America 1869: A Doppelganger Every Day

"I'm just someone who wants to be treated equally."

"Of course, while fighting for my own rights, I also want to do something for my fellow countrymen."

That's all.

Li Changsheng said this.

Edison had to admit that he had developed a genuine fondness for this Chinese man.

A capable person, who, after gaining that capability, wants to strive for their fellow countrymen, is unlikely to be a bad person.

Did Edison not consider himself a good person?

But he likes to be friends with good people.

Of course, if this good person is also capable, and you don't have to worry about them taking advantage of you, and they might even be helpful to you in the future, then you'd be better off having more friends like that.

"That's all?"

"That's all there is to it, but how many people can actually do that?"

"Li, I believe you will succeed."

"If you need my help, just let me know."

Li Changsheng smiled.

Today's objective has been achieved.

"At least for now, I don't need your help."

"But I'll remember what you said. If I ever really need it in the future, I won't hesitate to help."

"After all, you know that although I have money, I even want to start my own newspaper or publishing house."

"However, discrimination against us still exists in this land."

"You never know when you might really need Lester's and your help."

Edison wholeheartedly agreed.

"I don't want that day to come, but if it does, please come find me."

Whether it was genuine or feigned, Li Changsheng has achieved his goal today.

Just as he was about to leave, Edison spoke again.

"Li, I admit that you have a talent for invention and creation, and I believe that you will have other great inventions in the future."

"I won't fall behind either."

"However, I advise you to give up on writing books."

"It's already difficult for an Asian to write a book on this land, and you also have to focus your energy on invention and creation."

"Don't waste your talent on writing books."

"If you'd like, I can publish a story in my Herald Weekly about you, an Asian, who has developed a fountain pen. That would be a good thing for you, wouldn't it?"

"Maybe other newspapers will reprint this, or even interview you?"

Li Changsheng never expected such an unexpected surprise.

Thank you.

"The fact that we invented the fountain pen is indeed worth reporting, so that the people of this land can understand that we Chinese are no less capable than them."

"However, I will still persist in writing the book."

Edison said urgently.

Why are you so insistent?

"It is pointless to waste time on things that are destined to have no results."

"Unless you write exceptionally well, or the book has been published elsewhere, there's only a slight chance."

Although Edison acknowledged Li Changsheng as a friend, he did not believe that a book written by a yellow-skinned man could be published in America.

However, after he finished speaking, Li Changsheng smiled and took out an envelope from his pocket.

"The reason I insist is just as you said."

"My book, though it has not been recognized in America."

"but."

"As far as I know, my book has now been translated into Chinese and is being serialized in the Qing Empire."

"The Qing Empire has already given me enough royalties."

"Furthermore, I had someone submit the book to France, and it was successful; it's currently being serialized in a newspaper."

"It's just a bit of a pity that the newspaper only has my name as the author, but no one knows that I am Chinese."

Edison was stunned.

Edison was dumbfounded.

Edison was utterly shocked.

If Li Changsheng's book had simply been taken back to the Qing Empire for publication and distribution, that would have been understandable.

Even if you tell him that Li Changsheng's book has been serialized and published in other countries with yellow races, he will still believe it.

As a result, the book is now being serialized in French newspapers.

Then everything will be different.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Li Changsheng handed the letter he had received to the other party.

"The contract and money from the Qing Empire have arrived, but I doubt you'd understand them."

"After all, there are very few people in this land who understand Chinese characters."

"But France has already given me the first reply and the first payment for the manuscript; that can't be faked, can it?"

Edison took the envelope from Li Changsheng and eagerly opened it to take a look at its contents.

His eyes widened, and finally he carefully put the letter back in the envelope, handed it to Li Changsheng, and said with emotion.

"I never expected it to be serialized in the Century Daily."

"It seems I really underestimated you before."

"Your book has actually been translated into two languages ​​and serialized in two countries."

"I really can't believe that this novel, which was written in America, will be published in other countries first."

"I absolutely will not allow America to be so blatantly discriminatory against people of Asian descent."

Li Changsheng watched Edison's performance with great interest.

"so what?"

Edison grabbed Li Changsheng's hand.

"So, my friend."

"If possible, please give me a copy of your book."

"If it's really as you say, or even if it only reaches an average standard, I will still serialize your novel in my newspaper first."

"Don't worry, I know my newspaper might not be good enough for your book, so I only need one serialization right. You can continue to serialize it in other newspapers."

"And I will also report on this situation in my newspaper."

"I believe it won't be long before those arrogant Americans lower their heads and come to you."

"Find a great inventor or writer from China to serialize or publish his first novel."

Li Changsheng knew that his trip today hadn't been in vain.

He initially only wanted to solidify his public image by associating himself with Edison, but from the moment he heard that Edison also owned a newspaper, he began to have ulterior motives.

Sure enough, everything is now going as I wished.

"Thank you, my friend."

"It's just a pity that I didn't bring the book today."

"I didn't know you would like a book written by a Chinese person like me."

"I had no idea you even owned your own newspaper."

"It just so happens that I specially had 100 books printed for myself."

I'll send you a copy later.

"If you think it's okay, then serialize it in your newspaper; if you don't think it's okay, then forget it."

"Whether it succeeds or not, thank you for your help."