Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

The next day arrived in the blink of an eye, early in the morning of October 28th.

The little girl in bed was very unhappy and even cried.

Yang Che held her soft, fair skin in his arms and coaxed her gently, "Okay, I was going to Hong Kong soon anyway, so we wouldn't have run into each other."

She sniffed: "I'm so stupid, really. I told my dad a long time ago that I wouldn't sign with a talent agency before 'My Sassy Girl' was released..."

At this point, she suddenly looked up: "You're the one who made me sign Sister Hua and even found me roles. Are you just trying to get rid of me so you can be with her?"

"Snapped!"

The little girl frowned instantly, and then grinned.

Yang Che's expression softened again, and while rubbing her, she said, "Then we won't act anymore. Just stay by my side as my little assistant, like a boss's wife."

She didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused; he was always like this.

"I'd better become an international star first, then I'll be qualified to stand beside you."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Whether it's you or her, you were both with me when I had nothing..."

She looked at him with disdain: "Do you want to hear what you're saying? Nothing? Nothing about your dozens of henchmen?"

"Don't you know how to read between the lines? Get up, go have breakfast."

"If you don't get up, I'll eat you."

"Okay..."

"Oh no, you're going back to the capital to find her right now, what about me?"

"Her period should have started by now."

"Hmm? Hahahaha."

The little girl rolled around laughing, then flipped herself onto the horse: "Brother~ so nice."

"Hiss~"

Yang Che, who was lying flat, raised his hand and touched her face.

Two hours later.

The young girl and Wang Jinhua went to Hongqiao Airport and then flew to Guangzhou.

Before parting, she gave him a very serious set of instructions, telling Yang Che to visit the film set once a week; telling him to keep himself pure and faithful in the glamorous world of Hong Kong, and of course, she really wanted him to be faithful.

Yang Che took Huang Haibo back to Beijing, while Liu Chang and Yu Wenhao stayed in Shanghai until the Shanghai Film Festival ended.

After all, what was just a casual mention yesterday has actually led to Taiwanese and Hong Kong film distributors contacting Cheng Er today to discuss distribution.

It's clear that yesterday's press conference has been widely reported.

Indeed, when Yang Che was waiting in the VIP lounge at Pudong Airport, he noticed an older man reading Wenhui Daily glancing at him and then, unable to contain his curiosity, approaching him and asking, "Aren't you the Yang Che who sold the film to the Japanese for over 20 million?"

This was the first time Yang Che had been asked this question by someone outside the industry, and to be honest, looking at this older brother's expression, he was secretly pleased.

"Hello, it's me."

The older brother gave him a thumbs up: "You're awesome! The newspapers say you're the first one in mainland China to do that."

"....."

Yang Che and his older brother took a look at the newspaper and found it was the front page of Wenhui Daily.

A Milestone in Chinese Films Going Global! Unreleased Film Signs Copyright Deal with Japan and South Korea, Setting a New Record for Copyright Fees in Mainland Chinese Film History

Overview: A low-key press conference held yesterday at the media center of the 4th Shanghai International Film Festival caused a stir in the industry. The film "My Sassy Girl" acquired the Japanese screening rights for eight years for US$265 million from a Japanese distributor, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a single overseas region for a Chinese film. At the same time, a cooperation agreement was reached with South Korea's Pinetree Pictures for a 36% box office revenue sharing distribution model. The film is scheduled to be released simultaneously in China, Japan, and South Korea on Christmas Eve, December 24.

The accompanying photo shows Yang Che posing with the Japanese and Korean individuals while holding up the agreement.

The main text is more detailed and covers a lot of content.

It introduces the general plot of the movie; the high quality of the trailer; the points that both Japan and South Korea value in the movie; the female lead's recovery from contract termination controversy and her rebirth; a brief introduction to Huang Haibo and Cheng Er; and a detailed introduction to Yang Che.

It was a very detailed introduction, after all, in addition to repeating the praise from both Japan and South Korea, it also mentioned that he was the lyricist and composer of Wang Fei's songs... and that he was a recent graduate of the Art Department of Shanxi Normal University and was applying for graduate studies at Beijing Film Academy.

Just as I returned the newspaper to my older brother, Huang Haibo brought over a few more newspapers.

It's no surprise that local Shanghai newspapers, evening newspapers, and entertainment newspapers all reported on yesterday's press conference and, unsurprisingly, on the $265 million copyright fee.

Jung Byung-won fainted in the toilet from crying!

$265 million! A new benchmark for overseas copyrights of Chinese films; young filmmakers pioneer a new model of transnational revenue sharing.

From selling at rock-bottom prices to buying out at high prices, from being ignored to receiving high-percentage revenue sharing.

"Historic Breakthrough in Overseas Copyright Rights for Chinese Films in 99"

Newcomer film "My Sassy Girl" sold for $265 million in Japan and South Korea, and will be released simultaneously in multiple countries on Christmas Eve.

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Without exception, the accompanying picture was always the same one; of course, some newspapers also featured pictures of the leaders.

The lack of a color newspaper made Yang Che look less handsome.

Yang Che muttered to himself: I never thought I'd grow a big beard before becoming the hottest producer.

Of course, how many people know who Zhang Dahuzi is the director of those TV series he produced?

Yang Che has indeed become famous.

After all, there were television stations and lighting equipment on set.

In the Shuangxi Compound and Longcheng Bus Company, almost everyone was smiling, and people would often say that the children of Longcheng Bus Company employees were acting out a drama.

"I've always thought that Yang Che was full of artistic talent since he was a child."

"Yuan Chao, we were engaged when we were children..."

"Come on, your daughter only graduated from junior high. Old Yang, my daughter..."

"......"

Yang Yuanchao, the most handsome older man in the bus company, responded with a smile to the teasing of his old neighbors and colleagues.

I felt both proud and heartbroken.

He knew his son's character all too well. That lazy guy accomplished something no one in China had ever done before; he must have been incredibly busy.

The company chairman even invited him to his office for half an hour of tea... implying that his own sons and daughters should come back for a visit.

Yang Yuanchao nodded in agreement, but inwardly he thought: He's not a celebrity, what's the point of him coming back?

Inside the Bubugao Electronics store at the South Gate of Longcheng, Wang Weiqing looked at the paper cut out from the Shanxi Provincial Daily and felt that his son, who was not handsome in the past, looked handsome no matter how he looked at him.

"Xiao Tao, stick your brother Che's photo and this newspaper together on the pillar."

The shop assistant named Xiaotao twitched her lips: "Auntie, I don't think an artist like my brother Che would want you to do this."

"That's true."

Wang Weiqing was very upset: "How can I let every customer who walks into the store know that I'm Yang Che's mother?"

Another shop assistant, Xiaohong, said, "Why don't you ask Brother Che? He can earn 2000 million yen from the Japanese."

"It's 2200 million."

Wang Weiqing first corrected him, then nodded: "We should give him a call."

So Wang Weiqing took out his latest Siemens mobile phone and dialed his son's number.