So red that everything is black

Chapter 7 Light Red ([-])

In the following days, the subscriptions and rewards for "The Fall" grew wildly.

Wen Xinlan checked the reward list and found that most of them were passers-by who came to see the fun, and she felt a little disappointed.

But when I think about finally making money and finally attracting a small group of readers to read the article, I feel happy.

What made Wen Xinlan unbelievable the most was that she received a call to discuss copyright.

At first she couldn't believe her ears. After pacing back and forth in the room hundreds of times, she gradually regained her senses.

Wen Xinlan opened her address book and dialed the mobile phone number of an old classmate.

"Hello? Yang Jie, are you free recently?"

"Xinlan? No contact for a long time! I saw a hot search recently. Is it you?"

“If I’m the one who hasn’t made any money writing articles for ten years, it’s me.”

"Wow! Is it really you? Why didn't I see when I was in school that you could also write novels?"

"Hi, writing is just a hobby, so I didn't tell everyone. I remember your husband is a lawyer, right? Can I invite you two out for a meal?"

"You have something to do with my husband?"

"Yes, I have a contract issue that I would like to ask you for advice. I am a little worried about finding a stranger, so I would like to ask your husband to show me the way."

"no problem!"

On the weekend, Yang Jie, Zou Kai, his wife and Wen Xinlan sat down in a Japanese food store in Wencheng.

After a brief greeting, Wen Xinlan asked: "Brother Kai, are there a lot of pitfalls in the contract now? I have a contract and I want your help to look at it."

"Of course, changing contracts is a basic skill for lawyers." Zou Kai was very confident, "Which company's contract do you want to change?"

"Wenyuan Pavilion, a subsidiary of YCEC."

Upon hearing YCEC, Zou Kai's face darkened.

Yang Jie asked: "Husband, what's wrong?"

Zou Kai said truthfully: "I can't change the YCEC contract."

"Why?" the two girls asked at the same time.

"YCEC is a perennial victor in Yazhou's legal community. No one in Wencheng's legal community can find fault with it."

Wen Xinlan was a little discouraged.

Zou Kai said again: "Is there something wrong with the contract you signed? I'll try to help you figure it out."

Wen Xinlan pushed her contract over: "Brother Kai, I recently signed a long-term contract with Wenyuan Pavilion, a subsidiary of YCEC, but a company wants to buy my novel published on another website. I want to ask whether this has anything to do with it. Is there any conflict with my long-term contract? I’m always worried that I will break the contract.”

Zou Kai read through it and said: "The works from outside sites before signing the contract can be sold. But there is a very vague detail in the contract, which means that you need to report to Wenyuan Pavilion in advance before selling the copyright. Wait until they are unwilling. You can sell it to others only after you have given priority to purchase it. I suggest you ask the people over at Wenyuan Pavilion."

"I understand, thank you, Brother Kai."

Yang Jie said happily: "It's rare for everyone to get together, let's have a drink together! I wish our great writer a bright future!"

"No matter what, I will have to rely on Brother Kai more in the future! Cheers!"

*
On Monday, Wen Xinlan sent a message to Hu Zun during working hours: "Lawyer Hu, is it convenient? I have a copyright issue that I would like to consult."

Hu Zun didn't expect Wen Xinlan to contact him again so quickly, so he called back directly: "Teacher Guifu, what's the matter?"

"Lawyer Hu, a company recently wanted to buy the copyright of one of my works on Wanfeng.com. Do you still need to review it? Or do I need to contact someone?"

"Does the other party ask you to meet in person?"

"Well, the other party asked me if I have time this weekend, and I would like to invite people from Wanfeng to meet in Haicheng."

"I happen to be in Haicheng. I'll accompany you then."

"Would it take up too much of your time? I'll just send you an electronic copy later for review."

"Teacher Guifu has just signed a long-term contract with Wenyuan. In the future, more companies will definitely come to buy Teacher Guifu's copyright. I don't want Teacher Guifu to fall into the trap of someone with bad intentions and destroy our long-term cooperation. . This is also my job responsibility." Seeing Wen Xinlan's silence, Hu Zun explained: "Copyright disputes can easily lead to endless lawsuits, and as a writer, Teacher Guifu will be regarded by the judge as fully capable of reading. A person with capacity who does not understand the contract will most likely be at a disadvantage in the trial.”

Wen Xinlan was shocked: "Do writers still have such hidden dangers? Although I can read, I am not proficient in legal terminology!"

"So we need the help of our lawyers."

Wen Xinlan took a breath of air.

"It's best to tell your editor as well."

"I understand, thank you." Wen Xinlan thought about it for a moment, "Can you please accompany me for a trip? I will send you the specific information on CC later."

"it is good."

*
Haicheng, in a single room of a cold brew coffee shop.

Wen Xinlan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, designated a table number, and asked, "Hello, is this Manager Lu? I'm Guifu."

Lu Xi stood up and shook hands warmly: "Teacher Guifu, I have admired you for a long time. I am Lu Xi from Kuaikuai Video. I am here to talk to you about the copyright issue of "The Runaway Bride"."

"Hello, Manager Lu." Wen Xinlan shook his hand back.

Lu Xi introduced the No. 2 man, "This is Lawyer Cai, the lawyer of Kuaikuai Video."

"Hello, Lawyer Cai." Wen Xinlan shook hands with him.

The third man beside him also took the initiative to shake hands: "Hello, Teacher Guifu, I am Mo She, a lawyer from Wanfeng.com."

"Hello Lawyer Mo!"

Mo She from Wanfeng stared at Hu Zun with some vigilance and said, "I wonder who this is?"

Hu Zun stretched out his hand: "Hello, Hu Zun, YCEC Legal Department."

Manager Lu and Lawyer Cai were surprised at the same time.

Mo She snorted coldly, "Isn't "The Runaway Bride" published in our Wanfeng work? What does it have to do with YCEC?"

Hu Zun had a professional smile on his face: "Teacher Guifu has recently signed a long-term contract with Wenyuan. Our company will not interfere in the sale of works before the signing, but we have the right to strategic cooperation for every work during the contract period. We I think this is why Lawyer Mo came to this little coffee shop."

Lu Xi saw the two opposing barristers at war with each other and hurriedly called everyone to take their seats: "Everyone, please stop standing. Sit down and chat slowly!"

The waiter brings five cups of signature cold brew coffee.

Lawyer Cai pushed over the contract: "Teacher Guifu, this is the contract we have drafted. Please take a look at it."

Wen Xinlan asked: "You bought the copyright this time to adapt it into a short video, right? Is it the two- or three-minute short play that is currently popular?"

"Yes. The investment cost of long-form TV series is too high, and short videos are the best form of investment at the moment."

Because Wen Xinlan had already communicated with Lu Xi, the whole process was smooth and there were almost no problems.

After putting down the first contract, Mo She from Wanfeng.com took out another contract and said: "Teacher Guifu, Wanfeng.com also hopes to sign a cooperation agreement with you. Although "The Runaway Bride" did not sign a contract with our company, But after all, our company is the first website and enjoys the priority right to cooperate. This is a supplementary agreement for audiobooks and a cooperative promotion agreement for Kuaikuai Video."

Wen Xinlan glanced at it and found that Wanfeng's contract was actually thicker than today's protagonist Kuai Kuai Video.

Before turning even one-fifth of the page, Wen Xinlan already had a severe headache.

Hu Zun took the contract, pointed to one of the clauses and said: "Lawyer Mo, with all due respect, Mr. Guifu is already a long-term contracted writer of our company. It is not appropriate for your company to say that you are a contracted writer in publicity. To avoid misunderstandings among readers. .”

Mo She said: "Signing a supplementary contract is considered a contract."

"It can be expressed like this legally, but there are rules in the industry. According to the rules of the online literature industry, a writer cannot sign contracts with multiple websites at the same time. If you insist on saying that Teacher Guifu is your contracted writer, please first compensate Teacher Guifu Our company’s liquidated damages will be credited to our company’s account.”

Mo She clenched his fists and pursed his lips without saying a word.

Hu Zun continued to read carefully.

During this process, Lawyer Cai introduced to Wen Xinlan in a low voice: "The general meaning of these two contracts is that Kuaikuai Video will buy out the modification rights, reproduction rights, and distribution rights of "The Runaway Bride" at a price of 8 yuan. rights, filming rights, adaptation rights, translation rights, and compilation rights. Wanfeng.com and Kuaikuai Video share broadcasting rights and information network dissemination rights. Generally speaking, the copyrights of TV series, movies, games, publishing, etc. belong to our company, while Wanfeng.com The website will continue to display written works on the original website, and at the same time enjoy the rights to electronic readings and publishing radio dramas. As for the authorship of the works, it still belongs to you."

(End of this chapter)