So red that everything is black

Chapter 8 Light Red ([-])

Hu Zun replied while reviewing the contract: "I have objections to the 'right to modify'. The author's right of signature and right of modification are classified as personal rights. Any act that deprives or restricts the author from modifying the transferred work is It violates the Copyright Law and its legislative spirit. We cannot agree with it."

Lu Xi looked at Lawyer Cai and said something.

Lawyer Cai knew he was in the wrong and nodded: "The right to amend can be deleted. Does Lawyer Hu still have any questions?"

Hu Zun patiently read through the three-party contract and whispered in Wen Xinlan's ear: "Teacher Guifu, this is a buyout contract. From now on, the commercial value of this work will have nothing to do with you. The price of 8 is a bit low. . Only buying out the copyright for more than 50 yuan makes sense for operation. I can help you change it to a sharing contract. You would rather have a smaller distribution ratio, but try to strive for derivative shares."

"No thanks."

Wen Xinlan decisively refused, then smiled at everyone and said: "Thousand-mile horses often exist, but bole does not always exist. No one paid attention to the Internet articles I wrote for ten years before, and Kuaikuai Video was the first company willing to buy my copyright. I am really grateful. So I am willing to sell it no matter how much it costs this time, and I hope to continue to cooperate with Kuaikuai Video in the future."

Lu Xi was in awe, "Teacher Guifu is really refreshing! I look forward to our happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

In the end, Hu Zun and two lawyers revised several details, and the contract was finally signed.

Since then, Wen Xinlan successfully sold her first work.

*
After leaving the coffee shop, Wen Xinlan and Hu Zun strolled along the river.

"Lawyer Hu, thank you very much today. If you weren't here, I would be counting money for others after being sold!"

Hu Zun lamented: "The buyout of 8 yuan is really too low. I can at least help you negotiate 28 yuan."

"If you give up, you will gain. Today I finally took the first step. I have more than a dozen works at hand, and I will write more in the future, including this one."

"I envy Teacher Guifu's cheerful personality, but you should know that your business is more than that."

"What's the deal with me? I'm just a transparent person who hasn't signed a contract after writing for ten years."

"It used to be the case, but it won't be in the future. Teacher Guifu, ordinary writers don't need Kuaikui Video or Wanfeng Lawyer to sign a contract. Now it's all done electronically, by mail, or just send a small operator or assistant to handle it. . But why are they going all out today for a small contract of only 8 yuan? After all, they still take a fancy to your influence and want to use this to get a share of the publicity and promote their company's support for low-level writers."

"Just divide it, while I still have some value." Wen Xinlan turned on her mobile phone to transfer money, "Lawyer Hu, how will you settle your legal fees today? Shall I transfer it to you?"

"No need. I don't have many cases at the moment, and providing services to Teacher Guifu is my job."

"Lawyer Hu, is it possible that your legal fees are higher than the total price of my contract?"

"Teacher Guifu, there is no need to be stressed. As you just told Kuaikuai Video, we will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future, and this is not the least of them."

"Then I'll take note of it. Thank you, Lawyer Hu."

The two walked a few steps, and Hu Zun took a breath and said, "Teacher Guifu, I have a kind reminder, I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"Please speak."

"Aren't you married yet?"

"not yet."

"Teacher Guifu has a bright future, and his future copyright income will be very considerable. I suggest you get your property notarized before marriage."

"Property notarization?"

"Yes, property division is a big subject. I'm not an expert in the field of marriage, but I have a friend who is good at marriage consultation. You can ask him first." With that, Hu Zun pushed a WeChat account He went over and said, "My friend usually charges by the hour. The specific price can be negotiated."

Wen Xinlan received a business card push, and the other person's profile picture was a black and white tie.

"Thank you, Lawyer Hu." Wen Xinlan thanked him and said goodbye.

Hu Zun looked at the disappearing figure from a distance, and his cold and solemn expression returned to his face.

Today, for a small contract worth only 8 yuan, he and Mo She, the headquarter lawyers of a top company, were dispatched. It was really a big joke.

But having said that, it turns out that YCEC is not the only one who is anxious to restore its corporate image.

It was actually Wanfeng who stole the limelight first.

*
Hu Zun returned to the hotel and sent a WeChat message to Pei Yuan: "Son, dad pushed your WeChat message to his daughter-in-law."

Pei Yuan replied: "Well, she has already added me. We, Barrister Hu, can do it! Dr. Yang's efforts were not in vain!"

"Did she ask you anything?"

"When I asked about the price, I didn't know the market conditions in your industry. I said I would wait for a reply later."

"You're quite smart." Hu Zun was pleased, "Can you see your daughter-in-law's Moments now?"

"Yes, her circle of friends is open."

"My dear son, are you happy?"

"Stop talking nonsense, when will you call? Don't keep people waiting."

Hu Zun took the opportunity to blackmail, "I charge by the hour."

"Pay for two hours first! I'll transfer the money to you now! Call me quickly!" Then, following Hu Zun's professional guidance on the phone, Pei Yuan converted it into text and sent it to Wen Xinlan:

"If you don't sign a prenuptial agreement, generally the couple's income is divided in half. If unfortunately you get divorced, half of your copyright income must be divided between your husband."

"Do you really want to split it half?"

"If the other party has no obvious fault, it will be divided equally."

……

After chatting for 10 minutes, Pei Yuan simply answered Wen Xinlan's questions according to Hu Zun's words. He also talked about the divorce cases of several celebrities and secretly reminded her not to get married too early.

This was the first time Wen Xinlan heard about these things, and she gasped silently.

After the "tripartite talks" ended, Hu Zun asked: "Is it done? Dad loves you, right?"

"Get lost." Pei Yuan scolded back in a low voice.

"Burning bridges is a waste of time! You can cheat me on WeChat and ignore me. Do you believe I will expose you?"

"Believe it or not, I will report you for using your position to spread customer privacy?"

"You are cruel! You are so dirty when you play with a pen!" Hu Zun hung up the phone angrily.

In the end, Pei Yuan only charged Wen Xinlan for one hour, but he paid Hu Zun several times more.

Attorney Hu also successfully recovered his losses during the day.

*
Time passed and Pei Yuan watched Wen Xinlan's friends circle year after year until dawn the next day.

In addition to some selfies in the circle, there are also some original jokes, poems and comments on current affairs, which are particularly interesting to read.

While he was still immersed in it, a young man opened the door and asked, "Grandson, what are you doing?"

The visitor, Ye Xuesong, is Pei Yuan's childhood friend.

The Pei and Ye families are family friends. Although they are not related by blood, the bond they grew up with makes them like brothers.

After graduating from high school, the two applied for Haicheng University at the same time, and were roommates with Hu Zun for four years.

It is said that Ye Xuesong is also a traditional writer, mainly taking the route of physical publishing.

But in comparison, Pei Yuan writes novels of all genres and has a wide fan base. Coupled with his handsome appearance, he has been sought after by countless readers.

Ye Xuesong, on the other hand, doesn't like taking photos for publicity. His main creative direction is classical novels, and his popularity is slightly lower than that of Pei Yuan.

In the past two years, Ye Xuesong has also changed directions and tried to write online articles, but the results were not very good, so he had to put it aside for the time being.

"Why are you so fascinated by the erotic songs? My uncle didn't respond when he called you, and asked me to come up to you myself."

Pei Yuan trembled in fright, and his cell phone slid along the quilt and onto the carpet.

Ye Xuesong had quick eyes and quick hands. He grabbed the phone first and said with a smile: "Isn't this the female writer? You don't have a crush on her, do you?"

"Give it back to me!" Pei Yuan rushed over to fight for it.

Ye Xuesong, who was 1.9 and a half meters tall, raised his head high and said, "Recruit me from the real facts! Do I have a grandson-in-law?"

After all, Pei Yuan, who was 1.8 meters tall, couldn't beat the [-]-meter taller. He muttered depressedly: "I have a boyfriend."

"Having a boyfriend doesn't mean getting married, anyone can compete!"

Pei Yuan asked, "right? You think so too? As long as you're not married, anyone can do it, right?"

As soon as these words came out, the smile on Ye Xuesong's face disappeared.

"Hey, are you serious about coming?" Ye Xuesong looked at him nervously, "Pei Yuan, don't mess around! You are a public figure, don't do anything outrageous! Don't destroy your future. !”

Pei Yuan took the opportunity to grab the phone back, "I know."

Ye Xuesong followed Pei Yuan, admonishing her earnestly: "I know you like female writers, but the threshold for online writing is so low now, and anyone can write online articles. How do you know what her personality is like and what the situation is like at home? What if it’s a trap?”

"What nonsense are you talking about? We don't have the same horoscope! Besides, my liking for someone has nothing to do with her family."

"I have seen her Q photo album and traveled to many places. She must be a little girl who can spend money."

"You have her Q?"

"Yes." Ye Xuesong gave a rough account of his previous involvement in the Internet literary circle.

Pei Yuan found that this circle was really small, and everyone looked up but didn't look down.

Ye Xuesong has Wen Xinlan's Q, and Hu Zun has Wen Xinlan's CC.

But he had nothing.

(End of this chapter)