madnovel Chapter 36 Using Investors' Money to Do My Own Things
Chapter 36 Using Investors' Money to Do My Own Things
Early the next morning,
In the conference room of the Sheraton Hotel,
After learning that fiber optics and Alibaba had reached an agreement, Zeng Guoxiang and Xu Yuezhen began to discuss Gu Yi's salary.
"He's a newcomer, and you're offering him a million?"
Xu Yuezhen flipped through the information provided by the fiber optic cable.
"Are you alright? You're an esports S-series champion with 600 million followers. You have a single with 3 million plays, and you even have fiber optic internet backing you. Giving you 100 million would make your competitors laugh to death."
Zeng Guoxiang added.
"Don't let yourself miss a good opportunity to gain favor."
Xu Yue was speechless. How could you so blatantly use investors' money to do your own thing? Is there really nothing wrong with that?
I'm an investor too!
However, after thinking about it, she quickly changed her mind.
"How about 500?"
"Okay, we can explain it to Millennium if they offer 1000." Zeng Guoxiang agreed with a smile.
"Should I talk to Millennium?"
Xu Yuezhen was about to call her agent.
"No, Ali said he'll only tell him after things are finalized, otherwise he might cause a scene if he finds out."
Zeng Guoxiang quickly stopped him.
"What about Gu Yi?"
"That's a matter of fiber optics."
Zeng Guoxiang sent a message to Sun Yonghuan with a smile.
"The salary is set at 500 million."
"Thanks, you can contact me if you need any new talent in the future."
Sun Yonghuan replied quickly.
This circle is all about interpersonal relationships and social niceties.
Gu Yi's resources were provided by the fiber optic company.
They definitely need to take the lead; otherwise, if the production team spends resources and ends up only gaining favors, it will be a laughing stock.
But since I paid him a high salary, I still have to pay back the fiber optic cable.
"Have him come over tomorrow to sign the contract."
"I'll go there tomorrow too."
"So important?"
"Absolutely!"
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The next day at midday,
Sheraton Hotel Chinese Restaurant
Sunlight streamed through the window and fell onto the mahogany table.
Gu Yi pushed open the door and entered, only to see Sun Yonghuan already waiting in the private room, where two men and two women were also sitting, their attire quite distinctive.
Of the two women,
A young girl with a ponytail,
She looks like an artist's assistant, but definitely not the kind of assistant who is "likely to be imprisoned" because she's not particularly pretty.
Actually, many companies in the industry use pretty assistants just to satisfy the artists' physical needs, and also to leave evidence against them.
The other was a sophisticated 30-year-old woman in a gray suit, wearing thin-rimmed glasses; she looked like she was either in finance or law.
The two men, one around thirty years old and wearing a black casual suit, looked like an insurance salesman.
Another middle-aged man in a black jacket, broad-shouldered and burly, looked somewhat like a bodyguard.
"Mr. Sun, you've made quite a show of it."
Gu Yi glanced at the four people and asked with a smile.
"Could it be the team assigned to my studio?"
Sun Yonghuan raised his hand, gesturing for him to sit down.
"You guessed right. This Li Xiang specializes in managing singers and new generation artists. He used to be familiar with TV stations and OST channels, and he's a very serious worker."
Li Xiang stepped forward and reached out his hand.
"President Gu, please give me your guidance."
Gu Yi squeezed his hand.
"Then I've struck gold!"
"The other three."
Sun Yonghuan introduced them one by one.
"Legal counsel Lin Shaoqiu, assistant Su Xiaoxiao."
"The driver, Zhou Jianjun, has been driving commercial vehicles for several years and is also a veteran. He'd be a perfect bodyguard."
"You can manage the finances yourself. If you're not satisfied, you can replace them all."
This is basically stated clearly, and everyone else is used to it.
Lin Shaoqiu adjusted his glasses and handed over the cooperation agreement.
"Mr. Gu, let's sign this first; it won't interfere with dinner."
Gu Yi took it and found it was an agreement.
The offer was that if he landed the male lead role in "Better Days," his studio would be affiliated with Fiber Optics.
"You guys are so thoughtful, you even remember to do business while eating."
He quickly signed his name.
"We went to great lengths to sign you, so we can't let you work with a team that's unfamiliar with fiber optics and cause communication problems. Of course, if you find it unsuitable, you can have them go back to fiber optics."
Sun Yonghuan spoke in a flat tone.
But Gu Yi understood what she meant.
First, I'm afraid of being poached halfway through the project; second, I'm afraid that the agent I hire will lead me astray during the cooperation period.
To put it bluntly, many artists' teams in the industry are actually the company's informants, and the scandals that surface during contract terminations are mostly things the teams filmed in their spare time.
In reality, even if you recruit people yourself in this industry, it's hard to guarantee there won't be any moles inside. It's better to use the existing team first.
After all, a confidentiality agreement has been signed, so everyone should just keep to their own business.
"I have no objection, I'll use it for now."
Gu Yi signed the agreement and handed it back, then looked at the four people.
"Please take care of me as a colleague from now on, and everyone should eat."
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, we will definitely cooperate fully."
Li Xiang watched as the bosses picked up their chopsticks.
He started eating too.
"Just call me boss, Mr. Gu sounds too businesslike."
"You're about my age, you can call me brother."
Gu Yi looked at Su Xiaoxiao.
"Okay, Brother Yi."
Su Xiaoxiao smiled and agreed.
"I've already created the WeChat group."
"The schedule has been pinned in the group chat. Apart from attending a meeting at Tencent today, all other work is still undecided. I'll let you know if there are any changes."
"Okay! Let's eat quickly."
"Um!"
Everyone just buried their heads in their rice.
After half an hour,
The group of people finished eating and put down their chopsticks.
Seeing this, Sun Yonghuan straightened his coat and stood up.
"We'll set off after we've eaten."
"Tseng Kuo-hsiang and Hsu Yueh-chen are waiting for us upstairs."
"Okay, let's finalize the contract first."
Gu Yi wiped his mouth and stood up.
Not long after,
In the conference room on the 18th floor of the Sheraton,
When Zeng Guoxiang and Xu Yuezhen saw Sun Yonghuan and the others come in, they stood up warmly to greet them.
"Mr. Sun, it's been a long time."
"Long time no see, Mr. Xu, Director Zeng!"
Sun Yonghuan smiled.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Yuezhen pushed a contract towards them.
"The male lead's salary is five million."
"Five million?"
Gu Yi was somewhat surprised.
He recently transitioned from the esports scene.
Although he is an S-series champion and has millions of fans, he is still a newcomer to film and television, and this treatment far exceeds his expectations.
He handed the contract to Lin Shaoqiu for inspection.
"Sister Lin, take a look first."
Lin Shaoqiu took it and started reading.
"Your image is a good fit, and your acting skills are also quite good."
"They have quite a few fans, so this price is reasonable."
Zeng Guoxiang explained with a smile.
Xu Yuezhen added.
"Just a heads up, it's best to join the crew on the 28th. Spend a couple of days doing rehearsals with everyone to get to know each other and familiarize yourselves with the lines."
"That's no problem."
Gu Yi nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Lin Shaoqiu handed the contract back and said in a low voice.
"No problem, just take a look."
"it is good."
Gu Yi quickly flipped through the contract.
He then picked up a pen, signed it, and handed it back.
"Thank you, Director Zeng."
"It's lunchtime, why don't we all have lunch together?"
Zeng Guoxiang made the suggestion with a smile.
"Today was too busy."
Sun Yonghuan smiled and declined.
"We need to go to Tencent's branch office."
"Alright, there's plenty of time once it's booted up."
Zeng Guoxiang nodded helplessly.
Leaving the Sheraton Hotel,
After a group of people boarded a seven-seater van and set off,
Gu Yi gazed at the street scene outside the window and sighed.
"Mr. Sun is truly amazing!"
"I never even dared to dream of the pay for this film."
Sun Yonghuan changed the subject.
"Neither he nor his son are good people; don't get too close to them."
"I know."
Gu Yi nodded.