Chapter 6 (1/2)
Chapter 6: Audio Copyright — Wearing dull clothes like this, life will also become dull.
Bunny and Tang Zhi’s launched collaboration project sold very well. Jian Yan bustled around for several days before she could finally welcome a rest day.
Well, it was called a rest day, but to Jian Yan, this was merely changing one work for another.
Now that she didn’t need to sketch frantically, she could organise her source material, design scripts, and create her male and female protagonists at home.
In the blink of an eye, it was noon. She stretched her body and walked toward the kitchen with the intention of preparing a meal, as well as conveniently exercising her body.
However, before she could leave the room, her phone, which she had set down on the table, began ringing. Lin Zhen had specifically installed this personal ringtone, just in case Jian Yan refused to answer calls while she was busy.
Jian Yan picked up the phone and continued walking to the kitchen. “Chief Lin, what’s the matter?”
“Today, the magazine hit the stands and are flying off the shelves! This Bunny clothing sale could truly also be considered as a warm-up to the manhua release.”
“Oh, I didn’t get an issue yet. Did you buy one?”
“Bought. Your artwork is being used as the cover. After the issue is edited and sent off to the studio, I will grab one for you. Also, the magazine says that you need to prepare the final volume of your manhua. We’ll also be doing an entire hardback book set. After we settle the contract, I’ll send it to you for you to look at.”
“Mn, okay.” Jian Yan held complete trust in Lin Zhen’s negotiation skills. The studio’s cut would not be completely unbalanced, which was why she could contently follow Lin Zhen like this for so many years with a peaceful mind.
“There’s also one more thing. A company wants to buy the audio copyright for 《 Satisfactory 》. You will definitely be pleased with the price. I already sent the contract to your mailbox. If you think there’s no problems, then we can sign the contract immediately.”
We had an audio copyright? Jian Yan thought for a moment before saying, “I’ll take a look at the contract in the afternoon and reply to you by the end of today.”
“Alright. Are you also working at Starlight General Merchandise today?”
“No, day off.”
Lin Zhen laughed and said, “I think this job is very good. At least, you are unable to forcibly work overtime.”
Jian Yan quirked her lips. “If you have nothing else, I’m going to go cook.”
“Okay, take your time cooking. If you have time, you should check out the manhua publis.h.i.+ng site. Your monthly ticket count has already reached third place overall on the rankings. Are you happy?”
Jian Yan rapidly blinked her eyes for a little while. This news truly made her happy.
The internet industry’s development truly brought boundless business opportunities, even to manhua artists. Jian Yan’s early manhua works were all published in magazine issues. When the manhua saw increased viewers.h.i.+p on manhua sites and APP, she also received an invitation to publish her works on Manhua Network.
Although a manhua published in a serial magazine couldn’t be cla.s.sified as VIP and the updates were slower than a magazine, the readers still enthusiastically read the manhua on the site and frequently gave her monthly tickets. Each monthly ticket was worth ¥0.50!
《 Satisfactory 》’s monthly ticket score had always been first on the girl rankings. By borrowing the current momentum of finis.h.i.+ng the manhua, it unexpectedly ascended to third place on the overall rankings——that was a lot of premium bonuses!
Jian Yan felt that she could eat well this afternoon.
Specifically withdrawing an expensive steak from her collection, she began grilling it.
As Jian Yan ate her lunch, she looked through the contract Lin Zhen had sent her. A large family corporation wanted to buy the copyright, and the contract that was sent over was fairly standard. Jian Yan read the author’s remuneration, which was printed in thick, bold letters in the column. She choked on her beef.
This company deserved to be called father by all the rich and imposing people. This author’s remuneration made her feel that she was eating an extremely poverty-stricken meal.
Thus, she ordered takeout: two signature dishes from Tian Xia Restaurant.1
After reviewing her highly-prioritized author’s remuneration, she once again carefully read through the contract clauses. It was written in the CV (Character Voice) section that her opinion was highly valued. If she had any dissatisfaction with the script, she only had to mention it, and the screenwriter would amend the script accordingly.
「No problem with the contract, okay to sign.」 She sent this to Lin Zhen before heading to the kitchen to wash her plate.
When she returned, she had received a reply from Lin Zhen. 「OK, then sign the contract ASAP. In a moment, I’ll send your QQ to the person-in-charge over there. If you have any questions, you guys can directly talk about it.」
「Okay.」Just as Jian Yan sent this reply, her takeout order finally came.
Although she had just eaten two steaks and a small plate of pasta, eating another two dishes wasn’t a problem at all. Who told her stomach to be 128GB, okay? 2
After she finished eating the food, Jian Yan sent the contract and returned to work until night fell. Only then did she find the time to glance at her little penguin.3 The app showed that she had one message notification from the person who wanted 《 Satisfactory 》’s audio copyright.
She accepted the friend request. In response, the other person sent a message. 「h.e.l.lo, Teacher Tang Zhi! I am the producer of 《 Satisfactory 》’s audiobook, Sesame Paste ^_^」
Tang Zhi: 「h.e.l.lo ^_^」
Sesame Paste: 「Chief Lin said that you have already read the contract. This contract is still being processed, but we can discuss the early stage arrangements first. Regarding CV, do you have any recommendations, Teacher?」
Jian Yan thought for a moment, before she replied: 「I do not particularly understand CV, so what are your thoughts?」
Sesame Paste: 「I have interviewed a few CVs already. Female voice lead: Jiang Jiang. Male voice lead: w.a.n.g Si. They have a lot of experience with CV.」
Sesame Paste: 「I have recordings of their voices. I’ll send them to you, and you can listen first.」
Tang Zhi: 「ok」
Because Jian Yan was engrossed with her manhua work, she knew very little about CV. At least Sesame Paste gave her these two CV’s recordings for her to listen to. After hearing their voices, she felt that they weren’t bad and replied to Sesame Paste. 「 Very good.」
Sesame Paste: 「 Okay. I have established a small group chat for the cast and crew, which the female and male leads and the screenwriter are a part of. If Teacher doesn’t mind, I can add you. If you have any demands for them, you can chat with them directly.」
Tang Zhi: 「No problem」
Sesame Paste: 「^_^」
After Jian Yan finished eating dinner, she returned to find that she had already been added to the group chat. She skimmed through the chat history before greeting everyone politely. 「Good evening! ^_^」
Jiang Jiang: 「Aaahhh! The Great Tang Zhi! The Great Tang Zhi in person!」
w.a.n.g Si: 「 Good eveinng, Great Tang Zhi!」
Sesame Paste: 「Welcome, Teacher Tang Zhi. The screenwriter is not available right now. I’ve rushed him to write the script」
Tang Zhi: 「Haha, you are really efficient, 66666.」 4
Sesame Paste: 「It’s necessary~ Our audiobook is scheduled to be released on Christmas day. A new episode will be released every Wednesday and Sunday, and each episode will be approx 20 min~」
Tang Zhi: 「ok」
Jiang Jiang: 「Great Tang Zhi, a moment ago, I recorded a few test lines with w.a.n.g Si. Troubling you to listen and point out where something is wrong please 『shy』」
Tang Zhi: 「Okay. In fact, I had already heard your work earlier 『laughs secretly』」
Jiang Jiang: 「Aaaaaaahhhhhhh so embarra.s.sed!」
w.a.n.g Si: 「Aaaaaaahhhhhhh so embarra.s.sed!」
Jiang Jiang: 「Copypaste previous comment, not even a bit of sincerity ←_←」
w.a.n.g Si: 「『 voice message 』」
Jian Yan blinked. Just when she wanted to listen to what he said, another person entered the chat and automatically sent his regards.
「h.e.l.lo everyone. I am Nan Si.」