The novel "I, Robot" has received more attention and popularity overseas than imagined. At best, it is only circulated in the circle of science fiction fans in China, but it is directly on news from major TV stations and well-known newspapers abroad.

This was originally its honor. Lin Han brought this novel from the earth to this world. Such brilliant achievements also made him feel empathetic and convey the essence of earth civilization.

If he has read more novels, he can write other novels or literary works, but his understanding of other literature basically depends on the Chinese textbooks.

There is obviously no Mo Yan in this world, but Lin Han cannot bring Mo Yan's representative works because he has never seen them. He is just a science fiction novel lover, not a traditional literature lover. He only knows that Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in Literature, but his works even know "Red Sorghum".

This is because "Red Sorghum" made a movie and TV series. She didn't understand the rest of the works at all, and she was powerless to transform into a writer.

At this time, Lin Han was pushing a cart and picking vegetables in the supermarket like a civic. The Spring Festival was about to be coming, and others were going home, but he could only stay in the rental house for the New Year alone, so he had to stock up on some dishes.

The supermarket is filled with a strong atmosphere of the Spring Festival, with fiery red Chinese knots, printed Spring Festival couplets, door gods and the word "Fu" and the supermarket shelves are also full of red lanterns, and the cheerful music keeps ringing.

Wangwang gift bags have been piled up into small hills, and various gifts are also placed in a prominent position. By the time of the Spring Festival, it is estimated that most of the city of Yanjing will be vacant.

After taking a few cabbages and putting them in the shopping cart, Lin Han knew that this thing had been stored for a long time and could make him feel at ease to be an otaku for a few days.

Just as he was about to go over to weigh the phone, his phone suddenly rang, and it was an extremely unfamiliar phone number.

"Hello, is it Mr. Lin Han? I am a staff member of Amazon Online Bookstore. I want to negotiate with you about something, but I don't know if it's inconvenient?"

Lin Han looked up at the trumpet that was playing singing. He silently walked towards another corner, and said, "It's convenient, please tell me if you have anything to do."

He was very puzzled why Amazon contacted him at this time. Is it planning to send him the sales dividends from last month? But isn’t this kind of thing just transferring money to the bank directly? He provided bank card information when he uploaded it before.

The girl who spoke softly opposite continued, "This is the thing. An American publisher has taken a fancy to your novel "I, Robo T". I would like to ask if you still have the copyrights in English, Spanish and French?"

"At present, all copyrights are in my hands, but I only have exclusively authorized the simplified Chinese publishing rights to Renmin University Press. I don't know which publisher it is, can I tell you about it?"

"If possible, I think it's better for you to have a conversation directly. The other party is Random House, a traditional American publisher. I will contact the staff of Random House China Branch later, please wait."

It just so happened that Lin Han also needed time to discuss this matter with Chen Jiaxuan, so he answered readily: "No problem, goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, he quickly pushed the shopping cart to the cashier, then swiped the card to make a purchase and rushed home with his bag. This is a matter of racing against time and must be discussed carefully.

After communicating with Chen Jiaxuan on the phone, Lin Han finally calmed down and calmed down his hurdle.

While putting the things in the bag into the refrigerator, he mocked himself: "Aren't you just here to ask? You can't calm down and throw away Asimov's face."

He is just a newcomer in the publishing industry. He has just published his first simplified Chinese novel. Now, a global book publisher has come to him. It is fake not to be excited.

Chen Jiaxuan hurried back from CCTV. She was originally unblocking her relationship and wanted her singer program not to be cancelled by the director of the Spring Festival Gala.

"Are you sure that Random Bookstore has a intention to publish?" Chen Jiaxuan hurriedly opened the folder she had prepared. She never thought that Lin Han would go international so quickly, and the domestic market was just the tip of the iceberg.

In other words, she did not prepare the corresponding information, so she could only hurry up and make up for it.

Lin Han spread his hands and said, "It should be, it's not April Fool's Day now, so no one will come to lie to me specifically."

"Be careful. After the phone call is over, I will go find someone to check the matter about Random House."

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Half an hour later, an unfamiliar number came over on time. Lin Han pressed to answer and turned on the speakerphone, so that Chen Jiaxuan next to him could also hear the conversation here.

"You are the Lin Han who wrote "I, Robo T" right? I'm from Random House China Company, so call me Qin Jun."

This tone made Lin Han feel a little uncomfortable, as if he was a little arrogant and arrogant, as if he really regarded himself as the author's God.

"It's me. Is it a Chinese company or an American company that wants me to publish the copyright now?" Lin Han is more concerned about this issue. He doesn't want to sell it to a leather bag company at a low price.

Qin Jun said impatiently: "Of course, it's not useful for Chinese companies to get it. Now the copyright is basically in your hands, right? Our company is willing to buy all the copyrights except Simplified Chinese, as well as movies, TV series adaptation rights, etc. except Simplified Chinese, and divide the rest into separate calculations. What do you think?"

Chen Jiaxuan felt angry and funny on the other hand. She wanted to send herself a mere $50,000. Did she really think that Chinese people had never seen money?

Lin Han was also confused by the offer. So many copyrights were worth only 50,000 US dollars. He was too lazy to bargain. "Sorry, the price is too low and the copyright requirements are too high, so the film and television copyright will not be sold."

"Do you know that the publishing market is not very good now, and there are not many writers who can get five-digit prices. Moreover, you are still a Chinese science fiction novel. It doesn't know whether Americans buy it or not. When the novel is published, you can get a 3% royalty. This is still a very kind newcomer contract."

Chen Jiaxuan shook her head at Lin Han, and she quickly wrote a few words on the paper: This person’s head is sick!

After seeing this line of words, Lin Han couldn't help laughing directly. He said, "Mr. Qin, it seems that your publishing house has not realized the value of this novel. I don't think there is any need for negotiation."

The Qin army met many writers. After hearing the novels published by Random House’s US headquarters, many of them were almost unwilling to help themselves. They didn’t care how harsh the contract was signed. They almost thought it was good to be able to release the English version.

But it is not true for Lin Han. The 3% royalty plus the price of 50,000 US dollars is what I want to take down the copyright of "I, Robot". Random House also thinks too beautifully.

"Do you know our Random House? Now we have merged with Penguin Publishing Group, and 25% of the world's publishing market belongs to us. As long as you sign a contract with us, you are a writer that is popular at home and abroad. The next book Random House can give priority to publishing for you." Qin Jun revealed intentionally or unintentionally, "Now the Japanese branch is also contacting a science fiction writer, and I believe you will make the right choice."

Random House’s signature is indeed very loud, but just blindly emphasizing its own strength but not giving out more preferential conditions is completely a talk on paper.

Lin Han didn't want to be silly anymore. He said bluntly: "I think we are not suitable for each other, so let's cooperate again if we have the opportunity in the future."

"Do you know you are rejecting Random House now? You will regret your decision, but don't blame me for not reminding you that there will be no such store after passing through this village. Random House will not always wait for you."

Qin Jun never thought that he would fail. In the past, he was basically invincible with the name of Random Bookstore, so his tone felt a little annoyed and angry.

8,100 photos recommended in the week! The author Jun never dreamed that there would be so many votes, and he was almost laughing when he was sleeping.

I just moved to my newly rented house yesterday, but the trick is that there is no chair or bench, and there is a computer desk that cannot be used. So the author only sits on the floor and puts his laptop on a packaging cardboard box to write. The swivel chairs I buy online tomorrow will arrive. I hope I can get rid of the floor as soon as possible!
Chapter completed!