Shen Shenghui did not answer Li Jie's question immediately. Instead, he looked at Xia Xi and then at Qin Yuhai, who had just come over. They both shook their heads almost at the same time, indicating not to disclose the origin of this manuscript.
He immediately understood that after all, the value of Wang Cheng's manuscript was too amazing. If more people knew about it, there would be no guarantee that something unexpected would happen. Therefore, the best way to deal with it was to keep it secret and enter it for review first. Then Xia Xi would also I’ve already taken the manuscript away, so it doesn’t matter if everyone knows about it, since the publicity will start by then anyway!
so!
Shen Shenghui smiled at Editor-in-Chief Li Jie and said: "Editor-in-Chief Li, please read the manuscript first and enter it before talking about these, okay? Eight hours a day, four hours in the morning, four hours in the afternoon, and the rest of the time. A manuscript was taken away from my waist, how many days can you finish it?"
Li Jie was stunned for a moment. Hearing that Shen Shenghui didn't say whose manuscript it was, he didn't ask any more questions. He had seen such things before.
Some masters cherish their reputation when they write works. They are also anonymous at first, fearing that the work will be published and affect their reputation, so they wait until they have achieved results before they say it is their own work!
but…
He looked at the handwriting and thought about it carefully. He really couldn't think of any master in the circle of writers who could write such hard-pen calligraphy!
If there really was a master with such calligraphy standards, he would definitely not be unknown. He would have been publicized long ago and everyone would know about it.
Li Jie put aside his doubts and did not ask the author. When Shen Shenghui said that they would only be given eight hours of typing time every day, and the rest of the time would be taken away, he smiled bitterly in his heart. He originally thought about whether he could find a way to finish it. Take this manuscript with you. A manuscript of this caliber of calligraphy, no matter who wrote it, has good collection value. If it belongs to a famous artist, it will definitely become one of the top calligraphy works of art.
Touched the thick notebook, he asked: "How many words?"
Shen Shenghui did not answer. He looked at Xia Xi. Xia Xi thought for a while and said, "About 210,000 words."
His!
Li Jie gritted his teeth and took a breath. He knew that this notebook might be full, otherwise he would not be able to write 200,000 words. He was even more surprised!
More than 200,000 words handwritten!
Which writer created this?
How many years did it take to write this?
Of all the manuscripts he has received in the past ten years, the largest ones are about 50,000 words, usually 20,000 to 30,000 words, and there are short stories of more than 10,000 words or a few thousand words.
Such a manuscript of more than 200,000 words has really not appeared in decades.
It is still a manuscript of more than 200,000 words written in such stunning hard-pen calligraphy...
That is something that has never appeared in the history of modern literary circles. This can be said to be the first of its kind.
Li Jie and the other two people even affirmed the value of this manuscript.
Then, Li Jie looked at the review editor and input clerk: "How long will it take?"
The two looked at each other and said at the same time: "About a week."
“With the proofreading, it takes about ten days. Twenty thousand words a day is very fast. This is not just copying, it also needs to be typed to facilitate review.”
Xia Xi heard this and said, "Ten days then! You can start now."
Shen Shenghui and Qin Yuhai looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. Then Shen Shenghui said: "Old Li, you should start quickly. This manuscript needs to be reviewed by yourself. When the time comes, try to give it a Once the objective evaluation comes out, we can make publicity easier."
Li Jie: “Is the head office doing publicity?”
Generally speaking, the publishing houses find ways to publicize and distribute the books they publish themselves. After all, the publishing industry is not easy to do now, and the little money they make is not worth the resources invested by the head office for publicity and distribution.
But this time, Shen Shenghui bluntly stated that the head office would make announcements, which surprised Li Jie and the others again.
Shen Shenghui patted Li Jie on the shoulder: "Of course, you are here only to review and enter the manuscript, and then start the publishing business. Leave other publicity matters to us! Leave professional matters to professional people, Mr. Lee, let’s get started.”
Li Jie and the other three suppressed their surprises and began to focus on the manuscript in their hands again.
Looking again, the three of them were still amazed by the hard-pen calligraphy fonts that were like works of art. They were more beautiful than those printed copybooks. Every word looked so pleasing to the eye that they couldn't really read it for a while. calm down and read the content.
It took several minutes before the three of them went to read the content carefully.
“Three-body!”
Li Jie looked at the title of the book and was a little confused. He didn't know what the name meant. Then he saw that it was a science fiction theme, and he was even more surprised again.
He found that there were too many things that surprised him today.
Science fiction is indeed a hot topic this year, because a Matrix science fiction movie has ignited the enthusiasm for science fiction in the entire Chinese market. Everyone is interested in science fiction, whether it is in the film, television or publishing fields. Explore works with science fiction themes.
So, they were not so surprised by the subject matter of science fiction, but they were surprised that this master who could handwrite a manuscript of 200,000 words also wrote science fiction!
In their influence, the person who can write more than 200,000 words with such stunning hard-pen calligraphy must be an older master of the old school, because calligraphy requires time to accumulate, and it is impossible for a young person to practice calligraphy to such a level. And I can’t calm down and write more than 200,000 words by hand.
but…
errors
Furthermore, how long did the science fiction craze last?
It has only been more than a month since The Matrix was released during the Spring Festival. It is impossible for someone to write more than 200,000 words by hand in just one or two months, right?
Therefore, they believe that the author of this manuscript must have written it before The Matrix became popular. He was not taking advantage of the current popularity of science fiction, but had already thought about writing a science fiction book and handwritten more than 200,000 words. It must have been written with careful consideration, not just a fast-food novel written quickly to gain popularity.
Seeing the three people starting to work, Xia Xi sat down next to her. She wanted to ensure that the manuscript would not leave her sight. She also did not want anyone to touch the manuscript without wearing gloves, so she would keep an eye on it the whole time. Will be taken away upon arrival.
Shen Shenghui and Qin Yuhai looked at it for a while and then left together. They were not needed for reviewing the manuscript.
As soon as he left the office, Qin Yuhai said softly: "I didn't expect that Wang Cheng's hard-pen calligraphy is so good. No wonder Xia Xi cherishes this manuscript so much."
Shen Shenghui nodded: "Yes! Such high-level hard-pen calligraphy, coupled with Wang Cheng's name, once exposed, the value will be absolutely amazing. This is more than 200,000 words!"
“Moreover, Mr. Qin, if this book becomes popular in the future, the value of this manuscript will rise to another level.”
This book is a hit?
Logically speaking, from an objective perspective, the probability of Wang Cheng’s book becoming popular is extremely slim.
Because Wang Cheng is only twenty years old and has never published a novel before. He cannot write any good works at such an age.
Furthermore, Wang Cheng’s achievements in other fields are amazing enough, so it is certainly impossible for him to invest much energy in the field of novels, which makes it even less likely to write any good works.
But... Qin Yuhai and Shen Shenghui have been in contact with Wang Cheng for so long, and naturally they have seen Wang Cheng's magic. As long as Wang Cheng does something, there is nothing that cannot be done, and they will definitely be the best!
Wang Cheng can reach the top level in pop music, classical music, modern dance, calligraphy, ancient poetry, hard-pen calligraphy, and even fighting and cooking skills, let alone what Wang Cheng showed in the movie The Matrix. The world's top acting, screenwriting, directing, editing, and soundtrack standards!
Wang Cheng is simply a living encyclopedia. There is nothing he cannot do and there is nothing he cannot do well.
so!
Writing a popular novel is reasonable, right?
After Qin Yuhai frowned and thought, he said softly: "Xia Xi is keeping an eye on this manuscript, so it's impossible for us to get it. However, is it possible for us to sign the film and television adaptation rights of this novel in advance? As a publisher, we should Is there an advantage?"
Shen Shenghui’s eyes also lit up.
The Matrix has grossed more than 10 billion in box office around the world, and subsequent copyright and peripheral development will also generate huge profits. And this is just the first one. If the sequels have such momentum, the entire series will become one of the most profitable movie series in the world.
Then, the science fiction novels written by Wang Cheng definitely have great development value, which may not even be much lower than that of The Matrix.
Then if the film and television adaptation rights of this novel can be signed, Rubik's Cube Entertainment may not have to worry about food and drink in the future!
There are many examples of a series supporting a large company in the domestic and foreign film and television circles. In Hollywood, where copyright operations are more robust, a big IP series can become the foundation for a giant to remain invincible.
If we can buy the sequel to The Matrix and the adaptation rights of this three-body science fiction novel at the same time, then Rubik's Cube Entertainment will really stand up and have a strong reputation around the world.
After all, if The Matrix is so popular in Europe and the United States, then Wang Cheng's science fiction novels may also be popular abroad, and naturally film and television adaptations will also be popular...
It seems.
This is another gold mine.
Shen Shenghui immediately said: "I'm going to ask Xia Xi now to find out what she says."
Qin Yuhai nodded: "Well, you go first and find out what's going on. If you agree, it's best. If not, I'll go see Wang Cheng in person. Wang Cheng said that he doesn't want to make movies or TV shows anymore because he's too tired. . Therefore, he will definitely not leave the auction in person, so he will definitely sell it to others for auction. Then we have the first-mover advantage and have the greatest possibility of buying it."
Shen Shenghui said excitedly: "I'll ask Xia Xi right now!"
Qin Yuhai nodded, watched Shen Shenghui go to find Xia Xi, and then turned around and walked back to his office.
Shen Shenghui came to the office and saw that Li Jie and the others had turned on the computer and started working. He nodded with satisfaction. Then he came to Xia Xi who was sitting next to him. He saw that Xia Xi had been staring at Wang Cheng's manuscript and never left his sight for a moment. , fearing that the manuscript would be damaged in any way, he whispered: "Xia Xi, have you finished reading this novel?"
Xia Xi nodded: "Well, I've finished reading it!"
Shen Shenghui: "Then what do you think?"
Xia Xi said truthfully: "It's very beautiful. It's the best science fiction novel I've ever read."
Shen Shenghui didn’t fully accept Xia Xi’s words. After all, any fan’s words would be discounted. However, this book should be good. He continued to ask in a low voice: “So Xia Xi, do you want to adapt this book to the screen?”
Xia Xi suddenly understood Shen Shenghui’s intention of returning, and asked: “Do you want to buy the film and television adaptation rights of this book?”
Shen Shenghui nodded: "Yes!"
Xia Xi looked at the three people from the publishing house who were listening carefully, but did not refuse immediately. She said softly: "I'll go back and ask!"
Shen Shenghui: "Okay, sorry to trouble you!"
Xia Xi's eyes flickered. She had indeed finished reading this novel and liked it. She felt that this science fiction novel had the potential to be a big hit, so she persuaded Wang Cheng to publish it.
However, she could also roughly tell that Wang Cheng didn't care whether the book was published or not. He had never thought about publishing it before. After reading it, she proposed publishing it, and Wang Cheng agreed casually.
Therefore, she guessed that Wang Cheng might not care about the ownership of the film and television copyright of this novel. Whoever pays a reasonable price can take it.
So…
Wang Cheng doesn’t care about those interests.
However, she must consider Wang Cheng's personal interests. Thinking from Wang Cheng's interests, it is natural to wait for the book to be released to see the response before discussing the adaptation rights, so that she can get more benefits.
Throughout the whole day, Xia Xi indeed guarded this manuscript and did not let it leave his sight. As soon as the off-duty time came, he put it into a sealed bag and took it away to see Wang Cheng.
Li Jie and the other three were busy all day and were always cautious. It was not until Xia Xi left that the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Shenghui appeared immediately and asked the three of them directly: "Lao Li, how are you? How is the quality of this novel?"
Li Jie's eyes flickered and he said: "The style of this novel is something I have never seen before. It is probably not the old writers I am familiar with. It may be a new author, but the level is beyond my imagination and expectations. This science fiction novel and It’s different from a lot of science fiction that came before it.”
"The imagination is very bold, and it really uses some real-life scientific theorems. When I saw some of the plots in it, I searched for some physical theorems and phenomena, so that I can more truly understand the settings and plots in the novel. "
“Moreover, the novel also explores and explores human nature in depth, and it also has a certain depth.”
"However, I haven't finished it yet, only half of it. But I can already confirm that this is an excellent science fiction novel. It pays more attention to science fiction and the plot itself. It is different from those in Europe and America that are dressed in science fiction clothes, but in fact the core is the same. Compared with the science fiction of medieval knight novels, it is even more science fiction.”
Li Jie looked at the thoughtful Shen Shenghui and said speculatively: "Director Shen! Was this novel written by Wang Cheng?"
In an instant, the other two people from the publishing house looked at Shen Shenghui with burning eyes, looking forward to Shen Shenghui's answer.
In fact, after a day of copying and reviewing, as well as many guesses, they already had the answer in mind.
After all, who can surpass Wang Cheng in calligraphy standards today?
Coincidentally, Wang Cheng is also a star artist under Rubik's Cube Entertainment, so he can naturally afford the attention of Rubik's Cube Entertainment. Even the boss Qin Yuhai came to see it in person.
Furthermore, Wang Cheng himself has great literary talents and is known as the greatest literary giant of all time.
So, is it reasonable for Wang Cheng to write an excellent science fiction novel?