Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 203 I am Ma Bangde! Ma Bangde is me!
"Congratulations, little horse!"

"Teacher Han, congratulations to you too!"

"Hahaha... I don't have anything to congratulate you on."

"Our Niu won the Best Newcomer Award, which is definitely worth congratulating. I am very optimistic about her future development."

"Haha... Then I'll borrow your good words, Xiao Ma."

"Teacher Han, you're welcome."

After winning the Japan Academy Awards, Ma Xun called Han Sanping directly.

There is something to this phone call.

As for Han Jianiu and Xiao Xiaomi, of course they are taken care of by their mother.

But it is really inappropriate for Han Sanping to appear in this occasion.

But, my child has won a prize. It’s such a good opportunity, how can we not have a good communication with him?

Who says this prize is small? This prize is so great.

You know, there is a lot of room for maneuver in this newcomer award.

In our country, when we hear about this kind of newcomer award, normal people will definitely think of the following at the first time:

This child has a promising future!
Of course, but in fact, there are newcomer awards like this overseas.

To put it bluntly, it's not as serious as I thought.

For the Japan Academy Awards, anyone who is nominated will be awarded the Best Newcomer Award.

In fact, the three major European film festivals are similar. They can give out the European Film Rising Star Award each time, and can select twenty to thirty people.

But most of these people will never work in the film industry.

European films are visibly a failure. In the era when Ma Xun traveled through time, European films were basically supported by the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

I won’t say much about what kind of movies these two countries made.

In fact, there are only two types of movies left on this planet.

Chinese movies, Hollywood movies.

But in this era, most people in our country don’t know the above information.

Now there is room for maneuver!
Han Sanping must be aware of the value of this newcomer award. Isn't that just his own random statement?
Not many people in our country know about Japan's Academy Awards.

Later Japanese dramas and movies became niche.

So, this award... is great!
To be honest, Ma Xun was not sure whether Han Sanping was behind it.

However, Xiao Xiaomi and Han Jianiu's performances were good enough to win awards.

Don’t think that foreign actors have great acting skills, many of them are just filters.

Just like in Japan, they emphasize exaggerated expressions and cartoon-like performances.

This isn't really good acting.

On the other hand, these two little girls, especially Xiao Xiaomi... I have to say that after growing up into Da Mi, her acting skills are really mediocre.

She really is getting smarter as she gets younger.

Maybe it's because of her eyes.

Little Honey's big, furry eyes are so watery and seem to be able to speak, which makes them very cute.

I won’t say much about this little girl.

After receiving this award, no matter how Han Sanping used it, Ma Xun's relationship with the current head of China Film Group became closer.

At this critical juncture when theater reform is about to take place.

This is definitely a good gain.

However, Ma Xun's visit to Tokyo this time was not mainly for this Academy Award.

He actually had another purpose.

March 3th is a good day.

Not only was there such an award ceremony, but also the latest news came from the United States.

"Aha! Mr. Ma, look!"

“Oh, is that Nasdaq?”

"Of course!"

Ge Luming couldn't help it. He looked at the green on the screen and felt excited beyond his usual habit.

Here is a little-known fact: in the U.S. stock market, green means rising and red means falling.

It's exactly the opposite of what we have in China.

And today, Nasdaq set a record of more than 5000 points!
Don't underestimate this index compared to last year.

It doubled!
This is no ordinary awesomeness.

But, in Ma Xun's opinion, such a big increase means... hehehe.

"Mr. Ge, are you planning to invest your energy in the stock market?" Ma Xun said half-jokingly.

"Well, I do want to, but the risk of investing in stocks is too great. Investing in stocks here is different from investing in Asia..." Ge Luming clearly had some thoughts in mind.

Ma Xun interrupted with a smile: "Mr. Ge, I know there are many brokers in the American stock market. I have seen the movie "Wall Street"."

That's right. Buying stocks in the United States is indeed different from here.

There are relatively few individual investors on their side, so they usually leave it to stock brokers.

The movie "Wall Street" is absolutely a classic. Even some of the financial cases in it can still be applied to reality many years later.

Let me just tell you one detail. Many pension funds in the United States are held in companies, and for listed companies, their funds are held in the stocks of that company. What the male protagonist wants to get in the end is his father's pension money.

In fact, this company-based pension model was similar in our country before, but it was later changed.

There is a saying that in the past, retirement depended on the unit, but now retirement depends on the country.

That's what I'm talking about.

When Ma Xun mentioned "Wall Street", Ge Luming became even more interested.

"Mr. Ma, it sounds like you are also very knowledgeable about finance."

“I can’t say I have done much research, but in my opinion, there are big problems with the current stock market.”

Ma Xun's words left Ge Luming very confused.

"Could it be that Mr. Ma is pessimistic about the market outlook?"

“I just think it’s gone too high now and the risk is too great.”

"That's true, but... I heard that several Chinese companies are planning to go public in the United States."

Ma Xun knew he would say this, "Mr. Ge, let me be frank with you. Some of the people in these companies are my mortal enemies, so..."

"Oh! I understand!" Ge Luming smiled after hearing this.

In fact, this guy doesn’t understand at all!
Ma Xun just wanted to take advantage of this huge change in the stock market to make Ge Luming take the bait!
The stock market is so crazy right now that countless investors are happy.

Everyone thinks that as long as they can enter the stock market, they will make a lot of money.

But in reality, the risk is right in front of us.

In fact, even people who don’t understand finance can feel the crisis.

However, people cannot overcome their own greed.

The same is true for Ma Xun, except that Ma Xun knows the result better.

And now...

"Actually, Mr. Ma, I have some good news for you."

"please say."

"We at Columbia Pictures are planning to make an American version of 'The House That Died'. I wonder if you can..."

"Ha... Mr. Ge, we are old friends. There is no problem with this matter. As for the price..."

"Please rest assured about this!"

The two of them talked so smoothly and the atmosphere was great.

If "The House of Absolute Horror" was adapted into an American version...

"Nicole Kidman is absolutely the perfect choice for the leading actress."

"Aha! We are thinking alike!"

"Oh, right, about the director..."

"If Mr. Ma wants to take the reins, that's fine too."

"For this, I still recommend Director Chen Hong."

That’s right, it’s Director Chen. She was the one who originally shot the Chinese version, and now she’s involved in the American version.

This is definitely a small gift from Ma Xun to Sister Qing.

After all, she's giving birth to a son for herself.

Of course, if we are going to make an American version, we will definitely have to have American directors.

These can all be discussed. In fact, Sister Qing originally relied on Ma Xun, so she can just put her name on it this time.

In this way, Ms. Chen Hong has really become the perfect Director Chen!

But, is this just an adaptation?
"Mr. Ge, since our film 'The Absolute House' has already won this Japanese award, then the future Hong Kong Film Awards..."

Ge Luming understood what Ma Xun said immediately.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Ma, since this movie is going to be adapted into an American movie, of course the more awards it wins, the better!"

Hit the road!

After all, Ge Luming is the head of Columbia's Asia region, if he mobilizes his connections.

Then, "The Abbey" will definitely perform well at the Academy Awards!
Maybe... Best Actress?

If it really works, it will be a small gift to Bongxian.

From this perspective, even though Ma Xun was a man of iron, he never treated his woman badly.

However, it’s not that simple.

The Hong Kong Film Awards always produce some weird results.

But Ma Xun doesn’t actually care about these.

He has gained a lot from this trip to Tokyo.

Moreover, what I discussed with Ge Luming was actually an unexpected gain!

After that, I talked with Ge Luming about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Ma Xun did not delay and flew directly to Hong Kong!

……

In fact, a lot more happened on March 3th.

Sogou CEO Zhang Chaoyang announced that his company will go all out to attack Nasdaq!
To become the second largest IT stock in China.

In fact, in 1997, a domestic Internet company was listed on NASDAQ. But the website was not very good, so I won’t say more about it.

However, Zhang Chaoyang was still a step slow.

Xinglang Wang Zhidong has led his team to Hong Kong!
One thing that needs to be made clear is that our domestic companies want to be listed on the Nasdaq in the United States.

You have to go through Hong Kong.

Otherwise, why is this place called a financial center?

Wang Zhidong and his team quickly completed the preliminary preparations for going to Nasdaq.

Many important documents were completed by well-known law firms and accounting firms.

Therefore, Xinglang has met the conditions for listing.

And time has come to the end of March.

However, this efficiency is already super high.

Celebrate! You must celebrate!
A celebratory reception was arranged at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Invite celebrities from Hong Kong to attend.

At this cocktail party, there were a few people who were particularly eye-catching.

"Boss Zhou, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

"Boss Li, it's not too late to meet now."

"Hahaha...let's drink first."

"Boss Li is still so straightforward."

Zhou Zhengyi came, Qin Hui came, and Shi Li also came.

There is even Qin Hui’s current girlfriend, Li Jiaxin.

Many wealthy businessmen in Hong Kong know them, not to mention Jiaxin.

They came over to congratulate.

Obviously, these guys will be able to reap a lot of benefits from Xinglang's listing this time.

It is said that they got a lot of shares.

In fact, the shares during this period were all considered original shares, and the price was one yuan.

However, not everyone can buy it for one dollar per share.

This requires a lot of business negotiations.

As for how they talked, no one knows the details.

But now look at their happy faces.

Obviously, they will not lose money when Xinglang goes public this time.

So happy, then... huh?

Suddenly an unexpected guest arrived.

"Ha! Hello, bosses!"

Ma Xun, at this moment, had a smile on his face and greeted them in a very handsome manner.

This... Don't hit someone who smiles at you.

Besides, courtesy must be shown on this occasion.

"Mr. Ma, long time no see."

"Mr. Ma, how are you doing recently?"

"Mr. Ma..."

The three bosses shook hands with Ma Xun one by one, and everyone seemed like old friends.

No one could tell that they were mortal enemies.

But it's really strange.

"Mr. Ma, this is a gathering of the financial circle."

What Shi Li said was correct, and the subtext was very clear:
We are in the financial industry, what are you doing here?
Ma Xun smiled slightly, "Of course, I will still focus on the film and television industry, but in the financial field... who isn't excited about American technology stocks now?"

That’s absolutely true!

However, if we look at the details, the performance of the Nasdaq in the United States has not been good in recent days.

To be frank, it has fallen.

However, judging from the decline, it can be regarded as a simple technical adjustment.

Ahem...it feels like "Big Times".

Zhou Zhengyi then said, "Mr. Ma, how about you try it too?"

In fact, Boss Zhou really hates Ma Xun!

Now they are trying to trick him into leaving, obviously intending to make fun of him.

But unfortunately, Ma Xun would not be fooled and said, "Dear bosses, financial risks are extremely high. I came here mainly to remind you.

The stock market is risky, so be cautious when investing in stocks."

Wow, his last paragraph is actually written in our major domestic trading markets.

Do you need to say this?
But right now these guys can't refute it.

But at this moment!

"Brother! You are here too!"

"Oh, man, I didn't expect to see you here."

The person who came was Sun Donghai!
When Ma Xun saw him, he smiled, but he understood everything in his heart.

It is very likely that Sun Donghai has completely sided with the other side.

Well, at least 7% of them collapsed.

Now it seems that this guy may have gained a lot of benefits from Xinglang's listing.

Although Shi Lu and his colleagues are not in the IT field, they are in the finance field.

Moreover, it can also connect to Hong Kong.

Even if they cannot become real major shareholders in this IPO, they can still share in the profits.

Unfortunately, Ma Xun had no intention of joining forces with them!
"How much do you want to buy?" he asked Sun Donghai directly.

"Not much, not much." Sun Donghai didn't intend to tell the truth.

Ma Xun had no choice but not to ask, and said, "The risk is really not small now."

"Oh, don't worry about it."

Sun Donghai is obviously different from before.

Ma Xun was still smiling, but he no longer said anything.

"Everyone, our bet is still on."

"Of course!"

Shi Li and others were not afraid.

Actually, there was someone else with Sun Donghai this time.

Thirteenth Young Master!
He just didn't show it much.

Ma Xun then said: "I still plan to focus on the film and television industry. I am determined to win the Hong Kong Film Awards this time!"

What does this mean... Actually they all understood.

"Mr. Ma, do you want to raise the bet?"

Shi Li also raised his eyebrows.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "Do you dare?"

Direct enough!
"I heard that 'The Absolute House' won an award in Japan, and it was Ma Bangde who received the award in person."

Thirteenth Young Master came out to answer at this time.

At this moment, Ma Xun took out a newspaper with a smile.

"I am Mabond!"

The person who won the award in the newspaper is him!
At this moment, the person who should be most surprised is Sun Donghai.

But he was not too surprised.

"Brother, that's awesome!"

Also gave a thumbs up.

"Dude, you're awesome too!"

The two looked at each other, smiling, but there seemed to be an undercurrent.

At this time, Zhou Zhengyi made a decision.

"Ma Xun! It would be great if you could win an award at the Academy Awards!

If you win a prize, I will lose one million to you!

But if you don’t have any prize…”

Ma Xun replied directly: "I'll lose five million to you!"

Great!

Tit for tat!

Everyone watching felt secretly happy.

Especially Li Jiaxin, even though she has an amazing appearance, no one pays attention to her now.

When she saw this scene...she couldn't help but squeeze her legs together.

It seemed that if Ma Xun appeared near her, she would die...

But, is Ma Xun just raising the stakes?

"Guys, the stock market is unpredictable. I've said all the good things I can."

His words...

"what do you mean?!"

Zhou Zhengyi is really the person who hates Ma Xun the most right now.

But then, Ma Xun directly hit back.

"What I mean is that you will pay a heavy price this time!"

Cruel enough! Bold enough!

This is a big show in front of everyone... But in fact, Ma Xun is secretly doing something.

If you increase your investment with me and go public in the United States, then it will be difficult for you to notice other things.

(End of this chapter)