Chapter 401 A big loss for a small gain
Within the company, Huang Zong diligently introduced the various animation works they produced to Edward and others, and also boasted about the awards he had won.
The others listened with expressionless faces, did not speak, and quietly watched each other pretend to compete.
Edward showed an interested expression and kept saying "OK, OK, very good!"
After listening to Huang Zong's introduction, Edward asked a professional question, "How many minutes of animation can you produce in a year?"
"This..." Huang Zong felt a little guilty. Despite his boasting, in fact, small companies have limited production capacity and sometimes need to outsource to other companies to work together.
Even if the people in the company work hard overtime, the output can only reach 1,000 minutes a year, which just reaches the upper limit of the subsidy.
But it’s obvious that we can’t tell the truth now. The opponent has such a big battle, and several companies are coming together. The partner we are looking for is definitely not a small company with an annual output of 1,000 minutes.
Huang Zong gritted his teeth and stretched out his palm, "Our company can produce products for five thousand minutes every year."
"Oh." Edward shook his head, "No, no, no, this is not enough at all. We need at least 20,000 minutes of work!"
"We are going to produce several series of short animation works, each episode is 5 to 10 minutes."
Twenty thousand minutes? !
Huang Zong was shocked. The total length of animation companies across the country was only more than 40,000 minutes a year, and 20,000 minutes was nearly half of the country's output.
Of course, Huang Zong didn't know the national animation output, but he knew that he couldn't handle the output of 20,000 minutes.
Huang Zong was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say, but Edward suddenly said something else.
"We're willing to pay $1,000 a minute for it."
One thousand US dollars, that’s more than 8,000 yuan!
You must know that the highest purchase price for animations broadcast on CCTV is only 1,000 yuan, and the highest level of subsidies given by the state adds up to only 4,000 yuan.
The price of five hundred dollars that Edward offered was more than what Huang Zong would have earned by selling the animation to CCTV, not to mention that he had no connections to sell the work to CCTV.
What an opportunity!
Huang Zong felt that an opportunity to make a fortune had fallen in front of him. As long as he could seize it firmly, he would be able to make a fortune.
Huang Zong's blood surged for a moment, and his hands and feet became weak in panic. He only had one thought in his heart: he must win this cooperation.
As for the lack of production capacity?
It doesn't exist. As long as you get the contract, you can subcontract it to other companies for production.
Or expand the company and hire a group of freshly graduated college students, plus intern students to do the hard work, so that the cost can be lowered.
This is a big contract of 20 million US dollars, which is more than 160 million RMB!
You have to make at least half of it after deducting costs.
Yang Li, who was standing next to her, also felt that her brain was deprived of oxygen and she had completely lost her ability to think. There was only one thought left in her heart: 100 million is just a few zeros.
"Mr. Edward, we can definitely do it." Huang Zong reacted quickly and said repeatedly, "This is just one of our companies, and we have sufficient production capabilities."
"That's good." Edward nodded, "I think we can discuss the specific details again."
Everyone looked around, and suddenly Edward pointed to one of the cute cartoon squirrel images and said, "This work is great. This squirrel is very cute. I think it will be very popular."
Huang Zong immediately introduced, "This is designed by our company's art director. This is based on..."
Huang Zong looked at Yang Li as he spoke, and used his eyes to signal the other party to say something quickly.
Yang Li was also confused because she already recognized who drew the squirrel.
But this person has already been driven away by her.
Liu Yuanyuan, who was sitting next to him, interrupted at the right time and said, "This squirrel was designed by Sister Mingyue, based on the prototype of the Demon King Squirrel Feeding."
"Yes, yes, it's the Demon King Squirrel." Huang Zong answered quickly and turned to look at Yang Li, "Where is the Mingyue Man?"
Yang Li was very embarrassed. She whispered in Huang Zong's ear: "She resigned on her own. I told you yesterday."
Huang Zong's eyes widened. He was speechless and didn't know what to say. He glared at Yang Li fiercely.
Give me some eye drops at this time, right?
Huang Zong forced a smile and said, "We have more works..."
"No, no, no, I think this devil squirrel is very good." Edward pointed at the cartoon squirrel and said, "I think it will be popular, what do you think?"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Damon is right." Kou Hongfei and several people around him agreed, "This squirrel has superb painting skills, ingenious design, and cute image. It must be the handiwork of a master."
A group of people kept praising the cartoon squirrel, which made Gong Yu from Sohu confused.
This squirrel is indeed a bit cute, but what you said is too exaggerated.
The blowing of this thing is rare in the sky and on earth.
Gong Yu was a little puzzled, "This squirrel doesn't feel very good either."
"Mr. Gong, you don't understand." Kou Hongfei scolded him, "This is art. Do you understand art?"
Workplace art is also art.
Bragging to Mr. Qin’s girlfriend is bragging to Mr. Qin.
Of course Huang Zong and Yang Li didn't know the inside story, they just felt extremely embarrassed.
However, they quickly figured out the link. It didn't matter if the person left, they could just recruit another painter to take care of the painting. The most important thing now was how to produce works that satisfied the customer.
Yang Li glared at Liu Yuanyuan fiercely, bent down and whispered in her ear: "Don't talk nonsense. Now go and buy some water for the guests."
As he said this, he thrust a hundred yuan into Liu Yuanyuan's hands and pulled her away.
As soon as the unstable person was sent away, Yang Li died completely before she could let go of her hanging heart.
Because as soon as Liu Yuanyuan went out, Mingyue walked in. There was a man behind her, and he came straight to Yang Li aggressively.
"Boss Yang, I'm here to ask you for money." Mingyue's voice was trembling, but the volume was not low at all.
The scene became quiet immediately, and everyone looked at Yang Li.
Huang Zong was even more panicked and pushed Yang Li hard, "Why are you still standing there stunned?"
"Ah." Yang Li suddenly came back to her senses, forced a smile on her face, and rushed to Mingyue in three steps and two steps at a time, "Sister Mingyue, you are here, come on, let's go to the office to talk."
"No, let me go." Mingyue wanted to push Yang Li's hand away, but the other party held it tightly, "If you have anything to say, just tell me."
"It's better to go into the office and talk. It's quiet over there. I'll pour you a cup of tea." Yang Li was a little anxious, "Isn't it just money? It's easy to talk to."
Mingyue was confused by this arrogant and respectful attitude. What happened?
Why did Yang Li's attitude become so enthusiastic?
"It was all a misunderstanding before." Yang Li pulled Mingyue tightly into the office, immediately closed the door, and quickly started pouring water.
"Sister Mingyue, I was in a bad mood yesterday and what I said was unpleasant. Don't take it personally. We have things to discuss, so there is no need to quarrel." Looking at Yang Li's fake smile, Mingyue frowned, "I'm not here. What a quarrel, I just want to get my bonus and this month’s salary back.”
"No problem." Yang Li responded with a smile, "Isn't it just the bonus? Everything is easy to talk about. You see, my company has customers today and I really don't have time to entertain you."
"You also know the situation of the company. It is also slow to return money. There is really no money in the account."
"What do you mean no money?" Mingyue stood up immediately. She had heard this excuse too many times. It was just that she didn't want to give money. "I don't believe that the company has no money in its account."
Qin Shaoyan, who was next to him, also agreed, "That's because the company's capital turnover is difficult. I understand, so why are we still sitting here?"
As he spoke, Qin Shaoyan also stood up, walked quickly to the door of the office, opened the door with one hand, and said loudly: "This company has financial difficulties and cannot afford bonuses. Why does Mingyue have the nerve to ask for bonuses."
Yang Li hurriedly threw down the water glass in her hand, hurried over, and said loudly, "I didn't say that the company was in financial difficulty. You heard wrong."
After saying that, he closed the door tightly and whispered: "If you have anything to say, please don't make trouble. I just want money."
"Yes, we just want money." Mingyue said loudly, "Will you give me a bonus or not?"
"Give it, I will definitely give it to you." Yang Li pondered for a moment, "Well, if you come next week, I will give you the bonus."
Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief, but Qin Shaoyan sneered, "Next week? Who knows whether you will go bankrupt next week. My girlfriend said I want this money today, so you have to give it today!"
Yang Li frowned, "Sir, you are too unreasonable. This is a dispute between our company and Mingyue. Don't keep interrupting."
Qin Shaoyan said and stretched out his hand to pull the office door again, "You are not allowed to speak, right? Then I will go outside and speak."
"Wait a minute!" Yang Li immediately changed her smile, "You have something to say."
Qin Shaoyan sneered and teased, "My girlfriend still prefers your unruly attitude before, please recover."
Yang Li sighed and was about to say something when her cell phone rang suddenly. She glanced at the text message and it was from Huang Zong.
"Send them away quickly, don't miss the important event."
Yang Li frowned, feeling that she really couldn't afford to lose a little, so she stood up and said: "The bonus can be given to you today, but Mingyue, do you want to go back to the company? There is no need for us to be unhappy because of a little money."< br>
"Go back to the company?" Mingyue was stunned and felt a little strange. Yesterday, he wanted her to leave quickly. Why did he invite her back to the company today? "I have resigned."
"You haven't gone through the resignation procedures yet. As long as you return to the company, you will be responsible for a project alone. How about I give you another five hundred yuan in salary?" Yang Li looked at Mingyue with a smile.
"Ah?" Mingyue was a little unhappy, "It still doesn't work, I want to rest for a while."
Just increase your salary by 500 yuan.
Qin Shaoyan coughed and said, "Get the money quickly!"
Yang Li felt unhappy when she saw that she couldn't be persuaded, but she was also afraid that the two of them would quarrel and it would not look good, which would affect the perception of big customers outside.
"I can give you money, but don't make a fuss. Take the money and leave quietly."
Forced into desperation, Yang Li took out 18,000 yuan from the safe but did not hand it to Mingyue. Instead, she motioned for the two of them to follow her out first.
Just like that, Yang Li took the money and followed Mingyue and Qin Shaoyan out of the company step by step before handing the money to Mingyue and asking the other party to write a receipt.
Mingyue counted the money twice to confirm that the amount was correct, then quickly stuffed it into her backpack, feeling completely relaxed.
Yang Li looked at him with eager eyes and said with a cold face: "Okay, you have got the money, so hurry up and leave. You are not welcome in the company. If you make trouble again, I will call the police!"
Qin Shaoyan smiled, said nothing, took Mingyue's hand and turned around to get into a Mercedes-Benz W221. Yang Li was stunned when she saw it.
It turned out that he was a wealthy man. I thought it was amazing.
Yang Li cursed a few words in her heart, and quickly turned back to the company to entertain customers.
……
Mingyue sat in the car and took out the money again and counted it, as if she didn't believe it, "I can get the money back so easily. I thought it would take a lot of effort."
"How difficult is this?" Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "Actually, they don't want to give it, but today is special. There are big customers present. They can't let us mess up the big business just because of more than 10,000 yuan."
Mingyue put the money back into her bag, a little puzzled, "You really want to cooperate with them, they don't have such strong production capabilities at all."
"Of course I know they don't have that strength." Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "That's why I chose them to cooperate."
"Ah?" Mingyue was very puzzled, "Why is this?"
"Getting your bonus back is just the first step." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "This matter is not over yet."
"You need money, but you also need to vent your anger."
"I want them to know that being a black-hearted capitalist will not end well!"
Mingyue was a little worried, "How about forget it? Don't do anything bad."
"You can rest assured of this." Qin Shaoyan swore, patting his chest and promising, "I am a good citizen who has always abided by laws and regulations, and I will definitely only solve problems within the legal framework."
"Oh." Mingyue nodded and said with a smile, "You helped me get the money back. I'll treat you to dinner. What do you want to eat? Guobaorou?"
Qin Shaoyan also seemed to be rubbing his hands, "Is it still the same place as last time?"
"Yes, that one is the best."
"Then let's go!"
After Qin Shaoyan and Mingyue finished lunch, Kou Hongfei rushed over with his people.
"How was your talk?" Qin Shaoyan asked while wiping his mouth.
"The intention has been reached." Kou Hongfei reported immediately, "Edward has shown them the contract, and they were very cautious and said they would ask a lawyer to review it."
"That's good." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "Hurry up and let them sign the contract. Don't get too entangled in the money issue."
"Don't worry, Mr. Qin, I think they are eager to sign on the spot." Kou Hongfei chuckled.
"Then let's wait and see what masterpieces this Suoyin company can come up with!" Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "Director Dong, where are you?"
"Mr. Qin, please rest assured that the copyright has been settled." Dong Songting from Junde Xinheng took out the "Work Registration Form" from his bag.
Qin Shaoyan took it out and glanced at it, then handed it to Mingyue, "This is yours, take it."
Mingyue was a little puzzled, and when she took it, she was stunned.
(End of chapter)