my return 2002

Chapter 206 Video Game Linkage
During the three-day holiday on New Year's Day, like all ordinary young couples, Shen Lang and Feng Xiaoxiao went shopping, ate, and watched movies. The first two things were fine, but the last one made Shen Lang a little distressed.

Shen Lang has basically watched all the 2004 Lunar New Year movies, and there are a lot of bad movies. The only two that Shen Lang is interested in rewatching in the cinema are A World Without Thieves and Kung Fu.

At the end of the film, Shen Lang accidentally discovered that Huayi was the producer of Kung Fu and A World Without Thieves, and an idea suddenly popped up in his mind.

The term video game linkage has been used badly later, but in 2005, it was definitely considered an advanced idea.

With this in mind, on January 1th, the first day of work after the long vacation, Shen Lang called Wang Tao and Xiao Ding to the office.

"The game and the movie are online at the same time?"

Both Wang Tao and Xiao Ding were startled by Shen Lang's words. When they grew up, they stared blankly at Shen Lang. In their eyes, movies are art, and big directors and stars are all just Can be seen on TV.

Now Shen Lang told them that the company wanted to make a movie?

"No, we don't need to make movies. We are laymen, but we can cooperate with film and television companies, and not just movies. If the linkage effect of film and game is good, we can continue to make film and television dramas." Shen Lang explained.

"Here, will the film and television company agree?" Xiao Ding didn't have any expectations for this, after all [Zhu Xian] is just an online novel, and he dared not even dream of putting it on the big screen.

Shen Lang smiled: "There is a kind of ability in this world, it's called: money ability, let's find out."

It costs money to make a movie, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it burns money. Moreover, the repayment cycle is long and the risk is high. The biggest headache for film and television companies is actually the source of funds. This is also the main reason why the Huayi Wang Brothers are keen on capital operations. reason.

Of course, at this time, the Wang brothers are still relying on movies to make money, and their desires are not so inflated.

Contrary to Xiao Ding, after being confused, Wang Tao rubbed his hands excitedly and asked Shen Lang: "Mr. Shen, if the video game linkage you mentioned can be achieved, our game will definitely explode!"

"Well, please don't say anything about this matter. I'll contact Huayi first. Master Ding, you'd better learn how to write scripts after you go back. You are the original author of Zhu Xian. I will give you the script at that time." One screenwriter quota." Shen Lang instructed.

Xiao Ding's head is buzzing, his work is about to be made into a movie?He's still a screenwriter?
After Wang Tao and Xiao Ding left, Shen Lang called Lei Jun to the office again.

For Shen Lang's novel idea, Lei Jun thought he was used to it, but after he finished listening, he was still stunned for half a minute.

"How did you grow your brain? How did you come up with this idea?"

Shen Lang spread his hands: "What do you think? Is it feasible?"

"It's feasible, it's very feasible. In this way, I'll ask someone to find a relationship and see if I can invite the Wang family brothers out for dinner." Lei Jun took out his mobile phone and started making calls as he spoke.

In the past few years in the capital, Mr. Lei is not a fool. Jinshan was also a leading software company in the capital, and Mr. Lei has accumulated a lot of contacts in various fields.

After finding a few middlemen, they soon made an appointment with the Wang family brothers to meet at a restaurant in the capital.

Beijing Huayi.

Wang Zhonglei asked his brother Wang Zhongjun suspiciously: "Brother, what does this Inspur Technology do? What do you want from us?"

"The other party didn't say anything, but I've heard of Inspur Technology. This company has a very popular online game, and it's quite well-known in the Internet circle." Wang Zhongjun shook his head, also a little puzzled, the key is this The intermediary also didn't know what the other party wanted them to do, but only said that they were entrusted by others.

This is often the case in the humane society in the Mainland. A friend of a friend shows up, so let’s save face. For the Wang brothers who grew up in a compound environment, it was the same relationship that made their fortune in the first place. Naturally, the rules cannot be broken.

For this matter, Wang Zhongjun didn't pay too much attention to it. The most troublesome thing for him now is that Xiao Gangpao left and Huayi lost the most important cash cow.

The fire of [A World Without Thieves] has further confirmed Wang Zhongjun's cognition of Xiaogangpao. Although Xiaogangpao is still a bit loyal and has given Huayi a part of the investment share, how can it be as enjoyable as the previous family's exclusive profit?
"We have to find a way to bring the little steel cannon back." Wang Zhongjun said.

Wang Zhonglei complained secretly, the other party has already set up his own company to do it alone, how can he get it back?Don't make money and come back to work for others?No matter how good the relationship is, there is no such thing.

"Brother, there is one more thing. Sister Hua's contract is about to expire, and she has a lot of artists under her command. If she takes everyone away, it will be even worse for us." Wang Zhonglei reminded.

Wang Zhongjun waved his hand: "It's easy to get a thousand soldiers, but it's hard to find a general. Stars are easy to cultivate, but good directors are hard to find. You have to distinguish between priorities."

With the lesson learned from last time, Shen Lang brought Lei Jun with him this time. It is said that the brothers of the Wang family can drink very well. Don't be forced to lie down without talking about anything with this amount of alcohol.

At the Beijing airport, a chubby uncle saw Lei Jun warmly greet him, and the two sides even hugged before Lei Jun introduced him to Shen Lang.

"This is my good buddy, Liu Yao. Although he is young, he is a little fox. He is my current boss, Shen Lang."

"Brother Yao, I have caused you trouble this time." Shen Lang smiled and shook hands with the other party.

Liu Yao patted his chest boldly and said: "Brother Shen, I'll call you brother Yao. I've made a deal with you as a friend. In the future, I will come to the capital to talk, and nothing else. Eat, drink and have fun. Brother Yao will give you everything." You've got it all sorted."

"Then thank Brother Yao first."

"Haha, Brother Shen, you are too polite."

The three talked and laughed and got into the car, and drove all the way to the city.

Along the way, Liu Yao asked about Lei Jun's recent situation, and Lei Jun just shrugged and said something.

"It's better than when I was in Jinshan."

This is not because Shen Lang is in the car, or because Inspur Technology has surpassed Jinshan in his mind, but because compared to software companies like Jinshan, Lei Jun feels that Internet companies like Inspur Technology are more suitable for him.

Moreover, in Jinshan, he needs to deal with some complicated interpersonal relationships, but in Inspur Technology, he does not need it at all. Shen Lang basically does not intervene in the company's daily management, and only grasps the general direction. It has only been established for two years, and the members are all young people, most of whom are born in the 80s. This group of young people is not so hypocritical, and everything is on the surface, and the communication is very smooth.

"Well, it can be seen that you are in good condition." Liu Yao stared at him for a while, nodded, and said seriously.

No wonder, Lei Jun is definitely doing the work of an old scalper in Jinshan, and puts almost all his energy on it. After arriving at Inspur Technology, life is obviously more regular, especially after Lei Jun took his wife to Shanghai.

Liu Yao first sent Shen Lang and Lei Jun to the hotel to check in, not to mention, this is a really bright, five-star hotel, which made Shen Lang a little embarrassed.

After putting away his luggage, Liu Yao drove all the way to a hot pot restaurant. He saw that he was a regular customer, and the waiter yelled at him as soon as he entered the door.

"Three people in the box on the second floor."

Entering the private room, the Wang family brothers have not yet arrived. Shen Lang and Lei Jun took off their coats and hung them on the hangers. The winter in the capital is really cold, and even wearing a down jacket is a bit unbearable. No wonder it is said that winter in the north cannot survive without heating. It's also too cold.

After a quarter of an hour, the Wang family brothers arrived, pushed open the door and Liu Yao stood up to welcome them in, and then introduced them to both of them.

When introducing Lei Jun, the brothers of the Wang family were very polite, thinking that this was the rightful owner, but when Liu Yao introduced Shen Lang, the two brothers were dumbfounded, this one was too young, when they entered the door, they were still I thought it was Lei Jun's assistant or a junior who brought him out to see the world.

"Mr. Shen, I'm sorry, I've been negligent." Wang Zhongjun came to his senses and shook hands with Shen Lang quickly.

Shen Lang smiled indifferently: "It's okay, I'm used to it, I feel like I'm Mr. Lei's secretary wherever I go."

"Haha~~~"

Immediately, the atmosphere in the box became much more harmonious, and the brothers of the Wang family also secretly glanced at Shen Langgao. It seemed that this person was not a simple person.

Soon the shabu-shabu and some side dishes came up. In the winter, there is nothing more suitable than the copper pot shabu-shabu. The five people also started to change the cups. At this time, it showed the wisdom of bringing Lei Jun over. Otherwise, Shen Lang would have collapsed long ago.

After drinking three rounds and eating five flavors, Shen Lang finally expressed his thoughts.

Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei looked at each other. Although they had guessed before that they must be looking for something related to film and television, they just didn't expect that the other party would come up with such an idea.

"Mr. Shen, can you talk about the video game linkage you just mentioned in detail?" Wang Zhongjun keenly noticed that this is a big selling point.

Wang Zhonglei also cast his gaze curiously, while Liu Yao looked at it with great interest and didn't speak to it. In fact, Lei Jun only knew the general idea of ​​the video game linkage, so he also turned his head curiously.

Shen Lang put down his chopsticks and said seriously.

"I think this way. First of all, the linkage between film and game is definitely not just about the simultaneous release of movies and games. The script of the movie and the plot of the game must be highly integrated, so that the audience will have the urge to enter the game immediately after seeing the promotion of the game after watching the movie. , At the same time, after seeing the movie of the same name released, the game players will have the urge to watch the movie, thus creating a situation where 1+1 is greater than 2, and both parties win-win."

Wang Zhongjun frowned slightly when he heard the words: "Mr. Shen, this idea is not bad, but this is only the most ideal state. Among other things, how to ensure that the movie and the game are launched simultaneously is a big problem. If the plot is the same, the game Now that it’s online, will viewers still be willing to ask for money to watch the movie?”

Shen Lang nodded: "Yes, this is indeed a problem, so we need to cooperate more closely. In terms of movies, we need a more professional and industrialized team. The same is true for games. That's why Mr. Lei and I entrusted Brother Yao's I have found two people because of the relationship, I think there is no more professional team than Huayi in the mainland film and television industry."

Although they knew that Shen Lang was supporting them, the Wang family brothers were still very happy, everyone carried the bridal sedan chair.

"Then, Mr. Shen, how do you plan to cooperate?" Wang Zhonglei asked.

Shen Lang picked up a glass of wine and had a drink with Wang Zhonglei: "I'm an amateur when it comes to movies, and I'm only responsible for investing money. Of course, in order to ensure the quality of the movie, I will invite the original author of [Zhu Xian] to participate in the creation of the script."

Wang Zhonglei subconsciously looked at his elder brother Wang Zhongjun. After the two of them looked at each other, they both heaved a sigh of relief. What they are most afraid of in the film and television industry is laymen leading experts. They were just afraid that Shen Lang would ask him to be the director or the leading man. Require.

"Then, Mr. Shen, how much do you plan to invest in the film's budget?" Wang Zhonglei asked again.

Shen Lang thought for a while, maybe it was the alcohol paralysis that slowed down his thinking speed, and he didn't say a number until almost ten seconds later.

"3000 million, is it enough?"

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun almost cried out in shock, thinking: Is making online games so profitable these days?
In the film and television industry in 2005, what is the concept of 3000 million?

The investment in World Without Thieves is only 3000 million, and this is only the contribution of Shen Lang's family. Huayi will definitely have to contribute some, otherwise, if the whole thing becomes popular, all the proceeds will belong to others. Come to some producers to share the cost. If calculated in this way, the production cost of this "Zhu Xian" will start at least 6000 million.

This kind of investment can definitely be regarded as an A-level production. Even though the film and television industry has developed rapidly in recent years, there are only a handful of such A-level productions in one year.

Seeing that the Wang family brothers didn't respond, Shen Lang thought they were too small.

"What's wrong? Not enough? How about I add more?"

"Enough, enough, enough." Wang Zhonglei quickly pressed the button, and if this goes on, Huayi's investment will also increase.

This kind of business on the wine table is basically settled here. As for the more detailed things in the future, it must be discussed in the company, otherwise the atmosphere will be spoiled.

Lei Jun made an agreement with the other party to go to Huayi tomorrow for a detailed chat, and then drank a lot before the show ended.

Coming out of the restaurant, Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun returned home drinking tea while sitting on the sofa to replay.

"Brother, tell me, is this Shen Lang reliable? He is not yet 25 at the time, right? Can he really spend so much money to invest in making movies?" Wang Zhonglei was a little skeptical.

Wang Zhongjun waved his hand: "I'm not worried that he won't be able to come up with the money. Haven't you read the Forbes rankings? Ding Sanshi the year before last and Chen Tianqiao last year were all engaged in online games, and Ninetowns, which just went public in the US at the end of last year, Everyone is rich."

"Damn, making money like this? Brother, why don't we make an online game too? It's too slow to make money from filming." Wang Zhonglei joked.

Wang Zhongjun thought for a while, then shook his head: "Forget it, this business is quite deep, and we don't understand anything."

Wang Zhonglei rolled his eyes, co-author, do you really want to do it?

(End of this chapter)