable. Everyone, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I will give everyone half an hour to think about it. "
After that, Xiao Yunhai left with the staff of Dream Special Effects.
As soon as they left, the owners started to complain.
"This is too much. 100 IMAX 3D cinemas cost 1.2 billion USD. Where do we get that much money? "
"That's right. Mr. Xiao is as rich as a country. Can't he just lower the price? "
"I don't think so. Everyone, why don't we work together and keep asking Mr. Xiao to lower the price? "
"That's right. Even the cleverest housewife can't cook without rice. As long as we don't fight among ourselves and work together, Mr. Xiao will definitely compromise. After all, without us, his IMAX 3D technology will be finished. "
"I agree. This is the only way to compete with Mr. Xiao."
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Yu Hai looked at the owners who were in a heated discussion and shook his head. "Work together? It's easy to say, but who can do it? "
Wu Yifa sneered. "Those who are making a fuss are the owners of small cinemas. Look at the people in charge of the bigger cinemas. Haha, Mr. Xiao is so cunning. How could he not know that they would work together? Since he left without worry and waited for everyone to come to a conclusion, it means that he has a card up his sleeve. "
Yu Hai asked, "Mr. Wu, you are the major shareholder of Yanhuang Cinemas. What do you think?"
Wu Yifa held 30% of the shares of Yanhuang Cinema Chain. Together with his uncle, Yu Hai, and Hu Yaoting's 30%, he was the controlling shareholder of the cinema chain. This was also why only the three of them had come from Yanhuang.
Wu Yifa thought about it and gritted his teeth. "We have to modify it. We don't have any room for negotiation."
Hu Yaoting sighed and said, "How many IMAX 3D cinemas should we build? |
Wu Yifa said, "How about three thousand at once?"
Yu Hai said, "Three thousand cinemas will cost 36 billion USD. Yanhuang can afford it. Alright, I have no objections. "
Hu Yaoting nodded and said, "I have no objections either. Mr. Yu, what do you think about the new Hua Xia Cinemas? "
Yu Hai said, "How about this? After the meeting is over, we will discuss it with Yunhai. He is a shareholder of the new Hua Xia Cinemas. No matter what, we need his approval. "
Wu Yifa said, "The new Hua Xia Cinemas will benefit from the favorable position. No matter what, Old Xiao will give you guys a discount. "
Hu Yaoting shook her head and smiled bitterly. "Forget it. The 3D cinemas didn't give us a discount at all. There is even less hope this time. "
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