Chapter 249 Wandering Earth
The representative of iQiyi Films said, "Well, we don't know either. The price was set by Director Jiang himself. If you have no objection, just sign it first! If you have anything to say, you can come with us to the crew to have a face-to-face meeting with Director Jiang later!"

Liu Cixin's cheeks felt slightly hot. Although she felt that the other party's offer was too high, the money was a bit hot to hold.

But it was really hard to refuse the price, three million, in 06!

Although he can only get one million at present, it is enough to make a huge change in his life.

The leaders and editors of the publishing house standing by were all filled with envy.

Liu Cixin hesitated for only a moment before signing her name on the contract and putting her fingerprint on it.

The representative of iQiyi Films took the contract and continued, "Mr. Liu, Director Jiang is currently filming in Qingcheng Mountain. Please come with us!"

"Uh, I'll salute or the inn!"

"It's okay, let's drive over and get the gifts first!"

After saying that, he led Liu Cixin downstairs.

Seeing that it was a Mercedes-Benz S600, Liu Cixin couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, "Your company is too grand!"

"All these were ordered by Director Jiang!"

The two business representatives did not explain too much. They first sent Liu Cixin to pick up the gifts, and then drove to the Qingcheng Mountain Scenic Area.

The straight-line distance between the two places is only fifty or sixty miles, which is still a short journey. We arrived at the foot of Mount Qingcheng at noon.

After joining the crew, Liu Cixin was like "Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden", and everything she saw was very curious.

He was even more shocked when he saw Jiang Heng; he looked too young.

When I think about other people’s achievements, I feel a little “devastated” because I am in my forties and seem to have achieved nothing.

"Hello, Mr. Liu. I read your The Three-Body Problem in Science Fiction World and I think it's really great. It's a great work that can surpass all the existing science fiction literature in the West..."

Liu Cixin was a little terrified when she heard this, "Director Jiang, you are too polite. I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it!"

Jiang Heng asked again how the rest of the story was going. Liu Cixin said that the first part had been completed, but the follow-up was still being conceived and she would write it as soon as she got back.

Jiang Heng said, "Don't be in a hurry, write slowly, and don't let today's cooperation affect your creation."

Liu Cixin's old face turned red, he was really a little distracted.

On the way here, he took a Mercedes-Benz S600. Normally, he would never have the chance to ride in that car in his life.

But at this moment, I feel like I have the ability to drive a Mercedes-Benz S600.

Of course, it's just a thought. I wouldn't be willing to buy such an expensive car.

Furthermore, to be suddenly rich after being poor for a long time is a way to invite disaster.

He doesn't want to resign yet, nor does he want to show off his wealth. As for his car, he plans to buy a Santana, just something to drive.

"Well, I know that Director Jiang bought the copyright of this book because he thought it was well written, and the subsequent content will still be of guaranteed quality and quantity."

Jiang Heng nodded slightly and said with a smile: "That's good!"

In fact, the contents of the last two parts of "The Three-Body Problem" just need to be roughly the same. After all, when it is adapted into film and television, there will definitely be differences in the content.

The reason why he had to wait until now instead of writing "The Three-Body Problem" in advance was that he felt that Liu Cixin had been too unfair in his previous life.

Of course, even if he wants to raise the price, it can't be too outrageous.

It was impossible to get copyright worth tens of millions in 06, and even three million would be considered very high now.

Liu Cixin was very satisfied and even felt that Jiang Heng was a really kind and generous person.

At the same time, I thought to myself that Director Jiang must have gotten used to the huge amount of funds he handled.

A movie has a global box office of 1 billion US dollars, and the investment in making a new movie is 300 million US dollars. Three to five million or something like that is a huge sum of money for ordinary people, but it is just a small amount of money for him.

Thinking of this, Liu Cixin suddenly felt that since Director Jiang was not short of money, perhaps he could sell other works to him as well.

Opportunity must not be missed, he didn't think he would have too many opportunities to interact with Jiang Heng.

After a moment's hesitation, Liu Cixin expressed his thoughts. Jiang Heng smiled and asked him what other science fiction works he had at the moment.

Liu Cixin casually mentioned a few that he thought were good, including "Rural Teachers", "Micro Era", "Full-Band Blocking Interference", "The Wandering Earth"...

Jiang Heng smiled, "If you become famous one day, you might think that you are selling copyrights at a low price right now!"

Liu Cixin was speechless for a moment. He was an excellent science fiction writer, not a shrewd businessman.

I feel dizzy today and don't have time to think about so much.

Jiang Heng said: "Since you said so, I will buy another copy, The Wandering Earth, for 800,000!"

Liu Cixin felt more and more guilty, "You haven't even read the original novel!"

Jiang Heng smiled: "But this title sounds very vivid. The Earth, the Starry Sky, and Wandering. It's about flying out of the solar system, right?"

Liu Cixin nodded and briefly told the story of the book.

After Jiang Heng heard this, he said to his assistant, "Prepare the contract and transfer the money once it's signed!"

Liu Cixin felt refreshed when she heard this, and suddenly realized that the life of rich people was so great. Eight hundred thousand! Director Jiang didn't even blink when he said this.

However, although Jiang Heng's words were grand, it was difficult for his subordinates to implement them.

Where could we get the copyright contract and print it out on Mount Qingcheng? We could only take Liu Cixin down the mountain.

Jiang Heng was busy filming, and Liu Cixin was deeply moved by his simple gift.

Liu didn't mention that he had gone down the mountain, but Wu Jing came over and asked in confusion, "Who is this person? Why did Director Jiang send him off?"

“A writer, a very good science fiction writer!”

"Is the next film going to be a science fiction work?" Wu Jing wondered.

Jiang Heng nodded slightly. There are both advantages and disadvantages to filming the classic sci-fi blockbuster in advance.

The advantage is that the more time in advance, the greater the shock to the audience will be.

For example, the 93 film "Jurassic Park" grossed $9.12 million worldwide, but if it were released thirty years later, the plot and special effects would not be very attractive to audiences.

As for the downside, of course the domestic market is not prosperous enough, and the box office results will definitely not be as high as they will be more than ten years later. Fortunately, the results can be made up from the overseas markets.

So it is not impossible to shoot "The Three-Body Problem" or "The Wandering Earth" at this time.

Especially with Wu Jing next to him at this moment, Jiang Heng was really looking forward to his performance in "The Wandering Earth".

"Next time, come and play the leading role!"

Wu Jing was stunned and could hardly believe his ears. Happiness came too suddenly.

Even though he has played the role of Sun Wukong three times, some viewers didn't even know it was him because of his great makeup.

He really wanted to "show up" in Jiang Heng's blockbuster in the literal sense!

"Really, Director Jiang? I'll be the male lead in the next movie? A science fiction movie?"

"Well, that's the deal for now, unless there are any unexpected events!"

"There will definitely be no accidents!" Wu Jing said with a smile, "When you shoot a film, everything will go smoothly without any setbacks!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "Don't talk about that. Just shoot the film well. It will benefit you!"

However, Liu Cixin and others came down from Qingcheng Mountain and came to Dujiangyan City, where they found a printing shop to issue two more contracts.

Liu Cixin first wrote the title of the work being sold - "The Wandering Earth", and then signed her own name and pressed her fingerprints.

In less than half an hour, eight hundred thousand yuan was deposited into Liu Cixin's account, which made Liu Cixin burst into tears.

I thought to myself: "He is such a good man!"

(End of this chapter)