Chapter 152 Capitalist Genes
Zhou Yufan's brows tightened and then relaxed.
"What you said is indeed a good idea. We can do both. Now that we have some IP copyrights with investment potential, we can buy time for our studio to gain a firm foothold in the industry."
"There are so many literary websites these days, but most of the traffic is controlled by a few top authors. Many newer authors who aren't as talented can't even make it. They can painstakingly write a work for months or even years, but in the end, they might not even earn enough to buy a meal."
"Buying the copyright of these authors doesn't cost much at all, and it can also increase the studio's opportunity reserves." Zhou Yufan chuckled and looked at Fang Li.
"Sure, junior sister. Low investment, high returns. Is this the gene that capitalists have ingrained in their blood?"
Fang Li laughed speechlessly.
At this time, Ji Tiantian, who was sitting next to Fang Li, spoke up: "I think it's best for us to do this secretly. There's so much competition in the industry right now, and I'm afraid my peers will get involved and interfere if they find out."
Fang Li glanced at her sideways and chuckled, "Don't worry, we won't be targeting those top authors. We'll focus on screening some unpopular, creative, or controversial imaginative literature. Even if someone notices it, they won't care."
"Speaking of which, I just happened to see a work recently. I think the author has a really big imagination and good writing style..."
"You will be primarily responsible for this matter from now on. Ren Hui and Chang Xuzhe will also work with you to analyze the feasibility and highlights of each selected work. Once Editor-in-Chief Zhou and I review it and feel it's feasible, we'll have the legal department draft a copyright purchase agreement."
Fang Li paused, then suddenly turned to look at Ji Tiantian. "By the way, that work you were talking about... which website is it from? What's it called?"
"It's an established website, and the work is still being serialized. It seems to have just reached 300,000 words. The work is called ---- 'When I Become You'. The author is a newcomer, and there's only this one work. It seems to be called...Maomao Xiaoli!"
Ji Tiantian finished speaking excitedly.
Fang Li's brows moved slightly, and after a moment of silence, she finally said "Oh" faintly.
Zhou Yufan, who was sitting at the head of the table, remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Okay, let's start with this work. Tiantian, submit your analysis report first. Once Mr. Xu and I have reviewed it, you can start contacting that cat Xiaoli."
"Director Zhou, that book is still being serialized. I'm afraid..."
"As long as the work is good enough, serialization is fine. Get the copyright first, and the rest can wait."
“…Okay, I understand.”
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After the meeting, the two returned to the office together. Zhou Yufan unbuttoned his suit, sat down on the sofa and breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's a good thing you're here. The studio's progress has been stagnant these past few days. If you hadn't come, I was afraid we would have to close down before you came."
Fang Li sat behind her desk, glanced at him, and smiled faintly: "Stop saying these discouraging words. I know it's difficult. If it wasn't difficult, I wouldn't ask you to come back."
"Besides, who are you? You're from Lionsgate. With you here, Liyun will only get better and better. There will never be a day when it closes."
Zhou Yufan smiled lazily and said nothing.
Fang Li paused, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, were you the one who gave Yangyang a gift last night?"
Zhou Yufan was stunned for a moment: "No."
"No?" Fang Li frowned. "Who is that? Didn't I ask you to send her back? Where did you throw her?"
"I am so unreliable in your eyes. Yu Tian came and he gave it to me."
"Brother Tian?" Fang Li was surprised.
Zhou Yufan said truthfully: "He and Wen Yang seemed to know each other. When he saw me hugging Wen Yang, his expression..."
He clicked his tongue twice and shook his head.
Fang Li was more and more surprised. Brother Tian and Yangyang?
know?
No wonder I didn’t see Brother Tian this morning. He didn’t come home last night.
Fang Li thought about it, then suddenly picked up her phone and made a call.
The phone rang twice and was suddenly picked up: "Hello..."
The hoarse female voice clearly showed that she was still asleep.
Fang Li's straight eyebrows were completely raised. She moved the phone away to make sure she hadn't dialed the wrong number. Then she put the phone to her ear again and asked with interest, "Isn't this Yu Tian's phone? Where is he?"
There was silence on the other side for two seconds, and suddenly there was a scream!
“Bang!”
The call was hung up immediately.
Fang Li moved the corners of her mouth and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Okay, it was just as she thought.
She held her cell phone and took out another number to dial.
And the other side.
Hotel room.
Wen Yang buried herself in the soft quilt and threw her black cell phone out, hitting the thick carpet with a slight thud.
The person in the bathroom heard the sound and came out, walked barefoot to the phone, bent down and picked it up.
Then he walked towards the bed.
After some effort, he pulled back the quilt and dug out the person buried inside.
The temperature in the room was already high, and Wen Yang had wrapped herself in the quilt. After a while, her fair face had turned red, and her short hair that reached her ears was messily stuck to her face. Only a pair of big eyes were blinking between her hair.
Yu Tian had just finished taking a shower. He was only wearing a white bath towel wrapped around his waist, and his well-fitted upper body was completely exposed. He grabbed the quilt with both hands and rested them lightly on Wen Yang's side. His handsome features were cold as he looked at her quietly.
Wen Yang was stunned for a long time, with disbelief and surprise in her eyes. After she got a clear look at the man standing so close to her, she suddenly grabbed the quilt with both hands and tried to get in again.
Yu Tian held down the quilt with almost no effort.
Wen Yang struggled for a long time, but still didn't move. He was in a mess, with a red face and gasping for breath.
"You don't want to see me so much?"
Wen Yang shuddered all over, and suddenly felt a bone-chilling cold. His heart felt like it was covered in ice and wouldn't beat anymore.
"Are you back to take revenge on me?"
Wen Yang froze in bed and asked in a trembling voice.
Yu Tian's voice remained calm: "Why should I take revenge on you?"
Wen Yang moved his mouth but said nothing.
She raised her eyes and looked at the face in front of her that was no longer young and immature. Her nose suddenly felt sore and tears rolled out uncontrollably.
"sorry........"
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"Are you saying that the boy Yangyang likes is an orphan?"
Fang Li’s call was to Liu Nian.
Liu Nian said, "Well, Wen Yang's family was born and raised in Beijing, and both his parents worked, so they had high expectations of Wen Yang since he was young. When that boy first transferred to No. 4 Middle School, he was ostracized by many classmates because of his personality, but Wen Yang always defended him."
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