Chapter 825: Chapter 343: An Imperial-Level Indulgence (3)

Su Xiao was completely dumbfounded and couldn’t utter a word for a while.

No, brother, what are you actually after?!

It’s just a woman, spending 60 million was already beyond my comprehension, and now you want to pour in at least 120 million?!

Han Lie was certainly not doing this just for trash.

Getting involved now to establish a copyright library is a surefire investment.

Su Xiao couldn’t realize the value of various top copyrights in the big IP era, but Han Lie knew!

The value of male-oriented web literature is slightly less, however, novels from people like Da Liu, Gu Man, Mo Bao, and others, their film adaptation rights can be reused repeatedly.

The most important thing is...

The securitization of film copyrights is a sharp new tool when the real estate industry completely stalls!

Before his rebirth, Han Lie hadn’t played with that stuff.

But with his current expertise and future industry stature, he definitely can handle it if he wants to, to ruin enemies, rivals, international capital.

It can be predicted that after the stock market crash in 2015, Han Lie would certainly feel troubled by having too much money to spend.

So, why not plan ahead and explore a new pathway?

There’s no risk of losing anyway, the only difference is how much you earn.

In the entertainment industry, so-called discourse power is never that important, but the attention of cultural and propaganda leaders is, and a foundational asset package for securitization is also very important.

Let’s do it!

Let’s get started right away!

Once Xi Luting has gained enough experience, she can be in charge of the copyright company...

After thinking it through, Han Lie didn’t explain to Su Xiao but instead, willfully asked: "For the film version, I’m planning to arrange for another soulmate. Su, can you handle the copyright purchase?"

Old Su just feels a throbbing ache.

"Fifty million?"

"Fifty million!"

"Alright, I’ll ask around for you... it’s very likely doable, and probably won’t cost that much."

Film production is actually a high-risk endeavor, even the most capable companies can’t guarantee profits with each project they make. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

So the usual practice is for a dozen production companies to collaborate on a film, sharing the profits and taking on risks collectively if it fails.

Huace holds the adaptation rights for many works by Gu Man. The total acquisition cost has never been over 10 million, but now they’re selling a single piece for 50 million; they must be thrilled.

If they shoot it themselves, they can enrich their company’s series inventory, but who can guarantee profitability?

Making easy money, everyone likes that.

Su Xiao is particularly efficient; just as Han Lie tidied himself, Su Xiao responded.

He spoke quite hesitantly.

"President Han, the reason I gave to President Wu was that your girlfriend really loves Gu Man’s novels, so she wants to spend 30 million to buy the film rights for ’Love O2O’ and will slowly produce both a film and series version herself.

He’s inclined to agree but requires a price raise; I estimate at least 40 million...

Also, you need to invest money into their current preparation of ’You Are My Sunshine’... well, you should exceed the regular investment quota by about 35%, but the rights are limited.

Of course, if you have suitable friends who can pass the audition, the female lead role could be pursued..."

There wasn’t the slightest confidence in Su Xiao’s voice; he felt the conditions were too excessive, really milking a sucker dry.

But Han Lie was thrilled.

What?

The female lead of ’You Are My Sunshine’?!

It’s seemingly more popular than ’Shan Shan Comes to Eat,’ second only to ’Love O2O’?

No way, I’ve got to go search the synopsis right now!

If Sister Qing Ting could perform... what heartbreak could I worry about?!

"Hold on a moment."

Han Lie responded with the utmost calm, then searched for the original synopsis and female lead setting. Immediately, his mood soared.

She can play it!

Not only can she play it, but she’s particularly suited!

Heavenly Father, you’re too favoring me...

Bastard Lie was moved to tears and immediately decided: "40 million is fine, extra investment is fine too, but I want to recommend someone for the female lead role—remember Guo Qingting from WEIRDO era?"

Su Xiao recalled briefly and quickly remembered that small gathering from before, and couldn’t help but be amazed.

Wow, back then you two barely interacted, as distant as can be, yet in such a short time, you’ve successfully mixed together?

Youngsters act quickly!

"Her, I personally feel, no matter the image, temperament, acting skills, or adherence to the original work, there’s no issue. So shall I confirm with President Wu?"

"Great, I appreciate it, confirm it ASAP!"

"Don’t worry, it’ll be done!"

Just as Han Lie hung up the phone, Sister Qing Ting coincidentally sent a text message.

"Little brother, can you come over to my place after 12?"

If this message had come an hour earlier, Han Lie would have been distressed to the point of despair.

But now...

A couple of small dishes with drinks, what could they do to me?

Go!

Today, I’m demanding a king’s enjoyment; you both better make it happen!

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