Chapter 19: Dinner
“…… That's the way it is. ”
In the phone call to Zheng Ye, the editor of Shuxiang Chinese Network smiled bitterly: "You thought you could use the website to put pressure on him, didn't expect it?" They didn't plan to put the Condor on the shelves for sale at all! And Lao Bai also told me clearly that the most of the condor is a million words, and it will be completed in three or four months, so I don't want to contact him anymore...... It's a pity that our section finally came out with a good book, and there is no hope at all. ”
Between the words, there was a strong smell of complaining.
“……”
Regarding the complaints of his old friends, Zheng Ye could only reply silently.
As an old editor who has been in the industry for more than ten years, Zheng Ye has rarely encountered such a tricky situation. The two companies are independent, but they belong to the same group and naturally come to the Internet much closer, so Zheng Ye can get the cooperation of the website editor as long as he communicates a little, but what he didn't expect was that people simply stated that they didn't plan to put it on the shelves, so that this heavy punch hit the cotton lightly!
This......
How could he do that?
After being silent for a moment, Zheng Ye's heart became more and more irritable.
"I know, I'll think about it again."
After hurriedly talking to the website editor, Zheng Ye gritted his teeth and hung up the phone. At this point, he was a little numb - it turned out to be too much worse than he imagined!
The contract of the publishing house is a bit overbearing, which Zheng Ye is of course very clear.
However, this is never a fair world, if the other party is a big writer, even if it is a well-known writer, Zheng Ye does not dare to take out that contract, he must politely negotiate with the other party and give a contract that meets the value of others. But for a pure newcomer like Sun Peng, no matter how high the quality of the book is, which editor would be stupid enough to give a high price? Isn't everyone taking such a newcomer contract?
"Damn, what the hell was he thinking?"
The more he thought about it, the more he had a headache, and Zheng Ye couldn't help but scold indignantly.
To be honest, Zheng Ye really likes the book Condor shooting, otherwise he would have to read so many manuscripts every day, and he wouldn't have been paying attention to a declining novel. Especially when the nine-fingered beggar Hong Qigong appeared, and when Guo Jing and Huang Rong walked into the magical Lujiazhuang, Zheng Ye began to discover the true charm of eagle shooting. It is precisely because of this that he can't wait to decide to sign a formal contract even if he risks failure......
And even if the conditions are average, it's money!
Although the Condor Shooting is indeed very exciting, and the recent results have indeed begun to improve rapidly, but in this time when the big, medium and small gods are everywhere, what position do you want to stand on as a newcomer and new book? Are there publishers willing to publish it? Do you really think you're a god?
"Alas......"
Thinking about it, Zheng Ye's depression melted into a long sigh......
……
Compared with Zheng Ye's entanglement and depression, Sun Peng's side is light and light.
Of course, this kind of calmness is that after he gets the first month's salary, if Zhao Jinxiang really only gives him 6,500 yuan for the probation period, Sun Peng can't say that after all kinds of entanglements, he can only put down his "arrogant" head and make a bargain with Zheng Ye.
With money, Sun Peng has patience.
Of course, he understands that in fact, Zheng Ye's conditions are not too bad, at least for a newcomer who has no foundation, it is a huge victory for someone to be willing to publish your book, what kind of bicycle do you need! Just like those great gods on the earth, which one didn't come from the most basic contract before becoming famous?
It's still the same sentence, it's just unwilling.
If it was a novel written by Sun Peng himself, without saying a word, he would definitely sign it, but when he thought that he signed Jin Dada's Legend of the Condor Heroes, what was the difference between it and digging Sun Peng's heart?
When the prompt sound of the salary arrival reached his ears, Sun Peng was completely calm.
Maybe you can make a lot of money by selling on the website, but for Sun Peng, that little money is no longer important. As for physical publishing or something, he won't even consider it if there are not good enough conditions! At least if the economic crisis is temporarily lifted, Sun Peng plans to try it according to his own ideas, in case it happens......
……
For Jinhua Advertising Agency, the payday is always Friday, because the bosses know very well that if these "artists" get paid at the beginning of the week or in the middle of the week, they may return to work in the morning with dark circles in the next few days. So after getting off work that day, Sun Peng was in a hurry to go home for his eldest sister's love dinner, and was blocked by his boss before he went out.
"Xiaopeng, don't go back tonight."
Gently patting Sun Peng's shoulder, Zhao Jinxiang smiled pleasantly: "I have already called your sister, let's eat out at night...... Think of it as a celebration of your first paycheck, and I ask you to celebrate. ”
With a smile on his face, Zhao Jinxiang was also extremely painful in his heart.
Since he got this kid into his company, Zhao Jinxiang has never thought less. On the one hand, of course, this is because of Sun Jing, and on the other hand, it is also because Sun Peng has shown the ability to defy the sky at work - he can throw out one excellent idea after another as if he didn't need money as soon as he went to work, and he can definitely be called an advertising genius. But what made Zhao Jinxiang helpless was that this cheap brother-in-law didn't seem to be very interested in him, especially when he wanted to invite him to dinner on the next two Friday nights, he was rejected without hesitation......
So tonight, Zhao Jinxiang took Sun Jing's route directly.
“…… All right. ”
After hesitating for a moment, Sun Peng smiled and nodded.
He has been working in this company for nearly a month, and Sun Peng's understanding of Zhao Jinxiang has gradually increased. Whether it is what he sees and hears on weekdays, or the news he hears from other colleagues, it seems to show that Zhao Jinxiang is not bad - capable, diligent, and decent character, at least the people around him have not heard of any scandals, so when the awkward feeling of Sun Peng's sister being snatched away gradually passed, his attitude towards his boss gradually improved.
The face of a dinner still has to be given.
For tonight's meal, Zhao Jinxiang has obviously made full preparations, even if Sun Peng is not his future brother-in-law, just for the two excellent ideas that this kid has handed over today, Zhao Jinxiang must also reflect his demeanor as a corporal of courtesy. In the advertising industry, the most important thing is creative talents, and people like Sun Peng are super efficient and top talents, and they are definitely the dream employees of every advertising company boss!
The place to treat you is a private restaurant in an alley.
The private cuisine of the hutongs in Beijing has always been quite famous, especially in recent years, with the active social media, the pressure is getting higher and higher, and many slightly famous places have started the gimmick of the reservation system, but there are still many people who flock to it, forgetting that it is actually a place to eat.
However, as far as hospitality is concerned, this kind of private restaurant is still quite face-saving.
After parking the car, Zhao Jinxiang walked in with Sun Peng, and said with a smile: "I have been to this place twice, the taste is really good, I have always wanted to take your sister once, but unfortunately I always miss it...... Today is just right, the three of us haven't eaten together yet, haha! ”
"Hehe, then thank Brother Xiang in advance."
Nodding absentmindedly, Sun Peng asked with a smile: "By the way, when will my sister arrive?" Aren't we here a little early...... Hey? ”
Suddenly stopped, Sun Peng's eyes flashed, and the two eyes looked not far ahead.
……
God, finally send the contract.
This signing was the hardest of several books, and it took more than two weeks? The contracted editor has been sending me links to another book......
But fortunately, it's finally done, haha.