Chapter 359: It's important to be a friend
Chapter 359 is still a friend who matters
Guess what Xu Hong said, he actually said that his work was already perfect and could not be modified, and if it was modified, it would be nondescript. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
Listen, this is what a rookie author said to me, the president of the publishing house, what kind of attitude does he have, and he doesn't take our publishing house seriously at all. Of course, he didn't take Mr. Sun seriously. You know, Mr. Sun is an authority in this regard, and I also said to Xu Hong directly, this is what Mr. Sun meant, and it is not what our publishing house means, it is Mr. Sun who thinks that his works should change the background of the times.
But no matter how I explain it, Xu Hong just doesn't listen, people just don't agree to modify other people's works, you say this guy, isn't it a bit too much! He doesn't take our publishing house seriously at all, he feels like he is a famous children's literature writer in the country, and he feels that he is better than Mr. Sun.
That's what happened when I met Xu Hong before. Now that he's brought his work to you again, do you think he can publish this guy's work? Teacher Sun said that this kid's work is not very good, but the writing is okay. If you don't change the background of the times, it won't attract the attention of some young readers at all.
I didn't want to publish his works anyway, and I also said in front of Xu Hong that his works would not be published by the publishing house no matter which publishing house he did.
Lao Zheng, do you want to publish Xu Hong's works! You have to think about it, this kid's work is not as good as we look at, although our appreciation level is stronger than ordinary people, but compared to Mr. Sun, it is not worth mentioning at all! ”
Liu Changtian looked at Zheng Tian and said what was in his heart.
Zheng Tian, but he was a little hesitant.
Anyway, he and Liu Changtian are also good friends, and they don't want to make the relationship between the two stiff because of a rookie author.
But Zheng Tian really feels that Xu Hong's work "Sanmao Wanderings" is very well written, and it would be a pity if it was not published!
"This old Liu! But I feel that Xu Hong's work is really good, even if it is not modified, it may become popular. ”
For Zheng Tian, he is not as superstitious as Liu Changtian is about Sun Yuanjie. Although he also knows that Sun Yuanjie is a famous children's literature writer in Beijing. But he doesn't have a good impression of this Sun Yuanjie, so even if Sun Yuanjie criticizes Xu Hong's works, he himself doesn't care!
"Lao Zheng, don't you care, if you publish a work, if it is popular, you can naturally make a lot of money, if it is not popular, or if the results are mediocre, you will not make any money. Don't be careless, listen to me, and don't publish this kid's work! In the future, if there is a good work, I can also recommend it to you. ”
Liu Changtian saw that Zheng Tian had not immediately agreed not to publish Xu Hong's works, which made Liu Changtian a little uneasy.
"Okay, Lao Liu, you let me think about it! I'll get back to you in a few days. Zheng Tian is a little hesitant now, on the one hand, he likes Xu Hong's works very much, and on the other hand, this old friend can't help but give face!
"What to consider! Lao Zheng! Let's tell you the truth! Xu Hong's kid is a guy who doesn't know the height of the sky, not only did he not listen to my advice, but he also said to his face, saying that his work will definitely be published within ten days!
Naturally, I didn't believe it, so I laughed at him, and he became angry and asked me to make a bet!
I can't help it, since Xu Hong, this kid, wants to take the initiative to bet with me, I can't help fighting!
In the end, the two of us agreed that the deadline would be 10 days. If Xu Hong's work can be published, I will lose 500,000 to him, and if Xu Hong's work cannot be published, he will lose 500,000 to me. ”
Originally, Liu Changtian didn't want to talk about his bet with Xu Hong in front of Zheng Tian, after all, the president of a publishing house made a bet with a rookie author, which was a joke.
But now in this situation, he has to say it, because it is related to whether he can earn 500,000 or lose 500,000! Although Liu Changtian is also a successful person, he is worth millions, and this 500,000 is definitely not a small amount for him.
At first glance, Zheng Tian did not readily agree not to publish Xu Hong's works, and said that he would consider it, which obviously wanted to publish Xu Hong's works! If Zheng Tian is not 'taken' now, then if he publishes Xu Hong's works, everything will be over! He, Liu Changtian, was afraid that he was going to lose 500,000.
There was no way, Liu Changtian hardened his head and said about the bet he made with Xu Hong.
When Zheng Tian heard this, he was also a little surprised, he didn't expect that a president would make a bet with a rookie author! It's also so funny.
"Lao Liu, is this really! You're not just kidding me, are you! After listening to Liu Changtian's words, Zheng Tian was a little unconvinced. How can Liu Changtian say that he is also a person with status, how could he bet with a rookie author!
"Of course it's true, am I kidding you! That's 500,000 of my property! Seeing that Zheng Tian was a little unconvinced, Liu Changtian said again seriously.
"Oh, that's right! Then forget it--- who called us good friends! I don't want to offend you because of a newcomer! Zheng Tian listened to Liu Changtian's words, and had no choice but to say helplessly.
"Lao Zheng, that's right, do you want to watch me lose 500,000! Is this good, as long as you don't publish Xu Hong's works. In the end, if I win, I'll give you 100,000 yuan. Seeing that Zheng Tian had promised not to publish Xu Hong's works, Liu Changtian was relieved. And he also directly and generously said that if he wins, he will give Zheng Tian 500,000!
When Zheng Tian heard this, he was really a little cautious, after all, it was 100,000! It's not a small amount, and if he makes 100,000 yuan because of this, it would be interesting. Thinking of this, Zheng Tian looked at Liu Changtian and said, "Okay, Lao Liu, I know about this, then forget it, I won't publish this work of Xu Hong." ”
Although Zheng Tian really wanted to publish Xu Hong's works. But when I thought of Liu Changtian promising to give him 100,000, this is not bad! Even if Xu Hong's work is good, it is hard to say what will happen after it is published! In this way, even if Xu Hong's works are not published, if he can earn 100,000 yuan, it is good.
Zheng Tian had his own little abacus in his heart. Calling back and forth, I felt that it was better not to publish Xu Hong's works. In this way, he can not only maintain his friend relationship with Lao Liu, but also potentially earn 100,000 yuan! It's not the best of both worlds.
If he had gone his own way and published Xu Hong's works, who knows what the result would be! If the sales are good, it's okay to say, if the sales are not good, then the gains outweigh the losses. not only offended his old friend, but also lost money, so he really lost his wife and lost his army.
After listening to Zheng Tian's words, Liu Changtian was finally relieved, he poured Zheng Tian another glass of wine and said: "Thank you Lao Zheng, we will continue to cooperate in the future, if you encounter a good work again, I will definitely show it to you first, if you feel that you can, let you publish it first, how do you see it." ”
"Okay, Lao Liu, who is with whom of the two of us! You're welcome. Zheng Tian was also moved by Lao Liu's generosity, and immediately drank all the wine in the cup.
The two chatted for a while, and suddenly Zheng Tian's mobile phone rang. When he saw it, it was Cheng Kunshan calling. There is no need to pick it up, Zheng Tian knows what is going on.
"President Zheng, where are you, I have already brought Xu Hong to you! Come back quickly, we have to hurry up and discuss the matter of signing a publishing contract with others! Cheng Kunshan told Zheng Tian about this on the phone.
When Zheng Tian heard this, he immediately said to Cheng Kunshan: "Okay, you accompany Teacher Xu first, I have something to do outside, and I will go back immediately." ”
Liu Changtian was sitting next to Zheng Tian, and as soon as he heard Zheng Tian's call, he knew what was going on. His heart also became nervous all of a sudden, although Zheng Tian had promised him not to publish Xu Hong's works just now, but now when he heard this call, he was still a little nervous. I'm afraid that Zheng Tian will not be able to speak!
As soon as he saw Zheng Tian turn off his mobile phone, he hurriedly asked again: "Old Zheng, it's Xu Hong's kid who is here!" You must send him away, and don't sign a contract with him. ”
"Lao Liu, don't worry! Are we friends? Zheng Tian said and stood up, and Liu Changtian also hurriedly sent Zheng Tian to the door.
Besides, Xu Hong is now in the 'Spring Grass Publishing House'! Now for Xu Hong, it feels like one word 'cool'. After all, his work will be published soon, and he can not only become famous, but also earn the 500,000 gambling money right away! When the time comes, I will take the book I published and slap Liu Changtian in the face, how cool it is! Thinking about this, the corners of Xu Hong's mouth already showed a smile.
Xu Hong also received a call from Li Wei at home this afternoon. said that his work had been affirmed by the president of the editor-in-chief, and asked him to come to the 'Chuncao Publishing House' immediately to discuss with the president and editor-in-chief the matter of signing a contract to publish "Sanmao Wanderings".
After receiving this call, Xu Hong naturally happily drove Principal Chen's car and came to the 'Chuncao Publishing House' again.
"Teacher Xu, wait a minute, our President Zheng has something to do outside, and he will be back soon. As soon as he returns, we can discuss the signing of the contract. ”
Cheng Kunshan now takes Xu Hong to his office and pours water for Xu Hong, which is to treat Xu Hong as a guest!
"Huh! It doesn't matter! I'll just wait here. Xu Hong saw that people were so polite, so he had to be polite.
In this way, Cheng Kunshan accompanied Xu Hong to chat about "Sanmao Wandering". After all, this work is what Xu Hong and Cheng Kunshan are most concerned about.
"Mr. Xu, how did you think about creating such a work of children's literature!" Cheng Kunshan looked at Xu Hong puzzled. After all, this work is not very different from other works of children's literature.
"Creation is a touch of inspiration! I was inspired to write this children's literature when I watched a movie. I had this idea after watching a movie about the old Shang and the sea.
Actually, I didn't set out to create such a piece of children's literature in the first place. It's a complete coincidence. Previously, I applied for a job as an art teacher at my current elementary school.
Principal Chen asked me to teach the children in the first grade of primary school. After all, I had no teaching experience and wanted me to start teaching in the lower grades.
I think elementary school students, especially first-grade students, must like to listen to stories. So in the first lesson, I thought about how to tell a story to the students so that they would like themselves.
But when I think about it, I don't know what story to tell, after all, I haven't told stories to children before.
Now that the ducks are on the shelves, I can only look for storytelling material from the movies and TV series I've watched.
Thinking about it, I felt an inspiration, and I thought of a movie, which tells the story of a child's bitter and happy life in the old society and Shanghai.
So, I told the story to the children. Of course, when I was talking, I had already adapted the story of the movie. The child in the movie is not the protagonist of the story of the movie, but only a small supporting role, the child of the protagonist.
When I was telling the story, I turned this little supporting character into the main character, and I added a lot of my own imagination. Let this insignificant little supporting character suddenly become a lively, cute and very strong and happy protagonist of my story.
At first, I just wanted to coax the kids to play. But I didn't expect that after I told this story, the effect was very good, and the children were all attracted when they heard it. In the end, it was out of control and lasted for several days.
Not only the children in our class love to listen, but also the children in other classes. Within a few days, even the principal found out, and he liked my story very much, and asked me to give a big lesson to all three classes of the first grade.
Finally, I told the story to some of the older children, and it quickly spread throughout the school. Everyone remembers the name Sanmao.
I see that everyone likes the character of Sanmao, and they continue to create after work, so that the story is getting richer and richer. The character image of Sanmao is also getting more and more cute.
Until one day, Principal Chen came to me and said that I should organize all the stories I told, and it would be better to write a work of children's literature, and he could help me publish this work. (To be continued.) )