"According to previous industry agreements, we usually pay half of the advance payment after the contract is signed, pay a quarter of the manuscript when the manuscript is submitted, and the last quarter is received when the work is published. But since you have handed us all the manuscripts of the work to us and the publication date is not long after, the £12 million will be given to you tomorrow after deducting the tax."

Xu Changrong was in a very good mood and finally completed the task at the company headquarters successfully!

Zhang Chu shook hands with him and said, "I'm in trouble. It's quite pleasant to work with you. Random Bookstore's efficiency and reputation are pretty good. I hope my book can be printed faster."

After finishing the business, Xu Changrong relaxed a lot. As one of the upper classes in Random Bookstore's China, he had never read Zhang Chu's book "The Da Vinci Code".

I was naturally curious about a masterpiece that could get a prepaid payment of RMB 100 million, and wanted to see what kind of content could conquer the group of critically evaluated assessors at the British headquarters.

"I'm very presumptuous to ask, can I check out the Chinese version of this movie?"

"Of course, I'll ask Uncle Zhou to send it to you later. This is not a big secret." Zhang Chu said generously.

Xu Changrong’s biggest regret is that he did not sign the copyright of the Chinese version of "Da Vinci Code". He belongs to the China Branch of Random Bookstore, but Zhang Chu’s Chinese version is almost all produced by Nanhai Publishing Company.

Although he can understand English, Chinese is his native language after all, so he prefers reading the Chinese version.

Even if you can’t get the sales rights, it’s great to see it!

After receiving the accurate answer, Xu Changrong smiled and invited him with great Chinese characteristics: "Will we have a meal together to celebrate with such a big contract?"

However, Zhang Chu shook his head helplessly: "Mr. Xu is embarrassed. I have a plane arrangement tonight. I will definitely drink together if I have the chance in the future."

"That's a pity. I hope our branch can truly cooperate with you in the future. Then I wish you a smooth journey and a big sale of new books!"

"Thank you, Mr. Xu, please go slowly."

Xu Changrong emphasized the cooperation of the branch. He knew that the headquarters was selling Zhang Chu's English version, so he wanted to obtain the copyright of the Chinese version and completely tied Zhang Chu to the Random Bookstore chariot.

However, it seems that there is still a long way to go. At least Zhang Chu has no plans to change the party for the time being!

After watching the people from Random House in China leave, Zhou Kang let go of his voice at this time and said excitedly: "This is 100 million before tax. I think it is difficult for this book to be sold well. I think it will bring you a steady stream of income. But I never expected that you would make 100 million before it was released!"

"No, no, no, it should be more than 100 million. Have you forgotten Nanhai Publishing Company and Sao Paulo Company? They also gave a lot of prepaid manuscript fees, and it is really difficult to achieve this small goal."

How many writers can get so much money without going public?

As far as Zhou Kang knows, it does not exist in the country at least!

Not to mention that there are very few people, there is only Zhang Chu in China!

Without the support of large overseas publishing companies, it is difficult for other writers to reach this number by relying solely on the domestic publishing market.

The 10 million yuan advance payment is already at the top of the pyramid of the writer class, not to mention 100 million yuan!

"Low down, we must keep a low profile." Zhang Chu said modestly. He decided to settle his personal property after returning from Europe to see how much he is.

I have written so many of the previous works, and the money I earned in the end may be as much as "The Da Vinci Code".

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As soon as Xu Changrong returned to the company, he immediately scanned the contract with a fax machine and sent it to his headquarters in the UK.

Now less than a week has passed since the Frankfurt Book Fair, Random House plans to use the fastest, that is, the most direct way to build momentum for "The Da Vinci Code".

Their propaganda staff have designed different publicity strategies and key points for different time periods. Now after the contract is obtained, you can take turns to take action!

As the undisputed leader in the English publishing industry, as the largest publishing company in the UK, the media relationship between Random House and the UK is naturally extremely good.

You can just go to the news without any explosive points, let alone the prepaid royalty of £12 million, the former winner of the Booker Prize, Chinese writer, and Detective Sherlock's original work.

In the morning, while London office workers were looking at their watches and waiting for lunch, a message from the Times Twitter instantly attracted everyone's attention!

[Landon Bookstore announced that it would sign Chinese writers with a prepaid fee of £12 million, and the new work of Booker Prize winner Zhang Chu, "The Da Vinci Code"]

Compared to The Sun and The Mirror, The Times is obviously much more authoritative.

This media rarely reports fake news, so Twitter netizens were in an instant. They followed the link behind the Times Twitter and jumped to the official website for a larger report. After reading it, they were almost shocked!

The number of 12 million pounds is huge wherever it is placed. Now a not-so-famous writer can get this number. Is there a py transaction or a masterpiece written by a masterpiece?

"No way? Random House has never been so generous to Ms. Rowling."

"God, is this number correct? What kind of work is "The Da Vinci Code"!"

"I think it must be hype when the Times comes from."

"Zhang Chu? I know this writer! I love his "Sherlock Detective" and "The Fantasy Drift of the Young Pi" are also very well written. But is his new work really worth £12 million?"

"I seem to have witnessed the birth of a miracle."

"Why is Random House so stingy with native British writers but so enthusiastic about a foreign writer?"

"I can't wait to see how attractive this record-setting Da Vinci password is!"

British netizens responded very fiercely, and curiosity filled their hearts. Leonardo da Vinci is also a celebrity in the UK. What kind of secrets did this art master leave with his password touch people's hearts.

This report from the Times undoubtedly ignited the enthusiasm of netizens for discussion, and then the other media followed up and revealed some fresh news to a greater or lesser extent.

"The Sun": The writer who won 12 million pounds for his new book "The Da Vinci Code" turned out to be a 20-year-old college student!

"The Independent": The author of Detective Sherlock's new book is very popular, and Random Bookstore's first print of 5 million copies!

The Guardian: The Da Vinci Code will hold a global launch conference at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair

I have to say that Zhang Chu is quite destined to be a veteran gentleman country in Britain, and the media from the British Isles began to bomb!

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Chapter completed!