Chapter 1211 Career is the most important
Of course, from Chen Peisi's perspective, Ning Weimin's attitude undoubtedly seems more sincere.
You must know that the mainland film industry has been implementing a unified purchase and sales policy since the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and market profits have always been controlled by China Film.
As a production unit that shoots movies, it is making more and more losses. No matter how good the box office is, it has little to do with movie makers like them.
Even Beijing Film Studio can't make any money, let alone stragglers like Chen Peisi.
If nothing else, let's talk about Chen Peisi's first independently produced "Father and Son". The production cost was 400,000 yuan, and the box office was more than 2 million yuan. It is definitely a high profit, right?
But in the end, the money that fell into his hands was not even a tie, but a loss of one hundred thousand.
That is to say, the "Unemployed Youth" filmed this time was barely a tie and did not lose money.
This is the real living condition of mainland filmmakers today.
To put it bluntly, the mainland's film industry is similar to the art industry these days. It's just like a handicraft factory working for the foreign trade department in vain, with no hope of making any money.
The financial performance of this industry has long been a vicious cycle. How could it be possible without sponsorship?
There is no truer support than real money and silver.
So Chen Peisi was really moved by Ning Weimin and became emotional, and even put on a posture of risking everything to survive.
"To tell you the truth, I went to other places to attract investment, and what others said was very good, but I struggled to give money. Even if I gave it in the end, it was like giving alms to a beggar. It's just a small amount of money. It's so nice to have you here. In addition to sponsoring my photo shoot last time, you also gave me extra money to buy a yard this time. I haven't mentioned it yet, but you have already prepared 500,000 yuan for me. . But what can I say? I have never seen anyone like you, so to me, you are different from any friend. Don’t forget that I never pay for dinner with him, but what can I say? I have to treat you too. Today is the day. It’s better to hit the sun. Tell me, where should we go...” .
Iron rooster, porcelain crane, glass mouse and glazed cat, these words are not too much to describe this comedy genius.
Logically speaking, it was rare for this kid to vomit blood. Of course Ning Weimin knew that there would be no such shop beyond this village.
If he could go, he would have to eat him.
It doesn’t matter what you eat, the key is to be able to brag about it in the future.
It's a pity that it's really not possible today, the life is not right, Ning Weimin thinks of Qingzi in his heart, and without hesitation chooses to forget his friends.
"No, I won't go. I understand. We don't need to be so polite."
"Polite? What do you mean? Looking down on me?"
"No, it's a holiday today, I want to Accompanying my fiancée. "
"What festival? The Lantern Festival was yesterday? Brother, did I say you were confused?"
"Hey, where are you? Not to mention the Lantern Festival, today is Valentine’s Day in the West.”
"Ah? Is there such a thing?" Chen Peisi was confused and asked suspiciously. "Valentine's Day? Is there really such a festival?"
Ning Weimin smiled and was too lazy to talk to him anymore. He just said, "On days like this, if I don't spend time with my girlfriend, shouldn't I? Going to eat and drink with a rough old man like you? Tell yourself, what would you do in your place?"
It was at this moment that Chen Peisi suddenly thought of business.
He quickly took out the property deed that was to be handed over to Ning Weimin from his arms.
“Well, since you said so, let’s wait for another day. But I brought you the deed to the yard I bought, so you should keep it. Including tax, the total price is a little over 30,000. Maybe it’s a little too expensive for me, but I can’t help it. People think how much money do we make when we make movies..."
The house deed in Chen Peisi's hand is actually a folded yellowed piece of paper.
Private houses that can be traded these days are indispensable, but there is no real estate certificate.
The so-called registration is nothing more than filling out a form at the housing management department and making a handover with the original landlord.
Ning Weimin concentrated on reading the house deed, and what he paid most attention to were actually two points.
One is the location of the house, and the other is the layout of the house.
I heard from Chen Peisi that this courtyard is located in the East Polishing Factory, under the Qianmen building, and it is a very standard two-entry courtyard.
Looking at the picture again, although it looks like an ordinary household without a verandah, the layout inside is quite regular, which makes Ning Weimin very satisfied.
Because this tenant is not here to stay, this address is perfect whether it is used as a tourist attraction or a filming location.
Just like that, after looking at it carefully, there was nothing to worry about. Ning Weimin once again made an unexpected move and made an astonishing move - he returned the house deed to Chen Peisi.
"You should keep this thing. After all, you are the owner of the house. If there is any trouble, it will be easier to solve it if you have the deed of the house in hand. I will take a look. Okay, this car I will officially hand over the car, money, and this house to you. You can just find a driver who can drive the car to your designated location. Time is still tight this time. I will definitely come back next time. Go to your shooting location and have a good look.”
"Ah? Why don't you put this thing away and hold it for me?"
Chen Peisi took the house deed and felt more and more that he deserved it, as if his burden had suddenly become heavier.
"What's the point? Why am I worried about you?"
Ning Weimin made another amusing comment. Then he looked at his watch and calculated it. It's true. Time is running out.
He didn't want to delay any longer, so he simply finished what he wanted to say in one go.
"It's almost time, I really should go. The time I made with Qingzi is coming soon. I just want to tell you a few more things at the end."
"One, you can start filming "Er Zi" again this year "For the next movie, if necessary, I can lend Feixiang to you for a cameo role. If there is a suitable role for Keiko to appear in, that's no problem. This will definitely help the movie to increase its appeal to a certain extent. "
"Second, the most popular TV series last year was undoubtedly "Dream of Red Mansions". These actors should be available now. Let me give you another suggestion. It is best for you to make movies from Wang Xifeng, Baochai, and Dai. For characters like Jade who are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, don’t worry about the labor fees. Don’t forget that if your movie is to imitate "The Story of Torajiro", then you have to use the most popular actresses every year. The story that is most in line with contemporary changes can ultimately perfectly leave the memory of an era."
"Third, when you buy a shooting location for your next movie, you don't have to just focus on the courtyard. After all, the Qianmen area. There are too many hotels. At worst, we might as well just buy a hotel. If you run it in the future, it will be an income that can support your shooting. Also, the setting should be as high-end as possible, so don’t be afraid of spending money. "
"Four, before I leave, this time I hope to take away the copies of "Fathers and Sons" and "Unemployed Youth" that you shot. I plan to negotiate with Shochiku or independent cinemas in Tokyo. Let's see if there is an opportunity to show your work in Japan and earn some extra income. So you have to prepare it for me as soon as possible? That's it. I'll leave now. You can think about it later. Think about it, let’s call.”
With that said, Ning Weimin put on his down jacket, opened the door and got out of the car without stopping.
Then he waved goodbye and quickly disappeared into the distance on the street.
Only Chen Peisi was left standing in the car, staring blankly into the distance.
Even with the car door still wide open, he completely ignored the cold wind blowing into the car from outside.
Of course, this is not really anything wrong with him. The key is that Ning Weimin’s final words are too hard to ponder.
For Chen Peisi, every one of Ning Weimin's points seems to be a good strategy. "Fei Xiang and Matsumoto Keiko... they are going to appear in my movie... Is this also a cross-border cooperation..."
"Dream of Red Mansions, yes! Dream of Red Mansions! To be based on Wang Xifeng is so fierce, wouldn’t it be good to let her play my business rival? Then who should I choose to play Yingzi?”
“Hey, it would be great if our movie could be released in Tokyo. Just look at those who look down on others, it’s not just their boring art films that can go abroad..."
"Hey, that’s not right, this guy actually asked me to consider buying one for the front door. A ready-made hotel? How does he know that my next movie will be a hotel? I haven’t had time to reveal the content of the script to him..."
It's a pity that Ning Weimin left in such a hurry. Even if Chen Peisi had something he wanted to ask, he couldn't ask it out.
And an even more unfortunate thing happened at this time. Due to a gust of evil wind, the wide-open door of the RV finally couldn't withstand the strong wind, and with a "bang", it was slammed shut.
This is great. Not only is Chen Peisi like his father in "Father and Son", but he also has a "meeting" in his head.
And then he discovered that even though the car door was tightly closed, he couldn't even open it.
What do you say? Isn’t this a big joke?
Before Ning Weimin left, he didn't teach him how to open and close this complicated door. It was an automatic lock!
In this way, Chen Peisi, who had just become a millionaire, foolishly guarded his door. A paper deed and half a million, just like Kasim in "Alibaba and the Forty Thieves."
I was trapped in this RV because I "forgot the Open Sesame spell".
I don’t know if this is his luck or misfortune.
However, it is different from Chen Peisi, who is at a loss and sweating on his forehead.
As life becomes more and more prosperous and the social level rises, Ning Weimin is like a duck in water and adapts very well.
On February 22, 1987, he took Keiko Matsumoto back to Tokyo on Japan Airlines flight DC-8.
But this time, because the asset size of Pierre Cardon China Corporation has expanded several times, it was also thanks to the recent promotion.
Ning Weimin was finally able to leave the masses with peace of mind, go to enjoy the business class reimbursed at public expense, and sit on the upper deck of the plane with Qingzi.
In the business class of this large passenger plane, in addition to extremely sumptuous meals and more attentive services, there is also a small TV in front of each seat.
As soon as the plane takes off, the TV will continuously indicate the speed and altitude of the flight, the temperature inside and outside the cabin, and the position the plane has reached.
In the past, whenever a plane left the territory of the Republic, Ning Weimin's internal organs would tremble.
Because he knew that once he flew across the boundary dividing domestic and foreign countries, it would be Japanese territory.
Especially in Tokyo, if it is a dragon, he has to curl up, and if it is a tiger, he has to lie down.
Although he also thinks that Japan is a world of flowers and life there is very comfortable.
And it's like a big gold mine. As long as you know the future direction, the wealth is simply inexhaustible.
But the problem is that the most important thing when working hard outside is to sail the boat carefully.
He dare not make mistakes and cannot make mistakes.
Otherwise, once there is a problem with his residence status and he is repatriated or expelled by Japan, all his plans in Japan will be in vain, even if he has a sophisticated layout, it will be useless.
So in fact, his mentality has always been walking on thin ice, fearing that if something happens, he will regret it.
But now there is less of this feeling. He believes that he has now passed the stage of being a lonely ghost. He has laid a solid foundation on both sides.
In Japan he had Matsumoto Keiko.
Since they have already planned to get married, it actually means that he has taken a shortcut to obtain the "permanent residence" qualification in Japan as soon as possible.
And Qingzi's parents will soon become his relatives.
Compared with being alone in the past, he now undoubtedly has a solid and reliable base in Japan.
In the capital, his personal career has basically taken a decent shape.
Especially for the new fast food business, he has unlimited expectations.
Thinking back to him at the beginning, he never expected that the fast food chain project planned for Pierre Cardin Company would eventually fall into his own pocket and become his own personal industry.
He firmly believes that as long as he operates according to Salia's model, he will be invincible in the fast food industry in the mainland in the future and will inevitably become the overlord of the fast food world.
Even the two fast food giants in the United States are not working.
At that time, both Kentucky and McDonald's will have to follow his instructions, otherwise they will never have a good life.
In short, Ning Weimin was really happy to return to Tokyo this time.
He was in a particularly good mood. He ordered glass after glass of red wine. He was still full of energy and had no desire to close his eyes and rest.
In this regard, Matsumoto Keiko’s understanding is somewhat biased.
In her opinion, she probably thought that Ning Weimin was happy that this time the obstacles to their marriage had been completely resolved.
Or maybe it was for the first Foreign Economic and Trade Fair in Beijing that he attended before leaving. The trolley suitcase invented by Ning Weimin shined in front of thousands of merchants from more than 60 countries and regions on five continents, and in one fell swoop, Pierre Carton Three companies, Goldlion and Yi La De, were happy to sign orders worth millions of dollars.
But in fact, it is not the case. Ning Weimin has a much bigger heart and his vision is forward-looking.
To put it bluntly, on the one hand, he is happy that his situation is getting better and better, and that his ability to control his own destiny is getting stronger and stronger.
On the other hand, he is excited because he knows that Japan's economic bubble has begun to enter its second half, and the craziest carnival is about to come.
What Matsumoto Keiko thinks about is certainly worthy of celebration for Ning Weimin, but in fact it is far from this critical year. Ning Weimin has to hold back his big move, which makes him full of expectations. .
Men, you should still put your career first.
What a year it has been!
1987!