Chapter 730 It was all done by Lin Weimin
Although Lin Weimin's words were harsh, Qu Xiaowei still cared a lot.
Whenever Qu Xiaowei mentioned doing business during gatherings, Lin Weimin would always use Zheng Guo as an example, saying that Zheng Guo was more suitable for doing business than him.
This time, Lin Weimin gave him advice on opening an Internet cafe. It happened that Qu Xiaowei did not have the financial resources to do so, so he pulled Zheng Guo over without thinking twice.
As for forming a partnership with Lin Weimin, he had never even thought about it, because he knew that Lin Weimin would look down upon such a small business.
Zheng Guo is a very stingy person. He must have saved a lot of money over the years. Qu Xiaowei is very sure of this.
Facts also prove that Qu Xiaowei's idea is not wrong.
He told Zheng Guo that it would cost at least 100,000 yuan to open an Internet cafe, and Zheng Guo didn't even blink.
As for Zheng Guo, he usually thought that Qu Xiaowei was not reliable in doing business, but when he heard the idea of the Internet cafe, he immediately realized the business opportunity here.
After asking more carefully, he learned that it was Lin Weimin who gave Qu Xiaowei the advice. He felt more relieved and happily decided to cooperate with Qu Xiaowei.
Qu Xiaowei and Zheng Guo stayed at Lin Weimin's house for more than half an hour. Qu Xiaowei told some of the information he had found out at the beginning, and the rest was basically talked by Zheng Guo.
From the location selection of the computer shop to the computer configuration, from the decoration of the computer shop to the types of business, Zheng Guoyi talked for more than 20 minutes without stopping.
Qu Xiaowei said depressedly: "Didn't I find you the day before yesterday? Where did you hear all this?"
Zheng Guo said: "Who can tell me this? Just think about it yourself!"
Qu Xiaowei became even more depressed.
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "Zheng Guo's training in the past few years has not been in vain. He has traveled to the south, the north, and even the United States. Look, this is the difference!"
In the past two years, because of Lin Weimin and "No One Left Behind", the China Youth Education Development Foundation has obtained the qualification to carry out activities in the United States and has also raised a lot of funds. Zheng Guo has visited the United States twice on business.
Lin Weimin's last words were to Qu Xiaowei, who muttered, "What's so great about that? I'll go there when I have money."
His words can really represent the voice of ordinary people in this era.
After discussing the matter of the computer room with Lin Weimin, Qu Xiaowei and Zheng Guo became busy.
The hot July is about to pass, and the even hotter August is about to come.
On the weekend at the end of the month, Lin Weimin received a call from Tian Congming, asking him to have dinner with him.
No one visits you for no reason, so Lin Weimin naturally didn't think that Tian Congming was really inviting him to dinner.
He set the meeting place at the cafe of Yanjing Hotel. They just wanted to talk about business, there was no need to be polite.
"Tanabe, long time no see!"
On a weekend morning, Lin Weimin met Tian Congming in a coffee shop.
I haven't seen Tian Congming for more than half a year, and when I saw him again, I still couldn't help but sigh at his youth.
Tian Congming exchanged a few words with Lin Weimin with a smile on his face, and then took the initiative to talk about "To Live".
"Comrade Jianzhong has reported to me that you called him specifically to ask him to look after Comrade Yimou."
"There's nothing we can do. We've been friends for so many years. Yimou is a good person, but he was led astray by the investor from Wandao this time. He promised me that this kind of thing would never happen again," said Lin Weimin.
Tian Congming waved his hand nonchalantly, "I didn't intend to do anything to him. It's not easy for our country to produce a world-renowned director. How could he do something that would destroy the Great Wall?"
Lin Weimin smiled, "What a wise leader!"
Tian Congming pointed at him and smiled, "Come on, you may be able to fool Old Teng with this. By the way, I heard that you issued a 'ban order' to the investors of Wandao?"
Knowing that Tian Congming was teasing him, Lin Weimin said in a relaxed tone: "This is all just a rumor. I just think this person is not doing things right. It happened to be a day with many people around. I don't know who spread the rumor, and it got more and more distorted."
Tian Congming nodded, "That's normal. But sometimes rumors aren't necessarily false!"
As he spoke, he winked at Lin Weimin.
Lin Weimin was stunned. What did this mean?
Using your own rumors to make a real play?
He thought about it carefully and seemed to understand what Tian Congming was going to do.
The fact that "To Live" participated in the competition privately does have a very bad impact, but Zhang Yimou is now a representative figure in the domestic film industry. If he is punished, it would be a bit like destroying the Great Wall. But if there is no statement at all, where is the authority of the Film Bureau?
With the Lin Weimin incident, rumors are now spreading in the domestic film industry that the secret participation of "To Live" in the exhibition was instigated by investor Qiu Fusheng, and it is just right to ban Qiu Fusheng, the behind-the-scenes investor.
What's more, it is now rumored that it was Lin Weimin who stood up to ban Qiu Fusheng. By doing this, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television can not only curry favor with Lin Weimin, but also does not have to worry about being held accountable by the higher-ups for destroying the barrel station.
If something goes wrong, it’s all Lin Weimin’s fault. What does it have to do with our Ministry of Radio, Film and Television?
Kill three birds with one stone!
Many thoughts flashed through Lin Weimin's mind in an instant, and when he looked at Tian Congming, a hint of awe flashed in his eyes.
Compared with Tian Congming in front of him, Lao Cheng is just a naive person!
The more Lin Weimin thought about it, the more complicated his mood became. If the ban was really carried out, his notoriety would certainly spread outside, but he would also inevitably be blamed by the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television.
This old Tian is so cunning!
"Don't look at me like that, this is mutually beneficial for everyone!"
Tian Congming didn't think that Lin Weimin couldn't figure out the twists and turns in the matter, so he didn't try to hide it at all. He expressed it openly and behaved like a "gentleman".
After chatting for a while, Lin Weimin asked, "What instructions do you have for calling me out today?"
"It's not an instruction, I just want you to look at a document for me."
As Tian Congming spoke, he took out a document from his bag.
"Hongtou (not a typo)? It's inappropriate, right?" Lin Weimin said after taking a glance.
"What's inappropriate about what I asked you to see?" Tian Congming said.
"Okay. You are the leader, I will listen to you!"
Lin Weimin happily took the document and scanned it for a few minutes. He knew the content of the document very well. He also understood the purpose of Tian Congming looking for him today.
"You are going to turn the domestic film industry upside down!" Lin Weimin exclaimed.
Tian Congming smiled and said, “You didn’t come to the Film Bureau. If you came, this would be your business!”
Lin Weimin smiled tacitly and replied: "It's a good thing I didn't go!"
After saying this, he looked at the red investment documents.
"This document will be issued at the beginning of next month. I'm looking for you today because I want to hear your opinion on it," said Tian Congming.
Lin Weimin nodded. The fact that Tian Congming, a ministerial-level official, came to discuss things with him showed the importance of the document in front of him and the significant impact it could have.
"Once this document is released, it will certainly cause a stir in the film industry. There may even be many people who will label you as 'traitors' and 'compradors'."
Lin Weimin only said one sentence, but he hit the nail on the head, and Tian Congming couldn't help but nod.
"But compared to the verbal lawsuit, you are definitely more concerned about the impact of the document on the Chinese film industry. Is it more negative or positive?"
Tian Congming gave Lin Weimin a thumbs up and said, "Continue."
Lin Weimin did not beat around the bush and said calmly: "In my opinion, the positive impact is greater than the negative impact."
"What's the argument?"
“Norwegians love to eat sardines, especially live ones. The price of live fish in the market is much higher than that of dead fish, so fishermen always try their best to bring live sardines back to the port. Despite all their efforts, most sardines still suffocate to death on the way.
Later, someone put a catfish, which mainly feeds on sardines, into the fish tank containing sardines. The sardines fled away from the catfish, and the lack of oxygen was solved. Most of them returned to the fishing port alive and kicking.
Lin Weimin spoke eloquently, and Tian Congming seemed to be thinking, "The 'catfish effect' proposed by German zoologist Horst is actually very illustrative. Maintaining healthy competition is beneficial to the Chinese film industry."
"And then there is..."
When Lin Weimin said this, Tian Congming looked at him and continued, "Since our country returned to the GATT in 1986, we have been working hard to join the WTO. The film industry has been closed in China for too long. If we want to join the WTO, we can't keep it closed forever. Sooner or later, we have to open up. It's better to open it up sooner rather than later, at least to give everyone time to adapt and develop."
Tian Congming asked: "Aren't you afraid that foreign films will be too competitive and kill domestic films in one fell swoop?"
Lin Weimin smiled nonchalantly and said, "You have written 10 movies. It is impossible that you have not thought of this issue when formulating policies."
Tian Congming's expression lightened up. "You have thought of this so comprehensively in just such a short time. I was right about you!"
Lin Weimin was afraid that he would have the intention of recruiting him again, so he waved his hand and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Tian Congming.
"Alright, alright, I know you're not interested in this, so I won't make things difficult for you."
Lin Weimin chuckled twice.
He knew very well that Tian Congming came to him today to discuss things not to ask for advice, but more to verify each other's opinions on the possible impact of this document after it was issued, and to make full preparations for it.
"Okay, if you help me look at the documents, we'll be even." Tian Congming said it in a very sophisticated manner, like a prostitute.
"How come we're even?" Lin Weimin grabbed him like a sister asking for money from her girlfriend.
"Last time I wanted to transfer you to the department..."
“Then I’m suspended!”
"So I helped you fulfill the 'ban order' this time?"
"It's all spreading like wildfire outside. If the higher-ups find out, I'll be the first one to be spared!"
Lin Weimin refused to give in, so Tian Congming said helplessly: "Then I owe you a favor!"
Lin Weimin nodded, that’s pretty good.
A favor from a vice-minister, so today's coffee was worth it!
On August 1, 1994, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television issued Document No. 348:
Starting from 1995, China Film Corporation will import ten "good films" each year that "basically reflect the outstanding achievements of world civilization and contemporary film art and technology" through the internationally accepted method of split distribution.
These are the ten imported films that were later translated into “blockbusters,” most of which were introduced from Hollywood.
Over the years, the Chinese people have opened their eyes to the world and have long seen the gap between them and developed countries. Many film practitioners cannot help but worry that introducing big-budget movies from developed countries, especially Hollywood, will have a strong impact on Chinese films, thereby causing turmoil in the film industry and even destroying domestic films that are experiencing the pain of reform.
Many senior figures in the film industry expressed their opinions through the media, some were in favor and some were against.
For a while, the domestic film industry was in turmoil.
(End of this chapter)
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