"Come on, cheers!"
In the small courtyard, among the flowers and plants, beside the dining table, the moonlight is used as a blanket, and the laughter is accompanied by wine.
Three adults raised their glasses together, making a tinkling sound after the collision.
"Teacher Tian, thank you for your presence today." Zhang Yuan's smile was like gentle breeze and drizzle, which made people feel comfortable just looking at him.
“Hey, don’t say that, I still have to thank you.”
The purpose of this meal was very simple, that is, Zhang Yuan wanted to buy the company shares held by Tian Youliang.
The label "Happy Twist" does not exist yet. The company is called New Elements.
Tian Youliang, Yu Kai, and Zhang Chen each contributed 100,000 yuan more than a year ago, and together they raised 300,000 yuan to start this film and television company.
"Don't thank each other, we are all on our own, and it is mutual benefit." Cheng Hao on the side was wearing a red turtleneck sweater and a pair of sky blue jeans, which looked very casual.
"Yes, yes, one of our own." Tian Youliang smiled and looked at Zhang Yuan and Cheng Hao, his eyes filled with envy.
"Fuck, how did the beauty of our drama fall into his hands!"
Not only did Cheng Hao not avoid his relationship with Zhang Yuan, he also went out of his way to appear particularly intimate in front of her.
From time to time, I would add food to him and pass him paper. When he was not talking, he would quietly hold his chin and look at him intently.
This is all to strengthen the relationship between the two in front of Tian Youliang.
However, only she knows how much of it is an act and how much of it is real.
Seeing that the relationship between them was so good, Teacher Tian finally let down his guard 80% to 90%, and then he could talk about buying shares.
"Okay, we will go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau tomorrow."
The two quickly reached an agreement, and Zhang Yuan slapped 100,000 cash directly on the table.
“Hey, it’s so hard not to be recognized.” Teacher Tian sighed.
He originally wanted to make a TV series, stage drama was not his goal at all.
Now not only has the goal changed, but the attendance rate is still so poor, it makes him doubt his life and his own abilities.
This is one of the reasons why he wants to quit so much.
I don’t want to play anymore!
“Before we go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, we have to say hello to the other two.” Zhang Yuan poured another glass for the other party.
“Yes, yes, you are thoughtful.”
The meal was quite late. Tian Youliang was actually a cheerful and carefree person, and like Brother Qian, he was delicious and fun.
Sent this guy away, not only did he win the shares at the cost price today, but he also established a friendship, killing two birds with one stone.
“Good sister, just leave it and I’ll clean it up.” Zhang Yuan stopped Cheng Hao who was about to clear the table.
"It's okay, I often work at home." Cheng Hao doesn't want to be like Liu Qianqian, who is being waited on at home every day.
"I'll do it. You should take a shower first."
"I didn't say I was going to stay with you tonight?" Cheng Hao looked at him sideways.
Zhang Yuan ignored her at all.
Cheng Hao angrily put his hands on his hips, then took a towel and went to the bathroom.
My mouth is not forgiving, but my body is still very honest.
……
The next day, he and Tian Youliang came to the Military Arts Theater.
"I plan to sell my shares in the company to Zhang Yuan." Teacher Tian stated the matter concisely.
The two partners looked at each other.
We haven’t seen each other for a few days. Why did the master suddenly become a partner?
It won’t be a day or two before Director Tian wants to quit and get his principal back.
It's just that the troupe's business was so bad that the two of them didn't have any spare money to cash in for him.
"This..." Screenwriter Yu Kai hesitated.
At this time, we still have to look at Zhang Chen.
“Please be sure to join our team!” He stepped forward and took Zhang Yuan’s hand.
Director Tian is making trouble every day, which is unfavorable.
Zhang Yuan changed the performance and the audience's reaction with just a few words, which was beneficial.
After thinking about it for a while, he knew who it was better to cooperate with.
Besides, this person only reacted at this time.
“No wonder he only made a small suggestion before and then stopped showing up.”
“It turns out he didn’t want to work in vain!”
"Then since he is willing to buy the shares, it means that he must have a way to bring the troupe back to life!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Chen understood that this was a good thing!
After this matter was explained, Shen Teng, who had just finished rehearsing, stepped forward.
At this time, he was no longer as handsome as he had been the last time we met, with a mean smile on his face.
“The suggestions you gave are so useful and the feedback from the audience is very good!”
[Received thanks from Shen Teng, acting talent +1, comedy talent +1! 】
“It’s because you are capable and adjust quickly.” Zhang Yuan patted his arm.
He and Tian Youliang went to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to complete the company's share conversion, and Zhang Yuan called Teacher He Jiong again.
"You bought the company's shares?" Teacher He was also shocked by the news.
I asked him to help.
I know he is interested, but he is too interested!
“Are you going to spend money to start this troupe?”
“Yes, just think of it as paying for feelings.”
When Teacher He heard this, his nose was filled with anger. A sour.
“Okay, one day you come to Shonan, I will treat you to dinner.”
[Received thanks from He Jiong, language talent +1, hosting skills +1! 】
After finishing all this, he returned to the Military Arts Theater again.
"You are finally back." Zhang Chen greeted him with a smile: "Next, we have to make some adjustments to make the troupe's business improve."
But Zhang Yuan waved his hand.
I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet.
This company is in its early stages, and I have only taken over 30% of the shares. You want me to do my best?
Too little!
Just like Deyuan Society, if you want me to help you revitalize, you can.
But I have to become the absolute leader of the company and ensure my long-term interests in the future.
“Let me first talk about several factors that I think can affect attendance. Please listen.”
"I'd like to hear the details." Zhang Chen said as politely as he did that day.
“Time, location, and harmony are all indispensable.”
“According to you, the problem with the script and performance is not big now. In other words, harmony and harmony are all indispensable.” There’s no big problem.”
“The problem lies in the right location and the right time.”
“But as the saying goes, people can’t be measured, but the world is hard to change. If you want to change the right place and the right time, then. But it’s an act of defiance.”
"The so-called favorable location refers to your current performance venue."
Zhang Yuan pointed at the theater.
"Old Po Xiao, that's right."
Zhang Chen and Yu Kai laughed awkwardly for a while.
You are not an old man.
But just like a house buyer, if you can afford a big house, who would want to squeeze in the old and the poor?
“The theater is small, which limits the number of spectators.”
“It is old and broken, which affects the audience experience.”
“But this is not the most important thing, the most important thing is The answer is..."
"Sir, times have changed, the smell of wine is afraid of the deep alleys!"
"Your theater is on the campus of Military Arts University."
"Military Arts itself has very strict access control. Most people have to ask questions when entering, which is quite troublesome."
>"So the location of this venue determines that your customer range is extremely narrow!"
"So the first step is to change the performance venue!" His words were loud, but the two partners showed their faces. Difficult color.
Is it because we don’t want to change?
It’s not that I can’t afford to change it.
Besides, a big theater, a good theater, is just like a big shopping mall. If you are not a famous brand, you will not be allowed to rent a shop.
How can a large theater pay attention to a small theater troupe that is unknown and has no achievements?
“This is the right location and the right time.”
"Tianshi can be man-made."
"There is a saying in the performing arts industry that 'strengthens your wrist by borrowing your wrist'."
"Find a big shot in the industry to praise you, or scold you. , can increase the actor's popularity in a short period of time."
This is what is later called black and red, and the ancients have already mastered this operation hundreds of years ago.
Including finding a group of old actors to support young actors. This method has been used for hundreds of years. The oiran is next to the top literati, making people eat and sleep for free. Are they really fancying the other person's literary talent?
“So, if you want to increase attendance, you have to increase your visibility.”
“If you want to increase your visibility, you have to be supported by big names.”
“But whether it’s a big theater or a big name, They all need money."
After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he sat carelessly on the folding chair in the auditorium and took out a cigarette.
“So, to do big things, there are three conditions for success.”
"First, money." He pointed out a finger.
"Second, banknotes." He pointed out two fingers.
“Third, it’s still money!” He pointed out three fingers.
If you want to make money, you must first have money. This is the so-called paradox of getting rich.
This is why the poor stay poor and the rich stay rich.
The poor stand on the crossroads and play with ten steel hooks, but they cannot hook the flesh and blood of their relatives.
Rich people are playing with swords, guns and sticks in the deep mountains and old forests, and they can't break up the unjust guests and friends.
If you are poor, have no money, and have no one to help you, you will remain poor.
If you are rich, have money, and have help, you will always be rich.
Why do those rich people build bridges and roads in their later years, eat fast and chant Buddha's name, and act like justices of the peace?
Because they themselves know how bloody the first pot of gold came.
After listening to Zhang Yuan's words, the remaining two people did not dare to express their anger.
That’s right.
Because the theater business is not doing well, their friends are now avoiding them for fear of borrowing money!
“What you say makes sense, and we understand and agree with it.”
"It can't be done!" Zhang Chen said with a bitter face.
"Don't worry, I'm here to help you find the right time and location."
"I'll pay for it!"
Zhang Yuan waved his hand domineeringly.
Zhang Chen glanced at it and immediately took out a lighter from his pocket and helped him light a cigarette.
"What do you mean..."
"Wait a moment." Zhang Yuan interrupted again: "I plan to pay, and it is a lot of money."
"I guess, The budget must be nearly one million."
Hiss... both of them took a breath immediately.
One million!
These days I can buy two houses in the imperial capital.
Are you just going to hit our little theater like that?
This is too fierce!
"You, are you willing to spend so much money?" Zhang Chen asked tremblingly.
Actually, what he wants to ask more is, where did you get so much money?
"Of course, either don't do it, or do it to the best of your ability...but." He said this and suddenly laughed.
“I spend money, can’t I spend it in vain?”
“Of course not, if I make money, you take the big share.”
“This is natural.” Zhang Yuan You're welcome.
“But as far as I know, you only spent 300,000 to establish this company. Now I plan to spend nearly one million more. Just treat me as an investor and I have to convert the shares.”
Only then did he make a fool of himself.
At this moment, the two of them realized that the seemingly friendly "master" in front of them was actually like a ferocious tiger, intending to bite off a piece of meat from them.
“Do you want to... buy all our shares like Lao Tian?”
“Hey, this is wrong. My principle is that if you have money, everyone can make it. "Zhang Yuan quickly waved his hand.
Nonsense, he still has to film, and he can't keep an eye on them every day, so he drives them away. Not only does he have to reorganize the team, actors like Shen Teng may also break up, or join them together.
No matter how you calculate it, it’s not cost-effective, and you can’t do things too harshly.
His principle is: if you live your life, you must also let others live.
"My idea is to acquire the shares in your hands. I will increase my holdings to 80%, and you will each keep 10%."
Of course the other party does not agree, but they are asking for a high price, and they are still willing to pay for it. Money, besides, they only have two choices now.
Cooperate with Zhang Yuan or wait for death.
In the evening, after a long meal of drinking and drinking, they finally reached an agreement.
Zhang Yuan took 70%, and the remaining two received 30% in total.
Although 70% of it belongs to someone else, that’s it. How many people want to be in this way!
Of course, the one million investment Zhang Yuan mentioned is also a huge exaggeration.
The first thing he did after taking the shares was to start free prostitution mode.
"Mr. Hou, I have something to ask you for help."
...
"I know, I'll make arrangements. That's a good thing."
Hou Yuewen agreed immediately down.
Second Master Hou has taken a fancy to him and wants to accept him as a disciple, so Zhang Yuan can't get enough of him if he asks for help.
What do you want from him?
Great location!
The Railway Art Troupe has a Erqi Theater in the Imperial City. This thing is considered the hometown of the Iron Art Troupe in the Imperial Capital. It is located in the Second Ring Road of Xicheng District and has convenient transportation.
The largest performance hall can accommodate 1,200 spectators, with complete equipment and excellent specifications.
However, the Erqi Theater is so big and so good, but now the theater performances are very depressed and the utilization rate is not high.
On weekdays, there are only internal performances by the cultural troupe, or some plays from foreign drama troupes will be performed here.
Three days of fishing and two days of drying nets, this is the state of the theater.
But don’t look at people sitting idle. Public institutions and ordinary people won’t use it because they are afraid that you will get it dirty and damaged and cause trouble to them.
After all, the money earned belongs to the public and has nothing to do with our theater managers. It is better to do less than to do more.
But Hou Yuewen is the deputy leader of the art troupe!
With his relationship, it was just a matter of words.
And because of his reputation, long-term renting is very cheap. The rent for a small hall with 300 people is not even as high as that of Guangde Building.
According to his plan, the military art was supposed to be held once a week.
When you get to the Erqi Theater, you have to do one show a day!
“Next, we have to deal with the issue of weather.” Zhang Yuan thought about the million-dollar salary he had just earned from the crew of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" and had to spend it before it was even warm. It was a little bit... Feeling distressed.
"Gan!"
"You can't catch a wolf if you don't let go of your children."
"Only investment will pay off."
Didi didi...
It happened to be , just when he was planning the salary for "Sword and Fairy", his cell phone rang.
I picked it up and saw that the caller was Cai Yinong.
After answering the call, a serious and dull voice with a layer of gray came from the other party.
"Zhang Yuan, something happened, "Legend of Sword and Fairy" has encountered a big problem..." (End of Chapter)