Chapter 31: Negotiations.

“……”

"Martial arts scripts, the core of the rivers and lakes is chivalry."

"The rivers and lakes should have, not only happiness and revenge, but also chivalry!" Ji Xiu got up and helped a few people up.

"When people mention the Buddha, they will say that they have compassion and that they can eliminate all evils. Speaking of the Tao, or saying riding the wind and the sword, eliminating the demon between heaven and earth. ”

"When it comes to Confucianism, gather Haohao and righteousness, establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, continue to learn for the saints, and open peace for all generations."

“……”

As he spoke, Ji Xiu took a deep breath and said with burning eyes:

“…… Ladies and gentlemen, in the future, when people talk about martial arts, they will no longer be vulgar martial artists! ”

"It's martial arts!"

"It's a certain hero, not a certain martial artist!"

"Martial arts, under our 'control', will be comparable to the three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, or even surpass!"

Well, I have to say that Ji Xiu's words are very infectious. A few bookstore shopkeepers who said something were enthusiastic.

"-Good!" Shopkeeper Hao slapped Shopkeeper Liu's thin shoulder, and the latter almost fell apart.

Ji Xiu took a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and said:

"Everyone, you have read the manuscript, you must have a certain understanding of the quality of the 'Condor', and then we will talk about cooperation."

"Sir, please tell me that this book is not just about business. In my four major bookstores, I have the heavy responsibility of preaching! If you have any requirements, just mention it, and we will definitely support it! ”

The shopkeeper Hao, who has thick eyebrows and big eyes, is full of enthusiasm on his greasy fat face.

Although the three shopkeepers Liu also felt a great responsibility, they subconsciously raised their eyebrows when they heard Hao's words.

It always feels weird.

“…… To tell the truth, the Condor book currently has only fifty chapters of manuscripts, and each chapter takes a lot of effort. ”

"If the whole book is finished, Ji will probably be emaciated."

Ji Xiu said, shaking his head and sighing, his face full of exhaustion.

When Shopkeeper Hao heard this, he was shocked, clapped his hands, and turned his head to look at the three Shopkeepers Liu with a shocked face, looking how good this was.

When the three shopkeepers saw Ji Xiu like this, their hearts were also tight.

As the shopkeepers of some of the largest bookstores in Kyoto, they have read too many idle books, and it is not difficult to see the value of the 'Divine Condor'.

An epoch-making book for the current market.

In particular, the redefinition of martial arts in the book, once it came out, martial arts may have risen from then on.

But aside from these, the most fundamental thing is the quality of the book!

How to ensure the quality of a book?

Do you still need to think about this? That naturally depends on the author.

If Ji Xiu's heart is haggard, or if he makes some forks, causing the Condor to pull his hips, then the loss will be too great for them!

"If Mr. Ji has any difficulties, you might as well say it directly, and I'll do our best!" Shopkeeper Liu, the most shrewd of the three, finally relented.

Tut! I'm waiting for your words!

“… In that case, then I will not beat around the bush, and after the new book is published, I hope that the profit share will be adjusted from the current 28 to 91. ”

Ji Xiu raised his hand and signaled Shopkeeper Liu and the others not to worry.

"As you all know, martial arts is a completely new concept.

It is no better than the romance book of the eccentric fairy god of 'Red Mansion'. None of you here, including me, know much about Takefu. ”

"Confucianism says, 'It is better to read 10,000 books than to travel 10,000 miles', and only practice can produce true knowledge.

In the same way, if you want to fully understand the martial arts, you must be close to reality and understand their daily life, clothing, food, housing and transportation. ”

"In this way, the written martial arts story can be full of characters and rich plots, otherwise it will be a castle in the air, and the mirror will be empty."

“…… But all of this requires money! ”

Saying that, Ji Xiu shook his head and sighed, and said, "You also know that martial arts cultivation costs a lot of money!" ”

"Some people who don't have the talent to read and have no wisdom roots in comprehending Buddhist scriptures can only choose martial arts, which costs money."

"Therefore, the vast majority of martial artists are in a state of poverty!"

"On weekdays, a copper plate is eager to be broken into two flowers, and I am not a wolf in the mouth of a wolf to find them by writing books to make money?"

"Waiting to be wronged?"

As he spoke, Ji Xiu glanced at the people with thoughtful expressions on their faces, and gave Shopkeeper Hao a look, and the latter immediately understood.

“… Hehe. A smile appeared on the oily face of the shopkeeper Hao, and he arched his hand at Ji Xiu, and said, "What Mr. Ji said is not unreasonable, I wonder if I can allow my brother to discuss it first?" ”

When the three shopkeepers heard this, their hearts moved.

Ji Xiu's brows furrowed imperceptibly, but he still said generously: "Shopkeeper Hao, please." ”

Shopkeeper Hao pulled the three of them out of the door.

Soon, someone came forward to add new tea to Ji Xiu.

After a cup of tea, the four Hao shopkeepers walked in from outside the door, and several of them were expressionless, unable to see the result of the discussion.

"I wonder what the outcome of the deliberations were?" Ji Xiu asked.

Shopkeeper Hao had a kind smile on his face, arched his hand, and said to Ji Xiu: "Mr. Ji, we can agree to ninety-one points." ”

Ji Xiu didn't talk, but waited quietly for the following.

“… However, we have one condition. Shopkeeper Hao said, and said with a slight sigh: "That is, all the martial arts books written by Mr. in the future must be handed over to our four major bookstores to be published, printed and sold!" ”

In addition, he was not allowed to publish books under any other pseudonym with any other than the four major bookstores. In black and white, if there is a violation, all the benefits of all channels will be owned by the four major bookstores. ”

Tut! This is equivalent to signing my own ID card!

Ji Xiu secretly smacked his tongue in his heart, he would never agree to this kind of disguised 'deed of sale'.

Ji Xiu's face sank, and he got up and said, "Since the four major bookstores are not sincere, there is no need for us to cooperate." ”

"I think bookstores such as Gu Chi, Mojian, and Bo Bai are happy to cooperate."

Seeing that Ji Xiu was leaving, the four shopkeepers finally changed color.

"Sir, wait, this is just a proposal, if there is anything you are not satisfied with, we can still discuss, right?"

As he spoke, Shopkeeper Hao stepped forward and pulled Ji Xiu's arm, looking flattering, and the three Shopkeepers Liu were also anxious and hurriedly surrounded him.

"Everyone, ninety-one is my final bottom line!"

"Do you think I'm asking for that more profit for myself?" Ji Xiu said, and said angrily: "I want to take out that one percent of the profit to negotiate with these martial artists. ”

"My income is the same as before!"

"But you take this opportunity to want Ji to 'sell yourself' to you and become your worker...", the more Ji Xiu said, the more angry he became, "This is taking Ji as a fool and wronging the big head!" ”

Ji Xiu's reprimand made the faces of the four shopkeepers change their faces.

Don't look at Ji Xiu's age, but when he was angry at this time, they really couldn't hold it back.

Of course, this is also because Ji Xiu has real skills, the pen is in the hands of other authors, and if people don't write, what can they do?

Indeed, the distribution of books depends on the platform, and the author is attached to the bookstore.

But there are more than four of them in this big bookstore in Kyoto, and the right to speak in the market is not your word.

Bullying and bullying newcomer authors who don't have the ability to forget it, who has the ability to be a wrist? Can I stand your bird's anger?

At this time, the short shopkeeper of the Asé Bookstore tentatively said:

"Mr. Ji, in fact, our four major bookstores can contact Wufu on their behalf, so that Mr. can concentrate on writing......"

"Why don't you give you a pen too, how about you write it?" Ji Xiu said coldly.

“……”

Seeing that the four of them stopped talking, Ji Xiu snorted lightly and arched his hand and said, "Everyone, farewell!" After speaking, he turned around and strode towards the door!

When the three shopkeepers saw that Ji Xiu was leaving, they were immediately anxious, for the sake of profit, they completely lost Ji Xiu's fame and fortune cash cow, and the gains outweighed the losses!

"Brother Hao, hurry!" Shopkeeper Liu pushed the shopkeeper Hao.

Seeing that these goods were in a hurry, Hao's shopkeeper was anxious, but he sneered in his heart.

"Sir, wait!

Wait! We will agree to divide the ninety-one share, and the condition will be null and void! Ji Xiu, who had already walked to the door, paused, the corners of his mouth hooked slightly, turned around and said:

“…… Let's sign up. ”