Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 574: Complete Explosion, Magical October (6k monthly ticket required)
What the media touts more is the sales of novels.

For readers who have read the content of the new novel, the exciting level of the latest story of "Lord of Mysteries" is what makes them most excited.

Just like Zhang Heng, as a loyal fan and reader of Chen Linfeng, he of course bought the third volume of "Lord of Mysteries" as soon as possible.

It is said to be the third book, but the actual name should be "The Lord of Mysteries: The Faceless Man"

The second book only briefly showed Backlund's wonderful side, and then it came to an abrupt end.

Zhang Heng cursed inwardly at the time, wondering if Chen Linfeng had also studied in the Qidian Duanzhang class.

It's because the ending was so good, so many people were eager to read the third book as soon as it came out. They had been waiting for a year and couldn't wait any longer.

The first impression I had when I got the new book was that it was thick. I estimated that it has at least 500,000 words.

It seems that the author is starting to care less about the word count and more about the rhythm of the plot.

This would have been almost impossible in the past. For physical books, the word limit is often quite rigid, and reaching a certain number of words is enough.

If there is excess content, it will have to be sold separately.

Because there is too much content and the price is high, most people will be hesitant.

But the first two parts have already laid the groundwork, and readers who are eager to read the new book will not pay attention to this.

Perhaps the publisher and the author have also considered this.

Zhang Heng spent almost a whole day reading the entire book.

The feeling the new book gave him can be summed up in one word: "God!"

Continuing from the content of the previous work, the entire world view is completely expanded.

The author really made a lot of fun of the Tarot Club. Every time he saw Klein showing off at the meeting, he felt extremely refreshed, so much so that he immediately looked forward to next week's meeting.

Not only that, the career system is also beginning to take shape. The protagonist's magic-like show-off in front of the public makes reading a very enjoyable thing, almost making it impossible to stop.

Zhang Heng couldn't help but mutter, "Fuck, why do I feel like this guy knows how to write cool stories better than us online writers."

But if you really study the whole book carefully, you can discover the author's ingenuity and effort in the setting and plot.

This is in line with the habits of authors of physical books, because writing takes a long time and they can revise the work repeatedly until it is almost perfect.

"Maybe this is genius." Zhang Heng sighed, "No wonder the novel is so popular."

There are many people who share the same sentiment as him.

There is a lot of discussion online about the contents of the new book.

Readers who have just finished the new book seem much more excited than when the first two books were released.

Before, some people may have supported Chen Linfeng out of respect, thinking that he wrote it and thus went to support him.

Until now, almost everyone has been captivated by the wonderful plot of the novel.

"This Audrey is so cute, I want to..."

"Klein is really good at pretending. Every time the Tarot Club plot comes out, I feel so happy that I can't breathe."

"Indeed, I never expected that I would be so fascinated by the plot of the meeting. It wasn't so obvious in the previous two films. I was a little confused at the time, what was the point of writing about the Tarot Club. Now I understand, it's really fun to watch."

“Previously, the Infinite World series gave me a pure sense of excitement, with novel settings and rich imagination, but that was it.

But when it comes to "Lord of Mysteries", I really feel that it has reached a new level. The writing style, world view construction, and character creation are all very perfect, not to mention the plot and setting.

"Lord of the Mysteries" is so perfect so far, it gives me the same feeling as watching "Sunset", it is really perfect in every way and I can't find any fault with it."

"The book is good, but the above person doesn't have to be so good. There is no such thing as an absolutely perfect work. Be careful not to bring bad luck to "Lord of Mysteries"."

"That's right. Chen Linfeng himself doesn't like to exaggerate too much. Just look at his fans in the entertainment industry and you'll know."

"But I have to say that the novel is really good. I have never seen a novel with this kind of temperament. Domestic online literature has been developing for many years, but it feels like it has been crushed by his book."

"..."

On the Internet, discussions about the new book "Lord of Mysteries" spread wildly like a virus.

Compared to the first two parts, readers are much more enthusiastic.

The most excited are the readers in Europe and America.

Many people did not know about Chinese online literature before, and they had not read Chen Linfeng’s previous work "Infinite World". After all, Chinese protagonists and story backgrounds are still relatively niche.

But "Lord of Mysteries" is different. The Western fantasy background setting and the Victorian style of the novel are all points that attract new readers.

The views of Europe and the United States on "Lord of Mysteries" are slightly different from those in China.

They initially thought that "Lord of Mysteries" would be a suspense novel, after all, at the beginning the protagonist had to investigate the cause of his original death.

As the plot unfolds, readers discover that there is no suspense at all. This is an indescribable Western fantasy novel with some steampunk and horror elements.

Some people like this sense of contrast between the beginning and the end, but some people give up because of the beginning.

Therefore, on social media in Europe and the United States, netizens say the most:

"Don't be affected by the suspenseful atmosphere at the beginning. This book is much more exciting than you think."

This has almost become the most frequently used phrase of "Lord of Mysteries" on European and American social platforms.

Of course, Chen Linfeng knew the problems at the beginning of "Lord of Mysteries" and had therefore changed a lot of them.

Therefore, not too many readers were affected.

But despite this, loyal fans still don't want other book lovers to miss out on this book for any small reason.

Especially after the new book was released, after reading the third volume, many people almost fell in love with "Lord of Mysteries" to the core.

They can recommend "Lord of Mysteries" to people almost anywhere, including the novel section, film and television section, study section... and even the adult products section.

Who knows what's going on in these people's minds?

But no matter what, this crazy recommendation has indeed aroused the interest of a large number of people.

There is also a lot of publishers fueling this.

Extensive discussion in the media, viral topic marketing, and word-of-mouth effects in online communities and social platforms.

This caused "Lord of Mysteries" to create a huge sensation in a short period of time.

In short, "Lord of Mysteries" has broken the circle.

No longer limited to reading enthusiasts and Chen's fans in the entertainment industry, at the general public level, almost everyone has heard of the name of this novel.

Three days later, the sales of "Lord of Mysteries: The Faceless Man" reached 3 million.

In 7 days, sales exceeded 800 million.

This sales curve is terrifying.

Among the first-day sales, most readers were Chen Linfeng’s fans or past readers. Although the sales of 500 million were impressive, it was expected.

After all, there are still quite a few pre-order sales.

However, in the following days, there were a large number of new readers.

This can be seen from the sales of the first two books in the past few days. Almost each of the two books has exceeded 300 million.

In other words, new readers will buy three books at a time.

Public opinion also affected Chen Linfeng.

Even though he is at home taking care of his wife now, of course reporters outside don't know this.

But the sales of the novel in the first week were so exaggerated that it caused all the media to get excited.

Even though "The Da Vinci Code" was so popular back then, its sales in the first year were only comparable to the sales of this book in a week.

Of course, this is the case with suspense-themed novels that are more serious. When "Lord of Mysteries" was suspected of being a suspense novel, a large number of European and American readers were deterred from reading it.

Everyone still wants to read some light, simple and easy to understand novels.

The novel just came out in the first week, and Warner was so excited that they couldn't express their emotions just over the phone.

Alex came all the way from Emilyken.

"Chen, how can you still sit still!"

Right at the beginning, Alex had an exaggerated expression, was gesticulating, and had a hysterical vibe.

"Don't be in a hurry, Alex, come and sit down." Chen Linfeng looked calm.

"You have to know, Chen, the current situation of Lord of Mysteries reminds me of Harry Potter. It is entirely possible that it can achieve or even surpass the records of that year."

"Is that so?" Chen Linfeng was a little surprised.

"Of course!" Alex sat down, "Oh, thank you, CC."

It was Sissi who poured him a cup of tea.

Chen Linfeng said quickly, "Don't move, let me do it."

Liu Qianqian said dissatisfiedly, "I've already told you it's okay. How many times do you want me to say it? If you bother me again, I'll get angry."

Pregnancy does affect emotions, but in the past, Sissi would never have said this.

Chen Linfeng didn't care at all, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Alex raised his head and drank the water in one gulp, then continued, "Chen, according to the current trend, the relevant departments of Warner have given a forecast.

By the end of this year, the new book's sales are expected to catch up with the 20 million sales of the first two books in the middle of the year.

And total sales are expected to exceed 7000 million.

By the middle of next year, the series sales are expected to exceed 100 million.”

Sales of 1 million is a hurdle. Once you get over it, everything will be completely different.

You know, "Infinite World" has just exceeded 100 million yuan not long ago, which is already a top-notch result.

And "Lord of Mysteries" can obviously go even further.

"What's the concept? You've only written three books. I remember that according to your plan, the current progress is still in the early stages, right?"

He looked at the other person.

Chen Linfeng nodded and gave a definite reply.

"Sales have exceeded 100 million in the early stages alone. After that, every new book released will boost the sales of the previous books. As long as the quality is maintained, it is not impossible for the series to eventually exceed Harry Potter in sales."

Alex waved his arms excitedly.

"That's Harry Potter, the most popular series in the world. I thought there would never be another book that could surpass it."

Chen Linfeng fell into deep thought.

In fact, until now, he feels that the situation is a bit strange. Although "Lord of Mysteries" was a big hit in his previous life, it did not cause such a big sensation in foreign countries.

Is it really Warner who created a miracle?
Alex continued, "So, at this critical moment, how can you stay at home? We need to publicize and further expand this trend..."

Chen Linfeng said, "Warner has done a great job. I think you can continue like this." "But this will cost a lot of resources." Alex paused, "Some people at Warner headquarters are already dissatisfied."

Fart produces dissatisfaction.

Chen Linfeng knew it very well. This was because the movie "Lord of Mysteries" was so popular and they felt that the future profits would be too huge, so they set their sights on his share.

There is not much to say about novel publishing, everything is done according to the rules.

What Warner is interested in should be the film and television copyright.

After all, Chen Linfeng is different from JK Rowling. He is a director himself and has a film and television production company under him. He even has Disney as a partner in publicity and distribution.

Therefore, when the contract was signed, Chen Linfeng took the lion's share of the film and television copyright.

Of course, because they wanted Warner to put in the effort in promotion, they left them a considerable share.

The two sides are basically 60:40.

But it's clear that Lord of the Mysteries has great potential to become the second Harry Potter series.

Warner was a little unwilling.

Chen Linfeng nodded at Alex and said, "If Warner really finds it difficult to promote, I can ask Disney for help. I think they will be willing to help."

"Don't!" Alex blurted out.

He regretted it after he said it. He shouldn't have sat down and let his guard down.

But there is no way, the threat from Disney is obvious.

Especially since I just heard recently that Chen has reached an agreement with Marvel, the relationship between the two parties should be further improved.

"Alex, a contract is a contract."

"But the current share is indeed not enough for Warner to continue to charge forward."

Alex had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Mr. Mayer did not intend to violate the contract, but there were indeed many voices of opposition within the company. Some people thought it was not worth investing so much resources in publicity and promotion, but in the end they only got a small share."

"It's not that it's not worth it, but you want more." Chen Linfeng said sarcastically.

"Well, you could say that." Alex simply gave up. "There are always people who can't stand others making more money. That's human nature, isn't it?"

This is true.

Chen Linfeng certainly didn't want to give in, but since the novel had the possibility of going further, he had to consider more.

Warner has really worked hard this year, and the third book’s success is inseparable from Warner’s support.

Chen Linfeng, who knew the situation in his previous life, understood Warner's contribution.

But you can't give the other party too much advantage. In the business world, if you dare to retreat, the other party will dare to take advantage of it.

"Well, my bottom line is 10-2. I can sell the extra % to you for $ million."

This is equivalent to valuing the entire series at 20 billion.

For a novel that is not yet finished, it sounds a bit exaggerated.

But if you think of it as a series comparable to the Harry Potter series, it is not expensive at all, and may even be too cheap.

You know, the copyright value of "Harry Potter" is 10 times this price.

Alex knew this, so he was a little hesitant.

"Back then, Warner spent $1.25 million to buy the rights to the entire series of films. Everyone knows that Warner made a fortune. Now at this price, it all depends on whether Warner is willing to take the gamble."

Seeing that he was a little hesitant, Chen Linfeng said, "Why don't we just keep it the same? I think this is actually better."

If he wasn't afraid that Warner wouldn't pay attention to the follow-up, he wouldn't want to sell it. It's not like he's short of that little money.

"Chen, I can't decide. I need to report it."

Alex thought about it and realized that at a price of $2 million, it was hard to say whether it was a profit or a loss.

According to current situation, it is definitely not worth it, but considering the future, it is possible to make a lot of money.

From the company's perspective, gaining a higher market share may help raise the stock price, which is another consideration.

In fact, the sales of "Lord of Mysteries" have already had a significant impact on Warner's stock price.

Alex thought the headquarters would agree.

"Chen, regarding publicity," he began to persuade her earnestly, "you really shouldn't continue to sit at home."

"I will accept interviews from several media outlets. Don't even think about the rest. I will not leave even if CC is pregnant."

"Okay, I understand how you feel."

Alex had no choice. Chen had told him this reason many times and seemed very determined. It was already very good that he agreed to come out for an interview.

“Okay, go ask Mayer first. I just hope that Warner will continue to support Lord of Mysteries.

In addition, this is the last time, and I will not sell the corresponding copyrights again no matter how much money I get.”

Chen Linfeng said seriously, "You know, I'm not short of money. The development of my work is what I value most."

Alex looked embarrassed, "I understand."

$2 million is indeed not a lot, and Warner agreed readily.

This amount of money will be easily offset by the rising company's stock value once the news gets out.

The results were unsurprising.

The media widely publicized the news that Warner had further obtained "Lord of Mysteries", and then Warner's stock price immediately rose.

Warner, having benefited from it, immediately went into full gear and continued to increase the promotion of the novel.

This time, they worked for themselves and were more serious about it.

The latest issue of Time magazine released a sales forecast for Lord of Mysteries.

It is quite similar to Warner's prediction, and it is estimated that the data is obtained directly from Warner.

Of course, "Times" has left itself more room here. After all, it was slapped in the face by Chen Linfeng back then.

“The sales volume of 7000 million by the end of the year is only the most conservative forecast, because Christmas is a very big uncertainty factor.

Judging from the current level of public opinion, God knows how many parents will give "Lord of Mysteries" as a Christmas gift for their children if word of mouth breaks through the circle.

...According to the original author of the novel, Chen, "Lord of Mysteries" may eventually have 7-8 volumes of content, and if printed into books, there may be more than 10 volumes.

If the novel's plot can maintain its excitement, I think the sales of the "Lord of Mysteries" series will exceed everyone's imagination."

Not only Time Magazine, but also a large number of literary magazines in Europe and the United States have started reporting on Lord of Mysteries after a round of media coverage.

These professional magazines don't just talk about sales; the content of the novel is also a focus of their reviews.

Obviously, Western literature readers still appreciate the plot of the novel.

Especially after the third book was released.

“I don’t really like suspense novels because most of them are very confusing.

But "Lord of Mysteries" is simple and easy to understand, especially in terms of world view and power system.

My favorite characters are the supporting ones, they all have their own personalities and are not just flat characters. "

Apparently, the Reader's Digest in the United States still has some misunderstandings about the positioning of Lord of Mysteries. Perhaps they did not see the reminders from so many people online.

Therefore, after the report came out, a large number of related complaints appeared on the Internet.

“This is an isekai novel with strong gothic and steampunk overtones: fog, guns, mechanical devices, spells and secret organizations, all intertwined in glory.

One can imagine the gloomy atmosphere of Europe from the 18th to the early 20th century.

The world setting is very detailed, and the author’s (and translator’s) descriptions are so immersive that you can’t stop reading!

This is definitely a treasure trove of novels!"

The Atlantic Monthly's review of the novel is obviously more detailed.

The review of Lord of Mysteries by this magazine, which is most respected by the American people, has further aroused the interest of many Emily Ken reading enthusiasts in the novel.

In addition, there is a review from The New Yorker:

“The best fantasy novel in the world since 2010!

It's so good that one wonders whether Chen can maintain this level and finish the novel.

The novel is a good combination of steampunk, Lovecraftian horror (referring to the American horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, who developed the Cthulhu mythology system) and humorous elements.

The pace of the novel is also great. Perhaps I shouldn’t mention this, but Chen’s writing style has always been like this. He always makes the plot so compelling that people can’t take their eyes off it.

Those secret scenes are half-hidden, which allows the novel to maintain mystery and uncertainty; but at the same time, it makes people feel as if they can grasp some clues..."

Almost all relevant literary publications have given it extremely high praise.

This is in stark contrast to last year's Fifty Shades of Grey.

Of course, putting the two novels together is an insult in itself.

On social media, people who compared the two novels said that both novels were series of novels that sold over 2010 million copies after .

Then I got criticized by netizens.

Is that yellow waste worthy of being compared with "Lord of Mysteries"?
In fact, this is the opinion of almost all readers.

Even people who like to watch "Fifty Shades of Grey" probably have the same opinion.

The spell materials are not worth mentioning after the spell is cast.

But novels of excellent quality are different. They can be read over and over again.

In fact, this is also the reason why readers can promote it to their friends without any hesitation, because they feel that the quality of "Lord of Mysteries" is worthy of their recommendation.

Even if the person being recommended doesn’t like it, at least he or she won’t feel like a friend recommended a bunch of shit to him or her.

This is actually the key to spreading word of mouth.

The margin that Time magazine left for itself was indeed very prescient.

Even before Christmas, word of mouth had spread far beyond initial expectations.

"Lord of Mysteries" is especially popular among middle and high school students and has almost become a trend.

For a while after the novel was released, there were even fewer people watching school football and baseball games.

It was called the "magical October empty-seat phenomenon" by the media.

The Harry Potter series captured the hearts of young children, while Lord of the Mysteries appealed to older ones.

Speaking of which, it is not much different.

(End of this chapter)