After three drinks and five dishes, secretary Xiang Dongfang suddenly came over and said something in Cao Zhiqiang's ear.
After that, Cao Zhiqiang took the initiative to stand up and leave on the grounds that the leader had something to do with him, and asked everyone to continue eating and drinking.
After simply saying goodbye to everyone, Cao Zhiqiang left in a hurry with his secretary Xiang Dongfang, leaving the scene to everyone.
Needless to say, as soon as Cao Zhiqiang, the elder, left, the scene immediately became more lively after the initial silence.
Those who punched, toasted, chatted, and bragged all began to let go of eating, drinking, and chatting. There was a happy atmosphere everywhere.
The suddenly explosive atmosphere was felt even by Cao Zhiqiang, who had just left the scene.
He stopped and turned around, looked up at the brightly lit windows, and felt the turmoil inside. Cao Zhiqiang, who had just walked out of the door of the building, laughed: "Sure enough, everyone would be uncomfortable if I was there.
Secretary Xiang, you are still smart and know how to use the leader to find me as an excuse to help me get out. This way they are comfortable and I am comfortable too. Okay, okay. "
Xiang Dongfang smiled: "President, I don't dare to falsely convey the imperial edict. It was really Director Li who invited you to meet just now. I didn't dare to neglect after receiving the call and came to see you immediately."
"Oh?" Cao Zhiqiang turned around and looked at Xiang Dongfang, "Is it really Director Li who is looking for me? Are you lying to me?"
"How dare I lie to you." Xiang Dongfang smiled, "At least I don't dare to lie to you about this kind of thing."
Cao Zhiqiang frowned slightly: "Why are you looking for me at this time?"
After thinking about it, Cao Zhiqiang decided not to give up and asked Xiang Dongfang to drive and take him directly to the machine factory guest house.
Soon, Xiang Dongfang drove over. After Cao Zhiqiang got on the passenger seat, he did not drive immediately. Instead, he handed Cao Zhiqiang a military kettle: "Come on, President, drink some tea first and wake up."
"Oh?" Cao Zhiqiang took the military kettle blankly and shook it, "Is there tea in this?"
"Yes!" Xiang Dongfang said with a smile, "I knew you were going to drink today, so I prepared some tea in advance for you to sober up."
Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded: "I see, but Secretary Xiang, drinking tea cannot relieve hangover, and it will also increase the burden on the body, so this hangover method is wrong."
"Really?" Xiang Dongfang was stunned, "But my dad and his friends always use strong tea to relieve hangovers after drinking, right?"
Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "That's because tea can refresh you and can relieve some of the dizziness and drowsiness after drinking alcohol.
In principle, during the metabolism of alcohol in the human body, a large amount of substances that inhibit brain nerves will be produced, so drinking too much will make people drowsy.
The caffeine in strong tea can excite nerves and have a refreshing effect. It feels like it can relieve hangover, but it is not.
Therefore, drinking tea cannot relieve hangover, it can only refresh people and increase the burden on the kidneys. "
"So that's it?" Xiang Dongfang was stunned, "Well, in that case, President, please stop drinking."
"Forget it, forget it." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and unscrewed the lid, "It's rare that you have good intentions, and drinking tea can't cure the root cause, it can't cure hangover from the root, but the refreshing effect is still very effective, at least it can cure the symptoms.
Besides, I didn't drink much, so I'm not drunk at all now. It would be nice to drink some tea to moisten my throat and refresh myself. "
After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang took two sips directly: "Well, not bad, jasmine tea, delicious."
After finishing the drink, Cao Zhiqiang looked at Xiang Dongfang who pursed his lips and looked at him silently: "Look, let's drive. Didn't you say that Director Li is looking for me?"
"Oh." Xiang Dongfang came to his senses and started the car in a hurry.
"Hey, hey, slow down." Cao Zhiqiang said quickly, "Take a deep breath, calm down, drive slowly, don't be in a hurry."
"Yes!" Xiang Dongfang took a deep breath, then stabilized himself again, and expertly put into gear and started.
At this time, Cao Zhiqiang had fastened his seat belt and screwed on the kettle lid. He didn't want to drink tea while driving, it was too unsafe.
Silent all the way, Xiang Dongfang drove quickly
We arrived at the guest house of Hongguang Machinery Factory.
After parking the car at the guest house inside the machinery factory, Xiang Dongfang followed Cao Zhiqiang and went to the reserved private room under the guidance of the waiter.
As soon as he opened the door to the private room, he saw three people already sitting inside.
Two of them knew each other, namely Factory Director Li and Secretary Dong.
There was also an unknown person, a man in his fifties who looked like a senior leader wearing black-rimmed glasses and a short-sleeved shirt.
The reason why I think he is a senior leader, apart from his special leadership temperament, is mainly because he is sitting in the guest of honor seat, right next to Secretary Dong who is accompanying him.
As for Director Li, he is just a deputy.
Therefore, just by looking at the seats of these people, you can tell that the unknown old man is the main guest today.
After taking in all these people at a glance, Cao Zhiqiang quickly took the first step and clasped his fists to apologize: "Sorry, sorry, something happened in the unit, I'm late, don't blame me!"
Factory Director Li chuckled and was the first to stand up and said, "What's so weird about this? Xiao Cao, you're here just in time. Come on, take a seat."
Soon, Director Li called Cao Zhiqiang to his left, where the escort was seated.
As for this seat, on the right is Director Li, and on the left is the unknown old man wearing glasses.
What? Xiang Dongfang?
She was just a secretary and had no right to sit here and eat, so she didn't come in.
It's not that Cao Zhiqiang asked her to do this, but she did it consciously.
Cao Zhiqiang originally felt embarrassed and wanted to ask her to come in with him.
But then she thought, except for him, there were a group of old men here, and they were all men. If Xiang Dongfang was forced to come over, she might be even more uncomfortable, so she pretended not to know.
After sitting down, Director Li, the assistant, quickly began to make introductions.
The so-called introduction, of course, is to introduce the guest of honor, that is, the old man wearing glasses and a short-sleeved shirt.
It didn't matter after the introduction. Only then did Cao Zhiqiang realize that he was a great god.
It turns out that this old man's surname is Shi, and he is the current director of the Cultural Film Bureau.
Director of the Film Bureau, this is amazing. This will be the National Film Bureau in the future.
Of course, the current Film Bureau is still under the Ministry of Culture, but even so, the power is not less, but more powerful.
Because during this period, the Film Bureau could not only manage film production, review, distribution and other related matters, but also control the establishment of studios, and even movie theaters in various places could intervene.
And the powerful China Film Company, the only state-owned enterprise that has a monopoly on film distribution in the country, is also under the management of the Film Bureau at this time.
As soon as he heard the other party's name, Cao Zhiqiang immediately understood the purpose of inviting him here.
This clearly talks about the establishment of a film studio.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhiqiang couldn't help but look at Factory Manager Li.
Good guy, Director Li is so proud that he can actually invite this great master over?
If I had known this, I would not have played gambling games with Uncle Xu.
That's what he thought, but Cao Zhiqiang remained calm. After the greetings, he waited for Factory Director Li to speak to Secretary Dong.
After all, it is Secretary Dong and Factory Director Li who are treating guests here, and they have the most say.
Sure enough, after drinking three glasses of wine, Director Li began to introduce Cao Zhiqiang's situation to Director Shi bit by bit.
For example, how did Cao Zhiqiang suddenly become a world-famous poet with a collection of poems, and became a millionaire household.
This is talking about Cao Zhiqiang’s talent.
Another example is how Cao Zhiqiang established a regular publishing house on his own.
What I’m talking about here is Cao Zhiqiang’s background.
For another example, after Cao Zhiqiang contracted the publishing house, he quickly published a book as soon as he took office. In a short period of time, it became the best-selling and most profitable book in the country this year.
What I’m talking about here is Cao Zhiqiang’s personal management ability.
Another example is how Cao Zhiqiang established Hongguang Department Store in a short period of time, launched a convenience kiosk chain project, and absorbed a large number of idle workers in the factory.
What I’m talking about here is Cao Zhiqiang’s overall planning ability.
Finally, it also focused on how Cao Zhiqiang founded Huaxia Audio and Video Company and launched the first music album that he composed, wrote and sung by himself. In less than two weeks, the sales exceeded three million copies.
What stands out here is Cao Zhiqiang’s personal ability.
It can be said that throughout the whole process, Director Li was bragging about Cao Zhiqiang's abilities, and almost all the achievements and achievements that Cao Zhiqiang could tell.
This is clearly showing off ability.
But from another perspective, this is more like a product display briefing, except that the product being displayed is Cao Zhiqiang.
After Jili Gulu said a lot about Cao Zhiqiang's awesomeness, Director Li started to talk about Cao Zhiqiang's previous idea, which was to establish a self-funded film studio in the name of Hongguang Machinery Factory without the need for funding from above.
During the establishment of the film studio, all funds were borne by Hongguang Publishing House, without any need for a penny from the government.
But the relevant policies, such as submission for review, distribution, etc., are the same as those of other film studios.
After talking about it for a while, Director Li felt thirsty, so he grabbed the teapot and poured himself three cups of tea in a row.
Director Shi, on the other hand, sat in his seat and kept smoking without saying a word.
Seemingly noticing that Director Shi was unresponsive, Secretary Dong suddenly smiled and said, "Director Shi, can you please give me a nice word?"
Director Shi sighed, pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, turned to Secretary Dong and said, "Secretary Dong, since I have said this, I will tell you the truth.
In fact, at the level of your factory, it is not impossible to establish a state-owned film studio.
After all, innovation and change are all being talked about now, and there is indeed a voice from above recently, that is, all units such as film studios should be transformed from political institutions into enterprises. financial burden.
So from this point of view, your factory's plan to build a film studio is indeed a good pilot project. I personally agree with it from the bottom of my heart. "
"Oh?" Secretary Dong smiled, "So, that's okay?"
"Don't worry yet." Director Shi waved his hand, "Secretary Dong, although we haven't had much contact before, we can still be considered acquaintances. There are some things I can't lie to you and I must explain them clearly to you."
"Please speak, please speak." Secretary Dong said quickly, "I will definitely listen!"
Director Shi nodded and took out another cigarette. Before he could light it, Cao Zhiqiang took out a brass-colored Zippo lighter and lit it with a bang.
Director Shi was stunned, glanced at the lighter in Cao Zhiqiang's hand, and then put the cigarette on the flame and lit it.
After lighting the cigarette, Director Shi glanced at Cao Zhiqiang's lighter again before starting to smoke again.
As for Cao Zhiqiang, he silently placed the lighter on the table without putting it back in his pocket.
After taking a deep breath of cigarette, Director Shi looked at the smiling Cao Zhiqiang, nodded slightly, and then turned to Secretary Dong and said: "Secretary Dong, to be honest, if you want to set up a film studio, the license issue is not an issue. , the key is the funding issue.
Because to build a film studio from scratch, you need at least one million funds.
You should have no shortage of factories and manpower, but the equipment and equipment for filming movies, such as cameras and the like, are quite expensive. Even if they are made in China, they are not cheap.
Even if you can raise the start-up capital and buy photographic equipment, filmmaking is a very risky undertaking.
In our current situation, you have no experience at all. Making a movie, even the cheapest feature film, costs at least hundreds of thousands.
The question is, after you make a movie, can I accept and distribute your movie? This is not my business.
It's up to the individual to decide, but it depends on what the China Film Company wants.
All in all, setting up a film studio is a business that involves a lot of investment, slow results, and may even result in losses.
Especially you, who have no experience at all before and are setting up a film studio. I'm afraid that if I mess up, I won't make ends meet, and end up in a mess, which will look bad on both you and me.
When the time comes, you will come to complain about me again, which I cannot bear. "
Upon hearing this, Secretary Dong chuckled: "Director Shi, don't worry, didn't I tell you that our film studio, just like the previous publishing house, is nominally a subordinate unit of our factory, but in fact , is the unit contracted and managed by our Cao Zhiqiang personally.
In other words, all the expenses for setting up a film studio were paid for by him personally.
Including the funds needed to establish a film studio, purchase equipment, hire actors, shoot movies, etc., he took care of it.
We just need a venue and a reputation.
Whether he makes money or loses money is Cao Zhiqiang’s personal problem.
When I say this, you should understand what's going on, right? "
"Oh?" Director Shi turned to look at Cao Zhiqiang, "Is it true? Are you really going to spend your own money to build this film studio?"
"That's right!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "I have agreed with Secretary Dong and Director Li that the film factory is nominally a unit of the machinery factory, but I am personally responsible for all expenses, and I am also the contractor of the film factory. The business model is to cooperate with machinery factories."
"Why are you doing this?" Director Shi frowned, "Do you know how much it costs? One million is a small amount. In fact, with the current situation, if we really want to build a decent film studio, we need to invest in equipment. It’s more than one million, you still need two million, do you have that much money?”
"Of course there is." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "If not, I wouldn't dare to say this."
"Oh!" Director Shi smiled, "I didn't expect you to be a millionaire at such a young age!"
"Ashamed, ashamed." Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly and pointed at his temple, "I earned it bit by bit based on my brain and, of course, policies."
"Hahaha." Director Shi smiled again, "Awesome, awesome!"
Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile: "So Director Shi, since I can succeed in other areas, I also want to try my hand in movies.
How should I put it? Just treat me as a pilot to see if the individual contract management model can succeed.
If I don't succeed, it will just be one more film studio with no glamour. One more film studio is not much, and it will have no impact on you.
But if I succeed, and the film studio I contract and operate not only does not lose money, but actually makes money, then this is also a role model for you, right?
This shows that it’s not that the film studio doesn’t make money, it’s just that its business methods are wrong.
Maybe, in the future, when our film studio produces a series of excellent films and your hands are cramped in making money, you will have to have people come to our factory to learn advanced experience. "
"Interesting, really interesting." Director Shi nodded with a smile.
After putting out the cigarette again, Director Shi coughed: "Well, since we have said it all, in principle, I agree to this matter. You will send someone to my office tomorrow and I will have someone do it for you. Procedure, but..."
"But what?" Cao Zhiqiang asked.
"I'm just talking nonsense." Director Shi looked at Cao Zhiqiang and said, "I can agree to let you open a film studio, but the premise is that the newly established film studio must have one million funds in its account.
Moreover, after the film studio is established, because you are a state-owned enterprise or a contract operator, the government will not invest money in you.
In other words, whether you make money or lose money, it is your own business.
If you lose money, don't cry to me then. "
"Don't worry." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "A true man can't keep up with his words. If you make a promise, you will be responsible for your own profits and losses, and you will never regret it!"
"Alas." Director Shi shook his head, "Since you insist
In this case, I have nothing to say, so let’s just leave it at that. "
Having said this, Factory Manager Li immediately picked up a bottle of wine and said, "Come on, come on, have a meal, Director Shi, I respect you. Don't go home until you're drunk today."
Cao Zhiqiang suddenly reached out and held down Director Li's wine bottle.
"Xiao Cao?" Director Li looked at Cao Zhiqiang in surprise.
Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "Director Li, it's rare for Director Shi to come here, why don't you give him a drink of this Huadu? What kind of drink is this Peking Maotai? Why can't you have a real Maotai?"
Director Li was stunned for a moment, then laughed and scolded: "Really Moutai? I think so too, but this kind of wine is very expensive, where can I get it so easily?"
Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "What a coincidence, I've actually poured out a few bottles recently. Just wait, I'll get them right away."
After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang left in a hurry, returned to the trunk of the car, and pretended to take something, but in fact he took out two bottles of Maotai from the carry-on space.
Afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang took Moutai back to the private room.
Everyone was shocked to see Cao Zhiqiang actually taking out Maotai.
Because Maotai during this period was really hard to see, because except for cash, most of them were exchanged for foreign exchange.
Even people at the level of Director Shi and Secretary Dong can't drink Maotai.
"This, this..." Director Li was stunned, "Where did you come from Maotai?"
"I bought it with money." Cao Zhiqiang said.
"How is that possible?" Director Li exclaimed.
"Nothing is impossible." Cao Zhiqiang said, "As long as you give enough money, there are always some channels to buy it. I won't say more about this. Come on, drink!"
Director Shi smiled and said, "Oh, President Cao is indeed very powerful and powerful."
Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "The market economy is reasonable when it exists."
After saying that, Cao Zhiqiang filled a glass of wine for Director Shi with a smile: "Stop talking, come on, drink! Let's drink this real Moutai!"
Director Li also quickly stood up and shouted, "Yes, yes, yes, Director Shi, you must drink to your heart's content today and you won't come home until you're drunk!"
