A few hours ago, Gu Han was suddenly called to the office by the editor-in-chief.

Holding the manuscript that Wang Jingxuan handed to Gu Nuan: "Which teacher's work is this?"

There was a hint of surprise in his tone.

In fact, the manuscript had been handed over to the editor-in-chief a few days ago, and Gu Nuan also mentioned Wang Jingxuan to the editor-in-chief.

It's just that at that time, the editor-in-chief felt that Wang Jingxuan was a newcomer, what good works could he come up with?

But because Gu Nuan strongly recommended it, Yuan Qingze didn't have much hope, so the editor-in-chief thought that it would be okay to take a look, so he accepted the manuscript handed to him by Gu Nuan.

However, he is still contacting some well-known children's cartoonists in the industry, and he still doesn't have much hope for the manuscript in Gu Nuan's hands.

When I got the manuscript back, I forgot to read it.

After being rejected by several cartoonists today, he depressedly picked up the manuscript that Gu Nuan gave him.

I don't know if I don't see it, and I'm shocked when I see it.

The manuscript in his hand has a novel theme, a moving plot, a unique painting style, full characters, ups and downs in the plot, and a profound and fascinating meaning.

The most important thing is that this children's comic is not only suitable for children, but also for adults.

It doesn't feel like a novice at all.

Gu Nuan actually lied to her that it was the work of her newcomer friend, and she estimated that it might be a big god who didn't want to be known.

So he immediately picked up the phone and called Gu Nuan.

As soon as Gu Nuan stepped into the office, he was greeted by the editor-in-chief's earnest smile.

"Come, come, come, Gu Nuan, sit down!"

Gu Nuan was at a loss when the editor-in-chief took the initiative to bring her a chair, is this still the editor-in-chief in front of her?

"Lord...... Editor-in-chief, don't bother you, I'll do it myself. ”

Sitting down, the editor-in-chief said with a smile: "Gu Nuan, I have read all the manuscripts you handed me last time, can you ask which teacher's masterpiece it is?"

Gu Han was stunned when he heard this, didn't he tell him Wang Jingxuan? And he said it more than once.

Of course, she only said that Wang Jingxuan was his friend, but did not say that Wang Jingxuan was a singer in the entertainment industry.

Why do you ask again? I even use the word "teacher".

"It's not a teacher, it's my friend, he's ......"

The editor-in-chief interrupted Gu Nuan's words with an expression of "I know, I understand, I understand".

"Alas, I know, it's not good to reveal your real name, and it's nothing to open a vest, as long as the work is good, but ...... Even if you don't say who he is, we still have to meet to negotiate the contract, and we will know who it is in the end. ”

Gu Nuan "???"

What are you talking about? Why don't you understand it at all?

What little vest? Whose little vest? Did he already know that Wang Jingxuan made music?

No matter what, Gu Nuan quickly grasped the point of his words.

Works well!

Meet and talk about the contract!

Gu Nuan directly ignored the words that he didn't understand, and was overjoyed: "Editor-in-chief, do you mean to say that the manuscript I handed you can be signed?"

"Yes, of course, you can contact him and see when you are free to come and sign the contract!"

Gu Nuan was so happy that she almost jumped up from the chair, but fortunately she restrained herself.

"Okay, I'll give her a call right now. ”

......

Wang Jingxuan sat in the editor-in-chief's office, and was looked at by the editor-in-chief from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top.

"You really didn't have a masterpiece before?"

"Nope!"

This is not the first time the editor-in-chief has asked him this question, and since he sat here, the editor-in-chief has asked it every few words.

Wang Jingxuan had no choice but to repeat those two words emotionlessly.

Looking at Wang Jingxuan's appearance, it really doesn't look like he's telling a lie, if there is really a masterpiece, who won't say it.

If you sign a contract to see a masterpiece, the price will be higher.

The editor-in-chief said: ""Baolian Lantern" is very good in terms of story and painting style, has Gu Han told you? We want to sign you for this work." ”

"Hmm...... Know a little!"

The editor-in-chief nodded: "Have you read our comics or children's comics?"

"Have you learned a little bit, divided into weekly, single book, and electronic version!"

"Yes, you know that quite well. ”

The comics published by the collection of magazines are first sold as a weekly publication, among them, in the children's comic weekly, the first part is a small story for children, and the last few pages are two long serialized stories.

This design also led to the sales of the weekly, and some children went to buy the weekly magazine in order to finish the serialized story.

The serial story is different from the previous short story, and the illustrations are required to be more vivid, and the general story can be understood almost by looking at the picture, and the text is simple, that is, it is similar to the comics, but it is not as complex as the pictures of the comics.

If the response to the long story is good and the popularity is high, the collection society will publish a separate book for sale.

At the same time, the collection has its own reading website, which contains all the magazines, novels, comics, and subscriptions they publish, and they all charge a fee.

And if you read it electronically, it will be one to two days slower than the weekly update.

It's simply a multifaceted benefit.

The editor-in-chief saw that Wang Jingxuan smiled and didn't speak, so he continued to speak: "What price do you want?"

Wang Jingxuan replied casually: "What price can the editor-in-chief give!"

"Ahem......" The editor-in-chief coughed dryly: "That's the case, I like your story very much, but what, you don't have a masterpiece, and you're also a newcomer, and the company has taken a big risk by signing you, you know!"

Wang Jingxuan nodded indifferently.

To put it simply, I just don't want to open a high price.

"That's it, 200 a page, this is already a high price, the average newcomer, are counted by chapters, a chapter is not as high as your page, if you publish a single book, you can get ten percent of the sales over there,"

Wang Jingxuan frowned, although 200 per page is not the lowest price in the industry, it is not high.

The most important thing is that this editor-in-chief really thinks of himself as a novice.

Children's comics are also divided into simplified copyright, traditional copyright, electronic copyright, and follow-up, audio, animation, film and television, games, and other copyrights.

When Wang Jingxuan applied for copyright on the website of the Copyright Society, he applied for it all over again.

These things have to be talked about.

"200 a page is no problem. Wang Jingxuan smiled harmlessly: "However, the amount of the share has to be changed!"

Seeing that Wang Jingxuan agreed to the request of 200 pages, he was very happy in his heart: "How much to change, you can talk about it!"

"Whether it's a single book or an electronic version, as long as it's a simplified version, I want to share 30%!"

When the editor-in-chief heard this, he felt that the situation was not quite right.

How do you divide the simplified Chinese version? And 30 percent is not too high?

"This ......"

Before the editor-in-chief spoke, Wang Jingxuan then said: "Forty percent of the simplified Chinese version!"

Upon hearing this, the editor-in-chief almost spurted blood.

Is this a robbery?

The collection of periodicals has done a relatively large job, not only in China, but also abroad.

Many overseas Chinese are willing to buy, and there are some areas in China that only use traditional Chinese instead of simplified Chinese, so there are also great business opportunities in traditional Chinese.

The editor-in-chief didn't speak, but Wang Jingxuan didn't stop: "If there is an adaptation, film and television, games, animation, etc., my side and the company will be fifty percent each!"

The editor-in-chief has been adapted to Lei, and he doesn't say much, but he just doesn't speak, and seems to be thinking.

At this time, Gu Nuan said: "Editor-in-chief, the story of "Baolian Lantern" is really good, the audience is wide, and it should be able to become popular, so you can try it if you don't want to! Besides, we can't find anyone suitable to replace Yuan Qingze now, and "The Kite Flying Child" will end in one issue. ”

The editor-in-chief glared at Gu Nuan, don't I know about this?

But now they are indeed burning their eyebrows, and they are imminent.

There are not many outstanding cartoonists and novelists in China, and even fewer can write such an excellent story as "Baolian Lantern".

Gritted his teeth: "Deal, I will draw up the contract as soon as possible." ”

Wang Jingxuan smiled and said, "No hurry!"

The editor-in-chief roared in his heart: I'm in a hurry!

But he still stretched out his right hand and said with a smile: "Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!" Wang Jingxuan shook back.

Gu Nuan on the side silently breathed a sigh of relief.