You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 408

Qin Shaoyan's minimum requirement for the animation company is to be able to maintain a balance between income and expenditure and to be able to support himself.

Anyway, he never thought about making money from the animation company, nor did he plan to extract profits from the animation company.

Therefore, the more employees earn, the larger their bonus will be. It is up to them to decide how much they can get.

However, it is not realistic to just let it go completely. After all, Qin Shaoyan sometimes still needs the help of the animation company to do some work.

"Your first job will start with game CG." Qin Shaoyan glanced at the directors, "Chuxin Game Company will send someone to contact you. This is the first business order I found for you."

“You must do your best to do it well. This is not only a responsibility to the customers, but also a good opportunity to show your production capabilities to the outside world.”

"Also, don't use Maya, 3dsMax or other software anymore. We have our own modeling software and engine."

Several people from the animation company were a little surprised and at a loss. One of them said cautiously, "Boss Qin, these two software are both relatively mature and mainstream software on the market."

"Our software is easier to use, and it's in Chinese." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "It's much simpler and more convenient than the pirated software you have."

"This matter has been settled. I am here to inform you, not to discuss it with you."

Several people looked at each other, not daring to express their objections, and they couldn't help but feel worried.

After all, Maya and 3dsMax have been around for nearly ten years, and Autodesk specializes in this kind of software, with strong technical accumulation and development capabilities.

How can you compare your self-developed software with others?

Not only will there be a lot of bugs, but the practicality will also probably be much worse.

But if your boss asks you to use it, can you still object?
After Qin Shaoyan left, several people gathered together and sighed.

I originally thought that the animation company had found a big boss, but after the meeting, I found out that this big boss was not so easy to cling to, and the boss even liked to let an amateur guide the professionals.

If things continue like this, it will be hard to say how long the new company can last.

It’s not that they are pessimistic, but they have seen too many non-professional bosses messing around and causing the company to collapse.

But anyway, it’s only a few months away from the Chinese New Year, so let’s wait and see.

The new company will at least be able to survive until after the Chinese New Year, and then they will consider looking for a new employer.

The game company acted quickly, and in the afternoon, art director Hong Fei came over with his team.

When the two sides met, they exchanged greetings, introduced themselves to each other, and got to know each other first.

Hong Fei got straight to the point and said, "Then let's get started."

Fei Mingxuan, the oldest project director, hesitated. "Shall we start the training now?"

"Let's copy the software to the company's computer first." Hong Fei turned to someone and said, then to Fei Mingxuan, "After everyone has installed the software, I will give you a brief explanation."

"Oh." Fei Mingxuan asked tentatively, "How long will this training process take?"

"If you just want to get started, it's quick," Hong Fei explained. "If you want to master it in depth, it will take more than a week, mainly because the software has too many functions."

"However, many functions are not used most of the time, and the commonly used functions are easy to operate. You can become fully proficient in operating them in two or three days."

"This software is quite easy to use and is more convenient and easier to understand than those foreign software."

Fei Mingxuan and others were skeptical, and then watched Hong Fei insert the USB drive into the computer and install the software.

At first glance, this software seems nothing special, but as Hong Fei explained it, they were all shocked.

Because it is so convenient, it has many quick functions that can be operated in a fool-proof manner and can save a lot of effort and at least double the efficiency.

They have never seen such magical software. Many tedious and repetitive tasks can be done with just one click, and it also has intelligent optimization functions.

It has all the functions that software like Maya and 3dsMax have, and also has functions that they don't have.

Fei Mingxuan asked blankly: "Is this the software we developed ourselves? Who made it?"

"Well, the boss hired someone to do it." Hong Fei smiled, "I don't know who did it."

"But our game company has been using it for more than a year without any problems, so feel free to use it."

"Has there been no bugs?" Fei Mingxuan asked in surprise.

"Never encountered that." Hong Fei assured confidently, "I haven't encountered even a small bug, nor has it encountered any crashes. The only thing you have to worry about is power outages, but it has an automatic save function."

Fei Mingxuan nodded in a trance, thinking that this software was truly magical.

The software they used before would occasionally have some minor bugs, but this self-developed software does not even have any bugs.

How is this done?

However, they quickly put this idea behind them. After all, they were not software developers and had no interest in digging into the details. As long as the software was easy to use, it was fine.

Everyone devoted themselves to learning the new software and tried to master it as soon as possible.

After a period of turmoil, the animation company has regained its vitality.

When Mingyue walked into the company again, she felt that the company was both familiar and unfamiliar.

The former Soyin company is gone, replaced by the "MAGA" animation studio.

There are still many familiar faces, but their spirits are completely different. They are all full of vigor and energy.

"Boss lady, you're here!" When Liu Yuanyuan saw Mingyue appear, she ran over in surprise and hugged her.

"What boss lady?!" Mingyue pushed her friend away in embarrassment and annoyance, but unexpectedly Liu Yuanyuan hugged her very tightly.

"Your boyfriend is our new boss, so you are the boss's wife, right?" Liu Yuanyuan's big eyes flickered, revealing admiration and adoration. "I used to dream of having a friend who was a big shot for me to cling to, but I didn't expect that this dream has finally come true!"

"Sister Yue, I don't want to work hard anymore!"

"Get lost!" Mingyue scolded and patted Liu Yuanyuan's head, "It's useless if you don't want to try hard to find me. You have to find a boyfriend yourself."

"Damn it, you're showing off already." Liu Yuanyuan cried out, holding his head.

The two of them laughed and joked for a while, and then Liu Yuanyuan pulled Mingyue towards the largest office.

"The room has been cleaned up for you, but the computer hasn't been installed yet." Liu Yuanyuan introduced as she walked, "The tables and chairs have all been replaced with new ones. I specially picked a chair for you, try it out."

"What are you going to do with this bookcase? Are you going to store books in it?"

"I don't need the books anymore. I plan to put a row of action figures there." Mingyue looked at the spacious office, feeling a little lost and dazed. "Is this office just for me?"

"Of course, you are the boss's wife, so the treatment is naturally different." Liu Yuanyuan said with a smile.

"But I'm still not used to it." Mingyue thought for a moment, "You should also move your computer over and work with me." "I dare not overstep my bounds." Liu Yuanyuan shook her head, "You are carrying the expectations of the entire company, so just stay here and do your best. I believe in you."

“……” Mingyue was a little confused. She had never been a boss and didn’t know how to be a boss. She was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

Liu Yuanyuan took out a few project books and placed them in front of Mingyue. "These are what the company is going to do recently. Take a look at them first. If you have any questions, just ask the directors directly."

"Wait." Mingyue stopped Liu Yuanyuan, "Is there anything going on in the company recently?"

"No, the bosses who came to collect the debts came to make trouble before, but Principal Yang came out and drove them away, so they went straight to find Boss Huang and Boss Yang to plead guilty." Liu Yuanyuan suddenly looked gossipy, "Did you know that the two dogs broke up?"

"Ah?" Mingyue was a little curious, "Broken up? I thought they were married?"

"I heard that Yang Bapi wanted to get the marriage certificate, but Huang Zong refused. After the incident, Huang Zong wanted to sell the company for money and run away, dumping Yang Li." Liu Yuanyuan said mysteriously, "But Yang Bapi found out. The two of them started fighting. They wanted to divide the money from the sale of the company, but they didn't expect that the money would be blocked by loan sharks as soon as they got it. It was a terrible fight."

"If you ask me, this is retribution for these two bastards."

"Oh." Mingyue nodded, and then asked, "Apart from this, is there anything else?"

"I don't know." Liu Yuanyuan looked confused, "You are the boss."

Mingyue sighed and waved her hand to let Liu Yuanyuan go out. She looked down at the stack of project plans and felt a headache.

Should I buy some books on business management?

When she was worrying, there was a knock on the office door. She subconsciously shouted, "Come in."

A woman in a women's suit walked in. "Hello, Mr. Ming."

Mingyue was stunned for a moment before she realized that the other person was calling her, "Hello, who are you?"

"My name is Xia Lian, and I'm the director of Kuaibo Film and Television Company." Xia Lian smiled and stretched out her hand to shake hands with Mingyue.

"Oh, it's Director Xia." Mingyue reacted at this time and realized that she had heard of this name.

"I work for Mr. Qin to make a living. You can just call me Xia Lian." Xia Lian said quickly, "I came here this time to return something to you."

As she spoke, Xia Lian handed Mingyue a "Work Registration Form".

Mingyue took it and looked at it. It was still the cartoon devil squirrel, but the author's name had changed to Mingyue.

"This is your stuff, and it has been returned to its original owner." Xia Lian said with a smile.

"Thank you, if it weren't for your help, I wouldn't be able to get this back." Mingyue said with gratitude.

"No, no, no, you should thank President Qin. I was just following his instructions." Xia Lian said quickly. She didn't dare to take the credit.

"I still have to thank you." Mingyue quickly and enthusiastically pulled over a chair, "Please sit down, I'll pour you a glass of water."

"No, no, no." Xia Lian declined quickly. "I came here to sign a contract with your company. I have to leave after I'm done. I have to catch a train in the afternoon."

Qvod Film and Television and the animation company signed a cooperation agreement, after which the animation company will set up a dedicated film and television special effects studio to serve Qvod Film and Television.

"Huh?" Mingyue was a little surprised, "Are you so busy at work?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Xia Lian didn't dare to complain in front of Mingyue, "I have to go to Jin Province to sign a contract this afternoon."

"Then I won't keep you any longer. I hope we can talk more next time." Mingyue stood up to see him off. "I still have something to ask you."

Xia Lian agreed with a smile and had a good impression of the proprietress.

After leaving the animation company, she took a taxi with her assistant to the train station and took a train straight to Shijiazhuang.

After arriving in Shijiazhuang, they changed cars and rushed to Pingding County in Shanxi Province. After the bumpy ride, not to mention Xia Lian, even the several burly assistants following her were a little confused.

Following the address given by President Qin, Xia Lian and others finally found their destination, the Niangziguan Power Plant.

……

"Hello, Mr. Liu." Xia Lian stretched out her hand with a smile, and looked at the ordinary middle-aged man in front of her.

At the age of forty, his hairline is still relatively stable. He wears black-framed glasses on his square face and looks a little reserved.

"Hello, hello." The other party shook Xia Lian's hand and looked at her curiously, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"I came here specially to visit you today." Xia Lian took out her business card. "I'm the director of Kuaibo Film and Television Company. I want to talk to you about the novel you wrote."

"My novel?" The other party was full of confusion. "Why did the film and television company come to me? You must have made a mistake. I write science fiction novels."

"That's right, Mr. Liu Cixin, we are here to see you." Xia Lian said with a smile, "Our boss is also a science fiction fan. He thinks your work is very interesting and wants to buy the copyright to adapt it."

Liu Cixin was shocked, a little unbelievable, "Are you going to make a film or TV adaptation?"

"No, it's an animation adaptation." Xia Lian corrected.

"Animation adaptation?" Liu Cixin's face fell and he frowned. "Are you sure?"

"Mr. Liu, the current level of domestic film and television production is not high. No company has the ability to produce science fiction films and TV series." Xia Lian explained, "There is also a lack of talent in this area in China, and there is no relevant experience."

"So I would say it's unrealistic to adapt your work into a film or TV series."

“That’s true.” Liu Cixin nodded in understanding.

"So our boss thinks we can start with animation works, mainly targeting teenagers." Xia Lian continued, "to cultivate teenagers' interest and hobbies in science fiction works and let them have an understanding of Chinese science fiction works."

"Our boss said that with the development of technology and economy, maybe in ten years we will be able to produce science fiction movies and TV series in China."

Liu Cixin is not interested in whether there will be science fiction films and TV series in ten years. He thinks there is little hope for this.

It has been so many years, and almost no one mentions the science fiction genre anymore, and science fiction novels have become a niche hobby.

However, he is still somewhat interested in the animation adaptation, especially for young people, he thinks this is a good thing.

"Your film and television company also manages animation?" Liu Cixin asked puzzledly.

"Our boss just bought an animation company with nearly 400 employees," Xia Lian introduced. "He is preparing to launch a project. Our boss also has a science fiction novel that he is planning to publish in the science fiction world."

"Oh?" Liu Cixin was a little surprised. "What's your name? I'll go and take a look."

"I'm growing potatoes on Mars." Xia Lian thought for a moment, "Maybe it will be published in the next issue of the magazine."

Liu Cixin wrote down the name of the novel, then pondered for a moment, "Which novel are you going to buy to adapt?"

"Every one of them." Xia Lian replied with a smile.

"what?!"

(End of this chapter)