Although the best printing press products are German goods, but American goods are not bad at present, and it will take a while for that money to operate to avoid taxes and return to Hong Kong.

After eating at noon, Huo Yaowen, Mark and Luo Cheng went to the room that had been opened for Mark to discuss the sharing of the manuscript fee for the next second "1999".

This negotiation is different from the previous time in the United States, when Huo Yaowen was just an unknown rookie writer, and he was still a Chinese, and Mark could give a 6% share, which can already be said to be very optimistic about the book "1999", otherwise, according to the consistent practice of publishing companies, it is 5%.

But this time it's different, Huo Yaowen's works have been tested by the American market, not only selling well but also about to sell millions of copies, which is already something that can only be done by first-class best-selling authors, not to mention the popularity of science fiction works in the American market this year, Huo Yaowen's value is naturally becoming more and more prominent.

In addition, last year's anti-war demonstrations and anti-racial discrimination in the United States, Huo Yaowen, a Chinese writer, published a book in the United States that sold well, to a certain extent, is also in line with the current national conditions of the United States.

"Fifteen percent, that's too much!" Mark shook his head hurriedly when he heard Rode's words: "This is already the share ratio of the top writers, although Evan's works are selling very well in the United States, it is impossible to reach fifteen percent, unless he waits until his next few works continue to sell well, it is possible for the company to give this price." ”

As soon as he heard that Mark did not agree with this sharing ratio, Luo Cheng was not in a hurry, he didn't know much about the sharing of manuscript fees for American writers, and he was suddenly called over by Huo Yaowen this time, and he was also in a hurry, and he didn't make any preparations in advance, seeing that he didn't agree, Luo Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Huo Yaowen, and glanced at him.

Luo Cheng told Huo Yaowen that he didn't know much about the situation of the American publishing industry, and he didn't know what the book "1999" was selling in the United States, so Luo Cheng hoped that Huo Yaowen could drag out the negotiations for a few days and continue, so that he could do a good negotiation.

Huo Yaowen looked at Luo Cheng and glanced at him, and he understood in his heart, pondered for a few seconds and said, "Then I won't talk about this for the time being, Mark." Just over dinner, you said you wanted me to reveal my identity?"

"Yes, that's the company's idea. Mark didn't care about Huo Yaowen's change of topic, the matter of negotiation could not be solved in a day or two, he opened his mouth and said: "Evan, we at Bantan Books think that if you announce your identity, you may be able to increase the sales of the book in the United States to some extent, and in this way, you can also gain higher popularity, as the first Chinese science fiction author in the United States to sell millions of copies, this honor you should receive." ”

There is one thing that Mark did not say, that is, the current domestic situation in the United States is relatively tense, and in order to respond to the call of the US government, all walks of life have decided to launch the illusory dream of the "American Dream" again.

Huo Yaowen's experience is very in line with the title of the American Dream, he came to the United States to participate in the writing exchange, and it only took half a month to write a science fiction book, and it only took half a year to sell nearly one million copies, which is undoubtedly the best explanation of the American Dream, an alternative interpretation, that is, people of any color can succeed in the United States!

In addition to Huo Yaowen, there was also a Chinese inventor who was admired last year.

Although Huo Yaowen had a lot of questions about Mark's words, he thought about it and nodded in agreement, anyway, as his book becomes more and more popular, it will be reported by the American media sooner or later, rather than so, it is better to say it openly, even if the sales do not increase but fall, there is not much loss for Huo Yaowen, he knows that the market for his future book writing is in Asia, and now that it is announced, it can also improve his popularity in Asia, to a certain extent, there are still many benefits.

Although Huo Yaowen doesn't want to admit it, after the United States is gilded, at least in Japan and South Korea, it can bring him great fame.

A writer's work is the most important, but fame is also no worse than the work, and often sometimes fame can drive the sales of a good work.

Moreover, with the title of a well-known author who has sold millions of copies in the United States, the planning of the next publishing house can be much smoother.

The University of Hong Kong, Council Room.

Professor Luke is trying to persuade the Headmaster to settle something.

"Robinson, this is a good opportunity, we can't just miss it, if it wasn't for the delay of the Austrian government last year, we might have to wait another five years, this is a great opportunity for the formation of our philosophy department, we can't just miss it!"

Professor Luke was a little incoherent with excitement.

Zhang Chengyi, who was sitting in the corner of the conference room, raised his eyes to look at the excited Professor Luke, lowered his head and looked at the document in his hand again, this is an invitation letter from Vienna, Austria:

"I would like to express my sincere apologies to all philosophers around the world, and once again express my heartfelt apologies to all of you for the loss of Austria and philosophers around the world due to some circumstances last year, which was a loss to Austria and philosophers around the world......

Le Pinchun flipped through the documents in his hand, lifted the sliding frame, took a deep breath, looked up at Professor Luke, and said preciously: "Professor Luke, I understand what you mean, but this time to go to Vienna to participate in the World Congress of Philosophy, it is not a decision that I can make alone, they did not invite our University of Hong Kong to participate, nor did they invite any philosophy teachers from our university to participate, so I am afraid it is not good." ”

Professor Luke shook his head desperately, and said excitedly: "No, no, in order to redeem the regret and guilt of not being able to hold it as scheduled last year, the organizers of this philosophical conference have decided to hold this philosophical conference in another way, all individuals or groups who are willing to participate in this philosophical conference, as long as they mail out the letter and the list of relevant personnel, the organizer of Vienna will issue an invitation letter, this is the best opportunity, we at the University of Hong Kong must not miss it!!"

I have to say that Professor Luke is still a very good person, since he was invited by President Lok Pinchun to come to the University of Hong Kong as a professor of philosophy and the founder of the Department of Philosophy, he has done his best to the University of Hong Kong just like his own alma mater, the University of London, from the textbooks to the World Congress of Philosophy, all of which are to make the University of Hong Kong better, so that people all over the world can know that there is such a university in Hong Kong.

When Le Pinchun heard this, he wanted to refuse, but he didn't know where to start, glanced at Zhang Chengyi, who was sitting at the other end, and couldn't help asking: "Teacher Zhang, what do you think? Do you think it is necessary for our school to participate in this World Philosophy Conference?"

Professor Luke looked at Zhang Chengyi expectantly, he thought that Zhang Chengyi was a philosophy lecturer, and he had never participated in such a grand philosophy conference, so he naturally wanted to participate.

Zhang Chengyi pondered for a long time, his heart moved, and he opened his mouth and said: "President, in fact, I really want to go, the World Congress of Philosophy has been held in Paris, France since 1900, except for the war and the suspension of the event, it has come to the 14th, originally this World Congress of Philosophy was supposed to be held last year, but I don't know why it was suspended, this time the Austrian government decided to re-hold this conference of philosophy, and also gave such attractive conditions, I think I can go to participate. This is a very, very important opportunity for me personally, and for the philosophy department that will be opened soon!"

In 1926, the Sixth Philosophical Congress was held in Boston, USA, and Zhang Chengyi was studying in Seattle, USA, and at that time he was extremely eager to attend this worldwide philosophical conference, not only to meet those world-famous philosophical masters, but also to hear more philosophical views and papers, which was undoubtedly a very good experience.

It is a pity that the participants of each philosophical conference are selected by invitation letter, Zhang Chengyi, an ordinary student, where can he have the opportunity to participate in this kind of conference, even if he later became a teacher, he is not famous, and he has not proposed or written any explosive papers, so he can only be a partial, and no one knows.

Without waiting for the principal Le Pinchun to speak, Professor Luke on the side saw Zhang Chengyi agree, and excitedly said to Le Pinchun again: " It's not like I'm thinking this alone, so Robinson, I think this time we at the University of Hong Kong can't afford to miss this great opportunity, both for our school, and for some of the young teachers of the school, such as Evan and Anna, to listen to the lectures of world-renowned philosophers, for young people, it is a good thing to miss this time and it will be difficult to have another opportunity in the future!"

The principal, Le Pinchun, looked at Professor Luke, who wanted to go, and glanced at the school's teacher veteran, who was also about to retire Zhang Chengyi, and really couldn't bear to refuse them, and what Luke just said was very right, this philosophical conference is a rare opportunity for the school and the young teachers of the school, after all, there is no restriction on the invitation letter, this may be the only time, and I want to participate in it in the future, without the invitation of the organizer, who knows when it will be?

Le Pinchun figured out the key to this, put down the document in his hand, shrugged his shoulders, and smiled helplessly at Luke and Zhang Chengyi: "Okay, since you insist on it, then I will write to the organizer of this World Philosophy Congress, but I don't know if it can be passed." ”

"Absolutely!"

Professor Luke is full of confidence in whether he can pass this matter, because before this he received a letter from a friend at the University of London, this World Congress of Philosophy, probably the largest in the past, there is no restriction on invitations, you only need to register to participate, this is undoubtedly a big event that can make a sensation in the global philosophical community!

Zhang Chengyi also hopes to pass smoothly, after all, he is retiring this year, and this time can be said to be the only opportunity to participate in the World Congress of Philosophy.