This celebrity became even more popular after being exposed of having multiple girlfriends
Chapter 489 - 355

Chapter 489: Chapter 355

They like good looks, which is just fine, as long as they don’t have any expectations of him personally.

After briefly checking the comments on Weibo, he put away his phone.

At this moment, he was waiting in the company, prepared to meet with the team coming in for business talks.

The impact of "Disappeared" after its broadcast was immediate, besides the buzz and fame online, the actual profits were plentiful.

There were inquiries about the overseas rights of the series that he still had on hand.

Not only the overseas rights, but there was also a pleasant surprise: someone wanted the TV rights too.

The one interested in the overseas rights was Netflix, the renowned streaming giant.

And the TV rights were wanted by Beijing TV Station.

Originally, the discussion for the purchase of the rights was to be handled with Yang Rongfa’s side, but since they had separate matters to discuss with Wu Mu, they decided to meet at Wumu Company.

The locals from Beijing TV Station arrived first.

A director named Wang Dehai led the team from the TV station.

Wang Dehai was very enthusiastic, starting with a handshake, "Mr. Wu Mu, I’ve heard so much about you. Glad to finally meet you today."

Wu Mu responded politely.

Then came the courteous exchanges, Wang Dehai even joked, "Your series must be offered to us at a cheaper rate, Mr. Wu Mu, we’re our own people here."

Our own people?

Wu Mu smiled and nodded, acknowledging this camaraderie. After his exit from Star City’s singer-songwriter group, the first to approach him was Beijing TV Station’s "Star Agency", and they were the first to invite him to the official gala, also because of his connection through Lin Qingyue, indeed they were closer.

But even for close kin, accounts must be clear, "Director Wang, I also mentioned this to Mr. Yang, but the decision on the price still lies with Mr. Yang. As an investor, I’ve agreed from the start to only share profits, not meddle in the specifics."

He was well-versed in polite socializing, having been a game company owner in his past life and too lazy to bend over backward for meals in this one, but neither was he a porcupine pricking everyone he met.

Our own Director Wang wasn’t shy about haggling either.

"We wish to purchase your series’ first-round TV exclusive broadcast rights for a package price, fifteen million."

Fifteen million?

A hundred and twenty-five thousand per episode?

For ordinary series, that amount wasn’t low.

The price for series already broadcasted online usually couldn’t go high.

So, that’s twelve episodes totaling fourteen million four hundred thousand?

This price would be considered high for joint broadcast rights, but for exclusive rights...

Yang Rongfa immediately shook his head, "That price is too low, Director Wang, you’ve seen our series’ current popularity, fourteen million is definitely not enough."

Wang Dehai countered, "The popularity isn’t low, but it’s already been streamed online once, it’ll continue to stay online, viewable to anyone who wants to watch it. Most people who want to have already watched it, our offer is quite fair as it is surprise money for you."

"Online streaming is mainly for young people, many older folks don’t go online to watch, it doesn’t affect your target audience at the station."

After some back and forth negotiations, a final agreement was reached at 1.8 million per episode, totaling twenty-one million six hundred thousand.

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But before he could reach the hotel, he unexpectedly spotted a familiar face on the roadside.

Huh, what’s she doing here?

Wu Mu was quite curious, looking at the figure standing at the entrance of a restaurant up ahead.

It was Su Meng, whom he had met long ago in the first season of the Star Agency.

She was standing next to a red Ferrari at the moment, looking quite upset and saying something to the person inside the Ferrari.

Wu Mu couldn’t see who was in the Ferrari from where he stood, but that person evidently didn’t have a mild temper either, because after just exchanging a few words, they abruptly hit the accelerator, leaving Su Meng behind and driving off.

Su Meng was left standing there, brow furrowed, looking in that direction.

Wu Mu drove over with a smile, lowered his window, and jokingly said, "Little Su, long time no see."

Su Meng turned her head to look at him, seemingly taken aback.

This was only the second time they’d met in person.

However, Su Meng seemed to keep an eye on his activities, as Wu Mu often received feedback from Su Meng about his new songs on WeChat.

They didn’t chat much, she just simply commented on how good the songs were, or something like that.

Hmm, whether a black fan or a white fan, at least she contributed to viewership.

Wu Mu chuckled and said, "Did your driver leave you? Do you want me to give you a ride?"

Su Meng hesitated slightly, "Let me inform my family first."

"Aunt Qing, no need to come over, yeah, my friend is giving me a ride back. Okay, I got it."

Finished with her phone call, Su Meng opened the passenger side, and sat in.

After getting her destination, Wu Mu was curious, "Aren’t you from Shen City? What brings you here?"

Su Meng shook her head, "I am from Shen City, but my family also has a house here in Beijing."

She paused, with a rare smile on her face, "We were also at the venue just now, and my friend wanted to cover their ears when listening to your first song."

Wu Mu laughed heartily, "That has nothing to do with me, I sang perfectly."

As Wu Mu and Su Meng chatted casually, he soon drove her home to a large courtyard house in the Upper City District, not far from the Forbidden City.

Well, confirmed, another Heavenly Dragon Person.

Wu Mu was somewhat surprised, though from everyday manners and speech, one could see Su Meng’s family seemed quite wealthy.

But he didn’t expect this level of wealth.

Just owning this courtyard house, it must be worth at least

The host couldn’t be seen for the time being, Yang Rongfa asked, "Many prominent directors and company owners are here today, should I introduce you to some?"

For a normal person in the industry, this would be an opportunity.

Knowing more people is always beneficial.

However... recalling the experience at the previous cocktail party, Yang Rongfa wisely chose to ask first.

Wu Mu shook his head, "No..."

But halfway through shaking his head, his gaze glanced over a figure in a small reception area by the main living room that was partly obscured, and he paused slightly.

"Director Lin is here too?" Wu Mu inquired with Yang Rongfa.

The Lin Director he mentioned was naturally not Lin Qingyue, but Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Although Lin Qingyue was coming back tonight, she had matters with the production crew and wouldn’t be here.

Moreover, he had mentioned to Lin Qingyue during their chat in the morning that he’d attend this cocktail party. If Lin Qingyue were coming, she would’ve told him.

"Yes, Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang are also here." Yang Rongfa nodded.

Wu Mu thought for a moment; these two were also top-tier directors at the same level as Lin Xueming within the circle, belonging to the upper echelon.

However, he didn’t plan to curry favor with these directors for resources, so he didn’t care much about them.

But with Lin Xueming here, it was inappropriate not to greet him.

"I’ll go say hello to Director Lin." He directly moved towards the small reception area.

"Director Lin and the others are here; do you want to greet them?" Yang Rongfa leaned in and whispered.

As he spoke, he gestured towards the small reception area beside the main living room.

The small reception area seemed like a regular private meeting place, with some partitions in the middle blocking a full view. It was obviously smaller but more intimate.

Then there were some sofas arranged closer together, with quite a few people sitting there and chatting.

Director Lin?

Wu Mu’s mind clicked; it was clearly Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Even though Lin Qingyue was returning tonight, she still had to handle matters with the film crew and wouldn’t appear here.

Besides, he had already told Lin Qingyue in their morning chat about his attendance at the cocktail party. If she were coming too, she would specifically tell him.

"I’ll go say hello." He nodded in agreement.

With Lin Xueming here, it was definitely necessary to say hello.

"The bosses of Light Shadow Media and Yahua Film and Television, as well as Director Tang and Director Xie, are also here." Yang Rongfa whispered again.

Light Shadow Media and Yahua Film and Television?

Even if Wu Mu didn’t mingle within the circle frequently, he knew these two companies, and if Yang Rongfa’s company belonged to the mid-level within the industry, then these two were genuinely top-tier.

Not only are they publicly listed, but they also consistently produce major productions annually, along with artist management businesses, hosting a plethora of star talents under their wings.

These two companies needed no further explanation.

As for Director Tang and Director Xie?

If Yang Rongfa particularly mentioned them, they were certainly not simple figures.