"I never dreamed that a martial arts movie could sell 100 million U.S. dollars at the box office in the United States. Mr. Chen, can you help make an appointment with Mr. Li, the director of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"? I heard that he is in Beijing these days. ?”
"There is no chance this time. Director Li attended the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" tonight and will fly back to North America. He is busy working on his new film."
"Is the new movie still about martial arts?"
"It's an English film, a crime film."
"Why don't you continue to make martial arts films, which will make you look good and make money?"
"You don't understand this, Mr. Wang. A great director like this who can be nominated for an Oscar doesn't like to repeat himself. What's more, isn't our director Zhang filming? 30 million US dollars, 250 million yuan, I just don't think so. Being able to shoot such a big project in one day is worth dying for."
"Old Feng, don't say that. Didn't you just shoot Jin Shu's project? A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. What's more, your starting point is not low."
"Hehe, this is all thanks to Mr. Chen."
"Speaking of Jinshu, Lao Zhang's "Kangxi Private Interview" and "Super Girl", I read in the newspaper that it topped the ratings of TV series and reality shows in both years, which is incredible. Mr. Chen, let's I’m not secretive, I heard that you are recruiting troops recently, how about Huayi?”
In the private room of Meizhou Dongpo.
Wang Da of the Wang brothers suddenly changed the topic here, and the originally lively atmosphere at the dinner table became obviously stagnant.
Even if you know how huge Jin Shu or even a certain being behind the scenes is, it is obvious that one more player will inevitably take away more resources, and others will inevitably have less.
Chen Qing had just eaten a piece of crystal duck tongue with caviar. She took the napkin handed by Xiao Xu Yinqin next to her and wiped the corners of her mouth. She looked at Wang Da: "Mr. Wang, I want to know, are you looking at the scenery of the film and television industry and want to come in and have fun?" Do you want to vote for it, or do you plan to do it as a career?"
Wang Da quickly said: "Of course we are doing this as a business, Mr. Chen, Mr. Liu must understand that the competition in the advertising industry is becoming more and more fierce, and we want to take the opportunity to transform."
Mr. Liu of Hairun also has a background in advertising.
Not surprising.
The great marketing era of the 1990s not only allowed companies such as Giant, Kongfujia Liquor, and Sanzhu Oral Liquid to take advantage of the momentum, but also created an extraordinary prosperity in the advertising planning industry. With a little bit of resources and connections, you can get a lot of money if you enter this circle. Unfortunately, with the collapse of giants and other companies in recent years, people have seen that advertising is not a panacea. In addition, competition has become increasingly fierce and professional requirements have become stronger. The good days of the advertising industry have begun to come to an end.
This is a very important reason why companies such as Huayi and Hairun transformed into the film and television industry in the late 1990s.
"Then I'll take the time to have someone talk to Mr. Wang." Chen Qing heard Wang Da's words and responded, then looked at the others sitting there: "Everyone should have heard some rumors recently about revitalizing the film industry. In terms of television, in the past two years, various provincial TV stations have successively landed on satellites. Coupled with the continuous opening up of policies, the good days of the industry have just begun, and the plate is very big, enough for everyone sitting here to give full play. Even if in the future it feels like national content It’s no less than you. If you want to develop your career abroad, I can also give you a platform. I believe no one will doubt this.”
After Chen Qing finished speaking, everyone agreed, no matter what they thought in their hearts.
"Also, once I discussed a speculative project with my boss, the boss gave me a lesson, which happened to be given to everyone." When Chen Qing said this, everyone in the box fell silent and listened carefully. Chen Qing glanced at me again. After walking around, he said: "The boss said that now is the time for China to do things, and don't always think about speculation. I think this sentence is very suitable for the film and television industry. Although this is essentially a highly speculative field, As long as we keep our feet on the ground, we can still go a long way in the future.”
Everyone was speechless for a moment, chewing Chen Qing's words carefully.
After all, everyone at the scene except Lin Zhao, who still didn't react much, knew who the 'boss' Chen Qing was talking about was.
The truth has always been there, but when different people say it, the results are often very different.
Simon Westeros said that now is the time for China to do things. Just this sentence was enough to calm the minds of everyone present, and at the same time, they were inevitably ambitious. The country has been opening up in recent years, but for many people, the biggest worry is when they will suddenly be unable to do things again.
Simon Westeros's judgment is never wrong.
After a while, Feng Pengtong, who was very good at warming up scenes, finally took the initiative to speak and raised his glass: "Everyone, for the good times of China's film and television industry, and for the words that Mr. Chen just gave us, let's have a drink."
Chen Qing raised her glass first in a dignified manner, and others responded one after another.
The atmosphere soon became lively again.
There were other arrangements in the afternoon. Chen Qing only stayed at the dinner for less than an hour before she left first. Everyone stood up to see her off. Xiao Xu, who had just recognized Sister Chen, was especially reluctant to leave. Unfortunately, she couldn't even get her contact information in the end.
Chen Qing signaled everyone to return to the box, but left Huayi's Wang Da behind, and asked again: "Mr. Wang, if you want to cooperate, you should have understood some of my conditions, right?"
Mr. Wang nodded: "Mr. Chen, we have no problem here."
Of course I asked in advance.
If the shareholding is less than 50%, no discussion is required.
Also, there is no need to set up a separate artist department, and projects must give priority to actors from Jinshu Agency.
Even though the two brothers have accumulated more wealth than Guangguang Hairun over the years, this is still acceptable.
Mainly because of the thigh behind Jinshu, but it is as thick as the sky. If they get on this line, they will be in the circle in one step, and it will still be the top circle. Without these resources and connections, the brothers may have to struggle in the industry. It took a long time to figure out the way. At that time, it was difficult to say how much tuition was paid, and whether I would succeed in the end was also uncertain.
"In this case, I will arrange to discuss the specific details with Mr. Wang as soon as possible," Chen Qing said, then changed the topic slightly: "By the way, I remember at the beginning of the dinner, Mr. Wang said that he would invest in Director Chen's "Jing Ke" "Assassin the King of Qin"?"
Wang Da was a little confused, but he still said: "We can only be considered small investors, 5 million, and we can make friends. Fortunately, Director Chen doesn't dislike it."
"That's it, then there's no need to reject it. Let's take it as a lesson," Chen Qing said lightly, then asked: "Have you been involved in other projects recently?"
When Wang Da heard Chen Qing's words about buying a lesson, his heart skipped a beat. They were indeed only small investors in "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", but 5 million was definitely not something they could just throw away.
It seems that Jinshu is not very optimistic about "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin". However, Wang Da then remembered that Jinshu also invested in "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin". Why is this
After thinking about it for a moment, I suddenly understood.
Director Chen's "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" was filmed in Jinshu Film and Television City. Whether it is the initial 70 million or the subsequent additions, it is not all spent on the film and television city. It is equivalent to leaving with the left hand and leaving with the right hand. By the way, it can also build the industrial chain of Jinshu Film and Television City.
After quickly sorting out these things, Wang Da really wanted to regret it. After all, 5 million was almost enough to film a TV series. But Chen Qing said so, so it could only be used as a lesson.
He did not forget to answer Chen Qing's question: "There are two more. Lao Jiang is preparing "The Japanese Are Coming", an anti-Japanese film, and a TV series. He is currently writing the script. The team of "I Love My Family", It’s called “Psychological Clinic.”
"Besides "Psychological Clinic", don't touch Lao Jiang's one either."
Wang Da was confused, but he said without hesitation: "No problem."
Seeing that the other party was so sensible, Chen Qing smiled and explained a little more: "I understand that you wanted to cooperate after seeing that Lao Jiang's last movie "Sunny Days" did well at the box office. However, whether it is that book or Lao Jiang himself has big problems. If we had no intention of cooperation, I would not say a word of these words."
"Mr. Chen, I understand everything."
Chen Qing finally reached out and shook hands with Wang Da: "Then, I hope we can have a happy cooperation in the future."
Seeing that Chen Qing was about to leave, Wang Da shamelessly called out to her and said, "Mr. Chen, at the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" tonight, can we brothers join in the fun?"
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" officially opens in China tomorrow. Although the distribution rights belong to China Film, the interests are related after all. Jinshu took the initiative to help plan a premiere. The location is China Film Jinshu Cinema in Xidan, which is also considered Promote your own theater.
Because of the popularity of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" overseas, in addition to the director Ang Lee and the two protagonists who were actively invited by Jinshu, many big names in the domestic circle will show up tonight to support the show, as well as senior leaders.
This is a rare networking opportunity.
Seeing Wang Da open his mouth, Chen Qing was not stingy at all, and agreed with a smile: "I'll say hello later, and I'll also leave you two invitations for the reception after the premiere."
Wang Da almost put his hands together and bowed: "Hey, thank you very much, Mr. Chen."
Chen Qing waved her hand gently: "I still say the same thing, work hard in the future, the road will be long."
"sure."
Watching Chen Qing leave, Wang Da once again felt sorry for the 5 million that might have been wasted. In fact, he hadn't had time to sign the agreement yet. Qing's words just now... forget it, just treat it as making friends.
In any case, today’s meal far exceeded expectations.
You know, in order to build up connections and break into this circle, the two brothers have spent more than half a year going to dinner parties and scrambling to pay the bills. They spent hundreds of thousands just to pay the bill, whether they were able to attend Director Chen's fund-raising party in the morning or at noon. This dinner is the result of burning money in the past few months.
Finally, the merits will be fulfilled.
With this thought in mind, a waiter happened to pass by. Wang shouted to stop him, settled the most comfortable bill in advance, and then returned to the box again.
The other side.
Chen Qing took Lin Zhao back to the Maoer Hutong courtyard not far from Dongzhimen. After entering, looking at Lin Zhao following behind, Chen Qing asked, "You still haven't realized who my boss is?"
Lin Zhao was stunned and shook his head.
In fact, she has been thinking about this issue quietly.
When Chen Qing met with President Wang of Vanke in the morning, she mentioned her boss's name, but Lin Zhao had no chance to listen.
At the construction site in the western suburbs, Boss Liang had no idea who the BOSS was behind the project. Naturally, Lin Zhao, who was observing this time, could not get the information.
Then there’s the lunch meal.
At that time, everyone in the box, even the most junior Xiao Xu, roughly understood that only Lin Zhao was kept in the dark.
However, after all, Chen Qing is not a real person. With this kind of status, if you mention someone rashly, even if you want to praise him for a few words, you may be flattered. Therefore, even if Chen Qing has already talked about his boss, a group of people in the box are excited. They all pretended to be confused, but no one took the initiative to say the name.
This also led to the fact that Lin Zhao, who had been working hard throughout the morning, was still unable to get accurate information.
In fact, the main reason is the lack of information here in Lin Zhao.
After all, she had only arrived in the capital less than a week ago, and her previous life was far, far away from Chen Qing's level.
Otherwise, there are just so many fragments in the lunch bowl, enough for her to connect what she wants.
When Chen Qing saw this, she continued to cover her face.
Because of this, Lin Zhao inevitably felt inferior and felt that he was too useless. He followed Chen Qing step by step. After a pause, he finally found a topic that was not the topic: "You live here alone?"
"Of course not. You think everyone else is as free as you."
Lin Zhao took the initiative to shut his mouth again.
Of course Chen Qing would not tell her this.
In addition to Chen Qing, the women who currently have a permanent residence in the big house in Maoer Hutong also include Jill Peckett and Zhao Anni, Zhu Momo and Mo Wuling, as well as Li Youhu and Teacher Yu.
Coincidentally, several groups of women have been here lately.
After the dust settled on the Rose Garden project, Jill Peckett and Zhao Anni have been busy in the past few months on a new high-end apartment project.
The location is Wudaokou near Zhongguancun.
At present, a two-hectare land parcel has been negotiated, and it is planned to develop four 32-story high-end apartment buildings, with unit sizes starting at 180 square meters, and a supporting community club building.
This was a decision made by my boss after he felt that there were so few high-end apartments in Beijing.
Quite a few actually.
However, Chen Qing felt that it was mainly because his boss couldn't buy them one by one, so he just built them himself.
He even gave it a name himself.
Universal Center.
Chen Qing thought it was very good at the time, but she was still curious about why it was named this. Her boss replied that it was because the name "Cosmic Center" was too tacky.
Weird logic.
In short, it is copied according to the high-end apartment project operated by Shanghai Levison Group on the bank of Huangpu River in Lujiazui.
The Levison International Apartment project over there was launched two years ago and is expected to be completed next year. It covers an area of two hectares, with four main buildings and a club building. It starts from the same 180 square meters, but the height of the building is 45 layer. There are only 32 floors here in Beijing, mainly due to approval.
Chen Qing remembered that her boss had said that all Levison International Apartments would be made into large flat floors and named 'Leveson First Grade'. After the opening, the price would be directly priced at 100,000 square meters per square meter, and the price would not be reduced.
But just saying.
No one thought it could be sold, and their own boss didn’t insist.
Even so, the standards of Levison International Apartments are still very high, and the owner does not hide his intention to keep most of the houses in his own hands.
The Huanyu Center Apartment over Wudaokou is basically the same this time.
In the final analysis, the Westeros system is not short of money. Moreover, whether it is the river view apartment in Shanghai or the Universal Center in Wudaokou where you can overlook the Tsinghua and Peking University campus from the window in the future, with Chen Qing's perspective at this time, you can also find They are all very valuable. As long as you don't worry about capital turnover, the longer you keep them, the more valuable they will be, which is equivalent to a growing long-term investment.
In addition to Jill and Zhao Anni, Zhu Momo has been busy with her modeling career during the summer vacation. She is currently filming an advertisement here in Beijing, leaving early and returning late. However, when the Chinese drama school starts next, Zhu Momo will go straight to North America.
The four major fashion weeks of autumn are about to begin.
The last one, Li Youhu, was for the promotion of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". There was the premiere in the evening and he was still recording TV programs during the day.
So I basically won’t be here during the day.
Chen Qing led Lin Zhao all the way into the inner courtyard, drank a bowl of sobering tea prepared by Jiangshan Wu in advance, took a short rest, put on a professional suit again, and set off again at 2:20.
Lin Zhao still followed.
Then, when the two arrived at a certain Tianda Yamen located at the root of the imperial city, Lin Zhao was really frightened this time.
Just a few months ago, she was just an entry-level clerk with no official status, and she couldn't even keep her job. How could she go straight to the top in the blink of an eye