Chapter 111: The royalties have arrived, and we are leaving for the military region

Mid-October.

Kyoto Huaguang Publishing House.

"It's over, it's over. I haven't received any good drawings this month, and our rivals have been showing off several times."

"Other publishers, such as Huawen Publishing House and Kyoto Publishing House, have achieved outstanding results, but we are the only ones still stuck in the same place."

"Oh, how can we compare? They have experienced illustrators and editors, but we... don't."

"Editor-in-chief, what are you doing? Pay attention to us!"

Everyone at Huaguang Publishing House was depressed, their rivals were complacent, and they were gloomy.

Everyone sat at their workstations and sighed, "God, please take care of us..."

Editor-in-Chief Tian of Huaguang was so engrossed in reading the comic books that he even neglected to eat. He finally finished reading two comic books.

Editor-in-Chief Tian happily put down the comic book, and when he looked up, he saw many people with sad faces.

"Come on, everyone!"

"Editor-in-chief, we would like to do so, but our performance does not allow it!"

"All the good drawings were taken by Huawen and Kyoto Publishing House, so we didn't get a chance to publish them."

"I've worked so hard for so long, but got nothing. I wish I could just fall asleep and hit the pillow..."

Editor-in-Chief Tian coughed and said, "It's here!"

"I don't believe you. You say that every day."

"Editor-in-chief, please save yourself the energy of teasing us."

Editor-in-Chief Tian carefully picked up two comic books and shouted excitedly: "Open your eyes and see what this is!!!"

We only looked at the first page of the drawing. The lines are delicate and smooth, the changes between virtual and real are mastered very well, and the color combination is very harmonious, which is eye-catching.

Everyone gathered around and couldn't help but look at it.

I read it over and over again, and I was happy for the protagonist in the story, as if I were there.

The second comic book made everyone excited.

Editor-in-Chief Tian was so happy that he said, "Such a good illustration must be published!"

"Next, we need to contact Comrade Jiang Zhizhi to discuss publishing matters."

"I will arrange publishing work for you..."

Everyone listened to what Editor Tian said with bated breath, afraid of missing a single word!

After the discussion, everyone giggled. Editor-in-Chief Tian said unhappily, "Do you still believe me?"

"Believe it, the editor-in-chief is wise!"

"This time, our Huaguang Publishing House will definitely be a big hit! Comrade Jiang Zhizhi's drawings will definitely sell well!"

“Remember, be friendly.”

......

After two days of telephone contact, Huawen Publishing House and Jiang Zhizhi decided to cooperate in publishing.

Jiang Zhizhi not only received a handwritten letter from Editor-in-Chief Tian, ​​but also received a letter full of sincerity between the lines, and sincerely hoped that she would reply.

When they were still on the phone, his voice sounded very friendly and his words were sincere, which gave her a good first impression.

Editor-in-Chief Tian promised that after publication, he would send the manuscript back to Jiang Zhizhi.

And the first printing of the comic book sample will also be sent to her for her to read.

Both parties had a pleasant chat.

First, confirm and sign the contract in duplicate. The publishing house will send the contract to Jiang Zhizhi. After she signs it, she will keep one copy and send the other back.

The second is pricing.

"Pilot's Blue Sky Dream" is published in color and priced at 0.4 yuan per copy.

"Little Soldier's Big Adventure" is a black and white illustration, priced at 0.15 yuan per copy.

Next is the quantity. The print run will increase based on market sales response, by units of 10,000 each time.

If everyone likes it and it sells a lot, then the publisher will definitely be happy because it means income!

The first printing of "Pilot Blue Sky Dream" and "Little Soldier Big Adventure" was 50,000 copies each.

Finally, there is the question of royalties. Editor-in-Chief Tian said that most publishing houses pay the royalties in full in one lump sum and buy out the copyright.

But at Huaguang Publishing House, the leaders paid Jiang Zhizhi the following royalty amount: comic book price x circulation volume x 8% commission.

The general commission is between 2% and 8%, and Huaguang Publishing House is indeed very sincere.

There was a reason why Jiang Zhizhi did not submit his drawings to Kyoto Publishing House.

The reason is that she is poor.

Huaguang Publishing House wants to make a great comeback, so the reward it will give Jiang Zhizhi will definitely not be low.

In the era of print media, the sales of books and comics were very hot. Jiang Zhizhi saw this and entered the comic industry.

Ten days later.

"What a happy event! What a happy event! Dad!"

Jiang Fengshou rushed in, gasping for breath.

Jiang Weimin held an enamel cup and drank warm water slowly, cursing, "Look at you, you have been following Zhizhi to do big things for so long, and you still can't learn to be steady?"

Jiang Fengshou's face was flushed. He excitedly took out a copy of China Daily from behind his back, and put it on his father's desk with a "slap". He shouted excitedly: "Dad, look at my living father's article! It's published in China Daily!!!"

Jiang Weimin's pupils shrank sharply, his face changed drastically, and he spit out a mouthful of boiled water unexpectedly, and he was choked by it.

"What? China Daily?"

Jiang Fengshou was quick to act and took the newspaper back like a treasure to prevent it from being ruined by his unstable father.

"Dad, be steady!"

"Steady your ass!"

Jiang Weimin hastily threw the enamel cup on the table, walked over quickly and grabbed his son by the collar, "Show it to me! Hurry up! Hurry up!"

"Are you done yet? You're still keeping me in suspense!"

"Cough, cough, cough..." Jiang Fengshou quickly shouted, "Dad, let me breathe!"

Oh my god!

If you don’t give it to me, won’t your dad beat you to death?

Jiang Weimin finally got hold of the China Daily and ruthlessly squeezed out Jiang Fengshou.

The front of the newspaper was the Chairman's Quotations, and he actually saw Jiang Zhizhi's name on page eight.

"Do you know? The Huaxia Daily is the most authoritative newspaper in China, the largest newspaper!"

"Everyone reads China Daily. I have been the village chief for decades, and I never dreamed that our Dajiang Village would produce a talent who would be published in China Daily!"

"What an honor!"

"Fengshou, go buy some firecrackers right away! Let's have a big celebration today!"

"Let the people of Liao Village and Wei Village see what powerful strength is!"

Jiang Feng retracted his legs and straightened his back, "Yes, sir!"

At this moment, there were many people outside Lao Jiang's house, and the postman uncle was smiling from ear to ear.

"Comrade Jiang Xiao, you are amazing!"

"Here are three copies of the Huaxia Daily. They are remittance slips and letters sent by the newspaper."

"There is also a remittance slip and a letter from the publisher. Please check them."

Jiang Zhizhi confirmed that both the letter and the remittance slip were in her name before signing them.

The first remittance slip was for the manuscript fee of 20 yuan.

The second remittance slip included the share of the first print run, totaling 2,200 yuan, and her original drawing.

The sharp-eyed people noticed that there were two zeros on the remittance slip! !

They immediately gasped, my goodness, the little cotton-padded jacket from the Jiang family must be a gold nugget! !

At this moment, strings of firecrackers were lit, and the crackling sound came, as if it was the warmest cheers.

"Xianglan, your family is so lucky. The Jiang family's ancestral tomb has been emitting smoke like crazy!"

"If my family could have such a capable daughter, I would worship her like an ancestor."

"The village chief is walking unsteadily right now, hahahaha. Fengshou is such a smart kid. We should buy some firecrackers to celebrate."

"I'm pregnant now. If Zhizhi could touch me or wear some of her clothes, I'm sure my baby would be as smart as Zhizhi."

"Xiang Sheng and his wife are not in Dajiang Village, so where did they get the clothes and diapers? Haha, you should think about something more practical."

The people from Team Seven were all crowded at the front, very happy, with particularly proud looks on their faces.

After the crowd had dispersed, Jiang Zhizhi opened the two letters and began to read.

In the first letter, the editor-in-chief of China Daily encouraged her to submit more articles. In addition to the 20 yuan manuscript fee, he also sent her six national grain and meat coupons, and two national industrial and sugar coupons.

The second letter stated that Huaguang Publishing House was indeed planning to print an additional 150,000 copies during this period, and increased her commission to 10%. At the same time, the letter expressed earnestly that they hoped she would come up with more new stories and content and draw the second and third parts.

Jiang Zhizhi smiled with her eyebrows curved. She was extremely curious about what everyone felt when they saw the comic strips she drew.

Although she is very confident in painting, she just wants to know whether her paintings are liked by everyone.

The younger sister earned 2,220 yuan in one go, and her brothers were extremely proud.

"There's nothing to say about Zhizhi, it's perfect!"

Unlike them, who worked in the fields for a year and basically got full work points, but only got one-eighth of their sister's.

Besides, farm work is not easy at all, it is all hard-earned money.

Jiang Xiangliang and Ding Xianglan immediately ordered more dishes and also made more meat dishes for their second brother and his wife in the cowshed.

Let’s celebrate these two pieces of good news together!

Lu Xingchen received an urgent telegram today and took Han Cheng and Wang Gui, escorting five enemies back to the H Province Military Region.

Before setting off, Lu Xingchen found Captain Lei Daoyan.

Captain Lei: "Don't worry, I will escort your little girl safely to the H Province Military District!"

Lu Xingchen and Jiang Wang are at the top of the fight in Province H and Province L. Their fighting power is off the charts and they can knock out a soldier with one punch.

Are you kidding?

How could he not think highly of Jiang Zhizhi?

Although Lu Xingchen was reluctant to leave Jiang Zhizhi, he originally planned to accompany her to the military area in person.

But military orders were as heavy as mountains, so he had to return to the military area before her.

Jiang Zhizhi packed her luggage and organized all the supplies for her parents.

There are cotton coats, cotton pants, cotton socks, cotton quilts and quilt covers, and cotton gloves that have been patched up and made into a beggar's outfit.

She is now Su Ze'an's last disciple, so naturally she will prepare some winter supplies for her teacher.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, while I'm in the military area, please go visit my parents more often."

The three brothers patted their chests and laughed, "Stupid Zhizhi, these brothers know it all."

All processed medicinal materials were made into ointments and pills, and a batch was sent to the military district in L Province, where they were received by Teacher Shao.

She took a group of them to the H Province Military District and visited her brother Jiang Wang.

late at night.

The three brothers of the Jiang family accompanied Jiang Zhizhi to the cowshed.

Jiang Xiangsheng, Lin Ting, and Su Ze'an heard that Jiang Zhizhi was going to the H Province Military District and that Captain Lei Daoyan would personally escort him along the way.

Although the couple were extremely reluctant to let Zhizhi go, they then thought, Zhizhi was going to see her brother!

In the past eight years, the brother and sister have only seen each other a few times. I'm afraid Wangzi is eager to come and pick up Zhizhi in person now.

The couple was happy again.

Su Ze'an took a pen and wrote down two addresses and phone numbers, and then wrote two letters separately.

"These are my two old medical comrades. If anything happens, don't be afraid, just go find them."

As a master, I am now trapped here and have no way to protect my beloved disciple.

But, it’s not too much to challenge an old friend, right?

Two days later, in late October.

A military jeep drove into Dajiang Village. Under the reluctant gazes of his uncle, aunt, brothers, his son Jiang Fengshou, the old village chief, and the village party secretary, Jiang Zhizhi got on the jeep bound for the H Province Military District.

All the ointments and pills brought to the military area were locked in the suitcase and placed on Jiang Zhizhi's left side.

Captain Lei Daoyan took good care of Jiang Zhizhi along the way. The atmosphere would certainly not be cold when Jiang Zhizhi was around.

The two chatted about many interesting things about the military region, and of course they talked most about Lu Xingchen and Jiang Wang.

After all, these two are famous.

Three hours later, the soldier sitting in the driver's seat suddenly said, "Report to Captain Lei, a bus was spotted ahead."

Captain Lei Daoyan's jaw tightened a little: "A group of foreigners?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the chattering of the group of foreigners came from afar.

Jiang Zhizhi's eyes darkened.