Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

On Thursday afternoon, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Tu Dou was sitting in front of the computer, his fingers tapping quickly on the keyboard.

His eyes were focused, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

The only sounds in the room were the tapping of the keyboard and his occasional low muttering to himself.

He would occasionally stop and eat some melon seeds.

Then he wiped his hands and continued typing.

After finishing "Fighting Break Sphere", he was racking his brains for a new book, trying to push the plot to a climax.

Suddenly, the QQ icon in the lower right corner of the computer started flashing and made a "beep" sound.

"Hama, which one?"

Tu Dou frowned and clicked on the message reluctantly. It was from Editor-in-Chief 364.

"Tudou, congratulations! A certain company wants to buy out the rights to the film and television adaptation and animation production of 'Fights Break Sphere'. The price is very good. What are your thoughts?"

Tu Dou was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

He read the message several times, fearing that he had read it wrong.

Buy out the copyright?

Film and television adaptation?

Anime production?

These words kept echoing in his mind, like heavy bombs, making him dizzy.

He took a deep breath, his fingers trembling as he tapped the keyboard. "Ah, is this true? Are you kidding me?"

After sending the message, he stared at the screen, waiting for the editor-in-chief's reply.

After a few seconds, the message box flashed again.

"Of course it's true. I don't have time to joke with you. Someone wants to develop some popular IP books. Your book has good results and has passed the review. Aren't you curious about the price?"

Tudou's breathing became rapid and his palms began to sweat.

He swallowed, his fingers pausing on the keyboard for a few seconds before slowly typing out a reply: "Uh, of course I'm curious. You won't bargain down, will you?"

Moudian is the platform where he publishes his books. If other companies bid, Moudian will definitely help him raise the price.

The average subscription of his "Fighting Break Sphere" on this site has exceeded 50,000, and the total royalties from this site alone have earned him 6 to 7 million yuan.

For a well-known online writer, subscription royalties are considerable, but the real source of wealth comes from copyrights, especially film and television adaptations and game copyrights. Once these copyrights are sold, the profits they bring far exceed the royalties.

At this moment, various images began to surface in Tudou's mind: his novel being adapted into a TV series, with the protagonists acting out his stories on screen; the anime version of "Fights Break Sphere" being a hit on various platforms, with fans enthusiastically discussing the plot; there was even the possibility of a game being released, where players could experience the Douqi Continent he created in a virtual world...

All of this seems to be within reach.

"Ding dong..."

The message alert sounded again, and Tudou immediately sat up straight and clicked on the message impatiently.

"As for the quotation, I can't reveal too much for now, but I can tell you that it's definitely a number that will satisfy you. The parent company is not short of money." Editor-in-chief 364's reply was a bit mysterious, as if he was deliberately whetting his appetite.

“There’s always a range, right?”

Hama P!

Tudou really wants to curse people. He has been digging holes for years, but the editor is still keeping him in suspense.

I wonder if the parent company the editor is referring to is Luoye Zhiqiu or Future Technology Group?

Moudian Novel Network belongs to Luoye Zhiqiu Company, a company under Hao Qiang.

Some people think that Luoye Zhiqiu Company belongs to the Future Technology Group, after all, all its employees work in the Future Technology Group.

However, according to industrial and commercial registration, Luoye Zhiqiu Company is outside the Future Technology Group system.

"If you have time in the next few days, come to Pengcheng's Future Technology Group and have a detailed discussion. If the discussion is appropriate, we can sign the contract directly." The message from Editor-in-Chief 364 was concise and clear, but it made Tu Dou's heart beat faster again.

Tudou stared at the screen, his fingers pausing on the keyboard for a few seconds before finally typing out a reply: "Okay, I'll make some time and see when it's a good day."

He knew that asking further would not yield any more details.

After sending the message, Tudou suddenly stood up from his chair and couldn't help waving his fist, his face filled with excitement that was difficult to conceal.

However, besides being excited, his curiosity was also completely ignited - what kind of quotation would a certain company make?

This number kept circling in his mind and couldn't be shaken off.

He tried to sit down and continue typing, but found that he couldn't calm down at all.

In the end, he decided to deal with the matter at hand first.

He opened the browser, checked the flight information, and without hesitation, he quickly booked the ticket.

A day later, at three in the afternoon.

Tu Dou stood in front of the south gate of the Future Technology Group headquarters, looking up at the towering glass curtain wall building, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

Two uniformed security guards stood on both sides of the gate. They looked like soldiers, with serious expressions and sharp eyes, giving people a feeling that they were inviolable.

At the gate, there are several security guards responsible for guest registration.

“Is this the headquarters of Future Technology Group?

It really lives up to its reputation, the security is very tight..." Tudou murmured in a low voice.

He had heard of the reputation of Future Technology Group a long time ago, but after coming here, especially standing in front of the gate, he still felt an invisible sense of oppression.

Many tourists stopped near the gate to take pictures, but they obviously could not enter the park and could only wander around the periphery.

Tudou took out his mobile phone to take a selfie, saying that he had "traveled around a lot", and when he felt he was about right, he called the editor-in-chief 364.

A few minutes later, Editor-in-Chief 364 walked out of the building.

Last year, Tu Dou met him once at a certain annual meeting, but that annual meeting was held in a hotel, not at Future Technology Group.

"You've worked hard along the way. Let's go. You need to register first before you can enter.

However, headquarters regulations prohibit entry into the building." Editor-in-Chief 364 patted Tudou's shoulder, his tone relaxed.

"Damn, it's so strict. If Future Technology Group has a client coming and needs to sign a contract, where will they do it?"

"It's usually in the reception building at the gate, but there are also some in other places." Editor-in-Chief 364 pointed to a ten-story office building on the west side of the gate, which covers an area of ​​2,000 to 3,000 square meters. "Not to mention non-company employees, even company employees would find it difficult to enter the headquarters building if they don't work in the office building.

We have over 50,000 employees here, and thousands of customers come to the company every day. If they all want to enter the headquarters building, the entrance to the headquarters building will be blocked, affecting work."

"Okay, that makes sense."

Tudou nodded, finally understanding, and followed the editor to the entrance of the gate.

The security guard at the door carefully checked Tu Dou's ID and registered it in the system before letting him in.

On the way, Tudou couldn't help looking around.

The two walked into the reception building and came to the lobby on the first floor.

The hall is spacious and bright, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling and the floor covered with mirror-smooth marble.

The hall is mainly the company's exhibition hall, mainly displaying the products and important achievements of Future Technology Group.

The editor-in-chief took Tudou to the exhibition hall. There were many guests in the exhibition hall, and employees of Future Technology Group were leading the introduction.

There were so many things in the exhibition hall that Tudou spent half an hour to browse around and still couldn't finish seeing them all.

After a quick browse, Editor-in-Chief 364 took him to the reception room on the second floor.

During the viewing, Editor-in-Chief 364 requested a conference room.

After sitting down to drink tea, Tu Dou couldn't help but ask, "Your company headquarters is really impressive. Do you usually get to see Brother Qiang?"

Editor-in-Chief 364 smiled, with a hint of self-mockery in his tone: "We work in the office building, and I occasionally run into him, but only a few times a year.

It’s not easy for marginalized people like us to meet him.”

Tudou was a little surprised: "You are already a high-ranking official, so you can't be considered a marginal figure."

Editor-in-Chief 364 shook his head and said, "We are just a division of Luoye Zhiqiu Company, and in the eyes of Boss Hao, Luoye Zhiqiu Company is not worthy of our attention at all.

Let alone me, even Luoye Zhiqiu’s senior management may not see him all year round, and he’s even worse than the lab staff.”

"That's true, big people are different."

After hearing this, Tu Dou couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Coming here gave him a deeper understanding of the size and complexity of Future Technology Group.

The two chatted and waited for a while, then two senior executives from a certain company hurried to the meeting room.

After a few brief greetings, the topic quickly turned to business.

"Tudou, after many discussions within our company, we've decided to buy out the copyrights for the film adaptation, anime production, and animation adaptation of 'Fights Break Sphere,'" one of the executives said straight to the point. "After deducting the share from a certain company, your personal pre-tax copyright fee is 6000 million yuan."

When Tudou heard this number, his heart skipped a beat, as if struck by an electric current.

He tried hard to control his expression, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and a hint of excitement that was hard to conceal flashed in his eyes.

6000 yuan!

This number kept echoing in his mind, like a bombshell, making him dizzy.

It’s not that he has never seen big money. In fact, the income from the book "Fighting Break Sphere" alone has brought him tens of millions of yuan in revenue from this website and channels.

For an online writer, this is already a very impressive achievement.

However, compared with the current copyright fees, the previous income is nothing but a drop in the bucket.

Tudou took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"What do you think of this price?

This is the price we've tried our best to get for you. We haven't bargained for you, and we'd like to continue our in-depth cooperation." Seeing that Tu Dou didn't respond immediately, a certain executive asked with a hint of tentativeness in his tone.

Tudou came back to his senses, smiled slightly, and nodded: "Thank you, the price is very reasonable, I am very satisfied."

He paused, then asked, "However, what I'm more concerned about is when can the film and television adaptation and animation production be launched?

How much is the investment?

Upon hearing the approval of the offer, a certain senior executive smiled faintly and said, "We already have a detailed plan and will start animation production within the next two years.

Mr. Hao takes this matter very seriously. He explicitly requires that every animation must reach high-quality standards. Major changes to the original work are not allowed, and shoddy production is even more unacceptable.

In addition to "Fights Break Sphere", we will also simultaneously develop the IPs of several other popular novels.

If the quality of the work does not meet the requirements, we would rather not put it online than lower the standards to meet the deadline.”

Tudou was delighted when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Did Brother Qiang also personally inquire about this matter?

How could a big boss like him have time to manage something?"

“Mr. Hao is indeed not available to directly manage the company, but he has clear instructions on the direction of its development.

Since acquiring the literary platform, he has invested 2 billion yuan in upgrading the platform, increasing writers' income and IP development.

We have also set up a special animation division to ensure that these IPs can be presented with high quality.

Who knows, maybe one day Mr. Hao will get interested and invest in domestic cinemas.”

Tudou couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Hasn't Brother Qiang always been focused on the high-tech field?

Investing in a traditional industry like cinemas doesn't seem like his style, does it?"

A certain senior executive shrugged, with a hint of mystery in his tone: "It's hard to say.

When he first acquired the literary platform, many people found it incredible.”

"Well, he's the richest man in the world. He's rich and willful, and he can spend as much as he wants." Tu Dou said, "I really want to meet him, even if it's just from a distance."

A certain senior executive laughed and said, "It's not easy to meet him. Even someone of my rank is not qualified to make a request.

Mr. Hao's time is too precious, and the matters he personally oversees are all major projects related to the group's strategy."

In the following time, the two sides chatted casually and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

At the same time, the details of the contract are being finalized.

Although Tudou was excited, he still felt a little regretful deep down in his heart - he came to Future Technology Group but failed to meet Hao Qiang, and even failed to get an autograph.

After signing the contract, the two parties held a simple signing ceremony.

At five o'clock, Tu Dou walked out of the reception building of Future Technology Group. Editor-in-chief 364 accompanied him and took him to the cafeteria to experience the buffet.

In fact, this was Tudou’s own request.

He had heard that the food in Future Technology Group's cafeteria was excellent and very famous on the Internet.

Now that I'm here, I have to try it myself.

Internet writers are all homebodies. Even if they have money, they won’t spend it.

The only thing I am interested in is eating.

Or, play a few games.

Along the way, Tudou looked around.

The Future Technology Group's park is shaded by green trees, and the modern buildings blend perfectly with the natural landscape, giving people a feeling of both technology and comfort.

Editor-in-chief 364 took him to a second-floor restaurant near the beach, where he could enjoy the sea view while tasting delicious food.

There are fewer people at breakfast and lunch, but many people come to this restaurant for dinner.

This is an independent building with a simple and elegant appearance and a warm atmosphere inside.

The spacious and bright dining area is filled with a wide variety of food stalls and the air is filled with all kinds of tempting aromas.

From traditional Chinese cuisine to exquisite Western dishes, from fresh seafood to freshly baked pizza, we have everything you need.

There was a long queue in front of each stall, and the employees were selecting their favorite food in an orderly manner.

"Our company has several large cafeterias and many restaurants. I don't even know how many there are. The park is too big, and many areas are restricted areas. We can't visit them all," sighed editor-in-chief 364.

Tudou asked, "I'm a little confused. Are you considered part of the Future Technology Group?"

“Not really, but the benefits are the same, but not as good as the salaries within Future Technology Group, especially in the R&D department.”

"Oh, if the benefits are the same, that would be great too."

After ordering their food, they found a seat by the window and sat down. The sea was just outside the window.

Tudou was eating delicious food and chatting with editor-in-chief 364, feeling extremely relaxed.

For him, today is a rare life experience.