Chapter 258 Another Editor, Little Li

Whether it's a published edition or a reprint, it all represents money.

Jiang Jianni was already in a good mood, and hearing this news made her even happier; her smile was as bright as the sun.

Editor Xiao Li glanced at it, couldn't help but look away, then couldn't resist looking again, and quickly looked away again.

To be fair, he has met quite a few authors.

Both male and female authors are included.

Male authors aside, female authors often have a melancholic feeling of lamenting the passing of spring and autumn, or a literary sensibility of spring flowers and autumn moon.

Only Jiang Jiani.

She was beautiful and well-dressed; if you didn't know, no one would guess that this woman, whose smile was as radiant as the sun, was actually a novelist.

Moreover, it's a mythological work that requires the most imagination.

In fact, because of her glamorous appearance and carefree demeanor, people were more likely to guess that she was a theatrical actress than a teacher or writer.

She was so radiant that even among a group of equally beautiful young women, she stood out as the most outstanding and captivating.

Editor Xiao Li was puzzled as to why she, being so beautiful, didn't become an actress and make movies and TV series.

With her looks, even if she just sits there without saying a word, she'll still attract attention.

Of course, it would be best if Teacher Jiang didn't become an actress.

If Teacher Jiang becomes an actress, who will write such a wonderful novel?

Most importantly, if Teacher Jiang becomes an actor, he will have no author to work with.

While thinking this way, Editor Li subconsciously ignored the other authors under his supervision.

Jiang Jianni took a few deep breaths to calm her excited emotions and asked, "What about the third item?"

Editor Li deliberately avoided Jiang Jianni's gaze and asked, "Ms. Jiang, what do you think about adapting a novel into a comic?"

Jiang Jianni was taken aback: "Adapted comics? Which one?"

Editor Xiao Li said, "It's still 'The Chronicles of the Goddess'."

"When the publishers on the other side of the harbor contacted us, they wanted to buy the comic adaptation rights as well."

"They said they really think this book would be great as a comic book adaptation."

Jiang Jianni found it unbelievable: "No, are they serious?"

Adaptations of manga into comics are very common in later generations.

She sold the manga adaptation rights to one of her 300,000-word novels.

But that's in the future.

As an author, Jiang Jianni not only focuses on publishing and film and television adaptations, but also on animation.

However, most of the popular comics in China now come from Japan, Taiwan, and Europe and America.

There are very few truly mainland Chinese comics.

From the 1950s and 60s to the present day, the closest thing to comics in mainland China is the comic strip.

But comic strips are not the same as comics.

Coupled with the factors of the times, the development of domestic comics can be said to be in its initial stage.

On the other hand, in the harbor, influenced by Europe, America, and Japan, the development of comics there has been very rapid, with many excellent comics that incorporate local elements.

But many of the comics at this time were original works.

In other words, the cartoonist himself was responsible for both the script sketches and the final draft.

It is rare to see a work of fiction specifically adapted.

After all, cartoonists and writers are creators, and they prefer to create their own works rather than engage in derivative works.

Editor Xiao Li said, "Really, they think it's a good fit, and they also have illustrators. It's just that the content might need to be changed, to better suit the comic style or something."

It's said that they want to add some erotic scenes or something, and he's a little embarrassed to tell Teacher Jiang He about it.

He couldn't help but push up his glasses and said apologetically, "We don't really know much about this either. If you're worried they might make changes, you don't have to sell it to us."

"I don't think they really wanted it, and they offered a very low price."

Jiang Jianni instantly snapped out of her excitement about the manga adaptation.

That's when I remembered that Hong Kong hasn't returned to China yet.

The author of this book doesn't know what happened either.

You've changed so many things, the land area has increased by 800,000 square kilometers, can't you change the things about Hong Kong and Macau too?

As it turns out, their return dates are still the same two.

She sighed, "Forget it, let's skip the manga adaptation. We'll talk about it later if a suitable one comes along. Right now, it's not worth it."

Editor Xiao Li quickly replied, "Yes, yes, that's what our editor-in-chief said too."

"If you want to do comics, you can wait until the book is published in Harbor and see how popular it is before making a decision."

"Otherwise, it's better to give it away as a favor than to sell it at a low price."

"Although we are scholars, scholars also need to make a living."

"We don't need to treat money like dirt anymore."

Jiang Jianni laughed: "Your editor-in-chief is right. Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry, and I'm not that short of money. I won't sell it off cheaply."

Editor Xiao Li said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Jiang Jianni: "?? Aren't three items enough?"

Editor Xiao Li: "Hey, manga adaptations aren't the third thing. What I'm talking about now is the third thing."

"The same publisher that published 'The Sequel to Investiture of the Gods' asked if they wanted to publish 'The Annals of the Goddess'."

"The price they offered is quite good, and our editor-in-chief thinks it's acceptable, but we need to ask your opinion first."

This money was delivered right to her door, so Jiang Jianni certainly wouldn't refuse it.

Besides, the previous collaboration went quite smoothly, and this time they even specifically asked Editor Li to bring her the royalties for the reprint.

She had no objections, so let's continue the cooperation.

Editor Li was very busy. After Jiang Jianni signed the contract, he had to go back, and he didn't even have time to ask Jiang Jianni to stay for dinner.

As soon as the door opened, they saw someone with their hand raised, ready to knock.

The woman outside the door lowered her hand in surprise and asked hesitantly, "Are you... are you a family member of Teacher Jiang Hu?"

Editor Xiao Li looked puzzled: "Teacher Jiang Hu?"

He turned to look at Jiang Jiani.

Isn't that Teacher Jiang He?

Isn't Teacher Jiang He's real name Jiang Jiani?

What's this Jiang Hu teacher all about?

This person must have come to the wrong door.

Jiang Jianni: "I'm Jiang Meng, and you are?"

The woman immediately smiled and reached out to shake hands with Jiang Jiani: "Hello, Teacher Jiang. I am Li Aihong, the editor of Novel Monthly who has been in contact with you. You can just call me Xiao Li."

Editor Xiao Li was dumbfounded: "You, you're an editor at 'Fiction Monthly'?"

He then looked at Jiang Jianni: "Teacher Jiang, you, you also submitted articles to 'Fiction Monthly'?"

Editor Li was much quicker-witted than Editor Xiao Li, and immediately realized something: "You're an editor too? Which company are you from?"

Jiang Jianni: "..."

Ugh, I have a bit of a headache.

He simply pulled both editors inside: "Let's talk inside."

Leaving the living room to the child's mother-in-law and nanny, Jiang Jianni took the two editors to the study.

At the same time, I sincerely feel that my home is really too small.

Normally, the family consists of five people: Lu's mother with Lu Haiqiang, three aunts, and sometimes Yang Yuemei with Dudu.

With so many people at home, it didn't feel crowded at all.

But now that guests have arrived, with four baby worms crawling around the room and several adults, the room suddenly feels incredibly crowded.

Do we have to move again?

Or should we go directly to the capital?

She was a little undecided.