Chapter 130: Four sets of 'Legend of the Condor Heroes'
Before "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was even released for sale, bookstores across the country began to promote it overwhelmingly.
Qinglian's new work "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" defines martial arts.
Flags and banners with these thirteen characters printed on them were placed all over the streets, fluttering in the wind, and joined together like the tide of a spring river, with an astonishing momentum.
Li Changan woke up early in the morning and looked around. The first thing he saw were these propaganda flags.
I couldn't help but be shocked.
Why is there such a big movement?
It is even more powerful than Huang Qinshan's original "Babble".
Sure enough, the flags and banners were hung out, and the streets and alleys were filled with discussions.
"Isn't Qinglian the one who wrote "Butterfly Lovers"? Another new version of the novel came out so soon?"
"It seems so, but I don't know what kind of script this martial arts novel is."
"This time Congwen Bureau has really spent a lot of money. Looking at this battle, it is even more exaggerated than Master Huang Qinshan."
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Most people are curious, but some people are questioning it.
"When defining martial arts, is Congwen Bureau trying to please others by claptrap?"
"Those who can use the word definition are all sect-level beings. How can Qinglian be so virtuous?"
"Martial arts? Could it be the script of martial arts?"
"No way?"
"Very possible."
"If this is true, it is undoubtedly an exaggeration. Do you think that changing just one word can create a sect?"
"Having only written one love story, she actually had to define martial arts. This Qinglian must have been obsessed with profit."
"People's hearts are not as old as they used to be."
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The word "definition" is too big, so big that only those highly respected sect-level figures can say it.
But Congwen Bureau placed this word on Qinglian.
Too heavy.
However, Li Changan could vaguely understand Congwen Bureau's thoughts.
How can you attract more people's attention if you don't hype up the gimmick?
After all, this is a million-word martial arts script.
Anyone who comes here is intimidated.
The controversy is getting bigger now. As long as we can maintain the quality in the future, we will definitely be able to reverse the current direction of criticism.
At that time, it will be the good wind that will send me to the blue clouds with its force.
The quality of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is excellent, which is the source of all confidence.
From publicity to official sales.
There was an interval of three days, and it looked the same as the normal script.
But halfway through, Manager Huang of the bookstore talked to Li Changan once.
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has too many words, and the engraving task is extremely heavy.
Over the past three days, the engraving craftsmen worked almost day and night to carve out five sets of engraving plates.
Therefore, the first printing of 600,000 copies cannot be released all at once. The initial spread will not be too large, and subsequent printing will be stepped up.
Li Changan was also shocked when he saw the actual book of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is divided into three volumes: upper, middle and lower volumes.
Rather than saying that the first printing was 600,000 copies, it would be better to say that it was 600,000 sets.
Even if it is divided into three volumes, each volume is more than half thicker than an ordinary storybook.
You can choose to buy one volume individually, which will be slightly more expensive; or you can buy the whole set together, which is ten cents cheaper than buying it separately.
This makes Li Changan quite satisfied.
Selling separate volumes reduces the purchase threshold and makes it easier for more people to accept it.
But once you have read the first volume, you will definitely not be able to escape the remaining two volumes due to the excellent quality of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
Li Changan bought four sets at once and attracted a lot of people's attention when he held them in his arms.
First, I went to the Xiushenyuan and gave Qian Zuozhuang a set.
Qian Zhuang looked at Li Changan as if he were a fool, "Brother Li, when did you see me reading the story book? Isn't it a good idea to make money during this time?"
"Why are you talking so much? Are you not happy to buy it from me?" They buy and sell by force, and Li Changan gives away by force.
"Look through it if you have nothing to do. If you really don't like reading it, you can just put it as a display at home."
"Don't just put your money where your mouth is when you have nothing to do. It's tacky."
Qian Zuozhuang took the copy of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and sneered, "My surname is Qian, what do you think I should do?"
"Besides, why don't you use money? Those gentlemen and scholars don't want to live in the world anymore?"
"No matter how big the Jin country is, the people won't need money anymore?"
"You are prejudiced!"
Li Changan exclaimed, "Brother Qian, you can do it. You still have such awareness, it really impresses me."
"That's..." Qian Zuozhuang put his arm around Li Changan's shoulders, "Brother Li, I have already reached an agreement with Boss Zhang. We will be a family from now on."
"If you have good business in the future, don't forget me."
Li Changan naturally knew about this and said with a smile, "I heard from my cousin that Wangfuji will not just open one store."
"That's for sure. Boss Zhang still has some tricks up his sleeve." Qian Zuozhuang gave a thumbs up, "This time I opened two Wangfu Ji directly, and they are all in the territory of the Longhu Gang."
"And the location is very good. I don't know how the Longhu Gang gave up this place."
"It's a pity that I can only share the dividends of one store. I heard from Boss Zhang that the No. 1 store in Juncheng will not let others hold shares."
Qian Zuozhuang shook his head and sighed with regret, "I tried the hot pot and paired it with the Erguotou. It's really a must-have."
"With these two treasures in hand, prosperity will be recorded in the county. As long as there are no obstacles, there will definitely be no problem."
Li Changan asked in surprise, "What? Is there anything else in this that I can't explain?"
Qian Zhuangzhuang looked around, came over and said, "The county city is no better than the prefectural city, and the water is shallow and there are many idiots."
"Just the big and small gangs make serious businessmen worry about it. They have to pay tribute every time they go to a place."
"It just so happens that this kind of local gangster is protected by the government, and he won't do anything too harmful. He is like a dog-skin plaster. He is released within a few days of being imprisoned and starts acting like a monster again."
"In addition, we should also pay attention to the fact that peers look down upon each other. As soon as Wangfuji opens, there will definitely be a lot of jealous people."
Li Changan smiled and patted Qian Zuozhuang on the shoulder: "As long as your Qian's Restaurant doesn't cause any obstacles."
Qian Zuozhuang chuckled and said, "How could this happen? As long as I'm here, the big restaurants in the county town shouldn't do anything dirty."
"I'm just afraid of those who don't follow the rules, take laxatives, and make trouble with others... their little tricks are sinister and ruthless. I also told Boss Zhang, and he said he would be on guard."
There were no classes on All Saints' Classics in the Self-cultivation Academy today. Li Changan looked at the time and planned to go to the Heaven and Earth Academy first.
"Brother Li, when are you going to open your rouge and gouache shop?" Qian Zuozhuang asked.
"We'll talk about it after Wangfu Ji is opened, otherwise we'll be too busy."
"Okay, the path has been found anyway and can be used at any time."
"Let's go, come to me anytime if you need anything." Li Changan waved his hand and left the school.
Arriving at Tiandiyuan, Li Changan placed "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" on the table.
I gave a set to Zhou Ziyu and Annan each.
"Is this the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" that is being spread all over the city?" Zhou Ziyu was very interested.
Annan's attention was not on the storybook in his hand, but on Li Changan's remaining set.
"Who are you going to give this last set to?"
"Can't I see it myself?" Li Changan asked.
Annan's beautiful willow eyes showed a trace of teasing, "Really? Do you want me to guess?"
Li Changan felt that Annan was his nemesis, "Brother An, why bother?"
"Does Miss Yan like this kind of storybook?" Zhou Ziyu also came over, "No, I heard Brother An say last time that Miss Yan likes "Two Songs of Lovesickness"."
"And Miss Yan's "Butterfly Lovers", tsk tsk..."
Li Changan twitched his lips, "Brother Zhou, why are you like Brother An?"
"Just say it, right? Tell the truth." Zhou Ziyu slapped Li Changan on the shoulder.
Li Changan has no choice but to say that he is Qinglian. He wants to use Goulan's words to make "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" accepted by more ordinary people, right?
With the experience of "Butterfly Lovers", at least in Dongyue County, the effect of hook bars is no worse than the vigorous publicity of bookstores.
Li Changan spread his hands and said, "Her grandfather is storytelling in Goulan, so..."
"Understood... we all understand!" Zhou Ziyu winked without giving Li Changan a chance to explain.
Annan leaned back on the chair, pursed his lips unconsciously, and stared at Li Changan closely, trying to see every subtle expression on his face, "Do you have her in your heart?"
A question that goes straight to the heart.
So many high-sounding reasons in my mind suddenly became less important.
Li Changan's face froze, and the breathing method he had just gotten used to in the past two days was messed up again.