When the three of them got home, it was already past five o'clock. After dinner, Ye Fan went back to the house and lay down on the bed. His physical condition was not bad, but he was mainly mentally exhausted. Ye Fan didn't even want to write a novel.

Already, prepare to sleep until tomorrow.

On the other side, Cao Xin and Zeng Li returned to the house and closed the door. Cao Xin pulled Zeng Li to the bed and sat down. She looked at Zeng Li with bright eyes and said, "Sister Li, I saw you blushing when you saw Xiao Fan this afternoon.

Already? Are you in love with my brother?"

Hearing this, Zeng Li blushed instantly, holding back her shame and said: "What are you talking about? How could I like Xiao Fan? Mainly because we have seen each other often before, so I don't think he is really handsome when he dresses like this in the afternoon, okay?

Well, I wasn't the only one staring at him in the store at that time. Didn't you say that you were also stunned for a moment later? Moreover, he was so close to me at the time, and there were so many people around him. He was just staring at me.

I'm sorry, okay?"

Cao Xin didn't believe it, and said with a teasing smile: "Really, I don't know your character yet? Then why are you blushing now? I was stunned because when I looked at it today, I found that Xiao Fan seemed to have really grown up.

, you must know that Xiaofan has never been close to any girl except me, my sister, since he was a child. You are the first one, and haven’t you noticed that you come to our house more often this year? "

Zeng Li was stunned for a moment when he heard what Cao Xin said. But when he saw the curved corner of Cao Xin's mouth, he immediately reacted and said: "Okay, Cao Xin, I used to come here often because the teacher called me."

, then you often called me, and you actually made fun of me in return, seeing that I couldn't spare you." After saying that, he scratched Cao Xin, and the two began to play with each other.

When the two were tired from playing and lying on the bed, Cao Xin suddenly raised her head and looked at Zeng Li and said seriously: "Sister Li, to be honest, Xiao Fan has rarely been close to girls since he was a child. It's rare that he has a good relationship with you. If

If you really like Xiao Fan, I support you, and I believe aunty does the same, after all, she likes you so much."

Zeng Li said angrily: "What are you talking about? I'm four years older than him. Besides, I will go home after graduation next year. Are you kidding me?"

Cao Xin looked at Zeng Li's expression, and then said boredly: "Okay, what a pity." After that, she lay back down.

Zeng Li's thoughts were gradually buried in the darkness as night fell.

…

Ye Fan didn't go anywhere except to rest at home the next day. He had a bad episode of blood yesterday, so he had to ask Zeng Li and Cao Xin to help him do some calligraphy today to make him feel relaxed. He also asked his high school teacher for a Monday off.

In the evening, after Zeng Li and Cao Xin had dinner, they went back to school. Well, they probably weren't hiding from coding.

As Ye Fan grew up and started writing novels, he spent less time going to Shichahai.

Because Ye Fan knows that after Wu Jing wins another national championship this year, Wu Bing will introduce him to "The Kung Fu Kid" and enter the entertainment industry next year, so now he occasionally goes over to meet and communicate with Wu Jing and Wu Bing.

When I'm not feeling good, at other times, I basically maintain daily training at home.

On Monday, Ye Fan got up early in the morning. After doing his daily exercise, he looked at today's outfit in the mirror.

Ye Fan nodded with satisfaction, took the written manuscript of "Iron-Blooded Prodigy", which was only twelve chapters, and set off to Huayi Publishing House to meet Zhang Yang.

By the time Ye Fan arrived at Huayi Publishing House, it was already past 9 o'clock. He walked into the publishing house, looked at the people coming in and out, and lamented the development momentum of Huayi. It was a bit prosperous. It is no wonder that it is called "Huayi" in the industry from now on.

Editor and publishing team + Jin Lihong's planning ability + more than ten years of experience = bestseller'.

Ye Fan walked to Zhang Yang's office door, knocked on the door, and heard Zhang Yang's voice: "Please come in."

After Ye Fan heard this, he immediately opened the door, walked in and said, "Uncle, I'm here. What are you doing? When are we going to discuss the royalties?".

Zhang Yang looked up and said: "Come here, sit down for a while, I will finish reading the manuscript in my hand, and then we will go to the editor's place. If you want to drink water, pour yourself a glass."

Ye Fan waited for a while and saw Zhang Yang put down the manuscript in his hand, looked at his watch, stood up and said: "It's almost time, let's go over, I brought the manuscript of "Kunlun", don't forget it."

"I haven't forgotten. I've finished writing the prequel. Take a look." Ye Fan followed Zhang Yang toward the door and handed the manuscript in his hand to Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang flipped through it as he walked, raised his eyebrows and said, "Look at the handwriting at the back, it's written by two girls, Cao Xin and Zeng Li."

Ye Fan smiled and said: "Uncle, you still have a sharp eye. It's not that one person writes too slowly. When my hands are sore, I just ask them to write it for me."

As he talked, he came to a door marked Editor-in-Chief's Office. Zhang Yang knocked on the door. After hearing the voice of "Please come in," he opened the door and walked in.

"Editor Li, the author of "Xiuchundao" is here, and he has brought the entire manuscript. He also has a new book he wrote, a martial arts novel "Kunlun". The prequel has been written. You can also review it together."

After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he placed the two manuscripts on the editor's desk.

Editor Li looked up at Zhang Yang in front of him and said, "Here you go, put it aside for now. You guys sit down and wait for me for a while while you pour the tea yourself." After saying that, he lowered his head and continued to review the manuscript in his hand.

Zhang Yang refilled Editor Li's water, then poured a cup of tea for himself and Ye Fan, and waited quietly.

Within a few minutes, Editor Li put down the manuscript in his hand, picked up "Kunlun Prequel" and flipped through it. At first he frowned, and it was obvious that there were three people's handwriting in "Kunlun Prequel".

After reading for a while, my brows gradually relaxed. It was not until I saw the last chapter "Man Jiang Hong" and found that there was no follow-up, that I breathed a sigh of relief, then raised my head and said: "This "Kunlun" is well written, but

Jin Yong's style is more obvious, but the historical background is well selected, the plot is smooth, the protagonists Liang Wenjing and Xiao Yuling have three-dimensional character designs, and most of the supporting characters are also designed with flesh and blood. If the subsequent content can maintain the current level, there is a market prospect

A martial arts novel." After saying that, he was stunned for a moment when he saw Ye Fan.

Zhang Yang smiled and said: "You have this evaluation, which is already very good for this book. Xiao Fan, thank you Editor Li for your affirmation."

Ye Fan also cooperated and said: "Thank you, Editor Li, for your comment."

"This is your nephew, he's so charming and handsome!" Editor Li said with admiration: "I heard that he has two other types of novels, and the quality is higher than this. You are lucky!"

Ye Fan didn't realize what he meant by this, but he could tell it was a compliment, and he heard Zhang Yang say: "Hey, there's just some cleverness, but there's still a long way to go. There's also a "Xiu Chun Knife"

》,You are commenting on Dianping.”

Editor Li smiled and shook his head, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then picked up the manuscript of "Xiu Chun Knife" and started reading.

Zhang Yang and Ye Fan waited and drank several rounds of tea, so no one smoked. Otherwise, there would be so much second-hand smoke in the office for such a long time.

After waiting for about an hour, Editor Li finally put down the manuscript in his hand, looked at his watch and said: "Oh, it's already been an hour. I kept you waiting for so long. The quality of this novel is really good. No wonder Zhang Yang recommends it so highly.

, tell me, what are your thoughts on the remuneration?"

Ye Fan didn't wait for Zhang Yang to speak and said first: "Editor Li, that's it. My idea is that the royalties will be paid in the form of royalties. I also know that I am a newcomer, so I am willing to pay 6% for the first novel.

The royalty price will be used as my remuneration.”

When talking about the royalties, Editor Li put away his expression and said seriously: "Although the quality of your novel is good, newcomers are paid royalties and rarely receive royalties. Moreover, Wang Shuo was given royalties only the year before last, and it was he who

I proposed it myself, and in view of his reputation, President Jin agreed. If you want it, I can give you the highest manuscript fee for this "Embroidered Spring Knife", which is 30 yuan for 1,000 words. In addition, I can give you 10,000 yuan for the publication of the novel.

Buyout.”

Ye Fan knew that negotiations had begun, but he was very upset after hearing this.

Zhang Yang, on the other hand, felt that the price was not bad and was already higher than his judgment, so he winked at Ye Fan.

But Ye Fan didn't make it difficult for Zhang Yang, and ignored his look and said: "Editor Li, the current manuscript fee from Huacheng Publishing House is 60-80 yuan per thousand words, and the royalties have already started, and the royalties for newcomers are not even

"Hey, if my uncle hadn't been with Huayi, I would have submitted my manuscript to Huacheng. Do you think the 30 yuan for 1,000 words and the buyout fee are appropriate?"

Editor Li's expression did not change. He looked at Zhang Yang and thought that Zhang Yang had told Ye Fan the news. He didn't take it seriously and continued: "I also know the price over there, but we are a publishing house in Yanjing.

, some distribution channels and social resources are not comparable to those in Huacheng. If we publish here, the sales volume will definitely be higher than that in Huacheng. Let’s do it this way. I will mention 40 for 1,000 words to you. The number of copies printed is based on the basic royalties for novel publishing.

How about the royalties?"

After hearing this, Ye Fan felt that the other party attached great importance to this novel, and he suddenly felt confident. He also said seriously: "Editor Li, I also feel your sincerity, but I want to cooperate with you on more than just this novel.

.”

"If there is only one copy, then I will agree for my uncle's sake, but you have also seen the quality of the book "Kunlun". The Flower City is close to Hong Kong. If this is the only condition, I will contribute to "Kunlun"

To the Flower City."

"I also admit that "Kunlun" is written in imitation of Jin Yong's style, but it is precisely for this reason and presumably given Jin Yong's influence there, they will value this novel more, don't you think?"

Editor Li chuckled and said: "But how do I know that your subsequent novels will be good and ensure the quality of the whole book? After all, you are so young. You have heard the story about hurting Zhongyong."

As soon as Ye Fan heard that he had a way out, the two of them started to fight each other. Zhang Yang was dumbfounded. Editor Li knew who he was, so he wasn't surprised, but today's Ye Fan was an eye-opener for him.

After some "friendly consultations", the two finally reached a consensus that royalties can be used, but based on sales volume, 4% for sales within 5,000 copies; 6% for 5,000-10,000 copies; 8% for 10,000-15,000 copies;

More than 15,000 copies, 10% progressive royalties will be used to publish this novel, but regardless of whether the results are good or bad, the other "Kunlun" must not be less than 1 million words, the quality cannot be worse than "Xiu Chun Dao", and must be published by Huayi

If it is published by a publisher, the remuneration can be negotiated separately, otherwise it will only be divided according to the lowest point.

The "pleasant" meeting between the two parties ended. Before leaving, Editor Li held Ye Fan's hand and said, "Young people are so scary." He then smiled at Zhang Yang and said, "Zhang Yang, if you can talk about business as well as your nephew,

After I retire, this editor-in-chief will definitely be yours."

Zhang Yang smiled sheepishly after hearing this. Ye Fan's eyes twitched, thinking: "This old fox didn't forget to put eye drops on me before he left. If you are gentler, I will believe you."

Okay.' I thought about it and put more force on my hand.

When Ye Fan saw Editor Li's expression change, he quickly let go and said with a smile: "Uncle Li, you are commending me. I have liked asking my uncle for books since I was a child. It can be said that I have been studying with my uncle. Without him, I would not be where I am now.

I can't recognize Uncle Li, are you right?"

Zhang Yang listened and smiled without saying anything.

Editor Li looked at Ye Fan seriously, smiled and patted Ye Fan on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Your uncle is not bad, but you will definitely be better than him in the future."

Zhang Yang finally smiled and said: "Haha, Ye Fan, why don't you thank you Uncle Li? Come and have tea with him more often in the future."

"You, you, you." Chief Editor Li looked at him, shook his head and said with a smile, "Okay, I won't send it away. Let's go back and wait for the contract to be signed." After that, he sat back at his desk.

Ye Fan also responded sincerely, and then returned to the office with Zhang Yang.

"You kid can't tell," Zhang Yang looked Ye Fan up and down: "You can talk to Editor Li to this level. Most new writers don't have this ability. Tell me, who taught you."

Ye Fan chuckled and said: "Uncle, if you have nothing to do, you should always go shopping with women and watch them bargain. After time, you will be good at it, and it still involves so much money in business. But uncle, Uncle Li

Is it true that you can become the editor-in-chief in the future?"

"You must be poor." Zhang Yang laughed loudly after hearing this, paused and said: "Editor Li is right, I told you before, our publishing house is not like some big publishers, so many times

To compromise with the market, our position as editor-in-chief of Huayi, the ability to make money is more important than reviewing manuscripts, and I am lacking in this aspect."

After hearing this, Ye Fan nodded thoughtfully.

"Okay, I'll ask someone to get the contract later. I'll ask you to sign it after I finish it. I still have things to deal with, so I won't greet you anymore. You can go back first." After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he sat back to prepare for work.

Ye Fan also nodded excitedly: "Uncle, please do your work first. I'm going back to school. If you have any news, please inform me." After saying that, he turned and left.

After the door closed, Zhang Yang raised his head, looked at the door, touched his chin and thought: 'Could shopping with women really improve your ability to keep prices down? I'll try to find a wife when I get back.'

On the way back, Ye Fan couldn't help but get a headache as he thought about some of his future plans. There seemed to be too many places to spend money...

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Since there was a relatively mature bestseller list in China only in 1998, it is difficult to check the sales volume of previous books. Only the first printing number can be found, and they are all by famous authors. Therefore, I can only estimate the sales volume based on the approximate data. There is a problem.
Chapter completed!