Chapter 169 Copyright Acquisition and Suitcase

The next day, Ming Pao:

After Jin Yong came back, he called Shen Baoxin and told him what had just happened.

After listening to this, Shen Baoxin analyzed and said, "Yang Wendong is using his current money to gamble on the future."

Jin Yong nodded and said, "Yes, he is betting that my future novels will continue to be popular, just like The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes."

Shen Baoxin said: "This is not a gamble. Who in Hong Kong doesn't know your novels? The probability of your next book being a success is still very high. The risk is very low."

Jin Yong laughed and said, "Don't be so confident. Who can guarantee that you will always be popular?"

"Well, we are not outsiders, why should we be so modest?" Shen Baoxin said again: "Then do you want to sell these copyrights?"

Jin Yong replied: "I can naturally sell him the audio copyright of the novels I have already written. His radio station is the only one in Hong Kong that will buy it. The only big deal is the price.

But it’s hard to say about the future. I have already conceived a lot of ideas for future novels in my mind. I think these books will not be worse than The Legend of the Condor Heroes. If I sell them now, it would be considered a cheap sale.”

Shen Baoxin nodded, and then analyzed: "For Yang Wendong, it is to use the current money in exchange for high returns in the future.

For you, it means exchanging future income for current money. Is that clear enough? "

"Yeah." Jin Yong nodded.

Shen Baoxin added: "Just looking at the amount, I think Yang Wendong must have made a profit.

But from your perspective, what would you do with the money now that you have it? "

Jin Yong frowned and said, "Of course we should invest in Ming Pao. This is our business."

Shen Baoxin added: "Yes, so for you, it is a comparison of two values.

One is the value of your copyright in the future, and the other is that you get the money now and use it to develop Ming Pao. For Ming Pao, this money can generate value in the future. "

Jin Yong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Now that you put it that way, my mind is clear now."

"Haha." Shen Baoxin laughed and said, "I am just analyzing the most basic logic, but whether this is worthwhile or not, and whether you want to sell the copyright of your book, is still up to you to decide."

"Yes, I understand." Jin Yong nodded, and then said: "If it can bring about the rapid development of Ming Pao, it will be more meaningful to me.

I write novels just to continue to develop Ming Pao. Otherwise, if we hadn’t started our own business, I might not have agreed to write for other newspapers if they wanted me to do so.”

Shen Baoxin nodded and said, "In that case, we can consider selling the future audio copyrights. If we can get the funds we need now, we can make Ming Pao develop rapidly. It is still worth it.

Anyway, Yang Wendong doesn’t want a lifetime patent.”

It was March soon.

News also came from Jin Yong, saying that he was willing to sell part of the copyright, but said that ten books were too many.

Yang Wendong met with him again later, and while they were chatting and eating, they finally decided on five books, totaling HK$5.

The unit price has increased a little, but Yang Wendong also got the right to choose, which means that if Yang Wendong is not satisfied with a novel, he can change to the next one.

In the end, Yang Wendong spent HK$5.5 to obtain the audio copyrights of Jin Yong's existing four books plus five future books.

Each copy is licensed for a period of ten years.

"It's a pleasure working with you." Yang Wendong said with a smile after seeing that the agreement had been reached.

Jin Yong also nodded and said, "It's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Yang. I hope you can polish these novels well and let more people know the plots of these novels."

"Okay." Yang Wendong agreed.

This writer has an advantage. After writing a work, he sells the copyright, and the buyer can also increase the fame of the novel in the process of commercialization.

Be it audio, TV series or movies.

But he is able to write good novels, and is worthy of these high returns.

……

On March 3, Yang Wendong came to the factory of Changxing Industry:
However, he did not go directly to the office, but took a few people to the Phase II factory next door.

After walking around and seeing at least hundreds of people working busily, Yang Wendong asked, "When is the project expected to be completed?"

Wei Zetao, the supporting worker, replied, "Mr. Yang, according to the plan, the overall structure will be completed by the end of April. The first workshop of the second phase will be completed ahead of schedule, and the equipment from Changsheng will be installed in this workshop first. The follow-up will be based on the schedule, about one workshop a week, and then the equipment in the eight workshops will be installed within two months."

Yang Wendong thought for a moment and asked, "That means that by June, Phase II will be able to operate at full capacity?"

Wei Zetao nodded and said, "In theory, this is true, but there will still be a process of ramping up production capacity, mainly considering the issue of staff proficiency. It will be ready in July."

Yang Wendong asked again: "The production of sticky notes basically requires a lot of workers with education. Is it easy to recruit such people now?"

Wei Zetao replied: "It was not easy to recruit in the early days because the total population near Tsim Sha Tsui was still too small. Later, I started to arrange dormitories, which made it much more convenient. Many people who we couldn't recruit in the early days are now trying their best to get in."

"Well, it seems that housing is the most important issue." Yang Wendong smiled and then said, "Now that the factory is bigger, dormitories are also necessary. We must pay attention to safety as much as possible."

Small factories can do without accommodation, but large factories cannot. In the past, large enterprises in the mainland, such as steel mills and electronics factories, basically provided accommodation.

This is because a factory is a point and workers can live nearby, but when the factory is too large, the number of people who can live nearby will not meet the factory's requirements. If there are no dormitories, it may not be possible to recruit enough people.

Wei Zetao agreed and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yang, I will take safety as the most strict. Fire and high-power electrical appliances are prohibited in the entire dormitory.
The company arranges for employees to eat and boil water in order to avoid fires."

"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded.

Now that he has thousands of people under him and they live together, Yang Wendong now understands why they were not allowed to use high-power electrical appliances when they were staying in the school dormitory in his previous life.

After visiting the Phase II factory, everyone returned to Phase I and held a brief meeting to discuss many things within the factory.

As the boss, Yang Wendong has gradually delegated power in this regard, but he still needs to know.

After the meeting, Yang Wendong came to the office floor of the R&D department, which was also the main purpose of his visit.

Hong Xuefei, the head of the R&D department, came forward and said with a smile, "Mr. Yang, the product has been made. Please go to the conference room and take a look."

"Yeah, okay." Yang Wendong nodded.

Then several people followed Hong Xuefei to the meeting room at the end of the corridor. A dozen suitcases of different colors had been stood up, and their railings were extended out of the suitcases.

Yang Wendong walked forward and pressed the pull rod with his hand, but the rod did not move. Then he moved the button in the middle of the pull rod and pressed it down. The pull rod could be pressed down and finally aligned with the box.

Hong Xuefei stepped forward and said, "Mr. Yang, these appearances and functions are designed according to your requirements. Now, they basically meet your requirements."

"Well, very good. Have the patents been registered?" Yang Wendong took a look and found that the appearance and structure were indeed in line with his requirements.

Although there are many ways to control the up and down movement and jamming of the pull rod, the method that can stand out in a competitive environment like the previous life is definitely the one that is most suitable for people's daily use.

Hong Xuefei said: "Everything has been registered. The Legal Department will send the relevant information to your office this afternoon."

"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded, then pulled the suitcase, which also had wheels underneath.

Hong Xuefei added: "Mr. Yang, the design of the suitcase has been completed, and the plastic material used is also high in hardness and toughness.

Once some mechanical property tests are completed, small-scale production can be organized.”

"Is this test time very short?" Yang Wendong asked.

Hong Xuefei said: "Yes, this won't be very long. It is different from the sticky hook and the spin mop. The sticky hook has glue on it, and the customer may hang it for several years after buying it. The spin mop will keep spinning at high speed, so you need to be careful.

The trolley case is much simpler. Its main function is to bear force. As long as there is no problem with the force bearing test, plus some normal high and low temperature tests, it will be fine. "

"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded, then looked at Wei Zetao and said, "Is the supplier's new site and equipment ready?"

Wei Zetao replied: “It is ready. Dehe Injection Molding Factory has prepared the equipment and site, a total of 25 units, which are enough to meet the Hong Kong market in the initial stage;

As long as the follow-up feedback is good, we can immediately build a large-scale factory again."

"Well, OK." Yang Wendong paused and said, "In terms of channels, we must also be prepared. In the early stage, suitcases can only be delivered to some high-end places."

Given the current economic environment in Hong Kong, ordinary grocery stores are really not suitable for items like suitcases. At least now, they are high-value commodities, and those who can afford to travel or go on business trips are all wealthy people.

Wei Zetao said with a smile: "I have already contacted Zhao Chengguang. He was very interested when he heard that we have a new product. He should be here this afternoon."

"Okay, let him prepare early as well." Yang Wendong nodded, and then said, "Also, arrange for someone to go to the Hong Kong Chinese Daily and ask them to find a time to advertise the suitcases before they are ready to be shipped, so that Hong Kong citizens will know about this thing."

With its own media, this kind of advertising would be very convenient, especially since the Hong Kong Chinese Daily is positioned in the mid- to high-end market, and has a high overlap rate with suitcase customers.

Wei Zetao nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll do it right away."

(End of this chapter)

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