Traveling back to 1966, starting by living in a cowshed.

Chapter 158 Brokerage Company 3

The following afternoon, Zhang Manli walked into the gate of Zhonghua Group.

She held a folder in her hand, which contained the brokerage firm preparation plan that she had revised and improved repeatedly overnight.

When I entered the office, Lin Zhou was sitting at his desk reading a newspaper.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and his gaze fell on Zhang Manli's slightly tired but still energetic face, a smile of approval appearing on his lips.

"Is the plan ready?"

Zhang Manli quickly stepped forward and handed over the folder.

"Mr. Lin, this is the preparation plan for the new company. I have outlined the personnel structure, operating procedures, and profit-sharing mechanism based on your information. Please take a look."

Lin Zhou took the folder, opened the first page, and quickly scanned the contents.

In the plan, Zhang Manli divided the core departments of the new company into four sections: artist management, resource coordination, publicity and public relations, and fan operation. The division of responsibilities for each department was written in great detail.

She further broke down the artist grading system into three levels: S, A, and B. The S level corresponds to popular artists like Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, who not only enjoy the most generous resource allocation but also the highest revenue share.

Grade A are promising newcomers who will receive focused training from the company; Grade B are trainees who will receive training and gain experience.

"Well done." Lin Zhou put down the folder and nodded in satisfaction.

"This revenue-sharing mechanism is good. It takes into account both the interests of the artists and the development of the company, which is similar to what I was thinking."

Zhang Manli breathed a sigh of relief, as if most of the fatigue from the night had dissipated.

"Your ideas are still the best guide; I just put these ideas on paper."

"No need to be modest." Lin Zhou stood up, picked up his coat from the back of the chair, and said, "Come on, let's go take a look at that office building you mentioned."

The two left Zhonghua Group by car, which drove through several bustling commercial streets before finally stopping in front of an office building called "Xinghui Building".

This building is located in a prime location with a constant stream of pedestrians.

"This is it."

Zhang Manli pointed at the building, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"I inquired and found that there is an entire floor of office space available for rent on the twelfth floor of this building. The area is large enough for our use, and the location is convenient, making it easy to connect with resources or for artists to come and work."

Lin Zhou looked up and surveyed the Xinghui Building; it was indeed a good choice. He nodded: "Let's go in and take a look."

The two entered the building and, led by the property management staff, went up to the twelfth floor.

Pushing open the office door, a spacious and bright space immediately comes into view.

The entire floor is well-ventilated from north to south, with excellent natural light. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the street below.

"This area can be partitioned into the general manager's office and a meeting room, while that area is suitable for an open office space, which can be allocated to various departments."

As Zhang Manli walked, she gestured to the name of the company, already envisioning the layout of the new company in her mind. "The artists' dressing room can be located on the east side, where it is quieter and they will not be disturbed by the outside world."

Lin Zhou walked slowly, his gaze sweeping over every corner, having already made up his mind.

This location is not only conveniently located, but the surrounding business environment also aligns perfectly with the brokerage firm's positioning, making it an ideal office location.

"This is the place." Lin Zhou stopped and said decisively, "You can discuss the rent with the property management. Don't be too stingy; we're looking for long-term development."

Zhang Manli felt a warmth in her heart and quickly replied, "Okay, President Lin, I will sign the lease agreement with the property management company as soon as possible."

After finalizing the office location, the two returned to the company by car.

As soon as I entered Lin Zhou's office, Chen Man came in carrying two cups of coffee, smiling as she said:

"Mr. Lin, I just received a notification that Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, and Carina Lau want to find some time to talk to you about endorsements."

Lin Zhou took the coffee and pondered for a moment: "Let them come over. It's a good opportunity to talk to them about the new agency."

Chen Man acknowledged and withdrew, but Zhang Manli frowned slightly: "President Lin, isn't it too early to talk to them about the new company now? After all, the company hasn't been officially listed yet."

"It's not early." Lin Zhou took a sip of coffee.

"The three of them are the future pillars of our agency, and their attitude is very important."

Communicating with them in advance not only reassures them but also allows us to hear their thoughts, which benefits the company's development.

Zhang Manli suddenly realized and quickly nodded, "You've thought this through. I'll have a good talk with them later."

Before long, the three of them followed Secretary Chen to Lin Zhou's office.

"President Lin." The three greeted him in unison, their tone filled with respect.

"Sit down." Lin Zhou gestured to the sofa in the reception area, and only spoke after the three of them were seated.

"I called you here today to discuss two things with you. First, regarding your endorsements, I've already had Manager Zhang compile a list, and we'll be selecting the most suitable resources based on your image and career path."

"Thank you, Mr. Lin," Tony Leung said gratefully. "Things have been a bit chaotic lately, and we didn't know what to choose."

"This is the second thing I want to say." Lin Zhou looked at Zhang Manli, gesturing for her to speak.

Zhang Manli put down her notebook, cleared her throat, and began to recount the story of establishing an independent brokerage company.

From the company's operating model to the artist rating system and the overall planning of resources, she spoke clearly and logically, with appropriate detail.

Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung became increasingly surprised as they listened, and their fatigue gradually gave way to excitement.

"Set up an independent talent agency?" A glint flashed in Maggie Cheung's eyes. "So, from now on, all our film and television offers and GG endorsements will be handled by this company?"

"That's right." Zhang Manli nodded. "Moreover, the company will develop a customized career path based on your individual characteristics, balancing commercial value and artistic pursuits, so that you will no longer be put in a dilemma."

Tony Leung pondered for a moment, then asked, "And our income...?"

"Don't worry about that," Lin Zhou continued. "Your income in the new company will be based on a profit-sharing ratio, and it will be dynamically adjusted according to your contributions."

You are the company's heroes, and I will not treat you unfairly.

Hearing this, the three of them were completely relieved.

Tony Leung stood up and bowed deeply to Lin Zhou: "President Lin, we believe in you, and we believe in Manager Zhang. We fully support the new company!"

Maggie Cheung and Carina Lau also stood up, their faces beaming with smiles.

Lin Zhou looked at the three of them and said with a smile:

"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that."

Next, Manager Zhang will discuss the follow-up work with you in detail. Please feel free to raise any ideas or needs you may have.

After chatting for a while, the three of them and Zhang Manli left Lin Zhou's office with great joy.

Upon returning to her office, Zhang Manli immediately began to work diligently on the preparatory work.

She first contacted the property management company to sign a lease agreement, and then placed job advertisements in major newspapers, attracting many experienced brokers and publicists to apply.

Meanwhile, the new company's rules and regulations are being formulated intensively.

Zhang Manli, combining Lin Zhou's philosophy with the actual situation of the industry, formulated a series of strict rules and regulations.

It covers everything from the daily management of artists to the handling of public relations crises, from the standards for resource allocation to the norms for fan management.

As the days went by, the renovation work on the twelfth floor of Xinghui Building officially began.

The workers were busy coming and going, working enthusiastically.

Zhang Manli would take time every day to visit the construction site, watching the empty office gradually fill up with anticipation.