Film and Television: Are the leading ladies using my rewards?

"I won't say whether it's interference or feng shui, but it's definitely negative, right?"

After taking two steps, Tong Wenjie suddenly stopped and looked at Fang Yuan.

"Wait, what's the point of you going around in circles with me?"

"We can't go back on our promise!"

Fang Yuan: "..."

No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!

Chapter 074┤When is selling copyright not a cheap sale?

October 2nd is not a good day to move.

But early in the morning, there was a constant clanging and banging noise downstairs.

Just as the artificial intelligence had completed its task of creating photos of Tang Dynasty poets, "Sweet Ice and Snow," and the "Three Beauties of the Western Regions," Ye Bai was preparing to search the world to see where there were the most talented people and which universities to apply to.

But after all that commotion, I lost all interest in anything.

Although it was still a bit early, Ye Bai let Yi Yi do the calculations herself before getting up and leaving.

I went to the agreed-upon coffee shop, ordered a pot of jasmine tea, and started scrolling through my phone.

[Xia Fenghua: Breaking news! Breaking news! Xie Wanghe has teamed up with Zhou Haikuo and Shao Xingchi to start a business, supposedly an online exam preparation camp or something! (Shocking!)]

[Ma Siyi: Dahuazi is an intelligent question bank.]

Xia Fenghua: Same meaning, same meaning. (Hahahaha)

[Qiao Yingzi: Will they still go to school? Or will they have to take a break from school?]

[Xia Fenghua: I haven't heard anything about him taking a leave of absence. Xie Wanghe was saying yesterday that he wanted to visit a few places in the science village, and that if he met any big shots, he would definitely be able to persuade them and bring in investment. He's off today.]

Ye Bai: The probability of startup failure is very high.

[Ye Bai: This kind of 'sea of ​​questions' approach used by cram schools has been implemented for a long time by a place that calls itself a 'learning prison,' and online question banks have precedents as well. Without funding, how can he compete with others for the market?]

[Ye Bai: You don't need to say much. Just look at his expression when he came back today, and you'll know the answer.]

[Ma Siyi: Ye Bai, how's the investigation into Hai Ge's matter going?]

[Ye Bai: I've gathered all the evidence and handed it over to the police. I bet they've already taken action, right? If he speaks up, he'll definitely say, "He's already behaving himself, please let him go."]

Ma Siyi: (Surprised) (Surprised)

[Ma Siyi: So fast?]

[Ye Bai: The speed can be adjusted; it's under my control. It can't be simply described as fast. (Seriously)]

Ma Siyi: (Silence) (Silence)

Qiao Yingzi: (Silence) (Silence)

Lin Miaomiao: (Silence) (Silence)

Wang Yidi: (Silence) (Silence)

[Meng Xue: Get out of here, you who broke the formation and are acting all smug!]

[Wang Yidi: Retracting a message]

Meng Xue: ???

Ye Bai was having a great time chatting when a striking but not overpowering perfume scent wafted over.

As soon as I raised my head, a woman with an aura of immense presence walked up to me, enveloped in a fragrant breeze.

"Mr. Ye Bai, right? You are much more handsome in person than in the photos. I almost didn't dare to come over and recognize you."

"Hello, this is Qin Shi, a senior lawyer at Cheng & Hui."

Good heavens! What an incredibly handsome and adorable little puppy!

This trip here in person was worth the price of admission just for my face!

“Attorney Qin is more beautiful and has a better temperament than I knew. Please have a seat.”

Looking at the slender little hand stretched out in front of me.

Ye Bai clenched his fingers, then released his hand and gestured for the person to sit down.

"Hmm... let's look at the contract first!"

After watching Ye Bai hesitate for two seconds, Qin Shi took out a folder from her bag, opened it, glanced at it, and handed it to Ye Bai.

"The royalties for that book on Buddhism and Taoism have been negotiated up to 12%, which is already top-tier in China, and it's practically impossible to raise it any higher."

"As for the spirit rings, they can only offer 30 million for the full copyright, which is rejected according to your requirements. However, the 8 million contract for the live-action version is no problem."

"Several contracts are here. You can take a look and decide whether you want to sign them."

Only 30 million for full copyright?

I'm not talking about 1.3 small goals, but it can't just be a few years' worth of royalties!

Oh, it took me more than ten years to finish two books, so it's nothing.

There are other cases like Tanuki (狸猫) taking copyrights and suing video platforms for 800 million yuan, so how could it be sold off so cheaply?

The latter didn't look at it much, focusing on finishing the Buddhist and Taoist publishing contract. Ye Bai looked up and asked:

"Attorney Qin, did you bring a pen?"

"Yes," Qin Shi replied.

Although I didn't expect Ye Bai to be so decisive, signing the contract after only glancing at it a few times.

But things like pens and even voice recorders are always carried with you.

So he quickly rummaged through his bag, held it out with both hands, and handed it over with a big smile.

Little brat, and a shut-in like a web novelist, how could he not be easily controlled by his older sister?

An author of this caliber has a huge network of connections!

As he took the pen to sign, Ye Bai said:

"I've signed the contract with the publisher, but I'll need your continued follow-up."

"Forget about Tanuki buying the full copyright. Tell them that if they're not sincere, they shouldn't bother people. Thirty million for the full copyright? Are you kidding me?"

"By the way, they want eight million for the live-action TV series. How many years of rights are they offering?"

Qin Shi noticed Ye Bai's bad attitude and assumed it was because she hadn't done her job properly.

He frowned, his voice lowering slightly: "Five years."

Five years?

"Let them see my recent update volume, and then tell me how much and how many years to sign... Forget it, let's just sign this one, as for the full copyright, forget it."

"The prices they offered were too far off; I might as well keep it and develop it myself!"

In the end, only two sets of contracts were signed, in triplicate.

Ye Bai kept two sets, one copy of each, and returned the remaining set with full copyright, the signed contract, and everything else, including the pen and inkpad.

[Helped Ye Bai with copyright contract issues diligently and tirelessly, delivering the contract from afar. Legal skill +5.3, physical condition +2.7]

Looking at the words that suddenly appeared in front of me.

I feel more familiar with the legal provisions in my mind, as if I have been studying and researching for more than five months.

There was also a sudden warm current inside my body, and my physical fitness seemed to have improved, and I felt stronger.

Qin Shi was dumbfounded.

Wait, what's going on? I've finally awakened my system?

"Help Ye Bai," could it be that my system is the kind of benevolent system that helps others?

System? System Dad? System Mom?

A cheat code? A control panel? Genshin Impact activated!

No matter what she thought, she didn't react the same way as before.

While carefully putting away the contracts and the discarded contracts, Qin Shi was thinking about how to experiment with triggering the cheat code.

After she finished tidying up, she came up with a solution and greeted the waiter.

"Waiter, one iced Americano, and one..."

At this point, Qin Shi glanced at the empty cup in front of Ye Bai and the teapot next to it.

Unfortunately, she didn't come out at all.

"I don't need it anymore. I don't like coffee, and I haven't even drunk much of this pot of tea yet."

Ye Bai waved his hand, refusing the other party's offer to refill his cup, and at the same time picked up the teapot and poured himself some tea.

I was so busy chatting in the group that I forgot to let the tea cool down.

Qin Shi didn't insist and readily agreed to just have a cup of coffee, but tried a different method.

"Then I'll have an iced Americano and two of your signature desserts."

After the waiter left, Qin Shi looked at Ye Bai with a smile.

"I'm treating you to some snacks, you wouldn't dislike or be unhappy about it, would you?"

As she spoke, she placed her hands together beside her face, her bright eyes smiling gently, full of tenderness.

Even though Ye Bai knew that she was trying to get closer to her, and even taking advantage of her female status by calling herself "older sister" to maintain a dominant position in their relationship, he couldn't bring himself to refuse.

Of course, this is Qin Shi, and Ye Bai would never refuse.

Seeing Ye Bai nod, she smiled even more brightly.

The snacks and coffee were served quickly. Qin Shi didn't say anything, but used her small hand to push one of the snack plates in front of Ye Bai.

With her big eyes fixed on Ye Bai, she pushed the plate closer and closer to him.

"Fine, I'll eat it, I'll eat it, okay?"

I've never seen anyone rush to eat when they're being treated to a meal.