When Zhong Yuemin saw Jane, his first reaction was to look at his watch, "Why is it only eleven o'clock in the morning?

"No, I'm early. Jane sat down on the stool, feeling a little sluggish.

She usually waits for Zhong Yuemin to eat at six o'clock in the afternoon, then works five hours, goes back to sleep on time, has classes the next day, sleeps without classes, and hardly appears in the company in the morning.

"Min, I decided to eat lunch at the company in the future. Jane handed Zhong Yuemin a paper bag, "Fresh beef, I want to eat braised beef noodles." ”

"Addicted to eating?" At dinner yesterday, Zhong Yuemin cooked a large pot of noodles in order to save trouble, accompanied by beef in sauce that had been prepared in the refrigerator, and cut with shredded cucumbers and tomato slices.

I didn't expect everyone to like it, especially this Jane, who ate three bowls in a row, if it wasn't for Zhong Yuemin to stop her, she would have had a bad stomach, so she took away the last bit of sauce beef.

"It's so delicious!" Jane exclaimed, "I've never had such delicious noodles!"

"As for it?" Zhong Yuemin's face was full of black lines, he just got some flour and rolled it into a dough and cut it into noodles with a knife, but he didn't expect to make Jian like this.

Jane said: "The noodles made by hand are delicious!

"It's no problem to make noodles, but the sauced beef is definitely not eaten at noon, and it takes three or four hours to make it. ”

"It's okay, eat noodles at noon and beef in sauce at night!" Jane compromised generously.

"Now that the system has been developed at a critical moment, I don't have time to cook lunch!" Zhong Yuemin said.

"I'll come, I'll come on, I'll work for you ten hours a day, for free!" Jane immediately raised her hand excitedly.

"Deal! This part of the folder will be left to you. Zhong Yuemin said happily.

"No problem, wrap it on me!" Jane patted her chest and said, "As long as there is something delicious, let me do anything!"

After flickering to Jane's code god, Zhong Yuemin could finally get out of programming and began to think about how to get the brand tree out of the Wall-E.

After contacting dozens of publishers, two publishing company editors finally became interested in the WALL-E, but probably distrustful of Mike, both asked to meet the author.

After instructing Mike to make a tomato scrambled egg noodle meal at noon, both of them went to take a shower, change their clothes, and go to the place where they made an appointment with the editor.

"Mike, give me a brief overview of the two editors. Zhong Yuemin walked as he walked.

"Both editors are from New York, one is Mark and is the editor of Penguin Books, and the other is a lady named Penny who is from Disney. ”

Zhong Yuemin was suddenly stunned, "Both of them are editors of children's books?"

"Yes, they are all published editors of children's books. Mike replied.

"Uh, mine seems to be science fiction, right?"

Mike scratched his head a little, "I called a lot of sci-fi editors and sent samples, but none of them were interested. Only Mark and Penny answered me. ”

"Well, it's better than nothing. Zhong Yuemin comforted Mike and said: "You have done a good job, and if you change me, it is estimated that the result will be even worse." ”

"Hey······ hey" Mike didn't know how to respond, so he just laughed.

"Mike, are you about to graduate?"

"Yes, I'm about to graduate, and I'm going to find a job in a big company!" Mike is a student at the Polytechnic Institute of Technology, studying materials science, and he is embarrassed to tell people that he is engaged in materials without a Ph.D. in this major, let alone find the right job.

"Do you want to stay in Pittsburgh or go back to Detroit?" Zhong asked.

"Master, do you want to drive me away like that?"

Mike looked at Zhong Yuemin with a sad expression, which really made him a little overwhelmed.

"I'm going to learn kung fu from you!" Mike said, "I've been pretty good at military boxing lately! ”

"Okay, I'll test it when I have a chance. Zhong Yuemin smiled, "Do you want to work at Vali?"

"Am I not an employee of WALL-E?"

Mike is now the head chef of the WALL-E company, and he spends all the rest of his day in the company except for classes and selling pancakes in the evening, which is no shorter than Zhong Yuemin's stay.

Zhong Yuemin changed his words, "I mean, do you want to officially join Wal-E?"

"What kind of contract and salary?"

"Yes, and options. Zhong Yuemin nodded and said, "I want you to be in charge of computer assembly and Johnny in charge of hardware research and development, would you like to join?"

"Of course!" Mike enthused, "WALL-E is the best company and I feel so happy here!"

······

"Hello, Mr. Mark, this is the author of the robot WALL-E, Mr. Zhong Yuemin. Mike said to a chubby man sitting on the couch reading a book.

Mark closed the book, took a sip of coffee, and raised his eyes to look at Zhong Yuemin, "I really didn't expect this book to be written by you, it's really a good story." ”

Although he was a little unhappy with the other party's attitude, Zhong Yuemin still thanked: "Thank you for your appreciation." ”

"The story is good, but the writing is too bad, and the English writing of junior high school students is better than yours. Mark said mercilessly.

Zhong Yuemin didn't care, he sat directly opposite Mark, "Mr. Mark, I don't think you came all the way to criticize my writing, right?"

"Of course not. Mark was obviously a little surprised by Zhong Yuemin's attitude, "I want to buy out your story, you can make a price!"

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is clear, I'm going to buy your story and have another author rewrite it, you get the money, he gets the byline. Mark said softly.

Mike, who was standing on the side, was anxious, "Mr. Mark, didn't you say that on the phone before!?"

"At one point and another, I changed my mind now. Mark smiled dismissively.

Mike still wanted to argue, but Zhong Yuemin stopped him and said to Mark: "I agree, and I have other stories, do you want to buy them together?"

Mark sat up straight with joy, "Of course! As long as the story is good, I'm willing to buy it!"

Zhong Yuemin raised a finger, "Ten million dollars, one story is ten million dollars." ”

"Poof~" Mark was so shocked that he spit out the coffee in his mouth, "Ten million? are you crazy?"

"I'm not crazy, you heard it right, it's 10 million, if you don't have money, then I don't have time to accompany you. Zhong Yuemin got up to leave.

"Bastard, how dare you fool me!?" Mark said viciously, "Believe it or not, I let this shitty book of mine never be published!"

"I'm so scared!" Zhong Yuemin patted his little chest and said in horror, "You can get out." ”

"You!!" Mark's stomach shook with rage, and he almost missed his breath.

······

"Master, I didn't expect him to be like this!" After Mark left, Mike hurriedly explained to Zhong Yuemin.

Zhong Yuemin waved his hand, "Forget it, that dead fat man didn't have a good heart in the first place, it has nothing to do with you." What time is the next Penny?"

"Three o'clock. ”

"It's 3:05 now, why haven't you seen anyone yet?" Zhong Yuemin looked at his watch.

Mike looked out of the house, "Maybe there's a traffic jam on the road, or maybe there's some kind of accident?"

"Wait another five minutes, and if you don't come, we'll go back to the office. Zhong Yuemin took out a pen and paper from his bag and began to write, draw, and draw.

"Forehead ······" Mike hurried out the door to meet the Disney editors.

Zhong Yuemin has been thinking about the logo of WALL-E recently, and when he has a little free time, he will find a pen and paper to write and draw, and want to design a logo that is not inferior to Apple and Microsoft.

But because Zhong Yuemin has seen enough logos, sometimes his thinking will be limited, and he will subconsciously imitate the classic logos of later companies when he paints. In the end, he simply gave up the design, took a pencil and scribbled on a napkin, and drew the appearance of the WALL-E robot in three or two clicks.

"Is this WALL-E?" said a fashionable girl at the next table.

Zhong Yuemin glanced at her in surprise, "Ms. Penny?"

"Yes, hello Mr. Zhong Yuemin, I'm Penny. The fashionable girl sat down in front of Zhong Yuemin and said with a smile.

Zhong Yuemin remembered that the woman had been sitting there since he entered the door, "It seems that Ms. Penny has seen everything that happened just now?"

"I'm sorry, I definitely didn't mean to do this, but your assistant Mr. Mike just ignored me. Penny threw Zhong Yuemin a soft nail.

"So, Ms. Penny, are you going to make the same conditions as the dead fat man just now?" Zhong Yuemin asked.

"No, that person is really a shame in the publishing industry, he is simply scum!" Penny said indignantly: "Mr. Zhong Yuemin, I support your behavior just now, you should give such a scumbag a good look!"

"Thank you for your support. Zhong Yuemin asked directly: "So what is your plan?"

"I think the gentleman named Ma just now is right about one thing, your writing is indeed a big problem, and it directly affects the publication of books. ”

Zhong Yuemin didn't say anything, waiting for the other party to finish.

"So I want you to rewrite the story in your native language, and then we'll find a translation expert to translate it." ”

"Yes, I agree with this form of operation. Zhong Yuemin nodded, "So you can bid." ”

Penny didn't talk nonsense, "10% royalties, another $50,000 to buy out the film adaptation rights within ten years." ”

"15% royalty, $10,000, film adaptation rights for three years, and if the robot WALL-E's movie is not released within three years, I can authorize other companies to shoot it. Zhong Yuemin counteroffered.

"It's too high, you're a rookie writer and you've never proven your market appeal, and you're taking a big risk under such conditions!" Penny argued.

Zhong Yuemin shrugged, "I'm not a writer, and I don't beg you, you can not accept it." ”

Zhong Yuemin's unhurried attitude made Penny frown, "Such a contract will not be approved by the publishing house at all, you are so insincere!"

"No, I think I'm very sincere. Zhong Yuemin said, "I'm thinking about the next one, and if the conditions are right, you will give priority to publishing the rights." ”

"Oh, what kind of story?" Penny was intrigued.

"In the world of automobiles, the annual piston cup is back in play. The red sports car "Lightning" McQueen and "Champion" and "Road Rage" are the strongest contenders for the title. As a newcomer, McQueen is extremely talented, and at the same time, he is a guy with no eyes. After a tense and fierce confrontation, the three cars crossed the finish line at the same time. Unable to determine the winner, the organizing committee decided to hold a three-car battle in Los Angeles, California in a month's time, with only the winner winning the Pistons Cup······

Full of confidence, Mai Kun and his partner trailer Uncle Mai set off early. However, after a long period of fatigue driving, Uncle Mai accidentally left Mai Kun in the middle of the road. Mai Kun collided and inadvertently came to the town of Tanker Water, which was forgotten by all cars······ It's just that when the road is finally finished, the unfinished game is still waiting for him......"

"And then ······" Penny was clearly drawn to the story, and she even thought of turning the story into a movie scene.

"I haven't thought about it yet. Zhong Yuemin explained in a few words, making Penny angry.

"When will you be able to figure it out?"

"After the contract is signed, I should have thought about it. Zhong Yuemin said.

"Okay!" Penny put on her small shoulder bag, stepped on high heels, and twisted her waist, "I will help you fight for the conditions you want, but I want you to keep your promise today, the contract will be given to you, and the story of the automobile world will be given to me!"

"Deal!"

Penny, who was just about to twist her waist and leave, suddenly took Zhong Yuemin's napkin with Wall-E, and with a few strokes, sketched the image of a simple wall-E robot, "Perhaps, this is more suitable for the company's logo!"

Zhong Yuemin was staring at the napkin, and Penny was already far away.

Not to mention, the cartoon image drawn by this girl is really good, with a telescope-like eye on it, and the body, arms and tracks are replaced by simple squares, none of which are superfluous, but they are highly recognizable.

······

Zhong Yuemin carefully put away the napkin, turned around and walked out of the café, and Mike was still standing at the door looking at it.

"Gone, Mike. ”

"Master, Ms. Penny may have had some kind of accident, we ······"

"No, I've already met her. Zhong Yuemin said.

"Huh?" Mike scratched his head in confusion, "when did she get in?"

"She went in before us and sat right next to us. ”

"Huh?!" Mike almost dropped his jaw, "that wavy and twisted waist was that lady Penny?"

"Yes, it's her, it's a little too sexy, isn't it?" Zhong Yuemin smiled.

"No, she kept smiling at me as she passed me, and I thought she was interested in me. Mike said sadly, "So she's laughing at me for being an idiot!"