Chapter 186, The Art of Negotiation (Subscription Request)
"What do you think the final transaction price should be?"
"Or you can say a suitable range."
Shen Qiushan asked again.
"It's hard to say. Your book is too special. There hasn't been a science fiction work in China that has sold more than 100,000 copies before, let alone a precedent of winning the Nebula Award, so there is no work to refer to."
"However, if we go beyond the science fiction genre, we can refer to other best-selling books. There was a suspense work that sold over 3 million copies, and the film and television rights seemed to have sold for 250 million."
"Although the sales of your book are not as high as that one, it has only been on the market for a few days. Judging from the current momentum, it is very likely to reach the range of 2 to 3 million copies."
“So, we can talk about its price.”
After some analysis, Chen Min gave his own opinion.
End the call.
Shen Qiushan rested for a while.
The phone rang again.
It was an unfamiliar number from Beijing.
"Hello, is this Mr. Shen Qiushan?"
The call was connected and it was a woman's voice.
"I am."
"Hello, Mr. Shen."
"I'm the director of the copyright department of Pentium Pictures, my name is Qiao Meng."
"Editor-in-Chief Chen should have told you that we at Pentium Pictures are interested in purchasing the film and television rights to The Three-Body Civilization. Mr. Shen, are you ready to meet with us for a chat?"
"What time?"
Shen Qiushan asked.
"Looking at Mr. Shen's time, you are in Sanjiang, right?"
"Usually I'm in Sanjiang, but I've been in the capital these days."
"ah?"
"Is Teacher Shen in Beijing?"
On the phone, Qiao Meng was obviously a little surprised.
Then he said with some joy: "Teacher Shen, our Pentium Pictures' headquarters is in Beijing."
"Do you think you have time to meet tonight?"
"Or, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
Beijing is the cultural center of China, and many companies in the cultural industry have their headquarters in Beijing.
Especially for film and television companies, because there is a strict film and television drama review system, it is more convenient to submit projects for review and communicate if the company is located in Beijing.
Therefore, almost all of the top domestic film and television companies are located in Beijing, or at least their headquarters are in Beijing.
"It can be done today. Please send me the time and place."
Shen Qiushan didn't have any plans for today.
His original plan was to go to the hospital to check on his little boy and then go out for a walk.
After living for 38 years, this was Shen Qiushan's first visit to the capital.
In the past, I was overwhelmed by life and had neither the time nor the money to travel.
Now that he has achieved financial freedom, since he is here, he has to go shopping.
"Okay, Mr. Shen."
"Please add this phone number on WeChat."
"OK!"
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qiushan added the other party as a friend.
Not long after, Qiao Meng sent the time and place.
6:30 in the evening.
Longyunzhai.
Chen Qiushan searched on the map and found that it was about 20 kilometers away from here, which would take about 40 minutes by car.
It’s still early now!
Rested in the hotel for a while.
Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo went to the hospital together.
"Momo, I have an appointment tonight."
"You come with me!"
On the way, Shen Qiushan talked as he walked.
"What kind of socializing?"
Lin Xiamo asked suspiciously.
They came to the capital entirely because of Shen Yixiao’s matter, and Shen Qiushan hadn’t mentioned anything else before.
"Editor-in-Chief Chen from the publishing house called me just now. A film and television company wants to buy the film and television rights of The Three-Body Civilization. Their company is in Beijing, and they have arranged to meet to discuss in detail."
Shen Qiushan explained briefly.
"Which film and television company?"
Lin Xiamo asked curiously.
"Do you also know about the film and television industry?" Shen Qiushan asked with a smile.
"I know a little bit. Lao Fang is from a film and television company."
Lin Xiamo said.
"Lao Fang? Fangdi, the lead guitarist in your band?"
Shen Qiushan couldn't help but think of the "little yellow-haired guy" who always wore neutral clothes.
"yes."
"She's from Shanhai Film and Television, the largest film and television company in Sanjiang."
"Well, her image seems to be quite suitable for the film and television industry."
In Shen Qiushan's impression, the music circle and the film and television circle are actually one circle, collectively known as the entertainment circle.
Fangdi's androgynous style is quite popular in the entertainment industry, and there are even popular idols with a neutral style.
"The company that wants to buy the copyright is Pentium Pictures. Editor-in-Chief Chen of the publishing house said that if the film and television copyright is bought out, it can be sold for about 250 million yuan, which is comparable to a previous popular suspense work."
250 million!!
Lin Xiamo was shocked by the number.
The bonuses that Shen Qiushan received previously and the sales of the film and television copyrights of his online novels were worth tens of millions.
This time it has directly increased to hundreds of millions!
If he can really sell it for 250 million, this "brother-in-law" of his will have completely achieved financial freedom.
While she was shocked, Lin Xiamo couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Shen Qiushan has been shining all the time, and this light has not dimmed with the passage of time, but has become more dazzling!
When she first started getting along with Shen Qiushan, Lin Xiamo looked down at him, but later she gradually started looking him straight in the eye.
But now, the other person has become someone she needs to look up to.
In addition, Chen Qiushan had suitors like Liu Qingwu around him, so Lin Xiamo had an unprecedented sense of crisis.
To be a better self!
Only then can you stand beside him!
Lin Xiamo thought silently in her heart, and then while Shen Qiushan was buying fruit, she took out her mobile phone and sent a WeChat message to Hu Tingting: Agree to the "Voice of China" program team!
Let’s go compete!!
After Lin Xiamo and the Red Rose Band became popular on the Internet, they received many job offers, most of which were from music festivals and bars.
However, there is also a more important job offer.
That is the "Voice of China" program team, which is a very well-known music competition program in China.
The first two seasons were a huge success, with very high ratings and discussion.
This year is the third season.
Hu Tingting received an invitation from the program crew two days ago to participate in the recording of the program. Zhu Xinyue and Fang Di both had no problem attending.
But Lin Xiamo has bigger problems.
One is that he needs to take leave to record the show, and the other is his father’s attitude.
Previously, the video of Lin Xiamo singing in the bar went viral, and Director Lin was furious.
If I were to participate in a variety show again, I don’t know how my dad would react.
So Lin Xiamo has been hesitating these two days, and if she doesn't go, the band naturally won't be able to participate in the program recording.
After all, she is the lead singer of the Red Rose Band and the soul of the band.
Now, she has finally made up her mind!
If you want to take your singing career to the next level, participating in "Voice of China" is a very good choice.
This program has high ratings and a lot of attention. The first two seasons were very popular, and the singers who participated in the competition also benefited from the traffic dividend.
Although the Red Rose Band is currently somewhat well-known on the Internet, in the eyes of many people they are just an "Internet celebrity band."
Appearing on "Voice of China" will not only increase the band's popularity, but also weaken the label of "Internet celebrity band", allowing more audiences to see the true strength of the Red Rose Band!
Carrying fruits and meals packed from the restaurant, Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo came to the hospital ward.
At this time, Wang Yunpeng's parents had arrived, and they brought a lot of food and fruits.
Shen Yixiao also benefited from this and was eating an apple while chatting with Wang Yunpeng's father.
Shen Qiushan knew both of them, and when they met before, both sides were in an equal state of communication.
But today Shen Qiushan clearly felt that Wang Yunpeng's parents were much more polite to him.
"Old Shen, you are amazing now!"
"He's a great writer. I heard he made tens of millions just from writing books. That's amazing!"
Wang Yunpeng's father expressed his feelings with a smile on his face.
"I don't make that much money. It's all just nonsense on the Internet."
Shen Qiushan waved his hand modestly, and glanced around the ward, but did not see his "daughter-in-law" Lin Yufei.
"Where's Yu Fei?"
Shen Qiushan looked at his daughter Shen Yanran who was sitting on the accompanying bed playing with her phone.
"She and Xiaoyi went back to school."
Although Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi were not injured, they were exhausted after being busy from last night to today.
Especially Lin Yufei, because she took Shen Yixiao to watch the flag-raising ceremony early in the morning, she hardly got any sleep.
"Dad, Yufei and Xiaoyi asked me to go shopping tomorrow, is that okay?"
Shen Yanran asked expectantly.
After spending most of the day together, she had become familiar with Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi, and could chat with both of them. If they stayed together for a long time, they would definitely become good friends.
"Well, go ahead!"
Shen Qiushan nodded. It was also the first time for his daughter Shen Yanran to come to the capital, so of course she wanted to take a look around and have some fun.
"But you have to stay with your brother in the hospital for a while longer today."
"Your second aunt and I have to go to a social event later."
Shen Qiushan added another sentence.
"Oh, OK!"
Shen Yanran responded, then glanced at Shen Yixiao who was chewing an apple from the corner of her eye.
After Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi left, the brother and sister actually started bickering.
Around five o'clock.
Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo took a taxi to Longyunzhai.
Since it was the evening rush hour, the journey, which was supposed to take about 40 minutes, took more than an hour.
When the two arrived, there were only five minutes left before the agreed time.
Longyunzhai is a private restaurant hidden in a small alley with a very stylish decoration.
The female receptionist with a distinctive appearance led Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo into a private room decorated in an antique style.
This box has a tea tasting area and a dining area.
At this moment, there were a man and a woman sitting next to the tea table.
The man looked to be about 50 years old, slightly plump, with sparse hair, but his eyes were bright.
The woman had semi-long hair that was past her ears and delicate facial features. She was wearing a white OL suit and her legs were wrapped in thin flesh-colored stockings.
Seeing Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo walk into the box, they both stood up.
"Hello, Mr. Shen."
"I'm Qiao Meng, over the phone."
"Hello, Mr. Qiao."
"Teacher Shen, this is Mr. Ma from Pentium Pictures."
The two greeted each other, and Qiao Meng pointed at the middle-aged man with thinning hair.
"Ma Weiguo."
"I have long heard of Mr. Shen's name."
As the president of Pentium Pictures, Ma Weiguo was very humble. He came up to Shen Qiushan with a smile on his face, stretched out his hands and shook hands enthusiastically with him.
"Mr. Ma, you are so polite."
"You are the famous one!"
Shen Qiushan greeted him politely, but he naturally didn't know such a person as Ma Weiguo.
But in fact, Ma Weiguo is indeed very influential in the film and television industry. After all, Pentium Pictures is a leading company in the film and television industry.
Ma Weiguo is the president of Pentium Pictures, so it is no exaggeration to say that he is a big shot in the industry.
Normally.
Ma Weiguo will not be present in person for some small projects.
But today is different.
The film and television rights of "The Three-Body Civilization" is a huge project involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
In addition, Ma Weiguo himself also likes the book "The Three-Body Civilization" very much, so when he heard that Qiao Meng was going to meet with Shen Qiushan tonight to discuss cooperation, he deliberately turned down the original social engagement.
"Introduce yourself."
"The lead singer of the Red Rose Band and the secretary of the Youth League Committee of Sanjiang University, Lin Xiamo."
Shen Qiushan introduced Lin Xiamo again.
Qiao Meng had seen Lin Xiamo's performance video, and she immediately praised her commercially.
The four of them sat down at the main table.
Eat and chat.
After eating and drinking a few glasses of wine, Qiao Meng changed the subject and finally got to the point: "Brother Chen, our CEO Ma really likes your film "The Three-Body Civilization" and is very confident that he can do a good job in adapting it into a film and television series."
"You should know the strength of our Pentium Pictures. Looking across the country, we are probably the only one capable of producing such a science fiction drama."
"So handing over The Three-Body Civilization to us should be the best choice at the moment."
"I wonder what Brother Chen's psychological price is?"
As Qiao Meng finished speaking.
Ma Weiguo, who was standing aside, also cast his eyes on Shen Qiushan and observed silently.
Although Ma Weiguo looks warm and kind, he is actually a smiling tiger, with a meticulous mind and decisive style of action.
Otherwise, how could he become the president of Pentium Pictures!
Shen Qiushan took a bite of food calmly before asking, "How do you want to cooperate?"
"Exclusive buyout!"
Qiao Meng replied directly.
"Boss Qiao, Boss Ma, this is it."
"I have deep feelings for the book The Three-Body Civilization. I put a lot of energy into writing it. It's like my child!"
"And now you want to buy it, how much do you think is a reasonable price?"
Shen Qiushan threw the question back directly.
Negotiation!
The later you reveal your cards, the better.
So Shen Qiushan wanted to test the other party's attitude first.
Qiao Meng subconsciously looked at Ma Weiguo, and the latter nodded slightly at her.
Qiao Meng immediately stretched out his left hand and waved it in front of Shen Qiushan: "Brother Shen, how about this number?"
"Five hundred million?"
Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded: “It seems okay.”
"But I have conditions!"
"Well……"
Qiao Meng was stunned for a moment, speechless, and silently complained in her heart: Who gave you the confidence!
Just ask for 500 million!
“Brother Shen, I meant 50 million!”
Qiao Meng quickly corrected it.
"50 million??"
Shen Qiushan pretended to be shocked, turned to look at Lin Xiamo, and muttered: "Momo, how much did the film and television copyright of "I Really Don't Want to Be Reborn" sell for?"
"10 million!"
Lin Xiamo answered cooperatively.
"Oh, so in other words, in the eyes of Mr. Qiao and Pentium Pictures, The Three-Body Civilization is only a few times better than the online novel I wrote before."
"Is that what you mean?"
Shen Qiushan asked sharply.
"Well……"
Qiao Meng was stunned again and looked at Ma Weiguo again.
The latter picked up the warm towel on the table and wiped his hands, then said with a smile: "Brother Shen, that's not how you calculate the account."
"50 million is the price of a top IP. If you don't believe me, you can ask around. The prices we offer at Pentium Pictures have always been among the best in the industry."
“This is a very sincere price!”
Hearing this, Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded: “I have already felt the sincerity of Pentium Pictures.”
"Thank you, Mr. Ma and Mr. Qiao, for hosting us today. I'd like to toast you two!"
As he spoke, Shen Qiushan raised his wine glass with a smile on his face.
His attitude was very clear. He did not accept the price of 50 million and had no intention of continuing the discussion.
In other words, the price of 50 million is far from his psychological price.
(End of this chapter)
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