"I''m sorry, sir. Your terms are indeed unexpected and beyond the scope of my decision-making. I need to consult the head office. I''m really sorry."


    "Understandably, please feel free --"


    Arthur will not block the request of the person in charge of Langdon House Publishing House. Indeed, according to the common practice, no author will hide his real identity. You know, some writers can crush their heads in order to be famous. This kind of queer demand of Arthur is really rare.


    However, since the other party wanted to ask the headquarters for instructions, Arthur also wanted the other party to ask for another objection by the way. So, he continued with a weak smile: "by the way, there is the amount of advance payment, one million dollars. For the data and popularity of Gray''s fifty shadows, in my opinion, this amount is completely Underestimated the impact and sales it could create! "


    " no, no, count Arthur, one million dollars is definitely a very generous advance payment, which also represents the sincerity of our publishing house. This is definitely the treatment that best-selling writers can enjoy in the American publishing industry. "


    As for Arthur''s objection, the head of Langdon publishing house directly shook his head and said that in his opinion, the young count sitting opposite was really greedy. A one million dollar advance payment was definitely the greatest sincerity given by his own publishing house to win the publishing right of the novel.


    Arthur didn''t argue with him, but he shook his head with a smile and said faintly, "I''m sorry. This amount is a little different from the amount in my heart. I''m very sorry to let you go for nothing.


    I believe you know that I also have a publishing house. I can let my own publishing house publish it. In that way, my interests will be maximized. However, because of the recognition of your company''s strength and global sales channels, I agree to discuss and cooperate with your company. In fact, the great sale of Gray''s fifty shadows is certain. According to the current data, No Yes, it is phenomenal. I believe that any publishing house knows its potential. I believe your publishing house is more aware of the value it may create.


    I also believe that Hollywood should also pay attention to it. Maybe selling to film companies is the first choice. After all, if the works can be made into films and TV series, the income will be doubled immediately. "


    Arthur''s words greatly changed the face of Langdon publishing house. They didn''t expect that they had a good talk before. They were not happy at all. The young count on the opposite side directly lifted the table. The speed of turning over was too fast. How could business negotiation talk like this?


    "Cough... Dear count Arthur, please wait for a moment. I''ll report these information to the New York headquarters immediately. Don''t worry. I don''t think there is anything that can''t be sat down and talked about slowly The head of Langdon Publishing House chuckled and said in a hurry that the task was assigned by the New York headquarters. If he messed up in his hands, there would be no good fruit to eat.


    "Yes, boss, if there are differences, we can discuss them slowly, and eventually we will find a win-win solution." Tom on the other side also timely advised him that although he hoped to directly let Bolin Publishing House publish Gray''s fifty shadows, he also understood that his young boss wanted to get the manuscript fee in advance, which alone could not be achieved by Bolin publishing house. He could not let the boss send advance payment to himself.


    Knowing what the boss thought, Tom would not see the business negotiation become a deadlock and end up in a bad mood. Therefore, he would intervene to ease the embarrassing atmosphere.


    It seems that Arthur is very important to Tom''s suggestion. After pondering over it, he nodded and said calmly, "well, I''m waiting for your good news."


    "All right, just a moment, please. I''ll leave for a while and I''ll be back in a minute." The person in charge of Langdon publishing house was really in tears and laughter when he looked at the stiff cooperation between them. However, it was the task assigned by the New York headquarters. He could not make any suggestions and could only call for instructions.


    "Help yourself - Paul


    Arthur smiles and reaches for his hand. Then he looks back to Paul, the Butler behind him.


    "Guest, this way please --"


    butler Paul, with a calm and elegant smile, stepped forward to make an invitation gesture, and then led the other party to the quiet room to make a phone call.


    When they left, Arthur said to the others with a smile, "we''ll wait while we have tea."


    Thank you


    In the face of the public''s thanks, Arthur picked up the cup of tea. When drinking tea, he couldn''t help but turn up his mouth. He didn''t care whether the other party thought he was too greedy, or whether he cooperated with Tom too much. As long as he could finally achieve his goal, he was successful.


    After all, how elegant and remunerative are those who do not have thesis theories. Writers also want to make a living. Can''t they really live on love and cold water?


    Looking around the world, behind the bright title of writers, how many people''s living conditions and means of making a living are very different. Only a few of them have entered the ranks of the rich by means of bestsellers. Of course, some writers in some Eastern countries are much happier and enjoy their salaries. However, how many so-called writers have to run around for life, and some even have to The writer lived in embarrassment because of social change.Besides, he was short of money and had no sense of security. Naturally, he would not miss this opportunity to increase his account balance again. Anyway, the advance payment will be deducted from the payment after the publication of the novel. It is not unacceptable for him to ask for more money now. Of course, this also depends on the recognition of "Gray''s fifty shadows" by Langdon publishing house How much confidence.


    As time went by, people sitting in the magnificent and magnificent main hall were quiet. Arthur was not worried at all, and his cool smile was always kept. Although there was a disguise element in it, it was one of the skills cultivated from childhood to learn to wear a mask as an aristocrat, not to mention the guest who sent money to him If the enemy is on the opposite side, we should keep our demeanor!


    "Dada --"


    finally, the footstep sounds from far to near, and people''s eyes pass by. Paul, the Butler, takes the person in charge of Langdon publishing house and goes back quickly. After sitting down with Fang an, he says with a smile, "New York headquarters has agreed to your request that the author''s identity should not be disclosed for the time being. At the same time, it has also decided to increase the advance payment for contributions to US $1.5 million, This is the greatest sincerity of our publishing house.


    The head office thinks that Gray''s fifty shadows is absolutely phenomenal. Its appearance will throw a heavy bomb on the world''s publishing industry. I hope you can stop the network update, complete the creation of the first volume as soon as possible, publish it and face the readers! "


    When he had finished speaking, everyone''s eyes turned to the young count. Arthur pondered for a moment. With a smile on his indifferent face, he stretched out his hand and said, "happy cooperation!"


    "Happy cooperation!" The head of Langdon press reached out and held Arthur''s hand in a hurry and said with a smile.


    Other people are also smiling, heart also relaxed tone, finally there is no problem.


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