Chapter 524: The Hardest Thing to Accept the Favor of a Beauty Li
Tuo stood beside Cheng Xuyuan and naturally heard what Feng Xiaoxia said.
At this moment, he felt a sense of emotion in his heart.
It turns out that good books are very popular no matter when.
The Yihe Publishing House had just been rejected by Cheng Xuyuan, and now a new publishing house had come knocking on the door.
It is also a small publishing house, and the person who came here is a beautiful international student.
He was thinking about how to remind Cheng Xuyuan to take this opportunity seriously.
After all, Cheng Xuyuan’s refusal last time had already caused him a lot of trouble.
We can't miss this opportunity.
Once you let it go, then...
While Li Tuo was helping Cheng Xuyuan think about the next step, Cheng Xuyuan said, "If you want to publish my cultural journey, I would be more than happy to do so."
"But let's talk business. I don't know how Jiying Publishing House plans to pay me for my royalties."
This is too direct! Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's words, Li Tuo was speechless.
If it were me, I would definitely communicate well and have a good chat with this book fan about the key points and significance of my book, and only then would I be able to take the next step.
But this Cheng Xuyuan is really...
The relationship hasn't even been established yet, but he wants to do it all at once. Aren't you a bit too impatient?
However, Ueda Xiaoya didn't think there was anything wrong with Cheng Xuyuan's reaction.
Although she had only interned for one year, she knew that the most important thing between a publishing house and an author was the amount of royalties.
If the royalties are enough, then nothing will be a problem.
If the payment is not enough, then no matter how good the words are, they will be in vain.
She hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Cheng, although I like your cultural tour very much, you are not very famous over there."
"so……"
After hearing this, Li Tuo felt helpless.
He knew very well that usually at this time, there would be no good words.
Even though both sides were speaking tenderly just now, once the word "but" was involved, everything would be different.
Just as he was thinking about what would happen next, he heard Ueda Xiaoya say, "There are two ways to pay for manuscripts. One is to pay according to the manuscript paper, and the other is to share the profits."
"I think you should still take a share of the sales."
"Although you are considered a new writer in our area and the maximum sales share you can get is 8%, I think your book will be very popular."
"As long as it's a reprint, the royalties you get will be very substantial."
When he heard that he could get a share of the sales, Cheng Xuyuan looked relieved.
Although 8% is not high, it is acceptable for someone like me who is living a small life and has not yet become famous.
Who made me not famous enough?
However, when thinking about fame, Cheng Xuyuan thought of one thing. He felt that he could still strive for it in this matter.
After all, no one dislikes having a lot of money! What's more, this is what you deserve.
Cheng Xuyuan had a flash of thought in his mind, and he smiled and said, "Xiaoya, thank you very much for giving me such a good opportunity, but I think we still need to discuss the profit sharing."
"Although I am considered a new writer in your area."
"But my works have also been published outside."
"For example, my collection of short stories is currently ranked 49th on the New York book sales list."
"Also, I won the American Drama Critics Award last year."
“I believe that if these are publicized, they will definitely attract readers.”
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan say this, a hint of admiration flashed in Ueda Xiaoya's eyes.
They have always attached great importance to the American literary world.
Works that can win awards in the American literary world are generally hot-selling there, and writers who can win awards in the United States generally receive a high share of the profits from their works.
Not to mention new authors, even some veteran authors cannot compare to authors who have won awards in the United States.
"Mr. Cheng, I'm so sorry, I didn't even know you won an award in the United States."
"If I knew that, I would never dare to give you such a low share offer."
"How about this, when I return, I will immediately report your situation to our magazine and ask them to give you a quote that suits your status."
"What do you think?"
Cheng Xuyuan naturally would not object to such a request.
He smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Ueda."
Li Tuo looked at Cheng Xuyuan who was chatting and laughing, and felt envious.
This guy is truly a talented person. He can talk to this foreign woman so easily and comfortably.
If it were me...
Just as all kinds of thoughts were surging in Li Tuo's mind, Feng Xiaoxia and Ueda Xiaoya, who had already reached an agreement, were about to say goodbye and leave.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the sky and it was almost time for dinner. How could he let others leave like this?
Let’s not talk about Ueda Xiaoya for now, she was talking about work, but Feng Xiaoxia was just helping.
If he let the other person go like this, Cheng Xuyuan would feel uneasy.
"Xiaoxia, Ms. Ueda, since you are at Yenching University, please have a meal before leaving. Let me also show my hospitality as a good host."
Having said that, Cheng Xuyuan glanced at Li Tuo.
Li Tuo came here this time with the intention of having dinner with Cheng Xuyuan.
At this time, when she heard Cheng Xuyuan inviting Feng Xiaoxia to dinner, she also smiled and said, "Ms. Feng, Ms. Ueda, you two should give Xuyuan this opportunity."
"After all, you brought him good news."
"What's more, if you leave without eating, others will think that Cheng Xuyuan doesn't even care about a meal?"
Hearing Li Tuo say this, Cheng Xuyuan glared at him.
Li Tuo was still laughing, as if he didn't see Cheng Xuyuan's look.
Feng Xiaoxia hesitated for a moment, then looked at Ueda Xiaoya. Before she could speak, Ueda Xiaoya said to her, "Xiaoxia, how about we disturb Mr. Cheng?"
"I still have some questions that I would like to ask Mr. Cheng."
Hearing what Ueda Xiaoya said, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I don't deserve your advice. Let's just talk while we eat and discuss something."
Under such circumstances, Feng Xiaoxia naturally couldn't leave anymore, so she could only say, "Then I'll trouble Xuyuan."
"That's too polite." Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile: "To be honest, I would love to have trouble like you."
Although Feng Xiaoxia knew that Cheng Xuyuan was talking about Ueda Xiaoya, she still felt her face turn a little red.
After all, what Cheng Xuyuan said just now really makes people think in other ways.
"Let's go to the Changzheng Restaurant." Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile, "Order whatever you want to eat. Don't be polite."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan say that they were going to eat at Changzheng Restaurant, Li Tuo curled his lips.
Although Changzheng Hotel is a restaurant, its main feature is large portions and plenty of oil. As for the exquisite taste, it is still not as good as some old restaurants.
But now that Cheng Xuyuan has said it, he can only agree.
Just as the four people were talking, Fang Yuqing walked over from a distance.
She knew Feng Xiaoxia. Seeing Feng Xiaoxia talking to Cheng Xuyuan, she was stunned for a moment, then smiled and greeted Feng Xiaoxia, "Xiaoxia, I haven't seen you for a few days. What have you been busy with?"
Feng Xiaoxia felt a little uncomfortable when she saw Fang Yuqing.
However, meeting Fang Yuqing at Yenching University was the most normal thing.
So she smiled and said, "Yuqing, I'm helping the teacher with a paper recently."
At this point, she pulled Tian Xiaoya up and said, “Yuqing, this is my friend Shangtian Xiaoya, she really likes Xuyuan’s cultural tour.”
"She came here this time to recommend Xu Yuan's works to the Jiying Publishing House over there."
"She is now representing Jiying Publishing House and discussing publishing matters with Xuyuan."
Fang Yuqing has learned a lot about the publishing house in Xiaorizi over the past two days and knows that Jiying Publishing House is a much stronger publishing house than Yihe Publishing House.
When she saw the news about this publishing house, she thought it would be great if this publishing house could publish Cheng Xuyuan's works.
However, she could only think about this kind of thing.
But I didn't expect that this kind of thing would actually become true.
This filled her heart with surprise.
"Xiaoxia, are you telling the truth?" Fang Yuqing didn't care about anything else and grabbed Feng Xiaoxia's hand and asked.
"Of course it's true. Xiaoya has just talked to Xuyuan. After Xiaoya goes back, she will communicate Xuyuan's conditions to the publishing house."
"We'll try to finalize this as soon as possible." Feng Xiaoxia said with a smile, "I think there's a high chance that they'll be able to work together successfully."
Fang Yuqing said: "That's great."
"Xuyuan, we need to treat Xiaoxia and the others to a good meal."
Cheng Xuyuan said: "I have prepared to invite Xiaoxia and Lao Li to have a good meal at Changzheng Hotel. Let's go together."
Fang Yuqing glared at Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Xiaoxia has helped you so much, how can you just go to the Changzheng Hotel?"
"I think, why don't we go to Lao Mo and have a good Western meal together."
Li Tuo stood aside and said, "Yuqing, I think you are much more generous than Cheng Xuyuan."
"This guy only knows how to save money."
Li Tuo's words made Cheng Xuyuan feel helpless. He waved his hand and said, "Old Li, don't get involved here. It doesn't matter where we eat. Xiaoxia decides."
Feng Xiaoxia and Ueda Xiaoya looked at each other, and finally Feng Xiaoxia smiled and said, "Yuqing, I am very grateful for your feelings."
"But let's go to the Changzheng Hotel."
"Xiao Ya is in our school and has heard of the Long March Canteen for a long time. Why not just treat it as a token of her appreciation this time?"
Ueda Xiaoya also said: "Ms. Fang, I have heard a lot about your school's Changzheng Canteen. This time I came here, I also want to try the food."
After hearing what the two said, Fang Yuqing said openly, "Okay, let's go to the Changzheng Canteen, but this time we'll just have a meal. After a few days, I'll let Cheng Xuyuan treat us to a good meal."
No one objected to this proposal.
Li Tuo walked at the end, listening to the laughter of the three girls in front from time to time, looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was a little lonely beside him, and inexplicably there was an extra word in his mind.
It is the most difficult to accept the favor of a beautiful woman!
(End of this chapter)
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