My game, you have no right to award

Chapter 210 Fire

For a moment, the only sounds in the meeting room were turning pages of documents and the scratching of pens on paper.

This time, no one from Heying Vision spoke up. Instead, Lan Changping adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and asked the question himself.

"The animations handled by Crane Shadow Visual have always been produced by our own independent internal team..."

He glanced subconsciously at Chu Hong in the corner.

"Especially since this is a feature-length 2D animated film, all processes and standards should be set internally."

"Having the final review and decision-making power... is still too harsh a condition, and it will severely limit our creativity."

"In addition, our director has more extensive production experience."

"Please allow us to decline the offer to have an external director supervise the film."

"We believe your company can understand our original intention."

"Only in this way can we present an excellent film."

"Mr. Zhou."

When Zhou Kuang heard the other person mention him, he first smiled and nodded, while his mind was racing.

Of course, he hadn't missed the other person's little trick.

It's obvious that Lan Changping had investigated Chu Hong. Therefore, it's not surprising that the other party refused so firmly.

Heying Vision probably made this decision after reviewing Chu Hong's resume.

The resume is still too thin...

Of the three conditions proposed by Zhou Kuang, the first was to grant Kuangshi Games the final right to review and decide on the film's content.

Crane Shadow Vision was clearly unwilling to accept this, but their attitude suggested that it was still open to negotiation.

The second condition is that if the film's content deviates from the setting of "The Mysterious Mountains and Seas," Kuangshi Games can terminate the cooperation and claim compensation.

Lan Changping didn't even mention this point, so it's natural that he would accept it.

The third point, regarding having Chu Hong as the director, was met with clear opposition from the other party.

"Has Mr. Lan seen any of Chu Hong's works from our company?"

Zhou Kuang took the tablet computer from the person next to him; he had his subordinates prepare it beforehand.

"You can take a look at his work. He used to lead the special effects department of other companies and participated in the production of many films that grossed over 100 million at the box office."

Zhou Kuang was exaggerating a bit here, after all, Chu Hong's special effects department at Asia United Film Studios only had a handful of people.

The so-called participation in the "production of movies with box office revenue of hundreds of millions" is actually just making some short films for promotional purposes.

If doing publicity and promotion for someone else counts as participating in the production of the film itself, then that's a bit of a stretch.

But the most important thing now is to convince Heying Vision; if we don't boast about this, there's really nothing else to boast about.

Lan Changping nodded, had someone take the tablet from him, and after looking at it with a slight frown, he handed it to the employees in their creative department.

Chu Hong watched the actions on the other side, and the back of his neck felt a little hot.

He knows exactly what works he has created.

After they had all finished reading, Lan Changping handed the tablet back to the employees of Megvii Games.

"But animated films are not about creating special effects or making short films," Lan Changping stated earnestly. "Directing an animated film is also different from directing a short film."

“President Lan, I understand your concerns.” Zhou Kuang relaxed slightly and leaned back in his chair. “If it were me, I would also find it difficult to accept this risk.”

"But where there are risks, there are also rewards!"

Zhou Kuang emphasized, and Lan Changping's eyes narrowed slightly, wanting to hear what he had to say next.

"Believe me, I would never joke about my most valuable IP or the projects we collaborate on."

Zhou Kuang tapped the table with his hand.

Lan Changping nodded slightly upon hearing this, as this was actually what he couldn't understand the most.

If the other party appoints Chu Hong as director, and the film ultimately fails in the market, it will have a huge impact on the IP of "Youming Shanhai".

After all, this is the first time that "The Lost Seas and Mountains" has been adapted into other forms of entertainment media.

If the quality of the film disappoints the audience of the IP, it will be difficult to convince them to continue to consume subsequent adaptations of the IP.

The other party's boss couldn't possibly be unaware of such a risk!

Once the IP image is damaged, the only one that will bear all of this is naturally Kuangshi Games!
Why did the other party's boss insist on having his own person direct the film?

Is it because this way they can gain control of the project?
No, that's definitely not the reason!

The risk is too high and the reward too low. Besides, there are other ways to gain control of the project, such as the "final decision-making power" that the other party previously proposed.

I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out.

If the owner of Megvii Games were in the film industry, then Lan Changping's situation would be somewhat understandable.

But he isn't.

What is this so-called "reward" that the other party is talking about?

Just as Lan Changping was pondering, Zhou Kuang continued speaking.

"How about this, let's give him a chance."

"Let him prove his abilities."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Zhou Kuang's suggestion, Lan Changping suddenly became interested.

"how to prove?"

“Three days!” Zhou Kuang held up three fingers. “Give him three days to draw a set of storyboards for a movie.”

"If the storyboard can convince you, that would be the best."

“If not…” he shrugged, “then let’s just part ways.”

"and many more!"

Lan Changping raised his hand to interrupt Zhou Kuang.

"I can give you an answer to the conditions you mentioned earlier right now."

“I can give him three days to draw the storyboard.”

"That's not a problem at all."

“But what you said later…” Lan Changping looked at the young man opposite him, inwardly sighing, “A hero emerges from among the young,” and then continued to ask, “Can I understand it this way? If what he presented couldn’t convince us, you wouldn’t consider this cooperation?”

Zhou Kuang turned his head and exchanged a glance with his own men, then turned back and nodded.

"You can understand that."

"I believe that once you see the storyboard he drew, you will definitely accept it."

Looking at the confident expression on his face, Lan Changping couldn't detect any falsehood.

Is this person really that amazing?
Lan Changping lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked up and said, "Okay, I agree."

"But how do I know that he drew the storyboard in these three days, and that it wasn't something you had prepared beforehand?"

“Please send one of your employees here so he can draw it on-site in the company.” Zhou Kuang pointed to Chu Hong, who was already dumbfounded. “Of course, you can only watch from outside the door and cannot disturb him.”

"Okay! It's settled then!"

Lan Changping nodded.

If the other party can truly demonstrate a strength that he can't refuse, then he'd be willing to take a huge gamble!

Meanwhile, Zhou Kuang also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the other party gives Chu Hong this opportunity, Zhou Kuang is confident that he can persuade them.

He certainly didn't act on a whim; he had been planning this for a long time.

First, why choose to use a storyboard to demonstrate Chu Hong's abilities?
Because this is the most direct way to demonstrate a director's ability!

Storyboard, what is storyboard?

Storyboarding is a sketch-like representation of how a film will be shot, created before actual filming.

A good storyboard allows industry professionals to instantly envision what the film will look like after shooting.

Since storyboards are composed of individual images, they naturally represent the core competency required of a director: the ability to tell a story visually.

A person's understanding of camera angles, camera language, and visual rhythm can be clearly seen through a storyboard. Many famous directors possess top-notch storyboarding skills and even draw their own storyboards.

A director can convince investors simply by presenting their storyboard.

Zhou Kuang chose this form of proof precisely because he knew there were many similar examples.

Secondly, he knew that Chu Hong had been trying to draw storyboards these days.

Whether he succeeds or not is not the most important thing; what matters is that he at least thought about it beforehand.

Now, all he has to do is ignite the booster and give the other side a final push.

……

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After the meeting concluded that day, both sides agreed to continue negotiations.

However, Zhou Kuang didn't need to come to the negotiations in person afterward, because before Chu Hong drew up the storyboard, they were already destined not to reach an agreement on the core terms.

Over the next three days, staff from Heying Vision and Kuangshi Games will hold group negotiations.

The legal department reviews the contract details, the business department discusses the financial terms, and the creative department explores the content direction.

But until Chu Hong proves himself, nothing is certain.

After Zhou Kuang and his team left the other party's office building, Chu Hong finally couldn't hold back any longer and found him.

"Brother Kuang..."

"Hold on."

Zhou Kuang raised his hand to stop him from continuing, then turned and told the others to go back first, while Wang Fu went to the car to wait for him.

"Well, tell me."

After everyone around him had walked away, Zhou Kuang turned around and looked at Chu Hong.

"This……"

Chu Hong was at a loss for words.

Is the boss being too impulsive?
Or is it that I wasn't prepared?
No matter how I put it, it doesn't feel right.

"You have too many ideas in your head."

Zhou Kuang pointed at him, then turned around and leaned against the smooth iron railing by the roadside.

Do you remember the first time I saw you?

Chu Hong nodded.

Do you know why I feel like you're the one I've been looking for?

"do not know."

Chu Hong shook his head honestly; even today, he still feels like it was a dream.

Like water without a source or a tree without roots floating in the air.

Because the system told me.

"Because there is fire in your eyes."

Zhou Kuang was seriously trying to fool him.

Seeing the confusion in his eyes, Zhou Kuang quickly increased his efforts.

"Just like when I wasn't making 'The Netherworld Mountains and Seas,' I was like that myself."

"I want to do something, but I don't have the courage to do it."

"Always afraid of the taste of failure."

Wow, isn't this me in a literary sense?

Chu Hong instantly felt a sense of empathy.

Zhou Kuang continued to search for words to offer him psychological support.

“But do you know what?” He turned and stared intently into Chu Hong’s eyes, “Only those who dare to let the fire in their hearts ignite into a raging inferno can rise to the top!”

"Only then will people remember your name!"

Zhou Kuang turned around and chuckled, then cursed.

"Damn it, before I made 'The Netherworld Mountains and Seas', people said I was crazy."

"Your company can't even make a decent mobile game, so what makes you think you can challenge AAA-level single-player games?!"

"Even if you're courting death, you won't die this quickly."

Chu Hong listened attentively, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"But I still succeeded. 'The Netherworld Mountains and Seas' became a hit, selling ten million copies, and people were jealous of me! They said I was just lucky!"

"But I know I wasn't lucky, I was just bold and dared to do it!"

"Ask around, who dares to say that Megvii Games is a small company now?"

"Who dares to underestimate me, Zhou Kuang?"

Zhou Kuang got up from the railing and patted Chu Hong on the shoulder.

"Three days is an opportunity I'm trying to give you."

"Don't think about what will happen if you fail, don't think about whether you will have another chance."

Treat it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Upon hearing this, Chu Hong's throat bobbed.

"This is your battlefield all by yourself. Go and find a way to draw your soul, your blood, into storyboards!"

What was originally a small spark in Chu Hong's heart gradually burned into a raging fire.

The timidity that should have persisted began to gradually disappear.

"Take a good rest today. Come to the company tomorrow morning and start your battle."

Hearing this, Chu Hong nodded hard, biting his lip until it hurt.

"Ok!"

Seeing his expression, Zhou Kuang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew~ I've finally finished fooling everyone.

He took advantage of the other person's inattention to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

As long as Chu Hong does it, this matter will succeed, because...

Zhou Kuang had been prepared for this for a long time.

The two got into the car, and he told Wang Fu that he needed to rest for a while and would wake him up when they arrived at the company.

After saying that, Zhou Kuang closed his eyes.

Wang Fu saw his boss dozing off with his eyes closed in the rearview mirror, so he drove more steadily, afraid of waking him.

System, start up!
Zhou Kuang summoned the system with practiced ease and entered the system shop.

After searching left and right, I finally found what I was looking for at the bottom of the page.

【3D Projection Consciousness Converter (Limited Time Edition)】

[Description: This consciousness converter allows anyone's consciousness to connect. Once activated, any three-dimensional image in the user's mind will be automatically converted into a corresponding two-dimensional image in their subconscious. Limited time offer: 72 hours.]

[Exchange price: 8999 points]

Zhou Kuang's request for three days was not just a casual remark; he had already selected the props.

With this prop, Chu Hong can instantly transform any image of the game "Youming Shanhai" into a two-dimensional style and retain the same style within three days, as long as he recalls it.

In this way, Chu Hong doesn't even need to worry about finding out what style to use when adapting "The Mysterious Mountains and Seas" into a 2D animated film.

Because as soon as he picks up a pen, the 3D graphics in the game "Netherworld Mountains and Seas" will automatically be converted into 2D animation graphics!
This is a golden opportunity!
Most importantly, this prop isn't too expensive.

Zhou Kuang's accumulated points from various miscellaneous tasks were enough to buy several of them!
However, he only needs one right now.

Moreover, this is not the only item Zhou Kuang prepared in order to complete his system mission!
(End of this chapter)