Chapter 36: The Boundaries of Freedom, Divided in Two

With all his might, Jo Anbang did what he said. It only took one day to sort out all the official affairs during the sick leave and put forward the next step.

On official business, Lin Yi went to the publishing house. Take a turn first, care about your subordinates, and check the atmosphere at the same time.

Regarding President Qiao's return, Vice President Xu was really happy and did not have the frustration of returning power. After all, after more than ten years of friendship, plus he is about to retire, there is nothing to fight for.

After the welcome meeting, the other employees also lost their worries. It seems that the times are different, the ideas are different. People in the future always look forward to change, but people today value stability even more.

I walked into the president's office and said hello briefly.

Qiao Anbang was in a hurry and immediately laid out a plan: "Boss, the serialization of "Rogue Goofy" has been a month, and the single line could have been launched. Otherwise, there will be too many serializations, which will affect book sales. ”

"When will it be released?"

"At any time, when I am not there, Lao Xu has already prepared. ”

"Mainstay, you really didn't call it right! Lao Xu is indeed reliable. ”

Before the serialization of Rogue Goofy, the sales of "Nanyang Observer" were less than 100,000 copies. After serialization, in a short period of time, it soared to 200,000 copies. I dare not say what the world has noticed, but the bookseller must have found out.

Therefore, the launch of a single book of novels is like bombing a pond with artillery, and dealers are enthusiastic. The big sale is expected, of course Lin Yi is overjoyed, he just hates that time goes slowly!

But two days later, Jo Anbang told him that the release was not going well.

Lin Yi immediately questioned: "Didn't you say that the booking was very enthusiastic?"

Lao Qiao spread his hands: "They all blame me, I was too anxious and didn't read the content carefully." As a result, the government's audit stuck our necks!"

Lin Yi's eyes widened: "Interfering with media freedom? How dare they do this?"

Qiao Anbang chuckled. In order to avoid misunderstanding, he immediately gave an explanation: "In this circle, I have been mixed for more than ten years, and I don't know what is going on? The media is free to report, but not cultural freedom." The legal status of Chinese characters was won only last year after years of Chinese movement. Otherwise, what do you think, what is colonial culture?"

Xiaoxin Food Company was registered by Lin Yi himself. So the other party's words, he quickly understood.

As if he hadn't finished venting, Qiao Anbang accused: "Hong Kong's economy is very free, but politically, it has never been said that you are free! Not to mention the appointment of the Governor of Hong Kong, when have the Chinese ever been used by the Commissioner of Police, the Chief Superintendent of Police and the Chief Inspector?"

"So, the freedom of media coverage is just a pretense?"

"That's not it, you don't understand the meaning of the media. For Hong Kong citizens, this is an outlet. For the British government in Hong Kong, this is a mouthpiece. If a 'volcano' is about to erupt, they can predict it in advance. Quickly lift the lid and release the pressure!"

Lin Yi understood that freedom is precious, and of course it is limited. People can't get it easily, and others won't give it easily.

The market is already in front of us. I can't see it, of course Lin Yi doesn't do it. First figure out what the problem is, and then overcome the obstacles: "Have you found the place where the problem occurred?"

After venting his depression, Qiao Anbang's eyes also regained their clarity. Hearing the boss's question, he immediately replied: "Since the arrival of the new port governor, he has vigorously advocated reform and tried to win the hearts and minds of the people. Leave the Pearl of the Orient in the arms of the British Empire. ”

Old Joe took a deep breath and said the solution: "This is a diplomatic war, and culture is their weapon. So my opinion is that in "Rogue Goofy", all the Chinese cultural relics stolen by the British will be removed!"

Lin Yi muttered to himself: "Fisher told me that she felt very uncomfortable visiting the British Museum and looking at the Chinese area. If you can't get the real thing back, can't you even think about it in the novel?"

For Chinese readers, such a plot is very attractive. But it can't be helped, that's the reality. Compromise and sometimes have to do it!" Old Joe took off his glasses and wiped them carefully for a long time.

Pouring a bowl of tea and pursing his dry lips, Lin Yi was still reluctant: "Zhen Yingjun also said that the thieves snatched the national treasure and hid it in Alishan." Readers in Taiwan will love to fly high!"

Qiao Anbang's eyes lit up, then he slapped the table, stood up and walked around in circles. After a while, he hurriedly said, "I've thought of a way, this novel, let's split it in two." Romantic version, minus the nationalist plot. It's not just censorship, it's all about exporting!"

Lin Yi clapped his hands and cheered, and his tone became excited: "That other version is based on nationalism." We sent it to Taiwan to make everyone's blood boil! One is called "Rogue Goofy" and the other is called "Rogue Goofy." ”

The enthusiasm of the market does not wait for anyone, if the single book is always not out, the dealer may go to the tea cool. So after making a decision, Qiao Anbang threw off the Hot Wheels, recruited talents inside and outside the company, and formed a new high-flying studio. Split, revis, print, all in a week!

There was no need to do publicity, and the booksellers had been looking forward to it for a long time! When they learned that a single book had been published, everyone rushed to the top. The first printing of 100,000 copies sold out quickly!

In the face of the rush to buy "Thief", Qiao Anbang was very calm and did not choose to reprint it immediately.

Seeing that the boss was scratching his ears and cheeks, he gave an explanation: "Keeping the market hungry and thirsty is the only way to market! Moreover, there are some booksellers who do not have enough sales capacity. If the novel can't be sold, I'm afraid it will be returned. Doing their business is purely asking for trouble!"

Hong Kong's hot sales show that urban martial arts have proven themselves. Taiwan and Singapore, both Chinese-speaking markets, are naturally not willing to be lonely. Qiao Anbang took advantage of the situation and contacted powerful businesses to work together to develop the two markets.

In recent years, Hong Kong and Taiwan have had several conflicts over the issue of protecting fishing. Carrying the banner of nationalism, the first place of "Rogue Rogues" was, of course, Taiwan.

The first printing of 200,000 copies sold out quickly. Seeing this achievement, Lin Yi was even more worried about the suppression of Hong Kong and Britain.

Qiao Anbang comforted him: "The wave of nationalism here has just been suppressed. "Rogue Player" wants to come out and make trouble, how can the government agree?"

There was nowhere to vent his frustration, and Lin Yi was sullen. At this moment, he just wanted to make trouble. At this moment, Old Joe talked about the prevention of piracy, activating the memories of the travelers.

"President Qiao, we do piracy ourselves, don't you think it's feasible?"

"Is the boss saying that he pirates himself and hides from the government?"

As a nationalist, Qiao Anbang is also very excited about this kind of trouble, and people seem to be much younger. However, he stopped Lin Yi: "I will operate everything in this matter, and the boss doesn't know anything!"

His subordinates volunteered to take care of things, how could Lin Yi not be happy? For retaining Qiao Anbang, he was even more complacent!