amaotonovel Is Chapter 177 too much of a joke?
Is Chapter 177 too much of a joke?
For those who are in the society, it is already very good that they are not exploited, and there is even compensation!
Everyone wondered if they had heard it wrongly.
While he was hesitating, Jimmy waved his hand and several men came pulling a box.
The box opens.
There were piles and piles of Hong Kong dollars inside.
Zhou Shengpeng directly asked Jimmy to settle the employees' wages on the spot.
Jimmy took the list and began reading the names.
"Wang Jing, salary is 7,200 yuan, and compensation is 300 yuan."
"Guo Zhi, salary is 5,400 yuan, and compensation is 300 yuan."
"Chen Shaohong, salary 6,000, compensation 300."
The salaries of twenty or thirty people were paid in succession, and everyone's hands were shaking when they received the money.
Originally, everyone thought that the company leader had run away and the society had taken over, and that their salaries would definitely be lost, but they didn't expect to get an extra three hundred.
And compensation is equal for everyone.
This feeling of losing and regaining something is simply impossible to remain calm.
In this day and age, wages in Hong Kong are not high to begin with, and having no income for three consecutive months is even more devastating.
The salary they receive is the livelihood of the whole family, and many people are very excited.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."
The employees were all beaming with joy when they received the money and thanked Zhou Shengpeng one after another.
After everyone received their wages, Zhou Shengpeng folded his fingers and looked seriously at everyone's happy faces.
"Everyone has received their salary, so let me talk about the third thing."
"Chery Films will officially be taken over by me. It will be renamed Universal Pictures and will be primarily managed by Mr. Jimmy, the handsome guy with a slightly dark face."
As soon as Zhou Shengpeng finished speaking, everyone who was in a good mood couldn't help but laugh at his teasing.
"You may have heard that I'm the leader of the Hongxing Society, but my true identity, Zhou Shengpeng, is a serious businessman."
"Universal Entertainment, Pengcheng Daily Chemicals, and Qiangguo Real Estate are all my businesses."
"boom!"
Zhou Shengpeng's introduction made everyone's face change.
Wang Jing was even more surprised.
He had probably heard of most of these companies.
I originally thought that Zhou Shengpeng was just an ordinary gang leader.
I didn't expect it to be so powerful.
He estimated that the other party had a net worth of at least several hundred million.
Hong Kong Island has just entered the 1980s.
His monthly salary is only a little over 3,000 yuan, and he has no future in making three-color movies.
In the past, investors would only invest a few hundred thousand in a movie, and the maximum was only in the millions.
He felt something strange in his heart.
If he follows such a powerful boss, his dream of becoming a big director may be able to move closer.
"Of course, I'm not saying this to show off in front of you."
"As of now, you are all still my employees. There is no harm in getting to know your boss better."
Zhou Shengpeng said this, then suddenly changed the subject, his sharp eyes sweeping over everyone:
"Now that we understand, I'm giving everyone a chance. If you're willing to stay with the company, you can stay. If you want to find better opportunities, you can leave."
"I am a very democratic person. Everyone has the absolute right to choose."
As soon as the words fell, many people began to whisper.
"The new boss is pretty good. He's made up all my wages and also given me some compensation. I think it's pretty reliable to follow him."
The makeup artist was very happy when she received her salary.
Looking at Zhou Shengpeng's handsome face, I decided to stay without hesitation.
"I don't think so. They're gang members. Did you see that? Even though they're all wearing suits and ties, they all look fierce and vicious."
"It's easy to talk to now, but if I piss you off, I might chop down your whole family!"
An old master whispered to the person next to him.
"Master Ma has a point. People involved in gangs are different from ordinary businessmen."
"They use knives and guns at every turn and don't take human life seriously. Everyone should be more cautious."
Another man who worked in the later stage added fuel to the fire.
“It’s not that exaggerated.”
"Don't spread such outrageous rumors. Don't you know Zhou Shengpeng?"
"The new Hongxing double flower red sticks once made such a generous move to borrow 10 million soldiers."
"Universal Entertainment has many arcades and entertainment companies under its umbrella, and they're very powerful."
"I have a cousin who works for him and earns 3,500 yuan a month just by collecting bills."
Another lighting technician quickly started to explain.
If his dad hadn't said he would break his legs if he joined a gang.
He had long been a dwarf mule, hanging out with the crowd.
Now I can work with Zhou Shengpeng in disguise, and I’m excited just thinking about it.
Many people at the scene were persuaded by the lighting technician.
After learning about Zhou Shengpeng's strength, some people firmly chose to stay.
Some people, considering Zhou Shengpeng's gang background, were afraid of getting into trouble.
After a brief exchange, four or five people quietly left the team.
Wang Jing was not without concerns.
Moreover, ever since the head of the company ran away and later started withholding wages, his classmates extended an olive branch to him, wanting him to join Shao's.
However, the other party also said it clearly.
If he went to Shaw Brothers, with his current qualifications, he would not be able to become a director. He would have to do odd jobs and start from a small level.
Shaw Brothers is a large company and a leader in the film and television industry.
Although he was reluctant to work as a handyman for Shao's, he was willing to give it a try.
He hesitated for a moment, feeling conflicted, and finally decided to stay and see for himself.
At least, judging from the way Zhou Shengpeng paid wages and provided compensation, he should be trustworthy, unlike the average gang boss.
Zhou Shengpeng looked at the people who stayed and spoke with a smile.
"Congratulations everyone for making a wise and correct choice."
"From now on, you are the founding members of Universal Pictures and will embark on a brand new experience and journey."
"I know that everyone here has certain abilities and foundations in the industry, and that you're shooting three-color films at Chery out of necessity to make a living."
"Now I announce that Universal Pictures will inject an initial investment of 10 million. All equipment, staff salaries, and office space will be upgraded."
"Which salary level you are in and how much you earn depends entirely on your hard work and ability."
"I have a project on hand that will be launched soon."
"Let's transform ourselves together, grow with the company, and create our own film industry!"
Hold the grass!
Ten million!
Everyone was shocked.
Wang Jing couldn't remain calm anymore. With an initial investment of 10 million, would his salary also increase?
This is like a big cake falling on his head.
He secretly rejoiced in his heart that he had made a wise choice.
No matter how powerful the Shao family is, they can only be the tail of a phoenix there.
Follow Zhou Shengpeng, he is the boss!
As the old saying goes, it is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
If he could make a serious movie, he would not be wasted.
Everyone instantly seemed to be filled with energy, high morale and confidence.
"Okay, those who stay, go with Jimmy to handle the paperwork."
"Wang Jing, come with me into the office."
After Zhou Shengpeng finished speaking, he stood up and walked into the office.
When Wang Jing was called, he was a little nervous. He swallowed his saliva and followed in carefully.
"Don't worry, it's a good thing to ask you to come in."
Zhou Shengpeng opened his hands, held the armrest of the sofa, sat on the sofa domineeringly, and said with a smile.
"It's okay, it's okay. If you need anything, just let me know, Mr. Zhou."
After all, Zhou Shengpeng had a social background, so Wang Jing was still very polite and waved his hands in panic.
Zhou Shengpeng looks even younger than him and is very handsome.
From his perspective as a director with so many years of experience, it would be great if a promising young talent like the boss could just make his debut as a gangster and start filming a movie.
Any movie you make can make the landlady, housewife, and pretty girl scream like crazy.
However, now that Zhou Shengpeng is his boss, he doesn't dare to be disrespectful.
Even a little cautious, as if walking on thin ice.
Until he is familiar with the other person's temperament, he can only keep a low profile.
"I asked you to come in because I want to tell you that I have a great movie script and I want you to be the director."
"However, regarding remuneration, since this is your first time filming a movie other than three-color, I want to see your achievements and efforts."
"Once the film goes viral, you will be given a certain bonus."
"If it's a good film, you have this movie as a token of your loyalty, so you'll naturally be qualified to negotiate a new salary with me."
After Zhou Shengpeng finished speaking, Wang Jing was stunned.
He didn't expect that Zhou Shengpeng would invest 10 million yuan into the company and start filming the movie so soon.
And he, a little-known director, was given the lead role in his first film?
You know, investing in a movie is very complicated.
Things like manpower, equipment, scripts, actors, etc. all need to be taken into consideration and work together to complete the project.
It was so easy to start filming, and a team from the Three Colors Film Group was used.
Is Zhou Shengpeng being too frivolous?
"Hey, are you kidding me? Are you really going to let me be the director of a movie?"
Wang Jing frowned, somewhat incredulous.
He didn't understand that apart from his experience in making three-color films, he had no experience in feature films.
Why did the other party choose me?
Zhou Shengpeng saw that Wang Jing was a little confused.
So he continued, "I plan to invest six million to start filming this movie, a movie about the grudges and hatreds in the underworld."
"A Jianghu movie?"
After Zhou Shengpeng finished speaking, Wang Jing was even more confused.
You have to know that movies of this type are not popular nowadays.
Currently in the market, martial arts films are still more stable.
If you make a movie for the first time and rashly shoot a new subject, it will easily fail.
Could it be that the other party doesn't care about the quality of the film at all?
Zhou Shengpeng is so generous that he invested six million in one go. There is only one possibility, and that is money laundering!
In the industry, it is common to see gang leaders using movies to launder money.
You have to know that in the entire film industry, at least half of the films are funded by social groups, and the money is not very clean.
Many gang leaders just want a safe and secure place to launder their money.
Thinking of this, Wang Jing's face changed.
Although Zhou Shengpeng is quite capable, the conditions he offers are acceptable.
But his dream is to become a famous director and make high-quality films.
In the past two years at Chery, he has made a lot of bad movies and he has had enough of it.
If I follow Zhou Shengpeng, I will just become his tool for money laundering.
His future is clear at a glance.
He might as well go to Shao's and do odd jobs.
At least you can try your best, take a chance, a chance to become famous and make a blockbuster movie.
"Mr. Zhou, if you just want to find a director to shoot a water movie, anyone out there can do it."
"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I'm not the director you're looking for."
Wang Jing thought it over again and again, then faced Zhou Shengpeng's gaze and spoke with gritted teeth.