Chapter 642 Avoiding Risks
Luo Yang was right. Although he was basically a hands-off boss when it came to filming, he still had to care about it since it was his first time in the industry. If this movie was a success, then Luo Yang's company might invest in the second or third movie. As a boss, he couldn't do business if he didn't understand these things.
Fortunately, the current atmosphere is good, Mr. Xie is a professional who focuses on art, and the Shanghai Film Studio is not like the film companies of later generations. Everyone’s goal is to do a good job and they don’t consider other things at all.
Things will be different in ten years or so. With the continuous influx of capital into this industry, commercialization has begun to replace the pursuit of artistry. Money and entertainment are paramount. Monsters and demons have popped up like mushrooms after rain. The pure film industry, including the performing arts industry, has begun to change.
Luo Yang's hands-off approach to management is only acceptable in this era. If he doesn't keep an eye on the money he invested more than ten years later or send someone to keep an eye on it, you might not even know where it went. Moreover, he might spend all the money in a blink of an eye and then ask you to increase your investment or something.
Song Yuanchao had reminded Luo Yang of this before, and Luo Yang should have listened to him. This might also be the reason why he decided to fly southwest to stay on the filming site for a few days.
As for Li Xiaoyun, since the couple came out this time, they decided to go and take a look together. Although Li Xiaoyun had never been a soldier, she had learned a lot of stories about the military camp through Rowling and others over the years, and she was particularly fascinated by the wars in the southwest.
Now, the war is still going on intermittently, but the intensity is not as strong as it was at the beginning. Most of the southwest is still safe, and this time it is a movie, Li Xiaoyun is very interested in how the movie is made, not to mention that the protagonist of this movie is the "cream boy" that Li Xiaoyun particularly likes.
After Luo Yang and Li Xiaoyun got married, their honeymoon was very short and they didn't go anywhere. This trip to the southwest to see the filming site is equivalent to making up for their honeymoon.
Luo Yang's itinerary has been finalized. Like Qin Zhengguo, they will also depart the day after tomorrow, but their plane will take off an hour later than Qin Zhengguo and his wife's.
"What about you? When will you and Yan Zi go back?"
"I should stay for a few more days. Mr. Ying and Yaoliang are going to leave for Jinling after the buffet is over. Yanzi will come with me and stay in Jinling for a few more days."
"That's right, we can have a good time together as a couple. Our children are at home in Shanghai, and we have elders at home. Even if it's inconvenient to be intimate with each other, it's much more convenient now that we're in Nanjing..." Qin Zhengguo joked with a sly smile on his face, but as soon as he finished speaking, Song Yuanchao scolded him with a helpless smile.
"Oh, by the way, let me tell you something serious."
Song Yuanchao took a puff of cigarette and suddenly remembered Ying Anlun's suggestion for cooperation. He immediately told Qin Zhengguo and Luo Yang about the matter in general.
Qin Zhengguo and Luo Yang are both shareholders of Si Te Company. Although they are not directly involved in the management, due to the structure of Si Te Company, they all hold some company shares to a greater or lesser extent.
"This matter is difficult to handle, but it is also easy to handle." After listening to Song Yuanchao's story, the two of them thought for a while, and after a while Luo Yang spoke first.
Song Yuanchao turned his gaze to Luo Yang, who continued, "I won't say much about the policy. The key is that this involves imports and exports and foreign exchange. Although Si Te is a joint venture, according to the current management of the joint venture, the company has a certain degree of foreign exchange autonomy, but this amount of foreign exchange is not enough. If we use channels to get foreign exchange, it can be done, but it requires owing favors."
Song Yuanchao nodded. Luo Yang was right. He had also thought about this issue.
Sit Company is a joint venture, and the policy for joint ventures is to take care of some foreign exchange. After all, foreign businessmen also need to make money. How can they go out if the money they earn cannot be converted into foreign exchange ? However, there are also strict restrictions in terms of policy, and the amount is stipulated. If you want to import raw materials from abroad in large quantities, these foreign exchange and profit outflows will be two procedures. In addition, the domestic control of foreign exchange is very strict, so it is particularly difficult to get such an amount.
Of course, Song Yuanchao can solve this problem through Lin Daoyuan, but the problem can be solved temporarily. However, the import of such raw materials is a long-term one. No matter how powerful Lin Daoyuan is, he cannot solve the foreign exchange problem in the long run. Once he is criticized, it will cause trouble.
"Also, except for some large state-owned enterprises, ordinary enterprises currently do not have the right to import and export. All enterprises' imports and exports must go through relevant local departments, such as specialized import and export companies. By the way, aren't Yan Zi and Xiao Yun doing this? They know this policy best."
"This is indeed a bit troublesome. Xiangjiang Shenghua can help with a small amount of foreign exchange, but it may be difficult to help with a large amount. If too much money is withdrawn, it will affect Shenghua." Qin Zhengguo said with a frown.
Song Yuanchao nodded. He had been thinking about this problem for two days. He immediately said, "Yanzi and I have also discussed this matter privately. What she said is basically the same as what you said..." Song Yuanchao glanced at Luo Yang and continued, "Even if it is through the import and export company, it will be very troublesome. Si Te Company can entrust the import and export company to operate, but there will be many problems in the operation process. Yanzi told me that if the foreign exchange and specific operation problems cannot be solved, the import and export company will not be able to advance the payment, and if it is not done well, the import and export company will not accept this business at all."
" Alright, alright, you've been beating around the bush for so long, let's get to the point." After hearing what Song Yuanchao said, Qin Zhengguo said carelessly, "You've always been the type who won't stop until you see the enemy. If you didn't have any thoughts in your mind, you wouldn't say that. I don't know you? Who are you trying to fool? You've mentioned so many difficulties, isn't it just to lead to the next part? There's no outsider here, so something went wrong right away."
"Damn it, have you learned so much now? You can see all this?" Song Yuanchao looked at Qin Zhengguo in surprise. This kid was right. In fact, Song Yuanchao already had an idea, he just wanted to discuss it with them, and this matter still needed their cooperation.
"Birds of a feather flock together. I've been your friend for so many years. If you don't make any progress, I'll have to sell it to you and help you count the money." Qin Zhengguo said this with some pride.
As soon as the words came out, Luo Yang burst into laughter, laughing so hard that he was bent over with joy. Even Song Yuanchao himself chuckled out loud and shook his head helplessly.
Now that things had come to this, Song Yuanchao decided not to beat around the bush and immediately stated his plan.
Song Yuanchao's idea was to barter rather than directly settle with the United States using foreign exchange.
But this barter is not a simple transaction of goods. It involves certain links and operations. In addition, it cannot be done directly with the goods of Si Te Company. Other methods must be used, among which Shenghua Group is the top priority.
Simply put, Ying Anlun's products are not traded directly with Si Te Company, but with Shenghua Group.
Shenghua Group is a Hong Kong enterprise. Hong Kong is a free trade port and is completely open to currency exchange. In addition, Shenghua Group has the strength and foundation. More importantly, Shenghua Group currently has many customers in the United States.
The funds are advanced by Shenghua Group, which then purchases the raw materials. After the raw materials arrive, they are directly transferred to the mainland via Hong Kong and then cleared through Pengcheng.
Pengcheng is a special economic zone with relatively open policies, which makes operations more convenient. In the subsequent operations, Shenghua will not sell the raw materials to Si Te Company. Instead, a special operation company will be established to first purchase Si Te's products, and then purchase clothing products from Pengcheng Shenghua.
These products will be resold through the existing channels of Si Te and Shenghua, thereby temporarily retaining the funds. Shenghua's clothing products will be converted into export products during the resale process and ultimately delivered to Shenghua's branch in the United States for sale to American customers.
This seems very complicated, and there are many details that cannot be explained in a few words, especially in the roundabout way during the transaction, in which several companies and affiliated companies that do not appear to be directly related play major roles. The purpose of this is to solve the shortage of foreign exchange and circumvent restrictions on product imports through formal channels.
To be honest, Song Yuanchao's idea is just a preliminary one now, and how to implement it specifically still needs to be considered. In addition, the establishment and operation of several companies in the middle also need to be planned clearly.
After listening to Song Yuanchao's story, Luo Yang and Qin Zhengguo roughly understood Song Yuanchao's idea. This idea seemed a little unrealistic, but after careful consideration, it was feasible. To put it bluntly, it was to use joint ventures, foreign-funded enterprises, the Pengcheng Special Economic Zone, and Hong Kong's special status to avoid some policy restrictions in the mainland.
"It sounds feasible, but I can't guarantee whether it can be done." Qin Zhengguo thought about it carefully and said to Song Yuanchao: "How about this, when I go back, I will find a professional to learn about it. Not only in Hong Kong, but also through the United States. In addition, Pengcheng is also the key. If Pengcheng can't handle it, all other preparations will be in vain."
"Yes, but it has to be done quickly. If it is feasible, we have to prepare immediately. It only takes about a month at most to prepare for shipment and transportation from the United States to China. The current raw material shortage of Si Te Company is huge. The group has to spend a lot of money every month to purchase negotiable raw materials at high market prices, which has affected the company's development."
"Don't worry, it will take ten days at most... No! I will give you an answer within a week." Qin Zhengguo patted his chest and promised.
"If that's the case, there's enough time." Song Yuanchao nodded, then turned his gaze to Luo Yang: "Yangzi, it's not convenient for me to show up at the intermediate company, and it's not convenient for Shenghua either. How about it? Are you interested in being the boss of this company?"
"Of course I'm interested!" Luo Yang had long guessed that Song Yuanchao told him this in person in order to recruit him to join the business. He was definitely interested in doing this business, and as Song Yuanchao said, he was the most suitable candidate. Moreover, if this business was successful, there was no need to mention the benefits to Si Te Company. Agricultural raw materials were currently in great demand in the market. As long as he left a certain share for the company, it would be enough for him to make a lot of money.
