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"Director Yang, this is an email from the head of Netflix's Asia-Pacific region. The wording is very polite, but... the content is not so simple."

Su Xiaoran handed over the tablet.

Yang Qian took it and quickly scanned it.

The email was written very professionally.

The wording is polite and the structure is neat; it's clearly the work of a multinational corporation's public relations team.

To the effect:

Netflix highly recognizes the creative strength of Land of Light in the fields of animation and tokusatsu.

They believe that works such as "Ultraman Tiga" and "Clannad" have reached world-class standards in terms of visual expressiveness, narrative depth, and cultural connotation.

They intend to bring these works to Netflix's global streaming platform for broadcast.

Seeing this, everything seems wonderful.

Then, the turning point came.

The latter half of the email contained two paragraphs in which suggestions were offered tactfully.

Given the differences in cultural background, viewing habits, and values ​​among different countries and regions.

It is suggested that the Land of Light make adaptive adjustments to the content of the work.

To ensure successful compliance audits in various regions and better integration into local markets.

The email also included a list of cultural adaptation suggestions, with several examples listed at the end.

For example, historical and cultural elements in certain episodes may need to be replaced with symbols familiar to the local audience.

Some characters' lines may need to be adjusted to conform to local language habits.

Some scenes may need to be re-edited to fit local broadcast time.

After reading it, Yang Qian put down the tablet and smiled.

Su Xiaoran stood to the side, carefully observing his expression.

Having followed Yang Qian for so long, she understood all too well what that smile meant.

"Director Yang, Netflix's terms... are you planning to accept them?"

Yang Qian did not answer.

He opened the reply box, his fingers flew across the keyboard, typed a line of text, and then pressed the send button.

"Thank you for the invitation, but the work from the Land of Light will remain unchanged. If your platform cannot accept this, then please don't bother."

Su Xiaoran looked at the neat and concise reply and had already expected it.

Director Yang never compromises on matters of principle.

From refusing DEI review, to refusing overseas script revisions, and now to refusing Netflix's cultural adaptation.

He remained consistent.

A few minutes later, Netflix's reply popped up.

This time it was just one line of English.

The gist is: "We are very sorry for your decision, and we hope that there will be a suitable opportunity to cooperate again in the future."

Negotiations broke down.

Su Xiaoran's tone carried a hint of regret: "Director Yang, Netflix's global distribution channels are indeed very extensive. If we could get it online..."

"If those works are no longer from the Land of Light after they're released, what's the point?"

Yang Qian interrupted her.

"The reason why works from the Land of Light are excellent is because of their unique content."

Every frame, every line of dialogue, every character choice—all are expressions we wanted to convey.

"If you cut or modify content to cater to a particular market's tastes, then what's the point of launching it at all?"

"The parts that were cut are the truly valuable parts of the work."

He paused, then suddenly smiled.

"Moreover, to be honest, the fact that the Land of Light didn't include its own agenda in the anime is already the greatest kindness they could show them."

For example, fat people, little boys, Lolita Island...

Su Xiaoran was stunned for a moment.

"Smuggling in...private agendas?"

Yang Qian did not explain, but simply stood up.

"That's settled then. Now that Netflix has cut off our connection, we should reconnect with our old friends."

As Su Xiaoran watched his retreating figure walk towards the door, she felt there was something more to his last words.

But if Director Yang doesn't want to talk about it, you can't get the answer out of him no matter how hard you ask.

Half an hour later, at the Cultural and Creative Industry Park in City A, in the park's management office.

Li Lin was making tea when he saw Yang Qian arrive and quickly got up.

"Director Yang, what brings you here?"

Yang Qian sat down and got straight to the point.

"Manager Li, there's something I need to ask City A for help with."

"Director Yang, we're like family, no need to be so polite."

Li Lin's eyes lit up.

He was afraid that Yang Qian wouldn't have any demand. As long as there was demand, City A could remain firmly bound to the Kingdom of Light.

He was specifically instructed by his superiors.

Nearly half of the growth in the city's cultural and creative industries this quarter was driven by the Kingdom of Light.

A company like this would be highly sought after anywhere.

Moreover, the Land of Light previously proposed expanding its office space.

The city government issued the approval in just one day; the efficiency was remarkable.

Li Lin was well aware of this treatment.

Not every company can get it.

"I'd like to organize a gathering."

Yang Qian said.

Li Lin didn't hear clearly for a moment, his face full of anticipation.

"What show? Another new animation? Is it sci-fi or fantasy this time?"

"Or is a new Kamen Rider series coming out? Director Yang, you guys are so productive! We just got 'Dyna'..."

"It's a gathering."

Yang Qian repeated it.

"Setting up a party..."

Li Lin was stunned for a moment.

"Great! Which companies are you looking for? I'll get in touch with them for you! I know the companies in City A very well, and companies in other cities are also an option, right?"

"Tencent Video, Lizi Entertainment".

Li Lin's expression froze instantly.

"Director Yang, are you sure your group isn't a trap?"

Li Lin lowered his voice, "The kind where you smash a cup as a signal, and three hundred axemen rush in?"

Yang Qian earnestly suggested, "Manager Li, you should read more online novels."

Li Lin chuckled and waved his hand.

"Just kidding, just kidding! But seriously, Director Yang, you've put together this whole thing... Tencent Video and Lizi Entertainment, those are both old friends of yours."

Yang Qian simply smiled faintly: "It's precisely because we're old friends that we should sit down and chat."

Looking at the smile on his face, Li Lin always felt that there was something hidden behind that smile.

He thought for a moment and said seriously, "But to be honest, Director Yang, I don't have the authority to handle this situation."

"To take the lead in this, we need the approval of the city leaders. After all, it involves the coordination of large enterprises in the cultural and creative industries of City A, so I have to report to my superiors."

"Yes, I know."

Yang Qian nodded, her expression unchanged. "That's why I came to find you."

This was exactly his plan.

We need to bring in Penguin Video and Lizi Entertainment.

The arrangement was spearheaded by City A under the guise of industrial cooperation, leaving the other party with no reason to refuse.

Even if Zifanghua and Zhang Ming have some grudges, they still won't skip the events in the city.

This is what Yang Qian wanted.

Once everyone is gathered, everything else is negotiable.

Now that the global strategy has been launched, the platform channels cannot rely solely on Starlight Video.

More platforms mean more sea routes.

There are some things that the Land of Light alone cannot do.

Moreover, as someone once said: Unite all forces that can be united.

Seeing his serious expression, Li Lin didn't ask any more questions.

That evening, an invitation letter issued in the name of the Cultural Industry Promotion Office of City A was delivered to both Tencent Video and Lizi Entertainment.

The invitation was worded in a very official manner.

"To promote the coordinated development of the digital cultural and creative industries in our city and enhance exchanges and cooperation among enterprises, we hereby announce that an industry symposium and strategic cooperation dinner will be held in three days."

But neither Wisteria nor Zhang Ming are stupid.

When they saw the words "Land of Light" appear on the list of attendees, they remained silent for a long time.

Meanwhile, in Seoul, South Korea, at Netflix's Asia-Pacific headquarters.

Kim Min-young finished reading today's daily newspaper.

The night view of Seoul outside the window was as dazzling as a galaxy, but he had no heart to appreciate it.

Today's meetings lasted from morning till night, and the project proposals for several Southeast Asian markets were not approved, which made him somewhat irritable.

The assistant knocked on the door and came in, handing over the last document to be processed.

"Mr. Jin, we have received your reply regarding the collaboration with that animation studio in China."

"The Land of Light?"

Kim Min-young took it and glanced at it, raising an eyebrow slightly.

The assistant nodded respectfully.

"Yes, they rejected our terms decisively."

Kim Min-young hummed in agreement and casually placed the reply document on the pile of documents.

"That's settled then. Notify the content acquisition department to remove the Land of Light from this quarter's negotiation list."

The assistant hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Jin, shouldn't we try again?"

"I've seen their data. Ultraman Tiga and Clannad have great viewership trends on YouTube, high platform repurchase rates, and high viewer engagement..."

"Just an animation studio in China."

Kim Min-young interrupted him, with a hint of self-righteous superiority.

"YouTube has only produced two hit animated shows, while Netflix has never lacked such hit shows."

He picked up the pen on the table and turned to the next document.

"Our focus remains on the South Korean and Japanese markets; we're not in a hurry to expand into China."

The assistant hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing, bowed slightly, and left the office.

Kim Min-young opened the new document and quickly put the matter of the Land of Light out of his mind.

He has three Korean drama projects, an exclusive agreement for a Japanese animation, and a co-production project from Europe.

These are the core elements of Netflix's Asia-Pacific region.

The non-cooperation of one Chinese studio was nothing more than a minor footnote in his eyes, not even worthy of appearing in the weekly report.