"Huh?"

Shen Xin was stunned for a moment, but after a little contemplation, he understood the reason - the participation of readers.

When readers have the right to participate, they will have a sense of belonging to the comics, and Y's will be more attached.

"What are you going to do?" Shen Xin also became interested.

"If 500,000 copies could have sent 300,000 survey papers, then the recording of the third season of the radio drama would have started, otherwise it would not have been recorded."

"But...... What if you can't send 300,000 copies? Shen Xin asked rhetorically.

After all, voting is a hassle.

"Young man, you are an expert in drawing comics, but you don't understand the operation of this part. The sales data of the single book is real, after all, there is a cost here. However, the number of questionnaires may be virtual. Song Tai said meaningfully.

Shen Xin instantly understood that as long as the sales of the single book were good, no matter whether he received 300,000 tickets or not, it would become 300,000 in the end. In the final analysis, it's similar to swiping tickets, except that this time it is not Shen Xin who brushes tickets, but the magazine "swipes tickets" for Shen Xin.

"Is that okay?" Shen Xin asked rhetorically.

Song Tai didn't speak, just nodded silently.

Soon, Shen Xin was relieved.

What readers want is a radio drama, what Shen Xin wants is the sales and popularity of a single book, and as for the president, he also wants the future of "New World".

In a way, everyone takes what they need, and that should be the best outcome.

"There's one more thing I want to discuss with you." Song Tai said.

The matter of the senior sister?

Shen Xin's expression tightened, and he hurriedly looked at Song Tai.

"It's a book signing. In addition to the 8,000 autographs ordered online, I also hope you will visit Hongchuan. We are now in contact with Jiman Bookstore, the largest comic book store in Hongchuan, to try to launch it there. If possible, I hope you will cooperate. ”

"Hongchuan?" Shen Xin looked at Song Tai in surprise.

"That's right. This is the first time that our magazine's cartoonists have signed and sold books in Hongchuan, so it is possible that the meeting will be longer. Song Tae said.

This is the first time that Song Tai has shown his ambition to enter the domestic market.

Shen Xin pondered for a moment, then nodded, this is a win-win cooperation, there is no need for him not to go.

Considering the distance between the sea of clouds and the Hongchuan, this trip will take at least three days, and the original manuscript must be drawn in advance.

"By the way, there is also the promotion of senior sisters. Can we talk? Shen Xin asked.

"You...... Mr. Shen, can you still choose to write the next book in "New World"? If I can, I'd like to sign another contract. Of course, the manuscript fee will continue to increase, and we can also talk about content such as royalties. Song Tai took a deep breath and looked at Shen Xin with a little nervousness.

Really......

Shen Xin frowned slightly, Song Tai's meaning was obvious, if he agreed, it was estimated that he would sign a contract for the next comic today, which was not what he wanted.

After pondering for a long time, Shen Xin looked up at Song Tai.

"President, I don't want to lie to you, and I know that you have done a lot for Y's. But...... Unfortunately, we only have one book. ”

Song Tae's eyes widened, and his expression immediately highlighted tiredness.

"And when are you going ...... Y's to finish?" Song Tae continued to ask.

"It's been more than a year."

There are 15 volumes in the entire manga, and now only 3 volumes have been published.

Of course, this is provided that there are no accidents.

"In other words, less than a hundred words?" Song Tae asked.

"It should be." Shen Xin said.

"I see...... The propaganda that Miss Thistle mentioned, I hope to use it in more critical places. Ideally, this publicity can help the magazine again. I hope you can understand my difficulties, if you go, I have to find another successor. Song Tai hesitated.

Call...... Sure enough, it didn't work.

Shen Xin felt an indescribable frustration in his heart.

The positions of the two sides are different, and the choices will be different, which is not much to say.

"Other than that, though, if you have any needs, I'll do my best to accommodate them." Song Tae assured.

"President, in the third quarter, how much support can you provide?" Shen Xin was not in the mood to go around in circles with Song Tai anymore, so he asked directly.

"500,000 yuan. In addition to radio dramas, I can also provide $500,000 in cash support. ”

"That is, between now and the end of September, I can still use up to half a million in cash?" Shen Xin asked.

"In addition to that, there are some activities, such as book signings. Or, if you have a good proposal, we can also discuss. Song Tai hurriedly said again.

500,000 cash is not much, but less is not less. Against Crime, Hunting the Abyss, and other contenders, this money should not be enough.

At the end of the day, it's New World's financial resources that don't work.

"Then I'll ask the president for more help." After Shen Xin got up, he bowed slightly and left the office.

Yan Fei stood at the door waiting for Shen Xin, and when she saw Shen Xin coming out of the president's office, she hurriedly walked over.

"How?" Yan Fei asked.

"How so? I had a showdown with the president. Shen Xin went straight to the elevator.

Yan Fei followed closely, "What did you say?" ”

"I made it clear that the next book would not be serialized in New World. The president will provide 500,000 cash, and radio dramas will still be launched. ”

"500,000? Between now and October? Not enough, right? Yan Fei was surprised.

"Shhhhhh Don't be heard. Shen Xin reminded.

"What's wrong with that? Isn't that true? Yan Fei said angrily.

Shen Xin shrugged, "I guess he's angry too, right?" After all, my choice didn't meet his expectations. ”

Yan Fei didn't say anything.

The magazine knows that since Shen Xin no longer wants to sign a contract with "New World" for a book, it means that the cooperation between the two sides is only in the last one or two years.

Moreover, even if the magazine works hard, Shen Xin is unlikely to win the "Newcomer Award".

The top 15 "newcomer awards" were divided between the three major journals, and this time it should be the same.

Instead of putting all the weight on the "Newcomer Award", it is better to take a step back and beat the fame of "New World" first.

"Perhaps, after a while, there will be room for maneuver?" Yan Fei explained.

"Then who knows? Even if there were, it will only be discussed after the release of the fourth volume. Shen Xin pursed his mouth.

Today's negotiations are just a test of the bottom line of the two sides, and as for whether there is room for maneuver in the future, we can only wait and see.

"So what now?" Yan Fei was surprised.

"Cold salad." Shen Xin entered the elevator, and Yan Fei also walked in.

"You're not going back to the editorial office?"

"In this situation, how can I bother to go back to the editorial department?" Yan Fei frowned.

"It's useless for you to worry now. Take your time, and at some point, you'll come up with an interesting idea. Shen Xin said with a smile.

Yan Fei listened to Shen Xin's words and shook her head helplessly, "I hope so, right?" ”