msmithbooks 20: If I'm not good to you, who will be good to me?
20: If I'm not good to you, who will be good to me?
Bai Shurong was somewhat surprised to see that Wang Xiaobo had finished reading the manuscript so quickly, and asked with a smile, "Teacher Wang, what do you think of this book?"
"Teacher Bai, aren't you just asking a question you already know the answer to? If it wasn't good, you wouldn't have called me over in the first place." Wang Xiaobo laughed, patted the manuscript with her hand, and said to Han Wen, "Han Wen, I'm taking this manuscript."
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be able to be featured in the Lianhe City edition of the United Daily News. Whether it will ultimately be published depends on the situation.
However, I can't give you a specific time. How will I let you know when I have news?
"I run a typing shop at the Huangzhuang intersection, which is very close to Renmin University. I'll write down the name and address of the typing shop for you."
"If you hear anything, you can have a student from Renmin University come and tell me. I'll come to Renmin University to find you." Han Wen was overjoyed. While writing down the address, he said, "Teacher Wang, thank you so much this time."
Without your help, I'd still be like a headless fly, bumping around aimlessly.
"I know the place you're talking about. I'll go check it out sometime." Wang Xiaobo nodded. "I didn't know you were a small business owner. Running a typing shop should be profitable now. You'll have to treat us when this business works out."
"Teacher Wang, there's no time like the present, let's do it today. Teacher Bai and Senior Brother Gu are both here, let's go to the Yanshan Grand Hotel together." Han Wen was extremely generous and straightforward: "It's on me, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
"Wow, that's so extravagant." Wang Xiaobo was surprised and laughed heartily, nodding in agreement: "A four-star hotel? I've never been to one before."
Teacher Bai, Editor Gu, you must give Han Wen face. This meal today is a rare opportunity, we can't miss it.
Since Wang Xiaobo had said so, Bai Shurong and Gu Jianping naturally wouldn't refuse.
Today, Han Wen not only signed a book publishing contract for Cao Guilin, but he himself also has three books to be published and released one after another, which is indeed something to celebrate.
Regardless of the exact amount of royalties, at least he's now officially on the path of literary creation. Sooner or later, he'll achieve both fame and fortune, and attain great success.
Therefore, the three of them really don't need to save him money, nor do they need to be polite to him.
"Since Teacher Wang has put it that way, then Teacher Bai and I won't stand on ceremony." Gu Jianping nodded in agreement: "Han Wen, you're going to have to pay a hefty price today."
"It's my honor to treat both teachers and Senior Brother Gu to dinner." Han Wen was very happy and ran to the bar to pay the bill.
The four of them left the teahouse and the island in the lake. After arriving outside Zizhuyuan Park, Han Wen and Wang Xiaobo rode bicycles, while Bai Shurong and Gu Jianping hailed a van. The four of them headed straight for the Yanshan Hotel.
Yanshan Hotel is a four-star hotel that opened in January 1981. It is located near Zhongguancun, not far at all.
Of course, with such a high-class hotel, the prices are naturally not low either.
If four people eat at a buffet, it will cost several tens of yuan per person. If they eat a proper meal, including seafood specialties, it will cost seven or eight hundred yuan per table.
However, the income from Korean language courses is truly staggering these days.
He can earn anywhere from tens to hundreds of dollars by repairing a single computer. If he were to build a computer from scratch, he could earn anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
So, I really didn't care about that little bit of money.
Making friends with people like Bai Shurong, Wang Xiaobo, and Gu Jianping in Jinghua City would definitely be helpful to him in the future. Therefore, he was generous with his money.
Everyone enjoyed a hearty lunch, and the guests were all very happy.
Han Wen saw Bai Shurong into a taxi, and after Wang Xiaobo and Gu Jianping left on their bicycles, he rode his bicycle towards the typing shop.
Because business was so busy, Hanwen didn't drink alcohol at noon. Cycling was safe, and he returned to the typing shop in no time.
The typing shop was very busy, and Zhou Ning and Gu Amei were extremely busy, with almost no time to rest.
Logically, with such good business, Hanwen should expand the store, increase its scale, and hire new employees.
However, he knew that technology was evolving rapidly. The core technologies he possessed now would soon become worthless.
Moreover, competition will become increasingly fierce in the future. The current high-profit business will soon become one of low profit margins and high sales volume.
Besides, his own mind wasn't really on these small businesses, so there was no need to expand the scale of operations, which would take up a lot of money, time, and energy.
As for not hiring new employees, that was Gu Amei's idea. She firmly opposed it, preferring to work overtime and do the work of two people herself rather than hire anyone.
Firstly, she hoped to earn more. After all, she was paid a base salary plus commission. The more she did, the more she would earn.
In addition, three people are already staying in the shop, and there is no room for anyone else.
She treated Han Wen like an older brother and Zhou Ning like an older sister; emotionally, she couldn't accept anyone else joining in.
Han Wen rode his bicycle directly to the store entrance and stopped, at which point Zhou Ning came out.
"Hanwen, how is it?" she asked with concern.
All three books have been sold. Mr. Bai from Jinghua Literary and Art Federation Publishing House took a liking to "People in Cave Villages".
"Single Parent Family" was picked up by Senior Brother Gu from the "October" magazine.
"My last copy of 'The Orphanage' was taken by Professor Wang Xiaobo from Renmin University. He'll recommend it to a magazine in Lianhua City." Han Wen replied with a smile, "Sister Ning, if nothing unexpected happens, my book will be published and available for sale soon."
"That's wonderful!" Zhou Ning exclaimed happily, unable to contain her joy. "Han Wen, you're amazing! Congratulations!"
"I am truly delighted." Han Wen nodded, not hiding his excitement, and walked into the store with Zhou Ning: "Now, I can finally relax and focus on doing business properly and making a lot of money."
"Oh, speaking of business, I just remembered. You were out for most of the day, and the shop got seven or eight more computer repair orders," Zhou Ning said happily. "However, I turned down all the orders that were too far away."
If they want to repair it, they'll have to figure out how to get the computer over themselves.
This way, you won't have to run around and travel everywhere, making things easier and less tiring.
Zhou Ning's tenderness and consideration for him truly touched Han Wen's heart.
Although he has lived two lives and is inherently somewhat hard-hearted and cold-blooded, he is neither a monster nor a beast.
Having known Zhou Ning for so long, and interacting with him every day, he felt a warm glow deep within his heart when he sensed the other's genuine care.
"Thank you, Sister Ning, you're so kind to me." Han Wen smiled.
"You're my brother, if I'm not good to you, who else should I be good to?" Zhou Ning snorted, her eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes carrying a captivating charm that could soothe the soul. She glanced at Han Wen and said, "I can't bear to see you overworked, so you should take care of yourself too."