Chapter 50: Selling "Faded" including the pen name...
Chapter 50
Lin Mujin took another long nap and felt completely sleepy. She had finally made up for the sleep she had missed in the previous two days.
As expected, I got up at five this morning, worked with cousin Lin and the others for half an hour, drank a bowl of porridge and ate a tea egg, and then went back to my room for a nap.
Maybe because I knew I didn’t need to go to the food truck, I felt relaxed and slept very deeply and long.
She sat on the bed, stretched, and growled, "Comfortable!"
After lying in bed for a while, she finally got out of bed. She was going to the newspaper office, which she hadn't been to for a while.
She hasn't been there since "Faded" was serialized.
However, she had heard the boss at the newsstand promoting the Kowloon City News, and thought the response would be good.
Lin Mujin hummed a little tune as she picked out some clothes. "Hey, there's still not enough clothes."
Maybe she should go shopping.
Oh, and you have to save money.
After getting dressed and tidying up his appearance, he locked the door and went out.
But since I didn’t have a bicycle anymore, I had to take the bus, and I chose a double-decker bus.
The Kowloon City Newspaper Office is still as crowded as ever.
Lin Mujin was warmly welcomed as soon as she entered.
This time, Editor-in-Chief Wang took the initiative to invite her for coffee.
Lin Mujin didn't refuse, wanting to see what he was up to.
In broad daylight or in a public place like a cafe, the danger is still very small.
The two of them found an ice cream parlor near the newspaper office that also sold coffee and milk tea.
So Lin Mujin directly ordered a cup of silk stocking milk tea.
"Editor Wang, what's up?"
Lin Mujin asked first.
She hasn't drunk the milk tea yet. If Editor-in-Chief Wang's request is too excessive, she might as well not drink the milk tea.
She doesn't want to be criticized.
Editor-in-Chief Wang smiled and said, "That's good news! 'Faded' is very popular. Our newspaper is already selling over 5,000 copies a day!"
Lin Mujin clasped her hands together and said, "Congratulations, congratulations!"
Editor-in-Chief Wang grinned, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Lin Mujin complained in her heart, where was her joy.
Editor-in-Chief Wang managed to suppress his smile. "I know your uncle is the biggest contributor to the doubling of newspaper sales. We didn't pay him much before."
Lin Mujin raised her eyebrows. Does this mean giving her compensation? Is there such a good thing?
"But he was still a newcomer at that time, and the boss wouldn't agree to give him more."
Lin Mujin pursed her lips, trying not to make any noise, and almost couldn't help rolling her eyes.
Editor-in-Chief Wang continued, "But..."
Lin Mujin continued to complain, but it was still quite a lot! “But”, let’s just forget about it.
"However, I still contacted several other tabloids, and they all expressed interest in 'Spring in the Red Chamber' and expressed their willingness to reprint it."
Lin Mujin's eyes turned into money symbols. "How many? How much can you give for reprinting?"
Editor-in-Chief Wang held up three fingers. "Three. Two thousand yuan per copy, that's not a high fee..."
Lin Mujin agreed directly, "Okay."
This is unexpected wealth.
Nowadays, there is a lot of plagiarism in the world. Even if the newspaper does not pay for the reprint and directly serializes the article, she may not be able to pursue it.
Even if there is a way, it is extremely time-consuming, labor-intensive and labor-intensive.
What's more, some newspapers have ties with gangs, so how can we talk to them reasonably?
Editor-in-Chief Wang didn't expect her to agree so readily. He smiled and took a sip of coffee. "Okay, then. I'll sign a contract with them as soon as possible, get the reprint fee, and continue to promote it to other tabloids."
Lin Mujin expressed her sincere gratitude, "Thank you, Editor-in-Chief Wang."
It's really sincere. After all, people don't have to do this.
Editor-in-Chief Wang waved his hand. "Nothing much. Also, 'Fading' is very interesting. I think many newspapers will want to serialize it."
Lin Mujin was a little puzzled. "Won't this affect the Kowloon City News?"
Editor-in-Chief Wang smiled and shook his head. "Tabloids like us have our own sphere of influence, and I'm not stupid. The other tabloids will definitely lag behind us by a few issues. Maybe people will have to buy our newspaper if they want to read the latest content."
Lin Mujin gave a thumbs up and had to say that this idea was very advanced and visionary.
Editor-in-Chief Wang was somewhat smug. "This kind of serialization won't be too cheap, but it won't be too expensive either. My goal is ten yuan per thousand words. What do you think?"
Lin Mujin naturally nodded repeatedly, "I agree."
Editor-in-Chief Wang added, "I'll find two more."
Lin Mujin could only say, "Thank you very much, Editor-in-Chief Wang. You know my family's current situation, and we really need some financial support."
Editor-in-Chief Wang asked tentatively, "How is your uncle's health lately?"
Lin Mujin thought of the old man who couldn't stop talking every day because he collected money, and said against his will, "He still needs to recuperate. Surgery is too damaging to his health. Besides, the old man is old and his physical condition is not good."
At last, he pretended to say "Ah..."
It can be said that the performance is very layered.
The reason why she didn't tell anyone was because she understood a truth: if you get something easily, you won't cherish it.
Editor-in-Chief Wang was indeed a little anxious. "Why isn't it ready yet? I've already applied to my boss..."
Lin Mujin seemed to be listening attentively. What did he apply for?
Editor-in-Chief Wang said, "If you can pay 8,000 yuan a day, that's 30 yuan per thousand words."
Lin Mujin reflexively started to calculate. Eight thousand words a day, thirty at a thousand words equals two hundred and forty. If a month is thirty days, that would be seven thousand two.
It’s not that much, not even as much as her food truck makes in a week.
Seeing that she wasn't too moved, Editor-in-Chief Wang added, "I promise that no fewer than five newspapers will serialize this."
Lin Mujin continued to calculate, that was nearly 20,000 yuan, this money was worth her effort.
But he had to slowly relax. "To be honest, Editor-in-Chief Wang, you are so sincere that I would have agreed immediately. But my uncle is a patient after all, and I have concerns."
Editor-in-Chief Wang is a seasoned veteran. "I know this is a bit awkward, but I also want to stir up some buzz. This is a win-win for both of us."
Lin Mujin nodded repeatedly. "Editor-in-Chief Wang, our cooperation has always been pleasant. I also know that this matter will benefit my uncle, but I am also afraid. So I will go back and discuss it, and then take him to the hospital to see what the doctor says."
Editor-in-Chief Wang immediately said, "Our boss knows a very good Chinese medicine practitioner. Would you like to introduce him to her?"
Lin Mujin knew that he was not giving up and still wanted to see Uncle Lin.
But that won’t work, it will be exposed.
She didn't believe in Uncle Lin's acting skills.
So refusal was necessary, but it had to be done tactfully. "Let's not trouble your boss for now. It's not necessary to ask him for a favor. Besides, the old man is just recuperating. After all, the most difficult surgery has already been done."
Editor-in-Chief Wang saw this and started to add his voice, "I think 'Faded' is absolutely worthy of publication."
Lin Mujin's mouth twitched, and she decided to forget about publishing it.
This is dark history.
Not at all moved.
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