This Star Doesn’t Work Overtime

 Facing the publisher’s eyes, the three people looked full of expectation and confusion.

Shen Shenghui did not answer, but just smiled and said: "You finish the work first and then talk about it. You will know when the time comes!"

After saying that, Shen Shenghui turned around and left. He immediately came to Qin Yuhai's office and told Qin Yuhai what Li Jie had just said about Wang Cheng's science fiction novel: "Old Li's standards are quite good. He has been running and publishing over the years." The novel has made money, and the market response has been good. He said that the novel is good, so it must be good. Coupled with Wang Cheng's fame, I predict that this book will be popular."

 Qin Yuhai also stood up with some excitement. This was related to his lifelong career.

 It is no longer possible to renew the contract with Wang Cheng.

So, letting Wang Cheng leave as much legacy as possible to his company is what Qin Yuhai is striving for now.

 “Let’s go, follow me to meet Wang Cheng.”

 Qin Yuhai immediately waved to Shen Shenghui.

Shen Shenghui followed immediately, but as soon as the two of them reached the door, Qin Yuhai said again: "Go and ask Lao Li for a manuscript. Let's read the manuscript first, so that we can be more sincere when chatting with Wang Cheng later. "

Shen Shenghui slapped his head and ran over immediately, asking Li Jie to copy a few copies of the manuscript for him. While looking at it, he came to the business car downstairs and handed one copy to Qin Yuhai.

Qin Yuhai took it and read it, and said seriously: "To be honest, I haven't read a novel in more than 20 years, and I have never read a science fiction novel."

When Qin Yuhai was young, he carefully read the novel magazines of that era. Later, he was busy with his career and became a big boss in the entertainment industry. He had no interest in novels and other works. Mainly because there were no really good novels in the past ten years. It aroused his interest.

Shen Shenghui nodded: "I haven't read a novel properly in many years."

The two stopped talking. They didn't have much time to go to Wang Cheng's home from the company. They wanted to go through the manuscript they copied today as soon as possible. It was only ten to twenty thousand words. A simple scan should be enough.

soon!

 The car stopped at the gate of Wang Cheng's community. After questioning by the security guard, he was let in after showing his identity.

 After getting out of the car, both of them looked a little strange.

because…

They took a rough look at the 20,000-word manuscript, and it was indeed more beautiful than they expected.

 The suspense has always seduced them!

 If time were not limited, they would really have to take a closer look.

Now, they took a cursory look and had only one idea in mind, that is, to finish reading this book as soon as possible. They really wanted to know the subsequent development.

“If we can get the rights to adapt this book, we will definitely make a lot of money. We’d better get it before the book is released. Otherwise, it will be too difficult to get it after it is officially released.”

Qin Yuhai said with a solemn tone.

 After reading it, he was certain that once this book was released, it would definitely become popular.

The quality itself is absolutely high, and coupled with Wang Cheng’s popularity, it is inevitable that it will become a hit.

 At that time, many entertainment groups at home and abroad will definitely be attracted to compete. The popularity of The Matrix will inevitably attract European and American entertainment groups to participate in the competition for Wang Cheng's works. After all, The Matrix is ​​so successful! At this time, Wang Chengxin's science fiction works will naturally be sought after by them.

So, Qin Yuhai knows that now is the time when Rubik's Cube Entertainment has the greatest opportunities. Once it is listed by then, his chances will be very small.

Shen Shenghui nodded: "Let's do our best."

The two went upstairs, came to Wang Cheng's door and rang the doorbell.

Xia Xi inside had just returned and saw Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui at the door. She hurried to the study and asked Wang Cheng: "Wang Cheng, Mr. Qin and Director Shen are here!"

Wang Cheng was sitting in a rocking chair, holding a book and reading. There was a cup of hot tea on the coffee table next to him. Hearing Xia Xi's words, he nodded lightly and said nothing.

However, Xia Xi knew that Wang Cheng had no objection, which meant that he could meet.

 So, she turned around and opened the door: "Come in!"

 Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui both smiled and nodded, walked in and made compromises in a polite manner.

 “Where’s Wang Cheng, have you had dinner?”

Qin Yuhai asked with a smile.

Xia Xi: "I just finished eating and was reading in the study."

Qin Yuhai: "Can I go see him? I want to have a chat with him!"

 Xia Xi: “It should be possible!”

Qin Yuhai smiled at Xia Xi again, and then walked to the study room, where he saw Wang Cheng sitting on a rocking chair, rocking gently while reading a book. He looked like a retired scholar. look.

Compared with Wang Cheng's young and overly young face, it is really a bit inconsistent.

Qin Yuhai slowly came to the chair next to Wang Cheng and sat down. He smiled and said, "I really envy you, Wang Cheng, for having such a good attitude."

Wang Cheng picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Qin Yuhai, and then continued reading.

Qin Yuhai was also used to Wang Cheng's silence. He was flattered to be able to pour him a cup of tea. He immediately picked up the teacup with both hands and took a sip, praising: "Good tea! I have never drunk this kind of tea in my life." several times."

Wang Cheng nodded and agreed with Qin Yuhai's words.

The tea leaves that Xia Xi brought were genuine tea leaves from the Dahongpao mother tree, not the fake ones boasted on the Internet. The Dahongpao mother tree had long ago announced that it would no longer be picked and was completely protected.

However, the tea from the Dahongpao mother tree was still circulated among the top circles, and he had never drunk it more than a few times in his previous life.

Given Qin Yuhai's status in the circle, which is similar to his previous life, it is naturally difficult for him to drink this kind of tea.

 However, Xia Xi brewed this kind of tea for him every day, and the quantity brought should be quite large, which shows that the energy in Xia Xi's family is also extraordinary.

Seeing that Wang Cheng's face was much better than before, Qin Yuhai felt that he had found a common topic with Wang Cheng, so he chatted with Wang Cheng for a few words about various teas. Wang Cheng also occasionally said something, and it seemed that the conversation was very interesting. It's speculation.

 Shen Shenghui next to him kept smiling and did not dare to say a word.

It took more than half an hour before Qin Yuhai got to the point and said with a smile: "Wang Cheng, when Xia Xi brought your manuscript over today, we specially asked the editor-in-chief of the publishing house to enter and review it. Editor-in-chief Li reviewed your manuscript. The reviews are very high. Lao Shen and I watched some of it, and it was very good, hahaha, to tell you the truth, I am still thinking about the plot in it!"

Wang Cheng's eyes flashed with confusion, and then he asked: "Three-body?"

Qin Yuhai nodded: "Yes, the Three-Body Problem, science fiction! Don't you know?"

Wang Cheng: "I don't know. Xia Xi asked me if I could publish it, and I said it didn't matter. But I didn't expect that she would act so fast!" Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui looked at each other immediately. Neither of them expected that Wang Cheng would not Knowing this, I was speechless.

Wang Cheng really didn’t care about such an excellent science fiction novel!

Xia Xi at the door also said: "I want to give you a surprise when it goes on the market!"

Wang Cheng smiled softly, stopped talking, and didn't care.

 Whether it is published or not, he doesn’t care.

  Anyway, he just wrote it for fun.

He read two of the best-selling science fiction novels last time, and he really felt that they were too ordinary, so he couldn't help but write the science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem that had the deepest impact on his heart, and then showed it to Xia Xi. He didn't expect that , Xia Xi actually published it after reading it.

Qin Yuhai said hurriedly: "Wang Cheng, the structure of this novel is very large and wonderful. I think you want more people to know about it, right?"

Xia Xi said softly: "I think more people should know what real science fiction is like."

Wang Cheng listened to what the two of them said, looked at Qin Yuhai, and said calmly: "Whatever you want to say, you can just say it!"

Qin Yuhai nodded: "Okay, let me tell you straight. I know you don't like to beat around the bush. That's right, I want to buy the film and television rights of this novel on behalf of Rubik's Cube Entertainment. My initial plan for you is that we cooperate to set up an independent The production company is specially responsible for producing and operating the film and television works of this book. You don’t pay a penny, you enjoy 50% of the shares, and we do everything else, how about it?”

 Shen Shenghui and Xia Xi's eyes lit up slightly after hearing this. Such a cooperation plan is undoubtedly more in line with Wang Cheng's interests.

After listening to Qin Yuhai's words, Wang Cheng said softly: "I don't have any ideas about film and television copyrights yet. Because this book is just a temporary interest of mine, and I don't know whether I will write it again later. So, I also The film and television rights will not be sold for the time being."

“If I am interested in writing more later, I will consider the film and television rights!”

“Before this, I wouldn’t even consider it. Do you understand what I mean?”

Wang Cheng's words made Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui slightly disappointed, but this was what they had expected. How could Wang Cheng's things be so simple?

 Failure is the most normal result.

 However, getting Wang Cheng's accurate information about copyright is also good news for Qin Yuhai. At least he has more useful information than others.

 The next time there is real competition, he will have the upper hand!

only…

Wang Cheng was unsure whether to continue writing, which left him speechless.

The Matrix is ​​so popular and has topped the box office record in world film history, but it’s not sure whether to make a sequel.

As for this science fiction novel, he also predicts it will be a hit, but Wang Cheng still doesn't want to write a sequel...

If this were the case before, they would not believe it if I told them.

 There are still people in the world who don’t need money?

 However, after meeting Wang Cheng, they believed that Wang Cheng could do such a thing.

 Fame and fortune are really within easy reach for Wang Cheng!

Qin Yuhai was silent for a moment, and then said: "Wang Cheng, how about we cooperate again when this novel can be produced into a film and television production? I hope that you can give priority to our company by then. The cooperation plan I just mentioned, It has always been effective. If you are still not satisfied, we can still discuss it! Even if I give you a controlling stake, I can agree!"

Wang Cheng picked up the tea cup and took a sip of hot tea. There was an expression of enjoyment on his face. Then he put down the tea cup and said softly: "I can't say anything about things that haven't happened yet. Let's talk about it later!"

 A trace of disappointment flashed through Qin Yuhai's eyes again. Wang Cheng didn't give him any promise. He felt helpless at the moment, but there was nothing he could do.

 This is Wang Cheng…

 Then, Qin Yuhai winked at Shen Shenghui.

Shen Shenghui woke up immediately, took out a contract from his bag, handed it to Wang Cheng with both hands and said: "Wang Cheng, this is the publishing contract for this three-body novel. We will give you the maximum royalty share, 19%, we take 10%, you get 90%, and there is no word play, either the share after going out to promote the product, or the share based on sales, it is clearly written in the contract."

Wang Cheng raised his eyebrows. He got 90% of the 19% share. This is an incredible share contract in the publishing field.

 He also published a book in his previous life, so he naturally knew that the division of labor in the publishing field was different from others.

 Because, publishing a book really requires a lot of investment, such as printing and transportation, such as publicity and distribution channels, etc.!

Selling a book gives him 90%. He has no doubt that the publishing house and Rubik's Cube Entertainment will not really make a penny, and there is a high probability that they will lose money!

Of course, if sales explode and the printing and shipping costs are spread low enough, the publisher should be able to make some money, but not much.

Wang Cheng did not reject the contract. He picked it up and looked at it to make sure there were no traps in it. He directly picked up the pen handed over by Shen Shenghui and wrote his name on it.

Shen Shenghui smiled slightly: "Happy cooperation, Wang Cheng!"

Wang Cheng nodded, said nothing, and just silently put away his own contract.

Xia Xi was slightly relieved, knowing that Wang Cheng's novel was 100% ready for publication.

She had decided to publish it first because she was afraid that Wang Cheng would not agree with it and did not want to publish it. However, she did not want Wang Cheng's good works to be buried. At the same time, she also hoped that Wang Cheng's talent would be known and recognized by more people. .

At this time, seeing Wang Cheng sign the publishing contract, Xia Xi breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Wang Cheng should not blame herself.

After signing the contract, Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui stood up and left. They were able to chat with Wang Cheng for more than half an hour this time, which was the longest time they had spent with Wang Cheng since they had known Wang Cheng for so long.

This made both Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui feel very good.

 As long as they can build a good relationship with Wang Cheng, they believe that they can represent and produce more of Wang Cheng's works in the future.

Even if Wang Cheng’s contract expires and he really retires, Rubik’s Cube Entertainment will still be able to enjoy the dividends from Wang Cheng’s traffic.

 After leaving Wang Cheng's home, Qin Yuhai immediately told Shen Shenghui: "Next, the company's focus is to promote and distribute Wang Cheng's novel."

Shen Shenghui nodded immediately: "I know, I will keep an eye on it the whole time!"

 Both of them want to perform as well as possible and leave a better impression on Wang Cheng. This will be more advantageous when they compete for film and television rights in the future!

 And the next few days.

 Xia Xi still took Wang Cheng's manuscript to the Rubik's Cube Entertainment headquarters on time every day for transcription and input. Li Jie and the other three also successfully completed the input and at the same time actually finished reading the novel.

 Li Jie keeps saying every day: "This is a real science fiction novel, it is really well written."

 When Shen Shenghui saw that the transcription was completed, he immediately officially started publicity, and immediately used all the resources of Rubik's Cube Entertainment to promote the novel.

certainly…

He also knew that it would be enough to publicize the fact that Wang Cheng was the original author.