Cantonese is relatively close to ancient dialect. During the Ming Dynasty, Ding Xiu was mainly active in the coastal area, which is today's Guangdong Province.
That is his division and the headquarters of the descendants of the Qi family army.
Compared with the Cantonese spoken hundreds of years ago, the Cantonese spoken today does not seem to have changed much.
So it is not difficult for him to sing Cantonese songs.
After singing, Ding Xiu stepped down, and Qin Gang said half-jokingly: "How about I buy you some songs some other time, and let's try the singer route."
In Hong Kong and Taiwan, if you sing and you perform well, you perform, and if you perform and you perform well, you sing. There is collusion between the two.
This trend is also gradually emerging in the Mainland, where acting is good and singing is good.
After many young talents become famous, their companies will arrange albums and release songs.
I don’t know if it’s red or not, but it’s always right to take a shot if something happens, just in case a few dates fall out.
Ding Xiu downed a glass of beer, moistened his throat and said, "Okay, I'll wait for your song."
Qin Lan said happily: "Brother Xiu wants to go all out in singing, film and television, and take three paths at once."
Putting his hand on her shoulder, Ding Xiu whispered into her ear: "Do you have work tomorrow?"
"I have a business trip tomorrow."
In the noisy environment of the bar, Xiaolan's voice was as loud as a mosquito, and if it weren't for Ding Xiu's good ears, she would hardly be able to hear her.
He wanted to smash the jug of date wine.
Xiaolan then said: "If you are free tonight, you will take me back later."
While talking and laughing, the reception banquet was very enjoyable. In the middle of the banquet, Ding Xiu went to the toilet, and Qin Gang followed him.
In the bathroom, the two of them stood side by side.
Turning his head and glancing at Ding Xiu, Qin Gang felt inferior for three seconds.
"The balance of the Demi-Gods and the Eight Parts will be paid in a few days. How do you plan to spend it?"
Ding Xiu received 50,000 yuan for the first film, and the total salary for this movie is 200,000 yuan, which means he still has more than 100,000 yuan.
In 2002, more than 100,000 yuan was already a huge amount of money. With a little more money, I could buy a house in Peiping, where I could put down roots and start a family.
This is the dream of countless Beipiao people.
But Ding Xiu's dream is definitely not like this. His career has improved, and a house is no longer the ultimate goal.
A villa is more or less the same.
"Buy a car." Ding Xiu said after trembling.
This was an idea he had for a long time. He rode a scooter every day to pick up girls. Whenever it was windy or rainy, he would feel cold, let alone Xiaolan and Yuanyuan.
It would be more convenient for him to have a car when he goes out.
"You can't buy a good car with more than 100,000 yuan. If you want to buy it, buy it with hundreds of thousands or millions."
"I would like to ask you to lend me money?"
"I'm poorer than you."
"Then you say something stupid."
Qin Gang was embarrassed: "Why don't we set a goal for you first? With your ability, it shouldn't be difficult to earn 1.8 million. Sooner or later."
After zipping up the zipper, Ding Xiu washed his hands and combed his hair in front of the mirror: "It doesn't matter if you buy one worth more than 100,000 yuan first, and you can change it later when you have money."
"It's different. With your ability, you might be able to earn one million next year. It would be a waste of money to change your car, which is equivalent to shooting a movie in vain."
Ding Xiu narrowed his eyes, turned around and said, "Old Qin, did you lose my salary in a bet?"
Remuneration will be paid in three installments. The first payment will be paid after signing the contract, part of it will be settled after joining the group for a period of time, and the final payment will be settled after completion.
One month after he joined the group, the second part of the money was sent to Qin Chao Entertainment.
It is equivalent to saying that Qin Gang now holds part of his salary.
"That's not possible." Fearing that he would be beaten if he was half a beat too late in explaining, Qin Gang quickly said: "I won't dare to hack your money even if you beat me to death."
"But I do hope that you will keep your salary from this film in the company."
"Why?" Ding Xiu calmly shook off the water drops on his hands.
Qin Gang said solemnly: "Except for your remuneration, the company has little money in its account. I need capital turnover."
Nowadays, almost every artist in the company can make money, the difference is just more or less.
The smaller ones are like Wang Baoqiang and the others, who act as special agents and bit parts. He can draw dozens or hundreds of dollars at a time, not much, which is better than nothing.
The ones who make more money are Xiaolan and Ding Xiu.
However, Xiaolan is still in the initial stage and her ability to make money needs to be improved.
Ding Xiu is the one who makes the most money, with a salary of hundreds of thousands per film, which is already a lot.
The more you make, the more you get, but his money has little to do with the company's revenue, because the company's commission for him is very low, only 5% for a movie.
Drawing 500 yuan for 10,000 yuan makes me sad even if I say it.
This time Tianlong received a salary of 200,000 yuan, and the company received 10,000 yuan.
It’s not enough to cover the daily operating expenses of treating the director to meals, giving gifts, managing relations with the crew, inviting media interviews, and publishing in newspapers.
The commission was small. This was an early agreement between the two. There was nothing to say. Qin Gang did not want to change the contract.
When the company was founded, there was nothing, but Ding Xiu had already filmed Swordsman and Lin Pingzhi, so it was a great honor to be able to hang out with him, a leader of the group.
We share hardships when we are poor, but there is no balance when we are rich. He will not be so small-minded.
The problem now is that the company really has no money in its account.
Every aspect needs to be taken care of, and he has always been providing money. If Ding Xiu's income had not gradually stabilized, which could more or less solve the urgent need, the company might have closed down last year.
"You want to borrow money? Tell me, how much?"
Ding Xiu is not a tough guy, Lao Qin treats him well, and he also likes the company's environment.
Within his ability, he was willing to borrow some money to help the company tide over this crisis.
Everyone is prosperous, no matter how good the company is, so is he.
Qin Gang said sarcastically: "It's not a loan, I want you to become a shareholder?"
"Didn't our company just get started? You should be able to see its future prospects."
"I'm thinking that we brothers will make a lot of money together. In a few years, I, the whole boss, and you, the whole Land Rover, will become bigger and stronger together, and create greater glory."
"Oh, don't leave, Brother Xiu, I'm serious."
"If you invest 150,000 yuan in shares, you will become the company's second largest shareholder."
"Really, if the company wasn't really in trouble right now, I wouldn't even be willing to take out the shares..."
"Okay, I agree."
After some enlightenment and explanation, Qin Gang finally moved Ding Xiu.
After Ding Xiu said the words "yes", he released his hold on Ding Xiu's thigh and stopped kneeling on the ground.
Wiping the tears on his face, ignoring the looks of the people around him, he held Ding Xiu's shoulder and returned to the company gathering area.
The next morning, Qin Gang came to Ding Xiu's house with the contract and seal prepared overnight.
I knocked on the door for a long time and no one answered, and I couldn't get through the phone.
After squatting for half an hour, I saw Ding Xiu coming back from outside.
"I……"
"I went running, I understand."
Recalling that Ding Xiu left with Qin Lan last night, Qin Gang already understood.
He couldn't stop a man from having sex with a woman. He even told Ding Xiu in private not to stay in confinement for the whole time.
Both of them were in the early stages of their careers, and their deaths were a huge blow to their careers.
The company relies on the two of them to support it. If it fails, it will be closed down tomorrow.
Seeing how sensible Lao Qin was, Ding Xiu nodded with satisfaction, took out the key and opened the door: "Come in."
In the living room, Qin Gang took out the contract and read it to Ding Xiu piece by piece. He also talked about the financial situation and monthly revenue and expenses.
In this contract, Ding Xiu invested 150,000 yuan, accounting for 20% of the shares, and is currently the second largest shareholder.
There was no ambiguity. After listening, Ding Xiu picked up the pen, signed the contract, and pressed his thumbprint.
150,000, 20% contract, Lao Qin handled things very honestly.
Fifteen thousand, 20% of the shares. With this contract, Qin Gang can actually easily find a partner outside.
With Ding Xiu's rising golden name, there are plenty of people willing to pay for it, let alone 150,000, even 300,000 or 500,000.
The main reason why I gave the shares to Ding Xiu was to bind him.
The original contract was very loose, and Ding Xiu could leave at any time he wanted.
Seeing that it is becoming more and more popular, Qin Gang is worried that someone will offer a high price to poach Ding Xiu.
Now he happened to be short of 150,000, and Ding Xiu happened to have 150,000, and they hit it off immediately.
Once you have shares, you are the boss, and from now on you will be your own. If everyone has common interests, cooperation will not be interrupted.
Just talking about friendship is nonsense, and the team will break up sooner or later.
He thought about it all night yesterday and decided that not only Ding Xiu, but also Qin Lan and Wang Baoqiang would also give some shares if they became popular.