Chapter 257 Parting ways
The next day, Taihe people
Zhang Guoli thought about it all night, and finally decided to put aside the dispute for the time being.
Opening a company as a partnership is like living as a couple. Over time, there will definitely be things you don’t like.
What to do at this time?
Don’t try to change the other person, but seek common ground while reserving differences.
After a while, if you can find a way to get along with each other, you can last for a long time.
If you can’t find it, get divorced or break up.
This is the life wisdom he learned from his marriage, and it is also suitable to apply here in the company.
Because I thought about it a little late at night, I got up late the next day. It was already close to 11 o'clock when I arrived at the company.
"Is Director Feng here?"
"Yes, it's in his office."
After asking the front desk about the situation, Zhang Guoli came to Feng Xiaogang's office and prepared to have a good talk with Feng talk.
Zhang Guoli walked to the door and could see Feng Xiaogang making a phone call through the glass door. Feng Xiaogang saw him and waved to him to sit down first and wait for him to finish the call.
"Haixin Film and Television? Never heard of it..."
"It's normal that I haven't heard of it. It's just a small company. The boss is not from our circle. He is in the mining business. This company is purely for fun..."
"He bought it from you. share?”
“Yes, I sold half of it before and gave him the rest...”
“What price did he pay?”
"4 million, a little loss, but it's better than wasting money. I'm calling you today because we have a good relationship. I want to remind you not to lose it in the end. The gain outweighs the loss..."
"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for still thinking of me at this time."
"We are partners. By the way, how is "The Night Banquet" going? You have to hurry up. Star Entertainment will collapse this year and it will be vacant next year. "The Night Banquet" has just filled the market, and my eldest brother is still thinking of investing the 4 million from the sales share into "The Night Banquet"..."
"You are so optimistic about "The Night Banquet"?"< br>
"Of course, China's Hamlet, the director is still you Feng Xiaogang, what's there to worry about..."
"Okay, let's talk about this later, Guoli came to see me, something happened If we want to talk, I have to hang up..."
"Okay, you go ahead and say hello to Guoli for me."
Seeing Feng Xiaogang hang up the phone, Zhang Guoli had already guessed who was on the other side of the phone.
"Wang Zhonglei?"
"Well", Feng Xiaogang didn't mean to avoid it: "He called me specifically to remind me that someone was collecting the share of "Hurricane Rescue" and asked us to also contribute. Stop the loss in time.”
“What do you think?”
Hearing Zhang Guoli's words, Feng Xiaogang raised his head. He could feel that Zhang Guoli's mood was not right from his words.
"What's wrong with you? You don't want to get out?"
"I don't think it should be. Our relationship with Zhang Chen is in the honeymoon period now. We have cooperated in movies and TV shows. Now he has met Difficulty, if we do this, it will plant nails between the two parties..."
Zhang Guoli has said it very tactfully.
Feng Xiaogang frowned: "But we do have financial difficulties now. The payment cycle for the TV series you filmed is slow. The payment for "A World Without Thieves" will take at least a month. "The Night Banquet" will be prepared soon. , money is needed in all aspects..."
After a pause, he continued: "Besides, our redemption of the share will not have any impact on Zhang Chen. It's just that the investor of the movie has changed...
And, do you really think this time? Things are over so easily. Zhang Chen offended no one else this time, but the General Administration.
I think Wang Zhonglei is right. If Xingchen Entertainment fails, the vacated market will be filled by us. Then "The Night Banquet" can reap the biggest dividends..."
This time Zhang Guoli didn't speak, and Feng Xiaogang had obviously made up his mind.
He wanted to say that you are the director of Taihe People, not Huayi, but he did not say it in the end.
There's no need to say bad things to each other, it's easy to get together and part ways.
It’s ridiculous to think about how hesitant and hesitant last night was.
"Xiaogang, let's talk~"
"What to talk about?"
"Let's talk about the company~"
When Taihe People was founded, there was an obvious division of labor between the two.
Zhang Guoli is in charge of TV drama business, while Feng Xiaogang is in charge of movies.
This was the plan when the two of them started to cooperate. We are all leaders in our respective fields. If we join forces, we will have a bright future.
But this is not the case in reality.
TV drama production is fast, but payment is slow.
Film production is slow, but money is returned quickly.
"A World Without Thieves" is a work used by the company to build its reputation, and it has indeed achieved its goal.
Successfully exceeded 100 million.
This gives everyone the illusion that it is Feng Xiaogang who makes money for Taihe people. I am afraid that Feng Xiaogang himself feels the same way.
Zhang Guoli is in a relatively disadvantaged position. Even on many occasions, the Taihe people are dominated by Feng Xiaogang, and Zhang Guoli is equivalent to a support in the game.
It doesn't matter whether it's heavy or not, of course it's important, but you can't be the protagonist, because the kills don't count on you.
These are all contradictions, conflicts that will break out sooner or later.
Originally, it doesn't matter. As long as the company makes money, you can be an auxiliary.
But now there is a conflict of ideas, which is different.
Simply make it clear, lest friends turn into enemies in the end.
Half an hour later, Zhang Guoli left.
No fierce quarrel broke out, but both of them understood that the Taihe people were probably going to disband.
This company has only produced one movie since its establishment, which is "A World Without Thieves" with a box office of 120 million. It has a good future, but it is destined to be disbanded because of their different philosophies.
Dissolution is of course not just a matter of words. There will be a lot of profit distribution in the follow-up.
The box office split of "A World Without Thieves" has not yet arrived, and Leslie Cheung's "The Scent of May Sophora Flowers" is still in production.
Leslie Cheung has been very popular at the box office in the field of TV dramas in the past two years. His TV series will not worry about selling, but the payment cycle will definitely be very long.
These are things for the future and will be taken care of by a professional team. The only thing that can be said clearly is now.
In the end, the two agreed that the box office of "A World Without Thieves" will be divided according to proportions. For existing projects, Leslie Cheung will withdraw from "The Banquet" and the vacated share will be filled by Huayi Brothers. "The fragrance of locust flowers" is unique to Zhang Guoli.
As for the 5 million share of "Hurricane Rescue", Feng Xiaogang did not let Zhang Guoli bear it alone. Each person had 2.5 million. Feng Xiaogang's share must be redeemed, and Zhang Guoli was prepared to hold it himself, no matter what Either make a profit or lose. No one expected that the Taihe people with good prospects would disappear within half an hour.
Downstairs in the company, Zhang Guoli looked back at the floor where the company was located, and drove away resolutely.
Upstairs, in front of the glass window, Feng Xiaogang saw Zhang Guoli looking back and felt a little sad.
Otherwise, people say, don’t start a company with good friends, because the end result will definitely be that your friends and the company will be gone.
He is almost there now.
Although he and Zhang Guoli will not become enemies, they will definitely be just acquaintances in the future. It is impossible to go back to the past.
Feng Xiaogang was a practical person and did not have too much sentimentality. Instead, he took out his phone and called Wang Zhonglei.
“Mr. Got it."
"One more thing, there is something wrong between me and Guoli. He has quit the crew of "The Night Banquet". Are you interested in the vacated share?"
"Of course, I can't ask for it..."
Wang Zhonglei on the other end of the phone was just slightly stunned. He didn't ask what the problem was between the two, but directly talked about the share.
"We at Huayi have provided whatever is needed..."
Huayi Brothers was originally the main producer of "The Night Banquet", and its status was even higher than that of the people of Taihe.
This book was introduced to Feng Xiaogang by Wang Zhonglei. Feng Xiaogang was not initially chosen as the director. Feng Xiaogang was making commercial films, and he was not considered at all for a film like "The Night Banquet" that was more literary and artistic.
But after searching around, there was no suitable candidate, and then I found Feng Xiaogang.
It just so happened that costume blockbusters have become popular in the past few years, and Feng Xiaogang wanted to give it a try, so this collaboration came about.
......
Xingchen Entertainment
In the reception room, Zhang Chen poured a cup of tea for Lao Li: "Uncle Li, you have worked really hard this time."
Old Li waved his hand: "Why are you thanking me? I should be thanking you. I have wanted the share of "Hurricane Rescue" for a long time, but I have never had any opportunities.
I originally wanted to charge a high price, but I really don’t have any resources. If you introduce this opportunity to me, you will help me make money. I should thank you. "
"Uncle Li, you are too polite to say that. "
Chen Xi, Dong Jianqiang and others next to him also looked in agreement.
"It's a pity that he only has half of the share, otherwise I would have wanted to take it all~"
"Uncle Li, aren't you afraid that it won't be released~"
"Haha, what are you afraid of? I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I hope this movie won't be released.
The icing on the cake can't be more appropriate than giving help when it's time. When it comes to making movies, I, Mr. Li, am still our Mr. Li. You are the one I admire the most.
Anyway, I recognize you. We will definitely vote for your next movie. As long as you are willing to take us, we will make a profit or lose..."
I have to say that Lao Li has the habit of being a quack. His words are rough, but they are really comfortable to hear.
While several people were talking and laughing, Lao Li's phone suddenly rang.
Picking it up and looking at it, Lao Li hesitated. After a while, he said, "Sorry, I'll answer it. It's a number from Beijing. Maybe it's our Mr. Li." Open everyone and get connected directly.
"Hello, I am Li from Haixin Film and Television..."
"Hello, I am Feng Xiaogang."
"Feng Xiaogang? Director Feng..." Old Li looked at his phone in surprise, wondering why Feng Xiaogang had his number and why he called him.
Others were even more surprised, and several people in the reception room looked at each other.
"Mr. Li, I heard from Mr. Wang of Huayi Brothers that you are acquiring shares of "Hurricane Rescue". I happen to have some here. I wonder if your company is interested?"
At this moment, Lao Li’s expression was wonderful.
The sound leakage on his mobile phone was very serious, so everyone had a rough idea of what Feng Xiaogang said just now, and their expressions were even more exciting.
I was originally fishing for Huayi, but why did I catch Feng Xiaogang as well?
Old Li looked at Zhang Chen and Zhang Chen winked at him. Old Li understood and hurriedly said: "Of course I am interested. Director Feng wants to sell his share. I don't know how much it is?"
"250 Ten thousand.”
Hearing this number, Zhang Chen and others frowned.
Zhang Chen looked at Chen Xi, who whispered: "I remember the Taihe people's share is 5 million."
Oh, that's half of it for him and Zhang Guoli.
"Mr. Li?" Feng Xiaogang reminded when he saw that Mr. Li on the other side of the phone was silent.
“Oh, yes, I want them all.”
“How much is Mr. Li prepared to pay?”
“What do you think, Director Feng?”
< br>“I hope it is the original price transfer~”
"Doesn't Director Feng know the price of the transaction between Mr. Wang and me?"
Feng Xiaogang really doesn't know. Wang Zhonglei just said that he lost a little less, but didn't say how much.
Seeing that Feng Xiaogang didn't say anything, Lao Li continued: "The original price is impossible, the highest is 20% off~"
20% off 2.5 million is 2 million, which is 500,000 less in an instant , which made Feng Xiaogang feel quite painful.
But it hurts, Lao Li’s last words gave up the idea of bargaining: “This is the price I will charge for Huayi’s share.”
"Okay, the deal is done. When will it be done?"
"Tomorrow, send me an address and I'll find Director Feng."
"..."
Seeing no response from the other party, Lao Li frowned, "Director Feng is anxious?"
"Well, a little anxious."
Wang Zhonglei didn't tell him why Lao Li wanted to take the share of "Hurricane Rescue". He felt that the other party was simply deceived by Wang Zhonglei.
This kind of thing can be understood at any time, so the sooner the better.
"Oh, in that case, let's meet in the evening and deliver the goods in person."
(End of this chapter)