NFBE Chapter 155 Comic Strip Exhibition Area
Chapter 155 Comic Strip Exhibition Area
After work, Jiang Weimin asked Jiang Yafei to go to the editorial department to help, while he went straight to Song Wenqing's office.
After entering the office, Jiang Weimin asked directly: "President, which manufacturers need us to design clothing this time?"
Song Wenqing put down the documents in his hand, raised his head and answered: "Of these three places, two are from Jinan and the other is in Guangzhou.
As for Jinan, you can take Comrade Yafei with you and go there tomorrow to design clothes for them.
As for the one in Guangzhou, you can go there in advance before the Canton Fair. I have already greeted and reported to the leaders of the Qingdao trade delegation.
Don't worry, Guangzhou will properly arrange your accommodation."
Jiang Weimin nodded to show that he understood. "President, I took some time to go around the workshop yesterday.
The master in the workshop told me that the typesetting of the book "The Monkey King" has been completed.
The equipment is currently being debugged and we will probably be able to start trial printing soon!"
"Don't worry! I have been following the progress. Once the equipment is debugged in the next two days, I will arrange the formal printing immediately.
But unfortunately, I'm afraid you won't be able to witness it in person."
"It's OK, as long as it can be printed! I'm counting on this album to make some foreign exchange!
I plan to draw 20 to 30 volumes of this comic strip!
I will try to finish one volume every month. If we can successfully attract foreign booksellers, we will receive a steady stream of foreign exchange orders every month!"
When Song Wenqing heard this, he was instantly excited: "Okay, I promise to make them achieve the best quality!"
Jiang Weimin asked curiously, "President, what price should we set for a color comic book like this?"
After a brief thought, Song Wenqing replied, “Overseas, this kind of color comic book usually sells for around five dollars.
So let’s set the price at $2.50 per copy! As for domestic sales, we can just sell it for $1.”
Jiang Weimin thought for a moment and nodded, "President, your price is very reasonable!"
Song Wenqing suddenly remembered something. "Oh, Xiao Jiang, a few days ago, Shanghai Publishing House sent a telegram.
We expressed the desire to take advantage of this Canton Fair to exhibit our works together with those of other publishers in a separate area and divide them by category.
Moreover, they also sent similar telegrams to many publishing houses.
After careful consideration, I think this is a good proposal and I have replied to express my agreement. "
"Boss, this is great news!"
"I also know that this is a good thing, but why didn't our Qingdao Publishing House take the lead in initiating this? It's really a pity!"
"President, think about it, our publishing house has become very popular now.
If we continue to act too high-profile, it might cause unnecessary trouble.
I think it’s better to keep a low profile.”
"Well...whatever! Let them take advantage of it!
But having said that, I received another telegram from Shanghai Publishing House two days ago.
The letter said that they had successfully reached an agreement with the Canton Fair and had opened an exclusive exhibition area specifically for comic strips.
This way, we don’t need to exhibit together with the printing and dyeing factory this time.”
“That’s great! Having an independent exhibition area will undoubtedly better attract foreign merchants who are interested in comic strips to come and appreciate them.
This way, we might be able to get more orders!"
"I thought so too, it's a pity to waste such a good opportunity!"
Jiang Weimin didn't say anything else because he was the one who proposed this idea to Shanghai Publishing House.
After get off work, Jiang Weimin took Jiang Yafei to his uncle's house for dinner. Shortly after they arrived, An Xin and Ouyang Yi followed suit.
As soon as Ouyang Yi entered the room, he couldn't wait to blurt out the question in his mind: "Yafei, why don't you join the army? Instead, you come to work in the publishing house like Wei Min?"
Jiang Yafei smiled slightly and responded, "Uncle, this was all arranged for me by Weimin!" After that, she winked at Jiang Weimin mischievously.
At this time, An Tai turned his gaze to Jiang Weimin and said, "Weimin, how did you come up with the idea of letting Yafei go to the publishing house? Isn't it good to be a soldier? Besides, your father will take care of you!"
Jiang Weimin quickly explained: "Uncle, my father has been transferred to the military region, but it is only temporary and the situation is not stable yet.
Therefore, I thought of letting Jiang Yafei work in the publishing house for a while.
After my dad's situation stabilizes, I will send her directly to the military district to serve as a soldier. This way, there will be no delays."
Hearing this, An Tai's eyes lit up and he asked, "So, your father is going to be promoted?"
Jiang Weimin shook his head and answered cautiously: "It's not certain yet.
But if this mission can be successfully completed, my father should be able to gain a firm foothold in the military region."
"Isn't that very hopeful? That's great! It's really great!" An Tai couldn't hide his excitement, his voice trembled slightly with excitement.
Jiang Defu is promoted, and Antai, as a relative under Jiang Defu's protection, will also benefit from the promotion!
"Yes! That's great." Ouyang Yi was also sincerely happy for Jiang Defu.
"By the way, why did you and Yafei rent a house? It's not like there's no room at home!"
"Uncle, we are all adults now! We want to have our own living space! And the publishing house arranges the rent for us."
"Who will cook for you now that you two are at work?" An Tai asked the point right away.
"It's okay, uncle. We'll eat outside in the morning, and in the cafeteria at noon and in the evening!"
An Tai watched the two of them have their meal taken care of and didn't ask any more questions!
"Okay! Since the publishing house has arranged a house for us, you can arrange it yourself!
If you want to come and stay for a couple of days, that’s fine, and let your aunt make delicious food for you!"
Jiang Weimin only found out today that the publishing house’s cafeteria now provides meals in the evening.
At this time, Jiang Defu was worried about finding someone who was outstanding in military theory and practical combat ability to serve as an instructor for the special operations team.