Chapter 445: shuhaige.net Chapter 448: Securing the Copyright for Jin Daxia's Novel

shuhaige. net Chapter 448: Securing the Copyright for Jin Daxia's Novel

Jin Daxia directly refused.

"Not selling."

"No matter who it's sold to, it cannot be sold to this guy."

Yang Qing poured him a cup of tea, then took out a headline newspaper.

"Uncle Jin, you see that the box office of 'Divine Blade' is very good, Uncle Tianlin's directing ability is obvious to all."

"He greatly admires your martial arts novel, studying it day and night, thinking about it constantly, with a deep understanding."

"I feel there's no one more suitable than him to film your novel."

Jin Daxia still knows Wang Tianlin.

"The box office of 'Divine Blade' is indeed not bad, but he doesn't want to give it to Yang Qing; he wants to give it to Shao Clan to film, because they have a TV station and abundant resources."

Moreover, Yang Qing is still his arch-enemy.

"Not selling, my novel is more suited for television; what could a film possibly achieve?"

"I don't even know what you guys will turn it into."

Jin Daxia is impervious to persuasion; Yang Qing has exhausted all kind words, he simply refuses to compromise, and moreover wants to aid the enemy.

Yang Qing's monk-like face even looked a bit unhappy.

"Uncle Jin, you're just not giving face."

"Shao Yi can run a TV station; you think I can't? I just don't have time right now."

"I guarantee to film it as a TV drama; that should be fine, right?"

Before Jin Daxia could speak, someone else came over.

Zou Wenhuai came as ordered to negotiate with Jin Daxia, but unexpectedly, upon opening the door, he saw Yang Qing.

He awkwardly greeted Yang Qing.

"Boss Yang is here too; sorry to disturb."

Yang Qing rolled his eyes.

"Since you're already here, come in quickly."

Jin Daxia was surprised; shouldn't these two sides be enemies?

Zou Wenhuai looked at Yang Qing in bewilderment.

Yang Qing said angrily.

"What are you looking at? He's just a worker, moreover an oppressed worker who can't even hold his head up; can I still bully him?"

Zou Wenhuai was extremely embarrassed.

"It seems Boss Yang has investigated me very thoroughly."

Yang Qing snorted.

"With your little matter, do you still need to inquire? Who in Gangdao doesn't know?"

"Do you understand 'high achievement threatens the ruler'? People like you are seen as a threat in Boss Shao's eyes."

"There are plenty of hard days; what do you have for me to investigate?"

Jin Daxia listened, feeling mystified.

"Stop, Yang Qing, what do you mean?"

Yang Qing looked at Zou Wenhuai, letting him explain himself.

Zou Wenhuai shook his head repeatedly.

"It's nothing; it's just that Shao Clan's finances are tight right now."

Upon saying this, he realized that saying this would likely offend people even more.

Yang Qing burst out laughing.

He pointed at Zou Wenhuai and slapped his thigh.

"Hahaha, Zou Wenhuai, you're done; leaking company secrets, just wait for Fang Hua Household Chores you."

Zou Wenhuai's face grew even uglier.

"Boss Yang, are you scheming against me?"

Yang Qing glanced at him.

"Am I bored to death?"

"Clearly, you've long held grudges in your heart."

Zou Wenhuai quickly denied.

"I haven't, don't spout nonsense, Jin Daxia, listen to me!"

Jin Daxia looked at him pitifully.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

Afterwards, he gestured to Yang Qing.

"As for him, I can't say for sure."

Yang Qing refused.

"Our two sides are now enemies; you can't expect an enemy to keep secrets."

Zou Wenhuai felt as if sitting on pins and needles.

"I didn't expect the campaign to start poorly; I've dug a hole for myself."

He no longer had the mood to discuss copyright with Jin Daxia, and hastily took his leave.

After Zou Wenhuai left, Jin Daxia looked at Yang Qing, his eyes filled with unfathomable meaning.

Yang Qing was bewildered.

What are you staring at? I didn't say that—he did.

Speaking of, Uncle Jin, are you still intending to hand the copyright over to Shaw?

You see, someone like Zou Wenhuai has been suppressed like this—is Shaw still the Shaw it used to be?

Jin Daxia was also made insecure by Zou Wenhuai's performance; after pondering, he spoke doubtfully.

You didn't arrange for this person to come over, did you?

Yang Qing raised his hand in an oath.

It's pure coincidence—I barely know him.

Jin Daxia hesitated for a long while.

He thought it unwise to put all his eggs in one basket, and besides, there was no need to offend Yang Qing.

I can't sell you all of it.

Let me sell you half.

Yang Qing felt a surge of joy.

Can I choose?

Jin Daxia hesitated briefly, then nodded.

Then I'll pick Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Legend of the Condor Heroes, Return of the Condor Heroes, Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre, and The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.

I also want first refusal on your future novels.

Jin Yong directly refused.

No way.

Yang Qing feigned hesitation. 'Then I'll take your recently updated Deer and the Cauldron—six books in all; is that enough?'

Jin Daxia reflected: he had more than ten novels, and Yang Qing had chosen six—not greedy.

Fine, I agree.

He didn't realize these few dramas were the most influential screen adaptations of his novels.

He had essentially prepared the script ahead of time for Wang Tianlin.

Yang Qing called in a lawyer and quickly settled the copyright.

Yang Qing didn't swindle Jin Daxia; he gave him a profit-sharing contract—this agreement alone would keep Jin Daxia well-fed for life.

The signing fee—Yang Qing gave him 100,000.

Seeing Yang Qing's generosity, Jin Daxia felt he had previously measured a noble heart with a petty mind.

When word of Azure Rainbow Media's contract with Jin Daxia reached Shaw, Fang Hua grabbed Zou Wenhuai and unleashed a tirade.

This made Zou Wenhuai feel even more uncomfortable.

Obtaining the screen rights to Jin Daxia's novels greatly affected Shaw.

They lost this showdown, and the showing of The Blade of Nerves also prompted Eternal Splendor Studios to be remembered again by the Gangdao film circle.

After securing Jin Daxia, Yang Qing dispatched Chen Ziqiang secretly to Yingjiang to find Li Long.

He also used his connections to forge ties with Hollywood.

(Bruce Lee indeed had good film ties with Yingjiang, and he played Kato in The Green Hornet. Later, because an Asian face couldn't make it in Hollywood, he turned to developing in Gangdao; at that time he had some connections with Shaw, wanted to join Shaw, but was rejected by Miss Fang, which ultimately benefited Luo Wen and Zou Wenhuai.)

Chen Ziqiang also recalled Li Long, who stood out among the crowd in Yingjiang; hearing Yang Qing's words, he too thought it a promising opportunity.

Li Long had solid connections in Yingjiang; if cultivated, he might possibly use them to break into Hailaowu.

Chen Ziqiang thus slipped away to Yingjiang.

Meanwhile, Eternal Splendor grew more energetic the more they fought.

New films started rolling out one by one; though most were mediocre, overall they turned a profit.

Yang Qing dared to let people fail, so film output rose; combined with rank pressure, those who failed had to work hard and were more open to others' advice, speeding their progress.

Thus Eternal Splendor Studios' film technology improved rapidly.

Leti went to the hospital for a checkup, was found to have health issues, and spent several months recuperating.

Upon her return, she found that Eternal Splendor had undergone a complete transformation.

She almost failed to recognize it.