Era: 1979 From mountain man to richest man

Chapter 173 Negotiate conditions and show sincerity

Does this mean the price is set?

Song Chaoyang didn't expect this person to change so quickly.

Just now I was painting a pie.

This wasn't even excessive, it just turned into asking myself to make a price again.

Even Qiao Yan, who was eating melon on the side, was a little surprised.

I wonder why the rules for accepting manuscripts in Shanghai are so different from those here?
Even if you want to accept it, you don't have to be so impatient.

Song Chaoyang composed himself, and then said to Dong Qiushi:
"Isn't my bid a good one?"

"There's nothing wrong with it." Dong Qiushi waved his hand, and then said to Song Chaoyang:
"This novel of yours is indeed on par with the previous one, and I think I can get you to make an offer."

"Don't worry, we really mean it."

"In addition, I will not sign any other additional contracts and shall not interfere with any of my other published and unpublished works."

The reason is also very simple, the limitations of the times are here.

And more importantly, he obviously wanted cash.

Dong Qiushi suddenly realized that this boy was saying that his level was not high enough and he could not give a high amount of money.

"I can guarantee that we can also provide you with what the publishing houses in your province can provide."

is a pattern that emerged in later generations.

"Huh?" Dong Qiushi was startled, not knowing what Song Chaoyang meant.

At this time, Dong Qiushi was indeed stunned for a while.

Song Chaoyang saw the doubt in his eyes, so he said:

This joint management of copyrights and sharing of profits by publishers should be the first of its kind in China.

There is no reason why sales in Shanghai would be bad.

"I mean, your authority shouldn't be such that you can't make big decisions."

"Are you right?"

But now Song Chaoyang has chosen long-term cooperation.

It is already unconventional to propose this kind of cooperation. If another number of years is set, the other party may reject it directly.

After hearing Dong Qiushi's words, Song Chaoyang saw some of his determination.

"I don't want royalties. The copyrights will be jointly managed. The printing profits will be split 50-50. The first print run will be no less than 300,000 copies."

Moreover, there will be a time limit for joint operation in future generations.

The potential of this book feels greater than that of "Calabash Brothers".

After finishing speaking, Song Chaoyang saw Dong Qiushi's face turned solemn across from him.

When the time comes, replace someone or renew the contract.

To put it simply, find a partner, one is responsible for outputting content, and the other is responsible for marketing.

So Dong Qiushi hesitated and explained:

Directly make a single book and sell it nationwide.

After the results have been verified by the market, a single book should be released nationwide.

In that case, Song Chaoyang was not polite and said directly:
"Since Editor Dong said so, I won't hide it."

Either don't do it, or do it the best you can. Selling magazines one by one is really too petty.

He has seen the current popularity of "Calabash Brothers".

The circulation of local magazines limits their popularity.

This is what Dong Qiuzhen is thinking in his mind now.

But I can already predict that when it is made into a single book, it will definitely sell out nationwide.

In addition, it seems that he is planning to open his mouth.

"I raised the price too high. It's impossible for you to agree to it now and you have to ask for permission."

"And even if my bid is right, you can't give me money now."

In such a southwest region, it can be sold so hotly.

A weekly magazine from Oriental Publishing House. It seems that it can flow slowly, but in fact its influence is not particularly great. It is just a lively event in its own province.

"I really don't have the cash right now, but after signing the contract, we can pick it up right away."

Usually it takes three to five years.

As for this book, after Dong Qiushi read the manuscript just now, he already decided that he must get it.

Moreover, their publishing house will definitely be much larger than Oriental Publishing House, and it will be a hardcover single volume once it is released.

Song Chaoyang waved his hands repeatedly and said:
"No, no, Editor Dong, you misunderstood me."

I originally thought that Song Chaoyang wanted the lion to tell me a price that would shock him, but he turned out to be even more ruthless. He directly wanted to become a partner with the publishing house and split the profits 50-50.

I'd better keep it simple for him.

This kid has a really big appetite. He wants to turn this book into a laying hen.

Copyright joint management does not mean that as long as the publisher makes a dime from the book, he will get half of it.

"We don't seem to have any precedent of such a high proportion here, right?"

Seeing that Dong Qiushi had stopped talking, Qiao Yan couldn't help but help.

Generally speaking, even if a writer wants to get a share, it is only 10%.

Song Chaoyang asked for 50%.

This guy's tactics were too dark.

Dong Qiushi asked you to give a price, so you just quoted a price that no one can accept?

Isn't this an intentional attempt to mess things up?
Song Chaoyang glanced at Qiao Yan, then smiled and said to the frowning Dong Qiushi:

"Editor Dong, I've already stated my conditions. If you think it's not possible or you can't make the decision yourself, just give me the manuscript."

Dong Qiushi said:
"50/50 is too high, let's split it at 30/70, and increase the first print run to 500,000 copies."

"I can settle on such conditions."

Song Chaoyang laughed after hearing his condition.

Thirty-seven cents, that’s not the same price as the comics from Oriental Publishing House.

Are you doing this because you are sick?

The condition he proposed was 300,000 first impressions, split 50-50.

If the profit is a dime per copy, then the first printing fee of 300,000 copies will be 15,000.

And Dong Qiushi proposed a 30-70 split, 500,000 copies, and the first printing fee was only 15,000.

Although they are all 15,000, the income in the later period will be directly reduced by 20%

Song Chaoyang hooked him directly and pointed at his briefcase:
"Then you'd better return the manuscript to me. I don't want to sacrifice the near for the distant and sell it cheaply."

"..." Dong Qiushi was stunned. Is this called selling at a low price?
Qiao Yan, who had been listening by the side, felt that Song Chaoyang's appetite was a bit big.

In addition, she wanted to gain performance in front of Dong Qiushi, so she said:

"Can the publishing house in Sichuan give you such a high commission?"

"As far as I know, there is no precedent for such a high 50-50 ratio."

Song Chaoyang really disliked this woman, so he was not so polite when he spoke to her.

He immediately responded:

"This is nothing for you, Reporter Qiao, to worry about."

Qiao Yan was scolded by Song Chaoyang and felt a little unconvinced:
"What I said is all the truth. Comrade Chaoyang, we must be conscientious as human beings."

"It's not easy for Editor Dong to come all the way from Shanghai. He sincerely wants to negotiate this matter with you. You should show some sincerity, right?"

Song Chaoyang glanced at her and then asked:

"Do you think I'm asking for a price, and the lion will ask?"

Qiao Yan opened her mouth. She really wanted to say that if you don't open your mouth like a lion, what does?
But he still held back the words.

Then his voice dropped a few degrees and he said:

"I didn't say that, I just said that the price should be at least reasonable."

"People come from so far away from Shanghai. If you do this, you will scare people away. Then it will damage not only your image."

"It's unacceptable to value money so much at such a young age." This last sentence directly put a big hat on Song Chaoyang.

It is said that he represents more than just himself.

You need to consider many aspects.

Song Chaoyang just smiled after hearing this.

This Qiao Yan is worthy of being a reporter. She speaks a few words without missing a beat, and in the end she pulls out such a big banner.

But Song Chaoyang didn't care about this in the first place.

If these two words could be manipulated by Qiao Yan, Song Chaoyang might as well stop playing around.

He looked directly at Dong Qiushi, and then said in a very determined tone:

"Editor Dong, I believe that my work is worth the price, so my terms remain unchanged."

After speaking, he pointed to the briefcase again:

"If you can't make up your mind for a while, you can return the manuscript to me."

"..." Qiao Yan didn't expect that she would be ignored by Song Chaoyang.

After listening to her words, Song Chaoyang was not even interested in explaining or arguing, and skipped her to express his attitude to Dong Qiushi again.

Qiao Yan felt like she was wasting her saliva by talking for a long time.

She even saw disgust in Song Chaoyang's eyes.

This kid had never shown any shame towards him before, but now he was even more serious about it.

She opened her mouth and was about to speak when Song Chaoyang looked at her:
"Reporter Qiao, let me remind you that this matter has nothing to do with you. You have no position to express an opinion on this matter."

"Other people's interests are not something you, an outsider, can use as favors."

This is very rude to say.

After Song Chaoyang finished speaking, Qiao Yan suddenly stood there in embarrassment and was at a loss.

She just wanted to gain a sense of presence in front of Dong Qiushi. She had a deep-seated attachment to such a big editor from a big city in Shanghai.

No one asked her to do this, and she began to naturally fall into the role.

Song Chaoyang's words directly pointed out what she was doing now.

It has nothing to do with her, she has to make a presence here.

Now Song Chaoyang also made his attitude clear.

If my conditions don't change, Dong Qiushi, you will either agree or not.

As for Qiao Yan, you can get away as far as you want, it's none of your business here.

Qiao Yan wanted to say something at this moment, but was interrupted by Dong Qiushi beside her. Dong Qiushi said with a smile:

"Haha, Reporter Qiao, this is indeed a matter between Comrade Chaoyang and I, but thank you for being so enthusiastic."

"If nothing happens, just watch from the sidelines."

Dong Qiushi was also scared. It was okay if Qiao Yan didn't say anything about it. But now that he did, Song Chaoyang's attitude became tougher and he didn't even give him any room for bargaining. Isn't this obviously a disservice?
Although helping him find Song Chaoyang was a big help, the result now was not what he wanted to see.

The problem Dong Qiuzhen faced now was that he really couldn't agree to Song Chaoyang's conditions. His original intention when he came to contact him this time was to establish a relationship with Song Chaoyang first.

When Song Chaoyang has good works, he can show them to them first.

Unexpectedly, Song Chaoyang is such a genius. After publishing an article, he actually wrote a second part.

And the quality is so high.

When he was leaving, the leader of the publishing house also told him a solution to this situation.

That’s signing!

Don't think about anything, just sign.

We’ll talk about it after signing the highest contract terms.

Their publishing house has the strength to produce articles of this quality.

Because you won’t lose anything no matter what you do.

But he didn't expect that the conditions proposed by Song Chaoyang were actually like this, completely exceeding the highest signing conditions he could agree to.

This is already beyond the norm.

What should be done then?
Dong Qiushi was rapidly thinking of countermeasures.

In the end, he had to admit that there was really nothing he could do.

He could only say to Song Chaoyang:
"I really need to report this matter to my superiors."

"I can go back to town right away and send a telegram."

"You should be able to get a reply within a day or two."

"But I want the manuscript to be placed with me first. After all, we are very sincere in wanting to sign it."

After Song Chaoyang heard this, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and a coldness flashed in his eyes:
"Editor Dong, I'm afraid I can't agree to this."

Seeing what Song Chaoyang said, Dong Qiushi said quickly:

"I know, I'm not holding the manuscript for nothing."

After saying that, he took out a stack of Unity directly from his briefcase and handed it to Song Chaoyang:

"Look, here is five hundred dollars."

"Just think of it as a deposit for your manuscript in my hands."

Song Chaoyang looked at the money but did not take it.

Dong Qiushi quickly explained:

"If you want to sign a contract at that time, this 500 yuan will be included in the first printing fee for you."

"If you can't sign the contract, you can just accept the 500 yuan as compensation for my delay in holding the manuscript."

"Anyway, give me two days."

"When the time comes, I will definitely return the manuscript intact."

After saying that, he pushed the money into Song Chaoyang's hand again.

The people in Qiao Yan on the side were dumbfounded.

Are the people here in Shanghai so rich?

Just give me 500 yuan?

One of her reporters has worked for so many years and written so many articles.

The fee for any article has never been more than 50 yuan.

Dong Qiushi just held a few manuscripts in his hand and kept them for two days, so he paid 500 yuan?

How can this manuscript give birth to babies?
Qiao Yan actually didn't pay much attention to what Song Chaoyang wrote before, but she only knew that he wrote a popular children's story.

Now seeing the conditions that Song Chaoyang just mentioned and the 500 yuan that Dong Qiushi offered, she suddenly understood the value of Song Chaoyang in the editor's heart.

It seems that the words written by Song Chaoyang, a newbie, are much more valuable than her, a reporter who has been working for a long time!
Just when Qiao Yan was in a daze, Song Chaoyang had already reached out his hand, reluctantly took the money, and then said to Dong Qiushi:
"I hope Editor Dong will keep his word and not use me as a starting point to do anything else."

When Dong Qiushi heard what Song Chaoyang said, he nodded repeatedly and said:

"Don't worry, I still have this professional ethics."

The first reason why he took it in hand was to fax back part of the content so that the leaders of the publishing house could take a look at it and then weigh it and make a decision.

Because he believed that the leaders would agree after reading the content.

The second is to prevent other editorial departments from intercepting it. After all, it still takes two days, and who knows what will happen.

This five hundred yuan is used to prevent interception.

After meeting Song Chaoyang and agreeing to it, Dong Qiushi didn't waste any time and immediately prepared to leave by car and go back to the provincial capital immediately.

As the person who sent him here, of course Qiao Yan also wanted to go back with him.

After seeing off the two people, before Song Chaoyang entered the house, he saw Song Li sitting on the back seat of Jiang Xiaowei's cousin's bicycle on the tractor road, returning from the commune with a look of boredom on her face.

Song Chaoyang also didn't expect that these two people would get together in such a short period of time.

Cousin Jiang Xiaowei actually doesn't mind Song Li and Jiang Xiaowei's past.

On the contrary, I have been staying at my uncle's house these days.

He looks like a future son-in-law.

Song Chaoyang really couldn't understand what kind of mentality this kid had.

(End of this chapter)