Rebirth 80: Start by earning money to build a brick house

Zhang Ziming took this time to introduce himself again, including which commune he was from, which village he was from, how many years he had been in school, etc. This was when he really got to know Xu Yimin.

Of course, as for why he approached Xu Yimin, Zhang Ziming casually made up a reason.

He just said that he had seen Xu Yimin's article in the newspaper and felt that it was well written, and he insisted on this reason, which made Xu Yimin not continue to ask further questions.

At this time, Zhang Ziming also expressed his thoughts:

"Brother Xu, do you think this will work? My novel, please help me revise it. How about some rhetorical techniques, atmosphere enhancement, etc., to improve the writing style and level?"

Xu Yimin stared at Zhang Ziming in front of him, still a little puzzled. He liked this novel very much. The story was indeed good, but was it appropriate for him to revise it?

Zhang Ziming also knew that Xu Yimin had probably never encountered such a thing:

"Brother Xu, please help me revise it, and then this novel will have both of our names, and the manuscript fee will be divided equally between the two of us, or you can do it six and four of us."

Zhang Ziming was also anxious at this time, thinking what to do if Xu Yimin didn't agree.

He has read through all the novels. If he went back and wrote one by himself, he would be ready to cry.

Although it was written by him, I forced him to move it forward a few years.

Xu Yimin was obviously thinking about this matter, but he didn't answer.

Zhang Ziming looked at Xu Yimin's expression and suddenly understood in his heart.

What Xu Yimin probably cares about now is not the royalties, but the ability to publish a book.

In this way, his reputation will also rise. After all, he is a scholar. It is natural for him to publish a book to improve his reputation.

Zhang Ziming continued:

"Brother Xu, regarding the signature of the novel, just put your name in the front and my name in the back. My request is that as long as the novel can be serialized and published, I can get the royalties."

Zhang Ziming still didn't want to give up his signature, because if he didn't sign, even if he got the money back, he wouldn't be able to tell the source of the money.

It's troublesome to tell the source.

Hearing what Zhang Ziming said, Xu Yimin was a little moved. To be honest, he liked this novel very much.

It also tells stories that happened locally, and I know some of the prototypes of some of the stories.

If he revise and polish it himself, there will definitely be no problem in publishing this book. Xu Yimin still has this confidence.

However, what Xu Yimin had in mind was just as Zhang Ziming expected.

What Xu Yimin thought at this time was that it would be better if he only signed his own name.

He doesn't think about the issue of royalties or royalties now. He doesn't need a penny of royalties.

But Xu Yimin felt that this might be a bit too much, and he was embarrassed to say it for a while.

Zhang Ziming saw that Xu Yimin was still hesitating and wondered if this guy really wanted to just write his name or wanted to write another book by himself?

However, in this case, even if you make money, you still can’t tell the source. This is a troublesome thing.

However, Zhang Ziming quickly threw out another temptation:

"Brother Xu, to be honest, this book should be based on my suggestion. In addition, I have also conceived a book here. I have written the outline. I can give this outline to you, how about it?"

Xu Yimin was very puzzled by Zhang Ziming's behavior, and was a little envious:

"You still have a book? Then you have already written the outline, why did you give it to me? You can just continue writing it yourself."

Zhang Ziming thought about it from the beginning. He didn't want to take up too many novels in later generations. He planned to only write one or two novels. Besides, this is the author himself.

But what reason can you make up to make Xu Yimin believe it?After thinking for a while he said:

"Brother Xu, I just feel that the two of us are destined, so I want to give you this outline. I wrote this outline in great detail, and also wrote some details."

Zhang Ziming took out the outline of another book and handed it to Xu Yimin.

At this time, Xu Yimin was really tempted and attracted.

Xu Yimin was a little excited:

"Did you really send it to me?"

Because Xu Yimin saw not only the outline, but also the detailed outline, and even several chapter titles.

Based on this, it is actually very easy to write a book, which is equivalent to giving it away for free.

Zhang Ziming saw that it was effective, so he discussed a detailed plan with Xu Yimin.

After all, I wanted both money and a signature, so of course it was the first one;

The second book was definitely given to Xu Yimin for free. Of course, it was written by Xu Yimin, and I just gave it to him a few years in advance.

Another requirement of Zhang Ziming is to work quickly. Time waits for no one. He also needs to use the royalties as start-up capital to make money.

Of course, I will never make money from the novels written by later generations of writers. I only need to make this kind of money once or twice. If I become addicted, it will cause too much trouble for future generations of writers.

Then leave it to Xu Yimin with such confidence?Aren't you afraid of Xu Yimin causing trouble?

There is no need to worry about this. According to the memories of Zhang Ziming's previous and later lives, this great writer who came out of Min'an County is still trustworthy. I should give him some enlightenment and make a good start.

However, Xu Yimin did not let Zhang Ziming go, but directly took Zhang Ziming back to his dormitory.

The dormitory is just behind the office building. It is a two-person dormitory. The conditions are still good, but now it can be said that it is Xu Yimin's own single room.

Because his roommate was seconded to the county government, he temporarily lived in a dormitory arranged by the county government, so the bed was temporarily vacant.

After making arrangements for Zhang Ziming, Xu Yimin went out and said he would be back soon, asking Zhang Ziming to wait here.

After Xu Yimin left, Zhang Ziming thought to himself, if he stayed in his dormitory, would he have to revise the manuscript with him at night?

I can't help with the revision of the manuscript. If I can revise it well, then I still need him.

There was another thing that made Zhang Ziming feel a little uneasy. Even though he was living here, he couldn't send a message to his family.

If he called me, he could only call the commune, but it was useless. Who would bring the letter to Bottle Village?

After thinking about it, forget it, this is the only way. I have stayed at Yang Dajiang and Yang Xiaojiang's house for a few nights before. It is a common thing in this era and should not be considered a trouble.

It must have been more than ten minutes when Xu Yimin came back with two lunch boxes and some steamed buns.

Looking at the white-faced steamed buns in Xu Yimin's hand, Zhang Ziming swallowed unconsciously. They were really greedy, and there were several of them.

After Xu Yimin entered the door, of course he saw Zhang Ziming swallowing his saliva, and then said:

"It's noon, let's eat first. I asked my boss for leave just now. You and I will reorganize this manuscript in the past two days.

I am responsible for improving the writing style, and you are responsible for straightening out the coherence of the entire story.

We will try to use it day and night to produce the first edition of this 20-word novel as quickly as possible. "

After listening to Xu Yimin's words, Zhang Ziming did not hesitate, picked up the big white steamed bun and started to eat it.