My boss betrayed me

The secretary carefully took out two copies of the contract in quadruplicate from the briefcase as if he were holding a rare treasure.

With a solemn expression, he handed one of the copies to Nangong Yue and said, "This novel, "Things in the World of Cultivation," has a total of 360,000 words!"

"My company generously offered 60,000 yuan to buy out the copyright and the film and television script adaptation rights. This is absolutely the highest price we can offer. There is no room for negotiation at all."

If you can accept it, Miss Xia, please sign the contract as soon as possible.

Sixty thousand yuan!

For Nangong Yue, this number was like a bolt of surprise that shook the world. Her heart instantly blossomed like fireworks, as if she was being embraced tightly by the god of luck.

That is by no means just a simple number, but the supreme recognition of her work and a rock-solid guarantee for her future lifestyle!

If Xia Muchu had not warned her repeatedly before, she would have instantly turned into a "signing maniac".

However, she couldn't be so impulsive. To be exact, she didn't dare to do that at all!

She tried desperately to suppress the ecstasy that was surging in her heart, took the contract with an icy face, and flipped through it silently, determined not to let the other party catch even a hint of expectation from her expression.

You must not let the other person sense even the slightest hint of loss.

Liuli's heart was as excited as a deer's beating, but on the surface she pretended to be an ice-cold beauty. Her heart was as clear as a mirror at this extremely critical moment.

Any slight change in facial expression may be seen by the other party as a "breakthrough".

She saw Shang Shuli and the secretary staring at Nangong Yue like an eagle staring at a chick, and she suddenly had an idea and tried to find a way to divert their attention.

Half-jokingly, he said, "Mr. Shang, can you show us the other contracts? I don't believe you only prepared this one.

"We have such a close relationship, let's not hide it, skr~ Let's just be sincere!"

Shang Shuli's face instantly showed an awkward expression, and he said, "Don't make a fuss. Sixty thousand yuan is the limit. Tie it up!"

There was a clause in the contract that caught Nangong Yue's attention: on the basis of keeping the original work unchanged, appropriately increase the necessary readable description, with the increase being more than 10,000 words and less than 20,000 words.

The additional part will be calculated at RMB 300 per thousand words.

Nangong Yue was confused for a moment, and asked like a curious baby: "Dear, what exactly does this so-called readable description mean?

Shang Shuli explained calmly, "It's just a sexual description. It's not that I, Su, have low taste, it's just that I'm forced into a corner by the 'ferocious beast' of the market."

"If you take a stroll around the book market, you will understand that which best-selling book today lacks such exciting content?"

"Of course, don't write too explicit things, and definitely don't cross the 'life and death red line' of pornographic books and publications. We will be strict about this."

"Also, you can choose not to include the additional amount, and our company will take care of it. However, if you do so, you will miss out on this part of the income."

"Can you let me think about it for a few days?" Nangong Yue asked tentatively, and then added firmly:

"Regarding this readable description, I can now give you a clear and explicit answer. I firmly refuse it. Da-me-da-me! I am a serious person!"

"As you wish, take your time to think about it." Shang Shuli said, and glanced at the secretary secretly.

The secretary quickly handed another contract to Nangong Yue and said:

"Mr. Su is eagerly looking forward to establishing a long-term cooperative relationship with Miss Xia."

"Using "Things in the World of Cultivation" as the standard, you can create a best-selling book every year with the same style, quality and word count. My company will still happily pay you 60,000 yuan for each book. The contract period is three years."

"Before you start writing each book, our company will review the outline and give you 20% of the royalties in advance as a deposit."

"Miss Xia, you are so smart, I don't need to waste my words explaining the twists and turns involved."

"If you're interested in cooperating, just sign it."

Long-term cooperation is exactly what Nangong Yue has always dreamed of.

However, she knew clearly in her mind that the customization of the outline would entirely depend on Xia Muchu. She did not have the skills to take on this porcelain job, which was undoubtedly a huge project.

It is an exquisite fusion and profound sedimentation of theoretical knowledge, social practice and life experience, and it also contains implicit political tendencies and profound philosophical thinking.

To sign this, Xia Muchu's approval must be obtained, but what Xia Muchu is thinking in his heart is simply an unfathomable cosmic mystery.

She felt that the conversation should almost come to an end. Continuing it would hardly produce any more surprising results, and it might even cause some big trouble.

She stacked the two contracts together and said:

"Mr. Shang, I'll keep the contract for now and give you a definite answer within a week."

"Please keep the manuscript for now. If we can't cooperate, I will go to Shengjing to retrieve it myself."

"Thank you for your hospitality. I agree with you. No matter what the result is this time, we are still friends."

"Friends will definitely help each other."

"You're welcome." Shang Shuli's face was filled with deep disappointment. He probably never expected the outcome of tonight's talks even though he racked his brains.

He personally sent Nangong Yue and Liuli to the door. Before leaving, he couldn't help but say:

"Miss Xia, you must think carefully and thoroughly. This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. Don't miss it."

"I know what's going on." Nangong Yue answered solemnly.

The mini car left the restaurant at lightning speed and soon merged into the torrent of traffic.

The wheels made a slight rustling sound on the rain-soaked asphalt road, and the colorful lights were reflected on the water and the car windows. Everything looked particularly fresh and charming, so beautiful that it was breathtaking!

In the car, Liuli and Nangong Yue were as quiet as two well-behaved little quails, pretending nothing had happened and remaining silent.

After the car drove a long distance away, the two looked at each other with tacit understanding, and suddenly burst into laughter as if their funny points were hit.

His laughter was so unrestrained and so hearty, it was absolutely amazing!

Liuli smiled and said, "Sister, your performance today was absolutely amazing. Your offense and defense were flawless, and you controlled your strengths and weaknesses just right. Otherwise, you would have been beaten to death by him."

Nangong Yue also responded with a smile: "I was just pretending to be calm on the surface, but I was actually panicking inside. Thanks to your timely assistance, I was able to keep my composure."

"I've said it before, Liuli is awesome. If you succeed in getting the money this time, I will definitely arrange a luxurious dinner for you, no doubt about it!"

"But you still made a mistake in the end. You should have signed the contract while the iron was hot. You would feel at ease once you got the money. Otherwise, the string would be too tight and it would break easily."

Nangong Yue didn't say anything, but she muttered to herself: Why don't I want to sign? I really can't do it!

At this moment, there was a gentle and rhythmic knock on the door.

Nangong Yue was working hard in the bathroom washing clothes. When she heard a knock on the door, she shuddered and her heartbeat instantly started to accelerate. She held her breath and asked, "Who is it?