Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

He Yuzhu went out with a backpack on his back, which contained the picture books he had been busy preparing for this period of time.

Thanks to the upgrade of skills, the picture book was completed ahead of schedule, and the illustrations are more exquisite than the previous ones.

He rode his bicycle to the gate of the publishing house and looked at the people coming in and out.

It seems that the publishing house has grown a lot during this period, and there are many more people than last time.

He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle to the gate to register, and after registering skillfully, he walked into the gate.

After parking his bicycle in the carport, he followed the crowd back to the small building he had visited last time.

He came to the door of the office he had been to last time and knocked gently.

"Please come in!"

After hearing the sound, He Yuzhu pushed open the door and walked in.

"Hello, Editor Zhou! I'm here to deliver the picture album today."

Editor-in-Chief Zhou looked up when he heard the voice and was slightly stunned when he saw He Yuzhu.

"Oh, it's Xiao He! Please sit down first! We can talk after I finish the work at hand."

"Okay, you go ahead!"

He Yuzhu walked to a chair inside the room, sat down, and took out the picture album from his backpack.

Editor Zhou put down his pen and looked at He Yuzhu: "Xiao He, how many books did you bring this time?"

He Yuzhu heard the voice, stood up and walked forward, placing the booklet in his hand on the desk.

"Editor Zhou, I worked all night and finally finished the rest."

"Oh? So fast?" Editor-in-Chief Zhou reached out and took the booklet doubtfully.

When Editor Zhou finished reading the rest of the book, he said in a pleasantly surprised tone, "I was wondering how you could draw so fast. It turns out you've made progress!"

"Hey! I'm making progress as I keep drawing!"

He Yuzhu could only answer perfunctorily. He couldn't tell him that he was cheating, right?

Editor-in-Chief Zhou said with a hint of expectation: "Xiao He, you are such a good talent! Do you have any idea to develop in this direction?"

When He Yuzhu heard this, he was speechless. Why did everyone see good seedlings? It wasn't like there was a vegetable field growing above his head.

He Yuzhu clasped his fists and apologized to Editor Zhou: "Editor Zhou, this is just a hobby of mine. I don't plan to continue developing it. Sorry!"

After all, Editor-in-Chief Zhou still holds out a glimmer of hope that he can discover a potential new star.

He waved his hand and said to He Yuzhu: "Forget it! I also know that you will not give up your family's craftsmanship."

When He Yuzhu heard this, he looked at him in confusion: "Editor-in-Chief Zhou, what are you doing?"

"Haha! Of course I'm asking for information. Brother Zhang and his wife really admire your cooking skills!"

After hearing what Chief Editor Zhou said, He Yuzhu was even more confused. Who is this brother Zhang?

Editor Zhou smiled at his confused face and slowly said a name: "Zhang Deqing."

He Yuzhu never expected to hear Zhang Deqing's name, and exclaimed in surprise: "Ah? Uncle Zhang knows a cultured person like you?"

Editor Zhou smiled cheerfully and pointed at He Yuzhu: "Go ask him yourself! We should talk about business now."

"Okay, okay!" He Yuzhu could only suppress his curiosity and sit back in his chair.

"Xiao He, the current price of a comic strip illustration is about 5% off, and paintings by famous artists will cost more.

I will try my best to get you a price of 4 units, what do you think? "

He Yuzhu was also dumbfounded when he heard the price. This price really gave him a bit of a shock.

"Editor Zhou, wait a minute! You said 4 units per illustration? Did I hear you right?"

Editor Zhou raised his eyebrows, thinking that He Yuzhu thought it was too little, and asked tentatively: "Xiao He, what do you mean?"

He Yuzhu heard his tone change and quickly explained: "Editor-in-Chief Zhou, I mean it's not too much. According to the price you mentioned, it would be over a thousand!"

Editor Zhou was relieved when he heard him say that, and he explained, "Xiao He, this is the price now, and I didn't give it to you on purpose. I can't deliberately give you a low price, that's against the rules."

He Yuzhu thought for a while, then looked at Editor Zhou with a firm gaze: "Editor Zhou, do you think this will work?

For the amount exceeding one thousand, you can exchange it for comic books according to the price and donate it to the school for me."

When Editor-in-Chief Zhou heard his proposal, he couldn't help but applaud.

"Okay! I'll help you with this. Zhuzi, you're great!"

When He Yuzhu saw that Chief Editor Zhou agreed to his proposal, he clasped his hands together and thanked him, "Chief Editor, thank you so much! I'll leave the comic book to you.

If there are any changes you want to make later, please send me a message. "

Editor-in-Chief Zhou waved him to sit down, wanting to learn more about the origin of the creation of this set of picture books.

"Zhu Zi, please sit down first. Talk to me about your creative process."

He Yuzhu sat back in his chair and began to talk about the creation process of his work.

Editor-in-Chief Zhou had a very pleasant conversation with He Yuzhu and admired him even more.

"Zhu Zi, just go back and wait for the letter! After the comic book is published, the payment will be mailed to you."

Editor-in-Chief Zhou watched He Yuzhu close the door and leave, tapping his fingers on the picture book.

He was thinking about the afternoon discussion and how to recommend this set of picture books.

In the meeting room of People's Picture Publishing House, some people have already taken their seats and are talking to each other in low voices from time to time.

"Creaky~" As the sound of the door being pushed open was heard, people outside came in one after another.

The elegant middle-aged man in the lead walked straight towards the front, his eyes sweeping over the people present.

"Comrades, please sit down!"

"Okay, President!"

After a series of noises from tables and chairs, everyone in the conference room sat around the long table.

“We have called everyone together for a meeting today to discuss this matter, and I believe everyone knows what it is.

First, Comrade Liu, please tell us about the progress of your work. "

The man named Liu, who was called by the president, reported: "President Cai, the work I am working on will be completed after the beginning of next year.

I have already discussed the story design and text script with Editor Mu and Editor Xu.”

Upon hearing this, President Cai looked at the two editors and saw them nod in agreement.

"Great! Your work is our flagship product. How are the commissions for other comrades going?"

After President Cai expressed his affirmation, he asked other editors about their gains.

The editors began to report their gains one by one. Some commissions were unsuccessful, and some stories did not meet the requirements and were rejected. In the end, only three or four were produced.

Everyone took turns to look at the passed picture booklet and exchanged opinions with each other.

"Huh?" At this time, an editor raised the picture book in his hand and asked, "Who recommended this?"

"It's me, Editor-in-Chief Wang." Editor-in-Chief Zhou raised his hand and gestured.

"Editor Zhou, this work can't be called a masterpiece, right?"

After Editor-in-Chief Wang finished speaking, he handed the booklet to others for comments.

The rest of the people took a quick look at it and finally handed it to President Cai.

After reading the contents of the booklet, President Cai glanced at the people who had different expressions.

"Editor Zhou, tell me your reasons!"

“President Cai and all my colleagues, the purpose of our publishing house is to publish new comic strips for the people and to transform the old comic strips about gods, demons and monsters.

I still have some remaining booklets here, you can take a look, the stories are positive and meet our requirements."

After Chief Editor Zhou finished speaking, he handed the remaining booklets to President Cai and continued, "What Chief Editor Gang Wang said about not being a masterpiece is indeed correct.

But the artist of this set of works is only fifteen years old this year. It is impossible for him to paint as beautifully as a famous artist now."

When President Cai heard this, he asked in surprise, "Oh, so young? Let me finish reading first."

President Cai quickly went through the contents and handed the booklet to the editor-in-chief next to him, motioning him to take a look.

The conference room fell silent for a moment as the main people went through the process.

President Cai looked at Editor Zhou and said, "You are right. The story is very readable and the details are very realistic.

Editor-in-Chief Zhou, please tell me the details!"

Editor Zhou heard what the president said, nodded and said, "Okay, President Cai. This author is now working in the kitchen of Fengze Garden.

The story of the character was inspired by the wandering experience of a colleague in the kitchen in his early years, and he adapted and created the story into a painting. "

Liu, the general manager who was sitting nearby, heard this and couldn't help but joked, "The author is a chef? I was wondering why the description of cooking in that short section made me feel that the food tasted better than what I cook! Haha!"

When everyone heard his words, they also laughed.

President Cai nodded with a smile on his face: "The content is indeed good. After everyone has read it, if you have no other opinions, it will be published at the beginning of next year."