Chapter 80 Acquisition
"Are you sure?"

In the company, Gu Wei received a call from Han Sanping and was a little confused.

"What confidence?"

"Do you have confidence in the best director at the Oscars?"

Han Sanping's question was very direct. He really hoped that Gu Wei could win the award. It has always been something he wanted to do to let domestic films and filmmakers go abroad.

But unfortunately, only those few people were able to get out, and the results over the years have not been satisfactory.

Gu Wei felt a little helpless when he heard this. He understood Han Sanping's thoughts, but at present, it was difficult for domestic films to go abroad. It would only be possible after the country's comprehensive national strength improved.

"Boss Han, I have done everything I should do. Now it all depends on the judges' choice."

"That's right, just do your best."

Han Sanping also realized that he was thinking too simply. If this thing was really that easy to win, domestic directors would not have failed so many times in the Best Foreign Language Film award.

“What are your plans for the next movie?”

Gu Wei smiled and the conversation continued back to movies.

“I haven’t decided yet, but my next movie might be an animated one.”

"cartoon?"

Han Sanping's tone suddenly became a little higher, which was a little different from what he expected.

"Boss Han, it's an animated film, not a cartoon."

"Oh, like a movie like The Lion King."

"more or less."

...

"Boss, Universal has sent a message saying that the filming of Taken 2 is nearing completion."

"It's pretty fast."

"Universal plans to spend four months on post-editing and production, and the film is expected to be released in July."

Ryder added.

"Well, reply to Universal Studios and the company will pay the necessary publicity expenses in proportion."

"Okay, boss."

"Boss, there is news about the acquisition of the new company."

"But they just met with you in person to talk."

"No problem, the better the time with them, we can find time to meet them tomorrow."

...

The next day, Gu Wei and Reid drove to the company that Reid had his eyes on.

The location was not far from the Tomorrow Star Film and Television Company, and we arrived at the destination half an hour later.

The first two times, Reid came alone to discuss the acquisition, and this was also the first time Gu Wei came.

Standing at the door, Gu Wei looked at the building in front of him and nodded with satisfaction. Compared with his current company, this was considered a big company.

The company has five floors, each of which is about 400 square meters in area. The floors are very high and the area is sufficient.

After entering the company, many employees turned their eyes to Gu Wei and Reid. Reid had been there twice and knew several of the people inside, so he even said hello.

The employees in the company also know the current situation. The company is facing bankruptcy. The two people in front of them are here to discuss the acquisition. However, it is a good thing for them if the new boss accepts them. At least they will not lose their jobs.

In the office, Gu Wei looked at the boss of the company opposite, a white man in his fifties, with slightly gray hair and a hint of decadence in his eyes.

"Please take a seat."

"Hello, Mr. James, I'm Gu Wei."

"Hello, I heard your name. You won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and were recently nominated for the Oscar for Best Director."

He is a straightforward person, Gu Wei thought to himself.

"In Hollywood, making good movies is the dream of every filmmaker. Unfortunately, I am not a good boss. The company has been losing money in recent years and can only survive with difficulty."

Gu Wei drank coffee and listened to the man in front of him talking about his deeds.

"As far as business is concerned, you know that the most important thing for the company I run, besides these equipment, is the technical staff in the company."

"Of course, Mr. James, that's why I came here."

"Make a price."

Gu Wei said directly.

…The meeting did not last too long. Gu Wei offered a suitable price, believing that no one except him would pay so much money to acquire the company.

"Ryder, sign the contract as soon as possible. The most important thing is the equipment, and secondly, the company's employees. Re-sign the labor contract."

"Okay, boss."

An eight-figure price tag is a hefty sum even in Hollywood.

"Fortunately, several movies continue to make money, otherwise Gu Wei might have to wait a little longer before making up his mind to take over such a big company."

Gu Wei looked back at the building and sighed.

It will take about two weeks to complete all the procedures and sign the documents. Gu Wei can only work in his previous company for now. He should be able to move to the new company before the Oscars ceremony.

After resolving this matter, Gu Wei felt relieved and put his energy into the public relations reception. A large amount of money was spent and it was just a matter of weeks to see the results.

...

"Dad, I can't go back for the New Year this year. I hope you and mom are doing well."

On February 2th, Los Angeles time, China welcomed the most important Spring Festival. This was the second time that Gu Wei was unable to go back home to celebrate the New Year.

Gu Wei called his parents one day in advance to ask about their recent situation.

"Everything is fine at home, don't worry."

Father Gu looked at his son's call and expressed his feelings in a better tone.

His son was busy with the Ska incident, and he and Gu Ma also heard about it in China.

"Everything is fine at home. Some people have been coming to interview us over the past few days, and several leaders have talked to your mother and me about a lot of things."

Gu Wei knew who his father was talking about. It was none other than the companies that China Film and Guangguang had cooperated with.

"Where's my mother?"

"Old lady, stop busying yourself. It's my son's call."

The voice of Gu's father came from the phone. Gu Wei felt a lump in his throat when he heard this.

Gu Wei felt very warm listening to his mother's nagging on the phone.

...

"I will try to save time for Chinese New Year and other festivals when I am filming in the future. I don't have time to accompany my parents during normal times, and I can't be in front of them to show my filial piety."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei thought about these things silently in his heart.

.........

"Boss, Happy New Year, I wish you a happy new year."

The next day, Gu Wei received a call from Wang Chen, and when he came up, he heard the voice wishing a happy new year.

"Haha, Happy New Year."

"How's the company doing lately?"

"Everything is going well at the company. Boss, when will you return home?"

"Wait until the Oscars are over at the end of the month, anything?"

Gu Wei asked after hearing this.

"No big deal. Director Ning Hao recently wrote a new script and talked to me about investing in it."

"This guy didn't even call me when he had something to do."

Gu Wei complained a few words about Ning Hao on the phone.

"What kind of script?"

"It's similar to your last script. It's a comedy."

"Crazy Stone."

This name suddenly popped up in Gu Wei's mind. Calculating the time, it can only be this movie, Ning Hao's famous work.

"You have the script, right? Send it to me."

"Okay, boss, I'll send it directly to your email later."

After a while, Gu Wei looked at the script sent to his mailbox, and it was exactly what he thought.

"I've read the script, it's pretty good. Investment is not a problem. You can talk to Ning Hao about it. I'll talk to him when I return to China."

After Gu Wei finished reading the script, he picked up his phone and sent a text message to Wang Chen.

"Okay." After a while, I received a reply from Wang Chen.

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(End of this chapter)