Parental Love: Jiang Weimin's Life of Lying Down

As the orders for "Police Dog Attack: Wind Pursuit" gradually decreased.

Song Wenqing from Qingdao Publishing House sat in the conference room and called a meeting of important personnel from the publishing house.

The main purpose of this meeting was to summarize the distribution of "Police Dog Attack - Wind Chase" and to formulate a printing plan for the next work "Police Dog Attack - Vault Mystery".

After everyone was present, Song Wenqing signaled that they could begin.

Financial Director Xu Yonghong began by saying, "President, we have published a total of 400 million copies of the two volumes of Police Dog Attack, with a unit price of 0.1 yuan. The total revenue reached 40 yuan, with a profit of 24 yuan, but there is still 2 yuan that has not been paid back."

Hearing this figure, Song Wenqing nodded with satisfaction, expressing his approval. He said with emotion: "Finally, we have made a great comeback! Now that we have money in the account, we have replaced all the office facilities that need to be replaced in our publishing house, and we will also make up for the employee benefits that were previously lacking as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll do the statistics after the president's meeting."

Then, the distributor Yun Zhou added: "President, 220 million copies of Police Dog: Chasing the Wind have been published, and there are 20 copies left in stock. However, the speed of subsequent orders has slowed down significantly, and it is estimated that there will be at most 30 orders."

Song Wenqing nodded, realizing that the market demand might be close to saturation and that the next step of work could be carried out.

After discussing the release of "Police Dog Attack - Wind Pursuit", the meeting entered the next stage - formulating the printing plan for "Police Dog Attack - Vault Mystery".

Song Wenqing pondered for a moment and asked, "Zhao Jian, how is the printing going?"

"President, our printing press is currently at full capacity and can print 55 copies per month. After improvements made by the equipment department, the printing volume has increased by 5 copies."

"Well, Zhao Jian, go back and compile a list of personnel. Since they have made contributions, they should be given due rewards."

"Then let me thank the president on their behalf," Zhao Jian said excitedly.

"Go on."

"Yes, President. Due to the decrease in orders, the printing volume of Police Dog Attack: Wind Chase has been reduced. However, the typeset of Police Dog Attack: Vault Mystery has been completed, and most of the other equipment has begun to prepare for printing the book."

"Okay, then while ensuring the normal orders for the upper and lower volumes of "Police Dog Attack", we will focus on printing "Police Dog Attack - The Mystery of the Vault." Song Wenqing made the decision decisively.

"President, how many copies should we print this time?" Zhao Jian asked with concern.

Song Wenqing answered without hesitation: "The first print run will be 200 million copies, and it will be officially released in three months." He was confident that as readers' enthusiasm for this type of subject matter continued to grow, the sales this time would definitely be better than before.

However, Zhao Jian was a little worried: "President, isn't it too risky to print so many copies at once? After all, the reason why we were able to sell so well last time was largely due to the newspaper promotion. Is it really okay without such help this time?"

But Song Wenqing firmly believed in his judgment: "Don't worry, we are the only one publishing this kind of suspense and crime-solving comic books on the market, and readers' interest has been aroused. I believe that 200 million copies will definitely not be too many." Suspense and crime-solving comic books only became popular in the 80s.

Song Wenqing continued, "Besides, if no one publishes it in the newspaper, won't we publish it ourselves?"

"President, this idea of yours is really brilliant." Liu Shuo exclaimed.

"Old Liu, stop flattering me. Has anyone else finished a manuscript recently besides The River Goes East?"

"President, Liu Shikui has completed a film. I just received it and am reviewing it."

"Really? What's the subject?"

"President, this is a war-themed book. Master Liu's painting skills are very high. I estimate that there will be no problem in distributing 20 copies."

"Then we should typeset it first, and then print it after Police Dog Attack: The Vault Mystery is officially released."

"Okay, President. I'll talk to Zhao Jian again."

"Old Liu, have you started drawing the next work of The River Flows East?" Song Wenqing asked.

"President, I've already started drawing, but it's not a suspenseful crime-solving story, it's a war story," Editor Liu said helplessly.

"What? Why not draw suspenseful crime-solving themes! How many copies of war themes can be published? 50 copies at most is already a lot. You should contact Da Jiangdong quickly and ask him to change the subject!" Song Wenqing said loudly.

"The president has already communicated with him, but Da Jiang Dongqu said that he was inspired by his father's passionate stories during the war and wanted to portray his father's experiences during the war."

"We can draw this story later. Confession-solving comic strips are very popular right now, so we should hurry up and prepare for the next work."

"President, I have also told him this. Da Jiangdong said that he could allow other painters to continue their creations using the settings of his "Police Dog Attack"." Editor Liu explained.

“Do other painters have the ability to adapt The River Eastward?” the president questioned.

"I think we can give it a try." Editor Liu replied uncertainly.

Song Wenqing was silent for a while, then said, "How about this, find a painter with good painting skills and go to Dajiang Dongqu's home again. This time you need to ask Dajiang Dongqu to write a wonderful script. It would be best if Dajiang Dongqu can give some guidance, or let the painter paint directly on the island and come back after the work is finished. At the same time, don't forget to bring the adaptation fee."

"Okay, President, I'll arrange it right away. Could you help me find some more foreign exchange coupons? I'll go to the Friendship Store and buy two more cans of coffee. Da Jiangdong's mother loves coffee very much. If we can give her this gift, I believe we can convince her to support us."

Song Wenqing thought for a moment, then agreed: "Okay, I will arrange this as soon as possible. You prepare other related matters first to ensure that everything goes smoothly."

Therefore, Liu Shuo began to prepare for this important visit and negotiation. Liu Shuo also persuaded a painter named Zhang Tianshui to accompany him to visit Dajiangdong.

The painter Liu Shuo specifically sought out was named Zhang Tianshui, who not only had superb painting skills, but also had a gentle and humble personality, and most importantly, was very young.

He was worried that if he asked an older painter to come, he might clash with Jiang Weimin because of his pride, causing unnecessary trouble. So Liu Shuo set foot on Songshan Island for the second time.

This time, they were greeted by An Jie, Jiang Dehua and Jiang Weimin. After Liu Shuo got off the boat, he introduced Zhang Tianshui to everyone. Then, they returned home together.

After arriving home, Liu Shuo finally told the purpose of his visit: "Friend Jiang, we all know that you are busy drawing your father's work about the war of resistance against Japan, but we still hope that you can help adapt a wonderful and suspenseful story."

Hearing this, Zhang Tianshui also echoed: "Yes, Teacher Jiang, thank you for your help!"

Jiang Weimin quickly waved his hands and said modestly: "I don't deserve it. Please don't call me that."

However, Zhang Tianshui continued to praise: "Teacher Jiang, your strength is obvious to all. The circulation of your single comic book is as high as two million copies!"

"Brother Zhang, my painting skills are limited, but my screenwriting skills are better. Please don't call me Teacher Jiang."

"I understand, Teacher Jiang."

"My dear Jiang, can you help me adapt this story? By the way, President Song also asked me to bring the adaptation fee of 200 yuan." As he said that, he took out an envelope from his bag and handed it to Jiang Weimin.

"Wei Min, if you can help, please help Editor Liu!" An Jie at the side quickly interrupted.

Jiang Weimin thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, but you have to give me a few days. I will try to sort out the story in these two days."

"Thank you so much, Teacher Jiang. I plan to stay here for a while and may bother you often in the future." Editor Liu said with gratitude.

"Oh, Brother Zhang, are you planning to stay here permanently?" Jiang Weimin asked curiously.

"Well, I don't know much about suspenseful crime comic strips, so I would like to study with you, Teacher Jiang, for a while." Zhang Tianshui answered sincerely.

In fact, he has another idea deep in his heart, which is to create a work with a circulation of over one million.

Only in this way can he truly improve his reputation and the level of his royalties. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but be full of expectations and motivation.