The Strongest Animator [Rebirth]

Xingning City, noon, Han Lixuan.

The restaurant in front of him is still the familiar one from the last time the Shepherd star visited.

The same box, the same meeting with the top management of Yunsu Group.The irises on the wallpaper along the way are still blooming endlessly, and even the spots of light scattered by the sun through the floor-to-ceiling windows are exactly bright.The only difference is that last time it was one person, but this time almost half of the animation circle gathered.

No, there is still a slight difference.

When he came here last time, because he didn't understand Yunsu's purpose, he felt somewhat uneasy.This time, because I have already predicted Yunsu's next behavior, my heart is more like watching a movie I have seen once, calmly waiting for what is destined to happen.

The waiter who walked in front opened the door of the box at the right time. Shepherd Xing glanced over the familiar or unfamiliar representatives of various animation production companies, and saw the middle-aged man sitting in the center at a glance.

It's a new face.

I just don’t know if the branch president who met him last time messed things up and was dismissed by his superiors, or Huaying Animation finally gained some weight in Yunsu’s opinion, so he sent a higher level coming?

The latter obviously noticed him, and now he showed an impeccable smile, and said politely: "This is Mr. Mu from Huaying Animation, right? Hello, Mr. Mu, I am Yunsu Group Headquarters Vice President Gareth."

It seems to be a higher level.

Mu Suxing thought casually, with a standard business smile on his face: "Hello."

He was in a relaxed state of mind at the moment, and he simply greeted everyone present, then calmly sat on the vacant seat next to his friends in the circle, and was not in a hurry to speak.Another small company representative who was invited couldn't help it. Seeing that everyone was seated, he couldn't wait to say:

"Mr. Gareth, everyone is here now, what exactly is Yunsu Group looking for from us, just tell us."

Gareth didn't keep it secret, and smiled immediately: "I believe everyone here should have already guessed my reason for coming. I am here this time to discuss a cooperation with you on behalf of Yunsu Group."

"Cooperation?"

He Hongfeng raised his eyebrows and said bluntly: "With all due respect, the animation style promoted by Yunsu Animation seems to be different from the usual style of our respective animation companies, right?"

As the helm and signature producer of Luofeng Animation, He Hongfeng still has a considerable degree of prestige in the animation circle.At this moment, he just started to start, and other animators echoed:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Gareth. Our Feisha Animation is just a small workshop, and we don't have any big ambitions. As long as we can freely create some works we like, we will be satisfied." This was a direct refusal.

"It's a great honor to receive the invitation from Yunsu Group, and we will consider it."

He said that he wanted to consider it, but he didn't actually ask about the specific project at all. It was obviously a tactful rejection.

As if he didn't see the obvious resistance in everyone's eyes, Gareth shook his head: "I know, maybe Yunsu Group's recent behavior has misunderstood you, please allow me to explain - Yunsu did not acquire your The meaning of the company or the studio, what I want to discuss with you is a win-win cooperation in the true sense."

No one answered.

Mu Su Xing stretched out his hand and poured himself a cup of tea slowly.The pale gold tea flows down the spout, making a slight but clear sound.

This should have been an innocuous move, but in the gap between Gareth's speech and everyone's silence, it seemed particularly eye-catching.

Gareth paused, and continued as if nothing had happened: "As for Yunsu Group's plan, I will not hide it from everyone - during this time, Yunsu Group has been making comments on its novels, comics, animations, The integration of film and television and game companies is going to create a business chain with IP as the core."

"In fact, we have been preparing for this work for several years. We believe that this year is the best time to realize this complete business chain."

Thanks to Yunsu Group's past achievements, He Hongfeng has no good impression of Yunsu Group, which has entered the animation industry with great fanfare. At this moment, he is too lazy to listen to the other party's high-spirited talk, and straight to the point: "What does your company mean?"

Gareth said: "We hope to cooperate deeply with you in the development of IP."

This is what it means to want the copyright to their work.

For animation companies, it is very common to sell the copyrights of all aspects of the work, and it is also something that the producers are happy to see. However, everyone who heard Yunsu's answer at this moment felt their hearts sink.

On the surface, this appears to be a win-win cooperation.

They provide IP, and Yunsu Group helps to operate it.With Yunsu Group's network capital in other industries, if they take over the IP, the economic benefits will inevitably be maximized, and everyone will be happy to make money together.

But what about reality?

Looking at Yunsu Group's actions in various industries since its establishment, the word "capital" is undoubtedly the only word that can accurately describe this large capital.

To put it bluntly, the purpose of capital is capital appreciation.Since economic benefits are the first priority, each of these projects naturally has lower risks and costs, the better.

Take Yunsu Games as an example.

In fact, Yunsu Group is not unable to play conscience games, but there is no need to take this risk.If they only need to copy the gameplay of similar games and change the skin of the game, they can earn a lot of money, so why do they take the risk of rushing to the street to research equipment and discover new gameplay?

What's more, compared with the former, the cost of the latter is also more than a chip higher.

Why stand and work so hard when you can count money lying down?

As a big capital, the impact of Yunsu Group's move on the entire game industry is undoubtedly devastating.

With Yunsu Games leading the trend of assembly-line games, more production companies have followed Yunsu Games' safe production style and krypton gold-oriented operating method in order to avoid losses.Small production companies failed to receive the support and attention they deserved, and closed down one after another.

If the latter closed down just because of lack of strength, then that's fine, but Yunsu Games is also merciless towards truly powerful game companies.

The reason is actually very simple.

Yunsu games have routines that are visible to the naked eye, but the games of some game companies have abruptly raised the standards and aesthetics of players for games. , Who else will buy their account for skin-changing games?

Without asking deliberately, He Hongfeng can guess the intention of Yunsu Group this time - it's just repeating the old trick, repeating their familiar routine in the animation circle.

One IP can be reused, from novels to comics, animation, film and television, games, one IP can be profitable in all aspects. If it is adapted into film and television, it can also add the effect of traffic stars. After such a set, it is not a proper way to make a fortune ?

But what about looking at it from another angle?

When novels, comics, animations, films, games... and even celebrities, the entire entertainment industry has been streamlined and can be marketed and packaged through traffic, what else is left in the Bluestar entertainment industry?

He Hongfeng thinks he is not a man with a heart for the world, but he is not willing to be the accomplice of Yunsu Group in destroying the Blue Star entertainment industry.

It's just that no matter what kind of thoughts he has in his heart, it's hard not to give face to the other party on the bright side, and he just tore his face, and at the moment he just said politely: "At present, Luofeng Animation does not have a suitable IP. If there is a suitable opportunity, , we will consider it."

He spoke euphemistically, but the meaning of his refusal was beyond words.Gareth, who received such a reply, was not annoyed, but looked at the others with a smile: "What about other people's opinions?"

Obviously asking for everyone else's opinions, but almost all the animation producers present seemed to have discussed it, and subconsciously turned their heads in unison, looking at Shepherd Xing who was sitting on the side and had never said a word.

Mu Su Xing was not as polite as He Hongfeng when he spoke, he said briefly but straightforwardly: "I'm not interested."

The two industry leaders both expressed their opinions, and everyone who was hesitant at first seemed to have found their backbone, and followed suit:

"I want to think about it again."

"This matter is too big, and I can't make the decision. It may take the company's senior management to hold relevant meetings before I can give Mr. Gareth a definite answer."

Those who can be sent as representatives by their respective companies to negotiate with Yunsu Group are naturally not idiots. When connected with what Yunsu Group has done in other industries, the purpose of Yunsu Group can be said to be revealed.However, Yunsu Group invited production companies that advocate high-quality animation in the industry. They are naturally not interested in this cooperation that seems to be able to make a lot of money, but can actually make the animation industry stand still for at least decades.

However, what was surprising was that until this moment, Gareth did not show any sign of displeasure on his face. Instead, he followed everyone's topic like a normal person and said, "Then I look forward to your response."

……

In this way, a lunch ended sloppily in everyone's indifference - except for the Shepherd.As the person who was faintly regarded as the leader during the whole meeting, Shepherd Xing acted like a passer-by going through the motions, drinking tea in front of him peacefully, and eating in the back as if nothing had happened, neither asking nor questioning during the meeting.

When Gareth asked, his attitude could only be described as perfunctory.

Everyone left separately, and He Hongfeng followed Mu Suxing's footsteps as soon as he stepped out of the box, and said depressedly: "It's already this time, and you can still eat?"

Shepherd Xing wondered: "When?"

Of course, it is a critical moment for the survival of the industry!

He Hongfeng wanted to say this, but he felt that he was too old, and he still came to such a middle school, and it was a bit hard to say.He looked helplessly at Mu Su Xing: "I'm telling you something serious."

"I'm serious too." Shepherd Xing said, "This is just the beginning, what's the rush?"

While they were talking, they had already left Han Lixuan.He Hongfeng wanted to have a chat with him, but now he looked up, but he didn't see Huaying's vehicle to pick him up, so he said, "Do you want to go back? I drove here, how about I see you?"

"Wait a little longer," Shepherd Xing said, "The fun has just begun."

good show?

What a good show?

He Hongfeng was confused, but Musuxing didn't explain, so he had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​picking up the car first, and followed behind Musuxing step by step.The latter, after leaving the restaurant, went directly to the opposite hotel and opened a five-hour suite.

He Hongfeng only thought that he had the same idea as himself, and walked in with him, and said strangely: "It's just for chatting, there is no need to open a special room..."

Before he finished speaking, the shepherd star over there opened the curtains with a swish.He Hongfeng subconsciously looked along the open window.Intentionally or not, the room they opened was just opposite to Han Lixuan, and from this angle, the entire front of Han Lixuan had a clear view.

It was at this time that he saw an animation producer who was the first to reject Yunsu's request for cooperation and was also the first to leave Hanlixuan. After looking around nervously, he stepped into Hanlixuan again. the gate.

He Hongfeng was stunned.

Without further confirmation, he could guess the reason for the other party's return.After all, just now, they had already had a lunch, so it is impossible for this person to come back specially, just want to eat, right?

Considering that Gareth was the last to leave in the box—perhaps he hadn't left at all, the meaning of this is obvious.

Maybe the other party went back on his own initiative, or Gareth made a phone call and promised superior contract terms on the phone, which attracted the other party to go back, but now, these are actually not important .

What's important is that this alliance, which he thought would last at least for a while, collapsed directly the moment they left the box.

"You already knew they would go back on their word?" He Hongfeng asked.

However, this time, without waiting for Mu Su Xing to speak, he gave his own answer: "Yes, Yunsu Group has made it clear that there will be a big wave. This kind of profitable cooperation, as long as the profit is high enough, it is impossible for no one to be tempted. , I refused in the box before, and I guess I just planned to use it as a bargaining chip to raise the price on the ground."

Not every animator is an idealist.

For profit-oriented businessmen, these are just routine operations.

And these are just the beginning.

Ten minutes later, as the animator left in a hurry, another animator also appeared at the gate of the restaurant. The two collided suddenly, as if they had never seen each other before, without turning their heads Driving away, the other walked in without seeing anything.

For this reason, even a person like He Hongfeng who is not proficient in business can understand Yunsu's intentions.

No wonder the other party was not in a hurry to face the rejection of everyone in the box, because he knew that under the absolute interests, there would definitely be that step taken, and once someone started this, even if he or the shepherd star wanted to organize everyone The alliance's protests will only end in nothing.

three hours later.

When another familiar face came out of the restaurant, He Hongfeng was almost numb.

It was at this time that the mobile phone that had been placed on the desk by Shepherd Xing when he came in suddenly rang.

He Hongfeng only thought it was an internal call from Huaying Animation, and was absent-mindedly thinking about Yunsu Group, but he heard Mu Suxing said indifferently: "Didn't I say that I am not interested in cooperating with you?"

This is... Yunsu Group's phone number?

It was obviously not a call to him, but He Hongfeng became nervous instantly.

Different from the indifference of Shepherd Star, Gareth's attitude at the moment can be described as "sincerity": "Mr. It’s a thing of the past—this time, we sincerely want to cooperate with Huaying, as long as Mr. Mu is willing, Yunsu can discuss the specific conditions.”

"As the saying goes, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests, what does Mr. Mu think?"

Shepherd star: "Not interested."

Even the tone of voice was exactly the same as the rejection in the box.

Gareth was not discouraged: "Mr. Mu, you may not know the specifics of the business chain we have built, whether Huaying has an irreplaceable IP boutique, and Yunsu has the richest experience in IP development and promotion. , this cooperation is an indisputable win-win for both Yunsu and Huaying.”

"If you still want to refuse, at least give us a reason?"

"The reason..." Mu Suxing touched his chin, and said in a serious manner: "I said it is for the overall development of the animation industry, do you believe me?"

...?

Hearing this, the corner of the man's mouth twitched, who had been acting calm and easy from the beginning until now, but he was really stunned.

Industry development?What it is?

As the representative of Yunsu Group, Gareth believes that whether it is his own attitude or the sincere contract in his hand, it is enough to show that Yunsu Group attaches great importance and sincerity to Huaying's cooperation.In fact, unlike the lofty acquisition declaration when they first met Mu Su Xing, this time Yunsu really did come with the sincerity of cooperation.

On both sides, one creates IP and the other promotes IP. Wouldn’t it be nice for everyone to make money together?

As for the previous conflicts between the two parties, Yunsu Group didn't take it seriously at all.Although because of Yunsu's acquisition and Huaying's counter-sniping, the two sides had an unpleasant quarrel, but in the eyes of Yunsu Group executives, under the absolute interests, these can be compromised, even as long as Huaying is willing to cooperate , they don't mind apologizing to Huaying for what happened back then.

Not only that, Yunsu Group also did a very good job in terms of the contract prepared for Huaying, just because they were worried that Huaying would refuse.

As long as there is a sufficiently large common interest, they are not afraid that Huaying will not agree.

Thinking of this, Gareth also quickly recovered after a brief moment of stupefaction.

In his view, no one can not be moved by the profits behind the business chain of Yunsu. The "for the development of the industry" that Mu Suxing said was just a rhetoric that the bargaining chip is not high enough, and he frowned immediately: "Mr. Mu, I came to cooperate with Huaying with sincerity. If you have any dissatisfaction, you can directly bring it up. Talking like this is very boring."

"Okay," Shepherd Xing shrugged: "If this is the case, then I can only tell the truth."

Gareth felt relieved, thinking that there was a turning point, and he was about to take advantage of the victory to chase after him, so he heard the star Musu said: "I think it's more comfortable for one person to monopolize cakes, Mr. Gareth. What do you think?"

Just relying on Huaying animation, do you dare to learn from other industry overlords to eat alone?

Gareth only thought it was funny, but considering the face of the other party, he did not reveal his true thoughts, but persuaded him earnestly: "Mr. Mu, you may still be too young to understand the ways of doing business. In our industry, if we want to really grow big, we have to learn to share, and if we only want to eat alone, many times the gains will outweigh the losses.”

"You're right," Mu Su Xing agreed, "Then, if Yunsu Group is willing to share the game cake with Huaying, we Huaying will also share the animation cake with you. How about it?"

Gareth shook his head: "I came here with sincerity, but Mr. Mu has such an attitude. It seems that we can't talk about this cooperation."

Shepherd star is also polite: "Then don't talk about it."

The phone hung up with a beep.

He Hongfeng looked at him: "If you don't give face like this, Yunsu Group may not let it go."

Mu Suxing didn't take it seriously. In fact, from the moment he stepped into Han Lixuan until he hung up the phone, his expression didn't change. He didn't take He Hongfeng's worry to heart at this moment. Instead, he asked nonchalantly: "Could it be that if I refuse a little more tactfully, Yun Su will let it go?"

The answer is of course no.

If Yunsu Group were really so talkative, several other industries would not be devastated by it.

Thinking of this, He Hongfeng's heart became more and more heavy.

After discovering that at least half of the producers who came with him turned back, his original plan to discuss countermeasures with Mu Su Xing was now also dismissed.

Yunsu Group is coming aggressively, and small and medium-sized production companies that have little impact on the situation have already been acquired by it. Among the animation companies capable of creating high-quality IP, there are also some who are attracted by the benefits of Yunsu cooperation. In contrast, The strength of these opponents is so small that it is insignificant.

Under such circumstances, it would be useless for him to discuss anything with the Shepherd Star.

However, even He Hongfeng, who had almost given up hope, did not expect that on the second day after he and Mu Suxing left each other in silence, an article condemning Yunsu Group suddenly appeared on the Internet. It spread and quickly became a hot search!

The article gave detailed examples of the good things that Yunsu Group has done in novels, comics, games and other industries, and analyzed that Yunsu Group is now targeting the animation industry with malicious intentions, and that Yunsu's business chain may cause serious damage to the entire Bluestar Entertainment industry. I hope everyone can stand up and resist Yunsu together!