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As Fangyan expected, Yang Xiao and Yao Haijun agreed to this win-win plan.

Although the publishing contract and royalty system are indeed a groundbreaking move, it can not only contribute to Chinese mystery literature, but also make profits from it, expand the scale of the publishing house, and better revitalize Chinese science fiction literature. It is simply killing two birds with one stone. It should not be rejected both publicly and privately.

What does it matter if they take on this infamy and risk?

Even if the sky falls, there is someone tall like Teacher Fang to hold it up for them!

After reaching a consensus, Fang Yan happily sent Yang Xiao and Yao Haijun to Yanjing Railway Station, waving goodbye and watching the train leave.

It takes one to two months to apply for a new publication. Except for uploading the catalog to the postal system, all other procedures are handled by the publishing house.

Before that, there are only two things that dialects need to do.

The first thing was to gather Wang Shuo, Zhong Acheng and other "cows and horses" to form a studio, and work hard to buy a new car and a new house for Fang Xiaojiang.

The second is to accumulate manuscripts. There must be sufficient manuscripts in stock to ensure that the journal is constantly updated and serialized.

As for the name of this magazine, just like "Science Fiction World" to science fiction literature, in the field of mystery literature, it is called "Mystery World".

The two magazines are sisters of each other, which is equivalent to publishing a "world" journal series.

The hope is that one day, if we can acquire Science Fiction World and the entire publishing house, we won’t have to change the name anymore.

They are after General Fang’s interest, while General Fang is after their principal!
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When I returned to Shichahai, I saw Gong Xing hanging the washed clothes on the clothesline.

A strong wind blew, and the clothes were blown up.

"Yanzi, when you were out, the Shanghai Film Studio called."

"Who's calling?"

Fangyan took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off her face.

"It's Mr. Wu calling."

Gong Xing smiled and wiped his wet hands on his apron, "Remember the movie 'Huang Feihong' you mentioned?"

Fang Yan vaguely guessed that it was related to Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng, and it turned out to be true. Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng took the initiative to contact the Shanghai Film Studio.

Gong Xing said: "Mr. Wu said that they will come to Yanjing to look for you soon."

"Did you say when you'll come?" Fangyan asked.

"I didn't say, just said it was during this period of time."

Gong Xing said: "Mr. Wu will talk to Mr. Xu first, and then bring them to Yanjing to talk to us in person."

Fang Yan helped her clean up and said, "Let's do it this way."

"besides!"

Gong Xing pointed to the study and said, "The two letters I wrote to you were sent to the wrong address. They were sent to our mother, so I delivered them here on the way."

The dialect was not without surprise, "Who wrote it?"

"One was in English, and the other was in traditional Chinese. The writer was named 'Nie Hualing'."

Gong Xing said, "Yanzi, who is this 'Nie Hualing'?"

"She is the organizer of the International Writing Project and a director of my foundation..."

Fangyan gave a detailed introduction and then led Gong Xing to the study.

I saw two envelopes on the table, one was written by Nie Hualing, and the other was actually from Spielberg.

Gong Xing leaned over curiously and looked at the paper filled with traditional Chinese characters, written vertically from right to left.

"that's amazing."

Before Fang Yan opened the envelope, he knew that Nie Hualing would definitely mention "Guns, Viruses, and Steel" in the letter.

However, no one expected that since the publication of "Guns, Viruses, and Steel", it has received a warm response in the academic community. The University of Iowa took the opportunity to recommend the book to other universities in the public Ivy League. Sales increased, and the discussion and popularity also increased.

At present, the University of Iowa hopes to travel to the United States to hold a lecture tour on the topic of "Guns, Viruses, and Steel." "Guns, Viruses, and Steel?"

Gong Xing blinked, looking confused.

"It's the English sample book that was sent to you at the beginning of the year."

Fangyan immediately pulled out "Guns, Viruses, and Steel" from the bookshelf and handed it over.

Gong Xing stroked the beautifully packaged sample book and asked, "Is this book so famous in the United States?"

Fangyan said in a joking tone: "Of course, you don't even look at who wrote it!"

Gong Xing chuckled, "What else is written in the letter?"

Fang Yan said: "Ms. Nie asked me to give her a reply as soon as possible, telling her when she will leave for the United States, so that the school can make plans and arrange the itinerary in advance." After saying that, he turned his eyes to the second letter.

Gong Xing was even more curious, "Who wrote this letter?"

In dialect: "Spielberg, a Hollywood director."

Nowadays, Steven Spielberg may be little known in the mainland, but Gong Xing must be aware of Hollywood.

"It's an invitation."

Fangyan glanced at it roughly and said, "Invite me to the United States to attend the premiere of the movie "Saving Private Ryan."

"Your movie is going to be released in the United States soon? Why didn't you tell me about this before?"

Gong Xing looked incredulous.

Fang Yan said lightly: "It's just a small matter."

Gong Xing's excited eyes were mixed with a hint of resentment: "Then how many little things like this do you know that I don't know!"

"Hey, guess what."

"Little kid, still guessing!"

"Not much. If you want to know, I'll tell you slowly tonight."

Fangyan winked and said, "It will be released on July 7th. Can't we set the date in the United States now?"

Gong Xing was pleasantly surprised. "The 24th! Doesn't that mean we can go to the United States to watch the Olympics?"

"Olympic Games?"

It would have been better if he hadn't said it. Once reminded, Fangyan remembered that there was an Olympic Games this year, and it would be held in the United States.

"Yes, on the 28th, the Los Angeles Olympics!"

Gong Xing's tone was full of anticipation. "It would be great if I could be there, attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics, and watch our Olympic athletes perform in person..."

"Genius! You really are a genius!"

Fangyan clapped his hands, then excitedly put his arms around her waist and spun around in circles, round and round.

"Ah, slower, slower."

"Yanzi, it's too fast!"

Gong Xing put his hand on the man's shoulder and held it tightly. Although he didn't understand why he was happy, he was happy too.

After walking around for a while, they looked into each other's eyes. Fang Yan kissed Gong Xian and said, "Let's go find my brother-in-law."

"Looking for my brother-in-law?" Gong Xi was puzzled. "He shouldn't be at home now."

Fang Yan said: "Then let my brother-in-law pick me up and we can have lunch together at noon."

Gong Xing couldn't guess what he was thinking, but he supported him with both hands and said, "Eat? Okay, but where should we eat? Should we go to Yili Fast Food Restaurant?"

“What’s so good about fast food!”

Fangyan smiled and said, "Let's go to Maxim's Western Restaurant, what do you think?" (End of this chapter)