My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 191: Secretly Put the Red Envelope of Earning Money into Your Possession

So Weidong shook his head: "This is not the most terrible thing."

He looked at Manager Zhang and said, "Remember those masters you introduced to me just now? The ones who do the photo editing, coloring, and plate editing? I didn't say anything at the time because I didn't realize that even with the advanced photography technology, there were still practices like yours. But in April, I went to Yuezhou to attend the latest Guangdong Trade Fair. New products from all over the country were displayed there for foreign guests, and foreign companies also brought new technologies to us. The sanitary napkin machines we sell nationwide for hundreds of thousands of yuan every day come from there."

The faces of the two photography industry experts in front of me changed.

Let Weidong choose to attack directly: "Exactly, just like the new generation of sanitary napkins attacked the old toilet paper. I happened to see a computer that I heard was brought from abroad. They can edit pictures directly on the screen, change them however they want, and then print them out and they look just like the real thing."

This is absolutely a lie. Don't say that Weidong didn't see it. In August 84, this kind of computer graphics technology was not available in the world. The first Apple computer to use system graphics, that is, the computer that did not look like a black screen with code letters, was only released a few months ago, and it was just a very simple graphical operating system.

Weidong really didn't know.

But this is definitely not a bad thing, and he explained it with conviction: "How can I describe it to you? You've seen a photocopier, right? It's that thing. Swish, I scan a color image into the computer, and the photocopier will enlarge or reduce it. I can even use tape to modify or block out parts, and make some adjustments. Then I print it out, and the computer will infinitely enhance the middle part. It can do anything you can do to an image!"

After thinking for a moment, he gave an example: "For example, if I scan my photo in, draw a circle along the edge of my hair and chin, and replace Zhang's head with this one, it will be absolutely seamless. The key is that this technique is very simple and you can learn it easily."

Perhaps it will take twenty years until people become proficient in using search functions, and forty years until people use AI intelligent query functions, before they can discover the loopholes in Weidong's words.

A bug that surpasses the entire history of computer development.

But for two photographers in the Southwest, that was enough.

Looking at each other.

Manager Zhang said with difficulty: "I believe the scene Weidong described was a devastating blow to us."

Rang Weidong nodded. "My cheap cameras are a devastating blow to the photo studio industry. I have a small client who sells oil in northern Hebei. He takes 29 cameras from me every month and quietly sells them to rural areas in the north. He's definitely worth more than per camera, but these people basically use them as production tools. They probably make their money back by going to the market. This has overturned the previously high threshold for photo studios. Now, for most people, it's enough to just watch and record their lives."

Liu Taiyuan was in a more difficult situation: "But... computers are destroying the craftsmanship of us old masters?"

Rang Weidong hummed, "This is just the first step. If you're quick and get a computer from abroad in a few years to learn how to use it, you can still make money, but these technicians will be useless. The second step is when computers become commonplace in every household, and everyone can take a picture and modify their dimples to make them look better. Then even photo studios will be completely useless. I'm describing the future I described to that foreign businessman at the Guangdong Trade Fair. If you study photocopiers, you'll see. Computers will absolutely overturn everything you have."

Manager Zhang chimed in, "I saw a computer at... the Municipal Science and Technology Commission. It could only type in English, but that's a bit like what Weidong said. You can just write and edit anything you want, and then just click a button and it'll print out a beautiful, neat document. Even more advanced is how you can create images, right?"

Weidong finally excused himself, "I heard him say that this is at least a ten- to twenty-year development forecast. Foreign cars have invented so many beautiful styles, and we're still very backward using this van, which is already considered the best product in Jiangzhou. It will take time, but this future will arrive unwaveringly. What I'm trying to say is that if I want to take photos peacefully for the rest of my life, it will be overturned sooner or later. I guess the time is only about ten to twenty years."

Liu Taiyuan was a little distraught.

Dong Xueqing couldn't bear it, so she held the baby and wanted to reach out to help pour some tea.

Shen Cuiyue pulled her subtly and shook her eyes silently to indicate that she should not do anything.

The man was knocking on purpose.

Shatter the professional outlook that you are most proud of.

Liu Taiyuan inherited the family business from his elders and has gone through decades of ups and downs. It was this pride that got him through countless difficulties and setbacks.

The result is a bubble and will be crushed ruthlessly and at will.

The inevitable outcome of bankruptcy and closure is too cruel.

My whole mind and body were shaky: "What do you think we can do?"

Unexpectedly, Wei Dong's bluntness was shocking: "Rely on us! Have you forgotten the various qualifications on your business license? Photography may not be profitable, but advertising is booming. Decoration and renovation will definitely be profitable. Even accommodation and teahouses can make money. If you can run an unprofitable photo studio, worship good photographers as artists, and mark up a photo as a high-priced work of art for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, wouldn't it be easy?"

What others consider life-threatening is the future of the company, but to him it's as easy as eating a bowl of noodles.

Manager Zhang quickly asked, "Advertising, how do you advertise? Can you make money from decorating?"

Wei Dong didn't take advantage of the situation and directly pointed out the key point: "Everything in the past has not been in vain. It is our previous technology and reputation, as well as our determination to surpass our competitors, that have won us so many business licenses. This is our most valuable asset. Let me put it this way, did you see that ad between the news and the weather forecast? The Feiyan sanitary napkin ad, the one with the panda?"

This was the first time that Weidong took out the advertisement as evidence.

Even the two grown men's eyes widened instantly: "Is that really your ad? How did you film it?!"

"I heard you have a sanitary napkin factory near Jiangda University. We can help you shoot a nice set of factory photos and beautiful product close-ups. The ones you have now are really not that good!" Let Weidong briefly explain the filming process of the commercial: "I spent 300,000 yuan and bought five panda shoots..."

Dong Xueqing quickly fished out her work ID from her pocket. Inside the plastic cover was a VIP photo of her holding a panda. "Here, I took this photo when we signed the contract."

Liu Taiyuan looked at it in amazement and even said that the focus and composition were almost wrong.

Manager Zhang quickly pulled him back: "Weidong, tell me, how exactly should we approach this advertisement? How should we do it? Ah...how can we cooperate with you? I believe we can definitely work together to produce the best work."

Quietly squeezed his boss.

He still knew that some money-making things could not be given away for free.

Liu Taiyuan also faced it straight, but the dejected look he had before was gone. He was full of anticipation: "Yes, Weidong, how can we cooperate? This is a blessing for us, and we will definitely cooperate with you to the fullest!"

Obviously, before they came up with that TV commercial, their admiration for Rang Weidong was not so specific.

Even though I witnessed with my own eyes how Weidong managed to organize a photography exhibition, Sunshine Daily, and get inscriptions from leaders, none of them could compare to the strength and promising future demonstrated in this TV commercial.

It is a great honor to be able to broadcast an advertisement in such an important and prime position on a national TV station, and it is such a memorable advertisement.

Just maximize the trust level!
It's just like when a big girl takes off all her clothes, you can do whatever you want to her.

Wei Dong was also thinking, "Wow!" This power is extraordinary. He can use it frequently in the future.

It's simple now: "This building should be a comprehensive office building, library... Haha, advertising, decoration - these will be golden rice bowls in the future. This time, we asked the leaders of Feiyan Sanitary Napkins to write the factory name, and then we were forced to do advertising. But in fact, we don't have advertising qualifications, even though I already have a team of people who can shoot commercials. In the end, we only got the qualifications by affiliating with a magazine. Think about all the manufacturers who want to run advertisements, but in fact, they can't publish them without qualifications. Either the newspapers and TV stations will make the money, or our advertising company will have to publish them on their behalf. Isn't that enough money?"

Manager Zhang still has extensive market experience: "Then these manufacturers can directly contact newspapers and TV stations?"

Let Weidong patiently explain: "Newspapers and TV stations are called media. Of course, they can set up their own advertising departments to intercept the work. But what is our advantage? We are top-notch commercial photographers. If the fees are the same, do you think they will hand over the advertising to us? Of course, if I join, we can even provide manufacturers with sales channels across the country. Do TV stations and newspapers have such professional level?"

The two photographers suddenly realized what was going on.

Let Weidong explain further: "For example, interior decoration. Many people may not be aware of it now, but as soon as one family renovates and lives in it, everyone will know that there is such a beautiful home environment. This job is even more incredible, earning millions or even tens of millions of dollars every year. Because ordinary people don't know how to decorate, who will be held responsible if there are problems with the decoration? You need to have qualifications."

Liu Taiyuan finally blushed and said, "Actually... we don't really know much about the details of decoration and renovation. We just asked someone to do it for the convenience of doing things at the time."

Rang Weidong laughed out loud, "I don't understand either. I'm good at soliciting business and selling things, but now that the company has the qualifications, we can just hire capable people to take charge. Professional matters should be handled professionally, but the overall shape is a group company. The photo studio is just a small part of it, and the group company should be located in the six or seven-story commercial podium across the street in the future."

The two photographers suddenly realized it again.

Manager Zhang quickly reminded him, "Thank you very much, Weidong, for being so frank and honest. You've given us such an important development idea and direction."

Yes, if they made up their minds at this time and realized that the most valuable thing is actually the business qualification, and then turned around and found people to form the advertising company and decoration company, it would be too disgraceful.

Moreover, he is facing such an awesome figure who can advertise on prime time on the main TV station, and he is still so young and has a bright future.

So Liu Taiyuan didn't hesitate at all. "Yes, Weidong has answered all my questions. I sincerely invite you to participate in the shares of our Liujin Photo Studio. I know this may be a small business for you, so you can decide the specific plan. Currently, we own 65% of the shares, and the Municipal Cultural Bureau owns the remaining 35%."

Weidong really looked down on the photo studio. "What I want is the qualifications and this real estate building. It should be like this: the shares remain unchanged, but we'll set up a new advertising department and a decoration and renovation department. I suggest that Brother Zhang support the decoration and renovation department, and I'll take the advertising department and... the library department. The company will just authorize us to manage them. Then I'll pay for the construction of the building, and the first and second floors will be given to the photo studio. I'll own the upper floors, and then we'll split the profits of the upper floors 10/90. But before the upper floors are built, we'll also split the profits of the commercial property of the podium 10/90."

It sounds reasonable. The photo studio converted the old house from the Republic of China era into a new building without spending a penny.

The area of ​​the first and second floors alone is actually larger than before, and the high-rise buildings behind can still take up another 10%.

And the most authentic thing is that the other podium areas were clearly given to Weidong, and before the high-rise building was completed, he gave 10% of the commercial profits to the photo studio.

The shares that Liu Taiyuan valued most, on the contrary, remained unchanged.

So I agreed without thinking.

No one here has thought about what makes the most money.

(End of this chapter)