At the age of 38, he went to college and his children were classmates.

Chapter 186, The Art of Negotiation (Please Subscribe)

"What do you think is a suitable final transaction price, Sister Min?"

"Or you can suggest a suitable range."

Shen Qiushan asked again.

"It's hard to say. Your book is too special. There hasn't been a science fiction work in China that has sold more than 10 copies before, let alone a Nebula Award winner. So there are no works to refer to."

"However, if we step outside the science fiction genre, we can refer to other best-selling books. There was a suspense novel that sold over 300 million copies, and its film and television rights were sold for 2.5 million."

"Although your book's sales are not as high as that one, it has only been on the market for a few days. Judging from the current momentum, it is very likely to reach the range of two to three million copies."

"Therefore, we can discuss its price."

After some analysis, Chen Min gave her opinion.

End the call.

Shen Qiushan rested for a while.

The phone rang again.

It was an unfamiliar number from Beijing.

"Hello, are you Mr. Shen Qiushan?"

The call connected, and it was a woman's voice.

"I'm."

"Hello, Teacher Shen."

"I am Qiao Meng, the director of the copyright department of Bentech Pictures."

"Editor-in-Chief Chen should have already told you that Benteng Pictures is interested in purchasing the film and television rights to 'The Three-Body Problem.' Would you be willing to discuss this in person, Professor Shen?"

"What time?"

Shen Qiushan asked.

"When you saw Teacher Shen's schedule, you were in Sanjiang, right?"

"I'm usually in Sanjiang, but I've been in Beijing these past few days."

"what?"

Is Professor Shen in Beijing?

On the phone, Qiao Meng was clearly somewhat surprised.

Then, with some delight, he said, "Teacher Shen, the headquarters of our Benteng Pictures is in Beijing."

Do you have time to meet tonight?

"Or, tomorrow or the day after is fine."

Beijing is the cultural center of China, and many cultural industry companies have their headquarters there.

Especially for film and television companies, because of the strict film and television review system, it is more convenient for the company to submit projects for review and communicate if the company is located in Beijing.

Therefore, almost all of the leading film and television companies in China are based in Beijing, or at least have their headquarters in Beijing.

"It can be done today. Just send me the time and location."

Shen Qiushan didn't have any plans for today.

His original plan was to first go to the hospital to check on his son's condition, and then go out for a walk.

Having lived for 38 years, this was Shen Qiushan's first time visiting the capital.

In the past, I was so overwhelmed by life that I had neither the time nor the money to travel.

Now that he has achieved financial freedom, he figured he might as well take a look around since he's already here.

"Okay, Teacher Shen."

"Please add this phone number on WeChat."

"OK!"

After hanging up the phone, Shen Qiushan added the other party as a friend.

Shortly after, Qiao Meng sent over the time and location.

Half past six in the evening.

Longyunzhai.

Shen Qiushan searched on the map and found that it was about 20 kilometers away from his location, which would take about 40 minutes by car.

It's still early!

We rested at the hotel for a while longer.

Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo went to the hospital together.

"MoMo, I have a business dinner tonight."

"Come with me!"

Shen Qiushan talked as he walked.

"What kind of social engagement?"

Lin Xiamo asked with a suspicious look.

They came to the capital solely because of Shen Yixiao; Shen Qiushan hadn't mentioned anything else before.

"Editor-in-Chief Chen from the publishing house just called me. A film and television company wants to buy the film and television rights to 'The Three-Body Problem.' Their company is located in Beijing, and we've arranged to meet to discuss the details."

Shen Qiushan gave a brief explanation.

Which film and television company?

Lin Xiamo asked curiously.

"Do you also know anything about the film and television industry?" Shen Qiushan asked with a smile.

"I know a little bit about him; Lao Fang works for a film and television company."

Lin Xiamo said.

"Old Fang? Fang Di, the lead guitarist of your band?"

The image of the "little blond guy" who always dressed in androgynous style involuntarily popped into Shen Qiushan's mind.

"correct."

"She works for Shanhai Film and Television, the largest film and television company in Sanjiang."

"Hmm, her image does seem quite suitable for the film and television industry."

In Shen Qiushan's mind, the music industry and the film and television industry are actually the same circle, collectively known as the entertainment industry.

Fang Di's androgynous style is quite popular in the entertainment industry, and there are even some very popular idols who have adopted this style.

"The company that wants to buy the copyright is Benteng Pictures. Editor-in-Chief Chen of the publishing house said that if it is a buyout of the film and television rights, it can be sold for about 2.5 million yuan, which is comparable to a previous hit suspense work."

2.5 billion! !

Lin Xiamo was startled by this number.

The prize money Shen Qiushan previously received, as well as the film and television rights to his online novels, amounted to tens of millions of yuan.

This time, the amount has been increased to the hundreds of millions!

If it can really sell for 2.5 million, then my "brother-in-law" will have achieved complete financial freedom.

Shocked, Lin Xiamo couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Shen Qiushan has always been shining brightly, and this brilliance has not dimmed with the passage of time, but has become even more dazzling!
When Lin Xiamo first started interacting with Shen Qiushan, she adopted a condescending attitude, but gradually she began to look at him at eye level.

Now, the other person has become someone she needs to look up to.

Furthermore, with suitors like Liu Qingwu around Shen Qiushan, Lin Xiamo felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Become a better version of yourself!

Only you deserve to stand beside him!
Lin Xiamo thought to herself, and then, while Shen Qiushan was buying fruit, she took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Hu Tingting: Please agree to the "Voice of China" program!
Let's go compete!

After Lin Xiamo and the Red Rose Band became popular online, they received many job offers, mostly for music festivals and bars.

However, there was also a rather significant job offer among them.

That's the "Voice of China" program team, a very well-known music competition program in China.

The first two seasons were hugely successful, with very high ratings and a lot of discussion.

This is the third season.

Hu Tingting received an invitation from the program team a couple of days ago to participate in the recording. Zhu Xinyue and Fang Di are both fine with it.

But Lin Xiamo has a bigger problem.

One reason was that I needed to ask for leave to record the show, and the other was my father's attitude.

Previously, when Lin Xiamo sang in a bar, the video went viral, which infuriated Director Lin.

I wonder what my dad's reaction would be if I went on another variety show.

So Lin Xiamo has been hesitating for the past two days, and if she doesn't go, the band naturally won't be able to participate in the show recording.

After all, she was the lead singer of the Red Rose Band and the soul of the band.

Now, she has finally made up her mind!
If you want to take your singing career to the next level, participating in "Voice of China" is a great choice.

This show has high ratings and a lot of attention. The first two seasons were huge hits, and the singers who participated in the competition also benefited from the increased popularity.

Although the Red Rose Band has gained some popularity online, many people consider them nothing more than an "internet celebrity band."

Appearing on "Voice of China" will not only increase the band's popularity, but also weaken the label of "internet celebrity band" and allow more audiences to see the true strength of the Red Rose Band!
Carrying fruit and takeout food from a restaurant, Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo arrived at the hospital ward.

Wang Yunpeng's parents had already arrived, bringing a lot of food and fruit.

Shen Yixiao also benefited from the situation, and was eating an apple while chatting with Wang Yunpeng's father.

Shen Qiushan knew both of them, and in the past, when they met, they communicated on an equal footing.

But today, Shen Qiushan clearly felt that Wang Yunpeng's parents were much more polite to him.

"Old Shen, you're really something now!" "A big writer! I heard you've earned tens of millions just from writing books, that's amazing!"

Wang Yunpeng's father sighed with a broad smile.

"I didn't earn that much; it's all just rumors online."

Shen Qiushan waved his hand modestly, his gaze sweeping around the ward, but he didn't see his "daughter-in-law" Lin Yufei.

Where is Yufei?

Shen Qiushan looked at his daughter, Shen Yanran, who was sitting on the cot playing on her phone.

"She and Xiaoyi went back to school."

Although Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi were not injured, they had been up all night and were exhausted.

Lin Yufei, in particular, barely slept because she took Shen Yixiao to watch the flag-raising ceremony early in the morning.

"Dad, Yufei and Xiaoyi asked me to go shopping tomorrow, is that okay?"

Shen Yanran asked with an expectant look on her face.

After spending most of the day together, she had already become familiar with Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi, and got along quite well with both of them. If they spent more time together, they would definitely become best friends.

"Well, let's go!"

Shen Qiushan nodded. It was also his daughter Shen Yanran's first time in the capital, so of course she wanted to take a look around and have some fun.

"But you'll have to stay with your brother at the hospital a little longer today."

"Your second aunt and I are going to a social event later."

Shen Qiushan added another sentence.

"okay!"

Shen Yanran responded, then glanced at Shen Yixiao, who was chewing an apple, out of the corner of her eye.

After Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi left, the siblings started bickering.

It's about five o'clock.

Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo took a taxi to Longyunzhai.

Because it was rush hour, what should have been a 40-minute drive took more than an hour.

The two arrived just five minutes before the agreed time.

Longyunzhai is a private restaurant hidden in a small alley, with a very stylish decor.

A strikingly beautiful female greeter led Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo into a private room decorated in an antique style.

This private room has a tea tasting area and a dining area.

At this moment, a man and a woman are sitting by the tea table.

The man appeared to be around 50 years old, slightly overweight, with thinning hair, but his eyes were bright and piercing.

The woman had shoulder-length hair that reached past her ears, delicate features, and wore a white office lady suit with thin flesh-colored stockings covering her legs.

Upon seeing Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo enter the private room, both of them stood up.

"Hello, Teacher Shen."

"This is Qiao Meng, I'm speaking by phone."

"Hello, Mr. Qiao."

"Teacher Shen, this is Mr. Ma from Benteng Pictures."

The two greeted each other, and Qiao Meng then pointed to the middle-aged man with thinning hair.

"Ma Weiguo".

"I have long admired Professor Shen's name."

As the president of Benteng Pictures, Ma Weiguo was very approachable. He smiled and warmly shook hands with Shen Qiushan.

"Mr. Ma, you're too kind."

"You are the truly famous one!"

Shen Qiushan exchanged polite greetings, naturally unaware of the existence of Ma Weiguo.

In fact, Ma Weiguo is indeed very influential in the film and television industry, after all, Benteng Pictures is a leading company in the film and television industry.

Ma Weiguo is also the president of Benteng Pictures, so it's no exaggeration to call him an industry leader.

usually.

For some smaller projects, Ma Weiguo would not be present in person.

But today is different.

The film and television rights to "The Three-Body Problem" are a huge project involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

In addition, Ma Weiguo himself is also a big fan of the book "The Three-Body Problem", so when he heard that Qiao Meng was going to meet with Shen Qiushan tonight to discuss cooperation, he specially canceled his original social engagement.

"introduce."

"Lin Xiamo, lead singer of the Red Rose Band and secretary of the Youth League Committee of Sanjiang University."

Shen Qiushan then introduced Lin Xiamo.

Qiao Meng had seen Lin Xiamo's performance video, and she immediately gave her a commercial compliment.

The four people took their seats at the main table.

Eat and chat.

After they had eaten and drunk a few glasses of wine, Qiao Meng changed the subject and finally got to the point: "Brother Shen, our CEO Ma really likes your book 'The Three-Body Problem' and is very confident that he can do a good job adapting it into a film or television series."

"You should know the strength of our Benteng Pictures. Looking across the country, we are probably the only ones capable of producing such a sci-fi blockbuster."

"Therefore, handing over 'The Three-Body Civilization' to us is the best option at present."

"I wonder what Brother Shen's price range is?"

As Qiao Meng finished speaking.

Ma Weiguo, who was standing to the side, also turned his gaze to Shen Qiushan and observed him silently.

Despite his warm and amiable appearance, Ma Weiguo is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing, with a meticulous mind and decisive actions.

Otherwise, how could he have become the president of Benteng Pictures!

Shen Qiushan calmly ate a bite of food before asking, "In what way do you intend to cooperate?"

Exclusive buyout!

Qiao Meng replied directly.

"Mr. Qiao, Mr. Ma, it's like this."

"I have a deep affection for the book 'The Three-Body Problem.' I put a lot of effort into creating it; it's like my child!"

"Now that you want to buy it, how much do you think is a reasonable price?"

Shen Qiushan threw the question back at him directly.

Negotiation, you know!
The later you reveal your hand, the better.

Therefore, Shen Qiushan wanted to first sound out the other party's opinion.

Qiao Meng subconsciously exchanged a glance with Ma Weiguo, who nodded slightly at her.

Qiao Meng immediately stretched out her left hand and waved it in front of Shen Qiushan: "Brother Shen, how about this price?"

"5 billion?"

Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded: "It seems alright."

"But I have conditions!"

"Uh……"

Qiao Meng was stunned for a moment, speechless, silently thinking to herself: Who gave you this confidence!

He just casually mentioned 5 million!

"Brother Shen, I meant 5000 million!"

Qiao Meng quickly corrected her.

"5000??"

Shen Qiushan feigned shock, turned to Lin Xiamo, and muttered, "Momo, how much did they sell the film and television rights to 'I Really Didn't Want to Be Reborn' for again?"

"1000 million!"

Lin Xiamo gave a cooperative answer.

"Oh, so in the eyes of President Qiao and Benteng Pictures, 'The Three-Body Problem' is only a few times better than the online novels I wrote before."

"do you mean this?"

Shen Qiushan retorted sharply.

"Uh……"

Qiao Meng paused for a moment, then looked at Ma Weiguo.

The latter picked up a warm towel from the table, wiped his hands, and then said with a smile, "Brother Shen, that's not how you calculate the accounts."

"5000 million is the price of a top-tier IP. You can ask around if you don't believe me. The prices we, Benteng Pictures, offer have always been among the highest in the industry."

"This is a very reasonable price!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded: "I have felt the sincerity of Benteng Pictures."

"Thank you for your hospitality today, Mr. Ma and Mr. Qiao. I'd like to propose a toast to you both!"

As he spoke, Shen Qiushan raised his wine glass with a smile.

His attitude was very clear: he did not accept the price of 5000 million and had no intention of continuing the negotiation.

In other words, the price of 5000 million is far from his expected price.

(End of this chapter)