this man is not calm

Chapter 374 Open

Whether to cooperate or not is a matter for the future. The film and television industry has great market prospects and plays a significant role in Jin Shang's career. Besides, he can't have it all to himself. The right path is to join forces with industry insiders who have access to resources, grow bigger and stronger, and create greater glory.

Let’s put these small matters aside for now. More and more people are trying to “cross the river” of today’s culture, and it’s hard to control them.

I chatted with Zhu Jingxiao in a low voice about some trivial matters, and then it was lunch time. Not many people went out, so the wait staff brought some fruit snacks, and everyone ate that to fill their stomachs.

As the convener and one of the focal points of the topic, Mr. Qu Nanrong finally got some free time. He found a place to take a nap for twenty minutes before leisurely enjoying his afternoon tea time.

"You've been pretty quiet during this time, Xiao Jin, and haven't made any noise."

Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Jin Shang smiled and moved the chair to the side to make room for the old man to sit down, then he responded slowly:
"It's not that there is no action, but there has been no limelight in the literary and art circles recently. In the commercial market in Beijing, there is still some action."

"Hmm... By the way, they spent hundreds of millions to buy that... Fetion, is that the name? I don't understand the things that young people play with. I am so out of date at my age."

"You're exaggerating. It's not that exaggerated. It's just a social tool, a byproduct of technological development."

"It's worth so much money, how can it be so simple! Let's not talk about this anymore. New Year, new atmosphere. I hope everyone can have a good start and have a bright future."

Compared to two years ago, Qu Nanrong looked older. He sighed and changed the subject.

"In the past six months, I haven't seen many of your works published, and you haven't appeared on radio or TV... basically. But there are two or three young people who have emerged and are very impressive. Do you still remember that rebellious guy named Lu Liao? He published a long novel and a collection of poems last year, and his speaking style is very much to the taste of young people, so his name is getting bigger and bigger."

"That... the guy from Songjiang who exudes petty bourgeois style, whose speech and behavior reveal the superiority of a new citizen, and who looks down on others? I haven't seen him for such a long time, and I haven't paid attention to the youth entertainment section. I almost forgot about him."

"You are more arrogant than him. Although you look very reserved on the outside, you can't hide the arrogance in your heart. Of course, you are more capable. It's not a bad thing for a talented young man to be a little arrogant."

Qu Nanrong commented with a smile,

"It would be better to have more fresh blood. Every year at the tea party, there are always familiar faces, which is quite boring."

“A single flower does not make spring, but a hundred flowers in full bloom make the whole garden full of spring!”

"That's what I mean! In recent years, the vitality of the literary and artistic circles has become less and less than before. Since you are half an insider, you can probably understand it, right?"

Nodding imperceptibly, Jin Shang continued the topic:
"The wise seek within, while the ordinary people seek without. Those who seek within are happy with their nature, while those who seek without are happy with their desires."

"You really understand. You are not one of those idiots who only talk big but have nothing in their heads."

Qu Nanrong was becoming more and more satisfied and showed a look of relief.

"Thousands of years of heritage, hundreds of years of cultural inertia, and a long history are both a wealth and a burden!"

The general meaning of Xiao Jin's words above is that people who seek within themselves can enjoy themselves, find their true nature, and live according to the laws of nature, and they will be able to live a full life.

He advocated a simple temperament, a lack of embellishment, a coarse diet, and never cared much about it. He was content with a simple life and rejected vanity.

Of course, having said that, few people can actually do it.

To put it in plain words, it means that in life, you have to make yourself happy. Happiness is priceless. Convince yourself and don't expect others to satisfy your selfish desires. Don't let your life be full of contradictions. Reduce your mental fatigue. Persevere, and your life will become transparent and not be disturbed by too many mundane things.

In today's materialistic and rapidly changing world, this simple cultural core is very much needed. The more we lack something, the more we emphasize it, the more we cannot achieve it, the more we desire it.

Too many people place their spiritual hopes on external things or other people, but human desires are endless. If you seek outside, the more you seek, the more painful it becomes. If you seek within, the more you seek, the happier you become, because everything is already within you. With an inner heart, you can deal with the ever-changing world and all the injustices in the world, and then everything will be normal.

However, if you rely too much on yourself and do not rely on external factors at all, problems will also arise.

The current trend of thought is completely different from that of the same period in the previous life, and has even gone to two extremes.

In the mid-to-late 1990s of my previous life, "export to domestic sales" was the best business in all walks of life. Due to the weakness of a century of modern history, in the process of revival, there was an urgent need for recognition from foreigners to increase self-confidence. Only when foreigners said it was good, it was really good.

The situation in this life is completely different. Even though he has been silent for nearly half a century, he is still an influential and powerful person. The country is great and the people are proud of him. The confidence on his face that shows that he has never been bullied even makes Jin Shang feel that they are completely two different people.

"Folk cultural groups are actually receptive to new trends. We, the old-fashioned people who hold the power of discourse, are too conservative. It's not that no one has thought about changing it, but... the efforts of a small group of people are of no avail."

"Need a catfish to stir things up?"

"Yes, and more than one. It would be better if there were more."

Qu Nanrong looked at the outer hall and heard a burst of noise. He couldn't help but curl his lips.

"A holy heart like glass needs abundant material life and good education, as well as the teachings and examples of elders, to be protected. Only when you are well fed and clothed, you will have time to think about all sorts of things and create wonderful works without distraction. Those people... have no reverence for the world they live in, and only regard the tools in their hands and the resources of their elders as tools to make money and seek fame. Art comes from life. Without the soil in which it grows, it is just a pile of rotten debris..."

"Kitsch and vulgarity are also part of culture. There is no question of who is highbrow and who is lowbrow."

"I think so too. Even if it's just a pile of shit, it can provide nutrients and grow fragrant flowers. What's more, they are not that bad. They are basically not bad people, just a little stupid."

"It seems that the old man has offended many people with this mouth."

Jin Shang said teasingly, trying hard to suppress the smirk on his face. Mr. Qu said directly and frankly:
"I'm old now and don't have that much fighting power. If I had done it ten years earlier, I would have scolded them to death. What kind of people are they? They can't even pretend to be cultured. No wonder they have a bad reputation and are not well-liked by the common people. Those grassroots young people who have emerged have many flaws on their way to fame, but they are still unpolished jades after all, much more interesting than these rotten tiles."

The most frightening thing in the literary and artistic circles is not having real skills that can impress people.

Shit-flavored chocolate and chocolate-flavored shit, the former is at least edible, the latter is really disgusting.

"It's not like they're criticizing me in person, so I don't bother to care about them. If they want to keep to themselves and brag about each other, let them do it. It's good to be a good-for-nothing handsome man quietly and not cause trouble to outsiders. The world never moves according to the will of a small group of people. Reality will teach them a lesson sooner or later." "Yes, yes, I won't say anything more. It's boring."

After smacking his lips and taking a few sips of tea to calm down, Qu Nanrong continued,

"Some time ago, there was an international cultural exchange event. The leaders probably realized the urgency of changing our thinking. Only the collision of ideas can spark civilization. Under the wave of globalization, we can no longer cling to the old ways and underestimate the impact of external culture. There are still many things we can learn from foreigners in literature, popular novels, paintings, music, film and television dramas, etc. Soon, film and television production licenses will be authorized to the private sector, and there will be some relaxation. There are still many natural restrictions on foreign exchanges. Only the most intuitive and clear film and television dramas are the most suitable."

"This is a good thing. We should first activate the vitality of our private counterparts and make sure they have sufficient strength before we can discuss other things. Otherwise, we will be pushed back by our foreign counterparts during the opening-up process. That would be a big joke."

Movie tickets that cost twenty or thirty yuan are considered quite expensive in this day and age. Without some grand spectacle, how can we convince moviegoers to pay for them?

Big directors, big stars, big investments, big productions, and blockbusters are all a matter of time. The wave of commercialization of film and television dramas seems to be beginning.

"In addition, the review process will be relaxed accordingly, and subsidy policies for cinema operators will also be introduced."

Qu Nanrong whispered,
"I'm retired now, so I don't really care about the specifics, but the Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Writers Association stand before the film and television industry, and they have supervisory responsibilities and play a supervisory role. I know the general idea, but I usually don't say anything, but I can occasionally give them some face."

"understood!"

The outside world is not clear about this, but the general direction is very clear.

Not to mention anything else, the organizers of several influential awards in the film, television and entertainment circles are basically Mr. Qu’s former students and colleagues, and there are also many acquaintances in other related industries.

Even though the person has left, the tea is still not cold!

The power of this old man in front of me is much greater than I imagined.

"Senior... is there something you want to ask of me?"

He revealed so much information abruptly without even asking. It's not normal no matter how you think about it.

"You... are very perceptive! Indeed, I need you to use your talent, your wealth, and your influence to establish a banner. The pressure on the cultural propaganda department is not small, and the work is not easy. Some things require the cooperation of the people below..."

"If you control it, it will die, but if you let it go, it will be in chaos?"

"They love to nag and complain a lot, especially in the film director and screenwriter circles, who do all sorts of things in the name of art. They are exposed a lot, so many people believe them."

Jinxi Culture is a key local private cultural company in Beijing. No matter what, it is also making money in this industry, so it may have to do some stage work.

Not only that, Jin Shang also thought of other things, such as some dirty things in the industry, unspoken rules, sources of funds, lack of transparency and other issues. Even if the most troublesome artist brokerage business and film production are handed over to the Nan brothers, it does not mean that Jinxi Culture can completely get rid of the relationship.

After Jin Shang thought about it, he explained carefully:
"The transformation and layout of film and television theaters is a long process, and the investment is huge. It is impossible for one company to dominate. This needs to be done slowly and not in a hurry. In addition, the inherent structure of the industry is almost fixed and cannot be shaken in a short time. So I plan to open up another battlefield, avoid direct competition first, and wait until I am strong enough before doing big things."

"You mean...online video? That's not going to work..."

"There are few users now, but... the number of networked computers is increasing at a rate of over 60% per year. Before the New Year, it was over 970,000, and now it must be over one million. This rate is much faster than the increase in mobile phone users, so the prospects are not small!"

"One million netizens is indeed... a lot."

If it's still around three or five hundred thousand, there's really nothing to do.

Even though the number of millions of networked computers may not seem like too much, it is a result of the fact that Internet cafes are everywhere and one machine has at least four or five long-term users on average.

According to conservative estimates, the current number of Internet users in China may have exceeded three million.

This is already larger than the total population of many small countries.

Next, Jin Shang introduced the planning of Jinxi Video’s audio-visual products and book rental and sales matrix, the development of a large data center, and the idea of ​​the platform’s high-quality exclusive dramas.

Today's high-speed Internet is basically concentrated in Internet cafes. A small number of home users have dedicated Internet lines and the Internet speed is also very fast.

With the support of P2P point-to-point transmission technology, the conditions for online broadcasting have been initially met, which is to buy servers, build data centers, and spend money to shoot high-quality exclusive dramas. All of these require money, and a lot of money, and long-term and persistent investment.

"That is to say, we need to go to the capital market for financing. Let's prepare for the listing. Which step are we stuck at now?"

"Qualification review, insufficient years of service, involving a large number of asset transfers, expansion of main business scope, and changes in senior management and directors, it's quite troublesome."

"I'll ask for you later. It sounds like it won't be a big problem. You should be able to apply for an exemption."

Not only is Jin Shang young, but the company he founded is also young, which leads to a series of problems.

"If it is listed on the Growth Enterprise Market, it won't be so troublesome. If it is listed on the Main Board, the brand is stronger, there are more financing channels and the cost is lower. If it really doesn't work, we can only wait until next year."

"We have to seize the day! Did you know that foreign films have started to be introduced during the summer season this year? There will probably be more than ten films throughout the year. Some people are on pins and needles!"

The World Trade Organization not only involves the economy, but also involves all aspects of people's daily lives. The introduction of foreign films is only a part of it. The implementation of a two-day weekend, the opening of the financial sector, the connection to the Internet, etc. are all its impacts.

If you don't defend your ideological position, others will occupy it. How to introduce external forces to stimulate the vitality of traditional culture and give it a new glow without being too deeply influenced and causing the host and guest to be reversed is really a troublesome matter.

"Old man, these are long-term plans. In the short term, we still need to rely mainly on traditional media. We still have a long way to go!"

Everything costs money, so it is better to establish a foothold first.

(End of this chapter)