Huayu: From an ordinary person to a happy director

Chapter 55 Recruiting a Secretary

Shi Lei played cosplay with the maid Huo Siyan for an entire night.

I didn't arrive at the company until the next afternoon.

What caught my eye were dozens of reporters.

"Director Shi, you went to North America to direct movies and stayed there for a few months. You also invested in the production of Saw, which grossed over 100 million US dollars worldwide. Are you planning to develop in Hollywood?"

"Director Shi, are you based in Hollywood? Will you still make films in the country?"

"Director Shi, I heard that you transferred all the funds of Taolin Film and Television abroad. Do you look down on China?"

"Director Shi..."

"Director Shi..."

The questions became more and more outrageous, and Shi Lei's face turned black.

"I don't look down on China. I shoot a movie there every year, but I won't give up Hollywood. Entering Hollywood is the dream of all directors. I am chasing my dream."

Shi Lei stood at the door of the company, answered some questions, and finally walked into the company under the escort of security guards.

As soon as he entered the office, Shi Lei called Deng Hongxu over and scolded him, "Didn't I ask you to drive him away yesterday?"

"Why are you still here?"

"Boss, it's my negligence. I'm really too busy. I arranged for people to be interviewed yesterday, and they promised not to come. I didn't expect them to come." Deng Hongxu's face also flushed. Why did those reporters come when they had promised so well?

He was busy this morning and didn't pay attention to this.

Shi Lei waved his hands irritably and said, "Forget it, go and get busy!"

"Call a few selected secretaries over and I'll make some choices. From now on, let them take care of my work while you focus on managing the company."

"Sorry, boss," Deng Hongxu apologized again.

"Okay, I don't blame you. Just ask the secretary who is interviewing you to come over!" Shi Lei waved his hand to stop Deng Hongxu.

Deng Hongxu was previously an agent for a record company. He is indeed lacking in ability to manage an entire company at once. It seems that he should find a professional manager, preferably one with rich management experience in the industry.

There is no rush for this. The first thing to do is to choose a secretary.

He had only one assistant before, but this assistant was temporary and the most he did was answer the phone.

This temporary assistant is different from a secretary. A temporary assistant is truly temporary and does not have a specific position in the company.

A secretary is not an ordinary employee. Sometimes he or she represents Shi Lei, so the recruitment process is more complicated and strict.

The company was established in the second half of 02, and now it is May 04, but the recruitment of secretaries has been delayed again and again.

Before, the company was not big and there was not much work, so we were not in a hurry to recruit. But as the company grew bigger and bigger, we launched many projects last year, so recruiting a secretary was put on the agenda.

After the Chinese New Year, he went to North America again, which is why it has been delayed until now.

Two hours later, all four secretaries who were going to the final interview arrived.

Shi Lei interviewed them directly in the office.

As soon as the four secretaries came in, Shi Lei's eyes lit up. The HR department was really attentive. The four secretaries had their own characteristics. Some were handsome, some were fierce, some were tall and capable, and some were pure and beautiful.

Shi Lei took the resume and looked through it. Suddenly, he looked up at the fierce beauty with a slightly surprised expression: "Your name is Liu Yan?"

I was so busy admiring it that I didn't remember for a moment that this was Liu Yan.

Liu Yan graduated from Xiangnan Normal University. In 2000, he served as the host of "Financial News" on the information channel of Guangdong Cable Radio and Television Station. In 2002, he served as the host of "Ladies' First Look", a lifestyle and fashion information program on Xiangnan Public Channel. In 2004, he served as the anchor of "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Zero Distance", an information column on Guangdong Satellite TV.

Speaking of fierce beauties, two actresses come to my mind, one is Yang Mi and the other is Liu Yan.

"Yes, Mr. Shi, my name is Liu Yan." Liu Yan threw a coquettish glance and said softly. "Don't you work at a TV station? Why are you here for an interview?"

"Mr. Shi, Taolin Film and Television is a larger platform, and I can have better development." Liu Yan trembled as he spoke, and suddenly the waves surged.

Shi Lei pointed at Liu Yan and said, "Okay, let's choose you!" Liu Yan is considered an insider, so it would be a good choice to let her be the secretary.

"Thank you, Mr. Shi." Liu Yan bent down to express his gratitude. Perhaps he was too excited, and his emotions surged again.

Shi Lei nodded, and said to the other three people who looked disappointed: "You three are secretary assistants, help me with some chores."

"Thank you, Mr. Shi~~" the three beauties said in unison.

"Liu Yan, you will manage the three of them. When I'm free, they will listen to you." After Shi Lei clarified the personal relationship between the boss and the subordinate, he ordered: "The four of you go to the Human Resources Department to sign the contract! And by the way, find Deng Hongxu to hand over the work."

"Yes, Mr. Shi."

"Wait a minute." Shi Lei suddenly said.

"Mr. Shi, what's the matter?" Liu Yan was the first to ask.

"You will call me boss from now on. They all call me BOSS abroad. Let's be consistent." Shi Lei reminded.

The next afternoon, Liu Yan completed the handover of work with three beauties. Liu Yan took a form, knocked on the door and walked into Shi Lei's office after getting permission.

"Boss, the CEO of Huayi wants to meet with you."

"What did you say?" Shi Lei asked back.

"I didn't say it."

"not see."

Liu Yan continued, "Mr. Yang from Emperor Entertainment Group has agreed to invest in "Sword Rain", but he wants to meet you to discuss other cooperation matters."

Shi Lei pondered for a moment and said, "Let's make an appointment. See you the day after tomorrow!"

"Zhou Zhaolong disagreed with the 300 million yuan salary and hoped to increase it to 800 million yuan."

Shi Lei knocked on the table. As he expected, he called Hans from Columbia yesterday and learned that Warner had taken a fancy to Zhou Zhaolong and was preparing to bring out another Li Lianjie.

Most of the films starring Jet Li have box office revenues of tens of millions, but in the disc market, Jet Li's action films sell very well. Over the years, the sales of some discs have even exceeded the box office revenue of the movies.

This is also the reason why Jet Li’s pay remains high.

If Zhou Zhaolong were to follow Li Lianjie's path, he didn't know whether he could succeed.

There is no problem with the kung fu, but it is hard to say whether the audience will buy it. Other movies cannot piggyback on "The Matrix".

But this is none of his business, he can just wait and see.

"Reject." Shi Lei refused directly, and then said: "Be more tactful, just say that the budget is limited this time and I look forward to working with him next time. You can organize the specific wording."

Although I don’t plan to use Zhou Zhaolong for the time being, I still need to maintain the relationship.

"Okay, boss. I know how to say it so that he won't have any misunderstandings." Liu Yan replied seriously.

"Go on." Shi Lei waved his hand.

"The three leading actors, Zhao Wenzhuo, Liu Tao, and Wang Xueqi, have already agreed to appear in the film. What do you think of the other supporting actors?"

"Emperor Entertainment will give two places, and will release a casting notice for the rest. I will participate in the final interview."

"Okay, boss. I'll arrange it." Liu Yan replied, and then asked, "Who should we find for the action director?"

"Ask Zhao Wenzhuo to come over. I'll talk to him and let him take on the role if possible."

(End of this chapter)