Chapter 116: Chapter 115: The Unfathomable Gu Bai
"What does President Gu want to tell me with this?"
Long Dan Ni calmed her mood and asked again.
"Just what it says. If President Long is trying to use your company’s income to convince me, it’s unnecessary. To be blunt, I don’t care about that bit of profit."
Although Long Dan Ni’s expression didn’t change, she couldn’t help but complain internally.
If you don’t care about the profits, how am I supposed to negotiate with you? Do you want to talk about dreams and passion? That’s what tech companies do; it’s not something this entertainment company can handle.
"Then please give me a clear answer, President Gu. Do you have any interest in our Wajijiwa?"
"Of course! Otherwise, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you for so long."
"Since that’s the case, I’ve already laid out my terms, and I would like President Gu to state yours."
Gu Bai’s expression remained unchanged, and Long Dan Ni’s attempt to discern his intentions from his face proved futile.
After a silence of about half a minute, Gu Bai spoke again.
"President Long, to be honest, if you hadn’t mentioned being able to acquire the rights to Produce 101, I wouldn’t even have the desire to continue this conversation.
Honestly, your company doesn’t hold much value in my eyes. What I’m more interested in is actually you, President Long, or to put it another way, I value your capability more."
Long Dan Ni just looked at Gu Bai’s face without responding.
"I wonder if President Long is interested in working for me? You can name your terms. I believe with Black Swan’s capital, combined with your ability, it won’t take long to become a hot brand in the entertainment industry."
Long Dan Ni didn’t directly reject Gu Bai but instead asked, "Then why does President Gu think I left Tianyu to start my own company?"
Her rejection was within Gu Bai’s expectations. This woman had always been ambitious; otherwise, she wouldn’t have left Tianyu, bravely facing the pressure from the giant Mango TV while still propping up Wajijiwa.
Thinking of this, Gu Bai decided to be candid.
"When it comes to financing, I’m really not interested, even if President Long drops the valuation to one billion, I might not be tempted."
Long Dan Ni tried to maintain elegance, but the disappointment in her heart was about to overflow. As expected, no one would choose to invest in her to go against the entertainment industry giants.
"However, I do have another suggestion; I hope President Long will consider it."
Like a drowning person catching a lifeline, Long Dan Ni hurriedly asked, "Please go ahead, President Gu!"
"I won’t mention financing anymore. I intend to acquire 67% of your company’s shares to achieve absolute control, leaving the remaining 33% to you and your partners."
"This..."
Before Long Dan Ni could speak, Gu Bai interrupted her, "President Long, please let me finish."
"As for the acquisition price, I can offer a valuation of three billion. I believe no other capital would offer such a high price, and another point, which I believe is also what President Long is most concerned about.
Although I hold absolute control, I can assure you that I will not interfere with company operations unless it’s major decisions affecting the company’s survival. You can completely make autonomous decisions, and this can be included in the contract.
If President Long agrees with this suggestion, it could be considered a win-win situation. I give you the resources you want, and you can develop without reservations. Once the company reaches the situation you envision, 33% of the shares will not be insignificant."
After hearing Gu Bai’s words, Long Dan Ni fell into silence.
She couldn’t deny it—she was tempted.
Why had Wajijiwa developed so unsmoothly? She attributed it all to the oppression by Tianyu.
Now, with Gu Bai’s promise, backed by the wealthy Black Swan Capital supporting her development, how could she not be moved?
Ultimately, Gu Bai’s offer was too overwhelming, directly seeking 67% of the shares, leaving her unable to accept it immediately.
Gu Bai wasn’t in a hurry, given that the appearance of the creation camp was still next year. There was plenty of time for her to consider. Even if she refused, it didn’t matter to Gu Bai; there were many companies with similar models in the entertainment industry. As long as there was money, supporting one was not difficult, just requiring more time and effort. However, seeing Long Dan Ni hesitating, Gu Bai decided to add a bit more push.
"President Long, to put it bluntly, judging by Wajijiwa’s current development, even if you have immense capability, it’s hard to turn the tide.
For example, the Produce 101 project you mentioned, do you think you can handle it? With no money, countless others are eager to steal it. There must be many in the entertainment industry with the same idea as yours, right?
But as long as you agree to my terms, no matter what ideas you have, as long as they benefit the company, you can fully implement them because, for me, Gu Bai, the last thing I lack is money. Do you understand what I’m saying?"
Finally.
Gu Bai’s words penetrated the final defense of Long Dan Ni.
That’s right; only by leaning against strong capital can one qualify to develop. As for talent, it’s all pointless. In an industry like entertainment where capital is rampant, how many talented individuals have been buried?
What makes Long Dan Ni think she’s an exception?
Thinking of this, Long Dan Ni raised her head to look at Gu Bai, her gaze firming up.
Seeing this expression, Gu Bai smiled faintly, understanding that Long Dan Ni had agreed.
"President Gu, I personally accept your suggestion, but I still need to discuss it with my partners. After all, the company isn’t just mine."
Gu Bai nodded.
"That’s the proper course."
Finishing, he extended his hand to her.
"President Long, happy cooperation."
"Happy cooperation."
Having reached a verbal consensus, Gu Bai saw no reason to linger, calling over Xiao Qiang beside him, ready to leave.
Long Dan Ni and Yang Function walked him to the door of the executive lounge.
After all, their identities weren’t suitable for appearing in public places.
As they approached the door, Gu Bai suddenly thought of something, turned to Long Dan Ni, and said, "President Long, there’s one more thing I want to say to you."
"Please go ahead, President Gu."
"Even though the entertainment industry is in the era of traffic now, I hope you realize not to resort to any means just for traffic.
After all, the phrase ’success and failure happen for the same reasons’ is an age-old wisdom; the entertainment industry has developed abnormally, and it will be cleansed sooner or later. To stay uninvolved in this big cleansing, you can only get yourself out as much as possible."
As someone reborn, he clearly knew that the winter of the entertainment industry was approaching. After the peak of 2018, the cleansing would gradually begin. Long Dan Ni, being a master of manipulating traffic and her reputation already tarnished, it was necessary to remind her now that she was collaborating with him.
"President Gu, do you mean..."
"Don’t ask. Some things are enough to know a little; knowing too much won’t do you any good."
Being cryptic for a moment, Gu Bai left with Xiao Qiang.
Yang Function and Long Dan Ni exchanged glances at the door.
"Sister Ni, do you think what Gu Bai meant was that the entertainment industry is going to be..."
Yang Function said, pointing upwards with her finger.
Long Dan Ni shook her head and said softly, "It’s not very clear, but obviously, with his status, it’s impossible for him to speak without basis... Let’s just say, the background of this President Gu.
Is unfathomable..."