Regarding this question, Tang Ning has been asked many times recently. Even Scarlett has asked him. Of course, Garrison has been asked the most frequently. After all, it is related to his financial gains...
So Tang Ning replied skillfully: "Sorry, I don't have the idea to write a second part at the moment, and I think the ending is actually quite perfect!"
Heidi didn't seem surprised by Tang Ning's answer. She paused and then said, "I understand what you mean, Mr. Tang Ning, but I have a presumptuous request..."
While Heidi was thinking about her words, Tangning said directly: "Miss Clark, you don't have to be so polite, just say it!"
"Because I really like the novel "Gone with the Wind" so much, I took the liberty to write a follow-up. Can you please help me read it?" Heidi seemed to have mustered up the courage, and then she spoke.
It was rare to see such an expression on the face of this cold beauty. Tangning found it very interesting, but he also knew not to delay too long at this time. After all, the little girl was already very embarrassed.
So he nodded and replied: "Of course!"
Heidi heard what Tang Ning said, and Heidi breathed a sigh of relief. She took out a stack of manuscripts from the bag beside her and handed it over. Tang Ning took it and looked at it, and couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.
Heidi quickly asked: "Mr. Tangning, is my writing too ugly?"
Tangning waved her hands and said, "No, no, Miss Clark, you have misunderstood. The follow-up you wrote is very similar to some of my previous ideas, so I am a little surprised!"
In fact, Tang Ning was not telling the truth, because he had never thought about writing a follow-up to "Gone with the Wind". The reason why he was surprised was because Heidi's follow-up was similar to the most famous fan sequel to "Gone with the Wind" before time travel.
"Scarlett" is very similar.
You must know that "Gone with the Wind" had a huge impact when it first came out. If nothing else, even though 60 million copies of the first edition were printed, the supply was still in short supply. The price was suddenly raised from 3 US dollars to 60 US dollars per copy. That's
That’s $60 in 1936!
How could such a popular novel not have imitations and fanfics? There were hundreds of fanfic sequels to "Gone with the Wind" at that time, but the most recognized among them was Alexandra Ripley's "Scarlett".
Therefore, this sequel is very popular. In addition to Ripley's writing style, the plot meets the requirements of most readers. Rhett Butler returns to Scarlett, and it's a happy ending!
Heidi said in surprise when Tang Ning said this: "Really? Mr. Tang Ning, do you plan to continue writing like this?"
Tangning nodded and replied, "I have indeed designed the following plot, but I have not thought about writing it. First, I am too tired to write novels. After writing this "Gone with the Wind", I have exhausted all my energy.
and energy, so I don’t plan to continue writing novels in the short term; secondly, as I said just now, after designing it, I feel that the previous ending is better.”
Heidi understood Tangning's statement very well, but what she didn't expect was that Tangning changed the subject and said, "But I can help Miss Clark contact Uncle Milo. I believe he will be very willing to publish your article."
A sequel to this chapter.”
The reason why Tangning said this was because Garrison had annoyed him several times, but he was really too lazy to write a sequel. After all, his main purpose of writing "Gone with the Wind" was to bring in private goods, and he didn't want to rely on writing
Novel makes money, although this "Gone with the Wind" did make him a lot of money.
And now that there is a sequel to Heidi, Garrison will no longer bother him, and he can also use it to please Heidi and the Clark family behind her. Why not do such a good thing that kills two birds with one stone without any effort?
?
After hearing what Tang Ning said, Heidi couldn't believe her ears: "Mr. Tang Ning, do you really agree to let the newspaper publish the sequel I wrote?"
Tangning nodded without hesitation and replied: "Of course! As you said, from the perspective of most readers, they still hope to see a more complete and joyful storyline. What you wrote fully meets this requirement, and
His writing skills are better than mine, so why should I not allow him?"
"Mr. Tangning, thank you, thank you so much!" Heidi thanked her excitedly.
Tangning waved her hand and said, "Miss Clark, you don't have to be so polite. After all, this is your work. However, I have a small request, and I hope you can agree to it!"
"Mr. Tangning, tell me!" Heidi asked quickly.
Tangning said, "That's why I hope it can be published by Uncle Milo's City Newspaper. Is that okay?"
Heidi nodded and agreed without hesitation: "Of course, you can decide all the publication, distribution, pricing, etc. of this novel!"
"How is that possible? This is your novel after all!" Tang Ning quickly refused.
Heidi insisted: "But if you didn't write "Gone with the Wind", there would be no follow-up of mine. And for me, it is recognized by you, the original author, and I have the opportunity to be loved by readers."
When readers of "Gone with the Wind" see it, I am very satisfied!"
Then Heidi added: "And as you know, my personality doesn't like to deal with these things, so I still want to trouble you, Mr. Tangning! I still need to focus on completing this novel for the time being."
Originally, Tangning wanted to say, even if your personality doesn't like to deal with these things, why not just find a butler or lawyer in Clark Manor who is good at this kind of thing? Why do you have to appoint me? But before he could say it, Heidi
She said goodbye and left. Later, Tangning realized that Heidi actually wanted to give herself all the profits from the sequel.
After Heidi left, Nicole joked to Tangning: "Tony, why do I feel that Heidi is more suitable for you than Scarlett?"
Tangning replied angrily: "Stop joking around. Even Scarlett can't accept a female slave. Do you think an ice beauty like Heidi has a weird temper and is addicted to love novels like "Gone with the Wind" and even took the initiative to write a sequel?
, is it acceptable?"
"That's not necessarily true. You said Heidi has a weird temper. Maybe she can accept this kind of thing." Nicole insisted.
Tangning originally thought that Nicole was joking, but what he never expected was that Heidi's brother, Mr. Brian Clark, found him two days later.
PS: Thanks to book friends "Yuanquan" and "20180527181704792" for their support, especially the latter friend. I have a special affinity for the number "792" because when I first became a cashier, the basic number of my unit was