Rebirth of the courtyard, the start is 80s

After politely sending Director Yang Jie away, Xu Qingdong and Cao Zhiqiang returned to the living room.

Feeling that there were no outsiders, Xu Qingdong relaxed a lot and asked Cao Zhiqiang for a Coca-Cola instead of drinking tea in a polite manner.

Yes, not many people know that Director Xu, who has not yet started to put on weight, actually likes to drink Coca-Cola.

"Here, your Coke." Cao Zhiqiang handed him an opened glass bottle of Coca-Cola.

"Hey, this is better." Xu Qingdong happily took the Coke.

"Old Xu." Cao Zhiqiang, who was sitting across from him again, frowned, "What's the matter with you?"

"What's going on?" Xu Qingdong, who had just taken a sip of Coke, pretended to be stupid.

"Still pretending to be with me?" Cao Zhiqiang frowned, "What's going on with Director Yang? Why didn't you inform me and bring her to me?"

"Ah, you said this." Xu Qingdong put down the Coke and sighed, "I am doing this for your own good."

"For my own good?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Xu Qingdong said: "To tell you the truth, I met her at the gate of our unit, that is, our film studio.

She just came out of it, and I happened to meet her, so I said hello and asked her what she was doing.

Then I realized that she came here specifically to find you, and already knew that you lived here, and was planning to come over here to find you.

As soon as I heard this, I was afraid that if she came to you directly, something would be bad if something happened, so I quickly pretended to be warm-hearted and wanted to bring her here myself.

No, I was thinking that with me by my side to smooth things over, things wouldn't become a stalemate. "

"A quarrel?" Cao Zhiqiang frowned, "What quarrel can there be between me and her?"

Xu Qingdong shook his head: "No, my factory director, you don't know this senior's temper.

Although she appears to be knowledgeable and good-tempered, she is actually stubborn and can easily offend others with her words.

However, he has sufficient qualifications and a solid background, and has good relationships with many big leaders.

Otherwise, do you think anyone can get three million dollars to film Journey to the West? "

Cao Zhiqiang touched his chin: "In other words, you were afraid that when she asked me for money, she would speak too bluntly and offend me. Then I couldn't help it and had a bad attitude toward her, fearing that I would offend her and then To make her hate me and give me little shoes?"

"That's not the case." Xu Qingdong said, "She just has a bad temper and doesn't rub sand in her eyes, but she won't retaliate for such a trivial matter."

"Then you still talk so much?" Cao Zhiqiang was speechless, "You act as if I am a willful and arrogant guy."

"That's not what I meant." Xu Qingdong waved his hand, "I'm mainly afraid that you two will have a bad temper and start a fight, which will definitely not be good.

Furthermore, she is a veteran in the film and television industry.

If you really offend her accidentally, even if she doesn't deal with you, it will not be good for you if the news spreads.

Of course, this is just one of them.

Secondly, I'm afraid that if you are soft-spoken, Director Yang will give her money without understanding the situation.

I can tell you.

Just the Journey to the West film she took.

Just her way of shooting.

That's a big hole that can't be filled.

If you really give her money, she will spend it on you no matter how much money you have, and there will be no sound!

Our film studio has finally made some money, and I plan to continue our efforts, recruit more key members, set up a framework, and shoot a few good movies along the way.

You can't spend all your money.

Especially for the Journey to the West crew directed by Yang.

I'm still waiting for the money to come to the pot. "

"I see." Cao Zhiqiang said amusedly, "We've been making trouble for a long time, are you afraid that I'll give her money?"

"That's not true." Xu Qingdong nodded, "I still understand you, kid. Being rich is good, but spending money is useless.

Forget about everything else, but the funds for "Love in the Rain" belong to our factory, so you can't just waste it.

Don’t forget, you promised me before, that the money should be earmarked and should go to the film studio. "

"Don't worry, of course I haven't forgotten it." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "You still don't understand me? I am public or private.

When the movie "Love in the Rain" was released in Japan, I had already made clear the accounts.

Including my personal income and the income of the film studio, everything is clearly written in the accounts.

And I can get money from many places. I earn a lot from records in Japan alone, so I won’t be greedy for the small amount of money from the film studio’s public funds.

Do you think I'm that stupid person to get into trouble just for a little money? "

"Of course I understand that." Xu Qingdong nodded, "But aren't I afraid that if you are praised by others, you will accidentally spend money?

That's why I came here to keep an eye on you, just to prevent you from nodding casually.

Fortunately you didn't agree to her request.

Otherwise, this matter would be difficult to handle.

After all, you are the factory director and I am just the deputy director.

This money matter has to be decided by you. "

"Do you really think I'm a fool?" Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "I've heard a little bit about the Journey to the West crew, and I won't invest money in that kind of bottomless pit."

"That's good." Xu Qingdong nodded.

Then, Xu Qingdong sighed: "Well, if you ask me, Director Yang is too stubborn.

With her method of shooting, sooner or later something will happen.

And it’s just her, her background is tough enough.

If it had been anyone else, he would have been reported long ago.

But... forget it, let's not talk about it. "

"Okay, this matter is over." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "But what happened to Zhu Lin and Ma Suqin?"

"This is not easy, she is short of actors." Xu Qingdong said, "The news has spread throughout the circle, and Director Yang is looking for actors everywhere to join her Journey to the West crew.

That's fine, the key point is that she received very little treatment, the shooting environment was very poor, and it was very hard.

I heard an actor who joined her crew before say that being on the Journey to the West crew was like suffering.

Basically, he eats steamed buns and pickles every day, and then he wakes up early and stays late at night to film, and he doesn't even use wires. He just uses ordinary wire ropes instead. There have been several accidents because of this, and some people have fallen and been hospitalized.

Therefore, the real big stars, such as Liu Xiaoqing and Pan Hong, are unwilling to join her crew.

Therefore, she could only find those new people.

After all, newcomers are cheap, so it’s easy to handle.

Just like Ma Suqin, she was a pure newcomer with pretty good qualities. Didn't she just take a liking to him at first sight? "

Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "If that's the case, how dare she ask for Zhu Lin from me?

Zhu Lin is not a little star now, is he? "

Xu Qingdong said: "Of course there are jujubes but there are no jujubes. Let's try it first by hitting a pole.

I guess she didn't expect it to happen, but who knew you actually agreed.

Alas, let me tell you what is good. "

Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "You don't understand this.

In fact, her Journey to the West still has merit.

If we only invest in one episode and someone else contributes the money, we can influence the filming of that episode.

For example, we can ask for changes to the script, and even agree that we will do the post-production special effects for that episode.

In this way, we can film the episode of "The Kingdom of Women" according to our wishes, and we can also use the traffic of "Journey to the West" to save publicity expenses.

At the same time, because we are a sponsor, of course we can insert the advertisements we want to insert in that episode and earn a wave of advertising fees.

Once that episode airs, the ratings will definitely be high.

When the time comes, not only will Zhu Lin's fame be raised to a higher level.

We can make a lot of money just by advertising. Especially, if advertising is my own related industry, it will be more profitable.

This is equivalent to saying that we spent a small amount of money but relied on the IP and traffic of Journey to the West. What a cost-effective thing. "

"What IP traffic? What do you mean?" Xu Qingdong asked with a frown.

"Oh, it's just a shell." Cao Zhiqiang said, "It means going public through a reverse shell."

"If you say that, then I understand." Xu Qingdong nodded.

At this point, Xu Qingdong looked at Cao Zhiqiang and smiled: "By the way, speaking of Zhu Lin, what happened to her? She seemed fine before, but why did she suddenly..."

"Shh!" Cao Zhiqiang quickly raised his right index finger to his mouth.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang pointed in the direction of the bedroom and made a gesture indicating that someone was there.

Xu Qingdong blinked and immediately expressed understanding.

Cao Zhiqiang said seriously again: "In this way, we still need to be a little humane about Comrade Zhu Lin's medical expense reimbursement, and we can't just ignore it just because it costs a lot.

After all, Comrade Zhu Lin got seriously ill because of work and to cooperate with the promotion of the movie. Do you think this is the truth? "

Xu Qingdong blinked and nodded quickly: "Yes, you are absolutely right. I think so too. You must not chill the hearts of outstanding actors."

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang followed, "Then the matter is settled. The expenses for Comrade Zhu Lin's medical treatment in Xiangjiang will all go to the public account of our film studio. After all, it is for official business."

"Yes, that's right!" Xu Qingdong nodded again.

"Okay, let's end it here." Cao Zhiqiang said, "This, then there are other work arrangements.

Well, by the way, have you had breakfast? "

At this point, Cao Zhiqiang shook his head and winked at Xu Qingdong.

Xu Qingdong understood immediately and immediately said: "Not yet. I was just planning to go to the work to grab some food, but I met Director Yang and we came together. Why haven't I eaten yet?"

Cao Zhiqiang nodded with satisfaction: "That's it, look at you, this is not good.

People are iron rice and steel, and if they don't eat a meal, they will be very hungry.

In this way, I happen to be hungry too, why don't we go to the restaurant below and chat while eating. "

"Okay, that's a good relationship." Xu Qingdong nodded.

Cao Zhiqiang smiled and said, "Then you go to the Chinese restaurant below and wait for me. I'll be there soon."

"Okay." Xu Qingdong stood up with a smile, winked at Cao Zhiqiang, then turned and left.

After Xu Qingdong left, Cao Zhiqiang returned to the bedroom, looked at Wu Qinghong who was already dressed and said: "Qinghong, I'm sorry, I can't have breakfast with you. I have something serious to talk about."

"It's okay." Wu Qinghong said with a smile, "You men should talk about big things, go ahead and don't worry about me, I'm fine."

Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "I just like your sensible little appearance!"

After saying this, Cao Zhiqiang added: "In this way, after I leave, you call customer service and ask them to bring food to you. Just tell them what you want to eat. Don't treat yourself badly, do you understand?"

"I know." Wu Qinghong smiled, "But can I make a call first?"

"Ah? Make a phone call and go back?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "What are you going back to? Where are you going back to?"

"Of course you'll call us back home." Wu Qinghong said with a smile, "I would like to invite Zhenzhen and Sister Wang to come here for dinner. It's crowded and lively.

Besides, judging from your appearance, you won’t come back right away after talking about things. I guess you have to go out to do something, right? "

"That's true." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "It's almost the Chinese New Year, and there are a lot of things going on recently. I have to keep an eye on many of them personally, so I may not be able to accompany you today."

"I knew it." Wu Qinghong said with a smile, "So, I plan to ask Zhenzhen and Xiaohong to borrow them to accompany me, so that we women can do the little things for women, and you men can do the big things for men, without getting in the way.

By the way, speaking of this, I have to go back to see our sister in two days.

Did you buy them gifts? "

"Oops, I really forgot about this." Cao Zhiqiang slapped his head, "Why don't you buy some for me."

"Oh, I knew you had forgotten." Wu Qinghong said with a smile, "Okay, I will take care of all the New Year shopping and gifts."

"Not bad, not bad." Cao Zhiqiang walked over with a smile and scratched the tip of her nose with his finger, "What a good wife, she saved me so much trouble."

Wu Qinghong smiled and pursed her lips: "You know me now, okay?"

"I know, I've always known." Cao Zhiqiang hugged Wu Qinghong's waist with a smile, "otherwise, I wouldn't have kidnapped you back then."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wu Qinghong rolled her eyes at Cao Zhiqiang.

Cao Zhiqiang laughed, popped, and kissed Wu Qinghong's cheek.

With just one brush, Wu Qinghong's face immediately turned red.

Alas, that's all Wu Qinghong is good for.

I've done everything I need to do, and I can still blush when I'm kissed...

Well, it turns out it’s because I didn’t do enough.

After smiling slightly, Cao Zhiqiang let go and took out a dozen foreign exchange coupons from his arms, all worth one hundred yuan each.

During this period, there were no hundred-yuan bills in RMB, and the highest denomination of a banknote was 10 yuan, so it was actually very inconvenient to use RMB for large purchases.

But foreign exchange coupons are different.

This currency, which was issued on April 1980, 4, was originally intended to be used by overseas Chinese and foreign guests coming to China. The places of use are also limited and can only be used in specific places, such as foreign-related hotels, friendship shops, duty-free shops, etc. Waiting place.

But because these places can buy many domestic luxury goods and imported goods that ordinary people in China cannot buy, the value of foreign exchange coupons gradually increases.

Later, due to various reasons, foreign exchange coupons gradually flowed into the private market and became another official currency with a "privilege" flavor.

During this period, if you have foreign exchange coupons, you will become the envy of others.

Because you have foreign exchange coupons, you can go to the Friendship Store to buy things, which is inaccessible to ordinary people.

So in the early 1980s, there were actually two currencies in the country, namely RMB and foreign exchange coupons.

Relatively speaking, foreign exchange coupons are scarcer and of course more valuable.

At this time, the maximum denomination of RMB is 10 yuan, but the maximum denomination of foreign exchange coupons is 100 yuan.

Therefore, if you want to make large purchases, foreign exchange coupons are best.

In fact, foreign exchange coupons can now be used not only in foreign-related institutions, but also in some ordinary stores.

And when used in non-foreign-related places, the actual value of foreign exchange coupons is higher than the face value.

The stack of foreign exchange coupons that Cao Zhiqiang just took out were all in denominations of 5000 yuan each. If you calculate it this way, it must be yuan at least!

To put it bluntly, this wad of money is more valuable than the ten thousand yuan from an ordinary household worth ten thousand yuan.

"This, this..." Wu Qinghong looked at the stack of foreign exchange coupons in her hand with a confused face, "are they all for me?"

"Of course." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "You can go and buy whatever you want. Buy whatever you want."

"Too many!" Wu Qinghong said tremblingly.

"Silly girl." Cao Zhiqiang shook his head, "Just keep it, this is only a lot.

To put it bluntly, this money is just pocket money for me now.

Since you are my woman, you have to learn to treat money like dirt. Don't be so surprised. "

"But……"

"Okay, it's settled!"

Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand: "I still have something to do. I have to go and do some work first. You can spend this first. If you don't have enough, you can call the publishing house and ask Vice President Chen for money. I will replenish it for him later. It's okay. .”

Wu Qinghong bit her lip: "Then I'll save it for you."

"Save some money!" Cao Zhiqiang frowned, "Qinghong, how many times have I told you, you... forget it, just do whatever you want, the money is yours anyway, you can spend it how you like, and save it if you want. I won't stop you either.

But one thing, don't give it to me, keep it in your own bankbook.

I don’t want to take back the money I gave you, do you hear me? "

"Yes, I heard it." Wu Qinghong smiled.

"That's it! I'm leaving."

Cao Zhiqiang scratched the tip of her nose again, and then under Wu Qinghong's attention, he picked up the scarf and woolen coat, stood up and left the room.