Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 271 - 186: The Art of Negotiation

"Sister Min, what do you think the final transaction price should be?"

"Or could you suggest an appropriate range?"

Shen Qiushan asked again.

"It’s hard to say. Your book is too unique. Previously, there were no science fiction works in the country that exceeded sales of 100,000 copies, let alone any that won the Nebula Award, so there’s no precedent to reference."

"However, if we step outside the sci-fi genre, we can look at other best-sellers. There was a suspense novel that sold over 3 million copies, and its film rights were reportedly sold for 250 million."

"Although your book’s current sales aren’t as high, it’s only been on the market for a few days. From the current momentum, it could very well reach the two to three million mark."

"So, you can refer to its price when negotiating."

After some analysis, Chen Min gave her opinion.

The call ended.

Shen Qiushan rested for a while.

Then his phone rang once more.

It was a strange number from Beijing.

"Hello, is this Teacher Shen Qiushan?"

The call connected, and it was a woman’s voice.

"Yes, it is."

"Hello, Teacher Shen."

"I’m Qiao Meng, the director of the copyright department at Pentium Film and Television."

"Chief Editor Chen should have told you, our company is interested in purchasing the film rights for ’Three-Body Civilization.’ Is it convenient for you to meet and discuss?"

"When?"

Shen Qiushan asked.

"Whatever time suits you, you’re in Sanjiang, right?"

"Usually, I am, but I’m in Beijing these days."

"Oh?"

"Are you in Beijing, Teacher Shen?"

On the call, Qiao Meng seemed visibly surprised.

Then, she said with some delight, "Teacher Shen, our headquarters at Pentium Film and Television is in Beijing."

"Can you meet tonight?"

"Or tomorrow or the day after?"

Beijing is the domestic cultural center, where many cultural industry companies have their headquarters.

Especially film companies, since there’s a strict review system for films and TV shows, having headquarters in Beijing makes it more convenient for project submissions and communications.

Therefore, almost all top domestic film companies have their headquarters in Beijing, at least their main offices are there.

"I can do it today. Send me the time and place."

Shen Qiushan had no prior engagements today.

His original plan was to first visit the hospital to check on his little troublemaker and then go out and explore.

At 38 years old, this was his first time in Beijing.

In the past, life was so overwhelming that he neither had the time nor money for travel.

Now that he has achieved financial freedom, he might as well enjoy a bit of sightseeing since he’s here.

"Alright, Teacher Shen."

"Please add this phone number on WeChat."

"OK!"

Ending the call, Shen Qiushan added the person on WeChat.

Soon, Qiao Meng sent the details of the meeting.

6:30 PM.

Dragon Cloud Studio.

Shen Qiushan searched on the map. It was about twenty kilometers away, roughly a forty-minute drive.

It’s still early now!

He rested a bit more at the hotel.

Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo went to the hospital together.

"Momo, there’s an engagement tonight."

"Come with me!"

On the way, Shen Qiushan said as they walked.

"What kind of engagement?"

Lin Xiamo asked with a puzzled look.

They were only in Beijing because of Shen Yixiao, and Shen Qiushan hadn’t mentioned anything else before.

"Chief Editor Chen from the publishing house just called. A film company wants to buy the film rights for ’Three-Body Civilization,’ and their company is in Beijing. We’ve arranged to meet and discuss in detail."

Shen Qiushan explained simply.

"Which film company?"

Lin Xiamo asked curiously.

"Do you know much about the film industry?" Shen Qiushan replied with a smile.

"A little, Old Fang is part of a film company."

Lin Xiamo said.

"Old Fang? Your band’s lead guitarist, Fang Di?"

The image of the always androgynous "Xiao Huamao" popped into Shen Qiushan’s mind.

"Yes."

"She’s with Shanhai Film and Television, the biggest film company in Sanjiang."

"Hmm, her image does seem to fit right into the film industry."

In Shen Qiushan’s mind, the music and film industries are essentially the same circle, collectively known as the entertainment industry.

And Fang Di’s androgynous style is quite popular in the entertainment industry, even with some celebrities who have risen to fame embodying that style.

"Pentium Film and Television is the one interested in buying the rights. Chief Editor Chen from the publishing house mentioned that if it’s a full buyout of the film rights, it could sell for around 250 million, based on a previously popular suspense work."

million!!

Lin Xiamo was startled by the figure.

Previously, the prizes and film rights sales Shen Qiushan received from his online novels were only in the tens of millions.

This time, it directly jumped to a figure in the hundreds of millions!

If it could really sell for 250 million, her "brother-in-law" would fully achieve financial freedom.

Amidst the shock, Lin Xiamo couldn’t help but feel a tinge of anxiety.

Shen Qiushan was always shining brightly, his brilliance not only didn’t dim with time but became even more dazzling!

When she first got to know Shen Qiushan, Lin Xiamo interacted from a perspective of looking down, which gradually changed to seeing eye-to-eye.

And now, he had become someone she had to look up to.

Adding to that, Shen Qiushan had admirers like Liu Qingwu by his side, making Lin Xiamo feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

She needed to become a better version of herself!

Only then would she be worthy to stand by his side!

Silently thinking to herself, Lin Xiamo took out her phone while Shen Qiushan was buying fruit, and sent a WeChat message to Hu Tingting: Agree to the ’Voice of Hua Country’ program group!