Chapter 615: My house was stolen (asking for monthly tickets)
Five minutes later, the entire "October Culture" community was in an uproar.
"Oh my god, is this true? Director Zhou isn't going to Dongyi Film and Television?"
"I'm a little surprised too. You know, Director Zhou has always been Mr. You's man."
"Come on, who do you think will always be Mr. You's people? Only his brother-in-law and brother-in-law are his people."
"That's right. To be honest, I can understand Director Zhou."
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Obviously, many people in "October Culture" are not fools. Many of them certainly admire Zhou Ming. As mentioned before, no matter they are special effects artists, animators, editors, or other post-producers, they have all received some care from Zhou Ming to a greater or lesser extent.
In such a situation, everyone has different ideas.
In particular, five minutes later, news that Zhou Ming was going to Baiqian Media also came out.
And what no one probably expected is that the most excited department was not the screenwriter department. You know, Yu Xiaoshu of Baiqian Media is the big boss in the screenwriter world, and many young screenwriters take Yu Xiaoshu as their role model.
In the past five years, Yu Xiaoshu has been a benchmark for young screenwriters. No, to be precise, not just young screenwriters, but the entire screenwriter community, everyone takes Yu Xiaoshu as a benchmark.
You said that being a screenwriter is difficult, just look at Yu Xiaoshu.
You said that it is difficult for screenwriters to write scripts. Just look at Yu Xiaoshu.
You said that screenwriters need to take their time and produce fine results, then look at Yu Xiaoshu.
Of course, many people will naturally say that. After all, Yu Xiaoshu is an alternative. In the entire screenwriter circle, whether in China or abroad, how many Yu Xiaoshu are there? ? ?
Is it good to be countable?
For this reason, there are actually many screenwriters who want to leave the Screenwriting Department of October Culture. We also said today that the Screenwriting Department of October Culture is remotely controlled by You Zhihong. As for Xiao Ning, the person in charge of the Screenwriting Department, he knows nothing about screenwriting. Not only does he not understand, he also does not respect other people.
Many screenwriters have wanted to leave a long time ago, but on the one hand, their contracts are a little bit harsher. On the other hand, after all, they were trained by You Zhihong just like Zhou Ming, and since Zhou Ming did not leave, they felt that they could continue to be PUAed.
That's the truth.
But today, when October Culture announced that it was acquired by Dongyi Film and Television, in the conference room, You Zhihong announced to others that October Culture would be successful again, Zhou Ming actually announced that he would leave October Culture.
Why is this?
Be it the screenwriter department, the director department, or other departments, everyone privately felt that Director Zhou really couldn't tolerate this, and that this was just being decent.
When October Culture hit rock bottom, Director Zhou had not chosen to leave. But now that October Culture is trying to get out of its predicament and is being acquired by East Arts Film and Television and may be revitalized, Director Zhou has chosen to leave.
That's respectable enough.
Everyone in the company was discussing it. After all, there was no such thing as confidentiality. There were only 30 people in the meeting room, so how could it be kept secret? ?
Not to mention some private inquiries from Zhou Ming's assistant Ma Xiu.
This is almost an open card.
What was even more unexpected to everyone was that the most excited department in the entire October Culture was not the screenwriting department, although the screenwriting department was already quite hot enough, the one that was truly excited was the editing department.
The person in charge of the editing department is Zhang Chao, who is 40 years old this year. There are not many people he admires, but Yu Xiaoshu is one of them.
Although the outside world thinks that Yu Xiaoshu is a platinum screenwriter and is so great, Zhang Chao knows that Yu Xiaoshu is not only good at screenwriting, but also better in editing.
All the editing works that Yu Xiaoshu is responsible for are finely edited.
If Zhu Zhichao hadn't told him this, Zhang Chao would never have believed it.
After all, as an editor, how difficult it is to achieve fine editing, or even skip the fine editing step directly, probably only the editor knows.
Think about it, why do many people keep several takes when filming? Because even the director sometimes can't decide which one is better, so they need to keep several takes and then see which one is better when editing.
But what about Yu Xiaoshu???
Yu Xiaoshu doesn’t need it.
When he edits, he makes a very precise cut.
He directly skipped the rough cutting stage and did not need to look at each line for the so-called sorting, which saved a lot of time. Otherwise, why is Baiqian Media's filming so fast? It is because their editing can save a lot of time.
This is just cheating.
Zhang Chao is 40 years old this year, and he doesn’t know where this came from. In fact, if he has the chance, Zhang Chao really wants to go to Baiqian Media to see how Yu Xiaoshu edits it.
But why would they let you watch the editing?
But now the opportunity has come.
Zhou Ming is actually going to Baiqian Media.
Well, if Zhou Ming can go, then of course I can go too.
Currently, the editing department of October Culture has about 50 people, which is not a small number. These people include editors, assistant editors, sound editors, recording team, composers, music editors, mixing engineers, etc.
These 50 people have been basically stable for the past eight years. Of course, some of them left before, but the team has been stable for the past eight years.
Unlike other departments, the treatment in the editing department is actually quite good. After all, Zhang Chao is You Zhihong's childhood friend, and it can be said that the two have a very good relationship. In addition, editing sometimes determines the success of a work, so You Zhihong spends more money on editing than me.
The editing department is the best treated department in the entire October Culture.
You Zhihong actually has absolute confidence in this department, because he has always given rewards to the editing department from time to time, and even showed some concern for them. In such a situation, how could the editing department leave? ?
What's more, Zhou Ming also said that he would never take the initiative to poach people.
You Zhihong still believes in Zhou Ming's character.
So, in his office, You Zhihong said to Pang He with a smile: "Let Lao Zhou go. Although he has good abilities, he also has limitations. Besides, if I can train one Lao Zhou, then I can also train a second Lao Zhou."
Pang He shook his head slightly: "Boss You, we want to acquire October Culture because your people can start working right away and connect with us seamlessly. Talent training is not our priority. Besides, we don't have time to train you, so..."
"Boss Pang, Zhou Ming is leaving alone, and he only takes a few people with him. It will not affect the operation of October Culture, nor will it affect your normal work after the acquisition."
You Zhihong said confidently: "I have said before that I am the most important person in the entire October Culture. No one else is important because only I can bring out the October Culture."
Pang He laughed: "Boss You, of course I believe it, but when we signed the contract, it was the original team, and Zhou Ming was also on the list. If he can't go to Dongyi Film and Television, then the acquisition fee will definitely be reduced..."
You Zhihong's heart was bleeding. The reduction was not as simple as a few million or tens or hundreds of millions. To be honest, when he signed the contract, You Zhihong really didn't think Zhou Ming was worth so much money.
But You Zhihong didn't care. After all, in his opinion, Zhou Ming would certainly not leave his company, so there was no harm in signing him.
There is no possibility of breach of contract, so what is the loss in signing the contract?
Who would have thought the result would be?
Although his heart was bleeding, You Zhihong remained calm and said, "Of course, we will do everything according to the contract."
The other side.
Ma Xiu was reporting to Zhou Ming: "Director Zhou, I think there are at least 30 people who want to leave October Culture this time. Some of them left right after I talked to them, and the others just came to me on their own initiative..."
"What?? 30 people??"
Zhou Ming was not happy when he heard this. On the contrary, he felt a little embarrassed.
"Don't you think it's a little too few? Mr. Zhou, this is just the beginning after all. I haven't met other people yet, but I believe there will be more people in the future."
Looking at Zhou Ming's expression at this time, Ma Xiu thought that he was worried about the lack of people, so he quickly said: "Don't worry, I will talk to the others later..."
"I don't think there are too few people, I just think there are too many people."
Zhou Ming shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I agreed with Mr. Yu that we would only take a few people. Renbaiqian Media is a medium-sized film and television company, and this time they are adding an animation department. They must have already prepared all the people. We can't take everyone with us... Besides, I promised Mr. You that I would not poach people..."
Who knew that Ma Xiu would say at this time: "Director Zhou, why do you think Baiqian Media wants to invite you? And since they have no objection to you bringing people with you, is it possible that they think the more the better? As for Mr. You, let me tell you, why do you still care about him? You don't owe him anything anymore, why don't you call Baiqian Media and ask first..."
Zhou Ming thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll ask Teacher Yu."
Ma Xiu said: "Then I'll go out first."
Zhou Ming nodded slightly, and then he called Yu Xiaoshu: "Teacher Yu, hello, I'm Zhou Ming. It's like this. Didn't I say before that I would only bring a few people, but it's possible that I could bring more..."
Listening to Zhou Ming's words, Yu Xiaoshu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
No wonder Guo Han said Zhou Ming was a real man, and no wonder he was often cheated by You Zhihong.
This is so real.
For Yu Xiaoshu, let alone bringing twenty or thirty more people, he could even bring half of the entire "October Culture" people.
Of course, this is impossible after all. You Zhihong is not a waste. How could Zhou Ming bring half of the people with him?
However, Yu Xiaoshu still said to Zhou Ming: "Director Zhou, anyone who is willing to come with you and to Baiqian Media can come. The more the better. If some people have contracts and need to pay liquidated damages, that's fine. Baiqian Media can help pay for them. In short, as long as they are talented, we will take them."
Zhou Ming felt relieved after hearing what Yu Xiaoshu said.
He called Ma Xiu back in: "I just called Teacher Yu. As long as you are willing to go to Baiqian Media, Baiqian Media can help pay the penalty."
After all, some employees signed slightly harsher contracts, but no matter how harsh the contracts were, the penalty was basically a drop in the bucket for Baiqian Media.
Baiqian Media, rich.
Just like that, after many people in October Culture got the news, many of those who were still somewhat conflicted became different.
After all, some people need to consider reality. Everyone really wants to follow Zhou Ming, but some people cannot afford the penalty for breach of contract.
It's ok now.
No need to worry about liquidated damages.
Good job.
So what is there to worry about? ?
Just ten minutes later, Zhang Chao arrived at Zhou Ming's office.
"Chao'er, why are you here?"
Zhou Ming and Zhang Chao had a pretty good relationship, so he said with a smile, "Did President You ask you to persuade me? If it was really President You who asked you to persuade me, then forget it. I have really decided to leave."
Zhang Chao said bluntly: "You think too much. I am not trying to persuade you. I just want to ask you, if you really breach the contract, will Baiqian Media really pay?"
"Of course. I just spoke to Mr. Yu on the phone and he told me so himself. Why?"
Zhou Ming looked at Zhang Chao and asked, "Is there anyone from your side who wants to go to Baiqian Media? If you want to go, just tell me."
Zhang Chao smiled and said, "Okay, there are 50 of us here, all go."
"puff!"
Zhou Ming suddenly spat out a mouthful of water: "Chao'er, are you kidding me?"
From the beginning to the end, Zhou Ming never asked Zhang Chao, because in his opinion, Zhang Chao was not only You Zhihong's childhood friend, but You Zhihong was also really good to Zhang Chao. In recent years, Zhang Chao bought a house and a car in the capital, and he had completely established himself.
Look at Zhou Ming again, he is still renting a one-bedroom apartment, and you can see the difference.
So, no matter from which perspective, Zhang Chao has no reason to leave. Not only Zhang Chao, but other people in the editing department have no reason to leave.
You Zhihong is stingy, but he is quite generous to the editing department.
"No kidding, do you think I'm kidding?"
Zhang Chao shook his head slightly: "I am serious."
"Why??"
Zhou Ming was a little confused: "Boss You is very nice to you."
"He was nice to me, but I was also nice to him. I built up the editing department bit by bit. You should understand the difficulties better than me."
Zhang Chao said: "Although we are childhood friends, we are still in a superior-subordinate relationship. One is the boss and the other is the employee. I get paid to do the work, which is only natural. Now there is a better opportunity, so of course I will go."
Zhou Ming was silent for a while.
He felt that he was not as insightful as Zhang Chao.
But in this case, October Culture has been robbed.
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(End of this chapter)
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