More than a dozen CEOs of Hollywood film and television companies each ordered something and started to discuss as they ate.
"Mr. Xiao, now that mobile and online video copyright issues have been separated from the internet copyright issues, shouldn't we set a rule?" Vanessa Bessie looked at Xiao Yunhai, who didn't look like a noble at all as he ate.
Xiao Yunhai took a sip of red wine and nodded. "You're right, Miss Bessie. Nothing can be accomplished without rules. Every industry needs to have rules that everyone has to follow. Otherwise, there will be all kinds of unfair competition. To us, the most important thing is the price. Miss Bessie, what do you think? "
Vanessa Bessie said, "Mr. Bix, Mr. Kestel, and I discussed in the car just now. What do you think of setting the platform usage fees at 30%? Compared to the video websites on the computer, it'll be 20% cheaper. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Miss Bessie, I feel that some things can't be fixed. It's not appropriate to set it too strictly. "
Bix asked, "Mr. Xiao, you mean to set a price range?"
Xiao Yunhai gave Bix a thumbs up. "That's right. With the continuous development of the video application client, some directors are likely to directly broadcast their films and TV works on our client. We can't possibly pay them 30% of the price for such works, right? "
In his previous life, there were many web dramas in Hua Xia. They weren't broadcast on TV, but directly on the internet. The number of views was shocking.
Such web dramas would definitely appear in this world too. They might even develop faster. Hence, they had to provide some protection for these people.
When the others heard Xiao Yunhai's words, they couldn't help but nod.
Vanessa Bessie said, "Then, Mr. Xiao, how much do you think is appropriate?"
Xiao Yunhai thought for a while and said, "I think we should set a minimum price. No lower than 25%. If you can make them pay 40% or 50% of the profits, that's your ability. We'll set a low price and not a high price. All the platform usage fees must be above 25%. If anyone dares to break the rules, we will work together to drive them out of Hollywood. What do you think? "
Smith said, "Mr. Xiao's suggestion is not bad. I agree. "
"I agree too."
"Agreed."
Everyone agreed with Xiao Yunhai's suggestion.
Bix nodded and said, "Then we can set a minimum price for the films. Let's do it this way. Movies, variety shows, and other programs can't be less than 10 USD, and TV dramas, animations, and so on can't be less than 3 USD per episode. What do you guys think? "
"Alright, no problem."
"Let's do it."
Everyone discussed in the Michelin shop for more than an hour. They talked about the platform fees, video fees, and other major and minor issues. Vanessa Bessie got her secretary to organize it into a document and print it out.
After more than a dozen CEOs checked and found that there were no problems, they signed their names on an agreement one after another, which became the regulations that Hollywood video companies must abide by.
Under the immense pressure of this group of people, they believed that no one would dare to break the rules and risk being banned.
"Come, let's toast to the new rules of the video client."
"Cheers."
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone left one after another.
Xiao Yunhai stopped Vanessa Bessie, who was about to get into the car. He said, "Miss Bessie, since there are no problems with the video application, shouldn't there be a rule for the game application too? Your United Games is about to go online. I heard that the platform fees are two percent lower than ours. If that's the case, I might adjust the profits to six percent before you go online. "
Vanessa Bessie turned around and said, "Mr. Xiao, who is to blame for this? If you hadn't lowered the gaming platform fees so low, the six major European and American game companies wouldn't have teamed up to form a client to compete with you. Moreover, your game application has already reached such a level. If we don't think of a way to lower the price, won't you be the only one in the end? "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "So, you're really going to have a price war with me?"
Vanessa Bessie smiled and said, "Of course not. We're just doing business for money. Mr. Xiao, in the European and American game market, both of us have the power to set the rules. Why can't it be like the video application? "
Xiao Yunhai thought about it and said, "That's fine. Okay, when I go back, I'll get the person in charge of Storm Games to contact you to maintain fair competition in the European and American game market. "
Xiao Yunhai didn't have a way to deal with the game application.
The six major European and American game companies were too powerful. Once their application was released, it would definitely cause a large number of Storm Games' applications. If there were a few good games, it would be troublesome.
By then, they wouldn't even need other game companies. They could rely on their own strength to ensure the operation of the game application.
And Xiao Yunhai couldn't do that yet.
Vanessa Bessie said, "Then we'll discuss it when the time comes. Mr. Xiao, if there's nothing else, I'm going shopping with the First Lady. “
Xiao Yunhai looked at her deeply and said, "Miss Bessie and the First Lady are really close."
Vanessa Bessie smiled and didn't say anything. She got into the car and left.
Welch and Smith walked to Xiao Yunhai's side and looked at the car slowly driving away. Welch sighed and said, "Mr. Xiao, once that president is re-elected, Marvel, GM, and MGM Grand will be in big trouble."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "If you and Mr. Smith agree to support him, then the two of you will be in even bigger trouble. For political events like this that affect the presidential election, you can't stand on the wrong side. Fortunately, modern elections aren't like the ancient Hua Xia fights for the throne. We can remain neutral. "
Smith said, "Do the two of you really think that our president will definitely win?"
Welch frowned and said, "It's hard to say. I have a good relationship with Mr. Lyle. He gives me the feeling that he's polite, but he's very thoughtful and doesn't show his emotions. He's definitely a powerful person. "
Xiao Yunhai was stunned and said, "Mr. Welch, are you sure you're talking about Mr. Lyle?"
He had spoken to Lyle on the phone once and felt that this man was decisive and straightforward. He wasn't like Welch, who was very thoughtful and didn't show his emotions on his face.
Welch said, "Of course. I've seen him many times at dinner parties. I think he's quite good. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and didn't say anything. However, he developed an impression of Mr. Lyle's changeable personality.
As the Chinese saying goes, 'Speak the human language when you see a person, speak the human language when you see a ghost, speak the ghost language when you see a ghost.' Using different ways to communicate with different people was extremely powerful.
The three of them chatted for a while more before leaving.
In Smith's car, only he and his assistant were in it.
Smith closed his eyes and frowned as if he was thinking about something important. He quickly took out his phone and dialed a number.
"I want to speak to Mr. Lyle."
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