Chapter 367 Godfather Strategy
In view of the tragedy of Dianmao boss Luk Yun-tao and his wife, Wang Yuanchao and his entourage, as well as his wife Liu Qi-jin and her entourage, boarded multiple planes to avoid any accidents that might paralyze their businesses.

It sounds cruel, but it has to be done.

I briefly visited the World Expo in Osaka. This was the first time that Japan hosted a World Expo, and it was also the first time that an Asian country hosted one. The theme of this World Expo was "Progress and Harmony of Mankind", and a total of 77 countries and 4 international organizations participated in this event.

But the landmark Tower of the Sun, which is so ugly that it is said to cost 127.7 billion yen, Wang Yuanchao honestly said that he could not appreciate the beauty of this building.

But apart from that, Japan displayed its maglev trains and wireless telephones, while the United States displayed the space suits and lunar rock samples from the Apollo 11 moon landing mission, making everyone feel like they were watching a science fiction movie.

Look at how ignorant everyone looks!
I really want to tell them that in these last few cases, flower growers are ahead of others!

Far ahead!

Far ahead!

But now, flower growers, hey, "Dongfanghong-1" has just been successfully launched, which is regarded as the first step in the space competition!
It’s so painful to keep this great achievement in my heart and not be able to share it with others!
Wang Yuanchao now fully understood a joke he had seen before:
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There was a priest who played golf when he was supposed to be praying. The little angel found out about it and reported it to God. God said to the little angel, "I will punish him severely!"

So the following scene happened:
The priest played golf, poof, a hole in one, played the second shot, poof, another hole in one. He played 20 shots in a row, and each shot was a hole in one.

The little angel was dumbfounded, and asked God: "This is not a punishment for the priest, it is clearly a praise for the priest!"

God explained, “Do you really think I was honoring him by letting him hit a hole-in-one every time he hit a ball, but he couldn’t share it with anyone?”

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Wang Yuanchao knew about the various miracles of that advanced flower grower, but he could not share them with others. He had to endure everyone's extreme admiration for him. It was so uncomfortable, just like that priest.

He couldn't help but frown. The people accompanying him didn't know what was wrong with the big boss. We are backward, aren't we here to learn from others? Especially the boss instructed Deep Blue to expand the TV production line.
Before we set off, I told everyone to look for business opportunities at the Osaka Expo!
However, Wang Yuanchao did not stay here for long. He just came here to see the world. After seeing it, he found it was nothing special, so he set out from Tokyo, passed through Hawaii, and went straight to Los Angeles.

Talia Coppola and Diane Keaton volunteered to pick us up at the airport.

Wang Yuanchao did not refuse.

It’s just a pity that the most beautiful Sondra Locke is not with him. He is not afraid of a threesome at all.

After resting in the hotel, Talia took Wang Yuanchao to find his brother Francis Coppola.

Director Coppola is troubled by the failure of his investment.

The Zoetrope Company’s first project, Five Hundred Years Later, turned out to be a complete failure.

The investor wants to get back his investment of $60.

Coppola had no choice but to make commercials and science films to raise money.

Even so, he still didn't want to take on Paramount's "The Godfather"!
Wang Yuanchao came here to persuade and facilitate cooperation.

“Adam, this is my brother, Francis, the debtor owner of the Peep Show.

Brother, this Adam Wang is the investor I told you about, the boss of Muse Music."

Talia introduced the identities of both parties.

Francis Ford Coppola knew that his sister had a close relationship with this man, and he also knew that this man was interested in investing in "The Godfather". Adam even sent someone to buy the copyright of "The Godfather" that year.

But that was a private matter and would not affect his pursuit of his career. He did not want to film it, so he just blew up and said:
"Talia said you were interested in entering the film industry and wanted to invest in me. Didn't I tell you that someone was asking for 60 yuan in investment money?"

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
"Talia praised you very much, saying that you are talented and have earned your college tuition on your own. You are a role model for your younger brothers and sisters! I have read your work and I agree with her point of view.

You just lack an opportunity.

Just like Garibaldi, even though he was exiled to Brazil, he was able to rise in Brazil.”

Coppola glanced at the yellow man, and he actually knew Garibaldi!

But so what? He is an American now.

"As long as you have that belief! Never give up!" Wang Yuanchao added.

Coppola agreed with this statement and sighed:

"My pursuit is film art. Not the sleazy, pornographic garbage like The Godfather."

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
“Art also needs to be fed first.

Only when commercial films make money can you have the capital to pursue your art.

Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, who can deny their artistic achievements? Who can say that their works of art did not bring them good money? Business and art have never been contradictory.

You can use your art to make business look less ugly, or even better.

Without you, it would be so ugly, crude and astringent, but with your artistic integration and pursuit, it can become elegant, grand, profound and beautiful.

Do you think Venus is erotic? Or David?

Coppola was stunned by what Wang Yuanchao said. Baring one's breasts and genitals, is that erotic? But that is truly art!
Coppola was somewhat persuaded and said:
"Adam, you know so much about Italy? You didn't learn about it specifically to convince me, did you?"

Wang Yuanchao thought, this is all basic common sense from textbooks, the Renaissance, the unification of Italy. But the other party was willing to understand it this way, so he didn't refuse the other party's kindness and said:

"It doesn't matter. What's important is that you know that art is not about form."

Coppola frowned and said:

"Then I need to study the culture of the Mafia carefully. But even if I accept Paramount's invitation, how can we cooperate?"

Wang Yuanchao had already made plans and said:
“I can buy a stake in your Zoetrope, and your Zoetrope can invest in this film together with Paramount.”

Coppola's eyes narrowed slightly:
"You have so much confidence in me?"

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
"You may not be able to see clearly what you look like, but I can see clearly!" Then he turned behind Coppola and said, "Look, I can still see behind you, can you?"

Coppola said:

"You may not know that I am being pursued for debt by my previous investor... Besides, I have a partner and I have to seek his advice as well."

Wang Yuanchao frowned and said angrily:
"Investment is risky. How can there be an investment that guarantees a profit? It would be better to deposit it in the bank. Why invest?"

When Coppola heard this, he thought it made sense and nodded:

"That seems to be the case. I need to share this with George. It seems that we two really don't understand this. George Lucas is my partner. I need to find a chance for you to meet him. I think he will accept you!"

George Lucas!!!
Wang Yuanchao's eyes almost popped out.

The Star Wars culture of the United States has been popular for many years! This name belongs to a film company, so there must be no duplication, right?
That is a future thigh that is even stronger than Coppola! A gold mine for the film industry!
Wang Yuanchao couldn't control his smile and said:

"Then what are you waiting for? I'm here, and you've made your decision. Let's discuss it together and see how we can work together!"

George Lucas was notified and rushed over quickly.

Although he was a young guy, his eyes and eyebrows showed that he was the creator of Star Wars of Industrial Light & Magic decades later!
After the greetings, Wang Yuanchao said that he could ask his company's legal department for help. It is not so easy to recover the investment. He asked for 60 US dollars right away!
All three of them were young people, and they learned that Wang Yuanchao was not only the boss of the Jokers and the Carpenters, but also the composer of many chart-topping hits, which meant he could be considered an artist!
Even these two filmmakers know how popular the Jokers and the Carpenters are in the United States and Europe.

Zoetrope Films was owned 70:30 by Coppola and 30:30 by Lucas.

To be honest, there are no assets, but there are liabilities.

If Wang Yuanchao invests a lot, he may directly become the major shareholder and boss. If he invests a little, it will be meaningless.

Moreover, Zoetrope is now in debt and has no new projects.

Wang Yuanchao proposed:

"How about this, Francis? If you get the cooperation on The Godfather, Zoetrope can invest half. I will provide the funds, accounting for 80%, and the remaining 20% ​​will be considered as a loan to the two of you. How do you think?"

The box office of The Godfather swept the United States. Wang Yuanchao was willing to sell everything he had to raise the investment. If he was not incompetent, why would he give up such a huge profit to Xipei Jing? Of course, it was also to sell well to the two future great directors.

Lucas said directly:

"I didn't invest in Zoetrope, so how can I borrow money from Adam? I understand that Adam is optimistic about The Godfather and wants to invest in it, and he wants to use Zoetrope as a channel. Francis is the director, so just lend it to him, I have no objection.

Of course, if you make a profit, just don’t forget to pay taxes and management fees.”

As he said this, he started laughing.

Coppola gave his partner a hammer and laughed:
"Shit, Adam thinks highly of me, but you don't think highly of me?!" He turned to Wang Yuanchao and said, "Actually, I don't think highly of myself either. Just lend me the money. Just like George said, when we make a profit, we just need to pay the company's taxes and management fees."

No one mentioned what to do if there is a loss. Investing is risky, Adam said that himself.

If it is profitable, the peep show will become famous, and may even attract more investment.

Wang Yuanchao was very tempted by this proposal, as the benefits were too great. However, in order to maintain the subsequent relationship, he said:
"Don't you all believe in my judgment? Or do you think I don't have money? If I make money this time, you will lose your balance and I will lose friends like you!"

(End of this chapter)