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Chapter 1435 The Dream of a Hero is Shattered (Third update, please subscribe)

Almost at the same time as Air Force One landed, a C717 flying from Hong Kong Island also landed on another runway. Many passengers on the plane even looked in the other direction.

Looking at the blue and white painted plane, Zha Liangyong said to himself:
“That’s Air Force One.”

Even in Hong Kong Island, Cha Liangyong had heard of "Air Force One". After all, as a journalist, he had reported more than once the photos of that gentleman taking it to visit various countries.

The "Air Force One" is even called "the world's largest passenger plane". To a certain extent, this is true. Its passenger capacity and range far exceed those of the Boeing 407.

But after just a glance, Cha Liangyong retracted his gaze. This was not his first time in Chang'an, but this time he came here to discuss the adaptation of the work.

In the past few years, several of his martial arts works have not only been best-sellers in Hong Kong Island, but have also made it onto the bestseller list here, so Asia Television sent people to discuss the adaptation and filming of his works.

Cha Liangyong is very concerned about this matter, not only because the sale of copyrights can bring in a considerable amount of income, but also because after the work is adapted into a TV series, with the influence of Asia Television, it will inevitably elevate the influence of his work to a new level, and even his own fame will rise.

Fame means wealth! It means money!

For this reason, Cha Liangyong came to Chang'an in person, hoping to sell the adaptation rights of his work at a price that would satisfy both parties.

Soon, after passing customs, Cha Liangyong got on the car sent by the TV station. On the way to the TV station, while chatting with the receptionist, he had even thought it through.

"Maybe I can offer a lower price..."

The reason why they are willing to offer a low price is to get the other party to shoot their own works. After all, Asia Television is one of the most well-known television stations in the world. Its coverage includes not only Southeast Asia and East Asia, but also Europe and America, and its programs can be watched.

Cha Liangyong believes that as long as his works can be adapted into TV series, it will definitely boost sales of his works and bring him more profits.

In this way, Cha Liangyong, who was thoughtful, was thinking about a suitable offer while looking at Chang'an outside the window. He was not unfamiliar with this city, but every time he came, he was still attracted by its prosperity.

“If I had come here, I might have achieved greater success!”

But this thought was fleeting. After all, both in the past and now, the control over newspapers here is very strict. Not only do founders need to be examined, but they are also required to deposit a deposit of 50 yuan in a designated account. If the newspaper reports involve distorted reports or infringes on the reputation of others, the other party can sue for compensation, and such compensation is extremely expensive. More than a decade ago, a newspaper was sued by the local procuratorate for false reporting and was eventually ordered to pay 50 yuan in compensation to the city of Chang'an.

He went bankrupt overnight.

Because of this, few journalists would come here to publish newspapers or magazines. It’s not just because of the law, but more importantly because of money!
Few people have the financial resources to put up $50 as a deposit. In comparison, it is much easier to publish a newspaper in Hong Kong Island. It is so easy that... there are no restrictions. Publishing a newspaper there is as easy as publishing a magazine. For more than a decade, many intellectuals could not find jobs in Hong Kong Island. A few people would raise funds to publish a newspaper, pay the registration fee, rent an office, and find two reporters to report news every day. A tabloid with only one or two pages only costs ten cents. Now, Hong Kong Island, with a population of only three million, has hundreds of newspapers.

In contrast, Chang'an, with a population of over 15 million, had less than 30 newspaper companies. Compared with newspapers, magazines are simpler, but magazines are divided into several categories. There are almost no restrictions on science and entertainment magazines, but there are various restrictions on magazines involving current affairs.

In fact, Cha Liangyong was very clear about the reasons for these restrictions. It was simply to keep out left-wing newspapers that were popular in Hong Kong Island. Not only newspapers, but also people. In fact, many people in Hong Kong Island were deported that year. Later, they reached an agreement with the British Hong Kong authorities to deport them directly through Luohu.

Recalling some of his friends, Cha Liangyong frowned slightly. At this time, the receptionist next to the co-pilot said:

"We're here, Mr. Cha."

As they were talking, the car stopped at the front porch of the building. After the receptionist got out of the car and opened the door, Cha Liangyong got out of the car. He looked at the lobby of the building and thought to himself, okay... today is the day!

In fact, this is now the biggest market for his works. After all, in Taiwan, his books are banned as "bandit books" and can only be sold publicly in Hong Kong Island and Southeast Asia.

Because of this, he attached great importance to this cooperation. He attached great importance to it, and the TV station also attached great importance to it. As soon as he got out of the car, the deputy manager of the TV station, Tian Chengyu, hurried to greet him.

"Welcome, Mr. Cha, I've heard of your great name for a long time!"

"Manager Tian, ​​you're too polite..."

As the two were politely talking and walking towards the elevator, the elevator door opened and a group of people walked out. After one of the gentlemen came out, the others bowed to him one after another.

The same thing happened to Tian Chengyu. When he bowed, Cha Liangyong looked at the gentleman, who just glanced at him and then walked out of the building.

While getting on the elevator, Zha Liangyong asked curiously:

"Manager Tian, ​​who is that gentleman?"

"Mr. Zhu from the Labor Group."

"Ah, that's him!"

Cha Liangyong couldn't help but be surprised. Even those who were in Hong Kong Island knew a little about Zhu Yihai's name. It was not because of the scale of his labor group, but also because he was called the "Father of Labor". It was his labor company that recruited a large number of workers back then, and it was the arrival of those workers that solved the problem of labor shortage here.

To some extent, without Zhu Yihai and his labor service company, there would be no "Equator Miracle". After all, people are the foundation of everything.

When he was about to get in the car, Zhu Yihai seemed to have thought of something and asked:

"Director Song, who was the person next to Manager Tian just now?"

It wasn't that he didn't bow, he was just slightly curious.

Song Yingru from the secretary's office quickly replied:

"It should be Cha Liangyong from Hong Kong Island. He also has a pen name called..."

When Zhu Yihai heard this name, he frowned. "...His works are very popular in the market, so the TV station is planning to buy his works and make them into TV series..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhu Yihai said:

"parking!"

After the car stopped, Zhu Yihai got out and returned to the building again. Song Yingru and others followed him. When entering the elevator, Zhu Yihai said:
“Luckily I came today!”

The reason he said this was because he knew that Your Excellency not only disliked that guy's work, but was even very disgusted with it. He was disgusted with the way he glorified some people in his novels.

Looking at the boss with a serious expression, Song Yingru couldn't help but feel nervous.

What's going on here?
When Zhu Yihai arrived at the meeting room, Cha Liangyong had already made his offer.

"5000 yuan!"

This is not just the copyright of one novel, but also the priority adaptation rights of multiple novels.

This can be said to be an extremely favorable price. When he quoted this price, Tian Chengyu couldn't help but be surprised:

"Hey, Mr. Cha, are you sure this is the adaptation rights for these novels? This price is really unexpected!"

Facing Tian Chengyu's surprise, Zha Liangyong said:

"Manager Tian, ​​I believe this is just the beginning of our cooperation! We will have more cooperation in the future, and such cooperation will make both of us..."

Just at this moment the door of the conference room opened, and at the same time, a voice came in.

“There will be no cooperation!”

Zhu Yihai walked into the meeting room with a sullen expression. He looked directly at Cha Liangyong and said:
"Asia Television will not have any cooperation with you, and I guarantee that no television station or film company will buy your copyright."

"what!"

Cha Liangyong was surprised and said:

"Mr. Zhu, you, what do you mean?"

Looking at the famous writer in front of him, Zhu Yihai said in a calm tone:

"I hope you understand that this is not just a matter of personal likes and dislikes. In our opinion, any glorified description of the invaders is extremely wrong and has no basis. The glorified description of the so-called invader emperor is also unacceptable."

The sudden words stunned Cha Liangyong. He said in astonishment:

"This, this, is my novel, Mr. Zhu, how can you say that? There is no beautification in my novel. Even if there is, it is just... a novel!"

"In the novel, the Quanzhen Taoists, who first surrendered to the Jin people and then surrendered to the Mongols, are portrayed as loyal and righteous people.

Wu Liuqi, whose hands were stained with the blood of Han people, was transformed into a heroic anti-Qing hero in your writing. And Zha Yihuang, who informed on the "Ming History Case", was also glorified into an anti-Qing celebrity who was close friends with Gu Yanwu and Lu Liuliang and was on par with them.

Lu Wende was a famous general who fought in the anti-Mongol fronts in Jianghuai, Hubei and Sichuan for more than 30 years. He repelled the Mongolian army many times and achieved impressive results. However, such a heroic figure was portrayed as a cowardly, incompetent clown!

Is this just fiction? "

In addition to asking the question, Zhu Yihai said:
"In short, we have the right to refuse to shoot any film that glorifies invaders. As for your novel, Mr. Cha, you should cherish the fact that we did not ban your book, because this is not in line with the spirit of our law, but at least we can avoid doing evil - we will not film your work. At the same time, I can also guarantee that no TV station or film company will film your work here, and at the same time..."

Zhu Yihai said in a very affirmative tone:
"No publisher will publish your novel! At least not any novel of this kind."

For a moment, Cha Liangyong was completely stunned. He had originally been ambitious to publish a few more novels while the TV series was being broadcast, but now he was completely at a loss.

"Mr. Zhu, how could you do this!"

Facing Zha Liangyong's shock, Zhu Yihai said to Tian Chengyu:
"As a deputy manager, what do you do? You want to make a movie out of a novel that slanders our ancestors. Don't you even have common sense? How did Asia Television become like this?"

While scolding loudly, Zhu Yihai said:

"Okay, your manager doesn't need to work anymore. Write your own resignation letter! And anyone who suggests filming his work will be demoted!"

After saying that, Zhu Yihai simply walked away, leaving behind a group of stunned people. As for the manager Tian Chengyu, he was completely stunned. No matter what, he had never expected that one of his people would lose his job just because he wanted to film a TV series.

"The greatest hero..."

Looking at them coldly, Zhu Yihai snorted coldly, then left without saying a word.

Only a crowd of astonished people were left...

(End of this chapter)