Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

Shanhe's new book triggered a sales boom as expected on the first day it was put on the shelves.

As the first batch of readers read it, reviews of "Under the Zhengyang Gate" also began to be published in newspapers and on the Internet.

"The history book of a generation!"

"People turn antiques from rags into treasures, and antiques turn people's hearts from treasures into rags!"

"Under the majestic Zhengyang Gate, the world has changed in twenty years!"

"In the changes of the great era, everyone is the protagonist, everyone is like an ant!"

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Professional literary journals also gave book reviews.

"Most people in this era have walked together through ups and downs. Shanhe reproduces the not-so-distant past with plain words and touching brushstrokes. He seems to be reminding us that greater changes are about to come!"

"The whole novel is told in a straight line, without flashbacks or leaps. It is precisely this way of recording things like a running account that makes the author feel real. Everything is happening around everyone..."

"I seem to have seen another "Ordinary World". The only difference is that one is about the countryside and the other is about the city..."

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Qu Ling looked at the newspapers and magazines in front of him. Most of them had positive reactions, and there were also criticisms, but they were harmless. There were no accidents with Shanhe's new book!

Qu Ling let out a long breath. This is Shanhe's sixth work. From the beginning to the end, the entire story spans more than twenty years. It is not an exaggeration to say it is the epic of a generation. The market's reaction is still unknown. The media The response from the cultural circle has not collapsed, and the strides of Shanhe are still steady!

"Under the Zhengyang Gate" sold nearly 360,000 copies in the first week, and accumulated sales of 110,000 copies in the capital alone.

Shanhe is still strong in the book market, ranking first in the weekly sales list.

On the other side of the Pacific, Disney Pictures' "Parasite" will premiere the day after Christmas.

As the chief producer, Bruckheimer is busy arranging publicity matters.

"Parasite" is a movie adapted from the original novel. The novel has a great influence in North America, so the original novel accounts for a large proportion in the film's promotion.

Shanhe, the original author, has become a top priority, but Shanhe has not yet reached Hollywood, and many promotional projects about him cannot be implemented, which makes the entire Disney promotion team very anxious.

Bruckheimer was particularly anxious about Shanhe Quling's schedule and called Qu Ling almost every day to urge him!

On this day, he called Qu Ling again anxiously.

"Qu, do you and Qiu want me to suffer from anxiety syndrome? "Parasite" will be released in ten days. When exactly do you and Qiu plan to go to Hollywood? Qiu is the centerpiece of the promotion and he cannot be absent. !”

"Jerry, Qiu's new book has just been released, and we have a lot of affairs in China. Let's discuss it with Qiu and try to get to Hollywood on the 16th."

"OK, on ​​the 16th, I will arrange your schedule now. Qu, "Parasite" will not let you down. It will bring us huge honors and profits."

"Jerry, of course we trust you and Disney."

"Qiu's schedule in Hollywood will be busy, so you have to be prepared!"

"I know, we will cooperate with Disney Pictures' promotion plan. After all, we also get a share."

"Then we'll see you next week!"

"See you next week!"

After Bruckheimer and Qu Ling confirmed their itinerary, they immediately asked their assistants to make appointments with newspapers, magazines and TV programs. Shanhe's trip to Hollywood will be fully booked!

At this time, Shanhe didn't have time to think about a trip to Hollywood.

Ma Huateng rushed to Beijing today, and the two made an appointment to meet tonight. The change in equity requires face-to-face communication between the two.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, the two met at a Sichuan restaurant next to Zizhuyuan.

Shanhe saw Ma Huateng standing in front of the hotel as soon as he got off the car. He had almost no change from more than a year ago, except for a faint aura.

Shanhe walked towards him, "Old Ma, you came earlier than me, just wait in the private room. You are still here to welcome me, you are so polite!"

"Haha, Shanhe, do you know why I still find a Sichuan restaurant to meet? I really miss that spicy meal!" Ma Huateng stretched out his right hand to hold Shanhe's hand and smiled.

"Then let's have a good recollection today!"

While talking, the two entered the private room.

After everyone sat down, Ma Huateng asked: "Drink a little tonight? You are a college student now, so you should drink a little!"

Shan He smiled and nodded, "No problem, I will sacrifice my life to accompany you and serve you liquor today!"

Ma Huateng called the waiter and ordered a bottle of Wuliangye, "How about this?"

"I have no requirements for wine!"

After a while, the food and wine were all served. Ma Huateng dismissed the waiter and raised his glass to Shanhe, "Shanhe, we haven't seen each other for almost two years. To be honest, the meeting was still vivid in my mind. Tencent can be where it is today thanks to you." No way! Let’s drink this first!”

"Okay, done!" Shan He drank the whole drink in one gulp.

Putting down the thumb cup, Shanhe said to Ma Huateng: "Old Ma, I will tell you directly as before, what are your plans for the second round of financing?"

Ma Huateng filled Shanhe with wine, "Eat the food first, put some food on your stomach, Shanhe, let's talk slowly!"

The two of them were not polite. After a while, Ma Huateng started sweating on his forehead, "I can eat spicy food now better than before. I later learned that Dongguang also has Hakka food, but I just can't taste the taste of yours!"

"This is not easy. My mother is in the capital. She wants to make a phone call."

"I would like to go. Firstly, I don't have time, and secondly, I don't have a suitable opportunity. I will definitely visit your mother-in-law next time."

After the two had another drink, Ma Huateng got to the point, "Shanhe, I really didn't expect QQ to develop so fast. The money was burning too fast. We had to conduct a second round. You know the Internet Winter is still going on, and we can't find a way to make a profit for the time being. It's hard to find investors. I've looked for all the major domestic portals, but no one is paying attention to me! Is there any investment intention in this South African media group this time? , we can’t miss it!”

Shanhe took the wine bottle from Ma Huateng and filled his glass, "What are the requirements of this South African company?"

"With a valuation of US$60 million, they need at least 25% of the equity! We also need this capital to continue to expand!"

"What do you want me to do?" Shanhe looked directly at Ma Huateng and asked.

"I want to ensure the company's management rights and decision-making rights. Tencent's internal equity must account for more than half!" Ma Huateng replied.

Shanhe smiled and clinked glasses with Ma Huateng, then drank the glass. "Old Ma, you take it for granted! This is only the second round. Will Tencent not go public in the future? Can you always guarantee Tencent's internal shareholding?" Most, to put it bluntly, in my opinion, apart from your personal shares, the equity within Tencent is the most difficult part for you to control!"

After listening to Shan He's words, Ma Huateng fell into deep thought.

After a cup of tea, Ma Huateng came back to his senses and said, "Shanhe, your words are a bit meant to sow discord!"

"Haha!" Shanhe laughed, "Old Ma, have you read my new book?"

"I haven't had time. I've been so busy lately that I don't have time to watch it!"

Shanhe shook his head and smiled, "My new book talks about the fickleness of people's hearts! When I or the South African company invest in Tencent, they only see potential and returns. We are not interested in Tencent's management, but who do you think would be interested in Tencent's investment?" Are you interested in power? Lao Ma, I dare to bet you that in ten years, the vast majority of your company's internal equity will be in your hands, and the proportion of the total equity will not be very large!"

Ma Huateng looked at Shanhe thoughtfully, "Shanhe, you have changed so much. I have never thought about these words before, but they make sense!"

Shanhe pointed at Ma Huateng's unfilled wine glass, watched him drink up the wine, and said with a smile: "I have grown up, Old Ma. In fact, we all know that Tencent will continue to raise funds, and your ideas are not realistic." !”

Ma Huateng held the wine glass and kept rubbing it, "Shanhe, you are very well prepared this time, I am almost convinced by you!"

"Lao Ma, I'm not trying to convince you. To be honest, if you insist on me giving up part of my equity, I can accept it. After all, my return is enough!"

Shanhe picked up the wine bottle and filled Ma Huateng's glass again, "You know my experience very well, Ma. You should also know me well, and even my family. I think the equity is in my hands, and for Tencent , which is most beneficial to your old horse."

Ma Huateng looked at the wine glass and fell into deep thought again.

Shanhe looked at Ma Huateng who was thinking. Shanhe did not have Tencent's equity distribution data in his memory, but he had listened to the video of Lao Ma's speech, and he still had some general impressions.

After a long time, Ma Huateng raised his glass to Shan He and said, "I will consider your words carefully. Come on, do another one!"

Shanhe also raised his wine glass, "Lao Ma, Tencent needs your leadership, and I will always support you. What you said more than a year ago is very good, and we will get to the end!"

After that, neither of them mentioned the topic of equity again, but only talked about Shanhe's Olympic bid experience and the situation of the new book.

When the two of them walked out of the Sichuan restaurant, they were both a little drunk. Assistant Ma Huateng, who was waiting at the door, helped them into the car and drove towards Shanhe's house in Zizhuyuan.

Shanhe got off the car at the gate of the community. Ma Huateng stuck his head out of the back seat and said to Shanhe, "I will read your new book. I want to see how you write about the fickleness of people's hearts!"

"Ha ha…"

As soon as Xie Meiyu opened the door, she saw her son leaning against the wall with a red face and smelling of alcohol. She quickly helped her son into the living room and complained: "Why did Xiaoma let you drink so much wine? Really!"

Shan He sat down on the sofa and said, "Mom, I'm fine. I didn't drink much. He and I had a good chat. Don't worry!"

Xie Meiyu poured a glass of warm water for Shanhe, looked at her son carefully, and after confirming that he was not clear-headed after drinking, asked: "Xiaohe, how did you decide on the equity issue? Your master meant that you should give in." .”

Shanhe drank the water in one gulp and responded to his mother: "Mom, my master meant that harmony is the most important thing. I know what he meant, but I have to keep Tencent's equity as much as possible. Lao Ma was basically convinced by me. The equity is in Our hands are in his best interest, and he will figure it out!"

"Okay! You have grown up too. These are all your ideas. The equity will be transferred to your name by then. We can't understand these treacherous things!" Xie Meiyu looked at her son happily and said.

Shanhe came close to his mother and put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Mom, you and Aunt Qu have almost turned Chuhe into a group company. You are a strong woman in the business world! I don't want to worry about those things. You should train Xixi to be your successor." People!"

"You stink of alcohol, don't drink like this in the future." Xie Meiyu pushed her son away in disgust, "With your sister's heartlessness, I don't dare to count on her!"

"My sister is not stupid. She is more perceptive than me, and she actually knows how to find benefits for herself. I think she has inherited your shrewdness!"

"Really, this girl's faults have turned into advantages for you. You and your father know how to pamper her. I don't think she can bear any loss. She will have to learn a lesson sooner or later!" Xie Meiyu is not at ease with her daughter.

"Mom, in two days, Aunt Qu and I will have to go to Country M. Are you going to go back to the Magic City or continue to stay in the capital?" Shanhe asked his mother.

"You're not in the capital, so why am I still here? Your Aunt Qu went to Hollywood, and I have to go back to the Magic City Company. This time, don't make any more trouble when you go to Hollywood. I don't want a foreigner. Be a daughter-in-law!”

"mom!"

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, you still know how to be shy!"