PNB Chapter 302 Song Qin refused to be immoral and couldn't continue.
Chapter 302 Song Qin refused to be immoral and couldn't continue.
"I'm taking the day off tomorrow."
"Okay, then I'll come find you tomorrow."
Lin Yuyao felt confident that getting her to join the project was a sure thing.
If it weren't for this consideration, she wouldn't have asked to meet with her in person.
"Things have changed, and I don't plan to submit my manuscript to the original publishing house anymore," Lin Yuyao explained to them.
"It would be great to have a better future, so you'll be working upstairs from now on?"
"Yes, we live very close by. We even have to use this staircase to get to and from get off work. Sister Zhou, I probably won't be able to work here for more than a few months. Do you think we should hire someone else?"
Zhou Jing said, "I can't make that decision myself. I'll ask the boss later."
We definitely need to hire more people. Two people can barely manage, but it's exhausting.
Especially when one of them is on vacation.
They all have families now, and sometimes they have to take time off work when something happens at home.
Two people can manage for a while, but not in the long run.
Zhou Jing called Fu Leyi and was told to recruit again next month.
As for why it was delayed for a month, I don't know.
Since Lin Yuyao wasn't leaving immediately, she figured next month would be fine.
Lin Yuyao roughly guessed why Fu Leyi was worried that opening a studio was a rash decision.
Or rather, it's to see if she might give up after hitting a wall, giving her room to back out.
How wonderful it would be to have a close older sister.
……
On her second day off, Lin Yuyao arranged to meet Song Qin at a coffee shop across from the bookstore.
After taking a sip of coffee, Song Qin sighed.
"I think I'll have to resign."
"Decided?"
Song Qin nodded. "This is basically a confirmation."
"What happened?"
"Sigh!" Song Qin sighed again and said, "Do you remember what I told you last time? You licensed your copyright to overseas companies free of charge."
“I remember.”
"You didn't agree, and neither did any of my subordinates. None of us are fools; it would be strange if we agreed. Now the president is putting pressure on me, telling us we have to convince you to agree no matter what, or we won't be able to come to work."
At this point, she let out an angry snort.
"It was supposed to be entirely voluntary, but this is forcing me to do something they're forcing me to do. I can't do this job, so I guess I'll have to quit."
"What about the others? Surely there's someone to sell?"
Song Qin nodded and said, "Yes, several other editors have advised their authors to grant licenses for free. I can't do that job, so I always advise you to be cautious."
According to Song Qin's description, other editors managed to get a few copies published, but she didn't submit a single one. No wonder she got scolded by the editor-in-chief.
Lin Yuyao smiled and said, "At worst, we can quit and work together. I've already rented a place."
Song Qin was taken aback. "Really?"
"Of course, you see, the third floor across the street is the office building I rent."
She pointed out the window to the third floor of the bookstore across the street.
Song Qin moved to the window and looked across the street.
"How big is it?"
"Two hundred square meters, is that enough for us to open a studio?"
"Don't make it too big at the beginning. Just an office will do. Two hundred square meters is more than enough."
She thought she was joking, but it turned out to be true, and the house was already rented.
Song Qin was amazed by her execution ability.
"Yuyao, opening a studio isn't easy. Have you thought about how you plan to operate it?"
"Let's publish our own youth literature magazine first. My novels will no longer be published separately, but serialized in our own magazine."
These words shocked Song Qin even more.
She had even figured out how to operate it.
"Sure, that's what they do in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and they've been very successful. This area is still relatively untapped in mainland China, so there's a huge demand. As long as the content is good enough and they can get it going, it's sure to be a bestseller."
The two discussed the magazine's content, and before they knew it, more than two hours had passed.
To Song Qin's surprise, Lin Yuyao was actually quite knowledgeable.
It's worth noting that there isn't much content on this topic in China, yet she can speak about it fluently and knowledgeably, which is truly remarkable.
To be honest, Song Qin was initially quite saddened to give up her current job immediately.
Her uncertainty about the future made her hesitant to make any decisions.
After talking with Lin Yuyao, she now wishes she could go back and resign immediately.
I won't stand for that bird's wrath.
"Great, great, we can do it! I have a feeling we'll be a hit."
Song Qin was very excited and wanted to continue discussing the magazine.
But Lin Yuyao saw that it was almost lunchtime, so she said to her, "Let's go to a restaurant and chat while we eat."
"Okay, come on, I'll treat you to dinner."
"I should be the one treating you to dinner."
Fortunately, she met a reliable editor. Song Qin's character is impeccable; otherwise, she wouldn't even know she had been sold out.
She took Song Qin to the restaurant where Fu Huaiyi had taken her before, and everyone there recognized her.
After she told the waiter she wanted a quiet room, they took her directly to the best private room on the second floor.
The room was small, with only one table inside.
The view from the window is of the back of the street, and it's very quiet.
"This restaurant is quite nice; it's probably one of the more upscale restaurants in Chenshan Town."
"It seems so." Having lived here for over a year, she had a good grasp of the prices and other aspects of life.
Although this restaurant belongs to Fu Huaiyi's uncle's family, she still has to say that the prices are expensive.
"Chenshan Town is not big, so this price is indeed considered high for Chenshan Town."
As she spoke, she pushed the menu towards her.
"Sister Song, what would you like to eat?"
At that time, few restaurants had menus, and most required customers to pay before eating.
It's normal for a restaurant to be a bit more expensive when you eat first and pay later, and there's smiling service from the staff.
Song Qin smiled and said, "I'm fine with anything. You seem to know this restaurant quite well, so why don't you order something?"
"Shall I order a few of their signature dishes?"
"to make."
After ordering their food, they chatted again while the dishes were being served.
There are many procedures to go through when opening a studio, and it takes time to complete these procedures.
They weren't quite sure how to do it.
Lin Yuyao had looked into it before and knew a bit about it; she would take care of it.
Song Qin was quite familiar with the procedures regarding what kind of people the magazine needed to recruit, where to apply for a publication number, and so on.
Lin Yuyao borrowed paper and pen from the restaurant, and the two of them made a detailed plan during their meal.
Fortunately, it was her uncle's restaurant. She brought her people there for a meal and stayed for the whole afternoon without being driven away.
In the late afternoon, they thoughtfully provided free snacks, fruits, and tea.
Song Qin praised, "The service at this restaurant is excellent. We should come here again if we have anything to discuss in the future."
"Okay."
It's getting late, Song Qin has to go back.
She's just an ordinary worker, she doesn't own a car, and she has to take the bus home.
Lin Yuyao felt that she should learn to drive.