Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 346: Sky-high Copyright Fees, a Classic Scene

In Lin Li's impression, although Bai Lu has always been in a leading position compared to other 95 flowers in the original time and space, her representative work must be Zhou Shengrugu.

A Life of Chow Yun Fat allowed Bai Lu's acting skills to be fully displayed. Compared with the male lead Ren Jialun, Bai Lu was not inferior at all and contributed textbook-like crying scenes, fully worthy of her title of "No. 1 Entertainment Queen".

Although Bai Lu starred in many big productions afterwards, the most impressive one was still Cui Shiyi in Chow Sang-yu.

Now that Bai Lu has become his woman, he should polish this work so that she can stand more firmly and stand higher.

In the private room, apart from Lin Li, Gong Yu and Bai Lu were all very excited.

Gong Yu didn't expect that Lin Li was willing to easily grab a 2 million project for a woman. It really shows the youthful charm!
He made the right bet!

Bai Lu was surprised and moved, and his eyes were already covered with a layer of mist and were wet.

For the first time, she felt what it felt like to have someone to rely on in the entertainment industry.

She didn't expect that Lin Li would be willing to do this for her. Didn't he think about what would happen if the show didn't do well?

He actually spent 200 million just for himself!

I'm afraid even if I sell myself I'm not worth that much money?

Bai Lu only felt that there was a flame in his heart, and he just wanted to rub himself into Lin Li's body!
"Mr. Gong, don't be anxious. I haven't finished speaking yet."

Lin Li looked at Gong Yu's excited expression, smiled, and said softly.

"Boss Lin, what's wrong? Don't scare me!"

"My heart is in turmoil today because of you."

Gong Yu covered his chest and said helplessly.

"Hahaha, Mr. Gong, don't panic, this is a good thing."

"It's like this. There's also a sister film to Chow Sang-yu. I plan to produce these two films at the same time, and shoot them right after Chow Sang-yu."

"That is to say, Zhou Sheng Ru Gu will start filming in the middle of this year, and will start filming One Life to One at the beginning of next year. I wonder what Mr. Gong thinks about this?"

Lin Li smiled and spoke in a cheerful voice as he looked at Gong Yu, whose expression became more and more excited as he spoke.

"No problem, of course no problem, hahahaha!"

"Boss Lin, you really scared me to death. You should have finished speaking in one breath. I thought something unexpected had happened again."

"I just don't know what the estimated investment cost for a lifetime is?"

Gong Yu first expressed his excitement, then his face turned serious and he got down to business.

"Mr. Gong, my estimated investment for One Life to One Life is 100 million. In addition, I will give out 50% of the share for these two works. In addition to Kiwi, I will also bring in other companies in the industry to cooperate together."

Lin Li didn't play tricks on Gong Yu and spoke directly.

"Thirty percent. We at Kiwifruit want thirty percent for both of these films."

Gong Yu thought for a moment, made a quick decision, and made a three-finger gesture to Lin Li.

"Thirty percent is fine, but... there is still a problem."

Lin Li first readily agreed to Gong Yu's request, and then, seeing Gong Yu's delighted expression, he added another sentence that made Gong Yu's expression instantly fall.

"Boss Lin, please stop keeping me in suspense and just speak frankly. My heart is a little hurt."

Gong Yu's face turned bitter and he said with resentment.

Bai Lu on the side quickly covered his mouth and almost laughed out loud.

Originally, she was still immersed in the fact that the two of them had just talked and decided on two big productions with a total of 300 million yuan. Then, seeing Gong Yu's expression changing so drastically, she found it so funny that she almost couldn't hold it in.

"Don't be offended, Mr. Gong. It's just that this matter is very important and I really need to explain it to you in advance."

Lin Li smiled and said sincerely.

"Please go ahead, Mr. Lin."

Gong Yu realized something was wrong and stared at Lin Li.

"It's like this. Since we are cooperating with Kiwi, these two dramas will definitely be broadcast exclusively on our Kiwi platform. If they are broadcast exclusively, I hope the copyright fee for one episode will be six million."

"Of course, the share of broadcast and advertising revenue will definitely be based on the highest standards of our platform."

Lin Li held Bai Lu's soft palm under the table with his left hand and rubbed it gently, while his right hand was placed on the table and tapped habitually.

After he finished speaking, the entire box suddenly became quiet. Gong Yu just stared at Lin Li without saying a word.

Bai Lu also had eyes full of shock and her mouth slightly opened, holding Lin Li's big hands tightly with both hands.

The entire box fell into an eerie silence.

"Heh...Boss Lin, are you kidding me?"

Gong Yu forced a smile and said with a slightly stiff expression.

"Mr. Gong, you are joking. We are talking about serious matters. How can we be joking?"

"Also, I might as well tell Mr. Gong that the copyright fee for the exclusive broadcast of a single episode of Star Han Canlan that I have agreed with Penguin is 8 million."

Lin Li smiled calmly and said something that was not going to shock anyone.

Gong Yu's face trembled, while Bai Lu's eyes widened and he stared blankly at Lin Li's profile.

The exclusive rights to one episode cost eight million. Is this a money grab?
The most important thing is that the penguin actually agreed!
She originally thought that Lin Li’s offer for kiwi fruit was outrageous enough, but she didn’t expect the price from Penguin to be even more outrageous!
"Penguins really are very wealthy! Hahaha!"

"But Mr. Lin, isn't such a high copyright fee for a single episode a bit too high for us at Kiwifruit?"

"Aren't our Nanxun Culture plays worth it?"

"Mr. Gong, with all due respect, I have many options besides Kiwi. I believe other platforms will definitely be interested in our two dramas."

"What do you think, Mr. Gong?"

Lin Li's slender fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, as if he was sitting on the Diaoyutai.

Since 15, video websites have increased their investment in top content, using exclusive dramas to explore membership payment models. The online prices of TV dramas began to soar. The exclusive copyright fee of 500 million per episode for "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" was considered a landmark event in the online drama payment model and online copyright.

This fire not only ignited the enthusiasm of video websites to purchase high-quality TV drama content, but also quickly raised the ceiling of online TV drama copyright fees, and it can even be said that it broke the ceiling.

Therefore, Lin Li has enough confidence.

After all, cuteness and glory have already proved the strength of their Nanxun Culture.

Since Feng Quan had promised them beforehand, he gave it to them at a low price.

Gong Yu's face looked a little ugly, but he didn't want to give up, and his expression was conflicted.

Bai Lu was completely stunned watching from the side. It was the first time she knew that a film and television company could be so powerful in front of the broadcasting platform.

Lin Li's current appearance was simply enough to fascinate her! Her mind flashed back to Lin Li's strong and powerful body last night, and her gentle and graceful posture under him. Suddenly, a surge of heat surged through her body, and her whole body trembled.

She hurriedly clamped her legs together, lowered her head and stopped looking at him, trying to calm herself down.

Lin Li felt Bai Lu's body trembling and glanced at her strangely. When he saw that she lowered her head, he looked away and stopped looking at her.

What a shame!

Bai Lu complained to himself, trying hard to drive away the 19+ images in his mind, breathing in small sips.

"Boss Gong, just think about one thing. So far, every drama produced by our Nanxun Culture has made a lot of money. These two dramas will be no exception. What do you think, Boss Gong?"

Lin Li looked at Gong Yu seriously, giving him a shot of cardiotonic force.

"Boss Lin is right. I am old now. I don't have the courage I had when I first started my business. I am still hesitating."

"It's settled, six million per episode. I, Gong Yu, will bet on Mr. Lin's reputation!"

Gong Yu took a deep breath, slapped his hands on the table, and said with great pride.

"Don't worry, Mr. Gong. I believe that our Nanxun Culture will never let you down."

"Let me offer a glass of tea to Mr. Gong instead of wine."

Lin Li raised the teacup in front of him and gestured to Mr. Gong.

"Haha, I believe this very much!"

Gong Yu laughed out loud, raised his teacup and clinked it with Lin Li's, and they both took a sip.

At this point, the exclusive copyright fee of six million per episode was agreed upon!

Bai Lu watched the two of them from the side, always feeling a sense of unreality.

When will I be able to stand by and watch projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars?

She turned to look at Lin Li, and when Lin Li felt her gaze and smiled back at her gently, she suddenly felt certain.

Yes, she can now.

Because she is Lin Li’s woman now!

-

Nearly one o'clock in the afternoon, at the gate of Renmin University.

"Lu Lu, I have to go to class, so let Brother Bao take you to the airport. I won't see you off."

Lin Li leaned on the back seat of the car, looked sideways at Bai Lu who was hugging his arms tightly beside him, and spoke softly.

"Yeah, I know, I just can't bear to let go."

"To this day I still feel like this is all a dream, and I'm afraid I'll suddenly wake up."

Bai Lu raised his head and looked towards Lin Li, saying with an infatuated gaze.

"You are a big sister, why do you act like a little girl?"

Lin Li chuckled and reached out to pinch her smooth face, his eyes full of smiles.

"Don't you know if I'm a little girl?"

Bai Lu recalled the tearing pain at the beginning of last night and said with a sad look in his eyes.

"Well...yes, you're right."

Lin Li touched his nose sheepishly, looking awkward.

"Okay, go ahead, I'll take care of myself."

"Besides, I'll miss you too."

Bai Lu straightened up from Lin Li's arms, helped him straighten the collar of his shirt, and spoke softly.

"Well, if there is any problem that you can't solve, just tell me."

Lin Li lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips, speaking gently.

"I know. Didn't you tell me that I'm the oldest sister? I can take care of myself."

Bai Lu smiled at Lin Li and said casually.

"I still like you the way you are. It's good to be open and honest. You don't have to pretend to be yourself for me."

"Also, I have a small request. I wonder if you, Lulu, can agree to it."

Lin Li raised his hand and pinched Bai Lu's earlobe to encourage her to be herself. Then he thought of an interesting thing and made a request to Bai Lu.

"Huh? What?"

Bai Lu was very touched by Lin Li’s first sentence, but the second sentence made her curious.

"Look, can you please smile for me, um... like, open your mouth and let go completely."

Lin Li stared at Bai Lu with burning eyes and told him his purpose.

"what?"

Bai Lu looked at Lin Li in confusion, totally not understanding what he meant.

"I just want to remember the way you laugh."

"Really?"

"real!"

Bai Lu looked at Lin Li suspiciously, and thought that it was rare for Lin Li to make a request to her, so she should satisfy him. She took a deep breath and made preparations.

So, under Lin Li's expectant gaze, Bai Lu curved her eyebrows, and the corners of her mouth first gently raised an arc, and then her smile became wider and wider until it was completely opened. Lin Li could even see the small red dot in her throat.

"Hahaha~"

"Hahaha!"

The two of them laughed at the same time. Bai Lu laughed as Lin Li requested, while Lin Li couldn't hold back his laughter after seeing Bai Lu's classic groundhog laugh!
"Ah! You lied to me!"

“Hahaha… ah… sorry… haha…”

For a moment, the atmosphere in the car was extremely cheerful, and even Wang Bao in the front row couldn't help but curl his lips.

This Miss Bai is quite interesting.

(End of this chapter)