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There was a "bang".

The door of the editor-in-chief's office was slammed shut.

Tan Zhifei and everyone looked at each other, seeing the depression in each other's eyes.

This kind of depression was not brought about by being reprimanded by Tang Hongzhou, but because I couldn't read more of the comic's plot, and the feeling of being interrupted was very uncomfortable.

This so-called broken chapter is no different.

But everyone can understand the behavior of the editor-in-chief.

In connection with the content of the comics I just saw.

This is undoubtedly another blockbuster.

They can even imagine the reaction after the comic was put into the market.

Detective mystery?

All right.

If that counts.

here.

Tang Hongzhou, who closed the door, had a smile on his lips, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Gently put the manga in his hand on the table, only to feel that the haze of recent days has been swept away.

Thinking of the bitter fruit I ate because of my narrow decision not long ago, it was a fact that I tossed and turned for so many days and nights that I couldn't accept it.

Especially handing over the 200,000 volumes that were reprinted in the third round directly, it can be said that they smashed their teeth and swallowed them in their stomachs, and they had to greet them with a smile.

It just won't work if you don't do it.

Because my editorial department lacks such an author, and such an author does not necessarily need him.

Before the other party became famous, his own editorial department had a lower profile. After becoming famous, his own editorial department had a lower profile.

Talk about sales.

This is the answer that the dream weaver gave himself.

His face was swollen from the beating.

It's just that Tang Hongzhou can tell the pros and cons clearly.

Money is endless.

It is true to be able to retain this author.

This is also the reason why he can advance the final payment to the other party in advance.

sincerity.

He has emphasized this word many times.

Whether it's the dream weaver or Zhao Jing, I need to treat him with due sincerity.

look.

Isn't this second work coming soon?

Explain that your decision-making is still very wise, this is called gaining only when you lose.

Thinking of this, Tang Hongzhou sat upright.

He planned to take a good look at Dream Weaver's works this time.

So he looked down.

"death Note."

Is this the name of the new work?

He was a little curious.

Although I don't know what the subject of the other party's painting is through the title of the work, but these words seem so pleasing to the eye.

no way.

The influence represented by the three words Dream Weaver is too great.

Although several authors may be facing a hit every year, none of them can be found with sales of 450,000 copies.

Not to mention the surrounding models that suddenly became popular in the back, it simply created a precedent in the comics industry, and added another way to make money.

Tang Hongzhou's eyes flickered for a while.

The hand is slowly flipping the paper.

The quiet atmosphere lasted for a while, but was broken by occasional sounds of "hiss" and "hiss".

Since the manga I sent had only one opening part, I finished it quickly.

He looked up with complicated eyes.

Suddenly, I feel that the weight of this comic is a bit heavy.

Thinking, he pushed away the goalkeeper Tan Zhifei and called over.

And the people outside heard the words and immediately became energetic again.

Why does this scene seem familiar?

Only this time they were not counted.

"Editor-in-Chief, you are looking for me." Tan Zhifei hurriedly asked after entering.

"If this comic is published, how do you think it should be treated?" Tang Hongzhou frowned and asked directly without talking nonsense.

"Zhao Jing also focused on the issue of remuneration. I mean according to the highest standard in the industry." Tan Zhifei replied immediately.

"I'm afraid it's not enough?" Tang Hongzhou pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

The highest standard in the industry?

How high can it be?

According to a small editorial department like theirs, if an old author can get a 10% to 15% commission, it is considered a cap.

But for those large comic companies, 20% can also be paid, but the other party may not be satisfied.

Take the upper Gundam manga for example.

With sales of 450,000 copies, what is the approximate profit?

After deducting income tax, it is about 10 million.

And the other party took nearly 90%.

Distressed?

pain!

But this is all my own reasons, and there is nothing to dispute.

But the reduction from 90% to 15%, not to mention the other party, even if it is yourself, there is no way to accept it.

From simplicity to luxury.

It is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.

That's the reason.

But if you let yourself continue to give the other party a 90% commission, that's not realistic.

After deducting the expenses of publicity and channels, the earning is limited, which is tantamount to a waste of work.

No company can do this.

So this standard is not easy to set.

"Then what do you mean?" Tan Zhifei was taken aback and asked in confusion.

"How about 50%?" Tang Hongzhou asked tentatively, and he was also a little confused at the moment.

"What, fifty percent?"

Tan Zhifei was surprised when he heard the truth.

This division is somewhat exaggerated.

Thirty percent of the industry's highest standard is still abstract.

Divide half directly here?

"You think it's a lot?" Tang Hongzhou asked him.

"I"

Tan Zhifei just wanted to say yes, but thinking of the other party's sales performance, he fell silent again.

The precedent of 450,000 copies is there, and this comic is not a work to consume popularity, but another popular theme.

Whether the 50% share is not much is actually not the point.

The point is that the author, Dreamweaver, is willing to publish comics in their Baihe editorial department.

After the popularity of Mobile Suit Gundam, I believe that many companies have moved their minds to poach people.

But since Zhao Jing didn't mention this matter to herself, it means that the other party's first choice is her side.

And what advantages does Baihe editorial department have compared with those big companies?

The answer is not at all.

Big companies have wider sales channels and greater influence. For the same work, the sales can only be high or low. Is this enough?

Thinking of Zhao Jing emphatically mentioning the word 'remuneration' on the phone, she must be reminding herself.

If so.

Then the editor-in-chief's proposal can be accepted.

Fifty percent commission.

It's safe to say that any major company would not take a gamble because it would destroy their author's salary structure and cause staff turnover.

But the editorial department of Baihe is not afraid, because their scale is small, and their influence is naturally small.

"Have you figured it out?" Tang Hongzhou couldn't help laughing seeing him silent for a long time.

"I can understand your difficulties." Tan Zhifei said slowly.

"Haha, Lao Tan, although I am the editor-in-chief, sometimes my vision is really bad, I can't compare with young people, and I start to hesitate when doing things, so sometimes I still hope to listen to your opinions. Opinion." Tang Hongzhou couldn't help feeling emotional.

Back then, he also stepped down from a small editor step by step.

I left my job halfway to start a business, and then I have the current Baihe editorial department.

It's just that although there has been no improvement for so many years, the operation can be regarded as stable.

"Editor-in-Chief, you are being humble. Only with your far-sighted deployment can we get to where we are now." Tan Zhifei said seriously.

"Okay, I'm not telling you this to hear you compliment me."

Tang Hongzhou picked up the Death Note manga in front of him and said to him, "Hurry up and get in touch with Zhao Jing. Apart from the commission, we will try our best to meet the other party's request. In short, let this manga be published in our Baihe editorial department! "

"I understand the editor-in-chief." Tan Zhifei nodded.

Get out of the office.

He then called Zhao Jing.

It's just that after dialing, it was a man's voice on the other side.

"Hello."

"Hi, I'm looking for Ms. Zhao Jing." Tan Zhifei was stunned for a moment, then turned to say.

"Just talk to me about the comics."

Here, when Zhao Jing saw the caller ID, it happened that Lin Hao had just returned, so she asked him if he wanted to chat in person.

The latter thought for a while and took it.

"You are." Tan Zhifei was a little confused, talking to you, who are you.

"My name is Lin Hao, the author of Mobile Suit Gundam and Death Note." Lin Hao said slowly.

"What? Are you a dream weaver?"

Tan Zhifei trembled when he heard the words, and his voice became louder. With his voice, other people in the office also raised their heads.

Dream weaver?

Has this guy contacted the deity?

Guys, it's going fast.

All of a sudden, they turned their ears to listen.

"Yeah, that's right." Lin Hao felt a little awkward hearing the name, but it was thanks to Zhao Jing's unrestrained mind.

"Hello, I'm Tan Zhifei, the editor of Baihe's editorial department."

Tan Zhifei stumbled into the introduction, never expecting that he would be able to talk to the dream weaver himself.

If it were any other author, he wouldn't be so excited, but the other party is a guy who can be a god after a manga, so it can't be generalized.

"Hello, Editor Tan, what can I do for you?" Lin Hao asked.

"That's it. Regarding the treatment of the Death Note comic, we have decided to increase your share to 50%."

Tan Zhifei was afraid that other editors would hear it, so he found a corner and whispered: "I don't know what you think?"

"Fifty percent?" Lin Hao was also slightly surprised when he heard this, and glanced at Zhao Jing, who was even more incredulous.

"It's not wrong, fifty percent." Tan Zhifei was a little uncertain whether the other party's words meant sighs or anger.

"Can."

Lin Hao readily agreed.

Fifty percent is a number that he didn't even think of. He also learned about it through Zhao Jing before, but because of the bonus of the first Gundam manga, the threshold in his heart is around 30 percent. Unexpectedly, the other party just gave 50%.

To tell you the truth, I want to force myself to stay in the editorial department of Baihe for publication.

"Then I'll send the contract to your email?" Tan Zhifei asked hesitantly.

"Okay, just remember."

Lin Hao told the other party his email address.

Last time, Zhao Jing signed a contract for eating and singing with Zhou Ren, and the follow-up was quite troublesome.

Another power of attorney, another division of copyright, and a lot of signatures to get it right, this time I might as well do it myself.