After lunch, Xiao Yunhai bade farewell to Lv Pengfei and drove to the Ministry of Culture.
Looking at the time, it was not yet 15 PM, so he took out his phone and called Xiao Yuanyang.
"Brother, I'm already downstairs. If it's convenient, I'd like to sit in your office for a while. "
Xiao Yuanyang said, "Come over. It's in the deputy minister's office on the sixth floor."
Soon, Xiao Yunhai went upstairs. Along the way, he met many staff members. When they saw him, they all smiled and greeted him.
When he arrived at the deputy minister's office, he saw that the door was open. Inside, there was only Xiao Yuanyang writing something on his desk.
Xiao Yunhai did not stand on ceremony at all. He walked in without even knocking.
"Brother, what are you busy with?" Xiao Yunhai asked.
"What else can I do? Writing a report. "
Xiao Yuanyang put down his pen and looked at his watch. It was only two o 'clock, so he asked, "Why are you here so early?"
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "Of course I have to respond to the summons of big leaders like you. Tell me, what's the matter? "
Xiao Yuanyang pinched the space between his eyebrows and said, "What else can it be other than the cinema box office quota?"
Xiao Yunhai asked, "Is there a result?"
Xiao Yuanyang nodded and said, "Yes. Today, Minister Liang and I accompanied the old man to receive the representatives of the European, American, Japanese, and Korean governments. We talked about the film companies and the cinema chains. As you know, the two sides are in a stalemate. "In the past month, both the film companies and the cinemas have had a hard time. The cultural industry stocks worldwide have dropped by 30% on average. Some small countries can't even take it anymore.
"The outbreak of this incident is here. Once the quota of the four major cinema chains in Hua Xia is reduced, the four cinema chains that were split from the original Hua Xia cinema chain will definitely be strongly affected. If the quota is not reduced, no company will give them the movie. If it is reduced, will their quota in their own country be reduced? If it is not reduced, it is equivalent to using double standards. Their country's film companies will definitely not agree. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "So, our Hua Xia has become the most important point. What are the attitudes of the other countries? "
Xiao Yuanyang said, "The other countries haven't made any clear statements, nor do they dare to make any statements. Otherwise, once the outside world found out, no matter which side they helped, the other side would resolutely oppose it. Only the American government has made it clear that they don't want us to reduce the quota. Even if we want to reduce it, it must be moderate and not affect them. "
Xiao Yunhai snorted and sneered, "I reckon those Hollywood companies have bribed the United States with money. That's why they don't hesitate to offend the small and medium-sized film companies. Then what is the attitude of our government?
Xiao Yuanyang said resolutely, "Surrender, and it's a one-step surrender. The old man made it clear to the visiting government officials that this was an internal matter of Hua Xia, and no country had the right to interfere. This afternoon, the reason why we've gathered the shareholders of the cinema chains and the bosses of some film companies for a meeting is to give you some thought. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I'm afraid it won't be easy to get them to obediently hand over their quota. Brother, this job isn't easy. "
Xiao Yuanyang narrowed his eyes and sneered, "It's fine if they don't agree, as long as it doesn't affect the demand of Hua Xia's film fans. But if the cinema chains don't have any films to show and it causes strong dissatisfaction from the film fans, then it's our business. There are countless people or companies that want to establish a cinema chain. At worst, we can just build four more cinemas that are willing to adjust the movie quota. "
Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said, "You can just use this method to force the bosses of the cinema chains. Is there a need to spend so much effort and let the film companies fight with each other until both sides suffer?"
Xiao Yuanyang smiled and said, "They're doing normal business, and we can't interfere. But if it affects the stability of society, then it's a political matter, and we'll have a reason. Understand? "
Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said, "I'm not a fool."
Time flew by as the two of them chatted.
Seeing that it was almost three in the afternoon, Xiao Yunhai stood up and said, "I'll go to the conference room first."
Xiao Yuanyang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be there in a while."
Xiao Yunhai went to the conference room on the third floor. At this time, the bosses of the major cinema chains and the bosses of the film companies were all present, including his father-in-law, Zhao Mingsheng.
The atmosphere in the conference room was very heavy, and the air seemed to have condensed.
The two sides sat in distinct positions, and there was almost no communication between them.
Xiao Yunhai saw the situation and chuckled. "Everyone is an old friend. No matter the result, we'll work together in the future, so there's no need to make things so awkward. Dad, why are you here too? "
Zhao Mingsheng smiled and said, "My Hanhai Film Investment Company is one of the top ten companies in Hua Xia. How can I not come for such a big event?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "After the meeting, I'll go back with you."
Zhao Mingsheng nodded and said, "Okay."
At this time, Shen Le, who was sitting next to Zhao Mingsheng, stood up and said, "Mr. Xiao, can we have a private talk?"
Xiao Yunhai was very clear that the reason Shen Le looked for him was definitely because of Cao Dingzhong, so he said, "Mr. Shen, although I, Xiao Yunhai, am not a good-tempered person, I'm still quite broad-minded. I don't care about ordinary things at all. But this matter has touched my bottom line. If I don't punish the chicken to warn the monkey, how can I survive in the entertainment industry in the future? "
When Shen Le saw that Xiao Yunhai had directly exposed the matter in public, he knew that the other party had already made up his mind. It was probably impossible to make him change his mind.
Thinking of this, Shen Le gritted his teeth and decided to abandon the rook to save the king. He said, "Mr. Xiao, we have a film starring him that is in post-production. I hope you can let this film be released normally for the sake of Hua Xia's film. Don't worry, we will never mention him in the publicity. At the same time, we will let him take a vacation in the future. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said with a smile, "I've heard of your billion-yuan blockbuster, but I never thought of doing anything to it."
Shen Le let out a long sigh of relief and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you."
As long as Xiao Yunhai didn't ban this film, it was a great thing for Shen Le. As for Cao Dingzhong, since he had done something wrong, he should be punished. In the future, he would be left to fend for himself.
The people present were all big shots in the entertainment industry in the country. Naturally, they heard Xiao Yunhai and Shen Le's words clearly. At the same time, the same thought appeared in their minds.
"Cao Dingzhong is completely finished."
Shen Le's words were obviously to protect the film. Cao Dingzhong had been abandoned and would definitely be frozen by Yuele Company in the future. With his age and character, it was basically impossible for him to make a comeback.
As one of the shareholders of the cinema chain, Xiao Yunhai naturally couldn't go to the film company's side. Seeing that there was an empty seat beside Hu Yaoting, he sat next to her.
Hu Yaoqing said softly, "I saw your car downstairs. Did you arrive early?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Yes. I went to my brother's office to sit for a while. "
Hu Yaoqing asked, "How was it?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Not good. Tell President Yu not to be stubborn. The government has already made a decision. "
Hu Yaoting said, "I know."
Hu Yaoting gently nudged Yu Hai and whispered something in his ear. Yu Hai nodded slightly to show that he understood.
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