Luo Hao thought Shui Mingyue would return to the crew first.
Even if we want to sell the film and television adaptation rights, the signing process is not that fast.
Jiang Youjia did not give Luo Hao a chance to intervene in the matter, and did not let Shui Mingyue go back at all. He directly called the director to ask for leave and took Shui Mingyue away.
Xie Qian had instructed Jiang Youjia not to let irrelevant people get involved in the purchase of the adaptation rights for Shui Ming Yue, and Jiang Youjia executed it perfectly.
When Shui Mingyue called Mu Fan and briefly told him what had happened, Mu Fan's first reaction was that Shui Mingyue had encountered a copyright scammer!
"Don't sign the contract yet. Wait until I bring a lawyer over."
"Well, I'll wait for you at Jiaxin."
Shui Mingyue felt a little embarrassed.
Although President Jiang was so enthusiastic, she did not agree on the spot to sell the adaptation rights of the work to Jiaxin.
But Shui Mingyue did not regret it.
Shui Mingyue really doesn't care much about how much the adaptation rights can be sold for, but she cares a lot about whether the film and television company that buys the adaptation rights has the strength.
A capable company may not necessarily be able to successfully adapt a novel, and the probability of a company without capability succeeding is even lower!
Jiang Youjia brought Shui Mingyue to Jiaxin.
While waiting for Mu Fan to arrive, Jiang Youjia took Shui Mingyue to visit the company.
After being reorganized by Xie Qian and Gong Sheng, Jiaxin no longer has the decadence it once had.
The TV series "Lane Family" independently produced by the company swept all the major Magnolia Awards. The company's highly-praised artist Xu Mei played the role of "sister" in the dual-female lead adaptation, and her long-honed acting skills were finally put to use. The series became a hot topic as soon as it was broadcast.
Xu Mei grasped the role very well, from being gentle and intellectual to turning evil after learning of betrayal. She became truly famous.
This kind of popularity is not created by hype, but is supported by real works.
With profitable dramas and popular artists, everyone at Charles Schwab is full of enthusiasm.
Shui Mingyue followed Jiang Youjia around. Mu Fan hadn't brought his lawyer yet, but Shui Mingyue was already thinking of agreeing.
When Mu Fan hurried over with his lawyer, Shui Mingyue and Jiang Youjia were sitting in the office having a pleasant conversation.
Mu Fan: ...What’s going on?
Shui Mingyue handed the contract drafted by Jiaxin to the lawyer: "Thank you for your help."
"You've decided to sell? Sell all of them?!"
Mu Fan lowered his voice: "How about giving Xiaoyu a call and asking?"
Shui Mingyue looked at her watch and shook her head gently: "Xiaoyu is still in class, so I won't disturb her. Mr. Jiang has already talked to me a lot, and the offer Jiaxin gave me is not low."
Charles Schwab offered $16 million for the film and television adaptation rights of 11 books.
In fact, Jiang Youjia wanted to pay 16.1 million. After Shui Mingyue decided to sell all the adaptation rights to Jiaxin, not only did she not raise the price, she also took the initiative to offer to deduct the decimal point.
This offer is indeed not low. On average, the adaptation rights of a book can be sold for 1.45 million.
Mu Fan himself has sold film and television copyrights and is familiar with the market price.
Because the adaptation of Mu Fan's previous works failed, film and television companies are not optimistic about the adaptation value of his works. Even if Mu Fan wants to sell the film and television adaptation rights now, he may not be able to sell them for 1.45 million yuan per copy.
From this point of view, Charles Schwab is very sincere.
The contract also states that within fifteen working days after both parties sign and take effect, Charles Schwab will pay the transfer fee of 16 million in one lump sum.
These days, it’s a sign of great conscience for a film and television company not to delay payment.
What's more, Jiaxin also promised to give priority to hiring Shui Mingyue as the screenwriter for the adaptation of these 11 novels. Unless Shui Mingyue herself has no time, these books will be written by her personally... After reading the contract, Mu Fan had an urge to ask Jiang Youjia whether he liked his books.
His book doesn't cost 1.45 million per copy. As long as Charles Schwab agrees to hire him as a screenwriter, he will sell it for 1 million per copy!
While the lawyer was still slowly working out the wording of the contract, Mu Fan had already quickly finished reading it.
Shui Mingyue smiled at his expression: "Well, I'm right, Mr. Jiang is very sincere."
Mu Fan couldn't find any major flaws in the contract. As a friend, he wanted to maximize Shui Mingyue's interests. "I do see Mr. Jiang's sincerity, but you don't have to sell all the adaptation rights at once. Why not sell one or two first and see how they turn out..."
Shui Mingyue shook her head gently, "No need, I believe Mr. Jiang believes in himself too."
After the contract was signed, unless Shui Mingyue herself refused, Jiaxin had to ask her to be the screenwriter when adapting her novel.
This is what really impresses Shui Mingyue!
"Okay, I respect your decision."
Mu Fan shrugged. "Now I only have one question. You seem to have designated a male lead for the adaptation of one of your books? Luo Hao is the male lead in the film you're currently filming, right? You're very optimistic about him?"
"He's very perceptive and understands my story, and his image really fits the protagonist of another book."
When Shui Mingyue mentioned Luo Hao, her cheeks turned red.
Before Mu Fan could speak, Jiang Youjia was the first to question this point: "Teacher Mingyue, I absolutely trust your vision and judgment, but Luo Hao is not a contracted artist of our company, and I am afraid that there will be a schedule conflict. Also, you think Luo Hao's image fits the male lead now, but if Luo Hao is involved in a scandal when filming actually starts in the future, it will be very difficult for us to deal with it... How about this, we add a separate additional clause to this novel, specifying the selection of male and female protagonists. Teacher Mingyue, you have the right to recommend, and the final decision belongs to Jiaxin, okay?"
Shui Mingyue wanted to say that Luo Hao would not have any scandal.
She had mentioned the adaptation of this book to Luo Hao a few days ago, and Luo Hao himself also liked the male protagonist in the book.
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