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Chapter 235 The Three-Body Problem

January 18, Beijing Capital International Airport.

Fu Yibai sat in the car, flipping through a tablet, looking at the latest box office data for "Gravity".

After being released for more than a month, the cumulative box office has successfully surpassed 900 million yuan today. Although the number of screenings has decreased after the extended key took effect, it still earns nearly 10 million yuan every day.

At this rate, breaking one billion before it leaves theaters is not a dream.

"Mr. Fu, Ms. Liu's flight has landed."

Guo Zhenni turned around from the front seat, holding her phone, having just finished a call with the bodyguard who was picking her up.

"Um."

Fu Yibai put down his tablet and looked out the car window.

Beijing's winters are gloomy and gray. The poplar trees on both sides of the airport expressway are bare, their branches stretching towards the sky, like a sketch.

Half an hour later, a middle-aged man in his forties walked over with the bodyguard who was there to pick him up.

He was wearing a dark gray jacket over a plain sweater, his hair was a bit long and unkempt, and he had a look of excitement on his face.

"Teacher Liu."

Fu Yibai opened the car door and went to greet him.

"Director Fu!"

Liu Cixin walked over quickly, extended her hand, and shook it tightly.

"I've heard so much about you."

"You're too kind, Teacher Liu. Please get in the car; it's cold outside."

The two got into the car, which drove away from the airport and headed towards the city.

Liu Cixin sat in the back seat, her gaze sweeping around the car before finally settling on Fu Yibai's face.

"Director Fu, I've watched 'Gravity' at least twice."

His voice had a Shanxi accent, and he spoke slowly.

"The filming was excellent."

I never imagined that China could have such special effects technology.

"You flatter me, Teacher Liu."

Fu Yibai smiled.

"I've also read 'The Three-Body Problem,' and it's very vivid."

Red Coast Base, Three-Body Problem Game, Sophon Deployment...

These scenes would be truly breathtaking if they were actually brought to the big screen.

Liu Cixin's eyes lit up.

"Does Director Fu really think he can film this?"

"able."

Fu Yibai spoke with certainty.

"With Dawn's current special effects team, it's entirely possible to achieve this."

Liu Cixin nodded, remained silent for a while, and then suddenly spoke.

"Director Fu, may I ask why you have such high hopes for 'The Three-Body Problem'?"

Fu Yibai thought for a moment and carefully considered his words.

"Because The Three-Body Problem is not just a science fiction novel."

It contains philosophical reflections, explores human nature, and expresses concern for the fate of civilization.

These things transcend the boundaries of genre fiction and have the potential to become classics.

He paused, then looked at Liu Cixin.

"Moreover, I trust my own judgment."

Liu Cixin didn't speak, but the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

The car came to a stop in front of a private restaurant.

The private room was small, decorated in a simple and rustic style, with several ink paintings hanging on the walls.

The two sat down, and Guo Zhenni poured them tea before retreating to the outer room.

"Teacher Liu, this is the contract, please take a look."

Liu Cixin carefully examined the contract and, after confirming that all the conditions promised by Fu Yibai were on it, he no longer hesitated.

He took a pen out of his pocket, turned to the last page of the contract, and signed his name.

Fu Yibai took the contract, glanced at it, and signed it.

The two exchanged contracts and shook hands.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

The signing went much more smoothly than I had imagined.

The two chatted for a while longer, discussing everything from "The Three-Body Problem" to "Gravity," and from science fiction films to the development of China's special effects industry.

Liu Cixin's knowledge is broader than he imagined, not only in the field of science fiction, but also in film, technology, and industry.

It was past 2 p.m. when we finished the meal.

Fu Yibai had his driver take Liu Cixin to a hotel to rest, while he returned to his company.

Back at the company, Fu Yibai immediately called Wang Peng into his office.

"We have acquired the adaptation rights to 'The Three-Body Problem'."

In addition, I recently acquired the adaptation rights to several novels.

I need a group of professional screenwriters to adapt them.

"I'm leaving this matter to you."

Over the years, Chenxi has not recruited a team of screenwriters because Fu Yibai can directly exchange scripts from the system, which is more convenient and cheaper than recruiting a group of screenwriters.

But now that Chenxi is starting to adapt the novel into a film and television series, assembling a screenwriting team has become particularly urgent.

"Understood, I will assemble a screenwriting team as soon as possible."

"Yes, and also, when adapting a novel, you must contact the author."

Do not alter important plot points without authorization; respect the original work.

Fu Yibai added.

Wang Peng took notes carefully and nodded in response.

"Okay, Mr. Fu, I'll keep that in mind."

"Alright, go down."