The next morning, again with Andrew. Jones met, and the other party conveyed a new request from Random House.

Langdon wants 5 years of copyright to "Brothers" in all English-speaking countries.

If Xiao Fei agrees, in return, Langdon will accumulate sales in all English-speaking countries except the United States, and if "Brother" can sell 1 million copies in all English-speaking countries within 5 years, then Xiao Fei's proposal to return the $100,000 marketing fee and pay Xiao Fei 10% of the royalties is not a problem.

The meaning is obvious: Langdon decided that Xiao Fei's "Brothers" could not have 1 million sales in 5 years! Even if you count the sales of all English-speaking countries in the world, there is no possibility of reaching one million sales!

Xiao Fei naturally agreed without hesitation.

English is currently the most common language in the world, and Langdon is one of the most powerful book publishing companies in the world.

Langdon has branches and business operations in most developed countries and pro-Western countries, and it is willing to help Xiao Fei promote "Brothers" to other countries, so naturally it can't ask for it.

However, Xiao Fei also put forward his own requirements.

His request was also simple.

Langdon had to publish the English version of "Brothers" within a year and a half, and before the book went on the market, he had to make a marketing warm-up for "$100,000 for "Brothers" book reviews, advertise prominently on the homepage of the Amazon website, make soft advertisements in major print media in the United States, and publicize the campaign in a prominent position in the largest bookstore chains in the United States, Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstore chains.

In short, it is necessary to promote "Brothers" as a key book.

Xiao Fei invested $100,000 as a book review bonus, so Langdon has to be interesting, right?

This is Xiao Fei asking Langdon for the sales treatment of his own book.

The cost of simply investing in those ads is not a small amount. No matter what, you have to make an upfront investment of more than 100,000 US dollars.

And this request made Langdon hesitate.

A book. Before you are sure that it will become a fist product that the company can make a lot of profits, you have to invest a lot of money in promotion. In Langdon's view, this is a huge risk.

It is not willing to take that risk.

As the largest online bookstore in the United States, the Amazon website has a frighteningly expensive advertisement in a prominent position on its homepage, and a small piece of advertising can cost tens of thousands of dollars a day.

And the soft advertising of the nation's mainstream newspapers is also ridiculously expensive.

Is it really worth it to do this for a Chinese novel?

Andrew. Jones conveyed Langdon's meaning that they didn't want to spend too much money on promotion, and at most they would make an advertising notice of a prize-winning book review on the inside cover of the book, and strive for a more prominent position in the bookstore when it landed, and invite book reviewers to write a few book reviews for the book. That's all.

Xiao Fei was so angry.

Americans are really realistic!

It's impossible to make them bleed without getting enough out of something.

Xiao Fei knew that in his previous life, "Brothers" still set off a big repercussion in the United States, and book critics spoke highly of it.

However, the book's sales have not been very popular.

When it was first published, it only sold more than 10,000 copies a year. Later, it was only one or two thousand copies sold a year.

If you go according to Langdon's wishes. Xiao Fei estimates that the biggest possibility of this book is that it is still tepid, and it is almost impossible to break out in the United States!

So. He was ruthless.

He told Andrew. Jones, he can pay another 100,000 dollars for advertising, he demanded. Langdon must advertise "Brothers" for at least ten days on the front page of the Amazon website; Meantime. In a prominent position in physical bookstores, there should also be the promotion of "Brothers" centered on the 100,000 US dollar prize for book reviews. In the United States, the major print media published no less than 10 articles of "100,000 US Dollar Award for Book Reviews" propaganda news.

In fact, this activity of rewarding book reviews, if done well, can be a good cultural news, and journalists and media will also be very interested.

Andrew. Jones was stunned by Xiao Fei.

Oh, my God! He had never seen a writer who was willing to spend so much money on his book that he would not hesitate to make a bet with Random House with $200,000!

$200,000 ......

Can Xiao Fei earn $200,000 in royalties for this book?

How could this young man be so bold?

The reason why he didn't understand it was because he didn't understand Xiao Fei's strength, how could Xiao Fei be a rich man with a net worth of hundreds of millions now.

Moreover, with the prosperity of the Internet, with the increasing expansion of Hanmo, and with the prosperity and development of movies, TV series and entertainment, his wealth is growing rapidly at a geometric multiple.

Now, he really doesn't lack this little money.

He wanted to use the $200,000 to smash himself into a huge popularity in the United States, the world's most powerful country.

He firmly believes that with the high quality of "Brothers", as long as he operates properly, he will definitely become an excellent writer in the minds of Americans!

That's what he thought.

That's what he's doing.

In fact, those who are interested only need to pay attention to it to know that many best-selling books in the United States are also hyped up, hyped in place, promoted well, and then became popular all of a sudden......

The cultural taste of the people can actually be guided.

"Brothers" is such a good story, as long as the translation is in place, it can conquer the hearts of ordinary readers in China, why can't it conquer ordinary readers in the United States?

Xiao Fei doesn't believe in this evil!

"Mr. Xiao, can you get that much money?" Andrew. Jones swallowed hard and said.

"Of course, the royalties of my "Brother" have already received more than 500,000 yuan, and my other novel "Bright Sword" TV series is also very popular in my country, and I also earn a lot, 200,000 US dollars, which is more than 1.6 million yuan, right? I was totally able to pay. Xiao Fei said.

In 1998, the exchange rate of the US dollar against the renminbi was about 8.23.

200,000 US dollars, but more than 1.64 million yuan.

"But, Mr. Xiao, do you think it's worth it for you to pay so much? After spending this money, there is a high probability that it will be wasted, and it will not bring you a profit! Langdon's actuaries are not vegetarians, and they must have considered the value of your book in its entirety, and if your book wants to sell 1 million in five years, there will be no chance at all. "Andrew. Jones kindly persuaded.

"Mr. Jones, don't persuade me, my mind has been decided, and I firmly believe that I can make the impossible possible!" Xiao Fei said.

"Alright! I think those Langdon guys must have wronged you for a long time. "Andrew. Jones shook his head and said helplessly.

Andrew. Jones called Random House again.

Sure enough, Langdon readily agreed.

Since Xiao Fei is willing to pay for the marketing and promotion of his new book, he doesn't have to spend a penny, and he doesn't have any market risk, so why not?

Andrew. Jones signed a copyright cooperation agreement with Xiao Fei on behalf of Random House.

After the two sides signed, Andrew . Jones looked at Xiao Fei, shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao, it's too late for you to regret it now." ”

"No, I won't go back. I have only one request now, and that is, Mr. Jones, you must complete the translation of "Brothers" quickly and well. Xiao Fei said with a smile.

"The translation of "Brothers" is a very hard work, but I have completed the translation of the first 100,000 words, and I firmly believe that I will be able to complete all the work in the next year, and I hope that Mr. Xiao can help me a lot, because I may not have a deep understanding of some of the words and cultural background in your original text." Andrew. Jones Road.

"That's fine, Mr. Jones needs help with anything, just call me and ask if it's okay."

Xiao Fei and Jones separated.

Not long after he returned to his residence, he received a call from Liu Zelai.

"Mr. Xiao, I'm here with Liu Bei." Liu Zelai said on the phone that it was time to dictate the follow-up part of the shorthand recording "Notes on Tomb Robbery", and he took Liu Bei to the capital again.

"Oh, then I'll go look for you right away." Xiao Fei asked about the hotel where Liu Zelai and the two stayed, and drove over by himself.

As soon as they met, Liu Zelai said a few things.

The first thing is that the first new book of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" has been sent to bookstores across the country through logistics, and it is estimated that it will be sold on the shelves in the next two days.

The second is the issue of Han Han's new book.

"Mr. Xiao, Han Han's book editor has been reviewed and proofread, I have also read it, I think this child's text is still very aura, the narrative is very humorous and lively, I personally think that as long as you do a good job in marketing, it is more likely to become popular." Liu Ze said.

Xiao Fei smiled and asked, "Did you bring the manuscript this time?" ”

"I thought you might be interested, so I brought a copy." Liu Zelai took out a thick stack of manuscripts from his bag.

Xiao Fei took it and quickly flipped through the twenty or so pages.

He naturally read "Triple Gate" in his previous life, and every word of that book was in his head.

Judging from what he has seen, the "Triple Gate" written by Han Han at this time should be not much different from the one in his previous life.

Since the editor in charge and Liu Zelai have carefully reviewed it, they must have also proposed revisions to Han Han, right?

He didn't feel the need to pay too much attention to it.

"It's really well written, a fifteen or sixteen child, being able to write a long story like this, it's already very powerful, and it can be quickly packaged and launched!" Xiao Fei put down the manuscript and said.

"Then Mr. Xiao, will we report to you on our packaging marketing plan?" Liu Zelai said again.

"Okay, then I'll listen to it." Xiao Fei said.

Liu Zelai carefully reported to Xiao Fei the Hanhan packaging promotion plan made by the Hanmo Enterprise Propaganda Department:

"Generally speaking, we plan to start with the first prize winner of Han Han's 'New Concept Essay Competition' and package it as the youngest genius juvenile writer in China, ......" (To be continued. )