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Another dinner with Han Sanping.

At this dinner, Han Sanping spoke frankly, saying directly, "I'm definitely taking your dragon and snake."

Just give me a direct answer: how much will you sell it for?

These words left Chen Yang speechless.

Judging from Han Sanping's attitude, he would try to win over Chen Yang as long as he asked.

But Chen Yang couldn't be so foolish as to arbitrarily set an exorbitant price.

But if he didn't offer a high price, Chen Yang felt like he was losing out.

Although the IP copyright value of the Dragon and Snake in their previous life was not fully developed.

However, Chen Yang knew very well that the copyright of Dragon Snake had been seriously underestimated in his previous life.

Especially since Chen Yang has a killer move coming up: the online novel universe.

His copyright value can be as high as he wants.

However, it's clear that his copyright value couldn't have been that high in 08.

However, if he sold it for too low a price, Chen Yang would feel more than just heartache.

More importantly.

If the copyright is sold cheaply and the film is not very good.

This not only prevents Chen Yang from maximizing the value of his IP.

More importantly, he will also lose future copyright operations.

after all.

If it failed before, who would want to try again?
Therefore, the first time must be successful.

Not only must it be successful, but it must be an explosive success.

Such success is what stimulates the entire ecosystem.

So the key to success is...

Chen Yang's copyright fees must not be low.

As long as the copyright costs are not low, the overall investment in film production will also increase accordingly.

The probability of it becoming a box office hit is also higher.

"Chen Yang, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Chen Yang hesitate, Han Sanping asked.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and said, "I'm wondering, what's the highest box office gross for a movie this year?"

"3 million, Red Cliffs."

"If it's 3 million, how much is the copyright for Red Cliff?"

"Red Cliff has no copyright."

Han Sanping said, "Red Cliff is a historical drama, and historical dramas don't need copyrights. The total investment is still the production costs and actor fees. If we have to talk about copyrights, then it's the screenwriter's script fee, which is around 200 million."

"200."

Chen Yang felt somewhat embarrassed.

Han Sanping smiled without saying a word.

He was secretly very happy.

Do you think a script is expensive?
I'm offering you such a high price because I think highly of you.

However, with the insight gained from his many years in his previous life, Chen Yang was not embarrassed and asked again, "What was the total investment in Chibi?"

"It is said to be about 6 million RMB."

"loss?"

"The film lost money domestically, but Red Cliff was released in mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and Japan. It did very well at the Japanese box office, so all in all, it shouldn't have lost money."

"In that case, Mr. Han, I have a suggestion."

"You said."

"I can sell you the copyright to Dragon and Snake, but I'm only willing to sell the first one."

How many parts will there be in the Dragon and Snake series?

"At least three parts. Of course, the book is still a book. But I think it's impossible to make a movie that can completely cover this work. If we're going to make one, it will be at least three parts, or even four. The first part will be about 40 words long, ending with young Wang Chao challenging all the major Chinese martial arts schools. The second part will be about him going abroad, defeating all the masters in Asia, and fighting against all the major Asian martial arts styles."

"What about the third one?"

Han Sanping found it interesting and asked.

"The third part takes place globally, taking down the world's largest assassin group and engaging in combat techniques from around the world."

"Part Four?"

"The fourth part is the Martial Arts Tea Party, where all the masters of Chinese martial arts gather in China to hold a martial arts tea party."

Han Sanping was very excited: "Chen Yang, now that you mention it, I want to buy all four of them."

"hehe."

Chen Yang smiled and said, "I can't sell all four. I'm only willing to sell the first one right now, and I want to see how it turns out. Of course, I'm willing to compromise on the funding for the first one. I'll sell it to China Film Group for only 1000 million."

"1000?"

Han Sanping was a little surprised: "You weren't willing to accept our offer of 1500 million before. Do you know how much I'll offer you today?"

"At least 2000."

"To be precise, 2500 million."

"President Han is very generous."

Chen Yang said admiringly, "However, my acceptance of 1000 million is not without conditions."

"You said."

"If China Film Group is willing to buy it, then filming must take place within 5 years."

"no problem."

"Secondly, the investment in the first part of Dragon and Snake was at least 2 million."

"2 million?"

Hear this number.

Han Sanping was somewhat surprised: "Chen Yang, I believe you understand the film market. If we invest 2 million, then our box office revenue will need to be at least 5 million to break even. If we include publicity and distribution, it will need to be at least 6 million. But currently, the highest box office revenue in China is only 3 million."

"It is indeed difficult. However, the domestic film market continues to expand. This year, the highest domestic box office was 3 million yuan, and next year it may be 4 to 5 million yuan. The year after that, it may break 6 million yuan, or even reach 8 million yuan."

"Chen Yang, you have a great eye."

Han Sanping gave a thumbs up.

Yes.

And who knows the domestic film industry's growth better than Han Sanping?
Don't be fooled by the fact that the highest box office in China is only 3 million.

But the growth rate of the mainland box office is simply like a rocket.

Almost every year, the box office revenue of movies has been increasing.

Ordinary people may not feel this way, but those in the industry feel it the most.

Let alone the current 3 million.

In a few years, if you talk to Han Sanping about breaking 10 billion, he'll think it's possible.

The reason.

It's not that the quality of movies has improved.

In reality, cinemas sprang up all over the country in a short period of time.

Going to the movies used to be an extremely luxurious thing, but now it's becoming more and more common and a daily occurrence.

This is why Han Sanping dared to offer 2000 million to buy the Dragon Snake IP.

"Okay, I agree."

After thinking it over, Han Sanping agreed.

But then Han Sanping added, "I also have a condition."

"Mr. Han, please speak."

"In the case of the second film and all subsequent sequels, China Film Group has the priority to select them."

"With President Han here, even if the conditions are slightly worse, I will still give it to President Han."

"Hahaha, you little rascal, I don't believe you. You're smarter than anyone else."

For a moment, the two of them burst into laughter.

Han Sanping also admired Chen Yang to some extent.

In this negotiation, it appears that Chen Yang sacrificed his own interests.

However, this created a huge space for their future interests.

If the first part of Dragon and Snake doesn't become a hit, that's fine.

This fire.

The copyright prices for the second, third, and fourth installments of Dragon and Snake will be absolutely astronomical.

……

"Martial arts that only kill people and don't perform are Chinese martial arts."

Tang Zichen's words caused another explosion in the Dragon and Snake Book Review section.

"That sentence is so inspiring."

"I finally understand why Chinese martial arts are declining. They're all killing techniques, how can they be passed on? Even if they are passed on, no one has a chance to use them."

"Yeah, yeah... It's incredibly powerful. Just four chapters, and it's blown me to smithereens. Um, I'll add an extra chapter."

"Haha, this chapter is already an extra chapter. If you want more, you should try giving Xiao a million followers. He only got an extra chapter because of his millions of followers. Why don't you give him a million followers?"

"I wish I could, but my abilities don't allow it," the group of readers sighed.

However, they are not unreasonable people.

Although Chen Yang's new book appears to be published one chapter a day, each chapter is packed with content.

Sometimes you feel great after watching it once.

You'll enjoy it even more if you watch it a second time.

Watch it a third time... or learn more about martial arts from Baidu, and you'll feel incredibly satisfied.

Of course, it's the most enjoyable.

From the first chapter to the fourth, every chapter reveals a sense of reality.

Chen Yang couldn't wait to tell his readers that this was a real world of Chinese martial arts.

For book lovers.

Seeing this authentic world of Chinese martial arts, everyone felt as if the real world was gradually unveiling its secrets.

It felt like I was truly getting to know the world for the first time.

"I have a suggestion regarding not to flaunt your wealth."

A reader suggested to Chen Yang, "Your novel, Dragon and Snake, is so incredibly well-written. I won't say more, but I've already written several thousand words in the review section. That's more than the number of words you updated today."

"Cough cough..."

Chen Yang was embarrassed upon seeing this reader's comment.

Don't tell me.

It really is.

Although Chen Yang only wrote four chapters, many excited readers in the book review section wrote tens of thousands of words of their reading experience.

"Well, because you wrote this sentence today, 'Martial arts that only kill and don't perform, that's Chinese martial arts...' I was particularly moved. I was thinking that if our Chinese martial arts continue like this, it will definitely wither away. Even if Chinese martial arts can only be a killing technique, it shouldn't be buried deep in the mountains. It should be promoted more so that more people can understand it."

"clear."

Chen Yang nodded.

He understood what this fellow book lover meant.

There are three types of martial arts: performance, practice, and fighting.

The most important things are undoubtedly training methods and fighting techniques.

But in the real world.

The performance method is equally important.

Even if it's just a performance, you still need to let everyone know.

If no one else knows about it, and there are only a few martial arts masters, are they really useful in a critical moment?
Let's not talk about going into battle and killing enemies.

We've already lost in the area of ​​cultural opinion.

Take the economic industrial chain as an example. Even a small Taekwondo school can easily crush you.

This is not a situation that Chen Yang wants to see either.

At the same time, Chen Yang understood even more why Han Sanping wanted to buy the dragon snake at a high price.

Whether from a business perspective, a cultural perspective, or an ideological perspective... Dragon and Snake is the best deal ever.

This is just like what was mentioned in the previous life: telling the Chinese story well.

How should Chinese stories be told?
Martial arts are one of the best stories of Chinese culture.

Telling China's story well can not only enhance national self-confidence, but also break through national borders and reach the world.

Just imagine.

In a previous life, an Olympic star named Zhou Min achieved a small success in boxing, and the entire nation was overjoyed.

If another Chinese person wins the heavyweight gold belt, the whole country will go crazy.

In fact.

Some people have already come out of this past life.

This person is Zhang Zhilei.

……

"Master Hanxiao, how's your filming skill?"

"It's a new day," Chen Yang said to Li Hanxiao in the classroom.

Li Hanxiao said proudly, "I am the Queen of Aurora Photography, what do you think of my skills?"

"Oh, then help me film a few videos."

"What are you going to do?"

"I want to film some action videos."

"Action video?"

Upon hearing about the action video, Li Hanxiao blushed instantly: "Chen Yang, I won't film this kind of thing. You, you, you... go find someone else."

"Why? Because I only know you, and I don't know anyone else. Besides, we're so familiar with each other. You know me so well, and I know you well too, so it's easier for us to work together."

"You pervert, I'm not going to cooperate with you."

"Ok?"

Chen Yang was taken aback, then saw Li Hanxiao's shy expression and realized what was going on: "I, I... Li Hanxiao, why is your mind always filled with such nonsense? I'm wondering, what kind of books are you reading in your dorm all day?"

"Action video, action video, I want to shoot real action video."

side said.

Chen Yang gestured a few times in front of Li Hanxiao.

That book lover's suggestion was excellent.

Chen Yang plans to write about dragons and snakes while simultaneously filming some traditional Chinese martial arts videos.

Websites like Tudou.com have now emerged, and some of them are reminiscent of short video platforms like Douyin (TikTok) in the future.

Chen Yang then planned to shoot several short videos for promotion.

Using both text and video in this way should yield better results.

"Oh...you should have said so earlier."

Li Hanxiao was a little embarrassed and pushed Chen Yang's hand away: "How am I supposed to know what you want to film if you don't explain it clearly? Besides, you guys are all lecherous."

"We're on par, I think you're better than me."

"Um, um...we'll talk about that later. By the way, where are you going to film it?"

"Okay, let's go to the playground to take pictures after class."

"it is good."

Li Hanxiao checked the DV camera, confirmed that there were no problems, and nodded.

……

in the afternoon.

Chen Yang and Li Hanxiao arrived at the playground.

Chen Yang is preparing to shoot three videos today.

The first video is a demonstration of Xingyi Quan.

The second video shows Tai Chi.

The third is Wing Chun.

Although Master Zhou's specialty is Xingyiquan.

But nowadays...

Basically, anyone who has studied Chinese martial arts knows several sets of boxing techniques, but they may not be as skilled as those who have established a lineage or school.

Although Chen Yang has not been practicing martial arts for long.

But her memory is still pretty good.

In addition, he is not actually that old, and his body is in its peak condition.

When they put on a performance, they fought with overwhelming force.

Li Hanxiao, who was filming, was completely stunned, her face beaming with delight.

"Xingyiquan is said to have been founded by Marshal Yue Fei..."

After Chen Yang finished demonstrating the punches, he also gave a demonstration of the techniques.

Tell us about the long history of Xingyi Quan.

At the same time, he also performed the classic Xingyiquan move, Half-Step Bengquan.

Next up is Tai Chi.

It's different from the Tai Chi practiced by old men on the street.

Although Chen Yang did not receive the true teachings of Tai Chi, his master, Lao Zhou, was also a figure in the industry.

At the same time, Chen Yang has a very thorough understanding of the theory of Chinese martial arts.

Just as Tang Zichen said.

Tai Chi is not as gentle and soft as it looks.

True Tai Chi is like an ancient general wielding a hammer; a single punch feels like a heavy hammer weighing hundreds of pounds, powerful and domineering.

Then came Wing Chun.

The filming took more than an hour.

Chen Yang exported the video, then went back to his residence to edit it, and then posted it on Tudou.com.

(End of this chapter)