Chapter 115: Sorry for taking leave to catch the bus to work.
In this era, it is not necessary for a spokesperson to be held responsible if something goes wrong with the product they endorse. However, the product they endorse is closely related to the spokesperson. Once a product they endorse has a serious quality accident, the spokesperson will inevitably be affected to a certain extent.

Aaron Kwok is currently at the peak of his career, and Xu Manli does not want him to endorse some products of unknown origin, which would backfire on her in the end.

"Don't worry, Ms. Xu. I asked Aaron Kwok to endorse a brand of milk tea called Xiangpiaopiao under my brand."

"Milk tea? I wonder if Mr. Tang has it now? As for the corresponding products, we also need to control the quality of the products. After all, you also know that Guozi is now in the rising period of his career. Neither of us wants to affect each other's interests. What do you think?"

"Haha, of course I know that Guozai's career is on the rise, so I found Guozai to endorse my product. It's just a pity that the product is still in the research and development stage, but it will be available for interviews in half a month at most. So I sincerely invite Miss Xu and Mr. Guo to come to the headquarters of my Shengtang Food Co., Ltd. in half a month to taste this product. If you are satisfied, we can sign the endorsement contract on the spot."

"Can I ask Mr. Wang about his conditions?"

Milk tea is not unfamiliar in Hong Kong. Although I don't know how it will sell in China in the future, at least Xu Manli doesn't think this product will be bad. At least it's not an unfamiliar product. So you can try it out first.

Celebrity endorsement advertising not only brings benefits to manufacturers, but also provides positive feedback for the celebrities.

After all, not everyone watches TV or listens to music, which means that no matter how hard Aaron Kwok tries, there are still a large number of people who have never heard of his name. However, if they can use Xiangpiaopiao milk tea to enter major stores and be purchased by a variety of consumers, their fame will spread further.

In fact, excellent products and celebrities complement each other, and the two fulfill each other's interests.

"Of course. Our company is willing to sign a three-year endorsement contract with Mr. Guo for 1200 million RMB."

"It seems that Mr. Tang is very sincere."

Xu Manli was very satisfied with the price. Or rather, she was extremely satisfied. After all, Aaron Kwok was just a rising star, and his annual salary was far from 400 million.

It’s hard to say about Hong Kong, but at least in mainland China, this price is definitely unique for Scorpion Poop.

If this matter were to be spread out, it would definitely become a hot topic in the mainland news. It would further spread Aaron Kwok's fame. After all, everyone wants to know who this person who received 400 million RMB per year as an endorsement fee is.
"Haha, as long as Miss Xu is satisfied. But we also have conditions."

"Oh, please speak."

"The conditions are not very demanding. We just hope that Mr. Guo will not endorse other milk tea products during the three-year endorsement period. At the same time, we hope to add a priority endorsement clause to the contract. That is, after three years, if we still want Mr. Guo to endorse our products, if the price range is similar, Mr. Guo must give priority to endorsing our milk tea products. Do you know if Miss Xu can accept this condition?"

Tang Longhui's high price is not charity. At least 400 million yuan a year, for Aaron Kwok now, that is a premium, and it is more than a little bit overpriced.

He is a person who traveled back from the future, so he naturally knows how popular Aaron Kwok will be in mainland China in the next year. Although he can get Aaron Kwok's endorsement at a very low price now, the problem is that the benefits are attractive.

If the contract was signed at a very low price, Aaron Kwok might not feel at a disadvantage, but when the other party becomes famous, he will inevitably be dissatisfied with the contract.

Instead of arguing endlessly later, it is better to directly stun the other party with an extremely high price now. At least when the reputation of the national service city rises later, there will be no regrets for signing the contract early now.

After all, Aaron Kwok's career is now on the rise, but no one knows how far he can achieve in mainland China. To outsiders, Tang Longhui's move is undoubtedly a gamble.

If Aaron Kwok is still upset about signing the contract in advance, he will not have the upper hand in public opinion.

After all, you can't just remember to eat and forget to be beaten. If you think signing a contract now is a loss, then don't sign it. If all stars were like Aaron Kwok, tearing up existing contracts as soon as their fame rises, what would we need contracts for? What would we need laws for?
As for not allowing the other party to endorse the same product, that is for sure. It is basically the default rule for endorsements, and many of them are written in the contract. There is not much attention paid to this in China, but it is already very complete abroad.

As for the priority renewal, we will see when the time comes. If Xiangpiaopiao Milk Tea becomes famous nationwide, it will not be Tang Longhui who asks Aaron Kwok to renew the contract, but Aaron Kwok who will take the initiative to propose the renewal.

Just like Coca-Cola and Pepsi are looking for spokespersons now. They don't have to worry about whether the other party will sign the contract. Sometimes, even if the contract price is very low, it does not affect the other party's signing, as long as there is no competition between the two.

Why? Because Coca-Cola and Pepsi have a great influence, and their products are sold all over the country. If celebrities endorse their products, their image can also be spread all over the country, which will further enhance the celebrity's fame and even promote it to the world.

Do you still lack invitations to good TV series and movies after you become famous? Do you still lack endorsement fees after you become famous?

Therefore, once a product becomes big, there is no need to worry about celebrities being unwilling to endorse it.

"Mr. Tang's conditions are very generous, so I will accept them on behalf of Guozi. I will definitely bring Guozi to visit you in half a month. As long as the product is suitable, I will definitely sign a contract with you."

After the endorsement was settled, Tang Longhui left. In addition to discussing the endorsement, he also had to meet with the general managers of the major banks to discuss their next loan.

After watching Tang Longhui leave, Xu Manli found Aaron Kwok.

Aaron Kwok has just discussed the next promotional matters with people from mainland China.

Just after the discussion, Xu Manli came over.

"Guozi, come here for a moment."

Xu Manli took Aaron Kwok aside.

"Someone just contacted me and I hope you can endorse a product of their company."

"Oh, what is this product, Senior? Will it affect my subsequent promotion? And my career?"

Having endorsements is a good thing. Although Aaron Kwok's income has increased a lot due to his career advancement, no one would think that endorsements are too much.

However, the prerequisite is that the endorsement product does not affect your career.

If the products endorsed are too low-end, too cheap, it will also affect the image of the star himself.

"Don't worry, Guozi, I chose for you the endorsement of a brand under Shengtang Food Co., Ltd., which is the parent company of Six Walnuts."

"Six walnuts? It seems that this company is quite powerful."

"They have offered you a three-year endorsement contract for 1200 million yuan. This price is one of the highest in Hong Kong, not to mention in the mainland. After we officially sign the contract, we will announce the news. I think they will also announce it. When the two sides work together, your fame in the mainland will be on the rise. And when you add your concert, it will be hard for you not to flatter them." "Then I will follow Sister Xu's arrangements."

Tang Longhui came to Tang Jianguo, who was chatting with the manager of ICBC Shenzhen Branch.

After Tang Jianguo introduced Tang Longhui's identity, Lin Zhilong, general manager of ICBC Shenzhen Branch, praised him with a smile.

"I didn't expect that your son, Mr. Tang, is so outstanding. It's true that young people are formidable! At this age, I am still just a college student."

"Haha, Mr. Xu, you're not bad either. In that era, being able to go to college was a big deal. Unlike Skirt, who still can't get into college and is just a high school student."

"No, no, Mr. Tang is too modest. So what if you didn't go to college? Nowadays, college students are not as popular as they used to be. Just based on Xiao Tang's current achievements, he is more than enough to surpass his peers."

"Uncle Xu, you are too kind. What do you think of the loan I mentioned to you before?"

"Of course, no problem. To be honest, the two CEOs, the amount of your loan is too low. If you can make a profit of over 10 million this month, then a loan of 400 million is definitely a piece of cake.

How about this, I'll make the decision. As long as you borrow the 400 million from our bank, I'll give you the lowest interest rate. What do you think?"

"Four months of minimum interest. Uncle Xu is really bold. But Uncle Xu should have conditions."

"Ah, it's not a condition. I should know that our bank now has blue savings business. So I wonder if your company can set up your account in our ICBC and deposit the money in our ICBC? Of course, this is not a requirement. Even if you don't agree, there is still a minimum interest condition for the 400 million, so we can proceed as usual."

"That's right, Mr. Xu has helped us so much, so this little thing is only right. Why don't you put the money in a friend's bank? Don't you think so, Mr. Xu?"

"Yes, yes, yes, friend, friend."

The three of them smiled at each other, then raised their cups and drank the wine in their hands.

After they finished drinking, Xu Linzhilong immediately promised, "Please rest assured, I will urge my subordinates to handle this matter immediately after I return. The money will be in place in three days at most. It will definitely not affect your subsequent business layout."

"Haha, then we at Sheng Tang Food Co., Ltd. would like to thank Mr. Lin for his help."

"You're welcome. You're welcome."

After the loan issue was settled, Tang Longhui and Tang Jianguo, led by Lin Zhilong, met with relevant leaders in Shenzhen and said hello.

There are many companies in Shenzhen now, but there are not many companies like Six Walnuts that earn more than 10 million yuan a month.

After hearing about the benefits of Six Walnuts, many leaders immediately placed orders to buy several boxes of Six Walnuts for their departments as welfare.

Neither Tang Longhui nor Tang Jianguo expected such an unexpected surprise.

But then Tang Longhui thought that this might be a breakthrough, that is, to use six walnuts as one of the drinks for the government banquet guests.

Or it can be one of the benefits issued by the government. After all, most of the benefits issued by units now are daily necessities. Can the six walnuts at home be one of these benefits?

After all, the beneficiaries of Six Walnuts are very wide, not just children. Can young people, office workers or the elderly drink it?

However, you need to be cautious in this market because of the repayment issue.

This requires Tang Longhui to find a balance. He must ensure that in the most extreme case, the company will not lose too much money, and the relationship with the company will not be affected.

In addition to other factors, there are also considerations of fame and authority when entering this market.

Think about it, if even the government has started purchasing this beverage, what else do ordinary people have to worry about?
So after several leaders proposed to purchase six walnuts, Tang Longhui immediately said that he could give them away for free.

Leaders work hard for the happiness of the people. Isn't it just a few dozen boxes of six walnuts? We can afford it.

Although the amount was not large, Tang Longhui's directorship won the favor of several leaders.

He immediately said that he would go back and study the matter and ask other brother units to purchase from Six Walnuts.

After the conversation at the airport, the annual meeting came to an end.

Although the conference center was very close to the villa, the two had drunk a lot of alcohol. Tang Longfei's mother Sun Meili was worried about their safety, so she asked the driver to drive them back from the conference center.

The two drank a few glasses of honey water to sober up. After their brains were clearer, they got to know each other and then laughed.

"It's really worthwhile to attend this annual meeting, son. It has expanded our network of relationships a lot. Let Xiao Wang arrange to send some Six Walnuts to those units. We can't forget this."

"You're right. If my father gives us money, then it would be a bribe. But what we give is not money, but health. Leaders will also like it. In addition, with the 400 million yuan, we can build a branch factory of Six Walnuts and speed up the layout of Xiangpiaopiao milk tea.

After that, Dad, you can take people to the place we chose before to take a look at Changzhi. Then I will contact Professor Ma to check the progress of the product and interview those who come to apply for the job. "

With sufficient funds, the coming year will surely be a year of rapid development for Shengtang Food Co., Ltd.

Considering that Sheng Tang Food Co., Ltd. will expand in scale in the future, in addition to poaching some people from state-owned enterprises to take up management positions, Tang Longhui also needs to poach some top talents from headhunting companies, especially those with experience in managing large companies.

If you want the company to grow, you can't rely solely on the family business. Tang Longhui has many relatives. But he has already discussed with his father that if someone begs for favors to enter their company, they must not enter a management position. They would rather support them than let these relatives harm the company.

(End of this chapter)