"You won't regret it, Mr. Kartz."

"No, I regret it."

In a bookstore outside the university.

Professor Kartz walked in again.

When the bookstore owner saw him, he said with a smile.

And Kalts really didn't regret buying the excellent work "Caged Bird".

In fact, when he returned to his lodgings, he read the book all night with the book in his hand.

For this reason, I had to take time off work the next day to catch up on sleep in the house.

When I read it, I was excited, excited, nervous, and my emotions kept rising and falling with the stories in the book.

This is the second book he has seen in recent times that is so good, the last being The Imperial Epic.

But he said the same thing to the bookstore owner's words.

But immediately after, a smile appeared on his face, and he added,

"I regret not buying it sooner. With stubborn prejudices, I almost missed such an excellent work. ”

The bookstore owner paused at Kartz's remark and laughed along.

"Looks like you, Mr. Kaltz, really like it...... Well, just like me. When I read that the protagonist understood the 'truth' under the tree at night, I suddenly jumped up while lying on the bed reading a book! ”

"That's right! It was an exhilarating and exciting scene, like when I read the Imperial Epic and saw the leader Rain leading the people to establish the kingdom of the Kakis! ”

The bookstore owner's words stirred up Kalts, a sense of recognition that others also liked his work.

“…… Now, does Mr. Kartz prefer "Imperial Epic", or is he more looking forward to the new work of "Caged Bird", the author of "Dog Author"? ”

"'Dog author'?"

"Yes, this Chinese word is a kind name for the author, and it is said that readers in China call him that."

"'Dog author'? Seems like a very interesting name. But your question is really hard for me. ”

With a smile on his face, Kartz recited 'Dog Author' a few times before saying,

“…… These are two equally excellent books...... You have to say which of "Caged Birds" or "Imperial Epic" I prefer, I may still prefer "Imperial Epic", but that doesn't stop me from looking forward to new works by 'dog authors', "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Leap to Death", right?

Europe! I'm already starting to suffer, which side am I supposed to be on when I see the readers of 'ABC' and the readers of 'Dog Author' arguing on the Internet again! ”

Professor Kartz said with some exaggeration.

"It's okay, people can't just read a work, right?"

The bookstore owner said with a smile,

It's like a demon that induces the fanatics of 'ABC' to gradually fall.

"That's right."

"So, Mr. Kartz, you're here today to tell me that you regret seeing Caged Bird late?"

"Of course not only."

Professor Kartz said with a smile,

"Didn't you say earlier that the English versions of Seven Days of Hell and Hour Hand were about to be released. I looked at the release time on the Internet, and it was today. So can you please get me a copy of "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand"? ”

"No, Seven Days of Hell and Hour Hands are available in all languages, but I'm here in addition to the English version, but also in other languages. But Mr. Kartz, are you a little late? ”

"The students of your school, the residents of the town, have already formed a long queue in front of the bookstore before I even opened the door this morning."

The owner of the bookstore peeked out of the bookstore, and the sun had already risen outside.

"Oh no!"

"I had two classes this morning and I was already on leave yesterday. This morning, it was really inconvenient to ask for leave again, so I came back after class. Is it gone? Is it sold out? ”

Professor Kartz listened to the bookstore owner's words, a little uncomfortable.

But the bookstore owner laughed,

"No, there is. I bought a lot of goods this time. Also, I know that Professor Kalts you will never miss the new book of the 'Dog Author' after reading The Caged Bird, so I have left you a complete set of Seven Days of Hell and The Hour Hand, not just in English, but in all languages. I also have this whole set, Mr. Kartz, do you want it? ”

"Of course."

Professor Kartz's eyes lit up, and he agreed with little hesitation.

Although the English version may be the one he can take to see, other language versions are also a good choice to take back the shelves and collect.

"Here, Professor Kartz, it's a whole set, and it might be a little difficult for you to move."

"It's okay, even if it's a little moved, Ju will move it back."

The complete set of "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand" in various languages add up to a lot, a total of more than a dozen books,

It's all stacked.

"No, I mean, I have a cart here, maybe I can lend it to you."

"That's so thankful."

Kartz took the book and put it on the trolley provided by the bookstore owner.

Briefly look through each edition of the book.

The Delvin Publishing House, which was responsible for publishing the overseas editions of these two books, was indeed attentive.

At least on the cover, it cost money.

The cover is different for each language version.

For example, in "Seven Days of Hell", the cover of each edition is basically a metaphor for a kind of catastrophe that befell humanity in the book.

On the cover of "Hour Hands Leap to Death", the overall picture is similar, but in terms of details, it seems to present the different states of the protagonist after the countdown appears.

On the setting of this cover,

For readers like Kartz who love the work of dog authors,

It's already highly collectible.

“…… Sir, maybe we can have a book club-like meeting where we can discuss the work of the 'dog authors' together. ”

Kalts looked at the book with some excitement, then looked up at the bookstore owner, who also liked the work of the 'dog author', and jokingly suggested.

"Mr. Kalts, as far as I know, there is a society at your university where the different works of the 'ABC' and the 'Dog Authors' are discussed, and they are divided into two factions, if not more, and they get together and sometimes argue with each other over the Imperial Epic and the Caged Bird, but there are also internal quarrels among the readers of the Imperial Epic...... Maybe Mr. Kartz, you can go to their club and be their instructor. ”

The bookstore owner said with a smile.

"Really? Then when I finish reading these two books, I will definitely check them out. But now I'm more anxious to watch these two works. ”

"Then I'll go first, and when I've finished reading these two works, I'll discuss them."

Settled.

Professor Kartz was anxious to go back to "Seven Days of Hell" and "The Hour Hand",

It's so anxious,

After greeting the bookstore owner, he pushed the bookstore owner's borrowed cart and left.

“…… Boss, check out. ”

At this time,

There were other customers in the bookstore who came to the checkout with two more books.

"Twenty pounds in total. This is the price of the set for which the two books are purchased together. ”

The books that this customer handed over to check out were naturally "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand".

Settled the bill for this customer,

The bookstore owner looked at the customer holding the book and walked away,

A smile on his face.

Sure enough, he was right to enter so many volumes of "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand" this time.

The university not far from the bookstore can provide him with enough customers,

There are even residents who are far away from the bookstore, because their bookstore is out of stock.

I drove to him to buy it.

The bookstore owner thought, the more smiles on his face.

"No, we have to buy some more."

……

“……”

Magic City. Accommodation.

Ji Zhuo watched the people from the two logistics companies arrive one after another,

A few logistics guys carried large cardboard boxes containing books to his house.

Ji Zhuo's smile disappeared.

Especially the logistics company that came later,

When Ji Zhuo opened the door, they moved the box inside, and they all felt a little nowhere to put their feet.

"Sir, we'll give you this box on top, can you put it?"

"Yes, let it go."

Books from Delvin and Bert arrived at the same time in one day.

So four thousand books were packed in forty large cardboard boxes, which filled the living room of Ji Zhuo's house, and stretched all the way to the bedroom.

There were two boxes on the bay window.

It is the first time that so many books are placed in this room at the same time,

Ji Zhuo was wondering if it would exceed the load-bearing limit of the floor and collapse the floor slab.

"Then sir, please sign for it."

"Hmm."

"Thanks, then we'll take our leave. Looking forward to serving you again next time. ”

I'm not looking forward to it.

Watching the last batch of logistics brothers leave.

Ji Zhuo looked at the cardboard boxes full of books in the room,

sat on a separate cardboard box.

Made, looking at the room full of books, felt suffocated.

And here,

Or is it the result of his own rolling.

Delvin Press publishes "Seven Days of Hell" and "Caged Bird",

I feel that "Imperial Epic" may affect the results of these two books,

So I wanted to order autographs to do activities and publicity.

Bert Publishing was responsible for publishing the Imperial Epic,

feels that "Seven Days of Hell" and "Caged Bird" are menacing, and I am afraid of grabbing the attention of "Imperial Epic",

I also want to sign books for publicity and activities.

And then...... Then Ji Zhuo was numb.

Fortunately, Ji Zhuo is also a person who has seen strong winds and waves.

Isn't it only 4,000 copies, and it's not that I haven't signed it.

Ji Zhuo raised his head,

I looked out of the half-blocked window,

It was nearly dusk.

Today's code word update was written and updated as early as before the logistics brother came to the door.

So what about it...... What else is there to say.

Ji Zhuo ordered a takeout to make dinner first,

Then he buried himself in this pile of books and began to write.

……

“…… Big brother, it is said that the overseas versions of "Seven Days of Hell" and "Hour Hand" are going to be active, and if you buy it now, you may be able to get the signed version of the dog author. ”

Under the gazebo, Ji Zhuo signed a tired book and went downstairs to rest.

Chubby was swiping his phone next to him, seemingly interested.

Ji Zhuo paused, then leaned against the pillar under the gazebo, yawned and said,

"Don't pursue this kind of illusory thing, the dog author has a fart to sign it, and it doesn't affect the content and value of the book."

"If you want to sign a book, you can take the book and a pen and I will fool you around, and you will be the dog author to sign it."

"How can it be the same? That's the signature of the dog author! And who said that it does not affect the value of the book. ”

"If the signed book of the dog author is resold on Beijing Pintao, it can be sold for three or five times the price of the book, like some books with fewer signatures are more expensive. For example, before "Seven Days of Hell", there were a total of signed books. ”

Little Fat Dun was enthusiastic about this matter with Ji Zhuo,

"And the dog author is very conscientious, the signed book not only signed but also comes with a blessing, although some of the blessings are repeated...... But there are also people who specialize in collecting books with different blessings......"

Ji Zhuo listened and was silent.

"There are quite a few signed books by dog authors, right? Why did you sign 10,000 or 20,000 copies? ”

"Yes, but the dog author has more readers. Proportionally, one in a few hundred people may have a signed book by a dog author. ”

"And even fewer of the full autographed books of dog authors......"

Ji Zhuo listened to Xiao Chubby Dun's words, and became even more silent.

So, he still signed too little?

…… Sooner or later, the floor will collapse.

Never mind

Whatever, tired.

Anyway, I signed so much, what about love.

“…… So you also want to buy a signed book to resell? ”

"Huh? Eldest brother! Are you a loyal reader of the dog author? If you buy a signed book from a dog author, why can you take it and resell it...... If everyone was willing to take it out and resell it, the price wouldn't have risen so high! ”

When Xiao Chubby heard Ji Zhuo's words, he was not happy, turned his head, and said to Ji Zhuo in a righteous manner.

Good guys, pretty fanatical.

But then, the little chubby dun turned his head again,

“…… Of course, if you can buy two copies, you can still sell one of them...... When the time comes, I will directly raise five times or six times the price! Anyway, we're in a seller's market! ”

When Ji Zhuo heard this, he glanced at the little fat dun again and did not speak.

I saw the little chubby dun there and sighed to himself.

"Huh...... It's a pity that most of the overseas versions of "Seven Days of Hell" are sold overseas, I can't buy them, and I can't grab some goods on Jingpintao, and I don't have the money to ......"

Little Chubby Dun sighed, and then took out the bag of potato chips and opened it to eat.

Ji Zhuo also reached over and naturally grabbed it.

Turned his head, took out his mobile phone, opened Jingpintao, searched,

"Dog Author Signed Book."

"Seven Days of Hell", "Caged Bird", "Shepherd Boy Seeking Immortals", Dog Author's Signature Book is Clumsy and Extraordinary, Signature Book, New ......"

And then it pops up with products with similar keywords,

Ji Zhuo clicked in and saw that it was a second-hand transaction, and there was an evaluation at the bottom.

“…… Made, unscrupulous merchant! It's not really a dog author autographed book at all! I took another signed book and carefully compared the handwriting, and it wasn't at all! ”

Good guys, the fakes are all out,

Also, contrast the handwriting...... Then I don't have to pay more attention to the signatures of the books under the name 'ABC' next time.

Ji Zhuo refreshed again,

Then I saw that this product was removed from the shelves.

Boy.

As soon as the phone was put down, Ji Zhuo saw that the little chubby dun next to him was still holding the mobile phone and was typing there excitedly, as if he was chatting in the group.

"Eating cake will make you fat: signed book, signed by dog author, are you planning to buy the English version of "Seven Days of Hell"?

Canyon Grass: Friends? Is it good to ripen a little? Just for the sake of this signed book, you have to buy the English version of "Seven Days of Hell" that you don't need at all?

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea: yes, don't you feel naïve? Is there any additional value to just one signature? No, it's really unnecessary.

Zeng Canghai: That is, mature friends, don't pursue this kind of ethereal thing, spend money on this, it's better to wait for the publication of the new book "Star Dream" by the dog author.

Eating cake will make you fat: It seems a little naïve......"

Little Fat Dun looked at the news in the group and felt that it seemed to make sense.

What does the signed book and what does it affect?

He's watched "Seven Days of Hell", so why did he buy the English version!

Well, that makes sense.

"Eight Immortals Across the Sea: Like me, it's not for some signature to buy the English version of "Seven Days of Hell", we are all mature people, can the signature of a dog author tempt me? Joke!

Eight Immortals Across the Sea: I just want to buy all the editions of the author of Qi Dog for collection, hey, there is no other hobby, except that, that's it.

Eating cake makes you fat: ......

Canyon Grass: ...... No, how do you say what is in your heart?

Once in the Sea: ??? Can you say it from the bottom of your heart?

Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea: I treat people sincerely, I will say if I want to buy it! It's not like you, you say you don't buy it, you don't buy it, and you grab it behind your back and your head bleeds.

Eating cake makes you fat: ......"

Sure enough, he still doesn't understand the world of adults.

Maybe the intensity of web surfing is still not enough.

Chubby thought to himself.