Chapter 528 Xiao Luo also wants to set up a dance troupe
When we started talking about business, time passed quickly and before we knew it, it was past five o'clock.
Since Zhou Yifen was a guest, Luo Yang naturally had to treat her well, so he found a private restaurant famous for its local cuisine and invited them to dinner.
There were five people in total attending the dinner. In addition to the two guests, Luo Yang also brought Tan Ying and Shen Jinglan.
When they were discussing things in the office in the afternoon, they seemed quite serious. But when they were at the dinner table, Zhou Yifen really opened Luo Yang's eyes.
"It turns out that Mr. Luo's business has also expanded to the capital and surrounding areas. It seems that there will be many opportunities for us to meet in the future."
During the chat, Zhou Yifen learned that Nayuki and Lemon CC were Luo Yang's industries, and that the northern regional headquarters were located in the capital. Her enthusiasm increased a bit.
"I go to the capital mostly for business matters, and I don't have much contact with film and entertainment."
Because of his previous experiences, Luo Yang said with emotion: "Besides, I don't have many friends, so every time I go there in a hurry and come back in a hurry."
What he said was true. Apart from his collaborator Zhang Yiming, he really didn't have many acquaintances in the capital.
"That's true. When it comes to the economy, we still have to look at the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta."
Zhou Yifen followed up Luo Yang's words and said, "Mr. Luo has taken root in Shanghai and has already occupied a considerable geographical advantage. If there is a chance, Mr. Luo, please take care of my business."
"Sister Zhou is joking."
Luo Yang didn't understand what Zhou Yifen meant for a moment, and said with a smile: "Developing in the film and entertainment industry, I am taking advantage of Sister Zhou when we talk about mutual support. How can it be my turn to take care of you?"
"It seems that Mr. Luo didn't understand what I meant by business."
Zhou Yifen saw that Luo Yang didn't seem to be playing dumb, so she explained, "Mr. Luo's company is headquartered in Shanghai, and there are always requests for entertainment every year. He has a wide network of contacts in the circle, so he can help you invite some celebrities to entertain you. Basically, there is no one he can't invite below the first-tier."
Oh boy, so that’s what it means.
That's quite subtle.
"It turns out that Sister Zhou has such resources."
Luo Yang raised his glass and toasted Zhou Yifen, saying, "It feels a little late to get to know you, but fortunately it's not too late. I will definitely contact you if I need anything in the future."
Although he himself has no interest in it, there are people who like it.
After this glass of wine, the atmosphere became more harmonious.
As a result, more and more people joined in the chat.
During the dinner, taking advantage of the good atmosphere, Tan Ying asked Zhou Yifen about her opinion on Guobao Films, hoping to get advice from someone in the industry.
"Mr. Tan, I took a quick tour this afternoon, so I can't give you any advice. I can only share my personal opinions."
Zhou Yifen did not refuse. She said modestly, "Let's not talk about the scale of Guobao Films. After all, there are many small film and television companies now, including my company. So being small is not a problem, but it must have characteristics. I don't see this in Guobao Films."
When she said this, her eyes were mostly on Tan Ying, occasionally turning to Luo Yang.
"Sister Zhou, what characteristics do you mean?"
"The entire film and television industry chain is very long, and our specialty is to specialize in one link."
Speaking of this aspect, Zhou Yifen started talking: "For example, specializing in script adaptation, specializing in film and television post-production promotion, and specializing in special actors."
"I understand what Mr. Zhou means."
Tan Ying nodded and said, "When I was in Hengdian before, there were many small but sophisticated companies like this. Some of them were even able to join the big crews. Although they were nestled in the alleys, they were actually quite famous in the circle."
"That's the truth."
Zhou Yifen responded with a smile: "For example, my company has not set up many departments. To some extent, it can't even be considered a film and television entertainment company, but we specialize in training young artists and serve as the front-end link in the celebrity artist assembly line. Now there are quite a few second- and third-tier celebrities who have signed contracts with big companies, and they all came out of my company, so we are also well-known in the industry."
The familiar feeling of being an artist trainee comes over me.
"Mr. Zhou, your model is good, but we can't learn it."
Tan Ying sighed and told the truth: "Without sufficient connections in the industry, even if a group of seedlings are trained, there is no way to recommend them to the crew. This path is not something that everyone can take."
"That's true."
Zhou Yifen thought for a moment and then looked at Luo Yang with a slightly apologetic look and said, "I took it for granted. In the entire chain, no matter which link, a fixed interest group has been formed. It is very difficult for outsiders to get involved."
this is the truth.
In her opinion, even if Guobao Film and Television has some money, it can still shoot one or two small- to medium-sized investment TV series, but it is not a long-term solution.
Because no one can control the returns on investment, especially for small-budget movies, it is highly likely that the cost will not be recovered, and no company can afford to suffer losses one after another.
Guobao Films looks small and complete, but it really has no special features, so in Zhou Yifen's eyes it will fall apart sooner or later.
The cooperation with Luo Yang in film and television shooting will not last long.
Get as much as you can.
The main business should still focus on the one mentioned just now. Luo Yang has the demand, she has the resources, and can sustain it for a long time.
After hearing this, Tan Ying looked bitter.
Luo Yang, on the other hand, had nothing to worry about and still had a faint smile on his face.
He is a jerk.
Whether it is investment or filming for your own company, losing money is a rare thing.
At this point, the atmosphere became a little tense, and Zhou Yifen had to change the subject: "The domestic film and television entertainment market is getting bigger and bigger. This can be seen from the box office market in recent years. There are still opportunities in this rapidly expanding market."
“Indeed, not only is the box office market growing, but the pay of stars is also getting higher and higher.”
Tan Ying continued, "Moreover, the number of practitioners has increased in recent years, as can be seen from the enrollment of art schools in various places."
"Mr. Tan, I saw this trend, which is why I started to specialize in the artist training industry."
Zhou Yifen smiled and said: "The higher income of people working in the entertainment industry has prompted more young people to yearn for this industry. The base of art students has increased, and the opportunities for outstanding artists have increased. This cycle repeats itself and forms a virtuous circle."
Watching the two people discussing this, Luo Yang remained silent.
Because he knew what the situation would be like in ten years, he did not completely agree with Zhou Yifen's point of view.
The increasing number of art students is not entirely because young people envy the high incomes of celebrities and want to enter this industry early, but because they have no choice.
What should I do if I don’t get enough academic points in the college entrance examination but still want to go to university?
At this time, the education market gave the answer. Private art universities sprang up like mushrooms after a rain, and admission required only half of the normal college entrance examination score. Under such circumstances, how many parents choose to send their children to art schools in order for their children to study for an undergraduate degree?
Not tens of thousands, nor hundreds of thousands, but at least millions!
There are over a million students graduating from art schools in the country in ten years.
This is not a question of too much, but an overabundance.
The film and television entertainment industry is just a few tens of billions, at most two or three hundred billion, can it accommodate so many employees?
Before the rise of the self-media industry, this industry was not crowded, but congested.
The so-called virtuous cycle is just Zhou Yifen’s self-talk.
Even if someone like Luo Yang knows, it can't change anything.
The only dream I have is probably to have the opportunity to set up a song and dance troupe in my own company and provide employment for dozens of art students.
Oh, come on. That's a good idea.
At the lively dinner table, Luo Yang was actually distracted.
So much so that when people later talked about gossip about domestic celebrities, he was confused.
I didn't come to my senses until the show was over.
After instructing Tan Ying to arrange for Zhou Yifen and the others to stay at Songjiang Honglou Hotel, Luo Yang turned and looked at Shen Jinglan.
"Where are you staying tonight? I'll take you there."
From the afternoon till now, Shen Jinglan has been in a state of being invisible, quiet and rarely speaking.
"It's still early, I want to see the night view of the Bund."
What he said was just short of telling Luo Yang explicitly that he was going to spend the night at Tomson Yipin.
"boarding."
Although Luo Yang did not agree verbally, Shen Jinglan immediately smiled and happily followed him to the back row.
"Tan Bing, go to Tomson First Class."
After giving the instruction, Luo Yang leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes slightly.
"Mr. Luo, Mr. Zhou is not a good partner."
Perhaps because she was the front-seat driver, Shen Jinglan took the initiative to bring up topics about work while in the car.
"Oh, how did you see that?"
"Before you came to the company this afternoon, she chatted with Mr. Tan for quite a while."
Shen Jinglan thought for a moment and said, "Although he was polite and had a smile on his face, his words and deeds revealed a sense of superiority. He seemed to think little of our company. It was not until you offered two spots on the crew of Fleet of Time that he showed a little enthusiasm."
"That's normal. He's quite famous in the industry. Our Guobao Films is nothing. It has no fame and no connections."
Luo Yang smiled and said, "Just like the city's Federation of Industry and Commerce held a reception last year, and I didn't even get an invitation. In your eyes, I am already very good, but to the entire Magic City, what am I?"
Until now, he still feels aggrieved about this matter and often makes fun of it.
"It's different. You started from scratch only three years ago. You can't compare with others who have been in business for more than ten or even dozens of years."
Shen Jinglan looked at Luo Yang seriously and said, "But if I give you another three years, the situation will be different. You will have a seat at any high-end cocktail party in Magic City."
"Your little mouth is so sweet"
Luo Yang opened his eyes, turned his head and looked at Shen Jinglan. After a moment, he continued, "It seems that you have had less contact with Jiang Wen recently. Is it you who doesn't contact her, or is it she who doesn't contact you?"
Ever since the greenhouse warming when they moved into the new house last year, he hasn't seen Shen Jinglan at Jiang Wen's house.
"In fact, there are quite a lot of connections, but you just don't know it."
Shen Jinglan said honestly: "Jiang Wen and I usually contact each other by phone. We meet on weekends and sometimes go shopping together."
Well, Luo Yang had already returned to Yang City on the weekend, so naturally I couldn’t see him.
"I thought your relationship had faded."
Luo Yang withdrew his gaze and turned to the other side. Neon lights flashed outside the car window, and Shen Jinglan's face was reflected on the glass.
He saw that Shen Jinglan was hesitant to speak.
"Come out after this rotation at Guobao Film and Television is over. I have other plans for you."
"Are you going to study at the hotel?"
Earlier, Luo Yang had told her about the training plan, and after her rotation at the film and television company, she would be sent to a hotel to study.
"I originally planned to arrange this for you, but now the plan has changed."
When he said this, Luo Yang pondered for a moment, and habitually put his fingers on the car door, tapping rhythmically on the armrest.
Shen Jinglan said nothing and waited quietly.
"In the circle here in Shanghai, it's not a big problem to find you an internship in a hotel, but I thought about it a while ago and felt that it would be unfair for you to start from the bottom."
Luo Yang said, "It just so happens that I have an opportunity to join a chamber of commerce recently. This is very important to another project of mine, so I want to get familiar with the contacts in the chamber of commerce as soon as possible. Therefore, I plan to set up a club in the city as the base for the chamber of commerce activities."
When Jiang Yuanshan went to pick up Jiang Fan last week, he mentioned to him the matter of joining the Chamber of Commerce formed by people from Yang City in Mo City.
Luo Yang saw this opportunity to get familiar with the leadership of the higher education system in Shanghai.
Since that day, Luo Yang has been thinking about one thing: how to quickly build connections in the Chamber of Commerce and borrow the power of the circle.
The shared bicycle project will be launched at the University of Engineering and Technology at the end of April. By the end of this year, it will be fully launched in the seven universities in Songjiang University Town and will show initial results. By next year, it will be promoted to various universities in the urban area.
He only has seven or eight months at most.
"This club is opened mainly to serve the members of the Chamber of Commerce. The services include catering, tea ceremony, cigar bar, health spa, accommodation, etc."
Luo Yang continued to explain: "The purpose is not to make money, but to provide a base for the members of the Chamber of Commerce to quickly integrate into this circle and build personal connections. I plan to let you go to this club to serve as the manager's assistant and learn management experience from you."
For such high-end service places, the person in charge will definitely recruit the best candidates through a headhunting company.
“Are you renting a venue?”
Shen Jinglan followed Luo Yang's thinking: "If this is the case, from selecting a location to designing, decorating, recruiting, a series of preparatory actions, it will take at least two or three months. If the decoration cannot be completed before the plum rain season, this time will be increased."
"Well, you've considered it more comprehensively."
Luo Yang thought for a while and said, "How about this, you hand over the company's affairs in the next two days, and try to come out next week. First, set up a preparatory team. Before the headhunting company finds a professional manager, you will be responsible for registering the company and finding a suitable venue for the club."
"Okay, I'll try to complete the handover of Guobao Films within two days."
There were sparks flashing in Shen Jinglan's eyes. She felt that her chance had come. If she seized it, she would soar into the future.
“Don’t underestimate every service in the club.”
Luo Yang couldn't help but explain: "Whether it's catering, tea ceremony, cigar bar, or health spa, each project can be regarded as a separate element. You need to find professional talents or business companies to guide you. Don't be afraid to spend money. I plan to invest 3000 million this time and go for the high-end direction."
The 12 million in 3000 is roughly equivalent to more than 5 million five years later.
At present, the standard of hard decoration of a five-star hotel is only 2000 yuan per square meter, which also includes electrical equipment. If you spend 3000 million to build a club of about 5000 square meters, the grade will not be low in terms of decoration, internal taste and service.
And the wool comes from the sheep.
This money must be recovered from the shared bicycle project.
(End of this chapter)
