CHAPTER 437: CHAPTER 97: SCRIPT RIGHTS SOLD_3

"But what?"

Xu Lin thought the other party wanted to haggle over conditions.

However, Ye Shengjun said, "Initially, before I met Mr. Xu, I was thinking of negotiating further, but now, having met Mr. Xu in person, I feel that Mr. Xu’s terms are not an issue."

Xu Lin did not speak immediately.

Ye Shengjun continued, "Sixty million, with a 13% profit share in future copyright operations, and also, there’s a very important requirement."

"Please go ahead, Mr. Ye," Xu Lin pursued.

"Mr. Xu must be the screenwriter for the entire series!"

Actually, being a screenwriter is not easy either; if a series is shot for six months, the screenwriter has to follow along.

Xu Lin thought about it and didn’t see much of a problem. Moreover, it’s his script, and Xu Lin doesn’t want others to make arbitrary changes. Additionally, this involves a system task that directly relates to the task’s completion, so he being the screenwriter is the best option.

As is well known, screenwriters in the country vary in quality. Good screenwriters are naturally excellent, while poor ones leave much to be desired. They might not even understand the basic reality of ordinary people’s lives, living up in the clouds. Or, although they may have risen from ordinary folks, they later forget their origins, representing those who ask, ’Why not eat minced meat?’ Xu Lin fears his work being tainted by such people.

Therefore, Xu Lin agreed to Ye Shengjun’s request for him to be the screenwriter.

"Is that Mr. Ye’s only requirement?"

Ye Shengjun indeed offers a generous copyright collaboration, which Xu Lin is quite satisfied with.

Sixty million, with a 20% copyright tax, Xu Lin can still receive forty-eight million, plus the subsequent profit share, where he could receive 13%.

Actually, the subsequent profit share is the most crucial. Works like "The Legend of Zhen Huan" aired in 2011, and even after these many years, it is still occasionally broadcast, meaning its earnings are continuous.

Therefore, as long as it is a good work, the earnings will be very long-lasting and considerable.

What Xu Lin values is the subsequent share.

At this point, Ye Shengjun laughed heartily, "I have no further requests. Mr. Xu gives me the impression of someone worth getting to know deeply. If I have more demands, it wouldn’t be fair. Does Mr. Xu have any requests?"

"Mr. Ye values me so much; it wouldn’t be right for me to have further requests."

Next was the signing of the contract by both parties, a process that was not lengthy.

Ye Shengjun asked Xu Lin to review the contract details, and Xu Lin, reading quickly, gleaned the situation with just a glance.

After confirming there were no issues, Xu Lin signed the contract.

Xu Lin gracefully and elegantly signed his name in cursive.

Many people like to use cursive to show off, while Xu Lin chose cursive script.

"Mr. Xu’s handwriting is extraordinary. My father has practiced calligraphy for at least forty or fifty years. I used to think my father’s handwriting was remarkable, but now seeing Mr. Xu’s, it’s truly outstanding!"

Ye Shengjun exclaimed.

Calligraphy is all about visual appeal, much like judging a person’s looks; if they’re good-looking, they just are, and if not, they’re not. There’s nothing much to say. Besides appearance, a person’s charm also includes this concept; calligraphy is the same, paying attention to both form and spirit.

"Mr. Ye, you praise me too much."

"Haha, Mr. Xu is too humble."

Xu Lin signed several names, and as Ye Shengjun looked at his handwriting, he was increasingly impressed, realizing that Xu Lin was indeed very modest.

Before long, both parties had signed the documents.

"Mr. Ye, a pleasure working with you!"

"Mr. Xu, a pleasure working with you too!"

The two shook hands.

"Mr. Xu, shall we have a meal together?"

"Sure."

The two chatted as they walked out of the private dining room.

Even though this was a five-star hotel, Ye Shengjun mentioned that he didn’t plan to eat here and intended to find a private dining place for their meal, just the two of them.

Private dining, a bit more sophisticated.

At 6 PM, just as it turned dark, Ye Shengjun took Xu Lin to their destination.

Xu Lin saw the name plaque of the ancient building.

Huangfu Clan.

So the owner of this private dining establishment should be surnamed Huangfu.

"This private dining, inherited from an Imperial Chef of the Qing Court, has excellent taste. I’ve visited many times. In Jiangdu, it is considered one of the top private dining places."

Ye Shengjun began introducing it to Xu Lin.

"An Imperial Chef of the Qing Court, does it mean they serve the full Han Chinese and Manchu feast?" Xu Lin joked.

"If you want, there certainly is. In private dining, the chef can cook it; it’s just that some ingredients, Mr. Xu, you should understand."

Xu Lin expressed his understanding.

For example, bear paw is definitely not something one gets to eat.

"Some dishes require a long wait and need to be booked in advance to give the chef enough time to prepare the ingredients."

Xu Lin nodded slightly.

In this private dining space, it wasn’t just the two of them.

After Xu Lin entered, a family of four entered right behind them.

"Mr. Jiang, a pleasure to meet you."

"Mr. Ye, long time no see."

The circle of wealthy people seems not very large, coupled with Ye Shengjun mentioning this private dining spot as one of the top in Jiangdu.

Ye Shengjun exchanged pleasantries with Jiang Mingyang, who followed in later.

Xu Lin cast his gaze upon Jiang Mingyang.

Or more specifically, his father-in-law, Rong Xiyi’s father.

Beside Jiang Mingyang was his current wife, Rong Xiyi’s stepmother, and a pair of young siblings, Rong Xiyi’s half-brother and half-sister from the same father but different mother.