"You have a keen sense of business." Tang Huan bowed slightly, signaling the assistant to bring Ye Zhiming to see him later, and he walked into the elevator.

Compared with the deep-rooted popularity of home video tapes in the United States and Japan, Hong Kong and even Southeast Asia are emerging markets, which is determined by the relatively late formation of the middle class, the main consumer who can afford home video recorders.

It is precisely because of this difference that although the American business community favors the copyright protection function that Tang Huan equips VCDs, it is still undecided whether to touch the commercial interests of the existing huge home video recorder videotapes.

Tang Huan naturally expected this situation, and it is understandable that VCD is the biggest attraction for people is the copyright protection function that appeared for the first time, and this weight is not big enough.

However, from the perspective of Chinese-language films, the stakes are different.

The convenience of language communication brought by VCD's subtitles, video streams, audio stream isolation and other functions can directly benefit the sales of entertainment content in the first place.

Just rushing for this point, Tang Huan is worth charging ahead, and touching the Southeast Asian market, which is not fierce in terms of existing interests, is the best test field.

At present, the major film companies in Hong Kong have their own channels for distributing videotapes. In this case, Tang Huan plans to set up a separate team outside the existing entertainment industry system for the marketing of home VCD. The requirements for the quality of personnel are mainly flexible minds, rich experience, ability and courage are indispensable, and they must be able to take charge of themselves.

These requirements are simple to say, but there is really no satisfactory candidate for a while, who can enter the vision of the richest man.

……

After resting, Tang Huan asked the assistant to call in Ye Zhiming, who had been waiting outside for a long time.

Regarding this person's situation, Mr. The richest man also knows a little, because of the other party's ups and downs in the mall, it is inevitable that it will be a little legendary.

The first ups and downs were in the 1960s, when Ye Zhiming made more than a million dollars through businesses such as speculating and chartering yachts, but then lost all of his money on oil investments.

The second ups and downs were in the 1970s, Ye Zhiming made a fortune in jeans by chance, established a business empire worth more than 100 million, and the limelight was better than before, and then he also invested in movies across fields, but in the end, because of poor capital turnover, the company ended up selling.

The third upswing was in the 1980s, when Yip Chi Ming turned to invest in resorts, which was not small at first, but now he is also facing the end of selling.

Otherwise, his sister would not have let go of her daughter and participated in the beauty pageant to enter the entertainment industry.

Some of the gossip is really boring, but there are still some causal connections in it.

Tang Huan's evaluation of Ye Zhiming is that he is talented and can fight the country, but he can't hold the country, which is also the crux of why many people can only be short-lived in the upper class.

Of course, Ye Zhiming's problems have nothing to do with Mr. The richest man, Tang Huan just needs to know that the other party has considerable talent - not to mention, it is not an advantage to be able to fight the country but not to hold it, the ultimate hunter likes this kind of super worker who makes wedding dresses for others.

"I heard that Mr. Ye worked very hard for many days at the Mandarin Hotel to see me." Tang Huan put down the cup and asked casually.

"It's not hard. This year's Sister Hua Contest is so huge, I think Tang Sheng will definitely attend in person, so I stayed in the hotel café for a while every day to see if I could meet Tang Sheng's car. Besides, being lucky enough to meet Tang Sheng was all worth it. Ye Zhiming said with a smile.

His words are not flattering, the circle of the richest man is not so easy to catch, and those who have a heart must first ask themselves what value they are worthy of.

"No wonder Mr. Ye has worked hard in the business world for many years, standing tall, and only with this tenacity that insists on Qingshan and does not relax, it is very within the reach of people." Tang Huan praised a few words gently.

"Tang Sheng is overrated, my little scene is not worth mentioning." Ye Zhiming's modesty hides a trace of bitterness.

In fact, his resort business has reached the point of exhaustion, and he is only one step away from selling, and he must find a way to start anew; And after hearing the internal information of DreamWorks that the girl occasionally learned, driven by the adventure gene, she hit the idea of turning over to a new family VCD business, especially maybe she may use this to blend into the circle of Mr. The richest man.

Tang Huan no longer respects people regardless of the identity gap, and it is impossible to spend too much time on the greeting link, after chatting a few words of gossip, he turned to the topic, "Since you are interested in the VCD business, how much do you know about it, such as market competition." ”

Seeing that the richest man compared himself, Ye Zhiming, who was in high spirits, hurriedly replied, "I think that in the current home theater products, although the VCR is the mainstream, the development momentum of the laser video disc is also very noteworthy, as a similar product of the new generation, VCD must defeat these two competitors in order to finally dominate the market." ”

Tang Huan bowed slightly, and said in his heart: "Ye Zhiming has put a lot of effort into this field. However, such insights can only be said to be a necessary entry level, and they cannot be trusted by themselves. ”

Mr. The richest man's noncommittality did not discourage Ye Zhiming, he concentrated and continued: "Although I don't understand high-tech and can't fully understand the similarities and differences between digital and analog methods, I can still summarize some simple views at the application level. ”

"In the field of broadcast and television, the competition for VCDs and videotapes is very fierce, but it is too high-end for us non-professionals to do."

"In the consumer field, in addition to the videotapes, laser discs, and VCDs on the home theater, another emerging entertainment method, karaoke, is also a battlefield that cannot be ignored, but the videotape was eliminated directly at the starting line due to its own congenital shortcomings."

"I've been to Stormwind City, as well as other nightclubs in Lan Kwai Fong, and karaoke is very popular as a high-end pastime, and both laser discs and VCDs are used, but with its powerful features, the slightly more expensive VCD system definitely represents the future."

"Therefore, I think that the marketing of VCD should not only license the film distribution separately, but also bring other consumer application solutions such as MTV and karaoke to operate as a whole."

"You're really ambitious." After quietly listening to what the other party said for several minutes, Tang Huan smiled, "How is your current financial situation?" This can determine how likely you are to participate and how profitable you are. ”

Ye Zhiming, who was poked in pain, couldn't help but blush, it seems that his own bad thing is also clear, the richest man is generous, but he will not allow it to be used.

"Although Tang Sheng is relieved that my existing investment is indeed difficult, the source of funds is not a problem. I have a friend named Yang Shoucheng, who has made a fortune in the Middle East in the past few years, he has plenty of cash in his hands, and he is willing to support me. Facing Tang Huan's penetrating gaze, Ye Zhiming honestly showed his hole cards.

"Is it the Yang Shoucheng who was confiscated by HSBC two years ago, and even received a notification letter that 'Mercedes-Benz is a means of transportation for successful people'?" Tang Huan asked with interest.

Anyway, these troubles don't belong to him, Ye Zhiming nodded without any burden, "I didn't expect that Tang Sheng had also heard of him." ”

"Of course, I still pay attention to HSBC's deeds, and my subordinates also talk about it from time to time." Tang Huan smiled meaningfully.

"This friend of mine has a very good way, after the business failed, he went to the Middle East, and it didn't take long to successfully turn over, and now he earns Arab dollars, and he is about to take back control of the original business from HSBC." Ye Zhiming introduced with envy.

In Tang Huan's eyes, a speculator like Ye Zhiming, who has been in the limelight but has not achieved the level of crushing everything, and winning heroes regardless of their origins, is certainly not considered to be in the stream.

However, the marketing of consumer-grade VCD is somewhat special, and it really needs to be a "glove" for people who are crawling in the market.

After getting to know Ye Zhiming face-to-face, Tang Huan no longer wasted time, and muttered: "You want to integrate all the entertainment consumption businesses of VCD together for marketing, but you also have some insights. In this case, you should submit a written report to me as soon as possible. ”

……

After leaving the Mandarin Hotel, Ye Zhiming wiped the sweat on his forehead and muttered to himself, has he won the approval of the richest man? You won't be euphemistically dismissed by someone with a business plan, right?

In any case, my current financial situation really can't be trusted by others, and I must find a way to whitewash it.

After making up his mind, Ye Zhiming hurried to find Yang Shoucheng, whom he mentioned in front of Tang Huan. Because the other party has an office in Central, and is engaged in gold and stock business, it didn't take much time to meet.

At the age of 12, he wandered the docks and peddled watches; At the age of 24, Yang Shoucheng, who won the agency rights of Omega and Rolex and opened the Emperor Watch and Jewelry store, was quite righteous and was sentenced to nine months in prison in 1981 for "obstructing justice".

Correspondingly, on the other hand, he is very good at making friends from three religions and nine streams, and Ye Zhiming is one of them.

In fact, the experiences of these two people are a bit similar - Ye Zhiming used to be so beautiful that he played Pai Gow with famous Xiangjiang rich second generations like Zheng Kar-chun and Xu Shiguang at every turn; Yang Shoucheng built a listed company at the age of 29 with high spirits. Now, they who have fallen from the clouds to the dust, are planning how to make a comeback, and the kind of publicity on their bodies has also been subdued a lot.

"Of course there is no problem." Hearing that Ye Zhiming was going to borrow money, Yang Shoucheng agreed very happily, and then asked curiously, "In this way, you have been recognized by the richest man." ”

Of course, Ye Zhiming can't tell the truth to Yang Shoucheng - he can flicker in the business field, and the most important thing is to hold up the scene. He nodded, and proudly betrayed a favor, "I mentioned you to Tang Sheng, but I didn't expect that he had heard of you." ”

"I'm afraid it's a mess of being so reminded by HSBC that even my wallet has to be searched, and it's regarded as a joke that impresses me." Yang Shoucheng, who smiled bitterly, asked with a glint in his eyes, "I don't know how Tang Sheng heard of me?" ”

Seeing that Yang Shoucheng took the initiative to expose his shortcomings, Ye Zhiming couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, snorted a haha, and replied vaguely, "Tang Sheng just asked, is it the Yang Shoucheng who was confiscated by HSBC two years ago, and even received a notification letter of 'Mercedes-Benz is a means of transportation for successful people'?" ”

"I see." Yang Shoucheng smiled disapprerovingly, and then said eagerly: "Since Brother Ye has been recognized by Tang Sheng, how about helping me introduce me in the center next time." ”

Hearing this request, Ye Zhiming was so annoyed that he almost slapped himself backhanded: "Borrow money, borrow money, why do you have to talk big?" has successfully promoted his identity here in Yang Shoucheng, but he may not be able to enter the circle of the richest man, how can he agree to the other party's request? If you refuse, you will inevitably be misunderstood by Yang Shoucheng, so are you embarrassed to talk about borrowing money? ”

"Of course I'm willing to help thread the needle, but next time, isn't it a little rushed." Ye Zhiming tried his best to refuse tactfully, "I'm with Tang Sheng, that is, at the point where I have just been registered, and my demeanor doesn't dare to be too abrupt." ”

"As Brother Ye said, I'm really in a hurry." Yang Shoucheng sighed, "However, Brother Ye also needs to understand, I am trying to find a way to take back control of my original business from HSBC, and I urgently need to expand my contacts and get to know as many big people as possible." ”

"But the feud between Tang Sheng and HSBC is a well-known thing." Ye Zhiming quietly pointed out that the plot of the script used by the other party for acting was a bit wrong.

Yang Shoucheng's face smiled as usual, "It's this kind of relationship between opposites that makes it easy to generate opportunities." ”

Seeing that the other party was so persistent, Ye Zhiming had no choice but to deal with it: "Then the next time we meet, I will take Brother Yang with me, and wait on the side for the opportunity to make friends?" ”

"Then it's settled." Yang Shoucheng smiled and took out a check, "Actually, since the last time Brother Ye talked about wanting to turn around, I quickly prepared the check and just waited for Brother Ye to come and get it." ”

"Brother Yang's righteousness is impressive, and Ye will always remember this favor." Ye Zhiming said thank you while reaching out to take the check, but he didn't expect Yang Shoucheng's hand to be gently closed, Ye Zhiming couldn't help but be slightly stunned, and said in his heart: "Is it difficult, what other conditions does the other party have?" ”

Sure enough, I only listened to Yang Shoucheng's solemn advice: "Brother Ye, if one day, you plan to retire and sell the shares of this property, I hope you can give priority to me." ”

After listening to Yang Shoucheng's request, Ye Zhiming couldn't help muttering in his heart, "bad luck", this is to see that I have sold twice before, and now I am about to sell for the third time, say hello in advance? Why should I stop the business that can get in touch with the richest man?

Although I feel a little uncomfortable, who makes the family the owner of the money - people are under the eaves and have to bow their heads! Ye Zhiming could only clean up his mood and pat his chest to promise, "Of course there is no problem." In fact, if Brother Yang is interested in the entertainment industry, I can find an appropriate time for you to become a shareholder. ”

"There's no hurry." Yang Shoucheng put the check in Ye Zhiming's hand and said leisurely: "What I want to do most now is to get back the original property from HSBC." (To be continued.) )