Chapter 148 Xinxin? Xinxin is under my table
At this internal preview meeting of "Legend of Sword and Fairy", neither Xu Kong nor Yan Rui deliberately took confidentiality measures. The main reason was that with so many platforms coming together, it was unrealistic to keep it secret.
But the speed at which the news spread really exceeded Xu Kong's imagination.
On the second day after signing the contract with Tomato TV and Penguin Video, relevant news spread within Fengge.
"Sky-high price? Isn't this a bit exaggerated?"
"It's definitely not an exaggeration. It is said that several platforms are rushing to bid and spend a lot of money."
"Are they really that optimistic about Xu Kong's new drama?"
"Can Xu Kong, a newcomer, afford such a high copyright fee?"
"It's not about the box office of movies. In terms of TV dramas, traffic is king. The audience of Xu Kong's previous movie "Want to See You" was so popular. It's normal for this new drama to be favored by various platforms."
Even for Fengge, not many people actually think of it as high-end. There are still many low-level employees and artists within the company.
In addition to work, their biggest interests and hobbies are actually the same as those in ordinary companies, which is nothing more than chatting about all kinds of messy gossip.
During this period, what everyone talked about the most was naturally the news about Xu Kong's new drama.
The second drama written, directed and acted by the top star Xu Kong may not have become popular first, but it also sold sky-high royalties. It is normal for it to be highly topical.
"Cough cough cough"
The sound of coughing was heard, and several interns from the film and television department shut up and became quiet immediately after seeing the person coming.
"Manager Yan"
Yan Rui scolded with a serious expression:
"Is there nothing to do?"
“Gather here during working hours!”
After he finished speaking, the young men and women who had been saying hello just now all dispersed.
Yan Rui will not pursue the interns in his department who like to gossip.
Given his status, if he was to take care of such things, he would probably have no time to do serious business.
Moreover, such private gossip cannot be completely banned in any place or company.
What's more, this is even more true in related entertainment industries such as the entertainment industry.
However, releasing this information will not have much impact. If you really intend to keep it secret, the news will not reach the ears of the interns.
"Sky-high copyright fees?"
Yan Rui shook his head, turned around and walked out of the office without staying any longer.
There is definitely something wrong with this statement.
The copyright fee for "Legend of Sword and Fairy" can only be considered top-notch in the industry, but to say it is sky-high is a bit exaggerated.
After all, even if we compare it with some of Fengge's own dramas, there are still dramas that are higher than this copyright fee.
But for those dramas, generally speaking, the copyright fees were negotiated after the whole Fengge invested heavily, various top directors, and the casts were stacked.
This time Xu Kong’s new drama is different.
When it comes to investment, an investment of 200 million is certainly not small, but for a large company like Fengge, it cannot be said to be particularly high.
In addition, Xu Kong is responsible for the script, director, and male lead alone.
As for the cast, Xu Kong, Song Youyou, and Shang Yuxin are three young actors who are not low in popularity at the moment, plus some of Feng Ge's own second-tier actors. Such a lineup is definitely not luxurious.
Penguin Video’s copyright fee is 10 million per episode, plus Tomato TV’s 8.5 million per episode.
Xu Kong's "Legend of Sword and Fairy" has already recovered its costs before it was officially aired.
In total, they received a total of just over 600 million in copyright fees.
Excluding the investment cost, Xu Kong took half of it, and Feng Ge still received nearly 400 million in copyright fees.
The income brought by this project to Feng Ge has reached more than 100%. In just over half a year, it made 200 million.
Not to mention newcomers like Xu Kong, even some big directors within the company may not be able to guarantee such a profit rate for each drama.
It is definitely impossible for Yan Rui to say that he doesn't have the slightest feeling in his heart.
Now it seems that buying Xu Kong's contract from Fengqing Entertainment was a good deal.
"Director Xu, this is the follow-up publicity plan from Penguin Video. Tomato Channel hasn't sent it yet, but they both have the same idea and plan to air Sword in this summer."< br>
This is not the first time I have come to Xu Kong's studio.
Yan Rui was also quite helpless. If it were other artists under Feng Ge, how could it be possible for a department manager like him to come to his door in person every time.
"Sorry, Manager Yan."
Xu Kong took the paper document from the other party's hand, glanced at it casually, and said with a smile.
Although the copyright has been sold and the contract has been signed, no matter whether the show is a hit or a flop, the copyright fee has been paid.
But Xu Kong's work here is definitely not over yet.
Whether it is for their own interests or the various terms in the contract, Xu Kong and the entire show's creators need to cooperate with the platform's announcement.
What is right in front of us is the investment promotion event held by Penguin this month, and the entire cast of Fairy Sword is going to participate.
"It is said that Li Xun was dismissed from his post by Mango."
After explaining the work, Yan Rui did not leave immediately, but spoke in a low voice.
"Removal?"
Xu Kong was a little surprised. He never thought that regardless of whether the copyright of Fairy Sword was not sold to Mango this time, in less than a week, there would be a chain reaction.
“It has something to do with us, but it’s not actually the main reason.”
Yan Rui opened his mouth to explain.
Although it can be seen that Mango was destined to win the copyright of Fairy Sword.
But it is impossible to directly remove Li Xun, the person in charge of film and television copyright, just because the negotiation has not been concluded.
"Mango's various program data this year have dropped seriously, and I even heard that advertisers have also ran away a lot."
"This is a plan to give in to Wu Youxue. Li Xun was simply pulled out to take the blame."
Yan Rui expressed his guess.
Obviously, he is aware of the friendship between Xu Kong and Wu Youxue. If Wu Youxue really returns to Mango, Xu Kong will definitely be a very scary person in the entertainment industry.
"But Wu Youxue still doesn't seem to have the idea of ending his vacation."
"It seems that the specific conditions have not been negotiated."
Xu Kong was not surprised.
In fact, in his opinion, Wu Youxue left Mango. With the connections and resources he had accumulated over the years, it would not be difficult at all whether he went it alone or went to other companies.
Even without the mango, I would feel less constrained.
The reason why he just said he was on vacation was probably because he couldn't bear to part with it.
After all, Wu Youxue made his fortune in Mango. It has been decades, so it is impossible not to have any feelings.
"Director Xu, tell me quietly, how much salary did you get this time?"
Xu Kong knew that news spread quickly, but he didn't expect that Shang Yuxin would become curious.
But obviously, except for a few people, no one knew that Xu Kong did not receive a salary, but a share directly.
As a drama produced by Feng Ge, the salary quotations for actors like Shang Yuxin will definitely not be as high as outside.
But as a first-line actor who won the Golden Eagle Goddess and filmed several hit dramas, Shang Yuxin's salary still exceeded 10 million, reaching 12 million.
On average, it’s almost over 400,000 per episode.
Shang Yuxin naturally knew that Xu Kong's salary would be much higher than hers.
After all, the entire drama, including the script, director, and male lead, were all handled by Xu Kong alone.
It would be unjustifiable if the remuneration was low.
But the number she guessed was around 50 million.
Even among first-line actors, this is already quite high.
Some top actors can get similar high salaries, but for Feng Ge, it's unlikely.
Not to mention that Xu Kong's own management appointment is still with Feng Singer.
Shang Yu was pleased to see that Xu Kong didn't speak, and then asked:
"How high is the copyright fee at that price?"
Xu Kong gave the other party a helpless look.
"You have nothing to do?"
"Come to me every day." Xu Kong could tell that Shang Yuxin was actually not very interested in film remuneration or copyright fees.
It's just that I ignored her during this period, so I deliberately found various topics to talk to.
"There is no filming, so I can only come to you"
Shang Yuxin looked at Xu Kong with a pitiful expression.
Of course Xu Kong didn't believe what the other party said.
With Shang Yuxin's current popularity and acting skills, there will definitely be no shortage of scripts.
It’s nothing more than a matter of whether one looks good or not.
"Don't do this, is it because the previous lessons are not enough?"
Xu Kong is now completely immune to Shang Yuxin's tea art.
He just looked at the other party lightly, and then warned.
Hearing Xu Kong's words, the unforgettable memory appeared in Shang Yuxin's mind again.
In addition to taking a step back in fear, his legs also subconsciously tightened.
However, Shang Yuxin was able to come to Xu Kong so frequently during this period, and after all, he was no longer so afraid.
She knew that although this guy was definitely not a gentleman, he wasn't the kind of person who would mess around regardless of the occasion.
"If you dare, do whatever you want~"
Shang Yuxin looked charming and raised her hand towards Xu Kong with a confident expression.
Xu Kong's office door was still open, and except for Xu Kong, Guo Zihao and everyone else were also in the studio.
Shang Yuxin didn't believe that Xu Kong really dared to mess around here.
"Are you sure?"
Xu Kong suddenly put down the document in his hand and looked at Shang Yuxin with a playful expression.
Seeing Xu Kong suddenly becoming serious, Shang Yuxin could not help but feel guilty.
But after what she said just now, of course she couldn't give in at this moment, so she bit the bullet and answered:
"If you have the ability, come."
Shang Yuxin was startled when she saw Xu Kong standing up suddenly.
But then she discovered that Xu Kong did not walk towards her, but walked directly towards the office door.
He felt a little relieved and was about to say something joking, but found that Xu Kong had no intention of leaving at all, but directly closed the door of his office.
Looking at Xu Kong who was approaching her step by step, Shang Yuxin finally couldn't calm down at this moment.
Everyone was so frightened that they stood up from the sofa.
"Don't mess around, you will hear it outside."
Shang Yuxin reminded.
Xu Kong replied: "I tried it, and the sound insulation here is still very good."
This is not what Xu Kong said to deceive Shang Yuxin.
But Song Youyou helped to try it out.
This is the only office in his studio, so the sound insulation must be good.
Shang Yuxin's biggest feeling at the moment was fear.
What happened last time is indeed something she can't forget even now.
But I don't know why, besides being afraid, there is also a vague expectation.
"Farewell"
Shang Yuxin's voice became much softer now.
"Hmm~"
Xu Kong didn't say much, and thrust his right hand from top to bottom with lightning speed.
The whole movement was done in one go, and Xu Kong subconsciously thought of a certain outrageous lyrics from his previous life.
——"Pinch your big crotch."
Although the last time was at the beginning of the year, Xu Kong could still clearly remember the location of Shang Yuxin's weakness.
Shang Yuxin was wearing tight sports pants today. Although for Xu Kong, it did affect the feel, but for her, it was actually not much different from last time.
But compared to when he was in the toilet, Xu Kong was obviously not so irritable this time, and his movements were much gentler.
The moment Xu Kong took action, Shang Yuxin subconsciously stood on tiptoe, and this movement lasted for more than a minute.
Until Xu Kong found that place accurately.
She couldn't hold on anymore and lay directly on Xu Kong's shoulders.
If it weren't for Xu Kong standing in front of her, Shang Yuxin would probably have fallen to the ground.
But even so, Xu Kong's movements still did not stop.
Shang Yuxin's hands around Xu Kong's neck became tighter and tighter. It was obvious that she could not hold on much longer.
Just waiting for the final straw.
"Director Xu?"
"Director Xu, are you there?"
At the most critical moment, sudden voices and knocks on the door came.
Not only did it scare Shang Yuxin.
Xu Kong was also frightened.
"Yan Jiaheng, why is he here?"
Xu Kong was relatively calm, but a little surprised.
"You're a little"
Xu Kong just wanted Shang Yuxin to recover, but he looked at the flushed face, blurred eyes, and messy hair
"Forget it."
Xu Kong glanced around and finally pulled Shang Yuxin behind his desk.
He squatted down while holding the opponent's head.
"Hide for a moment and don't talk."
Xu Kong reminded in a low voice.
"Coming."
After opening the door for Yan Jiaheng, Xu Kong quickly walked back to his seat and sat down, blocking Shang Yuxin under the table.
"Director Xu, where is Xinxin?"
As soon as he entered the door, Yan Jiaheng looked around and found that Xu Kong was the only one, and asked.
Xinxin? Xinxin is under my table
Xu Kong couldn't help but complain in his heart.
"She just left not long ago, what happened?"
Yan Jiaheng obviously didn't know where he got the news. He knew that Shang Yuxin was looking for Xu Kong, so he followed him.
But Shang Yuxin under the table was really having a hard time.
After all, the space under Xu Kong's desk was a bit small, and it was uncomfortable for her long legs to squat.
However, compared with just now, Shang Yuxin has recovered her thinking ability at this time.
Listening to the two people talking, she didn't dare to breathe.
But when she subconsciously raised her head, she saw the big bulge.
"Fuck!"
Xu Kong suddenly cursed and took a breath.
Yan Jiaheng was startled by Xu Kong's sudden reaction, and then asked: "Are you okay, Director Xu?"
Xu Kong controlled his expression and shook his head.
"It's okay."
"I just suddenly remembered that I seemed to have forgotten something important."
(End of chapter)