Chapter 148

Regarding the company's shareholding reform, Jiang Heng had worried about it for a while.

Because initially he didn't intend to grow big, he just wanted to make some money and enjoy a happy retirement.

Xianggang's Outstanding Rising, Jingcheng's Ai Outstanding Rising, both were initially just rough troupes.

But as their released films consecutively sold big at the box office, and the companies' annual revenue exceeded the total box office of the domestic film market for a year, both companies became desirable destinations for filmpeople from both regions.

Like Yuan De and Yuan Hua brothers, after filming several movies with Jiang Heng, they put on an air of serving him as boss, saying they wanted to come to Jiang Heng's company—who could refuse?

Can't refuse!

And after shifting the focus of development to the mainland and their fame rose, more mainland film industry talents came to seek refuge.

Even though they refused most of them, many still could not be refused.

Therefore, today's talk is to lay out the agenda clearly, first give them a reassurance.

These two's support for Jiang Heng's decision can be described as absolute; they wished they could raise both hands in approval.

In this small circle, Jiang Heng often has to toast people; he certainly cannot refuse to give face.

Jiang Heng smiled and nodded, then said: "As for future business, I want to set up departments for film production, TV drama production, animation production, variety shows, talent agency, and peripheral development. First build the framework, then recruit the best talent, don't be afraid to spend money. You two go discuss and submit a report."

Now, with the animation production and peripheral development departments, we can certainly strive in this direction!

He now has the idea of poaching talent from Shanghai Animation Film Studio; anyway the company has plenty of money, producing a few more animation blockbusters would give the theme park more selling points.

Moreover, because he came from Xianggang, he doesn't have many friends.

"Maybe we'll become the world's top film and television company someday!"

Feeling it unnecessary to ask Han Sanping about such a minor matter, he called Yu Dong and brought it up.

Under Ai Outstanding Rising Film Company, there were no suitable male artists.

After a round of screening, only two entered the finals: Huang Xiaoming and Nie Yuan.

Just like Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang, being willing to spend money and grant titles can win over a large group of talented people.

Li Xiaoping left upon hearing that; Jiang Heng sat on the sofa, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Li Xiaoping was the most proactive, first confirming the management for the TV drama production department, basically those who had helped her prepare *The Return of the Condor Heroes*.

In his previous life, he came to the mainland quite late, first acting as a supporting role in film and TV dramas, later drifting into web drama crews.

In Du Huan's view, the potential for peripheral development is not much weaker than that of film.

Like Jiang Heng now having so many blockbusters on release, he could certainly create a theme park, which could include Jurassic Zone, Lion-Camel Ridge Zone, Mecha Zone, plus items like Ferris wheels, and would surely be popular.

Although ninety percent of toys on the market are counterfeit, they greatly enhance the films' influence.

Thus, the two film and television companies developed at breakneck speed, silently growing into colossal entities.

Jiang Heng, having recently had more free time, only then realized that his Ai Outstanding Rising Film Company had become a large company, dubbed by the media as "Mainland China's First Private Film and Television Company."

If Jiang Heng now clearly stated that Ai Outstanding Rising Film Company would never go public, certainly many would immediately start looking for another employer.

Once the company is reorganized, she can propose to take charge of the TV drama production department, then arrange personnel as she wishes and push projects forward.

Du Huan's side, too, had roughly the same idea, and he spoke highly of it.

After discussing for a while, they also summoned all the mid-level managers to the meeting room for a conference.

Just as portrayed in *Chinese Partners*, even the best brothers must eventually part ways.

At present the company is developing rapidly; the executives, thinking about future equity division upon going public, will therefore devote themselves wholeheartedly.

If one wants healthy development, shareholding reform and going public to split the stakes are necessary; otherwise capable people will surely flee en masse.

Not many people know about the early rumors and anecdotes of the mainland entertainment circle.

"Ah, you refused? Even refusing such a good thing as playing Yang Guo?" Yu Dong actually retorted.

After all, his work focus has always been film; he doesn't care much how TV dramas turn out.

He then said: "Could it be related to the female lead? Have you decided on who?"

Then came casting; Liu Tianxian was the first to be confirmed.

First, knowing Jiang Heng highly regards her; second, he genuinely feels Liu Tianxian is suitable.

Since the scale has suddenly become large, we certainly ought to do it well.

"Hmm, we had sent an invitation before; he said he'd consider it, but then suddenly refused without giving any reason."

She naturally has greater aspirations, hoping to achieve something on this platform that will leave a mark in the industry.

Xiang Yu's petty temperament, even after his seals were worn smooth, he was unwilling to give anything to his subordinates, so talent naturally all ran away.

If he truly is unwilling, Jiang Heng won't force him.

After submitting the list to Jiang Heng, he wondered, "Chen Kun isn't bad either!"

He simply felt that Chen Kun performed very well in *The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate* and was quite suited to play Yang Guo, so he inquired.

Du Huan and Li Xiaoping were overjoyed, both exclaiming: "General Manager Jiang's decision is truly brilliant; once the decision to go public is announced, the whole company will surely unite, working together to build the company into the nation's top film and television company!"

Since she joined, she first helped handle the company's daily affairs, then served as production manager for the *Matrix* sequel; although she was busy all day, it amounted to doing odd jobs.

Now she is busy preparing *The Condor Heroes*; it's merely a temporarily established department, always feeling somewhat illegitimate and awkward, and the people below find it inconvenient to use.

As for the male lead role, it's somewhat difficult to choose.

It's a pity that Jiang Heng always puts off his proposal on the grounds that the timing isn't right.

After the announcement, everyone inside was nearly ecstatic, feeling their future was limitless.

Upon hearing that, Li Xiaoping could no longer be described as merely surprised; she was practically ecstatic.

Like some who are inherently outstanding, and also relatives of "leaders".

Only then did they push Jiang Heng to purchase Jin Yong's novel rights, eventually securing the mainland copyrights for *The Condor Heroes* and *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, and also obtaining *The Legend of Sword and Fairy* as a bonus.

During this period, they first held discussions on the story outline, and finally settled on the script.

Unlike Li Xiaoping, who is enthusiastic about TV drama production, he is more optimistic about peripheral development, especially after *Pacific Rim* premiered, when related mecha and monster toys sold like hotcakes.

"Alright, let's leave it at that; you go attend to other matters!"

At this moment, the relatively well-known young male actors are Li Yaping, Chen Kun, Lu Yi, Hu Bin, Huang Xiaoming, Tong Dawei, Yin Xiaotian, Nie Yuan, these few.

Jiang Heng said: "We've already decided on Liu Yifei, signed the contract!"

Oh, that's probably how it is, I heard that when the two worked together on 'Golden Powder Family', it wasn't very pleasant!

(End of chapter)