Zhao Mu smiled bitterly, it was quite interesting to think about it!

But the prerequisite is that Mr. Qinghe must be famous!

Thinking of this, Zhao Mu silently put down the teacup in his hand, took out the unfinished Zhuangyuan Collection and continued to study it.

Lin Shuangshuang took all of Zhao Mu's little movements into her eyes. Seeing that he had no intention of revealing his identity, she of course chose to respect him.

Haha, I wonder if Mr. Zhao will enjoy the feeling of being a vest boss in the future.

Zhao Changsheng was excited for a long time but Lin Shuangshuang didn't tell him, so he could only sit down and copy it obediently.

Lin Shuangshuang continued to teach him how to typeset, and he became excited again when he wrote the short story.

“Why don’t you finish this story?”

"What does it mean when Bodhi Patriarch knocks on the monkey's head three times?"

"Why is there no more behind?"

"Who wrote this story so that it can be published in the newspaper without being finished?"

Zhao Changsheng had a face full of resentment, and his tone was full of complaints. It was obvious that he didn't enjoy the show, and he didn't understand the routine of serializing to keep people on edge...

Lin Shuangshuang ignored him and instead found Cheng Xi and asked him to draw illustrations for the story.

“Draw an illustration of Bodhi Patriarch hitting a monkey’s head, with a mountain in the background and write Three Stars Slanting Moon Cave on the entrance of the cave.”

Cheng Xi was drawing illustrations while reading the story, and after finishing it, he felt so hung up that he couldn't breathe and was extremely uncomfortable.

"What's next?"

“When will the sequel be written?”

Lin Shuangshuang looked at the two people's anxious expressions and coughed lightly: "The follow-up will be in the next issue of Mu Bao."

"Whether the next issue of Mu Bao will be released depends on the sales of the first issue of Mu Bao, so... you understand..."

“The first phase must be successful, otherwise there will be no follow-up.”

"..."

Damn, this is worse than skipping three meals!

After the first story was typeset, Lin Shuangshuang took it to the printing factory for engraving and started printing the next day.

After seeing the finished newspaper, Lin Shuangshuang felt as if she had returned to the 21st century.

"Miss, why are your eyes red?"

"I am fine."

Lin Shuangshuang took the newspaper to Zhao's house and handed the first issue to Zhao Mu to read.

"Very good, very good!"

Zhao Mu looked at the contents of the newspaper, imagining that countless readers would read his articles and poems, and he couldn't help but burst into tears of excitement.

"This is the first time I've seen a reading material with this kind of layout."

"Such a large page, such small words, such a vivid and interesting story, and color and illustrations, it's really wonderful!"

Zhao Mu read the newspaper over and over again, exclaiming in admiration.

Lin Shuangshuang smiled. It seemed that the first issue of the newspaper would be a success.

After printing 10,000 copies of the newspaper, Lin Shuangshuang sent people to deliver them to all parts of the country overnight, using Wangjianglou's supply channels.

In the following days, Wangjianglou branches across the country received the newspaper one after another.

The owners of the Wangjianglou branch had already received the news and made arrangements.

There was a kid holding a newspaper in front of the door and shouting, "Newspapers for sale, one tael of silver per copy, limited quantity, first come first served."

"The top scholar's guide, explanations by famous teachers, great works by great scholars, anecdotes, wonderful stories, court dynamics, palace secrets, ways of doing business... all in Qinghe Mubao."

Those who can go to Wangjiang Tower for dinner are all rich people. Naturally, they would not mind spending a tael of silver. When they hear the words shouted by the little boy, they will curiously buy one to see.

You know what, the advertising slogans spoken by the little boy are really attractive, and they attract different people.

The scholars were attracted by words like "top scholar's handbook", "famous teacher's explanation" and "great works of great scholars".

The ladies were more curious about anecdotes, palace secrets, and wonderful stories...

Merchants are more concerned about business methods and the dynamics of the court...

"Waiter, go buy me a newspaper. This is my reward."

"Thank you for the reward, sir. I will go right away."

The waiter at Wangjiang Tower happily went to the newspaper with one or two taels of silver and a reward.

Soon, diners in restaurants all had a newspaper in their hands, as if they would be losing face if they didn't hold a newspaper.

Even illiterate businessmen would buy a copy and hold it in their hands just to pretend. If they couldn't understand it themselves, they could take it back and let their children read it.

Seeing those scholars praising the above book, they also wanted to buy a copy for their school-age children at home.

Our children cannot lose at the starting line. They must have what others have.

"This Qinghe hermit is truly a hermit master. This article is so brilliant that it can be called the top scholar."

"That's right. Otherwise, how could he be so arrogant as to compile a guide for top scorers?"

"But why have I never heard of the reputation of Qinghe Jushi before?"

"Nonsense, if everyone has heard of him, then he is not a hidden master."

The scholar was so embarrassed by the rebuke that he retorted: "Since you have been in seclusion, why are you coming out now?"

"It's none of your business. If they want to hide, they can hide. If they want to come out, they can come out."

"..."

It makes sense!

“Why isn’t this story finished?”

"Is Patriarch Bodhi hinting at something by knocking the monkey three times?"

"Can the monkey understand what Patriarch Bodhi meant?"

"Aaaah...why would you publish it if you didn't finish it?"

"Who knows the sequel? I'm sure I won't be able to sleep tonight..."

"Why are you in such a hurry? It says To be continued. See you next time."

"Just wait for the next issue of Mu News. There's no point in being anxious."

"Aren't you in a hurry?"

"I'm in a hurry, but it's no use. Just wait."

All 10,000 newspapers were sold out within half a day. After receiving feedback from several nearby towns, Lin Shuangshuang realized that sales in other places were also good.

I asked the printing factory to print more copies overnight, and the second and third batches are on the way...

Originally she thought that ten thousand newspapers were already a lot. After all, her price was not low, one newspaper cost one or two taels of silver.

After deducting the cost and transportation fee, she can still make half of the profit.

But now it seems that 10,000 copies are far from enough...

So Lin Shuangshuang asked the printing factory to make a second copy while she started to rush to produce the second issue of the newspaper.

At the same time, the palace also received the first issue of the newspaper, and the emperor and empress read it with great interest.

"This newspaper is very interesting."

"This Qinghe hermit is indeed a man of great talent. It's a pity that such a great scholar has to hide his fame from the world and cannot be used by the court."

The emperor said with a look of regret.

"Your Majesty, if you really value talent, why not send someone to Hegou Village to ask Lord Lin."

"Maybe she knows this Qinghe Lay Buddhist..."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "No need. Don't bother such a great man."

"I do admire his talent, but I don't want to disturb him."

"Let him train more talents for my dynasty by doing this."

"I have never met this person, so I am not sure if he is suitable to be an official."

"But I know that he is suitable for educating people. Only by placing him in the right position can he play a greater role."

"The Emperor's Holy Might."


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