Looking at Yamada Muneki, who was bowing ninety degrees to him, Saionji Akino hurriedly helped him up.

"That's what I was going to do, so you don't have to... But if we're going to talk about things, let's change places, shall we? ”

Since just now, the eyes of the surrounding guests and maids have been focused on them, and it is a little difficult not to be embarrassed.

"What you're saying is, without further ado, let's go directly to the company's headquarters!"

"I'm going too, last time I wanted a book, you got it for me, right? Be sure to include the author's signature, right? Fukuzawa patted her knee and said.

"Teacher Fukuzawa, don't worry, I can forget anyone's requirements, but you, I will never forget!"

Fukuzawa Makoto nodded proudly, "Yes, if I find good seedlings in the future, I will tell you, but you must not treat them badly, especially this one by my side." ”

"He is a direct junior of my club, and he must be offered the best price and treatment, you know?"

"No problem! Be sure to do what you say! "Yamada Muneki, as a middle-aged man who has been in and out of society for more than ten years and has been crawling for so long, grovels in front of Fukuzawa Makoto, and can't wait to kneel down to show flattery.

It's the first time I've seen such a situation of an editor and an author in Saionji Akino...

Moreover, it seems that these two people are still very accustomed to it, and this weirdness is even more magnified.

Fukuzawa Makoto noticed Saionji Akino's eyes, she paused, and after leaving the maid shop, she said, "Yamada, I want to eat a salt ice cream, you can help me buy it." ”

Muneki Yamada was summoned and replied very happily, "No problem! Please wait a while, I'll be right back, by the way, what do you need from Xiyuanji Sensei? ”

Saionji Akino smiled and shook his head.

After Yamada Muneki walked away, Fukuzawa Makoto looked up at Saionji Akino and asked, "Do you think I'm too much?" Dictating to my partner and not being polite? ”

Saionji Akino was stunned.

"Actually, I don't want to do that, but I have to do it to make them realize that this is a deal that can't be mixed with any emotion."

"If there is emotion, and you give more and he gives less, then the relationship will gradually distort and eventually become unprioritized."

"When the time comes, as an author, your voice will become less and less, so that in the end you will become a writer who is enslaved by the publishing house, rather than an author who can create freely."

"Maybe a little hard to understand? However, I have encountered this situation with several author friends who have become friends with the editor-in-charge and are usually mild-tempered, and as a result, they have compromised on speed by lowering the quality of the work itself in order to meet unreasonable deadlines. ”

"As a result, their work is not sold well enough, and they are not only abandoned by the publisher, but also sued in return."

"Instead being sued?" Saionji Akino frowned.

Fukuzawa Makoto smiled, "That's right, because of the loss of profits, I want to make up for it, and then I naturally choose to bully those kind people." ”

"Saionji-kun, although I don't really want to do anything to you... The changes made so far point to something, but... In my opinion, it's better to have some temper. ”

"So, why do I treat him with that attitude, it's because I want to draw a clear line, I can meet his needs in terms of commercial value, so no matter how much he pays for this, it will obviously feel that it is worth it, running errands, laughing a few more times or something, and for a person like him who has been tempered by society for a long time, it is as simple as eating and drinking."

"Only business cooperation that is proportional to the payoff and the return, taking what each needs and not mixed with emotions, can be long-lasting." Fukuzawa Makoto said this, and suddenly sighed.

"I suddenly felt a little guilty... I don't think I'm supposed to say this to you, it feels like I'm going to pollute you..."

Hearing this, Saionji Akino smiled and said, "It won't pollute me, what you said is very reasonable, I will pay more attention to this aspect in the future." ”

"However, I don't think all of these things are as indifferent and ruthless as you say, and they still have to be looked at depending on the specific person and thing."

Fukuzawa Makoto looked at Saionji Akino's clear eyes and said with a smile: "It seems that I am thinking too much, after all, you are a fool, or rather, the wish you want to realize is far more exaggerated and unrealistic than I thought." ”

"But... I won't laugh at you, please come on. ”

"Thank you."

——

After a ten-minute drive in a taxi, the three of them arrived at the office building of Asahi Press.

The reception hall on the first floor is very spacious and comfortable, the decoration style is European, and there are floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, and the lighting and ventilation are also very good.

After Muneki Yamada invited Saionji Akino and Fukuzawa Makoto to to the VIP hospitality room on the first floor, he hurried upstairs and began to find someone to prepare the contract.

Not long after the two of them sat down in Fukuzawa Makoto and Saionji Akino, a beautiful young lady soon brought them tea, biscuits and snacks, in short, the service was very good.

Saionji Akino was also a little restrained at first, but the human adaptability is strong, and he quickly accepted all this and told himself in his heart.

In the future, with your own growth and development, you will only encounter more and more similar scenes, you must get used to it, and pay more attention to your own decency.

The handsome guy in Tokyo can't show timidity in any scene, and must remain calm, calm, and confident.

While eating biscuits, Makoto Fukuzawa looked at the books sent by the young lady, and she was still as if no one was around.

Ten minutes later, Muneki Yamada came down with the contract and lawyer, and began to explain in detail to Saionji Akino the form of the next submission cooperation, as well as the sharing of the manuscript fee, as well as the optional buyout price.

"If you're looking to buy out, we can get 20 million yen on our side, and we're sure your work can be a big hit."

Saionji Akino listened to these numbers and didn't hesitate too much, "Let's divide it." ”

Yamada Muneki nodded, and put the contract in front of Saionji Akino, "You can take a look now, if there is anything in it that feels unclear and vague, you can bring it up on the spot, and the Matsuura lawyer next to me will explain it to you one by one." ”

"If you feel that the price is unreasonable, we can also negotiate a second time, of course, if you feel that you can't make a decision for a while, we fully support you to think slowly, but we assure you that we at Asahi Publishing House will show the greatest sincerity and look forward to cooperating with you all the time."

Saionji Akino listened with a smile and began to read the contract carefully, during which he did ask several questions to the lawyer.

The other party is also quite patient, especially the editor-in-chief of Yamada Muneki, he sits upright the whole time, as long as Saionji Akino looks at him, he will respond with a smile as soon as possible, and his attitude is sincere, which can be described as very in place.

Three hours later.

Saionji Akino decided to sign the contract.

He had his own bank card, so as soon as he signed the contract, he would immediately receive an advance payment of 5 million yen.

After checking all the information, he signed his name, and after signing, he took the initiative to extend his hand to Muneki Yamada.

"It's a pleasure to work with."

"Happy working together!" Muneki Yamada also replied happily.

This handshake etiquette was something he had never encountered before, but in the process of shaking hands, he could feel the respect of this young boy for himself.

It's not that Fukuzawa Makoto is so arrogant and individual, let alone young and frivolous, but indifferent and calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

Muneki Yamada had a hunch that this might be his most enjoyable collaboration.

After shaking hands with Muneki Yamada, Saionji Akino also politely thanked the lawyer who had answered his question just now.

The overall negotiation atmosphere is very friendly and harmonious.

And Fukuzawa Makoto, who watched this scene, was thoughtful.

Although she didn't feel that what she just said was wrong, but sure enough, looking at the behavior of Saionji Akino, there was still a very... Dreamy feeling.

He seems to have a special magic that can make the people around him be influenced by his charm, and in the end, it will be revealed that this is the picture, everyone can smile.

Makoto Fukuzawa pouted.

I always feel like I've lost.