The next day, Cheng Yuan met Jonathan Abel, the producer of "Kung Fu Panda".

"Oh my god! I didn't expect that the boss of a big film company was actually an Oriental!" Jonathan was surprised after hearing Bob's introduction.

A major film company has been enjoying great success in the past two years. The films it produces have never failed, and there are even series such as "Saw" that are favored by the entire industry.

Someone once tried to poach James Wan, but James Wan said: "A major film company owns 70% of the copyright of the "Saw" series, and I can't take it away."

In addition, James Wan himself owns shares in a major film company, and he has lost his job as content director, so no one can poach him.

The apparent boss of a major film company is Bob, but Bob has been in Hollywood for decades. Although Bob is capable, everyone knows that he is not capable of leading a major film company to this level.

For more than a year, many people have been guessing who the real boss behind a major film company is.

When Jonathan Abel took a look today, he turned out to be Chinese.

"Hello, Jonathan." Cheng Yu'an shook hands with him.

"If the bosses of Hollywood knew that a major film company was actually a Chinese company, they would be shocked." Jonathan Abel was still in shock.

"I don't want too many people to know my identity yet, and I asked Jonathan to keep it a secret for me."

"Of course, I know you have an old saying in China," and then said in broken Chinese, "Mou Sen develops dishes."

"Haha," Cheng Yu'an knew that he was talking about 'make a fortune silently', "Jonathan, your Chinese is very good, you actually know this sentence."

"Of course, our "Daydreamer" is a Chinese story, and I have read a lot of information about China." Jonathan said proudly.

Taking advantage of this moment, the two turned to the main topic - the investment issue of "Daydreamer" (the name of "Kung Fu Panda" before it was renamed).

Cheng Yu'an said: "Bob told me yesterday that there was a shortfall of 30 million for "Daydreamer" and I can make up for this gap."

"Very good!"

"But I need to know how much investment share I can get for "Daydreamer." Cheng Yu'an plans to make a fortune from "Kung Fu Panda."

Jonathan Abel thought for a while and quoted a number: "I promise to give you 18% at most."

Cheng Yuan shook his head: "Mr. Abel, don't think of me as a fool who came to Hollywood on the first day. There are no secrets in Hollywood. I know that the original budget of "Daydreamer" was 80 million U.S. dollars. I paid 30 million U.S. dollars, so I should account for 37.5

%.”

"Mr. Cheng, that's not how the accounts are calculated." Jonathan Abel began to argue, "DreamWorks Animation is Hollywood's golden brand, and "Daydreamer" will be DreamWorks' most important project in the next two to three years."

"I think "Daydreamer" may not be released in the next two or three years." Cheng Yu'an said, "If it weren't for the fact that "Daydreamer" tells a Chinese story and is a martial arts theme, to be honest, I wouldn't

Investment. Of course DreamWorks is the golden brand of Hollywood, but at the same time the whole world knows that the production cycle of DreamWorks Animation is too long. This is very unfriendly to investors. Jonathan, if you are a responsible producer

, please re-quote.”

Jonathan didn't expect Cheng Yu'an to know the details of "Daydreamer" so carefully, even knowing the initial budget.

Jonathan didn't reply to Cheng Yu'an for the first time, but Cheng Yu'an was an old man on the ground, picking up the tea cup and taking a sip.

Jonathan is still thinking, Cheng Yuan is still waiting.

Finally, after ten minutes of silence between the two parties, Jonathan said: "I need to call the company back. I can't make the decision on such a large share."

"Of course." Cheng Yu'an stretched out her hand to signal him to help himself.

Jonathan left his position and went to make a phone call.

Five minutes later, Jonathan came back and sat down with a sweaty face: "The company has re-authorized me. We can transfer up to 20% of the investment share."

"I heard that none of the top eight major film companies are willing to invest in "Daydreamer." I can confidently say that one of my major film companies has the most abundant cash flow outside the top eight major film companies. (Actually, this is bragging.)" Cheng Yu'an was not ready to let go.

"And I can assure you that if there is a funding gap in the subsequent production of "Daydreamer", I can make up for it as soon as possible. Mr. Abel, please make another call."

"Then wait a moment." Jonathan Abel knew that Cheng Yu'an was not lying.

As Jonathan Abel walked out, Bob said, "Boss, you're such a devil at the negotiating table."

Cheng Yu'an smiled and said: "Our money is not easy to get. As you said before, the risk of "Daydreamer" is too great. I have to consider our own interests."

5 minutes passed by extremely long.

Jonathan Abel came back: "This is my last round of quotations, 30%. If Mr. Cheng does not agree, we will have to terminate this cooperation."

Last quote?

Cheng Yuan believes that he is the one with the ghost!

"I'll raise a price, and if Mr. Abel thinks it's okay, then we'll ask a lawyer to come over and sign the contract," Cheng Yu'an said.

"Mr. Cheng, please speak."

"I don't want 37.5%, I'll lower it by 2.5 points, 35%, but I want the priority reinvestment rights and 30% copyright of "Daydreamer" and its sequel. And, I will arrange for my company's production tracking

For the production of "Daydreamer", I also need to arrange for an animation team to join the "Daydreamer" team. If Mr. Abel can accept my conditions, 30 million US dollars will be transferred to DreamWorks' account within a week.

." After Cheng Yuan finished speaking, he picked up the tea cup and took another sip. The tea was almost cold.

Jonathan Abel was sweating again and thought: "This Mr. Cheng does not have the humility and tact of the Orientals."

But he still said: "I still need to make a phone call."

"Please." Cheng Yu'an nodded, "Witt, give me another cup of hot tea."

Jonathan Abel's call was the longest. He spoke outside the door for a full 13 minutes and 20 seconds before coming in again.

Bob was holding on to the side.

Abel slumped in the armchair weakly: "The company agreed."

Cheng Yu'an smiled and said: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation." He extended his hand.

"You should shake my hand." Cheng Yu'an said.

Jonathan stood up: "It's a pleasure to work with you."

In the next two days, Cheng Yuan and Jonathan Abel drafted a hundred-page investment agreement.

It covered everything, and lawyers from both sides read it over and over again.

In the end, there was no problem, and both parties officially signed.

Cheng Yuan stayed in the United States for a few more days, prepared the funds, and remitted US$30 million to DreamWorks Animation the next day.

Cheng Yu'an has been struggling in the US stock market for a long time. For him who has seen the answers, it is not difficult to make a little money.
Chapter completed!