Backtracking to the Age of Literature and Art

Chapter 159

For more than a week after the start of school, the freshmen were all in military training, so Yu Dong's life was very easy.

The second-year students of Gongmei have been baptized in the freshman year, and they can solve many things by themselves. Apart from regular class meetings, Yu Dong, the political counselor, also takes time to announce some important things to them.

However, Yu Dong didn't take any chances. He went to the principal's office to discuss with Wu Changxin. He planned to organize students to visit other schools or units in the middle of the semester, or invite some famous people in the art industry to give lectures.

For Yu Dong's suggestion, Wu Changxin expressed his support: "This proposal is very good. We have organized it in the past, but it was not on a large scale. You don't know much about the art world. Liu Changmin can help you with this matter."

"I think so too. I mentioned it to him two days ago, but I still need the school's support."

Wu Changxin smiled and said: "Funds are needed, right? It's not a big problem. I'll find a time to discuss it later. But you mentioned this, and I remembered the drama creation profession. You and Bi Feiyu compared the literature circle. I understand. Let’s see if we can invite some writers to the school to give lectures to the students. Not only from the literary world, I heard that Zhang Yimou is also filming your "Death of a Widow". It’s good for people to come over to give lectures, after all, the students’ future jobs will be in the film industry.”

"I can try this, but I think that now that students are just entering school, it is better to let them learn the basic knowledge first, and then consider finding other people to give lectures." Yu Dong said.

"What you said makes sense, so let's put this matter in the back." Wu Changxin nodded, and asked with a smile: "How is your "Death of a Widow" going? When will it be released? Organize students to go to the cinema to watch."

Yu Dong waved his hand: "This matter, after I gave the authorization letter to Director Zhang, I didn't take care of it anymore. I don't know what to change the script, let alone the filming progress of the film. I will organize the booking There is no need to look at it, and I can pay my colleagues to take a look at that time."

"Then I'll thank you on behalf of the other colleagues."

……

After leaving Wu Changxin's office, Yu Dong turned around and entered Hu Changqing's office.

Lao Hu has been in very complicated moods during this period. He almost admitted that he was overwhelmed at the Galaxy Awards ceremony before.

After being impulsive, he could only accept the fact that his identity was exposed.

After school started, he was still wondering when some students would come to reveal his identity, but he found that no one knew about it, which made him suddenly feel a little lost.

In fact, it is normal that no one knows. The influence of the Yinhe Award is not extensive, and the attention of the news reports is on Dong. As for Fushui, who won the second prize, it has not received much attention.

Moreover, only the pseudonym Fushui was mentioned in the reports, and no one wrote his real name at all. Very few news included group photos, and not many people cared about who was who.

"Yesterday, the magazine called me and invited me to submit a manuscript. I'm thinking about whether to submit it."

Yu Dong smiled and said, "If you have a manuscript, submit it. Secretary Hu, you don't have anything to worry about now."

"Yeah, there's really nothing to worry about." Hu Changqing nodded, and then he looked at Yu Dong with a gossip: "By the way, Yu, what's the situation with you and Xiao Cheng? After you left together that time, When I think about it, I always feel that there is something unusual between you two."

"Haha, you, a senior regiment official, still care about personal life issues."

Hu Changqing smiled and said: "That's not true, I mainly care about you. That's fine, I won't ask about this matter anymore, you young people have your own ideas."

"Okay, I'll go back to work first. Do you need my help this time with the manuscript submission?"

"No, I'll vote myself this time."

Yu Dongchong gave him a thumbs up, and then walked out of his office.

Coincidentally, Hu Changqing had just mentioned Cheng Yanqiu with Yu Dong earlier, and when he came out here, he saw her head-on.

"It's a coincidence, Mr. Cheng." Yu Dong said in surprise.

Hearing what Yu Dong said, Cheng Yanqiu was also a little surprised, "What a coincidence, aren't we all in the same office building?"

Yu Dong smiled and said, "I think it's a coincidence that you are usually elusive, and I seldom see you."

"Really?" Cheng Yanqiu looked at Yu Dong with a smile: "Do you still remember how many times you met me?"

"It's not that I deliberately remembered..."

Just as Yu Dong was halfway through speaking, Wu Aiyuan appeared at the other end of the corridor and shouted: "Yanqiu, the meeting will start soon."

"Okay, here we come." Cheng Yanqiu replied to Wu Aiyuan with a smile, and said to Dong: "I'm going to a meeting, see you later."

After Cheng Yanqiu left, Yu Dong scratched his head. When did Wu Aiyuan and Cheng Yanqiu have such a good relationship, they all called "Yanqiu".

It's really strange.

……

In mid-September, when the students' military training was over and the drama creation class was about to start, Yu Dong received a call from Jimmy.

Jimmy told Yu Dong that the publication of "Second World" had been negotiated, and the derivative copyrights were kept in Yu Dong's hands. The royalties talked about nine points, and the first printing was [-] copies.

"Resident Evil" has not been negotiated yet, and the other party wants to see the full draft.But it probably turned out that Jimmy had already expected that the royalties were probably between ten and twelve points.

"Signed for five years, there is no way, we keep all derivative copyrights, they really don't want to give up too much in terms of royalties." Jimmy said with some regret, "Actually, I think the derivative copyrights of "Second World" can be sold I am confident that the derivative copyright will reach 25 US dollars for ten years, which is much more than we expected before.”

Yu Dong hummed, Jimmy had talked to him about this before.

In Jimmy's opinion, compared to "Resident Evil", the film and television adaptation of "Second World" will have much less benefits, so it is better to sell it first and collect some cash.

Anyway, it will only be sold for ten years. If "Second World" really becomes popular, the derivative copyright will be recovered after ten years, and there will be no loss at all.

"Let's leave it at that, we don't need the $25 now."

"Yes, your brother is rich and powerful. I will go to Wen Anxiong in the next two days, and after he finishes translating the manuscript of "Resident Evil", I will negotiate a contract with someone." Jimmy thought for a while, and then said: "Oh, yes Yes, I’m here this time. I’ve brought all the preparatory materials for George’s new book. I’ll take the time to go to Jinling and show you the materials. Do you want to sign his copyright in advance? Wait for you to read these materials After that, let's discuss it again."

"Okay, this matter has to be settled soon."

"Yeah, George pestered me to ask about this every day. He really didn't want to write those scripts in Hollywood. Let's not talk about it. I just arrived at the hotel and haven't eaten yet, so I hung up."

A blind tone came from the phone, Yu Dong pouted and put the phone down.In fact, he doesn't even need to read George's preparatory materials. He has bought the copyright.

(End of this chapter)