Chapter 396: The Style of a Great Master
Ms. Fang couldn’t believe her ears at this moment.
She came here with full sincerity this time.
In order to prevent Cheng Xuyuan from refusing again, she directly set the price at 150,000 Hong Kong dollars.
This is not a small number.
Moreover, when she said this number, she also brought up Mr. Cha's adaptation rights for comparison.
That is to tell Cheng Xuyuan and Zhang Guangnian that we have offered the highest price for this cooperation.
Your book writing is good, can it compare with Mr. Cha’s?
With such a price, what else are you dissatisfied with? Under such circumstances, she felt that Cheng Xuyuan had no reason to refuse.
But I didn't expect that Cheng Xuyuan would come up with such a plan.
I only want one dollar, and you can use it to adapt it.
This is equivalent to passing the ball to yourself.
If I continue to be aggressive and want to buy out the adaptation rights, it seems a bit too much.
If someone asks you to adapt the work for one dollar, it is actually free, so what else can you do? However, she was unwilling to adapt the work only once.
After all, they want one dollar this time, and if you use it again, you will have to pay the price.
Otherwise, how would others see me? With thoughts flashing through her mind, Ms. Fang couldn't help but look at Cheng Xuyuan carefully.
She really underestimated this negotiation opponent! She originally thought that this was just a weak scholar, but now she realized that she was facing an expert in history.
Just as Ms. Fang was hesitating, the two girls who were assigned to pour water widened their eyes.
As students of Yenching University, they are also well-informed.
But this situation still made them a little unexpected.
Ms. Fang from Hong Kong offered 150,000 to buy Cheng Xuyuan's film and television adaptation rights, but Cheng Xuyuan refused.
He insisted on asking for one dollar for the family to use.
This... this somewhat subverts their cognition!
It’s that much money, just say you don’t want it.
Although it is Hong Kong dollars, it is still 150,000.
And it also earns foreign exchange!
For a moment, they had a feeling that the distance between themselves and Cheng Xuyuan was too far.
They simply couldn't understand what Cheng Xuyuan was thinking.
"Xuyuan, are you really going to ask Ms. Fang's company to remake it for one yuan?" Zhang Guangnian sighed, "Last night, I thought you were joking."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, how could I joke about this?"
"I have great respect for Mr. Shao and Ms. Fang. They are so sincere in wanting to adapt my novel. I think instead of arguing over the price, I might as well grant them the license for one yuan."
"This way, we don't have to worry about such trivial matters!"
Small matter?
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan's calm look, Zhang Guangnian thought to himself, this little thing of yours is really insignificant.
Fifteen thousand, without a word, you turned it into one dollar.
You are so awesome!
Cheng Xuyuan said this, and as a middleman, Zhang Guangnian felt that it was no longer appropriate for him to say anything more.
He smiled and said, "You two can talk about this matter."
“I feel like I can’t get involved.”
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the smiling Zhang Guangnian, smiled but didn't say anything.
But his eyes were on Ms. Fang.
Facing Cheng Xuyuan's smiling face, Ms. Fang had an urge to agree directly and see what expression Cheng Xuyuan would have.
However, she also had a feeling that even if she agreed, the young man would probably still have the same smile on his face.
If that's the case, then...
Years of experience told her that now was not the time to make a decision.
So she hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Cheng, I don't have the right to decide on your proposal for now. Let me contact our company and give you a reply."
Cheng Xuyuan did not press the issue too hard.
He smiled and said, "Ms. Fang, I am waiting for your reply at any time."
Ms. Fang glanced at Zhang Guangnian and thanked him solemnly, "Mr. Zhang, thank you for coming here with me in person."
"Because of Mr. Cheng's suggestion, I have to report to the company first."
"So I can only look back and thank you for your help."
Zhang Guangnian smiled, said a few polite words, and then saw Ms. Fang off.
After Ms. Fang left, he said to Cheng Xuyuan in a serious tone: "Xuyuan, are you serious?"
"Of course it's true." Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "When I told you yesterday, I had made up my mind."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who looked frank, Zhang Guangnian said, "Xuyuan, this is 150,000 Hong Kong dollars."
"You don't regret it?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Now that I have said it, I will never regret it."
"What's more, gains and losses are not something that can be judged in a short period of time."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who looked frank, Zhang Guangnian sighed and said, "Okay, you decide for yourself about this matter."
"By the way, I have already greeted an old friend at Shanghai Literature and Art."
"He promised to pay more attention to Shen Yumo's life. They just built a new house recently, and they can give Shen Yumo two rooms."
"Now, you should feel relieved."
Hearing Zhang Guangnian say this, Cheng Xuyuan hurriedly said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang. I don't know how to thank you."
Zhang Guangnian waved his hand and said, "Xuyuan, don't thank me. Yu Mo's conditions are sufficient. I just did a little favor."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and didn't dwell on this issue too much.
Rather than speaking out words of gratitude, it is better to keep them in your heart.
After seeing Zhang Guangnian off, Cheng Xuyuan was stopped by Xu Simou before he even returned to the classroom.
"Xuyuan, I heard from my classmates that your copy of "Zhu Xian" published in Hong Kong was sold for 150,000 Hong Kong dollars, but you refused to buy it and were willing to let them use it for one dollar."
"Is this true?"
Looking at Xu Simou who looked curious, Cheng Xuyuan said truthfully: "That's what happened."
"You...you are stupid, aren't you? That's 150,000!"
"Although it's Hong Kong dollars, but... but this is a huge sum of money."
"How could you refuse?" Xu Simou said with a look of regret: "Xuyuan, it's such a pity for you to do this!"
"I...I don't think you should give up your legal rights."
Facing Xu Simou who only cared about himself, Cheng Xuyuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Simou, they wanted to buy out my copyright, but I didn't want to sell it, so I used this method to politely refuse."
"Besides, although this dollar is a little less, it's not necessarily a loss."
Although he didn't understand why one yuan would not result in a loss, Xu Simou had no choice but to believe Cheng Xuyuan's words at this time.
But for Cheng Xuyuan, Xu Simou was just the beginning.
Soon, almost all old friends from school, such as Chen Jianxun and Liu Zhenyun, as well as female classmates such as Lan Beijia, came over to show their concern for this matter.
For a moment, Cheng Xuyuan was a little flustered.
Although he repeatedly stated that he was sensible in this matter, everyone felt that it was a pity that he gave up something that could have earned him hundreds of thousands of dollars just for one dollar.
These explanations alone took up a lot of Cheng Xuyuan's time.
After he explained the situation to his classmates and friends, he was then questioned by teachers such as Hong Zicheng.
As a teacher, I naturally care about my students.
Not to mention, there are outstanding students like Cheng Xuyuan who can bring honor to the school.
So naturally they have to pay attention to this matter.
Faced with this kind of inquiry, Cheng Xuyuan explained carefully. Although it was the same explanation, it still made Hong Zicheng and others feel strange.
Is this still our student? Is this still...
As more and more people knew about this, Cheng Xuyuan's name became more and more famous, and "Soldier Assault", which had already attracted a lot of attention, became even more popular.
After Cheng Xuyuan got rid of his teacher's care, he felt a little tired.
The reason why he adopted this approach was actually because he was not going to sell the film and television adaptation rights of "Zhu Xian" just like that.
He felt it was a huge loss to sell it this way.
However, a one-yuan usage fee would greatly improve the reputation of both him and "Zhu Xian".
From a deeper level, it can also enhance the creation of the copyright of "Zhu Xian".
Unfortunately, no one quite understands this.
As they walked toward the Changzheng Hotel together with Fang Yuqing, Cheng Xuyuan explained, "The reason why I want one dollar is not because I am aloof, nor do I look down on the 150,000 Hong Kong dollars, but because I think it would be a big loss if I sell it."
"Do you believe it?"
Fang Yuqing took Cheng Xuyuan's hand and said with a smile: "As long as you say it, I believe it."
"Look, I don't think you believe it." Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile.
Fang Yuqing said: "When I say I believe, of course I believe you."
"I also think that your copyright is a golden chicken. I have only heard of selling eggs, but never heard of selling golden chickens."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard Fang Yuqing say this, he immediately looked at her with admiration.
"Yuqing, your metaphor is very appropriate and brilliant!"
Fang Yuqing's mouth suddenly showed a smile, and she asked with a smile: "Xuyuan, do you think the other party will agree to your proposal?"
Cheng Xuyuan said: "It doesn't matter!"
"If she agrees, I will authorize her to use it once."
"If she doesn't agree, she can't force me to sell all the adaptation rights of Zhu Xian to her."
Fang Yuqing pondered for a moment, and it seemed that this was what Cheng Xuyuan said. She couldn't help but say, "No wonder my sister said that you have as many tricks as a hornet's nest, much more than me."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Your sister underestimated you a little bit. I think you are very smart."
"It's just that you haven't experienced much, so you're still not very tactful when dealing with certain issues."
Just when Cheng Xuyuan and Fang Yuqing arrived at the Changzheng Hotel, Ms. Fang also reported the matter over the phone.
After listening to the report, the person on the other end of the phone said after a moment of silence: "Young people are really to be feared."
"Cheng Xuyuan is very dignified in this matter!"
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