Wen Ying’s third novel “Xun Yong” was officially released on 15 February 2007.
Before the 15th, Modu Literature and Art Publishing House and Yuan Fenghui together tried every possible way to build momentum for this book.
“Xun Yong”, as the opening work of the Jiuding series, gathered elements of fantasy, treasure hunting and more. After Yuan Fenghui and chief editor Ding discussed, they simply added a “easter egg” to give back to readers in the first print run of 600,000 copies.
“In the 600,000 copies of the book, hidden are 6 treasures. 6 lucky readers can claim the grand prize with the treasure map?”
15 February was the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month. Wen Dongrong’s unit had not yet started the holiday.
On the way to work, Wen Dongrong specially bought a copy of “Xun Yong” at the newsstand. Before reading the content, he was first attracted by the promotional slogan.
Then he found it amusing.
In 600,000 copies there are 6 grand prizes. The winning rate is one in 100,000, a probability small enough to be negligible.
Wen Dongrong did not care about the temptation of the “treasure grand prize”. The readers cared very much. Outside the newsstand, several young girls were gathered, chattering and discussing. They tore off the plastic seal of the new book on the spot, flipping through page by page. Unfortunately, they did not find the so-called “treasure map”.
“Oh, indeed not…”
“If not, then not. Did you buy the book to win a prize?”
“Of course not, just thought it was quite fun.”
The few young girls left laughing and holding the books.
It was almost New Year. They had plenty of pocket money, and also ample time.
Like such young readers, Wen Ying had many.
No one cared whether Wen Ying changed publishers. Readers only cared if they could see the new book as soon as possible. The content serialised in the magazine was only two-thirds of the full plot. It was said that the remaining one-third was not only the most exciting, but the plot also had a big twist!
Wen Ying’s loyal readers would choose to buy the book on the first day of release, and also eagerly finish the remaining plot on this day.
Before this batch of readers finished the book, they would not go online to evaluate and give feedback.
Of course, those who chose to purchase “Xun Yong” on the 15th, besides Wen Ying’s loyal readers and relatives and friends, there were also some literary critics.
These people were like film critics, making a living by writing book reviews. Regardless of whether they liked “Xun Yong” or not, they could not avoid evaluating “Xun Yong”.
Not only to produce book reviews, but also to do it quickly. What viewpoint to hold was not important. What mattered was not to fall behind others!
Wen Dongrong brought the book to the unit, but did not read it immediately. In the morning he was in meetings, busy without his feet touching the ground.
Chen Ru, who was not interested in literary creation, also bought a copy of “Xun Yong” on the way to work. In the morning Chen Ru happened to have nothing much to do, sitting in her own office and finishing half the content of “Xun Yong”.
The person involved, Wen Ying, did not know her parents each contributed one copy to the sales. On the day “Xun Yong” was released, Wen Ying was at Tianjiao.
Today was the first dividend distribution since Tianjiao’s establishment. Not only Wen Ying needed to be present, all other shareholders of Tianjiao arrived, including Wang Shuang.
Wang Shuang looked lacking in interest.
“Anyway, no matter how much money is distributed, it has nothing to do with me.”
He leaned close to Wen Ying and whispered.
Wen Ying looked at Madam Wang’s expression, comforting Wang Shuang. “Not necessarily. Do not give up until the last moment! But I do have a sincere suggestion for you. If your mother is willing to give you the dividend, you must not spend it recklessly…”
Poor Wang Shuang, still did not know he was a house slave.
Spending the dividend is refreshing for a moment. After the refreshment, repaying the loan is like a crematorium!
Wang Shuang still wanted to ask a few more questions. Madam Wang’s glance swept over. Wen Ying immediately looked straight ahead, refusing to whisper with Wang Shuang anymore.
In the conference room sat Wen Ying, Wang Shuang, and also Li Zhentao, Qin Xianming.
Tianjiao’s first shareholder was still Li Zhentao, holding 34%.
The second shareholder was Qin Xianming, holding 26%.
These two together controlled 60% of Tianjiao’s shares, truly the major shareholders.
The third shareholder was Wang Shuang, with 16%.
Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui were the same, both holding 12%!
In the conference room, everyone including Wen Ying was waiting for Yuan Fenghui. About ten minutes later, Yuan Fenghui had someone bring in some materials, distributing one copy to each shareholder.
This was Tianjiao’s financial report since establishment!
Wen Ying had seen many financial reports before, with the purpose of fighting lawsuits, most still for divorce lawsuits. Looking at a financial report closely related to herself, adding up two lifetimes, this was really the first time.
The ‘shrimp king’ aside for now. The ‘shrimp king’ not asking Wen Ying for more investment was already good. Dividend was impossible.
So when Wen Ying opened the report, her attitude was even a bit reverent. This feeling was truly subtle.
Qin Xianming and Li Zhentao were both people who often looked at financial reports.
Only Wang Shuang… poor young master Shuang, merely a first-year university student, had already desperately improved himself. With great difficulty he understood the war of online public opinion, figured out the entry to star public relations, also accumulated experience in office space decoration, even learned to deal with office building property management.
But what use was that?
He could not read financial reports!
Wang Shuang forced himself to read a few pages, simply flipping to the last page.
The process was not important. He only focused on the result.
Seeing the final number, Wang Shuang was stunned. “Our company is so profitable?”
At this moment, Wang Shuang’s mental calculation ability instantly peaked. Using the net profit on the financial report multiplied by 16%, he calculated his own dividend.
The calculated number smashed the young master Shuang with a monthly salary of two thousand, making stars appear in his eyes.
Wen Ying and the other two did not pay attention to him. Madam Wang reached out to take the document from Wang Shuang’s hand, looked closely and was also very surprised.
This money-making speed was almost like robbing money!
Wen Ying was not affected by Wang Shuang, persisting in reading to the end at her own pace. For a moment she did not know what to say.
Why do more and more bosses not want to do real industry?
Because making money in real industry is too slow!
Tianjiao, as a company established for two years, with registered capital of 5 million, having only produced two TV dramas, with only three signed artists under its name, the financial report showed it net earned more than 37 million.
This more than 37 million was already the net profit after deducting all operating costs.
Including the funds pressed into Zhang Guangzhen’s new drama shooting.
Also including Tianjiao in the name of the company, purchasing office space worth 26 million in Modu in January this year.
At first Madam Wang only rented the space. Thinking of investing in decoration, decorating for the landlord made Madam Wang very heartbroken. After returning to Rongcheng and discussing, simply buy the office space.
If waiting for Zhang Guangzhen’s new drama to sell the copyright, Tianjiao’s profit would be higher.
If in January Tianjiao did not purchase property in Modu, the number on today’s financial report would be 63 million, not 37 million!
Wen Ying, having finished the financial report, would not ask questions like Wang Shuang.
Why is Tianjiao so profitable?
The exclusive broadcast rights of “The Princess’s New Clothes” sold for 70 million. “Star River and You” copyright sold for 95 million. These two dramas were Tianjiao’s big profit heads.
Plus Li Mengjiao, Yun Chen, and Zhang Yangning. These three did not perform activities frequently, but could not stand their popularity and high unit price. Accumulated it was also a considerable income.
Remuneration for shooting advertisements.
Endorsement fees.
Also “Star River and You” original soundtrack album was a big hit. The album earned some money. The big head was in the songs’ ringtone business.
Just the opening and ending songs of “Star River and You” let Tianjiao share more than 20 million from the operators. And the album was only listed for half a year!
Of course, to support these three artists, the capital Tianjiao invested was also very large. Each equipped with a team, top industry teachers invited by Yuan Fenghui. These were very expensive. Ordinary small companies would not be willing to spend like this.
Li Zhentao and Qin Xianming put down the financial report, looking at each other speechless.
At the beginning of Tianjiao’s establishment, it was to escort Li Mengjiao.
To be honest, Li Zhentao never thought this company could earn so much money.
Li Zhentao, holding the most shares, did not ask Yuan Fenghui how to distribute dividends this year. Suddenly he called Wen Ying’s name. “Wen Ying, what do you think?”
Wen Ying closed the financial report. “I have only one idea. The company must allocate shares to the artists.”
