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Chapter 247: An Accidental Success, I Like It Very Much

After the call ended, Cao Sheng received the email account sent by Feng Xiaogang and sent the script of "If You Are the One" to him.

As for the script of "A World Without Thieves"?
When he was halfway through writing the script, he suddenly remembered to search the Internet to see if there was an original novel.

Finally, he found it.

The search results show that there is a novel with the same name, which was published in a magazine called "Writer" in 1999.

Cao Sheng went online to find the original novel and read it. He discovered that the original novel focused on the character of Shagen, while the original movie focused on the confrontation between the two thieves.

The focus of the script he wrote was also on the confrontation between the two thieves.

After searching for the original novel of "A World Without Thieves" on the Internet, he considered it for a long time and faced three choices.

One is to abandon this half-written script.

The second is to modify the names of the characters and other information in the script. After the change, the script is not so similar to the original novel. After all, the original novel focuses on the character of Shagen, while Shagen in the script is just a supporting role.

Three…is to try to buy the film and television adaptation rights for this short story.

He didn't want to give up after writing half of the script.

He also disdains to bypass the original novel and pretend that the script has nothing to do with the original novel.

So, in the end he decided to choose the third option - trying to buy the film and television adaptation rights of the novel.

Anyway, the copyright prices of novels in mainland China are generally not high now.

He planned that after Wang Jing resigned from Under the Banyan Tree, her first task when she came to work for him would be to let her try to obtain the film and television adaptation rights of the original novel "A World Without Thieves".

If he ultimately fails to get the film and television adaptation rights for this book, he will not release the script.

In his opinion, the script of If You Are the One is far inferior to that of A World Without Thieves in terms of depth.

but……

After reading the script, Feng Xiaogang in Beijing's eyes lit up and his face was filled with joy.

"Interesting! Interesting! This script is good! This script is good! It's interesting, not too difficult to shoot, and it's so interesting. He actually said he's not good at writing comedy scripts?"

When he thought that this script required several beautiful women to play blind date girls, he felt very itchy.

At this time, he was in the hotel room, reading the script on the hotel computer.

At this time, his wife Xu Fan came over, heard him talking to himself, and asked with a smile: "Do you like this book very much?"

Feng Xiaogang nodded repeatedly, "Yes! I like it! I like it very much! Last time he said he was not good at writing comedies, and I thought he really was not good at it, and even thought he would not write for me! I didn't expect it to be so good. Come! Come and see! Come and see!"

Xu Fan's curiosity was aroused and he walked over.

Feng Xiaogang stood up and gave her the chair.

He took his cell phone and went to the bedroom to call Cao Sheng to discuss the script fee.

As he lowered his head to look for Cao Sheng's number on his phone, he couldn't help but think about which female celebrities to find to play the blind date girls in the script.

He never thought that one day he would have the opportunity to make a movie with so many beauties.

He felt that Zhongyuan understood him a little bit.

A true friend!

He has decided to pay a little more for the script, but he has no say in the matter and needs to discuss it with the investors.

But can you first ask Zhongyuan Yidianhui how much it wants?

"Director Feng likes this script?"

On the phone, Cao Sheng was quite surprised after hearing Feng Xiaogang's excited praise.

He himself felt that the script lacked depth and was a purely commercial entertainment script with little technical content.

When he sent the script to Feng Xiaogang, he thought Feng Xiaogang would like it.

Because Feng Xiaogang made this movie in the original time and space.

Although the "If You Are the One" written by Cao Sheng is quite different from the original plot, the main storyline or core is the same.

However, he felt that Feng Xiaogang might be interested in filming such a script with little depth because of its commercial value, but he would not have a high opinion of the script. Unexpectedly, Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the phone seemed quite excited.

"Of course! Of course I like it! Such a wonderful script, a movie with so many beautiful girls, which director wouldn't like such a script? Only a fool wouldn't like it! Brother! You understand me! Thanks! How much do you want for the script fee? Just tell me a number! I'll help you negotiate with the investors! I'll try not to let you down."

How much is appropriate?

Cao Sheng has never sold scripts to mainland directors, so he is not very clear about the current prices of scripts in the mainland.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Well, it's up to you to decide! Just make sure the amount is reasonable. I know that the mainland film industry is struggling right now, and the script fee is definitely not as high as what Hong Kong offers. I can understand that."

This is the truth.

He had not originally intended to write a script for Feng Xiaogang.

When Feng Xiaogang asked him for a script before, his first reaction was to decline.

Later, thinking that it would enhance his fame and status, he changed his mind and wrote If You Are the One and A World Without Thieves.

When I was writing it, I didn't expect to get much script fee.

So, he didn't make an offer to Feng Xiaogang.

I would like to hear first how much Feng Xiaogang himself can offer.

As long as it's not too low, he can accept it.

result?

When Feng Xiaogang heard him say that the script fee in Hong Kong was high, he quickly asked, "Oh, hey! Brother! Then tell me, how much does it cost for the script you wrote for Hong Kong?"

He didn't quite believe the numbers reported in the news.

I think it's too watery.

Cao Sheng: "The prices vary. Some scripts offer 500,000 yuan, and some offer 1 million yuan. You don't have to compare with them. Just give me what you think is right."

Feng Xiaogang: “???”

After a moment of silence, Feng Xiaogang thanked him repeatedly.

The pressure in my heart increased.

A script costs half a million? Or even a million?

No exaggeration in the news?
The director's fee for a movie I made is not that much! How can I do this?
Although Cao Sheng said that just give a little depending on your opinion.

But Feng Xiaogang didn't dare to give just a little.

First, Zhongyuan Yidianhui has been too famous in China in the past two years, and he was paid too little. If word gets out that he is Feng Xiaogang’s man, will other writers be interested in working with him in the future?

Second, he really liked the script of If You Are the One. When he thought about the need for so many beautiful female stars to star in the script, he felt itchy.

He feels that Zhongyuan Yidianhui understands him too well and hopes to continue their cooperation in the future!
If the script fee is too low, will there be any chance for cooperation in the future? He can write scripts for Cheng Long.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and decided to do some ideological work on the investors.

We must make investors understand the importance of the five words "Zhongyuan Yidianhui" and strive for more script fees.

Having made up his mind, he put away his phone and walked out of the bedroom.

As soon as he walked out, Xu Fan turned around and looked over, frowning slightly.

Feng Xiaogang was a little surprised. "What's that expression on your face? What's the matter? Do you think this script is bad?"

Xu Fan pursed his lips, looked at him for a while, and forced a smile: "The script is very interesting and well written, but..."

"But what?" Feng Xiaogang was puzzled.

Xu Fan bit his lip and said with a complicated look in his eyes: "I don't think this script has much depth. It's just a blind date story. How about you look for other scripts?"

Feng Xiaogang frowned, "No depth? You still say this book has no depth? Don't you think that the blind date reflects a lot of profound social issues? Okay, okay! If you don't understand art, don't talk about it! I definitely know more about this than you! Right?"

Xu Fan: “…”

(End of this chapter)