Lu Yichou did not wait for Liu Jingting to find him, but called him on his own initiative. However, he did not mention the contract issue. Instead, he talked about "The True Story of Ah Q" and a series of entries. He suggested that Liu Jingting could add a few more articles to make a short collection.

Liu Jingting agreed after a brief thought. After a simple but profound pause, Lu Yichou turned the topic to the contradictory relationship between cultural output and input, saying that a batch of foreign books would pour into the country recently. When contacting foreign booksellers and authors, he felt an inexplicable malice and frustration.

"Every year when introducing foreign books, they have to experience some of their intentional or unintentional sarcasm. They curse our rampant piracy, tease our staggering literature, and few works worthy of output. I wonder if you have paid attention to recent news. When Xue Muliang was interviewed by the New York Times, he was called the most successful writer in China, which caused a big uproar in the industry. This is almost an unconcealed ridicule to our entire author group."

"I think this is an exaggeration from the domestic media and out of context. Americans like to exaggerate their speeches, or it is simply a misunderstanding caused by differences in language habits. For example, they often use the 'greatest person' to praise someone. According to this logic, wouldn't it mock all the great men in history?"

Lu Yichou smiled and said, "There is this factor, but their sense of cultural superiority is still very obvious."

"Well, this is also a very helpless thing. When it comes to cultural exchanges, we have no other products that can be used except tea, silk, study, and four great inventions. Thousands of years have passed, and we still talk about these things, which is a very sad thing."

"Cultural products carry values. The best-selling books on their side are also best-selling to us. Their movies on our side are blockbusters. They are just sensational. On the other hand, even the top domestic best-selling authors like Han Shuo, the copyrights of overseas are not very ideal. It is not a big deal for people to scold us for licking Western culture and admiring foreign countries. We are really not successful enough. The only regret is that among the people who are scolding, there are also some pirated audiences and readers. I don't know what their psychological activities are. Where is the confidence to be honest with you?"

Liu Jingting laughed silently, knowing the deep hatred of pirated works by literary and artistic workers. In that world, many foreign famous experts named and banned the copyright of China's translation, including Marquez, the Nobel Prize winner who just died some time ago. He once angrily made a harsh statement that he would not sell the copyright of his works to China for a hundred years. Later, after more than 20 years of unremitting efforts by domestic publishers, he finally obtained the author's official authorization.

"We lack world-class works," Lu Yichou said in a sad mood. "There is no work like "The True Story of Ah Q" that can touch the souls of people all over the world."

Liu Jingting laughed silently and said, "Mr. Lu is a big and long-lasting preparation."

Lu Yichou also laughed and said, "I feel a pity that I was taken preceded by People's Literature."

"this……"

"Oh, it's definitely not a blame. I know the process of your competition. I just sighed purely, thinking that if there was no competition, I could use that article to hit back at my foreign collaborators, haha, of course it's a joke."

All the jokes are mixed with three-point truth. Liu Jingting could hear Lu Yichou's regrets and could also infer the humiliation that domestic cultural people endured when they communicated with foreign countries. After thinking about it, he said: "I had chatted with Yi Shui'an before. It reminded me of a story, which should be similar to "The True Story of Ah Q". In my own opinion, the acceptance rate around the world should be higher."

Lu Yishou was shocked and said, "What type of book?"

"It can be regarded as a fairy tale."

"Similar to "Shuke and Beta"?"

"A completely different style can be considered a fairy tale dedicated to adults. In a few days, I will hand over the manuscript."

What Liu Jingting said is naturally the Little Prince, which is known as the world's reading rate second only to the Bible and has a circulation of more than 500 million volumes.

After finalizing this unexpected topic, the two people's conversation inevitably came to the contract issue. Liu Jingting knew Lu Yichou's concerns and took the initiative to speak: "I want to make my own magazine. Although it is just a concept, this idea has been there since a long time and cannot be removed."

"I understand," Lu Yichou replied simply, "I guessed this. When I talked to you about the contract, I was mentally prepared. In fact, the value you brought to us far exceeds our efforts in this cooperation."

"There are also troubles that have been caused to you," Liu Jingting smiled, "I'm sorry for this."

"We are used to it." Lu Yichou laughed at himself, "Even if you do your own magazines in the future, we still have a lot of places to cooperate with."

"Yes, there are certainly various questions that need to be asked."

"I must have said everything, and I have a look forward to it myself. I want to verify your confrontation with Xue Muliang. There is another thing. During this period, several studios and film and television companies have come to discuss the copyright of "Yunhai Yugongyuan". I want to know what you mean, whether to continue talking to Xingyue or..."

"You should make the decision this time. Xingyue is already busy with "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch". It is estimated that there will be some time, and then "Seven Swords" and "Chu Liuxiang". They probably don't want to stock up on so many projects of the same type."

"Okay, I'll be the one who chooses. I'll let you know and follow the process of adapting the contract."

"good."

...

Liu Jingting has been "planned for a long time", and his thoughts are very clear and strong, and he knows that the more he delays this kind of thing, the harder it is to solve, so it is the most appropriate way to say it straightforwardly.

Lu Yichou also felt a lot when he let go of such a money tree. He would not feel sorry for letting go of such a money tree. According to his original idea, he wanted to use the word-dragging technique and finally he could cooperate naturally like he did with Han Shuo and Yi Shuian. Unexpectedly, Liu Jingting was so direct, without any skewering, and said his thoughts very frankly, which made it impossible for him to use all the techniques he had been brewing for a long time.

Compared with Han Shuo, who has a wide range of interests and Yi Shui'an, who is determined to pursue the true meaning of words, only Liu Jingting, who is not inferior to his talent and wisdom, can have a thorough battle with Xue Muliang.

Although I was sorry, I still kept looking forward to it. When Xue Muliang rose up in the sky, he stepped on his own group of old men to the bottom of his feet without saying anything, but he still didn't say anything. Now, Liu Jingting has finally come out, of course I hope to use his hand to repair the Xue Muliang who has let him suffer all his cowards.

Although the new book has been surpassed or instantly killed by Gu Yongsheng in recent times, it has to be admitted that Xue Muliang and his culture are still as strong as yesterday, even better than yesterday.

In terms of data, novels produced by Dingshi Culture still occupy half of youth literature. According to authoritative data from third-party monitoring and opening. Last year, in addition to Gu Yongsheng's "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang" and "The Legend of White-Haired Witch" occupying one and three, five of the top twenty authors came from Dingshi, including Xue Muliang himself, Luo An and Adam. As for the sales of "Ding Novel", they were also entangled with "The Great River" and "The Grass on the Yuanshang". They had a win or defeat.

It can be seen from this that the dominant position of Dingshi Culture and youth literature is still difficult to shake.

...

"No matter what, I still feel more regretful and helpless," when facing my old partner Wei Wuzhi, Lu Yichou finally revealed the most real thoughts deep in his heart. "Gu Yongsheng is too smart and has too great potential. If it were me, he would have to set up his own business. Why do you get a share of the pie halfway?"

"Are you angry?" Wei Wuzhi asked.

"It's not anger, I'm just a little depressed. I know that things must be like this, but I feel that what I have done before is considered to be the end of kindness and righteousness, and it shouldn't be like this. In short, it's very complicated." Lu Yichou stared at the smoke stuck between his fingers and smiled bitterly.

"When I signed the contract, I made a promise."

"Yes, but things are easy to change. Forget it, I don't want to bear this money tree after all. And the path he wants to walk may not be as easy as he thinks, so watch it."

"Will you really give him some advice or help?" Wei Wuzhi asked meaningfully.

"Chu Liuxiang and "Sea of ​​Clouds" are our final cooperation. The cooperation after that has nothing to do with the contract. It is a real relationship. I will reserve the assistance. The bottom line is not to cause trouble. After all, after he left like this, I was indeed seriously injured."

"I want to say two other points," Wei Wuzhi said in a hidden secret. "First, after he left, there will definitely be people with ulterior motives who will label him a hat like "betray the old boss" and "after becoming famous, abandon the old master". According to his temper, he will definitely not respond. Such rumors can basically spread; Second, I read "Yuanhai Yugongyuan". Although it is a brand new story, no matter the writing skills or the intention, it is almost inconsistent with "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch".

You can make a bold conclusion. Just this style of work is already the limit of Gu Yongsheng. I dare not say it for a long time. It will be difficult for him to surpass himself within at least three years. As for "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang", it is another peak of another type, and it is also difficult to surpass him. Therefore, unless he is willing to return to tradition and take a completely different path, and can also open up new worlds, otherwise, the day when he breaks up with Qianhong may also be the time when his best-selling luck goes downhill."

Lu Yicong asked with a smile: "Are you angry too?"

"No, I'll analyze it objectively. Moreover, it would be too ideal and simple to fight against such giants as Yellow River Literature and Art with one person. If I guess correctly, Cui Song and Mo Zhiyu would not sit down and watch it happen."

Lu Yichou said sarcastically: "They will use the usual carrot and stick policy. It is estimated that Gu Yongsheng's departure will evolve into a chaotic battle for the author."

...

Although Liu Jingting, who had already taken the return bus, could not know what Wei Wuzhi said to him, he was indeed thinking about the same problem.

"Yu Bow of Cloud Sea" and "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" are the most typical representatives of Liang's martial arts. If you continue to promote it later, you will definitely be criticized for "going downhill" or "taking advantage of your old capital". Therefore, Jin Yong's large-scale martial arts finally came to its release.

Thinking of this, Liu Jingting couldn't help but feel inexplicably excited. Another thing that made him feel proud was that the time for officially promoting Jin's martial arts was basically consistent with his original plan - after high school, he entered university.

There is no need to worry about the part of "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang". Although some commentators believe that this novel is the most famous work of Gu's novels, when the Lu Xiaofeng series appears, I believe it will still refresh everyone. As for "The Merciful Swordsman Relentless Sword", which is recognized as the highest achievement of Gu's martial arts, it will not disappoint readers.

Ren Wei Wuzhi was so skillful that he could not have thought of this level.

An hour later, Liu Jingting arrived at Yuehe No. 1 Middle School.

...

For Liu Jingting, who has no pressure to go to school, high school life is no longer so terrifying. Every day, he goes to class like a wild crane, starts to actively communicate with his classmates, and cordially fulfills the responsibilities of an English class representative, organizes an English corner, and encourages students to talk to foreign teachers.

Liu Jingting, who turned into a three-good student, also signed up for the "Strive Cup" National Middle School Students English Speech Competition in April. Finally, he successfully advanced to the national quarterfinals with his classmate Liu Yisi and rushed to Yanjing to participate in the finals. In the end, Liu Yisi won the special prize, but Liu Jingting only won the first prize.

However, what surprised the teachers and students on the scene was that Liu Jingting won the special prize of the instructor at the same time.

That’s right, in addition to participating in this English speech contest, Liu Jingting also served as the instructor of Liu Yisi.

This is not difficult to understand, because in a speech contest, in addition to speaking, it also includes typhoons, expressions, manuscript content, etc., there was no problem with the manuscript content. I even played a very authentic joke with the foreign teacher judges on stage. The reason why I failed to win the first prize was because his Chinese accent was too heavy, and he himself did not have the consciousness to take the initiative to correct it, although Liu Yisi reminded him many times.

Liu Yisi learned pure American speaking, and her pronunciation was fine, but the content of the manuscript often made the mistake of using Chinese thinking to make words and sentences. What Liu Jingting taught her was how to use American thinking to speak and break sentences.

For Liu Jingting, who is familiar with countless classic American classics, this skill is really a piece of cake. For Lewis, the things she learned from Liu Jingting almost affected her entire student career. Until after graduating from college, she still talked about her master.

In addition, when the host introduced Liu Jingting as the symbolic essay champion, there was a sudden stir and discussion at the scene. He was already guessing whether Liu Jingting was the teacher and students of Liu Jingting couldn't help but exclaim.

This guy is so evil. His article is so well written, and he can achieve such good results in English speech competitions.

Of course, more awesome sounds are because Liu Jingting is now a student of Vientiane Academy.

When the game ended, Liu Jingting was joking with Liu Yisi. A beautiful girl in a dark chestnut coat walked up to him and said, "Today you stole my limelight. When it comes to Vientiane, I will snatch it back."

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Chapter completed!