From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 172 Superman Goes Berserk

Shen Fang went downstairs, hailed a taxi, and returned to the Peninsula Hotel. He knocked on Shen Kun's door.

Shen Kun looked at Shen Fang with a wicked grin.

"Third Uncle, how was it? Did you have a good time last night?"

Sinking Square...

"Hey my ass, he's drunk."

Shen Kun was dumbfounded: "Huh???"

Shen Fang opened his mouth but didn't say anything. What's the point of telling a junior about this?

Just then, Shen Fang's phone rang; it was Xu Xin calling.

"Hey, Sister Xin."

"President Shen, someone from President Ding's side has contacted him. It's Li Jinghui. It seems that the two of them have been eyeing NetEase for a long time."

Shen Fang sneered: "There's no need to guess at all. The mastermind behind this is Li Zeju, so Li Jinghui must be one of his men. Otherwise, how could he be so unscrupulous at NetEase, causing trouble and firing NetEase's veterans just to gain more control? This bastard is ruthless."

"Yes, it's a ruthless pursuit. However, Mr. Ding has stuck to the $50 million offer as you instructed. I reckon that Superman already knows about it, and it'll only be a day or two before he's kicked out."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Sister Xin, you should also let Zhuang Sheng know the price. Let him inquire about it."

"clear."

The call ended.

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The CEO's office at NetEase headquarters in Hangzhou.

"Mr. Li, Ding Sanshi has spoken. He's offering $50 million for his shares, and he's only offering them as a package deal. He's gone mad; he wants to drag NetEase down with him. What should we do, Mr. Li?"

At that moment, Li Zeju, who was enjoying the sea breeze on the yacht and seeing a scantily clad girl, was furious upon hearing this.

"$50 million? He's insane!!! What's going on? Why did Ding Lei suddenly leave NetEase? Didn't I tell you not to push him too hard? Why did he suddenly leave NetEase and insist on selling it all at once? He owns more than 54% of the shares, and if he sells it all at once, I'll have to spend $400 million to get controlling interest. I don't know how long it will take NetEase to earn back that $400 million!!! Explain the whole story to me clearly!!!"

"Mr. Li, I really didn't do anything. It's just that after Xu Xin from Baring Asia came, Fatty Ding changed completely. At first, he took the company's old employees out for a lavish party, and then two days later he held a press conference to announce his departure from NetEase. Everything was going according to plan, but when I sent someone to inquire about the price, Fatty Ding stubbornly insisted on $50 million. Mr. Li, if you get the shares in Baring Asia, plus the previous scattered shares, you can still make a fortune when the market recovers."

Li Zeju was furious upon hearing this.

"Idiot! Without absolute control, you can't integrate resources; without integration, you can't sell. NetEase is already riddled with problems because of you. Investing now would be like throwing money down the drain! Use your pig brain!!!"

Li Zeju's fierce expression startled the girl next to him.

Li Zeju squeezed the steamed bun hard.

“Send someone to inquire about the price again. $15 million is the bottom line. I only need 20% of the shares. I must get control.”

The girl screamed in pain.

Li Zeju was very displeased upon hearing this.

The girl was terrified and said tremblingly.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li."

Li Zeju got up; he wasn't in the mood for girls right now.

"Hurry up with this!!! Someone in Bully Asia wants to acquire NetEase's shares, I need results within two days!!!"

"Yes, Mr. Li!!!"

Li Jinghui hung up the phone with a bitter expression on his face.

If this isn't handled well, he's finished. But Fatty Ding is adamant and won't budge. He's already sent people to ask several times, and every time Fatty Ding is in a karaoke bar, drinking with girls and demanding a flat $50 million. What can he do?!

Li Jinghui was extremely worried.

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