Chapter 1004 Competition
Song Chaoyuan could understand these things. He had also read Principal Zhou's manuscripts, and what Wang Shuo said was on point.
After thinking about it, Song Chaoyuan told Wang Shuo that this matter must be done no matter how much money it costs, but Principal Zhou and his family must not know that it cost money. It would be best for the publishing house to send someone to visit Principal Zhou and follow the normal publishing process.
Wang Shuo was an absolutely smart man. He understood what Song Chaoyuan meant as soon as he heard it. He smiled and nodded, saying that there would be absolutely no problem. He had very good , and Ma Dudu was an editor of a publishing house before. There was no need to ask anyone else for this matter. He could just let Dudu go directly. He could rest assured that his own people would not be exposed.
Wang Shuo's suggestion was good, and Song Chaoyuan agreed to it immediately. Then Wang Shuo called Ma Dudu and said that Song Chaoyuan was inviting him to drink today. How could Ma Dudu not come when he heard about the drinking party? He rushed over in a short while, made a pot at home, opened two bottles of good wine, drank and chatted, and by the way, he mentioned Principal Zhou's matter and everything was settled.
They were drinking when Luo Yang came over. As soon as he entered the room, he saw that they were all drunk and their faces were red. Luo Yang laughed and scolded them, "Why didn't you invite me to join the party?"
Wang Shuo half drunk raised his eyelids and said, "You are a busy man. I don't see you every day, so I didn't call you. Now that you are here, why are you still complaining? Sit down and drink directly. You are not an outsider, why are you being so pretentious?"
Luo Yang shook his head, pulled a chair and sat down, took the bowl and chopsticks and started eating. This kid seemed to have been hungry for a day, and he finished two plates of mutton right away. The way he ate so fast made Song Chaoyuan and the other three look at each other in bewilderment.
"Boss Luo, did you just escape back to Beijing? Or did you just finish fasting at Mount Mao?" Ma Dudu asked jokingly.
"Don't mention it. I've been busy all day and forgot to eat lunch. I've only eaten two buns since this morning..." Luo Yang scooped a large piece of mutton from the pot with chopsticks, mixed it in the seasoning bowl, and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it in big mouthfuls.
"You're already a big boss, why are you so busy? Take it easy, brother!"
"Oh... I don't want to do it either, but there are a lot of things going on now. People in the company are restless these days, and I have to keep things under control." Luo Yang sighed.
Seeing him like this, several people couldn't help but ask what happened? What happened to people's minds? Luo Yang's company is currently the largest film and television company in China. Not only was it established early, it also has a wide network of contacts. In addition, in recent years, both the movies and TV series produced by Luo Yang's company have been very popular, and its reputation is not small.
For a long time, many domestic actors have been proud to be able to cooperate with Luo Yang's company, not only because Luo Yang's company can make good films and sell well, but also because Luo Yang's company has channels in Hong Kong that other small companies cannot match.
In Hong Kong, although Luo Yang's company is not top-tier, it has been quite famous over the years. In addition, Luo Yang has always had film contracts or cooperation with many famous Hong Kong actors. In addition, the complementarity between the mainland and Hong Kong gives his company a great advantage in this regard.
Since everyone present was not an outsider, Luo Yang told everyone about the company's affairs. After listening to him, everyone knew what had happened.
In the past two years, private capital has gradually entered the film and television industry. Although Luoyang is currently the largest private film and television company in China, it is not without competitors. Just over a year ago, a new film and television company was established in Yanjing. Luo Yang didn’t pay much attention to this company when it was first established, but he didn’t expect that after just over a year, this company would gradually become a big name.
"The company you are talking about is not Huayi, right?" Wang Shuo asked.
"Who else could it be if not them?" Luo Yang shook his head and said, "It's my fault. I didn't pay attention at the beginning and accidentally let them get up. Brother Wang Jun has been poaching my people privately since last year. I was busy with other things last year and neglected it. When I came to my senses, they had already poached several people. A few days ago, someone asked me to resign. I got angry when I asked about it. I went straight to Wang Lao Er to ask about it. This guy is so good. He seems polite on the surface but actually doesn't follow the rules at all. He also said that now even the country advocates the flow of talents. If you can't stay, you should reflect on your own problems first... Damn, is there such a shameless person? This remark almost made me explode. After I went back, I reorganized the company without saying a word. During this reorganization, I found that there are actually quite a few bastards in the company who are playing both sides and working for Brother Wang Jun without telling me."
When talking about this, Luo Yang became so angry that he couldn't help but curse his mother.
It's no wonder that Luo Yang was angry. Over the years, Luo Yang has devoted most of his energy to the company. When private capital was not allowed to enter this industry, Luo Yang had no idea how much effort and methods he had spent to build the company to its current scale bit by bit.
Moreover, many people in the company, not only the contracted artists but also the administrative staff, were mostly trained and discovered by Luo Yang himself. Seeing that the current environment is getting better and better, the company has also overcome the initial difficulties and has gained some fame.
But now, suddenly a competitor came to poach several key personnel and artists that Luo Yang favored without him knowing. If it was fair competition, there would be no problem, but how could this be done secretly? It would be strange if Luo Yang was not angry.
"You, you'd better take it easy. I didn't want to tell you this, but now that you mentioned it, I have to tell you. Some time ago, Wang Lao Er even asked someone to find me." Wang Shuo nodded with his chopsticks.
"Looking for you? You...?" Luo Yang was shocked.
"Don't worry, I didn't pay any attention to him. I didn't even go when he invited me to drink. I just turned him down." Wang Shuo said this with a smile, which immediately made Luo Yang feel relieved. At the same time, he picked up the wine glass in front of him and said gratefully: "Brother, I appreciate this kindness. I toast you a glass!"
Wang Shuo raised his glass and clinked it with Luo Yang's. Seeing Luo Yang drink it all in one gulp, he also drank it with Luo Yang. After finishing the drink and putting down the glass, Wang Shuo said, "Wang Lao Er asked someone to treat me to a meal. Guess who it was?"
"who?"
"Pants!"
"Pants?" Luo Yang was stunned. He didn't expect Wang Shuo to give him such an answer. His face suddenly turned ugly.
Speaking of Pants, this guy is also one of the people Luo Yang knows, and this kid is very good at dealing with people and is very sweet-talker. When he was doing odd jobs, he followed Wang Shuo, Ma Dudu and others around. Later, he got to know Luo Yang through them. For the sake of Wang Shuo and others , Luo Yang accepted him.
After joining Luo Yang's company, because Luo Yang had cooperation channels with the center and Shanghai Film Studio, Kuzi gradually developed from a production manager to a screenwriter and director. It had to be admitted that this guy had some talent, and after a few years he had made some progress, so Luo Yang gave him a chance.
That year, when filming "The Story of the Editorial Department", Luo Yang asked him to be one of the screenwriters. Later, when filming "Yanjing People in New York", because someone recommended him, Luo Yang considered it and asked him to be one of the directors of the show.
These two dramas have achieved huge success, and this guy has also begun to emerge in the film and television industry. Luo Yang is also quite satisfied with his performance. In the past two years, he has been determined to cultivate him and train him as his own.
But what Wang Shuo said today made Luo Yang a little dumbfounded. He had found several people who were cheating on him during the past two days, but Kuzi was not among them. What made him even angrier was that he was friends with Kuzi in the company today. Kuzi angrily scolded these ungrateful guys in front of Luo Yang and expressed his loyalty. Who would have thought that Wang Shuo would tell him about this in the blink of an eye.
"Really? You're not mistaken, are you?" Luo Yang asked doubtfully.
"What? You don't believe me?" Wang Shuo asked with a squint.
"Master Shuo, what Lao Luo meant was that it was too unexpected." Ma Dudu was much more tactful than Wang Shuo. Seeing Wang Shuo was a little angry, he quickly tried to smooth things over. Then he said to Luo Yang, "I say, Lao Luo, Master Shuo always keeps his word. How could this be false? Besides, you can find out the truth if you look into this matter carefully. Don't you think this makes sense?"
Luo Yang's face was uncertain, and he didn't say anything for a while. After a while, he slapped his thigh and said with gritted teeth: "You can't judge a person's heart by his appearance! I didn't expect that this kid hid deeper than anyone else!"
Luo Yang was so angry that he cursed loudly, and only calmed down after being comforted by Wang Shuo and Ma Dudu. Song Chaoyuan didn't care. He was used to such things in the workplace in his previous life. It was normal to say one thing in public and another behind the scenes. The one who stabs you in the back might not be your opponent, but the people around you. This is an eternal truth.
Besides, people go up and water flows down. How could Song Chaoyuan not know what kind of person Kuzi is? Since he could do such a thing, it must be that the Wang brothers offered him a greater benefit, otherwise he would not do it .
In addition, Luo Yang and the Wang brothers are in the same industry. Isn't there a saying that "competitors are enemies"? As a competitor, Luo Yang's company is now the largest and most famous private film and television company in China, with a large number of talents. Since the Wang brothers have entered this industry, they must compete with Luo Yang if they want to develop. Only by stepping on Luo Yang can they surpass him and eventually replace him.
In addition, the Luo family is not as strong as before. Mr. Luo retired not long ago. Once Mr. Luo retired, Luo Yang lacked the support he had before. The Wang brothers were also from a wealthy family, and they also had their own channels and connections.
When Mr. Luo was around, the Wang brothers had to think twice even if they wanted to do something. But once Mr. Luo stepped down, how could the Wang brothers not be ready to make a move?
In addition, one of the Luo brothers is an artist and a famous singer, while the other is a businessman in the film and television industry, neither of them is in the system. Although the Luo and Lin families are relatives, the eldest of the second generation of the Lin family is in the military, and the second brother, Lin Yuhang, works in the local area. Because of this, the Wang brothers gradually became unscrupulous from the initial temptation and openly poached Luo Yang's girlfriend.
