Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 747 746 "But I have a rich husband."

“It’s not a lot.”

"How about we invest less, just 9000 million RMB," Song Tangtang expressed his opinion, "This way we can also ensure the normal operation of other projects of the company."

"That's only over 10 million US dollars, which is only a few percent. Don't think Jeff is scaring you. If you want to make this movie well, you have to spend this much money. Let's put it this way."

Fang Minghua hesitated for a moment and then said, "I sent an email to Demi a few days ago. Ashley Press has about 4000 million US dollars in cash. I asked her to lend your company 2500 million US dollars. You can put in another 5 or 6 million US dollars. That should be enough."

"It's not a good idea to borrow so much from Ashley Press, right?" Song Tangtang hesitated.

"It's my own company, so what's wrong with that?" Fang Minghua said with a smile, "I'm just transferring money from one hand to the other. However, Shengshi Film and Television Company has to pay interest to Ashley Press at the local interest rate when borrowing money. The rules of economic dealings cannot be broken."

"Okay, I'll go find Demi when I return to San Francisco. Please tell her in advance." Song Tangtang replied.

"Okay, are you okay? I'll take a nap." Fang Minghua yawned.

"Look at the time, don't forget to send the two kids to school!"

"Don't worry, I'll take care of you. Goodbye!" Fang Minghua hung up the phone, turned over and fell asleep again.

As a result, I slept until eight o'clock. If it weren't for the nanny Xiaoqin who took care to wake up the two children, I would have been late again today.

As for Song Tangtang, after hanging up the phone, she sat on the sofa and immediately regained her calm look.

A few minutes later, Jeff walked in.

"Ms. Song, are you done with the call?"

"Yes, Mr. Jeff, if the budget is 9000 million US dollars, we, Shengshi Film and Television, will still invest one-third of it as originally agreed, which is 3000 million US dollars."

Jeff was a little surprised. He looked at Song Tangtang and said, "Ms. Song, although your company is known as the largest private film company in China, as far as we know, it cannot be compared with several major Hollywood film companies. Its scale and assets are not even as good as those of your domestic state-owned film studios. So, I doubt whether you can come up with 3000 million US dollars!"

"Mr. Jeff, you are right. We at Shengshi Film and Television cannot come up with 3000 million US dollars all at once." Song Tangtang looked at Jeff and suddenly smiled:
"But I have a rich husband, and his company in the United States is willing to lend us money! Don't forget, Ashley Press, which published the Harry Potter books, is owned by my husband."

Jeff was stunned.

The sudden smile from this seemingly indifferent oriental woman made his brain freeze.

Oh, God.

She looks so beautiful when she smiles!
Jeff was stunned for just a moment, then quickly came to his senses.

The other party is not those women in the bar.

He also smiled: "Indeed, Mr. Minghua is not only a great writer, but also a shrewd businessman. That's OK!"

Of course, these negotiations between the two are just preliminary intentions. There are still a lot of issues that need to be negotiated by both sides. The Chinese side will send a team as soon as possible to negotiate with Warner Bros. on specific issues and strive to start filming as soon as possible.

"Ms. Song," Jeff said at last, "Please tell Mr. Minghua to come to the United States as soon as possible to sign the copyright adaptation agreement, and also the script - we will ask Mr. Tony Gilroy, an excellent screenwriter in our country, to adapt it himself, but at the same time we also respect the ideas of the author Mr. Minghua, so we also want to hear Mr. Minghua's opinions on the script."

"Ok."

Song Tangtang did not stay in Burbank for long. The next morning, he took a train to Los Angeles and then flew back to San Francisco.

At night at the Hollywood Amanola Hotel in Burbank, Song Tangtang called Fang Minghua using the hotel phone and told him the whole process in detail.

"It's done, Tangtang, you can come back now." Fang Minghua said with a smile on the phone. "Why are you in such a hurry? I should at least wait until Lili is out of confinement before I leave, right?" Song Tangtang replied, and then said excitedly: "Also, Minghua, I plan to let Wu Tianmin lead the team and select elite soldiers to come to the United States to negotiate with Warner Brothers!"

"Where is Zhang Yimou? Has he finished filming 'If You Are the One'?" Fang Minghua asked.

"It has been completed. The sample has been sent to the Film Bureau for review. I don't think there will be any problems." Song Tangtang replied.

"Then let him come along. It will be beneficial to get involved early."

"Okay, there's one more thing." Song Tangtang said.

"what's up?"

"I want to find a local lawyer from the United States to participate in this negotiation. Which law firm did you find when you bought Ashley Press last time? I forgot the name."

"Meng Wenda Law Firm, go back to San Francisco and ask Lili, she has detailed information. In this case, I suggest you go to Zhang Qing Accounting Firm - I asked them for accounting when I acquired Ashley Press. The accounting systems in the United States and China are not exactly the same. Find a local accounting firm for consultation to avoid being at a disadvantage."

"Well, you reminded me. I am going to sign a contract with these two law firms. From the initial negotiation and signing of the contract to the final box office sharing, all legal and accounting matters of this film will be mainly handled by them." Song Tangtang said.

"Yes, that's the best way! Let professionals handle professional matters! Tell Meng Dawen and Zhang Qing to send their most capable men to assist you! As for the agency fee, we have enough money!"

"Oh, husband, you are so arrogant." Song Tangtang said with a giggle.

On the other end of the phone, Fang Minghua laughed:

"You're arrogant? No matter who has hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, they will be arrogant! Money is a man's courage!"

"Vulgar, very vulgar! And he's still a literary youth."

"Haha, a literary youth? I am already a literary middle-aged man, an old man."

The couple joked for a few words before hanging up the phone.

After Song Tangtang returned to San Francisco, he immediately called Wu Tianmin in China to inform him of the details of the negotiations with Warner Bros. in Los Angeles and asked him to immediately select personnel, handle the passport and visa procedures, and rush to Los Angeles as soon as possible.

In San Francisco, Song Tangtang went to the publishing house to meet Demi again and explained her purpose. Demi had already received an email from Fang Minghua.

As the president of Ashley Press, who is actually the CEO, of course he has to listen to his boss's orders. He immediately stated that the 2500 million US dollars was in the publishing house's account and could be used at any time.

At the same time, Song Tangtang met with Meng Dawen and Zhang Qing separately to explain his requirements, and the two bosses agreed immediately.

Big money lord
Professor Li Li revealed that there is not just one Harry Potter film, but several more to come. Doesn't that mean several movies will also have to be made?

Doesn’t the contract between the two parties also have to last for several years?
Everything is being arranged in full swing.

Fang Minghua also started applying for a visa to go abroad.

He really wanted to see Li Li and her daughter, and that cute little baby.

I just heard from Song Tangtang that Li Li's mother Zhou Xuemei would stay in San Francisco for at least half a year, mainly to take care of her daughter and grandson.

So when I arrive in San Francisco, how will I get along with Zhou Xuemei?

Fang Minghua always felt a little guilty.

(End of this chapter)