Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 85 - 80 New Book Release, Gradually Warming Emotions
Shen Xiyu looked at the scene, reeking of sappy romance, and teased, "Li Yuan, stop showing off your love. Zhijin has me, not just you."
Li Yuan looked at Shen Xiyu sincerely. "Then Iβll have to trouble you, Classmate Shen." ππ«ππ²ππππ§π πππ₯.πππ
Shen Xiyu pursed her lips and smiled. "Youβd better hurry along. Iβm afraid if you wait any longer, some girls are going to ask for your contact info."
Li Yuan glanced around and noticed that, indeed, many girls were staring at him. This time, he was truly famous.
"Zhijin, Iβm leaving now. Call me when you have time."
"Mm," Xia Zhijin nodded shyly.
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Back in his dorm, Li Yuan finally relaxed completely. Escaping military training is always a good thing. The method was a bit melodramatic, but it was still simpler than getting an appendectomy or some other embarrassing procedure... Wasting my precious time on military training would mean losing out on seventy to eighty thousand yuan a day! Besides, these two weeks of free time are more than enough for me to complete the preliminary steps of my business plan.
Currently, the company office was still being renovated. It should be just about ready by the time military training was almost over. In the meantime, he still needed to purchase computers, office desks, chairs, printers, and other supplies.
Starting a technology company from scratch with no official employees yet meant he had to do everything himself.
Li Yuan turned on his computer, logged into QQ, and was just about to start writing when the chat window with "Starry Sky" began flashing incessantly. He quickly opened it.
It was a message from his editor, Starry Sky.
"Xia Hua, the publishing details for your new book are all sorted out. Hereβs a sample print from the publisher. Take a look at the design, and if youβre happy with it, the company will send you a few copies. In a little while, weβre planning an in-person book signing event, so you can start preparing..."
Itβs printed so quickly? The publisher is impressively fast. This is definitely good news.
According to Starry Sky, the simplified Chinese release of "Battle Starry Sky - I" would have an initial print run of 1,000,000 copies, split into three phases. The first phase would consist of 100,000 copies. If sales were good, the print run would be increased. The price for each hardcover book was also quite steep, with the first volume priced at 28.8 yuan.
Iβm not sure how well the book will sell, but it should do well, right? Even if sales arenβt ideal, the loss wonβt be substantial. The cost of bulk printing is very low. The worst-case scenario is a loss of a million or so, which a large company like Yuandian Web can afford...
He looked at some photos of "Battle Starry Sky." The design was exquisite but also a bit too gaudy. It lacked simplicity and clarityβit was missing a certain touch of class.
The book might follow a typical power-fantasy formula, but the content is solid and has stood the test of time. A simplified publication is just the first step. Next, there will certainly be a traditional Chinese publication, an anime, a live-action adaptation, and possibly even a major IP franchise.
The Datang Technology Company that Li Yuan was building would include a division specifically for IP incubation, which would acquire the rights to famous works. In the future, that division would be a real cash cow.
Li Yuan shared his thoughts, "Okay, Starry Sky, Iβve checked it out. The visuals could be a little more streamlined; theyβre a bit too flashy right now. Maybe the cover could use an ink-wash painting style..."
Starry Sky replied, "Alright, I agree itβs a bit too flashy. Iβll have the publisher make adjustments right away. Once itβs ready, Iβll send it over again. This is your first published book, so we must strive for perfection. Quality over quantity."
Li Yuan replied, "Okay, thanks for your help, Starry Sky."
Starry Sky messaged back, "Donβt mention it, Xia Hua. On another note, the company is preparing to launch the βBrilliant Writer Planβ training for online writers in Modu. Weβd like to invite you as Yuandian Webβs star lecturer to share your writing experience with new authors. Would you be interested?"
As if fearing Li Yuan might object, he quickly followed up, "Participating in this kind of training has many benefits. It can help you sign a Great Writer contract more quickly. Moreover, the company will use its resources to help you join the Huaxia Writers Association. Thatβs an official, national-level association, which will be very beneficial for your future development..."
Li Yuan hadnβt expected Yuandian Web to already have the "Brilliant Writer Plan" for nurturing new web novel authors at this point in time. In his previous life, he had never participated in such a programβnot because he didnβt want to, but because he could never get away. He had heard that those who attended these training programs could generally reach the level of premium writers. For them, a monthly income of over ten thousand yuan was no longer just a dream.
Of the conditions Starry Sky mentioned, becoming a Great Writer for Yuandian Web and securing a Great Writer contract wouldnβt be a problem. Given the success of his "Battle Starry Sky," signing the contract would be a piece of cake. The book had already reached 92,000 average subscriptions on Yuandian Webβs main site, and it was a sure thing to exceed 100,000 across all media channels. With results like these, getting a Great Writer contract and renegotiating his sales share contract wouldnβt be an issue.
What Li Yuan really coveted was the final perk: help with joining the Huaxia Writers Association.
As an official organization affiliated with the state, the Huaxia Writers Association held significant prestige. It could even guide the future development of the web novel market, offering both fame and fortune. To his knowledge, it would become extremely difficult for web novel authors to join the Huaxia Writers Association in the future.
