Chapter 63 Fighting for exclusive broadcast rights
The person Qi Guo came to talk about cooperating with Xu Ji's new drama this time was Cong Zhu, one of the vice presidents of the other party.
She actually couldn't understand it, even though "The Best of Us" became a hit, with views exceeding 2 billion.
But the company doesn’t need to pay so much attention to Xu Ji, right?
For a new director like Xu Ji who just debuted, the first drama was a hit, largely due to luck.
In the past, many new directors had good results with their first drama, but then began to languish.
"Su Cailiang?"
Walking into the work of Tongji Entertainment, Cong Zhu was a little surprised to see the people already sitting inside.
She knew people from Tudou Video would also come.
But I didn't expect that Xu Ji was so big-hearted and called both of them over.
Before she could continue to be surprised, someone else walked in.
She also knew this person, he was Chi Jiang, the head of G station’s film and television department.
Now it seems that all three sides have called.
Chi Jiang arrived last, and when he saw the two vice presidents of Kiwi and Potato Video in front of him, he instantly felt his heart drop.
From the looks of it, Xu Ji is planning to let the three companies bid together?
If this is really the case, then Station G will have no advantage at all.
......
More than ten minutes passed, but Xu Ji hadn't arrived yet.
Congzhu could not help but frown at this time.
She originally looked down upon Xu Ji, but his current attitude made her even more dissatisfied.
However, Youman came over a little embarrassed and explained:
"Director Xu, his electric car broke down on the road."
Several people at the scene were stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting that Xu Ji was late because of such a thing.
Especially Chi Jiang, he knew very well that he had just paid Xu Ji a director's fee of 10 million.
After all, he is the director of the two-billion hit drama "The Best of Us", he also runs his own company, and even rides an electric bike. He is really down-to-earth.
After repairing the car for a while, he discovered that the second-hand electric car was indeed scrapped, so Xu Ji simply took a taxi to the studio.
Xu Ji also thinks that his car should be replaced, as well as a place to live.
Because he has no time, even though he is richer now than he was just after graduation, Xu Ji still hasn’t changed his house.
"Sorry for being late."
Xu Ji said.
After several people got to know each other, Congzhu took the initiative and said:
"Director Xu, you called all three of us here, are you planning to let all three of us invest in your new drama?"
Xu Ji shook his head.
"No."
"I invite you here because I want to see if you are interested in the first broadcast rights of my next drama."
Congzhu asked with some confusion:
"You mean, even though the filming of your second drama hasn't started yet, you plan to sell the premiere rights?"
Xu Ji nodded.
Cong Zhu had been trying his best to exercise restraint from the beginning, but after hearing Xu Ji’s words, he couldn’t bear it anymore.
"Director Xu, you are thinking too well with your empty-handed white wolf, aren't you?"
Xu Ji spread his hands without comment.
"What you love and I wish for."
"I won't force you to buy it, I just want to sit together and discuss cooperation."
Unlike Congzhu, Su Cailiang, the vice president of Tudou Video, took the initiative and said:
"Director Xu, I wonder how much you plan to sell the first broadcast rights of your next drama?"
"If we, Tudou Video, want to buy the exclusive right to broadcast your next drama, what are the conditions?"
Cong Zhu glanced at Su Cailiang with some disdain.
In her opinion, only a platform like Tudou Video, which is neither good nor good, would be so unfaithful to a new director who is lucky enough to make a hit film.
"If the three of you are together."
"The first broadcast copyright is 100 million per family."
"If you want the exclusive broadcast rights, the price is at least 250 million, and the one with the highest price will get it."
After Xu Ji finished speaking, except for Chi Jiang, who had known the price for a long time, Cong Zhu and Su Cailiang all took a breath.
Before they came, they had never imagined that Xu Ji’s price would be so high!
And it’s not just an investor, it’s just a purchase of the so-called premiere copyright.
Xu Ji, a new director, has a bigger appetite than they thought!
"Haha."
"Director Xu, I wonder if it was because of the popularity of "The Best of Us" that you had the illusion that you dared to offer such a price?"
There’s no need to talk about it. At this price, we at Kiwi will not consider buying the rights to your new drama.
After Congzhu finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute!"
Hearing Xu Ji's voice, Congzhu couldn't help but smile.
It seems that this young new director still needs to recognize the reality.
"Director Xu, please re-price. Stop shouting about unrealistic amounts here."
It's just that Xu Ji's words of bowing his head and surrendering in her imagination did not appear.
"No, I mean...don't you decide after reading the script?"
Xu Ji raised the folder in his hand.
Congzhu was stunned for a moment, then lifted his feet and left.
"No need."
"I think we at Kiwi will cooperate with Director Xu next time we have the opportunity."
Xu Ji allowed Congzhu to leave without any intention of stopping him.
Then he looked at the two people in front of him and asked:
"What about you, do you want to leave too?"
Chi Jiang will naturally not leave. After all, Xu Ji is here now and his priority is very high.
As for Su Cailiang, he smiled and said:
"Now that I'm here, I naturally want to see what kind of drama can get Director Xu to pay such a high price."
Xu Ji nodded, and then handed the two scripts to Chi Jiang and Su Cailiang respectively.
"You guys watch first."
Chi Jiang took over the script from Xu Ji and looked at the name of the play on the cover.
"Legend of Sword and Fairy 1?"
......
After about an hour, Chi Jiang and Su Liangcai had roughly finished reading the script.
The two glanced at each other, and saw in each other's eyes the same uncontrollable excitement as their own.
They all saw the potential of the show.
Chi Jiang is even more confident than when he saw "The Best of Us" before. As long as Xu Ji performs normally, "Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" will definitely become a hit!
If it weren't for lack of time, Chi Jiang would definitely read the script several times carefully from the beginning.
If you get the exclusive rights to broadcast this drama, you will naturally be able to watch it!
Chi Jiang had already made up his mind.
He even regretted that when Xu Ji offered him 250 million, he didn't agree.
Now, it looks like there will be multiple competitors.
Fortunately, the Kiwi guy left from Bamboo Eyes to the Top. Otherwise, with Kiwi’s wealth, Tudou Video and G Station probably wouldn’t have much capital to compete for.
"Director Xu!"
"Director Xu!"
Chi Jiang and Su Liangcai spoke almost at the same time.
"Director Xu, 250 million, we bought the exclusive broadcast copyright of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" from Tudou Video!"
Su Liangcai said.
Xu Ji sat down with the ice cream in his hand, his expression a little surprised.
He thought the two people would think about it for a while before making a decision.
"250 million, we can also buy it at G station, Director Xu, we have a basis for cooperation before!"
Seeing that the other party was one step ahead of him, Chi Jiang quickly followed up and said.
Xu Ji couldn't help but smile.
"Mr. Chi, I gave you a chance before, but you didn't agree."
After Chi Jiang heard Xu Ji's words, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
You didn't show me the script at that time. If it was a drama like this, where could there be scenes like this?