You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 401 A big loss for a small gain
Inside the company, Huang Zong diligently introduced to Edward and others the various animation works they had produced, and also boasted about the awards he had won.

The others listened expressionlessly, without saying a word, and quietly watched the other party show off.

Edward showed an interested expression and kept saying "OK, OK, very good!"

After listening to Huang Zong's introduction, Edward asked a professional question, "How many minutes of animation can you produce in a year?"

"This..." Huang Zong felt a little uneasy. Although he boasted a lot, the production capacity of a small company was limited, and sometimes it needed to outsource the work to other companies.

Even if these people in the company work overtime desperately, the output is only 1000 minutes a year, which just reaches the subsidy ceiling.

But I obviously can't tell the truth now. The other party has made such a big splash, with several companies coming together. The partner they are looking for is definitely not a small company with an annual output of one thousand minutes.

Huang Zongyi gritted his teeth and stretched out his palm, "Our company can produce 5,000 minutes of products every year."

"Oh." Edward shook his head. "No, no, no, that's not enough. We need at least 20,000 minutes of work!"

"We are going to release several series of short animations, each episode will be 5 to 10 minutes long."

Twenty thousand minutes?!
Huang Zong was shocked. The total annual production time of animation companies across the country was only more than 40,000 minutes, and 20,000 minutes was nearly half of the country's output.

Of course, Huang Zong didn’t know the national animation production, but he knew that he couldn’t handle a production of 20,000 minutes.

Huang Zong was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say, but Edward suddenly said something.

"We're willing to pay one thousand dollars per minute for it."

One thousand dollars is more than eight thousand yuan!
You should know that the highest purchase price for animations broadcast on CCTV is only one thousand yuan, and the highest subsidy given by the state only adds up to four thousand yuan.

The five hundred dollars that Edward offered was more than what Huang Zong could earn by selling the animation to CCTV for broadcast, not to mention that he had no connections to sell his work to CCTV.

What an opportunity!
Huang Zong felt that an opportunity to get rich quickly was right in front of him. As long as he could seize it firmly, he would be able to become rich.

Huang Zong's blood boiled for a moment, and his limbs became limp with panic. He had only one thought in his mind: he must get this cooperation.

As for the lack of production capacity?

That doesn't exist. As long as you get the contract, you can subcontract it to other companies for production.

Or you can expand the company, hire more freshly graduated college students, and add interns to do the hard labor, so that costs can be kept even lower.

This is a big contract worth 20 million US dollars, which is more than 160 million RMB!
After deducting costs, you have to make at least half of the profit.

Yang Li, who was standing next to her, also felt that her brain was lacking oxygen and she had completely lost the ability to think. The only thought left in her mind was how many zeros were in 100 million.

"Mr. Edward, we can do it." Huang Zong quickly responded and said, "This is just one of our companies. We have enough production capacity."

"That's good." Edward nodded. "I think we can discuss the specific details."

Everyone looked around, and suddenly Edward pointed at one of the cute cartoon squirrels and said, "This work is great. This squirrel is very cute. I think it will be very popular."

Huang Zong immediately introduced, "This is designed by our company's art director. It's based on, based on..."

Huang Zong looked at Yang Li as he spoke, signaling with his eyes that she should say something quickly.

Yang Li was also confused because she already knew who drew the squirrel.

But this person has been driven away by her.

Liu Yuanyuan, who was sitting next to him, interrupted at the right time and said, "This squirrel was designed by Sister Mingyue. It was designed based on the prototype of the Demon King Squirrel."

"Yes, yes, it's the Demon King Squirrel." Huang Zong quickly replied and turned to look at Yang Li, "Where's Mingyue?"

Yang Li was very embarrassed. She whispered in Huang Zong's ear, "She resigned on her own. I told you yesterday."

Huang Zong's eyes widened and he was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say. He glared at Yang Li fiercely.

It's time to put some eye drops on me, right?

Huang Zong forced a smile, "We have more works..."

"No, no, no, I think this demon squirrel is great." Edward pointed at the cartoon squirrel and said, "I think it will be popular, what do you think?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Damon is right." Kou Hongfei and others around him echoed, "This squirrel is exquisitely painted, cleverly designed, and cute. It must be the work of a master."

A group of people kept praising the cartoon squirrel, which made Gong Yu from Sohu very confused.

This squirrel is indeed cute, but you are exaggerating.

This thing is praised as rare in the sky and unique on earth.

Gong Yu was a little puzzled, "This squirrel doesn't feel that good."

"Mr. Gong, you don't understand." Kou Hongfei said to him, "This is art. Do you understand art?"

Workplace art is also art.

To brag to Mr. Qin’s girlfriend is to brag to Mr. Qin.

Huang Zong and Yang Li certainly didn't know the inside story, they just felt extremely embarrassed.

However, they soon figured out the key points. It didn't matter if the person left, they could just hire another artist to follow the same pattern. The most important thing now was how to produce a work that would satisfy the client.

Yang Li glared at Liu Yuanyuan fiercely, bent down and whispered in her ear: "Don't talk nonsense, now go buy some water for the guests."

As he said this, he stuffed a hundred yuan into Liu Yuanyuan's pocket and dragged her away.

Just after sending the unstable person away, Yang Li's heart was still hanging in the air and then she died completely.

As Liu Yuanyuan just went out, Mingyue walked in, followed by a man, who came straight towards Yang Li with a fierce look.

"Boss Yang, I'm here to ask you for money." Mingyue's voice was trembling a little, but the volume was not low at all.

The scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes turned to Yang Li.

Huang Zong became even more panicked and pushed Yang Li hard, "What are you still standing there for?"

"Ah." Yang Li came back to her senses suddenly, forced a smile on her face, and rushed to Mingyue in two steps. "Sister Mingyue, you are here. Come on, let's go to the office and talk."

"No, let me go." Mingyue wanted to push Yang Li's hand away, but she held it tightly. "Just tell me what you want to say."

"Let's talk in the office. It's quiet there. I'll pour you a cup of tea." Yang Li was a little anxious. "It's just money. It's easy to talk."

Mingyue was confused by this attitude of being arrogant at first but respectful later. What happened?
Why did Yang Li's attitude become so enthusiastic?
"It was all misunderstanding before." Yang Li pulled Mingyue tightly into the office, closed the door immediately, and started pouring water quickly.

"Sister Mingyue, I was in a bad mood yesterday and said something unpleasant. Don't take it personally. We can discuss things. There's no need to quarrel." Looking at Yang Li's fake smile, Mingyue frowned, "I'm not here to quarrel. I just want to get back my bonus and this month's salary."

"No problem." Yang Li responded with a smile, "It's just the bonus, everything is easy to deal with. You see, my company has a client today, so I really don't have time to entertain you."

"You know the company's situation. The payment is slow and there is really no money in the account."

"What do you mean by no money?" Mingyue stood up immediately. She had heard this excuse many times. It was nothing more than not wanting to pay. "I don't believe that the company has no money in the account."

Qin Shaoyan next to him also chimed in, "That's because the company is having trouble with capital turnover. I understand. So what are we still doing sitting here?"

Qin Shaoyan also stood up and walked quickly to the office door. He opened the door with one hand and said loudly, "This company is in financial difficulties and can't afford to pay bonuses. How can Mingyue still have the nerve to ask for a bonus?"

Yang Li hurriedly threw down the cup in her hand, rushed over, and said loudly, "I didn't say the company was in financial difficulties. You heard it wrong."

After that, he closed the door tightly and whispered, "If you have anything to say, just talk it over nicely. Don't make a scene. It's just money."

"Yes, we just want money." Mingyue said loudly, "Are you going to give me the bonus or not?"

"I will definitely give it to you." Yang Li hesitated for a moment, "How about this, come next week and I will give you the bonus."

Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief, but Qin Shaoyan sneered, "Next week? Who knows if you will go bankrupt next week? My girlfriend said she wants the money today, so you have to give it to her today!"

Yang Li frowned, "Sir, you are too unreasonable. This is a dispute between our company and Mingyue. Don't keep interrupting."

Qin Shaoyan said as he reached out to pull the office door, "You don't want me to talk, right? Then I'll go talk outside."

"Wait, wait!" Yang Li immediately smiled, "We can talk about it."

Qin Shaoyan sneered and teased, "My girlfriend still prefers your previous rebellious attitude, so why don't you get back to your old self?"

Yang Li sighed and was about to say something when her cell phone suddenly rang. She took a look and saw it was a text message from Huang Zong.

"Send them away quickly, don't let them miss out on important matters."

Yang Li frowned, thinking that she really couldn't lose the big picture for the small, so she stood up and said, "I can give you the bonus today, but Mingyue, do you want to go back to the company? There's no need for us to be unhappy because of a little money."

"Go back to the company?" Mingyue was stunned, feeling a little strange. Yesterday he was eager for her to leave, so why did he ask her to go back to the company today? "I have already resigned."

"You haven't completed the resignation procedures yet. As long as you come back to the company, I'll let you be in charge of a project alone. How about I give you a salary increase of 500 yuan?" Yang Li looked at Mingyue with a smile.

"Ah?" Mingyue was a little unhappy, "No, I want to take a rest for a while."

Just increase the salary by 500 yuan.

Qin Shaoyan coughed and said, "Hurry up and get the money!"

Yang Li felt unhappy when she saw that she couldn't persuade them, but she was also afraid that the two of them would start a quarrel and affect the impression of the big customers outside.

"I can give you the money, but don't make a fuss. Take the money and leave quietly."

Forced into a corner, Yang Li took out 18,000 yuan from the safe but did not hand it to Mingyue. Instead, she motioned for the two of them to follow her out first.

In this way, Yang Li took the money and followed Mingyue and Qin Shaoyan out of the company before handing the money to Mingyue and asking her to sign a receipt.

Mingyue counted the money twice to make sure the amount was correct and quickly stuffed it into her backpack, feeling completely relaxed.

Yang Li stood by and watched with a cold face, saying, "Okay, you guys have got the money, so hurry up and leave. The company doesn't welcome you. If you come and make trouble again, I will call the police!"

Qin Shaoyan smiled, said nothing, took Mingyue's hand, turned around and got into a Mercedes-Benz W221, which stunned Yang Li.

It turns out that she is hooking up with a rich man. I thought it was such a big deal.

Yang Li complained a few words in her heart, then turned around and went back to the company to entertain the clients.

……

Mingyue took out the money and counted it again while sitting in the car. She seemed a little unconvinced. "It's so easy to get the money back. I thought it would take a lot of effort."

"How difficult is this?" Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "Actually, they don't want to give it, but today is special. There are big customers here. They can't let us ruin a big deal just because of more than 10,000 yuan."

Mingyue put the money back into her bag, a little puzzled, "You really want to cooperate with them, they don't have such strong production capabilities."

"Of course I know they don't have that ability." Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "That's why I chose them to cooperate with."

"Ah?" Mingyue was very puzzled, "Why is this?"

"Helping you get your bonus back is just the first step." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "This matter is not over yet."

"You have to make money, but you also have to vent your anger."

"I want to let them know that being a black-hearted capitalist will not end well!"

Mingyue was a little worried, "Forget it, don't do anything bad."

"You can rest assured about this." Qin Shaoyan patted his chest and assured, "I am a good citizen who always abides by the law. I will definitely solve the problem within the legal framework."

"Oh." Mingyue nodded and smiled, "You helped me get the money back, so I'll treat you to a meal. What do you want to eat? Sweet and sour pork?"

Qin Shaoyan also rubbed his hands, "Is it the same one as last time?"

“Yes, that one is the best.”

"Then let's go!"

When Qin Shaoyan and Mingyue finished their lunch, Kou Hongfei came over with his men.

"How was your talk?" Qin Shaoyan asked while wiping his mouth.

"We have reached an agreement." Kou Hongfei reported immediately, "Edward has shown them the contract, and they are very cautious and said they want to find a lawyer to review it."

"That's good." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "Hurry up and get them to sign the contract. Don't worry too much about the money."

"Don't worry, Mr. Qin. I think they can't wait to sign on the spot." Kou Hongfei smiled.

"Then let's wait and see what masterpiece this Suoyin company can come up with!" Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "Director Dong, how about you?"

"Please rest assured, Mr. Qin, the copyright has been taken care of." Dong Songting from Junde Xinheng took out the "Work Registration Book" from his bag.

Qin Shaoyan took it and glanced at it, then handed it to Mingyue, "This is yours, take it."

Mingyue was a little confused. She was stunned when she took it and looked at it.

(End of this chapter)