Middle Age: A Leisurely Life in the Entertainment Industry.

Chapter 505 Both parties negotiate to transfer the copyright
When Li Wan told the whole process, Yu Dongqing was very surprised.

It was originally a story told to my daughter, but why did it end up in a foreign country, and a director wanted to adapt it into a movie?

And it's the famous "Silver Empire" director Kristoff!

Could it be that Tongtong posted it online?

I have to ask her when I get back.

"Holly, I've told you everything. You should think about it carefully. As far as I know, Americans don't pay low prices for the film adaptation rights of novels, especially for famous directors like Christoph. Of course, I also know that you There’s no shortage of money.”

Yu Dongqing glared at him.

It's not about money or money.

Da Liu's novel.

Look at how many times the "Three-Body" movie in that time and space has changed hands, including online dramas, animations, movies, radio dramas, offline exhibitions and stage plays, etc., but the most popular ones are only TV dramas.

As for the movie, nowhere in sight.

"Li Wan, I'll think about it." Yu Dongqing did not answer immediately.

"Okay, there's no rush anyway, come on, have some tea." Li Wan said, raising his tea cup.

It was already six o'clock in the afternoon when Yu Dongqing returned home from Minghui Tea House, which happened to be dinner time. The first thing Yu Dongqing did was to call Yu Tongtong and ask her what was going on.How come the novel for her classmates appears online?

Yu Tongtong was an honest child, so she had no choice but to tell what happened.

Sure enough, it was my daughter who showed it to this guy Xia Yunxing.

Yu Dongqing sighed inwardly.

But what can Yu Dongqing say at this time?Besides, it's just a novel.

So, he had no choice but to criticize his daughter a few words. Anyone can read it, and it doesn't matter if it is uploaded to the Internet. The most important thing is to tell the truth to his father!
It's obviously Xia Yunxing who wants to watch it, why do you have to say it's your classmate who wants to watch it? !
Yu Tongtong quickly apologized to her father on the phone and said she would never dare to do it again.

"Okay, okay. It's such a big deal, just say a few words." Meimei immediately spoke for Yu Tongtong.

Hey.
Are you too spoiled to her?
I don't know what else will be hidden in the future?

Yu Dongqing couldn't help shaking her head.

During the meal, Yu Dongqing talked about this matter again, of course not about her daughter, but about adapting it into a movie.

"Mingming, what do you think about Kristoff's idea of ​​making this novel into a movie?"

"I think it's feasible! Christopher is a famous director in the United States, especially good at making sci-fi films. If you can entrust him to shoot, you will definitely be able to produce satisfactory results."

"I don't deny this." Yu Dongqing said: "But, Mingliang, have you ever thought about it, if Americans make this movie, will the protagonist be Chinese? Even if we take a step back and say that Christopher uses Chinese actors The protagonist, but will it produce the effect you want? I guess the adaptation of the novel will be completely different."

"That's true. But you can talk to Kristoff." Meiliang said.

Yu Dongqing nodded.

He also admires the Hollywood director very much.

He also wanted to know, if Christoph wanted to film it, how would he do it?

However, this matter should not be rushed. It took two days for Yu Dongqing to call Li Wan: He was also interested in the idea, but wanted to talk to him in person before making a decision.

Li Wan naturally told Yu Dongqing's original words truthfully, and the other party agreed.

It's 06:30 in the evening, it's already dark, the weather is not very good today, the cold wind is howling outside, and it's snowing heavily, but Li Wan braved the cold wind and drove to Yu Dongqing's house.

According to Christopher's agreement, he will have a video chat with him at seven o'clock tonight.

Due to the fifteen-hour time difference between Yanjing and Los Angeles, it is exactly nine o'clock in the morning in Los Angeles. "Li Wan, have you eaten yet? Would you like some more?" Mingmei greeted her son warmly as she was feeding her son.

"You're welcome, I've eaten." Li Wan replied, "Where's Dongqing?"

"In the study."

"Okay, you're busy, I'll go over and take a look." Li Wan turned around and left the living room. Anyway, we were familiar with each other, so there was no need to be polite.

"Okay, after Lele finishes eating, I'll come over and take a look."

Yu Dongqing was drinking tea leisurely in the study. When he saw Li Wan knocking on the door and coming in, he immediately stood up and greeted: "Is it cold outside? Why don't you go out and have tea! I won't treat you to Longjing today. Please drink authentic Wuyi black tea and Souchong black tea from Tongmuguan."

As he spoke, he took out a teacup and poured Li Wan a cup.

Li Wan looked at it, the color of the soup was deep golden yellow; the aroma was wafting.

I tasted it and it tasted really good.

"Don't you just love Longjing? Why do you suddenly start drinking black tea?" Li Wan felt strange.

"Mingming said that drinking too much green tea can hurt your stomach. It's best to drink some black tea to nourish your stomach in winter." Yu Dongqing explained: "I get some authentic Dahongpao for her dad every year, so I got some Wuyi for myself this time." Try the black tea.”

"Haha, what a filial son-in-law." Li Wan said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while and then got down to business.

"Holly, what is your attitude on this matter? I feel that Kristoff really wants to buy the film and television adaptation rights of your novel." Li Wan asked.

"I admit this, but... forget it, let's talk about it later."

The video chat started at 06:30, and Meimei also came in at this time and stood quietly next to it.

They used Skype chat software, and soon the connection was connected in the study, and the face of an old man wearing gold-rimmed glasses appeared in the video.

"Hello, Mr. Kristoff."

"Hello, Mr. Yu Dongqing, nice to meet you, and my friend Mr. Li. Oh, there is a beautiful lady next to me, is she Miss Meimei?"

Looks like Kristoff did his homework after all.

Meiliang greeted with a smile. Both parties spoke in English. Although Li Wan was not very good at English, Meimei quietly translated from the side.

After a brief exchange of greetings, the two parties went straight to the topic.

"Mr. Yu, the novel "The Wandering Earth" you wrote is so wonderful! Escape from the earth, what a wild imagination! It can be said to be the best Chinese science fiction novel I have ever seen, bar none."

Facing Christopher's praise, Yu Dongqing smiled faintly: "Thank you, but we still have many wonderful science fiction novels in China, and "The Wandering Earth" can only be said to be one of them."

"Really? Then I hope Mr. Yu can introduce me to more wonderful novels."

"It will be later."

"Thank you." Christopher said with a sharp twist: "Mr. Yu, because I appreciate this novel very much, I really want to adapt it into a movie so that more people can see it. Don’t worry, I will pay you according to our US copyright purchase fee for the same category, ensuring your satisfaction.”

Li Mingmei quickly translated the words into Chinese and said it to Li Wan. Li Wan immediately whispered to Yu Dongqing: "I have heard that Hollywood is very hungry for excellent science fiction novels. Not long ago, a best-selling science fiction novel in the United States sold for 500 million US dollars. If the film and television rights are sold to a Hollywood company, your novel will be worth at least US$300 million!"

300 million U.S. dollars, converted into RMB, is 2100 million!
Li Wan said, feeling extremely envious.

Although he has also achieved financial freedom, his busy work is now more of a hobby - he likes this job, not just for money.

But a novel of more than 2 words can be exchanged for 2100 million. This is not something ordinary people can do.

However, Yu Dongqing looked calm when he heard this, and he said, "Thank you, what I want to know is, Mr. Christopher, how would you adapt this novel?"

(End of this chapter)