Chapter 61: It’s not that I trust you, but I trust you too much
"Why aren't you happy after winning?"
Xu Ji and Sha Yetong asked strangely on their way back to the hotel.
Sha Yetong, who originally lowered his head and didn't want to speak, rolled his eyes at Xu Ji after hearing what he said.
"I want you to take care of it!"
Xu Ji was a little helpless. He didn't know why Sha Yetong looked listless after the game.
It feels like it’s a big deal for me.
After singing the song "If There Is an Afterlife" written by Xu Ji, Sha Yetong fell into emo.
Obviously the lyrics are so beautiful, why would there be an afterlife?!!
Xiao Xuzi is really annoying!
I originally planned to give up my dream of being a singer and open a milk tea shop in partnership with Xu Ji.
Then I’ll make a confession or something.
Although my dream of being a singer seems to be going well now.
But when she thought about the relationship between Xu Ji and Xu Ji that had not changed, she felt inexplicably irritated.
......
At this time in Chengdu, Youman met his superior, Chi Jiang, the head of G station's film and television department, with some anxiety.
"Xiaoman, can Xu Ji tell you the latest about what kind of drama he is planning to film next?"
In the cafe, Chi Jiang asked.
You Man replied hesitantly: "Mr. Chi, Director Xu has not disclosed it."
In fact, in addition to Xu Ji's script, she already knew a lot of other information including the budget.
It can even be said that she is the person who knows the most about the inside story of the drama that Xu Ji is going to film next, besides Xu Ji himself.
But she didn't tell Chi Jiang, and Youman himself didn't know why.
I just feel that Xu Ji trusts me so much that it’s better not to tell anyone about it until the other party formally starts negotiations with Station G represented by Chi Jiang.
Youman didn't realize that, unknowingly, she had put the interests of Tongji Entertainment in front of Station G.
"It's okay, you've done a good job."
"Xu Jihui will be our most important partner in the future,"
"After "The Last of Us", many people will definitely be paying attention to Xu Ji's next drama."
"You are right not to return to Shanghai. Staying in Chengdu and building a good relationship with Xu Ji and his company will give our G station a considerable advantage over other competitors."
Chi Jiang said.
Youman nodded superficially.
But in my heart I couldn’t help but think:
If this continues, I estimate that when you come back, Mr. Chi, I will be the one negotiating the contract with you on behalf of Tongji Entertainment.
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"The Best of Us" aired its finale yesterday.
It took nearly two months for the finale to air, and on the day the finale aired, the number of views reached 2.1 billion.
Among all the dramas of the same period, it was completely overwhelming.
All the dramas on other platforms combined are probably not enough to play.
However, "The Legend of Skylark", which was widely circulated when it first aired, ended up being ignored due to its complete collapse in reputation.
The number of views increased rapidly at the beginning, but then began to languish.
By the end of the finale, there were only less than 800 million views.
Because of this drama, Fan Wenquan’s Phoenix Entertainment lost nearly 100 million yuan.
The copyright of the TV station that had been discussed was basically invalidated.
It is basically impossible to get a star and be broadcast on TV.
Fan Wenquan’s Peony Award for Best Director’s reputation is ruined.
Although "The Best of Us" dropped from 9.3 when it first aired to 8.8, overall it didn't drop much.
Station G has also completely gained a reputation because of Xu Ji's "The Best of Us".
During the two months, the number of members of G station increased by 2.2 million.
Such achievements made the boss above beam with joy, and he doubled the original fee to Chi Jiang's film and television department.
Faced with such a situation, Chi Jiang knew who he relied on.
The day after the finale of "The Best of Us" aired, I came to Chengdu.
In addition to bringing Xu Ji the 10 million director's fee agreed upon in the agreement, he also plans to continue to discuss with Xu Ji his next drama, preferably to continue to be broadcast exclusively on station G.
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Xu Ji and Sha Yetong got off the plane after returning to Chengdu. After receiving the news from Youman, they made an appointment with Chi Jiang at Tongji Entertainment.
Chi Jiang was a little nervous now. He didn't notice at all that his subordinate Youman had the key to Tongji Entertainment Studio, and he seemed very familiar with the studio.
"Xiaoman, do you think Xu Ji will agree to the conditions I just told you?"
After Youman heard Chi Jiang's words, he subconsciously thought: "How can we agree to such a condition?"
Then I quickly realized something was wrong.
"What am I thinking? What 'we'! I'm from G station!"
Seeing that Youman didn't answer, Chi Jiang spoke again.
"Xiaoman?"
"I'm asking you, do you think Xu Ji can agree to our conditions?"
Youman was in a mess at this moment and could only give a perfunctory answer:
"Mr. Chi, I can't guess what Xu Ji is thinking."
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Finally, half an hour later, Xu Ji arrived at the studio.
Since the last time Xu Ji went to Shanghai to discuss the investment in "The Best of Us", this was the second meeting between the two.
"Director Xu, long time no see!"
Chi Jiang enthusiastically stepped forward to shake hands with Xu Ji.
He looked completely different from the last time when he was putting on airs, which made Xu Ji want to laugh a little.
"Mr. Chi, there's no need to be so outspoken."
Xu Ji smiled and shook hands with the other party, then walked to the refrigerator in the studio, took out the ice cream, and handed one to Chi Jiang.
"Sister Man, why don't you get some ice cream for Mr. Chi?"
“It’s like we don’t know how to treat guests.”
Youman, who was drinking water, was so frightened by Xu Ji's words that he almost spat out.
What kind of hospitality? I am also a guest, not a member of your Tongji Entertainment!
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!"
Chi Jiang replied with a smile.
Seeing that Chi Jiang was not suspicious, Youman breathed a sigh of relief.
"Director Xu, our G station wants to continue investing in your next drama."
"Of course, compared with last time, our conditions this time are definitely different."
"In addition to the investment, the director's fee we will give you is 10 million."
"And the gambling agreement is still the same as last time. After the broadcast in the future, if the number of views can exceed 2 billion, Director Xu can get another 10 million in fees."
After the two sat down, Chi Jiang couldn't wait to speak.
He is actually very confident in the conditions he offered.
But Xu Ji was completely unmoved.
Still eating my own ice cream with peace of mind.
"My next drama may not require investment from Station G."
"But we can talk about the network's exclusive broadcast rights."
Xu Ji said.
Chi Jiang frowned, but still gestured to Xu Ji to continue.
"The exclusive online broadcast rights for the next series are 250 million."
Xu Ji said directly.
Chi Jiang was stunned after hearing this.
He thought Xu Ji was crazy.
250 million exclusive broadcast rights, who would agree to such a price?
Even Penguin Video and Kiwi Video are definitely big projects.
Xu Ji continued: "Because my investment in this drama is estimated to be at least 200 million, this price is actually not expensive."
Chi Jiang couldn't help but frown. It was basically impossible for him to agree to what Xu Ji said.
Xu Ji's drama hasn't even been filmed yet. Isn't this a waste of money?
But Xu Ji seemed to have expected this and continued:
"But it seems that the exclusive broadcast rights are not easy to sell. If Mr. Chi is interested, he can work with Qi Guo, Tudou Video and others to buy the copyright for online broadcasts."
Chi Jiang was stunned for a moment. If this was really the case, Station G, which was not a private broadcaster, would have no advantage at all.
The number of users of film and television dramas on G station is definitely not as high as that of the other two platforms.
"Mr. Chi, please think about it."
"The people from Kiwi and Potato Video will come over in a while. We can talk together and let you read the script."
After Xu Ji finished speaking, he stood up directly and did not intend to continue talking.
Chi Jiang was already deep in thought.
Seeing Chi Jiang leaving, Youman hesitated for a moment and then followed him.
But after Chi Jiang saw Youman, he said:
"Xiaoman, if you continue to stay in Chengdu, I think Xu Ji trusts you. Talk to him more about the conditions of our G station."
Youman looked at Chi Jiang who was leaving in a hurry and muttered in a low voice:
"It's not that I'm still trusting, it's that I'm too trusting."
Now she is clearly in charge of all things in Tongji Entertainment, and the two bosses Xu Ji and Sha Yetong are the bosses.