Reshaping the landscape of the Chinese entertainment industry

Since the topic of Wangyi and Ding Pangzi came up, Mom casually brought up the issue of family finances.

And arrangements for investment companies.

He Yi'an always said that as a reborn person, it is actually easy to make money if everything develops according to the normal historical process without changing many things.

The prerequisite is that you need to have some capital and support from your family.

You don't need a lot of initial capital, but family support is very important.

Take He Yi'an's family as an example. His parents are willing to believe him, and during family meetings, they can all express their opinions and choose the most appropriate approach.

So starting in 97, their family's wealth accumulated very quickly.

But as the amount of money increased, how to use it became a problem.

Many people in later generations brag online, saying how much they earn per month, how many tens of thousands they earn per year, and how much money they have in their accounts. But just take it with a grain of salt.

Many people who give numbers have absolutely no concept of money.

There are many wealthy people in China, but asset valuation and liquid funds are completely different things.

The wealth of so-called "billionaires" is mainly concentrated in non-cash forms such as real estate, equity, and corporate assets, with very limited cash that can be readily used.

A billionaire with total assets of hundreds of millions of yuan usually has less than 1000 million yuan in cash that can be readily accessed, and most of them have only a few million yuan or even less!

Having assets worth hundreds of millions does not necessarily mean having cash worth hundreds of millions.

If someone can come up with hundreds of millions in cash, then their total assets are very likely to exceed five billion.

After all, there are some extreme cases that can prove this point.

For example, when Li Huanggua's son was kidnapped, his family could only come up with HK$4000 million in cash as ransom, and the rest was raised urgently through the banking system.

Later, Li Huanggua raised another 10 billion yuan in cash, but this was achieved through special mechanisms such as bank credit lines and collaboration with family businesses, and was not held in his personal account.

After all, national development requires the flow of funds, and if someone has a large amount of money in their account that they don't use, someone will soon come knocking on their door.

All these examples are meant to illustrate that He Yi'an's family is indeed a wealthy family.

Moreover, they are genuinely wealthy individuals who can readily provide large amounts of cash.

He Yi'an hasn't calculated the exact amount of money he has, but the family's wealth and his personal wealth are separate.

Their family's wealth increased tenfold after 97 when they acquired Shenzhen Development Bank (000001) and Sichuan Changhong.

Then came the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. According to He Yi'an's recollection, the odds for winning the championship (France), the runner-up (Barcelona), and the third-place finisher (Croatia) were extremely high.

Even if each investment doesn't require much, and the investment needs to be diversified.

但在克罗埃西亚季军，黑马爆冷赔率1赔33的极致大冷，以及决赛法兰西3:0芭西的比分赔率1赔80，这种超级冷门赔率加持。

They made a lot of money with just a little pocket money.

Of course, this had to be purchased overseas. He Yi'an was still a minor at the time, and everything was bought casually by his father when he went abroad for study and training.

As for the domestic situation, it was the 519 market surge in 1999.

Zongyi Shares and Shanghai Meilin saw their prices increase five to ten times in one to three months, as did Yian Technology (000008) in 2000.

This is the first stock in the A-share market to reach 10 yuan. It rose from a few yuan to 126 yuan, a tenfold increase in less than a month.

As for the financial crisis, he didn't touch it at all!

It was only with so much money that their family moved to the capital.

It's not that we really want the family to stay together.

Rather, it's because they already have too much money.

Although I haven't become a so-called billionaire yet, I can still come up with forty or fifty million.

With such capital, namely that they are currently in Beijing, their father has a legitimate job, and there are many powerful figures in Beijing, their money is not particularly conspicuous.

But if they were still staying in their hometown, how many people would come knocking on their door asking for investment, or how many unscrupulous people would try to drag their parents into it, or even try to set them up themselves? I really don't want to think about it.

Don't think that what He Yi'an said is outrageous or unrealistic.

Especially in He Yi'an's hometown, a county-level city, in this day and age, it's unusual for you to have more than 1000 million yuan in your account.

That was like a beacon in the darkness!

It's impossible to hide it.

Even when your funds exceed several million, you've already landed on someone's menu!

There is no doubt about this!

Even with assets of this size, it wouldn't be safe, even in Chengdu, the provincial capital.

The best example is the Six Lius from the land of abundance!

The two Lius are brothers and are currently the richest people in the world. Their assets could reach 400 billion yuan at their peak. So what?

I can mess with you anytime I want, I just want to fatten you up a bit more.

In this respect, the second Liu was not as clever as the fourth Liu!

Their current financial situation is only truly remarkable in first-tier cities.

However, the funds cannot be left idle indefinitely, which is why He Yi'an and his mother decided to start a company.

Only by putting the funds to use can we avoid attracting attention.

Although Blinken's words were harsh and made people in many countries around the world uncomfortable, they were actually quite true.

The rules of this world have never changed.

You're either at the table or on the menu!

Especially after having some money, He Yi'an could understand the feelings of some big bosses and why they became more and more low-key.

It's all because they're afraid!

Many people seem glamorous, but how can you know how much pressure they endure?

Humans may have no intention of harming tigers, but tigers may have the intention to harm humans!

After all, we often hear the innocent yet mischievous voices of children whenever we go shopping.

They themselves didn't actually think there was anything wrong with it.

For example, when young children see something beautiful, pretty, or that they like, they'll point and say, "Grandpa/Grandma/Dad/Mom, this is nice, I want this! And I want this too!"

Will children who grow up in an environment where they are constantly indulged and given whatever they want become innocent and harmless?

Of course, He Yi'an was only referring to Wang Bing from the Tenth Elder Wang family in "Under One Person"!

It was no one else!

Please do not make unfounded connections!

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"Oh, right."

After discussing personnel and funding arrangements, Xu Wan suddenly remembered a script.

"Didn't you ask me to talk to Softstar Entertainment about the TV adaptation rights for 'Chinese Paladin' last year? That matter has already been settled."

Hearing that the matter was settled, He Yi'an perked up: "Tell me the details?"

"These guys have huge appetites. They actually dared to ask for 2.8 million at the beginning. Are they crazy for money?"

Speaking of this, Xu Wan was also a little angry. She didn't have a good impression of those guys: "I said I only wanted the TV series adaptation rights, and only for five years. In the end, I negotiated the price down to 550,000 yuan, and they agreed."

Xu Wan's tone was tinged with pride, seemingly because she had achieved a good result in her bargaining.

"In addition, as you requested, I also added a priority clause for the subsequent purchase of the film and television adaptation rights of 'Chinese Paladin 3'."

He Yi'an's eyes lit up when his mother recounted the detailed process of acquiring the copyright.

With the acquisition of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy," the company now has at least another work that can serve as a benchmark.

He was quite pleased and looked at his mother with admiration: "Mom, you're amazing! You're a master negotiator!"

"Of course," Xu Wan snorted, "These guys have never seen what real bargaining is like. It'll be good for them to see it."

She then frowned slightly: "If it weren't for the competition from Yongyule, I could have negotiated an even lower price!"

Competition among those at Yongyule?

Yes, the copyright for the first Legend of Sword and Fairy game was originally held by Yongyule, which they acquired in 2001.

However, the company was founded in 99, but its production capabilities were limited, and it was unable to promote the project for four years.

Ultimately, they had no choice but to partner with Sugar Kern.

结果2003年7月2号和糖仁签订了三方合约书，结果永遇乐2004年11月就直接被吊销了营业执照。

This is also why they later had a long-standing copyright dispute with Sugar Kern.

Now Langyuan has helped them out, saving them the trouble of going to court.

Of course, sugar granules have nothing to do with it either!

He Yi'an only thought about these minor characters briefly before forgetting them; he didn't care at all.

Instead of focusing your energy on them, you should provide your mother with some emotional support.

He gave her a thumbs up: "Mom, you're amazing! I knew you could become a strong woman, and you are."

"Showing off again," Xu Wan rolled her eyes at him, but couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.

"But why did you buy the film and television adaptation rights to this game? Can a game like this really be made into a TV series? That would require a lot of special effects, wouldn't it? Is there even a market for it?"

He Yi'an did not directly reveal whether the show would be a hit, but he did mention the most important aspect of film and television production today.

Now that the company has been established, relying solely on movies would be too slow. It would be good if one movie could be made a year, and it would take several years to recoup the investment, which simply wouldn't be enough to sustain the company's operations.

Therefore, we still need TV dramas.

As long as a suitable buyer can be found, the payment issue can still be resolved.

Xu Wan had, of course, thoroughly researched these matters: "Choosing a television production is indeed not a problem. Your father can try to find a buyer, or perhaps try to use his connections with President Han to get a referral!"

"However, the company is already up and running, and relying on just one 'Chinese Paladin' game isn't enough, is it? We don't even have a script yet."

"One play is certainly not enough. Regarding the script, we can hire a few good editors, and I'll provide an idea for them to develop. As for the other scripts..."

As he spoke, He Yi'an turned his mother's boss's chair so that it faced the table.

"Ta-da! Look, Mom, I really haven't been neglecting my duties. I've said it before, I'm doing serious work here. Look, these are the two scripts I wrote."

Xu Wan then noticed the two stacks of documents on her desk.

They are writing "Full House" and "Goblin" respectively, but one of them is already finished while the other is not yet finished.

Xu Wan was surprised: "You really didn't lie to me?"

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P.S.: Yesterday I saw a suggestion from a reader who explained that the "Full House" manga was released in 93, so I will add a section about purchasing the adaptation rights. Thank you to the readers who pointed out the error!