The success of the first volume was beyond their expectations. Logically, if they continued to collaborate on the second volume, the profits would only be higher than the first. This was also the reason why Boss Chang took the initiative to propose to Jing Li that the manuscript be sold on a profit-sharing basis.
Jing Li had already handed the manuscript of the second volume to Boss Chang years ago. Calculating the time, it should be published soon.
Is this person going to regret it now?
In this era, manuscripts are submitted in handwritten form, and there is no such thing as backup.
Jing Li was also worried about the safety of the manuscript at first, but this bookstore was somewhat famous in the provincial capital, and was supervised by the government, so Jing Li felt at ease to submit his manuscript.
Judging from their interactions over the past few months, although Boss Chang is a bit slick, he is very honest in his business dealings and is definitely not the kind of person who would go back on his word at the last minute.
By doing this, he is clearly refusing to take advantage of a ready-made business opportunity.
Jing Li suddenly remembered the packed books he had seen outside and asked, "Are you moving out?"
"I..." Boss Chang paused strangely for a moment and sighed, "Let me tell you the truth. My mother is all alone in my hometown. She had a serious illness before the New Year. I plan to go back home, so I may have to close the store for a while."
Jing Li blinked.
Just because of this?
Boss Chang said: "This book is very popular now. It is better for you to publish it somewhere else than to keep it with me. I am doing this for the sake of you, sir."
That's true.
Now that Jing Li already has a completed book and has achieved some success, he's not worried about not being able to submit his manuscript. However, if he were to find another publisher at this critical juncture, the price would definitely be lowered again and again.
No matter how you think about it, it's not as cost-effective as continuing to publish here.
Jing Li pursed his lips, a little depressed: "Are you going to be gone for a long time?"
The young man had handsome features, and his whisper was so pitiful that it softened people's hearts.
Boss Chang looked at him and sighed inwardly.
He didn't know much about this "Mr. Zhaoli", but he had some rough guesses in his mind.
This young man was so handsome, and his writing style was so gentle and delicate. He was most likely a twin, and most likely married. He dressed rather casually, and always came alone. He never revealed where he lived or his real name, obviously not wanting others to know his identity.
It seems that there is only one possibility.
This young woman should have come from a good family, but she was married to a husband who did not love her and was not valued in her husband's family.
Only in this way can we explain why the young man is so innocent and noble, but dares not reveal his identity and needs a fee to supplement his life.
As for the kind of life the boy wrote about in the book, in Boss Chang's opinion, it was more like the boy's wishful fantasy.
Precisely because it was a fantasy, the boy named it "Dream Talk".
Boss Chang thought a lot in a flash, and his eyes changed when he looked at Jing Li.
Jing Li, who was thinking about how to persuade Boss Chang to change his mind, asked: "?"
"Well, I'll help you one last time." Boss Chang sighed heavily and said, "I've already reviewed the manuscript for the second volume. This time, let's print 2,500 copies directly. You can take 30% of the profits. How about that?"
Jing Li was stunned for a moment.
"Two thousand five hundred copies... 30% profit..." Jing Li calculated in a low voice.
"A total of 22 taels, 500 wen," Boss Chang said. "Based on the sales of the first volume, this is the most appropriate number for the initial edition. Any more would be risky."
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