November 16th, Canada.
Liu Zhenwei was holding the dog leash and walking the dog in the yard with nothing to do. Since "The Night of the Return of the Soul" and "A Westward Journey", especially "A Westward Journey", the reputation was extremely bad, and he quit the Hong Kong film industry in despair.
"well."
While sighing, a noisy arc ringing sound came from the room, and it turned out to be Wang Sunglasses.
The two had a close friendship, opened Zedong Film Company together, and even saved Wang Sunjing's life.
His filming of "Ashes of Time" was severely overdue. The investors were very worried and threatened to kill him if he didn't finish filming. Thanks to Liu Zhenwei who was ordered to shoot the New Year film "A Little Mermaid" in 27 days, he made a small profit. Let the matter be settled.
"Sunglasses, what's the matter?"
"Little Fatty, your "Westward Journey" is a hit!" Wang Sunjing received the news from the Hong Kong circle and immediately reported the good news.
"What?" Liu Zhenwei smiled and said in disbelief: "It's impossible! It's been almost 5 years, how is it possible!"
"Really, "Westward Journey" has come back to life in the mainland. Its reputation and ability to attract money cannot even compete with new films. VCDs have been sold out."
"How do you survive?"
After listening to Wang Sunjing's explanation, which didn't sound like he was lying, Liu Zhenwei really believed it and burst into tears.
He couldn't wait to share the good news with Zhou Xingchi. Back then, the film bankrupted Caixing Company and he felt guilty. Unexpectedly, four years later, the verdict was reversed!
"Xingzi, what are you doing?"
"I'm making a movie." Zhou Xingchi stood on the set of "Shaolin Soccer", looking worried at the empty stadium.
"Our "Westward Journey" is a hit in the Mainland!"
"No way?"
Zhou Xingchi's expression was dull, full of disbelief.
4 years, 4 years, do you know how I spent these 4 years?
I thought he had made a genius movie at that time, but I didn't expect that the whole world would scold him. The entire film and television industry was ridiculed, especially Xiang Tai and his gang.
After asking around quickly, I found out that it relied on a mainland TV show to make a comeback. The boss who sponsored it couldn't bear that "Westward Journey" was buried and rediscovered it.
"Which boss?"
The corners of his eyes twitched slightly, he couldn't help but feel moved, and murmured: "Lu Fei, Boss Lu."
…………
"A sneeze."
Lu Fei sneezed gently and looked at Zhu Jie.
This time I came to the Beijing Office of Xinying Audio and Video Society, and of course I was urging for the remaining 30,000 sets. The 50,000 sets have bottomed out in five days, and the demand is still huge.
The contract was slapped on the table, written in black and white.
The corners of Zhu Jie's mouth twitched and his heart twitched. Why on earth did he sign it in the first place?
He raised his eyes to meet the young man in front of him, their eyes met, and he noticed that he was still drinking his treasured Yuqian Longjing, and his heart twitched.
Beast!
"Director Zhu, I know you think I missed something."
Lu Fei took a sip of the tea soup and smacked his lips, "But we can't settle the score like that. Without our hype, how could this movie be so popular?"
"According to what Mr. Lu said, I still have to be happy?"
The corners of Zhu Jie's mouth were pulled down, and his whole face looked like a bitter gourd. It would be great if I could promise not to cry.
"It's only a few hundred thousand, just treat Xiying as a joint venture with me to promote it. The current order volume across the country is enough to make up for your losses."
Lu Fei said: "If you think about it this way, Director Zhu's anger will be much smoother."
Zhu Jie thought about it carefully and realized that without Lu Fei, 50,000 sets of goods would still be piled in the warehouse without anyone paying attention, and the production line of "Dahua" would not be full and would be produced day and night.
Xiying did make a fortune from it, but it was disgraced in the publishing circle. It made "Big Story" fall into dust after making a mistake. It also made a mistake and was played by Lu Fei. Now everyone knows Lu Fei's name.
He had to regain some ground. The contract only stated delivery within 10 days, but did not say delivery on the same day.
"Because there are so many orders across the country, production cannot keep up for the time being. It is difficult to distribute Mr. Lu's 30,000 units."
Lu Fei pouted, playing tricks with himself?
He squinted his eyes and said, "Then try to spread it evenly. We are not in a hurry. We will sell as many as we can. Anyway, the contract clearly states that the remaining 30,000 sets will be delivered in advance and paid later. If they cannot be sold, they can be returned to the audio and video club. "
Zhu Jie's smile froze, "Good boy, are you waiting for me here?"
"If Feigou.com can't sell it, it really can't be sold. If you want to hype it again, it will be difficult."
Lu Fei curled his lips. He had already expected that he might deliberately delay and suppress my goods. At worst, the goods would not be put on the shelves for 10 days, and the goods would be dumped in the warehouse of the audio and video club and collect dust.
For liquidated damages, we should still go to court. Compared with 30,000 sets, the audio and video club will lose more than it loses!
Zhu Jie's expression was gloomy, as if he had eaten a fly and felt disgusting and awkward.
"Director Zhu, there is a steady stream of news. Feigou.com is mainly engaged in DVDs, books and music. We will have more cooperation in the future. If we hype it up next time, the audio and video club will also enjoy the blessings, right?"
Lu Fei changed his tone and took the initiative to pick up the teapot and make tea. The implication is, should I, Lu, be a friend or an enemy?
When friends come, there is wine, but when the jackals come, they can eat guns.
"Oh, no wonder Mr. Lu dares to start a business at such a young age."
There was admiration in Zhu Jie's tone, "A batch will arrive in Yanjing tomorrow. Mr. Lu will arrange for someone to pick up the goods."
"Director Zhu, thank you."
Lu Fei raised his teacup and drank tea instead of wine.
The two clinked glasses, and the unhappiness just now disappeared.
Zhu Jie sent him out of Xiying Video Club with a smile on his face. Looking at his back, he no longer had the same contempt as when he first saw him as a fool, and his eyes were complicated.
"Lu Fei, Lu Fei..."
……………
Successfully acquired 30,000 units and returned to the Ziyuan Hotel.
Lu Fei immediately received a simple bill from the accountant. The expenditure column clearly stated:
The express fee for the first 5,000 users is 25,000.
"Screening Room 10" includes 70,000 yuan in program sponsorship, 100,000 yuan in advertising fees, additional server and bandwidth rentals, part-time fees, takeaway fees, etc., all added together, the total is——
Around 240,000.
The expenditure on the VCD of "Dahua" is equal to the profit, and it can still earn 160,000 yuan, which also drives the profits of Feigou.com's self-operated stores. Books and DVDs are very popular, especially "Three Doors".
Surprisingly, 3411 copies were sold.
I looked at the net profit again, and it was negative 10,000 yuan. I worked so hard, but it was not in vain.
In five and a half days, the number of registered users exceeded 60,000, more than 400 stores were present, and the number of merchandise transactions exceeded 5,000. The average daily sales of Feigou.com was stable at 150,000.
Apportioned to each store, the daily sales are 375 yuan.
This data may seem unremarkable at first glance, but each store generates 11,250 yuan a month. Of course, this sales volume will definitely decline after the popularity of "Dahua" dissipates.
However, it all depends on the support of peers!
8848.com and Dangdang.com are still losing money and cannot find profits. Zhuojing, which was established in the same period, has no such website now and has no reputation. When compared horizontally, Feigou.com has both benefited and gained its reputation.
After all, there is still 10 yuan in rent per month.
Lu Fei touched his chin. This time, through Feigou.com and "Westward Journey", his reputation was not only spread in the entertainment and publishing circles, but also made waves in the venture capital industry.
Before the Internet bubble collapsed, the investment community was generally optimistic. Such eye-catching data could fully introduce Series A financing.
After getting the money, Feigou.com can survive the Internet winter and enter the promotion mode, and its development will be faster by then.
The key is, who gets it, and how much equity is given?
A-round investors are different from angel rounds. Angel rounds have the mentality of picking up treasures. A grain of gold is worth a basket of sand. If you invest in it, you will accept it.
But Series A has different ambitions.
Some investors think that as long as they can get on the train, it is good, so the requirements for shares are not too high, usually within 10%. Some investors think that it is not enough to just get on the train, but also have a say in the board of directors and shareholders' meetings. , so they will have higher requirements for equity.
These must be measured.
"Hey, are you mistaken? Don't catch a sheep when you are gathering wool!"
When Xu Lei received the call, he was angry and laughing at the same time, "Why are you looking for me again? We are settled."
Lu Fei curled his lips and said, "I have asked IDG to contact other investors, and there are many interested. I am giving you this opportunity to get on the bus because you are a friend."
"Why, don't you dislike our Lianxiang's investment?" Xu Lei said, "Why, don't you dislike it now?"
"Nonsense, disgusting, definitely disgusting!"
Lu Fei asked him to introduce Xu Xin from Baring Asia by name.
That's right, she was the strong woman who asked for $2 million but gave him $10 million instead.
