That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Please give me a receipt. Also, may I ask how to get to the No. 2 Middle School in Qingshui County?

Geng Zhi handed the money to the cashier at the guest house, got back his letter of introduction, and then asked for directions.

He suddenly received good news at noon today. After comprehensive research at the agency, it was decided that he should contact Seven Inch Blade to finalize the publication of Latent as soon as possible.

Geng Zhi had been holding back so much anger that he almost burst out on the spot.

[Aren’t you asking me to wipe Feng Bo’s butt? Whoever pulls the daddy will eat it back.】

But in the end, Gengzhi still endured this tone.

Because he was really optimistic about the book Latent and wanted to try again.

It's just that Feng Bo played a trick and didn't tell Geng Zhi clearly about calling Principal Chang.

So Geng Zhi didn't know that someone from the publishing house had already come to Li Ye. After arriving in Qingshui County, he thought about staying there first and collecting the departure fee.

In those days, when the company went on a business trip, there was no way to buy invoices, that is, to earn some money for departure expenses.

Even if Geng Zhi sets off at noon today, there will be at least one more day tomorrow. Although the two-day departure fee is not much, it is enough to eat meat at home twice, or to improve the quality of smoking this month.

But at this moment, Geng Zhi caught a glimpse of a middle-aged man wearing glasses exiting the guest house and running away.

[What's wrong with this man? Is he being chased by a dog? 】

Take your invoice. Turn left when you go out of County No. 2 Middle School. You'll be there within a mile's walk.

The waiter at the guest house handed Geng Zhi the invoice and stretched out his hand to point him in the direction.

Taking a quick look, isn't this the direction of the guy who was chased by the dog?

Something stirred in his heart, and he felt flustered for no reason.

[It’s still early anyway, why not go to the County No. 2 Middle School first? 】

Geng Zhi walked out of the door and walked towards the County No. 2 Middle School.

Qingshui County is located in a plain area, and the streets are long and straight. From a distance, you can see Dong Yuejin, who was out of breath because of running away, taking a breath every step of the way.

Geng Zhi looked around, very confused.

[There is no dog to chase him away! 】

But the next moment, Geng Zhi saw Dong Yuejin looking back at him, and then running away again.

Is he looking at me?

Geng Zhi subconsciously guessed a possibility and speeded up his pace unconsciously.

Geng Zhi was much younger than Dong Yuejin, but Dong Yuejin in front got distracted and never got rid of Geng Zhi.

Seeing Dong Yue enter the County No. 2 Middle School, Geng Zhi still didn't understand, but when the guard Liu Tou stopped him, he shouted that something was wrong.

What are you doing? Who are you looking for?

I'm from Dahe Publishing House, looking for Li Ye.

He's from the publishing house again. Are you with the guy in front of you?

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Wocao~~

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When Dong Yuejin rushed to the repeat class with his mouth wide open and panting, Li Ye and others were holding their own enamel jars and preparing to go to the cafeteria to get food, filling the corridor outside the classroom. Denden.

Dong Yuejin fought his way back through the crowd and fought his way to Li Ye. He swallowed and said, Li Ye, I have asked the agency for permission to increase your manuscript fee to 8 yuan per thousand words.

Li Ye was a little surprised. It was 5 yuan a few hours ago, and now it suddenly became 8 yuan. Something must have happened during this period.

Otherwise, with the office efficiency and rigid thinking of the 1980s, this situation would never have happened.

Since you are in a hurry, I am not in a hurry.

Li Ye smiled gently and said, Editor Dong, let's not be in a hurry. Let's eat first and then chat slowly, okay?

What a fart!

Dong Yuejin took out a sealed contract directly from his schoolbag, took out a pen and handed it to Li Ye, and began to persuade like a devil bewitching a lamb.

Li Ye, believe me. No one will offer a higher price than me. Your book has nearly 300,000 words. As long as you sign this contract, you can get 2,400 yuan in royalties in up to two days.

Oh~~

Oh my God, 2,400 yuan~

What on earth did Li Ye write to get so much money? He won't make mistakes, right?

You can get 2,400 for making a mistake. Please make one for me and see.

The students crowded in the corridor were shocked. They all put their feet up and looked at Li Ye who was surrounded by them. They felt like they were looking at a glittering money tree.

With 2,400 yuan, in the early 1980s, you could build several large tile-roofed houses, buy a dozen bicycles, and marry dozens of wives.

Ordinary workers earn thirty or forty yuan a month, but it takes them countless years to save up to 2,400 yuan.

The reason why Dong Yuejin said this number on the spot was to arouse the shock of the surrounding students and use the opportunity to hit Li Ye with a hammer.

Even a young man of this age, when he heard about such a huge sum of money, would not hesitate to submit obediently.

Of course, speaking in good conscience, as a new author Li Ye, the price of 8 yuan per thousand words is indeed not low. It was only because of the intervention of Dahe Publishing House that Dong Yuejin was forced to use this little trick.

But Li Ye has seen big money, how could he be easily impressed?

He shook his head, pointed at the classmates around him and said, Editor Dong, look at this place, it's not an environment for conversation, is it?

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Dong Yuejin wished he could hold Li Ye down right now and drag his fingers, just like he held down Yang Bailao to sign the contract of sale, to sign the contract.

But looking at Li Ye's harmless smile, Dong Yuejin felt deeply powerless.

[This kid is just a slippery man. No, he is just a profiteer. 】

Excuse me, who is classmate Li Ye?

Geng Zhi appeared at the end of the corridor, looking past the students huddled together in Wuyang and Wuyang, and accurately focused on the contract in Dong Yuejin's hand.

More than a dozen arms pointed at Li Ye, and the enthusiastic classmates pointed out in unison: He is Li Ye!

Geng Zhi squeezed over, glanced at Dong Yuejin, stretched out his palm and said: Hello, classmate Li Ye, I am Geng Zhi from Dahe Publishing House, and I am now responsible for the publication of your novel.

Another publisher is here? It's really strange.

The surrounding students no longer went to get food, they all crowded outside the classroom to watch the Western scene.

Not only have they seen the scene of two publishing houses competing for a student, they have never even heard of it.

Li Ye asked Geng Zhi strangely: Isn't it Feng Bo who contacted me at your publishing house?

Geng Zhi felt disgusted, but he still explained: Feng Bo just happened to answer the phone. In fact, I was responsible from the beginning to the end.

Oh oh oh, Li Ye was in a good mood and said with a smile, Then let's eat first, I'll treat you, and we can talk slowly, okay!

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Half an hour later, in the mutton soup restaurant outside the school, the three of them were silent and no one spoke.

The fighting scene that Li Ye expected did not appear. Dong Yuejin and Geng Zhi didn't know if they had a tacit understanding. They suddenly formed a tacit understanding and started a cold confrontation with Li Ye.

But how could Li Ye, who had been born in two lifetimes, not see through this little trick of the two?

He finished his mutton soup with a sip, said hello to the two of them, and left.

You guys eat slowly. I'm going to class first. If you have anything to do, you can talk to me alone or together.

Geng Zhi immediately lost his temper. Judging from the way Dong Yuejin was running around just now, he was extremely sure that Dong Yuejin would talk to Li Ye alone.

Anyway, the empty promise was free of charge, so Gengzhi opened up and said, Classmate Li Ye, can you let me read the manuscript first? Please rest assured that our Dahe Publishing House is top-notch and can provide the most generous terms.

Li Ye scratched his head and said humbly: I have just finished writing the manuscript. I always feel that there are still some shortcomings. I'd better ask a few senior people to take a look at it and ask you to correct me after confirming the final version!

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[Are you looking for someone to take a look? Are you going to submit your manuscript to other publishers? 】

Geng Zhi's teeth were itching with hatred, and Dong Yuejin shook his head helplessly.

There are many domestic publishing houses, and although they may not be able to offer higher conditions, they will definitely make things complicated.

【Give up? Wouldn't that mean that others are taking advantage of it? 】

Dong Yuejin exhaled a depressed breath and said firmly: 10 yuan, 10 yuan for a thousand words. This is the sincerity of our Blue Ocean Publishing House.

Geng Zhi looked at Dong Yuejin in surprise. Suddenly, he seemed to see a tragic warrior.

Li Ye blinked and asked, What about the royalties for the number of prints?

[Do you still want to be paid for the number of prints? 】

Geng Zhi looked at Li Ye with wide eyes, and suddenly felt that Feng Bo and Li Ye would be the perfect match for bastard and mung bean.

Dong Yuejin smiled and said: As for the remuneration for the number of copies, I can't answer you immediately.

But we have recently established contact with several literary media in Hong Kong Island, and we can recommend your novels.

The royalties there are very high. If they take a fancy to you, you can get tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention thousands of dollars.

Hey~, do you believe this?

Geng Zhi sneered and turned his face to the side.

Because the island city accounts for 80% of the province's export share, it is indeed easier to establish contact with the outside world, but how honest is that kind of contact?

What's more, how could a novel with obvious coloring like Insidious be noticed by the media on Hong Kong Island?

Not only did he not believe this, but Dong Yuejin himself did not believe it.

But the two of them were surprised to find that the treacherous little thief seemed to believe him.

Li Ye's eyes suddenly became bright.

Damn it, there is such an awesome relationship, you should have told me earlier!

A novel like Insidious will definitely not work.

But I have Xun Qin Ji!

What kind of tomb robbing notes or ghost blowing lamp do you want?

If it doesn’t work, there are also various sadomasochistic romance novels written by female channels. Auntie Qiong Yao, can we have a friendly exchange?

For every 10,000 copies, 5% will be raised to 8 in 1990.

Thanks to the book friend Fish Ling Cat for the reward, thank you boss!