msmithbooks Chapter 80 Job Hopping 3
Chapter 80 Job Hopping 3
It was approaching evening.
The heavy rain was still pouring down.
"This is the contract that Teacher Zhou signed this afternoon. It's for ten years, with a signing fee of one million per year. I've already agreed with him that once the revenue sharing for 'The Terror Live' comes through, it will be deposited into his account along with his five percent share of the box office."
In the living room.
Su Qing is reporting his work to Huang Min.
This is the result she completed despite the heavy rain today. It's mainly because Su Qing saw that Teacher Zhou's acting skills received unanimous praise from the audience after the movie "The Terror Live".
In this situation, rather than competing with other entertainment companies, it would be better to ask for his opinion in advance. If he signs, great; if not, Su Qing can make plans in advance.
Unexpectedly, Teacher Zhou agreed immediately. As Huang Min reviewed the contract that Teacher Zhou had signed that afternoon in the presence of their respective lawyers, Su Qing continued, "Also, I've hired an operations manager for Dong Sheng. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, we should have the results tonight."
talking.
Su Qing paused slightly: "The rest... you can find them yourself!"
"What's wrong?"
Huang Min asked.
"I'm worried that if I appoint all the management personnel in each department, you'll worry that I'll monopolize power."
Su Qing directly voiced her concerns. She glanced at Huang Min and said, "From our interactions over this period, I've noticed that you seem quite hard-hearted. So, to avoid affecting our cooperation, you should find the rest of the people yourself! That way, we can maintain peaceful relations for a longer period."
"hehe"
Huang Min chuckled twice and pointed to a book on the coffee table: "See that? I was originally planning to give it to you, but it seems I don't need to now."
Su Qing looked at the coffee table in the direction Huang Min was pointing, and then she saw a book titled "The Fall of the God of War". Su Qing's face immediately darkened.
She was just expressing her concerns as a precaution, to show that she had no ulterior motives. But she didn't expect Huang Min to actually think in this direction, worried that she would monopolize power in Dong Sheng Film Studio in the future, and even bought a book to warn her.
"Sister Su, don't listen to my brother's nonsense."
Huang Yun's laughter echoed from the kitchen: "I bought the book this afternoon when Xu Li and I passed by the library. Xu Li especially likes reading books by the military genius, so I bought one. You actually believed what my brother said, Sister Su. I've found that you can be quite naive sometimes."
"..."
Su Qing's expression froze.
"You go find it!"
Huang Min laughed and said, "I'm not afraid of you doing something that will allow you to seize all the power."
In another industry, Huang Min would never allow such a thing to happen, but the film and television industry is different. No matter how much power Su Qing wields, Huang Min is still the boss of Dongsheng Film Industry. As long as the company does not expand into other main businesses that can generate substantial profits, the films he directs are the company's only main business.
In this situation, no matter how much power Su Qing wielded, Huang Min wasn't worried. After Su Qing asked, "Are you sure?", Huang Min nodded: "Go find him! You were the one who stood by me in my most difficult time. If I don't trust you, who else can I trust? As for you saying I'm hard-hearted, you can soften me."
"Brother, are you making a suggestive joke with Sister Su?!"
Huang Yun poked her head out from the kitchen and asked.
Simultaneously.
Xu Li's laughter still echoed in the kitchen. Huang Min glared at his younger sister and said, "Go cook. What does a little girl know about driving? I'm just having a heart-to-heart talk with your sister Su. According to the methods of managing people in ancient times, I'm treating people with respect."
Noticing Su Qing's increasingly cold gaze, Huang Min coughed lightly: "Alright, it's decided then. Go find people according to your plan, and don't forget to arrange a job for Uncle Zheng's daughter-in-law."
"This is my contract, please take a look."
Seeing that Huang Min had stopped joking, Su Qing took out a contract that she had her law firm's lawyer draft and handed it to Huang Min. Huang Min took it and flipped through it. When he noticed that Su Qing's commission rate for him was five percent, Huang Min nodded to himself.
According to the commission structure of entertainment industry agents, it is generally 20%. The commission rate for agents of top-tier artists is slightly lower, which is 10%. Huang Min had previously agreed that Su Qing would not only be his partner but also his agent. In other words, Su Qing, as his agent, would receive a commission for the movie "The Terror Live".
These past few days, Huang Min had been worried that Su Qing would draft a 20% commission contract for him. In that case, even if Huang Min didn't want to replace her, he would have to. He didn't expect this woman to be so self-aware.
"Why not take 20% or 10%?!"
Huang Min asked with a smile.
"If you think I can take 20% or 10%, I'll have a lawyer draft a new contract tomorrow."
Su Qing spoke up.
"Five points are good."
Huang Min laughed and said, "I'd feel bad if it were too much. I have this problem now; once I start feeling bad, I want others to feel bad too. Let's stick to this contract! You can handle the rest yourself; I won't interfere."
Huang Min was very satisfied with Su Qing's handling of the situation and her level of self-awareness.
Five points may seem like a small number.
In fact, it's not a small amount. Take the movie "The Terror Live" for example. Huang Min is willing to guarantee that even if Su Qing only paid five points to him, it would still be several million, which is equivalent to the total amount she earned in several years of her previous work.
Once he clears his name, his income will skyrocket when he acts in movies, takes on endorsements and commercial performances. Su Qing probably saw this through, which is why she voluntarily reduced her agent's commission to five percent.
Honest people earn money within their means.
Smart people make money in the long run.
A fool makes a one-time profit.
Clearly, Su Qing is a smart woman. She knows that if she smokes too much, he will have a problem with her. Even if she endures it for now, they will eventually break off relations. So she chooses to take the initiative to back down and save her job that can earn her a long-term income and her 5% stake in Dongsheng Film Industry.
After reading the contract, Huang Min took the pen handed to him by Su Qing and signed his name on the contract.
This is a formal contract.
Previously, it was just a verbal agreement. After signing the document, Huang Min looked at Su Qing and said with a smile, "You're really smart, so smart that... I want to see your stupid side."
You won't see it.
Su Qing replied calmly.
After putting the contract away, she went into the kitchen to help, but as soon as she entered, Huang Yun pushed her out: "You don't need to help. You can chat with my brother. You're about the same age, and now you're partners and agents. This relationship... Sister Su, you have to be careful. My brother can drive now. Be careful he doesn't hit you."
After Su Qing returned.
Hearing her phone ring, Su Qing picked it up, waved it at Huang Min, and said, "The operations manager has been hired."