Arriving in the capital at around six o'clock, Simon rushed to the courtyard in Mao'er Hutong for a short rest, and then rushed to Huangchenggen to attend a private banquet that started at 7:30.
There are still no plans to make any public appearances this time, so the banquet was also very low-key, with only five or six people attending.
Thank you for the little one's full moon gift, and we had all kinds of casual and not-so-casual chats about China's film and television industry, the ongoing Asian financial crisis, the Internet, and even the three Simon Projects that will propel mankind into the next stage of civilization. Target.
We had a great time talking.
The planned two-hour banquet lasted until past ten o'clock.
In the car returning to Maoer Hutong, Simon felt Chen Qing, who was attending the banquet together, staring at him like a cat, and asked with a smile: "What's wrong?"
Chen Qing tilted her head: "I think, boss, you talk too much."
Simon just smiled and didn't explain anything.
Chen Qing did not ask further questions, thought for a while, and then said: "Boss, since you said that one of the keys to the rise of the Internet industry is to build a complete online payment system, and the number of Internet access users in China this year will exceed 10 million, I think, Igret should be able to try to introduce Ypay to China now, right?"
Simon thought for a moment and nodded: "Take the time to communicate with all parties and make a plan first."
Due to the thirst for foreign capital, it was easier for overseas financial institutions to enter China in the 1990s than later. In the early days, there were even joint venture banks with absolute foreign ownership.
On the other hand, China's Internet industry is still in its early stages of development, and the importance of online payment tools is not that prominent. Coupled with the upper-level connections in the Westeros system, as long as Igret does not pursue absolute control, he can only cooperate with China's state-owned banks are cooperating with an online payment tool. Compared with banks, it will be easier to enter China now.
When Chen Qing saw that her boss had agreed, she took out the memo from her bag and wrote down the matter. Then she thought of something again and said to Simon with a smile: "Boss, I think it's the matter that has been discussed for some time in the past few days. Deadline implementation documents for theater networking and theater chain reform will definitely be released.”
Simon also smiled when he heard this: "This is not a favor. Reform will only be more beneficial to China's film industry. Even if it is delayed for another ten or eight years, it doesn't matter to me."
From September 5 to now, the Chinese box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has reached 120 million yuan, which is equivalent to eight times the original 15 million box office. It is still being released. It is expected that the total box office in China will be around 140 million yuan. . For such outstanding results, in addition to the aura of great success in North America and the excellent publicity of the team here, China's theater networking and theater chain reforms that have been promoted since last year are also indispensable.
Now that the benefits of these changes have been confirmed, many things fall into place.
Instead of trying in vain to change film classifications and censorship, Simon has been pragmatically pushing for things that are easier to reverse since last year, and now, things are coming together.
However, these changes did not actually bring much benefit to Simon.
Simon didn't think about getting any benefits.
Returning to the Siheyuan in Maoer Hutong, this time you enter directly from the easternmost Siheyuan and arrive at the underground swimming pool of the courtyard.
Take a relaxing bath before bed.
Chen Qing took Jiang Shanwu and Jiang Yuanchi together to help Simon change clothes, then entered the small hot spring pool next to the big pool, went out to do some activities, put on a swimsuit after a while, and returned, driving away the two men who were sticking to her boss's body, one on the left and the other on the right. Sister, she stuck to her and said with a smile: "I've been hungry all day over there, so I can't come over to accompany the boss."
Simon held Chen Qing in front of him, called the two sisters next to him to scrub him, and said, "Isn't it too long?"
Chen Qing rolled her eyes slightly: "You are not the boss yet. Last time... humph, fasting for 24 hours this time will definitely make you clean."
Simon remembered what happened to Princess Xu last time and just smiled and gave Chen Qing a fifty cents slap.
Princess Xu is not in the country now. She went to the United States last time and never came back. She seems to be enjoying her life there.
Chen Qing was talking about the Huanzhu trio who were in the bedroom above.
Arrange things in advance.
Speaking of which, Simon only wanted a certain little maid at first, and the other two were no longer interested after having a taste of it on Taihu Lake last time. However, there is always a need for lubrication. Simon advocates nature and never likes to touch things with unknown ingredients. industrial products, so I randomly picked up the other two.
Seeing that her boss had no objection, Chen Qing then asked attentively: "Boss, when will you meet those people in the courtyard by the seaside?"
Simon opened his arms and caressed the two beside him. Hearing this, he said: "It's too big, but it actually just looks good."
Simon originally said they should be bigger, but in fact, he only wanted to be at the level of larger apples, or at most the level of melons. As a result, Chen Qing directly found a group of watermelons. It's so heavy, it must be difficult to cope with gravity.
When Chen Qing heard what Simon said, she disagreed: "Boss, you'll know just by looking at it. It's very beautiful. I specially picked it out."
Picked
Simon inexplicably thought of Brother Hua Qiang's famous saying, "Do you want to keep it cooked?"
All right.
This guy definitely couldn't get Nizi in front of him, so he just nodded: "Then tomorrow night."
"Um."
"besides… "
Just as Simon was about to continue talking, Chen Qing had already slipped into the water in front of him, so he stopped disturbing this girl and concentrated on practicing diving.
I got up a little late the next day.
I let go of the sisters Jiang Shanwu and Jiang Yuanchi who had grabbed hold of him at some point, and walked over the mountains and ridges to get out of bed. I accidentally stepped on one. Looking down, I saw a crape myrtle that had been ravaged by wind and rain. It looked a little withered. I Seeing pity. When I came to the bathroom, I found that there was another one in the bathtub. When I fell asleep, my eyes were not big, and I was sleeping soundly.
Simon was kind enough not to disturb him, and simply left the bedroom, moved to another room, and hired another maid to help him dress and wash himself.
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Chen Qing calls herself a big goblin and no longer messes around with a group of little goblins. Simon comes to the garden on the west side of the east courtyard, where Nizi has prepared breakfast and is waiting.
The two sat across from each other and discussed today's schedule. Simon once again remembered what he had to say last night and said to Chen Qing: "Over in Taiwan, a very popular stand-alone game was produced two years ago called "Legend of Sword and Fairy". ", you take the time to ask someone to buy the rights to adapt the TV series."
Chen Qing obviously didn't pay much attention to this. She didn't ask her boss how he knew, but asked probingly: "Boss, what are you talking about?"
"You should take the time to understand this yourself," Simon said, pointing towards the east side courtyard: "The heroine, I will give it to the little maid, I think it is very suitable."
The TV series "Legend of Sword and Fairy" in 2005 can be described as a generation's memory. The two protagonists later became big names.
However, this time, Simon doesn't care whether the little fairy he raised will make a debut, but prefers to keep it forever. In this case, a certain little maid in Huanzhu is very suitable for the role of Zhao Ling'er. The reason why the little maid didn't stand out in "Returning the Pearl" was just the result of being suppressed by the two protagonists. In terms of image, Bai Xiaodie, who participated in the "Ma Yongzhen" series at the same time, was simply full of spirit and was more than enough to support the role of Zhao Ling'er.
As for the male protagonist, the original version is under age, so he will definitely have to replace it. Fortunately, major art schools in China will definitely have no problem choosing some handsome young talents.
Chen Qing agreed and tried again: "Boss, judging from the name, this TV series should use a lot of special effects, right?"
"Yes, it just allows Daenerys to practice special effects, and it can also be used as a costume project in Jinshu Film and Television City. By the way, next year the Peach Blossom Club in Taohuawu will begin to take shape, and this TV series will involve related scenes , let them arrange their time according to the flowering period.”
Chen Qing said that she would take note of it. Thinking that this was a project personally assigned by her boss, she asked again: "Boss, is this drama directly handed over to Jinshu for production?"
Simon didn't notice this problem just now, but after thinking about it now, he still said: "Give it to Jing Xi, she did a very good job in "Huanzhugege"."
Chen Qing immediately pouted in dissatisfaction: "Boss, I think she was able to do so well this time because the boss gave her too many resources and such great support. If she doesn't do it well, she would be a fool."
Simon smiled as he listened to Chen Qing's words and just shook his head: "Do you know what I admire most about Jing Xi?"
"I don't want to know."
“…”
"Okay, boss, what do you say?"
"What I admire the most is that Jingxi did not pursue perfection. While ensuring quality, he did not spend all the 6 million budget I gave him just to achieve perfection. For the film and television industry, this is a very rare thing. When it comes to quality, whether it’s Eastern or Western, most film and television people tend to pursue the other extreme, spending more money and getting better results.”
"Isn't this wrong?"
"Of course there is no problem with the attitude itself. The problem lies in the people. Many people spend more money and the things they come up with are still not satisfactory. Of course, I am not saying this. What I mean is that nothing can be perfect. We must do something. Jingxi made the right choice very well."
Simon said, and couldn't help but think of some people.
James Cameron, and, most of the time, Michael Bay, who was able to complete projects within budget.
Of course there is a flip side.
For example, Director Chen whom I just met yesterday.
Chen Qing couldn't refute, nodded slightly, and said: "But, I still feel that the 6 million the boss gave her was too much. What's more, she, tsk tsk, has been acting like a vampire these past few months, making me lose my mind. If you dare to get along with her, you are worried about being bitten on the neck by her. Also, as for saving money, I think she is just afraid of failure, and she will save as much as she can."
"It seems that you have a strong opinion on Jingxi."
"Yeah."
"It's okay to have opinions, but you are absolutely not allowed to cause harm."
“…”
"Did you hear that?"
"I heard you, boss."
Chen Qing said with a pitiful look, but it was a pity that it had no effect on Simon.
After breakfast, it was almost nine o'clock.
It’s still a full day’s work schedule.
In the morning, I went to the construction site of the Levison International Center and had an hour-long meeting with the Chinese executives of the Levison Group. Then I rushed to the Chinese headquarters of Igret in Zhongguancun to pay attention to the background of the bursting of the new technology bubble of Igret. Below are the various layouts of China’s Internet industry.
Then, at noon, there was a dinner in the Renjianhui Club to entertain senior executives of Vanke and other companies who had just finalized the cooperation some time ago.
Went to Jinshu headquarters in the afternoon.
After listening to the work report, Simon discussed an important development strategy for the company's next step with Jinshu's senior executives.
With the implementation of the break-up plan, Jinshu will shrink to a great extent in terms of production. Therefore, Simon hopes that the Jinshu team will invest some of their energy in building an overseas distribution network.
Of course not a movie, but a TV series.
In addition, of course, it is not aimed at Europe and the United States, but Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and other surrounding countries and regions that are deeply influenced by Chinese culture.
Not to mention other things, Simon clearly remembers the viewing craze caused by this TV series throughout Asia, especially in South Korea. Because of its high ratings, the three major Korean TV stations directly banned Chinese TV series. Broadcast order. In addition, there is also "Kangxi Private Interview" which has been broadcast during the summer vacation. In my memory, this is also a TV series that once won the ratings championship in Hong Kong.
Historically, the export of Chinese TV dramas usually had more cultural significance than commercial significance. As a result, copyright holders often did not care how much money they spent, and only felt that it was an honor to be broadcast overseas. This mentality has not changed until decades later.
Simon couldn't control the others, and it was absolutely impossible for Jinshu to implement this strategy.
Even if benefits are not discussed, good things are sold as rags or even given away for free. The result will only be regarded as rags by others. Things that are too easy to obtain are difficult to be cherished.
Compared with its surrounding countries, China has the most unique conditions for the production of film and television dramas. Coupled with Simon's prophetic advantage, Jinshu Series can produce a large number of TV dramas every year that are as good as Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Since in the past, Japanese and Korean dramas could be imported to China, as long as China can achieve the highest quality of dramas, there is no reason why they cannot be exported.
As for political obstacles such as those in South Korea, this time, since the Jinshu System is backed by the entire Westeros system, Simon will certainly not allow this to happen easily.
Otherwise, the most reciprocal sanctions are reciprocal sanctions.
Whether it is Japanese dramas or Korean dramas, export orientation is very strong, especially South Korea. If South Korea still bans popular dramas from China such as "My Fair Princess" this time under the power of the Westeros system, Simon can also push China to ban Korean dramas.
Based on the comparison of the market size of the two parties and reciprocal sanctions, it is self-evident who will suffer greater losses.
All in all, as long as Jinshu can build a complete overseas distribution network and push out the dramas of affiliated companies that have been broken into parts in China, just like Jinshu Brokerage Company, this distribution network can also become a control network in the future. A powerful tool for China’s domestic film and television industry.
The meeting with Jinshu's top management started at one o'clock in the afternoon and lasted until four o'clock.
This was followed by an internal preview of Love Call Forward.
This comedy, planned as Jinshu Media's second Lunar New Year film, has not yet been completely completed. A 150-minute sample was only made temporarily to accommodate Simon's schedule.
Feng Pants and Chef Liu put their heart and soul into this project, and the quality is much better than the version Simon remembered.
After watching the demo, Simon's only suggestion was to make a talking record header similar to the original.
In the past "Love Call Transfer", not only the ending song became popular, but the opening song "Watch Me 2007" was also amazing, but it was a pity that it failed to become popular. This time, it's very simple, "Watch Me 1997" and just write the lyrics.