Murder on the Orient Express, just the title of the book can tell a lot about the character.
"Probably a crime mystery novel like "Ten Little Indian Boys"?"
Duan Qiao secretly guessed because the title of the book couldn't be more straightforward.
In fact, Duan Qiao prefers "Jieyou Grocery Store" to books like "Ten Little Indian Boys", but this does not mean that he dislikes the former. He also worked for the perfect crime in "Ten Little Indian Boys"
I have been extremely excited about the crime, and have been eagerly waiting for updates. I have even racked my brains to guess who the murderer is.
But this new book... After reading the first chapter quickly, Duan Qiao was a little confused. Just like "Ten Little Indian Boys", a lot of people appeared in the first chapter.
But the difference is that in "Ten Little Indian Boys", at least after reading the first chapter, you can know that these people are going to the same place, but this book is different, the first chapter seems to say nothing.
Although he didn't see anything, Duan Qiao was not disappointed. He was patient enough and would not judge a book just because of the first chapter, especially a book about fifth-grade vegetative people.
Duan Qiao had finished reading the book, but then Duan Qiao became entangled again. Deputy Editor Fang told him that if there were any movements in the fifth-grade vegetative state, he should respond to him at any time.
But it's getting late now. If I look for him at this time, will I be blamed?
After thinking for a while, Duan Qiao decided to send a WeChat message first, so as not to disturb Deputy Editor Fang.
Duan Qiao considered the sentences to edit the WeChat message, trying to make his words more respectful. It took a minute to write a WeChat message with more than ten words.
After editing, I checked it carefully again before sending it.
"I hope deputy editor Fang won't blame me for disturbing him." Duan Qiao thought.
What Duan Qiao didn't expect was that as soon as his WeChat message was sent, Fang Xingkai made a voice call over there.
"Hey, Duanqiao."
"Editor Fang, I didn't disturb your rest."
"What are you talking about? When did you go to bed now? I was reviewing the manuscript just now, and your information was unclear. The fifth-grade vegetative patient has released a new book? Was it posted on our website? What is the name, what is the subject, and how long is it?
How's it going?" As soon as the call was connected, Fang Xingkai's questions came out like a barrage of questions.
Although Fang Xingkai's tone was a bit urgent, Duan Qiao felt relieved and said, "I just posted a chapter, which I have reviewed. It's called "Murder on the Orient Express" and it should be a mystery. It's similar to "Ten Little Indians".
"Boy" is about the same. As for the length, it looks like it should be a long novel, but I don't know the details."
Fang Xingkai was quiet for a while, as if thinking about something, and then said: "I understand, you watch first, I will contact him later."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Xingkai leaned on his chair and smoked a cigarette.
In fact, when Duan Qiao told him that Zhang Zhong had published a new book, he subconsciously thought it was another short story.
After all, when Zhang Zhong published "Ten Little Indian Boys" last time, he also said that he would consider other websites. What Zhang Zhong said may not be true. It may just be used as a bargaining chip with Agitated Literature.
Through these few contacts, Fang Xingkai also got to know Zhang Zhong a little bit. Although this man is not a miser who spends every penny, he is definitely not a nerd who is deaf to outside affairs. He knows how to fight for his own interests.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhong didn’t say anything this time and just sent the book directly.
It's a bit confusing.
Fang Xingkai couldn't figure it out, but no matter what, since the book was published on the website, it was a good thing for them. They would tell Editor Li tomorrow morning and then ask Zhang Zhong what he meant.
It would of course be best if we could secure the physical publication of this book.
Fang Xingkai hasn't read the new book yet, but in his opinion, Zhang Zhong will not disappoint.
…
While Zhang Chong was sleeping soundly, his readers could not sleep.
A new book has been distributed to fifth grade vegetative students.
How long has it been, are fans celebrating the New Year again?
But after reading the first chapter, they had the same feeling as Duan Qiao. They were confused and couldn't understand what the story was about.
Fortunately, there is a title, which at least lets them know that this book is probably about a murder case, and the case happened on the train.
It can be said that the information that can be seen from the content of this first chapter is not as much information as that from the title of the book.
Readers who stayed up late were having a great time and were confused at the same time.
【Is there only one chapter?】
[I regret so much. Why did I come in? Should I read just one chapter or not? 】
[Look, you must read the first chapter, it’s so exciting.]
【It’s really bad upstairs!】
[Is there only one chapter? I’m crying, how about you? 】
[I’ve been waiting for an hour. Is there really only one chapter tonight? It’s only halfway through the year? 】
…
Early the next morning, Zhang Zhong received a call from Fang Xingkai, saying that he wanted to discuss the physical publication of "Murder on the Orient Express" with him.
Zhang Zhong was a little surprised by the decisive attitude of Provoking Literature. Last time, he had read a section of the manuscript, but this time he only read the beginning. They were anxious to talk about publishing.
The other party was anxious, but Zhang Zhong was not anxious at all. He smiled and did Tai Chi with Fang Xingkai, and only said that he would consider physical publishing after the book was updated for a while.
The reason for selling this book is because Zhang Zhong has very strong confidence in this book. As long as it is verified by the market in a while, the Literary Society will be willing to pay a higher price for this book. There is no need to bargain with them at this time.
Waste of time.
Although Zhang Zhong did not talk to them about publishing, there was no way for the Provoking Literature to promote the book.
All the necessary publicity has been put in place.
A chapter of a new book that had just been published was posted on the homepage of Provocative Literature early in the morning. It was also equipped with a global speaker. Everyone on the mobile app could see the news about "Murder on the Orient Express".
[Holy shit, why is this book just one chapter? Does the author have some kind of py deal with the editor... Hey, he is a fifth-grade vegetative person, pretend I didn’t tell you.]
【Publishing a new book early in the morning?】
[This was sent last night, brother, your message is delayed.]
[Who is this fifth-grade vegetative person? I keep seeing him during this time.]
【……】
[The internet has just been connected to the village upstairs? I am asking the fifth-grade vegetative person in Provoking Literature?]
[I don’t know what’s wrong? Is he more awesome than Zhuang Yu? 】
In fact, Zhang Zhong's name has not yet become a household name. He has only recently emerged. However, in the eyes of his readers, they always feel that Zhang Zhong's excellent works have been frequently published recently, and have been reviewed by Huaxia Minbao, and his novel adaptations have also been published.
It has appeared on satellite TV and hot searches, and its fame has reached the point where it is unparalleled.
In fact, let alone Zhang Zhong, even Zhuang Yu is not well known to everyone.