"I'll go, what's the situation, Lao Tan bet on the right treasure?"

"I guess it's the first time I've seen the editor-in-chief like this."

"What kind of comic can make the editor-in-chief so excited, it's too fierce."

"Old Tan, you can do this."

"It looks like you've really missed it this time, congratulations in advance."

.....

Office area.

Hearing Tang Hongzhou's words, a group of editors began to discuss.

Followed by.

It was the sound of moving chairs.

Soon, everyone came to Tang Hongzhou's office and stood up.

As for why standing, and not sitting.

Because the editorial department of Baihe is really poor, all the places that can be used have been used, so that there is not even a decent conference room.

Everyone complained in their hearts, but they didn't dare to say anything.

Tang Hongzhou directly ignored everyone's expressions, and directly took the first draft of the comic of Mobile Suit Gundam and said: "Lao Tan found a hit here, I just looked at it, it is indeed quite novel, you will all take a look at it in a while, I plan to print 50,000 copies and put it on the market first." ”

As soon as he said this, he said.

Everyone gasped, and their faces changed greatly.

50,000 copies!

What's the situation?

You know, this number may not be called anything for some large comic companies.

But in the editorial department of Baihe, there are many comics published at the same time, and they have never won by quantity.

Basically, it's how much you print and how much you sell.

The up and down fluctuations will not be too large.

If the market demand is large, printing can be done, and the demand is small, and the loss can also be taken into account.

Of course.

Doing so may miss out on some of the best opportunities to sell.

But a small comic editorial department like them can only do this.

Therefore, the number of 50,000 copies published in a single book is already a breakthrough in the ceiling.

At least not in recent years.

This is similar to the conservative style of the past.

However, everyone is also curious about what kind of comics make the editor-in-chief so confident.

Thereupon.

Seven or eight people gathered around the table and watched together.

.....

"Hmm... Painted like a robot? ”

"No, it's like a giant robot."

"Look at it, it's called Gundam, it's a new energy body that needs to be controlled by people."

"I'll go, this battle picture is okay, it's all in outer space, and my imagination is quite rich."

"The Z.A.F.T. army is amazing, and directly snatched 4 of the latest airframes."

"It's good that Kira has taken one, or the Earth Combine will be in trouble."

.....

Tan Zhifei looked at these people and analyzed, and only felt that there was no difference from himself at that time.

Because of the reason for reading it once, he didn't lean over at the moment, but watched from the sidelines.

Sure enough.

After the initial discussion, the whole office is slowly quieting.

until there is silence.

After a long time.

Everyone raised their heads in shock.

Look at me.

I'll look at you.

I wanted to say something, but I didn't know how to say it.

"How? That's pretty much it, right? Let's talk about it. Tang Hongzhou was very satisfied when he saw everyone's expressions, and said with a smile.

"Editor-in-Chief Tang, I think 50,000 copies is a bit conservative." An old editor suddenly spoke.

"Huh?"

This time it was Tang Hongzhou's turn to be shocked.

When can 50,000 copies be called conservative?

"To be honest, I haven't really seen a comic with this theme, it can be called innovative, and in terms of excitement, it is definitely the best this year, even if it is last year's best-selling 'Lord of the Stars', it may not be as good as it." The old editor analyzed reasonably.

"That's too high, isn't it? To put it bluntly, it still depends on whether readers can accept it.,I don't deny the novelty of the theme of this comic.,But the current market is not easy to say.。 ”

Someone thought for a moment and said: "Someone has painted robots before, but it was only a smash hit, and now no one even paints them." ”

"You can't say that, after all, there is a difference."

"But it's not a bad thing to be conservative..."

"The story is always good, Zhao Jing, the old author, the painting is good."

"I can't imagine that a female author can be so creative, it's really amazing."

At this time, Tan Zhifei said firmly. "Anyway, this manga is definitely wonderful, and I believe it can be popular."

Tang Hongzhou nodded when he heard this, but he didn't dare to be too aggressive, after all, it was linked to money, so he could only persuade: "That's it, Lao Tan, let's print 50,000 copies in the early stage to see how the market reacts, and if it's good, it's not impossible to add more, you also know the situation of our editorial department." ”

"Editor-in-chief, with such a large market, 50,000 copies is simply not enough." Tan Zhifei wants to fight for it.

Tang Hongzhou waved his hand and said: "Okay, let's do this first, you should also consider our editorial department, by the way, hurry up and contact Zhao Jing." ”

Tan Zhifei sighed when he heard this, and could only nod.

The meeting was dismissed.

Everyone congratulated Tan Zhifei one after another.

After all, the probability of a first printing of 50,000 copies is very small.

So it's a big order, and it's a good thing that he can make some money from it.

Tan Zhifei heard this, but his heart was bitter.

Only 50,000 copies of such comics were first printed.

Where is there enough to eat at the market.

But he's just a part-time worker, and he doesn't have the right to speak at all.

I thought about it.

He still made a call to Zhao Jing.

"Hey, Miss Zhao, it's me, Tan Zhifei." After dialing, Tan Zhifei introduced himself as always.

"I know, Editor Tan." Zhao Jing's tone was not salty or light.

"The first draft of the comic you submitted this time has been reviewed and has reached the publication standard, and the contract will be sent to your email?" Tan Zhifei said.

"I wonder how many copies you plan to print for the first time?" Zhao Jing didn't rush to agree, but asked.

"The initial printing is 50,000 copies." Tan Zhifei gritted his teeth, and then replied.

"50,000 copies?"

Zhao Jing was stunned.

In the past, this was a remarkable number.

But right now, even if she agrees, Lin Hao's side can't be even.

This kind of god work says that you printed 50,000 copies for the first time, which is somewhat insulting.

"That's right, 50,000 copies, put it on the market first to see the effect, and if the response is good, we will continue to print it." Tan Zhifei said.

"Editor Tan, it's not the first day we've met, do you think it's possible for a first printing of 50,000 copies of such a comic?" Zhao Jing said coldly.

"Miss Zhao, you also know that I don't have much right to speak." Tan Zhifei heard the anger in Zhao Jing's mouth, and explained helplessly.

"What do you mean by the editor-in-chief?" Zhao Jing was silent for a moment when she heard this.

"Well, I fought for it." Tan Zhifei didn't hide it.

"Heh, he's getting less and less daring." Zhao Jing couldn't help laughing.

"Miss Zhao, the market is different now than in the past, and a small editorial department like ours can't afford it." Tan Zhifei explained.

"I'm just an assistant to this comic, I'll have to ask the author what he means." Zhao Jing suddenly changed her words.

"Assistant?"

Tan Zhifei was surprised: "You didn't draw this comic?" ”

"That's right, I'm just an assistant, and the author has someone else." Zhao Jing replied truthfully.

"That..."Tan Zhifei's heart sank, if it wasn't for Zhao Jing, how likely was it that the other party would choose their Baihe editorial department?

Broken!

I have to tell the editor-in-chief about this quickly.

"I originally submitted to you because of my friendship for many years, but you don't seem to be sincere." Zhao Jing said disdainfully.

"That's right, Miss Zhao, I'll go and communicate with the editor-in-chief again, and you can also put forward some ideas at that time, how about it?"

Tan Zhifei put forward a point in time.

Zhao Jing agreed, and she also had to discuss with Lin Hao.

After hanging up the phone, Tan Zhifei walked to the editor-in-chief's office, while Zhao Jing called Lin Hao to explain the situation.

Lin Hao, who was on duty, was also laughed at angrily after hearing the other party's thoughts.

The first printing of 50,000 copies of the previous life?

Isn't that a joke?

But he wasn't in a hurry, but told the other party what he thought.

Zhao Jing listened, and the brighter her eyes became.

When Tan Zhifei's call came again.

The first printing has been increased to 70,000 copies.

Because Zhao Jing is not the author, Tang Hongzhou must be added, this is already the limit.

"What do you think?" Tan Zhifei asked uncertainly.

Zhao Jing was not in a hurry, but said slowly: "That's it, Editor Tan, you are responsible for the first printing of 50,000 copies, as for the money for the additional printing later, we will pay for it ourselves, and you only need to be responsible for providing sales channels, how about it?" ”

"You pay for it yourself?" Tan Zhifei was taken aback, this is not a small amount.

"That's right, we'll pay for the printing ourselves." Zhao Jing said this, in fact, she was also panicked in her heart, she never expected Lin Hao to be so rich.

"What about it?" Tan Zhifei frowned and asked a realistic question.

"We don't want a single cent for the first 50,000 copies."

Zhao Jing said seriously: "But for each additional volume, we will pay you according to ten percent of the channel fee, if this is not possible, we will have no need to cooperate." ”

Tan Zhifei was stunned.

The heart is also quickly calculated.

Ten percent.

That is, the commission they usually give to the author, even lower.

The price of a wholesale copy at the factory is about 7 yuan, and the sales price is 30 yuan.

50,000 copies is definitely not enough for the market to eat.

But the other party also conceded two 10% profit points.

Think about it.

Tan Zhifei felt that if it was his decision, he would definitely not agree.

But if the editor-in-chief hears the news, I'm afraid it will loosen up.

"How many more copies are you going to print?" After a while, Tan Zhifei couldn't help but ask curiously.

"200,000 copies." Zhao Jing was silent for a while.

"200,000 copies? Are you crazy? ”

Tan Zhifei was really scared.

He felt that 50,000 copies were not enough for the market, but he would not have thought of 200,000 copies.

It's a bit exaggerated.

How many copies of last year's top seller were sold?

Is there 300,000 copies?

Probably not.

"Editor Tan only needs to reply to me whether I agree or disagree." Zhao Jing lost her patience.

"Wait a minute, I'll go to the editor-in-chief."

Hang up.

Tan Zhifei thought about it, and could only go to Tang Hongzhou to make a decision.