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Chapter 57 Be famous as soon as possible

Zhu Jin is currently the deputy editor-in-chief of Huayu Publishing House.

Zhu Jin became an employee of Huayu Publishing House when he was in his twenties, and worked hard at Huayu Publishing House for more than ten years.

For more than ten years, Zhu Jin has been conscientiously completing his work. It can be said that he has dedicated the most important youth in his life to the publishing house, and his dedication will eventually be rewarded. The small employees gradually became editors, and then deputy editors. Seeing that the editor-in-chief was about to retire, his boss favored him a lot, and the people under him also respected him very much. Zhu Jin thought that the position of editor-in-chief of the publishing house was already in his pocket. Unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared on the way, and was cut off by Zheng Wei, a young man who had just joined the publishing house a few years ago.

How does this make Zhu Jin angry?Although it is undeniable that Zheng Wei is indeed very talented. After becoming the editor-in-chief of the publishing house, the performance of the publishing house has also improved day by day.

But Zhu Jin refused to accept it. Zhu Jin felt that his work ability was no worse than Zheng Wei's, and his experience was also richer than Zheng Wei's. The publishing and social networking in his own hands would not be worse than Zheng Wei's. In the same position, I would also be in the same position. OK!
With ambition in his heart, Zhu Jin quickly put it into action. First, he blocked Zheng Wei in some small ways, but later found that it didn't work at all. As the publishing house developed better and better, Zheng Wei's position was let If things go on like this, the position of editor-in-chief will only get further and further away from me.

However, Zheng Wei also has his own shortcomings, that is, since Zheng Wei became the editor-in-chief, he has never found any book that can be popular. On the contrary, although Zheng Wei has signed several books in recent years, most of them are just Let the publishing house make a small profit, and if you want to be the editor-in-chief, you have to prove that your ability to dig out works is better than Zheng Wei.

Therefore, it was Zhu Jin who signed the new book "Yu Hua" by Cheng Ji, the suspenseful little prince of Qingyang City.

But what made Zhu Jin even more ecstatic was that Zheng Wei also signed a book at this time. At first, when Zhu Jin heard the news, he thought Zheng Wei had invited him to suppress his revolution. What a famous writer, I still have some worries in my heart.

Unexpectedly, when he returned to the publishing house, he discovered that what Zheng Wei had signed was actually a new book by an unknown newcomer author. Zhu Jin couldn't wait to yell "God help me too" in his heart.

After working in a publishing house for so many years, Zhu Jin has become very familiar with things in the publishing industry. Because of this, Zhu Jin understands how difficult it is for a new author's new book to get good results, unless it is a rare one in a hundred years. of genius.

It's a pity that this newcomer author is only 17 years old!

When Zhu Jin heard the news, he almost laughed out loud. It is good that writing requires talent, but no matter how powerful a genius is, it is impossible to write a best-selling book at the age of 17. to write a bestseller?
Sign a 17-year-old rookie author and dare to fight me, Zheng Wei, Zheng Wei, this is your biggest failure!I, Zhu Jin, have secured the editor-in-chief seat this time!

Thinking of this, Zhu Jin smiled and said: "I think this is the talented writer Ye Chen, he is indeed a young talent!"

Ye Chen has also heard about Zhu Jin, and knows that the relationship between Zhu Jin and Zheng Wei is not right. As for why, Ye Chen understands clearly when he turns his head, not to mention that Zhu Jin is clearly with himself this time It was against the opponent, and he was on the side with Zheng Wei. Although Zhu Jin's words were a compliment to himself, it was obviously unbelievable, but Ye Chen still said modestly:

"The chief and deputy editor-in-chief are serious. What kind of genius? I am still far away." This time Ye Chen understood very well that since he learned "Elementary Speech Skills", his language art has improved by leaps and bounds. Where should he pause or emphasize in a sentence? Tone, these little tricks are used with great proficiency, such as the word "vice"!

Sure enough, as soon as Ye Chen finished speaking, Zhu Jin's face changed, and he looked up at Ye Chen, subconsciously thinking that Ye Chen did it on purpose, but Ye Chen's elementary speech ability is not covered, not just language expression ability, and expression.

Therefore, Zhu Jin didn't see any clues. Seeing that Ye Chen's expression didn't look like he was mocking himself, or he was deceived by Ye Chen's age, Zhu Jin shook his head and didn't speak any more.

Zhu Jin didn't notice it, but Zheng Wei next to him was very clear, and gave Ye Chen a veiled look of admiration, Zheng Wei then said:

"Okay, it just so happens that Marven Ye is here too, everyone, let's talk about what happened just now."

After finishing speaking, Zheng Wei turned his head to look at one of the middle-aged men, and said with a smile: "Boss Wang, I wonder how many copies of "The Da Vinci Code" you plan to order this time?"

Boss Wang was stunned, looked at Ye Chen, and then at Zhu Jin, hesitating a little. Boss Wang couldn't help but worry, because Ye Chen was really too young, and Boss Wang didn't think that Ye Chen could write much at this age. Good novels come.

"Editor Zheng, just now the statistics of Sanwei Bookstore came out. In the whole morning, "姽妹" sold [-] copies, while "The Da Vinci Code" only sold less than [-] copies. I think I should order " There are [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code" and [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code." Boss Wang said.

Hearing what Boss Wang said, Ye Chen realized that his "The Da Vinci Code" had sold nearly [-] copies in one morning. It seems that after he walked out of Sanwei Bookstore, more people bought his own books. some.

However, Ye Chen was still a little unhappy that Boss Wang looked down on him and only ordered [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code".

But there is no way, who made his current grades really not as good as others.

Zheng Wei nodded, and he also understood Boss Wang's concerns in his heart. In fact, for a newcomer like Ye Chen, Boss Wang was very courageous to order [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code".

"Boss Sun, what about you?" Zheng Wei turned his head and asked.

"In my case, I'm no bigger than Boss Wang's family. How about it, there are [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code" and [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code." Boss Sun said shrewdly.

Zheng Wei's face was a bit ugly when he heard this. As the editor-in-chief of Huayu Publishing House, Zheng Wei knew a little about the publishing house's business partners, er, partners. This Sun Jian's bookstore is relatively large. Like Boss Wang, ordering [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code" is more than enough, but Zheng Wei knows that Sun Jian is closer to Zhu Jin, and now he only ordered [-] copies, and he probably knows that Ye Chen signed it himself. People come for themselves.

"Boss Sun, you have to trust the vision of our publishing house. Every book we publish has been investigated and researched. I can assure you that "The Da Vinci Code" will not make you lose money. You might as well think about it. "After thinking about it, Zheng Wei still wanted to try his best to persuade him.

Hearing what Zheng Wei said, Boss Sun hesitated immediately. Although he usually had a good relationship with Zhu Jin, Zheng Wei was the editor-in-chief of the publishing house after all, and his bookstore had to rely on Huayu Publishing House for food. If you hold a grudge and give yourself small shoes to wear, then you will lose more than you gain!
"How about adding another two hundred dollars?" Boss Sun thought to himself.

At this time, Zhu Jin who was on the side said lightly: "Editor Zheng, I think we should stop embarrassing Boss Sun. Boss Sun also has to consider his own bookstore. It's not that I said "The Da Vinci Code" is bad, but that "Da Vinci Code" is not good. As a brand-new type of novel, The Finch Code has not yet passed the market test, and it is already a big risk for publishers to publish it hastily, and it is normal for Boss Sun not to want to take such a risk!"

Boss Sun at the side was hesitating whether to order two hundred more copies of "The Da Vinci Code" so as not to offend Zheng Wei, but now that Zhu Jin was supporting him, and what Zhu Jin said was reasonable, he decided immediately:
"Editor Zheng, I think I'd better order [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code" and [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code". Anyway, they are all books from the publishing house, and they are all the same. Don't you think so?"

Zheng Wei's face was livid.

Zhu Jin, as a member of the publishing house, is just disregarding the interests of the publishing house because of his personal conflicts. It is a big risk to say that "The Da Vinci Code" has not passed the market test. In a disguised form, do you say that you have to force yourself to publish the book you signed?

And although these words seem to make sense, but a brand-new novel subject is published, which book is not published at the risk of risk?
As for Boss Sun, he is also an individual. Anyway, they are all books from the publishing house. What else can I say after I have said that? Besides, the matter of ordering more "The Da Vinci Code" does not mean that I only sell "The Da Vinci Code" If he regards it as a book from the publishing house, wouldn't he become someone who harms the interests of the publishing house?

Zheng Wei didn't speak.

At this time, Manager Chen of the Shuiyun Bookstore on the side raised his eyes and said, "Editor Zheng, our bookstore plans to order [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code" and [-] copies of "The Da Vinci Code."

Ye Chen glanced at Manager Chen in surprise, thinking that he finally had someone who knew the goods.

Zheng Wei's expression became better when he heard the words, "Then thank you, Manager Chen, for trusting the vision of our publishing house."

"Well, Zheng, Chief Editor Zheng, I just thought about it and felt that our bookstore's financial chain is not enough to buy so many books. I think I should only order [-] copies of "彽婳" and "The Da Vinci Code" Two hundred copies." Boss Wang on the side said with twinkling eyes.

Looking at Boss Wang's evasive eyes, Zheng Wei didn't know what was going on, he must have been persuaded by Zhu Jin and Boss Sun's singing and convincing, and now he regretted it. As for why the capital chain is not enough to buy so many books?
Hehe, this is complete bullshit!
But Zheng Wei was too lazy to talk nonsense with Boss Wang, so he just nodded his head in agreement.

After discussing the matter, the four left the office one after another, leaving only Zheng Wei and Ye Chen.

I just witnessed a big scene, and Ye Chen felt very uncomfortable in his heart. This feeling of being looked down upon by others is really uncomfortable, but Ye Chen has his own pride, and he will not lick his face when others look down on him Get others to order more of their books.

Therefore, Ye Chen didn't say a word, and he didn't say any harsh words. In fact, when others don't take you seriously, it's useless for you to say anything.

Fame!Fame!Ye Chen once again felt the effect of fame!
The same publishing house, the same two books, these bookstore owners have never read it, and they don’t know the quality of the books, but they have ordered thousands of copies of Cheng Ji’s "姽童" one by one, and their own "Da Hua" The Finch Code" was disliked.

Ye Chen took a deep breath, since they looked down on him, let's talk about sales.

Putting aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, Ye Chen finally remembered that he came here to discuss something serious with Zheng Wei.

But before Ye Chen could speak, Zheng Wei on the side said, "I'm sorry, Xiao Chen."

Seeing Zheng Wei's apologetic expression, Ye Chen certainly wouldn't blame Zheng Wei. It is the nature of businessmen to seek profit. They can be humble when you can bring them benefits, and when you can't bring them benefits. , they don't care what you think!
"It's okay, I understand, Brother Zheng, I just came from Sanwei Bookstore, and I have something to discuss with you this time." Shaking his head, Ye Chen said he didn't mind.

After hearing what Ye Chen said, Zheng Wei also put on a serious expression on his face. Of course Zheng Wei understood what Ye Chen meant. Ye Chen must have gone to Sanwei Bookstore to see the sales situation.

"How's the situation?" Zheng Wei asked seriously.

"It's not optimistic." Ye Chen took a deep breath and said solemnly.

Zheng Wei nodded silently. Zheng Wei has been working in the publishing house for several years, and he has long been familiar with the situation in the publishing industry. He also knows how difficult it is for a newcomer to become a hit. Publish a new book with publicity.

However, even though this situation had been expected long ago and Zheng Wei had already made psychological preparations, Zheng Wei was still unavoidably anxious when things came to an end.

If Ye Chen fails, he can do it all over again, but Zheng Wei is different. If Zheng Wei fails this time, his position as the editor-in-chief of the publishing house may be lost.

But Zheng Wei is a resolute person after all, and he has no regrets about the decisions he has made. Although he is very worried, Zheng Wei is more worried about Ye Chen losing confidence. Zheng Wei appreciates Ye Chen's talent and also likes "Dafen" Odd Code" is a brand-new type of novel, and I don't want Ye Chen to disappear from everyone because of the blow.

"This is normal. You are just a newcomer and don't have any reputation now, but you don't have to worry. You have to believe in yourself." Zheng Wei encouraged.

Obviously, Zheng Wei's worries and encouragement are unnecessary. Ye Chen will not worry about the quality of the novel "The Da Vinci Code" at all. After all, this is a super best-seller that has experienced market testing on earth, and for a novel author , you are confident in the quality of your novels, what else are you afraid of?
"Don't worry, Brother Zheng, I have confidence in my novel. My headache is how to let everyone know about my book in a short time. After all, there is still too little publicity." Ye Chen frowned.

Zheng Wei was also very helpless. Although he was the editor-in-chief, Zheng Wei was not the boss, and he couldn't do whatever he wanted. His ability to sign such a generous contract for Marven Ye was already at his limit.

After all, no matter from all aspects, the publishing prospect of Cheng Ji's new book "姽童" is better than "The Da Vinci Code", even the insiders of the publishing house think so.

However, Zheng Wei is still very concerned about this matter, and calculating the time, that person should have almost finished it, Zheng Wei silently estimated the time in his heart.

Zheng Wei was about to speak when suddenly the phone on the desk rang.

"Hello." Zheng Wei picked up the phone.

"Hi, Lao Zheng, it's me." A male voice came from the phone.

"Old Han, your boy finally called me, how is it? Have you completed the task I gave you?" Zheng Wei said with a look of surprise.

Ye Chen was a little curious when he saw this. It seemed that he was an acquaintance of Zheng Wei. Mission, what mission?
"Haha, look at how anxious you are, but you've made me miserable this time. You threw this book to me yesterday and asked me to finish it and write a special comment. It's a good thing, and it made me read it all night long." , but this book is really wonderful! I have never read this type of book, scientific and rigorous logical reasoning, the plot is intricate, one suspense after another, it is really enjoyable to read, I was anxious to read the book review yesterday I'll have to watch it again later." From such a distance, Ye Chen could hear the excitement of the person talking on the phone.

"Haha, I said I won't let you down! How about it, have you written a book review? I recommend such a good book to you. If you didn't write a book review, I would fall out with you!" Zheng Wei threatened.

"Fortunately, I read the book all night and then wrote a long review, which should have been published by now, but Lao Zheng, I have helped you so hard, you must introduce the author to me. This kind of mystery novel is very interesting, and I really want to communicate with the author face to face."

Hearing this, Zheng Wei turned his head and took a deep look at Ye Chen, and said with an incomprehensible smile: "Don't worry, I will introduce you, but I promise to surprise you!
After saying that, Zheng Wei hung up the phone with a bang, turned his head, and smiled at the confused Ye Chen:

"Now, there is publicity!"

(End of this chapter)