With less than five hours remaining until Jack's 24-hour deadline for a response, the atmosphere in the office was oppressive and suffocating. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran sat at their desks, their eyes glued to their phones, as if hoping to see Jack's platform's decision in advance.
"These past few hours have been so unbearable, every second feels like torture," Jun Mo Ran said wearily, rubbing his temples.
Ling Yichen reached out and gently patted her shoulder, trying to comfort her: "Don't worry too much, we've done everything we can, let fate decide the rest." Despite his words, a hint of anxiety was also revealed in his eyes.
Just then, Mr. Wang, one of the investors, suddenly called. Ling Yichen's heart tightened, and he quickly pressed the answer button: "Mr. Wang, hello."
"Ling Yichen, I've seen a lot of negative news about the new drama online. Although I know it might be the work of competitors, I'm still a little worried. How are things going with your negotiations with Jack Platform?" President Wang's voice was filled with obvious concern.
Ling Yichen took a deep breath and said calmly, "President Wang, please rest assured. Our communication with Jack Platform is going smoothly. They are very interested in our new drama, but they still need some time for a comprehensive evaluation. We have prepared all the risk mitigation plans, and once the cooperation is finalized, the new drama will definitely be a success in the international market. Moreover, we have already obtained distribution licenses in three countries, which is the best proof of the quality and potential of the new drama."
After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Mr. Wang said, "I believe in your capabilities, but this investment is also very important to me, and I must be cautious. If Jack Platform ultimately decides to cooperate, I will continue to support you; but if they give up, I may have to reconsider the investment."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran exchanged a glance. They both understood that Jack's decision not only affected the overseas distribution of the new drama, but also the life and death of the entire production team.
In a last-ditch effort, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran once again assembled a publicity team to launch a full-scale counterattack against the rumors circulating online. They released a series of in-depth analysis articles and exciting clips of the new drama, invited well-known media outlets to conduct special reports, and arranged for the actors to share their filming experiences and behind-the-scenes stories on social media, attempting to reverse public opinion with authentic content and a positive attitude.
At the same time, Ling Yichen sent an email to the senior leaders of Jack platform, detailing the efforts made by the new drama to eliminate the negative public opinion, as well as the future marketing plan, and once again emphasizing the huge potential and commercial value of the new drama.
As time ticked by, less than two hours remained until the 24-hour deadline. A tense silence fell over the entire crew, everyone awaiting the fateful phone call.
Suddenly, Ling Yichen's phone rang, breaking the silence. His hand trembled slightly as he picked up the phone; the screen displayed Jack's number. Ling Yichen took a deep breath and pressed the answer button: "Hello, Mr. Jack."
"Mr. Ling, after a comprehensive evaluation by our team, we have decided to cooperate with you." Jack's voice came from the other end of the phone. Although it was calm, it sounded like heavenly music to Ling Yichen and Jun Moran.
"Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Mr. Jack!" Ling Yichen was so excited he almost jumped up, his voice filled with joy and gratitude.
“However, we still have some details to discuss further. We’ll meet tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. in the company’s conference room to discuss the specific terms of the cooperation agreement,” Jack continued.
“Okay, no problem, we’ll be there on time!” Ling Yichen quickly agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan embraced tightly, tears of joy streaming down their faces. A cheer erupted in the office; everyone was thrilled by this hard-won victory.
However, their joy was short-lived. They knew that negotiating a partnership with Jack's platform was only the first step, and many difficulties and challenges lay ahead. Moreover, the investors' attitudes remained uncertain, and they had to demonstrate sufficient sincerity and strength in tomorrow's negotiations to completely reassure them.
The following morning, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran, along with their legal and financial teams, arrived early at Jack's platform's conference room. The two sides engaged in a heated discussion regarding the terms of the cooperation agreement, delving into every detail from copyright revenue sharing and advertising expenses to subsequent market operations.
Just as the negotiations reached a critical juncture, there was a sudden knock on the conference room door. A staff member rushed in and whispered a few words in Jack's ear. Jack's expression changed slightly, then he looked apologetically at Ling Yichen and Jun Moran, and said, "I'm very sorry, I need to deal with some urgent matters. The negotiations will be temporarily suspended for 15 minutes."
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran were filled with doubt and unease, not knowing what had happened.
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