Chapter 221 I'm Just a Man for the Royalties

"Leader, you don't understand. Even good wine needs a bush! Although these novels are winners of the Yanbing Literature Award and have a certain readership, we are republishing them after all, so there is a certain risk.

Besides, among those who are willing to spend money to buy books, most of them must have read these novels. Why do people buy books? In addition to reading, I think it is largely for collection.

The packaging of our series of books is exquisite enough and should attract a large number of readers to collect them.

You don’t understand the psychology of mass consumption. Sometimes the more expensive and exquisite something is, the more motivated people are to collect it.”

Lin Weimin and Meng Weizai started to talk nonsense, which made him a little shaken.

But he finally shook his head and said, "No, the books published by our Guowen Press are for ordinary people to read, not for display."

Seeing that his words were not convincing, Lin Weimin simply said, "The organization has just promoted me. You can't discourage young people from working like this."

Meng Weizai was almost unable to breathe because of the big hat he put on him. He glared at Lin Weimin viciously.

"Okay! I'll report the plan, and if I get scolded I'll say it was your idea."

Under Lin Weimin's insistence, Meng Weizai submitted his plan.

It has been several days and there has been no movement. Lin Weimin suspects that Lao Yan has forgotten about this matter.

After he had been in the office for a whole morning, Qin Chaoyang called him out of the office and brought him back a manuscript submission form.

"What do you mean?"

"Look under 'Other Comments'."

Lin Weimin looked down and saw only one line of words, "We are the National Literature Publishing House."

Below are the signatures of Meng Weizai and Yan Wenjing.

Lin Weimin was very disappointed when he heard this. "It's fine if Lao Yan disagrees, but why did Lao Meng shoot me in the back?"

Seeing that he was in a low mood, Qin Chaoyang said earnestly: "Old Meng and I both know that your idea is good, but can you understand what Old Yan said?"

Lin Weimin stared at the manuscript, "Yes!"

"We are a national literature publishing house. We are not only responsible for the profit and loss of the publishing house, but more importantly, we want to let the people see good books. Letting the people see them includes not setting the book prices too high."

Lin Weimin said self-deprecatingly: "My idea runs counter to the original intention of our club."

Qin Chaoyang comforted him, "I understand that you are a new official and are eager to make achievements. If you consider it purely from an economic perspective, your idea is very good, but in our company, we can't just consider the economy, do you understand?"

Lin Weimin nodded and said, "Leader, if you explain it to me in detail, how could I not understand?"

Qin Chaoyang patted his shoulder and said, "I'm glad you understand. Don't be upset. The society is very optimistic about you."

Lin Weimin quickly adjusted his mood and asked with a smile: "Did Old Yan scold me behind my back?"

Qin Chaoyang also laughed, "Old Meng was also scolded, embarrassed, why do you think I brought you the manuscript?"

"Hehe, he can be considered to be following me to eat the melon."

Qin Chaoyang joked: "Who made him the leader? Do you know what Lao Yan said about him?"

"What did you say?" Lin Weimin asked curiously.

"Are you the leader or is he the leader? You do whatever he says." Qin Chaoyang imitated Yan Wenjing's tone, his eyebrows beaming with joy.

"Hmm..." Lin Weimin's throat felt uncomfortable and he coughed twice. "Well, Editor-in-Chief, I have something else to do."

"Oh, sure, go ahead."

Qin Chaoyang waved at him, and as soon as he turned around, he saw Meng Weizai standing behind him with a gloomy face.

Qin Chaoyang's expression changed rapidly, "Old Meng, please listen to my explanation. I am just trying to comfort the young people!"

…

Meng Weizai took the blame for Lin Weimin this time. It's talk, but when it really came to the real thing, old Meng was still very responsible.

Lin Weimin gave Lao Meng a thumbs up in his heart.

"Contemporary Series - The First Winning Works of the Yanbing Literature Award" was finally decided to be bound in paperback format, and the price was only 9.6 yuan.

Seven volumes of books, 1.3 million words, can be said to be full of conscience.

This time, Lin Weimin died before he could accomplish his goal. The idea of ​​making quick money was strangled in the cradle by his leader, which also served as a warning to him as he was a little complacent after taking office.

Guowenshe is not doing business.

With the right mindset, Lin Weimin devoted his energy to his work.

After being promoted to deputy editor-in-chief, Lin Weimin's work content did not change much, and he was mostly busy with administrative affairs.

He didn't react at first, but after working for a few days, he finally came to his senses.

Since he became the deputy editor-in-chief, the frequency of Lao Meng and Lao Qin's participation in the company's affairs has visibly decreased. Whenever there is something happening, the first person they call, whether it is the company or the editorial department, is Lin Weimin.

Isn't this just tiring for the silly boy?

What a bad old man!

After much trouble, it was almost the end of the month when the Contemporary Books Series was finally released and appeared on the shelves of bookstores across the country.

Lin Weimin's first task as deputy editor-in-chief was finally completed successfully.

Touching the sample book that had been sent out before, Lin Weimin suddenly felt a little uneasy.

I don't know how much this series of books can be purchased?

The subscription number for the series is about 60,000 copies, and the first print run is set at 100,000 copies. This number is only a drop in the bucket compared to the previous print runs of Lin Weimin's works.

But for most literary works published in this era, 100,000 copies is a considerable number.

Many writers' novels can sell hundreds of thousands of copies after publication, which can earn the publishing house a considerable amount of money, and subsequent cooperation can also be carried out smoothly.

As Lin Weimin's first task after taking office, he was inevitably a little worried about the sales of "Contemporary Series".

He once told Meng Weizai that if the Contemporary Series could be a hit, it would definitely become a weapon for the editorial department that is no less powerful than the publication.

After all, Contemporary only publishes six issues a year, but there is no fixed rule for a series of books. Not only can we see the benefits, but we can also expand the influence, which is also the original intention of the publishing house to allow Contemporary to do a series of books.

"Weimin, I'm telling you to stop focusing on the series and pay attention to your own books as well!"

Yao Shuzhi placed several supplements of "People's Literature" on Lin Weimin's desk, with the word "Supplement" printed on the upper right corner of the cover.

Lin Weimin took a look and asked, "What?"

"What else can you do? Sign it!"

Lin Weimin opened the title page and signed his name with such skill that it made people feel distressed.

"'The Horse Catcher' has been very popular recently!" Yao Shuzhi picked up several copies of "People's Literature" that had been signed with her name.

"It's OK, but there are some criticisms."

"That's just nitpicking. The college students at my sister's school gave your novel rave reviews!"

"The Horse Tamer" was completed last fall, but in order to wait for the publication in "People's Literature", it was not officially launched until the beginning of this month, shortly after the January issue of "People's Literature" was published.

The plot of "The Horse Catcher" is based on the later "The Kite Runner", but Lin Weimin made adjustments to the core values ​​to make it more in line with Chinese people's values.

The novel is a 300,000-word volume with twists and turns in its plot. Against the backdrop of the great era, the story of the friendship between Bayin and Bater appears magnificent.

As soon as this supplement was released, it caused a huge response, and its influence even exceeded that of the January issue of the main issue.

As a representative figure among young domestic writers, Lin Weimin's status has become increasingly prominent, almost to the point where it is beyond doubt.

Both readers and critics have placed very high hopes on his new work.

After the supplement came out, letters from readers poured into the Guowen Publishing House like snowflakes, almost as much as when Farewell My Concubine was published.

The large number of letters from readers caused the workload of People's Literature to increase dramatically in a short period of time, and the vast majority of them were positive reviews of The Horse Tamer.

But there are also a small number of readers who gave more harsh reviews. In fact, this kind of voice is gradually emerging in the commentary circle.

The reason is not that there is any problem with the quality of "The Horse Catcher" itself, but that people's requirements for Lin Weimin have changed.

When Lin Weimin published his first novel, "The Cliff", he was still a student at the Institute of Literature and Art, and had not even written many serious novels.

When readers and critics saw it, they thought, wow, this young man writes well and deserves encouragement.

After Farewell My Concubine, Lin Weimin became famous and the quality of his works has been steadily improving.

Everyone thinks that this is a rising star in the domestic literary world and should be encouraged.

Now, "The Horse-Trapping Man" has been published, and the length alone reveals a hint of unusual atmosphere, making everyone aware of Lin Weimin's creative ambition.

Coupled with the nationwide popularity of the TV series "The Cliff", everyone has regarded Lin Weimin as a great writer with national influence.

What's more, he is still so young and has unlimited potential in the future!

At this time, you can’t encourage them, you have to spur them on.

To encourage someone, whipping is inevitable!

When it comes to reality, it is certain that comrades will offer constructive criticism.

Lin Weimin felt a toothache when he saw the comments in newspapers and magazines comparing him with the works and characters in textbooks.

You guys really think too highly of me.

I'm just a guy who collects royalties!

After get off work in the evening, Lin Weimin rode his motorcycle back home.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw a blind bear with shiny fur standing with its back to him. He was so scared that he picked up the broom at the door and took a big step back.

"Hey!"

The blind bear, who was squatting on the ground, was startled by his voice and turned around to look.

"Uncle, what are you doing?"

Lin Weimin put down the broom and said unhappily, "What are you doing? Where did you get all this?"

Han Zhuangzhuang shook his mink coat and showed off: "How is it? I bought this fur coat for more than 200 yuan!"

"You're so poor and showing off. You've spent all your salary, right?" Lin Weimin asked with a sullen face.

"How can that be possible!"

Lin Weimin was surprised, "Not all of it?"

"There are still more than a hundred left. Hehe, uncle, you forgot that I received a lot of subsidies for my performances in Shanghai, and now CCTV also subsidizes me every day."

There was a bit of naive cunning on Han Zhuangzhuang's face. His eldest nephew might be simple-minded in other aspects, but not when it came to money.

Lin Weimin scolded: "Why spend more than 200 yuan to buy this thing?"

Han Zhuangzhuang ignored him and continued to brag, "Uncle, does he look like Zhou Yi?"

"I think you look like a jerk!"

Lin Weimin was helpless.

When it comes to the ability to sell goods, TV dramas of later generations cannot compare with those of this era. TV dramas of this era can truly influence TV viewers across the country.

The mink outfit worn by my eldest nephew is proof of this.

Han Zhuangzhuang touched his shiny mink coat and muttered to himself, "My mother always said that I should wear a mink coat when I return to Northeast China, so I put it on this time."

Lin Weimin was still a little angry, but after hearing these words, all of it turned into a sigh!

I went to pick up my computer today, and also returned it to a friend. I also visited my elderly parents. I have posted at least 6,000 posts in two chapters, and will continue with 10,000 posts tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)