Rebirth in 1993, My Dad is a Returned Youth

Chapter 139 Heroine

Lin Meixia's experiences actually gave Li Kang some creative inspiration.

As usual, I lit a cigarette before starting to write the book.

It's not that I have to smoke this cigarette, nor that I like smoking it. This thing is like a switch.

After clicking it, you will enter the creative state faster.

He decided to design a child based on Meixia and have a similar experience to her.

The child based on him became a homeless child struggling in the city.

Let Meixia fill in the gaps in family experience.

It would be too painful to pile all the suffering experiences on one person.

Once you come up with an idea, just pick up your pen and start writing.

To prevent myself from getting stiff after writing for hours like before.

Every half hour, he would get up and walk around.

Apart from eating, I spend the whole day writing.

Write from day to night, from the end of the world to the end of the earth, from the drying up of the sea to the crumbling of the rocks.

Forget everything else, the only thing left is typing.

I have to complete the creative task of more than 100,000 words before the end of the month. If you have monthly tickets, please vote.

Lin Weihua even called him during this period to discuss the new book he was working on.

Lin Weihua attached great importance to this work. After all, for the sake of his daughter, he signed a contract with Li Kang that was far above the industry average.

If this goes wrong, he, as the editor-in-chief, may hear a lot of rumors in the future.

Now news about him is spreading within Harvest.

He had just returned from a visit to the bathroom when he heard his colleagues discussing the book he had signed on the way.

“I heard that the editor-in-chief spent a lot of money to sign a new author who had never written a book before.”

"What else do you know? What is the standard for signing a manuscript fee?"

"I think it's 500 per thousand words. I was stunned when I heard this number! 500 per thousand words, one book will make you financially free!"

"What!! Five hundred for a thousand words." After hearing this, the man's lips trembled. Perhaps he had rarely heard of a newcomer getting such a high fee in his life.

He wanted to say something else but was hit by the person next to him.

When I looked up, I just passed by Lin Weihua.

The two of them quickly greeted each other, "Editor-in-Chief Lin."

Lin Weihua nodded politely and did not respond to their discussion.

When I returned to the office, I was called to a meeting by colleagues from other departments.

People from the Finance Department, Marketing Department and other departments are all here.

"Lao Lin is here, sit down!"

Lin Weihua sat in the upper seat. Normally, if the president didn’t come, he would sit in the upper seat.

Of course, there is no vice president in the society. Mr. Ba Jin has been dead for a long time and has never arranged a vice president.

"Today is a routine meeting. If you have any questions, please bring them up for discussion."

Old Gong from the Finance Department was the first to speak up.

"Wei Hua, wasn't the contract you sent over a bit hasty?"

Old Gong made several copies of the contract signed by Lin Weihua and Li Kang and gave one copy to everyone present.

"Look, this new contract is the largest I've ever seen in all my years in this industry."

"I still remember that ten years ago, for a new writer, it was a great honor to get a contract of a few dollars per thousand words. After ten years of inflation, this money is becoming less and less valuable! A new writer can get a huge fee of five hundred dollars per thousand words. Lao Lin, you have to give an explanation." Everyone looked at him, and after seeing the contract in their hands, they were all very surprised.

It really shocked them.

"Lao Lin, you are confused! No matter how talented a newcomer is, you can't pay him such a high price. Even if his writing is comparable to masters like Shen Maolin and Lu Yao. He is still so young, and you will only hurt him by paying him such a high fee."

Lin Weihua could only show them a part of Li Kang's draft.

Although these people's literary level is definitely not as good as his, everyone who works here has a very high literary foundation, and they can tell the quality of Li Kang's work at a glance.

"It is indeed well written. It is among the best among new writers, if not the best. It will surely have a bright future."

Some people still refuse to accept this. “No matter how good a new writer’s work is, we can’t pay him such a high fee! If it gets out, won’t the old writers have to raise their fee standards in the future? They will say that a new writer earns more in one book than they would have earned in their entire lives writing books.”

"If everyone wants such high royalties, the industry will be in chaos."

Lin Weihua was mentally prepared and knew that this would definitely happen.

“Sesame Oil Du Fu is capable, I promise I won’t lose money.”

"Hmph! What's the point of your promise? If you lose money, can you compensate for the loss?"

This was a bit impolite, and even a direct challenge to Lao Lin.

"Xu Wei, please watch your tone! Wei Hua is the editor-in-chief!!" Old Gong stood up and criticized.

He smiled and said to Lin Weihua: "Weihua must have his reasons for doing this."

The meeting ended in a bad mood. The contract had already been signed, so what else could be done?

"This group of people are probably waiting to see me make a fool of myself." Lin Weihua sneered in his heart. After returning to the office, he picked up the phone and called Li Kang.

Ouyang just came in to get some water, "Wei Hua, everyone is talking about you now."

He also didn't expect that his old friend would be so radical.

"Ouyang, I've figured it out. They're probably not used to me being the editor-in-chief. I urgently need to train a new talent to establish my authority as the editor-in-chief."

"Few of these people respect me, just because they see that I don't have any good results!"

"The more they act like this, the less I'll risk it."

He made up his mind to train Li Kang to become a famous writer.

Ouyang went out after getting the water. There were some things he knew but couldn't say.

Otherwise it would be harming old friends.

I guessed that it was related to Li Kang.

After Li Kang received the call, he also heard a clue, "Old Lin seems to be eager for him to finish this work. He is even going crazy and wants to interfere with his creation."

After his repeated questioning, Lao Lin finally told him the truth.

"Uncle Lin, don't worry. If you lose money, I will buy back the rest at the original price."

"Promise not to embarrass Uncle Lin."

He has the confidence because he has a lot of money.

Unless it is a special occasion, he tries not to use it, as that money is the basis of his livelihood in Shanghai.

"I'll recommend some resources. See if you can use them. You can go check out Mr. Ba Jin's when you have time. Learn from him."

"Okay, I'll go when I have time."

I took a piece of paper and wrote down the old man's address.

"When the time comes, just say that it was Lin Weihua who recommended you. He will definitely receive you. You have to pay attention to etiquette. Although Mr. Ba Jin is not particular about details, as a junior, you still have to be careful with your words." Old Lin taught Li Kang step by step as if he was educating his own child.

There's nothing I can do, my daughter has set her sights on this guy.

He must have a close connection with this kid in his life.

(End of this chapter)