Chapter 198 Two Cheng Xuyuan
Manager Wang looked at the anxious Mr. Lin and his heart moved.
Because of the work he is responsible for, he has a better understanding of the outside world.
It seems that the Jinwanbao, where Mr. Lin works, is really in a bad situation! With the rise of various newspapers in Hong Kong, the market share of Jinwanbao has been continuously eroded.
In order to compete for resources, all parties began to adopt various methods in terms of content.
For example, the publication of novels in newspapers, especially the rise of Jin Yong's martial arts novels and Ni Kuang's mystery novels, has greatly increased the sales of the newspapers in which they are published.
As for the Jin Wan Bao, it is now difficult to come up with works that can compete with it, so its sales are declining day by day.
Under such difficult circumstances, Mr. Lin had no choice but to come here to collect manuscripts.
They want to take their opponents by surprise in order to consolidate their base.
But after watching the recommended works, he was very disappointed.
All the works are good, and many of them are of very high standard.
However, he felt that these works did not help much in increasing newspaper sales.
It was precisely because of this idea that he began to feel a little lazy about his work this time.
As for Cheng Xuyuan's work, which he thought was very good, he just gave a quote. As for the others, he did not try his best to get them.
But last night, when he was bored, he flipped through a history magazine in the hotel and found the book "Things about the Ming Dynasty" which was so exciting to him.
The history of the Ming Dynasty is told in ordinary language and from a unique perspective.
Even he, a senior editor, couldn't stop reading it.
After reading it, I was even more eager to continue reading the rest of the content.
He judged at that time that if this article was serialized in their newspaper, it would definitely attract a large number of readers.
Manager Wang never reads history books, so he is not very familiar with "Things about the Ming Dynasty".
However, he picked up the magazine "Learning from History" and flipped through it, then said, "Mr. Lin, please wait a moment. I will go and find out the situation, find the author as soon as possible, and invite him over."
Mr. Lin waved his hand and said, "Manager Wang, no need to invite him over."
"As long as you find his address, we can go and find him in person."
Manager Wang said, "Please wait a moment. I will go and find out."
"It should be soon."
Mr. Lin said: "Okay, I'll wait for good news!"
While driving, Qin Wenhui said to Cheng Xuyuan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, "Xuyuan, I don't think you need to be so fussy about the royalties."
"After all, your "The Pursuit of Happyness" has already been published. If you publish it again, it will be fine if you can get some money."
"And publishing it in Hong Kong will greatly increase your popularity."
Cheng Xuyuan listened to Qin Wenhui's advice, and smiled as he said, "Brother, although this is my second publication, the fee he gave me is really too low."
"Three yuan for a thousand words, and it's the currency of Hong Kong."
"In other words, the money I got was only a few dozen yuan."
"I'd rather keep it than sell it so cheaply. I'd rather not sell it than lower the quality!"
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's determined expression, Qin Wenhui said helplessly: "Okay, it's your business, you decide for yourself."
"But let me tell you, if you lose this opportunity, it won't be easy in the future."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Thank you, brother, but I believe that I will have more and more opportunities in the future."
Looking at the confident Cheng Xuyuan, Qin Wenhui was suddenly speechless.
He felt that he and this potential brother-in-law would not have much in common in the future.
This young man is really mysteriously confident.
He really didn't believe that this young man would publish more and more things there in the future.
Just comfort yourself!
In just a moment's effort, Qin Wenhui sent Cheng Xuyuan to the gate of Yenching University. After waving goodbye, Qin Wenhui did not dare to delay and drove directly back to the unit.
Just as he knocked on the door and walked into Manager Wang's office, Manager Wang was just putting down the phone.
Looking at Manager Wang's expression, he felt that something must have happened.
Normally, Manager Wang wouldn't have this expression unless something important happened.
It seems like I came at the wrong time.
Just when he was feeling a little confused, Manager Wang suddenly asked, "Did they send the person away?"
"It has been sent to school." Qin Wenhui said carefully.
"It was delivered a little too fast." Manager Wang said.
These words seemed to be spoken to Qin Wenhui, but Qin Wenhui felt that they were like his leader's mumbling.
Just as he was struggling with this sentence, Manager Wang suddenly asked, "Do you know how many Cheng Xuyuans there are in Yenching University?"
"Just Cheng Xuyuan. I only know one anyway."
After a moment of silence, Manager Wang continued, "Are Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department and Cheng Xuyuan from the Chinese Department the same person?"
History Department and Chinese Department? What does that mean! Qin Wenhui looked at Manager Wang, a little confused, and wanted to speak, but he didn't know what to say.
Finally, he said, "Manager, the History Department and the Chinese Department are two departments. Even if there is someone named Cheng Xuyuan in both departments, they are not the same person!"
"That's good." Manager Wang said, "Let's go and meet Mr. Lin."
In the reception room, Mr. Lin was still reading "Things about the Ming Dynasty". Although he had read it once, he still couldn't put it down.
Seeing Manager Wang coming in, he asked anxiously, "Manager Wang, have you found it?"
"I have found it. I asked their editorial department and learned that the book you mentioned, "Those Things About the Ming Dynasty," was written by a student from the Chinese Department of Yenching University."
"Please wait a moment. I'll ask Xiao Qin to pick him up."
Mr. Lin waved his hand and said, "Don't wait, I will go to Yenching University with you."
"I admire Yenching University very much, so it's a good opportunity for us to go and take a look together."
Looking at Mr. Lin who looked anxious, Manager Wang said helplessly: "Okay, I'll contact the school first."
In just over ten minutes, Mr. Lin got into Qin Wenhui's car.
Qin Wenhui was becoming more and more familiar with the process at this moment.
It only took a dozen minutes to arrive at Yenching University.
However, this time, they did not go directly to Cheng Xuyuan, but found the Academic Affairs Office of Yenching University.
Because they had contacted them in advance, Mr. Ma, who was in charge of the Academic Affairs Office, warmly welcomed the three people into the office.
When Manager Wang explained his purpose, Teacher Ma smiled and said, "I'll have someone call Cheng Xuyuan over right away."
Manager Wang seemed to have thought of something and reminded, "Teacher Ma, this is Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department, Class of 1977. Please don't call Cheng Xuyuan from the Chinese Department over."
In Manager Wang's opinion, Cheng Xuyuan had not had a good conversation with Mr. Lin just now, and it would be a bit awkward if they met again.
Teacher Ma thought to himself, the person I want to call is Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department of the Class of 1977. Is there another Cheng Xuyuan? Although he thought so in his heart, on the surface, he still smiled and agreed.
After all, as long as Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department can be called over, it will be enough.
Mr. Lin sat in the office, waiting quietly. At the beginning, he was able to keep his composure, but gradually, his expression became more anxious.
Why haven’t you come yet?
More than ten minutes have passed! He looked at Manager Wang, who naturally understood what he meant, and said to Teacher Ma, "Teacher Ma, why hasn't Cheng Xuyuan come yet?"
Teacher Ma said, "Manager Wang, the History Department of the Class of 1977 may not have classes right now, and students are studying on their own in various places."
"Please wait a moment. I'll be there in a moment."
As he spoke, he picked up the phone on his desk and asked someone else to go and get it.
Half an hour, forty minutes...
As time passed, Mr. Lin's face became more and more anxious.
He wanted very much to sign the work, as he felt it would save their magazine from its predicament.
Just when he was getting anxiously waited, Cheng Xuyuan walked in.
When Manager Wang saw Cheng Xuyuan coming in, he was stunned for a moment.
He really wanted to tell Teacher Ma that he was looking for Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department, not the Cheng Xuyuan from the Chinese Department.
Just as he was about to speak, Cheng Xuyuan said to Teacher Ma: "Teacher Ma, you are looking for me."
When Mr. Lin saw Cheng Xuyuan, he was also stunned for a moment. He looked at Manager Wang, and it was obvious that he wanted to ask Manager Wang what was going on.
Manager Wang also didn't understand what was going on.
Just when Manager Wang was wondering, Teacher Ma said, "Xuyuan, Manager Wang and Mr. Lin from Hong Kong are looking for you."
"Before they come, they will call us. You have to receive them well."
Hearing Mr. Ma's deterioration, Cheng Xuyuan said helplessly to Mr. Lin: "Mr. Lin, for the three yuan per thousand words, I think you really don't have to do this."
Before Mr. Lin could even open his mouth, Manager Wang asked, "Mr. Ma, did you find the wrong person?"
"We are looking for Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department, Class of 1977, not the Chinese Department."
Teacher Ma said, "Manager Wang, that's right, Cheng Xuyuan is from our class of 1977, the history department."
"I just asked about our Chinese Department of Class 1977, and there is no student named Cheng Xuyuan."
He is Cheng Xuyuan from the History Department of July 7th School.
Doesn't that mean that he is the one I'm looking for? Before Manager Wang could speak, Mr. Lin said, "You...are you Dangnian Mingyue?"
"That's one of my pen names." Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, what do you want to talk to me about?"
After hearing Cheng Xuyuan's answer, Mr. Lin hesitated for a while before saying, "Mr. Cheng, I came to you this time because of your book "Things about the Ming Dynasty."
"How many words do you plan to write for this book?"
Cheng Xuyuan pondered for a moment and said, "I estimate it should be more than one million words. After all, we have just started."
When he heard that there were more than one million words, Mr. Lin's face became even happier.
He said in a deep voice: "Mr. Cheng, if you can continue to write at the current quality, we...our newspaper is willing to publish your book."
"Besides, I can give you a remuneration of 20 yuan per thousand words."
Twenty yuan per thousand words, one million words, although this is Hong Kong money, it is still a considerable sum of money.
For a moment, even Teacher Ma looked at Cheng Xuyuan with envy.
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