Yu Zhou picked up the advertising proposal and began to examine it carefully.
Everyone understood that securing the eight-second advertising slot during prime time meant that even their advertising company could not afford to be negligent.
This was because their client was not only Yu Zhou's dried fruit factory but, more importantly, Zhongnan Television Station.
If the advertisement was not made well, would the manufacturers who had invested in Zhongnan Television Station still patronize their company in the future?
Of course not. At that point, their reputation in the industry would be ruined. One could hardly imagine a prime-time advertisement aired in Jiangbei being made into a cautionary tale by a company.
Therefore, Yu Zhou was looking very closely. At the same time, Zhang Zixia, who was waiting, was equally anxious.
This proposal was the best they could offer. In fact, they were not even making a profit on the eighty thousand yuan advertising production fee.
However, whether it could satisfy Yu Zhou was another matter entirely.
The advertising concept had been provided by him; they had merely perfected the proposal.
Strictly speaking, their company was still making a profit.
After all, for anyone, a novel advertising concept was far more valuable than cash.
It was already a stroke of good fortune for their company that Yu Zhou had approached them.
"The proposal is generally good, and the quote has indeed been reduced to the lowest possible. With an advertisement like this, your company should not be making any profit, right?"
Although Yu Zhou had some understanding of advertising, claiming deep knowledge would be sheer nonsense.
However, he could tell if there was any padding in the venue, quotes, and so on.
Clearly, this time, their advertising company had not included any unnecessary extras. It seemed they were aiming to set a benchmark, working diligently and offering a low price.
"Our boss said that this is to apologize for what happened before!"
"Oh, and also! The deputy manager under me has been dismissed. From now on, he has no further connection with our advertising company!"
Zhang Zixia knew what to say and what not to say in front of Yu Zhou.
Ultimately, his decision was Yu Zhou's choice.
After all, an advertisement slot during prime time on a provincial television station was something any other company would take extremely seriously.
Of course, their company had already shown great sincerity. If, even with such sincerity, Yu Zhou was not satisfied, then there would be no need for further cooperation.
"I am very satisfied with the advertising proposal. We can proceed with filming. Once the entire piece is finished, I will transfer all remaining payments to your company's account!"
"As for your company's personnel changes, that has nothing to do with me. I think you should be the happiest, shouldn't you?"
Yu Zhou smiled and put down the overall proposal, his expression unchanged.
Since he was satisfied, and the price was indeed not expensive, there was no significant difference between collaborating with them or shopping around.
Moreover, before coming, Yu Zhou had already learned that this company was quite capable within Jiangbei City. Naturally, entrusting the prime-time advertisement to them made him feel at ease.
"That's right! Our company is one of the top television advertising companies in Jiangbei. If you are not satisfied with our proposal, you might not find a better one even if you search all over Jiangbei."
Zhang Zixia smiled and seized the opportunity to say.
She knew very well that her advertising company had a very promising future.
It was easy to understand that as long as their advertising company did not fail, it would inevitably develop into a truly large-scale advertising company.
After all, at this time, companies doing television advertising were rare gems. Competition was not fierce, and as long as the expertise was relevant, many business owners could become wealthy in this era.
"We have settled this matter. Next, I have another item, and I wonder if you, President Zhang, would be willing to hear me out?"
Yu Zhou closed the advertising proposal. While he attached importance to this matter, it was definitely not as important as what he was about to discuss with Zhang Zixia.
Recruiting talent also required skill, especially in an era when changing jobs was not yet mainstream. It was common for employers to speak until they were hoarse, only to be met with silence from others.
"Ah? What is it?"
Zhang Zixia was a little bewildered. She did not believe her charm had reached the point where even bosses like this would become her sycophants.
In her eyes, Yu Zhou had always been a very upright person, and she had heard he had a wife and children.
Even such a person would try to make some improper insinuations?
As a professional woman in the workplace, Zhang Zixia had encountered many other bosses and was well aware of what kind of insinuations were being made when something else was brought up.
Her face immediately began to look uneasy. Clearly, she had always maintained her integrity.
What would happen if this proposal failed because of such an insinuation?
Could this young man truly be lusting after her? That seemed illogical.
Although Zhang Zixia believed she was quite attractive and had encountered countless people who offered favors without reason, she had always had her principles. She would even look down on herself if she secured a deal or two through such underhanded dealings.
"Where is your mind going? I do like you, but this 'liking' is entirely different from what you are thinking."
Seeing Zhang Zixia's expression, Yu Zhou guessed her thoughts and couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness.
He had a wife and children now, and these wife and children were the objects of his lifelong guilt.
Even if he had any physiological needs, he would not cheat while his wife was pregnant. Wouldn't that make him scum?
However, Zhang Zixia was even more flustered. Her entire face turned red. If it wasn't that meaning, then what was it?
He liked her? Liked her for what?
"I just want to ask, are you interested in developing your career at my company?"
Yu Zhou rolled his eyes and finally stated his intention.
However, as soon as this intention was spoken, Zhang Zixia was utterly bewildered. What was this?
What could she, a manager from an advertising company, do in his company?
Didn't this Yu Zhou have some kind of problem? He even wanted to poach her? Their professions didn't even align!