Unexpectedly, Mr. Niu managed to acquire a projector that was even more advanced and sophisticated than the one used in the Mei Hua Theater!
Mr. Niu's energy is really that great?
How much are you willing to pay?
Niu Bi's heart pounded as he spoke.
"One hundred silver dollars a unit!"
Xu Wenqiang held up one finger.
He recalled that the projector at the Mei Wah Theatre cost about 80 dollars when it was purchased, and this one was automatic, so adding 20 dollars wouldn't be expensive.
"One hundred, good!"
Niu Bi was overjoyed and contacted Baidu.
One hundred silver dollars, based on the living standards of the 1920s and 30s, was roughly equivalent to three small gold bars. Three small gold bars, each weighing 31.25 grams, would be worth more than 25,000 yuan in reality. However, Niu Bi only paid 550 yuan per unit at the Focus Company, which is a full 45 times more!
Huge profits!
“I still have quite a few of these motor projectors and videotapes. If you want them, I’ll bring them over next time!” Niu Bi said slowly.
"What? You have this kind of projector and videotapes?"
Xu Wenqiang suddenly stood up. He was a worldly man and knew that this kind of motor-driven projector had just appeared in the West. In China, there were only hand-cranked projectors, which not only had choppy picture quality but also poor dubbing.
If such a projector were to appear, it would be enough to sweep S Beach, and those theaters like the Grand Cinema and Lido Cinema would be completely outmatched!
A brand new idea arose in Xu Wenqiang's mind.
“That’s right, there are probably still a dozen or so left!” Niu Bi said truthfully.
"More than a dozen!"
Xu Wenqiang's eyes lit up as he looked into Niu Bi's eyes and said, "Mr. Niu, if I need more projectors, do you have a way to get them?"
Niu Bi was taken aback, a thought flashing through his mind, but he remained outwardly calm as he said, "That's possible, but it will take time, and the quantity won't be too large, maybe a dozen or so at a time."
Niu Bi dared not say too much at once, because if too many of these things were released, the price would inevitably drop.
"That's great!"
Xu Wenqiang's eyes lit up. "Mr. Niu, I have a suggestion. Would you be interested in hearing it?"
What suggestion?
Niu Bi had a sudden inspiration. In the TV series S Beach, Xu Wenqiang had many ideas. He suggested that the Mei Wah Theatre's business would improve significantly after a few renovations.
I wonder what good ideas he has now.
"If you let me handle the sales of these projectors, wouldn't that be much easier than you going door-to-door yourself?"
Xu Wenqiang had once been involved in political movements in Beijing and had a wide range of experience. He saw a huge business opportunity in this automatic projector!
He was the general manager of the American Chinese Theatre, and although he earned a high salary, it was nothing compared to the business opportunities of the automatic projector.
Those who achieve great things must have exceptional vision!
Seize the opportunity!
He knew perfectly well that after a day's work, the citizens had nowhere to relax, and theaters and cinemas were their best places to go.
Currently, all projectors in Shanghai are hand-cranked, which has too many drawbacks. If these automatic projectors were to appear on the market, they would definitely dominate the Shanghai film projector market in no time!
If we could get a large number of automatic projector distributorships from Mr. Niu, wouldn't we earn more selling projectors ourselves than working for someone else?
Do I still need to work for someone else?
"You'll be my sales agent?!"
Niu Bi's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and Xu Wenqiang suggested that they had the same idea.
Now I don't have to bring it up myself.
Having their own shuttle door, it would be time-consuming and laborious to go door-to-door to sell projectors. Entrusting it to Xu Wenqiang is the best solution!
He promised them a portion of the profits, and was happy to collect the money.
"Mr. Niu, are you interested?!" Seeing that Niu Bi didn't speak, Xu Wenqiang became a little anxious.
"Okay, I promise you!"
At this moment, Niu Bi was very happy, not expecting that the sale of the projector would be resolved so quickly.
Niu Bi, who had watched "Shanghai Bund" at least ten times, knew that Xu Wenqiang had been imprisoned in the capital and came to Shanghai to make a name for himself. He was eager to make a name for himself, so this was a way of helping him out, a win-win situation.
"Thank you, Mr. Niu, for giving me this opportunity!"
Xu Wenqiang's face showed gratitude.
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Chapter Seven: Clever Use, Kill
"Wenqiang, in Shanghai, you'll be my sole distributor for my projectors and videotapes!" Niu Bi said slowly. "I'll offer you 98 silver dollars per projector! What do you think?"