After a moment of silence, objections echoed in the conference room.
"Director Qin, be careful."
"There is currently no evidence that the magazine's popularity is related to Jiang Yulou."
"It's better to wait."
"I think the current surge in magazine sales is the reason why our magazine has gained a good reputation. Well-written novels are just the icing on the cake."
Qin Zhaoyang saw that the opposition was getting louder and louder, but he did not show his displeasure.
He couldn't make up his mind at first, otherwise he wouldn't have convened a meeting and brought the matter of issuing a single volume to the meeting for discussion.
It's not enough to hear opposition, he also wants to hear approval.
So, he looked at Meng Weizai, who had been silent.
"Lao Meng, what do you think?"
Meng Weizai raised his head, glanced around, and said firmly: "I support the printing of a single volume, and the first printing number must not be less!"
His clear insistence caused a stir.
"What, no, absolutely not!"
"You will definitely lose money if you print a single copy!"
"Yeah, how do you set the price for printing? Will readers support it?"
"It's better to wait."
Qin Zhaoyang smiled and said: "Lao Meng, is there any reason why you are so supportive?"
Meng Weizai nodded and said: "Yes, Xinhua Bookstore cooperated with me in conducting a survey. According to the survey, readers rated the book "The Conspiracy" very highly. Many new readers bought our magazine because their friends recommended this novel. .”
After speaking, he took out a document from the documents beside him and handed it to Qin Zhaoyang, "These are my investigation data."
It is said that without investigation, there is no right to speak. This time Meng Weizai was very well prepared.
The reason why he supports the release of a single book is not only because he advocated the publication of this novel, but also because the novel is indeed excellent and he also wants to make achievements.
It just so happened that, with such a good opportunity, he didn't want to give up.
After Qin Zhaoyang took the file and saw the data on it, he couldn't help but nod his head.
Finally, he raised his head and said, "Pass it on so everyone can see it."
As more and more people read the investigation report, there were more and more exclamations.
"Impossible, is the influence of "The Conspiracy" really that great?"
"So many people are willing to buy a single volume? Why can't they just buy our magazine?"
"New theme? What do you mean by this spy-war theme? Why do readers respond so strangely?"
Finally, after the report was circulated, Qin Zhaoyang asked again: "Now that everyone has read the investigation report, is there anyone who objects to the issuance of a separate book?"
This time, everyone, look at me and I look at you. Even if you disagree in your heart, in the face of data, any amount of opposition is a useless struggle.
It seems that the decision can be made. After Qin Zhaoyang looked at everyone, he nodded and said: "Since everyone supports it, the issue of the single volume of "The Conspiracy" has been decided. However, everyone's concerns are also justified, and the first printing will be decided. About 50,000 copies. With this quantity, even if we can’t sell them all, we won’t lose too much.”
Everyone nodded. Although they could not prevent "The Conspiracy" from releasing a single volume, the reduction in the first printing number was still acceptable.
This can be regarded as the art of compromise.
After setting the tone, Qin Zhaoyang looked at Meng Weizai again, "Lao Meng, we still need Comrade Jiang Yulou's nod to issue the single volume. This task will be left to you."
"Promise to complete the task." Meng Weizai said with high spirits.
This time he won.
Meng Weizai was a vigorous and resolute person. After the meeting, he specifically approached Qin Zhaoyang, asked for the policy, compiled the information, and went to Yanda the next day.
This time the two met again in Teacher Yuan's office.
"Yulu, we meet again."
"Haha, Editor Meng, I miss you so much."
Jiang Yulou was so happy after seeing Meng Weizai that Yahuazi even laughed.
He had reason to be happy, because Editor Meng made him a lot of money, especially after two additional printings, which made his wallet a lot thicker.
After the two shook hands, Jiang Yulou asked with a smile: "Editor Meng came to see me this time. Is there any good news?"
"It really does, and it's very good news for you." Meng Weizai said with a smile.
Jiang Yulou scratched his head and said with a smile: "You say that, and it makes me feel even more itchy."
Meng Weizai and Teacher Yuan looked at him and couldn't help laughing.
Meng Weizai did not waste any time and directly explained his purpose, "Contemporary Magazine has decided to publish a single volume of the novel "The Conspiracy". Director Qin wants me to come over and ask for your opinion."
"call!"
Jiang Yulou stood up suddenly and looked at Meng Weizai in surprise, "Editor Meng, are you kidding?"
These days, no novel published by an author in a magazine has ever been published as a single book.
If what Meng Weizai said is true, he is setting a precedent.
Meng Weizai puffed his beard and glared: "I can be your grandfather, how can I lie to a junior like you?"
Jiang Yulou sneered and said, "Don't be angry. I'm not too surprised."
"Comrade Yulou, you have to believe that our contemporary magazine is very cautious on such an important issue." Meng Weizai shook his head helplessly, and then continued: "Speaking of which, it is because of the readers' expectations for this issue of our magazine. The recognition is high. Of course, your novel is indeed wonderful. Many readers wrote in, hoping to publish your novel "The Conspiracy" separately, so our editorial department held a special meeting, and finally asked the leaders for instructions, and finally decided Release your novel alone.”
Speaking of which, Jiang Yulou seems to be from Shaanxi. There was Liu Qing before him and Chen Zhongshi behind him. Now Jiang Yulou is even more youthful. It is really a new generation replacing the old one.
Meng Weizai looked at the writer in front of him who was young enough to be his grandson, and his heart was filled with emotion.
Jiang Yulou's eyes lit up, and he felt relieved now.
As a result, he looked at Meng Weizai eagerly, looking forward to it, "Editor Meng, is the fee for a single volume the same as publishing in a magazine?"
Meng Weizai nodded and said: "Don't worry, the remuneration will be based on ten yuan per thousand words plus the remuneration for each print."
Jiang Yulou is different from ordinary writers now. The magazine will not lose money by giving him this top-notch remuneration. And after all, if the single book sells well, it might make more money than the magazine.
Jiang Yulou is not at a loss either. After all, this is a novel that makes money twice. This time, the single volume can earn 2,400 yuan in basic royalties alone, not to mention the royalties for the number of prints.
Without counting, he already knew that this novel alone had earned him at least tens of thousands of dollars.
These days, apart from being an author, what other industry can allow him, a young man under nineteen years old, to earn so much money without risk?
Sure enough, it was the right choice to take the path of being a writer.
Jiang Yulou smiled and said: "Then we have decided that I will hand over the single volume of "The Conspiracy" to Contemporary Publishing."
After receiving the approval from the original author, Meng Weizai felt relieved.
To be honest, there are not many publishing houses that can be as proud as contemporary magazines these days.
Before leaving, Meng Weizai said in a complicated tone: "Yulou, don't forget us if you have good works in the future."
