Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

When Li Wan told the whole process, Yu Dongqing was very surprised.

It was originally a story told to my daughter, but why did it end up in a foreign country, and a director wanted to adapt it into a movie?

And it's the famous "Silver Empire" director Kristoff!

Could it be that Tongtong posted it online?

I have to ask her when I get back.

"Holly, I've told you everything. You should think about it carefully. As far as I know, Americans don't pay low prices for the film adaptation rights of novels, especially for famous directors like Christoph. Of course, I also know that you There’s no shortage of money.”

Yu Dongqing glared at him.

This is not a matter of money.

Da Liu's novel.

Look at how many times the "Three-Body" movie in that time and space has changed hands, including online dramas, animations, movies, radio dramas, offline exhibitions and stage plays, etc., but the most popular ones are only TV dramas.

As for the movie, it’s still far away.

"Li Wan, I'll think about it." Yu Dongqing did not answer immediately.

"Okay, there's no rush anyway, come on, have some tea." Li Wan said, raising his tea cup.

It was already six o'clock in the afternoon when Yu Dongqing returned home from Minghui Tea House, which happened to be dinner time. The first thing Yu Dongqing did was to call Yu Tongtong and ask her what was going on. How come the novel for her classmates appears online?

Yu Tongtong was an honest child, so she had no choice but to tell what happened.

Sure enough, it was my daughter who showed it to this guy Xia Yunxing.

Yu Dongqing sighed inwardly.

But what can Yu Dongqing say at this time? Besides, it's just a novel.

So, he had no choice but to criticize his daughter a few words. Anyone can read it, and it doesn't matter if it is uploaded to the Internet. The most important thing is to tell the truth to his father!

It's obviously Xia Yunxing who wants to watch it, why do you have to say it's your classmate who wants to watch it? !

Yu Tongtong quickly apologized to her father on the phone and said she would never dare to do it again.

"Okay, okay. It's such a big deal, just say a few words." Meimei immediately spoke for Yu Tongtong.

Why.

Are you too spoiled to her?

I wonder what else will be hidden in the future?

Yu Dongqing couldn't help but shake her head.

During the meal, Yu Dongqing talked about this matter again, of course not about her daughter, but about adapting it into a movie.

"Mingming, what do you think about Kristoff's idea of ​​making this novel into a movie?"

"I think it's feasible! Christopher is a famous American director, especially good at making science fiction films. If you can let him shoot it, you will definitely get satisfactory results."

"I don't deny this." Yu Dongqing said: "But, Mingliang, have you ever thought about it, if Americans make this movie, will the protagonist be Chinese? Even if we take a step back and say that Christopher uses Chinese actors The protagonist, but will it produce the effect you want? I guess the adaptation of the novel will be completely different."

"That's true. But you can talk to Kristoff." Meiliang said.

Yu Dongqing nodded.

He also admires the Hollywood director very much.

He also wanted to know, if Christoph wanted to film it, how would he do it?

However, this matter should not be rushed. It took two days for Yu Dongqing to call Li Wan: He was also interested in the idea, but wanted to talk to him in person before making a decision.

Li Wan naturally told Yu Dongqing's original words truthfully, and the other party agreed.

It's half past six in the evening, it's already dark, and the weather is not very good today. The cold wind is howling outside and it's snowing heavily, but Li Wan braved the cold wind and drove to Yu Dongqing's house.

According to Christopher's agreement, he will have a video chat with him at seven o'clock tonight.

Since there is a fifteen-hour time difference between Yanjing and Los Angeles, it is exactly nine o'clock in the morning in Los Angeles now.

"Li Wan, have you eaten? Do you want some more?" Mei Mingli was feeding her son and greeted him warmly.

"You're welcome, I've eaten." Li Wan replied, "Where's the holly?"

"In the study."

"Okay, you're busy, I'll go over and take a look." Li Wan turned around and left the living room. Anyway, we were familiar with each other, so there was no need to be polite.

"Okay, after Lele finishes eating, I'll come over and take a look."

Yu Dongqing was drinking tea leisurely in the study. When he saw Li Wan knocking on the door and coming in, he immediately stood up and greeted: "Is it cold outside? Why don't you go out and have tea! I won't treat you to Longjing today. Please drink authentic Wuyi black tea and Souchong black tea from Tongmuguan."

As he spoke, he took out a teacup and poured Li Wan a cup.

Li Wan looked at it and saw that the soup was dark golden in color and had a lingering aroma.

I tasted it and it tasted really good.

"Don't you just love Longjing? Why do you suddenly start drinking black tea?" Li Wan felt strange.

"Mingming said that drinking too much green tea can hurt your stomach. It's best to drink some black tea to nourish your stomach in winter." Yu Dongqing explained: "I get some authentic Dahongpao for her dad every year, so I got some Wuyi for myself this time." Try the black tea.”

"Haha, what a filial son-in-law." Li Wan said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while and then got down to business.

"Holly, what is your attitude on this matter? I feel that Kristoff really wants to buy the film and television adaptation rights of your novel." Li Wan asked.

"I admit this, but... forget it, let's talk about it later."

The video chat started at 6:30, and Meimei also came in at this time and stood quietly next to it.

They used Skype chat software, and soon the connection was connected in the study, and the face of an old man wearing gold-rimmed glasses appeared in the video.

"Hello, Mr. Kristoff."

"Hello, Mr. Yu Dongqing, nice to meet you, and my friend Mr. Li. Oh, there is a beautiful lady next to me, is she Miss Meimei?"

Looks like Kristoff did his homework after all.

Meiliang greeted with a smile. Both parties spoke in English. Although Li Wan was not very good at English, Meimei quietly translated from the side.

After a brief exchange of greetings, the two parties went straight to the topic.

"Mr. Yu, the novel "The Wandering Earth" you wrote is so wonderful! Escape from the earth, what a wild imagination! It can be said to be the best Chinese science fiction novel I have ever seen, bar none."

Facing Christopher's praise, Yu Dongqing smiled faintly: "Thank you, but we still have many wonderful science fiction novels in China, and "The Wandering Earth" can only be said to be one of them."

"Really? Then I hope Mr. Yu can introduce me to more wonderful novels."

"I will do it later."

"Thank you." Kristoff said something different: "Mr. Yu, because I admire this novel very much, I also want to adapt it into a movie so that more people can see it. As for the price of purchasing the film and television adaptation rights, you Don’t worry, I will pay you according to our US copyright purchase fee for the same category, ensuring your satisfaction.”

Li Mingmei quickly translated the words into Chinese and said it to Li Wan. Li Wan immediately whispered to Yu Dongqing: "I have heard that Hollywood is very hungry for excellent science fiction novels. Not long ago, a best-selling science fiction novel in the United States sold for 5 million US dollars. If the film and television rights are sold to a Hollywood company, your novel will be worth at least US$3 million!"

3 million U.S. dollars, converted into RMB, is 21 million!

Li Wan said, feeling extremely envious.

Although he has also achieved financial freedom, his busy work is now more of a hobby - he likes this job, not just for money.

But a novel of more than 20,000 words can be exchanged for 21 million. This is not something ordinary people can do.

However, Yu Dongqing looked calm after hearing this, and said: "Thank you. What I want to know is, Mr. Christopher, how will you adapt this novel?"