Under Wu Zixu's lead, Xiao Yunhai, Wang Guoan, and the others stood in a row and bowed to everyone.
Seeing everyone's good reaction to the movie, everyone's face showed the joy of success.
After sending the guests away, Xiao Yunhai accepted some interviews from the reporters and praised 'Battle of Red Cliff'.
He finally got rid of the reporters and was about to get in the car when his phone suddenly rang.
Xiao Yunhai opened it and saw that it was Yu Hai calling. He quickly pressed the answer button.
"Yunhai, are you in the theater?" Yu Hai didn't bother with pleasantries and there was a trace of unconcealable anxiety in his tone.
Xiao Yunhai said, "I'm about to leave."
Yu Hai said, "Then don't go. Boss Hu and I will be there soon. Something big is about to happen. "
"Damn, the number one chief is too fast."
Xiao Yunhai's mind raced and immediately guessed that it must be about the box office quota. He said, "Okay, I'll wait for you in the reception room."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yunhai went to the reception room. Jiang Chengdong personally poured him a cup of tea and couldn't help but ask, "Boss Xiao, what exactly is it that made Boss Yu and Boss Hu come together?"
Xiao Yunhai knew that the whole country would know about this before tomorrow. There was no way to hide it, so he said without hiding anything, "The entertainment industry is about to change. The film companies are not satisfied with the current box office quota system and have joined forces to start a war with the theaters. There is only one goal, to increase the film companies' share of profits. "
When Jiang Chengdong heard this, he was shocked beyond words. He said, "These film companies are too bold. Aren't they afraid of offending the theaters and not letting them play the movie? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "But the real problem is that if all the film companies in the country don't let the theaters play the movie, then the theaters will face the dilemma of not being able to play the movie. At that time, it will be a huge problem. "
Jiang Chengdong suppressed the shock in his heart and said, "They can join forces? Can they do something that even Hollywood can't do? "
Xiao Yunhai sighed and said, "Where there is a will, there is a way. The national conditions of the two countries were different. The small and medium-sized film companies in Hollywood had their own way of doing things. However, this did not mean that domestic film and television companies would be the same. Just watch, we're dead for sure this time. "
"So you do know about this."
As soon as Xiao Yunhai finished speaking, Yu Hai's loud voice came from outside the door.
Then, Yu Hai and Hu Yaoting walked in with serious expressions.
Xiao Yunhai stood up and greeted them, asking, "How did you know about this?"
Hu Yaoting said, "Tonight, Minister Liang and Deputy Minister Xiao of the Ministry of Culture held a meeting with more than 20 directors of film and television companies. They want to change our first week's profit ratio to 45%. What a joke."
It had to be said that there were no secrets in the film and television industry.
As soon as the Ministry of Culture finished its meeting, the big bosses of these cinema chains received the news. Obviously, they were among the bosses in the meeting.
Unfortunately, even if he knew, what could he do?
With the number one director personally coming to deal with this matter, not to mention these businessmen, even the most powerful people would be doomed.
Seeing that Xiao Yunhai did not comment, Yu Hai's heart skipped a beat. He said, "Yunhai, did you already know about this?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "I heard about it on the first day of Chinese New Year. More than 30 reputable entertainment companies submitted a proposal to the government at the same time, requesting to change Hua Xia's box office quota system. However, I didn't expect them to act so quickly. "
Hu Yaoting complained, "Why didn't you tell us earlier?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "What would have happened if I had told you earlier?"
Hu Yaoting said, "Think of a way. Once they succeed, we'll lose tens of billions of dollars every year. Who can bear that? I think the other cinema chains know about this by now. They should be anxiously discussing countermeasures. “
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said with a bitter smile, "The result will be the same whether we discuss it or not."
Yu Hai frowned and said, "Even you can't do anything?"
The Xiao family was Hua Xia's number one political family. The old man was the number one, and Xiao Yunhai's uncle was the number two. If even he could not do anything, then there was really no hope.
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "I can't do anything about it. Besides, the cinema chains are indeed hindering the development of the film industry. This will happen sooner or later. The only difference is how long we can last. "
Hu Yaoting said, "Every day counts. No matter what, we can't let them succeed. Yunhai, although all the major cinemas have backers behind them, none of them can compare to you in terms of power. As long as you … "
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and interrupted Hu Yaoting. He said, "Sister Hu, even my brother, Xiao Yuanyang, is taking action. What do you want me to do? Listen to my advice. The government has already made up its mind on this matter. You can resist, but don't overreact. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences. "
Yu Hai and Hu Yaoting looked at each other and saw the unwillingness in each other's eyes.
"Yunhai, you don't have to hide it anymore. Tell me, what are their chances of success? "Yu Hai asked.
"One hundred percent. We have no chance," Xiao Yunhai said without thinking.
Hu Yaoting gasped and said, "How can that be?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Do you know who told me about this?"
"Who?"
"The First Minister."
"Boom!"
Yu Hai and Hu Yaoting's minds went blank. They could not believe their ears and looked at Xiao Yunhai in shock.
Xiao Yunhai said, "The CEOs of those companies know that the Ministry of Culture can't do anything about it, so they found a way to put the proposal on the First Minister's desk. Now, the entertainment industry accounts for almost one-fifth of the country's tax revenue. The First Minister naturally attached great importance to it and secretly sent someone to do a detailed investigation. The result was that the box office ratio between the theaters and the producers hindered the development of the film industry. I think the First Minister has already informed all the other ministers, including my uncle. That's why he asked the Ministry of Culture to handle this matter. Haha, do you think it's possible to overturn the decision of these six ministers? "
"Just wait and see. In this matter, whoever jumps the loudest will die the quickest. There's no exception. "
Yu Hai and Hu Yaoting took a long time to digest this news.
Yu Hai pinched his forehead and leaned against the sofa. He shook his head and sighed. "It seems that we have no other choice. I'm really unwilling to accept this."
Hu Yaoting pursed her lips and said, "It's a pity that tens of billions of yuan a year are going to be wasted."
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "It's a blessing in disguise. Once the box office quota changes, the production of those film companies will definitely increase greatly. Blockbusters will also appear one after another. Who knows, maybe our income will be higher than it is now. "
Hu Yaoting smiled bitterly. "That's the only way."
Originally, she thought that with Xiao Yunhai, the First Young Master of the Xiao Family, there would be a chance to turn the situation around. However, when she heard that the First Minister of Hua Xia was behind this matter, all her hopes were dashed. She no longer had any wishful thinking.
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