Watching how Chu Yu completed this transaction, Shu Lan couldn't help but ponder:
"Let me think about it. Your company is short of directors, and you think Director Zhang is very capable. But in order to make Director Zhang completely devoted to you, you deliberately said that the company was short of money, just to do Director Zhang a favor?"
Chu Yu glanced at her and couldn't help but smile. She hadn't done anything wrong, so it was understandable that she did this. If things go too smoothly for people, they won't be grateful and will think that their success is all due to their own abilities.
Only when the predicament is great enough and the task is difficult enough will he remember the current predicament and also remember Chu Yu's kindness.
“If I pulled a check out of my pocket with three million written on it and threw it at him, do you think he would thank me? Would he feel that it wasn’t easy for me to raise the funds and think that he must repay me for this favor? No, he wouldn’t. He would just think that I’m rich and that helping him was just a small favor, and he wouldn’t understand my difficulties. And what I said is also true, Hualai’s funds have all been invested in the Jurassic project. We don’t have much money in our accounts, so it is indeed quite difficult to transfer money to him for investment.”
Shulan used to think that Chu Yu's success was partly due to luck, but now she has changed her mind. No one can succeed easily; Chu Yu's success was inevitable. Shulan sighed with admiration.
"Have you seen any of Director Zhang's works? Isn't he a newcomer?"
Chu Yu made up an excuse, "I've heard of it."
"You dare to invest just because you've heard of him? You're really amazing. By the way, this Director Zhang is quite handsome, don't you think?" Shu Lan blinked and said seriously.
Chu Yu tilted her head to look at her and replied seriously, "I don't think so, so you wouldn't happen to be interested in him, would you?"
Shulan pursed her lips and did not deny it. "It's not that I'm interested. I'm a few years older than him. Even if I agree, he might not. I just think he's good-looking, tall, and has a good posture. People who are into the arts all have a bit of a romantic side."
Chu Yu chuckled. She didn't remember whether Director Zhang had a wife or not; she didn't want to interfere in other people's marriages.
However, Shulan is getting older, and she has always wanted to find a stable boyfriend. If she could settle down with him, that would be a good thing.
"After Zhong Buyi went to shoot a Hollywood blockbuster, we at Hualai really needed a director. If Zhang Yanping could come in, Hualai's films for this year and next would be secured. These days, the competition in Hong Kong's film industry is fierce, unlike the mainland film market, where there aren't many films, and once a film is released, it's already been thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Hong Kong audiences are picky. A few years ago they liked gangster films, but they don't like them anymore. A few years ago they liked martial arts films, but this year even martial arts films are showing signs of fatigue. We need to create new film genres and support new directors."
Chu Yu plans to establish a special fund to help directors like Zhang Yanping.
Talented directors who lack investment can come to her. She believes that if she can invest, she will lend a helping hand. In this way, Hua Lai can grow and expand, and she can also help more people, thus occupying a pivotal position in the entire film and television industry.
Chu Yu was unaware that, thanks to Zhang Yanping's hype, she had already become famous in the film industry.
Many directors knew of President Zhou's generosity and that he was facing difficulties, but they couldn't bear to refuse Zhang Yanping. President Zhou's spirit of rising to the challenge and helping new directors inspired everyone. Everyone felt that President Zhou was loyal and righteous, and Hualai Film Company's reputation improved.
Chu Yu pondered that after Hua Lai's "Resurrection Jurassic" finished filming this year and went through post-production, it could be released in 1992. At that time, Hua Lai's company business would expand to Hollywood, and Chu Yu would also sign a group of Hollywood newcomers.
As for which actors to sign? It will definitely be the group that will become famous in the future.
Before they become famous, sign them up and keep their contracts with Hualai. When the opportunity arises in the future, make them famous and let them make money for Hualai.
By then, Hualai will be a truly large company!
Chu Yu always kept her mission in mind. Her goal was not in China, but to become a global asset, a boss to celebrities, a leader among businessmen, and the focus of attention in the business world.
Using capital to change the world is not just empty talk.
Chu Yu had ambitious goals, and her companies were developing steadily. In early spring, Ge Lanzhi came to see her, wanting to ask for her opinion.
"I want to expand and establish a chain of intermediary companies."
Chu Yu smiled and poured her a cup of tea. "Didn't I tell you to do it this way years ago?"
Ge Lanzhi laughed. She lacked confidence in herself. This year, there were many people renting houses in Beijing. Even though real estate projects were not yet widespread, what about the future? They would definitely become widespread in the future. Once there were more houses, there would definitely be more people who wanted to buy, rent, or change houses. Ge Lanzhi saw the business opportunity in the market.
"You really think I can do it?"
“Why not? I’ve said before that you’re suited for this business. Our company has several properties opening this year. One of them is in a relatively remote location, but that’s only for now. Once the city develops, this location will undoubtedly be the center of the city. However, you know how old Beijingers are; they feel that everything changes once you cross a river. This property might not sell well. As a real estate agent, if you can help sell the properties, we’ll still give you a commission.”
Ge Lanzhi was overjoyed; the commission offered by the real estate developer was substantial.
Ge Lanzhi has already hired several employees and plans to open several branches to get the business up and running.
With Chu Yu's words, Ge Lanzhi had a way out. She readily agreed, saying she would help Chu Yu promote the houses and try to make these not-so-hot properties sell better!
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