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After that, she turned to He Yuzhu, who nodded in agreement, "Go, of course I'll go, and by the way, ask my in-laws if they want to go with us.

“This year, Wenxuan and his wife are on vacation, so they took this opportunity to go back to Beijing to celebrate the New Year.

On the other side, Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen started another tit-for-tat conversation: "Huizhen, what do you think of my hotel?"

"Yeah, pretty much the same as yours.

"Xu Huizhen pointed out mercilessly.

Chen Xueru didn't mind it. After all, it was the fact. "It was all recommended by Zhuzi. This saved me a lot of design fees!"

Xu Huizhen was not surprised by this. She knew that Chen Xueru could use He Yuzhu's relationship, and she didn't need to interfere with who He Yuzhu's partners were.

So she said, "Zhu Zi is a very easy person to talk to, you don't need to sow discord.

It's his freedom to cooperate with whomever he wants.

Do you want me to introduce you to some clients?"

“My business is booming this year, and I have so many customers that I am almost overwhelmed.

“No need for that. Nowadays, the number of people traveling to and from the capital is increasing year by year, and more than half of my rooms have been booked.

Chen Xueru was not so easily convinced, “Although we started off a little slowly, my restaurant had a few good years of profitability.

"How can this be compared?" Xu Huizhen said with a smile: "No matter how much money a restaurant makes, it can't compare to the income of a hotel!"

"..." Chen Xueru realized that it was futile to continue arguing. "Let's not talk about this anymore. After all, the outcome is hard to predict and there's still a lot of time left!"

“One day there will be a winner.

“Yeah, I think so.

Xu Huizhen nodded in agreement. "We all used loans to build the hotel. Now it is difficult to expand other businesses. Let's wait a few years!"

"By the way, don't you plan to take care of Hou Kui's affairs?"

Xu Huizhen changed the subject and returned to the issue of children.

Xu Jingli and Hou Kui are both not young anymore, but the relationship between them is still complicated.

"..." Chen Xueru was helpless when it came to this. After all, Hou Kui had already decided on Xu Jingli. "I can't do anything about it, but you can rest assured. Jingli grew up under my watch. Now that she has married into my family, I will treat her well.

"Hey, my daughter doesn't necessarily have to marry your son, and judging from the current situation, Hou Kui seems to be more inclined towards our family.

"Xu Huizhen said: "I don't have a son, and my son-in-law is also half a son. I am happy to accept him.

"You wish! Humph!" Chen Xueru was full of resentment towards her eldest son, but she would not break them up directly.

Xu Huizhen realized that she couldn't continue to dwell on it, so she changed the subject: "I'll go talk to Zhuzi.

After saying that, she turned and left.

Chen Xueru wanted to follow, but today was the opening day of her hotel and she had many guests to entertain, so she had to put it aside for the time being.

"Hey, what are they talking about?" The voice came before Xu Huizhen appeared.

"Sister Xu..." Everyone responded, only He Yuzhu called her sister-in-law.

"We are going to **!" Wen Li said, "Nan Yi also wants to take Qiu Ye with him.

"Good idea, I want to go too!" Xu Huizhen agreed immediately: "I'm tired of the clothes I bought last time, and the clerk said there are new styles every day.

“We don’t aim to replace it every year, but it’s always good to check it regularly.

"That's right!" Wen Li agreed immediately, and everyone finalized the itinerary.

He Yuzhu was a little confused and asked on the way home: "Why are you so active this time?"

Wen Li glared at He Yuzhu fiercely and asked, "Have you forgotten what you did?"

"Don't you know what a mess you've made of my shoes?"

“Oh, I really didn’t notice.

"He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then adjusted the driving direction," Then we should go. Buy more this time, all kinds of styles.

"You old pervert!" Wen Li rolled her eyes at He Yuzhu, then smiled slightly.

After the chili sauce recipe was completed, He Yuzhu tasted it and was very satisfied and decided to follow this recipe.

He designed the production process and gave Lou Xiao'e a list of the required equipment, asking her to order it from the island country.

Due to the inconvenience of the current timing, he could only accept this inconvenience. The price of imported equipment was naturally high. Fortunately, he only ordered a food production line, not heavy industrial equipment, otherwise the price would be higher and he would not be able to buy the most advanced equipment.

The new production line will take time, so He Yuzhu decided to continue research and development. The Master He brand needs diversified products, and instant noodles are currently the most popular.

Once a product is profitable, you should not stop, even if the profit is slim, you should add more categories.

This time he plans to develop beverages, especially various types of tea drinks, to challenge the cola market. This is difficult, after all, people can hardly resist the charm of carbonated drinks.

But the varieties can be diversified.

Developing tea-flavored and fruit-flavored beverages is relatively simple, but building a factory cannot be done in the city.

Beverage production requires high-quality water sources and filtration facilities, as well as raw material transportation issues, which are all things He Yuzhu needs to consider.

However, now was not the right time as winter was approaching and they still had to go to **.

He Yuzhu will not bring He Wenjia this time because she is facing the college entrance examination and she cannot be distracted.

Let her live in Xu Huizhen's house temporarily. There are only girls there, which will help to discipline her.

However, unexpectedly, they encountered a director who asked for help.

The director is making a story about humans and four monsters, which is exactly the classic version of "Journey to the West" that He Yuzhu remembers.

The filming of this drama began in 1982 and was not completed until 1986. The crew experienced many difficulties, including lack of funds and the filming unit no longer providing support. Even the copyright was revoked, and the director was in trouble.

Therefore, the director had to find another way out.

Without He Yuzhu, they might have obtained funds through the railway department, but the appearance of He Yuzhu brought them hope.

As the first self-employed person in the old city, He Yuzhu was once reported by the media, which made some people in the crew remember him.

"Director Yang, I really admire your persistence in such a difficult situation.

“After listening to Director Yang’s story, He Yuzhu understood the situation. The entertainment industry had not yet been formed at that time.

These directors are fully committed to their art.

Was He Yuzhu tempted? Of course, he was interested in investing, but this was not a free loan.

How to repay? How to calculate interest?

He is not a philanthropist. This investment is an opportunity for him. He is willing to invest in movies. After all, many movies in later generations can bring profits.

He looks forward to becoming an investor in the film industry and an angel behind the scenes.

If he succeeds this time, more people will definitely come to him for investment in the future.

When the entertainment industry becomes popular, he can also explore it and integrate into the Beijing circle.

“You’re welcome, we’re just doing our job.

We have heard of Mr. He's reputation and that you have a great career, so we hope to get your support.

"Director Yang said modestly.

He Yuzhu touched his chin and said, "Support is no problem, the key is copyright.

"I am willing to invest, but the copyright is not under my control. Am I going to pay this money in vain?" Director Yang quickly explained.

"That's not right, you're a TV station after all!" He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate to ask the director to borrow money.

"Also, if the money is loaned out, how is the interest calculated?"

"If the interest rate is too high, it would be illegal, but if it is too low, it would seem that I am not generous enough.

"Director Yang looked embarrassed. This drama was his most laborious work. It was adapted from the most difficult part of the four great classics. The entire crew put in countless efforts for this.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, “How about this, I can take on the money you invested previously, so the copyright of the TV series will belong to me, and I will cover all the subsequent funding gaps.

"I can provide the first broadcast rights to the TV station for free, so that they can broadcast the TV series, I get the copyright, and you also solve the funding problem. It's a three-pronged approach!"

"Huh?" Director Yang was stunned. This Boss He is really rich!

You know, they have already invested a lot before, and the upcoming expenses will be equally huge, especially the tickets for those attractions, which have no discounts at all.

(

He Yuzhu plans to take charge of everything, and the first broadcast rights can be given to the TV station for free.

Director Yang asked doubtfully, "It seems like your request for copyright is useless?"

"How can it be useless?" He Yuzhu said with a smile, "I used to be a chef, and now I am a businessman. Whether it is making money or leaving something behind, it is very important to me.

A TV series adapted from a famous work is a meaningful thing even if I keep a copy for myself.

“If the show becomes popular, other TV stations may want to broadcast it, and I can make money, and even if others don’t want it, I can still keep it.

For me, there are two benefits, so why not go for it? ”

Director Yang understood that this person had his own ideas, and it would not be a loss for him either way, it was just a pity for his own work.

"Okay, I'll go back and ask.

"After saying that, he stood up to say goodbye, and He Yuzhu saw him out.

He wasn't sure if he could get the copyright, but it wasn't a loss anyway.

After Wenli returned home, He Yuzhu told her what happened. Wenli was surprised. After all, she never thought that the director would come to them in person.

She sighed: "This is really rare! Are TV stations unable to produce TV series?"

“That can’t be said. After all, they have been filming for four years and it is still not finished. Even the investigation team has intervened and found that filming is too difficult.

"He Yuzhu explained, "If we continue filming, we don't know how long it will take!"

“It may take another year or so, provided there is sufficient funding.

"It's indeed not easy, but can they give you the copyright?" Wen Li did not object, as her husband never suffered any loss.

“I’m not sure yet. If you don’t want to give it to me, forget it. I don’t intend to give money away for nothing.

"He Yuzhu did not expect the other party to be grateful. It did not mean much to him. He was not a public institution.

Indeed, classic works are worth supporting, but He Yuzhu will not make efforts in vain to support classics. He is not the kind of person who blindly follows trends.

If he could get the copyright, he would make a lot of money. After all, this classic work has no equal. If the funds he provides are sufficient, the existing team will be able to complete the filming of "Journey to the West".

Moreover, the cost of filming nowadays is simply too cheap, and no one has surpassed it even with huge investments in later generations, whether it is actors, costumes, props or special effects.

Why are the gaps between people so big?

……

Director Yang went back to report the matter, and the TV drama department was also surprised that someone was willing to invest in purchasing the copyright of the drama and insisted on owning it. This was indeed a thorny issue.

They have never sold the copyright, and although it is still a period of reform and opening up, as a media department, they must treat such requests with caution.

Under normal circumstances, this matter might be discussed in repeated meetings and eventually come to nothing.

However, the situation with Journey to the West is different because it has been filmed for four years, so how long will it take to be completed?

An investigation team has also been involved, and the filming process was indeed difficult, especially due to the shortage of funds.

If we don't provide funding now and let Director Yang raise the funds on his own, I'm afraid no one will be willing to take over.

At this time, it is not easy to find someone willing to take over and make up all previous expenses and promise follow-up support.

After all, they were able to air the first round for free, which was enough to make up for the losses.

Therefore, the proposal was passed unexpectedly quickly, after all, the delay of the TV series could no longer be ignored.

Under such circumstances, it is great news that the show can be premiered! Director Yang was pleasantly surprised to receive a reply. Although it was unexpected, it was undoubtedly good news. At least the filming of the TV series could continue.

Director Yang immediately contacted He Yuzhu, and He Yuzhu did not expect the progress to be so rapid, so he went to the TV station.

The TV station has sorted out all the expenses, and He Yuzhu did not bargain, but he promised to be responsible for the wages of the subsequent crew, but the staff still belonged to the TV station, to which He Yuzhu agreed.

After all, the TV series still has to continue filming, the TV station has the first broadcast rights, and the copyright belongs to He Yuzhu.

Things went more smoothly than expected, He Yuzhu couldn't believe it, but this was certainly a good thing.

With this TV series, He Yuzhu's life is secured.

After signing the contract, he happily took Director Yang to Shuxiangyuan and asked his apprentice to cook for him personally. Considering that Director Yang might not be able to eat spicy food, he prepared non-spicy dishes and a pot of authentic Niulanshan Erguotou.

He Yuzhu poured wine for Director Yang, but Director Yang was preoccupied and turned to the copyright issue.

"Mr. He, the copyright is now yours. What are your plans regarding funding?" He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Don't worry... Funding is just a small matter. I will transfer 5 million to the crew's account tomorrow. I heard that they only have one camera?"

“Let’s purchase the equipment first. I’ll have someone bring a few back from Hong Kong Island, and you’ll also need to find a few photographers.

Director Yang took a deep breath when he heard this, and was surprised at He Yuzhu's generosity. How could a private person come up with 5 million at one time? He Yuzhu explained: "This is one of our four great masterpieces, Journey to the West. I like it very much, but I can't understand the original version. I can only listen to opera and storytelling, which is really wonderful.

Now that it's been adapted into a TV show, you just have to shoot it, even if it turns out to be extremely difficult.

Hearing this, Director Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, then I'll obey your orders and offer a toast to Mr. He.

"Although Director Yang is a woman, she is as capable as any man. She drank about 4 taels of wine in one meal. He Yuzhu drove her home.