Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 139 Copyright Dispute and Reba's Voice

Cheng Xi heard that it was Fan Binbin's voice, and her roommates were still discussing her crazily in the afternoon.

I was also a little surprised.

Why was LeTV the only one to buy the copyright of "My Love from the Star" before?

I received two calls in the afternoon, and both of them offered high prices.

The previous price of Tianyu Media was 300 million, but here Fan Binbin Studio has directly raised it to 500 million.

If this were to happen now, it would definitely be an acquisition at a high premium.

But he is a tough guy who worked his way up from Jinsuo to Fan Jiuyi, and it was difficult for Cheng Xi to get in touch with him in his previous life.

Moreover, her future development will be better and better, so even if I don't cooperate, there is no need to make an enemy.

So Cheng Xi politely said:
"Hello Sister Binbin, I'm Zuibai."

When Fan Binbin heard Cheng Xi's voice, he smiled and said:

"Hello, Zuibai. We don't intend to simply buy the copyright and then hoard it."

"But I really like this novel, and I plan to make it into a TV series and a movie tailored for me, with myself as the lead. I'd like you to be the screenwriter."

"I believe that our collaboration will definitely create a unique film or TV series. What do you think?"

Cheng Xi understood as soon as he heard it:

Or do they only recognize my screenwriting ability?

Maybe the director has already thought of other candidates.

Cheng Xi first looked at Reba tenderly, touched her head and replied:
"What kind of cooperation method?"

Hearing that Cheng Xi had already asked about the details of the next step of cooperation, my heart tightened.

It was as if something was broken.

"500 million for the copyright, I believe this is the most sincere price that can be offered in China."

"Then I'll ask you to be the screenwriter. The fee is 200 million plus 5% of the film and television drama commission. We know that your fee as the screenwriter of "Diaosi Men" was 100 million."

When Cheng Xi heard this, he realized that background checks had already been done.

To be honest, the cost is not low. Cheng Xi asked this question because he wanted to see how the industry currently assesses his value.

I don’t really want to cooperate to sell the copyright of "My Love from the Star".

"Well, Sister Binbin, thank you for your studio's appreciation."

"We might be able to collaborate on other copyrights, but I've already promised the female lead for this film to someone else, so I'm sorry."

When Fan Binbin heard Cheng Xi's refusal, she was a little surprised.

It’s been a long time since anyone in the circle rejected me, let alone such a good price for Zuibai.

So after thinking about it, he asked:

"Is that your favorite Reba? She's still young and will have many opportunities in the future. I believe everything has a price. So, name your price, as long as it's not too high."

"Some things are priceless. I believe Sister Binbin can understand me. I have made a promise. This is very important to me."

In the second half of the call, Cheng Xi had actually turned off the speakerphone.

After all, there are many people in the Internet cafe, not just roommates and Reba.

But with the help of Cheng Xi's men, they were still able to hear most of what was going on from the conversation.

Seeing that Cheng Xi still refused firmly, everyone couldn't help but look at Reba.

This meal is worth feeding.

If it were my turn, I would feed Director Cheng too.

I'll give him your butt.

To be honest, Cheng Xi didn't want to cooperate with Fan Binbin.

It's not about mental obsession or anything like that, it's purely a consideration of profit.

Cheng Xi admired her determination to build something from nothing, but he also scoffed at some things.

He also doesn't want his work to be unable to be broadcast in the future. Cheng Xi still attaches great importance to his work.

As for your intention to persuade others not to tamper with taxes in the future, I guess you are overthinking it.

First, if the relationship is not right, people will think you are crazy, and will blame you if something really happens.

Second, the gambler’s mentality cannot be changed until something is discovered.

Everyone does this, and the early profits are so huge every time, how can they stop?

Between Viya and Jiaqi, which one of them doesn’t make enough money to last a lifetime?

But they are better at avoiding taxes than the general public.

This doesn't make sense, as greed increases with position.

"Okay, let's look forward to working together again next time."

Fan Binbin seems to be able to take it or leave it.

"Well, let's look forward to it."

Cheng Xi replied calmly.

Fan Binbin hung up the phone. For some reason, he felt that Cheng Xi’s words were his last expectation.

Quite perfunctory.

It didn't seem like he wanted to work with me much.

This made her feel a little strange.

So she picked up her phone and called her agent Mu Guang, asking him to find out about Zui Bai's background.

Fan Binbin’s success can be said to be inseparable from his agent Mu Guang.

Mu Guang originally worked in the entertainment industry in Taiwan, and he had extensive connections and a strong background.

Later, he went to the mainland to develop his career, and his first battle was to help Fan Binbin leave Huayi Company in 2008.

And founded Fan Binbin Studio.

It can be said that he became famous in one battle.

At this point, he not only became Fan Binbin's agent, but also accompanied Fan Binbin throughout almost every event.

It is said that he has a net worth of 5 million yuan and he personally opened the car door for Fan Binbin, held an umbrella for her, helped her change into high heels, etc.

He doesn't look like an agent, but more like an assistant and bodyguard.

When Fan Binbin got into trouble, Li Chen didn't say a word, but he used all his connections to get things done.

But unfortunately, the public opinion on the matter was too strong and could not be covered up.

In the end, he had no choice but to destroy the account books and other important evidence to hinder the investigation, and then he went to jail.

According to the Criminal Law, if anyone conceals or intentionally destroys accounting vouchers, accounting books, and financial accounting reports that should be kept according to law, and the circumstances are serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention.

Mu Guang was eventually convicted of the crime and sentenced to the maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It can be said that the person Fan Binbin is most grateful to is him.

Otherwise, it would be a problem for her to travel around abroad in the future, and it would be a problem for her to make money as an internet celebrity in China.

Or maybe I could sew with my dear Qianqian.

When everyone heard that Fan Binbin, who had just been discussed in the afternoon, came to Cheng Xi for cooperation and was rejected.

The shock was beyond words.

Especially the four roommates, we usually wake up and sleep together.

Why do they suddenly feel like Cheng Xi is from a different world than them?
I didn't see how good his gaming skills were, he's still a bit of a noob.

He is just better at scolding people than us, and he keeps saying dirty words.

But in the end, everyone sighed inwardly, and it seemed that the brothers also had to work harder.

Otherwise, Director Cheng would have really thrown me to Java.

Later, Cheng Xi saw that Reba and Nazha had also been waiting here for quite some time.

Neither of them knew how to play the game, and Reba occasionally asked a few questions, but it seemed like she didn't understand.

Since his roommate was no longer that interested in games, Cheng Xi decisively said:
"How about we just stop here today and retreat together?"

So everyone walked back to the college from the Internet cafe.

Cheng Xi also thought of something on the way back.

It's really not good that these people keep calling me. It really affects my life.

And there will be more and more people who can find their phone numbers directly like this.

If I am the one directing next time, the phone will keep coming in.

My interest is about to be ruined.

It looks like I need to start looking for an assistant to isolate myself.

Filter out the important things first and then come to yourself, which will also allow you to have time and room to make decisions.

Otherwise, you have to make a decision right away and the words will come out right on your lips.

Sometimes it’s not good to just refuse.

After his roommates and Nazha went back, Cheng Xi started an activity that he hadn't done for a long time:

Liureba.

Since Cheng Xi has become increasingly busier, Reba has become increasingly famous.

I rarely get back to the feeling of when we first met.

"Brother, can we just hold hands and walk for a while like before?"

"Of course."

Soon the two arrived at the familiar Xiaoyue River, and Cheng Xi sat down on the ground first.

Reba followed and sat next to Cheng Xi.

She gently rested her head on her brother's shoulder.

The two of them chatted casually facing the river.

"By the way, I never asked you. How did you come across the book 'My Love from the Star'?"

In fact, Cheng Xi has always been curious about this question.

But unexpectedly, a simple question made Reba open up.

"Actually, when I was practicing dance at the Western Region Arts School, I didn't have many friends and felt insecure."

"Although there were three classes with over 100 people practicing dance at the time, most of them were girls." "I didn't like joining their cliques, so they didn't play with me. So when I got tired of dancing, I would read novels, and soon I became nearsighted."

When Cheng Xi heard this, he laughed unkindly.

"And I didn't want to practice dancing at the time. It was my dad, who really wanted me to pursue an art career, who pushed me into dancing."

"He's an actor and singer himself. People in the Western Regions quite like him, and he has always been a hero in my heart."

"But I was homesick and didn't want to go to boarding school. I was only nine years old that year, but I had to practice dance hard for six years at the Western Region Arts School."

"At that time, it was often Dada who took me to school. I cried and didn't want to go in, but I was always rejected."

"I felt like I was always abandoned by Dada and my heroes. I didn't understand it at the time, but this feeling was deeply rooted in my heart."

"So when I saw the father's role in 'My Love from the Star', I really understood Cheon Song Yi."

"Because my name is Reba and I have a father, my QQ nickname is 'I am your father'."

"I think it would be nice if Dad could stay with me all the time."

Cheng Xi heard this and interrupted:
"It's okay. Brother can be your father and your hero."

"Then brother, you will always be by my side, right?"

When Cheng Xi heard Reba say this, he could imagine a picture.

A nine-year-old home-loving little girl was placed in a group of girls, reading novels and practicing dancing alone.

The image of wanting to go home but being rejected by his own father.

That would definitely make you feel insecure, and it would be heartbreaking.

So he replied:

"Brother will. Even if you chase me away, I won't leave."

When Reba heard her brother say this, she suddenly burst into laughter from her sad mood.

"I won't chase my brother away unless he doesn't want me."

My dear Reba, I hope you will not chase your brother, that is, your father, away in the future.

This was probably the first time Cheng Xi heard Reba open her heart completely.

We've never had such an in-depth conversation before.

I didn't seem to ask, after all, Cheng Xi paid more attention to me most of the time.

Busy with becoming famous, busy with making money, busy with directing career.

Perhaps it was because some people just bought the copyright of "My Love from the Star" that made Reba even more dependent on herself.

So I told myself so many things about my childhood.

"Thank you, brother. Without you, I don't know what my life would be like."

Reba suddenly spoke seriously again.

In fact, Cheng Xi really wanted to say, you will be fine without me.

"I'm so glad that I opened this book and joined the group to meet you."

"I used to read pirated books, but I recharged my account to read genuine books just to join your group."

Tsk tsk, Cheng Xi also felt a little funny when hearing Reba say that.

You are a top actress, but you have become nearsighted after reading pirated female novels.

Cheng Xi could only describe it with one word: admiration.

So he said:

"Do you remember the titles of those books?"

"My brother always thought it was okay to read pirated books, because after all, not everyone has enough money to buy books."

"But when we have money, we must remember to support them and give back to the authors and characters for the touching moments they have brought us."

Cheng Xi thought that this was enough.

He has written two books himself and knows how difficult it is to write a book.

"I remember. I've read nearly a hundred books. I gave tips to those whose names I remember, hehe."

Hearing Reba say this, Cheng Xi smiled with relief.

He is a good and sensible child.

Know how to give rewards.

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The next day, Cheng Xi received proposals from several companies.

Including Zheng Shuang, they all went straight to Cheng Xi and talked to him for a long time.

Cheng Xi was also speechless. I told you that I was Zui Bai, but you didn’t believe me.

Now he asks me for help in buying the copyright.

I don't understand this sister Shuangzi's train of thought and her crazy actions.

Some people even asked counselor Cao Jinnan for help.

They all want to buy the copyright of "My Love from the Star" in their hands.

Cheng Xi was always polite to the people introduced by Lao Cao.

Explain the copyright issue of "My Love from the Star" clearly. After all, Lao Cao is one of his benefactors.

It's rare that someone asks me for help, and I can't help, so I have to be polite.

But their calculations are really good, the return rate of "The Beginning" is so high.

"My Love from the Star" won't be bad either.

So you want to steal my tens of millions of business with just a few million, how is that possible?
Even if I haven't confirmed that Reba will play the role, you can't be so unkind, right?

This actually highlights the sincerity of Fan Binbin's studio, as they directly invested a large amount of money and gave a share of the profits.

You are simply taking advantage of the popularity of "Beginning" to take advantage of "My Love from the Star".

What surprised Cheng Xi even more was that Da Tiantian actually came to ask him about the copyright of "My Love from the Star".

Fortunately, she said in the end that she was recently filming the movie "Warring States" and heard so many people wanted to grab it.

So I let go of this idea.

Cheng Xi thought, fortunately Da Tiantian gave up the idea.

Otherwise, with so many big guys attacking me from behind, I really can’t handle it.

After all, I am still young and weak and cannot afford to offend too many people.

You guys wait for me to stand up, then hehe.
If you don't come to rob me, I will rob you.

When Cheng Xi saw that everyone suddenly attached so much importance to copyright, he also realized the changes in the market.

According to my memories from my previous life, it was indeed around these few years.

Everything in the entertainment industry is rising in price.

With the invasion of Internet giants, copyright and film remuneration have been transformed into big IPs and daily pleasures by changing their names.

Even small-time celebrities in the entertainment industry can earn tens of thousands of yuan a year.

The film and television industry will never go back to the era of coal bosses.

Instead, it is capital, return rate, KPI, listing, equity and other fashionable things.

But since then, the aesthetic standards in the circle have plummeted.

You can doubt the character of coal bosses, but you cannot doubt their aesthetics.

But capital has no aesthetic sense and only looks at the rate of return.

Find a low-cost one, sign a long-term contract, and promote it with all your might.

This is how Xiao Zhan and Kun Kun came about.

Kun Kun is pretty good and can provide some fun for everyone.

Until now, Cheng Xi still has no idea what Xiao Zhan is.

It's like putting shit in your mouth and you have no choice but to eat it.

As for Cheng Xi, of course he also wants to gain his own position in the unprecedented major changes in the circle.

At the very least, we must speed up our layout and make a few or even hundreds of deals.

After all, Reba’s food supply is still a little insufficient, and she has to earn enough money for her own milk powder.

Due to the recent copyright dispute over “My Love from the Star” and my current analysis of the situation.

Then Cheng Xi also remembered the copyright issue of "The Three-Body Problem" which had not been settled some time ago.

It's time for me to take over other people's copyrights.

You can't just let others take away your things, right?

Li Wentao has reported this matter several times. The copyright of "The Three-Body Problem" has been bought by a director named Zhang Fanfan from Shengshi New Film for 100,000 yuan.

But now it is a rare commodity and no one wants to sell it.

I heard that his wife was so amazed after reading "The Three-Body Problem" that she immediately persuaded her husband to meet Liu Cixin for a drink and then bought it.

When they heard Liu Da's offer of 100,000 yuan, the couple were stunned. It could be so cheap.

Even so, Liu urged them to sign the contract quickly, after all, his salary was only 3 yuan a month at the time.

One hundred thousand yuan is a huge sum of money that falls from the sky.

With this money, he can look more impressive in front of his wife, children and mother-in-law.

You know, Liu Cixin was very frustrated at the time. He wrote so many novels, but his family members, including his children, never even read them.

I'm not interested at all and think he's not doing his job properly.

One can imagine how eager Liu was to sign the contract at that time.

It can be said that the more urgent it was at that time, the more regretful it is now.

When Cheng Xi checked the information of this Zhang Fanfan, he was surprised to find that he was actually his senior brother.

It seems that the film academy’s connections are really everywhere in the circle.

He is also a very successful locked-room mystery director. Last year, he made a movie called "The Secret Room", which grossed over 3 million yuan at the box office.

It set the highest box office record for suspense thrillers in China and was praised by the media and industry as the most cost-effective film in the Chinese film industry in 2010.
And now I heard that he is concentrating on the second part of the Chamber of Secrets series.

Cheng Xi looked at the information collected by Li Wentao and couldn't help asking himself:

Apart from money, what else can I use to win over him?
After all, I am determined to obtain the copyright of "The Three-Body Problem" now, if I wait until I win the Hugo Award.

I guess it would be difficult to snatch it myself.

(End of this chapter)