Chapter 169: The beginning of the year
Of course, these superficial things, no matter how they change, no matter how noisy the outside world is, are not in Zhou Yu's eyes. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
The farm is like an out-of-this-world place, inside and outside, two worlds.
On Christmas Day, Wang Xiaohu came.
Up to now, the frequency of Wang Xiaohu coming to the farm is getting lower and lower. Although his game studio was invested by Zhou Yu, some of the embarrassments are still not enough for outsiders.
After coming to the farm, Wang Xiaohu was pleasantly surprised for a while.
To be honest, people of the age group like Zhou Yu or Wang Xiaohu are familiar with online novels. Although Wang Xiaohu came to the United States early, when he has free time, online novels are still a good pastime, although he is not a hardcore reader, but how can he not be happy to see so many authors at once?
Wang Xiaohu came over this time, in addition to celebrating Christmas, there is another thing.
He's getting married.
Hearing the news, and looking at Elsa who was nestled next to him, Zhou Yu felt empty for a while.
I can't tell the truth.
"Brother, Elsa and I decided to travel and get married in the New Year." Wang Xiaohu held Elsa's hand tightly, and smiled at Zhou Yu and said, "But brother, although I don't do it, I save some links, but this is a gift..."
Zhou Yu came back to his senses when he heard this, and smiled dumbly: "I didn't expect you to get married soon... Greeting, oh, what do you want? ”
"It's not that I want anything," Wang Xiaohu rolled his eyes: "My brother, you just give a fruit, and I have to accept it." ”
Zhou Yu shook his head and smiled, and said, "That's it, since you are traveling to get married, how about sending you a global March trip?" ”
Wang Xiaohu laughed: "I knew that my brother would not treat me badly." ”
Elsa also thanked her.
Christmas passed quickly.
It's like everything that is good doesn't last.
Wang Xiaohu and Elsa left on the 26th, accompanied by Zhou Yu's Jade Seal special plane and crew - the young couple got married, and Zhou Yu also sent the Jade Seal plane to them.
Although Christmas has passed, none of the people who came over from Yuewen have left the farm for the time being. It's not just because the environment on the farm is better than any other place, and it's fascinating. What's more, there is no news about the important things that really concern them.
Zhou Yu told them earlier that ten high-quality novels of Yuewen will be operated at the beginning of the year, which will be published in the United States. Several days have passed, but I still haven't gotten a letter.
I don't know whose book has that qualification.
Therefore, there are some expectations and some apprehensions.
On the 27th, a rugby game was held on the farm.
The main side of the game is an amateur rugby team formed by the farm workers themselves, and on the other side is an amateur team from the city of Santa Maria.
Zhou Yu doesn't have much of a liking for rugby, and the fierce collision of the players on the lawn is nothing more than this in Zhou Yu's eyes. However, for Wu Wenhui and others, this is probably the first time to watch a rugby game so closely.
Unlike football and basketball, football is most popular in the United States. And the most brutal and intense. Even when armor is often worn, it is very easy to get injured.
The lawn outside the ranch villa is now crowded with people. The two teams come and go in the field, as fierce as a fight. At least 80 or 90 percent of the farm workers are here, cheering on the players on the field as spectators.
And the fans of the visiting team who came with the visiting team did not show weakness.
Shouting, cheering, one after another.
This rugby match, although only between two amateur teams. But in fact, the level is still very good. The members of the farm team are estimated to be stronger because of their diet and environment. But the visitors are no less idle, with Santa Maria and the Los Angeles area being among the best amateur teams. Therefore, this meeting is really hot and intense.
At this moment, Zhou Yu was in the stands of the villa with Wu Wenhui and several others.
The view here is wide, there is no need to crowd with people, and everything on the field can be seen at a glance.
However, Zhou Yu is here, not to watch the game conveniently.
"It's about to start the new year, has Yuewen America's branch in this area been done?"
The preparation for the establishment of Yuewen's overseas branch is entirely presided over by Yuewen's headquarters and assisted by CAMC. Now that a few months have passed, Zhou Yu still doesn't know what the specific situation is.
"It's done." Wu Wenhui replied.
Zhou Yu was sitting on the pony at this time, holding a palm-sized piece of emerald jade in one hand, and holding a small carving knife in the other hand.
Although he was talking, his hands were non-stop, his hands walked at will, carving delicate lines on the jadeite.
Hearing Wu Wenhui's answer, he didn't look up: "I don't care how to run the company." You are all professionals, and you know the mystery better than I do. However, the physical publication of the ten novels I promised before should be put first. This is not only because of my will, Yuewen wants to open up the market outside of Daxia, and testing the water is the first step. ”
Wu Wenhui thought deeply and said, "We have studied this matter in the past few days, but we don't know your opinion, Mr. Zhou. ”
"What is my opinion?" Zhou Yu raised his head, smiled, shook his head and said, "Test the waters, you have to cater to the tastes of readers here." Therefore, the Western fantasy category is the first choice, followed by the works of fighting competition. Works such as Xianxia and fantasy can wait and talk about it first. By the way, the game category, which is biased towards Western fantasy, should also be fine. ”
What Zhou Yu said was not unexpected by Wu Wenhui.
He said: "So, in the future, the development direction of Yuewen will be biased towards Western Fantasy?" ”
When Zhou Yu heard this, he paused his hand, raised his head and said, "You are wrong." ”
"I know what you think." Zhou Yu said slowly: "Cater to the tastes of Western readers, which is conducive to Yuewen's profitability. However, I didn't buy Yuewen to make a lot of money. ”
He stood up, patted the jade crumbs on his body, and said lightly: "If one day, those white and black people can hold a book of mountains and seas and read it with relish, that is my goal." ”
sighed slightly, and said: "I don't say anything noble or noble, nor do I say anything cultural or uncultured, I just think that something should be done, that's all." Of course, it may have an impact on Yuewen's future development, but I think it's only temporary. ”
He turned to face Wu Wenhui and the others, and said, "Why do you say that?" The biggest reason why Bactria literature is difficult to accept in the West is because of ideology and mutual ignorance. If you really want to compare the heritage and resources in this area, the Western countries combined, may not be comparable to Great Xia. As long as they are subtly influenced and gradually accepted, will Daxia's literary works still be sold? ”
Wu Wenhui and the others were silent.
Maybe as Zhou Yu said, that day will come, but maybe never.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. The future direction of Yuewen is still in your hands. Don't be biased because of the pros and cons of the moment, the major categories of online texts, or go hand in hand, it can't be said that the West Fantasy is now conducive to opening up the Western market, so give up other categories, after all, Daxia is also a huge market. ”
"As for the first ten works, it's up to you to decide, and I don't interfere. lest you say that I am a ruler. However, if I find that these 10 works are inappropriate after they are physically released in the United States, don't blame me for speaking up first. ”
After speaking, Zhou Yu sat back on Xiao Mazha and said, "There is one more thing." ”
"The Problem of Piracy and Intellectual Property."
"This problem must be resolved as soon as possible," he said. In Daxia, especially the online article, it has always been messy. The pirates are above board, and there are too many shameless people to count. This not only harmed the interests of Yuewen itself, but also caused considerable damage to the interests of the author. ”
"That's one of them. Second, as Yuewen opens up overseas markets, once this market is opened, once the interests are seen, I think that those shameless people in Daxia may be able to operate the works of Yuewen's authors to overseas markets and make profits for them. Rather than waiting for trouble to come, it is better to strangle it in the cradle. ”
"The first thing you have to do after you go back this time is to sue! Any website that dares to pirate Yuewen's works, or even a publishing house, will sue me in court, regardless of the cost, or even die! ”
When Wu Wenhui and the others heard this, they couldn't help but open their mouths, secretly speechless.
But he said: "But Mr. Zhou, the situation in Daxia is different from that in the United States..."
"I know." Zhou Yu waved his hand: "On the side of the United States, whoever dares to pirate my things, I will let him go bankrupt immediately." Daxia is indeed different, but intellectual property rights must be grasped and must not be relaxed. Just do it, and I'll find a way to help. ”
...
"Ah, Modu, I'm Hu Hansan back again!"
As soon as Da Hongfu got off the plane, he yelled. Immediately, the third child and the others hurriedly avoided it, pretending not to know each other - it was too embarrassing.
"Third child, do you know this thing?" The pig god turned his back on his face.
"I don't know." The third said: "But it must be a tease." ”
"You..." Da Hong's face was sad and angry, as if Dou E: "Oh my God, why don't you... No... Why snow! ”
It was January, and there was a light snow in the magic capital.
The crowd laughed.
"It's a worthwhile trip." After the giggling, the big red people walked together: "The third child has two books on the list, and I also have one." ”
"It's worth your trip," Daguan pouted on the side, "I can only watch with my eyes." ”
"There are two if there is one. Didn't you listen to the big boss, at this initial stage, you still have to choose novels that are biased towards Western fantasy. Yours are all history, and if you don't have a chance this time, it doesn't mean you won't have a chance in the future. ”
The third child comforted.
"Which one is the next? How long will we have to wait..."(To be continued.) )