Zhang Jianzhang saw the horrified expression on Chen Minhao's face and said with a smile: "I'm not asking him to leave. I have known him for more than ten years. He has been my agent since I first started playing small roles. He will definitely not suffer any money loss."
Chen Minhao nodded doubtfully.
Zhang Jianzhang said with a smile: "What I just said contained a lot of information. You may not have any idea about Shenmeng's 25% equity, so let me briefly introduce the company first."
Chen Minhao nodded: "Okay."
Zhang Jianzhang is very familiar with the situation of Shenmeng: "Shenmeng Agency currently has 23 debut artists, 106 undebuted trainees, and 14 managers. The company's cash flow in the past few years mainly relied on investment from investment companies, but Since the year before last, the company has achieved overall revenue balance."
He took a sip of tea and said: "Let me put it bluntly, the company's current artist management business is very profitable, and the main expenditure in the past two years has been our investment and self-made online dramas. This year the company will consider participating in some small-cost movies invest."
Chen Minhao nodded. He was aware of the company's investment in online dramas.
Tian Xiang once sent a script for the male protagonist of an online drama to Chen Minhao.
After Chen Minhao read the script, he found that it was a youth campus theme, which was somewhat similar to the role he played in "The Best Youth".
Since Chen Minhao wanted to challenge a different role, he asked Kang Hui to refuse it for him.
Zhang Jianzhang continued: "In other words, Shenmeng's main expenses are not costs, but investments. We can foresee that the company's investment may generate huge profits in the next year."
Chen Minhao sighed in his heart: Not only has he himself made earth-shaking changes in the past two years, but the company has also been growing.
Zhang Jianzhang paused and continued: "Actually, many people thought that Shenmeng's application for NEEQ listing failed, but in fact it was me who gave up the application in the end."
Chen Minhao asked in surprise: "Why?"
Zhang Jianzhang smiled, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
He put down his teacup, looked at Chen Minhao with deep eyes and said, "Because I would rather the company be listed on the main board than on the New OTC Market."
Zhang Jianzhang's image in Chen Minhao's mind gradually became clearer. He was a scheming boy with high aspirations. No, he should be a scheming old cucumber.
Chen Minhao agreed: "I believe that sooner or later I will see Shenmeng listed on the main board."
Zhang Jianzhang laughed: "If you create a studio now, it is equivalent to starting from scratch. But if you own 25% of Shenmeng's shares, you will be Shenmeng's second largest shareholder."
Zhang Jianzhang stood up, sat across from Chen Minhao's seat, and sat next to him, saying: "Every industry has a dividend period of rapid development. Shenmeng is very lucky. The timing of development in the past few years has been very good.
To be honest, even if someone gives me a lot of money now and allows me to achieve something like Shenmeng in the next few years, I ask myself that I can't do it. Because times have changed. "
"Congratulations, Shenmeng is indeed getting better and better." But Chen Minhao still refused: "Thank you for your love, but I still prefer to start my own studio."
Zhang Jianzhang said seductively: "Your vision is a bit narrow now. It is faster to make money by mastering the means of production than by creating value through labor. You will definitely not make money as fast as having multiple people working for you."
Chen Minhao smiled and said: "I know you are right, but I have never considered how big or powerful I want to make my studio. In my plan, my entire studio is for my stardom." Even within a short period of time, I may be the only artist in the entire studio.”
Chen Minhao put down his chopsticks and said: "Actually, I have relatively low material desires. Money is just a number to me. But when I came to this world, I chose the artist industry, and I just wanted to see the scenery at the top."
What Chen Minhao said about me coming into this world is actually different from what Zhang Jianzhang thought about me coming into this world, but this does not prevent the two from further communication.
Zhang Jianzhang raised his hand and touched his temples, and said with a smile: "In this world, only money is everything. Let me give you an example. In fact, when I was an actor, I often encountered the kind of blindly directed investments. Fang, I was thinking at that time, it would be great if I had money. If I had money, I could shoot according to my ideas.
Since you have such a grand blueprint, why not find a solid backing? "
Chen Minhao took a deep breath, glanced at Zhang Jianzhang with deep eyes, and said, "Actually, there is a question that I can't figure out. Why am I worthy of you paying such a high price to fight for me?"
Chen Minhao leaned back in his chair: "I once calculated an account. In fact, I haven't made much money for the company at all in the past few years. In business, to be honest, judging from the income, based on my work in God in the past few years, The value created by dreams, I don’t think I’m worth the price you pay.”
Chen Minhao changed to a more comfortable posture and said: "Frankly speaking, in the next few years, I don't plan to change from a salty fish to a workaholic who works hard to make money. Rather than making money, I prefer to spend more time and Focus on improving your own strength.”
Zhang Jianzhang nodded in agreement: "Your idea is right. We have the same judgment on your future development plan.
Nowadays, the entertainment industry is changing so fast. If an artist focuses on immediate interests, does not polish his works, and just follows the trend, he will eventually become unknown and continue to appear in various variety shows for the sake of exposure until he is forgotten. "
Chen Minhao paused for a few seconds and continued to ask: "So? Why did you offer me such generous terms? In terms of money, if you transfer 25% of the shares of Shenmeng to me, it will be difficult for me to give it to you Reward accordingly.”
Zhang Jianzhang put down his crossed right leg and said seriously: "Some people spend their entire lives struggling to understand a truth, that is, hard work is very important, but at critical moments, choice is often more important than hard work."
Chen Minhao nodded in agreement with this view.
Zhang Jianzhang raised the corners of his mouth and said with a show-off tone: "I grew from a little bitch to a movie king, not because of how good my acting skills are, but because I know how to choose."
"Not only can I choose scripts, but I can also choose people." Zhang Jianzhang said with a smile: "There are two types of entertainment companies. One is Wanfang Pictures, which mainly invests in film and television works, and the other is our Shenmeng Company. , the main asset is the artist. For Shenmeng, the artist is the most important asset. Sometimes the standard for measuring an artist is not how much money the artist can make, but his influence.
In other words, Shenmeng does not require you to earn much money. But as long as you are in Shenmeng, the direct and invisible benefits you bring as a signboard will be endless. "
Chen Minhao glanced at Zhang Jianzhang with a half-smile and said, "It's not just for this reason."
Zhang Jianzhang's voice suddenly became hoarse and he asked: "You don't believe what I say?"
Chen Minhao showed a meaningful smile: "I believe this is part of the reason, but I know it is definitely not the main reason."
Chen Minhao saw a flash of panic on Zhang Jianzhang's face, but he immediately regained his composure.
Zhang Jianzhang breathed out silently: "Then what other reasons do you think?"
Chen Minhao laughed and said: "There are two difficulties in kicking Tian Xiang out. The first difficulty lies in Tian Xiang himself. Judging from your performance, you can handle this difficulty.
The second difficulty lies with other shareholders. Shenmeng has also gone through several rounds of financing. Your current shares in Shenmeng are definitely less than 50%, or even less than 40%. If you kick Tian Xiang out, assuming you directly occupy Tian Xiang's shares, your shares should exceed 50%, forming an absolute controlling stake. Other shareholders will certainly not agree to this.
And I am the key to solving the second problem. If you find someone else, the shareholders will definitely be worried and worry about you wearing the same pants as him. And I am the best, even the only candidate. I have high enough value to other shareholders without becoming your puppet. "
Chen Minhao paused deliberately, took a sip of tea casually, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, am I right?"
Zhang Jianzhang's expression changed several times uncontrollably. Finally, he took a deep breath and calmed down, saying: "You can analyze such news from my few words. I don't even know how to say that you will be like a fish in water as an artist." , or do you feel wronged by being an artist?"
After Chen Minhao's speculation was confirmed, he knew that his subsequent plan was stable.
Chen Minhao said frankly: "The terms you offered me are very generous. Such sincerity makes it difficult for me to refuse."
Zhang Jianzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't tell me there is a but."
Chen Minhao grinned and said, "But I really can't accept it."
Zhang Jianzhang asked tentatively: "Because of Kang Hui?"
Chen Minhao nodded: "Yes, if I agree to this condition, Kang Hui's situation will become more embarrassing."
Zhang Jianzhang looked unhappy: "What is the relationship between the two of you? How much is the share of income Wan Anqi gave her, and how much was the share you gave him. When Wan Anqi asked Kang to choose one of the two, she I chose you without hesitation.”
Chen Minhao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the facts were different from what Kang Hui said.
It was not Wan Anqi who proposed to terminate the contract, but when Wan Anqi asked her to choose between herself and herself, Kang Hui chose him without hesitation.
Zhang Jianzhang saw that Chen Minhao was silent. He looked at Chen Minhao with a scrutinizing look and asked in a low voice: "So, what is the relationship between the two of you?"
Chen Minhao said with a smile on his face: "We are a great revolutionary friendship with common ideals and demands."
Zhang Jianzhang looked confused. What the hell
(End of chapter)