Reshaping the landscape of the Chinese entertainment industry

Why does Langyuan need to open an investment company in addition to its media business?

Besides separating the investment from Langyuan Media, the more important reason is that there are still many companies in China worth investing in.

At this point in time, Tencent is the most suitable choice.

Tencent has been having a tough time lately.

But He Yi'an didn't expect his mother to shake her head: "I went there before the New Year, but the conversation didn't go well. Tencent's Pony Ma is indeed looking for investment, but their asking price is not low, and they don't really want to relinquish control."

It turns out it was a problem of control!

He Yi'an thought for a moment and said directly, "Mom, last month Li Huanggua instructed his son to withdraw his investment from Tencent. Little Ma's life must be difficult. You may have to make another trip to Shenzhen to tell Little Ma that we will give him five million US dollars to help him through the crisis. We only want shares, we will not interfere with the operation, and we can sign an agreement with him to advance and retreat together."

Five million US dollars?

Xu Wan was shocked, not expecting her son to be so extravagant: "Are you crazy? That company is now only profitable because of Mobile Dream Network, and since you've already mentioned the withdrawal of investment, you should know that other investors are also withdrawing one after another, and they're even having trouble paying salaries..."

"It's better to offer help in times of need than to add flowers to brocade; now is the perfect opportunity for us to step in."

"Can……"

"Mom," He Yi'an interrupted her, seeing that his mother wanted to say something more, "After all these years, don't you still trust my judgment?"

"It's only five million. This investment will definitely become one of our family's most valuable assets in the future."

Xu Wan initially wanted to refuse, but recalling that her son's judgments over the years had been largely correct, she opened her mouth, but ultimately swallowed her words of persuasion.

She knew He Yi'an was stubborn; once he made a decision, nothing could change his mind.

The kind of person who will keep trying to break through a wall even if it means hitting it.

So she simply nodded: "Okay, I'll fly to Shenzhen again next week."

After saying that, Xu Wan pointed to her teacup. Seeing that she had finished drinking the water, He Yi'an immediately stood up and poured her some more.

At the same time, she asked curiously, "So, Mom, where are you going on this business trip?"

This question was a bit awkward, because He Yi'an only knew that his mother had just returned from a business trip, but he hadn't asked where she was going.

Hearing this, Mom rolled her eyes: "You say you're filial, but is this how you show filial piety?"

He Yi'an put down the water glass and gave an awkward smile.

Xu Wan didn't nitpick on that, but said directly, "Didn't you ask me to contact the organizations in Sichuan to discuss 'Kung Fu Panda'? This time I went to discuss that matter, and I've made progress."

Hearing this, He Yi'an perked up: "Mom, what did they say?"

"They are very interested and willing to cooperate. They are also grateful that you and your father have remembered them. However, they also have concerns. With the current technology in our country, it is probably not yet possible to make an animated CG film..."

That's absolutely true, even though Hollywood has been making animated CG movies for years.

But this area is actually a blank in China!

But it was precisely because of this blank space that He Yi'an wanted to do it.

"Their concerns are not unfounded, and I never said we could do it all ourselves!"

"Oh? So what are your thoughts?"

"My idea is to recruit people first, build a team, send them to Hollywood to learn, and then I'll try to find partners in Hollywood."

"cooperate?"

Xu Wan wasn't happy about the collaboration. Knowing her company's capabilities, she frowned: "We're a small company. Would Hollywood really be willing to work with us?"

Hearing this, He Yi'an smiled.

"So we need to wait and wait for the right opportunity!"

"Alright, since you know what you're doing, I won't interfere." Xu Wan had long since been unable to interfere with his independent decision-making, so she didn't dwell on this matter for too long.

Seeing that there was nothing else to do, He Yi'an prepared to leave.

Just then, Xu Wan remembered something else: "Oh right, last week your dad asked me if we could help him out, since Director Liu's son wants to direct a TV series but is short of funding."

"Director Liu? Which Director Liu?" He Yi'an asked, his eyes full of confusion.

"Director Liu Guoquan used to work at Emei Film Studio. He even mentored your father in filmmaking, but your father doesn't have your skills."

"Liu Guoquan's son?" He Yi'an's heart skipped a beat, and he thought of someone. "What kind of drama? How much was the investment?"

"It seems to be Zhang Henshui's 'The Story of a Noble Family,' and the investment gap isn't too big." Xu Wan didn't take this matter to heart.

He Yi'an sensed the strangeness of fate, but he didn't interfere: "Since Dad wants to help, and the investment isn't large, let's lend a hand. Consider it repaying a favor!"

……

Leaving his mother's office, He Yi'an was still thinking about the story of "The Story of a Noble Family" when his phone beeped.

A text message arrived.

He took out his phone and looked at it.

"He Yi'an, I passed the exam! ^_^"

From: Liu Yifei.

It was followed by a string of exclamation marks.

Oh, the second round of interviews is completely over, and today is the day the results will be released.

What a coincidence!

Fate is a tricky thing to predict. Just now, while we were talking about "The Story of a Noble Family," Liu Yifei's news arrived...

He Yi'an smiled and replied: "Congratulations~ I told you you could do it, I'm waiting for you to become a big star."

Soon after, Liu Yifei sent another message: "Can you only make movies after you become a huge star?"

Immediately following, another message arrived: "I wasn't finished saying that you can only be made a movie after you become a huge star. Your standards are a bit high, aren't they, great director?!"

Even through the text, one can clearly feel the difference in emotion between the two sentences.

He Yi'an, of course, did not step into the pitfalls of the topic, but replied directly: "No, no, no, as a director, I do not care whether the stars will become famous, I only care whether the role is suitable."

"What about me? Am I suitable for your movie?"

"Hey, you know what, there's actually one that's quite suitable!"

"Really?! What role?"

"I can't tell you yet, but I can reveal that I'm working with a top-tier actor!"

After saying that, He Yi'an simply threw down his phone and stopped replying.

But while he was enjoying himself, Liu Yifei's emotions were completely stirred up!

"Aaaaaah!!! Really? You're not kidding me, are you?"

He Yi'an didn't reply, then a few minutes later she sent another message: "You lied to me, didn't you? I'm going back to America with my mom right now to finish my credits and graduate. Even if you have a role for me, I probably won't be able to..."

He Yi'an still hasn't replied!

An hour later, Liu Yifei sent another message: "Ahhhhh!!! He Yi'an!!! Reply!!!"

He Yi'an was busy revising something and didn't even look at his phone.

Then, Xiao Liu sent a final message: "He Ye!!!! You're so annoying!! You only said half of what you meant!!!"

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