This star’s style is wrong

Sumarokov's gift of such a precious violin was widely publicized by the media the next day.

This violinist, who is over sixty years old, has a son and a daughter, both of whom are married and living in Tver.

When they heard that their father had given a violin worth tens of millions to a stranger, they drove from Tver that day.

Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er came to visit and were initially hostile to Sumarokov's wife and daughter.

In fact, Fang Xing could understand their mentality very well.

For ordinary people, most people's mentality will explode if their parents give tens of millions of things as gifts to strangers.

Fang Xing directly stated that he was here to return the violin.

When Sumarokov's son and daughter heard that they were returning the violin, their attitude instantly changed 180 degrees, and they welcomed them into the house very friendly.

However, when Fang Xing expressed his intention to return the violin, Sumarokov firmly disagreed.

His son and daughter said that if their father wanted to give the violin away, it would be better to auction it off so that he would not have to spend a high price to maintain the violin.

A violin can usually be kept in its case, but it needs to be taken out for maintenance every once in a while, otherwise the sound quality will change after a few years.

When Sumarokov heard that his children wanted to sell the piano, he immediately became furious: "I never agree. Selling this piano will only let it fall into the hands of wealthy businessmen who don't understand piano. I just burn it." Even if you take it to the ground, it will never be sold.”

When his children heard this, they became even more angry.

For them, although their father is a world-famous violinist and the remuneration from the performance is not low, in fact, the remuneration from the performance alone is not enough to squander freely.

After all, the symphony is far less profitable than the entertainment industry.

Lu Xiang'er holds so many concerts. Although there is profit, the profit is really very small.

Sumarokov was better known and was paid more for his performances, but nowhere near enough to squander.

Therefore, he cannot give his adult children a wealthy life, and he does not think that his children are qualified to rely on him when they become adults.

His son and daughter usually live in Tver and rarely come back to see him.

This time he was given a violin as a gift. As soon as the news came out, he drove back the same day to question him. This made him very angry, and he would not agree to sell the violin.

Moreover, he is still a world-famous violinist after all, and he has not fallen into despair enough to sell his instrument.

Fang Xing listened to the interpreter's explanation of the reason for the quarrel between Sumarokov's family, thought about it, and then proposed to have a private chat with Sumarokov's son.

Sumarokov's son's name is forty years old. He is wearing a suit and has a brand-name watch, but it looks a little worn on the outside, indicating that the financial situation is not that easy.

After communication, Fang Xing learned that he had opened a plastic products factory in Tver, producing disposable plastic products. The business was operating in a relatively average way and was barely able to survive.

He also said that if there is a certain amount of funds, more advanced production lines can be introduced, product quality can be improved, and the company can develop.

Fang Xing roughly understood the situation and found that even a world-famous performer would be helpless if his descendants were incompetent.

Listening to the quarrel between Sumarokov and his son, it seems that this is not the first time they have quarreled over money.

Fang Xing thought about it for a while and made a decision.

At first, both Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er felt that it was inappropriate to accept such an expensive violin. After all, their relationship was not that good yet.

From Sumarokov's perspective, he was probably worried that after his death, his son would sell the violin to a businessman who didn't understand music at a low price, so he thought of giving the violin away.

At least, this violin in Lu Xiang'er's hands can continue to play beautiful notes on the stage.

It is indeed a bit complicated for things to develop to this extent.

It's complicated, but in the final analysis, it's all about money.

In fact, Fang Xing could have put down the violin and left directly. In that case, this matter would have nothing to do with him.

As for this piece of Vladimir’s work, we can’t control what will happen to it in the end.

However, Sumarokov gave a lot of help to win the Tchaikovsky Gold Medal.

Fang Xing was not an ungrateful person. Besides, this old man had given the violin to Lu Xiang'er at the concert. It was a bit unkind to put down the violin and leave at this time.

Therefore, Fang Xing finally gave Sumarokov's son a suggestion.

Fang Xing invested 10 million in his plastic products factory in the name of Ark Culture.

When Sumarokov's son heard the proposal, he agreed without hesitation.

After settling the matter, Fang Xing handed him a business card as an executive agent, and then he and Lu Xiang'er left with the violin.

The 10 million invested in his plastic products factory can be regarded as making up for the value of the violin itself.

It would be too tacky to talk about purchasing directly, and Sumarokov would probably be a little disgusted.

However, investing in his son's plastic products factory is more acceptable in form.

Of course, it was said to be an investment, but Fang Xing did not expect to get any return from this investment.

As for whether Sumarokov's son can develop his company after receiving this investment, that is not something Fang Xing needs to consider.

In short, Fang Xing accepted the violin presented by Sumarokov and then invested in his son's plastic products factory. He reciprocated the courtesy and was very considerate.

After settling the matter, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er visited again on the third day.

This time, the old man's children are not here, and he should have returned to Tver to consider how to spend the 10 million investment.

Sumarokov's mood improved a lot, but he was still a little helpless.

The violin was his instrument, but in the end he didn't even have the power to dispose of his own instrument.

There are many impoverished artists in this world, but Sumarokov is not actually impoverished, he just doesn’t have that much wealth to squander for future generations.

After visiting Sumarokov and confirming that the matter had been properly resolved, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er took a flight back home.

…

This incident is considered a small episode.

Fang Xing didn't let this matter get into trouble and just spent money to solve it.

If he refuses to pay the money, if things continue to develop, entertainment reporters may report it. By then, this matter will no longer be a good story, but a scandal that will disgrace the world's famous performers.

The matter was resolved quickly enough, so no media reported it, and no domestic media knew about it.

Domestic entertainment media are still reporting on Sumarokov’s gift of violin to Lu Xianger.

Get off the plane.

Reporters gathered around to interview:

"Miss Lu Xiang'er, did Mr. Sumarokov really give you a violin worth ten million?"

Regarding this issue, Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er had anticipated it before they came back, so they made preparations in advance.

Lu Xiang'er smiled and replied: "Yes, Mr. Sumarokov gave me his violin after the concert."

Reporter: "Did you collect it? Did you bring it back?"

Lu Xiang'er nodded and replied, "Bring it back."

Reporter: "Do you think it's appropriate to accept such an expensive gift? It's worth 10 million, which is a number that many people will never earn in their lifetime."

Lu Xiang'er was not asked, and replied calmly: "So we have returned the gift according to the tradition of reciprocity."

When the reporter heard this answer, his eyes lit up. He could smell the breaking news and immediately asked:

"Can you tell me what gift you got in return?"

Lu Xiang'er waved her hand and replied: "This is a private matter between us and Sumarokov. We don't want the media to get too involved. I'm sorry."

Reporter: "Can you tell me the value of the return gift? Is it worthy of a 10 million violin?"

Fang Xing blocked Lu Xiang'er behind him and replied with a smile: "Gifts or friendship are more important. I hope everyone will not pay too much attention to this matter. Thank you."

At this point in the interview, the management team came to greet them, escorted the two of them into the nanny car, and left the airport.

…

After getting in the car, Lu Xiang'er exhaled heavily and said, "I didn't expect to be questioned again."

Qiao Yinghong was waiting in the nanny car. When she saw the two of them, she smiled and said, "This is so normal. You two are the most newsworthy in the country right now."

If we talk about one person alone, we may not dare to say that it is number one, but the couple's group is indeed the most popular in the country.

no way.

One is a superstar who has made six popular TV series, won the Golden Eagle Award, and swept three major Golden Melody Awards. The total box office of animated films exceeded 5 billion.

The other is the Paganini International Violin Competition and the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, double gold medals, and the most honored violinist of the young generation in China.

The combination of the two, both in terms of traffic and art, is the best in the country.

If you are alone, there may be someone who can compare with you, but with two people together, it is indeed difficult to find a comparable couple in the modern era.

…

It is not a secret that Ark Culture invested in a plastic products factory in Tver, Russia.

With the digging of Russian and domestic media, clues to this matter were gradually discovered.

After acquiring first-hand information from the Russian media, Provoking News issued a press release, which directly topped the hot search list:

[Is this a ten-million-dollar return gift? Ark Culture invested in a plastic products factory in Tver. Is this return gift appropriate? 】

After this news reached the top of the hot search list, domestic entertainment media followed suit and began to dig into all aspects of the news:

[Is this a courtesy from the artist? Or is it a deal full of copper odor? 】

[In-depth revelations that the son of the world-famous violinist Sumarokov’s factory is facing closure. Is the 10 million investment a real investment? Or the payment for a violin? 】

[If giving a violin as a gift is a noble art, then does giving money in return seem vulgar? 】

Under these gossip articles, many netizens are discussing:

[In the end, I just spent money to buy the violin. 】

【Why! I originally thought it was an inheritance between artists, but it turned out to be full of copper odor. 】

[Don’t say that, art has never been separated from money. If we count the artists from ancient times to the present, in fact, most of them come from famous families, even if they are not famous, they are from wealthy families. After all, people without money are not qualified to study art. 】

[Indeed, art is originally the pursuit of thoughts and sentiments beyond worries about food and clothing. Art is actually a flower that blooms on money. It can avoid the smell of copper, but it cannot do without money. 】

[That’s what I said, but after seeing the essence clearly, I still feel a little uncomfortable. 】

[This means that Fang Xing spent 10 million to buy a violin? 】

[Only people who live in a greenhouse will feel that art can be decoupled from money. In fact, I think Fang Xing did the right thing. He avoided the fate of a world-class performer. 】

[In fact, if you have a little life experience, you will know that life is a mess. Take the case of Sumarokov. His violin is indeed worth 10 million, but to his son, if it is not cashed in, it is worthless. 】

[Indeed, if Fang Xing hadn’t spent the money to buy it. The fate of this violin is most likely to be sold at a low price by his son after Sumarokov's death. Now that the violin is in Lu Xiang'er's hands, I think this is the best ending. 】

[What I said above is still the best situation. If Sumarokov's son really goes bankrupt, the family property may be sold off before the old man dies. By then, Sumarokov will really be in danger. 】

…

After the news broke, Fang Xing was questioned by reporters in public:

"Mr. Fang Xing, have you invested in a plastic products factory in Tver?"

Fang Xing: "This is the company's business behavior and it is not convenient to disclose it."

Reporter: "There are rumors that this ten million investment is equivalent to buying Sumarokov's violin. Do you agree?"

Fang Xing: "About the violin, it was given to Lu Xiang'er by Mr. Sumarokov. This matter has nothing to do with me directly, and it was not given to me."

Reporter: “But you invested in Sumarokov’s son’s plastic products factory.”

Fang Xing: "The investment department that Ark Culture has established has dozens of investment projects every year. This is not surprising."

Ark Culture has indeed established an investment department, and there are indeed dozens of investments every year.

Of course, most of these investments are film and television investments.

If we encounter a good film and television project, Ark Culture will invest in it.

In the film and television industry, bigger and stronger film and television companies will invest in potential projects.

Usually for an eye shadow film released in theaters, the company names of the investors and producers can fill a page.

Ark Culture has indeed begun to invest in film and television.

Of course, there are profits and losses in investment projects. After all, these projects are not done by Fang Xing, so it is impossible for them all to be profitable.

Fang Xing rarely overdoes the investment department's business.

If you have to handle every business yourself, then why hire so many employees?

The performance of the investment department can only be seen in the year-end summary. Employees in the investment department will receive generous bonuses if they make a profit. Naturally, if they lose, there will be no bonus.

Since Fang Xing was busy with Lu Xiang'er's competition in the first half of the year and had no new film and television plans, Ark Culture's revenue data in the first half of the year dropped a lot year-on-year, and it was basically supported by the third season of The Voice.

The third season of The Voice has been aired. The ratings have dropped slightly compared to the previous two seasons, but it is still the ratings champion during the same period and the revenue is very good.

It is normal for the ratings to decline. After all, the audience has watched three seasons and will be somewhat fatigued.

As long as it can still win the ratings championship for the same period, it means that the results have met expectations.