Chapter Two Hundred and Twenty Nine: Damage your opponent is to benefit yourself.
After sending Chen Wu away, Han Fei was actually not at peace while sitting in the office. After all, as an outsider, he didn't know whether there was a cascading effect between Penguin Video and Penguin Pictures.
The film industry was eliminated and sanctions were imposed on Han Fei.
If this is the case, Han Fei will have no choice but to follow Kiwi Video in the future, which is not a good thing for the development of the studio.
Of course, Han Fei is not without backup skills. The studio is still in its infancy, so it is producing these "small but beautiful" online dramas. In the future, when the team really develops, he can cooperate with some satellite TV stations, so that
Can avoid the influence of Penguin video.
"It depends on how Penguin Video chooses."
Suddenly, Han Fei received a strange phone call early in the morning. After hanging up, he couldn't help but wave his fist fiercely.
Yes, the call was from Penguin Video CEO Liu Bin, and the purpose was naturally to prevent Han Fei from meeting with Kiwi CEO Zhang Liang.
The coffee shop downstairs is opened by a young couple, who are also fans of Han Fei. Although the shop is not large, it is decorated in a fairly stylish way.
Liu Bin has long hair and gives the impression that he is more of a literary young man than a professional manager. However, Han Fei does not dare to have any contempt for this person. From the birth to the development of Penguin Video, this shadow has existed. Penguin Video
At the beginning of the establishment of the industry, he was also the overall coordinator. Later, because there were too many responsibilities to manage, he gave up the position of CEO of Penguin Pictures.
Liu Bin was also looking at Han Fei with great interest. The first impression this young man gave him was that he was calm. After receiving a call from Chen Wu yesterday, he also looked at Han Fei's information and noticed every step he took.
It seems like a risk, but in fact it leaves a way out for yourself. Such people are very difficult to deal with.
"I didn't expect that this small cafe could actually bring Mr. Liu to visit. It's really brilliant. Mr. Liu, why don't you have a cup of American style? The manager of this store has pretty good skills." Han Fei smiled.
"Really? Let's have a drink and try it. I hope Mr. Han's recommendation is worth the money." Liu Bin also smiled.
Soon the coffee was served. Liu Bin took a sip and nodded: "Well, the bitterness, astringency, and sourness are enough, but it's a pity that it's still a little bit sweet."
After finishing speaking, he paused and then said: "I hope I can get good news from Mr. Han to make up for this shortcoming."
Han Fei shrugged: "It depends on whether Mr. Liu has this ambition."
"Mind." Liu Bin commented: "This word is used well. I am worthy of being a literary and artistic person. In this case, I won't beat around the bush with you. In fact, there are so many popular online dramas every year. For Penguin
In terms of the size of the video, don’t you think it’s too light if you use this as a bargaining chip with me?”
Han Fei nodded: "You are right, but I would like to remind you that there are eight volumes of Tomb Raider Notes, and there are also derivative plots such as the prequel [Old Nine Gates] and the sequel [Sand Sea]. If there is one volume a year,
I can even do it twenty years later. Do you think such a super IP is qualified to be used as a bargaining chip?"
Liu Bin was stunned when he heard this. If Han Fei really followed what Han Fei said, "Tomb Raider Notes" can indeed be called a super IP. Such a super IP is enough to keep a company in stock for more than ten years.
Just like Marvel's superhero series, one release a year is enough to create a whirlwind around the world and harvest the global box office. If Han Fei really chooses to fight with Penguin Video, he can produce two series a year, specifically to block Penguin Video's A-level
Production, for a long time, the loss is immeasurable.
Liu Bin has no doubt that [Tomb Robbers Notes] has such potential. As long as it is well-made enough, the power of this IP will become more and more powerful. Just like the Mummy series back then, exploring death and finding treasures are the two most real desires in the human heart.
"Okay, I believe you can do it, but why can't we cooperate and develop this super IP together? You should know that with the power of Penguin Group, we may be able to shorten this cycle by half?"
Han Fei's heart moved. Liu Bin said that he recognized his equal negotiating qualifications.
"You're right, but I don't intend to give away the money I got to others for free. You should understand what I mean, right?"
Liu Bin nodded and smiled: "Yes, you are right. If it were me, I wouldn't know how to do it. So if you think about it from your perspective, you should understand why we should throw resources to someone who has no additional benefits and can't
A project under your control?”
I have to admit that Liu Bin did have a clear understanding of the situation and immediately put the conflict between the two parties on the table.
But from here, Han Fei also discovered Liu Bin's real concern. The so-called additional income, after all, was only from Penguin Pictures and had nothing to do with him. The key to the problem was actually that Liu Bin was worried about [Tomb Raider Notes]
The value of IP in the later period will become greater and greater, and the platform will become more dependent on "Tomb Raiders Notes". If Han Fei wants to leave again one day, the blow to the platform will be huge.
There is an irreconcilable conflict here. Han Fei wants absolute autonomy, but Liu Bin will definitely not let an uncontrollable IP continue to expand for the benefit of Penguin Video, even if this IP will bring him huge benefits.
interests.
Han Fei was silent for a long time, and then said: "Perhaps we can sign a preemptive purchase agreement?"
Liu Bin shook his head, put down the coffee in his hand, and said slowly: "Actually, there is another way, such as Penguin Video buying shares in your studio? Of course, we only need 10% of the shares, and we promise not to affect any of your interests.
Decision-making, what do you think of this proposal, Mr. Han?"
Seeing this, Han Fei sneered in his heart. In fact, this was Liu Bin's real purpose. Otherwise, he could just send a manager-level executive to handle such a trivial matter. He had to come in person. As expected, he was a drunkard.
He didn't care about the wine. He said that he only wanted 10% of the shares, but in fact, if the development studio needed to raise funds in the later stage, Penguin Video had a lot of money, who could do it better than him?
"Oh? Since we need financing, why not consider us?"
Just as the coffee shop fell into silence again, a voice suddenly sounded. When Liu Bin looked at the person, he almost cursed.
"Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, Mr. Liu suddenly came to visit, so I just entertained you first." Han Fei greeted quickly.
Zhang Liang waved his hand, not caring at all: "It doesn't matter, Mr. Liu and I are old friends, right?"
Liu Bin sneered and said, "Yes, we have been dealing with each other since the day Mr. Zhang joined the company."
"Hey, did I just hear someone say that Mr. Han needs financing?" Zhang Liang seemed to be particularly interested in this issue.
Han Fei shook his head and said: "The studio's funds are sufficient for the time being, so I won't bother you two."
Seeing that his plan went bankrupt, Liu Bin glared at Zhang Liang: "Mr. Zhang, you still have the experience to do something like this that harms others and does not benefit yourself."
"You are joking. If it is the opponent who is harmed, isn't it self-interest for us?"