Chapter 458 Li Yufei's worth (please subscribe to monthly ticket)

The first day after the military training was Thursday.

Zhang Yunqi took some time to visit Aiwa Electronics' operations center located in Huarong Jinhuishan Building.

The operation center worked overtime to decorate the building, and the renovation was completed in one and a half months. The overall style continued the decoration style of many companies under the United Times. Except for the executive office, all the partitions were made of large frosted translucent tempered glass that had just become popular at that time, and the silver-gray metal frame gave people a sense of openness.

In order to speed up the progress, recruitment is carried out simultaneously.

The recruitment process had to go through the HR manager, Wang Guibing, and then the general manager Hu Zhibiao, and finally Zhang Yunqi signed. Although Secretary Yang Jin would carry a bunch of materials to Zhang Yunqi's residence every other day for him to sign, the first time he came, there were still a pile of reports and documents in the chairman's office that needed his signature. He signed for more than half an hour in the pungent smell of the new office.

In fact, Zhang Yunqi had no energy to take care of the basic employees below him, and he didn't even know any of them. As for companies like Lianzhong, Liansheng, Zhangji Catering and a bunch of subsidiaries, Zhang Yunqi had long since given up his personnel power.

As more and more companies are established in the United Times system, each line has become a huge high-speed operating machine with its own system. As the operator, he can only be responsible for the two most important things: strategic planning and investment and financing.

According to Zhang Yunqi's idea, Liansheng, Lianzhong and Zhangji Catering should all set up operation centers in Lizhen. Part of the reason is naturally because he came to the provincial capital and it would be easier to operate, but the more important reason is that the development of these three companies in Jiangchuan has faced bottlenecks. They need to break out of Jiangchuan, their old nest and comfort zone where they have the best policies, resources and markets, and establish themselves in the provincial capital and aim at the national market.

Speaking of Zhangji Catering Chain Franchise Business, Zhang Yunqi actually doesn't have much expectation for his elder brother Zhang Yunfeng, and he doesn't put much thought into this business which lacks imagination, but at least one thing is clear, Zhangji Catering can be based in Lijin, and through financing and bank loans and the income from the operation of Yuxianli Night Market, it can purchase large-scale shops in excellent locations in various places. Based on this alone, his elder brother will be able to remain invincible in the future and have no problem becoming a rich man.

Thinking about this, after Zhang Yunqi signed, he asked Yang Jin to call in Hu Zhibiao and Wang Guibing.

The three of them drank tea and briefly chatted about the company's environmental issues. The office space had just been renovated and there was a strong smell. At that time, there was no professional company to deal with formaldehyde. The simplest and most effective way was ventilation and exposure to the sun. The only things they could use were activated carbon and indoor green plants. Anyway, the arrows were on the string and Aihua's operation center must be officially operational on October 10st.

For Aihua Electronics Operation Center, the most urgent task is advertising and marketing. Hu Zhibiao is in charge of these. Two sets of advertising plans have been finalized. The first set of plans to be published in major domestic newspapers has been finalized and will be officially launched on September 9 for three consecutive days.

What Zhang Yunqi was concerned about was the second TV commercial.

Hu Zhibiao handed the relevant materials to Zhang Yunqi and reported directly: "Boss, we have contacted Jackie Chan Film Company and offered 300 million. As for Jet Li, they want 250 million."

In the mid-90s, this was already a sky-high endorsement fee, but Jackie Chan and Jet Li were both international superstars, and the market price was this standard. If you don't pay, there are companies that will. Just the endorsement fee alone is so much, plus the filming and subsequent TV advertising fees, I'm afraid it's an astronomical figure. For a new company like Aiwa Electronics that has been established for more than half a year and has not yet launched its products, whether it is worth it is debatable.

Hu Zhibiao has always been bold. He felt it was worth it. The DVD player market was gradually heating up, and what Aiwa Electronics needed was to become famous overnight. But the final decision was made by the boss Zhang Yunqi.

Zhang Yunqi thought for a moment and said, "Send someone to contact Jackie Chan Film Company and discuss a new way of cooperation with them. Within one year, Aiwa Electronics will donate 1 yuan to Jackie Chan's charity fund for every DVD player it sells. If the sales volume does not meet the target, we will cover the cost of donating million yuan to his charity fund."

Hu Zhibiao was stunned and hesitated, "Can we sell 300 million units in a year?" Hu Zhibiao knew that he was asking nonsense, but he was just confused, because even if Jiangchuan's large-scale base with a monthly output of 10 units was completed today, and it was now running at full capacity, it would only be 300 million units a year. In addition to the small bases that are now working overtime to rush the production, the total output would be at most million units a year. Even if they were all sold, it would still be a long way from million units.

Zhang Yunqi lit a cigarette and said, "We can't sell 300 million units, but this is a mutually beneficial thing. We need Jackie Chan's fame, but we can also put a donation hotline and donation instructions for Jackie Chan Charity Foundation on the packaging of Aihua DVD players. When the time comes, as Aihua DVD players enter thousands of households, his foundation can also benefit. After all, it is a charity. While increasing the popularity, it can also help his foundation raise a certain amount of donation funds."

Whether it is to build a personal image or to truly have the sentiment of helping the world, stars of all eras have been keen on charity. In the 90s, this was even more true for international superstars like Jackie Chan. In recent years, Jackie Chan has spent a lot of time doing charity work and even organized an annual Jackie Chan Car Race to raise funds for his charity fund.

Zhang Yunqi was trying to please him.

In short, regardless of whether the person in charge of Jackie Chan's film company agrees or not, at least his proposal is worth a try. If the other party agrees, it will not only save the 300 million yuan of initial investment, but also relieve Aiwa Electronics' huge financial pressure. The million yuan of donation will be collected after the product is sold. It will also attract Jackie Chan, the current leading superstar in China, to advertise, and promote charity by linking with Jackie Chan's charity fund, achieving three goals at one stroke.

Thinking of this, Hu Zhibiao put down his teacup and nodded, but suddenly remembered something else. He glanced at Wang Guibing, turned his head and said, "Boss, regarding the female lead, Mr. Wang has chosen a newcomer named Li Yufei, a female college student. Her endorsement fee..."

Wang Guibing put out his cigarette butt in the ashtray and answered quickly, "Five thousand."

"Let's set the market price for newcomers at whatever it is." Zhang Yunqi smiled, raised his hand to check the time, and seeing that it was getting late, he said, "Boss Hu, please confirm the new plan with Jackie Chan Pictures as soon as possible, and hurry up to shoot the commercial. Also, come with me to the Provincial State-owned Assets Group on Monday morning next week to discuss financing."

Hu Zhibiao nodded and said yes.

Zhang Yunqi stood up and left the office.

After getting in the car, the driver and bodyguard Xiao Wu drove him back to his residence. Just when they passed the Orange Island Bridge, the sunset in the distance was red and the phone suddenly rang.

Zhang Yunqi took out his cell phone and saw an unfamiliar number. He picked up the phone and put it to his ear and said, "Hello."

A familiar yet strange girl's voice came from the other end of the line: "Is this Zhang Yunqi?"

Zhang Yunqi said: "Yes, you are?"

The girl said: "Zhang Jiaqi."

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