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 282 Stealing Food

"Mr. Yu, aren't you focused on distribution? Why are you getting involved now? Are you preparing to start a new business?" Wang Zhongjun said with a smile to Yu Dong.

Fatty Yu smiled and said, "I'm envious just seeing you, Mr. Wang, appearing in front of the media. I also love the film industry and want to make some films and television works for Bona Film Group to contribute to the development of the mainland film industry."

That fatso has really eaten too much; he's not satisfied now. He's already releasing a movie, and now he wants to invest in other things.

"Shouldn't Mr. Yu share his distribution business with us insiders? Always keeping it all to yourself can easily lead to an upset stomach."

Fatty Yu narrowed his eyes. So this was the whole plan. Even if Master Shen doesn't like me and is about to start a business, it's already lucky that he's not competing with me. But you, you scoundrel, still want to compete with me for food? You don't deserve it.

"Mr. Wang, my business doesn't make much money all year round. Bona needs these businesses to survive, so how can we share them with others? You don't want me to starve, do you?"

“Starve to death? Mr. Yu, look at your size, who would starve to death? You wouldn’t starve to death, would you? Share some with us. After all, it’s not good to eat alone. Look how generous Mr. Shen is. Share some with us, and it’s good for everyone.”

Fatty Yu sneered.

"A share? Why should I? This is all business I brought in, why should I give it to you?"

Wang Zhongjun smiled and said, "Chairman Han, look at him. He has a really bad temper. He monopolizes the distribution rights of Hong Kong films and has been making a fortune these past few years. He doesn't even share anything with us poor folks. He's not very kind."

Han Sanping glanced at Wang Zhongjun, then looked at Yu Dong.

"Mr. Yu, could you spare some?"

Shen Fang revealed a playful smile, it seems that the Chinese and Han Sanping have a close relationship.

Fatty Yu's face darkened.

"Chairman Han, I paid for all of this with my money and my life. I don't know how much effort I put into securing the distribution rights for these film companies. You're just asking me to share? No way."

Han Sanping lit a cigarette.

"Show me a little bit, you can't eat this much by yourself. We're all in the same circle, Mr. Shen, what do you say?"

Shen Fang... Why are you dragging me into your business?

Shen Fang took a sip of tea, observing the awkward atmosphere. He was speechless; what did it have to do with him...?

"Ahem, well, I don't know much about this either. You guys can discuss it yourselves. But I'll say it again: harmony brings wealth. Don't ruin things. After all, it's not much money, and there's no need to hurt our relationship over something so small."

Upon hearing Shen Fang's words, Wang Zhongjun and Yu Dong were speechless. You're so high and mighty, you're so rich, you don't care about this little bit of money, but brother, we're poor.

The two engaged in a heated debate, ultimately parting on bad terms.

Inside the Mercedes-Benz.

"Uncle, what's your relationship with Wang Zhongjun? You shouldn't have spoken up about this today. You're practically forcing Fatty Yu to give up his share to Wang Zhongjun. Fatty Yu will definitely feel uncomfortable about this later."

Han Sanping smiled wryly: "Huayi is a media company that our China Film Group strongly supports. We will definitely help them if they need help. In fact, Huayi has also been preparing to develop distribution business in the past two years, but Fatty Yu has monopolized the distribution rights. If he does not agree, it would be overstepping his bounds for Wang Zhongjun to go to those film production companies rashly."

"This matter should have been your responsibility, but you just handed it over to Fatty Yu. This is a lucrative opportunity; it could bring in at least 20 million a year."

Shen Fang laughed: "Uncle, do you think I'm stupid? Putting aside everything else, our Longteng has just been established and doesn't have its own distribution department yet. Distribution business requires a lot of talent. The work team and public relations group cost a lot of money in a year. Besides, this business was negotiated by Fatty Yu. Even if I could force it, how much could I take? It doesn't matter who we distribute it with. Besides, I don't need to have a conflict with Yu Dong over this little bit of money. I'm too busy with my own things."

Actually, there's another layer that Chen Fang didn't mention. Longteng Media is about to start filming a large number of high-quality TV dramas. Once filming is complete, they will need to find TV stations to sell the rights. Fatty Yu has close relationships with many directors of top-tier satellite TV stations. If I give him face, he definitely won't refuse to do this.

And the most important point is that he doesn't steal food. Can you get full by stealing other people's food? It's better to cook for yourself, eat whatever you want, and it's okay to eat until you're stuffed.