Zhou Zhi worked diligently at Xinhua News Agency for more than ten years, but because he was not good at flattering his superiors, his promotion was much slower than that of his colleagues who joined Xinhua at the same time.
Today, Zhou Zhi's wife gave him a cold shoulder again, complaining that his income was too low. She said other people's wives wear gold and silver, have money to buy cosmetics, and their homes are fully equipped with color TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, sewing machines, and so on.
Their own home was very simple, with only a second-hand color TV and an old sewing machine.
The reason for buying the sewing machine was to sew clothes for others and supplement the family income.
There are elderly parents to support and six children to raise.
The Zhou family lived in dire poverty.
A man without money can't even stand up straight.
Every time Zhou Zhi was scolded by his wife, he could only lower his head and remain silent.
He never expected that his luck would finally turn around.
Around 3 p.m., he was at work when he suddenly received a call from Dong Tiancheng.
"Zhou Zhi, hello, I'm Dong Tiancheng!"
"Oh, it's Brother Dong!" Zhou Zhi exclaimed in surprise. Two years ago, Dong Tiancheng was transferred to the Hong Kong branch of Xinhua News Agency as deputy director, and the two quickly lost contact.
"By the way, Brother Dong, what did you need me for?" Zhou Zhi asked.
"Yes, something is indeed happening, but it's good news!" Dong Tiancheng said with a smile. "Are you interested in coming to work in Hong Kong? But not for Xinhua News Agency, but for the 'Oriental News Agency'."
Zhou Zhi asked in confusion, "'Eastern News Agency'? Brother Dong, I don't think I've ever heard of this news agency!"
"It's newly established, founded by Zhao Ye, the owner of Wujiang Group. Although 'Eastern News Agency' is newly established, it has strong financial resources and huge potential for future development. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you join 'Eastern News Agency,' which is undoubtedly a life-changing opportunity for you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhi was overjoyed. He wouldn't hesitate to switch jobs to Zhao Ye's company.
"Thank you for the recommendation, Brother Dong. I'm willing to join the 'Eastern News Agency'!"
After listening, Dong Tiancheng smiled and said, "This is a very wise choice. On behalf of the 'Eastern News Agency,' I welcome you to join us!"
Having dealt with Zhou Zhi, Dong Tiancheng continued to contact other people.
The "Eastern News Agency" has just been established, so naturally, the more talent the better.
...
"Old Li, it's time to get off work."
"Old Wang, you're back from grocery shopping?"
"..."
Zhou Zhi walked home in a good mood and greeted his neighbors along the way.
When I got home, my wife was cooking.
Seeing this, Zhou Zhi involuntarily straightened his chest and raised his head. He used to be scolded by his wife and lost face, but now he was going to rise up and be a real man.
"Honey, I'm home!"
"What the hell are you yelling about? Go take out the kitchen trash!"
Zhou Zhi pretended not to hear and excitedly said, "Wife, I have something important to tell you."
Before his wife could ask, Zhou Zhi continued, "I'm planning to quit my job at Xinhua News Agency!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhi's wife turned and glared at him, yelling, "Are you out of your mind? You actually gave up such a good job as a Xinhua News Agency reporter! How will our family support ourselves if you lose this job?"
Zhou Zhi puffed out his chest and said, "I'm going to work in Hong Kong. My old colleague invited me to join the 'Oriental News Agency,' which is owned by Zhao Ye, one of the richest men in China!"
Looking at his wife's surprised expression, Zhou Zhi felt a surge of pride and continued, "Once I join the 'Oriental News Agency,' I will definitely get a promotion and a raise. My salary will increase several times over, or even more. Then I will have money to buy more home appliances, and I can even bring you to live in Hong Kong!"
Zhou Zhi's wife was surprised that her husband's luck had suddenly turned around, and she was a little overwhelmed.
The family status seems to have quietly shifted.
...
A week later, thanks to Dong Tiancheng's efforts, the basic framework of "Oriental News Agency" had been established, and all that remained was to gradually improve it.
Zhao Ye also had Oriental DreamWorks Company registered and established a branch in Hong Kong. However, this branch was only an empty shell for the time being.
Zhao Ye has studied Disney, which owns super IPs such as Marvel, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Princess series, and Avatar.
When moviegoers watch Disney movies, they don't care who the director is, or even the actors; they're more interested in the IP itself.
Zhao Ye likes this model.
Therefore, if Hong Kong's Oriental DreamWorks were to make a movie, it would mostly be based on an existing intellectual property.
Wujiang Group owns a large number of intellectual property (IP) assets, enough to provide Oriental DreamWorks with plenty of projects to adapt, such as *Dragon Quest*, *The Legend of Zelda*, *Final Fantasy*, *Street Fighter*, *The King of Fighters*, *Tekken*, *Samurai Shodown*, and many more…
There are many examples of games being successfully adapted into movies; the most important thing is that the script is good.
If the story is well-written, the director is skilled, and the actors deliver solid performances, then a blockbuster movie is practically guaranteed!
Hong Kong is a director-centric system, while the United States is a producer-centric system.
Zhao Ye, however, advocates a screenwriter-centric approach, believing that screenwriters should take the lead in the entire film and television production process.
...
"Mr. Wei, you will be appointed as the general manager of Hong Kong Oriental DreamWorks Company. You must implement the 'screenwriter-centric system'!"
Zhao Ye said to Wei Jiahui.
Recently, when Chow Leung Suk-yee was working at ATV, she used her personal connections to poach Wai Ka-fai from TVB.
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