Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Du Jie is Cheng Yuan's target.

The goal was clearly achieved. The next day, Du Jie went to the company to discuss the contract with Cheng Yuan and officially became a member of "Remote Films".

As for Ning Hao and Xing Aina, they were just incidental.

They said they needed to think about it, and Cheng Yuan naturally didn't say anything more.

If we could bring them into the company, that would be a wonderful surprise.

Even if we can't bring them into the company, it would be great if we could cooperate in the future.

However, the most urgent task is to find a leader for the company.

Cheng Yuan did not believe he had the ability to manage and operate a company.

There are many suitable candidates, but the number of people we can hire is very limited.

After some thought, Cheng Yuan set his sights on Hou Hongliang, the producer at Shandong Film & Television.

He's still a long way from founding Daylight Entertainment, and he's not well-known in the industry yet.

Of course, Cheng Yuan also sought him out to take advantage of Shanying Film Studio.

For example, Kong Sheng and Li Xue, who had a very good relationship with him.

Those are all talented people.

Think of shows like "Crossing the Guandong", "Nirvana in Fire", "Our Parents' Love", and "Ode to Joy".

Cheng Yuan made contact with Hou Hongliang and arranged to meet him.

"I wonder what Director Cheng wants to see me about?"

Hou Hongliang was still a little confused. He really couldn't figure out why Cheng Yuan wanted to see him.

Although both are in the entertainment industry, their circles don't seem to overlap much.

"I've started a film and television company, and I'm looking for someone to lead it," Cheng Yuan said. "I'd like to invite you to take on that role."

Cheng Yuan didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

"What?"

Hou Hongliang looked at Cheng Yuan with some shock.

He wants me to take the helm of the film and television company he founded?

Crazy!

I'm just an unknown producer.

As for the cinematography and directing, let's not even mention them.

"Are you kidding me?" Hou Hongliang said. "I don't have any particularly noteworthy achievements to show for myself."

He had been a photographer and a director, but he was no match for Cheng Yuan.

Cheng Yuan's "Buried Alive" completely outshines him.

Although there are many doubts about whether Cheng Yuan was the director of this film, people in the industry know that Cheng Yuan directed the film, not Jiang Wen.

Lu Chuan probably already knew all this, but she just didn't want to accept it.

As for the producer, he doesn't have any notable achievements to show for himself these days.

The TV series are alright, but what about the movies?

He also produced a film this year, which was an educational film for children.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Cheng Yuan said. "Since I've approached you, I've naturally inquired about your abilities. I also believe you can handle this task."

"this......"

Hou Hongliang looked at Cheng Yuan and saw that he didn't seem to be joking, but he didn't know what to say.

Who doesn't want to be recognized?

He certainly wouldn't immediately resign and work for someone just because they said a few words of affirmation.

This is a process of weighing options.

If it weren't for Cheng Yuan's brilliant performance in "Buried Alive" and its outstanding results, he might have already declined the offer.

I'm doing just fine at Shandong Film & Television, why would I want to go to a newly established company?

"You might have a stable job at Shandong Film & Television, but it's a state-owned enterprise, so you have to build up your seniority," Cheng Yuan said. "My company is a startup, with only a few big and small employees, but it's a better place to unleash your potential. Why not give it your all while you're young? Come join us, we can discuss the annual salary, and I'll give you 10% of the original shares."

Hou Hongliang looked at Cheng Yuan with some surprise.

Those are original shares, not dry shares.

Dry shares, once you leave the company, they simply disappear.

Unlike original shares, although you can no longer hold shares after leaving the company, the shares can be transferred.

Those 10% original shares may not be worth much now, but if the company grows, they will be a considerable sum.

Am I worth this price?

"The box office revenue from 'Buried Alive' can be included in the company's initial capital," Cheng Yuan continued. "My new film script has already been submitted to China Film Group for review and will be approved soon. If you come, you can serve as the producer of this film."

"Director Cheng, your generous offer is quite overwhelming, but... could you give me two days to consider it?"

Hou Hongliang remained silent for a moment, then couldn't help but speak.

He wanted to agree immediately; he felt that if he missed this opportunity, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

But he still held back.

As for lying to him?

Cheng Yuan is no nobody, and besides, what could he possibly have that would make the other party want to deceive him?

"no problem."

Cheng Yuan nodded with a smile.

Ning Hao is an ambitious person, but isn't Hou Hongliang also ambitious?

Otherwise, he wouldn't have founded Daylight Entertainment.

However, both Ning Hao and Hou Hongliang are talented and capable people.

He preferred Hou Hongliang to agree rather than Ning Hao.

Cheng Yuan was self-aware; he did not consider himself omnipotent.

He's genuinely not good at company operations, and he doesn't think he has any particular talent for them.

Moreover, a person's energy is limited.

But Cheng Yuan was not content with simply assembling a team to facilitate his own filmmaking.

After all, he has so many movies and TV shows in his mind that he can't possibly film them all.

He doesn't claim to know everything about which works will become huge hits and make a fortune, but he has a general understanding, and even if he gets a role in a project, the chances of him getting involved are still very high.

Why not make money if you have it?

The key is for the company to grow and expand, so that it can have more say in the industry.

He was smeared by Huayi Brothers, and he was holding a grudge.

He doesn't have the ability to fight back now, but he doesn't want to not have it in the future either.

The company must grow bigger and stronger.

But he was worried that he didn't have the ability. What should he do?

Then find someone capable.

After Hou Hongliang returned, he seemed somewhat distracted.

What's wrong with you?

Upon seeing this, Kong Sheng couldn't help but ask a question.

The two have collaborated several times and have an excellent relationship in private.

Director Cheng Yuan had a talk with me.

Hou Hongliang spoke, seemingly seeking Kong Sheng's opinion.

"Director Cheng Yuan? The Beijing Film Academy student who directed 'Buried Alive'?" Kong Sheng asked in surprise. "What does he want with you?"

"He started a company and invited me to be its general manager," Hou Hongliang said. "The terms he offered were hard for me to refuse."

"What are the conditions?"

Kong Sheng couldn't help but ask a question.

He was indeed curious about what kind of conditions a company run by a student could offer.

Of course, it wouldn't be appropriate to treat Cheng Yuan as an ordinary student either.

But the media had already dug up Cheng Yuan's background.

He's not a rich kid, nor does he have any powerful connections.

Of course, Cheng Yuan is not without a background now that he has the backing of the Beijing Film Academy.

"The annual salary is negotiable, that's not the main issue. The key is that they gave us 10% of the original shares," Hou Hongliang said. "He also said that the box office revenue from 'Buried Alive' could be used as the company's initial capital."

"Buried is going to gross over 30 million at the box office, so the revenue sharing will be over 10 million," Kong Sheng said in surprise. "That's equivalent to giving you over a million directly. If the company grows, the value will be incalculable. This offer is indeed hard to refuse."

In 2004, more than a million was still a very large number.

After all, that money could buy an apartment in the capital.

"Do you think I should take a chance while I'm still young?"

Hou Hongliang looked at Kong Sheng and couldn't help but ask.

"Didn't you already make a decision?" Kong Sheng said to Hou Hongliang. "Although Shanying is stable, you know what the situation is like now."

State-owned enterprises not only require seniority but also face significant restrictions.

"I actually think more highly of Cheng Yuan." Hou Hongliang's eyes gradually hardened, then he looked at Kong Sheng and smiled, "I'll go first. If he's good, why don't you go too?"

"You haven't even gone yet and you're already digging up dirt on us?"

Kong Sheng smiled and said this, but did not refuse.