Zeng Jia shook his head and said with a depressed face: "Those two Italians are too picky, and they refuse to add after grinding their mouths for a long time." ”

"100,000 is good, but it is more than 800,000 yuan. If we sell it for three countries at this price, we will be able to recoup our investment......" Cheng Er said excitedly.

It's just that before he finished speaking, Zeng Jia choked and said, "What do you want?" Italy is a large country in terms of population and market share, and only France, Germany and the United Kingdom can match it in Europe. Chinese-language films have always been unpopular in the UK, and the only ones left are France and Germany, and other countries can't sell at all, so it's good to have 30,000, 40,000, 50,000 or 60,000. Also, if they raise another $10,000, we will be reimbursed for all the expenses of eating and drinking in Europe this time. ”

Cheng Er was a little afraid of Zeng Jia, because when filming "The Third Man" before, Zeng Jia was responsible for managing finances, this girl was too shrewd, and the people below couldn't take advantage of any loopholes.

In Cheng Er's eyes, except for movies, others are easier to fool, and if you are not careful, you will be used as a gun. But every time Zeng Jia was moved out by one, two, three, and four, he was speechless.

He licked his lips at this time, and said, "I'm just afraid what if the talk collapses?" ”

Zeng Jia waved his arm and said, "Don't worry, it won't collapse." Everyone saw the scene of the audience queuing up to buy tickets during the second screening, and our film definitely has potential. Let me tell you, those filmmakers are all proficient, they can lower the price now, and now they are more patient than whom, who can't hold it first. My requirements are not high, at least I have to increase by 20,000 yuan, and I can't just say as much as they want. ”

Li Tang has never been a businessman in his life, originally he thought the same as Cheng Er, since he can't talk about it, it's better to forget it, 100,000 is 100,000. But at this time, seeing Zeng Jia's confident look, of course he wouldn't pour cold water, and no one would be disgusted with a lot of money, so he said: "Jiajia, anyway, I'll leave this matter to you with full authority." My requirements are not high, if I really can't talk about it, 100,000 can accept it. Of course, if you can negotiate the price, that's the best. ...... like this"

As he spoke, he muttered slightly: "We will take 100,000 as the base, but if you can negotiate the price, I will give you a 10% commission for the excess." ”

"Really?"

Zeng Jia's eyes lit up suddenly.

"The gentleman has no jokes, Sister An can testify." Li Tang smiled and stretched out his hand.

Zeng Jia glanced at his boss, and after seeing Naian nodding, he hurriedly slapped Li Tang and said excitedly: "Thank you, Brother Li!" ”

If she can talk about 120,000 yuan, then her contribution is 2,000 dollars, enough for her to buy a Prada bag.

In fact, this girl's family is good, and the mere $2,000 is not in her eyes, but what she values more is Li Tang's trust in her and the opportunity to negotiate independently with the Italian film company this time.

At this time, Nell also smiled and said, "You have all mentioned it to Zeng Jia, so what about me?" ”

"Hey, Sister An, even if you don't say it, I'm still planning to tell you about it. I have already discussed with Cheng Er, whether it is this film festival or in the future, the company will raise 10% of all the overseas income of our film. We can also sign a contract for this. ”

When Ne An heard this, he hurriedly said, "What are you doing, I was just joking." ”

Li Tang waved his hand and said, "Sister An, in fact, without your help this time, it would be impossible for us to make any film festivals and overseas revenues." And when I decided to make this movie, I also asked for your opinion, if you don't nod, I dare to invest even if I like it! ”

Cheng Er also hurriedly followed: "That's right, Sister An, Brother Li told me, there would be no movie without you." ”

Naian still said: "Let's talk about this later, the contract is not necessary, and the biggest task now is to sell films." ”

said, and smiled at Zeng Jia: "Jiajia, come on, strive to get more commissions." ”

"Hmm!"

Zeng Jia nodded heavily.

This time she came to the film festival, she gained a lot, not only to see the world, but also the Italian film companies with whom she is currently negotiating, including Huber of the German AG company, and those business cards collected in the film market, to put it bluntly, are all overseas connections.

Based on this alone, no matter which film company she switches to in the future, it is estimated that it will not be a problem to get the position of overseas marketing manager. Of course, she is not aiming to do this at the moment, but wants to rely on the platform provided to her by Nai An and Li Tang to create a big scene in the future.

Seeing that the film festival is about to end, Ney An and Zeng Jia's negotiations with the two studios have not been tense. The buyout price of the German AG company killed 120,000 US dollars, and it refused to add a cent. On the basis of the original 100,000, the Italian side added 10,000, which was less than Zeng Jia's psychological expectation of 120,000.

Probably because of the low rating of "The Third Man", it is only ranked fourteenth and fifth from the bottom of the eighteen films that have been released so far, which is the fifth from the bottom, and the remaining two films that will be released on the last day are the works of well-known European directors.

In other words, these filmmakers are not optimistic that "The Third Man" will win the award at all. If the contract is not signed now, there is a good chance that these European studios will further lower their bids after the festival closes.

……

September 7, the day before the closing of the festival.

Venice in September, according to the Mediterranean climate, is the dry season, but since last evening there has been a drizzle, which continues into the morning, as if it will not stop for a while.

Lido Island, a small café near the Westin Hotel, Li Tang and Zhou Xun sat at a small table by the window.

Xiao Zhou held his chin in his hand, looked out the window at the gray Mediterranean Sea shrouded in drizzle, and said sincerely: "It's so beautiful, I really want to spend a good vacation here." ”

Li Tang doesn't have a petty bourgeoisie like her, he is worried about his own movies. He has already told Nell and Zeng Jia that the current situation is a stalemate, which is described by a Westerner proverb as "two people duel, see who blinks first." ”

The stalemate will be until tomorrow at noon, and if there is really no room for further negotiation, then the price currently quoted by German and Italian filmmakers will have to be accepted.

Although the two companies add up to 230,000 US dollars, which is equivalent to about 2 million yuan, even if they cannot recover all the investment, there is not much difference. But compared to the previous longing, I always feel unwilling. Moreover, France, the largest box office market for art films in Europe, has not yet heard from anyone, which always makes people feel very uneasy.

Li Tang took a sip of coffee, followed the other party's words and said absentmindedly: "That's not simple, come and stay for a few days after filming "Shooting the Condor"." ”

"It's easy to say, I don't know how much work the company will have to arrange at that time. I don't have any personal time right now. Zhou Xun complained.

"You're a popular sister, don't you have a little spirit of resistance?" Li Tang put down the cup and smiled.

Zhou Xun frowned, and stumbled: "This, this...... Well, after all, the company has promoted me to my current position, and no matter what, it's not authentic. ”

Li Tang was a little surprised, he originally thought that Zhou Xun was a free and casual woman, who dared to speak and do, but he didn't expect her to have scruples. But think about it, if she didn't have any scruples, she might not be able to get to her current position, after all, the two bosses of their company are not ordinary people.

"Oh, by the way, I gotta say sorry to you, what I said at the press conference last time might cause you a bit of trouble." Li Tang diverted the topic.

Today he went to the appointment because of this, otherwise he would not have time to play petty bourgeoisie with Zhou Xun at the moment of depression.

"Oh, well, it's okay, I don't really like this movie either."

Zhou Xun shook his head with a smile, and then said with a confused look in his eyes: "I didn't understand anything when I first picked it up, and I only came back to it later." Now think about it...... Alas! ”

People always have to have something they are afraid of, otherwise this society will be chaotic. Li Tang roughly understands Zhou Xun's feelings at this time, if she really gets the queen with this film this time, maybe things will be big. Take 10,000 steps back, even if it's okay now, but what about the future......

At least in the memory of his previous life, there will be a time in the future when things in Hong Kong will be quite troublesome.

"Don't think about it, pay more attention in the future, don't be stupid and believe what others say."

Li Tang smiled, trying to ease the slightly dull atmosphere at this time.

Zhou Xun looked up at him, his big smart eyes were clear, innocent and moving. This is probably the biggest advantage of Zhou Xun being able to create an excellent character every time. Because he entered the play, the first acting class he took, the teacher told them that as an actor, they must remain innocent.

It's just that at this time, she looks a little tired, and the bags under her eyes are slightly swollen and black.

Seeing her looking at herself stunned, Li Tang couldn't help but say, "What's wrong?" ”

“……”

Zhou Xun opened his mouth and wanted to speak. Just as she was brewing her emotions and was about to open her mouth again, her mobile phone rang.

"Sister An!"

Li Tang picked up the phone, and the next moment, his eyes lit up, and he said in surprise: "Really...... Okay, I'll be right here! ”

After hanging up the phone, he said to Zhou Xun excitedly: "Sister Xiaoxun, I'm sorry, I have something to do first." ”

"You ......"

Zhou Xun hesitated for a moment, and suddenly smiled and said, "It's okay, you go and get busy, I'll sit down for a while." ”

"Okay! Belch...... Anyway, there will be a chance in the future, I'll invite you to dinner when I come back! ”

Li Tang didn't know what Zhou Xun was asking him to do today, maybe it was to chat with her over a cup of coffee, but now that the time was urgent, he didn't have time to think about it, so he hurriedly got up and left after throwing down this sentence.

Zhou Xun sat on the chair and looked at the back of the other party's departure, always with a faint smile on his face. Maybe she has been single for too long, and she is very lonely in her heart, but every time she feels lonely, I don't know why she always thinks of the humid May in Shanghai......

First update!

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