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Chapter 365 Talking, Preaching

Finding a way out of a known dead end is an amazing skill.

From the darkness everywhere, see the shadow of light.

It's not just hope that can explain it.

With hope, there is no use of hope to illuminate the reality, dispel the fog, and let the rationality be revealed, and it is nothing more than a dusty lamp.

For Chen Zhuo, he has a lamp in his heart, and he is willing to use this lamp.

However, when the road ahead is long and the road is blocked, no matter how bright the lights are, it is only to see the unmovable thing blocking the road more clearly, which makes the heartache even more painful.

In the light and shadow of the leaves under the sun, Lin Feng, who was walking moderately on the bluestone path and waiting to move forward, did not slow down his steps because of Chen Zhuo's flattery, and his steps were still strong and distanced.

Just, smiled.

"Editor Chen, I'm sorry. It's true that the brilliance of a pearl comes from itself, but I'm not a pearl. It's just a light bulb. It's all because of the wires connected to my body."

"Haha, Mr. Lin's modesty is too much." Hearing Lin Feng's words, Chen Zhuo laughed.There is only the emotion of laughter in the emotion of laughter, and only the things in front of him. It seems that half of what Lin Feng said just now and his inner plans have never left a mark on his mind at all.Those who want to achieve great things need to have the ability that capable people cannot.

"Hehe." Holding the phone, Lin Feng chuckled twice, but did not speak.

"Mr. Lin, what did you mean when you said that half of the copyright is no longer in your hands?" After laughing, Chen Zhuo asked.There is not much time, and the car will be downstairs in a short time. If we don't make a deal, he really doesn't know what will happen to the two people in the next two cars, but he really feels that it is very dangerous.

"Oh, what, you want half of what I said is still in your hand?" Lin Feng snorted lightly after hearing what Chen Zhuo said, and asked slightly teasingly.

"Well, I'm dissatisfied with Mr. Lin, I really mean it. Although I want all of it, I can't fall into your disbelief. Half of it is not bad. Please complete it, sir!" Chen Zhuo paused slightly. Let's talk, full of etiquette.Very skillful in speaking, not much to say, not much to mean.To sum up, I didn't force you to make you dishonest. I'm so good, so give me half of it.

"Editor Chen, I thank you again for your kindness and politeness, but I still want to say sorry for your heavy expectations. The copyright of the book is all settled by the publishing house. When I say half, I mean things Half of the progress has been completed, the content of the contract has been determined, and now it is time to sign the contract." Facing Chen Zhuo's politeness, Lin Feng said very politely.However, it was only the tone of voice that was polite, and no matter how polite the tone was, it could not make up for the unkindness of what he said in Chen Zhuo's heart.

At this moment, Chen Zhuo was a little sad. Although Lin Feng's casual half seemed to him to be just what Lin Feng said casually, he just wanted to ask more clearly.However, since I opened my mouth and asked, it represented a kind of hope, although I knew it was very slim, but this is really not the way to explain it.The sad Comrade Chen felt a little sour, a light was left between Lin Feng's words, but it didn't turn on.

However, fortunately, editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo still has an idea. The statement about one-half is just a discussion before the idea.

"It's a pity. I thought there was a [-]/[-] chance this time. Unexpectedly, I was overthinking." Chen Zhuo said sadly.For a businessman, the sadness is generally in the heart, especially when talking about business, the emotions in the bottom of the heart should not be exposed.What is exposed can only be fake, used to confuse the negotiating partner.Editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo, who is a master of this, naturally would not make such a small mistake, and would naturally do so.Although this sadness is very strong in form, it still comes and goes in a hurry after all.Master Chen has not yet cultivated to the state where sending and receiving all originate from the heart.

"Hehe, if there is a chance in the future." Lin Feng said with a smile.As if he didn't feel Chen Zhuo's sadness, he remained calm and indifferent.

Hearing Lin Feng's words and feeling Lin Feng's attitude, Chen Zhuo's heart became sore again. I was so sad, how could you not give me a guarantee? Give me the next book and I will forgive you. This is the first time this book is published. No mistakes for me, how can you be so indifferent?

Editor-in-Chief Chen Zhuo seemed a little annoyed. He thought his language and accent were good, but Lin Feng was not moved by him and felt embarrassed.It's a waste of his performance, bah, it's true.Yes, editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo did it on purpose, and wanted to use his own sadness as a key to open Lin Feng's heart, arouse his compassion, and then achieve his purpose of suing others.It's just that Lin Feng has walked this road after all.The road you have traveled can be forgotten, but you cannot repeat it.Lin Feng was not fooled.

After calming down, the editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo spoke again, which should be the third time. Since the temptation of one-half and compassion didn't work, I had to ask for it.

So, according to what he just thought, the editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo said untactfully.

"Mr. Lin, I personally regret that we did not cooperate with the small story of a bowl of soup. In order not to let this regret continue. Let me also express that Fanxing and Fengshi Publishing House appreciate your cooperation Sincerely, I hope you can entrust us with the publishing rights of these stories next time and in the future. I can assure you that you will never be disappointed whether it is sharing or publishing design. We have already cooperated Twice, I think Mr. Lin, you should have an understanding of what our strength can achieve."

It is indeed not euphemistic, what editor-in-chief Chen said is not euphemistic at all, but it is indeed not very direct.Talking about the present, the future, and the past, the editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo started from the time and expressed his ideas to Lin Feng in all directions, which also increased the possibility of success of this idea in all aspects.Very carefully.

It is undeniable that what editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo said is very good, but what is even more undeniable is that reality will always give people a but when they stand on the wings of hope and reach out to touch hope.And this time is no exception.

"Editor-in-Chief Chen, of course I recognize your Fanxing's level, but I'm still sorry. Although I have thought about handing over the publication of these short stories to you Fanxing, things always happen at night. One step, or what happened makes people powerless. Editor-in-Chief Chen, the copyright I agreed with their publishing house is a permanent publishing right." Lin Feng said slightly apologetically.It's just that I don't know if this trace of apology is really true.In the absence of any communication and commitment, apologizing to a businessman, even if the businessman is engaged in cultural business, is still an unreliable thing to do.Is someone so stupid that he forgets all the business rules in business talk?Some people say that businessmen are businessmen, but they are also human beings. When paying attention to business rules, they should also pay attention to human relationships. Whether this is true is debatable.Is the commercial behavior mixed with human feelings worthy of the people who wait for the scattered purchase and sale of goods?In many cases, in business and business, talent is equal to genuine goods at a fair price.As for the more widespread Fa-principle than human feelings, human feelings also have a cold-blooded side.If there are too many sources of human affection, it will be cold-blooded. There are too many, and we can't take care of it, so we can only be cold-blooded and fair.

"Permanent publishing rights." Chen Zhuo repeated the five words, his words were bitter but clear.He didn't tremble, although he wanted to, but the emotion and anger he had learned in business activities for many years kept his body stable and his hands didn't shake at all.What I think in my heart, but my body doesn't execute it, so contradictory, what a torment.

"Yes, permanent publishing rights." The kind Lin Feng repeated aloud.Although it is kind, it is cruel. Chen Zhuo's repetition is just an unbelievable conditioned reflex. Why are you following along to join in the fun? It's not so fast to sprinkle salt on the wound!
"Mr. Lin, you mean to say that the publishing house you selected will be in charge of the publication of these little soup-like stories from now on?" Chen Zhuo asked knowingly and confirmed.Feeling extremely depressed, he was thinking that Lin Fengfeng would not say anything good.The good words he thought of meant some words that were in line with the time to ease the time.

just.

"That's what it means." Lin Feng said to him very concisely without taking care of his heart.

"I'm really envious of that publishing house! I can get your favor, sir." After a moment of silence, Chen Zhuo's voice sounded from the receiver again, still so powerful, but, on top of this envy, jealousy and hatred, there was more. A different kind of envy, jealousy and hatred.Such a great benefit belongs to others. Yesterday's sweet dream and this morning's joy are shattered.It hurts like gouging out a heart!
"Hehe, Editor-in-Chief Chen won the award, but it's just a coincidence." Lin Feng remained humble as always, explaining the facts.The most fundamental credit is not his, so there is nothing to be proud of.

"Mr. Lin..."

Chen Zhuo wanted to say something, but before he started, he heard a voice that wasn't Lin Feng coming from the receiver of the mobile phone.

"This classmate, can I disturb you for a while?" The voice was a little old, but it felt full of vitality.

"Huh?" Immediately afterwards, Lin Feng's doubtful voice came from the microphone.

"Mr. Lin, since you have something to do, go ahead and I won't bother you. Goodbye, I hope we can have better cooperation next time." Chen Zhuo said wittily.Since the goal cannot be achieved, what can be said?Tears of sadness streamed down my face, and my broken teeth swallowed in my stomach.

"Okay then, editor-in-chief Chen, goodbye. If there is a chance, we will cooperate again." Lin Feng hung up the phone politely.

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On the road, there was a constant flow of vehicles, and the sound of the horn was not loud, filling the front, rear, left, and right.As the vehicles move faster or slower, the buildings and pedestrians on both sides of the road also move faster or slower.

Putting down the phone, Chen Zhuo took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes and sighed helplessly.The world is unpredictable, yesterday's contest was nothing but nothing.

Putting on the glasses, Chen Zhuo turned his gaze to the outside of the car, only to realize that it was raining quietly in the sky at some point, and the rain was beating on the car window wantonly.Some of the menacing ones were bounced back to the ground or the sky, and those that floated left a faint but unignorable trace on the car window.

"Is it raining?" Chen Zhuo muttered nonsense, as if he was asking himself, and also seemed to be explaining a fact.

"Are you crying for me? Do you also feel sorry for such a big benefit?" Chen Zhuo asked naturally in his heart.

It's weird, it's so tender, if someone with good intentions hears Chen Zhuo's question, he will definitely call the mental hospital for help.Not because of one of his two sentences, but because of his two sentences together.Such an atmosphere, such words that should be used for mutual sympathy between men and women, how they are used for financial interests, this does not conform to the image, nor does it conform to logic.

Of course, editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo is very normal, just a little depressed, um, not a little depressed, but a big depressed. These two days, if today is counted as one day, it has been too capricious, with ups and downs, and climbing and falling rocks. Such ah!First, the scheduled date turned yellow, and before I was lucky enough to continue to delay, I was forced into the palace again. I finally spent a long time thinking about it and made a small profit. I took advantage of it, and before I had time to be happy, I entered into a battle for new interests. , As a result, after flying for a long time, I got a lot of benefits. I just had a dream for a long time. What's up with the content?After spending a lot of effort and thinking for a long time, what I got is such a result, plus the legal contract is a piece of official document, but what is it now, a piece of paper?
Editor-in-Chief Chen Zhuo wanted to cry very much at the moment, the mental world suffered such torture, it was terrible!It's better to pour pepper water directly from the eyes. Many people think that mental torture is worse than physical torture, but in fact, it doesn't hurt at all.

"Alas!" Chen Zhuo sighed as he looked at the drizzle on his face outside the window.

Don't think about other things for now, let's solve the last two first, what kind of words can I get this time?Pushing forward, playing monkeys, still being greedy, still not having the bottom line of life... whatever, the facts are there, if you don't believe it, you have to believe it.Enthusiasm, encountering cold water, I can't just bear it alone.To be depressed together.Chen Zhuo thought casually and maliciously.

The rain in the sky is not heavy. If you walk under the sky without an umbrella, you will not get wet for half a day; not only is it not heavy, but it is not in a hurry. I can still catch most of them, slowly.This rain, in late summer, is a nice embellishment.Very meaningful, perhaps the last rain this summer.

It's just that people don't pay much attention to it because it has no real meaning to their own body. Although the rain can't wet their clothes or eye sockets, the pedestrians on the street are still in a hurry.Those who go to school are afraid of being late, those who go to work are afraid of not being able to catch up with the bus, and those who buy vegetables are afraid that they will not be able to buy fresh... For those who do not appreciate the last summer rain, everyone has their own reasons and their own way.

"Editor-in-Chief, we're here." Chen Zhuo's driver turned his head and said to Chen Zhuo, who was dozing in the back seat, after parking the car under the retractable fully automatic carport at the entrance of the building.

"Hmm. Did the cars of Editor-in-Chief Hong and Editor-in-Chief catch up?" Chen Zhuo asked the driver as he moved his back from the seat.

"They have also arrived and are stopping." The driver responded.

"I see, is there an umbrella in the car?" Chen Zhuo nodded and asked again.

"Yes, there are two." The driver nodded and said.

"Send it to them, this kind of rain won't hurt anyone, and it won't make him sad. Although it's not necessary, we still need to be polite." Chen Zhuo said.

"Yes, editor-in-chief." The driver nodded again, opened the storage box and took out the umbrella, opened the door and walked out.

Chen Zhuo did not continue to hesitate, and immediately opened the car door, got out of the car, and stepped on the steps to the building.Take shelter from the rain by the door. Although the rain can't hurt anyone, it's definitely not very smart to stand below because you think it won't hit you.As for going to meet the two colleagues, don't be ridiculous, but there are only two umbrellas, I don't know, I thought it was to curry favor with them.Although it was only a few steps away, this editor-in-chief Chen Zhuo really couldn't afford to lose it.

"Old Chen, you're so polite, you even gave me an umbrella." Holding an umbrella symbolically, Hong Guang said with a smile as he walked.He didn't walk slowly for a few steps.

"Haha, Old Chen, I am impressed with you today." Wang Jin also teased.

"You two, please be merciful." Chen Zhuo picked up his mood and countered as usual.

"Hehe, old Chen, you used the word please well." Wang Jin smiled and said again.

"Haha." Hong Guang followed with a smile, but didn't say anything.

Although the signing of the contract made them happy, the proportion of the share still made them very unhappy. It's just that they had to rely on Chen Zhuo a little bit for this matter.But you can't let go of the opportunity to tease, if you have it, you have to take it, if you don't, you have to make it if you have it.As for offending Chen Zhuo, it would be bad if the lion opened his mouth again next time, they were not worried, who would look for him next time, they ran straight to Lin Feng.Once acquainted with each other twice, this is the second time, and Lin Feng is also familiar, and he can also have a deeper understanding of his own publishing ability, so the cooperation will be very pleasant.As for Chen Zhuo, let him sing a one-man show slowly.

"Hehe, let's talk in the room." Looking at the two colleagues who were quite happy in front of him, Chen Zhuo buried the deep ridicule towards them and himself under the laughter, and then greeted.

"Haha, Lao Wang, look, Lao Chen can't wait." Hong Guang said with a smile.

"Oh, what you said, old Hong, yesterday's calmness will change today because of yesterday's events." Wang Jin laughed and joked.

Smiling, the three walked into the building together.Of course, their voices are all soft, they are all smiling, and in public places, they have other people in their eyes.The brilliance of quality is quietly showing.

　Five thousand.

　　good night!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)