Liu Qingshan explained politely: "Editor-in-Chief Tong, we originally made an appointment with Sister Xishan to do something, but your appointment was unexpected, so you didn't have time to let her go. Do you mind?"
In fact, it was Jin Xishan who asked to come with her. Her plan was to use everything available to help her get the best contract for her first book.
She knows that her celebrity status is much higher than Liu Qingshan's, so it shouldn't be difficult to play a role in disrupting the other party's attention.
Liu Qingshan naturally understood her thoughts. Although he did not agree with it, he did not reject it.
Sure enough, Jin Xishan's goddess image is still very popular in the eyes of many Chinese people. At least Tong Ziliang looks a lot shocked.
"There is a reason for asking Mr. Liu for an interview so urgently. It comes from different voices in our Huayi editorial department. Let me first tell you my opinion about this book. I think it is very exciting, without losing the facts or feeling. It’s boring, and it also has classic comments from you, the author. It’s a good book, and I’m very optimistic about it.”
Liu Qingshan was not in a hurry to interrupt. He knew that the other party's conversation would take a turn.
Sure enough, Tong Ziliang's words suddenly changed.
"However, Deputy Editor Miao, one of the deputy editors in the Huayi editorial department, gave a different opinion. Although it is true that I am the only editor-in-chief, Deputy Editor Miao also has another name, the National Ming History Association. Vice President, a well-known expert in Ming history.”
His subsequent words also pointed out the source of deputy editor Miao's dissent, which was that he was under pressure from a large number of members of the Ming History Association.
In principle, Deputy Editor Miao agrees with "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" and describes it as such a wonderful interpretation of the history of the Ming Dynasty in a popular way.
However, the intrigues in history are also the same in today's society, such as those who disagree with Deputy Editor Miao in the Ming History Association.
As for why this book has not been officially published, members of the National Ming History Association have read it, and Tong Ziliang also gave some interpretations of the current domestic policies on history books.
Liu Qingshan also understood the reason for the dissent within the Huayi editorial department, so he pondered for a while and then spoke.
"Then just sign the contract according to the second method. Yes, it is the betting method that Lawyer Wang said. Since Deputy Editor Miao raised the issue of overall sales that may be caused by historical differences, I think it is safe for Huayi to do it The method is a signing method similar to a bet, so that both you and I can accept any outcome calmly."
The so-called bet method he refers to is the different selection methods regarding the specific share.
For example, the general traditional profit sharing, if there is no objection within the Huayi editorial department, excluding the one-time buyout, will probably be set at around 15%.
That is to say, the author's commission is calculated based on the actual number of prints. If a commission of 15% can be given, it is already close to the level of a second-rate writer.
Liu Qingshan originally agreed to this plan. After all, he had no works before. Being able to obtain this amount as a celebrity was already the biggest profit for the publishing house.
But since it was Huayi's editor who had a different opinion, he was secretly happy because he knew that the future sales volume would be a very scary number.
It was only on the premise that the words were unfounded that I had no choice but to choose the first signing method.
Now he just had a reason to choose the second method. The so-called gambling was not invented by Liu Qingshan. There had been similar precedents before 2004, so this plan could be approved by the publishing house.
"Mr. Liu means to choose the second cooperation method? That is, if the total number of publications is less than 3 million, Mr. Liu will only get 10 points. After 3 million, he will start with 20 points, and every 100,000 points will be 0.1 Increase?”
The total number of publications refers to the total number of volumes. "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" is planned to be divided into 7 volumes, and the tentative price of each volume is around 26.
According to Tong Ziliang, when the total amount was less than 3 million, Liu Qingshan could only get 2.6 yuan per copy, and after reaching 3 million, he could get 5.2 yuan.
After three million, for every additional million, he can get one percent more, and this will add up.
In fact, three million is already an extremely terrifying amount. A typical work can be considered a best-seller if it can sell for hundreds of thousands.
"Yes, but I have a premise that I don't know if Lawyer Wang has mentioned, that is, the commission share I want is the actual price after royalties!"
This supplement was added temporarily by Liu Qingshan because of Jin Xishan's unexpected appearance.
Don't underestimate this royalty. At that time, the personal income tax was calculated at 20% and 30% was reduced based on the tax payable.
In other words, if the single remuneration is 5,000 yuan, the tax payable should be 672 yuan.
Just imagine if "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" could sell one million copies, the taxes that would need to be paid would be huge.
As for why the emergence of Jin Xishan may cause Huayi Publishing House to give an after-tax price, it is because of the previous agreement between Wang Huansheng and Tong Ziliang, that is, if there is sales assistance from the author, some commission shares can be increased as appropriate.
Just as he expected, after hearing Liu Qingshan's request, Tong Ziliang glanced at Jin Xishan and asked: "Miss Jin, can you help Mr. Liu promote this book?"
Jin Xishan nodded affirmatively: "Since Mr. Liu is unwilling to disclose personal information for the time being, I can help with some publicity, such as using talk shows to talk about some topics about my personal reading content."
Tong Ziliang was very satisfied with the result and turned to look at Liu Qingshan: "I remember that Mr. Liu is still working on his second book. Do you have a clue now? With it, it can influence the final attitude of our society."
Liu Qingshan took out his notebook and found the relevant web page.
"We haven't officially signed a contract yet, but we already have a business agreement, which is similar to a gambling method. After 10,000 subscriptions, I can get the remuneration I want. Furthermore, this online article is different from "Those in the Ming Dynasty" "Thing" is a fantasy novel, and I still use the pen name, but Aoyama is not still here."
After looking at the reading data on the writer's page, Tong Ziliang's face was not as surprised as he expected.
"I didn't expect that this book, which is just a new book, can achieve such results! Can Mr. Liu guarantee that what is the name of this book? Yes, it can be guaranteed that after "Fights Break the Sphere" has the strength of tens of thousands of orders, the physical version will be delivered Give us Huayi Publishing?"
Liu Qingshan smiled and said: "That depends on our first cooperation. As long as the cooperation is happy, I can leave it to you to operate it!"
Tong Ziliang squinted his eyes and lowered his head in thought for a while before giving the answer.
"With Miss Jin's help, we can consider a small bonus. As for whether it is finally determined to be after-tax, I need to go back to the publishing house and try to give you a result by this time tomorrow, and then we will sign the contract immediately!"
If such a result can be achieved, Liu Qingshan's goal has been met.
So he stood up and shook hands with Tong Ziliang: "I still have some important things to do, so Lawyer Wang will thank Editor Tong for his hard work on my behalf!"
He gave Wang Huansheng a sum of money in advance to use for social expenses.
