Ling Yichen hesitated for a moment as he looked at the unfamiliar number flashing on his phone screen. The negotiations were currently at a stalemate, every second crucial, but this call from an unknown number might hold key information. He quickly exchanged a glance with Jun Mo Ran, seeing the same conflict and anticipation in her eyes. After a brief moment of deliberation, Ling Yichen decided to answer the phone. He pressed the answer button, held the phone to his ear, and tried to make his voice sound calm and normal: "Hello."
"Is this Mr. Ling Yichen? I am [name of well-known film and television critic]. I just watched clips and read related materials about your new drama, and this work has surprised me so much!" An excited voice came from the other end of the phone. "I want to write an in-depth review for you and recommend it on my film and television review program so that more people can learn about this masterpiece."
Ling Yichen was both surprised and delighted; he hadn't expected to receive such a call at this crucial juncture. This film critic was extremely influential in the industry, and his recommendation was undoubtedly a godsend. Ling Yichen quickly said, "Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much! We've been hoping for a fair evaluation from a professional."
"You're welcome. I've seen the effort you've put into the new drama, and I know you're facing some difficulties. I believe good works deserve to be seen." The critic responded enthusiastically, "I've already spoken with the team, and the program will air tonight during prime time. I hope it will be helpful."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Yichen couldn't hide his excitement and shared the good news with everyone present. The team members instantly perked up, and the previously tense atmosphere eased. Jun Mo Ran's eyes shone with hope: "This is an excellent opportunity. We can use this program to prove the value of our new drama to Jack Platform once again."
Ling Yichen nodded, turned to look at Jack, and smiled confidently: "Mr. Jack, I just received a phone call that will likely change your view on the market prospects of the new drama." He informed Jack that a film critic would be recommending the new drama during prime time, emphasizing the critic's influence in the industry.
Jack frowned slightly, clearly surprised by the sudden news. He pondered for a moment and said, "This is indeed a positive sign, but a single program recommendation is not enough to completely dispel our concerns."
Ling Yichen had anticipated that Jack wouldn't give in easily. He calmly took out a document from his briefcase: "Mr. Jack, this is the data we've collected on the new drama's popularity on social media, along with an analysis of audience feedback and expectations. The data shows that the new drama's popularity has been steadily increasing, and it's receiving rave reviews. Coupled with the upcoming professional recommendation program, we have reason to believe that the new drama will achieve outstanding results in the international market."
Jack took the documents and began to read them carefully. During this brief pause, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying determination and resolve. They understood that this was a crucial moment to persuade Jack.
“These data are indeed very convincing.” Jack put down the documents, his tone softening. “But we still need to add some safeguards to the contract, which is our platform’s usual practice.”
Ling Yichen's heart tightened. He knew Jack was still trying to secure more benefits, but he couldn't compromise easily now. After a moment's thought, he said, "Mr. Jack, we understand your risk management. But we also hope you can see our sincerity and efforts. We can agree to add some reasonable protection clauses to the contract, but we really can't compromise on the copyright revenue sharing. We are willing to invest more resources in publicity and promotion, and cooperate with the platform's various activities to ensure the new drama's popularity continues to rise."
Jun Mo Ran added, "We can also invite professionals from the Jack platform to participate in the promotion and planning of the new drama, making the cooperation between the two parties closer and jointly promoting the success of the new drama."
Jack fell silent; the only sound in the conference room was the hum of the air conditioner. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran held their breath, anxiously awaiting Jack's response.
After a long pause, Jack looked up and said, "Alright, the copyright revenue sharing will proceed as before. However, you must strictly fulfill your commitments regarding cooperation in promotion and publicity. We will clearly stipulate the responsibilities and obligations of both parties in the contract."
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran finally felt a huge weight lifted from their hearts. They exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with joy and relief. "No problem, Mr. Jack. We will definitely do our best to make the new drama shine in the international market," Ling Yichen said firmly.
In the following period, both parties finalized and revised the specific terms of the contract. The legal and financial teams carefully reviewed every detail to ensure that the contract terms were fair and reasonable, protecting the rights and interests of both parties.
The moment both parties signed the contract, enthusiastic applause filled the conference room. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan shook hands with Jack, thanking him for his trust and cooperation. At that moment, they knew that their new drama had finally taken a crucial step towards the international market.
However, before they could even properly celebrate, new problems arose. After the contract was signed, investor Mr. Wang made a new request. He hoped to increase the promotion of domestic elements during the overseas distribution of the new drama to raise its profile in the domestic market.
“I understand Mr. Wang’s idea, but this requires us to readjust our publicity strategy,” Jun Mo Ran said with a frown. “Moreover, we also need to consider how to balance the publicity focus in the domestic and international markets.”
Ling Yichen nodded in agreement: "That's right, this is a new challenge. But we can't let President Wang down; we must find a suitable solution."
Just as they were discussing countermeasures, they suddenly received news that their competitors, after learning of the contract signing, had started spreading new rumors online in an attempt to damage the reputation of the new drama.
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