Era: 1979 From mountain man to richest man

Chapter 134 Fang Yan’s reminder, the contract trap at the wine shop, the note

When Song Chaoyang heard what he said, he originally wanted to read the contract immediately.

As a result, the other party said there was no rush.

The contract does not belong to him, but to the colleagues who came with him.

There were three people who came down with Chief Editor Fang, one was his assistant and part-time driver Xiao Zhou, the other was Lao Li who was in charge of the painter's art director, and the last one was Sister Mei who was responsible for the writer's contract and the contract. The contract was with her. .

This person's status in the publishing house is almost equal to Fang Yan's.

Editor-in-chief Fang also specially introduced it to Song Chaoyang.

Sister Mei said that there will definitely be many opportunities for cooperation in the future, and we should meet often.

Then Fang Yan talked about Mr. Kong Xiang, saying that the old man took good care of him when he was at the Ministry of Culture.

He said that he was going to see the old man in the evening and asked Song Chaoyang to go with him.

At least the sister Mei in front of me seems to be a shrewd person at first glance.

Then Editor Jin, who signed Song Chaoyang to "Know Talent", read out a verbal commendation and said that he would also vote for Editor Jin for promotion at the end of the year.

Editor-in-chief Fang seemed to be reminding himself.

When Song Chaoyang heard Grandpa Kong Yun's name, he immediately understood that the old man must have contacted Fang Yan a long time ago.

Is there something wrong with the contract?

But Song Chaoyang still had to be careful.

The sales volume is record-breaking, and everyone in the county editorial department will receive bonuses.

If you don't show yourself the contract right now, there might be some trap in it.

Although I didn’t expect that Editor Jin would get many benefits, the subsequent bonuses would be considerable.

Let's have a drink with ourselves after dinner to build up our good feelings.

And all this is because of Song Chaoyang.

The specific amount was not disclosed, but it should be no less.

Although business was not developed in this era, there may not be as many routines as there were in contracts in later generations.

There are doormen.

I worked for several years for no reason, and after squeezing out all my inspiration, there was no new work.

Editor-in-chief Fang also revealed that if nothing else happens, the best subordinate unit of Oriental Publishing House this year will be theirs.

Sister Mei was a little surprised when she discovered that Chief Editor Fang and Song Chaoyang had acquaintances in common.

Everyone looked at him differently now.

In addition to this, they also praised their unit.

I didn't ask stupidly.

In a seemingly peaceful scene, there may be an undercurrent surging.

Or maybe a certain boss accidentally signed a contract of betrayal.

Then I signed the contract in a daze that made me confused.

When it comes to signing a contract, many stories on the Internet taught him in his previous life that he must be cautious.

Otherwise, Chief Editor Fang would still have to make trouble for her.

Song Chaoyang smiled with Sister Mei on his face, but he kept a secret in his heart.

Song Chaoyang thought for a moment...

Fang Yan smiled and then patted Song Chaoyang on the shoulder.

Editor Jin's face glowed with joy after receiving the praise.

In the next stage, Editor-in-Chief Fang went to the office building and convened the staff to briefly talk about the current sales volume.

Song Chaoyang immediately saw something unusual in his smile.

Regardless of the things mentioned above, they all seem to be beneficial to Song Chaoyang.

But he just smiled calmly.

This was approved by superiors as an exception.

She gave him a meaningful smile.

So does everyone else, of course.

Since we are all in the county town anyway, there is nothing wrong with going to see the old man.

For example, he heard that a certain boss paid 100,000 yuan for a banquet, and then directly bought the copyright of a novel that was later worth hundreds of millions.

Fortunately, the contract specifications this time were high and Song Chaoyang did not suffer any loss.

Who knows if there are other clauses in it.

He also didn’t refuse the editor-in-chief’s invitation.

You know, no one did anything. Except for Editor Jin signing him, the most they could do was have a meal with him.

Then this wealth came.

There is a sense of immediacy that "one person attains enlightenment, and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

After all, Song Chaoyang just happened to be in this county.

I just happened to find their publishing house to submit my manuscript again.

They didn't help at all, and the above gave them so many rewards, which made them feel like pie in the sky.

But you can understand it if you think about it.

After all, Song Chaoyang's story is really a record-breaking hit this time.

The rewards mentioned above are just a drop in sales.

But it can inspire others and let them know what it’s like to be rewarded for good work.

This is called buying bones for a thousand gold.

It has a stronger symbolic meaning and is used as an example for publishing houses in other counties and cities.

If there were a few people like Song Chaoyang in other places, Oriental Publishing House would be famous throughout the country.

I am afraid that people from other provinces will come to them to submit articles.

After finishing these things, it was almost lunch time.

Editors Jin and Wu had already arranged lunch.

Still at the hotel last night.

Only this time there were no other writers accompanying me.

They are both from the publishing house and a writer named Song Chaoyang.

As soon as Song Chaoyang entered the room, he discovered that today's meal specifications were even higher than last night's meals.

Liquor has also become the top accompaniment of Maotai for entertaining leaders.

Then under the organization of Chief Editor Fang, the dinner began.

Different from yesterday.

Today, Song Chaoyang completely became the center of the meal as soon as he served it.

He was still able to work on his meal last night.

Not today.

Sister Mei took the lead, and everyone raised their glasses to toast.

Some toasted to thank him, some toasted to him for the first time, and some toasted to wish him smooth cooperation in the future.

As well as various reasons for toasting that Song Chaoyang could and could not think of.

As soon as the food was served, Song Chaoyang was greeted one after another before even taking two bites.

Besides him, there were nine other people present.

That kind of five-dollar wine glass costs only four or two and five yuan per person.

Song Chaoyang's own alcohol capacity was only about one kilogram, and since he didn't have much food in his stomach, he was almost dizzy after this round.

When he saw Song Chaoyang, his eyes became a little straight.

Only then did Sister Mei feel satisfied and asked everyone to eat.

At this time, Chief Editor Fang also told Song Chaoyang about his future copyright development intentions for "Calabash Brothers".

Publish comic strips first, and if the market responds well, find someone to make animated films.

Then there are various versions of single books, which are sold all over the country.

After finishing these thoughts, he told Song Chaoyang about the "Astro Boy" animation he had seen in the capital.

It is said that this thing will be on the market next year, and it will definitely be the biggest rival of "Calabash Brothers".

He said that no matter what, domestic products cannot lose to foreign products.

Let Song Chaoyang believe that Oriental Publishing House is absolutely confident to win this battle.

Seeing Editor Fang's impassioned words, Sister Mei then pulled Song Chaoyang and asked him to have a few drinks with Editor Fang.

After drinking, Editor-in-Chief Fang became very talkative.

Sister Mei then asked others to toast Song Chaoyang.

It wasn't until Editor-in-Chief Fang asked us to stop, saying that we had something to discuss in the afternoon and not to drink people down, that everyone stopped.

Seeing Fang Yan stop, Sister Mei started to tell the story of her youth again.

She even wiped away tears when she got to the emotional point.

Then others started to tell stories, and everyone cried and laughed.

There was singing later.

The atmosphere in the entire box was quite lively.

Until now, Song Chaoyang hadn't even had a few bites of food and was basically drinking with them.

But don't look at his eyes that are red now, and he can't speak clearly.

Also accompany everyone to have fun together.

But in fact he was all pretending.

Just now, when he felt a little confused, the cool air between his eyebrows started to circulate automatically.

In just a few breaths, the alcohol all over his body was dissipated with his breathing.

Song Chaoyang felt like a mirror at this moment.

Fang Yan had hinted to him before, but now Sister Mei was drinking heavily again.

He's not a fool. Can't he see that Sister Mei just wants to take the opportunity to get him drunk?
It's just that he is still acting with these people. If he doesn't act, he may have to drink this wine for an extended period of time.

Sure enough, after a while of fussing, the dinner came to an end.

Sister Mei took out the contract.

He handed it to Song Chaoyang and asked him to see the contents inside.

Sign the contract over the wine table!

A classic routine from the previous life!

Song Chaoyang was thinking about this just now.

In the end, I didn't expect that this scene actually happened to me.

If Song Chaoyang hadn't been careful and clear-headed, he would have signed the contract without even reading it.

Fang Yan, who had already drunk a lot at this time, suddenly opened his mouth and said to Song Chaoyang:
"Xiao Song, take a good look, and then sign after you check it out." Song Chaoyang didn't understand what he said when he heard this.

This is the second time I have been reminded.

There is a pit!

There is definitely a pitfall in this contract!

A publishing house is a large unit, and there is no one person who has the final say.

When Sister Mei heard Fang Yan's words, she glanced at him with a somewhat unhappy expression, only to find that Fang Yan had closed his eyes and lowered his head, as if he was asleep.

Song Chaoyang saw all this.

But he pretended not to know, took the contract, blinked, and then looked at the content above.

I read each item carefully.

Well...it was all very beneficial to him in the beginning.

For example, the manuscript fee for eighteen thousand words.

Every time the story grabbed the headlines.

But things changed a bit later on.

For example, the so-called high sales percentage.

The contract specifically stated that the sales share of the comic strips would be given to Song Chaoyang at 12% of the highest price in the industry as royalties.

The formula for calculating this revenue is [price * number of prints * 12%].

In other words, apart from printing costs, Song Chaoyang received less than 20% of the profits.

Although it was done in accordance with the rules of the industry, there was something wrong with this rule.

Because Song Chaoyang is a hit.

Of course, there is no mention of the first print run benefit at all.

Song Chaoyang silently wrote it down without making a sound and continued to look down.

The last few items looked relatively normal, but Song Chaoyang didn't notice any flaws.

Then coming to the last item, Song Chaoyang’s three subsequent works must be submitted to Oriental Publishing House first.

And it was agreed that the copyright development of these three works will also be carried out in accordance with the contract of this book.

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it, and even for a newbie, this one even feels quite caring.

However, Song Chaoyang frowned.

This isn't right either.

If you think about it carefully, the reputation of the first book you published will be different. The subsequent books will definitely become more and more valuable, and the commercial value will be higher and higher. If it is still based on the first book, then you are not losing money?
Signing it is equivalent to giving up most of the room for subsequent value-added.

Not to mention doing illegal work for the publishing house, at least you are giving up a large part of your profits.

It is equivalent to treating him as an ordinary writer.

All the extra commercial profits he made went to the publishing house.

"These are all normal terms. We are taking great care of you this time."

"The benefits that can be given are almost full. Sign up quickly." Sister Mei urged with a smile in Song Chaoyang's ear.

Song Chaoyang rubbed his eyebrows, then smiled at Sister Mei and said:
"Sister Mei, I'm drunk now and my mind is a little unclear. Why don't you wait until I get some sleep before signing?"

Sister Mei said with some dissatisfaction:

"Xiao Song, you still can't trust us?"

"This contract is simple and similar to everyone."

"What you sign now and what you sign later will be the same."

Song Chaoyang happily said to Sister Mei:
"Sister Mei, I don't doubt that there is something wrong with your contract, but I always feel that signing it like this is too hasty."

"Oh, what are you talking about... We are a big publishing house, how can we trick you?" Sister Mei now felt that Song Chaoyang was too defensive.

She couldn't help but think of what Fang Yan said to Song Chaoyang just now, and she glanced at Editor Fang who seemed to be asleep.

A trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

"Sister Mei, you came specifically from the provincial capital to find me to sign this contract today, so I must take it seriously."

"I felt it was too casual to sign it so unclearly." Song Chaoyang said to Sister Mei at this time, but he still refused to sign his name.

Sister Mei drank a lot of wine and thought she was a little dizzy. She didn't expect that the boy in front of her could still think.

She came down with a mission this time. Sister Mei said to Song Chaoyang anxiously:
"Xiao Song, our publishing house is a serious unit, and you are also our Grade A contracted writer, so we are all part of the same family."

"Why are you still so defensive about us?"

"Once you sign this contract, you just sit back and collect the money."

"For a publishing house as big as ours, it's impossible for us to run away."

Song Chaoyang said to Sister Mei with a smile:

"Just because it's impossible for you to run away, then it's okay if I come back to sign this contract when I'm more awake, right?"

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

Sister Mei almost choked to death at Song Chaoyang's words.

The words he just said were taken over by this kid and used.

Is he drunk or not?

All in all, Song Chaoyang drank at least a pound of liquor.

It looks shaky but never falls.

At that time, I thought that if I drank more, this kid would collapse.

As a result, he now speaks more logically than himself.

Sister Mei was also speechless, as if she had met a weirdo.

Seeing that she said there was no need to rush, she glanced at Editor Jin beside her.

But after looking over, I found that Editor Jin was already drunk.

Others around him were in much the same state.

Although he didn't lie down completely, he was already speaking with a bit of a tongue.

Logic starts to mess up.

It's definitely not possible to ask them to speak for you.

It might even be a disservice.

Seeing that no one came to rescue her, Sister Mei could only sigh and gave up her plan to let Song Chaoyang sign the contract.

After the banquet ended, the hotel staff took care of them back to the publishing house's guest house.

These are all leaders from above.

As a unit, we must take good care of you.

Each person has a private room, and it is arranged to rest first and slow down the drinking.

Let’s wait until we sober up before talking about the comics and the contract.

Song Chaoyang returned to the room and washed his face. After a while, all the alcohol smell on his body dissipated.

Fortunately, the coolness between my brows worked.

Let yourself have the passive ability to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

But even if he wasn't so angry, Song Chaoyang would still be extra careful.

It would be really funny if he learned so much experience online in his previous life and was fooled again.

In addition, there was a reminder from Chief Editor Fang.

He was helping himself intentionally or unintentionally, Song Chaoyang could still feel it.

Lying on the bed, I was thinking about how to fight Sister Mei later.

He heard footsteps outside the door.

Then a piece of paper was suddenly thrust into the crack of the door.

Then footsteps outside the door left.

Song Chaoyang did not open the door and chased out. He waited until the person was gone before picking up the paper on the ground.

Opening the folded paper, I found a simple sentence written inside:

"There is something wrong with the contract. I told you to show it to Mr. Kong before signing it. After reading it, it will be burned."

After Song Chaoyang saw this sentence, he immediately understood.

The person who sent the message just now was Fang Yan, or his assistant Xiao Zhou.

This method is quite unique.

There is no need for Sister Mei to fight with each other and cause conflicts, she can directly defeat her gong.

Even if there are any traps that you haven't discovered yet, they can be pointed out.

Song Chaoyang crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the toilet and flushed it away with water.

Then he went back and lay on the bed, closing his eyes and concentrating on nothing, waiting for someone outside to call him.

At about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, there was finally a knock on the door.

"Xiao Song!"

"Are you awake? I'm Lao Jin!"

It was Editor Kim’s voice.

Song Chaoyang walked to the door and opened it, and then found Editor Jin standing outside the door alone, holding several tea jars on a tray.

"Here, hangover tea, drink it first." He handed himself a cup.

Then he knocked on other people's doors.

Song Chaoyang was drinking tea at the door while watching Lao Jin wake up everyone.

When Fang Yan was called to his room, Xiao Zhou came out with him.

When he went out, Fang Yan smiled and nodded at Song Chaoyang.

Song Chaoyang raised his tea cup to signal and gave him a meaningful smile.

The two of them were in a tacit understanding at the moment.

After a while, everyone was woken up.

I came to a conference room here while drinking tea.

Sister Mei couldn't wait to take out the contract at noon.

He said to Song Chaoyang:

"Xiao Song, you're awake now, can you come and sign it?"

Song Chaoyang smiled and took Sister Mei's contract, then folded it and put it into his pocket without even looking at it.

Then he said to Sister Mei:

"Sister Mei, I don't understand this very well. I'm going to Mr. Kong's house later. He knows the rules better than I do. I'll let him take a look before signing."

"I will give you the contract when I come back."

After hearing this, Sister Mei's face suddenly changed.

(End of this chapter)