Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 244 - 130: 50 Million Copyright Fee, Little Moon’s Devoted Kiss (Two-in-One, Request for Subscription, Request for Monthly Ticket)
Regarding Li Yuan’s outrageous demand, You Wenxuan, the vice president of Wangyi Company, was quite helpless.
In business negotiations, what he feared most was a greenhorn like Li Yuan, who completely disregarded the standard tactic of starting with an exorbitant price and then haggling down.
"Mr. Xia Hua, our Wangyi Company is indeed very optimistic about the market prospects of *Battle Starry Sky*."
Maintaining a professional smile, You Wenxuan’s expression remained unchanged as he continued to raise the price.
"Our Wangyi Company would like to make your acquaintance. We offer 20 million to purchase the exclusive game adaptation rights for *Battle Starry Sky*. If you agree, we can sign the contract right now."
As soon as You Wenxuan spoke, Wu Wenhui, Starry Sky, and the others all turned to look at Li Yuan, awaiting his reply.
A price of 20 million was astronomical at the time. If the deal went through, it would set a new record in the web novel world, and Li Yuan would leap into the top ranks of the Forbes list of authors.
Li Yuan, however, simply shook his head with a smile. While 20 million is likely more than the adaptation rights for *Fight Break* went for in my past life, it still doesn’t meet my reserve price.
Seeing that Li Yuan was still unsatisfied with the price, You Wenxuan’s brow furrowed in displeasure, and his tone became rigid.
"Mr. Xia Hua, 20 million is already an astronomical price. Business is about give-and-take. While *Battle Starry Sky* is very popular, there is still uncertainty in adapting online novels. We are also just crossing the river by feeling the stones."
Wu Wenhui chimed in, looking at Li Yuan with a grin. "Xia Hua, one hundred million is indeed too much. You could lower it a bit. I believe CEO You is being quite sincere."
Li Yuan’s expression remained unchanged as he pondered for a moment. The possibility of selling it for 100 million right now is indeed quite slim.
"How about this: I’ll name a price. If you think it’s suitable, we’ll sign the contract. If not, then perhaps we can cooperate some other time."
You Wenxuan looked calmly at Li Yuan and said with a smile, "Mr. Xia Hua, please name your price."
Li Yuan held up five fingers. "I’m a straightforward person and can’t be bothered to keep haggling. One price: 50 million. If that works for you, I’ll sell the game adaptation rights for *Battle Starry Sky* to you."
"Fifty million?" You Wenxuan’s expression remained unchanged. This price was much lower than the exorbitant one hundred million he had demanded, but it was still beyond their psychological expectations.
"Mr. Xia Hua, 50 million is still too much. The most we can offer is 30 million."
Li Yuan shook his head with a smile. "In that case, CEO You, I suppose we’ll have to hope for a future collaboration," he said, his tone regretful.
Wu Wenhui opened his mouth, looking at Li Yuan as if he wanted to say something, but then closed it again. Wangyi Company offered 30 million, and Xia Hua still isn’t satisfied? Are the rights really worth that much? I’ve really miscalculated this time. I’ve decided that from now on, for all books published on Yuandian Web, I’m going to sign copyright transfer agreements with the authors to secure all the rights.
As the vice president of Wangyi Company, You Wenxuan had certainly seen his fair share of big events. Business negotiations were always a back-and-forth affair; success was rarely achieved on the first attempt.
He said with a hint of regret, "If Mr. Xia Hua insists on 50 million, then we can only express our regret."
Li Yuan nodded with a smile. It would be best to sell the game rights, but if not, I’ll just keep them and develop the game myself. Early next year, once *Honor of Kings* officially launches and the White Jade Capital studio is free, I can start developing a browser game for *Battle Starry Sky*. It’s a surefire bet. With my knowledge of games, as long as it’s well-made and highly playable, it will easily become a money-making machine.
"CEO You, CEO Wu, everyone, I have some other matters to attend to. Farewell until we meet again."
Li Yuan said his goodbyes with a smile, stood up, and extended his hand to Zhong Tingyue, who was sitting quietly beside him.
"Tingyue, let’s go."
Zhong Tingyue smiled sweetly, gracefully placing her hand in Li Yuan’s.
Li Yuan held Zhong Tingyue’s soft, delicate hand and prepared to walk away. Winning over Little Moon is the real priority today; the copyright deal is secondary. Besides, I’m not short on cash right now. I still have 20 million, which is enough for the development of the Zhihu website and the game for the time being. Fifty million for the game rights isn’t really expensive; it’s just a moderate price. In a few years, it would be perfectly normal for the price to rise to one or two hundred million.
Seeing Li Yuan genuinely preparing to leave, You Wenxuan hesitated. With Li Yuan’s explosive online popularity, *Battle Starry Sky* is certain to continue its meteoric rise and spark a new trend in the web novel world. If we start development now and launch the game right as the novel concludes, we would make a massive profit. We have a chance to create a hugely successful game.
𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
I’ll take this gamble! Even if we really lose, it’s only 50 million. Wangyi Company can afford it. And according to our internal discussions, as long as we get the game adaptation rights for this book, the chance of losing money is almost nil.
You Wenxuan clenched his teeth, watching as Li Yuan walked away hand in hand with Zhong Tingyue, and shouted, "Mr. Xia Hua, please wait!"
Li Yuan turned, his expression calm as he looked over.
"CEO You, is there something else?"
You Wenxuan approached Li Yuan and extended his hand. He sighed, "Mr. Xia Hua, for someone your age, you are the calmest young man I have ever seen."
"You win. It will be a pleasure to work with you."
Li Yuan looked somewhat surprised. I wasn’t really playing hard to get. I honestly thought Wangyi Company would give up, or at least go back and wait a few days to reconsider. I can’t believe they agreed so easily!
