Zhao Mingsheng's secretary immediately greeted them as soon as they entered the building of Hanhai Film Investment Company.
"President Zhao, Deputy Director Peng just called and said that he will be bringing some foreign guests over soon. He asked us to welcome them."
Zhao Mingsheng nodded and said, "Alright, I got it. Yunhai, let's wait here for a while. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Alright."
Five minutes later, a luxurious business car slowly drove to the front of the building.
Zhao Mingsheng and Xiao Yunhai immediately went out and welcomed them into the company's reception room.
After the introductions, Xiao Yunhai had a preliminary understanding of them.
The leaders were Japan's Green Rock Film and Television Company and South Korea's GM Entertainment Company. There were also outstanding film and television companies from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other countries.
The staff made a pot of tea for everyone. Zhao Mingsheng smiled and said, "Thank you very much for thinking so highly of our Startling Step by Step and Legend of Empresses in the Palace. We're flattered that you came all the way to Hua Xia to import these two TV series. I hope that the following negotiations will be satisfactory. "
Green Rock Film and Television Company's Fujita Kawa's face was full of smiles. He said in broken Chinese, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Xiao, I've already watched these two TV series when I was in China. They're definitely rare and exquisite. I heard that when they were broadcast on Hua Xia TV, they also received very high ratings. That's why our Green Rock Film and Television Company decided to import Startling Step by Step and Legend of Empresses in the Palace. "
Jin Changxu of GM Entertainment Company took a sip of tea and said, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Xiao, we're here with great sincerity to buy these two TV series. Let's skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point. "
Zhao Mingsheng smiled and said, "Mr. Jin's words are exactly what I was thinking. May I know how much you're willing to pay for these two TV series? "
Jin Changxu said, "We've sat together and discussed. One million for each episode of Startling Step by Step and 1.2 million for each episode of Legend of Empresses in the Palace. We think that this price is very suitable. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yunhai burst out laughing.
Peng Ximao frowned slightly, but he didn't say anything.
Fujita Kawa said, "Does Mr. Xiao think this price is funny?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't hold back just now and lost my composure. When you came here, you should have a certain understanding of 'Shocking at Every Step' and 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace'. Not to mention other things, just the total investment alone had reached 900 million. Don't you think it's ridiculous that you want to buy a 900 million TV series for just over 100 million? "
Jin Changxu said, "Mr. Xiao, you have to know that our countries are far inferior to Hua Xia in every aspect. If your country's viewership ratings can reach 1%, in our country, we might need 10% or even 20% to achieve that. It's very difficult for a TV series to have such high ratings, so I hope Mr. Xiao can understand. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Mr. Jin's words are a little biased. I remember that your country has a TV series called 'Sun Tribe' that achieved a miracle of 35% viewership ratings in your country. The advertising fees reached an astonishing 2.3 billion Hua Xia dollars. This kind of revenue is much higher than our Hua Xia. It's even higher in Japan. I'm right, right? "
Fujita Kawa and Jin Changxu looked at each other and said, "Mr. Xiao, it seems like you know our country very well. I wonder what price you're prepared to sell these two TV series to us? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Just as Mr. Jin said, the national conditions of each country are different. Naturally, we can't treat them with the same standard. Perhaps a TV series worth a few hundred million in Japan might not even reach tens of millions in other countries. So, I hope to talk to you in private, and not offer a total price like you. "
What a joke, the price they offered was too low. On average, each country only needed to spend 20 million to buy a TV series worth 900 million. What was the difference between this and an open gun?
Xiao Yunhai's words made everyone look at each other. At the same time, they felt that this Xiao Yunhai was not easy to deal with.
Fujita Kawa looked at Peng Ximao and said, "Chief Peng, we used to do this when we imported TV series. I wonder when your country changed the rules? "
"Don't be impatient. We have never changed the rules." Peng Ximao frowned and said to Xiao Yunhai, "Mr. Xiao has never been involved in importing TV series, so you might not know. For a TV series, they buy it at a total price and then divide it according to the ratio. If you do this, you're breaking the rules of the film industry. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Businessmen pursue profit. All the countries were doing this for the sake of their own interests. At first glance, the TV series seem to be very expensive, but in fact, if eight or nine countries divide it, it's cheap. I don't care about others, but my TV series is not that cheap. "
Peng Ximao looked at Xiao Yunhai's determined eyes and knew that he could not get an opening from him. He turned to Zhao Mingsheng and said, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Xiao is young and doesn't know the depth of the situation. You are an old man in the entertainment industry, so you should understand. You haven't forgotten what I said before, right? "
Zhao Mingsheng said, "Chief Peng, please be considerate of us. A 900 million TV series sold to so many countries for only a little more than 100 million. Is there such a business in the world? "
Peng Ximao narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "The price can be discussed, but the method of sale cannot be changed."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Chief Peng, you don't have to pressure Mr. Zhao. As long as I don't sign the contract, it's just a piece of paper. Besides, apart from Mr. Zhao and me, 30% of the copyright of 'Empresses in the Palace' belongs to Yu Yuexian. If we sell it at such a price, I don't have the face to tell her, and she definitely won't sign it. "
Peng Ximao suppressed his anger and said, "Mr. Xiao, there are many things that need to be considered from the big picture."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "If it's related to the country's reputation, I wouldn't hesitate even if you asked me to give you 100 million RMB. But it's just two TV series, and it doesn't seem to affect the country's reputation. I, Xiao Yunhai, am not a fool. If you want to take advantage of me, I'm sorry, but you've found the wrong person. "
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Peng Ximao was furious. He stood up and pointed at Xiao Yunhai and said, "Xiao Yunhai, this is related to the Film and Television Bureau and the Ministry of Culture. You have to be responsible for your words."
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Even if the Minister of the Ministry of Culture came here personally, I would say the same thing. I don't believe that this kind of thing can be forced. "
"You …" Peng Ximao was trembling with anger and said, "You're too presumptuous."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Director Peng, you're exaggerating. There's no problem with my words anywhere. If you don't believe me, you can find anyone to comment. "
Fujita Kawa saw that Peng Ximao seemed to be unable to take down Xiao Yunhai, so he quickly acted as a peacemaker and said, "Please don't hurt our friendship. Are you doing business? It's better to be friendly and make money. "
Xiao Yunhai clapped and smiled. "Mr. Fujita's Hua Xia is pretty good. I don't know what everyone thinks of my suggestion? If you don't agree, then forget it. As the saying goes, even if business doesn't work out, friendship still exists. Who knows, we might have a chance to work together in the future. "
Jin Changxu frowned and said, "Mr. Xiao, must you do this?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Of course."
Fujita Kawa and Jin Changxu looked at each other and stood up at the same time. They said, "Then I'm sorry, we can't accept this kind of purchase. Let's end the negotiation here."
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Then I'm sorry to have made you come here for nothing. If you change your mind, you can look for President Zhao directly. I'll be very busy from now on and probably won't have time to deal with this matter. Please understand. Everyone, please. "
Seeing that Xiao Yunhai was really not going to negotiate, Peng Ximao said coldly, "Mr. Xiao, it seems like my words this morning have gone in one ear and out the other."
Xiao Yunhai's gaze was as sharp as a sword. He looked into Peng Ximao's eyes and said, "Director Peng, there's no need to do this. If we're not selling, then we're not selling. Do you believe that if they walk out of here now, 'Shocking at Every Step' and 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' will have nothing to do with them in the future? "
"Not only that, I'm going to the Film and Television Bureau to ask your director what right do you have to put pressure on us and brazenly interfere with our business transactions. Who gave you the right to do this? Is the Film and Television Bureau responsible for making up for the profits we lost? "
From Peng Ximao's series of actions, Xiao Yunhai deduced that Xiao Yuanyang was right. He definitely played a role in this matter. If it had nothing to do with him, Peng Ximao would not be so angry.
When he heard that Xiao Yunhai was going to the Film and Television Bureau to ask for an explanation, Peng Ximao's eyes flashed with a hint of panic. Fortunately, he was able to become the Deputy Director of the Film and Television Bureau, so he had a good mentality. In just a moment, he returned to normal.
Jin Changxu, who was next to him, laughed and said, "Director Peng, Mr. Xiao, it's just a business deal. We'll talk about it later. Why are you so angry?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Everyone, I'm sorry, but I'm very unhappy today. The matter of 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' and 'Shocking at Every Step' ends here. No matter how much you offer in the future, I won't sell them. Alright, this matter is settled. I'm going to the Film and Television Bureau now. I don't believe that there's no place for reasoning in this world. "
After that, Xiao Yunhai walked out angrily.
Peng Ximao was shocked and immediately gave Jin Changxu and Fujita Kawa a look.
The two also knew the seriousness of the matter. Their secret relationship with Peng Ximao might be exposed because of this, so they quickly grabbed Xiao Yunhai's arm and tried to persuade him.
The reception room was suddenly in chaos.
Zhao Mingsheng saw that the show was almost over, so he said, "Yunhai, forget it. Don't bother the Film and Television Bureau with this small matter. Everyone, this kid is young and impetuous. He can't take any grievances. Please don't mind. As for 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' and 'Shocking at Every Step', forget it. We won't sell them. "
Seeing that the two excellent TV series were about to be canceled, the person in charge of Thailand's Dongbang Film and Television, who was eager to get rid of the domestic situation, said in unusually fluent Chinese, "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Zhao, Dongbang Film and Television is willing to talk to you in private. Please give us this opportunity."
"Basong, you …"
Seeing that there was a problem in his team, Jin Changxu was shocked and angry. Even Fujita Kawa, who had been smiling, changed his expression.
Basong put his hands together and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Dongbang Film and Television is not in a good situation. We urgently need to bring in these two excellent TV series. Therefore, I'm sorry. "
Xiao Yunhai saw that there was a split in their team and was overjoyed. He said, "Mr. Basong, you are sincere. Don't worry, we will set the price according to the actual situation in your country. We won't let you suffer a loss. "
Basong said happily, "Thank you so much."
With the Thai Film and Television Company's betrayal, the people in charge of the film and television companies in other countries saw that things were not going well and agreed one after another. They were not much better off than the Dongbang Group.
If they were doing well in their country, they wouldn't have come all the way to Hua Xia to bring in TV series.
Jin Changxu and Fujita Kawa didn't expect that everyone would be frightened by Xiao Yunhai's words. They looked at each other and sighed in their hearts. Indeed, one should not be afraid of a god-like opponent but a pig-like teammate. Sigh, it's too late.
Seeing the situation, Zhao Mingsheng was overjoyed. He looked at Jin Changxu and Fujita Kawa and said, "I wonder what the two of you mean?"
Jin Changxu forced a smile and said, "I need to report to the company's headquarters."
Fujita Kawa said, "Me too."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Then the two of you better hurry up. I have to go to Hengdian tomorrow and don't have much time to waste on these two TV series. "
Jin Changxu and Fujita Kawa's faces changed at the same time and said, "If that's the case, let's talk about the price first and then report to the headquarters."
In the afternoon, Zhao Mingsheng and Xiao Yunhai negotiated with them separately and finally got a contract of 800 million. Just the Japanese and Korean companies alone contributed 150 million each.
Peng Ximao had already left in anger.
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