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After the curtain call, the audience stood up again.

Thunderous applause.

This feeling is so good, not to mention the creative team on the stage, even Zhou Buqi, an outsider, will have a strong sense of pride.

Then, Zhou Buqi went backstage and met with the team of the youth version of Peony Pavilion.

The concern is evident.

Almost everyone felt it. It seemed that Boss Zhou had developed a huge interest in Kunqu Opera, and it seemed that the funding of the entire troupe was guaranteed.

These Kunqu Opera actors are all art practitioners with ranks in the program. This is not a non-governmental organization.

It’s not surprising, this thing doesn’t make any money at all.

Civil society organizations simply cannot afford it.

But once it is a public institution, there will be obvious differences between high and low positions, as well as many force majeure factors. For example, the entire creative team of "The Peony Pavilion, Youth Version", including actors, screenwriters, musicians, instructors, etc., only 50 people are enough. But in fact, more than 90 people came.

Bai Xianyong couldn't refuse even if he wanted to.

These practitioners are all working staff of other theaters. If you don't listen to them, you won't be given any benefits. Why would a national theater like you agree to an outsider and send so many outstanding talents to help you? Promote "Youth Version of The Peony Pavilion"?

When touring domestically, this situation is less common.

The most difficult thing is touring overseas. If there is an opportunity to travel abroad, everyone with some connections would like to join in to take advantage of this free resource of traveling abroad.

This will cause great waste.

There is nothing we can do about it.

Not to mention Bai Xianyong, even Zhou Buqi was helpless. Public welfare projects are just like donating to some charities. If you donate 10 yuan and 5 of them are used in the right place, then thank God.

This kind of thing is normal. There are various charity banquets every day in Manhattan, New York. With so many donations raised, it is difficult for a large part of them to fall into the hands of those in need.

If you are too confused, don’t donate.

If you have a kind heart and want to donate, it is best to turn a blind eye.

If you care too much, you are looking for trouble for yourself.

However, this kind of thing is easier said than done. People's hearts are full of flesh and blood. Who would be willing to have some bastards deduct the love money they save by scrimping on food and clothing?

This is not too difficult for Zhou Buqi. He has already developed the ability to tolerate sand in his eyes. It is quite surprising that Bai Xianyong can do it.

That night, Zhou Buqi chatted with Bai Xianyong for another hour.

Quite emotional.

After returning home, Ning Yameng was very concerned about this. She ran over to take off his coat and asked softly: "How was it? Did Bai Xianyong speak?"

Zhou Buqi said "hmm".

Ning Yameng was very happy and asked with a smile: "How much do you want?"

Zhou Buqi stretched out a finger.

Ning Yameng blinked, "One billion US dollars?"

Zhou Buqi choked and said angrily: "This is one finger, not ten!"

"Oh." Ning Yameng nodded lightly. She also felt that saying $1 billion was a bit too much, "$100 million?"

Zhou Buqi shook his head, "It's not US dollars."

Ning Yameng breathed a sigh of relief and said sweetly: "100 million Chinese coins, that's not bad. Mr. Bai is indeed a scholar."

Zhou Buqi sighed, "It's not 100 million, it's 10 million."

"Ah?" Ning Yameng's beautiful eyes widened and she was very surprised, "10 million Chinese coins? So little?"

Zhou Buqi said: "In the past nearly 10 years, he has spent a total of 40 million on the project of "The Peony Pavilion for Youth". 10 million is enough for good development for two or three years."

Ning Yameng was very dissatisfied, "Is this ambition too small?"

Zhou Buqi also wanted to give more money, "Yes!"

Ning Yameng said: "The threshold for the traditional Kun Opera model is too high, so it will become more and more niche. We still have to revise it in the direction of "The Peony Pavilion for Youth", lower the threshold for appreciation, and promote it first. Senior theater fans , you can go to see the original version of "The Peony Pavilion" and see performances by great artists. More theater fans should get started with "The Peony Pavilion for Youth". After you have started and you are capable, you can then go to appreciate higher-end movies. In the past, funds were limited. If there is no financial pressure, it would be better to release youth versions of famous songs such as "The Palace of Eternal Life" and "The Romance of the West Chamber", and let young handsome men and beauties perform them after deletions."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Are you so concerned?"

Ning Ya dreamed: "My sister also likes Kun Opera."

"ah?"

"My dad is a cultural person. My sister and I have been listening to my dad since we were young."

"Oh!" Zhou Buqi nodded, "Don't take this matter lightly. Let's do some research after we return to China. Go to Zhejiang Kun and Su Kun to see the situation. I heard that the young actors who are working on the project have no commercial skills. My acting income depends on the salary of 3,000 yuan from my employer every month.”

Ning Yameng sighed softly.

…

In the study, Ning Lu brought a plate of fruit.

Then we sat down to work together and helped him with some email matters.

When she encounters something more important, she will read the main content and let Zhou Buqi make the decision. If it's more important, just pass it on to him directly.

Zhou Buqi remembered something and said, "By the way, send Lu Qi an email and ask him to tentatively contact AOL."

"AOL?" Ning Lu was slightly startled, "How to get in touch? What kind of name?"

Zhou Buqi said: "A holistic acquisition."

Ning Lu's eyes widened and she was very surprised, "Really?"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Just a formality."

Ning Lu breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she is not a business executive, as the English assistant next to Boss Zhou, she also has a deep understanding of some Internet companies in the United States.

AOL is a company that has faded away and is nothing.

How valuable would it be to acquire this company?

It's a hot potato once you buy it.

Zhou Buqi said: "The next step is to take action against Yahoo. It's time to launch a full acquisition plan. Carl Icahn's reaction is very positive, which is a good thing. There is also CEO Thompson's academic falsification scandal, we must seize this Chance."

Ning Lu suddenly realized, "Oh! I'm using AOL as my backer!"

Zhou Buqi said: "That's what it means."

In the PC online advertising market in the United States, Google ranks first, Facebook ranks second, Microsoft ranks third, Yahoo ranks fourth, and AOL America Online ranks fifth.

It is impossible to acquire Google, Facebook and Microsoft.

So if any company wants to develop its online advertising business, it can only target Yahoo and AOL.

In some ways, the two companies are similar.

They are all veterans of the Internet.

They all have strong brands and a group of loyal users, as well as strong technical accumulation in the online advertising field and rich advertisers.

The emergence of AOL will make Yahoo very anxious, and it will not dare to charge too high a price, for fear that after missing Microsoft a few years ago, it will miss the opportunity to sell itself to Ziweixing International.

If there was no competition, the prices would be sky-high.

Ning Lu simply refined this idea, and then sent an email to Lu Qi. Then she raised her head and said, "Pull AOL here as a backer. When they come to their senses, they will definitely be angry."

"Just be angry if you're angry, so what?" Zhou Buqi didn't care at all, "They're just a bunch of cowards. They would rather sell ICQ than compete head-on with Helo. You look down on yourself, but you want others to look down on you?"