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Chapter 36 Conservative

"I'll go, what's the situation, Lao Tan is betting on the right treasure?"

"Probably, it's the first time I've seen the editor-in-chief look like this."

"What kind of manga can make the editor-in-chief so excited? It's too fierce."

"Old Tan, you can do this."

"It seems that you really missed it this time. Congratulations in advance."

Workspace.

Hearing Tang Hongzhou's words, all the editors began to discuss.

Immediately afterwards.

It was the sound of a chair being moved.

Soon, everyone came to Tang Hongzhou's office and stood up.

As for why standing instead of sitting.

Because Baihe's editorial department is really poor, and all the places that can be used have been used, so that there is not even a decent conference room.

Everyone complained in their hearts, but they didn't dare to say anything.

Tang Hongzhou ignored everyone's expressions, and took the first draft of the manga of Mobile Suit Gundam and said: "Lao Tan found a hot item here. I just checked it out. It's really novel. You can take a look at it later. I plan to First print 50,000 copies and put them on the market."

As soon as he said this.

Everyone gasped, and their complexions changed drastically.

50,000 volumes!

what's the situation?

You know, this number may not be called anything for some large comic companies.

But in the editorial department of Baihe, there are many comics published at the same time, and they have never won by quantity.

Basically, it is as much as you print and sell.

The up and down fluctuations will not be too large.

If the market demand is large, reprinting is enough, and if the demand is small, losses can also be taken into account.

certainly.

Doing so could miss some of the sales sweet spots.

But a small comic editorial department like them can only do this.

Therefore, the number of 50,000 copies published in a single book is already a breakthrough at the ceiling level.

At least not in recent years.

This is completely different from the conservative style of the past.

But everyone is also very curious, what kind of manga makes the editor-in-chief so confident.

then.

Seven or eight people gathered around the table and watched together.

"Hmm, it looks like a robot?"

"No, it looks like a giant robot."

"Look carefully, it's called Gundam, and it's a new energy body that needs to be controlled by humans."

"I'll go, this battle scene is okay, it's all shot into outer space, the imagination is quite rich."

"The Z.A.F.T. army is so powerful that they directly snatched 4 newest mechas."

"Fortunately, Kira took down one, otherwise the United Earth Army would be in trouble."

Tan Zhifei watched these people analyze and felt no different from himself at the time.

Because he had read it once, he didn't go over at the moment, but watched from the sidelines.

as expected.

After the initial discussion, the entire office is slowly quieting down.

until it was silent.

After a long time.

Everyone raised their heads in shock.

You look at me.

I look at you.

Want to say something, but don't know how to speak.

"How is it? You've seen it almost? Let's talk about your opinion." Tang Hongzhou said with a smile when he saw the expressions of everyone.

"Editor Tang, I think 50,000 volumes is a bit conservative." An old editor suddenly said.

"Um?"

This time it was Tang Hongzhou's turn to be shocked.

When can 50,000 volumes be called conservative.

"To be honest, I haven't read any comics with this theme. It can be called innovative, and in terms of excitement, it's definitely the best this year. It may not reach it." The old editor analyzed with reason.

"Isn't the evaluation too high? To put it bluntly, sales depends on whether readers can accept it. I don't deny that the theme of this comic is novel, but it's hard to say in the current market."

Someone thought for a while and said: "Some people have drawn robots before, but it was only a smash hit, and now no one even draws them."

"You can't say that, after all, there is still a difference."

"It's not a bad thing to be conservative"

"The story is always good, Zhao Jing, the old author, the artist is good."

"It's amazing that a female author can be so creative."

At this time, Tan Zhifei said firmly. "No matter what, this cartoon is definitely exciting, and I believe it can become popular."

Tang Hongzhou nodded when he heard the words, but he didn't dare to be too aggressive. After all, it was linked to money, so he could only persuade him: "Well, Lao Tan, let's print 50,000 copies in the early stage to see the market reaction. No, you also know the situation of our editorial department."

"Editor-in-chief, 50,000 copies is not enough for such a big market." Tan Zhifei wanted to fight for it.

Tang Hongzhou waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's do this first, you should also consider our editorial department, by the way, hurry up and contact Zhao Jing."

Tan Zhifei sighed when he heard the words, and could only nod his head.

The meeting broke up.

Everyone congratulated Tan Zhifei.

After all, the first printing of 50,000 copies is very unlikely to be missed.

So it's a big deal, and it's a good thing that he can earn some money from it.

Tan Zhifei felt bitter when he heard the words.

There were only 50,000 copies of such comics in their first print.

Where is enough market to eat.

But he is just a part-time worker and has no right to speak at all.

Think about it.

He still called Zhao Jing.

"Hello, Miss Zhao, it's me, Tan Zhifei." After dialing, Tan Zhifei introduced himself as usual.

"I know, Editor Tan." Zhao Jing said in a neutral tone.

"The first draft of the manga you submitted this time has been reviewed and has reached the publication standard, should the contract still be sent to your email?" Tan Zhifei said.

"I don't know how many copies you plan to print for the first time?" Zhao Jing didn't rush to agree, but asked.

"The initial plan is to print 50,000 copies." Tan Zhifei gritted his teeth and replied.

"50,000 volumes?"

Zhao Jing was taken aback.

In the past, this is really a remarkable number.

But right now, even if she agrees, Lin Hao can't settle it.

You said that you printed 50,000 copies of this kind of masterpiece, which is somewhat insulting.

"That's right, 50,000 copies, put them on the market first to see the effect, if the response is good, we will continue to print." Tan Zhifei said.

"Editor Tan, it's not the first day we met. Do you think it's possible for such a comic to be printed for the first time with 50,000 copies?" Zhao Jing said coldly.

"Miss Zhao, you also know that I don't have much right to speak." Tan Zhifei heard the anger in Zhao Jing's mouth and explained helplessly.

"The editor-in-chief?" Zhao Jing was silent for a moment.

"Well, I fought for it." Tan Zhifei didn't hide it.

"Oh, his courage is really getting smaller and smaller." Zhao Jing couldn't help laughing.

"Miss Zhao, the current market is different from the past. A small editorial department like ours can't afford it." Tan Zhifei explained.

"I'm just an assistant in this comic, I have to ask the author what he means." Zhao Jing suddenly changed the subject.

"assistant?"

Tan Zhifei was surprised: "You didn't draw this cartoon?"

"That's right, I'm just an assistant, and the author has someone else." Zhao Jing replied truthfully.

"Then..." Tan Zhifei's heart sank. If it wasn't for Zhao Jing, how likely was it that the other party chose their Baihe editorial department?

broken!

I need to tell the editor-in-chief immediately.

"I originally submitted this article to you because of my friendship for many years, but you don't seem to have any sincerity." Zhao Jing said disdainfully.

"How about this, Ms. Zhao, I'll talk to the editor-in-chief again, and you can come up with some ideas at that time, how about it?"

Tan Zhifei put forward a point in time.

Zhao Jing agreed, and she had to discuss it with Lin Hao.

After hanging up the phone, Tan Zhifei ran to the editor's office, while Zhao Jing called Lin Hao to explain the situation.

Lin Hao, who was at work, also laughed angrily after hearing the other party's thoughts.

The first printing of 50,000 copies of the masterpiece of the previous life?

Isn't this a joke?

But he was not in a hurry, but told the other party what he thought.

Zhao Jing's eyes brightened the more she listened.

When Tan Zhifei called again.

The first printing has already increased to 70,000 copies.

Because Zhao Jing is not the author, Tang Hongzhou has to add, this is already the limit.

"What do you think?" Tan Zhifei asked uncertainly.

Zhao Jing was not in a hurry, but said slowly: "Let's do this, Editor Tan, you are responsible for the first printing of 50,000 copies. As for the money for the subsequent printing, we will pay for it yourself. You only need to provide sales channels. How about it?"

"You pay for the printing yourself?" Tan Zhifei was surprised, this is not a small sum.

"That's right, we will pay for the additional printing." Zhao Jing was actually quite flustered when she said this. She never expected Lin Hao to be so rich.

"Then?" Tan Zhifei frowned and asked a realistic question.

"We don't want any of the first 50,000 copies printed."

Zhao Jing said seriously: "But we will pay you 10% of the channel fee for every additional volume printed. If this is not enough, then there is no need for us to cooperate."

Tan Zhifei was taken aback for a moment.

The heart also quickly calculated.

ten percent.

That is, the commission they usually give authors, or even lower.

The wholesale price of a copy from the factory is about 7 yuan, while the sales price is 30 yuan.

50,000 copies are definitely not enough for the market.

But the other party also gave up two 10% profit points.

Think about it.

Tan Zhifei felt that if it was his decision, he would definitely not agree.

But if the editor-in-chief hears this news, I'm afraid they will loosen up a bit.

"How many more copies do you plan to print?" Tan Zhifei couldn't help asking curiously after a while.

"200,000 volumes." Zhao Jing said silently.