The entertainment industry shouldn't be like this

Chapter 204 "Cultivating" the Five Great Allies
Inside a relatively hidden restaurant box in the western suburbs of the capital.

The lights are very bright; the wine is very mellow; the dishes are very fragrant...

But Zhao Zhihou of China Media is in a complicated mood.

One reason is that Wang Wei had no sense of shame when toasting him with a teacup, which made him feel that the quality of the face of the younger generation is really good;

Secondly, as soon as he suppressed others on the front foot, he was invited to dinner on the back foot. No matter how you look at it, it looks like a Hongmen banquet.

Having said that, the cooperation between Dunhuang and China Media in Wang Wei's era was precisely facilitated by him.

And those few cooperations were also quite pleasant. The overseas distribution of several blockbusters in Dunhuang was handed over to China Media, which also made a lot of money for the latter.

But this time, based on the five principles of "consistent steps", although China Media has kept a low profile, it has also joined the ranks of suppression.

This made Zhao Zhihou, who had a good friendship with Mr. Wang, feel a little embarrassed when facing Wang Wei and Wang Chuanqi, who seemed to be bullying the younger generation.

What's even more embarrassing is that even so, the Big Five didn't completely suppress Dunhuang——

The domestic box office of "Heart Labyrinth" has exceeded 2 million, which is a big difference compared to Dunhuang's previous films, but if you only look at the investment cost, anyone can only say that it was a big success.

In this situation, he was invited to demonstrate?Or do you want to take advantage of the situation to make peace?
Thousands of thoughts floated through his mind, but Zhao Zhihou didn't show his face at all, and said with a hearty smile: "You Dunhuang, you are really amazing, this is the first few films in a row to sell well!"

Wang Wei then said, "It's probably not good news for China Media, but it's different for you, Uncle Zhao!"

Zhao Zhihou suddenly smiled.

This, there is something in the words!
Wang Wei didn't go into details, but blinked, and changed the subject: "Actually, I have never figured out why China Media is involved in suppressing Dunhuang?"

Zhao Zhihou couldn't help but slander, you are a bit too tender, who doesn't know that this is a challenge that traditional forces cannot tolerate emerging forces?
But I heard Wang Wei analyze: "I can understand the other four companies. I am afraid that the back wave will kill the front wave! But I really don't understand you among the media."

"Your status as a state-owned holding company, as well as many unique advantages in terms of policy and resources; frankly speaking, no matter how Dunhuang develops, it will not be able to threaten the status of China Media?"

Among other things, their identity as an official media can guarantee that they can be in the first echelon at any time.

Therefore, it is understandable that the other four majors are afraid of Dunhuang, and China Media is unlikely to do so.

Regarding this question, Zhao Zhihou could only smile bitterly.

The truth is the truth, but if everything in the world operates according to the truth, there will not be so many unimaginable people and things.

China Media is of course a behemoth, but there are also many internal problems. The most obvious is that the management's decision-making tends to be more and more conservative.

Why was Dunhuang suppressed?For many people in China Media, it is largely a kind of inertial operation, unwilling to break the current stable power structure in the media circle.

Wang Wei didn't care about Zhao Zhihou's silence, the reason was actually something he could guess, so his eyes suddenly became sharper——

"So I guess, some people may have forgotten that China Media, as a state-owned enterprise, needs to shoulder more responsibilities besides making profits - such as regulating the film market and maintaining industry order!"

"In the past, China Media played a leading role in simplifying the application procedures for filming permits, cracking down on data fraud, and combating piracy; now China Media has also played a leading role in suppressing innovation and using monopoly advantages to conduct unfair competition... I don’t think people of insight can really tolerate such a Chinese media.”

"If someone steps up to set things right, and just when the general manager of China Media is retiring, then..."

Zhao Zhihou instantly understood what Wang Wei meant.

He couldn't help but gasped.

——Indeed, the general manager of the group is about to step down, and as the person in charge of the distribution company, he, Lao Zhao, is also qualified to fight.

——As far as he knows, not everyone in the group agrees to join the ranks of suppressing Dunhuang, such as his old Zhao;

If you take advantage of this opportunity...

Wang Wei seemed to think it was not enough, and sent another big gift: "Dunhuang said to open up investment, but unfortunately, we have reached an impasse after talking with you in the media; I might as well reiterate now that we can sign a contract of For the list investment agreement of ten films, I can't guarantee that each film will have a box office of one billion, but I can guarantee that the box office of ten films + peripheral development will be a big cake of tens of billions."

"Well, with the script I wrote myself as a guarantee."

Although Wang Wei's words were somewhat boastful, Zhao Zhihou had to admit that he was right——

As the hottest director of the new generation, the five majors want to embrace him, isn't it because this guy is so profitable!
"Heart Labyrinth", which was suppressed by them, further proves this point.

But, tens of billions of cakes?
Even if it is evenly divided, it is still a huge amount of money!

Of course, since it's cooperation, it's normal for them to contribute to each other.

What China Media has to pay, first of all, is naturally the short board of Dunhuang, the publicity channel.

In this way, not an ally is better than an ally.

So bold!Also... so cunning!

By this time, Zhao Zhihou had completely figured it out——

This guy somewhat intends to stir up power changes within China Media.

Success is of course the best, maybe you can win a strong ally; it doesn't matter if you fail, as long as the internal struggle for power starts, the attention of the outside world will inevitably decrease, and correspondingly, the pressure on Dunhuang being targeted will also be reduced a lot;
As for not working at all...impossible.

——At least, he, Old Zhao, couldn't help but be moved!

As long as one sits on the helmsman's throne of China Media's super ship, he will become one of the most powerful people in the media industry. Who can refuse this temptation?
Moreover, he now has the moral high ground in his left hand - the responsibility of being a state-owned enterprise, and the big stick of money in his right hand - Dunhuang's investment gift package, the chance of winning has greatly increased!

The only thing that made him a little uncomfortable was the feeling of being led away by the other party.

However, as a qualified social person, especially a qualified businessman, Zhao Zhihou also understands that there is nothing wrong with being led by the nose, as long as the goal can be achieved.

"I understand what you mean, and I will try to make good use of this opportunity!"

He finally nodded, and didn't elaborate on what he planned to do with this "opportunity".

Wang Wei didn't ask any more, but just pointed out with a smile: "You have the final say on the affairs of the media among you!"

Zhao Zhihou finally left with a solemn face.

As soon as his figure disappeared, Comrade Wang, who was playing a supporting role all the time, couldn't help but patted Wang Wei's shoulder vigorously: "To fan the flames and sow discord, how did you think of it?"

The management of the other party is not friendly to me, right? Okay, then find a way to replace it with a management that is friendly to me.

This move was so fucking ingenious - he was sure that none of the five big players expected Dunhuang to counterattack like this.

However, under the catalysis of various situations, the possibility of success seems to be not small, otherwise Zhao Zhihou would not have made a relatively vague promise-for an old fox like him, there is at least a vague answer. more than half sure.

"Uh, I actually just want to watch the excitement, really." Wang Wei said innocently.

"..."

Well, in fact, Wang Wei didn't expect it to be so unbelievably smooth.

When Xiaozhen reminded him that internal problems were the biggest problem, he suddenly thought, isn't everyone like this?If you look at the Big Five as a whole, China Media, which is the least hostile to Dunhuang, must be a breakthrough.

Follow up to find out more, huh?The conservative management is about to step down, and there are "friends" among the candidates, so why hesitate, ignite the fire quickly, er, no, give me some advice!

Originally, they only wanted to sow a seed, but now it seems that they may really be able to "cultivate" one of the top five as an ally.

Of course, after the surprise, both of them calmed down.

"Uncle Zhao seems to have the intention to 'usurp the throne'."

"definitely!"

"The counterattack of "Heart Labyrinth" has played a catalytic role."

"It's very possible!"

"In the end, it was a strong and shrewd director like me who promised to establish a long-term cooperative relationship, so that he didn't hesitate at all."

"Pooh!"

……

　A day when the body is getting better~~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)