Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 303 Taking Office as General Manager

In the winter in Beijing, the heating is turned on early.

The atmosphere in the office of the Literature Department of the Beijing Film Studio was a bit depressing. The kettle on the stove kept gurgling for a long time before someone picked it up.

Uncharted has been released for four days now, and the box office is getting higher day by day, and this is the case all over Asia.

Movies with large-scale special effects are refreshing to watch, not to mention that they share cultural connections and are a film that integrates the cultures of different regions.

However, while the box office continued to rise, there was also a lot of controversy, and many viewers were not very satisfied with the plot.

This kind of voice is particularly prominent in China, criticizing the script for not being well written.

The people in the literature club won't be affected.

Although the original outline handed over by the factory director was simpler, it was well-structured and had many selling points, with the focus on the story between the heroine and the hero.

After getting it in their hands, they changed it into a story with a grand background, added a lot of characters, and dragged out the plot a lot, causing the first part to look incomplete.

The young screenwriters from the Literature Department had never failed in adapting Chen Shiping's scripts, but this time they failed.

The only thing to be thankful for is that the fighting and special effects are powerful enough, and some of the fantasy settings are attractive enough.

Otherwise, this movie might really be criticized to death.

There was a lot of sighing in the literature department, and everyone was blaming themselves for making the script too big and not planning it well.

Otherwise the movie might have been better.

At this time, in the distribution department, Chen Shiping had just received the box office revenue for the seventh day of the movie’s release.

The box office revenue on the first day was over 10 million, and in the following days the box office revenue trend remained stable and even increased slightly.

The box office did not begin to decline until the seventh day, but it will remain strong for a while, and will not experience a cliff-like drop until at least fifteen days after its release.

At present, the box office of Seven Days has reached 120 million. If the trend continues, there will be no need to worry about the box office exceeding 200 million US dollars.

Such results made Chen Shiping very satisfied.

In the end, it may even reach 250 million, which is much higher than the initially expected box office.

Chen Shiping didn't have much confidence at first and just wanted a guaranteed minimum of 150 million.

Now there is a big surprise for him.

The movie may not be perfect, but it is enough to put an end to Chen Shiping's directorial career.

Chen Shiping also heard about the situation in the Department of Literature, so he went there with the box office data.

"Why are you all sighing here?" Chen Shiping asked with a smile.

The editors in the literature department all looked up at him, with some embarrassment in their eyes.

"Director, many people say the plot is not good enough."

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "Whoever said that? Ask him to say it in front of me!"

"Do you know what this is in my hand?" Chen Shiping shook the list in his hand and said, "It's the box office data of the movie. The results are so good that you can't even imagine!"

The people in the office were infected by Chen Shiping's optimism and some smiles appeared on their faces.

"Seven days! A box office of 120 million US dollars is not enough for you to boast about."

Chen Shiping smiled, took a list and put it on the table and said, "It's not that the script is not good enough. It's a series of movies, and you wrote it very coherently. It's not written as a single episode that only continues the model of the characters.

So the flaws in the first part are also to pave the way for the highlights of the next two parts. I think the script is very good. After the three parts are finished, it will definitely amaze everyone! It will become a classic in the history of Chinese-language films!
Besides, it's me that's being scolded, what does it have to do with you? If the filming is not good, it's the director's fault. I didn't make your script well."

The atmosphere in the office became lively. Everyone looked at Chen Shiping, and they were touched that he did not blame anyone but took the initiative to take the problem upon himself.

What a great leader! I love him so much!

"Factory Director!" several young people said with emotion.

Chen Shiping sighed and raised his hand to interrupt, saying: "Don't call me the factory director, please call me General Manager Chen! Your current factory director is Han Laosan, why are you calling me a lower level?"

The office was suddenly filled with cheerful laughter.

"Director! You will be our director forever!"

"That's right! I can't change my words, so I'll just call you Factory Director from now on!"

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "How could you guys prevent me from joining the ministry?"

After staying at the Beijing Film Studio for a while, Chen Shiping went to his office.

When he arrived at the office door, Chen Shiping saw Mei Juan packing her things inside.

Chen Shiping walked in and watched the books on the bookshelf being packed into boxes one by one, feeling a little reluctant.

Mei Juan turned around and saw Chen Shiping, and said reluctantly, "Director."

"It's time to change your words." Chen Shiping smiled, walked to the desk and picked up a sign with the name of Factory Director Chen Shiping on it.

This brand has to be thrown away too.

Chen Shiping hesitated for a moment and finally put it in the box.

This is the testimony of the past ten years.

It is not easy to move from a small editor to the factory director in ten years.

Perhaps others think that Chen Shiping has had an easy journey, but he himself knows that it is not that simple.

How many nights have I spent sitting at my desk studying the film market, policies, and reform plans.

He also worked day and night in places where others couldn't see.

It didn't take long for the things in the office to be tidied up.

Mei Juan called a few people to help move.

Chen Shiping thought it was quite fun. He came here on his own and received a lot of gifts when he left.

Han Laosan kept hiding and only appeared after Chen Shiping went downstairs.

Otherwise, running over there would have seemed like he couldn't wait to move into the factory director's office.

The driver of the car team in front of the main building had already opened the trunk and put Chen Shiping's things in it.

Many windows upstairs were open, and everyone was secretly looking in.

But no one came downstairs to see him off. Chen Shiping said that after the merger, Beijing Film Academy and China Film Group will still be one family, and there is no need to go through so many formalities.

Downstairs in the main building, Han Laosan smiled and helped put the things into the car, then turned around and looked at Chen Shiping and said, "Director, let me take you there."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

Han Laosan smiled and went over to sit in the front seat and acted as the driver.

Chen Shiping took out a bunch of keys from his pocket and threw them to the driver, saying, "These are the keys to the car I'm driving."

When I'm not here anymore, I can't drive an Audi, so I'll have to drive a Hongqi.

After Chen Shiping got into the car, Han Laosan started the car and drove out.

Beijing Film Academy is not far from Central Film Academy, and there are only a few intersections in total.

Han Laosan drove very slowly and didn't speak in a hurry.

Chen was not in a hurry. Looking at the scenery outside, he was in a good mood.

Today I officially joined China Film Group. Although I have been the general manager for some time, I have never reported in.

When the car turned from the intersection of Beijing Normal University, Han Laosan finally spoke.

"Director, you said that our factory should be transferred to China Film Group Corporation. Should we adjust the previous policies?"

"Let it be what it is. Don't think too much about it. The problems within China Film Group will not affect the studio. Just take care of this mess." Chen Shiping knew what Han Laosan was worried about. He was worried that the higher-ups at China Film Group would directly interfere in the affairs of Beijing Film Studio.

If it's just production or something, it's okay, but if you get involved in other things, it will be fatal.

Han Lao San still said with some concern: "I'm afraid it will be difficult. The higher-ups said they want to separate the TV Art Creation Center."

"This is just a proposal. There is still a long way to go from proposal to implementation. Don't be too rigid in doing things. Be more flexible. The branch reform in the factory a few years ago was very good. You should learn to be flexible."

Han Laosan understood what Chen Shiping meant, nodded and said, "Then I understand."

"It's good that you understand. Don't feel any psychological pressure. We are all serving the group."

Han Laosan looked at Chen Shiping in the rearview mirror and smiled at him.

But I feel in my heart that this guy is getting better and better at playing charades.

There is a way to go from the proposal to its implementation, the branch reform is very good, and it is flexible and adaptable!

Finally, I reminded him not to feel stressed and not to think too much.

It was implying that the TV drama creation center should be separated and become a subsidiary of Beijing Film Studio, so that China Film Group Corporation could not directly interfere and take away the products.

On the other hand, Chen Shiping would help him to handle the China Film Group, so he didn't have to worry about any impact. As long as the company was still under the China Film Group, everything would be fine.

However, Han Laosan was a little hesitant. Once it was separated and became a subsidiary, it would most likely develop into a joint-stock company in the future.

Once it becomes a joint-stock company, it may face a situation where it cannot hold 100% of the shares.

Chen Shiping saw what he was thinking and added, "Try more. The Beijing Film Studio is now very large, so you can also try other development ideas."

Han Laosan was stunned and almost stepped on the brakes.

What? Do you still want to turn the Beijing Film Studio into a collective or something?

This is fucking impossible! Beijing Film Studio is owned by the whole people!

But if it is really possible, it would be really exciting.

Han Laosan thought about it and understood what Chen Shiping meant. The Beijing Film Studio was indeed fully owned.

But the branch office is not the same.
Han Lao San coughed lightly and said, "What the factory director said is true. I will think about it more when I get back."

Soon the car arrived at the entrance of China Film Corporation. Han Laosan took the initiative to get out of the car to help move things, and his address to Chen Shiping changed from factory director to general manager.

People from China Film Group also came to help at this time, enthusiastically helping Chen Shiping move his things to the office.

Chen Shiping looked at his new office and was quite satisfied. He chatted with Han Laosan for a few more words and then went to report to the chairman.

When Director Tong saw Chen Shiping, he smiled and said, "You are finally here."

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "I'm late. I haven't finished my work on the movie yet. Otherwise, I would have come to report to you a long time ago."

Director Tong smiled and said, "Don't be so polite to me. The movie box office is good. Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Shiping smiled, but he was actually quite helpless in his heart. When he was the director a few years ago, he was still the deputy director of Xiying.

But he was promoted so quickly. He worked as a deputy director for less than two years before being transferred to the Electric Power Branch as a deputy director. After working as a deputy director for a year, he became the person in charge of China Film. In less than two years, there was a reorganization and he was directly promoted to chairman.

Soaring like a rocket.

He is now the director and secretary of China Film Group and a member of Group D in the bureau.

Fortunately, he didn’t serve as general manager concurrently, otherwise Chen Shiping would not have come to China Film Corporation.

Chen Shiping is now the deputy chairman and general manager, which is considered a promotion.

Director Tong is in a transitional position, so the main focus is still on Chen Shiping.

He will continue to move up once China Film Group stabilizes.

Chen Shiping was not envious.

He graduated from level seven or eight. After so many years, he has no shortage of experience and connections. Now is the time for him to ascend.

In a few years, I will be the director of the Electricity Branch, and in a few years more, I will be the director of the Radio and Television Bureau.

Chen Shiping is still thinking about that point and enduring it!
However, he estimated that he would not be able to survive until that time. It would take at least fifteen years to reach the level of the General Administration of Broadcasting.

If we go further up, it won’t be a matter of time.

Chen Shiping just thought that he would work at China Film Group until retirement.

If it really doesn't work out, you can just quit and go home to retire.

Otherwise, how can you reach the top? Don’t work so hard.

Chen Shiping did have some aspirations, otherwise he would have gone into the entertainment industry to make a fortune long ago.

Although he earns a lot now
If he started his own business, he might not earn as much as he does now.

Haven’t you seen that the box office of the movies he has produced are in the billions of dollars?

How many companies today can generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue in a year?
Chen Shiping chatted with Director Tong for a while and then went to his office.

Looking at the general manager's nameplate, Chen Shiping couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

The general manager is better than the deputy general manager. Although there is a deputy general manager before the general manager on the title, that is not important.

The position of general manager is important, otherwise he would not support the merger of China Film Group and Beijing Film Group!
If his superiors wanted to send him to a deputy general manager position, he would definitely not do it. Could a deputy general manager be sent away if he came with such a huge dowry?

It wouldn't be good if it were to be told to others.

China Film Group can’t be so greedy.

Chen Shiping looked through all the companies and studios currently under the management of China Film Group, thinking about the next development plan.

But it mainly depends on the situation at the Beijing Film Studio.

The branches under the Beijing Film Studio are the big winners, and Han Laosan has to give them some.

In addition to the Beijing Film Studio, Chen Shiping plans to acquire some shares in several other domestic film studios.

We are all short of money, so just invest a little and take some shares over!
We also need to set up a CD company. VCD will sweep the country in the next few years. This is a very important market.

You can’t miss China Film. Whether it’s movies or TV series, CDs are indispensable in the future.

This business cannot be left to pirates and publishing houses.

If you want to work in publishing, just stick to publishing. Why run into the film and television industry?
Chen Shiping spent a few days at China Film Group to familiarize himself with the materials, and someone came to him a week after he started working.

I want to jointly invest with China Film to set up a film and television company.

The main purpose is to build a high-end screening venue, including accommodation, catering, film screenings, and sale of daily necessities, cigarettes, and alcohol.

Chen Shiping even wanted to kick him out!

Is this a film and television company or a holiday villa?

But the other party’s identity gave Chen Shiping a headache and it was not easy to deal with.

Chen Shiping looked at him and asked, "How much does it cost?"

"One hundred and eighty million is enough. Don't worry, Mr. Chen. I will definitely make the company prosperous. It will be convenient for our group to go there for any business."

Chen Shiping smiled and said after a while, "That's good. Let me think about it and give you an answer in a few days. I just took office and there are many things I haven't sorted out yet."

"I understand, I understand. I'll come back in a few days and we can discuss anything."

After watching him leave, Chen Shiping rubbed his temples irritably.

This kind of thing is not easy to deal with, and I definitely cannot agree to it.

If everyone comes to take advantage of us, no matter how big the group is, it won’t be enough!

(End of this chapter)