Now that we are reborn, who still wants to be an honest person?

Chapter 27 What does Tang Tang's pride mean?

It’s no wonder that Ding Ziqing introduced herself like this.

Although it is youth literature, the contributors are not necessarily young people. She herself is only 24 years old.

The other party has sophisticated writing skills and the editor-in-chief attaches great importance to it.

Ding Ziqing must lower her attitude.

Fang Zhou suppressed his laughter:
"Oh, it's Xiao Ding."

"Yes, I sent you two manuscripts yesterday."

"Sorry, I was in class just now."

Attend class?

Could it be a teacher?

That's right!

No wonder his writing style is so sophisticated, and he can write such youthful articles with such verve, and he is so clear about students' affairs and emotions. It must be because he has a lot of contact with young people!

Ding Ziqing quickly said:
"Excuse me, are you a teacher?"

"No, I'm a senior in high school."

Ding Ziqing: ...

Ark had no intention of teasing the editor.

Tell the other person your identity directly.

only.

The other party was stunned for a long time before coming back to his senses.

Cough cough cough...

To hide her embarrassment, Ding Ziqing quickly changed the subject and explained the purpose of the call.

"We have read the manuscript, and the editor-in-chief has also read it. There is absolutely no problem."

“But it’s a long article.”

“So only one article will be published in one issue.”

"Our Youth Tribe is a bimonthly magazine. This issue will be published this week. I will send you a few sample copies after it is printed."

Now she doesn't mention "you" anymore.

Fang Zhou said calmly:
“I don’t know how the royalties are determined.”

Gah~~~
Ding Ziqing rarely encounters such directness.

After all, as an educated person, I am always a little embarrassed about such matters.

Especially for first-time contributors.

Feeling of withdrawing money.

It seemed to have tarnished his dream.

This thought flashed through Ding Ziqing's mind.

Considering that the other party is a senior high school student, there won't be so many twists and turns. Moreover, he can have such writing skills in his senior year. At this age, he is definitely a high-yield potential stock, so I must establish a good relationship with him.

Ding Ziqing said sincerely:
"you……"

"My name is Fang Zhou, just call me by my name."

"Hey, Mr. Fang Zhou, I won't beat around the bush. Our editor-in-chief has given you a limit of 200 per thousand words. This is considered high compared to other publications of the same level and authors of the same level."

Fang Zhou agreed without any comment.

to be frank.

He was very satisfied with the price.

Although there are rumors that some commercial magazines pay authors up to a maximum of one thousand yuan per thousand words.

But this is just a rumor after all.

Even if it's true.

It's only a very small number of people.

And they are some very famous people.

As a newcomer, I naturally won't get that kind of remuneration.

On the other end of the phone.

Ding Ziqing's voice came again:
"Mr. Fang Zhou, there is something I want to discuss with you."

"Our editor-in-chief is asking you to contribute to our Youth Tribe publication on behalf of us. We hope you can become a regular contributor."

This was not unexpected by Fang Zhou.

but.

He had other ideas.

These short stories are just for making some pocket money, and the money comes quickly.

If you really want to make money, you still have to rely on long articles, but there is no final word:
“I’m a senior now.”

"Submitting articles is also to earn some pocket money."

"You know the college entrance exam is coming up soon, and I have other manuscripts to write, so I don't have much time to spend on this."

The other side is obviously anxious:
"Mr. Ark."

“We are also very sincere.”

Do not have time?
It's just that the payment is too low.

After all, he said he had other manuscripts to write, not study.

It seems that he is a student with serious subject imbalance.

Ding Ziqing said:
"Our editor-in-chief discussed this before."

"You can streamline the manuscript. As long as the quality of the manuscript is guaranteed, we can increase the unit price. The specific amount can be negotiated."

Fang Zhou naturally did not hold out much hope for such a grand promise:
"Then we'll talk about it later."

hang up the phone.

I saw Tang Tang standing calmly by the railing not far away, pretending to look at the scenery.

Seeing Fang Zhou end the call, I couldn't help but be curious:
"ark."

"Your article is going to be published, right?" For a middle school student, it is a magical thing to have someone who can write and turn what he writes into lead type and put it in a book.

Fang Zhou nodded:

"That is required."

"The editor of the magazine just called and said the manuscript has been approved."

Tang Tang clasped her hands together:

"so amazing."

There are little stars in my eyes.

There's something infectious about this girl. This expression makes Fang Zhou feel like he's actually quite powerful?

"I'll treat you when the royalties come in."

dinner?

That means we can be together with Fang Zhou again!
Tang Tang turned her face slightly to hide the blush that flashed across her face and deliberately changed the subject:
"How much can you get for the manuscript this time?"

She was quite curious.

I feel that Ark is powerful again.

We are all classmates. Others can only ask their parents for money, but Fang Zhou can already make money on his own.

and.

The money I earn is from royalties.

Somehow, although they are both about making money, Tangtang feels that the money earned from royalties is more superior than the money earned from business.

Fang Zhou thought for a moment and said:

"This time, the two manuscripts are 40,000 words long, and at 200 yuan per thousand words, I can earn a total of 8,000 yuan."

"Enough for you."

"Come on, I almost forgot about the main thing."

Business?

Watching Fang Zhou heading straight to the toilet at the end of the corridor, Tang Tang blushed* and felt grateful for the news he had just heard.

Although Tang Tang has never been short of money, she doesn't feel anything about a dress costing tens of thousands of dollars.

But it doesn't mean he is out of touch with the world.

In the class.

There are also students with average conditions.

Tang Tang listened to people chatting and learned that many people only earned three or four thousand yuan a month.

She knew it too.

If it weren't for the home conditions.

She was born in an ordinary family and went to middle school, took the college entrance examination, and found a job after graduation, earning only a few thousand yuan a month.

Looking at Fang Zhou's back.

Tangtang felt her heart sinking more and more.

"He's getting better and better, while I'm still that fat girl with poor academic performance. The gap is getting bigger and bigger. What should I do?"

"No."

"I must work hard."

When Tang Tang was about to roll her own curler, two girls quietly came to her side.

"Tang Tang."

"I just saw you chatting with Fang Zhou again."

"Did you guys talk about it?"

It’s Qiao Jing and Zhao Zhenzhen.

A trace of unnaturalness flashed across Qiao Jing's face, while the chubby-faced Zhao Zhenzhen's face was full of gossip.

The college entrance examination is coming soon.

There are many more hardworking people on campus.

There are also many couples who get together after confessing their love, and singles who fail to express their love - if they don’t confess, they will have no chance.

Of course, there are also many self-satisfied bootlickers.

Tang Tang felt shy.

Simultaneously.

Seeing how much the two people cared about Fang Zhou, a hint of vigilance appeared in his eyes, like a kitten whose fur ball was stolen.

He raised his face 18.5 degrees and said:
"We are friends."

"Fang Zhou's submission was accepted. His article will be published, and he'll get 8,000 yuan in royalties!"

Although she knew it had nothing to do with her, Tangtang couldn't help but feel a little proud when she said this.

and.

I was the first one to see the article written by Fang Zhou.

What a pity, I haven’t seen the other articles before. I will ask him to come and have a look.

Zhao Zhenzhen was surprised:
"Eight thousand? Is that true?"

Qiao Jing also looked incredulous, doubting whether the article would really be published and whether she would really receive 8,000 yuan in royalties.

Yes.

This two-person family.

This is the "ordinary person" family that Tang Tang just used for comparison.

I heard that Fang Zhou can get so much royalties.

Naturally I am skeptical.

Tang Tang rarely interacted with his classmates, and he was a little excited, as if showing off:
"Fang Zhou also said that I have to surpass Fang Qinglin in one of the subjects in the second mock exam."

Really hammered.

It turns out it was all bragging!

(End of this chapter)