Huayu 1995

Chapter 35 Hanging People on the Wall

Su Chao didn't keep the small bitterlings to make soup.

Like the bald old man, he gave the bitterling to the bespectacled old man.

Now the bespectacled old man has three little bitterlings.

Su Chao walked back with his fishing bag on his back. On the way back, he would take out flyers and glue and stick them wherever he could find a spot.

He even wanted to take a picture of a dog on the street.

The flyer doesn't need to be too informative; writing too much information will only make it less likely to be read.

Performing arts exam preparation courses: full refund if you don't pass the unified exam, half refund if you don't pass the preliminary exam of the individual college entrance exam, free trial class, please leave your contact number and registration method.

Simple and crude.

One A4 sheet of paper can be cut into eight flyers.

In fact, there are many similar training courses; they are posted everywhere on the walls.

However, most of them are English training programs.

These days, many people are learning English. Some do it to pass exams, some to go abroad, and some just follow suit because they see others learning it.

There aren't that many art exam preparation classes anymore.

This also includes separate entrance exams for music, fine arts, dance, broadcasting and hosting, and so on.

In comparison, broadcasting and hosting categories probably account for less than 10%.

While Su Chao was applying paste in front of a telephone pole near the Central Academy of Drama, he was lucky enough to encounter a customer seeking advice.

"If I don't pass the exam, will you really refund my money?"

Su Chao turned his head and looked, but didn't recognize them. It seemed that he wasn't the chosen one, and not everyone he met would necessarily be a future superstar.

"Yes, a full refund if you fail the unified exam, and a 50% refund if you fail the preliminary exam of the school-specific exam."

Originally, I planned to return half of my money if I failed the school exam, whether it was the preliminary exam, the re-examination, or the third exam. However, after learning about the current situation, I became a little more cautious.

But it still seems incredible to students of this era.

"real or fake?"

"Go and see for yourself. The first lesson is free, and it's a small group class with one-on-one instruction. You can start anytime."

There are few performing arts students, and training institutions are struggling to recruit many.

Therefore, "small class teaching" is the only option.

How much is the tuition?

The girl was clearly very interested; it was the first time she had ever heard of a 50% refund if you failed the initial test.

Whether it's the Central Academy of Drama or the Beijing Film Academy, many people fail the preliminary exam; in fact, it can be said that most people are stopped at the preliminary exam stage.

"The short-term Spark Class has 8 class hours and costs 800 yuan, the medium-term Leading Class has 20 class hours and costs 1,600 yuan, and the long-term Dream Class has 50 class hours and costs 3,000 yuan. If you register for the class within three days, you will receive an additional 25% of the class hours."

This decision was made after several people discussed and researched the current art exam training market.

A short course costs 100 yuan per lesson, which is definitely not cheap.

However, the long-term course costs 60 yuan per lesson and includes 12 free lessons, which comes out to only 48 yuan, making it more in line with the mainstream market.

As for the idea of ​​low profit margins and high sales volume, Su Chao hadn't considered it.

There aren't that many art students to begin with, and they're not suited for intensive English training programs. Offering low-profit courses would only lower their prestige.

"Three thousand yuan, that's a bit expensive..."

Upon hearing this price, most normal people would probably choose the Dream Class immediately.

The girl didn't even consider the other two classes.

"There's a reason why it's expensive. I've heard that there are classes in the industry that cost only a few dollars per lesson. Would you dare to attend those classes?"

Su Chao examined the posted flyers and nodded in satisfaction.

perfect!

We need to post lots of flyers.

Don't overlook any wall with traces of flyers pasted on it, and don't overlook any utility pole.

These days, people don't care about whether or not they'll cover someone else's flyer.

In fact, covering up competitors' flyers is a way to gain a competitive advantage.

Underneath Su Chao's flyer was an advertisement offering a large sum of money to have a child.

Putting aside whether it was true or not, the offer was quite tempting to him.

"I actually went there. I paid 100 yuan, and when I went back the next day, the person was gone."

The girl responded weakly.

"Therefore, it's best to choose a professional institution like ours. You can try a free trial class first! If you can't afford that much at once, our training courses can be paid in installments..."

Su Chao followed the trail all the way, making a loop before finally returning home.

"Brother Chao, where are the fish you caught?"

When Lü Bu saw Su Chao return, he asked him a question out of curiosity.

Little did he know that he was reopening old wounds.

Damn, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute.

That's really rubbing salt in the wound. Today's fishing trip was a complete failure; Su Chao has shown us what it means to lose face utterly.

But you can't admit to not catching any fish, no matter what.

Su Chao replied calmly, "I caught a few, but they weren't very big. I threw them to a passing stray cat."

"I thought I'd be able to have grilled fish for lunch."

Lü Bu felt it was a bit of a pity.

"Don't worry, I'll bring back the big one next time I catch it."

Su Chao has given up hope.

The local fish are so rude.

"Oh right, Zhou Xun came this morning. She's outside helping us put up flyers. Boss, what's wrong with that girl? She actually came all the way to see you."

Lu Bu lowered his voice.

Although Zhou Xun is somewhat thin, she is definitely not ugly; on the contrary, she is a rare beauty.

"Oh, there was some trouble at the karaoke bar yesterday, so I just helped her out."

Su Chao wasn't too surprised.

Zhou Xun is a very straightforward and down-to-earth girl, so it's perfectly normal for her to help others when she owes them a favor.

"They were fighting? Is that person still alive?"

Lu Bu wasn't worried about Su Chao at all. After all, Su Chao's martial prowess was undeniable, and he was currently alive and kicking, even in the mood to fish, so there was no possibility of him losing.

“No one was hit, and we controlled the situation. I’m pretty good as a bodyguard too. Don’t forget to tell your captain to reserve a position for Zhang Yu as his personal bodyguard and give him two packs of Hongtashan cigarettes.”

Su Chao is determined to eat this wild octopus.

"Absolutely no problem. Boss, you're a star at the karaoke bar now. Our captain wouldn't dare offend you."

Lu Bu increasingly felt that Su Chao was mentally ill.

He's clearly a violent person, but he insists on pretending to be exceptionally kind; he's clearly working himself to the bone, but he insists on going fishing.

These days, people are actually chasing after celebrities, and one of them is even a man.

Gee...

"Have you read the book I was told to read?"

Su Chao asked Lü Bu to buy a copy of "Practical Photography Techniques Illustrated" published by China Photography Publishing House, and even reimbursed him for the cost.

"I've only looked at a little bit, and there's a lot I don't understand," Lu Bu scratched his head and asked, not quite understanding, "Are you having me learn photography so I can film the operation of your training class?"

I always felt it was unnecessary; it was all just fancy stuff.

"Not entirely, Abu. You must remember that photography is a very promising profession. If there's anything you don't understand, when you go to the film set, take the book with you and ask the cinematographer. Try to get the hang of it as quickly as possible. The course officially starts tomorrow. This afternoon, find a place to rent a camera."

Before Mr. Chen became famous, young people today had no idea how amazing photography was.

How easy is it to pick up girls?
All you need is a camera.

If the photo is good, I'll print it for five yuan; if it's bad, I'll delete it for fifty yuan.

"Alright, I'll study it carefully."

Lu Bu had complete faith in Su Chao; if Su Chao said it was useful, then it certainly wouldn't be a waste of time.

“Abu...from now on everyone will call you Teacher Lü.”

Su Chao said in a very serious tone.

Unfortunately, rebirth isn't smart enough; he doesn't know who got all the resources on his computer.

He has all of Teacher Chen's works.

"Oh, by the way, Chao, did you ask for leave from General Manager Yan and Sister Hong today?"

Lu Bu didn't forget to remind Su Chao.

"Of course I invited him, otherwise he would have to send a car to pick me up again. The karaoke bar can't do without me, but does 'Prime Minister Liu Luoguo' not need me?"

Su Chao felt a lot of pressure when he thought about this.

The most crucial point is that he was only given a base salary of 1,500 yuan per month.

"..."

"We don't know how many students will be here tomorrow, so we need to prepare for all kinds of contingencies. We should find a place to buy two industrial fans, otherwise, if too many people are crammed into this windowless lobby, it's not impossible for them to get heatstroke."

Su Chao took out his wallet and gave Lü Bu a wad of cash.

“Okay, I told the old lady this morning to prepare some mung bean soup tomorrow…”

He walked into the training room while talking.

"Don't put any decorations here, and change the light bulb to a bigger one. I want people to notice this wall as soon as they come in."

Hanging people on the wall is not just a joke.

Tonight, Su Chao will attend the wrap party for "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" and get a photo of himself with Zhang Zien and Zhang Heping. Tomorrow, he'll find some time to get a photo of himself with Jiang Wen, Ge You, and Zhou Xiaowen.

Hang them all up.

There will be more and more group photos and stills in the future.

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