Hong Kong Variety Show: Me, the Traffic Enforcement and Control Team?

Ed immediately agreed.

Just then, he asked again, "By the way, is there something you need that you called me about?"

"That's right!"

Lin Zhengyi smiled and agreed, then added mysteriously, "But... guess what it is?"

"Guess what it is?"

Upon hearing this, Ed stroked his chin and began to ponder.

After thinking carefully for a while, a sudden inspiration struck him, and he immediately asked with excitement and surprise, "Is the sequel to Harry Potter finished?!"

Lin Zhengyi immediately laughed and said, "Haha, I knew I couldn't hide it from you~ It really is the second part that's finished."

The words just fell!

"Please make sure you let us publish the second book too!!!" Ed said excitedly.

"You were the first person I contacted; naturally, I wanted to publish your work!"

After saying this with a smile, Lin Zhengyi's smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "But there are some things I need to say first. There is an old saying in China: 'Even close brothers should keep clear accounts.' This means that no matter how good the relationship is between people, even if they are blood brothers, they should keep clear accounts when doing business together, so as to avoid conflicts."

"Of course, we're friends, and it was because you were willing to help me with the publication in the first place that I saved myself a lot of trouble. If it were the same price, I would definitely choose you!"

Upon hearing this, Ed immediately patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, our company will definitely give you the highest price in the market."

After thinking for a moment, he said, "How about 17%? I can assure you that's the highest price in the industry!"

Seventeen percent?

Lin Zhengyi listened and nodded in agreement.

This is indeed the highest price in the industry.

Normally, the more capable ones can get 10%, which is the percentage they initially receive.

But the reason he was able to get 10% at the beginning was because of Ed.

Otherwise, a normal author, especially a newcomer, would be lucky to get three to five percent.

And more than 10% of them are the top-tier group of people.

Seventeen percent is the absolute pinnacle. Most publishing companies wouldn't dare offer such a high percentage for a second book, even if the first one is a huge hit.

There are countless examples of movies that became hits one year, only to flop the next.

Even publishing companies wouldn't dare to take such a big gamble.

Ed dared to bid so high even before reading the manuscript, partly because he wanted to gamble, and partly because Lin Zhengyi probably considered their relationship.

Suddenly!

His heart was touched.

Then, Lin Zhengyi said boldly, "However, seventeen percent is too much, how about fifteen percent!"

Since they've done me a favor, I can't just shirk my duty, can I?

The two percent was given not only because of this favor, but also because of the care Ed had shown him when he first gave him the manuscript—the direct printing of 10,000 copies. He also gave him ten percent, a percentage most people in the industry would never receive in their entire lives.

"Fifteen is too few, so let's make it seventeen. Don't be so polite with me!" Ed said seriously.

“I’m not being polite, fifteen it is. If you want seventeen, I’ll switch to another publishing company!” Lin Zhengyi said firmly.

As soon as these words came out!

Ed was at a loss.

"Fine!"

He had no choice but to agree.

However, he was also touched.

Lin Zhengyi voluntarily gave him two percent, which was clearly out of consideration for old times and to repay his kindness and previous care!

quickly!

Ed sent over two contracts.

After Lin Zhengyi signed the contract and sent it back, he immediately faxed the manuscript as well.

Half a day later!

"This is fantastic! This second book is so well-written, I think it's bound to be a hit again!"

After saying this excitedly, Ed added, "After my company's experts finished reading it, they also thought it was excellent. They believe that with the reputation of the previous book, printing two million copies on the first run is definitely a good idea. Even if the public doesn't approve of the content, selling two million copies will be easy with the previous reputation!"

He paused, then changed the subject, adding, "However, I think this book is so good that it's bound to be a hit, so we should be bold. I had them sign a contract to print five million copies, and it will be released globally at once!"

Hear this!

Even though Lin Zhengyi knew about Harry Potter's sales and knew that even the second movie would be a hit, he couldn't help but be moved by Ed's words of trust.

Without hesitation, he immediately replied, "Okay!"

After that, Ed faxed over the contract for Harry Potter 2.

Soon after Lin Zhengyi signed the contract and faxed it back, his money arrived in his account.

He would receive 10% of the first portion, and if two million copies were printed, he could earn four million pounds.

He would receive 15% of the proceeds from the second part, which would be used to print 5 million copies, and he could earn 15 million pounds.

The total amount was 19 million pounds, which translates to over 152 million Hong Kong dollars.

Another one!!!

This was the only thought that remained in Lin Zhengyi's mind after he received the money.

Chapter 224 Wei Jixiang

When you have money, you naturally want to spend it.

But after thinking about it carefully, Lin Zhengyi realized that he didn't seem to have anything he needed to spend money on.

"Since there's nowhere to spend the money, let's leave it for now and see if there's a good place to invest later, or maybe buy a few more buildings," Lin Zhengyi thought to himself.

-

The next day, when Lin Zhengyi went to work, he called Cao Dahua.

quickly!

The call was connected.

"Uncle, do you want credit?" Lin Zhengyi asked directly.

"Honors?! You want them? Why not?"

Cao Dahua immediately became excited and asked, "Have you received any new news?"

"Does Hongtai know? I received information that Wei Jixiang, Hongtai's heir, owns a factory that's related to drugs. Go and investigate the factories in which they have shares!" Lin Zhengyi said solemnly.

Originally, he only wanted to investigate Wei Jixiang.

But then I thought, what if the Crown Prince hasn't transferred the shares to Wei Jixiang yet?

and so!

He simply asked Cao Dahua to also investigate the factories under the Crown Prince's name.

The reason why Cao Dahua was asked to investigate was not only to give him credit for the major branch, but also because Hongtai's main territory was in Tsim Sha Tsui, which was under Cao Dahua's control.

According to information obtained by Lam Cheng Yee from within the police force, Tsim Sha Tsui previously belonged to the Ni family, but the Ni family did not occupy all the territory; they only occupied most of it, and some territory was occupied by other triads.

Hong Tai was one of them.

Later, after the Ni family was sent away by Lin Zhengyi, Hong Tai, who originally only occupied a corner of Tsim Sha Tsui, seized the opportunity to rise up, gathered the strength of the entire gang, and took advantage of the chaos caused by the Ni family's complete annihilation to attack the Ni family's original territory.

They directly seized a large portion of the territory originally occupied by the four leaders under the Ni family, leaving them now huddled in a corner of Tsim Sha Tsui.

“Hongtai? No problem, I’ll go check it out right away!” Cao Dahua immediately agreed.

Then!

He didn't waste any time and hung up the phone immediately.

Hearing the dial tone coming from the phone, Lin Zhengyi couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Unexpectedly, Cao Dahua was so impatient.

For the next two days, Lin Zhengyi waited for news.

As an undercover agent, Cao Dahua lived up to expectations and quickly found the information.

"I found out that Wei Jixiang, a key figure in Hongtai, does indeed own shares in a factory and is also its legal representative. However, after careful investigation, I discovered that the factory is involved in the production of pirated CDs!"

Cao Dahua asked doubtfully, "Is there some mistake somewhere?"

"That's right!"

Lin Zhengyi's eyes lit up as he listened, and he immediately said, "Pirated CDs are just a cover for the factory. In reality, they're still dealing in drugs."

He remembered that in the story, the factory was ostensibly a producer of pirated CDs!

"Oh!"

Cao Dahua suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I see. Then I'll take some men to arrest them in a bit!"

"Don't!"

Lin Zhengyi immediately stopped him and said, "According to the information, although Wei Jixiang is a shareholder and legal representative of the factory, he is not involved in drugs and does not know the true situation of the factory. He only thinks that the factory is involved in the production of pirated CDs!"

"It was Hongtai's crown prince who plotted against him, making him sign the contract and become a shareholder and legal representative of the factory. If you raid the factory and eventually find the drug, at most you can only let Wei Jixiang in."

"The real masterminds behind the scenes, namely Hongtai's crown prince and his father, Uncle Mei, Hongtai's boss, will not be affected at all."

Upon hearing this, Cao Dahua immediately frowned and asked, "Then what should we do?"

"Here's what you do: first, have someone monitor the factory, record the people entering and leaving, then record any suspicious vehicles entering and leaving the factory, and track these suspicious vehicles to try and find out who is responsible for distribution after the factory ships out the goods,"

"I'll go talk to Wei Jixiang and see if I can get him to cooperate in finding evidence of the Crown Prince and Uncle Mei's crimes, and finally arrest them."

"As the leader of Hongtai, we will surely receive even more credit in the future!" Lin Zhengyi thought for a moment and said seriously.