After searching for a long time and not finding "The Hobbit", Evan had to ask the clerk for help. When I asked, I found out that "The Hobbit" had been sold out.

"Evan, if you want data, it's better to go directly to the publishing house. ”

Linda flipped through a copy and casually suggested.

Evan was noncommittal, this matter was a trivial matter, and he was also on a whim, and the main purpose was to pass the time.

When Virginia saw him coming, she said that she would not let him go first, saying that she was looking for him after the signing.

After an hour of wandering around the bookstore, the signing was finally over. But Virginia's mission isn't over yet, as her team will rush to another bookstore to continue the signing.

Because she had something to discuss, Virginia asked Evan to ride in her car, and the rest of the staff, including Isaac as editor and Tammy as security, found another car.

It was Juana who drove Virginia, and she was pretty good at driving.

As best friends, Linda is also in the same car.

The two women sat in the back seat, and Evan sat in the passenger seat.

"Virginia, tell me something. ”

Virginia, who was sitting on the left, placed her right hand on Linda's thigh so that Linda could massage her. After signing for more than an hour, even Virginia's hand, who has been holding a pen all year round, can't stand the pain a little.

After Virginia's comfortable nose snorted, she asked, "Evan, you honestly answer sister, is the response to "The Brothers' War" not very good?!"

Linda glanced at Evan, curious how he would answer. Virginia is sometimes prone to doubting herself and losing all self-confidence. This character, Linda, is sure that Evan will not be unaware.

Evan thought for a moment and replied, "It's not good, it's not bad!"

"Although the sales volume in the mass market is mediocre, the bright side is that the reputation among the player base is not bad. ”

"From this point of view, it can't be considered a failure!"

Virginia looked at Evan suspiciously, "Is this true?"

Evan turned his head, his glasses turned at Virginia without blinking, and said, "Look at my eyes, is there something insincere in it?"

Linda burst out laughing.

Virginia gave Evan a blank look and said, "You're a dead fish-eye, and you're not sincere at all. ”

Evan shrugged his shoulders, turned his head forward, and said indifferently, "If you don't believe it, forget it." ”

"This is my own company, do I need to lie to you?"

"Besides, the decision to publish was made after I and many others reviewed it. Since I allowed it to come out at that time, it means that I have approved it. ”

"As the builder of the worldview, I still have the ability to judge, right?"

"So, Virginia, you forget all the things you have in your head, concentrate on running the rest of the campaign, and then hurry up and write the next one. ”

"The card plan is to release a new set in one to two years, and you've got to keep up with that. ”

Virginia withdrew her right hand from Linda's hand, shook her wrist with her left hand, and replied, "Okay, I see." ”

"Thanks, Linda!"

Linda smiled sweetly.

"By the way......" Virginia remembered something, leaned forward, patted Evan on the shoulder, and said, "Evan, have you finished reading the manuscript Isaac gave you?"

"After reading it, I quickly returned it to him, he was in a hurry to show you, but he didn't have time to copy a copy, and now he can't revise it if he wants to. ”

Evan replied, "I've finished reading it, and you can let him get it from me when he's free." ”

That's how troublesome it was in the days when there were no photocopiers!

Virginia asked, "What do you think of it?"

Evan raised his left hand and waved it behind his back, saying, "I'm not a full-time commentator, so I don't have any special comments. ”

Virginia pestered: "No, you've seen it all, you have to say a few words anyway." Otherwise, why would Isaac send it to you as soon as he finishes it?"

Evan said calmly: "That's because I came up with the concept of parallel worlds. ”

Virginia was speechless, and closed her mouth a little unwillingly.

Not long after, the group arrived at the new signing location.

Instead of going all the way with Virginia, Evan went to a nearby appliance store.

At the beginning of August, the casserole with official FCC certification and private UL certification was officially launched to the market, and before that, in July, the assembly line of the factory had already started.

For the new kitchenware of the saucepan, the market has given a certain degree of recognition. Of course, it's not as popular as when the demon came out, but it's selling well.

As early as the prototype of the saucepan came out, Joe Wells took it to the International Houseware Show, organized by the International Housewares Association (IHA). This exhibition was held in Chicago and has a history of nearly 40 years, and kitchenware, home furnishings, and home appliances are its main exhibits.

At the fair, the saucepan attracted the interest of many home appliance dealers and manufacturers. That's why Wells dared to stock up and go all out to bring the saucepan to market.

As for the rice cooker that Evan had been obsessed with, Wells also brought it to Chicago, but no one cared about it, and the few people who were interested were originally exhibitors.

This also confirms Wells's previous judgment that rice cookers will never sell in the United States.

Therefore, Wells argued with Evan and tried to keep the rice cooker only at the prototype stage. However, Evan was unmoved and still demanded that Wells produce at least 1,000 units.

Of course, Evan knew that this could be a waste of manpower, money, and material resources, but he still stubbornly insisted on his opinion.

He wanted Applied Physics Systems to be named "the first person to make a commercial rice cooker," a title that should have belonged to the company.

Moreover, Evan believes that this amount, Chinatown should be able to digest it.

Losses are certain, but certainly not too much.

Wells couldn't help it, so he had to do it.

Privately, Wells really didn't understand why Evan was so obsessed with the rice cooker, and Carl said, "That's Evan's invention, how could he just give it up." ”

"Wells, I heard that you like to paint in your spare time, and you must have a few that you are very satisfied with, will you just put your proud works around?"

Wells thinks so.

Evan, who came to the electrical appliance mall, went straight to the home appliance area. There is a washing machine, refrigerator, oven and so on.

The most popular washing machine at the moment is Bendix's recently launched front-loading washing machine, which retails for $240.9.

There are many brands of refrigerators, and General Electric's technology is the best, but the capacity is not large, and the refrigerant is undoubtedly freon.

As for the Applied Physical Systems (APS) company's saucepan, Evan found him in the new product recommendation area. There are a lot of customers who come to buy electrical appliances, and the transaction volume is not bad. Moreover, all the transactions are made by housewives in charge.