Night, quiet.

Zheng Tianlong was sitting on a chair in the "remote" company's conference room, drinking some light tea.

His face was calm.

The new company's conference room is very spacious, the lighting is very bright, and there is a faint woody scent in the conference room.

Yes, it has a woody scent, and both the table and chairs are brand new and unpainted.

Although Zheng Tianlong looked calm, he was actually very upset. He also knew where this upset came from.

From Lu Yuan!

This is the person he hates so much.

He really didn't want to have any contact with Lu Yuan, and didn't even want to see any news about him.

Unfortunately, he couldn't do it, at least Joaquin's boss, Mr. Li, would never let him do that.

So here he comes.

Came to this place I don't want to come to.

It came as soon as you said it, and he was able to hold back the disgust.

But now, not only did he feel disgusted, he even had a hint of displeasure at being looked down upon!

One hour already!

He had been waiting for more than an hour, and in this entire hour, no one in the entire huge company came to greet him formally. Except for Wu Tingting who came over and poured him two cups of tea, no one else from the company came to the meeting room.

What the hell, just leaving us here like this?

If it were usual, he would have snorted coldly and walked away.

But now he has to stay!

At least he wanted to meet that annoying Lu Yuan, at least he wanted to negotiate terms with Lu Yuan.

call!

Calm down, calm down, be calm.

He is a cultured man, and a cultured man should naturally control his temper and at least appear gentlemanly.

No matter how unhappy or angry you are, you must stay calm!

Assistant Xiao Zhang secretly glanced at his boss Zheng. He knew that the calmer Zheng appeared, the more irritated and angry he became...

After all, Mr. Zheng’s hands were shaking.

More than ten minutes later, footsteps were heard outside the house, and then the door opened.

"Ah, Mr. Zheng, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. I was so busy that I forgot about the time. I'm sorry for being so slow. Wu Tingting, how could you just stand there like this? Hurry up and pour Mr. Zheng some tea. Can't you see that the tea is cold!" Lu Yuan sat down opposite Zheng Tianlong in shame, an embarrassed and ashamed expression on his face.

"Mr. Lu is really busy. It seems that he is sharpening his knife to target this year's box office dark horse." Although the expression on Lu Yuan's face was impeccable to Zheng Tianlong, Zheng Tianlong still raised his head slightly, looked at Lu Yuan and said sarcastically.

"Ahem, ahem, no, no. Our company is just a small production. We'll be thankful as long as we can break even. I dare not even think about being a dark horse or anything like that... Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Zheng." Lu Yuan could tell that Zheng Tianlong was mocking him, but he still had that silly smile on his face and took a sip of tea as if he didn't hear anything.

“That’s hard to say. After all, Mr. Lu is a man who can create box office miracles with an investment of 800,000. I guess I should congratulate Mr. Lu in advance this time…” Zheng Tianlong hated Lu Yuan, especially Lu Yuan who had a silly smile on his face and acted like an honest man.

He felt that Lu Yuan looked very hypocritical, like a hypocrite.

"Well, what a surprise, a complete surprise... Um, I wonder what is the purpose of Mr. Zheng's visit to our company this time..." Lu Yuan didn't care how Zheng Tianlong looked at him, he just smiled and showed an expression that he thought was very enthusiastic.

"Name a price." Zheng Tianlong suddenly stared at Lu Yuan.

The most tragic thing in the world is undoubtedly that the person you hate the most is sitting opposite you and has the upper hand over you.

Even though you want to hit him, scold him, or even turn around and leave...

But you have to look at him carefully.

At the same time, you must negotiate terms with him.

"What's the price?" Lu Yuan's silly smile became even brighter. Although his mind was as clear as a mirror, he still chose to pretend that he didn't understand anything.

"Name your price for "Romance of Love." Zheng Tianlong resisted the urge to hit someone.

"Oh, the right to use the piano music, this...well, Wu Tingting, how was your conversation with President Zheng before?" Lu Yuan turned his head and looked at Wu Tingting.

Wu Tingting glanced at Zheng Tianlong and poured the tea attentively: "Boss Lu, our previous contract did not meet Boss Zheng's requirements. Boss Zheng said he needed to think about it, so he went back to think about it."

"Oh, Mr. Zheng, have you thought about it now?" After a moment of silence, Lu Yuan looked at Zheng Tianlong, whose expression gradually looked a little strange, and continued to smile foolishly to disgust Zheng Tianlong.

"Boss Lu, we can't do your contract. After I went back, I discussed it with the company and decided to buy the exclusive rights to use your film and television for 150,000..."

"Fifteen thousand? Mr. Zheng, you reduced the price from three hundred thousand to one hundred and fifty thousand, and it's the exclusive film and television usage rights for twenty years... Mr. Zheng, you're being a bit too harsh." Lu Yuan put away his smile.

"I spend 150,000 yuan to buy a piano piece of yours. Do you think it's not worth it?" Zheng Tianlong narrowed his eyes.

"No, no, no, actually it has nothing to do with whether it's worth it or not, but Mr. Zheng, I'm an honest man and a little bit stupid, I can't think through a lot of things. Actually, I also want to take the 150,000 yuan, but I have only a few piano pieces in my life, so everyone wants the piano pieces to have a suitable destination and price, right?" Lu Yuan stared at Zheng Tianlong very seriously.

"Two hundred thousand! Exclusive film and television authorization!" Zheng Tianlong gritted his teeth slightly.

Lu Yuan was much more difficult to deal with than he had imagined!

This person is obviously not very old, but there is an uncomfortable sense of self-righteousness between the lines.

So he chose to back down.

"I want to ask, Mr. Zheng, which movie do you plan to use "Romance of Love" in?"

"Sorry, it's a secret!"

"Um, okay, by the way, Wu Tingting, what does our contract say?"

"It's a 300,000 yuan authorization, but it's not an exclusive film and television authorization. At the same time, we have the corresponding right to know in advance for the piano piece."

"Mr. Lu, we have already made a concession!" Zheng Tianlong took a deep breath, and his eyes were a little cold when he looked at Lu Yuan.

"Mr. Zheng, actually my request is very simple. I want to know in which movie of your company this movie is used. This request should not be too much, right?" Lu Yuan smiled naively again.

"So, you mean you won't give an inch?" Not only did Zheng Tianlong's eyes become cold, his voice was cold as well.

"Boss Zheng, we really don't mean to give in. It's just that I'm a timid person. I always want to know where my work is going, right? If I don't even know where it's going, then I definitely won't dare to sign. Although I believe Boss Zheng is not the kind of person who messes around, I'm timid after all. I'm just a nobody after all...Ah, Wu Tingting, why did you forget to pour the tea again? Boss Zheng's tea is cold."

"Two hundred and fifty thousand, exclusive film and television authorization!" These words almost came out from between Zheng Tianlong's teeth.

He gritted his teeth!

"Wu Tingting, hurry up and pour the tea, why are you still standing there?" Lu Yuan stared at Wu Tingting with a serious face.

"Boss Zheng, this electric kettle is broken. The tea can't be heated and it's hard to pour." Wu Tingting fiddled with the electric kettle and then looked at Lu Yuan. "Boss Lu, did you buy a defective electric kettle?"

"How is this possible? Am I such a stingy person?" Lu Yuan looked down at the electric kettle, and then suddenly became embarrassed as if he thought of something.

This electric kettle is really a buy one get one free gift...

“Bang!”

"Lu Yuan, what do you mean?"

Zheng Tianlong slammed the table and stood up, finally no longer concealing his anger.

What does it mean that you keep reminding me that the tea is cold?

Did you chase them away?

I have never seen cooperation discussed in this way!

"Ah... Mr. Zheng, I'm sorry, I really don't mean anything. Mr. Zheng, please sit down. Wu Tingting, please stop fiddling with the teapot. Go get a new electric teapot from Wang Jinxue. Go quickly!"

"Oh." Wu Tingting nodded, then turned around and left the meeting room with the contract.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand for exclusive film and television authorization! This is already the limit for our Joaquin!" Zheng Tianlong sat down.

Don't hit someone who smiles at you.

At this moment, Lu Yuan's face was full of a disgusting silly smile, but he just couldn't get angry again.

After all, Lu Yuan's attitude seemed very sincere, and when you think about it actually, there was nothing wrong with Lu Yuan.

"Mr. Zheng, don't be impatient. I really don't know much about contracts. Mr. Zheng, to tell you the truth, my major is actually forestry. I studied this in college... If we really want to discuss it, I think it would be best to let Wu Tingting come over to discuss the contract."

"Lu Yuan! You have to know what position Joaquin holds in Huaxia Entertainment Company. Sometimes you take a step back and I take a step back so that everyone can save face. The power behind Joaquin is beyond your imagination!"

"How about this, Mr. Zheng? Two hundred and fifty thousand is two hundred and fifty thousand. Exclusive film and television authorization is fine, but not a ten-year authorization, but a one-year authorization. And can you tell me which movie it is?" Lu Yuan was very serious.

He was serious.

Yes, this is also his bottom line.

Although he didn't understand other things, he knew what an exclusive film and television contract worth 250,000 meant.

Basically, the songs were sold, and at a low price.

He can't be that stupid.

"Lu Yuan, I've said everything I need to say, and I've advised you as much as I should. We often meet each other when we're young. Since you've been insisting on this, I won't force you. You don't need to pour the tea, Xiao Zhang, let's go..."

"Boss Zheng, but before we didn't..."

"What but? Let's go!"

President Zheng stood up, glared at Lu Yuan coldly, then turned and left the meeting room.

Xiao Zhang hesitated for a moment, glanced at Lu Yuan, a trace of helpless apology flashed in his eyes, but he finally stood up and turned to leave.

"Mr. Zheng, it's late at night, why don't you stay and sleep here? You've come all the way here, so let us show you our hospitality." Lu Yuan also stood up and walked over.

"Lu Yuan, you are a young man. Young people sometimes act impulsively. I understand this. I will ask you one last time. Two hundred and fifty thousand for exclusive film and television authorization. Is this possible or not? If so, we at Joaquin will definitely not give you any less benefits in the future. If not...it's up to you!"

"Sorry, Mr. Zheng." Lu Yuan shook his head and stood straight opposite Zheng Tianlong.

Neither humble nor arrogant.

Neither happy nor sad.

He felt he was right.

"Okay, I understand. Bye!"

"Take care, Mr. Zheng."

Zheng Tianlong ignored Lu Yuan, walked out of the company without saying a word, and got into the car.

After getting in the car, Xiao Zhang hesitated again.

"Boss Zheng, Boss Li means that we can accept Lu Yuan's conditions... After all..."

"After all what? You think I'm deliberately not talking about it?"

"That's not what I meant. I just think we should lower our heads or..."

"Why should I bow my head? Do I need to bow my head to this brat? Who am I, who is he?"

"Then how are we going to explain when we get back..."

"An explanation? What explanation do you need? Isn't his movie about to be finished? Can it be released after it's finished?"

"This... you mean..."

"He'll come and beg me!"

"ah?"

…

"You are very different today."

"What's different? Um, you were outside the meeting room just now?"

"Um."

"Did you hear all of it?"

“Yes.”

"Oh, okay."

"It's really different. The way you look when you're serious is completely different from the way you look when you're a jerk on weekdays..."

"Am I a badass on a daily basis?"

"What do you think? How can a person who advertises on a TV show not be a jerk?"

“…”

Wang Jinxue smiled faintly and turned back to the office.

Lu Yuan looked at Wang Jinxue's back speechlessly.

Am I really such a badass on a daily basis?

What happened to me when I placed an advertisement?

Am I wrong?

Is it wrong that I have a talent for advertising?