Chapter 235: Shopping Mall Talk

Chapter 235: Shopping Mall Talk

Chapter 235: Shopping Mall Talk (Thanks to jamesxu-SBZ for the reward)
"The boss said it himself. You don't have to accompany people drinking. Some people want to make some extra money."

"I won't stop you, but you'll be responsible if anything goes wrong." Ah Le crossed his legs, leaned back in the leather office chair, and flicked off the cigarette ash.

Zhang Guorong, Chen Baozhu, and Feng Baobao sat on the long sofa, their faces filled with joy.

As a singer with a certain reputation, if he can earn money in a nightclub without lowering his status, he will feel more proud and respected by the boss.

In the office, there were more than twenty models and singers standing, but none of them said a word.

Although many small artists make money by performing in nightclubs, they all have special contracts for resident singing, so there is no question of making extra income.

These words are not spoken to the young artists, but are the bottom line for the three pillars of the company.

Zhang Guorong, who is already considered the top singer in Tianyu, has long been fed up with singing in nightclubs. He politely said, "Brother Le, I'm busy making a new album and don't have time to earn extra money."

"If someone invites you to the nightclub, please help me turn it down."

When they were under Fei Zai Xing's command, the artists had no choice but to be dragged into nightclubs to drink with their heads held down.

Feng Baobao is already 27 years old, pretty, has a financier husband, and doesn't lack a little money. She said obediently, "I don't want to do it either, Young Master Le."

Older people call Lin Changle "Le Shao" to show respect, while those of similar age call him "Le Ge"

The four young masters of Shanghai Street are Ah Le and Ah Hao in front of the boss, but they are Brother Le and Shao Le when they walk out of the door.

Both Chan Pao-chu and Fung Po-bao were actresses in Cantonese films in the 1960s, and were sworn sisters of the "Seventh Princess".

The Seven Princesses is about the Cantonese film era, seven sisters who formally swore brotherhood and burned yellow paper at Xu Xianglou on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

In terms of age, Feng Baobao is the seventh sister and Chen Baozhu is the third sister.

At present, the seven princesses are all out of fashion, either retreating behind the scenes, taking care of their husbands and children, or playing supporting roles. When they were at their peak, how could the agency contract fall into Chen Yaoxing's hands? In the end, it was not Lao Zhong's turn to take over.

Chen Baozhu is known as the "movie fan princess". Although she is 35 years old, she comes from a Peking Opera family and has a slim figure and a beautiful appearance.

Sometimes when attending banquets arranged by Fei Zai Xing, he would have to take advantage of him. He definitely didn't want to accompany drinking anymore, so he said, "Mr. Le, I have never been interested in accompanying drinking. Please help me thank Mr. Yin."

Lin Changle knew that in the entertainment industry, it was common for female artists to measure their cup sizes with their palms when singing and drinking with their bosses, and it was not uncommon for them to be pumped until they burst into juice on the spot.

If a male artist has no one to protect him, he will still be played with by others.

Although Chen Baozhu and Feng Baobao are not as popular as they used to be, they have maintained themselves very well. So what if they are stars and wives?

Many people play with married women!

Feng Baobao left the office and called Chen Baozhu, wondering, "Third sister, the company asked the artists not to accompany the drinking party. Is there really an agency that protects artists?"

"I don't know, but it's worth being happy that you don't have to force yourself to drink or have your legs touched. Aren't you going to travel abroad next week? Remember to bring a bag for Miss Zhou." Chen Baozhu is very knowledgeable about the ways of the world.

Zhou Huimin has a special position in the company. If a female artist wants to establish a good relationship with the big boss, she must first work hard on the future boss's wife.

Zhang Guorong was left alone in the office. He stood up and said, "Brother Le, is there anything I can tell you about?"

"At seven o'clock in the evening, David Mi, the general manager of Jinlibao, will come to the company to discuss the job-hopping contract." Lin Changle said.

Tianyu has an agency contract and can only decide on business activities, while the distribution contract has always been with Jinlibao.

In 1977, Jinlibao held competitions throughout Asia, with competitions in Hong Kong Island, South Korea, Japan, etc. Rediffusion Television hosted the broadcast of the Hong Kong Island competition, and Zhang Guorong was the champion of the Hong Kong Island competition.

She signed a ten-year contract with Jinlibao, requiring her to release all her records exclusively, with a commission of up to 45%.

However, as a British record company, Jinlibao does things in a rather linear manner.

After signing the contestant's distribution contract, they did not sign an agency contract, which gave other agencies in the market an opportunity.

The TVB Singing New Talent Contest is different. The top ten must sign their publishing contracts and agency contracts with Huaxing.

Zhang Guorong was surprised, and asked happily, "David will come?"

"He's not easy to move!"

Ah Le took a puff of his cigarette and said contemptuously, "Inviting him is a courtesy. If he doesn't come, huh, he'll be treated like a bullet."

Zhang Guorong said happily: "Thank you Brother Le for your help."

"The company wants to make money from you, you can't eat for free. The stakes offered by Huaxing are indeed high. Do you want to ask Lisheng to come along?" Lin Changle asked.

The terms for newly signed artists by Huaxing are harsh, but they are very generous in poaching artists.

Not only did he agree to pay Lai Siu-tin a penalty for breach of contract, he also offered him the position of deputy general manager with an annual salary of HK$800,000.

Who wouldn’t be tempted to earn the same as a three-bedroom apartment in Wan Chai in a year?
The production of Zhang Guorong's albums was all handled by Lai Siu-tin, who was considered his mentor.

Anyone with a little ambition would never sit idly by and watch his mentor leave.

He definitely wanted to go with him. Although Huaxing agreed to give him a good contract, it was unwilling to bear the penalty of HK$3 million.

Zhang Guorong is quite famous and has a bright future, but in the eyes of capital, artists can be wholesaled.

Three million is a big investment, and everything depends on the rate of return.

If the rate of return is low and the risk is high, no one will buy it even if it’s a superstar.

Zhang Guorong nodded and said, "I'll call the teacher and hope he can come."

Lin Changle wanted to meet Lai Siu Tin because he wanted to invite him to sing songs in the future. He picked up a cigarette and said with a smile, "It would be great if you can come. My boss will be here tonight so we can meet."

"Okay, I'll thank Mr. Yin in person." Zhang Guorong used to avoid the triads when paying money to Fei Zaixing to buy safety.

Now he has seen a different triad, drinking tea and chatting with them, and their attitudes are all very warm.

evening.

After visiting the places in Wan Chai, Yin Zhaotang introduced several bosses to Sha Tou Zai, then said goodbye and left, rushing to the agency.

Zhang Guorong ran out in the afternoon to attend the opening ceremony of a shopping mall. She hurried back in the evening without even having breakfast and waited in the office.

Seeing the big boss coming, he quickly stood up to shake hands and said politely: "Boss, good evening!" "Arong, we are all the same age, calling me boss is too polite."

"If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Tang." Yin Zhaotang was wearing a suit and smoking a cigar. He was actually half a head younger than Zhang Guorong.

But they are all of the same generation within a round, and Zhang Guorong is the Party B with a lower status, so it is reasonable for him to call him "brother".

He immediately changed his words and said, "Brother Tang."

"Haha, I like your songs very much. Now that the contract issue has been settled and the new album is released, you can hold a concert." Yin Zhaotang sat on the sofa.

Ah Le made tea for them.

Zhang Guorong is at most a new star in the music industry, and she feels that she still has a long way to go before she can hold a concert. She humbly shook her head and said, "Thank you, Brother Tang, for your appreciation, but I'm afraid that holding a concert will only make a loss."

In fact, he would make his debut at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1985, performing ten shows in a row.

It broke the record for the number of shows held in the first concert of the Hong Kong music scene.

There were four years and two albums in between.

Yin Zhaotang drank his tea and said, "How can I lose money? The company will back me up, so what is there to be afraid of?"

"I'm very optimistic about you."

He planned to give Zhang Guorong a push to make her more famous than ever before, and helping to negotiate a job-hopping contract was just part of the exchange of interests.

Zhang Guorong was a little flattered, holding the teacup with both hands: "Thank you, Brother Tang."

Sha Hui pushed open the door, his eyes dull: "Boss, there's a fake foreigner here."

"Ask him in." Yin Zhaotang glanced at the door and found that Shahui was always distracted, with a dull look in his eyes, as if his brain was blank.

Or maybe it’s just that the brain is empty?
Only when something happens will he perk up and reveal his unique cunning.

At this time, he came to David Mi, the general manager of Kimberly-Clark, and squatted down, searching for clothes.

David Michael is a British Chinese who grew up in London and is a music producer. He was later transferred to Hong Kong Island to serve as general manager of a branch.

In the 1970s, Kam P-Lee discovered a group of Cantonese singers who had a profound influence on the Hong Kong music scene.

As the head of a large company and a senior manager, David Mi has one foot in the upper class.

He attended a dinner party at the Governor's Mansion on Mount Taiping, was good friends with Run Run Shaw and Zheng Yutong, and often played cards with Ye Zhiming, Qiu Degen and Chen Songqing.

It can be said that these well-known people all have very prominent backgrounds. They drive luxury cars everywhere and are followed by bodyguards. Body searches are sometimes unavoidable.

But I have never seen anyone lift up their buttocks and deliberately stick out their gun during a body search.

"Are you threatening me on purpose?"

Mi David stared at the Black Star, his mind full of thoughts.

After searching him, Shahui stood up and glared, saying unhappily, "What the hell are you looking at, you faggot? Watch out, I'll smash your head."

"Let's go, my boss wants to see you!"

He brought David Mi into the office.

"Brother Tang, the fake foreigner is here."

Yin Zhaotang quickly stood up and shook hands with David enthusiastically. Mi David secretly cursed Yin Zhaotang for playing a double game, but he didn't dare to make the atmosphere awkward, and he did a good job on the surface.

After chatting for a few minutes, Lai Siu-tin arrived.

As the general manager of Jinlibao, David Mi came to the agency of its artists to discuss job-hopping contracts, and he was actually showing his timidity.

After a brief greeting, Yin Zhaotang went straight to the point and said, "David, Arong has been working at Jinlibao for five years and has earned millions for your company."

"It's a bit inhumane to charge a three million yuan penalty for changing jobs."

The foreigners are not very humane. Behind the lenient contract is a huge compensation.

David Mi sighed, "Mr. Yin, it's hard to train an artist. We have to abide by the spirit of the contract when doing business."

"I'll make an offer." Yin Zhaotang habitually took out a toothpick, held it upright in front of him, and said earnestly, "One million. Let's part ways in peace. There will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

"If you don't agree, pick it!"

The toothpick fell into the teacup.

Mi David was confused.

Lai Siu Tin's eyebrows jumped when he saw this, and he quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Yin, let's talk properly. There's no need to follow the rules of the underworld when it comes to business."

If you don't follow the rules of the underworld, it's just a matter of money. But if you follow the rules of the underworld, you may risk your life.

"Sorry, I'm used to it."

Yin Zhaotang felt a little embarrassed, so he took the initiative to pick up the teacup and pour it into the tea tray along with the toothpick.

Lai Siu Tin whispered to David Mi and tried to persuade them to make peace. David Mi's expression changed a little, but he was not too scared. The Chinese in the Hong Kong business community like to use associations to get things done, but it is actually because they lack power.

British companies have the Hong Kong government as their gun and legislation as their shield, and their level is much higher than that of the triads.

If we compare ruthlessness, the most ruthless is the boss of the foreign company!

But David Mi is just a professional manager, a worker, and has no interest in working for the capitalists.

He said, "Mr. Yin, I have an idea. After Arong is in Hong Kong, his business activities in Asia will be entrusted to Jinlibao for agency."

"KinLiBao and TianYu split the revenue 50-50, so the penalty is only 1 million, no problem."

　There will be another chapter in the evening, and the number of words updated in the next two days will be more to repay the kindness of my "godfather" as the leader of the alliance.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)