novelraw Chapter 894 - 876: Making Money and Starting a Company!
Chapter 894 - 876: Making Money and Starting a Company!
Chapter 894: Chapter 876: Making Money and Starting a Company!
Huo Feng hates it when people talk back to him!
Except for Pu Sangzhi, no one can talk back to him!
So, after being laughed at by that staff member again, Huo Feng immediately rushed to find a security guard and asked which company the staff member was from.
This security guard couldn’t recognize them...
After all, there are several companies and studios in this office building. Besides, everyone is dressed in casual clothes, so who can remember those people?
Unable to get the name or identity of that staff member, Huo Feng had no choice but to give up.
Later, feeling unsatisfied, Huo Feng asked the security guard, "How much is this building?"
The security guard was taken aback by Huo Feng’s question, "Huh?"
Huo Feng didn’t even realize how stupid his question was...
Pu Sangzhi, standing beside him, was the first to understand what he wanted to ask. She chuckled and asked the security guard on behalf of Huo Feng, "Mr. Security, he wants to know how much it costs to rent a venue here, like the vacant 7th and 8th floors. How much would it cost to rent for a year?"
"How much to buy?" Huo Feng asked more lavishly.
Upon hearing the question, Pu Sangzhi nudged him, "This type of office building isn’t necessarily for sale. Besides, it wouldn’t be cost-effective to buy; renting is more cost-effective. Generally, people opening companies and studios here are renting."
Huo Feng then rephrased, "Then how much is the rent?"
The security service here was quite good and enthusiastic, immediately answering, "For the 7th and 8th floors, the previous company rented them for over 400,000 a year. This price is for two floors, with a large area, quite cost-effective. If you want to rent, I know someone can send you a WeChat contact. This year, prices might have increased... I’m not sure about the exact amount..."
"Over 400,000..."
Huo Feng almost wobbled, but thankfully Pu Sangzhi held his wrist steady.
Nevertheless, Huo Feng maintained his composure and nodded, "It’s not too expensive... Beijing... in Beijing this is normal pricing, right?"
Pu Sangzhi said, "Actually, this kind of office building is quite expensive. Commercial utilities are expensive, there’s a management fee, even cleaning fees. All sorts of expenses add up, making the price quite high. If you want to start a small studio, we can look elsewhere and compare."
Pu Sangzhi gave a lengthy and professional-sounding analysis.
Actually, she was just trying to provide Huo Feng with a way out, wanting him to drop the topic and leave with her quickly.
But Huo Feng, still prideful, took out his phone and said to the friendly security guard, "Mr. Security, shall we exchange WeChat?"
"Sure."
This security guard was indeed helpful, immediately adding Huo Feng on WeChat and sharing the relevant staff’s contact.
After chatting for a while, Pu Sangzhi then led Huo Feng away dejectedly.
By then, it was actually close to audition time.
Pu Sangzhi took Huo Feng directly up the elevator.
Alone in the elevator, Pu Sangzhi sighed deeply, "Next time, don’t be so impulsive. Weren’t you embarrassed just now..."
"I think we already embarrassed ourselves a lot today..."
Huo Feng extended his arm to wrap around Pu Sangzhi’s shoulder, "Felt just like a country bumpkin entering the city, everything seemed so novel, and then people laughed at us."
Hearing this, Pu Sangzhi couldn’t help but laugh, "We need to broaden our knowledge base a bit more, yeah..."
"Honey..."
Huo Feng squeezed Pu Sangzhi’s shoulder, "Do you think I’ll have a chance to rent a room here in the future for my office? A small company stationed here would be quite chic, right?"
"I think it’s not cost-effective."
Pu Sangzhi shook her head, "Like I said, yearly rent here is expensive, utilities are high, and there are tons of other costs. If your company doesn’t make millions annually, you can’t afford to rent here. Plus, to run a company, you’re not just considering this location, but also salary, social security, daily expenses, working capital... a lot of things."
"Um!"
Casually listening, Huo Feng felt at least 1 million or more would be needed for this!
Though Huo Feng felt immense pressure, he still nodded firmly and said in a heavy tone, "Honey, I’ll work hard to earn money!"
"No need to try so hard."
Knowing he was fixated, Pu Sangzhi said, "You’re still a student now, don’t pursue these things too much."
"Honey~"
Huo Feng sighed and said, "Actually, me and Yan Ji recently made over 10,000..."
"Huh?"
Pu Sangzhi raised her brows and looked at him, "Why didn’t you transfer the money to me? Weren’t we supposed to hand it over to me? I’ve been giving you pocket money on a regular basis..."
"It hasn’t been settled yet..."
Huo Feng grinned, "Hey, Honey, you’re really strict now. I like you being strict this way, you must regularly ask me for money~"
Pu Sangzhi snorted, smiling too.
Huo Feng added, "You must help me save up 500,000, I want to come here and start a company."
Pu Sangzhi: "..."
She knew he was fixated again!
This guy, oh...
...
At 2 PM, Director Lu Xun’s auditions had already begun.
Pu Sangzhi and Huo Feng arrived inside Tianyue Film & Culture Company and waited outside the audition room.
Definitely not just the two of them waiting...
There were quite a few young people, both men and women, all quite attractive!
Director Lu Xun and critical figures were locked inside the room, each actor with a number tag went in one by one, and came out one by one...
Of course, few roles were confirmed; most were told to wait for notification.
While waiting, Huo Feng and Pu Sangzhi observed the other few actors nearby...
Those actors looked quite nervous, all unfamiliar faces!
Not a single face was familiar from TV shows... no familiar star faces...
This clearly showed Director Lu Xun was really a young director! He couldn’t afford expensive actors! Not even veteran actors...
Huo Feng guessed today’s audition might include all newcomer actors? Could some of them have been spotted by Director Lu Xun on Douyin, like him?
After all, Douyin is also an app that creates talent...
"Honey, guess how much these newcomer actors get paid?"
Bored, Huo Feng and Pu Sangzhi hid in a corner, gossiping about others.
Pu Sangzhi looked around at these young people, "At least 100,000, right? Because it’s for a TV drama..."
"100,000 is too little..."
Huo Feng complained a bit, "Aren’t stars paid astronomical fees?"
Pu Sangzhi said, "Those are veteran stars with their own fanbase. New actors don’t get such pay... New actors are just actors, not stars..."
"Oh..."
Huo Feng took a deep breath, "Honey, if the pay is only 100,000, I won’t do it. This money is too little... might as well study my software..."
As Huo Feng said this, a guy nearby glanced at him, as if saying Huo Feng was being pretentious...
Huo Feng unapologetically raised his eyebrows, thinking: He’s indeed money-driven; without money, he won’t be motivated to do anything.
Pu Sangzhi nudged him with her elbow, whispering a reminder, "You better not say anything, you can’t talk casually here."
Huo Feng: "Oh..."
Not long after, Huo Feng’s number was called for the audition.
Huo Feng then quickly ran towards the audition room, while Pu Sangzhi waited in the hallway.
Sitting on a hallway chair, Pu Sangzhi silently cheered him on...
Suddenly, a guy walked over and asked her, "What role are you auditioning for? Campus belle?"
Pu Sangzhi initially didn’t realize he was talking to her, and after being slow for two seconds, she noticed there weren’t any other girls around and returned to reality, "I’m not... I’m not auditioning..."
"You’re not auditioning?"
That numbered guy nodded, "Oh... I figured, the girls’ audition room is over there. Seeing you sitting here, I thought you might be in the wrong place."
"No."
Pu Sangzhi shook her head, "I’m accompanying my boyfriend for his audition."
"Oh..."
The guy nodded, "You mean the one who just went in is your boyfriend?"
Pu Sangzhi: "Yeah."
The guy added, "You and your boyfriend look quite good... Are you guys from Central Academy of Drama?"
Pu Sangzhi shook her head, "No... We’re from Tsinghua..."