The room was completely silent.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Gentlemen, since the dividend agreement doesn't work, we can go with a bet agreement."
Cole's eyes lit up. "Mr. Xiao, what do you mean?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "What I mean is simple. We'll determine the percentage of dividends based on the sales of the novel. If the sales of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' exceed ten million copies, I'll take twenty percent of the dividends. If the sales exceed twenty million copies, I'll take twenty-five percent of the dividends for ten million copies, and so on until I get a hundred percent. What do you think? "
Xiao Yunhai's method was very beneficial to him.
The culture of this world was much stronger than in his previous world. The strong became stronger, and the weak became weaker.
Just like Xiao Yunhai's wuxia novels, each one was better than the last. Now, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" had sold more than fifty million copies. After reading this novel, fans who thought it was good would return to buy the other three novels by Xiao Yunhai. This formed a virtuous cycle.
The sales of other authors' works were much worse than Xiao Yunhai's.
If Xiao Yunhai sold fifty million copies, it would be good if they could sell five thousand or fifty thousand copies.
The seven "Harry Potter" novels in his previous world sold four hundred and fifty million copies. In this world, a conservative estimate would be at least half of that, which was nine hundred million copies.
Even if it was an average of one hundred million copies, Xiao Yunhai's method would be much more profitable than the dividends given by Ge Lin and the others.
Moreover, once "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" became a worldwide hit, the starting point of the copyright would be more than twenty percent.
Ge Lin said, "This is a good method. Mr. Xiao, we need to discuss this. I'll give you an answer later. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Of course."
Xiao Yunhai and Jesse got up and walked out of the meeting room to give them some space to discuss.
Xiao Yunhai stood in front of the window in the corridor and asked, "Jesse, do you think they'll agree to my dividend method?"
Jesse said confidently, "Of course. Their pursuit of money is far beyond your imagination. However, it was impossible for them to start at 20%. They would push it down to 10%, and in the end, both sides would take a step back and reduce it to 15%. This is their strategy. "
Xiao Yunhai said in surprise, "How can you be so sure?"
Jesse smiled. "I know them too well. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. How about a bottle of French Louis XIII? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Then it's settled. Let me tell you, I've never lost a bet in the past few years. "
Jesse said confidently, "You're going to lose this time."
While the two of them were chatting and laughing, Cole opened the door and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, our discussion has come to a conclusion."
Xiao Yunhai and Jesse looked at each other and returned to the reception room together.
Xiao Yunhai asked, "I wonder what the four of you have come up with?"
Cole smiled. "We completely agree with Mr. Xiao's distribution method, but the starting dividend should be 10%."
When Xiao Yunhai heard this, he swept a glance at Jesse, who had a complacent expression, and said: "That's impossible. 10% is too low. I won't agree no matter what. "
Gerlin said, "Mr. Xiao, we think this ratio is very suitable. To reach 30%, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' only needs to sell for 50 million. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Mr. Gerlin, I want to ask you, in the past two years, how many books have your publishing house sold for more than 50 million? Not to mention 50 million, I'm afraid even 30 million is not a lot. "
Gerlin said, "But this book has the potential to do so."
Xiao Yunhai shook his head. He was tired of this kind of arguing, so he said, "Both of us can take a step back. 15% is my bottom line. If you agree, we can continue the discussion. If you don't agree, then forget it. "
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, the four of them pretended to have a discussion. In the end, Cole smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, I hope we have a good cooperation."
A smile also appeared on Xiao Yunhai's face. He extended his hand and shook hands with Cole and the other three, saying, "I believe that our cooperation will definitely achieve a win-win situation."
Half an hour later, the contract was signed with both hands.
Xiao Yunhai sold the publishing rights of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to the four publishing houses, allowing them to sell it anywhere except America.
Originally, Cole and the others wanted to bundle the other six books of Xiao Yunhai together. For this, they did not hesitate to raise the starting dividend from 15% to 25%. However, they were still rejected by Xiao Yunhai.
What a joke. Once the first book became popular all over the world, Xiao Yunhai would only sell the other six books at his own expense. Even if he had to give 20% of the profits to the publishing houses, it would still be much more than this dividend.
After the matter was settled, Xiao Yunhai called Kree and told him to postpone the lunch appointment to the afternoon. Then, he and Jesse invited the four of them to dinner.
After the meal, Xiao Yunhai sent Cole and the others to the Los Angeles International Airport. Then, he went to Kree's office.
Kree looked at Xiao Yunhai as he walked in. His expression was unusually rich. Regret, annoyance, depression, bitterness …
Xiao Yunhai naturally knew why he was upset. He smiled and said, "Kree, you have to be magnanimous. Don't take things too hard."
Kree said with a sad face, "How can I take things too hard? Five million US dollars was enough to buy the rights to five Harry Potter movies. Now, I have to buy it with 5% of the box office. In your words, I regret it so much that my intestines are turning green. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Think about it this way. If this novel was not so popular now, would you still film it? I don't think so. Kree, you have to know that I spent 100 million US dollars to promote this novel. If it were you, would you be able to do it? "
When Kree heard this, he sighed and shook his head. "Not only would I not do that, but no one with a brain would do that. Xiao, I really admire your foresight and courage in this matter. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and thought to himself, If you were from my previous life, you would probably be even more ruthless than me in promoting it.
Kree said, "We have decided to film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in the near future. Xiao, is there a problem with the investment you promised?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Of course. You know that I don't lack money. "
At this point, Xiao Yunhai's expression suddenly became very serious. He said, "However, Kree, I have to remind you that this movie is the first Harry Potter movie. It can only succeed and not fail. Therefore, I hope that your MGM Grand will treat it seriously. "
Kree's expression also became very serious. He said, "I understand. In order to film this movie well, we invited Mr. Bikven, who is known as the best director in Hollywood's Magic City, to direct it. We also gave him the greatest freedom. He can choose from all the actors in Hollywood. If he does not have enough funds, we will hire more. There is only one goal: to fire the first shot of 'Harry Potter'. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled with satisfaction and said, "It seems that giving you 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is a good choice."
Kree said, "However, Xiao, we spent so much money on this movie to prepare for the next six movies. If you go back on your words and don't give us the next Harry Potter movies, then I … "
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and interrupted him. He said, "Kree, I am not the kind of person who goes back on his words. The reason why I did not give you the rights to the remaining six movies is that I am afraid that your MGM Grand won't know how to cherish them after you get them. If you make a few bad movies, then I will suffer a huge loss. Kree, how much do you think this movie can achieve at the box office? "
Kree thought for a while and said, "If 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' can sell well worldwide, I think it should reach at least 1.5 billion USD. After all, it is going to be released worldwide. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Then we will use 1.5 billion USD as the baseline. As long as the box office of the previous movie reaches 1.5 billion USD, then the rights to the next movie will be sold to you at 5% of the box office. However, if it does not reach 1.5 billion USD, then it means that you did not do your best and I will have to hire someone else. This can be written in the contract. "
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Kree was about to cry. He laughed and scolded, "Xiao, I should have said 1 billion USD just now. God, you made me regret it again. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Didn't you say it already? It can reach at least 1.5 billion USD. I'm already giving you a huge advantage by following the lowest line you've given me. Kree, quickly prepare the contract. I need to go back to Hua Xia at 10 pm. "
Kree asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "I am still shooting a movie. How can I not be in a hurry?"
Kree smiled and said, "That's good. You better find a lawyer. I will go and print the contract. "
At 5 pm, Xiao Yunhai and Kree signed the contract under the witness of both parties' lawyers.
After signing the contract, Xiao Yunhai, Kree, and Jesse went out for a meal. Just the bottle of Louis XIII that he lost to Jesse cost 70,000 USD. Xiao Yunhai's heart ached.
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