Luo Hao thought Shui Mingyue would return to the crew first.
Even if selling film rights, the signing process would not be that fast.
Jiang Youjia gave Luo Hao no chance to interfere. He did not let Shui Mingyue go back at all. He directly called the director to request leave and took her away.
Xie Qian had instructed Jiang Youjia not to let irrelevant people participate in buying Shui Mingyue’s rights. Jiang Youjia executed perfectly.
When Shui Mingyue called Mu Fan and briefly explained, Mu Fan’s first reaction was that Shui Mingyue had encountered a copyright scammer!
“Do not sign yet. Wait for me to bring a lawyer.”
“Okay, I will wait for you at Jiaxin.”
Shui Mingyue felt a bit embarrassed.
Mr. Jiang was so enthusiastic, yet she had not agreed on the spot to sell her works’ rights to Jiaxin.
However, Shui Mingyue did not regret it.
She truly did not care much about how much the rights sold for, but she cared greatly whether the film company buying them had strength.
A capable company might not succeed in adaptation. An incapable one had even lower chances!
Jiang Youjia brought Shui Mingyue to Jiaxin.
While waiting for Mu Fan, Jiang Youjia showed her around the company.
After Xie Qian and Gong Sheng’s joint rectification, Jiaxin had none of its former lethargy.
The independently produced drama “Alley People” swept the Magnolia Awards this year. The artist Jiaxin heavily promoted, Xu Mei, played the “elder sister” in that dual-female-lead adaptation. Her honed acting finally had a stage. The drama exploded in topics upon airing.
From gentle and understanding to blackening after betrayal, Xu Mei grasped it well. She truly became red.
This popularity was not hyped but solidly supported by works.
With profitable dramas and exploding artists, everyone at Jiaxin was full of vigour.
Shui Mingyue toured with Jiang Youjia. Mu Fan had not arrived with the lawyer yet, but Shui Mingyue already wanted to agree.
When Mu Fan hurried in with the lawyer, Shui Mingyue and Jiang Youjia were chatting happily in the office.
Mu Fan: … What is this situation?
Shui Mingyue handed the draft contract from Jiaxin to the lawyer, “Thank you for your trouble.”
“You have decided to sell? All of them?!”
Mu Fan lowered his voice, “How about calling Xiao Yu to ask?”
Shui Mingyue glanced at the time and gently shook her head, “Xiao Yu is still in class. Do not disturb her. Mr. Jiang has talked a lot with me. Jiaxin’s quote is not low.”
Bundling 11 novels’ film and TV rights, Jiaxin’s quote was 16 million.
Actually, Jiang Youjia offered 16.1 million. After Shui Mingyue decided to sell all to Jiaxin, not only did she not raise the price, she proactively suggested rounding down the fraction.
This quote was indeed not low. Averaging out, each book’s rights sold for about 1.45 million.
Mu Fan had sold film rights before and knew the market rates.
Because Mu Fan’s previous sold work adaptation failed, film companies now undervalued his works’ adaptation potential. Mu Fan might not even sell for 1.45 million per book now.
From this, Jiaxin had great sincerity.
The contract also stated that within 15 working days after signing, Jiaxin would pay the full 16 million transfer fee in one lump.
In these times, a film company not delaying payment was hugely conscientious.
Moreover, Jiaxin promised to prioritise hiring Shui Mingyue as screenwriter for these 11 novels’ adaptations. Unless she herself had no time, she would personally handle them… After reading the contract, Mu Fan even felt impulse to ask Jiang Youjia if he liked his books.
His books—not needing 1.45 million each. As long as Jiaxin agreed to let him screenwrite, 1 million per book and he would sell!
The lawyer slowly scrutinised the contract wording. Mu Fan quickly finished reading.
Shui Mingyue smiled at his expression, “How is it? I was right. Mr. Jiang has great sincerity.”
Mu Fan could find no major flaws. From a friend’s standpoint, wanting to maximise Shui Mingyue’s benefits, “I see Mr. Jiang’s sincerity, but you do not need to sell all rights at once. Sell one or two first, see the results…”
Shui Mingyue gently shook her head, “No need. I trust Mr. Jiang and trust myself.”
After signing, unless Shui Mingyue refused herself, Jiaxin must hire her as screenwriter for adaptations.
This was what truly moved Shui Mingyue!
“Alright, I respect your decision.”
Mu Fan shrugged, “Now I have only one doubt. You seem to have specified the male lead for one book’s adaptation? Luo Hao is the male lead in your current filming work, right? You think highly of him?”
“His comprehension is very good. He understands my stories. His image truly fits the male lead in another book.”
Mentioning Luo Hao, Shui Mingyue’s cheeks flushed.
Before Mu Fan could speak, Jiang Youjia first questioned this point, “Teacher Mingyue, I absolutely trust your judgment and vision. It is just that Luo Hao is not signed with our company. I fear schedule conflicts later. Moreover, you now feel Luo Hao’s image fits the male lead. But when actually filming, if Luo Hao has scandals, it would be difficult for us… How about this: for this novel, we add a separate clause. Note that for male and female leads selection, Teacher Mingyue has recommendation rights. Final decision rights belong to Jiaxin. Okay?”
Shui Mingyue wanted to say Luo Hao would not have scandals.
Regarding this book’s adaptation, she mentioned it to Luo Hao two days ago. Luo Hao himself liked the male lead a lot.
Words on lips, Shui Mingyue swallowed them, “…Alright then.”
Anyway, Mr. Jiang promised her recommendation rights for leads. She could recommend Luo Hao later as usual. She believed Luo Hao would not have scandals. No need to force Mr. Jiang to believe too.
The lawyer said the contract was fine.
Jiang Youjia placed the signing pen before Shui Mingyue, “Does Teacher Mingyue need more consideration?”
Shui Mingyue shook her head, “I have considered enough.”
From Jiang Youjia visiting the set to meet Shui Mingyue, to both parties formally signing—all within less than 12 hours. Truly lightning-fast signing speed!
Watching Shui Mingyue sign, Jiang Youjia nearly cried in excitement.
—The flown-away year-end bonus is back!
Mu Fan originally somewhat disapproved of Shui Mingyue selling all 11 novels’ rights at once. Seeing Jiang Youjia’s eyes red, Mu Fan dropped suspicions: This Mr. Jiang seems a true fan of Shui Mingyue. So excited after buying rights!
Mu Fan suddenly envied Shui Mingyue greatly.
A film company head truly liking Shui Mingyue’s works naturally would not mess up adaptations.
Mu Fan also wanted a die-hard fan like Jiang Youjia!
Even Wen Ying had not expected Jiang Youjia to wrap it up so fast. After both signed, Wen Ying pretended to just learn the news and proactively called Shui Mingyue, “I heard you sold all 11 novels’ adaptation rights to Jiaxin?”
“Yes.”
Shui Mingyue instead comforted Wen Ying, “Mu Fan accompanied me to sign. He even found a lawyer. I did not lose out.”
Wen Ying feigned annoyance, “I am not worried you lost out… Sigh, it must be that last dinner when you and Li Mengjiao chatted about adaptations. Peng Guoqing overheard and targeted your works’ rights!”
Wen Ying’s relationship with Jiaxin, Shui Mingyue would learn eventually.
Wen Ying did not want Shui Mingyue overthinking, decided to let Peng Guoqing take the blame.
“What does it have to do with Peng Guoqing?”
Shui Mingyue puzzled. Wen Ying muttered, “Peng Guoqing is a Jiaxin shareholder!”
Shui Mingyue suddenly realised, “So that is it. No wonder Mr. Jiang even knew about my unpublished new book. Last dinner you asked me. Seems Peng Guoqing overheard. If I knew he was Jiaxin shareholder, I should have given Mr. Jiang more discount.”
