Chapter 158: Publishing house madness

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Although Xiao Yunhai has countless fans in both music and martial arts novels, he does not have the slightest reputation in film and television dramas. I have made a few movies and TV shows, but none of them have been released yet.
So people's interest in "Swordsman" is much greater than "Zhen Huan", which makes Xiao Yunhai feel speechless for a while.
Compared with these martial arts fans, those publishing houses are more concerned about "Swordsman".
The crazy sales of "Legend of Chu Liuxiang" and "Little Li Fei Dao" made all the publishing houses of China Red Eyes. So far, the sales of the two books have reached 40 million copies, and the profits are in the hundreds of millions. Minsheng Publishing House has made a lot of money.
Now, seeing Xiao Yunhai’s "Swordsman and Swordsman" has been completed, the major publishing houses naturally couldn't bear it, and they called Xiao Yunhai through various relationships, hoping that he could give them the "Swordsman and Swordsman". To publish, even some small publishing houses opened to 8:2.
When Xiao Yunhai finished sending the message, he discussed with Su Yingxue and told her her own limit, and then handed over all matters related to the publication of "Swordsman" to Su Yingxue.
Therefore, on the phone, Xiao Yunhai told these publishing houses that if you want the publishing rights of this novel, go to Su Yingxue.
The only thing that surprised Xiao Yunhai was that Minsheng Publishing House didn't even call, which made him wonder: "Could it be that what happened to Zhang Liye."
Xiao Yunhai's guess is not wrong, there is indeed something wrong with Minsheng Publishing House.
Zhang Liye quickly learned about Xiao Yunhai's publication of "Swordsman in the Swordsman" on his homepage, and without a word, he quickly went to the president.
The former president, Yan Qingfeng, was not in good health, so he reported to his superiors to retire. The former deputy president Ma Wenfa replaced him.
Originally, Zhang Liye believed that Ma Wenfa would definitely agree with both hands because of the huge sales of Xiao Yunhai's two martial arts novels, but he did not expect that he did not reply on the spot, instead calling some high-level officials to come to a meeting to discuss.
At the meeting, Zhang Liye stood up first and said: "Dear leaders, colleagues, today Xiao Yunhai, who is Tianwaike, posted a message on his personal homepage saying that his new work "Swordsman" has been finished. Everyone. I also know that his first two novels have brought great benefits to our publishing house. This makes other publishing houses jealous. I heard that many of them have already contacted Xiao Yunhai. Because we have had two The cooperation and the relationship between each other are also very good, so as long as we are sincere, we have the greatest hope of obtaining the publishing rights of "Swordsman"."
The newly appointed vice president Li Wenjun asked: "Mr. Zhang, I don't know what conditions are considered sincere?"
Li Wenjun is a middle-aged man in his forties, with a round face and bald face, his eyes narrowed when he laughs, giving a feminine feeling.
He and Ma Wenfa have always been very good friends, so the first thing Ma Wenfa did when he took office was to promote Li Wenjun.
Zhang Liye frowned and replied: "I estimate that the profit ratio is at least 6:4, and Xiao Yunhai will account for the majority. Only then can we get the publishing rights."
Zhang Liye has always been uncomfortable with Li Wenjun's virtues like a honey-belly sword and a knife hidden in a smile, so his relationship with Li Wenjun is usually not good.
Li Wenjun laughed and said, "Teacher Zhang, is this joke you made a bit big? I have been working in a publishing house for almost 20 years, and I am considered an old man here. I have never heard of any author who can Getting 60% is simply a fantasy."
"If his "Swordsman" can sell more than 20 million copies? Will Vice President Li still think he is not worth the price?" Zhang Liye argued.
"I have also read Xiao Yunhai's novels seriously. I have to say that he creatively combined martial arts and detectives to create a strange and unpredictable world, which is very ingenious. If this time he still writes this. Naturally, I have no objection to novels like this. But this time I heard that he has changed his style and said he can open up a new form. Hehe, Teacher Hu, to be honest, I don’t believe it."
The Minister of the Propaganda Department Sun Qingxing nodded and said, "I also agree with Vice President Li's opinion. However, Xiao Yunhai has tens of millions of book fans. Even if he encountered Waterloo this time, he could sell a few million copies. So I think Teacher Zhang should still talk about it, but this bottom line needs to be studied together."
Fan Xiaoyu, the Minister of Finance, said: "Starting from our Finance Department, I would never agree with Teacher Zhang. Everyone should know that even if Xiao Yunhai succeeded again this time, 60% of the profit is too high. , What do you want other outstanding writers to think. We must know that the highest teacher Wang Ping among the writers we have signed has only got 32%. Once Xiao Yunhai gets 60% of the profit, I am afraid that other writers will Ask for a price increase. This is shaking the foundation of our publishing house."
The heads of various departments all expressed their opinions in turn, all agreeing with Li Wenjun's statement. Some radical colleagues even criticized Zhang Liye, thinking that he paid too much attention to Xiao Yunhai and ignored other excellent writers.
This made Zhang Liye suddenly feel an unprecedented loneliness, as if overnight, the publishing house he had been familiar with had completely changed and become so strange.
Just when he wanted to stand up and argue with everyone, Wang Wenxuan, an old friend next to him, pulled his clothes and said softly: "Old Hu, don't make unnecessary struggles. It's useless, the publishing house has changed. "
Looking at Zhang Liye, who had a pale face, Li Wenjun was very proud: "Let you old fellow usually fake and high, dare to ignore me, and see how I can clean you up."
Seeing everyone finished talking, Ma Wenfa, who has been silent, took a leisurely sip of tea, and said calmly: "Lao Zhang, I am afraid we can't agree to your suggestion. It is said to be 60%, that is 100 We can't give 40% of the profit, otherwise, other writers will rebel."
"I just received a call from Teacher Zhang Ping. His "Sheng Shi Da Qing" has been finished and is ready to be handed over to us for publication. With Teacher Zhang's influence in the field of literature, I think we should focus on this Above. As for Mr. Xiao Yunhai's "Swordsman", Teacher Zhang can continue to follow up, but up to 30%, this is our bottom line, otherwise we can't explain to Teacher Zhang."
Zhang Liye heard Ma Wenfa's final word and knew that he could not get it. He suddenly felt exhausted all over his body. He said with some enthusiasm: "President Ma, forget it, 30% of the profit, Mr. Xiao Yunhai is absolutely I won’t agree. Alas, my age is not forgiving. I am old and my health is a little bad, so I want to apply for retirement. I also ask President Ma to agree."
Ma Wenfa's eyes lit up, but he said, "Why should Teacher Zhang rush to retire? Our publishing house still needs a veteran like you to guide us."
How could Zhang Liye fail to hear the hypocrisy in Ma's grammar, he was even more discouraged, waved his hand, and said, "President Ma does not need to persuade anymore, so let's make it. I will give you the retirement application tomorrow morning. Yes, I have worked for a lifetime, and it’s time to enjoy the happiness. Dear colleagues, I hope you can do the Minsheng Publishing House better and better. Goodbye."
Zhang Liye returned to his office, seeing the place where he had worked for so many years, a trace of reluctance and sadness was in his heart.
But there is no way. Although he has a straight temper, he is not blind. The Minsheng Publishing House can no longer tolerate him.
While he was packing up his things, his old friend Wang Wenxuan suddenly came to his office holding a cardboard box and said with a smile: "Lao Zhang, wait for me, let's go together."
Zhang Liye asked in surprise: "Pharaoh, why are you leaving?"
Wang Wenxuan smiled and said: "Why don't you see it yet. The so-called one of the emperor and one courtier, the two of us have become their thorns and thorns. Rather than being uncomfortable by them in the future, it is better to leave directly."
Zhang Liye nodded and said, "Yes, we are in the way of others. It's a pity that Minsheng Publishing House, I still don't know what happened to these people?"
Wang Wenxuan said: "You should worry less about this. I already have a new place to go. Would you like to follow me?"
"New place? Where?"
"It is the newly established Sunshine Publishing House this summer. The president is named Hua Mingquan. He is a very courageous person and very rich in assets. After half a year of hard work, his stall has been spread all over the country~www.mtlnovel. com~ lacks experienced editors and influential works. Lao Zhang, I just mentioned you to Mr. Hua, and he hopes you can pass. The position is still the director of the martial arts editorial office, how about?"
Zhang Liye smiled and pointed to Wang Wenxuan and said: "I can't think that you guy has the ability to pimp. However, I am not a fool. I am afraid that Mr. Hua really looks at the works of Tianwai Ke instead of me. He saw it. I have friendship with Mr. Xiao, so I want to get the publishing rights of "Swordsman" through me, right?"
When Wang Wenxuan heard this, he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The person who said you were stupid before is really stupid. That's right, Mr. Hua really wants the publishing rights of "Swordsman", and he can pay any price for it, even if he is Losing money will do. His purpose is simple, just to make the name of Sunshine Press."
"Hehe, I know that's the case. Pharaoh, you are eight years younger than me. You can still fight for at least ten years there, but I'm almost sixty years old, so I really don't want to do it anymore. Well, anyway, Minsheng Publishing It’s impossible for the agency to get the publishing rights, so I’ll help you call Mr. Xiao to ask him out. It’s just that he’s not what he used to be, and he’s already a big star. Can you give me this face?"
Wang Wenxuan said happily: "It really is an old brother, knowing that you will help me. Whether he will come out or not, I will accept your love this time."