Yan Kangxiao absolutely did not expect that "Those Ming Dynasty Things," which previously seemed to be a complete failure, would suddenly make a comeback on this day?!
This matter is just too dramatic, isn't it?
Shi Chuanfeng, however, felt all the muddiness in his body dissipate, and he became somewhat light-headed.
He had placed great hopes on "Those Ming Dynasty Things," but the book's first-day sales had left him extremely disappointed.
Because of this book, he even had to hide at home for half a day before daring to come out.
Who would have thought that in just one morning, everything would change so drastically?
All the staff present watched this with a dazed look... because what was happening before their eyes was somewhat unbelievable.
"Right, Editor Shi."
Xiaomi said to Shi Chuanfeng, "‘Those Ming Dynasty Things’ is selling like crazy. It sold out in just one morning! Now, the bosses are all asking for more prints! Seeing the book sell so well, many bookstores outside the province are also contacting us."
Xiaomi's straightforward and breathless manner caught Yan Kangxiao's attention. Instantly, Yan Kangxiao remembered his fierce criticism of the book just a minute or two ago. A surge of blood rushed to his chest, and he dared not face Shi Chuanfeng's impending reprimand. He planned to slip away!
Shi Chuanfeng was not someone who easily forgave his political enemies. He smiled and said, "Editor Yan, how about it? Are you satisfied with the answer I've given?"
He was referring to the explosive sales of "Those Ming Dynasty Things."
The staff on the scene all watched the public confrontation between the two editors with interest. However, this time, the initiative had completely shifted to Shi Chuanfeng's side, and the reason was the book's dramatic comeback in sales!
The first-day sales of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" seemed somewhat lackluster, but the second-day sales skyrocketed, reaching a frighteningly high level!
"It seems Editor Shi really had foresight! There was a reason he signed this book for 80 yuan per thousand words."
"Keen insight! What is keen insight?" Some people immediately thought, "Shi Chuanfeng is truly impressive, able to discover a good book written by a high school student and have the courage to sign it at a price far above the market rate."
"This high school student is really something! I heard he's only 18 years old?"
... Ignoring everyone's thoughts, Yan Kangxiao now had to face the attack from Shi Chuanfeng, who had just learned the latest news.
What more could Yan Kangxiao say at this moment?
But to admit defeat in front of Shi Chuanfeng was simply more painful than death!
He gritted his teeth and said, "Editor Shi... don't be too happy too soon! It's only the second day. Who knows what caused this sudden surge in sales? We still need to see how the book sells in the future!"
In fact, Shi Chuanfeng was also a bit worried about this issue, but he did not want to admit it in front of Yan Kangxiao.
He snorted, "Editor Yan once said that I only gave 80 yuan per thousand words to Li Chenchuan as a scholarship. Now, I think the book's sales have already initially proven me right! And it will continue to prove me right! Perhaps, I will have a formidable new talent on my team! But what about Editor Yan?"
Yan Kangxiao's face turned red and his neck swelled. The situation was indeed as such... Li Chenchuan was too extraordinary, and this "Those Ming Dynasty Things" was also too extraordinary. Yesterday, it made him feel smug, but today, it gave him a huge slap in the face!
He also knew that in this struggle with Shi Chuanfeng, he had already fallen behind.
So, Yan Kangxiao could only say resentfully, "We'll see! Let's wait and see how the book's first-week sales turn out!" After saying this, he walked to his office and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.
Hearing the sound of Yan Kangxiao slamming the door, Shi Chuanfeng felt very satisfied.
This Li Chenchuan is really a fighter!
He didn't let me down.
"Those Ming Dynasty Things" now seems to have the potential to be a bestseller!
Selling hundreds of copies in one morning is the rhythm of a bestseller.
All the staff returned to their positions, but they were all still thinking about this matter, about the extraordinary "Those Ming Dynasty Things."
They were also secretly discussing who this Li Chenchuan was.
Shi Chuanfeng quickly instructed everyone to send the inventory of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" to the major bookstores and to notify the printing bureau to prepare for additional prints.
Then, Shi Chuanfeng leaned back in his office chair, pondering the explosive sales of "Those Ming Dynasty Things."
He had to consider whether this explosive trend could continue.
Because Shi Chuanfeng was also a bit worried that the book's high sales might be just a fleeting phenomenon, and after today, the sales would plummet.
But after careful consideration, he believed that such a situation would not happen. After all, "Those Ming Dynasty Things" had been carefully reviewed by him. The book was novel and interesting, with a tightly woven plot and vividly described battle scenes that were grand and majestic. The surge in sales was definitely due to the quality of the book.
If the sales surge is due to the quality of the book, then this high sales trend will continue until the market capacity is exhausted.
Therefore, he did not need to worry about the sales of "Those Ming Dynasty Things." What he needed to be concerned about was the signing of the second part of "Those Ming Dynasty Things" and Li Chenchuan.
To be honest, Shi Chuanfeng now had to admire Li Chenchuan's confidence in himself and the accuracy of his predictions. He insisted that "Those Ming Dynasty Things" should be on a profit-sharing basis for all parts except the first, giving Baihua Publishing House the right of first refusal...
Now, it seems that Li Chenchuan's foresight will soon translate into a steady stream of wealth for him.
Shi Chuanfeng truly admired that 18-year-old youth!
However, he wondered if this kid had already started writing the second part. That was a problem. Shi Chuanfeng wished he could write the entire "Those Ming Dynasty Things" in one night, of course, with quality and quantity.
Shi Chuanfeng did not plan to contact Li Chenchuan for the time being but intended to observe the sales for a while longer.