Maybe he felt that Zhou Xuan's question was a little abnormal, but Wei Xiyue didn't think much about it, just thinking that Zhou Xuan was not satisfied with the conditions.

Therefore, try to persuade Zhou Xuan and say: "Zhou Xuan, this is already the best condition that the publishing house can give." You must know that innocent novels like the love of the hawthorn tree have not been as popular in recent years as they were a few years ago. Without strong publicity, it would have been difficult for the novel to sell half a million copies. ”

Wei Xiyue thought in his heart that if he cooperated with the promotion of the movie, it should be possible to reach one million copies, but Wei Xiyue would not say this.

"And you don't know how depressed the film industry is right now, and last year the national box office was less than a billion. Many filmmakers have changed careers, and many movie theaters have changed warehouses. It can be said that the film and television copyright of 100,000 yuan is already very high, unless it is a particularly good novel, it will not be sold at such a high price. And if no one takes a fancy to this book in the end, then the 100,000 yuan of the publishing house will be a complete loss, and there will be a lot of resources consumed to operate. ”

Wei Xiyue went on to say that he analyzed the pros and cons for Zhou Xuan, anyway, it meant that Zhou Xuan took a big advantage for this condition.

If someone else saw such a condition, they would definitely agree immediately. However, Zhou Xuan would not think like this, and after selling the copyright, he probably had nothing to do with himself.

In Zhou Xuan's thoughts, investing in movies to make money is one thing, and on the other hand, it is also very important to get to know film talents like Zhang Yimou.

Zhou Xuan wants to develop business, and with the expansion of his career, he will definitely need talents from all walks of life in the future. For a big director like Zhang Yimou, it is a good opportunity to expand his network, how could Zhou Xuan miss it.

Think about the Penguin Group in the future, acquire Singularity Literature Network, and lay out online literature. has created IP and produced so many good-looking TV series, movies, and comics, with an annual output value of billions and tens of billions.

And it can be said that film is one of the most profitable industries, relying on memory to invest in the most profitable films, Zhou Xuan can double or triple or even ten times his capital a year.

Regarding the conditions proposed by Xiling, Zhou Xuan felt that it was still okay. But what disgusted Zhou Xuan was that they knew that Zhang Yimou had fallen in love with the hawthorn tree, but they wanted to take the film and television rights at a low price.

In the publication of the Ming Dynasty, Zhou Xuan felt that Xiling Publishing House was still very good, and he also attached great importance to himself. not only vigorously promoted the Ming Dynasty, but also gave himself royalties in advance, gave red envelopes during the New Year, and used resources very hard to fight back when encountering the provocation of the Northern Publishing House.

Zhou Xuan saw these in his eyes, if he didn't want film and television copyrights, 15% of the royalty share was still possible.

The love of the hawthorn tree is not as good as those things in the Ming Dynasty, only more than 100,000 words, and Zhou Xuan feels very good if he can get a million royalties.

After thinking about it, Zhou Xuan still didn't want to get too stiff with Xiling Publishing House, so he said, "Editor-in-chief Wei, I'm sorry. I am very satisfied with the recent cooperation with Xiling Publishing House, and it stands to reason that I should agree to your conditions. However, I am very fond of the film and television copyright of Hawthorn Tree Love, and I hope it can be made into a movie in the future. Therefore, I will not transfer the film and television copyright of Hawthorn Tree Love now. ”

Wei Xiyue was very surprised when he heard Zhou Xuan's words, he didn't expect Zhou Xuan to attach so much importance to the love of the hawthorn tree, especially the movie copyright.

Thinking of the recent fire in the Ming Dynasty, there must have been many publishing houses looking for Zhou Xuan to talk about the publication of the love of the hawthorn tree, and Wei Xiyue thought that Zhou Xuan was waiting for the price and sold.

In Wei Xiyue's opinion, Zhou Xuan's request was really a bit unknowing. It's okay to say that those things in the Ming Dynasty were short-sighted by the publishing house in advance, so they signed a gambling agreement with Zhou Xuan.

Now a novel of more than 100,000 words about the love of the hawthorn tree was originally mediocre. Because of the publication of those things in the Ming Dynasty, it became popular.

It's really too much to be unwilling to even pay 15% of the royalty share and 100,000 copyright transfer fees.

Wei Xiyue frowned, and said unhappily: "Zhou Xuan, we have exhausted such conditions. This is not the time for those things in the Ming Dynasty to gamble, you must know that the potential of the love of the hawthorn tree is a big difference with the Ming Dynasty. ”

Unexpectedly, Wei Xiyue was actually angry, and Zhou Xuan said with some amusement: "Editor-in-chief Wei, I said that I will not sell the copyright." I've already said the reason, it's not the reason for the low score. ”

Compared with Yan Ling of Zhongzhou Publishing House, Wei Xiyue's cultivation is indeed worse. It is no wonder that Xiling has been wandering outside the first-class publishing house, and Zhongzhou Publishing House has always been a long-established first-class publishing house in China.

Wei Xiyue saw Zhou Xuan's firm thoughts, and didn't say anything anymore, but the thoughts in his mind kept turning.

At this moment, Zhou Xuan's phone rang again, but it was Deng Cheng's phone. Zhou Xuan wondered in his heart, didn't they mean that the genius came over? Could it be that they came over today.

Yesterday, Zhou Xuan received a call from Jiang Yun, saying that he had fully recovered, and he would go to Rongzhou in two days to thank him for saving his life.

On the phone, Deng Cheng said that they were about to arrive in NC County, and Zhou Xuan told them to go directly to the South Gate City Tower and meet there.

"I'm sorry, but I have a friend coming over. How about we talk about it today? In addition to film and television copyrights, 15 percent of the royalties are acceptable. Editor-in-Chief Wei can go back and think about it?" Zhou Xuan said.

Wei Xiyue looked at Zhou Xuan a little unwillingly, and stopped talking. After a pause, he sighed: "Okay, I will convey your request to the publishing house." We'll call again, goodbye. ”

This meeting was deliberately concealed by Wei Xiyue, and Zhou Xuan did not break it down, resulting in a bit of unhappiness in the end.

Seeing that Jiang Yun and the others were about to arrive, they didn't want to spend time here with Wei Xiyue, so after saying goodbye to Wei Xiyue, they walked towards the south gate.

Wei Xiyue looked at Zhou Xuan's back as he walked away at a high speed, but he became more and more aware of Zhou Xuan's arrogance, thinking that he had made some achievements and opened his mouth.

Wei Xiyue has rarely been so angry, and in the face of those authors who want to publish, he has always been on top, and he has never been so faceless as he is today.

Thinking of the 20 percent royalties of the Ming Dynasty, Wei Xiyue had a fire burning in his heart. But thinking of the liquidated damages of 30 million, the fire suddenly couldn't burn anymore. However, seeing this liquidated damages, Wei Xiyue admired Zhou Xuan's foresight very much, so that the magazine had no way.

"Alas......"

Sighing, Wei Xiyue recruited a three-wheeler, and he wanted to go back to the hotel to think about this matter.

In a few minutes, Wei Xiyue arrived at the most upscale Kowloon Hotel in the county. As soon as he walked into the lobby, Wei Xiyue suddenly heard someone calling him.

Wei Xiyue was a little strange, except for Zhou Xuan in this county, he didn't know anyone else.

Turning his head, there was a woman sitting on the sofa in the lobby, who was not Yan Ling from Zhongzhou Publishing House?

To be honest, the circle of the industry is so big, Yan Ling, the editor-in-chief of Zhongzhou Publishing House, Wei Xiyue naturally knows it.

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Yan, long time no see!" Wei Xiyue thought that things might have taken a turn for the better, and said with a smile.