Chapter 270 Buying Together with the Factory (Third Update! Please Subscribe!)

To do newspapers, magazines, or weekly comics, you must never lack the support of a business.

That is the printing industry.

In recent years, with the continuous development of Hong Kong's economy, people have more and more demands for culture, knowledge and entertainment, and the world is now without the Internet. Most of the ways people obtain information and entertainment come from TV and movies and newspapers and magazines.

It is impossible to watch TV and movies at any time. Only newspapers and magazines can be taken anywhere, so newspapers and magazines are very popular in Xiangjiang.

Not to mention now, even after 2016, when the Internet age was extremely developed, there were more than 60 newspapers in Xiangjiang. How big is this for a city with a population of 7 million?

Due to the increase in demand, Xiangjiang does not have too many requirements and restrictions on running newspapers, so in recent years, several newspapers and magazines have been established every year.

Because newspapers need to be printed and sold, printing factories are also becoming more and more prosperous, but there are also many poorly managed ones.

There are more than 100 printing factories in Xiangjiang, and more than 5 printing factories will close down every year, and then new printing factories will join.

Yin Jun learned all this information from Zhou Haimei's father, Zhou Yuping.

Zhou Yuping is the manager of a medium-sized printing factory. This printing factory still uses the old lead alloy letterpress printing machine, which was imported from the UK 17 years ago. Now the three machines can print 80,000 yuan a day. A newspaper printed for two newspapers that Yin Jun has never heard of.

The second-generation boss basically doesn't care about business. Zhou Yuping took over the responsibility of the entrepreneurial boss five years ago and took over all the affairs of the printing factory.

However, because the competition is too fierce now, and this printing factory has no way to come up with more and more favorable competitive value, no matter how Zhou Yuping operates, the meager profit for a year can only be maintained at about 6%. Compared with the booming industries in Xiangjiang now, it is simply much less.

Just during the Spring Festival this year, the new second-generation small boss had approached quite a few people and wanted to sell this well-run printing factory, but because his asking price was too high, such a middling A large-scale printing factory actually asks for 7 million yuan, and others are not interested after hearing it.

Those three machines are obsolete products, worth 2 million at best, and their business is still very good, with stable profitability, and a group of workers with more than 10 years of printing experience, but even with these, the price It shouldn't be higher than 4 million, 7 million in one breath, really the ignorant rich second generation, really treat people as fools?

It's not just outsiders who estimate the price like this. When Zhou Yuping entertained Yin Jun for dinner at home, he said more than once that the value of this printing factory is at most 5 million. If there is any premium, it is really worthless to buy.

Besides, after the new year, the two cooperative newspapers intend to reduce costs and let the printing factory here further reduce the price. Zhou Yuping thought about it. If they give them two more ideas, the business can be maintained. , but in this case, the annual profit of the factory can only be about 200,000 yuan at most, which is one-third less than the previous 300,000 yuan.

When he reported this analysis result to the little boss, the little boss, who was used to being a kid from a rich family, immediately flew into a rage and threatened that he would not give up a single point.

But the little boss is not stupid. He told Zhou Yuping to find a new partner quickly so that he could have another way out.

But Zhou Yuping knew that the overall market of the printing industry is like this now. Everyone is facing fierce competition. Many newspaper offices also have their own fixed cooperative printing factories, and it is difficult for others to get in.

Besides, the competition in the newspaper industry is fierce now. The two newspapers that have been cooperating for more than ten years are also under tremendous pressure, which is why they have been asked to lower their prices. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to maintain.

Analyzed these facts to the little boss, but the little boss resolutely refused to bow his head. He just asked Zhou Yuping to work hard. Zhou Yuping worked hard for two or three months, but there was no progress. He was tough and threatened that if he did not make a decision as soon as possible, he would change the printing factory.

Although the small boss here also agreed to reduce the profit by 1 percentage point, he would not accept any more.

Moreover, he did not give up his efforts to sell to the printing factory. Now that he has been hit by the market a lot, he has gradually reduced the price to 5 million, but he refuses to lower the price any more.

He was very uncomfortable being caught in the middle.

"If I didn't think about the more than 70 old guys in the factory, I would have left a long time ago. Who would be willing to suffer this kind of uselessness?" Zhou Yuping said to Yin Jun like this.

Yin Jun would come to Zhou's house from time to time, firstly to cultivate acquaintance with Zhou Haimei, and secondly, in fact, he had already set his eyes on Zhou Yuping as a talent.

Yin Jun had already visited the printing factory where Zhou Yuping worked.

Although the printing factory in Tsing Yi is not very large, it is well managed by Zhou Yuping. First of all, the outside of the factory is relatively clean and tidy, and the production area inside is also well-organized. After the work is done every day, maintenance The maintenance is also meticulous, which is an important reason why the 17-year-old machine is still running well.

And I heard from Zhou Haimei that Zhou Yuping has a good relationship with his employees, and half of his salary is used to help workers in need. Therefore, these workers have worked in this factory for 20 years, and some have worked for more than ten years. , They all belong to a group of employees with a very sense of belonging... Well, almost all of them are Zhou Yuping's hardcore supporters.

Hearing what Zhou Yuping said again today, Yin Jun pondered for a moment and asked, "Uncle Zhou, if there is a better job opportunity now, would you like to do it?"

Zhou Yuping drank a little wine, but he was not drunk. Hearing this, he was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head mockingly, "What good job opportunities are there? There is no shortage of talents in the printing industry!"

"I'm going to start a weekly manga magazine, but I'm short of someone with experience in the printing industry to help with the printing. Uncle Zhou, can you think about it?" Yin Jun said directly.

Hearing what Yin Jun said, not only Zhou Yuping, but also Zhou Haimei and her stepmother, who were eating next to him, also looked at Yin Jun with wide eyes.

Zhou Yuping frowned, "Ah Jun, Uncle Zhou knows that you are a very good screenwriter and can make a lot of money, but you don't have any experience in newspapers and magazines, so don't waste your money ah!"

Yin Jun nodded slightly, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhou, I know how to measure. Drawing comics is nothing more than telling stories. Are you still worried about my ability to tell stories?"

"It's not just about telling stories, but also how to draw comics, how to deal with them, and how to keep going..." Zhou Yuping said, "This matter is not that simple!"

"Well, since that's the case, after dinner, Uncle Zhou, you go to a place with me, and you can have a look before we talk!" Yin Jun said.

"good!"

Zhou Yuping readily agreed, and he made up his mind that if what Yin Jun showed him tomorrow was prepared without a detailed plan, he would urge Yin Jun to stop messing around quickly. It is not easy to make some money.

However, when Yin Jun brought him, Zhu Cuixiang and Zhou Haimei to the brightly lit comic studio at No. 6 Broadcasting Road, the family of three were dumbfounded again.

Within the scope of the three floors, whether it is the screenwriters or the artists, they are either arguing fiercely, discussing seriously, or there are people lying on the workbench and drawing seriously.

On the wall and on the table, there are sketches drawn by them everywhere, some in color and some in black and white. Just take a few pictures and look at them. Whether they are characters or robots, you can see that the paintings are very delicate and beautiful.

Seeing so many artists and screenwriters, seeing such a huge scale, and seeing their enthusiasm for lighting up the night, Zhou Yuping suddenly felt a little dizzy.

This situation is no joke!

After returning to the office area on the first floor, Zhou Yuping's family of three listened to Yin Jun talk about his planning, preparation, and the source of these technical talents. A feeling of admiration.

He is also considered a half-educated person, so he naturally knows what the elites of the Shanghai Animation Film Studio represent.

In Xiangjiang's comics industry, no one can say that their paintings are excellent in front of them.

Yin Jun spent so much money to invite them, and there are still so many comic stories to prepare, and so many screenwriters from TVB and Lidi to help with the copywriting work, there can be better comics than this Weekly ready?

Zhou Yuping didn't read the stories in the comics, but just like what Yin Jun said, comics are about telling stories. In Xiangjiang, is there anyone who can tell stories better than Yin Jun?

Now that Yin Jun has so much preparation, he is bound to win the printing factory.

No wonder he asked himself just now if he was willing to help him.

For a moment, Zhou Yuping suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Ajun, what do you think of our factory? How about letting our factory pick up your comic weekly printing order? You can rest assured in terms of price, quality and delivery. Guaranteed no problem!"

While talking, Zhou Yuping became a little excited.

If you can find Yin Jun's list, with Yin Jun's reputation and strength, this comic weekly can sell at least 100,000 copies, and then there are other places such as Baodao and Omen that can be sold. 200,000 volumes, right? The weekly manga in Japan is more than 400 pages. Even if Yin Jun’s weekly manga is only 300 pages, the printing task is too huge, and it can directly feed the printing factory.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Zhou, I won't entrust this task to others, it can only be my own printing factory." Yin Jun shook his head and said, "My printing factory can only serve me, so as to guarantee the maximum I have control over those supporting details."

Sighing, Zhou Yuping thought, I knew this would happen.

Because Yin Jun said at the beginning that he was asked to help with the printing factory, not to cooperate.

Faced with gains and losses, Zhou Yuping fell into deep thought.

Zhou Haimei, who was next to her, seemed a little excited about what she saw today.

She knew that Yin Jun was amazing, but she never expected that Brother Jun would quietly prepare such a large company with dozens of people working for him. Such a genius is really amazing!

Zhou Haimei, who originally admired Yin Jun very much, now unconsciously engraves Yin Jun's shadow deep in her heart.

After a while, Zhou Yuping made a decision. He looked at Yin Jun apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, Ah Jun, I can't promise you. I still want to stay in our printing factory."

"Is it a salary issue?" Yin Jun asked, "If it is, Uncle Zhou, you can tell me a price, and we can negotiate everything."

"It's not about the money." Zhou Yuping shook his head. "I'm used to working there. Although the small boss is unreliable, the boss who passed away was very kind to me. Then I have so many brothers and sisters, all of them are there. work, and I don’t want to leave them.”

"That's it!"

Yin Jun nodded. Zhou Yuping's answer was in his expectation, "Then, if we recruit all the employees, what do you think?"

"ah!?"

Zhou Yuping was taken aback, "You want them all?"

"Only these people are far from enough." Yin Jun smiled, "Since they are all veterans, it is also very good to let them bring in a group of new workers so that the printing factory can get on the right track earlier. "

"this……"

Zhou Yuping hesitated again, but in the end he shook his head, "No, we all left, what about the factory? Didn't I kill the little boss? I can't be so sorry to the boss!"

This time it was Yin Jun's turn to sigh.

It seems that it is really not that easy to poach people.

Yin Jun didn't think that Zhou Yuping was the number one in the printing industry.

The most important reason why he wants to recruit Zhou Yuping is that he is very familiar with this industry, and has good business and management skills. Moreover, Yin Jun understands his personality and thinks that such a person will be more at ease to use.

Furthermore, Zhou Yuping is Zhou Haimei's father. If Yin Jun wants to cultivate the most beautiful Zhou Zhiruo, he should maintain close contact with her family. Recruiting Zhou Yuping to his side is the best way to bind Zhou Haimei.

Now it seems that Zhou Yuping is more stubborn than he imagined.

But Yin Jun appreciates such a person even more.

Nostalgia and sticking to the bottom line are the most admirable qualities of a professional manager.

With his thoughts running low, Yin Jun could only come up with another solution of his own, "How about this, Uncle Zhou, I really want you to come and help me, as do the employees of your printing factory. Since you don't want to abandon the old owner like this, Then you can see if this works...you can help me negotiate a price, within the market price range, I will buy your printing factory."

"You want to buy a printing factory?" Zhou Yuping thought that Yin Jun would give up, but he didn't expect him to come up with such an idea.

At this moment, Zhou Yuping was very moved.

It is definitely rare in the world for a boss to be so thirsty for talents.

However, after thinking about it, Zhou Yuping shook his head again and said, "Ah Jun, although our little boss has lowered the price, he is determined not to let go of 5 million. At this price, it is not a loss to buy the factory, but you want to buy it now? To be a printing factory for comics, the printing machine needs to be modified a lot, so it seems to be a loss, it is better to buy a second-hand machine specially suitable for printing comic pages, which is more cost-effective.”

"It's not this factory that I'm looking at, but your group of talents." Yin Jun laughed, "Okay, since there is no other way, then let's do this! We don't treat them badly, and walk in an upright manner, but When you come to my side, Uncle Zhou, you have to work hard to earn back this loss for me as soon as possible!"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Zhou Yuping's eyes suddenly became moist.

To be able to think so much about them, and to recruit my own group of people even at the cost of money, how much I value my own group of people!

"Ah Jun, your thoughts are a bit too idealistic. Otherwise, why don't you think about it for a few days before you think it over?" Zhou Yuping couldn't help but persuaded.

"This is already the result of my deliberation." Yin Jun waved his hand, "Uncle Zhou, after you go back, think carefully about my suggestion and discuss it with the old workers in the factory. Let's start the factory acquisition. As for what to do next, we can talk about it in detail in two days, first get this big thing done, and then you will have the mind to move to a new factory, right?"

Seeing Yin Jun's usual calm and gentle attitude, Zhou Yu nodded calmly, "Okay, I will give you a reply within a few days."

Although he was already inclined to go to Yin Jun's printing factory, Zhou Yuping still had to ask his old brothers.

But Zhou Yuping knew that under Yin Jun's conditions, most of them had no objections.

A boss who can take care of them so much will definitely take care of them in the future. Working in such a factory will make everyone more ambitious.

Besides, Yin Jun is a genius, he has put in so much effort, Zhou Yuping is also very optimistic that he will succeed, just like his success in TV dramas and movies.

Now Xiangjiang's comic market is gradually booming, but it is far from saturated.

As long as Yin Jun's comic weekly can gain a firm foothold in Xiangjiang, with Yin Jun's strong appeal, the sales in other places will definitely be good.

In any case, it is definitely much better than the current printing factory.

As for the salary and treatment, Zhou Yuping is not worried.

Yin Jun's character is good, and he is very generous to those who work for him, which has been reported many times in the newspapers.

Now that all the elements are in place, Zhou Yuping is also full of confidence that he and others will turn to a new business this time.

It's been a long time since he experienced this kind of excitement, which is equivalent to starting again in the workplace!

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