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Chapter 269: Li Heng is a super super powerful person (Please subscribe!)

Li Heng was not surprised at all when he heard that the December issue was published and nodded.

After saying one thing, Editor-in-Chief Liao started talking about the second thing: "Currently, whether it is the market, the industry, or the readers, they have all called and written, hoping that we can publish "Cultural Journey" separately as soon as possible. What do you think?"

It's good to publish it separately! It's all money, and a lot of money at that!

Oh! He was looking forward to this day.

Li Heng nodded again. "Being able to publish independently is something every writer aspires to do, and I am no exception. When will your publishing house arrange it?"

The word "Youishi" is both intimate and distant, and solemn.

As smart as Editor-in-Chief Liao is, how could he not understand the thoughts of the young man in front of him?
The most pressing issue between the two parties now is, of course, the redistribution of the royalty ratio.

In other words, Li Heng was no longer satisfied with the 5% royalty rate for his previous book, "To Live," and demanded an increase.

As for this issue, in October, Chief Editor Liao had already personally hinted to Li Heng that the price could be increased appropriately.

After all, times have changed. Li Heng is now the most popular writer in the literary world. One of his books has become a classic, and two of his books have become legends.

Who can be so awesome?
His legendary journey is now talked about with relish in all walks of life, and no one, whether they are high-ranking officials or peddlers, dares to underestimate him.

Even those institutions, units and individuals who had "overthrown" him in the past over royalties chose to shut up after he launched the book "Cultural Journey"!
All has died down!

The greater the momentum of his initial pessimism, the more dismal his ending was, and he became a disgraced man, making a big fool of himself for many people.

The reason for all this is simple:
First, he is very capable and strong.

Give those who spoke ill of him a slap in the face and rub them to the ground.

Second, there is Mr. Ba standing behind them, and they have the support of Harvest Magazine. It is not easy to take a bite out of these two giants.

After hearing this, editor Zou Ping could no longer read the manuscript and suddenly became nervous. After all, this was related to whether his big thick legs would remain in "Harvest" magazine!

Although, even though, he felt that the probability of Li Heng leaving was low, but what if?
Always be prepared for the worst!

Zou Ping straightened his chest, looked at Li Heng and then at his leader. He was very anxious, but he didn't dare to show it, for fear of ruining such a big thing.

After looking at each other like foxes for a while, Editor-in-Chief Liao said, "Before coming here, I have discussed the publishing matters with Mr. Ba. As long as you give your nod, we can start arranging it now and strive to have it on the market in mid-January."

This January refers to January 1.

After he finished speaking, Editor-in-Chief Liao paused, took out a contract from his briefcase, and handed it to him.

Li Heng subconsciously took the contract and after reading it carefully, he was stunned!
What does Editor-in-Chief Liao mean?
The royalty ratio section is blank. Is it for me to fill it in?
Aren’t you afraid that I’ll scare you to death if I fill in 20%?
Thinking of this, he raised his head and looked at the other person.

Receiving his gaze, Editor-in-Chief Liao smiled and nodded, which was what he meant.

This is interesting. Li Heng picked up the pen, pretended to think for a long time, and then filled in a number in the blank: 8%
I originally wanted to fill in 10%, but gave up after thinking about it for two reasons:

First, domestic conditions are not yet mature enough.

The last time "To Live" caused a huge uproar, it set off a huge wave in the industry and aroused dissatisfaction among many people. They criticized it verbally and in writing, as if they were "rebelling against the rebellion."

Although he looked calm at that time, he was actually under a lot of pressure. For a long time, he didn't dare to read the newspaper for fear that his faith would be shattered.

Fortunately, it was the time when he was preparing for the college entrance examination, and he didn't have much time to pay attention to the outside world, so he managed to escape the danger.

Second, it is said that there are many good horses, but few good horse trainers. In addition to his own strength, his success today is inseparable from the respect and cultivation of Harvest and Mr. Ba.

Even though I have become successful now, as a human being I should not forget my roots.

So, based on these two points, Li Heng carefully filled in an answer: 8%
After filling it out, he put the pen aside and pushed the contract back to Editor-in-Chief Liao.

Editor-in-Chief Liao read it once, then read it again, and then smiled even more brightly, and at the same time heaved a sigh of relief, "Not bad, not bad!" This ratio was within the range that he and Harvest magazine could bear, and it did not exceed expectations.

8%, this appropriate ratio satisfied both Li Heng and Editor-in-Chief Liao. The two foxes looked at each other and reached a tacit understanding and agreement.

Things that followed were much easier and faster to handle. It was nothing more than signing two copies of the formal contract. Li Heng went over every detail of the contract carefully again, and after confirming that there were no loopholes, he signed his name with a flourish.

After finishing their work, the three of them started to relax and chat.

During the period, Editor-in-Chief Liao told him: "Before coming here, Mr. Ba asked me to pass on a message. He wants to see you. When is it convenient for you?"

This is Mr. Ba, a top figure in the literary world. He actually took the initiative to ask to meet him, which made him a little excited.

There is a sense of unreality that the textbooks from childhood have come into reality.

Li Heng thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Uncle Liao, is it possible after New Year's Day?"

"No problem, I'll go back and talk to the old man." Editor-in-Chief Liao nodded.

After chatting for half an hour, Editor-in-Chief Liao and Zou Ping said goodbye.

Li Heng originally wanted to invite the two to have lunch before leaving, but today was already December 12st, and he had to rush back to print the journal, so he had to give up.

At the entrance of the alley, before getting on the van, Editor-in-Chief Liao, who had one foot on the van, turned back and pulled Li Heng aside. He moved his lips and seemed to want to say something but stopped himself several times.

Li Heng understood, "About her?"

This "she" refers to Huang Zhaoyi.

Editor-in-Chief Liao has acted as a middleman several times in the past, and there are some things that both of them know very well.

Editor-in-Chief Liao said with relief: "I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

Li Heng looked at the other party without saying a word, waiting for the next words.

Editor-in-Chief Liao asked, "I heard you're going to be on the Spring Festival Gala?"

Li Heng replied: "It is still tentative at the moment. I just received the notice not long ago."

Editor-in-Chief Liao said: "Zhaoyi also received the notice."

Li Heng: “.”

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Editor-in-Chief Liao sighed and said, "In fact, she has always paid attention to you and cares about you very much. It's a pity that there is an age difference between you two. Alas, it's not easy for me to match you up."

Li Heng asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time: "Uncle Liao, are you and she?"

Editor-in-Chief Liao continued: "You want to ask what the relationship between us is, right?"

Li Heng agreed.

Recalling the past, Editor-in-Chief Liao felt a little sad and said in a low voice: "Many years ago, Zhaoyi's father was very kind to our family. Without him, I might not be standing in front of you now."

Although the other party's words were vague, Li Heng understood them almost immediately, and he was very perceptive and did not ask any further questions.

As they chatted, Editor-in-Chief Liao, who had been preparing for this for a long time, asked anxiously, "She wants to meet you alone, what do you think?"

This was not the first time the other party had asked him in a roundabout way. Li Heng was a little embarrassed, but he still said frankly: "I have a partner, and we are in a very good relationship." Hearing this, a figure suddenly emerged in Editor-in-Chief Liao's mind: the female teacher in red clothes whom he had seen by the Dongting Lake?

Could it be?
Seeing the strange look in Chief Editor Liao's eyes, Li Heng helplessly covered his forehead with his right hand and said, "He is my classmate, studying at Shanghai Medical University."

"Oh, that's it, that's it." Editor-in-Chief Liao felt a little embarrassed when he realized that he had misunderstood. He smiled awkwardly and said, "If that's the case, then just pretend that I didn't say anything."

Editor Liao turned around and was about to leave, but after taking a step, he turned around and asked, "Does Zhaoyi know that you have a partner?"

Li Heng nodded: "Liu Yue and I are classmates."

Editor Liao was confused, but then he understood. He sighed for a long time, "Yueyue's birthday was held last night, and I attended it. In fact, Zhaoyi's birthday is in a few days, so I only contacted you today. But, forget it, you forgot about it."

Editor-in-Chief Liao is a member of the older generation and has relatively positive ideas, so he naturally wouldn't do such a thing as poaching people.

The reason why I helped to sound out the issue from time to time in the past was because I thought Li Heng didn't have a girlfriend, but now that the person involved has clearly stated that he does, it is naturally not appropriate to bring it up again.

In fact, this is a lack of information between Editor-in-Chief Liao and Huang Zhaoyi.

In the past, Huang Zhaoyi also did not dare to see Li Heng, until her niece told her: Don't think that Li Heng is so good, he is not as loyal as you think. He has one in Shanghai Medical University, one in Peking University, and one in Renmin University. He is flirting with three of them at the same time. What are you afraid of, aunt?
Because of these words, Huang Zhaoyi's dead heart began to slowly revive.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. Her mind was full of Li Heng's shadow, and the shadow of him playing the ocarina at the school's welcome party. At the age of 32, she was at the age when her body was most in need of it. Even though she felt it was too shameful, there were still several times when she completed the "big event of life" alone by thinking of him.

After experiencing these things, Huang Zhaoyi gained a deeper understanding of herself.

She knew clearly that she had been poisoned by this man and could not extricate herself. After struggling for a while, she asked Editor-in-Chief Liao for help.

Editor-in-Chief Liao left, and Zouping followed him.

Watching the van leave, Li Heng looked at his watch. Having nothing to do, he decided to rush to the classroom for his fourth class.

When approaching the teaching building of the School of Management, I met Ye Zhanyan and Zhao Menglong.

Ye Zhanyan called out to him, "Li Heng, are you really going to be on the Spring Festival Gala?"

Why has everyone been asking about this in recent days? Li Heng smiled and nodded.

Ye Zhanyan came over and said, "I will be going abroad after the New Year. When you have time, let's have a meal together and get to know each other. It would be a pity if we don't have a meal together."

Li Heng was surprised: "So soon? Remember the last time it wasn't after the New Year, right? It's ahead of schedule?"

Ye Zhanyan said with great enthusiasm: "I have achieved some academic results with a mentor and signed my name in a paper published in an authoritative journal, so the plan has been advanced."

Li Heng asked: "Which university in the UK are you going to?"

Ye Zhanyan said: "The same school as him, Cambridge University."

This he refers to her boyfriend.

"Awesome! Congratulations, senior sister, you finally got what you wanted." Li Heng gave his sincere blessings.

"Yes, he graduated from Tsinghua University and has been in the UK for nearly three years. In fact, we haven't seen each other for a year and a half, and we haven't met many times in these seven years. He has been waiting for this day for a long time." Ye Zhanyan said.

Li Heng was surprised: "You haven't come back for a year and a half?"

Ye Zhanyan explained: "He is a person who is more focused on his studies. He has been studying with his tutor for these years and has not returned during the holidays."

Li Heng thought for a moment and said, "How about after New Year's Day?"

Ye Zhanyan said: "Sure, let's ask Mai Sui to come along."

Li Heng replied: "Okay."

Zhao Menglong, vice president of the school student union, stood aside and didn't say anything, like a bodyguard. Li Heng smiled at him and hurried to the classroom on time.

When he disappeared from the teaching building of the School of Management, Ye Zhanyan suddenly asked, "Menglong, what do you think of Li Heng?"

Zhao Menglong commented sparingly: "Very handsome, very talented."

Ye Zhanyan asked: "What else?"

Zhao Menglong thought for a while and replied, "Pretty girls like him very much."

Ye Zhanyan was amused: "Why do you have to add the word 'beautiful'?"

Zhao Menglong said: "I have observed that all the beautiful girls in our school seem to have had some contact with him."

Ye Zhanyan asked: "Which ones?"

Zhao Menglong said, "Mai Sui, Zhou Shihe, and Wei Xiaozhu, I have seen these three on campus several times. Liu Yue and Li Heng are in the same class, and someone from the student union said that they often sit together in class."

Ye Zhanyan joked: "You have mentioned all the big and small kings."

Zhao Menglong looked at her and said, "I've left one for you."

Ye Zhanyan knew that the man next to her had always had a crush on her, but the two of them had never revealed their secret. She hesitated and said:
"Yesterday, when I went to the office of a senior leader of the school to hand in some information, I overheard a piece of news outside the door. I don't know whether I should tell you."

Zhao Menglong said: "I haven't thought it through yet, so I won't say it."

Ye Zhanyan said: "It's related to Li Heng."

Zhao Menglong said: "Many people are saying that Li Heng has a big background. When there was a fight at the dance party of the School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature, everyone else was called to the teaching department, but he was fine.

There was even the principal's assistant Lin Shusen who accompanied him to drink tea and chat. "

Ye Zhanyan said: "I have heard about this, and it is true."

Zhao Menglong thought for a moment and said, "Do you want me to have a good relationship with him?"

Ye Zhanyan shook his head: "I know you don't like to flatter others, but Li Heng is different from what you think. His family background is just as ordinary as yours. He can let Lin Shusen accompany him because of his own strength."

Zhao Menglong was puzzled: "He is only a freshman, what kind of ability can he have? I remember that "The Original Scenery of Hometown" happened after the dance."

Ye Zhanyan wanted to tell Li Heng several times that he had overheard that Li Heng was a great writer, but he was afraid of offending Li Heng afterwards, so he gave up in the end.

She warned earnestly: "Just listen to me, it's absolutely right, he won't hurt you, he really is a super, super powerful person."

Zhao Menglong frowned: "You used two supers."

Ye Zhanyan said: "Don't mention two. If you knew who he is, ten supers wouldn't be too much."

Zhao Menglong finally couldn't help it, "Who?"

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