How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 252 Jiang Yu is just messing around

After Mr. Yang finished reading the animation script sent by Jiang Yu, he was really shocked again. It can even be said that the script that Jiang Yu rushed out in the past few days gave him a big surprise.

He immediately picked up the phone and replied to Jiang Yu.

"Xiao Jiang, this script is pretty good. I think the lines are comedic, but some of them are very profound and philosophical. The setting is also very novel. It's a very good anime!"

Mr. Yang started praising without hesitation.

"I think we can really try your anime, Xiao Jiang, about Super Beast Armor. We can also put it on hold for now and see how it goes after the TV series airs. We can start with the Super Beast Armor anime first."

Mr. Yang truly thinks Jiang Yu's anime script for "Super Beast Armor" is excellent. Not only is the setting novel, but the plot is also humorous. However, it also contains profound truths and possesses a strong philosophical quality. Mr. Yang believes it's a highly entertaining and thought-provoking anime.

Jiang Yu smiled slightly upon hearing Mr. Yang's message. Ever since his previous conversation with Mr. Yang, he had already made up his mind about anime. While he had many classic anime, Jiang Yu thought about it and decided to choose "Ultra Beast Armor." This anime was truly a classic on Earth, and if it did well, it could even sell toys. Hehe, he could make a double profit.

"Okay, I'll finish writing the script and send it to Mr. Yang later."

Jiang Yu and CEO Yang made plans. Once Jiang Yu finished the script in the next few days, Penguin Video and Jiang Yu's company would collaborate on the animation production. Jiang Yu's company would be the primary contributor, with Penguin providing support. Jiang Yu had already made thorough preparations when he founded the company, and while the team wasn't fully assembled for the production, Penguin's support meant things could be quickly resolved.

After all, it is a collaboration between the two sides. Jiang Yu provides the people, and Penguin is responsible for the funds. Once the funds are in place, people and equipment will not be a problem.

This is the purpose of Penguin. I am responsible for paying the money, you are responsible for completing the project, and he just waits for the inspection of the results.

Jiang Yu quickly completed the script, and as for the crew and equipment, Jiang Yu and Penguin had basically prepared everything. However, because Jiang Yu's company had just been established, there was a lack of animation talent. Penguin was responsible for providing the funds and helping Jiang Yu coordinate the purchase of equipment. However, a makeshift animation production team would definitely not be enough; professional talent was needed.

Jiang Yu's company and Penguin have been looking for people these days. Penguin is willing to let Jiang Yu partner with another specialized production company on the animation project, but CEO Yang knows Jiang Yu will definitely not agree. He knows Jiang Yu's heart very well. He wants to build his own IP empire and ensure the comprehensive and balanced development of his company. He will never give his project to anyone else.

Even on the Penguin side, they are only cooperating with Jiang Yu.

Furthermore, Mr. Yang also trusted Jiang Yu very much. They had been working together for so long without any failure. Penguin had made a lot of money from Jiang Yu. Now the two sides had a deep cooperative relationship, so Mr. Yang was also trying his best to help.

"Xiao Jiang, a friend of mine introduced me to an animation studio. They were one of the first to enter the animation industry in China. They're very experienced and have made some achievements. But later on, it seems that the studio's performance wasn't very good. In the past two years, the domestic animation industry has developed rapidly, with more and more big capital entering the market. Their situation isn't very good. I heard that they're looking to sell it. You can contact them and see..."

Penguin doesn't even think highly of this kind of studio. Since Jiang Yu is short of people, Mr. Yang might as well do him a favor.

Jiang Yu saw the WeChat friends that Mr. Yang had sent him, and he searched online for information about this studio called Daman Studio. Indeed, just as Mr. Yang had said, it was one of the earliest studios to enter the domestic animation industry, having been established for ten years. Initially, they produced many popular domestic animations. However, later on, it seemed to have gradually declined. Jiang Yu also searched online for the animations produced by this studio, and found a significant difference between the two. He wondered if it was because of the change in the writing team, but the plots were terrible.

But this is nothing. Jiang Yu does not lack scripts and IPs. What he lacks now is a talented team in this area.

"Okay, Mr. Yang, I'll go ask. I'm ready and will start working right away. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Jiang Yu directly sent the contact information to Chu Jingya and asked her to contact the owner of the studio there.

Not long after, Chu Jingya replied to Jiang Yu's message.

"Mr. Jiang, the boss from Daman Studio wants to meet you and have a chat."

Chat in person?
If Jiang Yu remembered correctly, the Daman Studio was in Jinling, which was quite close to Hangzhou. He had just come to Hangzhou and was going to participate in the recording of the tenth episode of "Star of Tomorrow" tomorrow, so he could meet him.

"That's fine. If he can, he can come over this afternoon."

"Okay, I'll make the contact."

Jiang Yu looked at the time and it was just the right time for lunch.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Chu Jingya arrived with a thin man wearing glasses and a beard.

It was at the hotel where Jiang Yu was staying.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao, I'm Jiang Yu, please take a seat."

Mr. Zhao was a little reserved. Looking at Jiang Yu, he felt that he was even more handsome in person than he looked on TV.

"Boss Jiang, I won't beat around the bush. You're a very busy man, so I'll just get straight to the point. I've read the anime script Director Chu sent me, and it's really good. However, the situation at our studio hasn't been great in the past two years..."

He looked a little embarrassed: "I may need some financial support from Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Yu wasn't surprised at all. He knew something about the situation at Daman Studio from Mr. Yang. And when Mr. Zhao asked to see him, Jiang Yu knew something might be amiss.

Sure enough, he came to ask for money.

Seeing that Mr. Zhao was so straightforward, he also spoke directly.

"It's like this, Mr. Zhao. I actually don't have any plans to invest money. As you know, I started my own company. This animation is a collaboration between me and Penguin. I'm looking for Mr. Zhao mainly because my company is short-staffed. I heard that you guys are experienced and your works are very good..."

Jiang Yu was polite at first, then continued speaking.

"I don't plan to invest any money. Today, Mr. Zhao, you came here in person, and I told you directly that I want to buy Daman Studio..."

When Mr. Zhao Ming heard Jiang Yu's words, his expression trembled slightly. He looked at Jiang Yu with some disbelief, as if he didn't quite believe what Jiang Yu said was true. He wanted to buy Daman Studio?
The studio's performance had been poor over the past two years, and he had considered transferring or selling it. However, he approached many people, but either negotiations were unsuccessful, the price was too low, or they simply looked down on their now-outdated animation studio.

Furthermore, although the domestic animation market has developed rapidly in the past two years, many companies are still focusing on mainstream film and television dramas. Animation is such a small market that these companies do not care about it.

Their studio was struggling to make ends meet, so they took on small projects to barely stay afloat. Then, they learned that celebrity Jiang Yu and Penguin were looking for Daman Studio to collaborate on an anime called "Super Beast Armor." Zhao Ming immediately saw this as an opportunity; if it worked, he could earn a substantial sum of money and even revitalize the studio.

But now, Jiang Yu did not talk about cooperation, but directly wanted to acquire their Daman Studio.

This surprised Zhao Ming, and even a bit excited. However, due to past events, many of those who wanted to acquire Daman Studio would lower their prices due to the studio's current situation. Zhao Ming had always been dissatisfied with their offers. To put it nicely, they were looking to acquire the studio, but to put it bluntly, they were just taking advantage of the situation.

Even now that Jiang Yu proposed to acquire their Daman Studio, Zhao Ming felt that the price must be extremely low, and he was definitely trying to take advantage of the situation like those people before.

Although there was a smile on Zhao Ming's face, there was not much surprise or expectation in his eyes. However, Zhao Ming still asked Jiang Yu politely.

"Then I wonder what Mr. Jiang thinks?"

Seeing this, Chu Jingya took out the contract she had drafted and handed it to Jiang Yu, who then handed it to Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming had originally accepted the contract out of politeness and flipped through it, but when he saw the terms and price Jiang Yu offered, his expression trembled. He looked at Jiang Yu in disbelief, his hands holding the contract trembling slightly.

"Boss Jiang..."

Jiang Yu could sense Zhao Ming's surprise and delight, and he also said, "What do you think, Mr. Zhao? I am very optimistic about Mr. Zhao's Daman Studio. This is my sincerity. I wonder what Mr. Zhao thinks?"

Zhao Ming felt his heartbeat quicken. Jiang Yu's offer was beyond his expectations, even higher than any other offer he'd made before. Furthermore, the terms were excellent: after the acquisition, the studio wouldn't have to lay off anyone; Zhao Ming could retain those with good skills.

All of a sudden, Zhao Ming felt a little excited. He looked at Jiang Yu with joy in his eyes. Without any hesitation, he nodded.

"it is good!"

This straightforward attitude made Jiang Yu and Chu Jingya stunned. Isn't it too quick to agree?
But thinking about it carefully, it was understandable. Daman Studio hadn't been doing well in the past two years, with very low profits, barely surviving. Jiang Yu also learned from Mr. Yang that many people had previously sought to acquire Daman Studio, but all had been unsuccessful. Mostly due to disagreements over price and other factors. Jiang Yu's offer this time was relatively fair.

An animation studio on the verge of bankruptcy, Zhao Ming had previously encountered many people who wanted to take advantage of the situation and wanted to buy the studio at a very low price. Now that he had met someone like Jiang Yu who offered a reasonable and fair price, there was no need for him to hold on.

Jiang Yu simply acquired Daman Studio, leaving all subsequent formalities to Chu Jingya and the company's personnel. After Zhao Ming selected some capable individuals, Daman Studio moved to Jiang Yu's company. This would take some time, but Jiang Yu wasn't in a hurry.

After Jiang Yu acquired Daman Studio, the official accounts of Penguin Video and Jiang Yu's company announced that Jiang Yu and Penguin would be collaborating on anime. For publicity purposes, they also specifically emphasized that Jiang Yu would be the screenwriter.

Soon after the news was announced, it immediately became a trending topic. Everyone was shocked when they saw the news.

"No? Jiang Yu is collaborating with Penguin Video to develop animation? Is Jiang Yu planning to enter the animation industry?"

"Nonsense! Isn't it written right? Jiang Yu's company is cooperating with Penguin on the development. The most important thing is, Jiang Yu is also the screenwriter. Can Jiang Yu write scripts?"

"Yeah, I'm a little surprised too. Jiang Yu can actually write scripts, and he's even working on animation. Is he really capable of that?"

"Making Chinese animation? Although Chinese animation has developed well in the past two years, it still feels not as good as the animation from the Japanese countries. It's too lame. Could it be that Jiang Yu has too much money and nowhere to spend it?"

"I agree. If you say Jiang Yu is a songwriter, I'd definitely think he's amazing. No problem. But you're praising him for writing a script, especially a Chinese animation script. Can he do it?"

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At this moment, it wasn't just netizens who were enthusiastically discussing Jiang Yu's plans to create anime. Many people were also somewhat depressed and pessimistic. After all, in the animation field, although Chinese animation has developed relatively well in the past two years, everyone feels that there is a gap between it and the animation of Japanese countries. Most importantly, domestic original animation seems to be even worse. The popular ones in the past two years are basically those adapted from novel IPs.

No one is very optimistic about Jiang Yu's plan to create original animation.

What's more, Jiang Yu, a singer, suddenly crossed over to make animation and even served as a screenwriter. This made everyone a little skeptical about whether Jiang Yu could succeed.

There is absolutely no doubt about Jiang Yu's ability to write songs, but when it comes to writing scripts, especially original anime scripts, everyone is skeptical.

Among them, there are many people in the circle.

When they saw the news, they also laughed.

Jiang Yu, instead of writing songs and being a good singer, you suddenly switch to animation and become an original animation screenwriter. Aren't you kidding me?

If you say you are making a TV series, everyone will think it is worth looking forward to, but if you write an original Chinese comic script, haha, that's just looking for trouble.

"Jiang Yu is just messing around."

This is a consensus among people in the industry.

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