eurekapd Chapter 168 Establishing a Cinema Chain 3
Chapter 168 Establishing a Cinema Chain 3
After a night of hard work, Lin Zhou woke up in the morning with a sharp pain in his lower back. Seeing that there was no one around, he knew that Su Wanqing had already gotten up.
"Indeed, there's no such thing as land that's been over-cultivated, only oxen that have died from exhaustion!"
After a moment of reflection, Lin Zhou got up, ate a simple breakfast prepared by the servants, and then drove with his wife, Su Wanqing, toward Yuen Long—the headquarters of Chung Wah Group is located in the Chung Wah Industrial Park in Yuen Long.
This industrial park was the cornerstone of the game industry that Lin Zhou laid out in his early years. Today, it is not only the production base for Zhonghua game consoles and electronics factories.
It is also a cluster of supporting factories for various companies under Zhonghua Group. The park is filled with factories, with orderly traffic flow, and exudes an atmosphere of efficiency and professionalism.
As the car entered the park gate, the security guards, recognizing it as Lin Zhou's vehicle, immediately saluted and let it pass, parking smoothly all the way to the parking space at the group's headquarters building.
After getting out of the car, Lin Zhou and his companion took the private elevator directly to the top floor, which is the office area for the group's senior management. Lin Zhou's chairman's office is located at the very back, with a wide view and a panoramic view of the entire industrial park.
The office is simply and elegantly furnished. The ebony desk is spotless, and the display cabinet behind it is filled with various trophies and certificates of honor from Zhonghua Game Machines. The money tree and green plants in the corner are lush and add a touch of vitality.
Just as Lin Zhou sat down behind his desk, Chen Man, who had been promoted to general assistant, came in with a cup of warm Pu'er tea.
She was dressed in a smart business suit, with exquisite makeup, and always acted with prudence. She was one of Lin Zhou's most capable assistants.
"Chairman Lin, the schedule for this morning has been finalized. There's a script discussion for a TV station at nine o'clock, and the group's financial report at ten o'clock..."
Chen Man placed the tea on the corner of the table and was about to hand over the itinerary when Lin Zhou raised his hand to interrupt her.
"All scheduled activities for today have been postponed. Department heads are advised to reschedule."
Lin Zhou leaned back in his office chair, his fingertips lightly tapping the desktop, his tone steady and powerful.
"Immediately notify Zhang Cheng, the group's HR director, and have him come to my office in ten minutes. There's an urgent matter to discuss."
Chen Man was slightly surprised, but did not ask any further questions, and simply replied respectfully:
"Okay, Chairman Lin, I'll contact Director Zhang right away."
After saying that, she turned around and walked quickly out of the office, her steps light but not flustered. A moment later, she notified the HR director, Zhang Cheng, via the internal phone.
Zhang Cheng is in his forties and has been deeply involved in the field of human resources for twenty years. He has worked for many well-known companies in Hong Kong and has an extremely unique eye for talent.
He was recruited by Lin Zhou with a high salary to take charge of personnel at Zhonghua Group. Over the years, he has recruited many high-quality talents for the group and has won Lin Zhou's trust.
Upon receiving the notification, he put down his work and hurried towards the top floor. He was still slightly flustered as he pushed open the door and bowed, saying:
"Chairman Lin, you wanted to see me?"
"Sit down." Lin Zhou pointed to the sofa opposite him, and after Zhang Cheng sat down, he pushed the cinema layout plan on the table over to him.
"I plan to establish Zhonghua Cinemas to formally enter the Hong Kong film market. This is the initial plan; please take a look."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng's eyes flashed with shock. He quickly took the planning paper and carefully examined it, reading line by line from the cinema's positioning and scale to its operational direction. His surprise gradually turned into understanding.
He knew that Chairman Lin had always had a keen eye and dared to think big and act boldly. The fact that Zhonghua Industrial Park had grown from nothing to become the largest factory in Hong Kong was the best proof of that.
After Zhang Cheng finished reading, Lin Zhou slowly spoke, his tone filled with unwavering determination.
"When it comes to preparing for the opening of a theater chain, talent is the most important factor."
"I need you to immediately launch a recruitment plan to build a professional core operations team for Zhonghua Cinemas. Whether it's the overall management of the cinema chain, the operation of individual cinemas, scheduling, or marketing, every position must be filled, and they must be senior professionals in the industry."
Zhang Cheng immediately composed himself, took out his notebook to take notes, and looked up to say:
"Chairman Lin, do you have specific requirements for the talent you are recruiting? For example, years of experience, past experience, and salary standards?"
"There's only one requirement: professional, experienced, and with practical experience." Lin Zhou's gaze was calm and profound.
"Whether they come from cinema chains like Queen, Cathay, Golden Harvest, or Shaw Brothers, or have experience operating overseas cinema chains, as long as they have real skills, we want them."
Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the industry, preferably in core positions within the cinema chain, such as general manager, operations director, film scheduling manager, cinema manager, or marketing director. They should be carefully selected.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "As for salary and benefits, there is no upper limit. It is 30% higher than the industry standard in Hong Kong. As long as the talent is good enough, equity dividends can be discussed."
Furthermore, I told them that Zhonghua Cinema Chain is a completely new platform, and I plan to invest in and build fifteen modern cinemas in the first phase. The future development potential is limitless. Working with Zhonghua is more promising than following the established patterns in those old cinema chains.”
Hong Kong's long-established cinema chains have a strict hierarchy and narrow promotion channels, often burying many talented people. Lin Zhou seized this opportunity, attracting top talent in the industry with generous benefits and broad career prospects.
Zhang Cheng quickly took notes, his pen leaving clear handwriting as it traced lines across the notebook. He looked up and said:
"Chairman Lin, I understand what you mean. Is the recruitment scope limited to Hong Kong, or can it be expanded to overseas?"
For example, talent from cinema chains in Southeast Asia or Europe and America.
"No restrictions, we're recruiting globally." Lin Zhou waved his hand and continued:
"However, the core management team must be familiar with Hong Kong's film market and the preferences of local audiences. Overseas talents can serve as technical consultants or operational advisors to supplement the team's professional capabilities."
In addition, the recruitment process needs to be fast. I hope to see the resumes of the first batch of core talent within a week, and the core team in place within half a month. The preparation work for the theater chain cannot be delayed.
"The first batch of resumes will be ready within a week, and the team will be in place within half a month." Zhang Cheng repeated, memorizing the timeline, and solemnly stated:
"Please rest assured, Chairman Lin, I will go back and make arrangements immediately. I will select core personnel from the human resources department to form a special recruitment team and use various channels such as headhunters, industry referrals, and open recruitment to do my best to find talent for the cinema chain and ensure that the task is completed on time."
He knew the importance of this matter; Chairman Lin was always decisive and efficient, and the set deadline could not be delayed.
"Also, Chairman Lin, once we've recruited someone, will you be required to conduct the interview personally?"
"I must personally interview the candidates for core positions, such as general managers and operations directors of cinema chains. For other positions, you and the heads of the cinema chains that will be established later will jointly oversee the selection process," Lin Zhou said.
"The interview will be held at the group headquarters. Please let me know in advance once you have arranged the time."
"Okay, I'll get back and get on with it immediately." Zhang Cheng stood up, put away his notebook, and bowed as he said:
"I'll get back to work now, and I'll report back to you as soon as there's any progress."
Lin Zhou nodded: "Go ahead, and remember, talent is the foundation of a cinema chain; better to have fewer but better talent."
"Understood," Zhang Cheng replied, turning around and quickly walking out of the office. His steps were hurried, and as soon as he got out of the elevator, he immediately convened a meeting with the key personnel of the human resources department to convey Lin Zhou's requirements one by one. A special recruitment team was immediately established, and the headhunting channel was opened simultaneously.