How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 541 - 248: Age Brings Pains..._2

Just nine years ago, I had leveraged an earnings bet to raise Jiaxing Media’s market value from a mere 25 million to a peak of 6.5 billion, even now it still boasts a market value of 5 billion.

I believe you shouldn’t doubt my capabilities, right?

Even if the Jiaxing incident was a one-time fluke that couldn’t be replicated, and my newly founded company couldn’t achieve a 200-fold increase in market value, what about 100-fold, or several dozen-fold? That’s still possible, isn’t it?"

Gu Heng remained unmoved, "As I’ve said, if it’s about investment, you can contact my company. I’ve already delegated that authority. Since you, Mr. Yang, claim to have such high potential, why not discuss and negotiate investment with my company’s investment department?

In fact, deep down, you know the truth.

You, Yang Hanshu, are already on the decline.

You still manage to maintain a popular top celebrity status, and you can’t lack a main seat in any event you attend, but this situation will last only a few more years. After that, you’ll be just like those has-been actors at tonight’s dinner, relegated to second-tier status.

So, you think I’m a fool with too much money, easily deceived, coming here to tell me all this. I’m sure you’ve not spared other capitalists in the entertainment circle from hearing these words tonight either?"

Listening to Gu Heng’s words sharp as a dagger, Yang Hanshu’s face turned pale.

In the entertainment industry, it’s all about keeping up pleasant appearances; even when deals fall through, everyone keeps on their fake smiles. Someone as blunt as Gu Heng was a first for him.

Yet, Yang had weathered many storms before and quickly recovered, his demeanor becoming even more composed.

"Mr. Gu is right, I am almost out of the limelight, which I cannot accept. I want to achieve great things in these remaining years while I am still relevant.

But you are wrong about what you said later.

Although I’ve said similar things to many capitalists tonight, ultimately, it wasn’t they who rejected me; it was I who rejected them.

This information is no secret. With a little investigation, Mr. Gu, you can easily find out whether I’m lying or not."

"Oh?"

Gu Heng was somewhat surprised.

Could Yang Hanshu really be still so sought after?

"Mr. Gu, to put it bluntly, you still don’t understand the entertainment industry.

In this industry, as long as you can still make money, you are valuable, no matter if your popularity has faded.

It’s true I’m almost washed-up, and this year’s ’Harbin 1944’ and ’Fox Demon Little Red Maiden’ both flopped, but did you know? Even though both dramas flopped, they still made a substantial profit for investors; just my reputation suffers.

That’s my ability to make money.

For investors, my deteriorating reputation doesn’t hurt them at all; only the money that enters their pockets counts.

That’s exactly why they are eager to collaborate with me. The logic is simple; I might have only a few years left in the entertainment industry, but during these years, I can still make a lot of money for them, even help them establish a new entertainment company.

That’s why these investors are so keen on working with me.

I’m not afraid to tell you, Mr. Gu, some of the terms they’ve offered are still very tempting even when I think about them now."

Gu Heng was half convinced, half skeptical, and continued, "If the terms are so favorable, Mr. Yang, why did you refuse them? According to your cooperation model, anyone can work with you, right? As long as they provide money and resources.

Don’t tell me you think our IDE Capital has some special aspect. I admit that a starting capital of 2 billion is a significant investment in the entertainment industry, but it certainly isn’t huge. There are plenty of tycoons more lavish than me, like Wanda and Tencent, who are throwing hundreds of billions into it?"

Yang Hanshu nodded, continuing, "Mr. Gu, you are right, in terms of advantages, your IDE Capital isn’t the best option.

But your company has one characteristic I can’t refuse."

"What characteristic?"

"Lack of any foundation in the entertainment industry!"

Yang Hanshu’s words were straightforward and direct.

"Hmm?"

Gu Heng was puzzled.

"Now that it’s come to this, Mr. Gu, let me be frank with you.

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I had lifted Jiaxing into prominence before, only to be kicked out in the end, becoming a laughingstock within the entire entertainment industry. I don’t want to go through that again.

Initially, it was almost solely through my efforts that Jiaxing rose up, but what happened in the end? The partners I trusted, along with the investors, kicked me out together simply because they had deep roots in the entertainment industry.

Though I had struggled for so many years and barely entered the threshold of capital, without Jiaxing, I was essentially nothing.

For these veteran capitals of the entertainment circle, kicking out an artist like me was all too easy, let alone the fact that they had been plotting it for a long time.

But, Mr. Gu, your company is different; it’s a new company with no foothold in the entertainment industry! I don’t need to guard against you kicking me out, at least not for now. Jiaxing could still operate without me, Yang Hanshu, but your company would be severely damaged without me!

As a successful person who has amassed a fortune of several billions at such a young age, I don’t believe you, Mr. Gu, would engage in killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Moreover, I possess an advantage that you, Mr. Gu, cannot refuse.

That is, I have an entire team. Besides tonight’s Re Ba, my studio also has a dozen other artists; though not top tier, all have a certain level of fame. As long as you partner with me, all these people will be your starting resources in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, I also maintain good relations with the capital side of the entertainment industry. Using the personal networks I have cultivated, I can pave the way for you, and as long as you invest, there’s no project you couldn’t secure.

I believe in your capabilities, Mr. Gu, and even without me, you would likely reach this stage quickly, but with me, you could save at least a year, if not more."

Having said this, Yang Hanshu stared intensely at Gu Heng.

This was her first time negotiating so straightforwardly after many years, not only showcasing her advantages but even laying all her disadvantages out in front of Gu Heng. If Gu Heng still disagreed, she would have no choice but to give up...

Gu Heng pondered for a long time and finally spoke slowly, "I can’t give you an answer right now."

Hearing Gu Heng’s response, a flicker of disappointment passed through Yang Hanshu’s eyes. Just as she was about to say "it’s okay," she saw Gu Heng continue, "After all, if we’re to invest, we definitely need to prepare in all respects. How about this? If you have time tomorrow, bring your partnership plan to my company and let’s discuss it face-to-face, how does that sound?"

She agreed!

These three words flashed rapidly through Yang Hanshu’s mind...

Right, Gu Heng did plan to agree, but as an outsider, he couldn’t control the specifics; those needed to be handled by the professionals in his company.

Standing up from the sofa, a flush of excitement appeared on Yang Hanshu’s face: "Then I’ll go back to prepare. Being in Mr. Gu’s room for so long, it’s very likely I’ve been targeted by the paparazzi. We can add each other on WeChat, and discuss the details later."

Gu Heng waved his hand indifferently, "I have 25 bodyguards on this floor, and the corridor entrance is equipped with the most advanced surveillance equipment. No paparazzo can get in, so no need to rush off."

Yang Hanshu was momentarily stunned, but still nodded her head.

As the atmosphere grew tense, the presidential suite suddenly seemed somewhat ambiguous...

Soon, Gu Heng, observing Yang Hanshu’s exposed white thighs from under her skirt, found it a bit hard to restrain himself...

38 years old didn’t seem particularly old, and older men tend to be more caring...

Was disliking Yang Hanshu because she was a mother to a 10-year-old child crazy?

It’s lunacy...

He was simply warming up the relationship for their cooperation, not dating. After warming up today, there might not even be a next time; why bother disliking anything?

With this thought, Gu Heng cleared his throat, "Didn’t Mr. Yang say earlier that we came to talk about the script? Now that the main discussion is over, we can talk about the script."

Yang Hanshu was smart...

She knew what Gu Heng was thinking, but she didn’t refuse.

Even if they couldn’t cooperate in the end, meeting with a high-quality tycoon like Gu Heng once wasn’t a loss at all...

She then took out the script and sat next to Gu Heng...

"Click..."

All the lights in the room went out...

"Mr. Gu, why did you turn off the lights?"

"Isn’t it the Night Light Script? I just wanted to test the nightlight effect."