Wang gradually left the apartment in a hurry, both because he felt embarrassed, but also because he really had something to deal with.

Tom had just informed him that Richardson of the Dark Horse Comics had arrived at the company, and was visibly in a hurry.

That shows that the current dark horse comics are still full of difficulties.

You can use this to fight for more benefits in the next negotiations.

Wang gradually came to the office building and slowly climbed to the eighth floor.

For some reason, he felt a little weak in his legs.

"One day, when the website is rich, it must be changed to a place with an elevator. The king said to himself.

When he walked into the office, the rest of the staff had already arrived.

Dorsey is leading the staff of the technical department and is working hard to solve the various bugs that appear on the website.

The four newly hired editors are reviewing the articles included on the website.

Wang gradually gave them the task of first marking the works that clearly belonged to the Pg-13 grade or higher.

Then, hand these over to the technical department for locking.

Wang gradually looked at the busy staff and calculated the salary of these people in his heart.

Alas...

That's a lot of money.

He sighed and walked into his office.

In the office, Tom was chatting with Mike Richardson.

It's just that Richardson glanced at the door of the office from time to time, looking a little uneasy.

"Hi, Mr. Richardson. Wang gradually greeted and stretched out his hand.

"Oh, king, we meet again. Richardson stood up and shook Wang's hand.

"What are you thinking about the rights to the Arcane Throne comics?" asked Richardson right after.

As soon as Wang gradually wanted to answer, he saw Tom wink.

"Wait a minute, please. Wang gradually looked at Tom with a puzzled look, and then delayed: "We also need to get the evaluation report of the copyright department." ”

"How long will that take?" Richardson tried to keep his tone from being so urgent.

"It's just a few minutes. ”

Wang gradually poured Richardson another cup of coffee and left the office.

He went to Tom's office and sat down.

This is the legendary copyright department.

But the assessment report?

Come on, what's that?

A moment later, Tom walked into the office as well.

He didn't say much, just handed Wang a news briefing.

Wang gradually looked down and saw that it was written in the newspaper.

Marvel announced yesterday that its comic film "Generation X" has been produced and will be on the big screen next year. ”

"S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Blade" under his name will also begin to be made into live-action movies. ”

"Is the era of Hollywood's superheroes coming?"

Wang gradually put down the briefing, and after a moment of silence, asked, "Marvel is also out of the crisis?"

"Well, looking at the stock market, that's it. Tom replied.

Marvel and DC Comics have escaped the crisis through film and television adaptations.

And Dark Horse Comics, as the third largest comic company in the United States, is in an awkward situation.

Wang gradually flicked his fingers lightly on the desk twice.

Then he asked, "Mike Richardson hasn't given up on his plan to put Dark Horse Comics on the market?"

Tom shook his head and said, "That's a real billionaire, how could he just give up?"

When the king heard this, he laughed.

"It seems that our idea of selling the comic license to Dark Horse Comics is going to change. ”

"Bright plank road, dark Chen Cang. ”

Tom asked, "What did you say?"

Wang gradually shook his head, "It's nothing, I'll lead today's negotiations, and you will be responsible for reviewing the contract." ”

"Okay. Tom nodded, not saying anything more.

After all, Wang Jian is not only the majority shareholder of the website, but also the author of "Arcane Throne".

Regardless of the identity, there is a strong dominance.

Wang gradually stood up and walked back to his office.

Tom, on the other hand, followed closely.

When Richardson saw Wang Yan, he immediately stood up again and said, "35% of the royalty and $100,000 in guaranteed royalties." ”

"This ratio can't be more. ”

Wang gradually shook his head and motioned for Tom to close the door to his office.

Then, sitting down next to Richardson, he said, "I have some idea of the situation in front of Mr. Richardson. ”

"Why don't we discuss a mutually acceptable solution?"

Richardson looked at the young Asian man opposite, frowned, and asked, "You are still not satisfied with such conditions? ”

Wang gradually looked at Richardson with a sincere face and said, "I understand all these situations. ”

"And with your conditions, I can also guess that you don't value the profits of the Arcane Throne comic book that much. ”

"What you want is just a popular comic to boost the confidence of investment institutions in Dark Horse Comics. ”

"Well, why don't we give you a share of the royalties?"

"What do you mean?" Richardson was stunned for a moment.

Tom was beside him, his eyes shining.

"OEM. After Wang gradually walked back to his desk, he took a sip of coffee and said, "5% royalty, plus the cost price of each comic." ”

"In addition, we pledge not to publicize the copyright issues of the Arcane Throne comic book. ”

Richardson just figured it out, is this the kind of outsourced comic studio that Dark Horse Comics is?

As soon as he was about to refuse, he heard Wang gradually say again: "As far as I know, Goldman Sachs Investment is currently less and less interested in the publishing industry, and they are more concerned about the Internet industry. ”

"It's just, I don't know if this situation will get better in the future?"

Hearing this, Richardson's heart jumped.

Yes, this may be your last chance to become a billionaire.

However, a 5% royalty share...

It's really too little.

Richardson tried his best to suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart and said: "But our dark horse comics have complete distribution channels. ”

"That's why I'm giving you a 5% royalty share. Wang gradually stood up and looked at Richardson with a serious face.

Suddenly there was silence in the office.

After a moment, Wang gradually shrugged his shoulders and said to Tom, "It seems that Mr. Richardson disagrees. ”

"Then you go ahead and hire some cartoonists who have lost their jobs because of this comic industry crisis. ”

Then, with the advantage of lowering the price by 5%, I contacted comic book stores everywhere. ”

Richardson glared at Wang Yan.

It took more than ten minutes before he said between his teeth, "I'll do it." ”

Wang gradually stood up with a smile on his face and said to Tom, "Go and draft a non-disclosure agreement." ”

Then, he walked up to Richardson and said, "Congratulations to Dark Horse Comics, for getting the comic book adaptation rights of Arcane Throne." ”

Richardson's face turned pale, and he shook hands with Wang Yan.

Then, he pulled out his phone and began to contact his lawyer.

And Wang gradually looked at the other side and thought: It is more convenient to have a mobile phone.