After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Dong said, "Director Li, I'm an impatient person and don't like beating around the bush. Just tell me, how much do you want for the Wuxi Film and Television City?"
Li Guodong took a sip of tea and said, "Two hundred and sixty million, that's our lowest price."
Shen Dong frowned and said, "I had someone investigate the Wuxi Film and Television City, and the highest price for it wouldn't exceed 200 million. I'd like to know how you calculated your 260 million?"
Liu Guodong said, "Mr. Shen, are you aware of the land use rights of the Wuxi Film and Television City?"
Shen Dong was taken aback and said, "I haven't checked."
Liu Guodong laughed and said, "Let me put it this way: if you buy the Wuxi Film and Television City, then the entire plot of land, along with the surrounding two hundred acres, will belong to you personally. If that's the case, do you still think it's expensive?"
Shen Dong's eyes lit up, and he said, "This isn't industrial land?"
Liu Guodong said, "No."
Shen Dong pondered for a moment and said, "Two hundred and sixty million is no problem, but you have to agree to one condition."
Liu Guodong asked, "What are the conditions?"
Shen Dong said, "This year's Spring Festival Gala advertising sponsorship will be handled by our Tengfei Beverage Factory."
Liu Guodong said, "If I remember correctly, you sponsored last year's Spring Festival Gala, didn't you?"
Shen Dong nodded and said, "That's right, it's Tengfei Clothing and instant noodles."
In this era, the Spring Festival Gala's appeal is absolutely unparalleled.
After running two advertisements last year, Tengfei Clothing and Instant Noodles quickly became popular throughout the country, and their market share increased significantly.
In the second half of this year, Tengfei will launch various types of beverages.
If they can secure advertising slots on the Spring Festival Gala, Tengfei Beverages will definitely sell like hotcakes next year.
Liu Guodong laughed and said, "You're going to book the entire Spring Festival Gala? I can agree to that, but the price can't be lower than last year's."
Shen Dong said, "Sure. In a couple of days, I'll have someone from Tengfei Beverage Company come over to sign a contract with your company."
Liu Guodong asked, "Mr. Shen, what are your thoughts on filming 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'?"
Shen Dong said, "Building a Three Kingdoms city is no problem for me. The key issue is the production cost of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' I wonder how much of the budget your station is prepared to allocate to me?"
Liu Guodong held up five fingers and said, "How about we each take fifty percent?"
Shen Dong shook his head and said, "Director Liu, I've seen your station's previous productions of 'Journey to the West,' 'Water Margin,' and 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' all of which were excellent. The only problem was that they didn't sell them to foreign companies at a reasonable price. A 50% share of the copyright is no problem, but I hope you can give me the lead in negotiating the rights to 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' Do you understand what I mean?"
Liu Guodong said, "You mean we sold the TV series a little cheaper, right?"
Shen Dong said, "It's not just a little cheap, it's too cheap. In short, leave it to me, and I guarantee you'll earn more than before. If I can't, I'll make up the difference. What do you think?"
Liu Guodong laughed and said, "Of course I agree to such a good thing."
Shen Dong said, "Then it's settled."
Accompanied by Liu Guodong, Shen Dong visited Yangshi TV Station.
Compared to its extravagance ten years later, Yangshi TV is still quite simple today.
At noon, Liu Guodong and five or six leaders from Yangshi TV treated Shen Dong to a meal.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Shen Dong received a phone call from an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, Mr. Shen, this is Liu Hui."
"Director Liu, is there anything I can help you with?"
"The old man wants to see you."
Shen Dong's expression changed, and he asked, "What time?"
"Half an hour later."
"I ate at the Yangshi TV station restaurant and also drank some money."
"Did you drink too much?"
"If it weighs another four or five pounds, we're doomed."
Liu Hui was speechless and said, "Don't leave there, I'll come get you."
After hanging up the phone, all the TV station leaders at the dinner table looked at Shen Dong with shocked expressions.
The cell phone signal was very poor, and the room was quiet.
Everyone overheard their conversation.
Liu Guodong swallowed hard and asked, "Mr. Shen, was that Director Liu, who works for the old man, on the phone just now?"
Shen Dong made a shushing gesture and said, "Director Liu, don't talk nonsense. Let's stop drinking here."
Liu Guodong nodded hurriedly and said, "Yes, you can't drink anymore. You should eat something quickly so as not to delay things."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, they are all very easy to talk to."
Liu Guodong and the others exchanged glances, none of them daring to respond.
Just kidding. For them, let alone the old man, they had never even met Liu Hui in private, mainly because they didn't have the right to.
Soon, Liu Guodong personally escorted Shen Dong out of the television station.
Seeing Shen Dong get into the legendary car, Liu Guodong showed an expression of envy and anticipation.
He had already tried his best to overestimate Shen Dong, this super-rich man, but he still underestimated him.
Fifteen minutes later, Shen Dong arrived at that familiar courtyard.
The old man looked very well today and was very happy to see Shen Dong.
"He had a drink at the TV station, but his face didn't turn red. It seems like he didn't enjoy it enough."
Shen Dong took the tea from Liu Hui, thanked him, and then said, "The main thing is that the person who can let me drink to my heart's content hasn't been born yet."
The old man immediately became interested and said, "Decades ago, General Xu was the best drinker among us, capable of downing three to five catties of liquor without a problem. How much can you drink, young man?"
Shen Dong held up one finger, and the old man asked, "Ten jin?"
Shen Dong said, "I've been drinking continuously."
The old man laughed and scolded, "Get lost. Stop bragging in front of me."
Liu Hui couldn't help but laugh.
This is truly a uniquely sophisticated and unconventional boast.
Shen Dong shrugged and said, "If you don't believe me, fine. Anyway, I've never gotten drunk when I drink."
The old man said, "I'm not going to talk nonsense with you anymore. Xiao Shen, you've really helped our army a lot this time. With these weapons and equipment, we can not only better protect the country's territorial waters and airspace, but also conduct reverse research and obtain advanced military technology. It's a win-win situation."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "Grandpa, are you going to give me a reward?"
The old man said, "I'm just a retired old man. Besides my treasured black tea and special-supply wine, what good things do I have to reward you, the world's richest man?"
Shen Dong said, "Then send me a truckload of Moutai liquor. I've always believed that the best-tasting liquor in the world is our Moutai."
The old man said with amusement, "That's not right. I've heard that you've spent tens of millions of US dollars buying a lot of top-quality foreign wines."
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