Ivy's first plan followed a standardized business process, which was also the result of discussions with Su Wu.
After all, Su Wu invested in her to establish a film and television company in the United States. If the two sides could join forces, it would benefit the development of both parties.
It's a $400 million project after all; we can't just let it go to waste.
But Peter could not accept such a plan.
How much capital would he need to invest to acquire a 30% stake for $200 million?
He doesn't have that much money.
Besides, setting up a film and television company requires so much money, that's over a billion Dragon Coins.
Peter Ma's main idea was to obtain a sum of cash for working capital purposes.
After all, the losses in the stock market were too great, and he had to make up for them as soon as possible.
"Ms. Ivy, I also very much hope to have a deep cooperation with your company, but unfortunately our capabilities do not allow it. Do you think we can come up with another solution?"
"That's a real shame. How would you like to collaborate?"
"I hope to receive your 3-year investment, and after three years I can pay 200 million Dragon Coins in interest."
“Mr. Peter, the interest rate you’re offering is too low. After all, it’s essentially a credit loan, and we have no guarantee whatsoever. It’s not worth the risk.”
Peter's plan was indeed quite clever, but such an interest rate was far too low for a venture capital firm.
Su Wu watched silently as the two put on their acting show, a spectacle comparable to watching a business war blockbuster.
After more than an hour of probing between them, they finally reached a cooperation agreement.
Ultimately, HK will invest US$200 million in Peter Films as a filming fund for five years.
During this period, HK will receive 40% of the revenue from all film and television productions by Peter Films.
At the same time, Peter Film Company must produce no less than two works each year, with an investment of no less than 400 million Dragon Coins.
In addition, Peter Films will transfer 30% of its shares to Ivy Films for US$10 million as the basis for the cooperation.
In this way, Peter Ma got the $200 million in cash he wanted.
This agreement forces Peter Ma to do things seriously, instead of taking the money and letting things go to waste.
Su Wu didn't care about this, since he already knew that Ma Peter had powerful backers.
If he can't make money with that kind of relationship, then he's not even as good as a dog.
With the deal settled, Peter Ma was in high spirits.
"Oh dear, it's getting late. I'll arrange a dinner for everyone. Please don't refuse."
As he spoke, he beckoned everyone to leave Peter's Cafe and head to a place he had already arranged.
The group had just stepped downstairs when a very discordant sound came from below.
"Peter, why aren't you answering my calls? I've been looking for you everywhere! Are you deliberately avoiding me?"
"Hu Mingfu?"
Peter, who was greeting Ivy and the others, couldn't help but look surprised upon seeing this.
He never expected to run into the Hu family.
Before he could react, Hu Mingfu had already walked to the front of the path. He glanced at Ivy and the others, and his gaze finally settled on Su Wu.
"This young man must be Su Wu, right? Haven't you been having a tough time lately, so you've come to your brother Peter for help? Oh ho, and you've even brought a foreign woman with you?"
Rude, sarcastic, and arrogant—that was his first impression on Su Wu.
It's clear that Hu Mingfu's intentions are not good.
However, this was Peter's home turf, so Su Wu didn't bother with it.
Those were henchmen he hired for $200 million, so he had to let them do their job properly.
Before he could speak, Peter Ma, who had already benefited, stepped forward.
"Hu Mingfu, what's with this sarcastic tone? Are you looking for trouble?"
"I'm not looking for trouble, I need to talk to you about something."
"Hmph, are you blind? Can't you see I'm greeting the guests? We can talk about it later."
"Hmph, I think we'd better talk. Huachao Computer's sales haven't been very good lately."
Hu Mingfu was very arrogant, and he looked at Su Wu with extreme provocation as he spoke.
Su Wu also sized up the pot-bellied middle-aged man in front of him.
Hu Mingfu was not yet 40 years old, with a round face and a pair of sharp eyes.
He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Ivy, who didn't understand Chinese, asked Su Wu with some curiosity.
"This guy is so arrogant, what is he saying?"
"He's here to cause trouble; it concerns Huachao computers."
"My God, that's the company you...we invested in?"
"Yes, Miss Ivy."
Before coming, Su Wu had introduced some information to Ivy, including about Huachao computers.
This also explains why we insisted on investing in Peter Films.
This was originally an exchange of benefits.
Upon hearing this, Ivy immediately put on her dramatic act.
She looked at Peter with a stern face.
“Mr. Peter, I came here because Wu told us you were our friend who could help us resolve our troubles. Now it seems Huachao's problems haven't been solved, and I'm very disappointed…”
Peter's face turned green upon hearing this.
Hu Mingfu's arrival was perfectly timed, as if it had been planned perfectly.
He had just finalized a cooperation agreement when he rushed over to sow discord among us.
Isn't this guy just here to cause trouble?
Peter was furious, having lost face in front of his distinguished guest and potentially ruining the cooperation.
"Hu Mingfu, are you doing this on purpose? Let me tell you, your Hu family really can't do anything to Huachao Computer!"
"Hmph, Peter Ma, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"
"I'm telling you this now: if you touch Huachao computers again, it's a fight to the death!"
"I'm not afraid of you. Since you don't want to talk, then we'll see!"
Hu Mingfu was somewhat bewildered by Ma Peter's sudden outburst.
He only came to discuss a ceasefire, but this guy acted like he was on steroids.
Peter Ma is already in his thirties, and he has long since shed his playboy ways. He hasn't spoken like that in many years.
Hu Mingfu really couldn't understand why the other party reacted so strongly when he had only said a few tough words.
But now that things have come to this, he can't afford to lose his momentum.
Today is not the time for negotiations; he plans to leave after uttering a harsh remark.
As a result, Peter saw this as undermining him and making him lose face in front of Ivy.
"I'll marry your grandpa! Hu Mingfu is nothing!"
Seeing that Hu Mingfu was about to leave, Peter Ma became really anxious.
If he leaves like this, then his negotiations today might be in jeopardy.
With a loud curse, Peter grabbed a coffee cup and threw it.
"oops."
Hu Mingfu was hit on the back of the head, coffee spilled all over his head, and he let out a scream of pain.
"You dare to lay a hand on me? Peter Ma, you're not surnamed Li!"
Once Hu Mingfu understood the situation, he was also enraged and immediately pounced on Peter Ma.
In an instant, the two middle-aged men started fighting.
Su Wu shrugged helplessly as he looked at Ivy's utterly shocked expression.
"Sigh, these two are probably going to fight to the death today."
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