Chapter 274: People are stupid and have a lot of money
"I have never heard of this kind of contract. You cannot deprive the author of your rights like this. Every work is the author's child. You are robbing our child."
After Jonina signed the contract and left, the other three authors came in to discuss the contract with Pei Wencong in turn.
The second place in Europe, Kibuda, was very excited and disagreed with the contract bound to the translation rights and distribution rights, and insisted on obtaining the copyright of the translated works completely.
"Mr. Kibuda, please don't be excited. If this is your original work, it can be said to be a child, but this is just your translated work, so it is inappropriate to describe it as a child."
Pei Wencong looked at Kibuda and said politely: "Of course, if Mr. Kibuda does not agree to this contract, then we can also discuss the simple translation authorization.
I wonder how much money you are willing to pay for the translation rights of "Song of Ice and Fire" sir?"
Kibuda:"
Looking at Kibuda's appearance, Pei Wencong said with a funny look: "Mr. Kibuda, don't you want to obtain the translation rights for nothing, right?"
"Of course not," Kibuda straightened his back and raised his chin slightly and said, "Because the original version of "Song of Ice and Fire" is not outstanding, and after I translate and publish it, I can increase the popularity of your publishing house. I have a good cooperative relationship with several well-known media in Britain and Lighthouse.
I am willing to pay a thousand dollars to purchase the translation rights of the subsequent 100,000 words, and increase it to two thousand dollars after 100,000 words, and sign a priority issuance agreement with you."
Kibuda took it for granted, because the British on Hong Kong Island all told him that the identity of the suzerain country had invisible privileges on Hong Kong Island.
Although Pei Wencong is the boss, the difference between their skin color and hair is destined to be the one who stands on the high ground.
“Haha~”
Pei Wencong and Li Ye both laughed.
One thousand US dollars is the second prize for Kibuda, and he doesn't pay a penny by himself!
As for the priority issuance agreement, it is a piece of waste paper, and there are many tricks to operate.
We are competing for articles and trial sales. After so much effort, we cast a big net and finally made the popularity rise. We just want to find a tool to work hard for us. You, a clever man, actually want to turn over and be the master?
I'll go to you! Your mother misses your father!
"Okay, Mr. Kibuda, we have already understood your opinions, and we must discuss them carefully."
"Amin, take Mr. Kibuda to the reception room to rest and open a bottle of red wine that has been around for 1982 years."
Pei Wencong asked Jibuda out with great grace.
Kibuda was stunned for several seconds before he stood up in a tangled way.
He found it incredible. Since it was about cooperation, he always had to pull back and forth for a few rounds? Why did he stop talking after saying a few words?
Kibuda couldn't help but want to say something else, but Amin had already opened the door directly and coldly made a "please go out" posture.
[You are so arrogant? Do you think you are the same as the person sitting on the sofa?]
Amin accompanied Pei Wencong throughout the whole process and became famous. He knew very well about this Seven-inch Blade Blade's character. As long as he gave the conditions, you would better not say half of the word "no".
Because if you say it, you will pass by the great opportunity.
After leaving this door, you will regret it!
Mr. Jeff, the second one who came in, said that the readers of his translations were "conventional", but the words used to examine the sense of history and the scene was very strong.
If Jonina's translation is a finely written novel of the heroine, then Jeff's translation is a grand historical document.
Later, after Pei Wencong learned about it, he learned that Jeff was a history graduate, but he was now an auto mechanic after middle age.
After reading the contract, Jeff repeatedly confirmed that he "only earn no loss" and had a guaranteed salary every month, he signed without hesitation. His cheerful look surprised Li Ye and others.
When people in lighthouse sign contracts, aren’t they used to finding a lawyer to study the contract carefully three times, and are uneasy if they don’t pay a few thousand lawyer fees?
Why is this Jeff so heart so big?
But after Jeff signed the letter, he asked Pei Wencong to send someone to take him to the airport. He came and went in a hurry, and the main focus was on a quick and quick way.
Of course, this guy may not even want to pay for a taxi by himself.
However, Jeff was stopped by Kibuda as soon as he left the office door.
"Mr. Jeff, have you signed it too? Such a harsh contract is disrespectful to our authors. We should take all the rights in our own hands."
Jeff looked at the anxious Kibuda, smiled sourly, and said, "If you are the father of three children, then you prefer this low-risk opportunity. Risk and benefits coexist. I don't have the ability to take risks."
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Jeff's words made Kibuda feel a stinging pain.
Why doesn't he have the ability to take risks? If you want to cash a good novel, you have to cooperate with the publisher, but as long as the copyright is completely in your own hands, then Kibuda can sell goods like today, and those with the highest price will be sold.
But now the cooperation conditions proposed by Talang put the author in a passive position, so he felt that it was a loss.
But seeing Jonina and Jeff sign the contract and leave at an incredible speed, the anxious Kibuda finally lost his patience.
He returned to Pei Wencong's office door and said to Amin: "Hello, please tell your boss, I need to talk to him."
But Amin shook her head coldly and pointed behind Kibuda.
A secretary has brought Wu Jinyuan from Li Jiapo over.
Kibuda immediately said to Amin: "I agree to your request and am willing to sign a work distribution agreement."
Kibuda was really anxious. He originally chose three of four, but only had a 25% loss rate, so Kibuda wanted to anger Jonina and let the woman with obvious psychological problems get out of control.
But now it seems that I have a good idea, but my methods are not clever enough, so my intelligence is just mistaken for being clever.
Amin glanced at Jibuda, opened the office door, but blocked Jibuda and let Wu Jinyuan behind her go in.
“I can reduce my sales share”
Amin looked at Kibuda with contempt and showed a sarcastic smile.
What have you done long ago? He obviously has no bargaining chips in his hand, but he is bluffing his pride. I wonder if Li Ye hates the arrogant spirit of the British the most?
Wu Jinyuan from Li Jiapo also glanced at Jibuda, walked into the office on her own, and closed the door.
Kibuda's mind was blank for a moment, and then she felt like she was backfiring.
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After Wu Jinyuan entered the office, she just glanced at the contract handed over by Pei Wencong, shook her head and put it down, and then said lightly: "I want to buy the translation rights of "Song of Ice and Fire". How much does it cost?"
"We have not considered selling the translation rights separately for the time being. In fact, our issuance agreement is not harsh, and the sales share is much higher than the industry practice."
Pei Wencong had signed two translators, and was not anxious at all, so he immediately calmly refused Wu Jinyuan's request.
Wu Jinyuan thought for a while and said softly: "100,000 US dollars."
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Pei Wencong smiled and shook his head, and glanced at Li Ye.
Wu Jinyuan immediately looked at Li Ye on the sofa and looked at him for several seconds.
Then, she bid again to Pei Wencong and said, "I am willing to pay $200,000, okay?"
Li Ye couldn't help but mutter: "Is this woman stupid? Is it so much money? Even if she doesn't have enough money, she is not so direct."
The 200,000 US dollars in 1983 is really not low!
If the money is spent in the mainland, the city-level boss will come forward to contact us as a companion.
Pei Wencong was also surprised and couldn't help but want to see Li Ye again, but Li Ye stopped him without changing his expression.
However, Pei Wencong's subtle performance still made Wu Jinyuan notice the abnormality.
She didn't turn her head, but her eyes turned slanted and looked at the calm and handsome boy carefully.
Chapter completed!