Chapter 114: Chapter 113: 400 Million Investment
In the end, after nearly an hour of repeated negotiations.
The investment in the "Fuyao" project is finally finalized.
Total investment of 850 million.
Black Swan Capital invests 400 million, accounting for 47% of the investment share.
Tencent’s E Factory Film and Television invests 180 million, accounting for 21% of the investment share.
Yang Function also added another 30 million to reach 100 million, each holding 11% of the investment share with Lemon Film and Television.
As for the remaining 10%, it was divided among other small investors.
Thus, a television project that directly broke the largest investment record in the Hua Country TV circle was finalized.
Next is waiting for Tencent and Lemon Film and Television to promote the project externally.
After the investment meeting ended, Gu Bai received quite a few business cards. Besides a few well-known industry bigwigs, some small business founders or executives who wanted to get to know Gu Bai were all stopped by Xiao Qiang.
If she wasn’t there, Gu Bai might, out of courtesy, exchange pleasantries with these people. But since she was present, she naturally wouldn’t let Gu Bai lower himself to chat with these small bosses.
After all, Gu Bai’s net worth is greater than all these people combined, and there’s no need for resource exchanges with them.
As a director-level figure, she could represent Gu Bai in communicating with them, which is already giving them a lot of respect.
Gu Bai looked at Xiao Qiang, who was chatting and laughing with these small bosses nearby, and nodded with satisfaction. As of now, both decision-level executives he recruited have been quite satisfactory to him.
Although Mr. Shao’s ability is not the topmost tier, as of now, he handles all company matters in an orderly manner. Xiao Qiang too, can always guess the boss’s thoughts and ease the burden for him.
"President Gu, do you have a moment? I’d like to introduce someone to you."
Yang Function handed Gu Bai a glass of champagne, gently clinked glasses with him, and said with a smile.
"Since Sister Mi has said so, it would be impolite to refuse."
Taking a light sip, Gu Bai returned a smile.
"Then please wait, President Gu, I’ll bring the person over."
Receiving Gu Bai’s acknowledgment, Yang Function showed a slight smile of joy and hurried to call over Long Dan Ni. After all, she’s introducing someone to Gu Bai, and it wouldn’t be right to make Gu Bai walk over to meet her.
Two minutes later, Yang Function brought Long Dan Ni over.
"President Gu, let me introduce you. This is the CEO of Wajijiwa Entertainment, President Long Dan Ni."
"Hello, President Gu."
Casually shaking the hand extended by Long Dan Ni, Gu Bai said slowly, "President Long, I’ve long heard of your great reputation."
"President Gu is joking. I’m just a woman trying to make a living in the entertainment circle, nothing noteworthy."
Long Dan Ni humbly smiled.
"If the person who single-handedly created a phenomenal talent show like ’Super Girl’ is just making a living, then probably few in the entire entertainment circle can make a living."
Realizing that Gu Bai recognized her, Long Dan Ni’s face radiated more joy.
After all, the shining credential she can present is just that. Now, intending to have Gu Bai invest, every bit of goodwill adds a chance of hope.
"President Gu, you flatter me."
After some minor pleasantries, Gu Bai had no intention of prolonging with empty words and directly asked, "President Long, what can I do for you?"
Gu Bai’s directness not only startled Long Dan Ni but also left Yang Function by her side momentarily stunned.
This young man doesn’t play by the usual rules. Normally, shouldn’t it be about chit-chat and pleasantries before easing into the main topic?
However, since Long Dan Ni has been navigating the entertainment industry for 20 years, she quickly responded. Since Gu Bai didn’t like to beat around the bush, it suited her. Right now, Wajijiwa couldn’t afford any delays.
"Since President Gu asked directly, I won’t hide either.
May I ask if President Gu is familiar with Wajijiwa Entertainment?"
Gu Bai nodded faintly.
"I’ve watched the show ’Future Son’. It’s quite good."
There’s no need to elaborate. ’Future Son’ is currently Wajijiwa’s most outstanding project. Gu Bai mentioning he’s seen it indirectly suggests he is keeping an eye on her company.
Hearing this, Long Dan Ni took a deep breath and asked again, "So, does President Gu have any interest in investing in us?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai gave a playful smile.
This is probably Long Dan Ni’s ultimate goal.
If not for his display of unwillingness to engage in pleasantries with her, this woman might have spent a long time circling the topic.
"Oh? Does President Long’s company lack investments? Given the huge success of ’Future Son’, surely there’s plenty of capital waving RMB at you begging to invest in your company, right?"
Now holding the active role, Gu Bai feigned ignorance.
Long Dan Ni sighed.
Though she knew Gu Bai was pretending, she had to explain to him.
"President Gu, why do you tease me? Since you’ve been following ’Future Son’, you must understand our company’s situation well. Having offended Tianyu and Mango TV, it’s already fortunate for a small company like ours to survive. How many would want to invest in us?"
Gu Bai let out a noncommittal light laugh.
"So why does President Long think I would face the pressure from Tianyu and Mango to invest in your company? Is there some untapped potential in Wajijiwa that I should know about? If President Long can provide a reason compelling enough, I’m willing to continue this conversation. If not, I think the topic isn’t worth pursuing."
With Gu Bai’s earlier stance, Long Dan Ni thought he was someone who appreciated straightforwardness. With these words, she realized she’d misjudged him.
Though young, Gu Bai wasn’t the type to go for a catch without seeing the rabbit. It’s impossible to sway him into deciding on an investment with just a few words.
"Isn’t ’Future Son’ enough?
We’ll continue collaborating with Tencent to launch a second and third season, and I’m sure President Gu knows the significant profits a successful variety show brings?"
After finishing the last sip of champagne, Gu Bai gently placed the wine glass on the table.
"Of course, it’s not enough. As everyone knows, it’s harder for a second installment of an IP to surpass the first in returns. This applies to movies and variety shows alike.
Is President Long so confident that ’Future Son’ will become a phenomenal hit like ’Running Man’ or ’Extreme Men’s Gang’? Of course, this is just my personal view. Perhaps the second season of ’Future Son’ might really surpass the first, who knows."
After saying this, Gu Bai smiled again, addressing Yang Function: "Sister Mi, thanks for the hospitality. Regarding the project investment, I’ll have Xiao Qiang handle the follow-up coordination."
From the sound of it, Gu Bai was planning to leave.
Yang Function was just an introducer. She couldn’t possibly retain Gu Bai but responded with a smiling face.