Chapter 130 Everyone Wants to Improve
Cai Yinong lowered her head and seemed to be thinking about something. Her thoughts at this moment were exactly the same as Lu Yi's. Her eldest sister could receive training from the resources of two companies at the same time, which meant she was going to gain momentum.
"Nightclub" can be regarded as Liu Shishi's first official debut work. She started out as the female lead in a movie with a box office of 50 million. This starting point is several points higher than that of the top star Hu Ge, and there are few people in the entire entertainment industry who can compare with her.
Cai Yinong glanced sideways again and saw Yi Jie, who was sitting quietly and obediently beside him. Her mentality was quietly changing. It seemed that Tangren Film and Television's business strategy needed to be adjusted.
In the past, Hu Ge was the only focus of the company's development. Now, Liu Shishi is about to take off. Tangren can fully develop with both the brother and sister making progress at the same time and achieving success on two fronts.
Liu Shishi remained calm and smiled faintly at the envy and shock of the crowd. After all, she had known about this for a long time. "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for your kindness."
Zhang Zhao nodded. The chairman informed him a few days ago that Liu Shishi had chosen the third part, "Hello, Old Times", so that Wang Luodan and Lu Yi could get the resources of the first two parts first. He could also explain to his subordinates to avoid being annoyed by Zeng Jia's constant watch.
"In the future, our two companies will cooperate sincerely. We don't have many artists at Tengda, and there will be many such opportunities in the future. We will give priority to our partners."
Zhang Zhao has always felt that the chairman was a little too accommodating and caring towards Tangren Company. Take the investment in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" as an example. Under Song Ci's instructions, Tengda Culture made great concessions in the proportion of investment.
This was definitely not because Liu Shishi was an artist of Tangren Films. As the saying goes, if you want to take something, you must first give it. He felt that the chairman had some ideas about Tangren, but he didn't know what the back-up plan was.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was harmonious. After a few pleasantries, Cai Yinong extended a sincere invitation to Zhang Zhao and others:
"Mr. Zhang, I hope to have the opportunity to invite you all to dinner tonight to celebrate the new beginning of our cooperation. I wonder if the leaders of Tengda can honor us with dinner?"
The words were spoken politely and sincerely.
Zhang Zhao showed a pleased expression on his face, nodded slightly and responded: "Originally in Peking, our Tengda was the host, so I should pay for this meal.
But since Mr. Cai asked first, I would be disrespectful to refuse. So Mr. Cai will pay for it tonight! When the filming of The Legend of the Condor Heroes is finished, I will arrange the celebration banquet."
"Okay, then it's settled. I'll send you the restaurant location later and we'll go to the restaurant first to make arrangements. We look forward to welcoming Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhuang and everyone else." Cai Yinong looked beaming and enthusiastic.
Zhang Zhao checked the time and said, "Boss Cai, let's stop here today. I have something else to do. We'll meet later. I heard that you are a heroine, Boss Cai. I will definitely have a few drinks with you tonight."
There are few strong women in the business world who cannot drink. Cai Yinong said confidently: "I will definitely accompany you to drink to your heart's content. I will meet Mr. Zhang tonight."
The two CEOs set the tone and arranged everything. Then the teams from both sides packed up their documents and prepared to leave the meeting room. Everyone chatted as they walked, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
After sending Tangren and his group to the company gate and watching them leave, Zhang Zhao said to Zhuang Liqi beside him, "Old Zhuang, come with me to the office. We have a few things to discuss."
"Okay, Mr. Zhang." Zhuang Liqi responded quickly and followed the company's top leader.
After entering the office, Zhang Zhao saw Zhuang Liqi standing a little stiffly, and pointed to the reception sofa and said politely: "Sit down, Lao Zhuang, we will work together in the future, and we are all members of the team. There is no need to be so formal. Just feel free here."
Zhuang Liqi put on a professional smile and waited for Zhang Zhao to sit down on the sofa first before slowly sitting down opposite him.
Zhuang Liqi smiled in his heart when he heard Zhang Zhao's seemingly friendly words just now. He has also been working in the system for a long time. He is not stupid enough to ignore the authority of the top leader just because of a few polite words.
He sat upright, looked at Zhang Zhao calmly, and waited for instructions from the general manager.
Zhang Zhao nodded imperceptibly, and was very satisfied with the respectful behavior of Zhuang Liqi, his new deputy. After Jiang Tiantian left Tengda Culture, he was no longer constrained in the company and had the final say.
"Lao Zhuang, it's been almost two months since you came to the company. Is your work going well?"
After the New Year, Jiang Tiantian left the company after the audit was completed and was officially transferred to the group as deputy director of the office.
Because most of the middle-level directors of Tengda Culture either had little experience or were unable to handle the task, Song Ci thought carefully and asked the group's human resources department to recruit a new deputy general manager for Tengda Culture, namely Zhuang Liqi.
Zhuang Liqi, a famous film and television producer, has worked in film and television for many years at the Donghai Film Studio. Later, he served as the general manager of the Donghai branch of China International Television Corporation. He also served as the producer of the Qiong Yao drama "Deep Love in the Rain" and has extensive work experience.
After reading Zhuang Liqi's resume, Song Ci remembered that he was the president of Chengtian Entertainment, so he appointed him to serve as deputy general manager of Tengda Culture.
"Thank you Mr. Zhang for your concern. Overall, the work has been put on the right track, but we are still learning about some details."
After Zhuang Liqi took office, the three senior executives of Tengda Culture adjusted the division of work. General Manager Zhang Zhao was in charge of the overall work of the company, mainly responsible for organizing personnel, film and television project investment, film production and artist brokerage.
Deputy General Manager Yu Xin is in charge of administrative logistics and legal compliance; Deputy General Manager Zhuang Liqi is responsible for TV drama production, publicity and distribution, and advertising.
"If you have any questions, you can ask me directly. It's all for the development of the company. There's nothing to be shy about."
After two months of getting along with each other, Zhang Zhao found that this new deputy had high emotional intelligence, was knowledgeable and tactful in his work, and was a wonderful person. Zhang Zhao was very satisfied with him, so he was willing to delegate power to him and share the heavy responsibility with him.
Zhuang Liqi was still as humble as ever: "If there is anything I don't understand, I will definitely ask you for advice."
"The Best of Us is a company-produced drama, so I'm not too worried. But The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a collaboration with Tangren, so I'll leave the rest up to you.
The company has spent more than 20 million yuan in real money, and we need to see results. Brothers should be clear about their accounts, and every account of the crew must be clearly calculated. "
In the first half of the year, Tengda was filming two TV series, "The Best of Us" and "The Legend of Xue Rengui", and a movie version of "So Young" was in preparation.
Zhang Zhao was too busy to handle all the tasks, and Zhuang Liqi happened to be in charge of the company's TV series, so he handed over "The Best of Us" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" to him.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. It's my duty. I will not let the interests of the company be harmed."
Zhuang Liqi is the producer of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Managing money and accounting is his job. In addition, this is the first project he is responsible for after joining Tengda. He attaches great importance to it and dares not make any mistakes.
At this point, Zhang Zhao suddenly stood up and poured a cup of tea for Zhuang Liqi, "I didn't even pour you a glass of water, I'm sorry!"
Zhuang Liqi was flattered: "Mr. Zhang, you are too polite."
Sitting back on the sofa, Zhang Zhao's face was inexplicably filled with a hint of melancholy: "Lao Zhuang, I suddenly want to talk to you about something in my heart."
Zhuang Liqi was surprised and confused for a moment, wondering why Zhang Zhao suddenly wanted to talk to him.
Zhang Zhao took out a pack of cigarettes from his suit pocket, shook it gently, and a cigarette slipped to his fingertips. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and fumbled for a lighter with his other hand.
With a "click", the flame of the lighter jumped out, swaying a warm flame in the office. Carefully bring the flame close to the end of the cigarette, and the cigarette is lit instantly.
Zhang Zhao took a deep puff, and the cigarette tip lit up with an orange-red flame. "Want one?" Seeing Zhuang Liqi nod, he pushed the cigarette box and lighter over to him.
Zhuang Liqi also skillfully took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. He lowered his head slightly and put the lighter close to the cigarette. The flame licked the tobacco and soon the cigarette was lit. He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, and a look of relaxation appeared on his face.
Two men sat in the office, puffing and smoking silently, with smoke swirling around them.
Zhang Zhao blew out a smoke ring and said in a leisurely tone: "Lao Zhuang, I used to work at Shanghai Film Studio, and you are an old man at Donghai Film Studio. We used to be in the same circle, and we know each other well. I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you."
Staring at Zhuang Liqi, sometimes this is how people get along with each other. Zhang Zhao just likes him and wants to have a deep chat with him today.
"I want to improve and become a leader of the group." Zhang Zhao started off by setting off a big firecracker and stating his goal directly.
Zhuang Liqi didn't say anything and didn't express any opinion. Who doesn't want to make progress? He also wanted to improve, but not everyone has the opportunity to be promoted.
"The general manager of Tengda Culture looks glorious, but the entire film and television industry is so small that there is no private film and television company listed in China. Compared with the group's main business, the Internet industry, it is too weak."
Zhang Zhao took another puff of his cigarette, and the smoke slowly dissipated in the air.
"Since the turn of the century, Internet companies have been able to go public after only three to five years of establishment, and their market capitalizations have repeatedly hit new highs. The founders and executives of these companies have become multimillionaires or even billionaires thanks to their options and dividends after the companies went public."
After a short pause, Zhang Zhao showed an envious look: "There is also a miraculous existence like Tengda Group. Our chairman is only 20 years old. He started his business just two years ago and has become one of the top ten richest people in the country.
Of course, the chairman is a business genius that only appears once in a century, and I won’t say anything stupid like I can replace him, but I can still hold on to his thighs and use his power to move forward.”
Zhuang Liqi stared at Zhang Zhao and listened carefully, letting the cigarette in his hand burn. He was deeply touched by the words just now.
Zhang Zhao leaned closer and lowered his voice, "Lao Zhuang, you just came to the company and you don't understand some things. The group's senior management has proposed listing to the chairman more than once, but the chairman has rejected it for the time being.
But he can't keep dragging his feet and preventing the company from going public. Tengda Group is now the largest Internet company in China. Once it goes public, it will be a feast for the eyes.
If I want to get a small piece of the pie, I must make some achievements and become a senior executive of the group before the company goes public, so that I can get more options. "
Only then did Zhuang Liqi understand Zhang Zhao's real intention. If he wanted to be promoted, he had to make achievements on the one hand, but he also needed to arrange a successor to maintain the orderly development of Tengda Culture.
Sitting up straight again, Zhang Zhao said sternly, "Lao Zhuang, you are definitely a capable person, but in the past two months, I have discovered that you have been hiding your abilities. Why, are you afraid that I will be jealous of your talents and suppress you?"
Zhuang Liqi smiled awkwardly: "You worry too much, Mr. Zhang. After all, I'm new here and I'm still getting familiar with a lot of things, so it's not convenient for me to express my opinions."
Zhang Zhao waved his hand and continued, "Let's not talk about the past. Go ahead and do your best. You and I will work together to achieve some results.
I can get promoted, you can take over, and we all have a bright future. I am talking to you openly today because I hope you can show your true ability and stop hiding things at work. "
Zhuang Liqi stared at Zhang Zhao's majestic face, not knowing how much truth and falsehood he had just said. After a moment of silence, he exhaled: "I will do it boldly next. Mr. Zhang will just wait and see how I perform."
Hearing Zhuang Liqi's statement, Zhang Zhao immediately showed a satisfied smile, and his sincere words were not in vain: "That's right, do it boldly, the chairman appreciates talented people the most. Tengda Group is a new and dynamic company, and it doesn't follow the system."
While Zhang Zhao and Zhuang Liqi were communicating sincerely, hoping to work together to accomplish something, Cai Yinong and a few Tang people had already left the Zhongao Building and were heading to the Wangfujing Hotel. She arranged for her assistant to book a high-end private room in advance.
When going out, Cai Yinong didn't care about particularities. When five people rode in the same car, he would let the legal department drive the car while he sat in the passenger seat and chatted with the brother and sister behind him.
Hu Ge sat on the left side of the back row, and joked to Liu Shishi across from Cai Yinong's female assistant, "Shishi, you are amazing. You have quietly won another leading role. If you have any connections, please introduce them to me."
Cai Yinong also turned around and asked curiously: "Shishi, I didn't see the female vice president you mentioned before today."
Before she went to Tengda Culture, she made sure to find out that both vice presidents of Tengda Culture were gay.
Liu Shishi supported her chin with one hand and looked at the street scene outside the window.
She had no interest in the dinner party. If the party ended too late, Song Ci would definitely be worried and come to pick her up. Her husband, Mr. Song, was a man who did big things, and she didn't want to trouble her boyfriend with these trivial matters.
Hearing the female boss' question, he yawned and replied boredly, "She was just transferred after the New Year. She is no longer in Tengda Culture. She now works at the group headquarters. The Vice President Zhuang who spoke today took over her position."
Cai Yinong was overjoyed when he heard this: "Promotion?" Tengda Culture is a subsidiary of the group. Being the leader of the group means more power and status, and the connections behind the top lady are even stronger.
Liu Shishi thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "It should be a promotion."
She didn't quite understand the job hierarchy in Tengda Group. Was the position of deputy director of the office and vice president of a film and television company considered a promotion?
I think so, otherwise Sister Tiantian would spend so much energy to find me and Wang Jing to plead for her, why would she do that if it wasn't for a promotion!
(End of this chapter)
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