While everyone was chatting, Editor Su came back with a frosty look on his face.

On a hot day, his head and face were covered with sweat, but his eyes looked like ice cubes. His whole body was in a state of low pressure, as if there was going to be a heavy rainstorm at any time.

Editor Su came in at the same time as him, and we usually have a good relationship with him. Guomu quickly asked: "What is the request?"

Is it possible that the author should accompany me to eat and drink? The key is that I have never heard of this publisher having such a problem.

"Don't mention it!"

After Editor Su took two sips of herbal tea, it seemed that the anxiety in his heart had dissipated.

"You said it's a good criminal investigation novel. The author was not famous before, and the sales of previous books were also good!"

"The result is here. The publisher said it would stimulate sales and change the name."

Everyone hurriedly advised: "Just change it, change the name, what a big deal! Is it worth making you all so angry...Does the author have to use a certain name?"

Editor Su laughed angrily.

"Do you know what the publisher called the name change?"

"It's about solving crimes, suspense, and detectives! For a book like this, I wouldn't say it's compared to Sherlock Holmes. It can't be renamed like this just for the sake of sales!"

He cleared his throat.

"Baoyang's second wife is at home alone."

…

this……

Guo Mu almost spits out the tea after taking a sip.

What is this name?!

Everyone knows what kind of readers this curious name is trying to attract.

But the problem is that this kind of readers may not necessarily like detective novels.

Anyone who truly loves this type of novel will never buy a book like this.

Only then did Guo Mu understand.

If it were her, she wouldn't agree, let alone negotiate with the author.

How can we negotiate this? This is obviously pushing away readers on both sides. I really don’t know what the publisher is thinking...

The author must have known this in his mind, but for a while he really couldn't agree with it.

For those who like pornographic novels, after reading this book, I feel deeply disgusted with this author, feeling that he is trying to sell someone else's story.

For those who like detective novels, looking at this name, they will feel that this author is no longer their favorite author.

"Tell me..."

Editor Su was really furious: "They asked me to communicate with the author. How can I communicate? I just mentioned it as a joke, and the author almost fell out."

The writers these days are still very noble, and they only write good works randomly, but they are not relevant at all, so they give them a name like this...

If you tell me, your face will be dull!

Who would be happy?

But if you are not happy, can you still struggle with money?

There was a back-and-forth, and the one who got frustrated in the middle was Editor Su.

…

He wanted to be tough and tell the publisher that he would not publish it.

I also want to be tougher and just tell the author that I disagree.

But the author wants to make money, and he also wants to earn bonuses, so doesn’t he have to rack his brains?

Oops, whenever I think about this, my heart feels blocked!

Guomu also advised him: "Forget it. If the author is willing, we can help negotiate peace. But it is obvious that he is not willing, and the publisher does not have to have his book, so this business is not easy to negotiate."

They are all so old, they earn a basic salary, they have hot authors, and they also get bonuses. They don’t need to pay for the money that publishing a book can bring.

Editor Su smiled bitterly.

"I do think so."

"My wife was diagnosed with a thyroid problem some time ago and needs a major operation. I can raise the cost of the operation from relatives, but I still have to pay it back."

"But didn't the family's money go to the company to buy welfare housing? You said that the children are so old, they must have a family."

"Seeing that I already have a girlfriend, I can't stay in this small house of 50 to 60 square meters. How will I start a family in the future?"

"I don't want to make more money. If I pay back the money earlier, my family will be more relaxed."

Poor parents in the world, they worry about these things all the time.

…

Their unit has good welfare, so when a magazine like this is published, the editor himself does not gain much.

After all, according to the market conditions these days, the author’s first payment of manuscript tax is estimated to be only 30,000 to 50,000 yuan. How much more can the editor get?

Guomu's heart moved.

However, there were many people in the office, so she didn't say much. She just patted the other person's shoulder reassuringly and said casually:

"Are you free at noon? Why don't we go to the restaurant next door for a meal and I'll see if I can think of something for you?"

They are all old colleagues. When Guomu said this, Editor Su immediately agreed.

…

It was noon, so the two of them didn't go far, so they ordered two dishes at a small restaurant nearby.

The two of them were sitting in the corner, with the diagonal fan blowing loudly, which made the fruit trees feel dizzy, and they couldn't help but sigh.

——Are you getting older or something? I feel uncomfortable even blowing the fan.

Editor Su is also not feeling well. During this period, he is worried about borrowing money to make money, his wife's illness, and the fact that his children are getting older and there will be more places to spend money...

I'm numb, I have a lot of things on my mind.

He sighed.

"You said this is what happened. The more money is needed, the more things will happen."

Guo Mu feels the same way, this is indeed a kind of metaphysics.

but……

"Old Su! Let me tell you the truth, as for your problem, unless the author figures it out or the publisher gives in, what can we, an introducer, say? I can't help you solve it."

"But if you want to make more money recently, I can introduce you to a part-time job."

Editor Su smiled bitterly.

"At such an old age, what kind of part-time job can we still do?"

Editing sounds like a high-end job, but in fact, who can’t do it if you’re familiar with it?

The only thing they are proud of is the experience they have accumulated over the years and the methods they have mastered.

But as I said before, the publishing industry is booming now, and many publishers like to discover authors themselves, but there is really not much they can do now.

Guomu smiled.

"There is a literary website that has been growing rapidly recently and is recruiting editors. I think you can give it a try."

If a part-time employee is willing to take on all the responsibilities of editor-in-chief, he or she will receive a basic salary, and there will also be bonuses depending on the work situation.

For example, Guomu, because she was too busy at her previous job, now she only takes on the work of copyright operations.

There is no need for a basic salary, just commissions and bonuses after the publication is negotiated.

But when Editor Su is in a hurry for money, it is of course better to take on the responsibility of editor-in-chief full-time.

They have been colleagues for many years, and they understand each other's personalities. Editor Su thought for a while and asked, "Is it reliable?"

Guo Mu laughed: "I introduced him, do you think he is reliable?"

"It's the Dream Weaver Literature Network, go check it out."

"If you are interested, I will take you to their company someday when I have time."

"However, if you want to take the publisher's route, you have to wait for the next batch."

She had just submitted the latest lists, so she couldn't introduce her colleagues to intercept her.

When Guo Mu said this, Editor Su understood. He nodded and said, "Okay."

If I don’t work harder, with this salary of three to four thousand a month, when will I be able to pay back the borrowed money?

He is not a fruit tree, and his hands are so hot. If he doesn't fight, there is really nothing he can do.

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To be continued...