Chapter 310 Differences in Treatment Overseas
In Bai Tongshe.
The original Christmas magazine and Shirahama Publishing House merged, and the full name was Shirahama Christmas Co-Publishing Publishing House.
"President Mai, vice president..." The secretary looked at him and hesitated.
“If God wants to destroy people, he will make them crazy.” President Mai said, “He is desperate.”
"But give all the publicity resources of the publishing house to a book, and we..."
Secretary Sanmu's words were interrupted by President Mai, "Vice President Sato has his own ideas."< br>
What happened? Sato's previous request for a manuscript from Gu Lu failed, but now he learned that the Japanese version of the new book will be released. Against all odds, he won the publishing rights from Yao Xiaoju with a 15% stamp tax.
Even though the gap between 15% and 17% in China is quite large, the difference between royalty rate and stamp duty has been popularized before. Neon author stamp duty is 8%-14%. The Little Prince is 11.5%, and Sato is directly treated like a super best-selling author.
As the president, Mai will definitely not do anything. If it works, he is the president and he has a share of the credit. If it fails, it is the vice president who insists on his own way. Anyway, the publishing house only lost money, and what Mai paid was to endure the vice president's almost monopolistic arrangement.
So what is Bai Tongshe’s propaganda ability? The release date of the book has not yet been determined, but posters have been promoted in the stores of Aririndo, Yaguchi Bookstore, and Maruzen Bookstore.
[Gu Lu, author of "The Prince of That Time", new work will be released soon]
[Millions of people were moved, one liter of tears, Gu Lu moved people's hearts]
[Genius Gu Lu once again contributed a masterpiece】
Posters such as this have triggered a lot of discussion.
For example, on the anonymous forum 2CH, many people participated in the discussion.
“That talented Chinese writer Gu Lu who played basketball very well? Millions of people were moved? Did he switch from fairy tale novels to writing pure love novels?”
Neon’s Pure love is a relatively simple love story, not what Green Station calls Danmei.
"Probably not. No one understands pure love better than us Neon writers. Even talented writers have no advantage."
"I heard that it is a science fiction work, Gu Lu's The science fiction short stories are also very exciting, especially "Providing God", which caused a sensation."
"Science fiction, a liter of tears? Did the publisher make a mistake in its promotional words? The value of science fiction is to shock people's minds and to predict the future."
"Having read "Calling for Love in the Center of the World", Unmoved. But I am still looking forward to the famous science fiction by the genius Gu Lu. "
"Call for Love in the Center of the World" is the work of Kyouichi Katayama, whether it is the earth or the parallel world. They are all legendary works in the pure love circle and have set single book sales records. How exaggerated is it to be specific? The book was launched in March and sales reached 3.06 million copies in June.
That’s it for the discussion on the forum. The effect Sato wanted to achieve was achieved anyway.
The effect Gu Lu wanted to achieve was far different. He visited his new home. There are no other issues with the interior decoration, but the master bedroom is very unsatisfactory.
"Uncle Niu," Gu Lu said, "My design is to put it inside the wardrobe in the future, so I have to reserve a place here in advance."
Old Niu, the contractor, looks like a tiger and is quite fierce. But he seems to be honest in his speech.
"Xiao Gu, we have been renovating for many years, and we have experience. It is better to put it here." Lao Niu said, "If you don't believe me, ask other people."
The worker working next to him They all nodded, confirming what the contractor said.
The current situation is that it seems that Gu Lu is ignorant if he disagrees.
Things like this always happen, it's a nightmare and hard to refuse.
In the past, Gu Lu might have broken his teeth and swallowed it in his stomach, but it was different now!
"Uncle Niu, this matter is not a question of whether it is good or not. If you think this plan is good, then you should tell me before finalizing the plan and we will discuss it." Gu Lu said clearly, " Instead of making modifications without my consent after we signed the contract."
Gu Lu asked, "Uncle Niu, you said you have many years of decoration experience, and it is very inappropriate to do things like this for many years. Right?"
A series of words made Lao Niu choke, but he still insisted, "This is better."
"We signed the contract. Uncle Niu, I think there are two ways now. The first is to change it immediately. I will extend the acceptance date by two weeks." Gu Lu said, "The other... I think it is better not to do it unless it is necessary. It's so serious."
"Two weeks is not enough..."
"I understand that Uncle Niu and all of you are working hard. According to the contract, if the acceptance period is not up to standard, I can sue." Gu Lu said, "Because I am considerate of you, I am suspending the work for two weeks. It's really not possible. I have to follow the procedures in the contract."
"Don't say goodbye, it won't be a problem. We will rush the work and we can complete it." Lao Niu Say it right away.
"Then I'll trouble you uncles."
Gu Lu thanked him and left. He really didn't know why he didn't work according to the good construction drawings, but had to use them on his own?
Did he choose a simple construction plan because he was young and easy to fool?
I don’t understand, but his happy mood was affected.
As luck would have it, some of my classmates were also in a bad mood.
Zhou Lin went home and got her mobile phone. It's been two days and my father hasn't responded to the message at all. No matter how busy I am, I will definitely see it in two days.
She had prepared a psychological defense mechanism for being criticized, and it felt like she was lying in a bathtub and taking a bath as calmly as she did.
Now - I fell asleep while taking a bath, and then I drowned in the tank. I felt a little suffocated, and it was even difficult to breathe.
Why don't you scold me? Is it so bad that it's not worth your time? It was this thought that made Zhou Lin extremely uncomfortable.
[The teacher made a mistake, I was not disqualified] Zhou Lin planned to send it like this, but deleted it.
Ignore it and ignore it, who cares! Zhou Lin took a deep breath, her whole body condition was slowly getting up from the bathtub, and she adjusted herself after a while.
She came to the study room and began to collect information on Model United Nations.
The Southwest Model United Nations Conference question bank has been released. There are so many questions, and I don’t know which one I will get in the end, so I have to have an impression.
In terms of study, it’s true. Zhou Lin can do well in the exam as long as she is a little more serious. Therefore, she spends more time in Model United Nations.
Another day passed, and today was Gu Lu’s last day before asking for leave.
Morning reading time.
"Did I forget something?" Gu Lu stared at Qi Caiwei for a while, unable to remember what he had forgotten.
I can’t remember it again.
Forget it, human memory is like this. You can't dig it out when you want to dig deep, but it will pop out again if you don't pay attention every day.
When I went to the UK to hold a book signing, only two people in Class 10 knew about it.
After all, the whole class knows that Gu Lu is a low-key person. He also strives to let the whole world know his low profile.
Because the new campus of No. 8 Middle School is going to be put into use, the old campus is also planned.
First there was the canteen reform, and then during the summer vacation, it seemed that the student dormitories were updated.
Updating or something, to be honest, Qi Caiwei didn't feel it clearly. The only thing she wanted to praise was that the shower head finally stopped sprinkling water everywhere.
[Qi Caiwei: There are too many homeworks today, and it’s another day of envy for you!
Qi Caiwei: Our dormitory aunt seems to be in a particularly bad mood today and is very strict about bedtime checks.
Qi Caiwei: Ah, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is so difficult to understand. I watched it for a week and the progress was too slow.
Master Zhulu: I agree, this book should be chewed slowly. If you don’t gain anything, you don’t need to write your thoughts after reading it.
……
Qi Caiwei: The steamed pork belly at night was really delicious, but it was a bit greasy after eating too much. I didn’t keep my mouth shut, I wanted to lose weight again.
Qi Caiwei: I don't like "The Filth of Humanity". It is the book in Philip's American trilogy that I hate the most. I can write my thoughts after reading it tomorrow.
Master Zhulu: Oh? Looking forward to it. ]
Quietly taking out the hidden mobile phone, Qi Caiwei climbed onto the bed and put down the mosquito net.
This kind of behavior is very common. There are only six people in their dormitory hiding seven mobile phones.
CC looked at the chat records between herself and her deskmate, and she discovered a pattern. It seems that apart from talking about the feelings after reading, other topics are ignored.
Why are you so busy after school? Qi Caiwei felt a little angry in her heart, but then she thought about it, others are not obligated to reply.
Thinking about it carefully, I still keep interrupting myself. Qi Caiwei's little temper disappeared and she sent a message: Everything is going smoothly, but you must be careful when going abroad! I read online that the UK seems to be quite discriminatory against Chinese people.
Gu Lu’s second trip abroad was also a familiar one. There was no problem at all in packing and preparing things. There are currently no direct flights to Neon in the foggy city, but there are direct flights to London every three days.
Yao Xiaoju and Puffin Books arranged the time for the book signing together, and they were right.
At Jiangbei Airport, Gu Lu and his teacher collect tickets.
Why didn't the other party buy a first-class ticket? There is no first class, at least business class is fine, the teacher Zhang Hanli thought to himself.
He has lived in England for several years and knows very well, what is gentlemanly behavior? It's all about what other people order.
But he didn't say anything. Zhang Hanli was also worried that Gu Lu, who had never experienced any setbacks, would be hit.
Typical doesn’t know Gu Lu. Teacher Zhang only thinks that Gu Lu’s writing career from the third year of junior high school to the second year of high school was a triple jump in "The Little Prince", "Flatland" and "Young China".
The Fog City flies directly to London, departing at 9am and arriving at London Heathrow Airport at 8pm. The whole journey is estimated to take 12 hours and 5 minutes. It's also a bit strange. It only takes ten hours to fly back from London to Fog City. Why is it so fast?
"It's been a long time since I took such a long flight." Zhang Hanli looked at the wrinkled clothes on his body. He was in his thirties and had gained some weight, but he still took out the suit that was packed at the bottom of the box.
I’m careless, Zhang Hanli thought to himself. He should iron it well when he returns to the hotel. He shouldn’t lose the school’s face when he goes out.
Yao Xiaoju came to pick him up, and next to him was Mo Ke, the editor of Puffin Books, holding a sign [Chinese Writer - Gu Lu].
"Brother Gu, is your trip hard?" Yao Xiaoju stepped forward to greet him.
“I’m just like a tissue wiping a runny nose right now,” Gu Lu replied, “I’m too tired.”
Even so, Gu Lu did not forget to introduce the teacher next to him, "This is Teacher Zhang. The school was afraid that there would be some problems with my trip, so I asked Teacher Zhang to accompany me."
"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Zhang." Yao Xiaoju greeted .
Zhang Hanli also responded immediately.
A group of people got in the car.
Mo Ke, editor of Puffin Books, said, "Yao, he is Gu Lu? He is really a genius. "The Little Prince" is the most unique fairy tale work I have ever seen. Can you get an autograph for me? ?”
Yao Xiaoju translated the foreign editor's words and told them to Gu Lu.
"No problem signing, thank you for your support." Gu Lu thanked him.
Mock has really been observing this Chinese man. You could say he admires him, but there is no expression in his eyes. It's more of a curiosity, a little bit of a taste of seeing rare animals.
There was a language barrier, so the intermediary Yao Xiaoju conveyed a few sentences, and the two stopped talking.
When he was bored, Gu Lu took out his cell phone and saw CC’s message.
Discrimination - Regarding this point, Gu Lu himself is quite looking forward to it. Because once you discriminate against me, then my "Necronomicon" series and Cthulhu elements can be brought out.
Oh, by the way, Gu Lu almost forgot to take out his phone. Open the memo and record the gifts you want to buy.
Teacher Gao definitely wants it. Not only did he give me a New Year’s Eve dinner last year, but he also ate it with me.
Director Hu also wants it. Although his eyes are small, he takes good care of him.
Write down the names. Gu Lu’s always good point is that he knows how to be grateful.
The hotel we stayed at was more than 20 kilometers away from the airport, and it took more than half an hour to arrive at the Hammersmith Holiday Inn.
It is only a few hundred meters away from Ravensfield Park, and it is also very close to Puffin Books.
Teacher Zhang followed Gu Lu and opened the cheapest room in the same hotel.
The hotel is a three-star hotel. Even if it is the cheapest, the accommodation is not bad. Zhang Hanli was very happy. This was a properly funded trip.
Zhang Hanli did not forget the tasks assigned by the principal. After all, the school spends so much money, so it must have tasks assigned.
What is the specific task? Take more photos. If any media interview Gu Lu, write it down and buy the newspaper. Also go to the bookstore to see the actual sales of "The Little Prince".
I have to say that Principal Chang arranged this not because he didn’t trust Gu Lu.
It’s just that he thinks that such an awesome thing must be publicized! Therefore, it is necessary to get accurate first-hand information.
In 2013, news on the Internet was really not that interconnected, especially when China still had a wall.
Check into the hotel and the teachers and students will go their separate ways.
Speaking of splitting up - Gu Lu suddenly thought of a mystery novel. The body and head of the characters inside have two names respectively.
In other words, there are two people in the book, but in reality there is only one person, so the trick is completed. If you are interested, just click one and Gu Lu will leave the title of the book.
Younger is better. Gu Lu and Teacher Zhang have the same basic situation, but the former’s spirit is much better.
“Have a good rest today, but if you want to go out for a walk, that’s okay.” Yao Xiaoju said, “I can also help you navigate.”
“Go for a walk—” Gu Lu Lingguang In a flash, "Is there a place to watch stage plays nearby?"
"Huh?" Yao Xiaoju waited for the next sentence.
"I watched a very famous British fairy tale "The Wind in the Willows", which seems to have been adapted into a children's drama." Gu Lu instantly found the reason in his mind, "I want to check it out, Little Prince." Is it possible to adapt it into a stage play? "
"The Little Prince" is adapted into a children's play in China, and Yao Xiaoju knows this.
Things involving foreign publishing and adaptation are no small matter, so Yao Xiaoju immediately inquired about it. The Wind in the Willows was indeed adapted into a children's show by the famous BoxTaleSoup theater company.
This troupe is a famous children's troupe in the UK. They have adapted Alice in Wonderland and The Elf Counting Carrots into children's dramas.
"The BoxTaleSoup Theater Company has a performance recently, but it's not "The Wind in the Willows."" I don't know what website Yao Xiaoju checked on, but the results were told to him in a few minutes.
"Do you want to see Alice in Wonderland? If you go, I will buy a ticket." Yao Xiaoju said.
“Forget it about this one.” Gu Lu said immediately. He originally wanted to see if he could trigger the national books in the tag.
Most of the works based on "The Wind in the Willows" are British national books. How should I put it? Britain is quite strong in literature.
Huh? Yao Xiaoju looked puzzled. Because in his opinion, Alice in Wonderland is also a novel, and it is more famous and has more reference value.
"I have seen it in China, so there is no need to see it again." Gu Lu said, "Forget it if you don't have it, it won't be a problem."
But after all, it was Brother Gu's first request, and Yao Xiaoju still wanted to ask for it. Find a way to satisfy yourself.
"Oh, by the way, the autograph session may be a bit volatile. Brother Gu, please be mentally prepared." Yao Xiaoju reminded, "Don't be nervous, we are here."
This reminder is also It's better not to remind him. At least Gu Lu wasn't nervous before, but now he's a little less nervous.
"So what happened?" Gu Lu asked.
"The first thing to hit the target, plus a little bit of promotion strategy from Puffin Books..."
While the two were talking, Teacher Zhang had already put his luggage in the hotel and was walking on the street.
After all, he also studied abroad, and he is also an English teacher, so there is no problem in shopping alone.
Zhang Hanli walked for a while and came to Shui Shi Bookstore. The poster at the door instantly attracted his attention.
【Genius writer Gu Lulaiying, who do you think is the best in Britain to compare with. 】
In front is the save information.
[Name: Gu Lu
Age: 16
Representative works: "The Little Prince", "Flatland", "Mr. Holmes"
Current creations: approx. 800,000 words
Cumulative sales: 3.5 million copies
Has a lot of popularity in China, Neon, South Korea and other countries. ]
There is a sticky note at the door. Every customer who enters the bookstore can write his or her own message.
Why are Puffin Books willing to spend this money? Now you know it! Just to complete the publicity plan. According to the forecast data given by Puffin Books, "The Little Prince" has the potential to reach 500,000 copies! This sentence can tap the potential very well!
Zhang Hanli came closer and looked at the comments on the British note——
"He's just a kid who writes fairy tales." "Looking at the information, he also wrote about Sherlock Holmes? It's hard to believe that Sherlock Holmes is from England." "I didn't hate this Chinese guy at first, but he's been in the news lately, and I hate him." He wrote more than 800,000 words at the age of sixteen, and is truly a genius writer...
Why are they all vocally resisting it? Zhang Hanli was confused. In this situation, is it really okay to hold a book signing?
Compared with Neon, which received rave reviews from the beginning, in the UK, Gu Lu’s book debut was almost a breakthrough under pressure.
Come on, let’s see who beats who?
(End of this chapter)