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Chapter 14 Sign another contract

"Mom went to school to ask for leave for you in person to take you to meet a very important person." Mother Liu said mysteriously.

"Editor Yao in Chief of "Children's Literature and Art"?" Liu Jingting said in a word.

"This kid..."

The mother and son sat in the car heading to the city center. The mother was in a good mood and dressed very well. She turned to look at her son, reached out to tidy up her collar, and reminded her: "Don't talk nonsense when you see Editor Yao later. She is very busy and it's hard to get out."

"I will listen to my mother." Liu Jingting replied seriously.

"Children's Literature" is a big magazine. My mother also read it when she was a child. Last time, Editor-in-Chief Yao called to make an appointment, and I agreed to it for you on my own initiative, and it is for your own good."

"I know, by the way, mom, if I don't want to do it, I'll review it at home in the future and don't go to school anymore. Do you think it's okay?"

"You think beautifully."

“…”

The place where editor-in-chief Yao is a Chinese restaurant called Dayanlou, with red tiles and flying eaves. The architectural and decoration style is quite ancient. Liu Jingting had met Editor-in-chief Yao in a magazine before, and felt that he was a kind and amiable teacher. When he saw herself today, he found that there was still some subtle difference between her and the image in the photo. In reality, Editor-in-chief Yao has a decisive and capable temperament.

The two adults greeted each other enthusiastically, and their mother praised Editor-in-Chief Yao for being younger than in the photo. Editor-in-Chief praised Mother for being a good teacher in her children, and the atmosphere on the scene was a peaceful article.

"To be honest, there are still a pile of letters from parents in my office, all of which are urging your son to read the manuscripts. Children like to read it, but adults have no choice."

"It's all like this for parents. Jingting liked reading books when he was a child. Now he still has this habit. He has basically read the books on his father's bookshelf."

"That's right. Now parents are gradually realizing the importance of reading books to their children. According to my observation, developing good reading habits can benefit their children for a lifetime. Your son's ability to write "Shuke and Beta" that fascinates children today is inseparable from his favorite reading."

Mother Liu said modestly: "He has the talent for writing. His father and I have only recently discovered that he had won the second prize in the school composition competition before. He usually doesn't score high in Chinese composition in the exam."

Editor-in-chief Yao smiled and said, "Exam composition has little to do with writing ability. Many great writers cannot write essays well when they are studying."

Liu Jingting opened his innocent eyes and listened carefully to the conversation between his mother and the editor-in-chief, but he was thinking in his heart: "It should be the topic, right?"

"We don't understand this either. He likes to write anyway, so I and his father will support it."

Editor-in-chief Yao nodded, then cut into the topic and said: "This time I asked your mother to come out to meet. One is to ask you for your experience in teaching your children, and the other is to determine the contract issue. I am dissatisfied with you. After Xiao Jingting wrote "Shuke and Beta", there are many magazines and publishers that he wanted to cooperate with. However, you probably know that our "Children's Literature" has produced many great writers. Jingting has potential. Our magazine wants to train it well."

Mother Liu nodded happily and said, "Our generation is not unfamiliar with "Children's Literature". It is his honor to train him for the magazine."

Liu Jingting nodded in cooperation, showing a youthful and beautiful look.

"Okay, let's sign the contract first, and then we have a meal."

Liu Jingting suddenly said, "Teacher Yao, I have something I need to tell you in advance so as not to cause trouble for you later."

"You said." Editor-in-chief Yao looked at Liu Jingting with a smile.

"I can only sign the book "Shuke and Beta" with you now, and I can't sign anyone, because I also want to write martial arts novels, and it's not easy to submit this to your magazine, so..."

"Martial Arts?" Editor-in-chief Yao was slightly stunned, and looked at Liu's mother, who looked puzzled.

Liu Jingting nodded and said, "I have loved martial arts stories since I was a child, and I also like to write them. I submitted a manuscript to "The Great Rivers and Lakes" before and was adopted. I originally wanted to give my parents a surprise, but now I have signed a contract with you. I feel that I have to make it clear."

"Have they signed a contract with you?"

Liu Jingting refused to comment and said, "I told their editor that only working with them on martial arts novels is to sign books and not sign people."

Mother Liu was completely unaware of it and looked at Editor Yao nervously. Editor Yao frowned and pondered for a moment, saying: "If we don't sign someone, then we have to sign an exception contract, exclusive fairy tale work contract."

Liu Jingting nodded and said, "This is fine. I am going to write more than one million words of "Shuke and Beta". I guess it can be serialized until when I was in college."

Generally, the contract of a signer is three years. Since he said that this book can be serialized for three years, what is the difference between a signer and a signer? Liu Jingting said nothing but just to remind Editor-in-Chief Yao of this point.

Editor-in-chief Yao is so old-fashioned that after a little thought, Liu Jingting’s meaning was understood. Such a contract can save a lot of money on "Children’s Literature", while Liu Jingting himself has more freedom.

Thinking of this, Editor-in-Chief Yao couldn't help but look at Liu Jingting again, secretly refuting it. This boy was really not simple. The invisible reminder showed his intelligence, and the request of not signing a book showed his confidence. What's even more rare is that he was willing to confess to himself. This open mind made people admire him.

In fact, Liu Jingting can sign a contract with more remuneration with him, and at the same time, he can continue to work with "The Great Rivers and Lakes", because Liu Jingting himself was underage, as long as two contracts were signed in the name of his father and mother, it would be easy to solve this problem. The other is that martial arts and fairy tales are too different. Even if he submits martial arts manuscripts to himself, he will most likely not pass the review. He can also take it out and publish it without violating the contract.

When a person treats me as a gentleman, I should repay him with sincerity. Editor-in-chief Yao said seriously: "Then let's sign this book "Shuke and Beta" first. I'll make some adjustments to the details of the contract. Let's have a good meal today."

Liu Jingting smiled and said, "I will definitely not let down Teacher Yao's expectations for me. In addition, if those parents are really urging me to hurry, I think I can change the magazine into a bimonthly or publish a small magazine in the form of a magazine around it. I can guarantee six chapters of the story every month."

"Haha, Liu Jingting, you shocked me so much today. I sincerely hope to cooperate with you more in the future."

Liu Jingting smiled and nodded, and said a few humility. Even if the cooperation was settled, Liu's mother's face changed several times, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

...

The next day, Liu Jingting had to go to school obediently. The idea of ​​studying and taking college entrance examinations was deeply rooted in everyone's minds and was considered to be the most orthodox way out for a person to have a future.

Liu Jingting felt a little depressed. He was very mature and sophisticated at Dayan Tower, and he was very mature and sophisticated, and he immediately generated 30,000 yuan for his family, equivalent to his parents' salary for half a year. With such impressive performance, he had the confidence to make a request that he did not want to go to school, but his mother decisively refused.

In addition, shortly after Liu Jingting arrived at school, a small episode happened. The first-year-old class teacher called him out during morning reading and asked him very politely to tell him the content of the next three chapters of "Shuke and Beta" that he would go back and tell his son.

Liu Jingting was naturally in a difficult situation. This involved a confidentiality agreement on the content. Once it was leaked, he might have to sue, so he could only refuse politely and tell the teacher that he had already suggested to Children's Literature that a bimonthly magazine would be released. At the beginning of May, he would publish the next three chapters of the story, at the end of May, there would be three more chapters, and so on.

The teacher naturally knew the difficulties and was not easy to force them. He said thank you in disappointment, so he asked Liu Jingting back to the classroom.

Liu Jingting turned around and walked a few steps, and a picture suddenly appeared in his mind. A young teacher father wanted to show his omniscience in front of his son, trying to establish a great hero with wisdom and strength for his son, but he suddenly had no choice but to do anything because his son asked the two mice questions.

This scene really makes people feel a little unbearable, so Liu Jingting turned to the young teacher and said, "Beta will meet Shuke soon. The two mice fought, but later they became good friends, and then they took risks and made a fuss together."

After hearing this, the young teacher's eyes lit up and he smiled and said, "I think so too, for fear of being ridiculed by my son when he says the wrong thing. Haha, thank you, Liu Jingting, for treating you to dinner another day."

On April, Liu Jingting stood outside the classroom and saw a happy father. He felt that what he did was meaningful.

After the morning reading class, Liu Jingting was about to go to the cafeteria for dinner, but unexpectedly, several classmates gathered up and asked about the story behind "Shuke and Beta". These junior high school graduates naturally don't have much time to watch the story, but if they knew the plot in advance, they would be very proud of their younger brothers and sisters after they returned home.

Liu Jingting had no choice but to tell the story and was thinking about it, so a few guys immediately proposed their ideas. Liu Jingting responded with a smile and ran away quickly. As soon as he left the classroom door, he saw Mi Hu standing under the flagpole and looking at him. Liu Jingting happily greeted him and continued to explain his views with the classmates who came out. Seeing that the beauty had an appointment, he had to walk away silently with jealousy, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart, why is this kid so lucky that he actually caught up with his elder sister and looks so beautiful.

The beautiful big sister Mi Hu took out a white box from her backpack and handed it to Liu Jingting, saying, "I'll give you a job phone number to facilitate contact in the future."

Liu Jingting took the phone and said thank you.

"And you also have the first batch of royalties for "Dragon and Tiger Fighting Jinghua", 2,200 yuan."

"I'll take the phone number first, and you can help me collect the royalties first. If you use the money in the future, call you to ask for it."

"This won't work..."

Liu Jingting interrupted, "If you don't accept it, I won't want your phone number."

Mi Hu had no choice but to say, "Okay, I'll take this money for you first, but we'll agree that we won't be able to do it."
Chapter completed!
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