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Chapter 240 The first manuscript fee

Chapter 240 The first royalties

As soon as Tian Shao left, Li Guofu pulled Li Aihua aside and asked: "Sister, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"

Tian Shao has published a book, what an honor it is, but her sister didn't reveal a single word.

Li Aihua pretended to be stupid and asked deliberately: "What did I tell you?"

Li Fuguo became a little anxious and said, "Of course it's about Tian Shao publishing the book."

If his mother knew that Tian Shao was so capable, she wouldn't have sent him away last time. Of course, at that time, he didn't know that it was Li Hongxing who said it later, and he didn't have any feelings for Tian Shao at that time.

Seeing that he was interested, Li Aihua immediately poured cold water on him: "It's useless to tell you. Xiao Shao has three conditions for finding a partner, and you don't meet any of them."

She told Tian Shao's request, then looked at Li Fuguo and said, "You can't meet any of the three conditions, so don't even think about it."

After hearing this, Zhao Kang thought to himself that Pei Yue met the first two conditions, and the latter one was no problem. That guy has no plans to get married now, and he will definitely change his mind in three to five years.

Li Fuguo didn't expect Tian Shao to be so demanding, but he still couldn't bear to give up: "This person mainly depends on eye compatibility and temperament. Look at how well I chatted with her along the way!"

Li Aihua hit him and said: "Is Xiao Shao chatting with you? She is collecting materials to prepare for writing a book in the future. When the materials are collected, you will see if she will still pay attention to you."

These words sounded disgusting, and Li Aihua immediately complemented Tian Shao: "Xiao Shao is afraid of gossip, so he usually keeps a distance from gay men. It was a special situation just now, and he wouldn't talk to you so much under normal circumstances.

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Zhao Kang secretly laughed, your explanation is better than no explanation. In order not to embarrass Li Fuguo, he changed the subject: "Fuguo, do you think there is a park here? If so, let's go to the park for a walk."

The two siblings ended their conversation.

Because she made an appointment by phone in advance, Gu Hongxue was waiting for her at the publishing house that day. His first words when he saw Tian Shao were: "Xiao Shao, have you finished writing the third book?"

No matter what era it is in, editors are either urging manuscripts or on the way to urge manuscripts.

Tian Shao handed him the third comic book.

Gu Hongxue took it and read it carefully. After reading it, he was very pleased: "These three stories you wrote are very interesting, Xiao Shao. I hope you will continue to work hard and the next book will be better."

Even if you can't get to the next level, maintaining your current level is not bad.

Tian Shao said he would work hard, and then asked: "Teacher Gu, you told me last time that you printed 5,000 copies. How was the sales?"

Gu Hongxue said with a smile: "It's selling very well. More than two thousand copies have been sold in more than half a month since it was launched. The response has been very good, and your book will definitely be reprinted."

When Tian Shao heard that the sales were good, she was relieved. She said without any burden: "Teacher Gu, in addition to delivering books this time, I also have to go to the hospital to see a doctor. The last time I saw a doctor and got medicine, it cost me two months' salary. Now I have more money."

I wonder if I can advance the manuscript fee?"

Gu Hongxue was very nervous when he heard this: "What's wrong with you?"

Tian Shao smiled and said: "I'm not sick. I'm just too weak. I'm taking care of my body now. I couldn't stand it before and would feel dizzy when I got tired. Now I'm much better."

He was relieved when he heard that he was in poor health. Many people were malnourished due to poor conditions. However, as long as he took care of himself and his living conditions improved, he would be fine soon.

Gu Hongxue said cheerfully: "I will report to President Pang later, and the newspaper will advance you a hundred yuan in royalties."

With just over 2,000 copies of the book sold, it is very impressive that the newspaper company can get an advance of 100 yuan. It can be seen from this that the newspaper company likes her novels.

President Pang knew about this and readily agreed to Tian Shao's request. The novel sold very well, and Tian Shao's royalties would definitely exceed this amount. Speaking of which, he regretted agreeing to pay royalties in the first place. He should have bought it directly

It's final, but it's useless to regret it now that it's happened.

Tian Shao first signed the contract and then received one hundred yuan.

Gu Hongxue said: "Xiao Tian, ​​don't talk about your royalties for now. Our newspaper office had a dispute about this matter at the beginning, and it was President Pang who decided against the crowd."

Tian Shao was a little surprised.

After all, Gu Hongxue was well-informed. He said to Tian Shao: "Xiao Tian, ​​if your book sells well, it will usually be fine. But if it sells too well, there may be changes in the future."

Those people are jealous and may demand a change in the contract.

Tian Shao was not afraid. She smiled and said, "Teacher Gu, if the newspaper wants to change the contract, I won't write it then. When I wrote this book, I just wanted to make more money and improve my family's conditions."

"Is it difficult at home?"

Tian Shao didn't hide it, and there was no need to hide it. She briefly explained the situation at home, and then said: "It was difficult before, but it's much better now."

Gu Hongxue asked in confusion: "Don't your parents have jobs?"

In a situation like Tian Shao's family in the city, the neighborhood committee would definitely arrange a job for their parents, otherwise they would not be able to survive at all.

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Tian Shao said with a smile: "My family is from the countryside, and my ancestors have been poor farmers for five generations. I was admitted to the textile factory in July last year."

Gu Hongxue felt that it was too difficult for her, so he took out an envelope from the bottom of the drawer and handed it to her, saying: "There is some money here, take it first. If it is not enough, tell me later."

Tian Shao was very grateful, but still pushed the envelope back. It is not easy for anyone in this world now: "Teacher Gu, no need. There will definitely be a balance of one hundred yuan after taking the medicine, and the salary will be paid in a few days.

It’s enough.”

Gu Hongxue took out two large unity sheets from it, handed them to Tian Shao and said, "I've accepted the things. You must keep the money."

Knowing that Gu Hongxue wouldn't want his things if he didn't charge for it, Tian Shao took a big unity card and said with a smile: "Teacher Gu, these are all worthless vegetables. Ten yuan is enough."

Gu Hongxue really thought they were some worthless specialties, but when he took them home, he realized that in addition to some dried vegetables and mountain products, there were also two dried rabbits and a ham weighing five or six pounds.

Seeing these things, Gu Hongxue secretly blamed himself for his carelessness: "Put them all back. I will send them back to this child tomorrow."

But her daughter-in-law couldn't bear to part with it. It was all meat, and it could be preserved for a long time: "This is the child's wish, and she might be worried if I send it back! Lao Gu, don't you mean that this child is uncle?"

Are they from the mountains? People in the mountains don’t have industrial stamps. Let’s send more money with the industrial stamps instead of sending things back.”

Gu Hongxue felt that what she said made sense, and nodded: "Okay, then I will go to the work tomorrow to exchange some industrial votes with someone. Wife, steam a bowl of ham tonight, and I will take a sip."

"OK."

(End of chapter)


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