Chapter 94
Is there anything more exciting than this?
There is no way to turn down the proposal to bring impressive literature into a reality.
"Alright."
I shook hands with Nolan.
He held my hand with enough force to give me confidence.
Now that it has decided to join, it is time to entrust Uncle Bang to negotiate.
Nolan's man came in with the papers ready.
Since Ko Hun has shown interest in The Strange Castle, Bang Tae learned about concept art designer in the movie.
He has identified how concept art designers are treated, what they do, and how it is advantageous for Ko Hun to set the details.
It was a completely different area from what he always did, so he couldn't neglect preparation.
"Nice to meet you. Im Bang Tae from Sunflower."
"Im Daniel Port."
The negotiators shook hands.
Daniel Port of Nolan's production division pushed out the contract they have been using.
There was no contract period, and the price per concept Art was set.
Five hundred dollars per work.
Bang Tae, who confirmed the amount that was less than the industry average, narrowed his eyebrows.
"Can you explain how you calculated the pay?"
Bang Tae didn't care that his opponent was from Christine Nolans production team, who had dominated the film industry for decades.
Without showing any unnecessary gaps, he first stepped up carefully to persuade them.
"It's a condition for rookies. It's the first time he's in charge of concept art, right?"
Daniel Port, who was confident that the negotiations would not be difficult, replied to Bang Taes question.
The Asian in front of him was so serious.
It means he's nervous.
Daniel Port went on generously.
"This contract is just a copy of how we treat newcomers. Look at this."
The new contract was promising $1,000 for each painting.
" I don't have any intention of undermining Ko Hun. I was also impressed by his [Frost Wheat field]."
Daniel Port smiled.
Look at this.
Bang Tae narrowed his eyes.
However, his feelings never surfaced.
You're going to come out like this.
Bang Tae knew the intentions of Daniel Port.
He was also in a position to somehow reduce the amount to be paid to the staff and freelancers here, so he was only faithful to his duties.
Bang Tae speculated that Daniel Port has been reasonably signing the contract from their point of view as Nolan took charge of the negotiations.
Also, he must have perfected the legal basis so that there would be no problems in the future.
Seeing that relaxed and experienced attitude, he thought it would be difficult to persuade with logic.
Hes a picky person.
It made no sense to appeal to a performance-oriented person with a conscience, a sense of duty, or emotion.
Bang Tae smiled at Daniel Port.
Mr. Port seems to have misunderstood Mr. Nolan's intentions.
Misunderstood?
"Yes, if you're just looking for a good painter, you've offered me very good conditions."
Then I turned his head and smiled looking at Christine Nolan.
"There are plenty of people who are good at drawing. Hun can't do graphic Art, so considering that, wouldn't it be better for the production team to approach someone else?" Upstodatee from n(0)/ve/lbIn/.(co/m
Bang Tae believed that there was a separate way to deal with people like Daniel Port.
He knew what faithful employees who wanted to gain recognition in the workplace by building trust from employers while bringing benefits to the company were most reluctant about.
"I don't know what you're talking about. If you don't like the terms.
Yes, it's very unpleasant.
Bang Tae kept his eyes on Nolan.
His heart was about to burst when he faced a world-renowned virtuoso and wealthy man, but he couldn't back down.
"It's not a bad condition. It's great for a first-time concept artist."
"Then."
"I'm telling you that it's better to find another Artist if you only want a person to express what you instruct him to do.
Bang Tae tightened his neck to hide his nervousness.
"Director Nolan, Mr. Daniel Port doesn't seem to know what you want from Hun. Can I give you some time?"
"However, we have to agree on the license. You have to publish a concept art book and well use it as promotional material."
"I think its better to write a separate contract."
Bang Tae stepped up.
Although there is more to negotiate, it was judged that a separate contract is needed to clearly distinguish complex rights such as copyright, license, and reproduction rights of paintings.
"Huh."
Ko Sooyeol smiled inwardly as he saw the three people come to an agreement.
Ko Hun clearly expressed what he wanted, and Bang Tae was helping well by his side.
Ko Sooyeol was disturbed because he felt like the things he could do for his grandson were getting less.
In New York and here in Los Angeles, Ko Sooyeol was only on the sidelines.
It felt like his grandson was getting out of his arms too quickly.
The image of his grandson lying in the hospital room was still vivid in his eyes.
Even though its my greed, I wish, you grow up slowly.
Daniel Port came in with a new contract.
What's this amount?
It's a minimum wage. If we don't pay that, we'll have a problem.
"I want Hun to specify the rights and obligations guaranteed as the concept art manager for this film."
"Yes, Daniel, call Nathan and ask him to come up for a second."
Once the conversation was heated.
Ko Sooyeol looked at his grandson with admiration, who shone his eyes among adults and gave his opinion.
As soon as Ko Hun entered the accommodation, he fell onto the bed, tired of the long negotiations with the movie staff.
Hun, are you tired?
Yes, grandpa. My head is about to explode.
Ko Sooyeol laughed and tangled Ko Hun's hair.
Then he went into the bathroom to wash up.
Ko Sooyeol, who found a large bathtub, asked his grandson, who was still lying down.
"Hun, there's a bathtub. Shall we take a bath?"
Ko Hun nodded, with his face still buried in the bed.
At first, Ko Hun was reluctant, but as time passed, he started enjoying bathing with his grandfather while rubbing each others' backs.
Although he brought an Italian towel, Ko Hun led his tired body to the bathroom because he had never been soaked in hot water since he came to the United States.
"Whew."
"Wow"
The grandfather and grandson exclaimed while sitting face to face in the bathtub.
The grandson, who sometimes wipes his face with his eyes closed, looked cute in Ko Sooyeols eyes.
"Little Hun, you spoke well today. Its nice to be able to say your thoughts straight up like that wherever you are.
"Yes. Ugh. That's good."
Ko Hun groaned while enjoying the hot water.
"You can do well without this grandfather since youre all grown up now."
Ko Hun jumped up before Ko Sooyeol finished speaking.
Surprised Ko Sooyeol opened his eyes wide.
Why? What's wrong?
Are you dying..grandpa?
What nonsense are you talking about again?
"Are you sure you're not going to die? Isn't it real this time?"
I won't die!
Then why are you saying stuff like Ill do well without grandpa? People say stuff like that when they are about to die! So dont ever say that grandpa.
Ko Sooyeol recalled a few months ago when his grandson cried because he thought he would die just for eating delicious food.
Seeing his grandson cry out of fear of death, made him think that even though hes matured, hes still a child.
He was worried that his grandson might have trauma about death since he lost his parents in early age
"Didnt I tell you already? Grandpa won't die."
"How can people not die? Everyone will die one day. But grandpa should be with me for thissssss many years."
Ko Sooyeol smiled as he saw his grandson extending his hands as hard as he could.
His grandson who's talking seriously about his death looked both cute and absurd.
Yeah, yeah. I will be with Little Hun as long as you want.
(To be Continued)
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