China Entertainment: Sister, I don’t want to work hard anymore

Chapter 23 The royalties cannot be less!
Seeing that her husband was a little angry, Ding Xin smiled and replied: "It does look good, much better than I expected."

"Let me tell you this, Chu Hui's script can be used directly to make a TV series."

Zhao Baogang was obviously surprised when he heard his wife's comments, because he knew very well that his wife Ding Xin's requirements for scripts had always been relatively high.

But on the other hand, Zhao Baogang felt that Chu Hui was an actor with a professional background. He studied acting at the Chinese Theater Academy. Logically speaking, he should not have the ability to be a screenwriter.

Zhao Baogang asked dubiously: "Is it true or false? Is it as mysterious as you say?"

Ding Xin said calmly: "I have only watched three episodes so far. If the next seven episodes can maintain the level of the first three episodes, it should be fine."

Seeing the suspicion in her husband's eyes, Ding Xin was too lazy to talk nonsense to her husband. She yawned, stretched again, and said, "I know you don't think highly of the screenwriter Chu Huiqian. If you don't believe me, you might as well try out a few episodes yourself. "

Zhao Baogang pretended to be uninterested and said, "I'm tired. Let's wait until tomorrow. Go take a shower."

"I know, why bother?" Ding Xin didn't force herself, and after saying that, she carried a change of clothes and went to the bathroom in the room.

Until the sound of water came from the bathroom and he was sure that his wife would not come out for a while, Zhao Baogang could no longer suppress his inner curiosity and picked up the script of "Who is in charge of my youth"...

Two days later.

early morning.

After Chu Hui brushed his teeth, washed his face, and prepared to finish breakfast, he took a taxi to the Silver Lake Villa and told Zhao Baogang his decision in person.

As a result, Zhao Baogang took the initiative to call Chu Hui before he went out.

This time Zhao Baogang stopped pretending and asked Chu Hui directly: "Huizi, where are the subsequent manuscripts? You only wrote 10 episodes?"

Chu Hui was secretly happy. It seemed that Director Baosteel was interested in his script and obviously wanted to continue reading it. Then he smiled and replied: "No, director, I have already written 20 episodes, and there are still 12 episodes left to finish." Book."

Zhao Baogang didn't hesitate and urged: "Then please send over the 10 episodes you have on hand now. Hurry up."

"Okay director, I'll be there right away."

They say people feel refreshed during happy events, and this is absolutely true.

The smile on Chu Hui's face couldn't be hidden at all.

When Li Xiaoran saw this, he smiled and joked: "Huizi, why is this so funny? You won't tell me either?"

Chu Hui smiled and said, "I'll tell you when I get back." After saying that, he took out the script he had stored at the bottom of the box.

This time Chu Hui went to Zhao Baogang's house and the treatment was obviously much better than last time.

Not only did Zhao Baogang not show his face to Chu Hui, but he also smiled and drank tea with him while chatting up family matters, without saying a word about signing the contract.

Chu Hui was secretly happy in his heart, but on the outside he was calm and composed, still communicating with Zhao Baogang very humbly and politely.

After a few polite words, Zhao Baogang asked with great interest: "Huizi, you are talking to me, where did your inspiration for writing the script come from?"

Chu Hui thought for a while and said: "Director, I think it is observation. Art comes from life, and the inspiration for my creation also comes from life."

"When I'm not having fun, I like to experience life and observe all kinds of things in the world..."

Listening to Chu Hui talking a lot, Zhao Baogang was not only not impatient, but also listened to him very patiently, and occasionally nodded to show his recognition.

Chu Hui also didn't miss the opportunity to show off himself. He told Zhao Baogang that in addition to writing "Who Makes the Call in My Youth", he also conceived two or three other scripts.

Zhao Baogang is not surprised by this, because he has come into contact with many writers and screenwriters over the years.

In Zhao Baogang's view, it is impossible for a writer or screenwriter to write only one work in his lifetime. Although there are exceptions, after all, such people can only be regarded as a minority.

For example, Wang Shuo, Hai Yan, etc., as well as their predecessors Jin Yong and Qiong Yao, any successful writer or screenwriter has created at least a few, or even more than 10 works.

Having said that, like Feng Xiaogang and others, Zhao Baogang's ability to occupy a place in the Beijing circle is inseparable from the support of writer Wang Shuo.

Especially Feng Xiaogang, starting from "Forever Lost My Love", to "Party A and Party B", and then to "A Sigh", many of the films directed by Feng Xiaogang in the early years were adapted from novels written by Wang Shuo.

To put it bluntly, Wang Shuo deserves at least half of the credit for Feng Xiaogang's current status and fame.

Zhao Baogang's success is inseparable from Wang Shuo's blessing. Many phenomenal TV series, including "Desire", "The Story of the Editorial Department", "Enjoyment", etc., are inseparable from Wang Shuo.

Later, many popular dramas such as "A Romantic Affair", "Never Rest in Peace", "What Can I Do to Save You, My Love" were adapted from the screenwriter of Hai Yan, another big boss in the Beijing circle.

Therefore, Zhao Baogang knows very well that if a play wants to be successful, a good screenwriter and a good script are the foundation.

If a play does not have a good script, then the play is like a house without a foundation, a castle in the air that will fall down when the wind blows and cannot withstand scrutiny. In this circle, there are many good actors, but good screenwriters are rare.

In recent years, without Wang Shuo, Feng Xiaogang is like an eagle with its wings broken, and now it can only hug Liu Zhenyun's thigh tightly.

Zhao Baogang's situation is not much better. After Wang Shuo retired, his cooperation with Hai Yan was also very successful.

As the saying goes, good news does not flow to outsiders.

No matter how good the relationship between the two brothers is, Hai Yan is still a shareholder of Hairun Film and Television. It is impossible for him to sell all his good works to Zhao Baogang. He must leave some good works for his own company to develop.

Zhao Baogang could only watch helplessly as "Jade Guanyin", which he had always wanted to buy, was adapted into a TV series, which made Hairun Film and Television a lot of money and made Sun Li and Tong Dawei famous in one fell swoop.

So this time, Zhao Baogang, who took a fancy to Chu Hui's creative ability, has changed his mind.

Before that, Zhao Baogang wanted to sign an artist management agreement with Chu Hui. After discussing with his wife Ding Xin, he decided to first buy the film and television adaptation rights of "Who Calls the Shots of My Youth", and then discuss with Chu Hui the screenwriter contract.

Because both the couple felt that Chu Hui's creative talent was not inferior to his acting skills at all, and he might be able to write a hit work in the future.

To give a very simple example, even if Chu Hui does not play the role of Hua Zi in "Struggle", there will still be Zhu Yuchen, Ren Zhong and others who can play the role. There is no shortage of good actors.

But without screenwriter Shi Kang, the drama "Struggle" would not exist at all.

Zhao Baogang asked tentatively: "Huizi, did you sell the copyright of your script to anyone else?"

Chu Hui was not stupid. He lied to him and said, "I have talked with other companies, but because of the price issue, we haven't reached an agreement yet."

Zhao Baogang didn't doubt him, and asked: "How much do other companies offer?"

Chu Hui said: "There are some that offer 5 yuan, some that offer 10 yuan, and some that offer 20 yuan. There are all prices."

After hearing Chu Hui's answer, Zhao Baogang felt confident, and said angrily and funny: "You are quite a thief, and you also know how to shop around."

"Let's do this. You try to finish the remaining 12 episodes within three months. If the quality is guaranteed, you don't have to look for another home. I, Xin Baoyuan, bought it directly for a price of 20."

Chu Hui pretended to be reluctant and hesitated: "Director...this..."

Seeing Chu Hui hesitate to speak, Zhao Baogang asked: "What? 20 is too little?"

Chu Hui smiled shyly and said "Yeah".

Zhao Baogang was not angry either, and then asked: "Tell me, how much do you want?"

After thinking for a moment, Chu Hui said, "25, director. To be honest, I originally wanted to sell it for 30."

Zhao Baogang said angrily: "30? Why don't you grab it? You have to know that you are just a newcomer. I am willing to buy your script. It is an opportunity for you."

"The price I offer you is definitely not low..."

In fact, the reason why Chu Hui bargained with Zhao Baogang was not about 20 or 25, but to express his attitude to Zhao Baogang.

Chu Hui just wanted to let Zhao Baogang know that he and Zhao Baogang were not only supervisors and subordinates of the director and actors, but also equal partners.

However, Chu Hui has always been a person who is afraid of trouble, and he is also worried that Zhao Baogang will choose to give up the script "Who is in charge of my youth" just for the 5 yuan, or to fight with himself, which would be a bit of a loss.

In fact, let alone 20 yuan, even if Zhao Baogang was willing to pay 10 yuan, Chu Hui would be willing to sell it.

For the first script, Chu Hui did it not mainly for money, but to gain popularity.

As long as this drama becomes popular, Chu Hui will no longer need to humbly sell scripts to others like he is now.

After thinking for a long time, Chu Hui decided to compromise and deliberately asked Zhao Baogang: "Director, do you really like the script I wrote?"

Zhao Baogang rolled his eyes at Chu Hui and said, "If I don't like what you're asking, I'm talking nonsense to you. I'm full."

Chu Hui took advantage of the situation and said: "Since you, director, really like the script I wrote, I will sell it to you for 20 yuan."

Hearing Chu Hui's words, Zhao Baogang was also very pleased and said, "That's it, you guys will try to finish writing the script before the year."

"If the quality is guaranteed, then I will pay 20 yuan in one lump sum. If the difference between the standard before and after is too big, then I'm sorry. Let alone 20 yuan, I won't give you a dime."

"Do you hear me clearly? Go back and write carefully! Don't let me down."

Chu Hui vowed: "Now that I know the director, I will work hard to write it and I will not let you down."

(End of this chapter)