Chapter 252 New Training Base

Zhongqiu Film and Television Company is not far from Beijing Film Academy. After Yang Xue returned to the company, managers from several departments immediately rushed over.

"Mr. Yang, some agents in the circle called our company, hoping to join us," said Lin Xue, manager of the artist department.

Yang Xue said: "I just received a lot of such calls. Please pick a few agents who have good abilities and connections."

"it is good."

Liu Zhen, the manager of the TV department, said: "Boss Yang, Bayi Film Studio has contacted them and they are discussing cooperation with Huayi Company.

Huayi is willing to invest 600 million, but Huayi’s funds will not be in place until next year, and they cannot come up with the money at the moment.

Bayi also has 600 million, a total of 1200 million, 30 episodes, 40 per episode. "

He was recruited by Yang Xue from Beijing Film Academy. He has good market analysis ability and believes that there is a market for military-themed films in the next few years. Soldier Assault is a project that he values.

"1200?"

Yang Xue thought for a moment and said, "Manager Liu, you should have a formal discussion with the Bayi Film Studio and raise the investment for each episode to 50. In addition to Bayi's investment, we will invest the rest."

"Kick Hua Yi out?"

Liu Zhen was shocked. This classmate Yang Xue was quite ruthless.

He hurriedly said, “But Mr. Yang, with an investment of 50 per episode, I’m afraid we won’t make much money.”

Yang Xue said: "With a large investment, the quality will definitely be higher and the scenes will be more grand. We are now investing in film and television projects mainly to make a name for ourselves and grab their market share from others. Making money is secondary."

"Okay, I'll go talk to Bayi right away, and there's a high chance we can make a deal." Liu Zhen said with a smile.

After reporting on Liu Zhen, Zhang Haicheng, the manager of the film department, continued, "Boss Yang, should we announce our cooperation with Director Zhang? Once this news is announced, it will definitely attract a large number of first-tier and second-tier stars."

Yang Xue shook her head and said, "Not yet, let's wait until the script is finalized. Once it's finalized, I'll go to China Film and communicate with President Han first, and try to get China Film to come in."

"Okay then." Zhang Haicheng said somewhat disappointedly.

Yang Xue then said to Zhou Xiangzhi, the manager of the publicity and distribution department, "Manager Zhou, please go to Los Angeles recently to get Iron Eagle King distributed in China. After China Film Group Corporation introduces it, we will be responsible for the domestic distribution together with the American Mid-Autumn Film Company and China Film Group Corporation."

"Okay, I'll contact China Film Group right away and then go to Los Angeles." Zhou Xiangzhi said excitedly.

Yang Xue added: "Manager Lin, you and Sister Wang need to speed up the process of contacting Wang Jinhua. If we drain Huayi, our company will surely develop faster."

This idea came from the filming of The Wedding Dress Magical Skill, which was an aftereffect of her filming Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque.

"Okay." Lin Xue said hurriedly.

Yang Xue said thoughtfully: "Tangren and Huayi have been banning Liu Yifei. Of course, they know the relationship between Liu Yifei and Sanjin, but they don't give her any face at all."

At this point, she said to several executives: "I don't care who is right or wrong between them and Liu Yifei. If they don't give Mr. He face, we don't need to give them face.

In the future, we will not cooperate with them in our projects, we will not use their artists, and we will try our best to kick them out of the projects we are involved in.”

This is also a sequelae of playing Jiang Yuyan. In addition, she has become the boss of a film and television company that controls nearly 1 billion yuan in funds. Yang Xue's personality and style of doing things are much stronger than before, and she looks a bit like a strong woman.

She doesn’t care whether Sanjin likes Liu Yifei or not. Anyway, she and Liu Yifei are very good friends, and she can’t just sit back and watch that little girl being banned.

Moreover, Tangren and Huayi are both rivals in the film and television industry. Suppressing the rivals and helping Liu Yifei can be considered killing two birds with one stone.

Several people were shocked. Is Yang Xue going to start a war with Tang Renhua?

But they didn't think much of it. Zhongqiu Film and Television had Beijing Film Academy and Beijing Film Studio behind it, and had connections with China Film Group. With the addition of Wolverine, as well as Hollywood connections and funding, it was not without confidence to beat Tangren and Huayi. It could even be said that it was very confident.

Tangren focuses on drama production, and Huayi has just begun to develop into the film industry. They have a certain weight in the Chinese film and television circle, but their current size is not large and is definitely not a behemoth, far less than the wealthy Emperor Entertainment Group in Hong Kong.

Mr. He has the confidence to go against Emperor Entertainment Group and Zhou Yunfa's group of Hong Kong stars, and he certainly can't stop Tangren and Huayi.

"Hello, Sissy?"

At this time, Yang Xue's cell phone rang. She saw that it was Liu Yifei calling, so she quickly answered it.

"Sister Xue, you're back?"

Liu Yifei was studying at the Beijing Film Academy. She had just finished class and was hiding in a secluded corner to make a phone call.

"Well, hehe, little girl, you're not angry that I didn't take you with me this time, right?"

"No, where is it?"

"That's good. By the way, you're going to join the group at the end of the year, right?"

"Yeah, my movie is about to start shooting."

"Are you still practicing swordplay now?"

"Yes, we practice three-body posture and sword techniques every day."

"Xixi, the company has a movie project in preparation. The investment should be huge, at least more than 50 million US dollars. It has not been announced to the public yet. I will reserve a role for you."

"Really? Sis, what movie is it?"

"It's about Journey to the West, and I'm working with director Zhang Yimou. But you can't tell anyone about it, understand?"

"Well, I see."

"Okay, I'm still busy here, I'll hang up first."

"okay."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Xue continued to discuss things with the executives.

"Mom, Sister Xue said..."

Liu Yifei was so happy that she called her mother immediately.

"Really? Oh, Yang Xue is so thoughtful. She, she...Xixi, call her again. Mom will prepare something and invite her to dinner at home tonight."

"okay."

Liu Xiaoli, who was stewing soup at home, had red eyes and was so excited that she didn't know what to say.

……

On the afternoon of the 29th, He Zhongqiu and his team arrived in New York.

He was surrounded by the media at the airport. A fighting match made him more famous and earned him another nickname, the money-making machine.

Tomorrow is the Knicks' new season media day. Instead of going home, he went directly to the training base from the airport with owner James Dolan.

"Wolverine, welcome back." Scott Layden said happily.

"Wolverine, you made $4 million in 1.7 minutes, and we thought we were going to lose you." Rick Carlisle said with a smile.

He Zhongqiu smiled and said: "I said I would not give up the NBA. This is the foundation of my career and I hope to achieve greater success here.

Money is very important, and you can't live without it, but money doesn't mean everything to me now." There is one thing he didn't say, that it's not enough to have money, you also need influence and social status to keep your money.

The four chatted for a while, and Redden gave him the twelve-man roster for the new season.

Main lineup: He Zhongqiu, Karl Malone, Shane Battier, Josh Howard, Nash
Inside substitutes: Anderson Varejao (4, 5), Malik Ross (4), Bralo Sandev (5).

Outside reserve: Witherspoon (3), Jamal Crawford (1, 2), Brent Barry (1, 2), Gary Payton (1)

Redden introduced: “Brarosandev doesn’t have much ability, and the main substitute at the five position is rookie Varejao.

There is no suitable substitute for the No. 3 position. Witherspoon may retire. His injury is a bit serious. I will continue to seek a trade. "

Rick Carlisle said: "It would be better to find another inside player who can play both positions. As for the third position, the lineup is indeed a bit weak."

Layden nodded and said to He Zhongqiu, "Rick's idea is to consider taking Josh out of the starting lineup and letting him substitute at the third position to strengthen the bench strength at the third position, and then let Crawford start at the second position."

He Zhongqiu felt that this lineup was okay. Although the doctor was old and the third position was a little weak, there was no such thing as a perfect lineup.

But he was a little confused and asked, "This Crawford is the Bulls' scoring leader, right? Why would they be willing to trade him?"

Layden smiled and said: "The Bulls are in a hurry to rebuild. The team building concept has changed again. They are not satisfied with Crawford. They can even trade Brand, the No. 20 pick with 10+, let alone Crawford?"

Rick Carlisle said: "Crawford is definitely capable of starting at the No. 2 position, but of course his offensive efficiency is a bit low, so we need to control his shots and not take unreasonable shots.

My idea is to look at the different starting lineups arranged by the opponents.

If the opponent's shooting guard is very offensive, such as when playing against the Lakers, then Josh Howard, who has better defensive ability, will be the starter.

If the opponent's shooting guard has average offensive ability, then Crawford, who is weaker in defense, should be the main player."

James Dolan has not interrupted. Now he has great confidence in Layden's ability. Since Layden signed with the Wolverines, he rarely interferes in the team's construction.

When the three of them had finished talking, he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, I have some very good news. Do you want to hear it?"

"Boss, which Hollywood star are you dating?" He Zhongqiu teased.

"Ha ha……"

Even James Dolan laughed, and then he said, "It's like this, I'm negotiating with the owner of the Spock Building, hoping to rent their underground second floor and convert it into our training base."

He Zhongqiu said happily: "This is indeed good news. I have the opportunity to see the prosperity of New York City and don't have to live in the countryside anymore."

Rick Carlisle asked, "Where is the Spock Building?"

Layden said, "It's also in Manhattan, only a five-minute drive from Madison Square Garden, and a quarter of an hour's walk at most."

"That's great!"

Rick Carlisle asked again: "Boss, how big is that area?"

James Dolan said: "With more than 3,500 square meters, we can build four basketball courts and there is also enough space for other function rooms.

After the deal is done, it will have to be renovated and renovated so it can be used next season, so it’s definitely not going to be used this season.”

"It seems I have to buy a house nearby." He Zhongqiu said.

James Dolan suggested: "The Upper East Side and the Upper West Side are both good. The living environment in these two areas is very good. They are the wealthy areas of Manhattan.

A large apartment of several hundred square meters costs between five million and ten million US dollars. There are also many townhouses, which are much cheaper than a large apartment and only cost two to three million US dollars.

But if you want to buy a single-family house, you have to look at the opportunity. There are such houses, but not many. The price is at least tens of millions of dollars, and the highest is thirty or forty million. "

"Let me think about it." He Zhongqiu said.

"By the way, Wolverine, Alan Houston announced his retirement yesterday. His injury has not improved." Rick Carlisle said.

"Really? I'll call him later." He Zhongqiu nodded.

At this time Rick Carlisle said: "Now the media has an assessment of each team in the new season. Most media believe that there are four championship-level teams."

"Oh?"

He Zhongqiu is quite interested in this. Besides the Knicks, who else could it be?

Carlisle went on to say: "The first is our Knicks, the second is the Spurs whose lineup is becoming more mature, the third is the Heat who got the Big Shaq, and the fourth is the Mavericks, two teams each in the Eastern and Western Conferences."

After coming out of the training base, He Zhongqiu first called the King of Investment to say hello, and then went to the Zhongqiu Cultural and Sports Company not far away.

"Boss."

His NBA agent Mike Johnson quickly greeted him.

"Mike, long time no see." He also greeted with a smile.

"Boss."

Manager Frank Zhang had just returned with him from Japan and was dealing with the accumulated matters in the company in recent days. When he saw him coming, he hurried out of the office.

He said: “Frank, Mr. James Dolan has found a new training base in Manhattan that can be used next season.

Also, find me a real estate agent. I plan to buy a villa in Manhattan, preferably a single-family house."

"Really, that's awesome."

Frank Zhang said happily: "Boss, will our company also move to Manhattan next year?"

He Zhongqiu considered, "How about this, since the company's artists mainly shoot movies in Hollywood, why not open a branch in Los Angeles? We don't need too many people in New York."

Frank Zhang also thought about it, and then said: "Boss, let's do as you say. I will contact Ross Lewis first. It would be best if the two companies are together."

"OK."

Nodding, He Zhongqiu said, "Frank, you can arrange one or two more fighting matches or WWE scripted matches and boxing matches for me during the regular season, but not too many. It's best to fight in New York."

"OK."

Frank Zhang nodded excitedly.

The better his work performance, the bigger his year-end bonus will be, and Boss is a very generous man.

"The NBA and the Knicks need you to talk to them," He Zhongqiu said.

Frank Zhang nodded and said, "Don't worry, Boss. I have communicated with Loswa Daley and James Dolan on the plane. They admit that you should be given privileges in the NBA. Having a few fighting games or boxing matches is not a problem at all."

He Zhongqiu asked again: "I forgot to ask Ross, Frank, do you know if the post-production of Iron Eagle King went smoothly?"

Frank Zhang nodded and said, "It went smoothly. Mainly because there are many special effects shots, so it takes more time. Ross said that the post-production can be completed in March 05. I don't know about the rest."

He Zhongqiu nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

(End of this chapter)