Big Manga

At a subway station in Ninghai, three women were shopping in the underground plaza when they suddenly heard a news bulletin broadcast on TV.

"Yesterday, Phoenix Company held a press conference, announcing the release of He Xi's second animation work "Gundam Seed" after "Pokemon" in June this year..."

"The original story, settings, and music of "Gundam Seed" are all done by himself. He is also the chief director and producer of this animation. According to Mr. Zhong Yue, the person in charge of Phoenix Animation, this animation was launched half a year ago... "

The three women stopped, and some young people on the commercial street also stopped, and looked up at the TV screen above in amazement.

"What did it just say?"

"Ms. He Xi's new animation? Did I hear wrong?"

"Absolutely heard it right, Mr. He Xi is going to release a new animation - damn, I thought he was missing!"

The crowd began to bustle, and the women embraced each other exaggeratedly after being stunned for a few seconds.

"That handsome boy is back!"

"Great, use your phone to find out what's going on. Phoenix Company held a press conference yesterday? Did Teacher He Xi appear?"

"I haven't seen you for a year, what has become of that handsome boy!"

Although He Xi's comics have always been published in comic journals, for fans who followed him, He Xi's disappearance was a disaster. Back then, He Xi left the celebration and left, and there were all kinds of rumors.

Many fans thought that he would never appear in public for the rest of his life, but today's news gave readers hope again.

Readers who saw the news went online to find news. And at He Xi's Dessert Shop, the fans gathered together shared information with each other. It is also very lively.

"I found the latest photo of Teacher He Xi. Everyone, take a quick look at the forum. At the Sakura animation press conference in Tokyo, Teacher He Xi was sitting in the middle."

"Did you see it on your phone? Let me see it too!"

"Wow, I saw it too, so handsome... Teacher He Xi has grown up!"

"It's so handsome that it blows my eyes. Mr. He Xi has turned into a boy, looks delicious!"

There was an uproar in the dessert shop.

Zhou Qian was also staring at the phone with excitement on her face. What was displayed on the phone was a post posted by a fan in the Far Eastern District. He happened to attend the Sakura animation press conference.

In the post, the man sitting in the middle is He Xi. The appearance has changed a lot from a year ago, the 'cute' temperament has disappeared, but it has become more handsome.

"The one just now... let alone eighteen, Mr. He Xi is only seventeen this year!"

Zhou Qian scolded the girl who said that the boy's eighteenth change. But she was a little sad in her heart, He Xi looked grown up, although it is a good thing to become a handsome guy, but she likes that little Zheng better.

"I'll never see the cute Zhengtai again..."

As one of the organizers of the Big Sister Alliance, Zhou Qian was very complicated, but she looked at the post. There are countless similar replies in the post.

"Congratulations, Teacher He Xi, for growing up!"

"Congratulations, Teacher He Xi, for growing up!"

Fans were using the simplest words to congratulate He Xi's return, Zhou Qian smiled slightly, she thought this was fine, so she took out her phone and wrote the same sentence.

"Sisters!" replied the post. Zhou Qian stood up aggressively. She raised her hand and shouted, "Teacher He Xi is back. Our time has come again!"

"Oh oh oh oh!"

The girls' blood boiled.

He Xi's return - the news spread all over China. In a few days, fans from all over the country actively held offline gatherings to cheer for the appearance of the new animation.

After a few days, the samples of "Gundam Seed" were produced.

Guo Letong rushed to Phoenix Company early in the morning, but seeing the scene in front of him, he was not happy at all.

"Why are there so many people!"

In the conference hall of Phoenix Company, there were 20 or 30 TV station representatives, not only the acquaintances from first- and second-tier cities that Guo Letong knew, but also some unknown small-scale animation directors, and even representatives from CCTV.

"What are these people from small counties here to grab? Can you afford the premiere price of this animation?" Guo Letong scolded those people who were overreaching, and then scolded CCTV: "CCTV has so many animations to choose from. , come here to join in the fun!"

He is most worried about the rich and powerful CCTV, but CCTV and He Xi have always been at odds, and they should not pay a large price for the first broadcast.

Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but Guo Letong remained calm on the surface, sitting down with the others and waiting for the sample.

When the time came, Zhong Yue from Phoenix Company stepped onto the stage and began to introduce some story settings and plots of "Gundam Seed".

They didn't give a very detailed explanation, but just explained it roughly, but everyone here is an experienced person, and they immediately know that the world view of "Gundam Seed" is very broad.

The broad world view is difficult to control, and the theme of "Gundam Seed" is the war between new humans and humans. This kind of sci-fi war theme is even more worrying.

"With Teacher He Xi's talent, he should be able to control this animation well, right?"

Guo Letong thought to himself, but around him, many people began to talk with some worries.

"Not surprisingly, Gundam can only be placed on the theme of war, but this is a world-scale war between two opposing camps. Can Teacher He Xi handle it well?"

"I find it difficult. Teacher He Xi has never described modern warfare, and there is no reference at all!"

"That's right, "The Strongest Mobile Suit" is a small-scale battle. The aliens come to fight one batch at a time. Teacher He Xi is going directly to a world war. The ambition is too big..."

"Don't worry about it so much, just look at the samples first!"

The representatives of the local TV station were full of doubts, and finally waited until Zhong Yue explained the background of the story clearly, and then the conference hall went dark, and the sample of "Gundam Seed" began to be played.

For animation samples, some companies will make a simple story feature film alone, but Phoenix Company did not do this. In order to reduce unnecessary expenses, they directly played the first episode.

After watching a short episode. There was applause in the conference hall, this animation is really good.

"What do you think?"

A CCTV representative asked Guole Tong. This representative can only be regarded as a member of the management team in the CCTV animation team, not the leader. CCTV still has a certain resistance to Phoenix Company.

"...The music and pictures are good." Guo Letong thought for a while and said this sentence.

Although it is only the first episode, the picture of this animation is very beautiful and delicate, very similar to a movie, but it reminds Guo Letong more of the beauty displayed by He Xi in "Manga at 5 Centimeters per Second".

And what is even more amazing is the music. There are not many songs in the first episode. But each gives a wonderful treat.

Guoletong now understands why Phoenix Company bid so high. Just for the music and the exquisite graphics, the production cost of "Gundam Seed" is definitely not low.

As for the plot, Guo Letong will not comment in front of the opponent.

"Yeah... I think so too..."

The CCTV representative seemed very satisfied with Guo Letong's answer, and said with some joy: "Especially at the end, the Gundam standing up in the firelight in line with the ending song, even someone like me who doesn't like Gundam will feel very handsome."

"What do you think is the broadcast value of this animation?"

he asked very naturally.

Guo Letong's face was solemn: "I think half a million is enough."

"500,000?" The CCTV representative nodded, "Exactly, I think so too."

Five hundred thousand, this is a relatively expensive price. But Guo Letong knew in his heart that it was impossible. The Phoenix Company refused even 800,000 yuan, so it would be strange to agree to 500,000 yuan.

As expected, subsequently. When Zhong Yue announced the broadcast price, he said:

"The first broadcast rights of "Gundam Seed" will be divided into three shares, which will be broadcast simultaneously on three TV stations, two in mainland China, and the bids start at one million."

one million. And it wasn't an exclusive premiere, which made many representatives in the conference hall commotion.

"One million. Why don't you go and rob!"

"What kind of animation can be worth a million, even He Xi can't guarantee it will be a best seller, right? And it's the first broadcast of three companies, only a fool will buy it!"

Representatives from various TV stations expressed their outrage. Zhong Yue asked them to open their doors, saying: "The production cost of "Gundam Seed" is as high as 100 million, and 1 million is the minimum standard we accept. Those who don't want to buy can leave."

He left the door open for delegates to choose for themselves.

Most of the representatives of the TV station turned around and left. In the end, there were only five people left. Guo Letong did not leave. The production budget was 100 million. When he heard this figure, the resentment in his heart disappeared.

An animation produced with such a huge budget is indeed worth one million.

"Aren't you going?"

asked the CCTV representative.

"Let me see……"

Guo Letong asked back: "What about you?"

"Me too, I'll just see..."

The CCTV representative replied.

Then, the bidding began, and the remaining five TV stations did not see many competitors, so they were very cautious in raising the price, adding a few thousand to 10,000, and it took half an hour to increase to 1.3 million.

"1.3 million? The two are sure, is there a higher one?"

Zhong Yue is almost sure.

at this time……

"1.4 million!"

The representative of CCTV made a sudden quotation and suddenly increased the price by 100,000, which surprised many people.

"1.4 million!"

Another one followed suit.

Guo Letong turned to look at the CCTV representative: "Didn't you say to have a look?"

The latter smiled: "This animation is good, I changed my mind."

"..." Guo Letong narrowed his eyes: "Okay, I will offer 1.5 million!"

"Another hundred thousand, 1.5 million! Anyone else raise the price!"

Zhong Yue was excited, and the other representatives looked at these two people angrily. Originally adding little by little, these two people added more than half at once. How can this be fun?

"I don't play anymore!"

"Me too."

Two more people left, leaving only three people.

"1.5 million once, if there is no second agreement, it will become 1.4 million again!"

Zhong Yue continued.

The CCTV representative looked at the only one left, and did not continue to quote, and 1.4 million was his upper limit. CCTV can buy several animations, and they can do very well by themselves. If it is more expensive, the risk of "Gundam Seed" is very high.

"This person probably won't increase the price..."

The CCTV representative looked at the last person and thought, as long as this person doesn't raise the price, the two of them can get 1.4 million, and he has no reason to raise the price...

"1.5 million!"

However, when the CCTV representative was full of confidence, unexpectedly, the last person raised the price! 1.5 million……

"You are stupid!" The CCTV representative stood up angrily: "1.5 million, you are in the same group, right?!"

He turned and left too.

Guo Letong glanced at the last person with a smile on his face.

It's no wonder that Suhua TV's animation director is so generous. They want to show their sincerity to He Xi and let Phoenix Company go faster.

One and a half million, TV Tokyo discussed for a day, and finally accepted this price. "Gundam Seed" paid 4.5 million for the first broadcast of each episode, and the cost was recovered, which shocked all the employees of Phoenix Company and Sakura Animation.

"This kid is really a money-absorbing machine..."

Xu Jing thought so, and then dialed his wife's phone.

"Give the phone to Alice..."

He asked his wife to hand the phone to his daughter, and said to her, "That boy Meng Huo is going to hold another celebration. In July, he asked me to let you know. Do you want to come back and help him?"

"Meng Huo..."

The voice from the phone was a little nervous: "He wants me to go back?"

"Do not……"

Xu Jing shook his head and sighed: "He didn't say that, but I think his attitude is very vague. He should respect your choice, otherwise I won't let you know."

He felt that Meng Huo asked him to notify Alice, and his subconscious mind was willing to let her come back.

"I..." Alice was a little excited, and then said: "I can't get away now, the celebration probably won't help much... But since he said so, I will return to the company in two months."

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