Zhang Ning's tone was affirmative and said to Dachang.

Of course, in fact, Zhang Ning really doesn't know.

He only knew that the Dream Eater in later generations was beheaded by Shueisha, and as soon as the single book was published, it immediately became popular all over the world.

As for why it was not popular when it was serialized, and the reason why it was popular in a single line, the ghost figured it out.

"Is it true?"

There was something in the big field that couldn't believe it.

"Yes, no matter what, I believe that your work will be popular all over the world."

Zhang Ning said with certainty again.

It's just a pity that after the initial excitement, Dachang turned decadent again, "I know you're encouraging me." It's just that once the work serialized in Shueisha was cut in half, he has never been popular. Moreover, no one was willing to publish a single book for him. ”

"Why, didn't you say, I'll help you out?"

"Can you help me?"

"Are you a publisher?"

"It's not."

Zhang Ning shook his head.

"Do you have anything to do with the publishing house?"

"Not either."

Zhang Ning still shook his head.

"That's it, boy, I still have to think about the next work, I'll go back first."

"Wait."

"What do you want to do, boy?"

"Have you given up on Dream Eaters altogether?"

"What do you mean by that, you ask. Could it be that if I don't give up, I'm going to keep drawing? You know I probably won't even be able to eat tomorrow. As you said, you think Dream Eater is good, I'll sell you the copyright for 100,000 yen. ”

"Really?"

The corners of Zhang Ning's mouth widened, looking a little incredulous. Dream eaters, who sold tens of millions of copies in later generations, really don't know how others will react if they go out and buy them for 100,000 yen. You know, the 100,000 yen is not even 10,000 yuan.

"Of course, why not."

"OK, let's sign the agreement right away."

On the spot, Zhang Ning directly agreed.

Such an expression made Dachang a little puzzled, "Are you really willing to buy my copyright?" ”

"Nature is true."

"Don't you know, if you buy the Dream Eater, I'm afraid no publishing house will publish it?"

Shueisha is one of the largest publishing houses in Japan, and I am afraid that none of the publishers will want to publish the works that have been cut in half.

"I know all of this, but I have my own way."

"Well, anyway, first of all, thank you for taking a good look at my Dream Eater, I'll sign it with you."

Whether a work is good or not, sometimes, it is difficult to see it from a personal point of view.

works that are often popular in the eyes of others, but after serialization, they are mediocre.

And there are some works that were originally just joking, but once released, they immediately became a sensation.

Although Daba was in the beginning, he was also very confident in the Dream Eater.

However, after three consecutive months of serial slump, his confidence has long been shattered.

Thinking of tomorrow when I can't even eat, Dachang can't take care of anything at this time.

Two hours later, Zhang Ning drafted two agreements, and the two signed a copyright transfer contract.

"Big field, maybe Dream Eater will one day become popular all over the world."

Looking at the big field, Zhang Ning said with emotion.

"Maybe, but who knows?"

Although the contract was signed, Daba was not happy.

Perhaps, this is the worst time I have been involved in comic creation.

There were some shouts, and the big field said goodbye to Zhang Ning.

It's just that after taking a few steps, Dachang suddenly turned back again, "You say, it's really possible for my Dream Eater to become popular all over the world?" ”

"Yes, I've always believed that."

"Hehe......"

Dachang didn't know anything, and smiled again, "If there really is such a day, I hope you can leave the name of "Dachang Zeming". ”

Oba is Ming, that is, the full name of Oba, and it is also the pen name of Oba.

Sometimes, an author, he values his pen name more than his life.

"Yes, don't worry."

Zhang Ning nodded and agreed to his request.

"And, possibly, I'll come back to you again."

It's just that Dachang didn't hear this sentence, and it quickly disappeared in front of Zhang Ning's eyes.

Hehe, big field, don't be a few days, you'll really be scared of yourself.

As a saying circulated on the Internet in later generations, you never know how strong you will be in the future.

Dachang is now in this segment.

Shueisha.

After signing a contract with Oba, Zhang Ning returned to Shueisha again.

"Hello, I have a work that needs to be published?"

Zhang Ning took out all the works serialized in the first three months of the big field, as well as the works in the next three months.

"Dream Eater?"

Shueisha editor "Chengyuan" glanced at Zhang Ning with a strange face, "Isn't this a big work?" ”

"Sorry, I forgot to show you the transfer agreement."

As he spoke, Zhang Ning took out the copyright transfer agreement signed with Dachang again.

"I didn't expect that Dachang would be able to sell the copyright of Dream Eater!"

Cheng Yuan muttered to himself, and then, he glanced at Zhang Ning again, and said, "I didn't expect that there were still people willing to buy it." ”

"What, did I buy the wrong one?"

Zhang Ning asked.

"This gentleman, I don't know if Oba has sued you, his Dream Eater has been stopped by our Shueisha."

"He said it."

"Then you still buy it."

Cheng Yuan was dumbfounded.

He has been an editor for more than ten years, and he has never met such a client.

"I just have a feeling that Dream Eaters are going to be a big seller."

"Hehe, young man, if it feels useful, then all the people who draw comics in the world will become cartoonists."

Chengyuan felt that Zhang Ning was a little naïve, "I'm sorry, we Shueisha will not publish works that have been stopped by the company." ”

Being cut in half has proven the quality of the work, and if it is published, the company will not lose a lot of money.

No matter how rich Shueisha was, it would not have been possible to do so.

"And, not just us at Shueisha, I don't think there is any publishing house in China that publishes Dream Eaters."

"I know."

Zhang Ning smiled.

"You know you say you're going to publish Dream Eaters?"

"Why not, don't you Shueisha have a self-funded publishing business?"

"What, you're going to publish it at your own expense?"

Chengyuan was even more stunned by Zhang Ning's thoughts, "Oh my God, are you crazy?" ”

"I'm sober."

Zhang Ning shook his head, then looked at Chengyuan again, and felt that this guy was too wordy, "Isn't it true that your Shueisha can't even publish it at your own expense, then I'll find the next one." ”

Zhang Ning turned around to leave.

"Don't don't, we're out."

Who doesn't want to publish at your own expense?

Not to mention that the Dream Eater has also been serialized in "Youth Jump", and he still has a certain level of skill in painting, even if he wants to draw without drawing skills, if he wants a plot without a plot, a cartoon on the bad street, as long as you give money, they are willing to come out.

"That's right."

"By the way, how many copies of Dream Eater do you want to publish, according to our company's regulations, at least 3,000 copies."

Chengyuan felt that even if Zhang Ning wanted to publish, it might just be published for fun, and there would be no more, and he reminded him.

"3,000 copies is too little."

3,000 copies are still sold for a dime, Zhang Ning wants the Dream Eater to help him promote the Sims.

If the dream eater is not very popular, who will you find to promote your simulated life?

"3,000 copies less?"

The first publication of 3,000 copies in a single book is not bad.

Is it tens of thousands of copies, if the publishing house does this, I am afraid that within a few years, it will definitely go out of business.

"Those 5,000 copies?"

Chengyuan already felt that Zhang Ning was one of the few fans of Dream Eaters. After all, although Dream Eater has been serialized for three months, its popularity has been sluggish. But so many manga readers throughout Japan, you don't like it, he likes it. Among the millions of readers, there are always a few who like it. Perhaps, the guy in front of him just likes dream eaters very much, so he took out his own money to fulfill his dreams.

Although this phenomenon is indeed very strange, if you think about it carefully, some crazy fans, some are really willing to do it.

"5,000 copies is too little."

Zhang Ning still shook his head.

"The 8,000 copies?"

Seeing that Zhang Ning didn't have a trace of expression, Chengyuan gritted his teeth and directly reported a number, "20,000 copies, are you willing to publish it?" ”

The first printing of 20,000 copies is nothing compared to first-line comic book authors.

But the first printing of 20,000 copies is already considered the treatment of a well-known author.

Of course, this kind of treatment can only be obtained by Zhang Ning by spending money.

"20,000 copies?"

Zhang Ning still felt disappointed.

Seeing that Chengyuan was about to speak again, Zhang Ning said again, "What 10,000 copies, 20,000 copies, I want to publish 1 million copies." ”

"What, a million copies?"

Crazy, crazy, this guy must be a madman.

It's just that when Zhang Ning took out a check for 30 million, Chengyuan didn't say anything.

"I'll arrange for you to publish it right away, right away."

Faced with a large order of 30 million yen, Chengyuan doesn't care if Zhang Ning is a madman or not.

He only knows that if such a business is followed, his commission this month will be a lot of money.

A few minutes after signing a contract with Zhang Ning for self-funded publishing, Chengyuan hurried to arrange it.

Half a month later.

After working overtime in Chengyuan, Shueisha worked at full speed and finally printed 1 million copies of Dream Eater.

"Editor-in-chief, I'm tired."

Seeing that the last volume of 1 million copies was printed off the production line, Chengyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Haha, Chengyuan, you still say that you are tired, there are countless editors in the company, that is red to death for you."

Editor-in-chief Yamada patted Chengyuan on the shoulder and said, "You say, this guy is not a rich second generation, right?" ”

"It must be the rich second generation, otherwise, can anyone come up with 30 million yen?"

"That's right. However, this has nothing to do with us, I would like to have a few more rich second generations like this. ”

"Haha, I want to too."

The two laughed. In my heart, I was thinking, "Rich second generation, rich second generation, we have printed 1 million copies of Dream Eater, see how you sell it then." ”

"By the way, I have to give that guy a heads-up, we won't sell the 1 million copies of Dream Eater that are printed."

"Isn't it written in the contract?"

"It's written, I'm afraid that this guy won't be able to sell it by then, and he'll come to make trouble. Moreover, he has now paid only a third of the deposit. ”

"That's right, you call him."

As he spoke, Cheng Yuan took out the phone.

"Hello Zhang Ningjun, your 1 million copies of Dream Eater have been printed."

"Wow, so fast."

Zhang Ning praised Chengyuan a few words, and printed 1 million copies in half a month, which is much more efficient than domestic publishing houses.

You must know that at that time, Zhang Ning's first intimate contact with publishing was only a print of 20,000 copies, and Nima actually engaged in it for two months.

"Okay, I'll come to your company right away to settle the bill."

"Great."

Seeing that Zhang Ning immediately came over to settle the bill, Chengyuan Le blossomed, but he still said a little, "Zhang Ningjun, there is a sentence that I have to remind you." ”

"What's the matter?"

"This, Zhang Ningjun, publishes at your own expense, our publishing house will only recommend your comics to the bookstore, but will not sell your works. When the time comes, if the Dream Eater is not sold out,