Five days later, the day before the new issue of the bestseller list was announced.

New York Times bestseller list, inside the office.

A young editor looked at the editor-in-chief and said a little sneeringly: "It's this guy named Wang Yan, who made us lose face fiercely, don't we press him?"

The bald editor-in-chief raised his head and said in a slightly raised voice: "How can you press it?" Now his "I Am an Archmage" ranks 35th, and "Arcane Divine Seat" alone has rushed into the top ten in the first volume, ranking ninth. ”

Not only did the sales force beat the high hopes of "A Song of Ice and Fire", but even the word-of-mouth also suppressed the other party. ”

"Especially at the end of the first volume of "A Song of Ice and Fire", many readers have always thought that the protagonist has been cut off in the head. ”

"Now, Arcane Constellation has been called the most popular fantasy novel of the year, and you tell me how to press the data fraud?"

"It's not enough to be ashamed!"

The young editor replied, "We can put some criticism from the critics in the reviews of best-selling books, and in the introduction to Arcane Throne, we can point out the praise and disapproval." ”

"For example, although the "Arcane Throne" is very creative, the writing is average. Moreover, the book desperately promotes elitism, which is very unfriendly to the anti-intellectualism that is currently in vogue. ”

"Don't you usually read newspapers?" the editor-in-chief was even more angry, "Some time ago, other newspapers didn't comment like this, but what's the use?"

"Alright, let's go back and do some more research and make some suggestions. The editor-in-chief said: "That Wang is still very young, and I don't believe that he will not publish any other books." When the time comes, just teach him another lesson. ”

It was only when he watched the young editor walk out of the office that the editor-in-chief's tightly furrowed brow relaxed.

He opened the drawer, hesitated for a moment, and then took out a copy of the Arcane Throne.

He muttered, "I've got to find out what's wrong with this book." ”

The hand turns directly to the novel, where the protagonist uses classical music to win the collective popularity of the aristocracy, the Holy See, and the common people in another world, and then makes other composers admire.

Of course, just by looking at the colors of these pages in the novel, you know that this part has been turned a lot.

Correspondingly, the last few pages of "A Song of Ice and Fire" in the drawer were torn off.

This contrast, in the "Ode to Joy" hummed by the editor-in-chief, has an inexplicable sense of absurdity.

As one of the most popular "writers" of fantasy novels at present.

What Wang gradually focuses on now is not literature.

It's a matter of subscription fees for the modified version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

"$0.05 per thousand words, is that the right price?" asked Rosie, glaring at the dark circles that were evident from staying up late.

"This is the final pricing after taking into account the bestseller list book pricing, the number of readers who are currently reading the novel, and the author's wishes. ”

"It is also the lowest single consumption amount required by the bank card issuer to give the most preferential handling fee. Tom replied.

Wang gradually looked at the most conspicuous electronic cover of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" on the homepage of the website.

Turning his head to look at Dorsey, he asked, "Do you post ads on other forums?"

Dorsey nodded.

Wang gradually looked at Tom again and asked, "Is the advertisement soft text written?"

Tom handed over a small card.

Wang gradually took it and looked at it.

I saw that it read: "The author of the most popular fantasy novel in the United States, "Arcane Throne", will continue to publish a part of "Arcane Throne" on the website. ”

"And the first volume of "Arcane Throne", the content released for free on the Internet will reach an astonishing 1/2, what does he want to do?"

Wang gradually handed the note to Tom and said, "If possible, write "Free" and the name of the website in bold and black font. ”

Tom said, "Understood. ”

"Moreover, I also asked these gossip tabloids to publish advertorials on different dates. ”

In that way, it can not only avoid the instant pressure on the website, but also keep the exposure at a relatively high level for a certain period of time. ”

Wang gradually nodded, agreeing with Tom's decision.

After the three of them checked and filled in the gaps, they finally made a decision.

At eight o'clock tonight, the new version will be launched.

And now, Tom and Dorsey are staying in the apartment to continue preparing for tonight's launch.

Wang gradually changed into a newly bought suit, and while waiting for Lynne to come and pick him up to give a speech at elementary school, he thought about how to mention "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" as much as possible in his speech.

Ten minutes later, the doorbell rang.

Wang gradually sorted out his meter in the mirror, and then opened the door.

I saw that it was not the red-haired Lynn outside the door, but the blonde-haired Lily.

Today's Lily is different from the mature woman fan of short skirts and stockings in the past.

Instead, he wore a white shirt and ripped straight-leg jeans.

At first glance, it is very similar to the style of the country singer who has become very popular recently, Xenia Towne.

Wang gradually looked at Lily, first stunned, and then considered how to speak.

Unexpectedly, Lily generously took Wang Yan's hand, walked out of the apartment, and walked into the car.

The song playing in the car was "Any Man of Mine" by Xenia Towne.

Any man of mine better be proud of me

My man had better be proud of me

Even when I'm ugly he still better love me

Love me even if I get ugly

Any man of mine'll say it fits just right

Last year's clothes can't be worn this year (fat)

When last year's dress is just

My man would say hey, too

a little too tight

You're dressed just right

Lilting country music reverberates inside the car.

For a while, Wang gradually forgot about the website and forgot about "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".

He just stared blankly at Lily, at her beautiful face in the sun.

Before I knew it, Horace Mann Elementary School had arrived.

On the way, the two people who didn't say a word, at this moment, looked at each other.

As the saying goes: there is no beauty in the autumn, and the pleasing eye is a beauty.

The figure is infinitely good, when can you get in.

Just as the two approached each other, ready to make further moves, there was a sudden knock on the car window.

When I opened the car door, I saw the red-haired Lynn with a playful expression on her face.

"If I don't come, what are you going to do in the car?" asked Lynn playfully.

Lily's face turned red at first, and then she said generously: "Why, you are envious." ”

"Cut. Lynn pursed her lips and said, "Hurry up, there is still half an hour before the speech begins." ”

"Wang, you must show the headmaster a copy of your speech, in case there is anything inappropriate. ”

Wang gradually nodded, and followed Lynn towards the principal's office.

And when he passed by Lily, Lily kissed Wang Yan's face very boldly and said, "Tomorrow, I will go to you." ”

Lynn angrily shouted at Lily's back, "Tomorrow Jean has a college party, you can't go anywhere!"

ps: No smoking, it's too awkward to write.

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