The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 149 Unexpected Gains

"Yes, I am also curious about what a big star like you would like to talk to an old man like me about."

"I wonder if Mr. Cha knows Rowling?"

Zhang Chen felt that there was no need to state his purpose right away. It would be better to take it step by step in front of these literati.

"Of course I know the world-famous writer, but I know her, but she may not know me."

"Mr. Cha, you are too modest. Rowling and I are friends. She mentioned you before."

Zhang Chen didn't lie. After Rowling got to know Zhang Chen, perhaps because she wanted to have some common topics to talk about with him, she mentioned Mr. Jin from China during one of their conversations.

Maybe Rowling even read Mr. King's works specifically, so she understood a lot when we talked about it.

"Since I was a child, I have liked some worlds that everyone yearns for, such as Rowling's magical world and Mr. Cha's Jianghu."

"So it seems that Zhang Chen wants to adapt my novel into a film?"

Jin Yong didn't say whether it was on the big screen, but he already knew the purpose of Zhang Chen's trip.

"I have this idea, but I don't know what Mr. Cha thinks."

Different from the way he talked with Rowling, Rowling was in a dark period of her life and urgently needed funds to support her life.

But Jin Yong is different. The old man has basically achieved financial freedom now, so what he pursues is naturally different. Zhang Chen has not yet figured out what to use to impress him.

Money might be enough, but it would undoubtedly require a sum of money that Jin Yong could not resist at all.

If you can spend less money, that would be best.

So he could only test the waters first.

"The current shooting technology is changing with each passing day. I actually also want to present my works to the audience with more advanced technology."

"Then I wonder if Mr. Cha can give this task to Morning Light Entertainment?"

"I'm familiar with several TV series produced by Morning Light Entertainment, and The Flying Dagger of Li Xiao is very well made."

As an old hand, Jin Yong is much calmer than other business partners Zhang Chen has talked with. He has not given a definite answer even after talking for so long.

"Oh? I also think that many of the filming techniques in this TV series are much better than previous martial arts films."

Zhang Chen was not in a hurry and started chatting with Jin Yong about some interesting things that happened during the filming of the TV series "The Flying Dagger of Xiao Li" by Chenguang Entertainment.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Jiao would speak in dialect like this?"

After listening to Zhang Chen talking about Jiao Enjun speaking his hometown dialect, Jin Yong couldn't help laughing.

"Haha, I didn't expect that dialect could affect other people's doubts about his appearance. He is such a handsome man who can perfectly handle the ramen hairstyle."

The two stopped talking about the remakes of Jin Yong's novels and instead started talking about which roles domestic actors are most suitable for.

Jin Yong felt that Liu Dehua and Chen Yulian best matched his temperament for Yang Guo and Xiao Long Nu.

Zhang Chen thinks that the version starring Louis Koo and Carman Lee is the best among all the versions.

"This tea is really more to my taste than the pre-rain tea. The pre-Qingming tea lacks some flavor."

“The tea before the Qingming Festival is fresh, while the tea before the rain is astringent. Old tea drinkers prefer the tea before the rain, while young people like to drink the tea before the Qingming Festival.”

"Then why did you, a young man, buy pre-rain tea?"

"My assistant bought it. She said that I would definitely like it since I look old-fashioned."

“Good tea needs a good tea maker.”

"What do you think of my tea art, old man?"

“Unique.”

"How about I make another one for Mr. Cha?"

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he took two empty cups, warmed the cups, added tea, moistened the tea, and brewed it.

“It makes the complex simple, very good!”

"So what do you think is missing this time, Mr. Cha?"

"Everything is available, except you, the tea maker."

"I'm just learning blindly. I'm sorry to embarrass you by showing off your skills in front of an expert."

"No tricks are better than tricks. People with a certain school of thought may not be as good as you in picking up girls."

At this point, both Zhang Chen and Jin Yong fell silent.

Jin Yong is quietly sipping tea.

Zhang Chen was thinking.

The conversation between the two just now was about both tea and business.

Starting from "Is it better before the Qingming Festival or before the Rain?", Jin Yong and Zhang Chen started to clash their respective views on "new" and "old".

In the beginning, Jin Yong preferred to use the older generation to remake his novels, and he only believed that the older generation could understand the flavor of his novels.

Zhang Chen thinks that no matter the older or younger generation, everyone can appreciate its flavor.

Jin Yong also said that Chenguang Entertainment did not have a good production team.

Zhang Chen asked him how the TV series previously shot by Chenguang Entertainment were.

Jin Yong directly said that it was different, but did not directly say whether it was suitable or not.

Zhang Chen brewed the tea again, wanting to let Jin Yong know that times are changing and Chenguang Entertainment is also improving.

Jin Yong also said that he thought too simply.

Finally, Zhang Chen directly asked what Chenguang Entertainment was still lacking. Jin Yong said that they were lacking Zhang Chen, meaning that he wanted Zhang Chen to join the production of the TV series.

Zhang Chen declined, saying he had never learned it.

Jin Yong said it didn’t matter, as those who had learned it might not be as good as Zhang Chen.

So what Zhang Chen is thinking about now is whether to agree to this condition.

If he wants to get the rights to remake Jin Yong's novels, he has to put himself in the mix. Is it worth it?

"Mr. Cha, we just talked so much about which actors are suitable for which roles in your novel. Which role do you think I am suitable for?"

Jin Yong said that he wanted to participate in the production of TV series, which also includes front and back stage.

But if Jin Yong hadn't suffered from Alzheimer's disease, he would not have let Zhang Chen, such a famous star, go behind the scenes, so Jin Yong's statement was to let Zhang Chen play one of the roles.

Then Zhang Chen will have to consider which role to play.

"Didn't you just say Louis Koo is more suitable than Andy Lau? I think you are more suitable."

This refers to the character of Yang Guo.

"I'm actually thinking of asking Mr. Cha for a few more remake rights."

"Oh? Which ones?"

“The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.”

In Zhang Chen's impression, these three are the most successful TV series remakes of Jin Yong's novels in the mainland, and there is no reason for Chenguang Entertainment to miss such a good opportunity.

"Then I think you are suitable for Duan Yu, Yang Guo, and Zhang Wuji."

Wow, Jin Yong is making Zhang Chen take on the responsibility of increasing the ratings for every novel he writes.

"Mr. Cha, I have never practiced martial arts, nor have I learned acting."

"Liu Dehua has never learned martial arts."

This is a bit far-fetched. After all, Liu Dehua has acted in many movies and TV series, so he does have some skills.

"How about a little more money, kid?"

He remembered that in 99, Jin Yong once said that if someone could make his novels as good as "Water Margin" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", he would be willing to transfer the copyright for 1 yuan.

After that, he let Big Beard take away the copyright of "Swordsman" for 1 yuan.

Zhang Chen's Chenguang Entertainment naturally had no experience in shooting large-scale productions such as "Water Margin" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", so it could only think of spending more money.

Because the adaptation of "Swordsman" by Big Beard was too drastic, even Jin Yong himself criticized it.

So at this time, Jin Yong had lost confidence in Big Beard's ability to film his other novels well, and he no longer blindly pursued whether he could make a big production like "Water Margin" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

Now he just hopes that someone can present his work in a complete manner.

This is also the best time for Chenguang Entertainment to enter the market.

"Money is something you can't bring with you when you are born and you can't take with you when you die. I would rather have my novel adapted into a TV series for people all over the world to see."

Jin Yong has recognized Zhang Chen, a superstar with world-class influence. As he said, he has no shortage of money, but if Zhang Chen joins, perhaps the TV series adapted from his novels can be sold all over the world.

Zhang Chen was also seriously thinking about Jin Yong's suggestions.

He also didn't expect that after Big Beard's adaptation caused dissatisfaction among Jin Yong, his original plan to spend money to buy the copyright fell through. Now the copyright fee has changed from 1 yuan to a requirement that Zhang Chen must participate in the performance.

If he really takes part in the film, first of all, the mainland market will definitely get more enthusiastic feedback than before, of course this is assuming that his acting skills are not bad.

Secondly, the Southeast Asian market is deeply influenced by China, and with Zhang Chen's participation, many countries will probably compete for this version of Jin Yong's martial arts TV series.

Then, it is hard to say whether the Western culture around the world will accept martial arts TV dramas. If it is promoted to the world after the movie "Hero" and before the movie "The Promise", it may be feasible.

But in general, even if it is not feasible to promote it to the world, at least it is certain that the investment can be recovered or even a huge profit can be made.

If it can be promoted to more countries, the influence of Morning Glory Entertainment will also take a big step forward.

In addition, he thought of another benefit, that is, the experience of acting in TV dramas can be a reason for him to write sad love songs.

It is reasonable to release ten sad songs after filming a Shura drama like "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", right?

This will also prevent some people from questioning the origin of his songs.

So, on the surface it was Jin Yong’s request, but wasn’t it also Zhang Chen’s need?
It is not certain who will make the profit.

"It seems like I have to go to Wudang to learn martial arts from a master?"

"Haha, I wouldn't dare let a big star like you do anything."

In November, the first truly online game in China, "Legend", was officially launched. It quickly topped the major software sales charts on the day of its launch, and also allowed other game companies to see the prospects of online games.

However, Zhang Chen set off for Ying Country in early November.

Ten days had passed since the negotiation with Jin Yong, and after the two men reached an agreement, Chenguang Entertainment immediately signed copyright transfer agreements with Jin Yong for "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

Originally, Zhang Chen thought that Jin Yong would first see how well the first film was produced by Chenguang Entertainment before considering the copyright transfer of subsequent novels.

But unexpectedly, Jin Yong said that as long as Zhang Chen could perform, he would be willing to take a gamble.

Seeing Jin Yong being so straightforward, Zhang Chen naturally felt relieved. At least he had secured the title of the hit TV series.

And there was an unexpected gain, that is, Jin Yong provided an opportunity for Chenguang Entertainment to go abroad, which Zhang Chen had never considered before.

"Brother, can I take a picture with Harry and the others?"

Zhang Chen came to China on invitation to attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". Liu Yifei, who had been trained by Zhang Chen to be a fan of "Harry Potter" since childhood, naturally wanted to see the movie first when she heard that it was released.

　It seems that the monthly ticket and additional chapter requirements have been met?

　　This is the first chapter of 3000 words. I will try to write another chapter with words today.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)