Chapter 162

Seeing that Ye Xuan didn't refuse and appeared to be listening attentively, Chen Kaige felt a surge of joy in his heart, feeling that his chances of securing *The Return of the Condor Heroes* had increased by a few points.

Once the thought emerged, his tone became a bit more excited.

"Then, do you think you could hand the copyright of *The Return of the Condor Heroes* over to me?

If I get your copyright, I will never be stingy with the sets, costumes, and props; it will definitely not be inferior to Old Man Zhang's..."

As he spoke, Chen Kaige's tone took on a bit of sourness.

Chen Kaige had never forgotten the incident where he narrowly lost the copyright for *The Legend of the Condor Heroes* to Zhang Jizhong.

That Old Man Zhang relied purely on throwing money around; he was determined to carry out being rich and imposing to the end.

Didn't he, Chen Kaige, just fall short by a few million in funds last time?!

This time, he came prepared!

At this moment, as if afraid that Ye Xuan would refuse, Chen Kaige swallowed hard and hurriedly smiled.

"I understand Mr. Ye's old rules: no buyouts, only licensing.

This time, I have also prepared 15 million to purchase the copyright for *The Return of the Condor Heroes*."

While speaking, Chen Kaige had a bit more self-satisfaction in his eyes.

Last time, competing with Old Man Zhang and Old Man Xu, his own strength wasn't bad; it was just that his luck was a bit inferior.

This time, he had brought out the same copyright fee as for *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*; *The Return of the Condor Heroes* was definitely his for the taking!

At this moment, Chen Kaige was already looking at Ye Xuan eagerly, as if waiting for Ye Xuan's final decision.

Watched by Chen Kaige's fiery gaze, Ye Xuan also began to ponder.

After all, Chen Kaige had traveled thousands of miles to visit him in person, so he had no reason to refuse.

Just as Ye Xuan was about to nod, his phone suddenly made a ding-dong sound.

The black screen of the phone lit up, and a message popped up.

【Respected customer: Your card ending in 3063, on June 29th at 11:58, received a transaction of 15,000,000...】

Wait?!

How could there suddenly be a transfer of 15 million?

Just as Ye Xuan was confused, a series of messages popped up in the form of windows.

【Xu Ke: Mr. Ye, did you receive the 15 million I just transferred?】

【Xu Ke: I was thinking of purchasing the copyright for *The Return of the Condor Heroes* from you. I lost to Zhang Jizhong last time, so this time I specifically gathered the copyright fee!】

【Xu Ke: I give you my word as Old Man Xu that if you hand the copyright to me to film, I will definitely make it a classic! 【Hands on hips】】

……

Xu Ke's series of excited words continued to pop up, and Ye Xuan understood now.

Director Xu Ke was also striking first to gain the advantage.

Just as Ye Xuan was burying his head looking at his phone, Chen Kaige, who had been waiting for Ye Xuan's reply, also became slightly anxious.

Unable to suppress his nervousness, Chen Kaige couldn't help but ask out loud.

"Mr. Ye, what do you think? I've brought the contract; as long as you agree, we can sign immediately..."

Chen Kaige thought to himself that he was all set; he just lacked a word of agreement from Ye Xuan.

Just when Chen Kaige was full of confidence, thinking Ye Xuan would agree to him, he saw Ye Xuan's expression become strange.

What's going on?

A bad premonition suddenly arose in Chen Kaige's heart, and he heard Ye Xuan say slowly.

"Director Chen, you seem to be a step slow."

Slow?

Chen Kaige widened his eyes.

He had flown over without stopping the moment he learned Ye Xuan had returned to Qiong Village.

He was clearly the first to arrive in Qiong Village!

The next moment, Ye Xuan's words immediately made Chen Kaige's heart sink.

"Director Xu Ke has already transferred the money."

At the same time, Ye Xuan pushed his phone screen in front of Chen Kaige.

【Xu Ke: Mr. Ye, I should be the first to transfer the money, right? Please just hand the copyright of *The Return of the Condor Heroes* to me...】

With a boom, the smile at the corner of Chen Kaige's mouth suddenly froze in place.

In this instant, Chen Kaige seemed to hear the sound of his own heart breaking.

Chen Kaige couldn't help but curse inwardly right now.

The first time, he was preempted by Zhang Jizhong.

The second time, he was clearly the only one who had rushed to Qiong Village, yet he was still preempted by the cunning Xu Ke who paid first?!

Just as Chen Kaige's smile was about to collapse, Ye Xuan's voice slowly came from above.

"Director Chen, it seems you've made this trip for nothing."

As soon as Ye Xuan's voice came out, it announced the final ownership of this copyright.

Obviously, this meant the copyright for *The Return of the Condor Heroes* had been handed to Xu Ke.

Even though it was a hot summer day, Chen Kaige felt as if his whole body was covered in a sense of desolate autumn wind.

This cunning Old Man Xu!

From now on, he, Chen Kaige, and Xu Ke were not finished! ===== CHAPTER 165 =====