After leaving Cheng Yanqiu's house, the two of them went to Anren Street within a short while. Since it was not too late, they were not in a hurry to go back, so they held hands and walked slowly.
There are much fewer shops open at night on Anren Street than during the day, and most of them are catering shops. Some grocery stores selling accessories, for example, are closed now because the night market here has not started yet.
The cool breeze blew gently in the evening at the end of September, which made Yu Dong feel comfortable. The wine he drank at noon was almost gone by now, and he felt refreshed both physically and mentally after blowing in the wind.
After walking for a while, Cheng Yanqiu saw a bookstore, broke away from his hand and ran to the bookstore.
It is said to be a bookstore, but in fact it is more like a bookstall. The total inside and outside should be less than ten square meters.
The boss was eating in a porcelain jar. When he saw a guest coming, he swallowed twice, stood up and said with a smile: "Girl, are you reading a book? A novel or a magazine?"
Cheng Yanqiu smiled and said, "Just take a look."
Guests always say they want to take a look, but the boss can't take it casually, so he takes the initiative to recommend, "There are a few new books by Qiong Yao, including "On the Water Side", "The Courtyard is Deep" and "Green River Grass".
They are all, and each story in it is more touching than the last. Even a grown man like me couldn’t help crying after reading it.”
The boss saw that Cheng Yanqiu was unmoved by Qiong Yao, and after observing her temperament, he recommended: "This book "How Many Flowers Fall in Dreams" and this "Story of the Sahara" are both very good, Sanmao
The writing style of his works is delicate and very poetic.”
Cheng Yanqiu still didn't respond, but he picked up a copy of "Resident Evil" from the stall.
The boss scratched his head when he saw her picking up "Resident Evil". This girl looked like an artistic young woman. Why did she like this kind of book?
But since the customer liked it, he didn't ask any questions and said with a smile: "Girl, you are really good at choosing. The best-selling book recently is "Resident Evil". It is the new work of science fiction king Yu Dong and has been sold in the United States.
I bought tens of millions of copies.”
"Science fiction king?" Cheng Yanqiu raised the corner of his mouth and looked at Yu Dong next to him.
Yu Dong shrugged, indicating that he didn't know what was going on. He didn't care. As a bookstall owner, how could he sell the book if he didn't give the author some powerful titles?
It's just that this book looks like a pirated copy at first glance. Although the cover layout is the same as the original, the printing and paper quality are quite different, and even the trimming is not neat.
The boss noticed the eye contact between the two, and pointed to "White Deer Plain" and recommended it to Yu Dong, "Sir, besides "Resident Evil", the best-selling book recently is "White Deer Plain". This is a masterpiece of literature. You see
You’ll know just by looking at it.”
Although the boss talks about literary masterpieces, his eyes have a different meaning: all men understand.
Yu Dong took a look at "White Deer Plain" and found it was also a pirated version.
"Boss, what does the science fiction king mean? Is the author's surname Wang? Is there another science fiction king?" Cheng Yanqiu asked with a smile.
The boss's expression froze, "Girl, you are really good at joking. Didn't I tell you? The author's name is Yu Dong, not Wang. It's just because he is the most famous in the science fiction world, so we call him the King of Science Fiction."
Yu Dong smiled. The boss was quite good-tempered, and he explained to Cheng Yanqiu in a precise and orderly manner. Yu Dong did not expect that Cheng Yanqiu was so naughty.
Cheng Yanqiu picked up another copy of "The Last Huns" and asked: "Boss, is this book also selling well?"
"Okay." The boss smiled and said, "It's very easy to sell."
"What about this?" Cheng Yanqiu picked up "The Ordinary World" this time.
"It's been pretty good lately, but sales were particularly good at the end of last year. Didn't Lu Yao pass away? Readers miss him very much."
Cheng Yanqiu nodded, and finally picked up a copy of "Popular Films" and said, "Take this."
"Okay, girl, I'll find you a bag."
Although Cheng Yanqiu only bought one magazine, the boss was still very happy. Originally, he didn't think the girl wanted to buy a book when she asked around.
After buying the things, the two walked for a while. Yu Dong asked: "Why did you buy a copy of "Popular Cinema"? Do you want to watch a movie?"
"I want to buy a novel, but they are all pirated copies. The magazine is no problem, and the cover of the magazine is very nice, isn't it?"
Yu Dong looked at the cover of "Popular Films" and saw a female star he didn't quite recognize.
"It's just average, not as good-looking as you."
"Glib tongue."
…
National Day came a few days after the sports meeting, and Yu Dong did not go home because Jimmy came over to talk to him about the novel collection.
After "Soft Knife" was released, more than one publishing house offered to help Yu Dong publish a collection of short stories and short stories he had written in the past two years.
At that time, because "Resident Evil", "One Day", and "Second World" were busy publishing, Jimmy meant to wait. Now that the first wave of "Resident Evil" craze has passed, it is time to consider this matter.
.
This collection of novels is intended to include all of Yu Dong's novels published in "Harvest" and "Zhongshan" except "Chaos Diary".
"I screened it, and the two most worthy choices are People's Literature Publishing House and Sichuan People's Publishing House. The latter has been cooperating with us for a long time, but its reputation is not as good as that of People's Literature Publishing House, but People's Literature Publishing House may not be able to
Accept royalties, and even if you accept them, they shouldn’t be too high,” Jimmy analyzed.
"Have you contacted the People's Literature Publishing House?"
"I made a phone call once. Because your "Going West" is going to be published in "Contemporary", the conversation went very smoothly. But when it came to royalties, they were still not used to it."
"It's normal to not be used to it. They haven't done it before."
Jimmy nodded: "Yes, there are only two writers in the country who publish books based on royalties. One is you and the other is Wang Shuo, and Wang Shuo's royalties are not as high as yours."
Yu Dong's royalty point is higher than Wang Shuo's, not because he is more famous than Wang Shuo, but because with Jimmy, a professional agent, he always has a way to negotiate a higher royalty point.
"I think both of these publishing houses are fine. Let's talk about it."
"Okay, do you have any opinions on the name of the novel collection and the order of the novels? Although we will discuss these things later, if you have any ideas, you'd better tell me first so that I can tell them in advance."
Yu Dong frowned and thought for a while. The names of novel collections usually directly use the name of a certain novel in it.
Hou Yi, Death of a Widow, Lu Xiulan, and Butian, these names seem to be slightly better than Butian, and "Butian" is also his debut novel, so it is more suitable for the occasion.
"I prefer to use Mending Sky as the title of the book. As for the order, I have no objection."
"Okay, I'll make a note of it. After the National Day, I will go to Yanjing and have a good chat with the People's Literature Publishing House. If the issue of royalties can be discussed clearly, I would personally prefer to give it to the People's Literature Publishing House."
After talking about the business, Jimmy asked with a smile: "Dong, when will the second part of "Resident Evil" be released? The readers are eagerly waiting for your new book to be released."
"I've been working on "Deep Space" recently. It's not like you don't know."
"I know, but "Deep Space" has to be written, and "Resident Evil" cannot be left behind. We must grasp it with both hands, and we must be strong with both hands. The most important thing is that once the second part comes out, it will be a real series of works. This
It will be very helpful for us to sell game copyrights in the future."
Yu Dong glanced at him, "Xiao Jiji, I..."
"How many times have I told you, don't call me little Jiji."
Yu Dong nodded: "Okay, good luck."
"This sounds much better."
"Well, Mr. Dajiji, I suggest that you don't try to catch me alone. You have many authors under you now. If you don't have time, go to rush their manuscripts and give them a boost." With that, Yu
Dong pointed upstairs: "Lao Bi is very lazy now. Since his wife came, his creative passion has plummeted. He finally found some time, so he went to play cards with Feng Ming and the others. And Lao Hu, he talks to me every day
He said that writing by hand was too tiring and he wanted to buy a computer for typing. In fact, he didn’t think typing was slow, he just wanted to experience high technology.”
Jimmy smiled and said: "Lao Hu's problem is easy to solve. I will get him a computer later. Anyway, it will be deducted from his royalties in the future. I am not afraid that he will not have any pressure. I will calculate the interest for him, which is not high. I will charge him five
Six points, the annual interest alone is several hundred dollars, and he promised to have a sense of urgency. As for Bi Feiyu, there is really nothing I can do, and I have to rely on your supervision."
"He doesn't live here now, and I can't supervise him."
Jimmy held his chin and thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll go talk to him about this."
…
Yu Dong didn't know how Jimmy talked to Bi Feiyu, but since Jimmy went to see him, his creative passion suddenly increased a lot, and he stopped playing cards every day. Feng Ming and the others couldn't pull him away.
On the last day of the vacation, Yu Dong met Bi Feiyu on the playground early in the morning, which surprised him.
"Feiyu, the sun is rising in the west today, why did you get up so early?"
Bi Feiyu glanced at Yu Dong and continued running, "Please don't disturb me. I'm going back to create after finishing my run."
"Hey! The flu has been severe recently. Didn't you catch it and your brain was burned out?" Yu Dong asked as he trotted behind.
"Good brother." Bi Feiyu slowed down, "I have had an epiphany recently. I feel that time flies by, and life passes by in vain. It is more than ten years in a hurry. It is time to seize the time and show your enthusiasm. If a young man does not work hard, the old man will be miserable.
, as a brother, I use this poem to encourage my virtuous brother."
After saying that, Bi Feiyu quickened his pace and ran in circles. After running, he said hello to Yu Dong and went back.
Later, Yu Dong learned that Jimmy told Bi Feiyu that day that after he published six more novels in major magazines, he would help him publish a collection of novels, and if he had a long novel, he would publish a single book for him. Even if no publisher was willing
The company also helps him with the money.
Bi Feiyu is now very obsessed with single books, so Jimmy's proposal is particularly tempting to him.
After finishing his run, Yu Dong returned to his dormitory and was washing his face when Cheng Yanqiu came over with a stack of letters.
"When I came here, Uncle Zhou saw me and asked me to bring you letters. I didn't count them in detail. There must be more than a dozen. Here."
Yu Dong wiped his hands, took the letter and looked through it. There were letters from readers, magazines, publishers, and newspapers. He had become accustomed to these. More and more letters were sent to him now, and he could basically collect them in two or three days.
To a dozen or so letters.
Moreover, many letters were sent to "Harvest", "Zhongshan" and "Science Fiction World". A few days ago, Cheng Yongxing even asked him to get the letters, and the magazines could no longer hold them.
Turning to the back, Yu Dong suddenly saw a familiar name and stopped.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Yanqiu noticed the change in his expression and asked.
Yu Dong smiled and took out the letter alone, "It's nothing. I haven't heard from a kid I met before for a long time."
"It can be regarded as the sound of Konggu Zhiyin."
"It seems that you are very happy to receive this letter."
Yu Dong nodded and opened the letter while saying, "Let me see what his letter says."
It's true that he hasn't received a letter from Ruan Xiaohu for a long time, and he doesn't know how this guy is doing now or whether he is still working as a tour guide.
The letter was not long, and Yu Dong's first reaction was that Ruan Xiaohu's handwriting had improved a lot. It seemed that the boy had at least practiced calligraphy during this period.
"Teacher Yu, long time no see. It's been a long time since last time..."
In the letter, Ruan Xiaohu briefly explained his current situation. He was still working as a tour guide, his life had gradually stabilized, and he also read books.
After explaining his own situation, Ruan Xiaohu wrote at the end of the letter: Teacher Yu, I am telling you news with mixed feelings of timidity and joy. Some time ago, I tried to write a novel and submitted it to "
"Youth Literature" has been published in the September issue. Originally I didn't want to tell you, but after thinking about it, I couldn't help but tell you.
The letter ended here. Yu Dong smiled and shook his head. Since this guy has published a novel, what is there to be embarrassed about?
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After reading the letter, Yu Dong explained to Cheng Yanqiu: "There was a young man I met when I came back from Rongcheng. Although he dropped out of high school in the second year of high school,
He loves reading very much. He worked in Jinling for a while and often came to my place to read. Now he has returned to his hometown and worked as a tour guide. He is living a good life and has published a novel in "Youth Literature"."
Cheng Yanqiu smiled and said, "Then let's go."
"what?"
"Go buy a copy of "Youth Literature" and read the novels he wrote."
…
The two bought two copies of "Youth Literature" and couldn't wait to get home, so they stood next to the newsstand and started reading.
Ruan Xiaohu used his real name, so it was easy to find his novels. Moreover, the name of his novel was "Little Tiger", and Yu Dong could recognize it even without looking at the author's name.
"In May 1991, Xiaohu became a thief."
When Cheng Yanqiu saw this beginning, he felt a little familiar. Then he thought about it and found that Yu Dong liked to write the beginnings of many of his novels like this. It seemed that Yu Dong, a little friend, was influenced a lot by him.
In the novel, Xiaohu dropped out of school in his second year of high school and went out to work with a fellow villager, but unexpectedly he became a pickpocket. Most of the time, Xiaohu followed the fellow villager around, and sometimes he would stay in a certain place.
Later, Xiaohu stole a "big house" at the train station, only to find that what was in the document bag was not money at all, but a stack of handwritten manuscripts.
It was this manuscript that brought a turning point in his life. He was moved by this manuscript and resolutely left the fellow villager to find another way out.
The story is very simple in summary, but the novel tells how Xiaohu became a thief, how he struggled internally, and finally decided to turn back because of a handwritten novel. It is very touching step by step.
Cheng Yanqiu even wanted to see the follow-up. She was eager to know what happened to Xiaohu.
Thinking of this, she looked at Yu Dong again, only to find that Yu Dong frowned and was worried.
Chapter completed!