Confessions of a Salesman

Chapter 1322
The discussion came and went, but there was no result. Finally, they decided to hold a town congress tomorrow to see everyone's opinions?
I felt quite disappointed, so I said to Xiao Hei and Lu Yuchen: "I'll stay for one night and leave tomorrow! If you want money, just talk to Lu Ping directly! I've done everything I can! Yuchen, you just do good deeds Do it to the end, help them make a touching film, and try to publicize it through multiple channels! I will pay for the cost!"

Lu Yuchen quit immediately, frowned and said, "You asked me to come here, why didn't you just ignore it? How can you do things like this?"

I said helplessly: "You have also seen the situation! The root cause is that their ideas are still stuck in the 80s and [-]s, they do not rely on the government, they want to be self-sufficient and have enough food and clothing! The state has policies, but they do not know how to use them, and they dare not use them. Use, who can blame this?"

Then he said to Xiao Hei: "You don't have to stare at me, you still plan to hit me? I told you, this is not something that can be solved by giving some money. In the long run, you have to change their ideas and teach them How do they get rich! Your original intention is to carry forward the traditional art of lion dance, but have you ever thought that everyone is hungry, who will do these things! You must not have enough food and clothing, and you can have entertainment activities only after you are full and warm Ah! It’s a day-to-day, the field work can’t be done, and boxing and lion dancing have to be done. Who has the leisure time, who has the strength? Don’t listen to it, you also have the sour energy of a poor scholar! "

Lu Yuchen followed me to persuade: "A Fei is right! The problem they have to solve now is how to ensure their basic needs in material life. I don't agree with A Fei's point of view, but what he said is correct! They don't In this way, it will never change, and your lion dance career will not last long!"

Xiao Hei was silent for a long time before he said to me: "I'll try to persuade them! But I think it's not good to lie!"

I sighed and said, "You have been with me for so long, why haven't you learned how to do things at all!? The process is not important, the important thing is the result! Get famous! Many times, things are not as complicated as you think, just turn a corner!"

Xiao Hei snorted and said, "I'm not as fancy as you! You can do whatever you want, but if they don't agree, I can't do anything about it!"

The next day, they grandly held the town's congress, but we were not allowed to attend because we were foreigners.

We waited anxiously for the result outside. One noon passed, and there was no news at all. I lay on the outside of the gate and listened for a long time, but there was no movement at all. I asked anxiously; "Should there be some movement? Even if there is no If we start a fight, we should at least quarrel, right? Why are you so quiet?"

Xiao Hei looked at me like a fool and said, "There are three floors of courtyards, what can you hear here?"

I thought so too, and said a little impatiently: "How can you spend the whole morning with a few words? We are fine, but Mr. Lu is very busy!"

Lu Yuchen smiled and said, "Just say you're in a hurry. I'm fine. The scenery here is so beautiful. I just want to take a rest!"

Finally the meeting ended, and people came out one after another. When everyone passed me, they stared at me before walking away.

I simply walked in directly, and saw the three heads sitting in the middle of the inquiry with dark clouds on their faces, watching us come in.

As soon as I finished thinking, looking at this, I guess they didn't say a few words before being sprayed back. Their ideas are so old-fashioned, and those people must be even more!

After Huang Junying let us sit down, he said to me: "Our town representatives unanimously agree with your proposal, unanimously approved!"

I breathed a sigh of relief, and then blamed: "Then why are you three so bitter? Isn't this done? Are you kidding me?"

Huang Junying said seriously: "I thought I would have to spend a lot of effort to convince them. Who knew that my ideas were too backward! It seems that I am really not suitable to be the mayor of this town!"

I hurriedly persuaded: "You are just being cautious and not violating the principle! You are right! I have thought about it too, and my method is indeed too radical! It is not good to lie to people after all, and it is indeed true to invite businessmen to set up factories. It will destroy the ecological environment! So, I think we should make money first in the name of the hometown of martial arts! When we have money, we can build a film and television base here, let people come to make movies, and go for a tour! The government side Well, there is no need to apply for poverty alleviation policies, and I don’t think we can give much money. Let’s apply for venture capital, and there will always be rich people who are willing to invest!"

Huang Junying asked happily: "Is it really okay?"

I hesitated and said, "I don't know! Let's take a step at a time! It's always good to start! Hope tomorrow!"

I followed Lu Yuchen here for three consecutive days, and I was also moved by this group of martial arts practitioners. Every morning, I get up at 4 o'clock to practice basic skills. At 7 o'clock, adults start to do their own farm work, and children I went to school, and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, I started the second round of practice. At night, I had to practice until 9 o'clock. I practiced three times a day. The whole town basically participated. Even the 80-year-old man practiced well. Yes, this has to make me admire.

The day after the shooting was basically finished, they knew I was leaving and decided to perform a lion dance for us.

In the past, I only watched it in movies, and the movements were too fancy, and with computer special effects, I felt that it was particularly unreal. When I experienced it on the spot, I was really shocked. The vivid lion seemed to appear in front of me. In front of me, the strong drum beat directly hits the depths of my heart.

Only then did I understand why Xiao Hei is so obsessed with lion dance, why someone must inherit this skill, if this skill is really lost, it is our fault in this life, and it is our responsibility!

Xiao Hei decided to stay and see what he could do to help them, while I went back and seriously thought about what to do, which is the best for them! ?
The documentary was produced very quickly. After I watched it, I was applauded. It’s just that how to promote it is a bit difficult. Generally, this kind of short film can only be broadcast on the website, and few people watch it. What kind of repercussions will it produce, but if it is put on TV, it will be difficult. Even if it is on TV, I don't think many people will watch it after it is broadcast.

After much deliberation, I think the last solution is to find Yaoyang and ask him to find some celebrities to come out and say a few words and do a little publicity, but call Yaoyang, he is really busy and has no time to talk to me, especially When he heard that I was going to do a lion dance, he immediately hung up on me.

It was Lu Ping who gave me an idea, asking me to try Shi Shi, and I called Shi Shi: "Where is the busy place? Come over if you have time?"

Shi Shi said angrily: "I can't go that far even if I have time? In order to sit down with you, I have to buy a plane ticket and fly from Xi'an to Zhuhai! What's the matter, just tell me, don't make so many preparations!" You are polite to me, I have to accept the money that should be charged!"

I smashed and said, "I recently made a documentary about lion dance, and I want to do some promotion. I know you know a lot of celebrities, can you help me with the promotion?"

Shi Shi asked suspiciously: "Why do you do this? How do you plan to make money from this?"

I cut it and said, "Why do you think that I want to make money when I say it? I am doing charity work. I don't make money, so I have to post money myself!"

Shi Shi said disdainfully: "You will contribute money for charity by yourself? Are you cheating ghosts? Are you trying to take advantage of me again?"

I laughed and said, "Am I that unbearable? It's really for charity. How about it? You can help me find a few stars with positive energy and charisma, and just say a few words for me at the beginning of the film! How much will it cost? Just give it to you!"

Shi Shi hesitated for a moment and asked, "Are you really doing charity work, not making money?"

I replied sincerely: "Really! I lied to you as a puppy!"

Shi Shi snorted and said, "What's wrong with you? Has your conscience been condemned? Did you do something bad? Even Guanyin Bodhisattva can't keep you?"

I snorted and said, "What bad things can I do? Can't I do something good?"

Shi Shi cut it and said: "It's not impossible, even if you do good deeds, you usually have to make some money. This time you pay for it yourself, so you just lose money?"

I confirmed again: "Yes! It seems that my image in your mind is really not good! Are you going to help?"

Shi Shi snorted and said, "Help, if I don't help you, it doesn't make me look like a thief! Tell me, who do you want to find?"

I thought about it, and tentatively asked: "Then it must be a martial arts superstar! Like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, what the best!"

Shi Shi thought for a while and said, "Then let me try, they don't necessarily have a schedule!"

In fact, I was just talking casually. I don’t even dare to think about stars of this level. The more the better!"

Shi Shi cut it and said: "You are quite demanding! How about I invite you half of the martial arts superstars in the entertainment industry, and just make a movie about lion dance?"

I groaned and said excitedly: "That's a good relationship! Are they all guest appearances in friendship? Does it mean that you don't need to charge money for guest appearances in friendship?"

Shi Shi sneered and said, "What are you thinking? If you don't watch it, there are only a few such big-name movies in the history of Chinese movies. Who are the producers? Mr. Ma? Director Zhang, Director Li , You only invited 3 or 5 of such important people. You are half a star in the entertainment industry with your mouth, and you don’t want to pay for it. You are ugly, but you think so beautifully?"

I laughed and said, "I thought you had great energy, so it's a no-brainer!"

Shi Shi didn't like my approach and said: "You send the film to me first. After I have seen it and make sure it is not for commercial use, I will find someone to do the title for you. Let me agree first. There must be a fee. If I don't Forget it, if there are too many, you have to give it to me! How many people can you find count as how many people!"

I said happily: "Yes, yes! Then please, I will let Mr. Lu contact you directly!"

Shi Shi hummed and said: "Okay, you can find someone to connect with me! By the way, what's the matter with the equity of the film and television company now? People from the Parkson Group came to take over before, and then there was no movement , you change the boss, do you have to tell me first? Do you want this company?"

I was a little surprised and said: "Didn't Parkson take over? They bought our company. Now the companies under Yaoyang Group are all owned by others. Didn't Yaoyang tell you about this? Parkson is now the largest shareholder. Now, it has nothing to do with us! Yaoyang also told me that he intends to start a new company. I didn’t care about it at the time, and you know that you have been doing it all along! If you want to, just ask Yaoyang directly That's enough! That's right, you should have collected a lot of money, right? Parkson's acquisition is good for you too!"

Shi Shi snorted and said: "I received the money for the shares I should have, but they didn't drive me away! They still let me manage the company, but I didn't understand. Who is the boss now? I just wanted to I asked about investing in a movie, but the answer was to find you! I was surprised, since the company has been sold to others, why are you still looking for me?"

I was also a little puzzled and said: "I really don't know about this. Anyway, they have taken over the other companies! As for your film and television company, I have never asked about it! Why don't you ask Yaoyang again!?"

Shi Shi sighed and said, "He doesn't know what he's busy with right now, so he made a phone call and hung up after a few sentences! If you don't call me, I still want to call you! Let's discuss it with you. How on earth is this going to happen? I want to cast a new movie, if you really don’t plan to do it at Yaoyang Group, I will find another fund and not apply at Yaoyang Group!”

I hesitated and said: "I can't give an idea on this matter, but investing other people's money is better than investing your own? If they Parkson are willing to pay, you can apply. If you earn, you will have a share, and if you lose It doesn't matter!"

But Shi Shi objected: "That's not what I said. My movie can make money no matter what, it's just that I share the money with whoever makes it!"

I was a little dazed and said, "If you can make money, you must make it yourself! You just invest in it yourself, don't worry about other companies! If you are short of money, I can lend you some!"

Shi Shi said gratefully: "You just borrowed some from me? Did you plan to take a piece of my pie?"

I said disdainfully: "I'm not that interested! Your money is not easy to earn!"

Shi Shi laughed loudly and said, "Really? Then I should feel honored, right?"

I hummed and said: "This shows that you have a good way of making money!"

After hanging up Shi Shi's phone, Lu Yuchen asked me suspiciously: "Why do you have to find celebrities? It will definitely be useful to find them?"

I hummed and said, "Yes, the power of idols is infinite!"

(End of this chapter)