Chapter Seventy-Nine: Listening to the Truth is Clear
In the morning, Xiang Shuai had breakfast early, called a car, and rushed to the editorial office of the World Book Company, still thinking about yesterday's events. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info originally planned to contact those few people this morning, but then I found out that there was no need, and I didn't discuss a method yesterday, so I'm afraid it's the same today. So Xiang Shuai took care of his wife, Song Xiao If they called over, they would make a note of it, and they would call back when he came back.
“…… Is that mediocre really so talented? After listening to what Xiang Shuai said, Xu Weinan had a little thought in his heart. I have long heard that Xiao Sheng is about to fight Yongsheng, and I have also paid attention to it during this time, and I have also helped Xiang Shuai to create some momentum before. But I heard just now that it seems that the sales volume is still being overtaken, which makes Xu Weinan very shocked. Who is Bu Xiao Sheng? Needless to say, even Song Xiao and them are also the disciples of Zhao Huanting, Zhang Dong, and Miao Sheng, the martial arts masters of the Northern School, and they should not be underestimated. But with the strength of four people, it is not as good as a mediocre life. It's kind of scary.
And I have investigated before, except for Yongsheng himself, who relied on a copy of "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" to make a name for himself, the other three had never heard of it before, they were all unknown people, how could the power of cohesion be so strong? I heard some rumors again, Lu Yanzhi, Fang Ping Jushi, and White Lotus Sect Leader were all Yongsheng's apprentices, and they were trained by one of them. From the newspaper "Zero", it can be seen that the names of the authors of their three novels have been added to the names of mediocre students, presumably their novels are still pointed out by mediocre students. Wouldn't it be said that this covenant battle has always been a battle between Yongsheng and the top four, and there is also a grandmaster and three students among the top four. It's too scary.
Xu Weinan asked an editor to take all the "Zero" newspapers and periodicals during this period, picked up a copy at random and looked at it carefully, and then asked the editor: "Give me a copy of the recent circulation data of the "Zero" newspaper. ”
"Then you may really lose!" Xiang Shuai's hand holding the teacup trembled a little, and there was anger in his heart, because of the anger caused by inaction. I swore so much to fight before, but now I actually lifted a stone and shot myself in the foot, which made Xiang Shuai how could he bear it. But it is not inevitable to lose, and the chance of winning is still very large, after all, yesterday was only less than 100 sales, and today it is at least flat even if it does not exceed it.
Xu Weinan said: "Mr. Xiang has always been confident, why worry about this little thing." Big husband beware of being broad-minded, it's just a trivial matter, I'll help you build momentum here, and you have to work harder on your side, Mr. Xiang, in fact, I found that the problem is not on you, your "Jianghu Hero" is already a classic. But the novels written by those three posterity are not worth mentioning. ”
"Oh?" When Xiang Shuai heard Xu Weinan's remarks, he turned out to be the same as Kang Yang. Then it really proves that there is something wrong with Song Xiao's novel, and the quality has declined seriously, which has dragged down the overall sales. Xiang Shuai nodded, indicating that he understood what Xu Weinan said, and then smiled: "Don't be sad or happy, Mr. Xu is really an example for me to learn." ”
"Mr. Xiang, who practiced martial arts in his early years, was open-minded, and then stayed abroad to communicate with martial arts masters from all over the world, and then returned to China to write novels. Mr. Xiang, please relax, even if you lose this time, the sin is not on you, as for the matter of the pen, you don't have to mind, the world is so big that it can't be tolerated. Just this little thing, so careful, is not in line with Mr. Xiang's sect master. Xu Weinan admonished, whether Xiang Shuai listens or not is one thing, he has done his duty as a friend.
Xiang Shuai hugged his fists and said: "Thank you Mr. Xu for your enlightenment, but you have to do things from the beginning to the end, and you can't stop without fear!" So this time, please Mr. Xu, in the future, I will not be burdened by false fame. Xiang Shuai understands this truth, but since the last time he was clamored by these famous students from Beiping, there is no way out, there is only one way, either win or lose! You can't want fame, but you can't lose your arrogance, you have to compete with Yongsheng before you can stop, how can there be a reason to quit.
Seeing Xiang Shuai's remarks, Xu Weinan sighed, please rest assured that Xiang Shuai will naturally help with this kind of friend's favor. Then he asked: "Mr. Xiang, I heard that your "Jianghu Heroes" is going to be made into a movie, congratulations, you can use this to attract attention, I don't know if the movie name is set." ”
Xiang Shuai said: "Tentatively "Burning Red Lotus Temple", I will only guide the specifics, and the screenwriter has been handed over to others. ”
Xu Weinan said: "Okay, I'll make an article according to this." ”
Xiang Shuai is grateful, in Shanghai and even in major provinces and cities, the influence of the World Book Company is not extensive, and "World Journal Nikko" also has a certain weight in the entire southern newspaper circle, this is the second time Xiang Shuai has found Xu Weinan, and the favor has been owed. Subsequently, he said goodbye to Shuai.
Xu Weinan called a few editors over and told him a few words, and after a few editors understood, they were ready to go back to find materials to write, but then an editor took a step slower, and then asked Xu Weinan: "Editor-in-chief Xu, is it Mr. Xiang who came here today?" ”
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"I've brought a newspaper, would you like to read it?" After the editor finished speaking, he put the newspaper on the table next to Xu Weinan.
Xu Weinan picked up the newspaper in surprise and looked at it, and exclaimed, "How come?" You go and help me call Mr. Xiang and say that there is something important! ”
After the editor got the order, he hurriedly went downstairs, but found that Xiang Shuai had already left with the car and was a step late. So he went upstairs and told Xu Weinan the truth, Xu Weinan hurriedly called Xiang Shuai's residence and told Xiang Shuai's wife the specific truth.
"Find out which newspaper is this rumor, find the phone number of their newspaper, and I'll ask in person." Xu Weinan was also furious when he saw this news, after all, Xiang Shuai is still the writer of their newspaper, is it to fight against the World Book Company if he slanders him like this?
Xiang Shuai left the newspaper office and followed the foreign car all the way to the "Shanghai Daily" newspaper office, but when there was less than a kilometer left from the "Shanghai Daily" newspaper office, the car broke down, and after Xiang Shuai paid the money urgently, he found a rickshaw and rushed to the "Shanghai Daily" newspaper office. After chatting with Xu Weinan just now, Xiang Shuai was in a much better mood, Mr. Xu was right, he should be generous, everything is in vain. Whether you win or lose this time, you shouldn't act like this in the future, in the end, you don't have a holiday with Yongsheng, you just have nothing to do with each other. But he has been trapped by his reputation, coupled with the unwillingness to be defeated by Yongsheng last time, and the encouragement of famous students from the north, he is also enthusiastic. What is the difference between this move and the martial arts novel, where the grandmaster looks down on the young people who are blue and agrees to compete? A truth, the heart is wide and the road is wide, and if you listen to it, you will be clear, and if you believe it, you will be dark, and you will be blinded.