Chapter 187: An Invitation from the United States
According to Meng Weizai's attitude, Jiang Yulou breathed a sigh of relief, he felt that the publication of "Love Letter" in "Contemporary" should be stable.
Originally, he also made another preparation, if Editor Meng rejects the manuscript, he will publish it in "Flower City". is also one of the four famous domestic journals in the future, and "Flower City" should be more inclusive.
Moreover, the base camp of "Flower City" is in the south, the atmosphere is more open, and there is the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets next to it, so there may be unexpected gains.
However, this is also under the condition that "Contemporary" does not accept his new draft, and now it seems that there is no need to worry too much.
All he has to do now is wait for news, and it won't be long before he thinks about it.
After leaving the building of the contemporary editorial office, it was still early at this time, Jiang Yulou took a bus to Mizuki University, asked Tang Yuewen to come out for a meal together, and went back after walking around the campus.
The next day, Jiang Yulou got an unexpected message from Jessica that Olivia wanted to invite him to dinner.
He is now working on the novel "Rise to Fame", and the task is not heavy, so he happily went to the appointment.
After Jiang Yulou and Jessica walked into Lao Mo's box, they saw the beautiful reporter.
"Hi Olivia, long time no see."
"Hey."
Jiang Yulou and the girl hugged for a moment and then separated, a wisp of fragrance, wrapped around his nose for a moment, slowly faded.
"You've gotten prettier!"
"Thank you for the compliment, you're more handsome." Olivia laughed.
Looking at the intimate relationship between the two, Jessica said without jealousy: "You guys have such a good relationship, obviously I was the first to know Yulou." ”
Olivia said with a smile, "We won't forget you when we have a wedding." ”
"Olivia!" Jessica looked at her best friend angrily.
Jiang Yulou patted Jessica on the shoulder: "Olivia is joking, if we really get married, we will definitely not call you." ”
"I don't feel good about you saying that." Jessica rolled her eyes.
After the three of them laughed a few words, they sat together.
Olivia put the menu in front of the two of them and said proudly: "You can order whatever you want today, I'll treat you." ”
"Oh God, are you rich or are you just going to die?" Jessica was surprised.
"Thanks to the blessing of Yulou, it can be regarded as a small fortune." Olivia didn't hide it, but said it generously.
It turned out that Jiang Yulou's short science fiction novels published in Asimov Science Fiction magazine received an enthusiastic response among book fans and book reviewers, and some booksellers contacted him and asked Jiang Yulou if he had any other science fiction novels. If they are good, they are willing to bring in and pay well.
And as a middleman, she can also get a good pay.
Anyway, although she is not short of money, she will not resist this windfall. Moreover, didn't she take the money and treat her to dinner?
Olivia smiled sweetly and asked, "Then Yulou, are you interested in what I said?" ”
Jiang Yulou was silent for a moment and asked, "Did they, that is, those booksellers, ask about my situation?" ”
"Yes, I've said everything I can. For example, if you're still a college student, and you've published a few books. Olivia said.
"Well, that's rightful as well." Jiang Yulou nodded, and asked again: "Do they still have a limit on the length of the novel genre?" ”
"It's best to be science fiction, American readers like this type of novel, and there is no limit to the length, it's best if it's a medium-length novel."
"Science fiction."
Jiang Yulou recalled the science fiction novels he had read in his memory, and there were really many works suitable for publication in this era.
Moreover, many are based on American movies, which can be said to be more suitable for the physique of American babies.
"What, is there a problem? If you don't have a sci-fi theme, something else can do. I've heard that your "Secret Calculation" has been selling very well lately, and you can test it in the United States. ”
"Oh no. There is no problem with the science fiction theme, it just so happens that I have a good science fiction theme work in my mind, and the outline has been written, almost more than 200,000 words, and it can be written in a few months. ”
The Yankees' money is not made in vain, and he has no psychological burden, so he happily agreed.
"So fast?" Olivia was surprised.
She is also a writer, she understands the difficulty of creation, and what she wants is an English novel, Jiang Yulou didn't frown, and promised to complete it in a few months, which ......
Jiang Yulou blinked his eyes and said with a smile: "You may not know, I have always been very fast in writing. ”
"Okay, I'm just an errand runner, and after your work is finished, I'll bring the manuscript to the United States and earn some hard money, it's as simple as that." Olivia shrugged, no longer dwelling on the question of creative time.
Jessica has been looking at Jiang Yulou with adoring eyes, no matter what country she is in, a writer is a respectable profession, not to mention that this writer is still the person she secretly approves.
"Yulou, you are amazing. I've said it a long time ago, sooner or later, you can surprise those arrogant Yankees with your article. Jessica said excitedly.
Olivia put her hand on her forehead and said, "Hey, Jessica, you and I are what you call the Yankees." ”
"Well, except for the two of us." Jessica said playfully.
Jiang Yulou said flatly: "Okay, you don't have to fight." I didn't write a book to shock the people of any country, but purely to enrich the spiritual world of people all over the world, and to make some money and improve the lives of myself and my family. ”
"The Jade Tower is really great." Jessica exclaimed.
Not to be outdone, Olivia said: "I recently learned two sentences Chinese this realm of the Jade Tower should belong to the ancient sages, it is a person who is free from low-level interests, and it is beneficial to ......."
Halfway through speaking, she was stuck, tilted her head and asked, "What is it for, that sentence is so awkward." ”
Jiang Yulou reminded expressionlessly: "It is a person who is beneficial to the people." ”
"Yes, people who are good for the people. Alas, this kind of spiritual realm can never be learned by our American writers, who write novels in order to make a fortune, to buy a big house for themselves, to drive a luxury car, and to marry a beautiful wife. Olivia complained.
Jiang Yulou's white cheeks were slightly hot, and he always felt that Olivia was connotating him.
"Okay, let's stop talking about that, let's get some food. Finally, the beautiful Olivia lady is in for a treat, shouldn't we have a good meal? ”
"Ah, that's right, I forgot."
Jiang Yulou chose the dish, "I want a set meal." ”
"I'm just like you."
Olivia looked at the food ordered by the two of them, the price was less than ten yuan, and her heart suddenly felt warm.
After the meal, all three of them felt very happy.