Chapter 112 Ambition for the Cinema (Fifth Watch)
Located in the heart of the Peninsula's Tsim Sha district, with stunning views of Victoria Harbour and surrounded by a famous shopping, business and entertainment hub, Xiangdao Hotel has long been regarded as the first choice for celebrities and wealthy people to stay in Hong Kong.
Since the 50s, Xiangdao Hotel has been known as the 'Filmmaker's Café', precisely because many film and television stars love to drink afternoon tea in the hotel's tea restaurant. If it is changed to the future generations, it will surely become an Internet celebrity check-in place.
But for Yuan Dayan, who was invited, he naturally knew about Xiangdao Tea Restaurant, and even had afternoon tea here with others. It's a pity that the tea restaurant charges very expensive, and if he really has to pay for it himself, I'm afraid it's a little distressing.
As soon as he walked into the tea restaurant, a man in black with a fierce figure stepped forward with a friendly attitude and said, "Hello, is it Director Yuan?" ”
"Hello, I'm Yuan Dayan, are you?"
"I'm Yan Sheng's bodyguard, Yan Sheng ordered me to wait here, Director Yuan, please come here!"
Knowing that the young rich man he hadn't met yet, he specially ordered the bodyguards to wait for him at the door of the restaurant, and Yuan Dayan also felt quite useful. This etiquette alone made him have a strong interest in the 'Yan Wu' in Xu Zhengdao's mouth.
Under the guidance of the bodyguards, Yuan Dayan soon saw the young man sitting by the window enjoying the sea view outside the window. Without waiting for him to speak, the young man politely got up and stretched out his hand with a smile on his face and said, "Mentor Yuan, hello, I'm Yan Wu!" ”
"Yan Sheng, hello! Keeping you waiting! ”
"It doesn't matter! In fact, when I'm not fine, I like to come here for afternoon tea. Director Yuan, please be seated! ”
"Thank you!"
After taking a seat, the young man also politely handed over the menu, and Yuan Dayan only ordered a cup of coffee, and did not order anything else. The young man didn't say anything, called the waiter at the restaurant, and handed over the menu.
After chatting some gossip, the young man quickly said, "Director Yuan, presumably Brother Xu should have introduced some of my situation to you." But he doesn't seem to care much about that, so I'll tell you a little bit more about me, how about that? ”
"Don't dare! Yan Sheng is too polite! ”
"It's okay! For Coach Yuan, you have to make a choice, which often means that you are not alone, but also take into account the people under you who eat with you. So, it's not a bad thing to be cautious.
Although you were recommended by Brother Xu, I also sent someone to inquire about some of your information. To be honest, I recognize your abilities and know that you are a rare talent who is proficient in the film and television industry. So, it's better to be clear. ”
"Then it's troublesome Yan Sheng!"
"I haven't been in Xiangjiang for a long time, and I have a little savings by relying on the family's shadow. I felt that this place was good, so I decided to start a business here and make some achievements. Relying on the remnants of the family alone to live on the shadow of the family, presumably it won't last long, right? ”
Regarding the young man's inquiry, Yuan Dayan only smiled and did not dare to answer. Compared with him, who has to rely on hard work to earn wealth, and people can live so freely by relying on family inheritance, it is too late for him to envy?
But if people want to start a business and want to work hard, it is a good thing after all. But how could he comment on such a thing?
When Yuan Dayan learned that in addition to creating a film and television company that planned to recruit him, the young man also owned an industrial company with a capital of 50 million, an accounting firm and a security company with a capital of 30 million.
With just these three companies and an accounting firm, the young man's net worth can easily exceed 100 million. In today's Xiangjiang, there are few young people who can sit on hundreds of millions of wealth at such an age.
After hearing this, Yuan Dayan thought for a while and said, "Yan Sheng, if I join your company, what rights can I have?" ”
"Management, you can be the one to recruit. You have been in the film and television industry for so long, I believe you know more professionals than me. You have autonomy in hiring and management, but the company doesn't have idlers. ”
"That's for sure!"
"On the financial side, I would assign professionals. For expenses below 100,000 yuan, you can be the main signature and approval. But if you want to make a movie, I need to be in charge of reviewing it. As for fund management, there will also be financial staff to cooperate.
As long as you have to spend money, it certainly won't limit you. But what I hope is that in the future, the film and television works produced by the company can truly take the high-quality route. The so-called boutique route is the best win-win situation at the box office.
I know it's hard to do that, but I'm different from other studios. For five years, I won't siphon off what the company earns. And I promise to win a theater within three years. In this way, you should be relieved, right? ”
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Dayan was really shocked and said, "Yan Sheng, can you really win the theater?" ”
"Rest assured, although I am young, I rarely break my promises. In fact, I also have an investment company, and I will also secretly buy some small movie theaters, and at the same time buy some properties suitable for opening theaters.
In addition to this, my family elders have some connections that allow me to use them when necessary. At present, the Xiangjiang Cinema Line is full of strength, but which cinema do you think is most likely to be sold? ”
"I really can't judge this! After all, the current theater revenue is good! ”
"Definitely! Since the 80s, the highest box office of Xiangjiang movies every year has been growing. At the beginning of the year, the box office of the films shot by Xincheng Pictures exceeded more than 20 million, and it must not be difficult to break through 30 million in the future.
But have you noticed that as a newcomer, the Golden Prince Cinema Line, because of the rapid rise of Xincheng Pictures, they are already qualified to threaten the other two old cinema chains. and Xianghe Cinema, but the latecomers prevail.
With the film and television talents it has recruited, coupled with its superstar development strategy, the momentum has surpassed the old Zhaoshi Cinema Line in recent years. After a comprehensive analysis, do you think that theater chain is most likely to be eliminated? ”
"Zhao?"
"That's right! Although I don't know much about the film and television industry, I know that if I don't innovate, I will be eliminated sooner or later. In his early years, Zhao relied on martial arts films to establish its position in the film industry. But now, how many people still love to watch costume martial arts movies?
Although Zhao has also thought about innovating and changing the status quo, the character of the head of Zhao must be clearer than me. Everyone is playing big productions, and he is still tightening his clothes, do you think the audience will love to watch the movies that are made? ”
Knowing that the young man actually wanted to buy Zhao's Cinema Line, Yuan Dayan felt that there was little hope. But he also understands that if the Zhao family is really facing a situation of losing money every year, presumably the head of the company will also consider selling the theater.
Even without this cinema chain, with a well-known TV station in Xiangjiang and even Asia, presumably his status as an old man in the film and television industry in Xiangjiang is still unshakable. The question is, can young people really buy Zhao's Cinema Line?
Although I don't think it's likely, this kind of courage is still worth affirming. If there is a cinema chain as a backing, the film and television company formed by young people will also be truly qualified to compete with Xincheng and Xiangjiang Pictures.
It can also be seen from this that this young man is not forming a company on a whim to play, but is really ready to show his strength. If he can manage such a promising film and television company, Yuan Dayan also finds it very challenging!