Chapter 614: What Have You Been Doing So Far? (Seeking a Monthly Ticket)
As for Zhou Ming, he no longer owes October Culture anything.
It may sound a bit hypocritical to say this, but it is for this reason that Zhou Ming has always been working hard and conscientiously in "October Culture".
right.
Others may not be able to say this, but Zhou Ming can really be said to be worthy of the word "dedication".
Eight years ago, there was a departure incident at October Culture. At that time, the screenwriters, directors, editors, and special effects people were all ready to leave collectively under the leadership of the company's vice president Zhang Yan because they could not stand You Zhihong's PUA and suppression.
At first, everyone thought that Zhou Ming would definitely leave, because Zhou Ming worked diligently, but You Zhihong was the most harsh on Zhou Ming, even to the point of angering everyone and everyone.
Then it is normal for Zhou Ming to leave.
But who would have thought that when others were rioting, Zhou Ming chose to hold on. He believed that You Zhihong had helped him a lot no matter what, and it was he who trained him, so he could not be an ungrateful person.
At first, Zhang Yan thought Zhou Ming was really stupid.
But Zhou Ming still chose to persevere.
Zhang Yan and her team founded another animation company and in recent years have been trying to recruit Zhou Ming, but Zhou Ming still has no plans to leave.
In short, everyone in October Culture felt that anyone in the company could leave, except Zhou Ming.
In the following eight years, everyone increasingly believed this to be the case.
Of course, it was not just everyone who thought so. You Zhihong also thought so. In the next eight years, You Zhihong even felt that he had gotten used to it. No matter what happened, Zhou Ming would not betray him.
But today, after hearing what Zhou Ming said, You Zhihong was a little confused for a moment.
That's right.
It's the kind that catches you off guard.
"Today's meeting ends here. Lao Zhou, let's go to the office and talk."
Obviously, You Zhihong knew that the matter was a bit serious at this time, and it was indeed not appropriate to talk about it openly now.
The other people in the meeting room had different thoughts.
Some people couldn't believe it. You know, Zhou Ming has always been famous for his perseverance, especially Xiao Ning. A few days ago, Zhou Ming told him how to become bigger and stronger and summarize experience.
As for those who had already received the news, they were not surprised at all.
They even thought it was really great that Director Zhou had finally awakened.
Pang He didn't say much.
This is October Culture’s business. After all, although Dongyi Film and Television has signed an acquisition contract with October Culture, the acquisition has not yet been completed.
You Zhihong's office.
Looking at Zhou Ming in front of him, You Zhihong said helplessly: "Old Zhou, is there anything that can't be said in private? Why do you have to do this in the conference room?"
Zhou Ming also smiled bitterly and said, "Boss You, I said we should talk about it in private, but you insisted that I say it, and I have no choice."
You Zhihong: "I...Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Sit down first. Lao Zhou, what's wrong with you? Dongyi Film and Television is about to acquire us. Are you letting me down at this critical moment?"
"Didn't I ask you a few days ago? You said at that time that the negotiations with Dongyi Film and Television had broken down, so I didn't take it seriously. Besides, I went to the celebration party for "The Beginning" yesterday. I met Yu Xiaoshu, and he wanted me to go. It just so happened that I also wanted to change the environment..."
Zhou Ming was honest, but he was not stupid. He said with a headache: "Boss You, if you had told me earlier, I would definitely not agree to Yu Xiaoshu."
"It's not too late now."
You Zhihong said hurriedly, "Old Zhou, tell Yu Xiaoshu not to go to his place for the time being. After all, we have just been acquired by Dongyi Films, and I am preparing to do something big. Old Zhou, you have to help me at this time."
Zhou Ming shook his head: "Boss You, you said before that October Culture doesn't need me, and you are the real helmsman of our company, so I am really insignificant. You know me well. If I promise others, I will do it no matter what."
Before, You Zhihong often said this when he scolded Zhou Ming.
For example, our company is not short of anyone. The reason why "October Culture" can be successful is because of me. If I hadn't worked so diligently, our October Culture would have gone bankrupt long ago.
This is one of them.
Secondly, You Zhihong said to Zhou Ming, "You are so incompetent. This company needs you. I am giving you a chance just to take care of you."
Something like that.
At the beginning, Zhou Ming thought that You Zhihong was right to say this, because after all, October Culture was indeed full of talented people. But later on, it was meaningless for You Zhihong to say this, because everyone knew that Zhou Ming was already the pillar of October Culture.
But You Zhihong was still like this. Not only did he not pay any attention to Zhou Ming, he would occasionally find some small things to pick on Zhou Ming.
No one is a fool.
No one in this world can keep taking things from others, not to mention without any so-called gratitude, and even wanting to do something from time to time.
You say, after a long time, how can it not make people feel a little chilled? ?
But even so, Zhou Ming has been here for more than ten years.
No matter from which aspect, Zhou Ming is absolutely considerate.
But what about You Zhihong? ?
However, he never took care of Zhou Ming, and never even regarded Zhou Ming as a true confidant. On You Zhihong's side, he had always been using Zhou Ming. Even when he was acquired by Dongyi Film and Television, he did not inform Zhou Ming in advance.
No matter from which perspective, You Zhihong did something wrong.
I didn't care before, but now I'm anxious? ?
Why bother? ?
What did you do so early?
You Zhihong was really anxious at this time.
You should know that Dongyi Film and Television has been discussing the acquisition of October Culture for more than a year or so, and has been in contact and negotiation almost all the time. Since "Old Li's New Year", Dongyi Film and Television has been frantically lowering the price.
Before, Guo Han asked Zhou Ming to leave, but Zhou Ming felt that he could not leave October Culture easily, after all, You Zhihong was still insisting. At that time, Guo Han thought he was stupid. When You Zhihong made money, he never thought of giving him dividends, so why should you follow him through thick and thin when he lost money? ?
Zhou Ming wanted to laugh when he heard this.
But today Zhou Ming discovered that he was indeed a little stupid.
Let’s see what You Zhihong did.
He directly negotiated with Dongyi Film and Television without even telling Zhou Ming in advance.
In this case, Zhou Ming can leave without any burden.
I still say the same thing. I, Zhou Ming, don’t owe you, You Zhihong, anything.
It is precisely because of this idea that Zhou Ming no longer felt the tendency to be manipulated by You Zhihong as before. If it were before, if You Zhihong said a few words, Zhou Ming would feel that he was wrong.
But now, Zhou Ming just went straight to the point of responding softly.
And every sentence left You Zhihong speechless.
Because these words were said by You Zhihong.
Okay.
Now that all these words have been thrown back at you, what else do you have to say? ?
You Zhihong coughed a few times at this time, and then he continued to deceive: "Old Zhou, you also know how much I paid to establish October Culture. Although we had glory later, many times because of the bad environment, I have always relied on selling houses to make a living. In the past ten years, we have shared joys and sorrows. I am the most..."
First he started by reminiscing about the past, then he used friendship to blackmail them, and finally he shed a few hypocritical tears. This set of deception, which seemed to have little technical content, ended up fooling Zhou Ming for more than ten years.
Who can you seek justice from?
Zhou Ming didn't know whether he was too stupid or You Zhihong didn't take him seriously enough.
You can't keep deceiving yourself like this.
No duplicates.
"Mr. You, October Culture was founded by you, so whether you are going to file for bankruptcy or be acquired by Dongyi Film and Television, it is your own choice. It is precisely because of this that you did not inform me, which I think is normal."
Zhou Ming looked at You Zhihong and said calmly, "As you said, we could share hardships in the past, but now that October Culture has been acquired by East Arts Films and is getting better and better, we don't need to share wealth. I want to pursue my own ideals."
"Isn't your ideal to revive Chinese comics? Our ideals are the same."
You Zhihong said anxiously: "If that's the case, why do you have to go to Baiqian Media? Besides, haven't we cooperated for so many years?"
If You Zhihong hasn't discovered the problem at this point, then he is too stupid.
So, You Zhihong took a deep breath and said to Zhou Ming: "Old Zhou, just tell me what conditions Baiqian Media has offered you. It's okay, I'll double it for you. I know I've treated you a little unfairly over the years, but you have to understand me. After all, our company has always been making losses. But this time is different. We have been acquired by Dongyi Film and Television, and we have some money. The salary I have secured for you at Dongyi Film and Television is not low. Everything is developing in a good direction..."
Zhou Ming felt only sadness when he heard You Zhihong's words.
That's right.
It's just sad.
He has been in October Culture for more than ten years and he has never regretted it, nor does he feel sad, because he can be said to have learned a lot in October Culture. Although You Zhihong has been PUAing him, he is also quite serious in teaching him things.
Because of this, Zhou Ming has always been grateful to You Zhihong.
But what Zhou Ming never expected was that they had known each other for nearly 20 years, but You Zhihong really didn't know him at all.
Now he is still thinking of using money to make Zhou Ming come back.
It really is.
It's sad and funny.
There is no need to talk any further.
Honestly speaking, having come to this point, continuing the conversation would only make Zhou Ming feel even more disgusted.
That's right.
It's just disgusting.
"Boss You, I have made up my mind."
Zhou Ming interrupted You Zhihong and said, "Don't worry, if you really need my help in the future, I will definitely help you."
"No, Lao Zhou, you can't leave."
You Zhihong said to Zhou Ming at this time: "Well, Lao Zhou, I will give you a share of 5 million as my compensation for you over the years, what do you think?"
Zhou Ming shook his head slightly: "Boss You, this is not about money."
You Zhihong gritted his teeth and said, "8 million. I don't need you to stay in Dongyi Film and Television for long. Just one year. After one year, if you want to go to Baiqian Media, I will definitely not stop you."
Zhou Ming shook his head slightly: "I told you, Mr. You, this is really not about money."
"Ten million."
You Zhihong was really losing his mind at this time, and he also knew that if Zhou Ming really left October Culture, the acquisition would definitely be able to proceed normally, but at least it would cost a lot less money.
For this reason, You Zhihong finally showed generosity.
10 million.
When has You Zhihong ever been so generous?
And for You Zhihong, this is simply cutting his own flesh.
If it were someone else, You Zhihong might have agreed to it long ago if he had to spend so much money.
But Zhou Ming is not.
You Zhihong forgot that if Zhou Ming was really the kind of person who was willing to cooperate for money, he would have left October Culture long ago. Moreover, given how stingy You Zhihong was with money over the years, anyone else would have left too.
"Boss You, if I really wanted money, do you think I would still stay at October Culture? Over the past decade, outside companies have offered me tens of millions of dollars, and some even gave me a check to fill out boldly, but I didn't agree because I really like October Culture..."
Although Zhou Ming's words were a bit exaggerated, they were indeed true.
After all, Zhou Ming is really famous as an animation director in the industry, and there are quite a few people who want to poach him.
These words made You Zhihong at a loss for words for a moment.
yes.
If Zhou Ming could really settle the matter with money, would people still follow you wholeheartedly in October Culture? ?
That's what I said.
But now is the critical moment.
You Zhihong had no choice but to continue playing the family card and even started to play the victim. In short, he had to try all the tricks first.
Unfortunately, it was of no avail.
Because Zhou Ming has decided to leave.
"Okay, Zhou Ming, since you want to leave, I can't stop you anyway, but I have one request, that is, you can only leave alone, and don't take anyone else with you."
You Zhihong spoke to Zhou Ming with a slightly gloomy tone.
He really regrets it now.
If I had known this would happen, I should have made Zhou Ming sign a contract to sell himself.
"Boss You, don't worry, I will only take those who are willing to follow me."
Zhou Ming said in a slightly indifferent tone: "I will never take the initiative to poach people."
"OK."
You Zhihong nodded slightly.
In You Zhihong's opinion, he is the one who runs October Culture after all, so no matter what, these people should listen to him.
As long as Zhou Ming doesn't take the initiative to poach people, he will only take one or two away at most.
It's nothing.
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(End of this chapter)
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