720. Acquisition of North Film Studio
When he walked into the Beijing Film Studio, what Ye Sumang saw was no longer the employees with joy and busy faces, but only a kind of desolate desolation.
"I haven't been here for a long time, right? You also know that Beijing Film Studio was transferred after it was acquired by Huaxia Film and Television Group. The factories here are basically rented to some people who open film and television training schools at a cheap price. Now, except for tourists, the children who come and go from other places who have not been admitted to Kyoto Film School. Alas, Beijing Film Studio is no longer the way forward..."
Looking at the familiar and unfamiliar factory, Old Master Ye sighed.
Facing the old man's feelings, Ye Sumang really doesn't know how to respond. You must know that maintaining a company's competitiveness requires continuous innovation, keep up with the pace of this era, and even leading the pace of this era. Looking at the resurrected Apple is the best example.
On the contrary, the giant Kodak, as well as the world's top mobile phone brands, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, etc., are typical examples of being eliminated if they can't keep up with the pace of the times.
Because of its background and innovation, Beijing Film Studio is destined to be abandoned by the times. Facts have proved that there is indeed a big gap between the competitiveness of state-owned enterprises and private enterprises, and it cannot be shown when there are not many competitors. However, once this industry develops and there are more competitors, the disadvantages of state-owned enterprises will also emerge.
The most obvious thing is that the layman commands the experts. Beijing Film Studio is not without good directors. The fundamental reason is that the development policy was wrong from the beginning. Some people only want to make their own political achievements. As long as the awards are used to frame the gloriousness of their resumes, they will be promoted, but the real problem is left to the factory, which eventually turns into the current suffering.
"Look, why did I suddenly tell you this? Let's go to Ningrong Mansion to have a look." The old man wiped the corners of his eyes and forced a smile and said, but Ye Sumang could clearly see the sadness in the old man's eyes.
Looking back at the door, the extras who still had not dispersed seemed to be saying something excitedly. They were a little far away, and Ye Sumang couldn't hear it clearly. However, Ye Sumang seemed to be able to empathize with the trace of afterglow in it.
The old man from Beijing Film Studio is the most familiar with the place where he has worked for nearly 40 years. I am afraid that his grandfather can walk through the scene with his eyes closed. Soon, under the leadership of Mr. Ye, Ye Sumang, followed him to Rongning Mansion, the most precious wealth before Beijing Film Studio.
I didn't know if I didn't look at it, but I was shocked when I saw it. Looking at the ruined Rongning Second Mansion in front of me, Ye Sumang couldn't believe that this was the place he yearned for the most when he was a child.
"I'm very surprised? When the factory was still there, it could be used as a tourist attraction, so it would at least be repaired. Now the factory is gone, who cares about this?" Old Master Ye touched the mottled wall and sighed again.
The old man obviously has been here many times and is not unfamiliar with the situation here, but the loneliness in his eyes cannot be hidden. When people get older, they like nostalgia. Not to mention Mr. Ye, even Ye Sumang himself couldn't help but sigh.
At the same time, a thought in my heart just now couldn't stop...
It is said that it is "dipped". At this time, the Rongning Mansions did not disappoint these four words. How could they be as rich and prosperous as "Jia is true, white jade makes a horse for the hall and gold". I remember to disappear and read the old version of Dream of Red Mansions. This Rongning Mansion is the most prosperous area, but now it seems that it is worse than the small alley of my family.
"It's declining, it's defeated, just like in the Red Mansion, that lasting prosperity." Old Master Ye smiled bitterly and looked at a half-fall wall and said, "At that time, your Grandpa Liu and I always enjoyed the cool air behind this half-broken wall. At that time, I was just an assistant director. What I envied the most was that your Grandpa Wang could have a chair to sit on..."
When people get old, they like to talk. Somehow, Old Master Ye started to shoot the story of the Red Chamber for his grandson. Ye Sumang did not interrupt. Although he had heard of this matter countless times, he seemed to have a different feeling when he heard this story again.
As we walked around, the old man also told Ye Sumang some things that he had heard or had never heard of. Soon the two of them arrived at the corridor.
The outside was still broken, so there was no need to say that the inside was overgrown. The overgrown appearance was not elegant at all. When Ye Sumang saw it, he pulled the old man's arm and signaled not to go in again.
However, Mr. Ye did not agree, but just shook his head gently and stepped into the corridor.
"Just let me take a look more. At this age, I can take a look at it. These things have followed me for most of my life, and how many people have achieved artistic careers? By the way, last time I saw the photos of the Two Sessions you brought back, didn't you take a photo with that Zhang Guoli? His wife is your Aunt Deng, this girl was a pistachio when she was on the set and she was smart. Now she looks really good. Look at what the couple did, it's good, it's really good..."
Grandpa's tone was relaxed, but Ye Sumang felt his nose sore when he heard it, and his tears could not be stopped and his eyes were filled with tears.
"Grandpa, who said you are old and you are in good health? The last time the doctor came to give you a physical examination, did you say that you could live to at least 100 years old??" Ye Sumang said with a hint of sob.
"Hahaha, it's good to be a hundred years old. If I'm a hundred, I can live for 30 years. Maybe I can see my great-grandson getting married, and add a couple to our old Ye family, so that I can also experience the five generations of living together and hug my great-grandson."
"It's certain, it's certain!" Ye Sumang lowered his head and said firmly, but when he followed the old man silently, two broken tears had already left on the ground.
Grandpa, really old.
I didn't think about it before, but today I was with my grandfather like this. Listening to his sudden recollection, Ye Sumang's feeling suddenly surged into his heart as if he was awakened. My grandfather is 71 years old this year. Even if Ye Sumang is unwilling to face reality, he understands that his grandfather's life has reached dusk.
For a moment, Ye Sumang felt that he had really had too little time with the elderly over the years. Maybe sometimes he should really stop and take a break. After all, work is important and it is not as good as time spent with his family.
Although the wind is not biting in November, the temperature below zero is still frozen. People will still feel very cold after staying outside for a long time. After visiting the corridor, Ye Sumang "forced" to take his grandfather back to the warm little courtyard.
After Ye Sumang called Liu Yifei, Ye Sumang stayed in the courtyard and chatted with his grandfather in the following days. Of course, he was inevitably dragged to show off to those old friends. Ye Sumang did not forget the idea he had obtained during this trip to Beijing Film Studio, and he has also been contacting and consulting over the past few days.
Three days after that day, Ye Sumang's small courtyard house welcomed a guest. It was Han Shanping.
"Su Mang, your place is so good. Nowadays, you can't even get a villa for this kind of old courtyard." As soon as you entered the door, Han Shanping praised with a smile.
This is not a compliment. Mr. Ye has only one family in this large courtyard house, and the location is so good. Now it takes at least tens of millions to get it. Some villas in the suburbs of Beijing are basically the only ones. But how can they have this historical heritage? You must know that the courtyard house represents one of the cultures of Kyoto.
Ye Sumang smiled and invited him into the house. The things he discussed these days were related to Han Shanping.
That's right, Ye Sumang had thoughts about the old site of Beijing Film Studio and the land of Rongning Mansion. If such a Fengshui treasure land was abandoned like this, Ye Sumang felt that it would be a waste. He was so worried that if he wanted to make a plan with Han Shanping, how could he get this land?
Han Shanping couldn't refuse this. He is also one of the major shareholders of Tianxia Film and Television Group. If this land can be taken down, it will also be of great benefit to him.
People are selfish animals, and the two hit it off, and the current helmsman of Huaying began to wonder with Ye Sumang how to dig a corner of his own.
If Ye Sumang trades normally, there is no need to find Han Shanping. All he wants is to get this piece of land cheaply, and this is the key.
You should know that Beijing Film Studio is close to Kyoto Film Academy, which is definitely a Feng Shui treasure land in the film industry. In addition, the transportation is well connected. If you can really get this land, Ye Sumang was thinking of building a building here and then moving the company over.
Of course, this is just an impulse. After all, the building of Tianxia Film and Television Company is far from saturated and needs to be expanded. If it can be taken, Ye Sumang is actually more ready to repair the cinema and build him into a film and television base exclusive to Tianxia Film and Television Company.
"Su Mang, this time you really asked me a problem. This matter is not bad. We are actually discussing the issue of demolition. After all, it doesn't cost much to put a house there, and we even have to pay a sum every year. However, there are also differences within us, that is, every piece of land in Kyoto is priced. If you really want too little, I'm afraid anyone will doubt it."
Han Shanping seriously analyzed to Ye Sumang, and also revealed an important news, that is, Huaying is willing to sell, but it is a price issue.
But this problem is not a problem for Ye Sumang. If Ye Sumang has the opportunity to win such a piece of land in Kyoto City, Ye Sumang is willing to make some concessions in terms of price.
"Uncle Han, please help me think about this matter first, but don't leak the news. The place looks dilapidated now, but it is indeed covered with earth-covered gold ingots. I believe many people are watching it. We'd better buy it secretly and don't create an auction, which will be a loss."
"You guys say this, don't worry if I do it. Huaying doesn't speak, no one dares to make an idea about our company." Han Shanping patted his chest and promised.
"This is a domineering word." Ye Sumang couldn't help but be happy. Indeed, even the Tianxia Film and Television Group would retreat three points when facing Huaying, a big brother with an official background behind him. After all, the policies are preferred, and natural competitiveness is not on the same level as private film companies. Just one of the monopoly of the import rights of overseas films is enough to make all film companies across the country drool.
"It's not me that Su Mang, you kid are too thief, why are you attracted to our Huaying's things again?" As he said that, Han Shanping couldn't help but smile. When he received Ye Su Mang's call a few days ago, he couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this news.
This kid was actually ready to speak to Huaying without saying a word, but Han Shanping also thought it was feasible. A film company should have its own film and television base. With this thing, he would undoubtedly be more confident. This is also a witness to the increasing development of the World Film and Television Group. With Ye Sumang's own theater chain, the top transactions of domestic film companies must be required to be taken to the World Film and Television Group.
"I went shopping with my grandfather a few days ago. I felt that this place could not be defeated like this." Ye Sumang did not laugh, but said with emotion on his face.
Hearing this, Han Shanping couldn't help but curl his smile. People of his generation also understood the meaning of this sentence, especially as one of the culprits of the acquisition of Beijing Film Academy, he really didn't know what to say at this moment.
However, Ye Sumang was only immersed for a moment. Seeing Han Shanping's embarrassed look on his face, he immediately smiled and changed the subject.
"Uncle Han, I have something to ask you for help."
"What's the matter?" Han Shanping asked curiously.
"If this acquisition can be successful, I estimate that 80% of the possibility I will transform Beijing Film Studio into a small film and television base. Of course, we have to discuss the specific style and decide after discussing it. You also know that Beijing Film Studio has failed now, and there are still a bunch of Beijing-based extras at the door. If we reorganize in the future, I wonder if we will set up an organization similar to the American Film Union, and it is also a home for these extras?"
"I'm not sure why it's difficult." After hearing Ye Sumang's words, Han Shanping said indifferently: "What's this matter? There are not so-called actor guilds in other film and television bases? You don't know."
"But that's not someone else's? We have to do it ourselves?" Ye Sumang certainly knew that the actors in the film and television bases were also union, but that was someone else's after all, so how should he do this?
Ye Sumang seems to have some cumbersome problems, but it is not a problem at all in Han Shanping.
"It's not simple. You set up a company. Then put on the Actors Guild sign and gather these group actors together. But in this way, you will offend those group leaders. After all, they rely on these actors to make a living. If your company is together, the group actors have a better chance. How can they let the group leaders suck the money they have earned with hard work?"
It is said that "The King of Hell is easy to see, but the little ghost is difficult to deal with." Although these groups of people have a low status, they have a great influence on the lower-level extras, especially those who have been working for many years. You are not afraid of him causing trouble in front of him, but you are afraid that he will harass him in secret. After all, it is disgusting to make a good mess of rat shit.
"There must be a road in front of the road mountain. I think the group leader just needs to have a meal. At the worst, you can recruit them into the company and then ask them to contact more extras, and give them part of their shareholding according to their abilities, so that they can enjoy dividends. This is not more profitable than to draw the actors? I don't believe they will be unhappy." Ye Sumang said with a smile.
This is indeed very tempting, and it is easier than dealing with actors and crew. The key is that there will definitely be more money in hand without layers of exploitation. The most important thing is that if Ye Sumang takes action, he will no longer be afraid of those bad debts. If the crew really wants to pay for the debt under Ye Sumang's nose, or take some rags to pay the bill. Then see how Ye Sumang deals with him.
"No matter what, the land is still the most important thing. Uncle Han, remember to talk about land, don't talk about houses or something, let's buy land." When Han Shanping left, Ye Sumang smiled and instructed.
"You boy, I understand." He pointed at Ye Sumang and cursed, and Han Shanping smiled and shook his head and left.
A few days later, Han Shanping came to news, and Ye Sumang's Tianxia Company officially began to prepare to open negotiations with Huaying. The matter was very confidential. Under the invisible tacit understanding between the two sides, there was no news from the outside world.
Until a week later, the official websites of both Huaying Group and Tianxia Film and Television Group announced almost at the same time that the old site of Beijing Film and Television Plant was sold to Tianxia Film and Television Group together with Beijing Film and Television City. The specific maintenance and demolition and demolition were approved by the Haiding District Government. All modifications or demolition and inspections in the future are market behaviors.
As soon as this news came out, the entire Chinese entertainment industry was in a big shock!!!
"What? Why is there no news about such a big move? The entertainment reporters are blind? When did the government work so efficiently?"
"Not necessarily, it must be something that has been planned for a long time! Ye Sumang's work is real and covert, and the theaters are just like this, and it's still the same when buying a Beijing Film Studio now!"
"I said, how did I see people from Huaying running to the Tianxia Film and Television Group two days ago? It turns out that this is the case. How much did this transaction cost? This is a prime location."
"Who has inside information, our newspaper is willing to pay 500,000."
"We'll pay 600,000!!!"
Various speculations emerge one after another, and even heavier calls are also continuous, but the questions pointed out are all related to Beijing Film Studio. How much does it cost and how to buy it is probably the most answered questions Ye Sumang has answered these days.
But the happiest person was not Ye Sumang, but Ye Sumang's grandfather Ye Xian. When the old man heard that his grandson actually bought the Beijing Film Studio directly, he was so happy that he was like a child. He kept asking Ye Sumang if he wanted to restore the glory of Beijing Film Studio.
However, Ye Sumang must disappoint the old man in this regard. Beijing Film Studio is gone, completely gone. Even the factory has been replaced by text. It almost only exists in history.
But what did not disappoint my grandfather was that Ye Sumang would really use funds to renovate the factory and the film city, retaining more than half of the original appearance of the Beijing Film Studio, and from now on, it will become a holy place in the Kyoto film industry and a film and television base that will revive life.
Chapter completed!