Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 616 Zhou Yangcheng got ripped off?
This statement immediately attracted the attention of a large number of netizens, with many calling on Sony to return Spider-Man to Marvel in the comments.

"Wow! Karma comes fast! They really brought this on themselves by making such a movie!"

"Am I the only one still thinking about Spider-Man? Give Spider-Man back to Marvel!"

"Oh my god! Yes! Spider-Man too! I'm looking forward to seeing Marvel's new work!"

"Please return Spider-Man to Marvel! Return him to Zhou Yang!"

"As an observer, I also call for Spider-Man to be returned to Marvel!"

"The issue now isn't whether or not to pay it back, but whether Marvel is willing to take it on, do you understand?"

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Zhou Yang also noticed this situation, but he believed that things should not be rushed and that Sony should be put in a difficult situation before competition could begin.

At the same time, Sony headquarters realized that Spider-Man, this troublesome asset, needed to be disposed of as soon as possible, as keeping it would only cause losses.

Therefore, they immediately disclosed the relevant information to the media and asked them to report on it.

It should be noted that they do not intend to sell Spider-Man directly to Marvel. After all, Zhou Yang is not likely to be easily fooled and want to resell him now that things have turned bad.

Soon after, news spread rapidly online that Sony Group wanted to sell the Spider-Man IP.

#Breaking News: Sony Group is currently internally coordinating a move away from collaborating with other companies and instead considering selling the Spider-Man IP. Which company will take it over?#

"#YoukuVIPMovies: Sony Group publicly sells Spider-Man IP! Looking back, Marvel couldn't be more suitable! But, can Spider-Man ever return?"

"#XiaoWangBreakingNews: Important news today! The president of Sony Pictures has been dismissed, Sony Group is undergoing internal restructuring, and the Spider-Man IP will no longer exist as a collaboration but is being prepared for transfer to another party!#"

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At this moment, online discussions have shifted compared to yesterday. Although many of Zhou Yang's fans still hope for Spider-Man's return to Marvel, they are hesitant given Spider-Man's current situation.

"Marvel is the ideal home for Spider-Man, but today's Spider-Man is very different from what he used to be!"

"Is it a joke to want to restart a game that's already been ruined?"

"I don't think any film company would acquire such an IP! I hope Brother Yang won't take it either, otherwise a good film will be ruined!"

"Disney is a rotten apple that spoils the whole bunch!"

"Oh my god! Now the last place I want to avoid is Disney. What a waste of all the feelings I have for them!"

"I'm conflicted. On one hand, I long for Spider-Man to return to Marvel, but on the other hand, I hope it won't have a negative impact on Marvel."

"Sigh, it was really wise for Sony's president to leave! Otherwise, who knows what trouble he might have caused!"

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Zhou Yang observed the situation calmly, while Chen Tianzhen seemed somewhat anxious.

She walked into the room in her high heels, her face full of worry, and asked, "Xiao Yang, weren't you waiting for this opportunity? Why haven't you taken action yet?"

Zhou Yang looked at the computer, then looked up and replied, "Sister Tianzhen, don't worry! Now is not the time to make a move."

Chen Tianzhen sighed, knowing in her heart that Zhou Yang had always been decisive and capable.

In the end, she didn't say anything more, only gently saying, "It's good that you understand!"

Zhou Yang felt warmed by this, as Chen Tianzhen had been worrying about him ever since his comeback.

At the same time, Sony Pictures decided to sell the Spider-Man IP rights for $15 billion.

The new secretary has already contacted several film and television companies, including Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Universal Pictures.

However, their answers were surprisingly consistent.

"As things stand, the Spider-Man IP isn't worth $15 billion at all! If you're willing to negotiate the price, we can talk again..." Sony Pictures also clearly realized that Spider-Man isn't worth that price right now.

But this price is their bottom line in order to make up for their losses.

Does this mean we'll really have to contact Marvel in the end?
Let's try our luck and give it a shot!
The new secretary made a phone call and contacted Zhou Yang's studio directly. Chen Tianzhen was pleasantly surprised when she received the call.

Just as Zhou Yang said, has the time finally come?

After finishing the call, Chen Tianzhen simply said she would give a reply later.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Tianzhen rushed to Zhou Yang's office and excitedly said, "Sony Pictures just called!"

Zhou Yang paused for a moment, a smile appearing on his lips; the time had indeed come.

Chen Tianzhen also left a message for Sony, informing them that Zhou Yang was willing to invest in acquiring Spider-Man and that there would be no problem with the price.

So, the two sides quickly arranged a video conference. Zhou Yang was alone on his side, while Sony's side was full of senior executives.

The new head of Sony Pictures frowned and asked, "Mr. Jiang, how much are you willing to offer?"

This is the issue that everyone is most concerned about.

Recently, their losses have been considerable, and selling the Spider-Man IP is an effective way to cover those losses.

Zhou Yang smiled slightly and asked in return, "How much do you think I should pay? You were the ones who unilaterally canceled the contract in the first place!"

The Sony representative realized it was their mistake and responded with great humility, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang! This was a management oversight!"

Zhou Yang snorted lightly, "It was indeed your mistake!"

But there was no need to be overly polite from then on, and Zhou Yang immediately proposed conditions that were refreshing to Sony executives.

"I'd be willing to pay $20 billion for the rights to Spider-Man! What do you think of that offer?"

"what?!"

"20 billion?!"

"My God!"

Has Zhou Yang gone mad?
Sony's new head was incredibly excited; the price far exceeded their expectations!
Once they calmed down, they couldn't help but feel a bit of sympathy when they saw Zhou Yang. It seemed that this guy was a sucker!
Spider-Man isn't even worth $15 billion now, let alone $20 billion.
However, they didn't show their emotions on their faces, and the Sony representative still responded happily: "Mr. Jiang, we look forward to a pleasant cooperation!"

Zhou Yang responded with a smile, "Looking forward to a pleasant collaboration!"

And so, Zhou Yang successfully brought Spider-Man back to Marvel for $20 billion!

This return is permanent; Spider-Man will forever belong to Marvel!
Two days later, all the formalities were completed and the $20 billion was received, and Sony's top executives finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This incident quickly made headlines and sparked heated discussions among netizens both at home and abroad.

"Oh my god! Wake me up! This can't be real! I really want Spider-Man to come back to Marvel!"

"My God! Zhou Yang can't really do this, can he?! This is unbelievable!"

"What on earth is Brother Yang doing? This is a complete mess!"

"Although I admire you, Brother Yang, you've definitely been fooled! This price is nowhere near worth 20 billion!"

“Mr. Zhou, I suggest you think about it again! That’s 20 billion!”

"Zhou Jun must have been bewitched by something! It's unbelievable!"

"Sony has offered 15 billion, and Brother Yang wants to add another 5 million! This is not the time for empty talk, Brother Yang!"

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(End of this chapter)