1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 721: The novel is enough for me to make money
During a party in a Chinatown apartment in New York, Yan Jingdong from the other side of the world came to Shunli.

Qu Xiaowei was very satisfied with the surprise of Jin Ying and Jiang Zilong. Although he had nothing to do with the fact that it was published in Time Magazine, he had a share of credit for spreading it out!

"For the People, was it published in Time Magazine?" Jin Ying asked in surprise.

Lin Weimin grabbed Qu Xiaowei, who was about to brag a lot, and said in a low-key voice: "It's just the American version, and it will be released in the United States."

Qu Xiaowei said: "That's also Time Magazine!"

"Times" was founded in 1923. It is one of the earliest news weekly magazines in the United States. It is widely welcomed by readers in the English-speaking world because of its extremely current affairs weekly coverage, extensive content, and courage to express opinions on international issues.

Especially in the past 30 years, it has repeatedly followed up on major international events and won the recognition and popularity of countless readers. Therefore, it has become the most well-known current affairs weekly in Western developed countries.

"Don't fool us. I heard people say that the American version is not much different from the version released in Asia. Except for the advertisements, there are only two or three articles that are different." Jin Ying said.

These days, not everyone can read Time Magazine.

Only China Book Import and Export Company is eligible to subscribe. Because it may involve some sensitive news and information, very few people can see it.

"It's just an interview, that's all. Don't be surprised." Lin Weimin said.

"Okay. Now that I'm a leader, I know how to keep a low profile."

Lin Weimin was dissatisfied, "If you want to praise me, praise me well. He is so sinister and eccentric. He is not in a good position to be a leader!"

Jiang Zilong said: "I'll have to ask someone to get a copy later."

"Can you understand English at that level?" Qu Xiaowei joked.

"You don't understand that I can't collect it anymore?"

The lively dinner ended with chatting and laughing.

"Times" has an American edition, an Asian edition, a European edition and a South Pacific edition. The content of each issue is not much different, but there will be slight differences in hot topics and cover characters, and the content of the reports will also be slightly different.

In the 1994th issue of Time Magazine in 9, Lin Weimin appeared on the cover of the American, Asian and European editions, and reports about him were also published in these three editions.

The news of his interview with "Times" was not widely publicized, but "Times" is a news publication with strong international influence after all, so not long after the publication was launched, the domestic cultural circle paid attention to Lin Weimin's appearance on " Time magazine.

What is a pity is that these days, there are very high barriers to subscription and purchase of Time Magazine, so most people have no chance to see the interview about Lin Weimin, and only a few people can take advantage of their work and position to take a look.

But people always come up with solutions. Domestic media refuse to miss news like "Lin Weimin appears in Time Magazine". Some media simply reprint the full text of the report in Time Magazine into their own newspapers and magazines for the sake of sales. , the kind that doesn’t ask for opinions or pay royalties.

Copyright awareness is low these days, and Time Magazine is beyond its reach. Many domestic media are therefore emboldened.

As soon as the content of the report was released, it immediately triggered a strong response from domestic public opinion.

These days, any Chinese who makes any news abroad is just to bring glory to the country, not to mention that Lin Weimin accepted an exclusive interview with the world's most influential news weekly, and even appeared on the cover.

Relevant newspapers and magazines that forwarded the report were snapped up by readers, and this report has become the most impressive report among Chinese people this year.

The news from "Times" made noise in China for nearly half a month before gradually quieting down. The biggest news in China during this period was that the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences set up the country's first WEB server and launched China's first set of web pages.

Within the next week, the Computer Network Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences completed the setup of the cn domain name server. From then on, the cn server was located in China.

When Lin Weimin saw this news in the newspaper, his first reaction was that he could finally access the Internet.

He couldn't wait to call the network operator. Now there is no China Mobile or China Unicom, only China Telecom.

Lin Weimin excitedly called China Telecom, but was told that civilian services would not be implemented until January next year.

"What's so good about the Internet? Are you so anxious?" Tao Huimin asked.

Lin Weimin said: "Let's put it this way, when we write letters now, we have to send them to the United States by mail, and it takes a day or two to send them point-to-point by plane. But with the Internet, I am now typing on the keyboard to write a letter. Send a letter with just a tap of your finger, and it will be received in the United States in less than a minute."

Tao Huimin was surprised: "So magical?"

"The power of technology! I will demonstrate it to you when it is installed next year."

"it is good."

While the couple was talking, there was a knock on the door. Sister Sun went to open the door. Standing outside the door was a gentle man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

"Hello, I'm looking for Teacher Lin!"

Sister Sun led the person in. Lin Weimin was a little surprised when he saw the person coming, "Haiyan? Come on, sit down."

Haiyan smiled and said hello before sitting down and taking a sip of tea. Lin Weimin asked, "Why are you free to come to my place today?"

Haiyan smiled a little sheepishly, "I have written a new work, and I want you to help check it."

Lin Weimin said with interest: "Oh? Then I have to take a good look!"

Haiyan took out the manuscript and said: "I haven't written a book for many years, and I don't know how it is. I don't dare to find anyone else, so I can only trouble you."

After taking the manuscript, Lin Weimin said: "If you don't look for me, who else can you look for?"

Holding the manuscript, Lin Weimin was a little surprised, "Two?" Haiyan said: "One is the script "The True Colors of a Policeman" co-written by Wei Ren and I, and the other is the novel I just wrote recently, called "Never Rest in Peace" .”

Lin Weimin nodded and said, "Leave me here first, and then I'll talk to you after I finish reading."

A script or a novel cannot be read in one or two days, and Lin Weimin still has a job.

"to make."

During the chat, it was natural to talk about the people at Haima Studio.

Wang Shuo is the soul of Haima Studio. Ever since he declined and founded Good Dream Company with Feng Xiaogang, Haima Studio has been in a state of decline.

Haiyan just went to the Good Dream Company located in No. 2 Zaojun Temple A, Sidaokou Road, HD District last week, and asked Lin Weimin for help. Now the Good Dream Company has connected with the CCTV Advertising Department, and the CCTV Advertising Department has given it to them. The grains of millet are enough for them to eat.

In almost half a year, the company received several advertisements and easily earned several million yuan.

"Haomeng is developing well now. Master Shuo is planning to create a TV series recently, and investors have even invested money in it," Haiyan said.

"Which stick is so blind?" Lin Weimin asked.

When Haiyan went to Good Dreams, she heard Wang Shuo say that Lin Weimin was not optimistic about their company. Now that she heard what he said, she laughed and said: "He is also an advertiser and also advertises for CCTV. Master Shuo said we met while eating. . His business is big, and now he has spotted TV series to make money and plans to invest."

A few years ago, making TV was a money-losing business, and basically only TV stations and studios were qualified to do it.

In the past two years, the domestic TV drama environment has been much better than before, mainly because TV station advertising revenue has been rising. Now that TV stations have money, they will naturally not hesitate to buy TV dramas.

Many private capitals have seen the potential of the TV drama industry and have also intervened in the field of TV drama production.

However, the country has not yet allowed private capital to enter the field of TV drama production. Now these private capital can only cooperate with TV stations and drink some soup.

"Hairun Company, right?"

Haiyan praised: "Everyone knows that you have a wide range of people."

"It's not that I have a wide audience, there are only a few CCTV advertisers."

Lin Weimin clicked on the script cover of "The True Colors of a Police" again, "Isn't your script also intended to test the waters of TV drama production?"

"I can't hide anything from you. Now that the TV drama industry is getting better, I also want to make more money."

Lin Weimin said: "It is indeed a good opportunity."

A week later, Haiyan came to Shizhu Xiaoyuan again.

"I've read the script, and it's of good quality. There's no problem in filming a TV series. As for novels..."

Lin Weimin's tone was hesitant, and Haiyan's heart tightened.

He has a very clear understanding of himself. He has never been a writer. When he wrote "Plain Clothes Police", he was a complete layman. If it hadn't been picked up by Teacher Lin, the novel would not even have been published.

After "Undercover Police" was made into a TV series and aired, he became famous and was appreciated by his leaders, so he concentrated on his job.

Over the years, he had been prospering at the Kunlun Hotel, and he had not put any thought into literary creation at all.

Later, under the influence of Lin Weimin, he picked up the pen again, so he had no confidence in his new novel at all.

"The novel is very good. The story of police and gangsters is combined with heart-wrenching love, and it creates a new path."

Hearing Lin Weimin's words, Haiyan's hanging heart relaxed.

He was about to speak, but Lin Weimin suddenly said: "Put this book in our Buhu series!"

Haiyan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then asked uncertainly: "Do you think my novel can be selected into the Buhu series?"

Lin Weimin smiled and said: "Why are you so surprised? The Buhu Book Series is not a world famous book. This series emphasizes popularity and storytelling. I think your novel is good."

Haiyan was finally convinced this time, and a smile appeared on his face, "Really? I thought you were joking with me! If I were selected into the Buhu Book Series, what kind of TV series would I be tinkering with? I can earn enough from the novel!"

The writer's book was selected into the Buhuo Book Series. Within a year and a half, some earned hundreds of thousands, and some even earned millions. The "speed of making wealth" in the Buhuo Series has now become well-known in the domestic literary circle, allowing writers to Countless writers are envious.

"Don't be so mysterious. No one can say for sure about sales volume."

Haiyan didn't take Lin Weimin's words to heart at all. The sales volume of other publishing houses was uncertain, but the sales volume of the Buhu series had never been missed.

"By the way, what are you going to do with the script "The True Colors of a Police"?" Lin Weimin asked.

"I haven't thought about it yet. I plan to give it to Xiaolong and see if he wants it. Don't want me to think of other ways."

Lin Weimin's expression was noncommittal. Haiyan can be a hotel manager, so he is naturally a smart person. He hurriedly asked: "What do you think?"

Lin Weimin said: "I do have an idea..."

(End of this chapter)