Entertainment Rebirth Rhapsody

Chapter 130 Chapter 130: Final Draft

Shanhe joined the translation team of "Parasite", and his English is already useful.

Qu Ling invited two professors from Shanghai University of Foreign Studies and Shanhe Quling to form his own team to review the translation, and Shanhe's revision was also carried out at the same time.

It can be seen that Qu Ling attaches great importance to the English version of "Parasite". This time the main target is Europe and the United States, and the quality of the translation is the top priority.

Then, Qu Ling informed Scholars Publishing House of the completion of the Chinese version of "Parasite", and asked Scholars Publishing House to send a capable translation team.

Soon, the old acquaintance Frank, the representative of Scholars Publishing House, also came to Huaguo, and immediately asked Qu Ling to read the original manuscript of "Parasite". Frank confirmed the excellence of "Parasite" in just one day.

Frank and Qu Ling then entered negotiation mode.

"Qu, I'm so glad to see Qiu's progress. "Parasite" is very well written. It is the best book I have read this year. The despair in the whole book is suffocating, but the writing is unexpectedly smooth, even With a bit of black-specific joy, it just so happens that the sadness brought about by joy is more moving! Qiu's writing skills have improved a lot!" Frank praised the new book as soon as he came up.

"Frank, the background of "Parasite" is in your country M. It is naturally suitable for readers to read. Class solidification is a hot topic for you. I am very optimistic about the prospects of this book. What do you think?"

"I agree with you, Qu. My coming to China represents the importance that Scholars Publishing House attaches to Qiu. After all, "Send You A Little Red Flower" has already proved Qiu's ability!"

"Okay then! We are long-term partners. Let me tell you straight, our requirement is 15.00% of the royalties, the total sales volume in Europe and America exceeds 500 million copies, 1000% when the sales volume exceeds 18.00 million copies, and the first printing is no less than 200 million copies!" Qu Ling directly set out the conditions.

After hearing Qu Ling's price, Frank was not surprised, nor did he immediately refute.

The sales volume and word-of-mouth of Shanhe's novels in country M have already touched the edge of top writers. Coupled with the publicity of scandals, Shanhe's popularity in country M is quite wide, and readers in country M have a good sense of Shanhe.

Moreover, "The Fault in Our Stars" will be released in the summer, and by then, Shanhe's influence will be enhanced again.

To sum up, the Scholars Publishing House did not take the initiative in this negotiation, and the bottom line for Frank was 18.00%, which is the royalty rate of the top best-selling author in country M.

"Qu, your conditions are a bit too high. Qiu's sales are not up to the standards of top writers. Furthermore, Qiu is a Chinese after all, so he still has some disadvantages compared to writers from country M!"

After hearing this, Qu Ling laughed and said, "Frank, you should know that there is not only Scholar Press in country M. Ellie from Random House has contacted me more than once. We Chinese people are quite nostalgic. We have collaborated for several times. Every time, the process went smoothly, and Qiu also hopes to continue to cooperate with you, but you have to understand that Scholar Publishing House is Qiu and I’s first choice, not the only one!”

"Okay! Qu, what you said is too ruthless. It doesn't look like a Chinese person. The strength of Scholars Publishing House is no worse than that of Random House. I believe you and Qiu have also seen our publicity ability. The process of compromise, Qu, you can't unilaterally fix the conditions, we have to leave room for each other!"

"You have to use your own way to negotiate with you M people. Let me tell you the truth. This is the condition Random House gave me. Frank, it seems you have to make a choice!"

Facing Qu Ling's aggressiveness, Frank laughed helplessly, "Okay! Qu, you win. Although I don't know whether what you said is true, "Parasite" is worth the price, and Qiu will become a truly great writer. , I’m sure of it!”

"Haha! Frank, I think the asking price is still too low. Well, let's stay the same, sign the translation agreement first, and then sign the contract after finishing the book, OK?" Qu Ling said to Frank with a triumphant smile.

"no problem!"

"Happy cooperation!"

The two stood up and shook hands in celebration.

"Qu, I heard that Disney Pictures has taken a fancy to "Parasite" and is planning to adapt it into a movie script. Is this news accurate?" Frank then asked.

"It's not very accurate. Disney hasn't seen the complete novel yet. They have intentions. We also like to cooperate with old friends, but without signing a contract, no one can guarantee that Disney's intention will become a reality." Qu Ling replied ambiguously.

Frank sat down and took out a business card from his bag, "Qu, Warner Bros. producer Toby Emmerich is my friend, he would like to meet you and Qiu, here is his business card, Qu, You can see that not only publishing houses are fighting for Qiu, but Hollywood is more interested in him, and you can have more choices!"

Qu Ling took the business card in Frank's hand, nodded and said, "I'll talk to Qiu about it!"

"Then see you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

After Qu Ling walked out of the hotel's coffee shop, he took out the business card given by Frank and looked at it. Warner Bros. Pictures is one of the six major Hollywood companies and Disney's direct competitor.

You have to put some pressure on Bruckheimer, what is too easy to get is often not easy to cherish!
Go back and check this Toby Emmerich, he probably is not a simple person!
With the addition of the translation team from Scholar Publishing House, the completion progress of "Parasite" has improved a lot.

While fine-tuning the first draft, Shanhe also participated in the translation work. Although not many people participated, this is an opportunity to deepen their English learning.

Translation can be regarded as a re-creation of a work, especially for "Parasite". The background of the entire book is in country M, and its context and tone must conform to the characteristics of characters from all walks of life in country M.

Among them, the conversations in black families contain many unique slangs and tongue-twisting dialogues, and there are even some rap clips from Shanhe Records, so the workload of translation is relatively large.

Half a month later, Shanhe completed the final draft of the Chinese version of "Parasite", but the translation progress has not yet passed halfway.

"Qu, I heard that the Chinese version of "Parasite" has been finalized?" Frank found Qu Ling at Germination Publishing House.

"Yes, Frank, you are very well informed. I am proofreading. What advice do you have?" Qu Ling poured Frank a glass of water.

"Scholar Press hopes that you can publish the Chinese version of "Parasite" as soon as possible. This will be helpful to the propaganda of country M. We have already begun to warm up the market. As long as "Parasite" is published in China, the propaganda of country M will start. !”

"It's okay to publish it as soon as possible, but the background of Frank's book is in country M, and I can't guarantee the sales in Hua country!"

"Haha!" Frank laughed after hearing this, "Qu, are you deceiving a foreigner! There is no possibility of Shanhe's novels failing in China, not to mention that the quality of "Parasite" is so high, which is higher than that of "Youth" We're even better!"

Qu Ling was amused by Frank's reaction, "Well, Frank, you are right, the sales of Shanhe's book in China should not be too bad, we plan to put it on the shelves in half a month, and the publicity has already started, newspapers, magazines and TV There will be similar reports, and we have also specially deployed it on the network!"

After listening to it, Frank gave Qu Ling a thumbs up, "Qu, you are very trendy, and you even think about online promotion. As far as I know, the Internet in Huaguo is not popular, it must be because of Shanhe's last novel!"

Qu Ling glanced at Frank unexpectedly, "Why, you're also interested in "The Bottom Hot Girl"?"

Frank lowered his head and took a sip of water, "Your operation of "The Bottom Hot Girl" is too rough. When Scholars Press got the news, the online serialization was almost over. This kind of inspirational novel is very popular in any market, and there is even a special one in M ​​country. The title is called a bildungsroman novel, but "The Bottom Hot Girl" is too oriental, and this cultural difference is difficult for Western readers to accept. If Shanhe can operate like the adaptation of "The Fault in Our Stars", "The Bottom Hot Girl" will also It's going to be a great bestseller!"

Qu Ling smiled, this Yankee really hit the nail on the head, "Frank, can you tell Qiu directly, are you free at noon, and Qiu and I treat you to Chinese cuisine?"

"Wow, really? I'm honored!" Frank replied cheerfully, as foreigners are not polite.

When Shanhe arrived at Wang Baohe Hotel on Fuzhou Road, Qu Ling and Frank were already waiting in the private room.

"Frank, I should have invited you to eat Chinese cuisine a long time ago. I never had the chance. Aunt Qu was thoughtful. Have you ordered any dishes? The hairy crabs here are the best in the capital!" Shanhe said to Frank with a smile.

Frank was very excited, "Qiu, Qu has already ordered a meal. She has been introducing me to the delicacies here just now. I was captured by the delicacies she mentioned!"

"Then what are you waiting for, serve!"

Under the demonstrations of Shanhe and Qu Ling, Frank first ate hairy crabs, crab roe buns, and several authentic local dishes. His mouth was full of oil and he kept giving thumbs up.

Coupled with the famous old wine here, the three of them will be full after a while.

“It’s so delicious, especially this fish. Not only does it look beautiful, it also tastes great!”

"This is squirrel mandarin fish!"

"Qiu, you guys ordered a bit too much, it's too wasteful, it's all delicious food!"

"It can be packed! Your colleagues don't mind?"

"Why do you mind?"

After the three chatted about the food, they talked about work.

"Frank, you introduced Toby Emmerich to me last time. I went back and checked, but I couldn't find anything. I'm a little curious, right?" Qu Ling brought the topic to Emmerich.

"Emeric is a new producer. He is very familiar with your famous action star Jack in Huaguo. They are working together to shoot "Rush Hour 2"." Frank replied while drinking tea.

Before Qu Ling could continue to ask questions, Frank continued, "Warner Pictures wants to know Qiu. The six big Hollywood companies are full of competition and cooperation. Qu, it would be beneficial to have one more choice!"

"Am I so popular in Hollywood? After all, I'm from China!" Shanhe asked curiously.

"Qiu, as long as your work can be adapted into a movie and make money, your status will not be lowered. Besides, your reputation in country M is not low!"

Frank took a sip of green tea and continued, "Parasite has a high probability of being a bestseller in Country M. Scholars Press has already publicized the bet that Yau and Tom Hull made on The Late Show. You guys Maybe they don’t understand, but the people of country M like similar events the most, with the quality of "Parasite", this matter will be fired up, and Tom Hedy is also willing to cooperate, so he can also benefit, right?"

Frank paused, "Once "Parasite" is a big hit, and with Qiu's reputation, this is an excellent project. The subject matter is excellent, the reputation is excellent, and the story is excellent. It is almost certain that this project will make a lot of money. How could Qiu be unpopular, let alone he is still so young!"

Qu Ling's eyes lit up after hearing this, "Frank, thank you for telling us so much. According to you, there is no rush to decide on the copyright of the adaptation of "Parasite". Let's talk about it after it is released in Europe and the United States?"

"This is my suggestion. Maximizing profit is the basic job of a broker, and besides, this is Qiu's normal compensation!"

"Frank, let's make a note this time, and there will be rewards in the future. Come, let's have a toast together!" Qu Ling said loudly.

After sending Frank away, Shan He looked at Qu Ling and asked, "Aunt Qu, haven't we made an agreement with Bruckheimer? Is it appropriate to find another house!"

"Even if I cooperate with Disney, it doesn't prevent me from contacting other companies. You don't have to worry about these things. I'm blocking it from the front. You don't need to come forward. Frank is right. Maximizing profits is the basic job of an agent!"

Shan He nodded, "Okay! Bruckheimer's relationship has to be maintained!"

"Don't worry! It's not a bad thing to make him anxious." Qu Ling's job as an agent is getting better and better.

"Aunt Qu, you might as well quit your job. My mother is waiting for you to come over and become the big boss with her!" Shanhe said jokingly.

Qu Ling also laughed, "Your mother mentioned it to me, wait a minute, I still have some things to deal with here, I still have to discuss it with my family, ten or twenty years of work, how can it be like this Throw it away!"

(End of this chapter)