In order for "Twenty-Two" to be released in the island country, Lu Hao actually prepared a lot of things.
In addition to the three-year exclusive cooperation rights with DreamWorks, it also has other big moves in mind.
After all, from a public perspective, this is a matter of national interest and must be done.
Personally, I must do what I boast about.
You can't slap me in the face, right?
The overall strategy is capital operation and cultural invasion, but when it comes to details, he has stockpiled a lot of ammunition.
In my memory, there are so many classic works from the island country.
Originally, Lu Hao wanted to fish step by step.
However, what Lu Hao didn't expect was that before he could even use his ultimate move, the small bait he released had already been firmly bitten by someone.
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In a tavern.
Lu Hao met with the head of East Asia for Kadokawa Corporation.
A woman who looks young but very capable.
Her name is Fuyuan Ying.
Lu Hao had met her twice before, both times for work.
Although this woman is not very old, she has a very rigorous work style and is a typical workplace witch.
Although she looks alluring, she has an ascetic demeanor and dresses conservatively.
Fu Yuanying is fluent in Chinese. Her father was a Chinese university student in the 1970s. After studying in the island country, he married and had children there.
When she was in college, because of her family background and the rise and fall of economic power between the two countries, she chose to come to the capital and study at Tsinghua University.
After graduation, I have been traveling between the two places for work, but I actually spend more time in China.
No matter her appearance, habits, or accent, you can't tell that she is a girl from an island country.
Of course, what is inside is unknown.
"Mr. Lu, the bluefin tuna in this restaurant is freshly flown in every day. The chef is also a famous chef from Shiga. The rice balls he makes often remind me of the taste of my mother's."
Wearing a white cotton and linen three-quarter sleeve shirt, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and with her hair tied up high, Fu Yuanying's outfit today was not so business-like and formal. She looked very casual, with an intellectual and elegant charm, which was much softer than before.
Hearing her words, Lu Hao asked seriously: "Oh? Did your mother teach him how to cook?"
Fuyuan Ying: ...
His eyes changed slightly.
Of course, she could hear the meaning behind Lu Hao's words, which was a kind of obscene ridicule with a bad taste.
Thoughts raced through her mind as she scolded him, seemingly genuinely or falsely: "Boss Lu, I thought you were a respectable person! How could you make such a joke?"
Lu Hao laughed it off and decided not to delve into it further, deciding to quit while he was ahead.
The dishes were served one by one, which were the common raw meat and sushi in Japanese cuisine. They looked exquisite in shape, but they were not filling at all.
Even though he is rich now, Lu Hao rarely eats Japanese food and really can't get used to it.
He picked up a piece of meat at random and poured himself some wine to drink.
"Do you want to drink?"
He poured himself a cup, picked up the pot and asked her.
Fu Yuanying smiled generously: "Of course, Mr. Lu is a guest, how can I let you drink alone?"
"Yeah, how can we talk business without drinking? Fill it up and pour it yourself."
This woman could probably drink a lot, but Lu Hao wasn't afraid. Shi Lei was still waiting outside, so nothing would go wrong.
After eating some dishes and drinking two glasses of wine, Fu Yuanying took the initiative to get to the point.
"Mr. Lu, you know, I'm actually half Chinese. My father is Chinese, and I'm a businessman myself. I believe business is business and shouldn't be confused with anything else. That's why our company is willing to take on the distribution and release of the film 'Twenty-Two'."
Lu Hao nodded.
"Sure. You have the attitude, but what about the skills? How are you going to deal with the regulators?"
Empty words won't do.
Fuyuanying smiled slightly and whispered, "Kadokawa Corporation, through various channels, owns 43% of TBS Television. TBS has always been known for its peaceful and anti-communist stance. Last year, they released a documentary called 'The Truth About Unit 731,' which caused a huge uproar."
"This year, we also have a documentary called 'Ayase Haruka Listens to War: The Secret Island That Disappeared from the Map.' This film documents Ōkunoshima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture during World War II. It was once a base for producing muon gas, killing all living things and turning the entire island into a military restricted area. Even now, this matter remains a closely guarded secret."
"With these two films in the past, I don't think 'Twenty-Two' will be a big problem. We're already going through the formalities. I can guarantee that we'll get the screening permit within a week."
oh?
Is this... having a plan in mind?
Lu Hao looked at her with a smile, thinking silently in his heart.
The island nation's television stations are all public-private partnerships, and have complex relationships with upper-level party forces. They are basically the public opinion bases of their respective parties.
Lu Hao had previously learned about TBS TV's stance, and it was indeed as she said.
But Lu Hao didn't expect that it would be controlled by Kadokawa Corporation.
In that case, there should be no problem with the release.
However, Fu Yuanying came to the conclusion so easily, so there must be other conditions.
I think it's nothing more than a plan for the box office share.
Although thinking this in his mind, Lu Hao did not bring up the matter. He nodded and raised his glass.
"Well, okay, then we can start cooperation as soon as possible. Come on, do one."
Fu Yuanying was stunned for a moment, and after sizing up Lu Hao's expression, she raised her glass and continued, "But I have one condition."
"There are conditions? You're still telling me conditions?"
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