Chapter 54 Listing
The next day, Chen Feng and his entourage came to Feiyi Publishing House again. Negotiations were held in the conference room on the details of the contract. With Zhang Hanjie, a full-time lawyer, plus Xu Guodong, a half-Hong Kong pass, and some insight from Chen Feng's later generations, the details of this contract have been perfected one by one. In particular, under Zhang Hanjie's reminder, a clause was added, only when all 100,000 books are sold out, the publishing house can share 20% of the sales proceeds, although this article is a bit redundant in Chen Feng's opinion, but it cannot be said that adding this article can better protect his own interests. In addition, he also opened a joint account with HSBC, which was registered and owned by the publishing house and Chen Feng's guardian, and all proceeds from the books were remitted to this account, which could only be withdrawn after the books were sold...... There are many other details, which are also noted one by one. In this contract, Zhang Hanjie himself showed a rare professionalism, no matter how big or small, and checked them one by one according to Chen Feng's instructions and his professional knowledge. His conscientious attitude made everyone, including Cai Shuqing, appreciate him very much. And the reason why Zhang Hanjie worked so hard was, of course, to leave a good impression on Chen Dayong, sell him a favor, and shorten the distance between them.
In this way, after three days, the revised contract was signed with the consent of both parties. For this reason, Chen Dayong paid nearly 800,000 Hong Kong dollars for printing on behalf of Chen Feng, and at this time, Hong Kong dollars were worth more than RMB. Fortunately, what made him a little comforted was that the money was a lot less than he had thought it was millions.
After signing the contract, several people played in Hong Kong for two days before bidding farewell to this charming and prosperous city, because they spent a lot of money, and Chen Dayong was not in the mood to shop in Hong Kong, but just bought some souvenirs with Hong Kong characteristics and good prices.
After returning to her hometown, as soon as she heard her husband tell her what happened, Zhao Xiaolan was also distressed for a while, but now that the money had been spent, she had to believe in her son's vision again and pray that his book would be a big hit.
After the publication came to an end, Chen Feng finally let go of his worries and put his energy back into training.
Two months later, a call came from Hong Kong, and all 100,000 books were printed and bound, and it is expected that they will be listed in major bookstores in Hong Kong in half a month, with a uniform price of 80 Hong Kong dollars. At the same time, their publishing house will also strive to be listed in bookstores in major cities in the UK within six months, and in major cities in Europe and the United States within one year.
The price of books is about ten times higher than the cost, of course, when distributing goods, the price given to those bookstores is generally seven or eight percent of the retail price of the book, even so, if every one is sold, Chen Feng has at least 40 Hong Kong dollars to earn, and if all 100,000 copies are sold, he can earn at least 400 Hong Kong dollars, if according to the exchange rate, it is 5 million yuan. Moreover, Chen Feng believes that with the popularity and best-selling of this book, these 100,000 copies are just the beginning, and one million copies or 10 million copies in the future will not be a dream. It is precisely because of this countless huge wealth that can be directly touched that Chen Feng made up his mind that he must publish it in advance and make money in advance.
It would be a pity that so much money slipped away in front of your own eyes in vain. And if I have the intention of being a woman, because the female writer is now living in poverty and gives up this great "early originality", I am sorry for myself and my country. You must know that in the memory of the previous life, this "Harry Potter" series alone swept away hundreds of millions of yuan in China, and it would be great if this money remained in China and was used to develop education and support the economic construction of underdeveloped areas. Chen Feng has already planned that when the money falls into his pocket in the future, he will devote at least half of it to domestic public welfare undertakings, and even set up his own charitable foundation. And that's something that the British writer couldn't do.
A week later, the sample book of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" arrived, Chen Feng took one and flipped through it and ignored it, but Chen Dayong and his wife treasured the ten sample books like treasures, and locked them in the safe, saying that they would be heirlooms in their family in the future. Then let the parents lock back in the safe. These ten books are the first editions of his first autographed books, and if he becomes famous in the future, the value of these ten books in a hundred years must be immeasurable, and they can also be considered family heirlooms.
After "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was fully released in Hong Kong, it was also the end of the year. After the lively Chinese New Year's Eve, after picking up several key characters to pay respects one by one, Chen Dayong took his son to the provincial city to pay New Year's greetings to Governor Wang's family because of Governor Wang's last invitation, and the gift was not only some local souvenirs, but also a copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" signed by Chen Feng. It's not that Chen Dayong deliberately showed off that his son published an English book at such a young age, but that Governor Wang heard the news from somewhere and knew about Chen Feng's book in Hong Kong, because the book was not sold in the mainland, so he asked Chen Dayong to bring the book to him by name.
After arriving at Governor Wang's house, this time their son and daughter-in-law were there, the son Wang Ruiguo served as the vice president of a state-owned enterprise in Yongzhou City, and the daughter-in-law Ye Qian worked in the Yongzhou Municipal Cultural Bureau. Wang Ruiguo was quite kind to their father and son, but Ye Qian was obviously a little cold to them, and after a simple greeting, he stopped talking.
Please take a seat. Governor Wang looked at Chen Feng, who was sitting beside him, with a curious face. asked, "Xiao Feng." I heard that you published a fairy tale book in Hong Kong last year. What the hell is going on?"
As soon as he said this, he said. Wang Ruiguo and Ye Qian both looked at Chen Feng with surprise. The couple had apparently just learned the news. And on the other side, the king of the land, Miyuki. Although he made a disdainful look, he didn't look at Chen Feng. But also listen attentively.
Chen Feng before coming. I've already figured out the rhetoric. He replied, "I usually like to read miscellaneous books. Especially some fairy tale books in foreign countries. I've read a lot of this book. I started thinking about it. Afterward. When I was idle, I wrote down these cranky things in my head. ”
"I've heard that. Your fairy tale book is written in English. Who did you learn English from so well? Could it be that you can't learn it on your own?" said Governor Wang. Kindly touched Chen Feng's head. Seeing that Wang Meixue was jealous.
"English is mainly taught by my grandfather. Before liberation, he was the young master of our landlord's family. When he was young, he came to the provincial capital and studied Western. I learned English from Mr. Yang. I was before I went to school. I have been educated by others...... Pity. He sadly passed away last year. "At the end of the day. Chen Fengdi's face was a little gloomy. Although he knew that Grandpa Godon had lived two or three years longer than in his previous life. But these years have gotten along. The relationship between each other has long been like a family. Chen Feng said. It's not lying. Grandpa really taught him English. It's just that I don't care as much about teaching Chinese studies.
Governor Wang muttered, "The dead are gone. Your godfather is a strange man. He can teach children as good as you. It can be regarded as a death without regrets. You will grow up in the future. Don't live up to your godgrandpa's expectations of you. ”
Chen Feng nodded solemnly.
"Did you bring this masterpiece with you? Grandpa is very curious. Governor Wang cleaned up his mood and returned to the topic.
"Brought!" Chen Dayong hurriedly took out the copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" from his briefcase.
Governor Wang took it, and the family involuntarily leaned their heads over to take a look.
On the cover, a little boy riding a broomstick, wearing a cloak and glasses, is very Western-style.
Governor Wang opened it and read the first few pages, then closed the book, shook his head and sighed: "Old man! Some of the English words I learned back then are almost forgotten." I can only read most of the first few pages now. Xiao Feng, your current English level can be said to be better than that of us adults. Although Grandpa only read a little, he is very optimistic about your book. ”
Chen Feng said with a smile: "Grandpa Governor, you probably don't know that my book was originally written in Chinese. However, he submitted his manuscript to several publishing houses, but he was rejected. Therefore, I had to write it in English and choose to publish it in Hong Kong at my own expense. ”
Governor Wang smiled and said, "It is a little difficult for a book like yours to be published in our country. ”
"I think in less than half a year, these publishers who have rejected me will regret vomiting blood. A lot of money was sent to them, and they were actually used as waste paper, and I really don't know how to say that they are good. Chen Feng shook his head as he spoke, looking like a little adult.
"You're so young, but you're very confident. Then grandpa is waiting for the good news that your book is a big seller. ”
It was generally very pleasant to be a guest at the governor's house, and the father and son, who wanted to go back that day, were left to live in their guest room. After reading this "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in one breath on the same day, Wang Ruiguo and his wife quickly became fans of Harry Potter, and the couple couldn't help but have a good impression of Chen Feng, and after hearing that he had written the next two parts, they asked him for the manuscript of the novel. At their enthusiastic request, Chen Feng promised to wait for him to go back, so he copied the manuscript paper and sent it to them, just telling them not to pass it on.
The father and son stayed in the governor for five days before they were able to leave. Before leaving, including Ye Qian, they were a little reluctant to give up on Chen Feng, a well-behaved and clever child, and her daughter also greatly eliminated her original hostility towards Chen Feng after translating the story of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" from her mouth, and couldn't help but admire his ability to "tell stories", and looked forward to the "Harry Potter" sent by him when he returned home.
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