Chapter 173 Reprint
Knowing that Chief Editor Luo wanted to talk about "The Faithful Dog", Shi Tingyu smiled and did not answer.
Chief Editor Luo really liked Li Jian, and played with Li Jian for a long time before he was satisfied.
Feeling that the time spent here was almost up, Chief Editor Luo got to the point.
"Teacher Shi, I came here mainly to talk to you about the reprint of the first two volumes of "The Faithful Dog" and the creation of the third volume later."
"I don't know if Teacher Shi has encountered any difficulties. If there is anything I can help with, please feel free to tell us. We will definitely help if we can."
"If it's about the issue of royalties, we can talk about it later."
Luo Shucheng was very humble. These two volumes of "The Faithful Dog" alone made their publishing house a lot of money.
Now Shi Tingyu is no longer an unknown newcomer, so it is understandable if the other party wants more royalties. Shi
Tingyu thought for a while and said, "To be honest, Editor Luo, "The Loyal Dog" is just my creation in my spare time. My main job in the future may be oil painting, so I don't think about continuing to draw comics."
Luo Shucheng was a little surprised. It's not that there are no oil painters now, but the situation is special. Those who are good at oil painting have not emerged for a long time.
He didn't expect Shi Tingyu's work plan to be like this.
However, he didn't want to give up. "The Faithful Dog is very popular with readers. The publisher has received several sacks of letters from readers. They are all looking forward to the continuation of the Faithful Dog series."
At first, Shi Tingyu was afraid that the letters from readers would cause trouble in the camp.
So she asked the publisher to keep them for her and asked them to pick some letters to reply with some words of thanks.
She didn't expect that there would be so many letters from readers now.
Shi Tingyu thought about it and said, "There is no problem with the reprint, but if I want to continue writing, I have to think about it again."
Luo Shucheng didn't think he could convince people right away, so he first finalized the reprint.
He took out the reprint document from his briefcase.
This time, both volumes of "The Loyal Dog" need to be reprinted, with a print run of 100,000 copies. This time, they raised the reprint royalties from 12% to 14%.
The reprint fee for 100,000 copies is 7,000, and the two volumes are 14,000.
Lu Weiguo was secretly shocked as he listened to this.
This is really the feeling of making money while lying down. After creating a comic book, there are still follow-up profits.
He calculated that his wife's salary for nearly six years is one reprint of this volume.
No wonder his wife has stopped creating, the speed of making money is really too eye-catching.
Fortunately, everyone knows that his wife makes money by publishing books, and no one doubts the source of their family's money.
No wonder his wife looked calm when the rumor came out.
After signing the contract for the reprint, Luo Shucheng felt relieved.
"Teacher Shi, it's getting late, I'll go back first. I'll come back in two days, and then you can tell me the result you have considered."
"Readers really like chasing the wind, I hope Teacher Shi can think about it more."
Shi Tingyu said, "Okay, I will think about it carefully."
She asked again, "Where will Editor Luo stay these two days? I'll let my wife take you back."
People have come all the way here, so they should be arranged well.
Editor Luo quickly declined.
"Don't bother. I live in the guesthouse here. It's not far away. My unit has even issued a letter of introduction."
He saw that Mr. Shi's lover must have been injured. How could he bother others? Besides, the road was not far.
Seeing that the other party insisted, Shi Tingyu did not continue. If it were not for the fact that she, a female comrade, would cause gossip from those who had ulterior motives when sending someone to the guesthouse, she would not want Lu Weiguo to go there.
The injuries on his body were not fake.
Before leaving the hospital, Editor-in-Chief Luo specifically greeted Li Jian, and Li Jian was also very nice to him.
Editor-in-Chief Luo said, "If you come back in two days, I will bring you some delicious food."
Li Jian barked with anticipation on his face.
Editor Luo seemed to see the emotions in its eyes, and once again admired the wisdom of Li Jian.
Lu Weiguo and Shi Tingyu sent Editor Luo out of the family compound before returning.
On the way, Lu Weiguo asked, "Wife, what do you think? If you don't want to continue to create, just refuse directly. If you are embarrassed, I can talk to Editor Luo."
His wife is a little socially anxious in front of outsiders.
This word was told to him by his wife, and he found it unexpectedly useful.
Shi Tingyu smiled and said, "Although I don't like to make small talk with people, I am not someone who doesn't know how to refuse. Don't worry."
She is socially anxious, but if it is not her own will, she will never force herself.
After returning home, Shi Tingyu sat in the yard, stroking Li Jian in a daze.
She didn't want to continue writing "The Faithful Dog" because she was afraid that she would make too much money and it would be too eye-catching.
But now it is June of 1976, and the troublemakers will step down in October, and this chaotic situation will end with the fall of a few people.
She can agree to continue writing. She thought that when the third part comes out, it will be in October, and as long as the publication time is later, it shouldn't be a big problem.
The reason why she drew "The Faithful Dog" was not to make money, but mainly to find something to do.
She didn't expect "The Faithful Dog" to be so popular.
She thought "The Faithful Dog" might be the only comic book she would draw in her life.
At this time, she even had wild thoughts, whether her comic strips would become a rare edition in the future because of her painting career, and who knows, they might even be worth collecting.
She dared to guarantee that her painting skills were absolutely pure.
The price of one of her oil paintings was not cheap, and her comic strips would probably increase in value in the future.
After October, she would slowly resume her oil painting creation, arrange for having children, and quit her school job.
After thinking about it, Shi Tingyu decided to release another "Loyal Dog".
The time just fits.
With this decision, Shi Tingyu talked to Lu Weiguo.
Lu Weiguo listened to his wife in everything, as long as she was not tired.
Seeing his easy-going appearance, Shi Tingyu couldn't help but laugh and said, "You really follow me in everything."
Lu Weiguo just smiled.
Why didn't he listen to such a good wife?
Shi Tingyu turned around, held his face with both hands and said, "Weiguo, let's have a child at the end of the year, shall we?"
Lu Weiguo's eyes trembled, he reached out and held her hand, and after opening his mouth several times, he finally thought of what to say, "Wife, didn't we agree to have a child after I get promoted?"
They had agreed at the beginning that there was no rush to have a child, and when he got promoted, the number of missions would gradually decrease, and when she got pregnant again, he would be able to take care of her more.
He didn't know if he would be promoted in the second half of the year, so he couldn't give her an accurate answer.