"Come in."
"Editor-in-Chief Xin, I received a very good novel manuscript and three high-quality poems." Xie Yu knocked on the editor-in-chief's door. After hearing the editor-in-chief call her in, she pushed the door open, holding the manuscript mailed by Zhang Qiurui in her hand, and her face was full of excitement.
She walked quickly to Editor-in-Chief Xin's desk and gently placed the manuscript on the table, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.
When Xin Zhao saw Xie Yu like this, she couldn't help but put down the pen in her hand and leaned forward slightly.
She knew that Xie Yu had a unique vision and keen insight into literary works. If it was an ordinary manuscript, Xie Yu would not be so excited. It must be that this manuscript exceeded her expectations.
"Oh? Really? Let me take a look. It's almost 200,000 words long, and I won't be able to finish it in a short time.
"I'll tell you after I finish reading it." Editor-in-Chief Xin's voice was filled with curiosity and anticipation. She reached out and picked up the manuscript on the table, gently turning to the first page of the novel. After seeing that there were quite a few pages, she roughly judged the number of words and knew that she would not be able to finish it in an afternoon.
"Editor-in-chief, the novel submitted is not only adapted from real events, but also submitted by us locals." Xie Yu said this before leaving.
"I understand." Xin Zhao didn't even raise his head.
As she read deeper, her brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, and her eyes revealed her immersion and contemplation in the story.
This viewing lasted more than two hours.
During this time, the office was quiet, with only the subtle sound of turning papers and the occasional bird calls outside the window, adding a bit of liveliness to this world immersed in reading.
At this moment, an inappropriate "cooing" sound was heard.
Xin Zhao couldn't help but rub her eyes and glanced at the alarm clock on the table. It was already past two in the afternoon. Only then did she realize that her stomach was protesting.
She closed the manuscript in her hand and sighed softly, her eyes showing both satisfaction and thought.
This novel is indeed excellent, as Xie Yu said.
It is not only based on real events, but also incorporates the author's profound thoughts and emotions, making people unconsciously immersed in it during the reading process and worry about the fate of the protagonist.
After hurriedly finishing his meal, Xin Zhao picked up the three poems and prepared to continue reviewing them.
Unlike novels, poetry, with its unique rhythm and artistic conception, gave her a completely different reading experience. These three poems, with their beautiful language and sincere emotions, are like a beautiful painting, enchanting and unforgettable.
It was not until after five in the afternoon that Xin Zhao completed the review of the manuscript.
She leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and felt a surge of emotion. This novel and these three poems all demonstrated the authors' profound literary skills, which made her admire the strength of local literary creators.
"Xie Yu, I just finished reading the novels and poems you recommended, they are really good.
That novel in particular is very impressive, with its compact plot, vivid characters, and sincere emotions.
You wrote back to Xiaoxiang Qingkong and our magazine published it.
You should immediately typeset, review, and proofread, and strive to serialize this novel and three poems in this issue of the newspaper." After Xin Zhao made up her mind, she opened the office door and instructed Xie Yu with a hint of appreciation in her voice.
"Editor-in-Chief Xin, how is the manuscript fee calculated?" Xie Yu asked happily.
"Poetry earns 70 cents per line, and novels earn 3 to 5 yuan per thousand words." Xin Zhao pondered for a moment and then decided on Zhang Qiurui's royalties.
Originally, manuscripts submitted by newcomers, if they passed the review and were to be published, were basically paid two yuan per thousand words. If the writing was excellent, it would be paid three yuan per thousand words. I paid Xiaoxiang Qingkong three and a half yuan per thousand words, which was an extra fifty cents because the submitter was a local.
"Okay, I'll reply right away."
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Zhang Qiurui didn't know that her manuscript was selected for serialization.
After staying at home for five days and not working in the mountains on the sixth day, Zhang Wenmin was still thinking about the mushrooms they planted. He and Zhang Qiurui and Mingqi decided to return to the county after breakfast on the morning of the sixth.
"Hey! Why are you back today?" When Yu Yang returned to the rented bungalow in the county early in the morning, he was a little surprised to see the three of them. According to what they had said before, the three of them should not come back until tomorrow.
Zhang Qiurui explained with a smile, "Third sister-in-law, my third brother was worried about our mushrooms and was afraid that something might happen to them without anyone taking care of them, so he came back early.
Also, because of the disaster last year, there were fewer wild animals in the mountains and not much prey was harvested, so the team ended the hunting early and we came back.
Third sister-in-law, thank you for coming here to help these days. How are these mushrooms growing these days? "
"After we picked the first batch of mushrooms, another batch has grown in the past few days, and they are growing very fast. I think we can pick them tomorrow.
The first batch of mushrooms has grown and can be harvested for the first time.
As for the third batch of mushrooms, their growth was even more gratifying. Not only did they grow in large numbers and quickly, but there were also some very large ones that could be picked piecemeal.
I estimate that we'll pick more than 30 kilograms of mushrooms this time." Speaking of mushrooms, Yu Yang's face was filled with joy.
She led Zhang Qiurui, Zhang Wenmin and Mingqi into the mushroom shed. The faint fragrance of mushrooms instantly surrounded them, lifting their spirits.
"Look, these mushrooms look like little umbrellas." Yu Yang pointed at the densely packed mushrooms of various shapes, his eyes flashing with excitement.
Zhang Qiurui observed carefully and found that these mushrooms were indeed as Yu Yang said, not only in considerable quantity, but also of high quality. Each one was plump and round, with attractive colors.
"Should we pick them tomorrow and continue to sell them on the black market? After the third batch of mushrooms are fully grown, we will be able to harvest dozens of kilograms of mushrooms in seven days. I'm afraid the black market won't be able to eat up the mushrooms we grow?" Zhang Wenmin became worried when he thought of this.
"At present, the black market in the county can consume the mushrooms we grow. As the demand increases, the market will definitely be saturated, and the selling price may even drop.
What I mean is that they can be sold on the black market in the city later. The city is big, with a large population and a lot of money, and people like to eat these rare things.
I've thought about it, and we have to gradually expand our sales channels and not put all our eggs in one basket.
While the county's black market can temporarily absorb our mushroom production, the long-term risks are significant. Once the market becomes saturated and prices fall, the fruits of our hard work will be greatly reduced.
The city's black market is indeed a worthwhile new avenue to explore. The population there is dense, spending power is stronger, and there's a greater demand for fresh, unique ingredients. Our mushrooms, both in taste and nutritional value, are a superior choice and will definitely find a niche there.
However, selling mushrooms in the city also requires strategy.
First of all, you need to understand the market conditions there, which varieties are more popular and how the prices are trending.
I think we could send someone to the city to explore the situation and get a feel for the situation." Zhang Qiurui also considered the issue of selling the mushrooms later.
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