Reborn Cultural Empire

"Old Tian, ​​I have another manuscript here. Please see if there is anything that needs to be polished. If there is no problem, then I will submit it to you." In a quiet teahouse in the capital, Chi Jiren After waving to let the waiter next to him back down, he took out a few manuscript papers from the briefcase beside him, and pushed them lightly to the person seated opposite him.However, it can be seen from his face that his heart is far less calm than his expression.

"Another manuscript? What manuscript? If your masterpiece is too late, it will be released just in time for our last issue a year ago." The man called Lao Tian smiled and took the manuscript paper, but read it casually After two glances, the originally relaxed and casual posture turned into a look of astonishment and embarrassment.The man looked at the old acquaintance in front of him, then at the manuscript in his hand, and finally couldn't help but smile wryly: "Lao Chi, do you have any misunderstanding with this Yangyi Culture? If it's not a big problem, I think How about letting Lao Zhao come forward to be a middleman and help you make peace? It’s not a big deal to get in trouble with others over and over again.”

This person is an associate editor of "Youth Literature and Art Daily", an educated youth who went to the countryside with Chi Jiren, so although he knew that the latter's temperament was not generous, and sometimes he was easy to take advantage of the horns, but because of those early years Love, so the relationship between each other has always been fairly close, sometimes even though they don't agree with some of the other's practices, but with the idea of ​​​​out of sight, out of mind, they just pretend to be ostriches and confuse themselves.The last article published in their "Youth Literature and Art" was the article aimed at Yang Yi's statement that boys' literary creation should not worship foreigners, but it was his statement that he was not good at helping others.After hesitating for a while, I finally published it reluctantly.

Because of that manuscript.This "Old Tian" was complained by the editor-in-chief of the unit and the vice president of the newspaper.He said that the person "Yueer Dushi" is praised in China now, and that young man has nothing to do with their "Youth Literature and Art Newspaper", but now he offended the other party for no apparent reason, and asked him why he couldn't see the form clearly.

After being said a few words by his superiors and old leaders, Lao Tian was full of grievances and had no way to explain it. His heart was not always old, and it was not a bad thing to say that his manuscript was published, and he even objected to it. None of them count.It can only be said to be a reminder of certain status quo, did I barely pass it?It's all right now, you all know Lao Chi, so it's not good to go directly to question him, but one or two will complain about themselves.

Therefore, after the previous experience, the deputy editor also felt a little sold by an old acquaintance. Now that he saw Chi Jiren's manuscript again, how could he dare to agree to help him publish it?

What is written in this manuscript? The author once questioned the writing motivation of the young writer Yang Yi who was "Yue Er Du Shi", but the other party not only did not respond.Instead, through the "flame illusion" in his hands, he launched a novel of gods and monsters "Zhu Xian". Is this approach to prove that the person is not what the author accused, or is he hoping to use a novel that does not have too much literature? Sexual ghost novels to divert public attention.It's hard to say clearly...

If this manuscript was really published, wouldn't the "Youth Literature and Art Newspaper" be roasted on the fire?In the end, it wasn't just Yangyi Culture that I had offended, I guess the Writers Association of Shanghai would also be impatient with me.And a few days ago because of Citigroup.Regarding whether the opponent's "The Fall of the Empire" is eligible for the Pulitzer Prize, the smoke of debate between the two factions has not yet dissipated.As a result, the name "Yue Er Du Shi" has great influence in the country, and the limelight is the same for a while.I really want to hand in this manuscript.It is estimated that without waiting for the impact after publication, the editors under him will first go to the editor-in-chief to make a small report.Who else would do things that are harmful but not beneficial, except for fools?

Therefore, after just casually scanning the beginning of the review article, Lao Tian made up his mind that he must never lose his position because of the affection of old classmates and old acquaintances.

After hearing Lao Tian's words, Chi Jiren couldn't see the other party's hesitation. Although he sneered in his heart, he naturally wouldn't admit it. He just kept shaking his head: "If you want to explain, it really doesn't count. I just think that young people are too popular, which is not a good thing. Maybe people will thank me for this in retrospect, hahaha... Forget it, we are both old classmates, and here I also I'm not afraid to tell the truth to you alone, the main reason is that I have a collection of poems that will be published soon, so I want to take this opportunity to hype myself up. This favor, Lao Tian, ​​you have to help me no matter what."

Chi Jiren really had this idea in mind, if it was just to vent his unhappiness, he would definitely not provoke others for no reason.Last time when he met the boy, Yang Yi refused without hesitation. Although it made him very annoyed and held grudges, it didn't make him act like an enemy of the whole people and insisted on singing against everyone.The most critical problem is to find a way to make his own works have a good market. When the sales of his poetry collection increase, even if his own practices are found out, it can also be interpreted as his insistence on traditional culture.

However, although his abacus is sound, but the opposite Lao Tian is not a short-hearted person, thinking that you are a good advertisement based on other people's fame, but what am I?Looking back and not being hated by others?

"Why, worry about becoming a villain?" Chi Jiren also understood Lao Tian's thoughts clearly, and immediately smiled: "Don't worry, I think your President Zhou will thank me later. Think about it." , now that Yang Yi is so popular, and the commotion is so big, once this manuscript is published, it will not only attract a little bit of attention. At that time, not only I will follow, but the sales of your "Youth Literature and Art" may also be seen. Up, it’s a good thing for everyone to win.”

Circulation has increased, but the reputation of our "Youth Literature and Art" is not to say that it is notorious, but it is by no means a positive image!

After muttering a few words in his heart, Lao Tian couldn't get rid of his face, so he put on a smile and reluctantly put it down: "In this way, I must have no problem personally. But because of your last manuscript, our President Zhou said it. And the manuscripts related to Yangyi Culture have to be reviewed by the editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief. Only after the collective approval can they be published. This time, I will go back and show it to Lao Wang and the others. If they fail, you can’t blame me.”

What Lao Tian said made Chi Jiren feel unhappy immediately, but the other party had reasons and reasons, and the reason was clearly stated, and he couldn't continue to force the other party, so he could only say haha, and let the situation be rounded down first. .

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"Xiao Yi. Xinhua has said that this New Year's hot sales event can be held, but they also have a requirement, that is, to try their best to let the authors of several best-selling books released by Yang Yi Publishing this year come together for an on-site signing event. I After thinking about it, you alone have taken up the quota for two books, and there are still a few little guys left. As long as you bear the whole cost, it is not a big problem to invite them. So I have already agreed to them, you see ..."

In Yang Yi's office, Zhao Shuren was reporting the situation in a hale and hearty manner. Speaking of which, the old man was in Yang Yi Culture.It is also completely rejuvenated for the second spring, quite a bit old and vigorous.And with more and more bestsellers being released by boys, now a copy of "The Fall of the Empire" has stirred up troubles in Citigroup.Zhao Shuren also gained more face in front of general representatives from all over the country except Xinhua and postal channels.Has been asked to come to work for a long time.

And the "little guy" he said was the boy a year and a half ago.The racing driver Xiao Si and others signed after the first new concept finals, several of them have a personal literary brand tailored for them by the reborn man, and cooperate with the promotion ability of Yang Yi culture. Their reputation has soared. Although it is not to say that they have the same ability to dominate the readership as "Yue Er Du Shi", but their respective teenage fans, especially readers at the stage of middle and high school, are stronger than those in Yang Yi's memory of the previous life. A lot more.When Yang Yi published the mid-year statistics this year, the works of the three of them also entered the ranks of bestsellers, especially "Triple Door" by the racing driver and "Island. Literature" by Xiaosi. Stepping into the threshold of a quasi-super bestseller.

After listening to Zhao Shuren's report, the boy naturally nodded his head and approved the other party's proposal. There are never too many things that are beneficial to Yangyi culture and the promotion of the entire Huaxia book market, so he immediately I called the president's office and asked about my itinerary, and immediately replied to Zhao Shuren: "Then on February [-]th, the Spring Festival on the [-]th and the [-]th, and the [-]th is the weekend, adults I also have time to take my children to the book market."

Hearing this, Zhao Shuren had a solid idea in his mind, and when he was about to leave with a smile, he suddenly thought of another question: "Look at my memory, I almost forgot one more thing. That, Xiaoyi, your book The physical book of "Zhu Xian" is published, do you have any arrangements? If not, then I will prepare it for you here? Now there are several general representatives, and they have called to ask, and they are very optimistic about this book Case."

After achieving success on Yanhuan.com, the topic of "Zhu Xian" has been widely spread among readers across the country with the comprehensive promotion of the same navigation and same search.At this time, Yanhuan.com gathered a group of the earliest online fantasy literature writers in China. If we judge it purely by the literariness of the works, the fantasy literature at this time can be regarded as the most "idealistic" era. Compared with Wen's golden age, the commercial value may be inferior, but it will never cause so much controversy.

But even if this is the case, the current online fantasy literature is still not accepted by traditional literary circles. There is a clear difference between readers who like this type of works and readers in the traditional sense.As far as Yang Yi knows, several "Internet Literature Founders" who were well-known in previous lives have not received corresponding attention-it comes from the attention of readers. On Yanhuan.com, in the book review area of ​​each work, discuss plot characters There are a lot of posts, but none of them are like "Zhu Xian". Readers have repeatedly requested to publish a physical book as soon as possible.

Right now, there is a widely accepted saying among the readers of "Zhu Xian" - what is that "Harry Potter"?Now "Zhu Xian" has not published a physical book. Once the latter's physical book is published, it will definitely be able to compete with "Harry Potter" immediately, and then leave the other party far behind.

After all, just like the enthusiasm of "Wen Hui Bao" before, those Chinese people who grew up reading, writing and listening to square characters, with Yanhuang blood flowing in their blood.Maybe you will think that "Harry Potter" is very good-looking, and it is a very good work.But let’s talk about how the whole work moved them, and brought them the feeling of electrification in the back of their brains.It's still those ethereal immortals, or those splendid mountains and rivers hidden by blue clouds, or those terms such as "Taoism", "Devil", and "Wildness" that sound more exciting.

Therefore, the revised version of "Zhu Xian" actually aroused a more enthusiastic pursuit than the previous life, which was beyond Yang Yi's expectation, but it was actually a reasonable thing.

And with this premise, boys naturally have no objection to the issue of the physical publication of "Zhu Xian", after hearing Zhao Shuren talk about this issue.Immediately nodded and agreed: "That's fine, Mr. Zhao, you can figure it out. In addition, the cost does not need to be controlled, and I don't ask how much net profit this book can have. For the physical publication of "Zhu Xian", I only have one Requirements—to sell as much as possible, how much is distributed through the channel, and how much benefits readers can get, can be given away as much as possible, I just need this book to be able to reach the current sales volume of "Harry Potter."

Hearing Yang Yi's words.Zhao Shuren's surprise lasted less than half a second, and he understood immediately.

The young man in front of him... No, he looked at the man opposite him with calm and confident eyes.There is also a more mature appearance because of the baptism of many winds and frosts. He should be called a youth!The person in charge of Yangyi Publishing also instantly understood what the young man in front of him was thinking—although the other party seldom said it directly.But those who have worked with him for a long time should know that he has never forgotten his ideal.Never betrayed and gave up.What he wants to do is not just to be a cultural inheritor.And it is basically to appear as a renaissance person of Chinese culture.

After understanding Yang Yi's mood, Zhao Shuren nodded and got up without saying anything.However, after saying hello to the boy and walking out of the office, thousands of thoughts flooded the old man's heart in an instant. It was a mixture of comfort and love for the juniors, admiration and support for the idealists.

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On February [-], it was sunny.

The festive atmosphere of the New Year has spread all over the land of China. In some remote small cities in the central and western regions, especially in rural areas, there are no social activities outside, businesses are closed, and ordinary people are busy and joyful in their homes to welcome the New Year Prepare, but in big cities, it is the last time for big and small bosses to be busy with their own business.Especially in various supermarkets, there is an endless stream of people coming and going.

The location of the main store of Shanghai Xinhua Bookstore is just outside the newly completed World Plaza. On the small square in front of the store, you can also see the Oriental Pearl Tower not far away.This is the place with the most favorable geographical location in the entire magic city. Today’s World Square is also a crowded scene—almost all the people who come here are parents with their children, and occasionally there are some energetic old people, or couples. two young couples.

New Year's hot sale, this kind of activity is very common in other merchants selling new year's goods, but the big sale in the book market right now is rare for many people in China.

However, the event held by Shanghai Xinhua Bookstore and Yangyi Publishing, because of the advertising effect more than half a month in advance, still attracted many people present, especially in Xinhua's promotion of "[-]% off all books, the highest discount As low as [-]% off” slogan, and after the advertisement of “Yang Yi’s edition of the best-selling author of the year collectively present”, the number of people attracted by these advertisements has reached a terrifying level.

In China, reading books and buying literary publications is always a relatively "elegant" or "high-end" behavior. In addition, reading is indeed a daily life, although it is not necessary. But it is an extremely important event. No matter what parents are, they are all supportive of their children's reading more books. Therefore, this year's book market sales event has attracted a large number of residents of Shanghai.

However, before the official opening of the store, there are activities of Yangyi Culture and Xinhua Bookstore arranged in front - on the huge world square, a high platform with a relatively large area has been set up early, with a row of tables, chairs and seats on it. Those curious readers couldn't help counting, secretly thinking that in addition to the book sales this time, could there be a big giveaway of the author's autograph?Looking at the arrangement above, there are no fewer than a dozen people, and I don't know how many writers are really famous.

However, after the event officially started, those readers who didn't have a clear goal, but just came to see if there were any discounted books they were interested in, were completely surprised by the atmosphere of the scene—look at those who are rushing to queue up Those who occupy the seat, what kind of singer's concert is this, or a writer's signing event?

And on the high platform at the signing site, Yang Yi was already present. He had just chatted with the racing driver Xiao Si and others, but before he could greet other writers, he was sent by Dongfang TV to host the live broadcast reporter. He couldn't let it go: "Hello, Chairman Yang Yi, I heard that you, Yang Yi Culture, contacted Xinhua Bookstore to initiate this new year's book sales event, right? Now facing the audience, I don't know Do you have anything to say? In addition, maybe in the literary circles and the channel dealers of various publications, everyone knows that you are the mysterious "Yue Er Du Shi", but there are still many readers who do not I don't know the identity of your other chairman of Yangyi Culture..." (To be continued...)