Since "Xiamu's Book of Friends" was launched during the Lantern Festival, it has sold 300,000 copies in just over a month.
Although the momentum has begun to slow down, even with its current results, it has firmly ranked among the annual bestsellers.
Zhang Yixing is truly recognized as a genius writer.
Some people in the literary and art circles began to speak out, and most people gave great praise to this work, saying that this work is not only a fairy tale for teenagers, but also a chicken soup for the soul of adults, with a warm power to heal people's hearts.
However, some literary critics criticized it, saying that it was just a storytelling session and was not worthy of being called a novel, let alone pure literature.
In this regard, some media interviewed Zhang Yixing, and Zhang Yixing simply replied: I am only eight years old, still a child!
After the interview was published in the newspaper, except for a few stubborn people, most of the critics chose to keep silent.
On March 16, Hu Weishi came to Luocheng again. This time, it was for the signing event of "Xiamu's Book of Friends".
According to Hu Weishi's estimate, there is no problem that the book will sell one million copies by the end of the year.
"Sprouting" suggested that Zhang and his party hold a nationwide tour to further stimulate sales.
After Zhang and his party heard this suggestion, they expressed opposition at the time and refused to go. They said on the phone: I am not interested in money.
Hu Weishi, who was on the other end of the phone, was stunned when he heard this sentence.
So this trip to Luocheng came about.
Today, "Xiamu's Book of Friends" has brought Zhang and his party more than 600,000 yuan in royalties.
If calculated according to Hu Weishi's estimated total sales of one million, by the end of the year, this novel will earn him a total of more than two million.
This is only this year. Even if the sales volume is very small every year, it will continue to flow smoothly and make small profits.
At that time, I should also start preparing to publish new works.
Therefore, Zhang and his party were not interested in the nationwide sales tour proposed by "Sprouting". It was just a matter of selling less points and making less money. Now this result has made him very satisfied.
It’s okay to make money, but there’s no need to work hard!
I have already fought once in my previous life!
He is not Yang Sanjilang!
After school in the evening, when Zhang and his party returned home, they saw Hu Weishi coming uninvited.
At that time, Hu Weishi was teasing Xiaobai in the yard. When she saw Zhang and his party coming back, she laughed and said, "My children, please tell me in front of me that you are not interested in money. I want to see what a rich person looks like!"
When Zhang Xiuxiu saw Hu Wei, her eyes suddenly lit up. When she went to Shanghai, Hu Weishi treated their family to a big dinner. She quickly ran over to say hello, shouting: "Hello, aunt!"
"Hey, Xiuxiu is so good!" Hu Weishi touched Zhang Xiuxiu's head and glanced at Zhang Yixin with a smile.
Zhang Yixing knew why she was laughing. Since she was older, Zhang Yixing usually called her Sister Wei Shi.
Hu Weishi took out a few snacks from the bag and handed them to Zhang Xiuxiu. After Zhang Xiuxiu took them, she went back to the house.
Zhang Yixing sighed, "Editor-in-chief Hu, I really have no interest in the book signing tour!"
"Hey, when we worked together before, they all called me Sister Wei Shi. Now that we no longer want to cooperate, just call me Editor Hu."
Hearing Hu Weishi's joking words, Zhang Yixin rolled his eyes at her.
Hu Weishi continued to persuade: "I really don't understand why you are so repulsive to the book signing tour. "Xiamu Friends' Book" is your first full-length work. It's only March. As long as you do a nationwide book signing tour to promote it, it will be If the sales volume increases to 1.2 million copies, or even 1.5 million copies, the number one bestseller of the year will definitely be yours, and by then, you will become a legend."
Zhang Yixing curled his lips and said, "I am the first to be the first. Now some people are scolding me. I never thought about being number one, let alone becoming a legend."
Hu Weishi choked up and said angrily: "Zhang Yixing, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. You are so young, how come you don't have any enthusiasm and drive! Since some people scold your work for being bad, shouldn't you come up with better results?" Slap them in the face?"
"It's normal for others to scold me! I'm not RMB, so I can't be liked by everyone!"
Hu Weishi choked up again. This statement was quite new, but a child saying such words still made her feel depressed, even though she knew she could not treat Zhang Yixing as a child.
Zhang Yixing waved his hand, changed the topic and said, "Let's talk about something else. How was your new concept essay contest?"
Hu Weishi sighed and asked, "What, do you want to participate in the competition?"
"I won't participate. Participating in this thing will do more harm than good to me now."
Hu Weishi nodded and admitted that what Zhang Yixing said made sense.
He is now considered a very successful writer. If he participates in the competition as a contestant, unless he wins the first prize, he will become a stepping stone for others to become famous.
She was just a little surprised that Zhang Yixing could even think of this level. He was truly the evil genius reported in the media.
"Eh? As a team, how about you become a guest judge?" Hu Weishi suddenly had a whim.
Zhang Yixing was stunned, pointed at himself and said, "Me? Being a judge? Are you kidding me?"
Hu Weishi didn't think it was a big deal, "What's all the fuss about? There are dozens of judges. It doesn't matter if you have one more."
In fact, the most critical point is that Zhang Yixing is now the most famous young writer in the country and is very topical.
The reason why I want him to go on a nationwide signing tour is, on the one hand, for the sales of "Xiamu's Book of Friends", and on the other hand, it is also to continue to take the opportunity to promote "Sprouting", promote the new concept composition contest, and attract more young authors to participate in the contest. Come in.
And if he can be brought to the judges' table, it seems that half of the publicity purpose can be achieved.
Of course Zhang Yixing knew that Hu Weishi wanted to use his current reputation to promote the new concept essay contest, but he really didn't want to refuse this opportunity.
Because there is a thousand-mile horse about to run out in the competition.
Through this competition, Han Sai will show his prominence. This is the first generation of traffic. The person who caused Weibo to go crazy with the word "Hey".
Zhang Yixing had long thought of firmly binding Han Sai, which would be very helpful for his future development.
And the thing itself is very interesting. This is an idol in middle school.
But Zhang Yixing would not be stupid enough to compete with Han Sai in the arena, not to mention he didn't think he could beat Han Sai.
Today's success relies on the advantage of rebirth, and he still has this bit of self-knowledge.
But what about once he becomes a judge?
Think about it, if others talk about him and Han Sai again in the future:
Oh, Han Se, first place in the first new concept composition contest.
Zhang Yixing, oh, didn't participate in the competition. He was a judge of the competition and scored Han Sai.
High-end pretense often only requires the simplest method.
Thinking of this, and thinking of Han Sai's nostrils turned upward at the autograph session, Zhang and his party felt that he must be a judge.
"Sister Wei Shi, let me be a judge for once!"
"Hey, I'm Sister Wei Shi again!" Hu Weishi couldn't laugh or cry. She shook her head and said, "The judges for the preliminary round have been announced. Let's wait for the semi-finals. I'll go back and add them to the list of judges for the semi-finals. If the media asks about it, how many do you remember?" Help spread the word.”
Zhang Yixing smiled and said, "No problem, absolutely no problem!"
