Chapter 552: Gift-giving Incident, Properly Resolved
Sumarokov sent such a precious violin, and the next day it was reported by the media that the world was known.
The 60-year-old violinist has a son and a daughter, all of whom are married and live in Tver.
When they heard that their father had given a violin worth tens of millions to a stranger, they drove from Tver that day.
Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er came to visit, but at first they were hostile to Sumarokov's woman and daughter.
In fact, Fang Xing can understand their mentality very well.
For ordinary people, parents give tens of millions of things as gifts to strangers, and most people's mentality will explode.
Fang Xing directly said that he was here to return the violin.
When Sumarokov's son and daughter heard that they had come to return the violin, their attitudes changed 180 degrees in an instant, and they welcomed the two into the house very kindly.
It's just that when Fang Xing said that he wanted to return the violin, Sumarokov firmly disagreed.
His sons and daughters said that if their father wanted to give the violin away, it would be better to auction it off so that they would not have to pay a high price to maintain it.
The violin is usually placed in the case, and every once in a while, it must be taken out for maintenance, otherwise the sound quality will change after a few years.
As soon as Sumarokov heard that his children were going to sell the piano, he immediately exploded: "I will never agree, selling this piano will only let it fall into the hands of rich businessmen who don't know how to play the piano, even if I burn it and take it to the ground, I will never sell it." ”
When his children heard this, they became even more angry.
For them, although their father is a world-famous violinist, the remuneration for the performance is not low, but in fact, the remuneration for the performance alone is not enough to squander it at will.
After all, the symphony is far less profitable than the entertainment industry.
Lu Xianger has held so many concerts, although it is profitable, but the profit is really small.
Sumarokov is more well-known and paid more for his performances, but nowhere near the point where he can squander.
Therefore, he can't give his adult children the life of a rich man, and he doesn't think that his children are qualified to live on him when they become adults.
His sons and daughters usually live in Tver and rarely come back to see him.
This time, because of the gift of the violin, as soon as the news came out, he drove back on the same day to question, which made him very angry, and he would not agree to sell the violin.
Moreover, he is also a world-famous violinist, and he has not fallen to the point of selling the instrument.
Fang Xing listened to the interpreter explain the reason for the quarrel between the Sumarokov family, thought about it, and then proposed to talk to Sumarokov's son alone.
The name of Sumarokov's son is forty years old, he wears a suit, and his watch is a name brand, but looking at the appearance of it, it is already a little worn, indicating that the economic situation is not so relaxed.
After communication, Fang Xing learned that he had opened a plastic products factory in Tver, producing disposable plastic products, and the business was relatively average, which was barely maintained.
He also said that if there is a fund, more advanced production lines can be introduced, product quality can be improved, and it can be developed.
Fang Xing roughly understood the situation and found that even if he was a world-famous performer, if his descendants were not capable, he was actually very helpless.
Listening to the quarrel between Sumarokov and his son, it seems that this is not the first time that they have quarreled over money.
Fang Xing thought about it for a while and made a decision.
At the beginning, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er both felt that it was inappropriate to accept such a valuable violin, after all, the relationship was not good enough to that extent.
From Sumarokov's point of view, he was probably worried that after his death, his son would sell the violin cheaply to a merchant who did not understand music, so he thought about giving the violin away.
At least, this violin is in Lu Xiang'er's hands, and it can continue to play beautiful notes on the stage.
Things have gotten to this point, and it's a bit complicated.
Complexity is complexity, but in the end, it's all about money.
In fact, Fang Xing could completely put down the violin, and then leave directly, in that case, this matter would have nothing to do with him.
As for what will happen to this Vladimir work, I can't care about what will happen in the end.
It's just that to be able to win the Tchaikovs Fund Prize, Sumarokov gave a lot of help.
Fang Xing is not an ungrateful person, besides, this old man gave the violin to Lu Xiang'er at the concert, and it was a little unkind to put down the violin and leave at this time.
Therefore, Fang Xing finally gave a suggestion to Sumarokov's son.
In the name of Ark Culture, Fang Xing took out 10 million to inject money into his plastic products factory.
As soon as Sumarokov's son heard about this offer, he agreed without hesitation.
After negotiating this matter, Fang Xing handed him a business card of the executive agent, and left with Lu Xiang'er with the violin.
10 million yuan into his plastic products factory can be regarded as making up for the value of the violin itself.
If you talk about buying directly, it will seem too cheesy, and it is estimated that Sumarokov will also be a little disgusted.
However, investing in his son's plastic products factory is formally more acceptable.
Of course, it is said to be an investment, but Fang Xing does not intend to get any return from this investment.
As for whether Sumarokov's son can develop his company after receiving this investment, it is not something that Fang Xing needs to consider.
In short, Fang Xing accepted the violin given by Sumarokov, and then invested in his son's plastic products factory.
After solving this matter, on the third day, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er visited the door again.
This time, the old man's children are not there, and he should go back to Tver to think about how to spend the 10 million investment.
Sumarokov's mood was much better, but he was still a little helpless.
The violin was originally his instrument, but in the end he did not even have the power to dispose of his own instrument.
In this world, there are many poor artists, and Sumarokov is not actually poor, but he does not have so much wealth to squander for future generations.
After visiting Sumarokov and confirming that the matter had been properly resolved, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er took a flight back to China.
……
This incident is a small episode.
Fang Xing didn't let this matter get into trouble, so he directly threw money to solve it.
If he refuses to pay this money, if things continue to develop, maybe it will cause entertainment reporters to cover and report, and at that time, this matter will not be a good story, but an ugly thing that will make the world's famous musicians lose face.
The matter was resolved quickly enough, so there was no media coverage of the incident, and no media in the country knew about it.
Domestic entertainment media are still reporting on Sumarokov's gift of Lu Xiang'er's violin.
Get off the plane.
The reporter gathered around the interview:
"Miss Lu Xiang'er, did Mr. Sumarokov really give you a violin worth 10 million?"
Regarding this issue, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er had expected it before they came back, so they made preparations in advance.
Lu Xiang'er replied with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Sumarokov gave me his violin after the concert. ”
Reporter: "Did you accept it?" Did you bring it back? ”
Lu Xiang'er nodded and replied, "Bring it back." ”
Reporter: "Do you think it's appropriate to receive such a valuable gift?" It's worth 10 million, a figure that many people can't earn in a lifetime. ”
Lu Xiang'er was not asked, and replied in a calm tone: "So we have returned the salute according to the tradition of courtesy." ”
When the reporter heard this answer, his eyes lit up, and he already smelled the smell of breaking news, and immediately asked:
"What kind of gifts did you get back, can you tell me?"
Lu Xiang'er waved her hand and replied: "This is a private matter between us and Sumarokov, and we don't want the media to get involved too much, forgive me." ”
Reporter: "Can you tell me the value of the return gift?" Is it worthy of a violin of 10 million? ”
Fang Xing blocked Lu Xiang'er behind him, and replied with a smile: "Gifts or friendship are more important, I hope you don't pay too much attention to this matter, thank you." ”
At this point in the interview, the brokerage team greeted them, escorted the two into the nanny car, and left the airport.
……
After getting into the car, Lu Xiang'er exhaled heavily and said, "I didn't expect to be interrogated." ”
Qiao Yinghong waited in the nanny's car, saw the appearance of the two, and said with a smile: "This is too normal, now the two of you have the highest news value in China." ”
If you talk about one person alone, you may not dare to say that it is the first, but the couple file is indeed the first hot in China.
No way.
One is a superstar who has filmed six popular TV series, won the title of Golden Eagle Emperor, and swept the three Golden Melody Awards, with a total box office of more than 5 billion animated films.
The other is the Paganini International Violin Competition and the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, double gold medals, and the most honored violinist of the young generation in China.
The combination of the two, whether it is traffic or art, is the most in China.
If you are alone, there may be people who can compare, but when two people are together, it is indeed difficult to find a comparable couple in contemporary times.
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It is no secret that Ark Culture invested in a plastic products factory in Tver, Russia.
Under the excavation of the Russian media and domestic media, the clues of this incident were gradually discovered.
After buying first-hand information from Russian media, Agitation News issued a press release and directly topped the hot search list:
[This is a gift of 10 million? Ark Culture's investment in a plastic products factory in Tver, is this return gift appropriate? 】
After this news topped the hot search list, domestic entertainment media followed up and began to dig into all aspects of the news:
[Is this an artist's courtesy? Or is it a copper-stinking deal? 】
[In-depth revelations, the son of the world-famous violinist Sumarokov, the factory is facing closure, and the investment of 10 million is really an investment? Or is it the payment for the purchase of a violin? 】
[If giving a violin is an elegant art, does it seem vulgar to give money in return? 】
Under these gossip manuscripts, many netizens are discussing:
[As a result, I directly threw money at the violin and bought it.] 】
[Hey! Originally, I thought it was a inheritance between artists, but it turned out to be full of copper smell. 】
[Don't say that, art is never inseparable from money. If you count the artists from ancient times to the present, in fact, most of them are from famous families, and even if they are not famous, they are also wealthy families. After all, people who don't have money are not qualified to study art. 】
[Indeed, art is originally the pursuit of thoughts and sentiments on the basis of worry-free food and clothing. Art is actually a flower that blooms on top of money, it can not be contaminated with copper odor, but it is not possible without money. 】
[That's what I said, but after seeing the essence clearly, it's still a little uncomfortable. 】
[This means, Fang Xing spent 10 million to buy the violin? ] 】
[Only people who live in a greenhouse will feel that art can be decoupled from money. In fact, I think Fang Xing did the right thing by avoiding the end of a world-class performer. 】
[Actually, with a little life experience, you know that life is a chicken feather. In the case of Sumarokov, his violin is indeed worth 10 million, but to his son, if it does not appear, it is worthless. 】
[Indeed, if it wasn't for Fang Xing's spending money to buy it. The fate of this violin will most likely be sold by his son after the death of Sumarokov. Now, the violin is in Lu Xiang'er's hands, and I think this is the best ending. 】
[Upstairs said, it's still the best situation.] In case Sumarokov's son really goes bankrupt, he may not be able to wait for the old man to die, and the family property will be sold. By that time, Sumarokov would really be in vain. 】
……
After the news was exposed, Fang Xing was asked by reporters in public:
"Mr. Fang Xing, have you invested in a plastic products factory in Tver?"
Fang Xing: "This is the company's business behavior, and it is inconvenient to disclose. ”
Reporter: "There are rumors that this investment of 10 million is equivalent to buying Sumarokov's violin, do you agree?" ”
Fang Xing: "The matter about the violin was given to Lu Xiang'er by Mr. Sumarokov, and this matter is not directly related to me, and it was not given to me. ”
Reporter: "But you invested in the plastic products factory of Sumarokov's son. ”
Fang Xing: "The investment department of Ark Culture has been established, and there are dozens of investment projects every year, which is not surprising. ”
Ark Culture has indeed established an investment department, and there will indeed be dozens of investments every year.
Of course, most of these investments are film and television investments.
If you encounter a good film and television project, Ark Culture will invest a sum.
In the film and television industry, film and television companies that are bigger and stronger will invest in projects with potential.
Usually an eyeshadow released in theaters, the name of the company of the investor and producer can fill a page.
Ark Culture has indeed begun to invest in film and television.
Of course, there are profits and losses in the investment projects, after all, these projects are not done by Fang Xing, and it is impossible to make all of them.
Fang Xing rarely overly invests in the business of the department.
If you have to take care of everything yourself, why do you hire so many employees?
The performance of the investment department, only looking at the year-end summary, earned a lot of bonuses for the employees of the investment department, and if it loses, there will naturally be no bonuses.
Due to the fact that in the first half of the year, Fang Xing was compensating Lu Xianger for being busy with the competition, and there was no new film and television plan, so the revenue data of Ark Culture in the first half of the year decreased a lot year-on-year, and it was basically supported by the third season of The Voice.
The third season of The Voice has been broadcast, and the ratings have declined slightly compared with the previous two seasons, but it is still the ratings champion in the same period, and the revenue is very beautiful.
It is normal for ratings to decline, after all, the audience has watched three seasons, and there will be some aesthetic fatigue.
As long as it can win the ratings championship in the same period, it means that the results have met expectations.
(End of chapter)