I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

Chapter 148 Xinxin? Xinxin is under my desk
During the internal preview of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", Xu Kong and Yan Rui did not deliberately take any confidentiality measures. The main reason was that with so many platforms coming together, it was unrealistic to keep it confidential.

But the speed at which the news spread was beyond Xu Kong's imagination.

On the second day after signing the contract with Tomato TV and Penguin Video, the relevant news spread within Fengge.

"A sky-high price? Isn't that a bit exaggerated?"

“It’s absolutely not an exaggeration. It is said that several platforms are all rushing to bid, and they are investing a lot of money.”

"Are they really that optimistic about Xu Kong's new drama?"

"Can Xu Kong, a newcomer, afford such high copyright fees?"

"It's not like the box office of a movie. Traffic is king when it comes to TV dramas. The audiences were so enthusiastic about Xu Kong's previous drama, "Want to See You," so it's normal that this new drama is favored by all platforms."

Even for Fengge, not many people actually think it is that high-end. There are still many low-level employees and artists within the company.

Apart from work, their biggest hobby is actually the same as that of ordinary companies, which is nothing more than chatting about all kinds of messy gossip.

During this period, the topic that everyone talked about the most was naturally the news about Xu Kong's new drama.

The second drama written, directed and acted by top star Xu Kong may not be popular first, but it also sold for a sky-high price for the copyright, so it is normal that it has become a hot topic.

"cough cough"

A coughing sound was heard, and several interns from the film and television department immediately shut up and became quiet after seeing the person coming.

"Manager Yan"

Yan Rui scolded with a serious expression:

"Is there nothing to do?"

“Gather here during work hours!”

After he finished speaking, the young men and women who had just greeted him all scattered like birds and beasts.

Yan Rui would not pursue those interns in his department who liked to gossip.

Given his status, if he were to take care of matters like this, he would probably have no time to do his real work.

Moreover, private gossip like this cannot be completely banned in any place or company.

What’s more, this is even more true for related entertainment industries such as the entertainment industry.

However, releasing this information would not have much impact. If they really intended to keep it secret, the news would not have reached the ears of the interns.

"A sky-high copyright fee?"

Yan Rui shook his head, did not stay any longer, turned around and walked out of the office.

There is definitely something wrong with this statement.

The copyright fee for "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" can only be considered top-notch in the industry, but it would be a bit too exaggerated to say that it is a sky-high price.

After all, even if we compare it with some of Fengge’s own dramas, there are dramas whose copyright fees are higher than this.

But generally speaking, the copyright fees for those dramas are negotiated only after Fengge has made huge investments and has assembled a variety of top directors and casts.

This time, Xu Kong’s new drama is different.

Speaking of investment, 200 million is certainly not a small amount, but for a large company like Fengge, it is not particularly high.

In addition, Xu Kong was solely responsible for the script, directing, and the leading male role.

In terms of the cast, there are Xu Kong, Song Youyou, and Shang Yuxin, three young actors who are currently quite popular, plus some of Fengge's own second-tier actors. Such a lineup is definitely not luxurious.

Penguin Video charges 10 million per episode for copyright, plus Tomato TV charges 8.5 million per episode.

Xu Kong's "Legend of Sword and Fairy" has already recovered its costs before it was officially aired.

All in all, they received over 600 million in copyright fees.

Excluding the investment costs, Xu Kong took half, and Feng Ge still received nearly 400 million in copyright fees.

The profit brought by this project to Fengge still reached more than 100%. In just over half a year, he earned 200 million.

Not to mention newcomers like Xu Kong, even some big directors within the company may not be able to guarantee such a rate of return for each drama.

It would be impossible for Yan Rui to say that he didn't feel anything at all.

Now it seems that buying Xu Kong's contract from Fengqing Entertainment was a very cost-effective deal.

"Director Xu, this is the follow-up promotion plan from Penguin Video. The one from Tomato TV hasn't been sent to us yet, but both sides have the same idea and plan to air The Legend of Sword and Fairy during this summer's broadcast."

This is not the first time I have come to Xu Kong's studio.

Yan Rui was also quite helpless. If it were some other artists under Fengge, how could they ask him, a department manager, to come to them in person every time?

"Excuse me, Manager Yan."

Xu Kong took the paper document from the other party, glanced at it casually, and spoke with a smile.

Although the copyright has been sold and the contract has been signed, regardless of whether the drama is a hit or a flop, the copyright fee has already been received.

But Xu Kong’s work is definitely not over yet.

Whether out of their own interests or the various clauses in the contract, Xu Kong and the main creators of the entire drama need to cooperate with the platform in promotion and publicity.

The most immediate event is the investment promotion event held by Penguin this month, and the entire crew of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" will participate.

"It is said that Li Xun was dismissed from his position at Mango TV."

After explaining the work, Yan Rui did not leave immediately, but spoke in a low voice.

"Dismissed?"

Xu Kong was a little surprised. He had never thought that no matter how the copyright of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" was not sold to Mango TV, there would be a chain reaction in less than a week.

"It has something to do with us, but it's not actually the main reason."

Yan Rui opened his mouth to explain.

Although it can be seen that Mango TV was determined to obtain the copyright of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" before.

But it is impossible to directly remove Li Xun, the person in charge of film and television copyrights, just because the negotiations failed.

"The data of various Mango TV programs this year has dropped significantly, and I even heard that many advertisers have left."

"This is an attempt to give in to Wu Youxue. Li Xun was simply dragged out to take the blame."

Yan Rui expressed his guess.

Obviously, he was aware of the friendship between Xu Kong and Wu Youxue. If Wu Youxue really returned to Mango TV in the future, it would definitely be a very terrifying connection in the entertainment industry for Xu Kong.

"But Wu Youxue still doesn't seem to have any intention of ending his vacation."

"It seems that the specific terms have not been negotiated."

Xu Kong was not surprised.

In fact, in his opinion, if Wu Youxue left Mango, it would not be difficult for him to work alone or go to other companies with the connections and resources that the company had accumulated over the years.

Even without mangoes, I would feel less constrained.

The reason why he just said he was on vacation was probably because he was reluctant to leave.

After all, Wu Youxue made his way to where he is today at Mango TV, and that has been decades, so it is impossible for him not to have any feelings for the company.

"Director Xu, can you tell me in secret, how much did you get paid this time?"

Xu Kong knew that news spread quickly, but he didn't expect that Shang Yuxin would become curious.

But it is obvious that, except for a few people, no one knows that Xu Kong did not receive any film remuneration, but directly took the share of the profits.

As a drama produced by Fengge itself, the pay offer for actors like Shang Yuxin would definitely not be as high as those outside.

However, as a first-line actress who has won the Golden Eagle Goddess and starred in several hit dramas, Shang Yuxin's pay still exceeded 10 million, reaching 12 million.

On average, it’s about 400,000 per episode.

Shang Yuxin naturally knew that Xu Kong’s pay would probably be much higher than hers.

After all, the entire drama, including the script, directing, and the leading male role, was all done by Xu Kong alone.

It would be unacceptable if the pay was too low.

But the number she guessed was around 50 million.

This is already considered quite high even among first-line actors.

Some top stars can get similar high pay, but for Feng Ge, that is unlikely.

Not to mention that Xu Kong’s own agency contract is still with Feng Ge Ge.

Shang Yuxin saw that Xu Kong didn't say anything, and then asked:
"How high is that high copyright fee?"

Xu Kong gave the other person a helpless look.

"Don't you have anything to do?"

"You come to me every day." Xu Kong could see that Shang Yuxin was not very interested in film pay, copyright fees and the like.

It's just because I ignored her for a while, so I deliberately found various topics to talk to her.

"I have no movies to shoot, so I can only come to you."

Shang Yuxin looked at Xu Kong with a pitiful expression.

Of course Xu Kong didn't believe what the other party said.

With Shang Yuxin's current popularity and acting skills, she will definitely not be short of scripts.

It's just a question of whether you like it or not.

"Don't give me that. Wasn't the lesson from before enough?"

Xu Kong is now completely immune to Shang Yuxin's tea art.

He just glanced at the other person calmly and then warned.

After hearing Xu Kong's words, Shang Yuxin's mind was once again filled with the unforgettable memory.

In addition to taking a step back in fear, his legs also subconsciously clamped together.

However, since Shang Yuxin has been able to come to see Xu Kong so frequently during this period, she is no longer that scared.

She knew that although this guy was definitely not a gentleman, he was not the type to act recklessly regardless of the occasion.

"If you dare, it's up to you~"

Shang Yuxin had a charming expression on her face. She hooked her finger at Xu Kong with a fearless look on her face.

Xu Kong's office door was still open. In addition to Xu Kong, Guo Zihao and others were also in the studio.

Shang Yuxin didn't believe that Xu Kong really dared to do this.

"you sure?"

Xu Kong suddenly put down the documents in his hand and looked at Shang Yuxin with a playful expression.

Seeing Xu Kong suddenly become serious, Shang Yuxin couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

But she had already said what she had said, so of course she couldn't give in now, so she gritted her teeth and replied:
"Come if you have the ability."

Shang Yuxin was startled when she saw Xu Kong suddenly stand up.

But then she discovered that Xu Kong did not walk towards her, but walked straight to the office door.

He felt a little relieved and was about to make a joke, but he found that Xu Kong had no intention of leaving. Instead, he just closed the door of his office.

Looking at Xu Kong approaching her step by step, Shang Yuxin finally couldn't remain calm anymore.

He was so scared that he stood up from the sofa.

"Don't mess around, people outside will hear it."

Shang Yuxin reminded.

Xu Kong replied: "I have tried it, and the sound insulation here is quite good."

This was not something Xu Kong said to lie to Shang Yuxin.

But it was Song Youyou who helped to try it out.

This is the only office in his studio, so soundproofing must be done well.

Shang Yuxin's biggest feeling at this moment was fear.

What happened last time really made her unable to forget it until now.

But I don’t know why, besides being afraid, I also have a vague sense of anticipation.

"Don't"

Shang Yuxin's voice became much softer at this moment.

"Hmm~"

Xu Kong didn't say much, but his right hand reached down from top to bottom at lightning speed.

The whole action was done in one go, and it made Xu Kong subconsciously think of a certain outrageous line from a lyric in his previous life.

——"Pinch your hips."

Although the last time was at the beginning of the year, Xu Kong could still clearly remember the location of Shang Yuxin's weakness.

Shang Yuxin was wearing tight sports pants today. Although it did affect the feel for Xu Kong, for her, there was actually not much difference from last time.

But compared to the first time in the toilet, Xu Kong was obviously not as irritable this time, and his actions were much gentler.

The moment Xu Kong took action, Shang Yuxin subconsciously stood on tiptoe, and this action lasted for more than a minute.

Until Xu Kong found the place accurately.

She couldn't hold on any longer and fell directly on Xu Kong's shoulder.

If Xu Kong hadn't been standing in front of her, Shang Yuxin would probably have fallen to the ground.

But even so, Xu Kong did not stop his actions.

Shang Yuxin's arms around Xu Kong's neck became tighter and tighter, and it was obvious that she couldn't hold on for much longer.

Just waiting for the final straw that breaks the camel's back.

"Director Xu?"

"Director Xu, are you there?"

At the most critical moment, there were sudden voices and knocks on the door.

Not only did it scare Shang Yuxin.

Xu Kong was also frightened.

"Yan Jiaheng, why is he here?"

Xu Kong was relatively calm, just a little surprised.

"You slightly"

Xu Kong just wanted to let Shang Yuxin recover, but seeing her flushed face, confused eyes, and messy hair,
"Forget it."

Xu Kong looked around and finally pulled Shang Yuxin behind his desk.

He pressed the other person's head and squatted down.

"Hide for a moment and don't talk."

Xu Kong reminded in a low voice.

"coming."

After opening the door for Yan Jiaheng, Xu Kong quickly walked back to his seat and sat down, blocking Shang Yuxin under the table.

"Director Xu, where is Xinxin?"

As soon as he entered the door, Yan Jiaheng looked around and found that Xu Kong was the only one there, so he asked.

Xinxin? Xinxin is under my desk.
Xu Kong couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"She just left not long ago, what happened?"

Yan Jiaheng obviously got the news from somewhere, and only followed Shang Yuxin after he knew that she was looking for Xu Kong.

Shang Yuxin, who was under the table, was having a really hard time.

After all, the space under Xu Kong's desk was a bit small, and it was uncomfortable for her to squat with her long legs.

However, compared to before, Shang Yuxin has now regained her ability to think.

Listening to the two of them talking, she didn't dare to breathe.

But when she subconsciously looked up, she saw the big bulge.

"Fuck!"

Xu Kong suddenly cursed and took a breath of cold air.

Yan Jiaheng was startled by Xu Kong's sudden reaction, and immediately asked, "Are you okay, Director Xu?"

Xu Kong controlled his expression and shook his head.

"fine."

"It just suddenly occurred to me that I seemed to have forgotten something important."

(End of this chapter)