Chapter 223: The First Show Of The Couple Workshop

Chapter 223: The First Show Of The Couple Workshop

Chu Ge did provide a description of Chu Tiange’s appearance in the novel, but to be frank, there are hundreds if not thousands of online fiction protagonists like that. Even within the same book, other supporting characters might have similar descriptions. Without distinctive physical features, portraying an ordinary person’s appearance through words alone can be incredibly difficult.

Xie Wenyuan didn’t know why he immediately recognized this as Chu Tiange, but he could only attribute it to the fact that they were discussing this particular book. Naturally, the subconscious response would be Chu Tiange, which was understandable.

Of course, he didn’t know that this was actually a depiction based on Daoist painting, representing his divine aspect, which was Chu Tiange. Using intention to express the divine, it was only natural that anyone could sense that it was Chu Tiange.

But regardless, it proved that the portrayal aligned with the image of Chu Tiange in the readers’ minds. Whether the comic itself would be popular was another matter, but at least the original fans would be satisfied.

Wasn’t this the initial purpose?

And as for this art style and technique, there was no need to worry about the quality of the drawings. With the original author overseeing the adaptation, what studio could be more suitable than they themselves?

Xie Wenyuan hadn’t even considered that this couple, who were practically novices in the realm of comic and even storyboarding, had just begun learning through online courses. They hadn’t even graduated yet! How could anyone have guessed this?

He immediately made a decision, “Then, later, you two can sign the comic contract with us.”

“Um...” Chu Ge cautiously asked, “Do we really need to sign a contract? Can’t we just register a studio on the spot?”

Xie Wenyuan: “?”

Old Zhu: “...You can also sign it in your personal names. The tax implications would be different, though.”

“Tax... so you mean you’re going to pay us?” Chu Ge’s expression was a bit strange, “We’ll draw our own book, and then you’ll give us money?”

Xie Wenyuan’s expression twitched, “Exactly, we’re hiring you as creators for our project, so we’ll pay you.”

Qiu Wuji also confirmed, “You’ve already given us three million for the book, helped us with the comic promotion, and now you’re going to pay us for drawing?”

Xie Wenyuan couldn’t help but chuckle, “That’s right, I’m going to pay you... and if the comic makes a profit, you’ll also get a share.”

Qiu Wuji cautiously asked, “How much?”

Xie Wenyuan finally burst into hearty laughter, “Originally, that’s something we should negotiate, but I don’t want to bother now. Let’s just go with the market price and offer you whatever a top-level studio would get. This is too amusing, hahaha...”

Old Zhu also laughed, “You weren’t even responsible for negotiating this stuff originally. Besides, compared to your overall budget, this is just a drop in the bucket. What are you pretending to be so generous for?”

Qiu Wuji smiled as she watched his profile from the side. He was quite the talker, especially when discussing his area of expertise. His confident demeanor was captivating.

Xie Wenyuan was also smiling.

His intention to discuss with the author wasn’t as eloquent as what had been said on the surface. Essentially, it was about a lack of trust.

He didn’t fully trust an online literature author to have an all-encompassing, long-term perspective on these matters. He was concerned that the author might stubbornly insist on “not allowing any changes to my storyline,” leading to unpleasant conflicts.

Asking these questions wasn’t a test, but more of a way of “retracting from difficulty.” If the author couldn’t handle it, they shouldn’t delay everyone’s plans. They could just keep the author as a mascot, respecting their opinions at most while making minimal adjustments.

Unexpectedly, there was a positive outcome. The author had considered many intricate details, harbored a deep emotional connection to his work, and possessed an all-encompassing understanding of the entire world, as if he had wandered through that world himself. He could approach the world from any perspective or cultural angle, and there would be no need for external adaptations.

As for the author’s “self-assured” belief that they could be like “Game of Thrones”... well, that was a good thing.

If they want to make a mark overseas, and they don’t even have this self-positioning, what’s the point of trying?

They’ve struck gold here...

Speaking of which, this young couple is quite profound. They aren’t just relying on their handsome and beautiful looks to become internet celebrities. This husband-and-wife team might truly shine in the future. It’s quite different from what Xie Wenyuan originally imagined.

No wonder Old Zhu willingly invested in them. It’s not just a face investment; there’s genuine anticipation.

Xie Wenyuan fell into contemplation.

After talking for a solid ten minutes or so, Chu Ge finally concluded a segment and took a sip of tea, feeling somewhat parched. With no one interrupting, he felt a bit awkward.

Seeing him sipping his tea in a contemplative manner, Xie Wenyuan finally snapped out of his thoughts and extended his hand with a smile, “Welcome, Mr. Chu, to join our project team as a special consultant for the project and a consultant for the screenwriting team.”

Chu Ge blinked, his expression turning peculiar, “Don’t tell me even this requires you to pay me.”

Xie Wenyuan clapped his hands and laughed heartily, “You’re absolutely right, it does require paying you.”

Seeing the atmosphere of camaraderie, Old Zhu interjected at the right moment, “These matters can’t all be discussed over tea in a tea room. This is just a simple exchange of opinions. There will be more meetings ahead. I also have some investment meetings to attend; I’m not here to keep you company. Let’s call it a day for now. Since you’ve traveled a long way, you should head to the hotel first to settle in. We can meet again in the afternoon, draft some agreements, and have dinner in the evening.”

Xie Wenyuan added, “I’ve already arranged accommodations for you. Go and get settled. We’ll have a meeting in the afternoon, draft some agreements, and then have dinner in the evening.”