Chapter 279 277. Betting on the wrong question
World Expo?
Next year's Shanghai World Expo?
This news caught Xu Xin a little off guard.
It's not that he is ignorant, but that he doesn't understand how this incident happened to him.
After thinking about it, he asked:
"You want to ask me... about the World Expo? I don't understand either."
"You definitely don't understand other aspects, but you still don't understand the opening performance?"
Hearing Liu Momo's words, the corner of Xu Xin's mouth twitched...
In fairness, the World Expo is not the Olympic Games, so it is not necessary to say how complicated it is or what it is for.
If you really want to compare it, in terms of the scale of the performance, it is definitely not at the same level as the Olympic Games.
The performance at the opening ceremony is not the top priority of the World Expo.
But this is not the point.
The point is that he is wondering, why do you ask yourself for this kind of doubt?
Could it be...
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind:
"It's... Are you dissatisfied with the World Expo performance? Or what?"
"Um."
Liu Momo didn't hide anything at all, nor did he plan to hide it.
After all, after going home for a while, we have to talk about what we should talk about.
then directly said:
"I originally wanted to find the local director team here to plan this performance, but I came up with a plan some time ago. But... I don't know what other people think, but my father is not very satisfied, so I always feel that there is something awkward. "
"Well…"
"That's why I heard that our Olympic chief executive came to see me today. Although you said that you will go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, you still want to let me see if you have any reference opinions."
Xu Xin frowned:
"Planned?"
"Yes. I got it a few days ago. It's just at the end of the year. When it's time for vacation, everyone has read these plans and plans to go back and think about them, and then bring them back to discuss after the year. See if they pass. There is still more than a year left , and if it is approved, we will start preparations."
Following Liu Momo's explanation, Xu Xin nodded and understood.
but…
"On the first day of the new year, why am I not suitable to go?"
"That's why I'm curious, why are you looking for me in such a hurry?"
"...I don't dare to delay anymore. Aren't you just staying at home for a few days?"
"That's... I originally planned to leave in the third year of junior high school. After all, foreigners don't celebrate the Spring Festival~ So, what are you doing?"
"Are you short of money?"
Hearing what Liu Momo said, Xu Xin threw out a big bait first...
"..."
Liu Momo was a little speechless.
Already roughly guessed Xu Xin's purpose.
"What? Someone is eyeing your shares?"
As she spoke, she suddenly frowned:
"It shouldn't be, how did you find the equity information? I have already protected it very well. If someone really checks me, I won't be unclear..."
Turning her head to look at Xu Xin, she frowned and asked:
"what happened?"
"you think too much."
Xu Xin waved his hand, not caring about the energy behind these words:
"It's not that someone found you, but from my side. A few of my children also want to go into this circle. They have money and want to be in this industry."
"Isn't Mimi also going to set up her own company? Headwind's business is not in the country either."
"That's why I came to talk to you... Do you want to hear my opinion?"
"Say it~"
"Actually, there are two aspects. On the one hand, Yang Mi's side, she likes flat management. Because she runs a brokerage company, if there are too many shareholders, that kind of situation will happen...for example..."
"There's no need to hook up a female star or hire a male artist to give resources a boost, right?"
"..."
While driving, he turned his head and glanced at Xu Xin's weird eyes.
Liu Momo shrugged:
"Believe me, it's the same at home and abroad. I've seen it too much~ so...a brokerage company is not suitable. You want them to come to a distribution company like ours? But the problem is that my business focus is also abroad. And, even if they come in , I will not let them directly participate in the management. Don't talk about insiders and outsiders, when we talked about it, wasn't it me who took full responsibility?"
"Yes. That's why I came here to talk to you... It's also the second point I want to say. You can't stay abroad and never come back, can you? It's good over there, and it's not home, right?"
"None of that."
Liu Momo shook his head:
"I just want a relatively free working environment. Go back to China?... Heh."
Shaking his head turned into a chuckle:
"Not to mention anything else, with the one-third-acre land in Shanghai, I can basically...can level the road in our circle. But what's the point of that? Relying on relationships? I can take things that others can't take .What other people dream of is just me saying a word... Don't you play online games? Don't you understand the feeling of invincibility from the beginning to numbness after opening Jinshan Ranger?"
"..."
"I don't even need to rely on my dad to help me, Xu Xin, do you understand what I mean? I just need to let others know that I am my dad's daughter. This way will naturally pass. And such a working environment, Not what I want. But in a foreign country, I can match wits with them... Survive in a pond with a group of crocodiles, very exciting!"
Speaking of this... She seemed to feel that something was wrong, so she quickly added another sentence:
"Of course, the investor's money is the investor's money... You still have to plan carefully..."
"Then the investment of more than 10 million yuan returned the box office of 500,000 yuan?"
"..."
Liu Momo was speechless again.
"The Man From London"…
She was indeed mistaken.
And if it wasn't for "Once Upon a Time"'s payback, she might be facing a situation of losing money now.
So, it’s okay not to mention it.
It's rather embarrassing to mention.
But Xu Xin's embarrassing joke made the "business" atmosphere between the two lessened a lot.
And he finally figured out why CCTV would agree to the outflow of the copyright of "Wulin Biography"...
After a long time, it turned out to be because of this.
So much so that he finally couldn't help his curiosity and asked:
"Sister Mo, what exactly is Uncle Liu in charge of?"
This is the first time Xu Xin asked.
When he asked, Liu Momo answered him:
"yes…"
Just at this time, a car on the road that was transporting some large mechanical parts to no one knew where it was going honked, and passed by the Audi, which was not driving fast.
The main reason is that the Audi was driving too slowly. In order to prevent the people in the car from being distracted, the big car had to honk its horn.
Hi. There is no rest on the first day of the new year. Obviously, this thing is either urgently needed or urgently needed.
After the big car overtook the Audi, Xu Xin also got the answer.
So, unconsciously, he opened his mouth wide...
mom…
Mom...
Liu Momo shrugged:
"So you understand what I mean? I don't want to go back to China. It's not because I'm hypocritical, nor because I'm obsessed with foreigners. Do you still remember what I told you when we first chatted? As long as I'm here, I'll encounter some things , or trying to get something... Some things just can't be hidden.
One story spreads ten times, but I dare not say anything else. But as far as... the film and television industry is concerned, I can basically open Jinshan Ranger. You said, do you find this kind of work interesting? Besides, my father has worked hard all his life, and his reputation is here, and I don't want to be that ant nest that bursts the embankment. But I'm more self-willed and want to do something I like... Which girl in the world doesn't like the glamorous entertainment industry? "
"..."
Suddenly, Xu Xin didn't know what to say.
He… understands.
But equally shocking.
My dear director Zhang Wu...what kind of relationship did you introduce to me?
However, after marveling, his brows were completely wrinkled.
After thinking for a while, he said:
"Then I think, you can really try to let my friends come in."
"...why? Are they going abroad with me?"
"I don't know if they will go abroad, but as long as the headwind is done, they can become your smoke bomb, can't they?"
"…Um?"
Liu Momo suddenly narrowed his eyes.
The key to this was not hidden deeply, so she easily understood what Xu Xin meant.
but…
"Are you sure they don't want to sleep with celebrities, but really want to develop into this?"
"Then I can't guarantee it, but if you want to develop domestically, this is a good smoke bomb. Right? Including me, a group of so-called "rich second generation" distribution companies. We must be a As a whole, because...to tell you the truth, our parents came from this way, and the village is also maintained by this kind of relationship from generation to generation. In order not to be bullied, we will stick together outside. Do you think you can do this in this situation? Do you accept it?"
"Well…"
Liu Momo fell into thinking while driving the car.
What she was thinking, Xu Xin had no way of knowing.
Just after waiting for a while, she suddenly asked:
"How much do you plan to sell?"
"Thirty. The rest is reserved for you. If you do well, it doesn't matter if I quit one after another. But I just ask, don't be a big shopkeeper. If you do it together, then move forward together." .Even if you don’t have talent, you must at least learn and understand.”
"..."
Liu Momo fell silent again.
As the absolute major shareholder with 85% of the shares, Liu Momo understands that if Xu Xin really wants to sell, he cannot stop him.
And let her suddenly give up the business that has finally gained a foothold abroad, is she willing?
She herself doesn't know.
But this major shareholder, who can be said to be the dream of almost all managers, who can give him 100% trust and let himself go "nonsense" without saying a word, just because of such a thing that can be said on the phone, he respects the corporal I came to Shanghai from Shaanxi on the first day of the Lunar New Year...
She really benefits from this respect.
After hearing the figure of 30% shares, she also knew that the other party was not lying.
is sincere.
but…
"Are you sure they won't mess around?"
"Certainly not at this stage."
Xu Xin smiled and shook his head.
Obviously, this sentence reveals enough information.
"At this stage, everyone is a primary school student, and you are equivalent to a teacher. Not to mention foreign business, domestic business, I think you can try to find some small productions for everyone to understand and hone. It doesn't matter whether it is profit or loss. Anyway. ...Everyone has money. But when they get familiar with it and understand it... Don't you want to find a challenge? At that time, do you teach the apprentice to starve the master to death, or is the master suppressing his apprentice... Hey, this copy Is it exciting enough?"
"...Why does it sound like you are rushing to break up the headwind?"
"That will not."
Xu Xin shook his head resolutely:
"Everyone goes out to work together, in order to survive, we must stick together closely. This is a promise that everyone, including me, made in front of our ancestors. This is what our fathers did, no matter what we face. Because of these interests, the people of Xujiawan are closely united together. That's why they can get to where they are today.
And we, who have been exposed to these things since childhood, naturally understand the importance of unity.
"Ha~"
After this passage, Liu Momo became interested.
"I read a lot~"
There is a hint of eagerness in her eyes:
"That is to say, I want to cultivate my own competitors?"
"Not really. But in a company, there is a good competitive atmosphere, which is more conducive to development, isn't it? What's more..."
Speaking of this, Xu Xin shook his head slightly:
"I can see that you don't mean you have to be abroad, do you?"
"It really is."
Liu Momo responded, with a little emotion in his eyes:
"Especially during the Chinese New Year this year, the feeling is very deep. My parents are getting older every year... okay."
Suddenly, she stretched out 2 fingers:
"With the financing of 200 million cash, they set up their own investment companies to invest in venture capital. After the beginning of the year, I started domestic business one after another. Start small production, okay?"
"Okay."
"Stewardship?"
"It's still yours. But you have to take them and teach them. If possible, I'll call them over these few days, let's meet, have a meal, and get to know each other."
"A gentleman's words?"
Looking at the hand she suddenly extended, Xu Xin smiled and reached for it:
"A four horses are hard to catch!"
…
It was unexpected for Xu Xin to have such a smooth talk with Liu Momo.
But what surprised him even more was the "unprofessionalism" of the information in his hand.
First of all, the materials are very thin, with a total of eleven pages.
You know... when the Olympic opening ceremony plan was reported, it was more than a hundred pages long.
The concept of each link, the creative core, to the deployment of personnel, to the sketches simulated by the computer.
Although the performance of the opening ceremony of the World Expo is definitely not as good as the Olympic Games, but just these few pages...
Are you sure you're not joking?
When he squeezed the document "Performance Plan for the Opening Ceremony of the World Expo" in his hand and felt the thickness, his subconscious first reaction was "catalogue".
But after I opened it and saw the content, I realized that this is not a directory, but the real thing.
Really, the plan is so short...
It took less than twenty minutes to read through these programs, and his brows frowned.
After thinking for a while, he raised his head and looked at the middle-aged man sitting across from him.
Liu Kuan.
Very simple name.
Sitting there, he didn't look arrogant, and it didn't even look like he and Director Zhang Wu were comrades-in-arms.
Even placed in the crowd is not very conspicuous.
Appears to be kind.
But in the same way, Xu Xin can only see this kindness...or kindness.
Can't see any other emotion anymore.
Seeing him look up, Liu Kuan asked kindly:
"Xiao Xu, what do you think of the program in this proposal?"
"..."
Xu Xin closed the proposal again.
There is no signature on it, no name of the person who made the specific plan, and no team name.
It doesn't even have "opening directors" or something like that.
Just such a clean plan.
So there is no way to know who made it, but...
If the truth is told, from his professional point of view, this proposal is very amateurish.
It cannot be said that it is an amateur.
Or to put it more, compared with the Olympic Games, it is somewhat "unpopular".
Too sloppy.
The core of the program is very simple "internationalization".
There are two cores, one core is a song and dance performance celebrating the World Expo. And the other is a cabaret show with some international stars.
Do not mention the core, implication, and expression of each program.
Defined only from the overall framework, this is a very pure theatrical performance.
Even Xu Xin couldn't see anything very special and eye-catching.
After thinking about it, he said:
"Uncle Liu..."
This is what Liu Kuan asked Xu Xin to call when Liu Momo introduced it.
“I think...compared with the meaning given to a performance, what we use the performance to express to the people participating in the Expo is more important.”
His wording is as tactful as possible, and he does not try to overstate the high and low.
said this sentence.
Liu Kuan nodded slightly:
"Well, what then?"
He didn't say anything about it, just continued to listen:
"It's okay, let me just say what you think. This is a private discussion... We have all heard about the Olympic Games. It can be held with such a high standard that the people of the whole country and the world are satisfied. As one of the core members of the director team, you, I had high expectations.”
"..."
Hearing this, Xu Xin thought for a while and asked:
"Uncle Liu, I want to ask... how long is the opening ceremony of our World Expo? How is the time allocated? Because..."
He pointed to the document in his hand and said:
"I estimated that these shows are all full, and should last about an hour? As a large-scale performance, will it be too short?"
"Actually, the total opening ceremony time is only 2 hours...Have you seen the opening ceremony of the Aichi World Expo in 2005?"
"Uh...no."
"What about Hannover, Germany in 2000?"
"…also not."
Hearing this, Liu Kuan was taken aback, somewhat surprised.
But thinking of this young man's age... he was relieved.
Don't mention anything else.
5 years ago, Xu Xin was just a child under the age of 20.
It all came from a young age. What young people at this age pay attention to, what they like, and what they don’t like, although they vary with the development of the times, there is always a mental journey.
Then he said:
"As far as the recent World Expos are concerned, the opening ceremony of each session is actually about 2 hours long. Compared with the Olympic Games, most of the opening ceremony of the World Expo is made by the leaders of various countries. Manifestos that stick to the theme dominate.
For example, the Aichi World Expo was completed by speeches by politicians and the Nobel Peace Prize winner "Maathai" read a statement calling for peace from mankind, and a singing and dancing performance of about half an hour. In Germany, ceremonies and state banquets are mainly used, supplemented by multi-national cultural programs and multimedia performances composed of fireworks, lasers and fountains. And the big performances come second. "
Speaking of this, he waved his hand:
"So, this time we don't have much time for theatrical performances. One hour is definitely not enough. We also plan to continue the idea of previous sessions and hold a cultural performance for about half an hour. The light show will last no more than one and a half hours. The remaining half an hour will be reserved for the opening speech of the World Expo.”
In an instant, Xu Xin frowned:
"Only half an hour?"
“Maybe more, but certainly no more than 50 minutes.”
"this…"
Xu Xin narrowed his eyes, taking the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games as a copy, and first eliminated some theme expression programs that would take time to perform in his mind.
The atmosphere in the study was quiet for about five minutes. Xu Xin looked down at the plan in his hand and said:
"Then most of the content in this plan is not suitable to be included in the performance... Let me tell you my thoughts. For now, I think the performance can actually be divided into two parts. One is international, one is international. It is domestic. Domestic programs are used to express our best wishes. International programs are used to affirm and accept our best wishes. One question and one answer, one appeal and one acceptance. This will be more appropriate."
Hearing this, Liu Kuan nodded slightly, but he still couldn't tell whether he agreed or denied Xu Xin.
just went on to ask:
"Then do you think this plan meets your "requirements"?"
Now, there is no need to hide anything.
Xu Xin simply shook his head:
“It has too many international things. Although it seems on the surface, for example, our singers and foreign singers sing together, or domestic and foreign song and dance performers cooperate together, which symbolizes the fusion of civilizations.
But...we should try to show our own culture, this is the first step.
Fundamentally, we should be independent under the framework of the World Expo. This kind of independence does not mean being unique, but leaving a deep impression on people. But the fusion here actually weakens the significance of this aspect.
So if I had to choose, I'd leave both out. What's ours is ours. Foreign is foreign. We are inclusive, accepting integration. But it does not mean blind obedience, blindly merging together without clearly expressing one's own wishes, this kind of behavior is inappropriate, inappropriate, and does not seem to be the code of conduct for the host.
But now...although I can't comment on the specific programs, but...we, and they, have to be independent first, express ourselves separately, and finally combine them together to make the finishing touch. It should be more suitable for the cultural background of the World Expo . "
After saying this, he nodded:
"This is my idea."
Liu Kuan finally showed a thoughtful look on his face.
"That is to say, in three steps? The first step is to express our things. The second part is to accept the things of the world, and finally, is it to be integrated and mastered?"
"Yes. The first part is the expression of unwavering will. The second step is the broad-mindedness that embraces all people. The third step is the common wish of all mankind."
Xu Xin nodded vigorously:
“There is no need to engage in so many integrations, and it is not necessary to say that everyone feels that they want to be in line with international standards or something... I think the biggest shortcoming of this plan is that it confuses...or does not understand a concept.
Our performance, as the host, departs from the venue of this World Expo. It’s not that we take the initiative to integrate to please others, but that the World Expo, with the stage we provide, provides a large platform for everyone to communicate on an equal footing.
The host should show the characteristics of the host. In terms of venues, culture, and content, we can't lose this feature, and we can't blindly throw away our so-called differences between Eastern and Western cultures, and choose to blindly integrate with everyone. Isn't the reason why the world's stage is so exciting is that we have different but brilliant thoughts?
So... if I were to do it, I would stick to this route. What I want is for you to get to know me. There is a misunderstanding, solve the misunderstanding. There are misunderstandings, detailed misunderstandings. We accept you, you accept us, and in the end we will find that our destiny...or expectation, is the same.
It should be like this!
Instead of being the same as it is now, everywhere is fusion and passive integration... Although I know that Shanghai Metropolis itself is an oriental metropolis with international cultural integration, and it is a window for us to display to the outside world. But in essence, the display windows, we don’t mean to let everyone see how clean our windows are, but to let outsiders see how good and wonderful our home is, this is the purpose of leaving windows. "
"!"
Originally, when Xu Xin said the previous words, Liu Kuan did not express anything special.
But when Xu Xin said the last sentence, the words about the "window", his eyes lit up instantly.
Obviously...
Xu Xin's words, and his cognition...or some opinions...
Coincidentally!
However, Liu Kuan didn't say anything, but nodded slightly:
"Well, a very unique opinion. Xiao Xu, if you don't mind, I will discuss your opinions today at a meeting after resuming work in the new year. What do you think?"
Xu Xin thought about it...
Hesitated for about a second, then said with a smile:
"As long as you don't say I said it."
Hearing this, Liu Kuan didn't seem surprised at all, but rather appreciated it in his eyes.
But he didn't reveal it, just nodded with a smile:
"good."
After agreeing, he seemed to say something casually:
"But don't think too much. It's still in the preparatory stage. Whether it's the program or the personnel, we're not sure. It's right for talented people to actively participate and offer their opinions. You can't let this grand event live up to it, right?"
"..."
Xu Xin nodded instinctively, and then a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
(end of this chapter)