Chapter 287: The Operation and the Knife

It's a good thing for Lin Yicheng that Lao Lin can make progress.

That night, Lin Yicheng talked a lot with Lao Lin.

Made a lot of suggestions.

How to attract new audiences, how to consolidate retention, how to attract advertisers, etc.

Once Lao Lin takes office, it can be implemented.

In this way, even if Shaanxi Provincial Satellite TV still cannot make it into the first-tier cities in the future, it will be able to rank among the second-tier cities.

In this way, in the future, some variety shows of Xinghe Film and Television Company will be able to cooperate with Shaanxi Satellite TV.

For example, "The Voice of China", "I Am a Singer", "Go Fighting" and "Running Man".

At the very least, there is no need to worry that after the first season of the variety show becomes popular, Shaanxi Satellite TV will ask for a huge amount of copyright income and the like.
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By the time the crew of "Taken" returned to Beijing, it was already mid-January.

The box office of the movie successfully exceeded 4.5 million.

Although the daily box office has fallen below 10 million, it is still early for the film to be taken off the screen.

It was easy to break the previous record of 5.2 million set by "Man Jiang Hong".

Uncle Han also contacted Lin Yicheng and said that he would think of a way to raise the record to 6 million.

There is no need to ask what Uncle Han’s method is.

The three cinema chains, Galaxy, China Film Group Star Media, and China Film New South, are all owned by the company.

Just do some random movements, transfer from left hand to right hand, and you can do it.

Lin Yicheng refused directly.

And tell Uncle Han that this matter is not negotiable.

Lin Yicheng can accept private screenings and can also do the bundling himself.

These are all normal methods.

Colleagues will only be envious but won't criticize anything.

But Lin Yicheng could not accept the box office fraud.

Whether it's stealing box office, moving box office, or ghost theaters or something like that.

For example, in the previous life, the movie "Monster Hunt" broke the record in this way.

What is the use?

Who among the colleagues doesn’t know this?

Who among the audience doesn’t know?

Such a record is a shame.

It's generous and laughable.

If Taken also had this kind of behavior, how could Lin Yicheng continue to be the leader? How could he confidently fight against this kind of bad behavior? —
Just after hanging up the phone with Uncle Han, Zhang Hongsen called again.

Regarding the sale of the copyright of "Taken" to ALB brothers, Zhang Hongsen submitted a report and the opinions from above were also received.

No file, just two words.

agree.

"Okay, thank you Director Sen." Lin Yicheng hurriedly thanked him.

Don’t worry about what Lao Zhang is doing.

But after all, I really helped.

"No need to thank me, but I have to remind you. I didn't know about this matter, and my superiors didn't know about it either. Do you understand?" Zhang Hongsen nodded at Lin Yicheng.

"I understand. These are all my personal business behaviors. They have nothing to do with anything else, and even less to do with Guo Jia." Lin Yicheng said immediately.

Lin Yicheng was of course clear about the connection between these two.

There must be no leaks.

"Talking to you is so easy." Zhang Hongsen said with satisfaction.
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After talking with Zhang Hongsen, Lin Yicheng thought about it.

There are pros and cons to selling "Taken" to China D.

As for the benefits, I have mentioned them before and there is no need to elaborate.

There are disadvantages, too.

Will definitely offend hesitation.

Especially offending Hollywood.

From now on, there will be no need to think about Lin Yicheng or Galaxy Film's films being released in North America or having North American copyrights.

No play at all.

Lin Yicheng doesn't care about this.

Hollywood is an xenophobic place.

Unless you become one of their own or can bring them benefits.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to move forward.

In his previous life, Big Wang was ambitious and waving money into Hollywood, and successively bought Legendary Pictures and AMG Cinemas.

The results of it?
Chicken feathers all over the place.

In the short term, Lin Yicheng has no plans to expand into the North American market.

The marked areas on the world map would be enough to keep him busy for several years.

Previously, we asked Huang Chunrong to help us broadcast some TV series in North America for local Chinese to watch, but now it seems that there will be some difficulties.

It depends on whether Huang Chunrong can give his all.
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Of course, if those hesitant people really do some shady tricks, Lin Yicheng is not unable to counter them.

The domestic market has not yet emerged.

But those companies in Hollywood have begun to take it seriously.

Whether it is a co-production or just finding a few Chinese faces to make cameo appearances.

Those companies are all trying their best to open up this vast market.

However, the right to introduce Hollywood movies is in the hands of China Film Corporation.

China Film Group, Uncle Han has the final say again.

If they really piss off Lin Yicheng, they will suffer the consequences.

Arrange a head-on confrontation between Spider-Man and Batman.

Let "Transformers" and "Fast and Furious" be released on the same day.

Hollywood, what else can you do?
This is not bad.

If Uncle Han is ruthless enough, he will do something shady.

Delaying the release of box office revenue is a face-saving measure for them.

With a wave of his hand, the box office was wiped out by them!
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Lin Yicheng considered many benefits.

It cannot be said that there are no disadvantages, but they are not a big deal.

So he contacted Sheikh Mansour according to the contact information given by Zhang Hongsen.

Agreed to the copyright sale.

It must be said that Lao Man is indeed a generous and easy-going person.

I haven't even seen the goods yet, but I've already transferred the money.

2000 million US dollars, one-time payment.

Lao Man knows how to behave, and Lin Yicheng is also not ambiguous.

Tell Lao Man directly that there will be opportunities for cooperation between the two parties in the future.

He may, probably, perhaps, make similar films again.

Lao Man was overjoyed when he heard this, and made an agreement with Lin Yicheng that he would take as many such films as there were in the future.

The price is only higher than 2000 million US dollars, not lower.

Perhaps, he really regarded Lin Yicheng as a "good brother".

Old Man came up with an idea.

Some whimsical ideas.

He wanted to invite Lin Yicheng to go to their place and make a movie for them.

The type of subject matter doesn't matter.

The key is that ALB people must be the protagonists and positive characters.

It would be even better if the content of the movie could reflect the civilization and development of ALB society.

For this purpose, Lao Man offered an attractive price.

5000 million is still US dollars!

Lin Yicheng was a little shocked.

However, faced with the "personal customization" from the "number one brother on the list", Lin Yicheng politely declined.

Not to mention that he has no time to go there and shoot such a stupid movie.

Even if I have time, I can’t take pictures.

So embarrassing.

"Good brothers" is just lip service.

Don't take it seriously.

Since Lin Yicheng declined, Lao Man did not force it.

Finally, they expressed their welcome to Lin Yicheng to visit them.

We will definitely entertain you.

They are really sincere.

Lin Yicheng was moved.

So, he gave Lao Man an idea and told him the outline of the script.
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Muhammad is a child who lost his family because of the war.

However, with the care and protection of the ALB country, he grew up successfully.

Moreover, with the support of his father's old colleagues, he became a glorious agent.

At this time, a criminal gang formed by a hesitant leader appeared. They tried to control the world with mobile phone cards.

The upright and brave Mohammed broke into the criminal gang's lair alone.

For those who hesitate, kill them with all your might.

Killing hundreds of people, killing thousands of people...

Finally, the evil conspiracy of the hesitant people was successfully crushed.

He also had a "passionate encounter" with a European princess, and finally lived a happy and beautiful life together.

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The script that Lin Yicheng talked about was the one called "Kingsman: The Golden Circle".

He can't make this movie.

Even if it is forcibly translated into Chinese, the changes will be weird.

So let's just recycle the waste and leave it to Lao Man.

After listening to it, Lao Man took it seriously and became interested.

He asked a lot of detailed questions.

Just by listening to the general idea, it was already very much to his taste.

What would happen if it was really filmed?
Immediately, Lao Man transferred another 200 million US dollars.

It's considered the script fee.

This sincerity is really beyond words.

Seeing this, Lin Yicheng said a few more words.

I suggest that Lao Man find a director in Europe to make this movie.

For example, the German director Uwe Boll, who said “there may not be the best director on earth, but there are the worst directors,” is very suitable.

This guy is a ruthless person. He once beat four film critics in the ring, leaving them with black and blue faces.

There is no movie that "Angry Brother Bao" dare not make!
Brother Bao + ALB people, this is a perfect match!
Think about it, in the Bao Ge version of "Kingsman: The Secret Service", the ALB male protagonist wearing a white turban, turned into an agent and killed the hesitant people...

That picture is so beautiful...
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Lin Yicheng no longer needs to worry about matters related to "Taken".

Right now, the focus is on the release of Lost on Journey.

Ning Hao is not famous at all now.

The male lead, Lei Datou, also starred in "Crazy Racing" and gained some fame, but it was not enough.

The gimmicks and appeal of "Lost on Journey" are naturally lacking.

Conventional publicity, such as "During the busy Spring Festival travel season, Lost on Journey will keep you laughing."

"The 25th day of the twelfth lunar month is the coldest day of the year, and Lost on Journey brings you warmth."

All that can be used has been used.

The effect is just so-so.

no solution anymore.

The publicity departments of Galaxy Film, China Film Group and Bona Film Group could only focus on Lin Yicheng.

What is "Box Office King Lin Yicheng personally wrote the script", what is "Gold Medal Producer Lin Yicheng takes action again"...

These are still good, they are all facts.

Some of the promotional content is quite nonsense.

What about "Lin Yicheng talks about the three highlights of Lost on Journey" and "Lin Yicheng lists seven reasons to watch Lost on Journey"...

That's ridiculous.

It was as if Lin Yicheng had really said these words.

But it's publicity. It's not shameful.

Lin Yicheng just turned a blind eye.

Thanks to the efforts of the three companies, "Lost on Journey" still received an average screening share of 45%.

The three cinema chains, Galaxy Cinema Chain, China Film Star Media and China Film New South, have given more than 55% of the screenings.

The extra 10% was either cut from If You Are the One or squeezed from those Hong Kong films.

Lin Yicheng doesn’t have high box office expectations for Lost on Journey, as long as it can exceed 100 million yuan.

He thought so, and Ning Hao was under a lot of pressure.

By the way, after Ning Hao learned that Zhong Lifang had surrendered to Lin Yicheng, he immediately understood why Lin Yicheng was so cold towards him and had been suppressing the release of "Lost on Journey".

Which boss likes employees who are disloyal to him?
Ning Hao, under the persuasion of his wife, called Lin Yicheng.

On the phone, Ning Hao spoke so sincerely that he was almost ready to take out his heart and show Lin Yicheng what color it was.

Lin Yicheng did not comment on this.

No matter how nice the words sound, it's useless.

If a person is disloyal once, he cannot be reused again.

What's more, Ning Hao's value is no longer important to Lin Yicheng.

Yang Qing can take over and shoot those movies of his.

Lin Yicheng finally realized that in terms of directing ability, Yang Qing was no worse than Ning Hao.

The fact that Crazy Racing is still a huge success is proof of that.

In his previous life, the reason why Yang Qing was not as successful as Ning Hao was that he did not have a good book and he did not have good luck.

Of course, the more important thing is that Yang Qing is not slippery enough.

Lin Yicheng, after preparing for "Lost on Journey", let's see what Ning Hao does.

If he can behave himself, then give him some less important movies.

If you're still flirting with Hua Yi, then don't blame Lin Yicheng.

With his current status and the various resource channels controlled by Xinghe Film and Television, it would be very easy for him to deal with a director.
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After dealing with all the company-related matters, Lin Yicheng flew to the Magic City again.

Go to Shanda Network’s headquarters and meet with Chen Tianqiao.

In fact, before this, Lin Yicheng had already met with Chen Tianqiao several times, wanting to discuss with him about investing in Shanda Literature.

However, Chen Tianqiao always declined the offer, using the excuse of being unwell.

It is true that Chen Tianqiao is unwell.

It was also true that he didn't want Lin Yicheng to interfere in Shanda Literature.

The reason why I agreed to meet this time is very simple.

The relevant announcement about Godfather's progress has been issued.

Everyone who needs to know knows it.

Coincidentally, the godfather also happens to be in charge of Shanda.

If he didn't give Lin Yicheng face again, Chen Tianqiao was afraid that Lin Yicheng would not give him the substance.

Some rumors about Lin Yicheng have spread not only in the film and television circles, but also in other circles.

Although those rumors are true and false, it is difficult to distinguish them at the moment.

But it is better to believe it exists than to believe it does not.

Chen Tianqiao, who is now in a state of panic and having a hard time, dares not gamble.
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When Lin Yicheng arrived at Shanda and met Chen Tianqiao, he found that his temples were already gray.

He is no longer as ambitious as the youngest richest man he once was.

Lin Yicheng felt a little regretful.

Old Chen, what a pity.

As the saying goes, "A half-step ahead is a genius, a step ahead is a madman."

Lao Chen, in the eyes of Shanda and his peers, is a madman.

In 2004, Lao Chen spent huge amounts of money and mobilized countless manpower and material resources to develop Shanda Box. Isn't this crazy?
The results of it?
How full the ideal is, how skinny the reality is.

At first, the top management didn’t understand and weren’t optimistic about the idea, so Lao Chen had no choice but to push it through forcefully.

Then, the Shanda box they developed was so advanced that Shanda’s middle and senior management spent an entire night studying it but still couldn’t figure out how to use it.

Even Lao Chen himself took four hours to get the connection right.

After it was launched on the market, it was severely hit by market feedback.

The price of a box is more than 20 yuan, but less than units are sold in a month.

To make matters worse, in 2006, before Lao Chen could continue to develop and improve the box.

The ban came down.

Internet content is not allowed to be broadcast on television.

The business transformation failed, and the "Legend" game is no longer "Legendary" today.

The top brass couldn't tolerate it any longer.

In the past two years, a large number of gaming talents have left the company one after another, causing a sharp decline in Shanda's R&D capabilities. Apart from "Legend", Shanda can no longer come up with any other killer products.

In addition, in the past two years, NetEase and Tencent have been eyeing Shanda's market share and continuously eroding it.

Jiucheng's "World of Warcraft" is also constantly attracting "Legend" players.

Old Chen suffers from "neurosis".

Now he is restless all day long and has a strong sense of impending death every day.

Thinking about what to do next.
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It can be said that Lin Yicheng's timing of investment this time was perfect.

The negotiation process with Lao Chen went relatively smoothly.

In the end, Lin Yicheng successfully acquired 40% of Shanda Literature's shares.

Moreover, Lin Yicheng, who knew what happened to Old Chen in his previous life, signed a draft agreement with him.

If Shanda wants to withdraw in the future, Lin Yicheng has the first right to purchase the remaining shares.

Lin Yicheng talked with Lao Chen for a long time about Shanda Literature.

Don’t underestimate the fact that many novel websites including Moudian, Hongxiutianxiang, Under the Banyan Tree, and Xiaoxiang Academy have been acquired by Shanda Literature.

But the current operating conditions are not ideal.

First, it is hit hard by serious piracy.

Secondly, the senior management of Shanda and the senior management of these novel websites have different ideas.

In the eyes of the top management of these novel websites, you Shanda guys are just a bunch of people who make games. What do you know about novels?

It wouldn't be wrong to say so.

Just look at Shanda’s fancy operations and you will understand. I can only say that it shows their amateur nature.

For this reason, a group of novel website founding teams and veteran backbones, led by Wu Wenhui, left Shanda and joined Tencent.

Lin Yicheng analyzed everything for Lao Chen.

In terms of combating piracy and developing novel copyrights for film and television adaptations.

Lin Yicheng's purpose was very simple, he wanted Lao Chen to give him the management decision-making power of Shanda Literature.

Lao Chen was convinced.

First of all, he was a complete layman and really didn't know how to run Shanda Literature well.

Secondly, his physical condition does not allow him to have enough energy to manage Shanda Literature, which already has a lot of problems.

At this point, although Lin Yicheng was only the second largest shareholder of Shanda Literature, from then on, he had the final say on all matters related to Shanda Literature.
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After saying goodbye to Lao Chen, Lin Yicheng went straight to a certain point.

Met Wu Wenhui.

As soon as they met and exchanged a few pleasantries, Lin Yicheng directly showed his fangs.

The operation was launched towards a certain point.

"Notify everyone to fire the head of the 'Shenhe' department. Those personnel must also be replaced with a new batch. The new replacements must undergo strict training and assessment before they can take up their posts."

"Ah?" Wu Wenhui was stunned after hearing Lin Yicheng's request.

"What? Don't you understand what I'm saying?" Lin Yicheng asked back.

"No, the key is..." Wu Wenhui was about to explain, but was interrupted by Lin Yicheng waving his hand.

"No need to explain to me, I know you well."

Lin Yicheng paused and continued, "I won't mention the contents of some novels that involve large-scale Z and H content. I can understand that they are for the purpose of attracting readers."

"But you just turn a blind eye to those who worship foreign things, wantonly belittle the mainland, smear those above you, and vigorously promote incorrect ideas?"

"But Mr. Lin, our operating regulations and the platform concept are all about creative freedom, which is..." Wu Wenhui hurriedly explained, but was interrupted by Lin Yicheng just as he was about to finish his words.

This time, Lin Yicheng's attitude was not very good.

"My ass! Which is bigger, your ass or the law?"

"What's the matter? You think the Internet is a lawless place and they can't control you, right?"

"Or do you agree with those statements and views?"

"Ok?"

Lin Yicheng's tone of voice became higher and higher, and his tone became more and more severe.

Finally, Lin Yicheng even threatened.

"Do you believe it or not? I can shut down your website the next day with just one sentence."

"I, I believe it, Mr. Lin. I will give the order right away and will strictly carry out your requirements." Wu Wenhui swallowed and said stutteringly.

"Well, that's right." Seeing this, Lin Yicheng's attitude became gentler.

"You are the industry leader, so you must set an example. Only in this way can you receive support from above and recognition from readers. Don't you think this is the truth?"

"You are right." Wu Wenhui nodded.

"I've talked to Mr. Chen before. Your two biggest problems right now are piracy and copyright. I will solve these as soon as possible."

If you hit someone with a stick, you should give him a sweet date.

Lin Yicheng has mastered this move.

"Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Lin." Wu Wenhui was delighted when he heard that.

"Of course, just wait for my news." Lin Yicheng affirmed.
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He really didn't lie to Wu Wenhui.

He already had plans regarding piracy.

Not just a fiction website.

His Galaxy Videos were also deeply victimized by piracy.

Before, Lin Yicheng had been keeping his troops in place, just waiting.

Once the godfather is in place, we can start.

This time, the "Internet copyright war" will be initiated by him.

By then, whether it is a pirated video website or a pirated novel website, they must be cleaned up thoroughly.

As for the film and television rights of the novel, there is no need to mention it.

Whether it is Galaxy Film and Television, its subordinate Tangren, or its friendly forces Bona and the coal bosses.

Enough to digest.

There is no way to finish shooting.

"Old Wu, I heard that you only receive salary and bonus now, and no shares?" Lin Yicheng asked again.

"Yes, we were acquired before. After all, I founded the company, and I couldn't bear to leave, so I stayed." Wu Wenhui said with some emotion.

"Well, I'll discuss with Mr. Chen later and give some shares to you veterans and backbones."

"If Mr. Chen doesn't want to, I'll pay from my share. It won't hurt anyone, but you. You are all heroes."

"Old Wu, work hard. I'm counting on you."

"In the future, when the time is right, I will also operate the website and list it on the stock market. By then, your worth will not be what it is now."

As he spoke, Lin Yicheng patted Wu Wenhui on the shoulder.

Just giving sweet dates is not enough.

You also have to give me some pie.

Even if it’s a painting.

Lin Yicheng is also a layman when it comes to how to operate a novel website.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

As long as he can win over the hearts of the people and make these veteran backbones obey his command and be of one mind with him, that will be enough.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin." Wu Wenhui's words seemed particularly sincere.

Look, this is the vision and courage that a big boss should have.

Compared with Mr. Chen, Mr. Lin is better.

Be generous and capable!
Although he had some unpleasantness with Lin Yicheng just now, at this moment, Wu Wenhui's heart was already inclined towards Lin Yicheng.
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"Okay, go ahead and do your work. Just wait for my news later." Lin Yicheng prepared to leave.

I was almost at the elevator door when I suddenly stopped.

"Mr. Lin, is there anything else?" asked Wu Wenhui who was seeing him off.

"By the way, I heard that there is a writer named 'Three Ghosts of the Huang Family' here?" Lin Yicheng asked.

"Yes, he is one of the top writers on our platform and has great fame and influence in the online literary world." Wu Wenhui said with a smile.

"Well, you also give orders to terminate his contract as soon as possible and let him go wherever he wants in the future." Lin Yicheng said lightly.

"Ah? Why is this?" Wu Wenhui was even more confused.

"There is no reason. I just don't like him. Is this reason enough?"

Wu Wenhui: “…”

(End of this chapter)