Chapter 719: Emma's New Movie

"The No. 302 won't increase the price, right? The price is too high, if it doesn't work, let's give up?"

Emma Watson was not as happy as when she took pictures of the Rose Garden at this time. In her opinion, the Qianlong jade seal on the stage is really worthless. authority.

Yang Cheng didn't have the patience to explain the preciousness of this item to her. She just shook her head and comforted her with confidence, "Don't worry, this is the last offer, and there shouldn't be any problem."

On the other side, the professional buyer No. 302 was originally confident, but when a text message from an unknown number came from his mobile phone, his face changed drastically, and he scanned the surroundings with vigilant eyes, causing confusion to the people around him.

On his side, he hesitated and didn't continue to raise the cards. The auctioneer on the stage couldn't control so much. Did he get a little impatient without looking at the big shots in the front row?

Go through the process quickly, "11.1 million once, this Fang Yuxi is a rare treasure, 11.1 million second~"

The ending sounded long, until it was confirmed that no one in the audience would raise their placards, and then the hammer fell heavily, "Deal ~ Congratulations to Mr. Yang, you have successfully won tonight's finale auction."

Thunderous applause sounded, Yang Cheng stood up, smiled and waved, and followed the staff to the backstage to go through the handover procedures. As for the number 302, he would not waste his brain cells thinking too much.

But after he signed, he suddenly remembered that there seemed to be one less target for tonight, and he asked a Sotheby's manager next to him suspiciously, "I remember that there is a water company near Wales on your auction list, why not?" up the auction?"

The manager was stunned for a moment, and then explained embarrassingly, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Yang, because the owner decided to cancel the auction before the auction started, and even paid the liquidated damages generously. Naturally, we can't force it."

Yang Cheng frowned, "Canceled temporarily?"

He was a little depressed. Although he won the main goal tonight, he didn't taste the two side dishes, especially the equity of this water company, which he still cared about.

However, he also knew that there would be no useful news from Sotheby's. After Sotheby's confirmed the authenticity of the check, he discussed with Yang Cheng, "Mr. Yang, I don't know if you are going to pick up the goods on the spot." Or will we be responsible for the transportation?"

"You are in charge of transporting it to my manor. After all, you are professionals." Yang Cheng would not take it with him at leisure. No matter what, it was worth tens of millions of pounds. There will never be a shortage of bad guys in this world.

Sotheby's has a mature system and rich experience in security transportation. Besides, the whole process is not over until the lot is delivered to Yang Cheng. If an accident occurs during transportation, Yang Cheng has the right to ask Sotheby's to refund the purchase price.

But if he picks up the goods and leaves now, once he is robbed on the way, Sotheby's will not bear the corresponding responsibility. Can Yang Cheng, a rogue, make mistakes in such small details?

The president of Sotheby's also wanted to invite Yang Cheng to the office for coffee, but he declined. What's the point of drinking coffee with old men.

After experiencing the supreme gift-giving service, she and Emma left by car. Under Yang Cheng's strong invitation, Emma finally nodded and agreed to go back to the manor together.

On the highway, the noise is blocked out of the car window, and there is no need to increase the volume when speaking. Emma asked casually, "You just asked the manager about the situation of the water company. Do you want to invest?"

Emma has some business sense, Yang Cheng doesn't mind chatting with her, it's better than going to bed as soon as they meet.

He turned sideways and said, "The British Isles have intensive precipitation, abundant water resources, and a large enough population. Investing in a water company is a profitable business.

Just looking at the level of profitability may not be as scary as Internet companies, but the advantage lies in stability. Even if there is a financial crisis, there is still money to be made. After all, ordinary people cannot live without water. "

Emma's big eyes are very wonderful, "Isn't that a guaranteed business?"

Yang Cheng was a little dumbfounded, and suddenly regretted discussing investment with an actress who can act and lack the basic knowledge of life, "How can there be a real stable profit in this world? If I am the first to rush to invest, the above It's just a relative statement.

If you live in the UK all year round, you should know that the UK has a temperate maritime climate. The warm and humid water vapor over the Atlantic Ocean brings abundant rain to this country, but there are also problems with abundant rain.

Especially in recent years, affected by global climate change, the UK has been continuously affected by severe weather and frequent floods. This has brought new problems to the UK to ensure the safety of drinking water and avoid pollution of drinking water caused by floods as much as possible. "

Emma stared wide-eyed, as if seeing a brand new world, "That is to say, the water company is likely to go bankrupt due to huge losses caused by floods or water pollution?"

Yang Cheng shrugged, "To put it simply, like the small water company I just asked about not far from Wales, the reservoir burst due to the flood last year. Although no casualties were caused, They can't afford to renovate the new reservoir, they can only declare bankruptcy, and the owner of the company or the local government will reorganize it by auction."

"So that's it, then why did the other party cancel the auction suddenly?" Emma was like a child who was curious about the world, full of a hundred thousand reasons.

Yang Cheng spread his hands, "I don't know, maybe they have found a solution to the predicament? For example, obtaining financing from an investment bank? It's hard to say."

Emma kicked off her high heels, crossed her legs on the seat, and rested her chin on one hand, "I would have bought some water company stocks if I knew it, and it would be more profitable than buying those conservative financial management funds."

"You little money junkie, why don't you have enough money to pay tens of millions of dollars?" Yang Cheng really couldn't complain. Emma's ability to make money is not inferior to small and medium-sized enterprises in the United States, but then again, who can How much money do you have?

Don't you see that Yang Cheng's net worth is billions of dollars, and he is still arguing about the lack of money every day.

Emma Watson sneered, "Who said my salary is tens of millions? I recently accepted a film, and the salary was only 4.5 million US dollars. It's not a one-time payment. If it wasn't for Tom Hanks' sake, I would Not at all."

"Huh? You're taking another film? Aren't you going to join the Disney crew soon?" Yang Cheng had heard from Emma before that she had accepted the project of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast".

Emma followed Yang Cheng's example and spread her hands, "The crew is called "The Circle". Originally, that film was on the same schedule as "Beauty and the Beast", so I pushed it away. Who knew that "The Circle" found a new one?" The heroine was also unable to act due to other reasons, so I had to find me again and postponed the shooting time. I am very sincere. I like that book quite a bit, so I might as well take it together. Anyway, the shooting time of a small-budget movie will not be long. Too long."

Yang Cheng muttered the name of "The Circle" and turned it around in his mind. He had no impression at all. It was obviously not a big hit movie, and it didn't even reach the level of winning awards. It can be certified as a bad movie.

On the contrary, the film "Beauty and the Beast" made Disney a lot of money, and even won a few small Oscars. Unfortunately, films born out of fairy tales are Disney's forte. With Disney's overbearing, It might not be realistic for Yang Cheng to want a piece of the pie.

I said regretfully, "Disney didn't give you a chance to bring money into the group?"

Looking at it from Yang Cheng's point of view, Emma's iconic raised mouth corners, showing her perfect profile, smiled slyly, "No, but I signed a betting agreement with them, if the film's box office exceeds "Maleficent" , I can get at least US$15 million and at most US$17 million in remuneration, otherwise, I can only get an advance payment of US$3 million."

Yang Cheng was surprised by Emma's courage, and at the same time he was also happy for Emma, ​​because the box office of "Beauty and the Beast" was much higher than that of "Maleficent". Emma will win the bet agreement.

"By the way, the crew of "The Circle" seems to be short of some investment, how about I introduce the producer to you?" Emma suddenly remembered the gloomy look on Tom Hanks' face when she communicated with Tom Hanks a while ago, and almost forgot Don't you have a rich man by your side who can solve the problem.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cheng's head shook like a rattle drum, it was obviously a pit, so he didn't jump into it, "Forget it, New Era Films has launched a lot of big projects recently, if it's just distribution, it's fine, investment is fine .”

Indeed, no matter how bad the box office is, with the addition of Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, it is not a big problem to recover the cost. It is profitable for the issuer, but it is more difficult to make money with investment. up.

Emma didn't care, she also asked impromptu, "Then let me tell Tom, if New Era Pictures can intervene in the distribution, they will be very happy."

New Era Pictures has received all the resources of Lionsgate, among which the best quality is naturally its distribution capabilities. Back then, it was able to distribute the top six monoclonal antibodies through continuous mergers and acquisitions. Now with the help of New Era Media, several of them It can even reach the level of crushing. From the perspective of distribution ability alone, in Hollywood, except for Disney, Yang Cheng can say without exaggeration: Everyone here is rubbish.

It is so domineering, especially with the intervention of the CW TV network, which completely complements the shortcomings of Lionsgate's previous distribution in North America, which is why Emma said that just now.

It’s true that Tom Hanks is an actor, and he has proven his ability to make monoclonal antibody films and even make films several times in the past, but this does not mean that he can succeed every time. Failure is definitely more than success. Therefore, every time The release stage after the film production is completed is the most troublesome time for the producers. After all, the door of the Sixth University is not so easy to enter.

And if there is Emma's matchmaking and a ride with New Era Pictures, wouldn't Tom Hanks be unhappy?