Chapter 303: Divided Reality
Chu Ge, who accidentally used the magic sword, was also worried. He suddenly felt like he had become a villain, and even lost his temper when communicating with the publishing house.
"Hi, I'm Chugo."
"Hello, Mr. Chu, there may be some misunderstanding..."
Chu Ge knew there was no misunderstanding, but he still gave the excuse: "Hmm... should we try to solve it now? Anyway, I don't accept this change. If it's too much trouble, just stop publishing it."
The other party replied hastily: "Can't stop."
Chugo: "Why? Are there any legal reasons?"
"That's not the case." The other party hesitated for a moment, and then said, "There are commercial factors."
Chugo understood.
It turns out that he is not afraid of the fan circle, but is bowing to money.
The purpose of publishing houses is to make money, not to promote culture.
At first I was reluctant, thinking it was just a money-sucking business, and wanted to make it more literary. But I found out that its appeal was so terrifying, and its commercial value was much higher than I had imagined. How could I bear to stop it?
Chu Ge sighed, not wanting to say more, and just said, "I think your first issue shouldn't have much. I only saw this set in my small bookstore. Maybe it's only a few thousand in total? The loss won't be too big if you withdraw the reprint, right?"
"Yes, the first issue was 5,000 copies. The loss... is a bit." The other party still said: "It doesn't matter, it's our mistake and we will bear it."
"Then print it directly according to the original text. If you want to make changes, I only accept merging short sentences into long paragraphs. I know our segmentation may not be compliant, but this is due to different reading media. The large amount of text on the APP is tiring for readers, so there are more paragraphs. If it is a physical book, merge it if necessary. Don't think that the author really doesn't understand. As for other things, you can't change a single word. Even if you think I am illiterate and I wrote something wrong, I can't change it."
“…”
"Are you having trouble?"
"...No, I listen to the teacher."
Since they wanted to make money, they would listen to the teacher. In fact, Teacher Chu's attitude was much better than they expected. They thought he would scold them, but he turned out to be quite straightforward.
Chu Ge sighed again: "Please send me a sample copy after printing. I remember that there was such a rule in the past, but how come even this is gone now..."
The other party smiled and said, "Next time, for sure."
It’s a three-click combo… Chu Ge finally shook his head: “I’ll post another Weibo to explain, let’s leave it at that…”
The matter was resolved much faster than expected. I thought it would take a long time to argue and even have to go to court, but it was resolved in an instant after the magic sword was unsheathed. Chu Ge actually felt a little uneasy. No wonder Qiu Qiu said this was a magic sword. It really made him nervous.
So he hurriedly posted a new Weibo: "I have communicated with the publishing house, and the work will be reprinted according to the original text. Thank you for your concern."
I was unsure whether I could calm her down or not.
Anyway, the key to the matter has been solved, but unfortunately the excitement of publishing the book is no longer there, and I am not in high spirits.
The phone suddenly rang, and it turned out to be an unfamiliar call. Chu Ge picked it up and heard the other party say, "Xiao Chu, I'm Chen Bozhong from the Writers Association."
Chu Ge thought about it for a long time before he remembered that this person was the vice chairman of the Writers Association, the real Writers Association, not the Internet Association. I hadn't participated in the activities of the Writers Association for a long time and almost had no impression of him. At first glance, I felt that the homophony of this name was quite meaningful...
"Chairman Chen, you are too polite. What are your instructions?"
"I heard that you and the publisher had a very unhappy dispute? They came to me to talk about it." Chen Bozhong said, "Many of us have experienced the issue of random changes to the work. Although we may be angry, we still have to live our lives. It's always good to be able to publish... Let's invite the publisher to have a meal together someday, and let's talk about it?"
"Oh, we have just made peace. It's all right now. Thank you, Chairman Chen, for your concern."
"So fast?" Chen Bozhong was a little surprised: "I heard it was a big fuss?"
"Ahem... it's a little unexpected, a little unexpected, nothing serious."
"That's good. Young people shouldn't be too impulsive. They should get along well with others and do good things." Chen Bozhong sighed, "Another local writer's work has been published, but no one has reported it to us. This is not up to standard."
"Ahahaha, I don't know myself, it was a bit sudden, don't blame anything else."
"Well... there is a national key support project that has been reported recently. Xiao Chu, do you want to apply for it?"
Chu Ge wanted to ask, "What is that? Are there any requirements?"
"First, the theme of great changes in mountainous areas in the new era, showing the new atmosphere of rural revitalization and new achievements in agricultural and rural modernization... Second, national rejuvenation..."
Chu Ge was sweating profusely after hearing this, and the thought of wanting to do it disappeared instantly: "Forget it, Chairman Chen, we really can't do this. Let's just tell some martial arts stories, right, the kind of stories written by Jin Yong, about the revitalization of Niujia Village?"
Chen Bozhong said, "That doesn't matter. If it doesn't work this time, we can do it next time. You have a writing style that can be published, and you have such a broad mass base. You can write more stories about your hometown, just as a way to promote your hometown. Short stories are fine too."
"Hometown? Nanjiang?"
"…Our city is not called Nanjiang."
"But I can only write about Nanjiang."
Chen Bozhong: “???”
"How about restoring the atmosphere of my hometown and reviving its culture?" Chu Ge smiled and said, "Okay, Chairman Chen's care for me and his enthusiasm for my hometown make me very grateful. I will try my best when I have the chance in the future."
Chen Bozhong suddenly asked: "You have ever been in the system with your words and deeds?"
"No, I worked in a state-owned enterprise before, that's about it."
Chen Bozhong was silent for a moment: "Okay, we'll talk about it later."
I don’t know if this means that they want to cultivate Chu Ge to take on some responsibilities in the Writers Association, but Chu Ge doesn’t want to care.
Previously, I felt that publishing was like turning the virtual into the real. However, after this change by the publishing house and the phone call from the Writers Association, I still deeply felt that these are two different worlds, or two different eras.
There is a deep gap between them as they don't understand each other.
Chu Ge leaned back in his chair in a trance. Ever since Qiuqiu came here, his life has gradually become a bit fantasy, especially since he was able to travel into books. The breath of reality has become less and less, leaving only the daily necessities of life, and no memories. Today, he suddenly came into contact with such a typical intersection of reality, and he actually felt a little uncomfortable.
The scenes of blind dates, farewells, and class reunions seem very far away, and the study and work before that seem like a dream.
The things I might come into contact with in the future may be even more unrealistic... Thinking about it this way, today's experience was not bad. It can be regarded as one of the rare memories left in my work life.
Qiu Wuji poked his head out from outside the door.
Chu Ge noticed it quickly and said with a smile: "I don't even know when he left."
Qiu Wuji walked in with his hands behind his back: "Why should I stand by while you are talking to someone on QQ?"
Chu Ge knew something was wrong when he saw her hands hidden behind her back, and asked with a smile, "What are you doing?"
Qiu Wuji asked expectantly, "Are you no longer angry?"
"It's gone. I actually feel a little sad."
Qiu Wuji then took out his hand, and it turned out to be the book "Chu Tian Wuji": "Although you are very unhappy, I still bought it."
Chu Geqi said, "We are about to reprint the book. This single copy is just waste paper. Have you bought it to use as table legs?"
Qiu Wuji sighed: "You, you were so caught up in the matter that you forgot what you wanted the physical book for..."
Chu Ge suddenly realized that he was looking for the physical book in order to see if he could find the channel between the two worlds through this "mirror". At least it was a research approach.
As a result, I was overwhelmed by all these trivial things and forgot everything.
Qiu Wuji stuffed the book into his hands and said, "Then let's take a look at it again. Since the plot hasn't been changed, the mirror world corresponding to the book is still our world. Let's give it a try."
Chu Ge laughed: "What a diligent and responsible assistant."
"That's right." Qiu Wuji said, "The boss can act on impulse, but the assistant must remember this."
"Have you ever heard that when there is something to do, the assistant will do it, and when there is nothing to do..."
The little feet kicked over.
Chu Ge quickly dodged it and put his arm around Qiu Wuji's waist: "Come, let's read together."
Thanks to the two big guys Bishuihengliu and Yanyanhenjingjing for joining the alliance~
(End of this chapter)
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