Chapter 898: The Attitude of "Feng Qingyang"; Tudou's Second Round of Financing!

The dinner at Alibaba ended in a bad mood.

Perhaps Jack Ma did not expect that Lin Nan and Wang Changtian would be so "ungrateful", and even Lin Nan was "rude" and "boastful".

Therefore, the atmosphere was very subtle throughout the dinner;

The three of them just maintained a different kind of harmony, neither hot nor cold, neither salty nor bland, like diners at a shared table, with a lot of topics to talk about but only skimmed the surface, all perfunctory.

"Mr. Ma, there is a special agreement between shareholders within Tudou. Even if they withdraw, the shares must be sold to other original shareholders first... This road is not feasible."

After a senior vice president sent Lin Nan and Wang Changtian out, someone reminded "Feng Qingyang" beside him.

"Then let go and do it. I believe Youku can achieve results. It is not impossible to seize market share head-on, suppress the opponent, and then cripple and swallow it up.

Alibaba is a big company with no shortage of money. It is the most solid backing for Youku. Although Tudou has a large market share, it has just started financing and there is still a long way to go."

Old Ma already had a disdainful tone, and several executives were equally arrogant:

"Don't worry, Mr. Ma, Tudou will sooner or later be part of our big entertainment plan layout, and it will be in our pocket."

At the same time, Lin Nan, who got into the car, was also complaining to Wang Changtian.

"Tsk tsk tsk... This is the first time I've been lectured in person by someone, telling me what a global vision is, what a great company is, and what the pattern of the times is!

From beginning to end, he didn't mention money at all, but every word was full of money. He even acted like he didn't care about money at all. Money is just a tool and a burden?"

Looking at Lin Nan's disgusted expression, Wang Changtian couldn't help laughing out loud, nodding his head and agreeing:

"Didn't you hear that he wants to be a 'great man'? Ali's personality cult is too crazy. But in other words, others also have this ability, don't they?"

"Yes, he does have this ability and confidence. After all, he is a 'national idol' in the heyday.

But let's be prepared for a head-on battle with Ali Entertainment Company. Today's meal is a complete breakdown."

Lin Nan changed his tone and said seriously.

"Yeah, I understand. But you don't know how to restrain your words. You've even mentioned things like sucking marrow from bones and blood bags, which completely describes Alibaba as a giant blood-sucking leech."

"But it's very vivid, isn't it? Look at the companies in other industries they have acquired. Aren't they all getting weaker and weaker? Do the founders and management teams have a good ending?"

"That's true... There are indeed many who have been kicked out."

Wang Changtian sighed and then fell silent, because he thought of Gu Yongqiang, who was "temporarily" the chairman of Youku.

The media's ability cannot be underestimated. Less than half an hour after the dinner ended, there were reports on the Internet, and the news also spread in the film, television, finance and Internet industries.

"At noon, 'Feng Qingyang' hosted, Guangguang Chairman Wang Changtian and Director Lin Nan went to Alibaba for a dinner, and both parties were suspected to be discussing Tudou's financing..."

"According to industry insiders: Based on the current situation, Tudou.com does not rule out the possibility of multiple rounds of financing, and a number of investors still have the opportunity to enter the market."

"Many brands gathered at Lin Nan Pictures this morning, and the bidding for the accompanying advertisements for the movies "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" and "Detective Chinatown" has already begun."

"Hosted by the State Administration of Press, Publicity, Culture and other departments, the 16th Huabiao Film Awards officially opened registration channels today."

"Lin Nan Pictures issued an announcement that the movies "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy", "Go Away Tumor", "Blade Master 2" and "The Return of the Great Sage" will be registered to compete for the Huabiao Award."

...

For the film and television industry for so many years, this is the first time that everyone has seen Lin Nan Pictures so "active".

However, when you think of Lin Nan's extreme humiliation of the Golden Rooster more than a month ago, the industry can understand it.

Didn't you accuse people before? Then this time, everyone will go to Huabiao. As for the Golden Rooster? It's just a humiliation, it's not a big deal!

China Film.

La Peikang was relieved after seeing the news about Huabiao.

"Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is sure to win an award, and China Film has made achievements.

Logically, he should be happy. But in fact, he was just relieved because Lin Nan Film signed up for Huabiao, and he couldn't even feel happy.

"Since March, he hasn't come to China Film again. Even if there is work to be done on the two films he cooperated with, it's just Yue Jun who called to notify or came to deal with it."

Han Sanping didn't know what to say for a while after listening to La Peikang's words.

Is it so easy to be the chairman of China Film? Cherish these two films, and there is a high probability that there will be no cooperation in the future... There may be no cooperation.

"Let's talk about "The Founding of an Army". The first draft of the script is already there. As for the production team, you can decide it yourself."

Han Sanping didn't want to listen to La Peikang's complaints, so he decisively changed the subject. He came here today to hand in the first draft of the script.

"Boss Han, are you and Director Jianxin really unwilling to be directors of this film?"

"I really have limited energy. Being the chief planner and art director is enough to tire me out. Old Huang is only willing to take on the job of producer. We should find another director in Cinema.

But I have to remind you that I'm afraid none of these big directors will be willing to take the job. Last time, Lin Nan rejected me in person."

"It's a thankless job?"

La Peikang understands this truth. If the film is good, no points will be awarded, but if the film is bad, he will be scolded. This is determined by the nature of the gift film.

"Okay, there's no rush. Of course, it would be better to launch the film as a tribute to the founding of the Army on Army Day. It's still early, so prepare slowly and look for it slowly."

…

After leaving the light, Lin Nan received a call from the school.

It has been two months since school started on September 1st. Now that the semester is halfway through, he has to prepare and return to Nortel to start classes.

As for the evening meeting with Cao Guowei, Lin Nan suddenly lost interest. What the former wanted was nothing more than an explanation about the potato financing incident.

"Director Lin, the premiere of "The Secret of the Dragon" is scheduled for the 25th of this month.

Director Wu Ershan leads the team, Huang Xiaoming, Huang Bo, Zeng Li, Xia Yu, Reba and others are already doing promotion; the distribution team of Raytheon..."

Staying at home, with the central air conditioner blowing, Lin Nan listened to Jiang Yuerou's report.

Yes, it's already November.

At the end of this month, the Lunar New Year holiday will begin. The most brutal moment of the year for the film market is about to come, and it is also a time of melee.

And "The Secret of the Dragon" is the first blockbuster film to end in the Lunar New Year period, and it is also the movie that sounds the clarion call for war in the Lunar New Year period - it will be released on November 28th!

"I understand, how's the commercial going?"

"The advertisement accompanying the film "The Secret of the Dragon" is still being debated at the moment, Director Yue is keeping an eye on it, but it will definitely be settled today.

However, "Detective Chinatown" will probably have to wait for another two days. It cannot be decided today, and many brands have asked to give them some time. "

"Yeah, okay." Lin Nan nodded immediately.

"Director Lin, I conservatively estimate that the pre-roll ads for both movies this time will sell for hundreds of millions..."

A few minutes later, Lin Nan hung up Jiang Yuerou's call and lay down comfortably on the sofa. He is looking forward to the final price of this patch advertisement.

"Lin Nan, I heard from my brother that the chairman of the jury for this year's Golden Horse Awards is deputy director Chen Guo. We really don't need to go? After all, the reply I gave there before was that there may be a time conflict, and I have to be busy filming "Operation Mekong" , but it’s finished now.”

When Liu Yifei returned home and saw Lin Nan, she immediately reminded her. She and Zhou Xun walked around outside, and the latter talked about this matter.

"Deputy Chen Guo?"

Lin Nan muttered, no wonder Hua Yi would sign up for the Golden Horse this time for "Old Paoer", a movie that whitewashes "old hooligans", "old gangsters" and "old gangsters". Daqing has an "old relationship" reason!

"Forget it, one more thing is worse than one less thing. Let's not go over there and join in the fun."

After speaking, Lin Nan looked at the time. It was already past five o'clock in the afternoon.

Since you have agreed to Cao Guowei, you cannot break the promise; even if you make it clear on the phone, it will be more or less disrespectful, so let's do it in person.

"As soon as you come back, I have to get ready to go out again, and I still won't have dinner at home."

"Haha, I don't care if you are eating at home or not, just come back and sleep at night."

Good guy, Lin Nan stared at the shy and embarrassed Liu Yifei with a blushing face. What kind of tiger-wolf talk is this?

"What are you looking at? Don't think blindly. I just said the wrong thing."

Miss Liu glared over and emphasized through gritted teeth, looking very coquettish.

"I'm not thinking blindly, I'm just thinking the same thing as you, haha..."

"Still laughing, don't laugh."

…

At around seven o'clock, Lin Nan set off from home again. Because Cao Guowei sent him the address, I guess the former must have arrived.

At this time of the evening, the traffic in the capital is self-evident, and traffic jams are inevitable;

So Lin Nan arrived at the destination at 8:30 in the evening, just as he had agreed to meet in the evening!

It can be seen that Cao Guowei came in a private capacity, because he did not bring senior executives, only accompanying assistants.

"Director Lin, long time no see."

"Dr. Cao, long time no see."

There was no handshake, but a hug.

When he first invested in Weibo, Lin Nan entrusted all his voting rights to Cao Guowei, so he was almost a nominal shareholder and did not go there, so he met rarely.

In addition to meeting in public places and events, the two of them communicate by phone the rest of the time.

"Director Lin, you should know about Tudou. Weibo is a propaganda position and it is very compatible."

“Director Cao, this is just Tudou’s first round of financing.”

Cao Guowei was waiting for Lin Nan's words and immediately smiled.

"Director Lin, what about the second round?"

“In Tudou’s second round of financing, Weibo can enter the market.”

When Lin Nan said this, he paused. Looking at Cao Guowei's satisfied and happy expression, he still said "but".

"But the shares that Weibo can get will not be as large as Penguin's this time, and they will be less than 10%."

When Lin Nan invested in Weibo, the latter had just been established and had two stronger competitors, Penguin and Sohu. At that time, no one was optimistic about Sina;

But Tudou now is different from Weibo back then. Tudou is recognized as a high-quality potential stock and has already reached the stage of financing. The two are completely different.

Obviously, Cao Guowei also understood the meaning of Lin Nan's words. Tudou's shareholders valued their shares very seriously. If they could allocate some to Weibo, they would have to cut the meat from the giants such as Enlight, Wanda, and Penguin!

"Yes, yes." Cao Guowei nodded seriously.

"I remember Alibaba is also a shareholder of Weibo?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

"Yes, Alibaba entered the market later, not as early as Director Lin." Cao Guowei answered directly without any curiosity.

In fact, this is one of the reasons why Lin Nan is unwilling to give Weibo too many shares. Weibo is much more complicated than Tudou. Except for him, all shareholders are Internet capital and financial capital;

Another reason is: For Tudou, Penguin is more important than Weibo, because the traffic is greater than the publicity platform, which is beyond doubt;

The last and most important reason is needless to say, Tudou's potential, value and market position are there, shares cannot be sold lightly, and the increase of shareholders must be more cautious.

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