After chatting for a while, Xiao Sun also brought over the formal contract.
Du Chen took the contract and read it carefully, then handed it to Comrade Lao Du and asked Comrade Lao Du to take a look at it as well.
The content of the contract was written very clearly. Du Chen looked at it carefully and found no problems.
"What do you think of it?"
At this time, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang asked a question.
"No problem, let's sign the contract!"
The person who signed the contract was Comrade Lao Du. Du Chen and Du Bin were minors, so neither of the two brothers had the right to sign the contract, so they had to ask their guardian Comrade Lao Du to step in.
"Student Du Chen, student Du Bin, congratulations!"
After signing the contract, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang congratulated Du Chen and his family, and Xiao Sun beside him also echoed him.
"Xiao Du, you should keep writing well in the future. I hope your book will sell well, so that I will feel less pressure."
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang encouraged Du Chen again.
"Uncle, I have an idea for you!"
"Oh, tell me what ideas you have."
"Uncle, when you release the book, you can focus on the two of us brothers. One writes stories, the other draws, and we're both students. Isn't this a gimmick?"
Du Chen came up with an idea. Although this book had nothing to do with him anymore, he still wanted to sell more of the first book so that he could save face when he told others about it.
Besides, the better the book sells, the more popular his story will be, and he will be more confident in negotiating terms in the future.
Du Chen's simple two sentences seemed to open up Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang's Ren and Du meridians, and he immediately thought of how to promote the book.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang, who suddenly understood the situation, led Du Chen and his family to the finance department to withdraw money. The magazine company originally provided check services, but Comrade Du and his wife still did not believe in the small piece of paper and decided to take cash.
"If you don't mind, you can have a meal in our cafeteria!"
After getting the money from the finance department, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang made an invitation.
"No, no, it's a rare opportunity for us to come out, so let's go have some fun. We haven't even had a proper tour of Dragon City yet!"
Comrade Lao Du quickly declined the invitation. Since his work was already done, he might as well say goodbye and go out for some fun.
"Okay then, I won't keep you here."
"I'll send you a few sample copies once they're out. So, take your time on the road and come visit us when you have time."
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang saw that Comrade Lao Du really did not plan to eat in the cafeteria, so he stopped trying to persuade him and instead prepared to go and see Du Chen and his family off.
As they talked and chatted, they soon arrived in the yard.
"Editor-in-Chief Yang, come back, we're leaving first!"
When they got to the car, Comrade Lao Du said to Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang.
"Okay, I'll go back then. Be careful on the road."
After saying goodbye, Comrade Lao Du opened the car door and the whole family got in.
"Goodbye, uncle!"
Du Chen rolled down the window and politely said goodbye to Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang also looked conflicted as he watched Du Chen and his family drive away.
"Xiao Sun, didn't Du Chen just tell me that his family was in financial difficulty and he wanted to earn money to support the family?"
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang asked Xiao Sun beside him doubtfully, "Isn't he suffering from Alzheimer's disease yet?"
"Well, Du Chen did say earlier that he wanted to earn money to support the family."
"Is their family in financial difficulty? They still drive a car!"
"Maybe it's the company's car?"
Xiao Sun answered hesitantly, as he was not sure whether the 212 was a private car.
"Oh, forget it, but this kid Du Chen is really smart."
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Yang sighed and said that this child was indeed very different from other children he had met.
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"Lao Du, what should we do with so much money?"
Du Chen's mother held the bag in front of her nervously. Although they were still in their own car, she was still worried.
"It's okay, don't be nervous. Who would know you have money in your bag?"
Comrade Lao Du drove the car and comforted Du Chen's mother. Indeed, carrying so much money was still a bit stressful.
"By the way, Chenchen, what did that full copyright thing mean?"
In order to ease his wife's tension, Comrade Lao Du found a topic, and he was indeed curious.
After hearing this, Du Chen roughly explained to his parents what full copyright meant.
"Son, won't you lose a lot of money in the future?"
Du Chen's mother felt a little distressed.
"Mom, that full copyright is useless to us. For example, most of the books we have are pirated. Do you think the authors can get paid?"
"What? Most of them are pirated? Does that mean those books are fake?"
Du Chen's mother was very surprised by this, she had no idea about it.
"Of course, Mom. Authentic copies are very expensive, and we don't have authentic copies of many books here. That's why I sold all the copyrights directly."
"We have no power or influence. Even if someone pirates my book, I can't find out who did it. I might as well sell it all at once and make more money."
"Then no one cares?"
"Mom, we can't control it. It's not just us. Piracy is rampant all over the world."
"Besides, as long as I keep writing, I can still make money, and I won't have to worry about these things in the future. Sometimes a one-time deal is good."
Du Chen made a summary.
"Okay, whatever you think is appropriate. Your father and I don't understand these things."
"Wife, eldest and second brother, let's go eat first! By the way, think about where we should go for fun today."
Comrade Lao Du saw that it was almost noon, so he took the opportunity to ask.
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At noon, Du Chen and his family found a more upscale restaurant for lunch. The dishes they ordered were also Longcheng specialties, including Baihua Shaomai and Longcheng Tou Nao. The whole family was very satisfied with the meal.
Du Chen's dish was especially delicious. Firstly, the chef's cooking skills were really great, and secondly, the ingredients were excellent and especially fresh. Du Chen and Du Bin were so happy that their mouths were drooling with joy while eating.
For the next day and a half, Du Chen and his family went to the amusement park in Longcheng, and visited the Jin Temple and Tianlongshan Grottoes.
Du Chen's mother and Du Bin were very excited. After all these years, this was the first time their family didn't have to worry about expenses and could play however they wanted.
Du Chen is happy to be able to travel with his family. To be honest, the scenic spots nowadays are very run-down. With the economy not keeping up, there's no money to repair and protect the ancient buildings. Although they look authentic, they're definitely not as beautiful as they were later. It's also really inconvenient to eat. Fortunately, they now have a car and can bring plenty of snacks and water. Otherwise, they would have to travel to some places on an empty stomach.
"Mom and Dad, where are we going to play tomorrow?"
After returning to the guesthouse, Du Bin excitedly asked Comrade Lao Du, "Du Bin had a lot of fun during the past day and a half."
"No more playing! We have to get up early tomorrow and go home! And the day after tomorrow you have to go back to school to get your final exam results and summer homework!"
"ah!"
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