Yasuo Kamikura and Zhong Zhichen sat opposite Chu Huan, with angry expressions on their faces.
"President, those distributors have gone too far. They want to increase their sales share, otherwise they will decide to stop cooperating with us!"
Kamikura Yasuo was in a very bad mood at this time. Just this morning, Kamikura Yasuo received a call from someone from the Xiangjiang Distribution Association.
In Xiangjiang, every industry has its own association or chamber of commerce, such as the Textile Association, the Film Association, the Real Estate Association, etc.
Even newspaper and magazine distributors in Hong Kong have their own distribution associations.
Chu Huan raised his eyebrows slightly. He did not expect that when the sales volume of "Fantasy Comics" became the first in the Xiangjiang comics industry, Xiangjiang's distribution association would dare to jump out and cause trouble for him at this time.
"Is it the Xiangjiang Distribution Association, not a certain distributor?"
Chu Huan was worried that she didn't understand what Kamikura Yasuo said in Cantonese, so she confirmed it with Zhong Zhichen again.
Zhong Zhichen said with the same angry look: "It's the distribution association, not a certain distributor. They seem to have specially negotiated it."
The distributors in Xiangjiang are just like the associations in Xiangjiang. There are different distributors according to different regions.
"So, these people suddenly united without us knowing?"
When it was determined that the Distribution Association was causing trouble with him, Chu Huan directly discovered the most critical issue. There were more than a dozen distributors under the Distribution Association. These people were not as united as they seemed, and they often fought with each other.
.
Now they suddenly united to fight against "Fantasy Comics". If no one united them, Chu Huan would not believe anything he said.
Zhong Zhichen was indeed someone that both Chu Huan and Kamikura Yasuo were optimistic about. After hearing what Chu Huan said, he immediately had an idea.
"President, you mean there are people behind these people?"
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Besides this reason, I can't think of any other reasons!"
Zhong Zhichen said suspiciously: "But in the publishing industry in Hong Kong, who has such great energy? Even if they are envious because they saw the sales of "Fantasy Comics", if no one connects with them, it is impossible.
This is the result now.”
After a pause, Zhong Zhichen suddenly said: "Could it be Huang Yulang?"
The biggest enemy of "Fantasy Comics" in Xiangjiang is Huang Yulang, and now it is only the distributors in Xiangjiang who have made a request to increase the sales share. It can be said that the only people who can do this are Xiangjiang people!
Chu Huan did not agree with Zhong Zhichen's idea and said: "Huang Yulang does not have that much energy. Now the sales of a single issue of "Fantasy Comics" combined with the sales of individual comics have exceeded Huang Yulang's comics. Do you think the distribution association
Will people offend us because of Huang Yulang?"
Zhong Zhichen also had his own opinion, saying: "Huang Yulang doesn't need to pay anything. He only needs to have a way to bring these people together and then make this suggestion. Money and silk can move people's hearts. I think those people will be tempted."
Hearing Zhong Zhichen's analysis, Chu Huan also nodded slightly. It was indeed possible, but Chu Huan still thought that Huang Yulang's level was not enough to facilitate this matter.
Kamikura Yasuo said anxiously: "President, we can find out who is the mastermind behind the scenes later, but now there are only two days until the next issue of the magazine is released. If we cannot reach an agreement with these distributors,
If the conditions are met, there will be no way for the next issue of "Fantasy Comics" to be launched in Hong Kong!"
For "Fantasy Comics", this is the top priority that needs to be solved now.
"If we can't know who the person behind it is, then we will always have to guard against that person hiding in the dark. This feels very bad!"
Chu Huan was not as anxious as Kamikura Yasuo and Zhong Zhichen.
"By the way, how much share do they ask for?"
Kamikura Yasuo said angrily: "Those are a group of greedy people, they actually want 40% of the sales share!"
"Haha, what a lion!"
By this time, both Kamikura Yasuo and Zhong Zhichen knew that they could only wait for Chu Huan to make a decision on this matter.
40% sales share, just as Chu Huan said, those people are really open-minded!
"I will handle this matter personally. You go to your normal work first. I will give you news the day after tomorrow!"
The next issue of "Fantasy Comics" goes on sale on the third day in two days!
Seeing what Chu Huan said, Kamikura Yasuo and Zhong Zhichen could only express their understanding, and then they stood up and left.
After they left, Chu Huan called Bao Tianming's phone number.
"What are Yu Toubiao and She Zaiming doing?" Chu Huan asked directly.
"You eat here with me every day and wait to die." Bao Tianming said lazily.
Chu Huan felt that he should find something to do for Bao Tianming. In his current state, he probably would be useless before Nazha could solve it.
However, this matter can only be arranged later. Chu Huan has more important things to do now.
"The two of them have not degraded their ability to interact with people, have they?" Chu Huan asked.
"Don't worry!" Bao Tianming said firmly: "The two of them are now very good at tracking people."
Chu Huan said with a smile: "That's good. I have a new job for them. Let them follow the people from the Distribution Association these days. I want to see who they have met, especially at parties!"
Bao Tianming suddenly became energetic and said directly: "Are those people from the Distribution Association causing trouble for you? There is no need to let Yu Toubiao and She Zaiming follow them on this matter. I will take people to find them now and promise to let them go."
They are honest."
The Distribution Association in Xiangjiang is different from the chambers of commerce in other industries, because the work interest of the Distribution Association determines that these people cannot be serious businessmen at all, and are more similar to the interests of the community.
But to say that they are a club is not enough.
It is somewhat similar to the Hong Kong coolies of the 1950s and 1960s.
When I was so bold, I even dared to ask the big guys at Oriental Daily to increase the sales share.
It was precisely because of their business model that Bao Tianming said he would take people to find them directly.
Regarding Bao Tianming's suggestion, Chu Huan refused: "No, this matter is a bit weird, but in any case, their behavior is still within the scope of business. If the power of the association is used, it will damage the business world."
The rules will be very troublesome!"
Any circle has its own unspoken rules. Before you become the person qualified to customize the rules, it is best not to easily try to break the unspoken rules of this circle, otherwise you are likely to be injured.
When Bao Tianming heard that he didn't have to take action himself, he immediately turned back to a decadent voice: "Okay, I'll let the two of them pass now."
Chu Huan hung up the phone, but just when Chu Huan was thinking about who might be behind this incident, Xu Yi walked in.
"Chairman, Mr. Li Xiaolong is here, he seems very anxious!"
Chu Huan frowned slightly. Li Xiaolong should be filming at Qingshan Temple at this time. Why did he suddenly come over at this time? A bad premonition rose in his heart.
"what happened?"
After Li Xiaolong came in, Chu Huan saw that the expression on Li Xiaolong's face was not very good, and knew that his hunch must have come true.
Sure enough, Li Xiaolong also brought him some bad news.
"Those people in Hollywood don't follow the rules!" Li Xiaolong said directly.
Chu Huan did not answer, waiting for what Li Xiaolong would say next.
"Today Andrew Morgan found me and said that if I want to continue to cooperate with Warner for my movies in the future, then I can't have black-and-white funding to get involved!"
Fantasy comics, black and white images appear simultaneously?
Is this a coincidence, or did someone do it on purpose?
Chu Huan suddenly felt that at this time, there was an inexplicable palm somewhere, slowly covering him.
"Is this why you came here?" Although Chu Huan had a guess in his mind, there was no expression on his face, and there was even a smile.
Seeing Chu Huan's expression, Li Xiaolong said incomprehensively: "Why are you so calm? I had an angry quarrel with Andrew Morgan just now, and I have clearly told him that if there is no financial intervention from Black and White Video
, I will not sign a contract with Warner, they are not the only company in Hollywood!"
Chu Huan smiled and said, "I think the other party must have not promised you, right?"
Li Xiaolong said angrily: "I don't care whether he agrees or not, anyway, I have already decided. If they really don't allow black and white images to be included in the next movie, then I will find another company!"
Chu Huan got up, went to the wine cabinet, and poured a glass of Coke for Li Xiaolong. Li Xiaolong usually didn't drink. The last time he drank with Chu Huan and Gu Long was a rare event.
"Look, hasn't the matter been solved for you? Brother Long, don't worry. Hollywood has always pursued the principle of money first. As long as your movie sells money in North America, then they will definitely do it.
Do things according to your ideas. Now Andrew Morgan, the reason why I dare to tell you this is because you have not really proven yourself in Hollywood."
Li Xiaolong took the Coke from Chu Huan's hand and said, "I understand what you mean, but there shouldn't be any conflict between you and Andrew Morgan. Didn't we have a happy chat at the power-on ceremony before? Why did he suddenly turn his back on you now?
Woolen cloth?"
Chu Huan said with deep eyes: "Maybe someone told him something? After all, no matter what, my joining still shared the profits that should belong to them!"
Li Xiaolong stood up suddenly and looked at Chu Huan with a complicated expression: "You mean, Mr. Zou is in the middle?"
Chu Huan shook his head and said, "I don't know about this, but I'm sure someone must have done something here."
After a pause, Chu Huan said: "But I think it is unlikely that it is Zou Wenhuai. After all, if something like this happens now, both you and I will think that the other party did it."
When Li Xiaolong heard Chu Huan's analysis, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It would be best if it's not Mr. Zou!"
Chu Huan chuckled and said: "I didn't say it was definitely not Zou Wenhuai, I just said that it is unlikely that he would do this, but it does not mean that it is impossible. After all, he was not very happy with my cooperation some time ago!"
Li Xiaolong knew that Chu Huan was talking about Chu Huan's strong cooperation with Zou Wenhuai.
Regarding this matter, it is a commercial behavior of the two companies, and Li Xiaolong does not want to participate in it.
But now this matter is different. Li Xiaolong had promised Chu Huan a long time ago to let Chu Huan's black and white images invest in his own movie in Hollywood. Now it is Andrew Morgan who has come forward to do this. Li Xiaolong naturally stands beside Chu Huan.
This way.
"Then what do you think about this matter now?"
Li Xiaolong asked.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Don't worry. Since the other party said it was about the next movie, it's still a few months away. And you also said that if the other party doesn't agree, then you won't cooperate with them. I
There’s nothing else to worry about!”
Li Xiaolong sat down again, still a little upset and said: "I'm just worried about why the other party suddenly changed his mind!"
Chu Huan smiled and comforted: "There is always a reason, and we can always find this reason. As for you, don't think about these things. Just go and make your own movie with peace of mind. All the rest will be taken care of by me."
It will be solved."
Li Xiaolong could only nod helplessly and said: "Okay, I understand, but don't worry, Ah Huan, I said we will advance and retreat together in Hollywood, that is, we will advance and retreat together!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Of course I know it!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After chatting with Chu Huan, Li Xiaolong still left with a trace of anger.
In the underground parking lot of Jiahu Building, Ding Pei was waiting for Li Xiaolong.
Seeing Li Xiaolong getting on the bus, Ding Pei asked with concern: "Have you told Mr. Huan about the matter?"
Li Xiaolong nodded: "I told you, Ah Huan told me, he will solve it."
Ding Pei breathed a sigh of relief and reassured Li Xiaolong: "Since Mr. Huan has said that he can solve it, he will definitely be able to solve it. In the past few years since I came to Xiangjiang, I have never seen anything that Mr. Huan can't solve!"
Li Xiaolong thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "That's true."
Ding Pei suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, have you told Mr. Huan that Warner wants to sign a contract with you next month?"
Andrew Morgan found Li Xiaolong with two things. The first one was about the black and white image of Chu Huan, and the second one was about signing a contract with Li Xiaolong.
What the two parties signed is definitely not an artist contract, but a cooperation contract between the two parties, similar to the contract of Tom Cruise in later generations. The two parties signed a contract to collaborate on several films. During this period, all the films released by Li Xiaolong in North America were in cooperation with Warner.
Investment and the like.
Li Xiaolong shook his head and said: "I think Ah Huan's interest today is not too high. There must be a lot of troubles in managing such a large company, so I didn't tell him. Besides, I had already decided that if Warner
If you don't change your tone, you won't cooperate with them, so it doesn't matter whether you tell Ah Huan or not!"
Ding Pei looked at Li Xiaolong with some admiration. Li Xiaolong shines brightly on the big screen, but what makes Ding Pei admire him even more is Li Xiaolong's loyal and heroic character.
So charming!
In the office, Chu Huan stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the Central District of Hong Kong... After all, the Jiahu Building was still too short.
Just when Chu Huan was standing there lamenting that the Jiahu Building was too short, Xu Yi walked into Chu Huan's office again, with a somewhat complicated look on his face.
"Chairman, General Manager Luo is here!"
"Please come in!"
Chu Huan returned to his seat, and he didn't know whether Luo Jichang's arrival would be what he thought.
Just looking at the complicated look on Luo Jichang's face, Chu Huan knew that what he brought was definitely not good news.
"Tell me, what happened?"
At this moment, Chu Huan felt as if he had the ability to predict the future.
Luo Jichang had no intention of guessing what Chu Huan was thinking, but he still asked with some surprise: "Young Master Huan, how did you know?"
I knew it!
There was a hint of coldness between Chu Huan's brows. If it could be explained by coincidence that the black-and-white image and the fantasy comic happened at the same time before, now that Jiahu Textile is added to the mix, it is absolutely impossible to be a coincidence.
"whats the matter!"
"I just got news that Jinxiu Textile has somehow mastered the air textile technology of denim and is now preparing to compete with us for customers!"
Luo Jichang preached worriedly.
Jinxiu Textile is also ranked in the top ten in Xiangjiang's textile industry, but it ranks low. It is usually very low-key, but unexpectedly, it suddenly becomes high-profile now.
Although Chu Huan has decided to slowly transform Jiahu Textile in the future, this transformation process will definitely be long, and the air textile technology of denim is the most important pillar in the transformation process of Jiahu Textile. Now it is
He was overtaken by Jinxiu Textile in a corner and came to a level with himself.
“Have you ever received any news about their company’s development of denim air textile technology before?”
Chu Huan asked aloud.
Luo Jichang shook his head and said, "No, Jinxiu Textile's previous customers were mostly in Africa and South America, and it rarely set foot in the European and American markets."
After hearing this, Chu Huan understood, "So there is probably an insider in the company!"
Luo Jichang thought for a moment and then said: "It may not be our company, it may be Nanhai Textile."
The textile factory owned by Tang Jiqian's family was Nanhai Textile.
Haha, if it weren't for the fantasy comics and black and white images, Chu Huan would have thought that there might be a mole at Nanhai Textile, but now?
Chu Huan has already figured out that someone must be targeting him, and it is very likely that the perpetrator is not a person, but a gang.
After all, it is impossible for just one person to deal with black and white images, Jiahu textiles, and fantasy comics at the same time. There are not many people in Hong Kong who can do this at the same time.
But who are these people hiding behind them?
Chu Huan still needs to dig a little bit more.
Chu Huan did not dwell on this matter with Luo Jichang, but analyzed: "Since the other party used to do business in South America and Africa, they do not have our advantages in the European and American markets, unless..."
At this point, Chu Huan's face changed slightly, and he said to Luo Jichang: "Immediately activate our overseas relationships. I want to know the price that Jinxiu Textile is negotiating with European and American merchants!"
At this time, Luo Jichang also understood what Chu Huan meant. Jinxiu Textile did not have many customers in the European and American markets. Even if they mastered the air spinning technology of denim, produced denim, and increased their output, they could only compete with Jiaxiu Textile.
Shanghai Textile is just standing on the same starting line.
But even if they start from the same starting point, the treatment of both parties is different. Because Jiahu Textile's previous customers were customers in the European and American markets, Jiahu Textile's runway is much shorter than that of Jinxiu Textile.
If Jinxiu Textile wants to overtake in a corner again, then more conditions will be needed.
But now it seems that the only way to help them complete overtaking in corners is to enter into a price war with Jiahu Textile.
"In addition, we should pay more attention to the situation in the factory during this period. Regardless of whether there is an insider at Nanhai Textile, the first thing we have to do is to investigate our own situation first!"
Luo Jichang continued to nod, "Chairman, I am going to call our customers in the European and American markets now and try to get some news from them!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Chu Huan nodded slightly.
Luo Jichang walked out of Chu Huan's office.
Now, three of the four companies in my public business, Jiahu Textile, Huhua Real Estate, Black and White Image, and Fantasy Comics, have been targeted. So will the last one, Huhua Real Estate, also be targeted?
?
With such a mood, Chu Huan was waiting for news from Huhua Real Estate and thinking about how to deal with the problems encountered by these three companies.
The most important thing is how to solve these problems.
Confused!
Although Chu Huan had objected to Kamikura Yasuo and Li Xiaolong's speculations before, looking at it now, Huang Yulang and Jiahe are still among the most suspicious figures.
Chu Huan previously thought it was an individual's commercial revenge on himself, but now it appears that this is not an individual's behavior, but a gang behavior.
Then Huang Yulang and Zou Wenhuai are very likely to be members of this gang.
But who brought them together?
"Whether it's them or not, there must be a very powerful person behind this matter!"
Chu Huan analyzed silently.
Until the time when he got off work in the afternoon, Chu Huan did not wait for the news from Huhua Real Estate. He didn’t know if the gang had not found a way to deal with Huhua Real Estate yet, or because there was nothing to do with Huhua Real Estate.
The value of taking action?
Chu Huan did not think that they had not thought about targeting Huhua Real Estate. Since they had chosen to attack themselves and directly covered the black and white images, fantasy comics, and Jiahu Textile, there was no way they would let Huhua Real Estate go.
With this thought in mind, Chu Huan left Jiahu Textile and came to a quiet villa in Repulse Bay.
Entering the gate, the first thing that catches the eye is a piece of green grass, with some trees planted at random on both sides, which covers the situation in the villa well and provides the owner with a better private space.
Arriving at the parking lot, there were three cars parked here, a red Toyota 2000GT, a dark blue BMW, and a black Volkswagen. Now Chu Huan's silver Mercedes-Benz is also parked here.
Walking out of the parking lot, there is a three-story villa with a slightly European style appearance. The white building body gives people a very refined feeling although it is not luxurious.
The door of the villa is open, and directly opposite the door is a spacious staircase that leads directly to the upper floor. The staircase divides the hall of the villa into two, with the living room on the left and the kitchen and dining room on the right.
Chu Huan walked straight into the living room on the left and saw Cao Yunshang wearing a loose T-shirt, sitting cross-legged on the sofa with long smooth and tight legs. In Cao Yunshang's hand was the latest issue of "Fantasy Comics".
Seeing Chu Huan come back, Cao Yunshang stood up on the sofa, came to Chu Huan's side, took the coat from Chu Huan's hand and put it on the hanger.
"How's it going? Are you satisfied here?"
Chu Huan asked with a smile.
This villa was bought by Chu Huan to live in. The renovation was completed last month. After letting it sit for a while, Chu Huan moved in two days ago.
And Cao Yunshang has also been enjoying the treatment of a hostess here these days.
"It's good, but sometimes it feels a little empty." Cao Yunshang said with a smile.
"Then hire a few servants." Chu Huan said.
Cao Yunshang shook his head and said: "No, I think this is good. It would be better to just have two of us if there are outsiders here!"
Chu Huan chuckled. He didn't like that there were too many people in the house and it seemed a bit messy. As for the sanitation of the villa, it would be nice if someone would come and clean it regularly.
"By the way, I just learned a few side dishes. Come on, wash your face and hands first, and then try some!"
Cao Yunshang said happily.
Chu Huan glanced at the "Fantasy Comic" in Cao Yunshang's hand and said with a smile: "You must have learned it from Little Wukong, right?"
Cao Yunshang rolled her eyes at Chu Huan and walked toward the kitchen.
Chu Huan smiled and went to wash up.
When Chu Huan came to the kitchen, he saw Cao Yunchang busy cooking. Cao Yunchang had no problem with simple cooking of noodles and steaming rice, but when it came to high-end cooking skills such as stir-frying and making soup, Cao Yunchang was blinded.
"Don't worry, the whole kitchen is mine today!"
Seeing Chu Huan come in, Cao Yunshang immediately preached.
Chu Huanxiao asked: "Does that mean I don't need to take care of the washing?"
Cao Yunshang rolled her eyes at Chu Huan and said, "It sounds like you have taken care of it before!"
Chu Huan laughed, went to the refrigerator, took out a can of Coke and put it aside, admiring Cao Yunshang's cooking skills.
Not long after, Cao Yunshang's first dish, tomato scrambled eggs, was served, "Have a try!"
Looking at Cao Yunshang's hopeful eyes, Chu Huan asked tentatively: "Have you tasted it yourself before?"
Cao Yunshang said firmly: "Of course I tasted it!"
"I have been here just now!" Chu Huan said quietly.
"I don't care, you hurry up and try it!" Cao Yunshang showed his true nature as a wild girlfriend and said loudly to Chu Huan while holding a spatula.
Chu Huan reluctantly picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of egg!
"Surprisingly, it's pretty good!" Chu Huan gave Cao Yunshang a thumbs up.
"That's right!" Cao Yunshang immediately said proudly.
...
After eating, the two sat on the sofa, watching TV and chatting.
Cao Yunshang said: "Why do I feel that something is wrong with your aura today? Did something happen?"
Chu Huan did not hide anything and told Cao Yunshang what happened today.
After hearing this, Cao Yunshang analyzed the same answer as Chu Huan, but he was also confused as to who the person behind the scenes was.
Finally, Cao Yunshang said: "I think since that person has put in so much effort, he will definitely appear later!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly and said, "I think so too."
...
The next day, morning!
Chu Huan was sitting at the dining table, preparing to have breakfast. Naturally, the person sitting next to him was Cao Yunshang.
Each of them had a bowl of porridge, a few side dishes, and a newspaper.
But when they saw what was in the newspaper, their expressions changed!