Dare to cook

Chapter 245 Li Xungui's Predicament
Beijing.

In a club in a building somewhere.

In the private room, Yao Yu understood what was going on after listening to Li Xungui's detailed explanation.

Li Xungui debuted as a boy idol in his sophomore year of high school, and it has been almost nine years now.

In the past nearly nine years, Li Xungui has grown from an ordinary artist to a popular actor in the top tier, and he also founded his own film and television company.

All this is very beautiful in the eyes of outsiders.

But few people know that Li Xungui's company is not owned by him alone.

From the beginning of its establishment, the shares of Li Xungui Film and Television Company have been divided into three parts, and Li Xungui himself only holds 55% of them.

The remaining 18% and 27% belong to shareholders Shao Kangping and Yang Jing respectively.

Shao Kangping is Li Xungui's bole.He was also the director of the crew of "The Six Worlds Are Immortals".

That year, he was the one who personally went to Yao Yu's school to cast a role, picked Li Xungui, and tried his best to train him to be a qualified film and television actor.

Li Xungui became an instant hit after the broadcast of "The Six Worlds Are Immortals", and was signed by Shao Kangping's agency.

Then after several years, he successively starred in more than a dozen film and television dramas with good reputation, and his worth and status also increased gradually.

When Li Xungui had the strength and popularity of a first-line movie star, Shao Kangping knew that he could no longer keep Li Xungui.

It is impossible for a capable actor to work for others all the time.

Especially after Zou Yu was born more than 20 years ago and broke the traditional entertainment ecological chain with the star studio model, large entertainment companies can no longer fully control the fate of their artists.

Therefore, when Shao Kangping realized that Li Xungui had the ability to set up his own studio, he did not stop him, but chose to help Li Xungui, and successfully became a shareholder of Li Xungui's new company.

When Li Xungui's company was established, he was the only talented artist in the company.

In order to spread the reputation of his company as soon as possible, Li Xungui followed Shao Kangping's suggestion and allocated 27% of the shares to attract second-tier movie star Yang Jing to join.

Yang Jing is an actor who specializes in playing villains, without the burden of idols, and has a wide range of roles.

When Yang Jing's "business" was the best, he would even run four crews at the same time.

With Yang Jing's joining, Li Xungui's company quickly gained a lot of contacts and cooperation opportunities.

After two or three years of hard work, their company is getting better and better.

The cooperation between Shao Kangping, Yang Jing and Li Xungui is also very tacit.

Li Xungui usually decides all major matters in the company alone, and the two shareholders do not intervene in specific matters.

Because of this, Li Xungui has always trusted them, and he never thought that they would suddenly sell their shares to outsiders.

The person who purchased the shares of Li Xungui's company came from Luming Venture Capital.

Yao Yu doesn't have much impression of Luming Venture Capital, and he usually pays little attention to business circles.

But when it comes to Luming Group, Yao Yu is familiar with it.

Luming Group is a giant company in the Chinese catering industry.

This group not only has high-end hotel chains and luxury catering brands, but also is involved in the breeding industry and red wine brewing industry, with a huge market value.

That day, when Yao Yu and Lu Chenyu were having dinner on the cruise ship, Chen Shaofeng, the young owner of Luming Group, appeared and wanted Lu Chenyu to be their brand spokesperson for "Luming Red Wine".

Wu Zhongliu, Lin Haiquan, and Yu Mengdong, who are in the top ten of the jade food list, are also high-quality celebrity chefs under the Luming Group.

As for the Luming Venture Capital mentioned by Li Xungui, the controller behind it is the Luming Group.

Yao Yu listened to Li Xungui's eloquence, and concluded:
"According to what you said, this matter is that Luming Group wants to get involved in the entertainment industry, so it has its eyes on your company through the channels and operation methods of Luming Venture Capital."

"And the person in charge of Luming Venture Capital is an old woman."

"While she secretly bought 45% of your company's shares, she also bought your agent Ren Fang, and persuaded the investors of 'Nine Heavens' to transfer the copyright of this movie to Luming Venture Capital .”

"When all these preparations are done, the old woman who covets your beauty will feel that she can have you."

"She asked your agent to take you to see him tonight, and very unsubtly asked you to 'sleep with her'."

"Then you felt your character was insulted and refused angrily."

"And then, you realized that you had been sold out by the people around you. So you came here to drink, and called the young master over at night to listen to your grievances, didn't you?"

Listening to Yao Yu's penetrating summary analysis, Li Xungui's face twitched:
"Your sister. Although the matter is such a matter, why do you sum it up so harshly?"

Yao Yu glanced at him with contempt:
"Of course it's because you're stupid. As the company's largest shareholder, you didn't sign a share repurchase agreement with Shao Kangping and Yang Jing."

"As long as you guard against them, the company's shares will not fall into other people's pockets silently."

"What's the point of talking about this now?" Li Xungui smiled bitterly:

"They have figured out the situation of my company. If the film 'Jiu Xiao Jing Hong Lu' cannot be released as scheduled, the company's capital chain will be broken."

"If the capital chain is really broken, even if I still hold more than half of the shares, the value will shrink significantly."

Yao Yu was still a little puzzled:

"I don't quite understand. Now you and Luming Venture Capital should have the same interests."

"Could it be that just because you don't want to 'sleep with someone', they are willing to mess up your new film? Isn't this killing the enemy one thousand and self-defeating eight hundred?"

"If your equity is worthless, wouldn't the equity they bought at a big price still become waste paper?"

Li Xungui shook his head and said:

"It's not as simple as you think. They can afford it, but I can't."

"Because I signed a VAM agreement with the investor."

"If 'Nine Heavens' doesn't come out as scheduled, or if it doesn't sell enough box office, I'll have to pay a lot of money."

"I don't have that much money now. Once I am asked to pay compensation, I have no choice but to use the company's shares to pay off the debt."

"Actually, it's not just me. The situation of several other companies targeted by Luming Ventures should be similar. After all, their ultimate goal is to acquire these film and television companies. Only after the acquisition integrates the desired entertainment industry resources. Those Only people can run the company according to normal business models.”

After hearing this, Yao Yu was silent for a moment.

After a moment, he said: "Then what are you going to do now?"

"What else can I do, I'll find someone to help me tomorrow." Li Xungui sighed and said:

"I've already notified the personnel department that I'm going to fire Ren Fang and a few others who are out of control first. Then I'll see if I can borrow funds to ensure the smooth release of 'Nine Heavens."

"If this film can help me recoup my money, I can deal with those people again."

"So, the key question now is that you don't have the money to do publicity now, right?" Yao Yu collected his thoughts and asked.

"It's almost like this." Li Xungui took another sip of his wine and smiled wryly.

Yao Yu pondered for a while, and said, "How much is the difference? I should be able to take out two to thirty million."

Li Xungui stopped after hearing this:

"Don't mind. Dude, I can't want your wife Ben."

"What's more, the investment of 'Jiu Xiao Jing Hong Lu' exceeds [-] million. To keep up with the publicity, we have to tear up the film to prevent other people from messing up bad reviews. No matter what, we have to raise another [-] million."

"Yao Yu, I accept your wish, but let's not get involved."

"I still have some contacts in the circle, anyway... the worst outcome would not be sleeping on the street."

After hearing what Li Xungui said, Yao Yu didn't say any more, just picked up the wine glass silently, and clinked glasses with him again.

……

That night, Yao Yu drank a lot of wine with Li Guapi.

Sometimes people's emotions are like this, they come and go quickly.

When I am irritable, if someone can accompany me to express it, the state will be much better.

Although the matter was disturbing, Li Xungui hadn't reached the point of giving up on himself.When he drank with Yao Yu, he didn't deliberately get himself drunk.

After all, he still has work to do tomorrow.

At one o'clock in the morning, the two broke up for a drink.

Li Xungui reeked of alcohol and was unable to drive.Yao Yu directly found a nearby hotel to accommodate him.

After settling down with Li Xungui, it was almost two o'clock in the morning when Yao Yu took a taxi back in a daze.

Yao Yu has always been a good drinker.But I can't stand drinking too much mixed wine tonight.

I mixed several kinds of wine and drank it together, but I didn't think it was good at the time.

But after a while, Yao Yu felt more and more uncomfortable.

And just when Yao Yu took out his room card and was about to enter, the door of the next room suddenly opened.

Wearing a silk pajamas, Lu Chenyu came out, looking at Yao Yu, as if examining her husband who was fooling around outside: "Where did you drink with Li Xungui? Are you back so late?"

"Hey, Chen Yu, you haven't slept yet..."

Seeing Lu Chenyu who appeared suddenly, Yao Yu was taken aback for a moment, and fell to the ground with a "bang" before finishing his sentence.

……

……

The next day.

The sun is shining brightly.

A ray of sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and shone on Yao Yu's face.

In a daze, Yao Yu opened his eyes, feeling dizzy for a while.

"I... where is this?"

Yao Manzi stared blankly at the ceiling, and it took about 2 minutes for his sight to regain focus.

Oh.

correct.

I remembered.

I had a drink with Li Guapi last night.

But I remember that I was not drunk, and I came back by myself.And also met Lu Chenyu.

Lu Chenyu...

Oops!

What happened after meeting Lu Chenyu last night?
How can I not remember.

Yao Yu sat up suddenly.

At this time, the sheet slipped off, and he realized that his coat had been taken off, and the clothes inside had also been changed.

Who changed my clothes?
last night……

Hard to do!
Could it be... I... Chen Yu... together...

Heck!

Why can't I remember what happened next!
Yao Yu suddenly looked confused and panicked.

Logically speaking, with his drinking capacity and wine quality, he definitely wouldn't be able to mess around after drinking.

And he was sober on the way back.

If this...if this is muddleheaded and Lu Chenyu, Lu Tao knows whether he will kill him with a knife.

By the way, where is Lu Chenyu?
Yao Yu immediately jumped off the bed with burning ass, found the phone and dialed Lu Chenyu's number.

Then, at this time...

The door opened.

Lu Chenyu carried a box of packed breakfast and walked in expressionlessly: "Why are you calling me?"

"No...why didn't I think about it." Yao Yu said weakly, "I didn't do anything last night, did I?"

"Last night?" Lu Chenyu asked coldly, "Where did you go last night and I didn't follow you, how do I know what you were doing?"

Yao Yu's brows drooped in embarrassment, and he was trained like a third grandson.

He scratched the floor with his feet, with a twisted expression: "No...I mean, after I came back, I didn't do anything excessive, did I?"

Seeing his expression, Lu Chenyu didn't understand what this guy was talking about.

Her face was reddish, and she glared at him with the temperament of a Hedong lion: "Go and brush your teeth!"

Yao Yu was terrified by the yelling, and rushed to the bathroom in an instant.

However, he still poked his head out in a cheap way: "Then my clothes..."

"I asked the waiter to change it!" Lu Chenyu said angrily, "Last night when you came back, you fell asleep on the floor before you opened the door. No matter how you screamed, you couldn't wake up. You were like a dead pig, and you even vomited all over."

Yao Yu hurriedly retreated to the bathroom when he heard the words.

After hearing this, he also sorted out his thoughts.

Well, that's exactly what happened.It's just that I couldn't hold on to the wine and fell asleep.Moreover, he must be particularly well-behaved when he sleeps.

Didn't do anything that should or shouldn't be done.

Otherwise, Lu Chenyu's attitude towards him would not be as "gentle" as it is now.

After brushing his teeth and rinsing, Yao Yu's spirit improved a lot.

He put on dry clothes and took the initiative to explain his whereabouts last night while eating the breakfast Lu Chenyu had packed back from the hotel restaurant.

Yao Yu did not forget what Lu Chenyu asked himself last night.

Think about it, she is a big girl who stays up most of the night just to wait to see when you will come back.

The meaning of this, as long as you are not stupid, you will understand.

Therefore, Yao Yu also confessed very simply and sincerely, telling the whole reason why Li Xungui asked him to drink last night.

After hearing this, Lu Chenyu's expression remained cold, but his tone softened a lot: "Okay, I'm not interested in your affairs, so you don't need to report to me."

uh uh uh uh...

Sister, are you serious?
I finished reporting and you said that I don't need to report to you?The woman's alias is indeed "duplicity".

The corners of Yao Yu's mouth twitched slightly, poking and complaining secretly.

……

After breakfast, Yao Yu and Lu Chenyu went to the Headquarters of the Kitchen Association.

This morning, there is still a competition between Yao Yu and Qin Ming.

He can't help with Li Xungui's affairs for the time being. All Yao Yu can do now is to deal with what he should do.

nine in the morning.

On the [-]th floor of the headquarters of the Chinese Kitchen Association, in the cooking classroom, both sides of the competition were already present.

The author of the question, Stanley, and the notary, Salize, also appeared on time.

When the two foreign coaches also arrived.

This private gambling showdown has officially begun.

(End of this chapter)