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27 – Highlighted (6)

“Yeah, I was a little curious about that, too. ”

“Do you have anything to do with the talks you had with the Chinese delegation? ”

“Do you know anything about the author? Let me know if you have any questions. What?”

The writers asked a lot of questions, but there was nothing Minho could answer. I didn't really know it, and even if I did, I'm not in a position to say it easily.

“I'm sorry, I don't know. ”

The authors' faces glow with disappointment. Minho was immersed in his own thoughts.

"50,000 copies. This is a lot of money. ’

The first of the Journal series to be republished as a hardcopy, the 'Moorish Journal’ was finalized in 10 volumes.

If you take 50,000 copies per book, that makes 500,000 copies a huge amount. It is a massive undertaking to hear that it is crazy in today's difficult publishing market.

It's a pity that the writer is rebuilding, or else Starbooks would have thrown their tongues out, saying they were determined to give up the money.

"Was it taken randomly in Starbooks? You would have mentioned it if you could take 500,000 copies and republish them. Do you have to go to China these days and forget about it because you're busy? ’

Minho stood up to ask me.

I called Reconstruction to avoid a quiet position outside, but I didn't answer anything but a long ringtone.

‘You must be busy. I'm gonna have to call you back. ’

The moment I turn around with my phone in my pocket.

Kyungwook came out to Minho with a cigarette.

“Oh my, are you here to burn cigarettes? ”

“No, I'm done. ”

“I see. I'm having a hard time hanging up. Hahaha.”

It's not funny, but Min-ho could not feel the familiarity with Kyouk smiling. After smiling meaninglessly and trying to pass me by, I suddenly spoke again.

“Writer Kang Min-ho, I didn't say hello to you earlier. ”

“Yes?”

“If you have one, please leave it to me. Starbooks is well positioned for online marketing. It's not just the rap books. We wish you the very best of treatment. ”

“Ah, that. ”

I took one more step with a somewhat persistent eye.

“How does Lapbook work? Did you write a story about a writer you signed? ”

“No, if you get stuck, we talk to your writers or representatives, and we don't tell stories in particular. ”

“That means you have to break through by yourself even when the writing gets stuck? Without any help from anyone around you? ”

I immediately asked as if I was waiting for him.

Minho had nothing to say because it was such an extreme conclusion.

The voice of Kyongwook, who mistakenly assumed the silence, was increasing.

“The Starbooks editorial department has been completely exhausted since I became editor. The story I've just told you, and many other things, I'm looking at your convenience as much as possible. We'll provide you with an office if you need it. ”

Kyungwook, who talked to me there, smiled just as I hit my forehead.

“Oh, Kang Min-ho already had an office. I heard that Hae Jae Jae Won is there, too. Actually, Mr. Ha is in the same room. Do you need help? ”

“By using that office, I need the help of the writer. ”

“We can do that for you. I hope you don't take this the wrong way. In fact, I thought that if I wrote in a space like yours that is as famous as yours, it might be more damaging than help. ”

“A lot of damage? ”

“Yeah, I've seen a few offices like that before. There were a lot of writers who were a little overwhelmed and couldn't write very well. And, you know, famous writers are authoritative. Is this what happens when you leave all your office work to other writers, and then you just shove it up your ass? Oh, that's not what Haejeon said. Hahaha.”

Minho quickly became uncomfortable.

They are talking about the existence of rebuilding, but they are talking about it negatively.

“I'm sorry, I keep calling from home. ”

Min-ho pretended to be in trouble while holding the phone in his pocket that didn't call.

“I'll take a call and go inside. ”

“Oh, yes. Yes, Mr. Kang. ”

After running out of time, Minho went back to the restaurant after a long time.

You can see Kyungwook spreading his heat by gathering the writers together.

“· · · · · · And the authors, I'm tired of the authority of this famous author. It's not really a work of art, is it? Once I saw it, I was sober, and if it was fun, that was all I had to do. But famous writers, like artisans, have to work hard to get them to wear them, because they're a medal for the writers around them. They're usually lucky enough to be big once in a while. ”

Several writers were listening with their ears turned to the words of the editor.

Minho turned his back instead of going back to his place.

‘Got it.' ’

The conclusion was in Minho's heart.

A person who sees Kyungwook as a product.

The unending tornado was right here. I couldn't find any more reasons to be in this writers' club.

‘Ha, the writer would never allow it. ’

Minho took out her phone and sent a message to the reconstructor.

Then I wrote a message to the delegate who invited me and left in a hurry.

* * *

Tadahak! Tadahak! Tadak!

The interior of the room with the curtains on the window was dark.

Reconstruction had forgotten the passage of time and was beating the batsman. It came all the way to China, but it was no different from Korea.

‘Okay! This scene can be used as a reference to the view in front of Ewha Won that I visited yesterday · · · · · · was · 17 Bridges. There should be a pretty good picture of a fight on that bridge. ’

Reconstruction originally determined that Beijing and Shanghai were the main backgrounds of the new 'Contemporary Journey’.

I thought I could look around enough in three weeks. It didn't matter if it took a little longer. Aside from Su-hee's pain because she already wants to see it.

‘I think I'm being treated too poorly. ’

A huge welcome from the airport was the tip of the iceberg. The Chinese government and Tin Saints' extreme treatment was unimaginable.

Hotel rooms that are too spacious to stay alone and often get lost in the bathroom.

Luxury vehicles that are too heavy to carry. From guides and interpreters to attendants who take care of all sorts of tricky spirits.

Literally everything was in one word.

‘Thank you, but it's too burdensome. ’

Reconstruction was not as good as the affluent conditions given to him.

It's a hotel. I've already got it. I can't help it, but I barely use the car.

It was to make eye contact with the protagonist in the novel while moving around on direct public transport.

‘Whew, I need a little rest. ’

Time was passing 3 p.m. one day.

I was sitting on the couch having a cup of coffee, and Tae-won came out from the room next door.

“Are you taking a break, Writer Ha? ”

“Yes, I'm a little distracted today. ”

Tae Won smiled instead of answering.

It was because I knew why the concentration of the reconstruction was so low.

“Are you very upset? ”

“If you're not being honest, you're lying. ”

They found out last night that the Joker series is being republished in Starbooks. When I heard that I was taking 500,000 copies in total from "The Moorish Journey" to the right of completion, I lost the words to be devastated for a long time.

“Starbooks even talked to me, and I didn't expect this to happen. ”

Reconstruction felt like I'd been hit in the back.

There was also the word of a representative who knew his master, and I was relieved that nothing would happen.

By the way, 50,000 copies of the case.

It's too explicit to get a ticket.

“I don't know exactly why this happened, but · · · · · · ·. ”

The frustration was that even Thaewon blurred his words.

There is no provision in the contract that you should consult with the author to determine changes to the print or typeface of the novel. The same applies to notifying writers before publishing.

Starbooks wasn't the only story. Although not limited to genre novels, publishers do not realistically seek the author's consent before filming a book.

Legally speaking, they're both in the gutter. I had been in the publishing industry for a long time, but I didn't have a sharp plan.

Glug glug!

The phone rings on the table.

Tae-won received a call as soon as he confirmed the liquid number.

“Yes, this is Kwon Tae-won. Oh, you're Robbie now? I'm with Writer Ha right now. Please come up. Yes. I look forward to it.”

Not long after that.

A visitor came to the hotel room where the reconstruction and taewon were staying.

He was a man in his late 40s who made a meticulous and ambitious impression. It was Rin Minhong, Head of Strategic Planning for Tin Center Literature.

“Hello, sir. I don't know if you like the hotel. ”

“I love it. except that sometimes I wander around because I'm a veteran. I've never stayed in a hotel this spacious before. ”

Reconstruction encouraged Rin Minhong to take a seat with a proper nuisance.

Rin Minhong was a fluent speaker of Korean. Thanks to this, I was able to talk comfortably without an interpreter.

“I've read your addition to the Journal of Contemporary History overview. It was so much fun.”

“Thank you. I'm relieved to hear you say that. ”

“By the way, Teacher. ”

Rin Minhong cautiously said.

“The main character of modern Journey Rock is still Korean. ”

“Yes, but is there a problem? ”

“No, sir. It's not a problem or anything. ”

Rin Minhong yanked out her embarrassed smile and shook her hand.

“By replacing the setting of the modern Journal with China, I naturally thought that the main character would become Chinese. That's why I'm asking. ”

“Ah, yes. The background is China, but the main character is still Korean. He's a Korean kid from China on a job. ”

Rin Minhong expressed her distressed feelings while creating deep wrinkles on her forehead.

He opens his mouth before the reconstruction asks.

“I'm really sorry, but can't you reconsider? ”

“Do you want me to change the main character of the modern world to a Chinese? ”

“Yes, I apologize for my insubordination for failing to give you notice in advance. However, the main character must be Chinese. It's not just novel content. If it becomes a movie, actors have to consider it. ”

“I'm thinking about it all and writing it like this. ”

Reconstruction smiled softly, but immediately expressed my opinion.

“First lady of the novel, the protagonist of the Moorish Journal, is already Chinese. Even the protagonist of the modern Journal of China has to kill many episodes of quality that can be used in the third part of the Journal of Genesis. all sorts of funny stories where two protagonists born in different countries collide first, and then conventionally understand each other. ”

Speaking of which, I added the rebuilding to my mind.

In the novel, "The Great Book of Genesis" is the least sold, but the story will be different if you go to the movies.

In addition, the reconstruction had a reason to set the protagonist of "Hyundai Jorok" as a Korean. This was also a matter of saving the judgment that it was too early to mention in front of Rin Minhong.

“Well, yes · · · · · · · Then this is something I will post to the representative and say again. ”

“Please.”

Then Rin Minhong stood up after talking about the reconstruction and artwork.

Tae-won's cell phone rang once again as he feared to leave the hotel.

“Hello. Yes, that's right. Excuse me? ”

Tae-won asked with a surprised expression.

Later, he blocked the phone with his hands and told the reconstructor.

“Writer Ha, this is Yang Yang's transition manager. ”

“Yang Yang, what's wrong with your manager? ”

“Ha, you're in China, so I'd like to serve you dinner. informally.”

The reconstruction is dull and tilts its head.

Yang Yang is a Chinese actress who played in "Gale Anger."

Yang Yang's stock price, with beauty and smoke, was increasingly high as a result of the 'turbulence'.

I wonder what she's secretly doing for dinner. Reconstruction was not known in English.

“What do I do, Writer Ha? ”

“Thank you for your kindness, but please say no. ”

Reconstruction replied with a small voice.

There was no personal relationship with Yang, and there was no reason to avoid seeing her.

“I'm sorry, Writer Ha said no. Yes, you're busy with your writing. No, it's not just a matter of time. ”

The call was lengthened by repelling the ongoing plea. After barely hanging up the phone, Tae-won rubbed his forehead and sighed.

“Please be very persistent. ”

“Why would he want to see me? You're not actually asking for anything. ”

“It's probably as you predicted. I have a favor to ask you because of the Joker series. There's going to be an actor problem. ”

“Hmm · · · · · · · Yes. ”

“Ha, you've got a lot of influence on Tincent, too. You've known about it since Yang and Hurricane. Anyway, if you get it wrong, you'll get tired, so I have to be careful. ”

Reconstruction nods, cheeks shifting.

No matter what happened, the determined actor in his heart would not change. The Beijing landscape outside the curtain was watering into the sunset one day.

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