novelslam Chapter 110 Getting into the Cinema Chain
Chapter 110 Getting into the Cinema Chain
Just when the outside world was making a fuss about the box office of "Racing".
Gu Heng was drinking tea with Han Sanping from China Film Group.
Today's meal is ostensibly to celebrate the success of "Racing," but in reality, it concerns the underlying strategic planning for Vision Entertainment's future over the next few decades.
As March arrived, the domestic stock market surged like it was on drugs.
The Shanghai Composite Index has broken through the 4000-point mark!
This is an era where everyone is frantically investing in stocks; even the aunties selling vegetables at the market are enthusiastically discussing which stocks to buy.
Vision Capital has already started celebrating.
The speculative stock Chihong Zinc & Germanium, which was the main investment of Vision Fund, has now risen to an incredible 147 yuan per share!
From last year until now, Chen Kai and his team have been quietly accumulating shares at the bottom, gradually buying in 500 million shares.
Now you can just grab a calculator and type it in...
Holy crap! Over 7 million!
Chen Kai and his gang have been so excited these past few days that they can't even sleep. They're all relying on Red Bull to keep going, and their eyes are bloodshot from staying up all night.
Only Gu Heng could keep things under control, firmly suppressing this group and ordering them to keep the news tightly under wraps, forbidding anyone from leaking even a whisper.
Why?
In just a few days, Chihong Zinc & Germanium will announce its share reform, a direct 10-for-10 stock split!
The bull market that has lasted for more than two years should be peaking and ending this year. At that time, people will definitely cash out at the high point and run away.
With so much money to be cashed out, Gu Heng was bound to need it, so he set his sights on another big piece of meat.
Cinemas!
With two film releases, Gu Heng managed to snatch market share from theaters and achieve a resounding victory thanks to the quality of his films and various clever maneuvers.
But you can't expect to do this every time. If you walk by the river often, you're bound to get your shoes wet.
Without a terminal in hand, one ultimately lacks confidence.
Therefore, Gu Heng decided that he must have his own cinema chain!
"Rather than investing in someone else and suffering humiliation, I'd rather do it myself!"
Coincidentally, Warner Bros. Cinemas International announced its withdrawal from the Chinese market this year due to policy reasons.
The four Warner Bros. and Shenzhen Investment Holdings joint venture cinemas they left behind were completely taken over by China Film Group.
These four cinemas had been operating at a loss and were on the verge of bankruptcy, which Han Sanping considered a hot potato.
So Gu Heng casually brought up the topic at the dinner table.
"Chairman Han, I'll take over all four cinemas, along with those 30 screens, for 5000 million. Is that acceptable?"
There are 30 screens in total. This is a ready-made framework. With a few minor modifications, it can be put into operation immediately. Later, we can slowly acquire other cinema chains to expand our territory.
When Han Sanping heard that Gu Heng wanted to take over, he couldn't wait to get rid of this burden.
However, considering Gu Heng's current potential and their good personal relationship, Han Sanping still kindly offered a few words of advice.
"Gu Heng, this is a bottomless pit. They've lost everything over there, the financial statements look terrible. Have you thought this through?"
Gu Heng waved his hand, looking indifferent: "Third Master, don't worry, I can take responsibility for this loss. Consider it a way to help China Film Group out of its predicament. I'll take over and slowly revitalize it."
Han Sanping was completely relieved. Not only had he gotten rid of a mess, but he had also gained an extra political achievement. Why not?
As he was leaving, Han Sanping, beaming, patted Gu Heng on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Gu Heng, from now on, when there are no outsiders, stop calling me 'Third Master,' call me 'Third Uncle'! We're all family here!"
Just as the major cinema chain deal was finalized, Vision Entertainment reported another piece of good news.
Crazy Racer has grossed 4250 million yuan in just one week since its release!
Huang Bo became a top-tier celebrity overnight thanks to this film! He was inundated with commercial endorsements and press releases.
Su Qing was still reporting to Gu Heng on the phone yesterday.
"Boss, a spokesperson has come knocking, specifically asking for Huang Bo."
"What brand?"
"Baleno".
Upon hearing this news, Gu Heng spat out his tea.
Holy crap! Brand! Baleno?
What marketing genius came up with this crazy idea?
I just wonder if the Baleno brand can withstand the unique charisma that Brother Bo exudes from within...
Early April, Hengdian.
After several months of filming, the crew of "Chinese Paladin 3" has finally wrapped up filming.
Gu Hengfei went to Hengdian to attend the wrap party.
Now, whenever Gu Heng appears, he's the undisputed center of attention! Those so-called A-list celebrities are nothing compared to him.
His current fame and prestige far surpass that of most A-list celebrities!
How do people in the industry describe Gu Heng now? His eye for talent is frighteningly sharp! Every film he invests in becomes a hit, without even a ripple.
Any project he sets his sights on is a money tree!
Cai Yinong of Tangren actually had a bit of a grudge in her heart. She felt that as the CEO of Tangren, she was being interfered with by Gu Heng, and she felt somewhat aggrieved to be working for Yuanjian.
But faced with Gu Heng's terrifying strength, he dared not voice this resentment.
But now?
Dare to harbor resentment? Are you crazy!
As Gu Heng walked into the private room, Cai Yinong's smile was so bright it could bloom into a flower, and she personally pulled out the chair for the head of the table.
"Oh, Director Gu, you've finally arrived! The entire crew has been eagerly awaiting your arrival!"
"Mr. Cai, you're too kind. Everyone has worked hard these past few months," Gu Heng replied with a smile.
At this wrap party, Gu Heng completely let loose.
Since you're happy, then drink up!
Gu Heng, holding his cup, immediately launched into a chaotic, hilarious rampage.
The men have really suffered a lot.
The first one to suffer was Brother Hu.
"Come on, Lao Hu, let's have a drink! After this movie is over, you'll be a superstar!" Gu Heng went up to him with a wine dispenser in hand.
Brother Hu originally said he wouldn't drink anything.
But after several rounds of fierce attacks from Gu Heng, it rolled its eyes again and crawled under the table.
Yan Kuan was not spared either.
"Brother Kuan, you're such a good fighter in the movie, you must be a good drinker off-screen too, right? Come on, let me toast you!"
The character Xu Changqing usually appears to be a refined and dignified immortal, but at the dinner table, he is forced to drink heavily by Gu Heng, who is in a bloodthirsty frenzy, until he is completely disoriented and groaning in his chair.
Of course, Gu Heng was still very gentlemanly.
Gu Heng, being a man of good manners, would simply clink glasses with delicate girls like Tang Yan and Liu Shishi as a token gesture, without ever making things difficult for them.
By the time the wrap party ended, the group of grown men were completely drunk.
Of course, Gu Heng himself was also a little drunk.
He stayed behind and talked to Cai Yinong and Li Guoli about some things.
Then this guy even saved the money he would have spent on booking his own hotel room.
Under the cover of night, Gu Heng, familiar with the place, slipped directly into Yang Mi's hotel room.
Nonsense, with a ready-made bed warmer, wouldn't it be a waste to go and book a room yourself?
Inside the room, Yang Mi was already waiting, smelling wonderful after a bath.
This girl appears arrogant on the surface, calling Gu Heng "Gu Heng" all day long, but in reality, she's already given away everything.
So the night was just right, and we listened to the wind whispering.