Chapter 2189 Getting in the way

He has never heard of liquidated damages reaching 10 billion.

This was done specifically to target him.

The assistant asked Zihan: "Chairman, what should we do?"

"Are you sure they have all signed this agreement? There is a 10 billion liquidated damages in the agreement. Can you find a way to pry these works over?"

The assistant said in embarrassment: "Chairman, it is basically impossible, because they have clearly told me that they have all signed this agreement. And before signing this agreement, Phaeton Film and Television has clearly told them that if they breach the contract, They must be legally responsible. If we want them to sell their works to us, it is impossible for them to pay the liquidated damages because they cannot afford it. If the two of us pay these liquidated damages for them, then we will be too embarrassed. It’s not worth it anymore.”

We still don’t know whether this work can be filmed, what the effect will be, and how much it will sell for. These are all unknown, and what is certain is that it will definitely not earn 10 billion. The best movie in the film and television industry, once The box office figures for a movie can reach several billion at most, and 10 billion is as high as the sky. This does not include other expenses, such as salaries paid to actors, props, returns to investors, etc.

Most movies would be good if they could reach a box office of more than 10 to 20 billion, so if they were asked to compensate for the 10 billion liquidated damages, it would be a thankless task.

Of course, Zihan also understood that what the assistant said was very reasonable. 10 billion was not a small amount for him, and it was impossible for him to spend such a large sum of money for these works that were not sure whether they would succeed.

If you jump off a cliff even though you know there is a cliff ahead, isn't that looking for death?

Zihan told his assistant: "Then contact the two people who have not signed the contract and find a way to get their two works over. Phaeton Films can save one work."

"Yes, Chairman!"

The assistant turned and walked away.

The selection is still in progress.

The screenwriters of the more than 20 nominated works are particularly happy, which means that their works are likely to be selected and then filmed.

Only now did they understand why Chen Yilin and Hua Jing came to them personally and asked them to sign an agreement.

And they all received calls from Huahan Film and Television Company at the same time, wanting to buy their works.

They also admire Chen Yilin very much now. They know that Chen Yilin has prepared for a rainy day. He had thought that Huahan Film and Television would skip their works, so they asked them to sign the agreement.

Most of these people are relatively conscientious, and they also know that if their works are photographed, they will also rise with the tide.

But this opportunity was given to them by Phaeton Film and Television, and they did not want to do anything detrimental to Phaeton Film and Television.

So they all told the people at Huahan Film and Television that they signed a contract of 10 billion as liquidated damages, which meant they declined Huahan Film and Television.

Zihan's assistant told Zihan the two who had not signed a contract, although they did not sign a contract at the time. However, in the end, Hua Jing still used extraordinary means to get them to sign, but they didn't know it.

Of course, Zihan and his assistant didn't know either.

Those two were still smugly happy that they didn't sign.

Their hunch was correct. Since Chen Yilin and Hua Jing were able to find them in person, it meant that their works were valuable and they might get a higher price.

When the assistant of Huahan Film and Television called them, they felt that their opportunity had come, so the two people agreed to meet with the assistant without hesitation.

The assistant saw these two people and said to them: "According to our understanding, even if you get first place in the selection, the maximum reward is 5 million. We will directly give 10 million to buy your work. What do you think?" It was filmed by us at Huahan Film and Television."

The two people heard that the assistant was willing to pay 10 million. They were very happy, but they didn't show it. They also wanted a higher price.

The assistant also saw their thoughts and said to them: "Even if you win first place in Phaeton Film and Television, you will only have 5 million, but you still don't know if you can rank in the top ten. Only the top ten will get rewards. There are no rewards for those who follow, and no one can guarantee where your works will be ranked by then. If you don’t agree now, and if you are ranked at the bottom by then and won’t get a penny, then we, Huahan Film and television companies will no longer buy your works."

The two of them thought for a while and felt that what the assistant said was right. If their works were ranked very high, they would still have the capital to bargain with Huahan Film and Television. If they were ranked lower, then they would be given 10 million, which is already a sky-high price. .

So the two people thought about it and agreed with the assistant's statement. They bought their work for 10 million and had it shot by Huahan Film and Television.

Both of these people signed contracts with their assistants, and they also included liquidated damages. If they breached the contract, they would be compensated 10 million yuan.

The assistant did not write 10 billion like Phaeton Film and Television, nor did he write 100 million, just 10 million.

He has investigated these two people, let alone 10 million, even 1 million, they can't come up with it now.

Therefore, he dared to conclude that these two people did not dare to breach the contract at all.

10 million is already an astronomical figure for ordinary people. Huahan Film and Television offers them 10 million as a reward. As long as they are not fools, they will definitely accept it.

Since these two people decided to sell their works to Huahan Film and Television, they had no intention of going back on their word. So when they saw that the liquidated damages were only 10 million, they felt that Huahan Film and Television was more humane. Compared with Phaeton Film and Television, which asked them to sign a contract for 10 billion, it was more humane. There were more, so they all signed the contract without hesitation.

At the same time, Yang Kang also told Chen Yilin about Huahan Film and Television calling them.

He said to Chen Yilin: "Mr. Chen, Huahan Film and Television called me and wanted to buy my work. I refused. Since they thought of calling me, they will also call those other people. You have to be careful." .”

Chen Yilin said to Yang Kang: "Editor Yang, don't worry, I have already made preparations. Everyone else has signed the agreement. I don't think they have the guts to breach the contract, and it is impossible for Huahan Film and Television to give 10 billion to They pay the money.”

Yang Kang was relieved when he heard that Chen Yilin had signed agreements for these people.

He was just afraid that if Huahan Film and Television took advantage of the loophole, then Phaeton Film and Television would suffer a big loss.

The selection is still in progress.

Each judge read these 20 works and then scored them.

Rehearse in order from highest score to lowest.