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Chapter 17 Huayu Publishing House

Wang Kong is a car owner. After leaving the school, Wang Kong took Ye Chen towards a "Silver Dragon" car.

It seems that Wang Kong's financial conditions are pretty good, Ye Chen thought.

Not long after, Wang Kong drove Ye Chen to an office building in the city and stopped. After parking the car, he took Ye Chen out of the car and then got into the elevator with Ye Chen.

After getting out of the elevator, Ye Chen saw a signboard with Huayu Publishing House written on it. Ye Chen and Wang Kong walked in. Soon a receptionist came over and asked, "Excuse me, do you two gentlemen have an appointment?" ?"

Wang Kong shook his head and said, "No, please wait for me, I'll make a call."

Then Wang Kong took out his mobile phone and made a call. After a short chat, a young man in a suit, about 27 or [-] years old, came out and shouted loudly from a long distance away:
"Why do you think of coming to see me today, kid? Don't you usually stay in school and become a hard-working gardener to take care of the little seedlings of the motherland?"

The voice moved from far to near, and then strode up to Wang Kong with a big smile on his face and gave Wang Kong a big bear hug.

Ye Chen watched silently from the side, and it could be seen that Wang Kong was also very happy, and the relationship between the two should be very good, and the young man in front of him should be the college classmate Wang Kong mentioned, that is, the editor-in-chief of Huayu Publishing House.

At such a young age, he has become the editor-in-chief of a publishing house, which can be regarded as young and promising.

After a while of pleasantries, fortunately Wang Kong did not forget the purpose of this trip, waved his hands and said:
"Okay, Zheng Wei, I'm here today to find you on business, and I'm also here to negotiate with you."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Wei asked curiously: "Negotiate with me? Why, could it be that you have been teaching for a few years and wrote a book and plan to ask me to publish it?"

"It's not me, it's my student Ye Chen who wrote a novel and plans to publish it, I promise to surprise you." Wang pointed to Ye Chen and said with a smile.

"Oh?"

Zheng Wei just glanced at Ye Chen, and said heartily: "Ye Chen is right, he really is a young talent. I am very clear about my old classmate's vision. There are not many things that can make him professionally recognized. Don't be nervous. , take it easy, I'm not a person who puts on airs like Wang Kong, I'm older than you, just call Brother Zheng."

After finishing speaking, Zheng Wei gave Wang Kong a teasing look.

Ye Chen admires Zheng Wei quite a bit. It can be seen that Zheng Wei is a straightforward person. He doesn't care about trifles, and he doesn't see himself clearly because of his young age. Maybe there is a reason why he was brought by Wang Kong, but it is also commendable. Well, Zheng Wei is older than himself, so it's okay to call him Brother Zheng, but Wang Kong is right next to him, so calling him that would be a bit confusing, not good.

Maybe it was because he understood Ye Chen's worries, and Wang Kong didn't treat Ye Chen as a child at this time, so Wang Kong said with a smile:

"It's okay, Ye Chen, let's call each other."

Ye Chen was not pretentious, and called out "Hello, Brother Zheng."

Zheng Wei readily agreed.

"Then I'll call you Marven Ye. I don't know what surprise you brought to Brother Zheng this time. Even Wang Kong, whose eyes are above the top, is full of praise. Hurry up and show it to Brother Zheng. It will be good then." save trouble."

Wang Kong smiled wryly and shook his head. Obviously, he had learned Zheng Wei's hot-tempered personality long ago. He nodded at Ye Chen and signaled Ye Chen to take out the manuscript that was just printed out at the school gate.

Seeing this, Ye Chen handed the manuscript to Zheng Wei without hesitation.

Zheng Wei didn't look at it in a hurry, but turned his head and told the receptionist: "Xiao Li, please make me three cups of tea and send them to my office." Then he said to Wang Kong and Ye Chen: "Go, first Go sit in my office for a while, so I can take a closer look at the manuscript."

This is a person with fine details and a good professional attitude, and Ye Chen's evaluation of Zheng Wei is a little higher in his heart.

After arriving at the office with Zheng Wei, Zheng Wei took the manuscript and walked towards his seat, while saying to Ye Chen and Ye Chen:
"You're welcome, sit down, it may take me some time to finish reading, you can order as you like."

Before Ye Chen could speak, Wang Kong smiled and said: "I won't be polite to you, but Ye Chen and I came here before lunch, you read the manuscript first, and I will take Ye Chen to dinner first."

When Zheng Wei heard that Wang Kong and Ye Chen hadn't eaten yet, he quickly put down the manuscript and said:

"I haven't eaten yet. Let me tell you earlier. I will take you to eat first. I know there is a good restaurant here. I will invite you to try it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Kong waved his hands repeatedly and said:
"Don't, don't, we can go by ourselves, you stay here to read the manuscript, I guarantee you will have a big surprise."

When Zheng Wei heard this, he was also aroused by Wang Kong's repeated praises, so he didn't hesitate and said:
"Then, go on your own, I'll read the manuscript first."

Here, Ye Chen and Wang Kong went to eat. Zheng Wei picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea after seeing Ye Chen and the two left. Then he picked up Ye Chen's manuscript with a serious face. The first page is very simple, only five words .

"The Da Vinci Code"

Huayu Publishing House, the staff area, the employees who are usually well-organized and perform their duties do not know when they gather together, as if they are talking about something.

"It's abnormal, it's really abnormal. Hey, what's wrong with our boss, he yells loudly from time to time, muttering about something unbelievable, is he sick, should we go in and have a look." A man in his twenties with long hair on his face Said the young man wearing glasses with a few pimples.

"What's sick? Besides mental illness, what else makes people yell? In my opinion, it's probably because I saw something unclean. There is a woman in her thirties in my hometown." A sweeping lady , holding the mop with both hands and saying mysteriously.

Ye Chen and Wang Kong, who came back from dinner, saw this scene as soon as they entered Huayu Publishing House. Ye Chen and Wang Kong looked at each other, both puzzled.

Walking towards Zheng Wei's office, Wang Kong knocked on the door, but just after knocking, Zheng Wei's angry voice came from inside.

"Didn't I say that I was reading a very important manuscript? Don't bother me if you have nothing to do! If you have anything to do, wait until I finish the manuscript."

Ye Chen didn't know what happened, but Wang Kong ignored it, pushed open the door and walked in, saying:
"How about it, old classmate, is Ye Chen's novel not bad?"

Zheng Wei, who was about to look back to see who had the guts to enter his office to disturb him at this time, looked up and saw that it was Wang Kong, and then saw Ye Chen behind Wang Kong, his eyes lit up, and he ignored Wang Kong. He got up and strode to Ye Chen, took Ye Chen's hand and said excitedly:

"Kneel, kneel, Ye Chen, I have convinced you, this is the novel, this is the real novel."

Ye Chen was taken aback. He didn't expect that Zheng Wei, who was in a hurry just now, became like a lunatic when eating a meal. His incoherent appearance reminded Ye Chen of those crazy fans of idol stars in his previous life.

Wang Kong on the side was also taken aback. He had expected Zheng Wei's over-the-season reaction, but he still underestimated the shock this novel brought to Zheng Wei. He also felt a little ashamed in his heart. He explained to Yechen:

"Both Zheng Wei and I graduated from the Department of Literature. Zheng Wei has always liked that kind of unbelievable stories since he was a child, and has been developing in this direction. Now I think I was shocked after reading your novel."

Suddenly, Ye Chen remembered those die-hard fans of mystery novels in his previous life, and Zheng Wei was probably such a person.

"Wang Kong, don't talk nonsense, kid. I'm not crazy. Let me tell you, this book is different from any other type of book I've read before. It can be said that it has created a genre. I must sign a contract to publish this book. "

Unhappy, he gave Wang Kong a blank look, Zheng Wei turned his head to look at Ye Chen and said:
"Ye Chen, you are Wang Kong's student, and Wang Kong is my best buddy. I won't hide it from you. From my experience, your book will be popular. If you sign a contract with our publishing house, I can I will sign a contract with you with the highest authority of a rookie, and if I buy it out, I can give you 60 yuan per thousand characters, but I suggest you choose to share."

When Wang Kong on the side heard this, he didn't want to say anything more. Wang Kong, who was familiar with Zheng Wei's situation, knew that this was really the best condition Zheng Wei could offer.

Ye Chen nodded and said, "I believe in Teacher Wang and Brother Zheng, so I choose to share."

"Well, if you share, the copyright still belongs to you, 20 yuan per thousand words, but on this basis, I will give you [-]% of the share for every book sold."

Zheng Wei was also relieved to see Ye Chen agreeing. Although he is the editor-in-chief of the publishing house, he would have to take risks if he hastily offered such a high condition to a newcomer. He has created a genre. Although he still doesn't know how the market will react and whether he can accept this book, Zheng Wei's intuition tells himself that this book is worth taking risks, both for money and for his own novels.

Fortunately, the damned Zhu Jin was away from the publishing house recently, otherwise it would be difficult to sign Ye Chen's book, but counting the time, Zhu Jin will be back soon, thinking of this, Zheng Wei decided to cut the mess quickly and get the book out as soon as possible. It's settled.

"In that case, Ye Chen, have you turned 16 yet?"

"full."

"That's good, since that's the case, how about we print the contract and sign it first?"

"it is good."

It wasn't until seeing Ye Chen signed the contract that Zheng Wei really relaxed and said to Ye Chen:

"Ye Chen, the contract has also been signed. My plan is this. In the next two weeks, I will start to promote this book. It may take your age. I hope you are prepared for this. If nothing else, it will go on sale in two weeks.

Ye Chen nodded. These publicity methods were similar in his previous life. They were nothing more than gimmicks like a 17-year-old genius writer. Although he has confidence in "The Da Vinci Code", there is no need to refuse things that are beneficial to him.

Seeing Ye Chen nodding, Zheng Wei was also relieved, and then said:
"The work is done, and it's getting late now. Let's have dinner together later, and I'll treat you."

In the evening, after the three of Ye Chen had dinner together, before leaving, Zheng Wei exchanged contact information with Ye Chen, without saying anything, Wang Kong carried Ye Chen and sent Ye Chen off under Ye Chen's guidance Go back downstairs to Ye Chen's house.

Before getting out of the car, Ye Chen turned his head to look at Wang Kong and said:
"Teacher, I'm sorry to trouble you today, thank you!"

Wang Kong held the steering wheel, looked at Ye Chen with a serious expression of thanks, and also smiled:

"You are my student, so there is nothing to be thankful for, but don't forget that you have to participate in the preliminary round of the National Youth Literature Writing Competition at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen nodded with a smile and said:

"Don't worry, I will definitely get a good ranking. I will strive to get No.1. If it's not for myself, we can't embarrass the teacher either."

Wang Kong laughed and scolded:
"Okay, go back, don't flatter me here, if you can really get the first place, it doesn't matter if I ask you to take two months off."

When Ye Chen heard it, he suddenly became energetic and said:

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, the teacher means what he says." Wang Kong laughed.

"Okay, I will definitely take the first place." Ye Chen said confidently.

"Don't talk too much, wait until you get the first place! Okay, the teacher is gone, you can go back too." Wang Kong said.

"Well, goodbye teacher."

It wasn't until Wang Kong's car disappeared from Ye Chen's sight that Wang Kong turned around and walked towards his home.

I don’t know how Zhao Qingwei is doing today, Ye Chen thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)