Chapter 77

"Listen, I'm not the author."

With a casual remark from Xiao Yu Mai, Qian Hongyou and Huang Junhui's heads buzzed as if they had exploded.

Ever since you met us, you've been messing with us.

Do you know why we've always maintained our composure?

It's because we thought you were the author of "Ghost Blows Out the Light"!

Turns out you're not?

Composure, what composure... Composure my sister!

Huang Junhui was about to lose his temper, but the experienced Qian Hongyou asked Li Xue, "Didn't you say the book was written by him?"

Li Xue replied, "At the time, President Mai sent it to my email. I wasn't sure, but I thought he wrote it."

Qian Hongyou's gaze fell on Xiao Yu Mai, who nodded, "When she called me, she said she was going to be the substitute host. I have a friend who was writing a supernatural novel, so I sent it to her."

It makes sense...

Qian Hongyou's face darkened. He crossed his arms, leaned back, and leaned against the sofa, coughing to signal.

Huang Junhui... no, Huang Junhui, he was furious, pointing at Xiao Yu Mai, "Damn..."

At the same time, Xiao Yu Mai casually added, "But the copyright of 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' is in my hands... What did you just say, damn? Are you cursing me?"

Uh...

No!

You must have heard wrong!

I said, I said...

Huang Junhui felt like a plane doing an emergency brake in mid-air. He forcibly stopped himself, looking at Qian Hongyou for help, hoping the experienced one would help him out.

The experienced one is indeed experienced.

Qian Hongyou didn't rush to speak. He stared at Xiao Yu Mai, deep in thought.

Is he playing us?

Why do I always have this feeling?

After a while, Qian Hongyou spoke, "You said the copyright is in your hands?"

"Yes. The author is my childhood friend. We grew up together, played in the mud, shared food, and even wore the same pair of pants. He's not comfortable appearing in public, so he leaves all external matters to me."

"That doesn't prove the copyright is in your hands."

"Oh, you mean the agency authorization? Yes, we went to the notary office a few days ago. The copyright of 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' is fully managed by me. I'm currently helping him with the publisher. By the way, I left the notarization at home. If we can reach an agreement, I can show it to you anytime."

Qian Hongyou took out a cigarette, and Huang Junhui, being observant, lit it for him. Qian Hongyou smoked, pondering Xiao Yu Mai's words.

He still felt Xiao Yu Mai was deliberately playing them, but the temptation of the 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' copyright was too great.

Sponsorship from businesses is just a formality; he wouldn't get much out of it. The key was the program's ratings and the favor of Deputy Director Huang. Recently, a deputy director was about to retire, and he was still in his forties, young and ambitious!

Let's try it. If he dares to play me... the security guards at the radio station aren't to be trifled with, and there are several temporary workers!

Thinking this, Qian Hongyou coughed and asked, "Is there a publisher willing to publish it?"

Xiao Yu Mai shook his head in frustration, "Publishers these days don't understand appreciation. A few are willing, but they want me to pay for it and buy the book number myself."

"You have to be careful. There are many scammers out there who prey on young people with literary dreams."

Book publishing is strictly controlled by the state. Whether self-funded or publicly funded, it requires approval from the relevant state departments, going through a rigorous process of topic submission, three reviews, and three proofreadings. Only after obtaining the book number from the publisher can it enter the formal printing process.

On the fringes of the book market, there are always a group of people who deceive young people with literary dreams. Selling book numbers is the lowest form of scam. For a few thousand yuan, they claim to help you publish a book, which is impossible. The price of a book number will never be less than ten thousand yuan.

If you're greedy for cheap deals, you'll regret it when you've paid the money.

Xiao Yu Mai nodded, feigning agreement, "Yes, I've almost been scammed a few times."

"Still, consider the conditions I mentioned earlier. What do you think?"

"Alright. Since the publishers have been uncooperative, it's not bad to build a reputation first..." Li Xue secretly nudged Xiao Yu Mai again, but he seemed not to notice and continued, "But, is ten thousand yuan a bit too little?"

"Young people should think long-term, not always focus on short-term gains. When you achieve success in the future, you'll look back and see that this was a valuable experience." This time, Qian Hongyou noticed Li Xue's gesture and subtly reprimanded her, "Xiao Li, do you think what I said makes sense, hmm?"

"Ah? Leader, I..."

Li Xue was flustered, unsure how to respond.

Xiao Yu Mai's lips curled into a smile as he said to her, "You're right. Share your thoughts. After all, I got this novel from my friend for you. He doesn't care, and neither do I. Whether to sell it to your radio station is up to you."

Ah?

Li Xue was stunned.

Looking at the calm Xiao Yu Mai and the glaring Qian Hongyou and Huang Junhui, she hesitated for a long time before finally gritting her teeth, "President Mai, don't sell it, absolutely don't sell it."

This is the Li Xue I know!

"Alright, I'll listen to you." Xiao Yu Mai smiled.

His smile made someone cry.

"Who gave you the right to speak out of turn? Get out!" Qian Hongyou, the experienced one, still maintained some restraint, but Huang Junhui, the one who wanted to take credit, had no such patience, "You're just a little intern. Do you even have a say? Do you still want to work here?"

"Do you think it's up to your little lackey to decide?"

Xiao Yu Mai suddenly stood up. Qian Hongyou and Huang Junhui's voices were loud, but his was even louder.

Listen up, you two dogs!

Starting tonight, 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' will be off the air!

Otherwise, you'll be receiving my lawyer's letter!

After Li Xue leaves, a place dirtier than a cesspool, what's the point of staying!

Qian Hongyou finally understood, standing up and angrily rebuking Xiao Yu Mai, "You came here today to deliberately cause trouble!"

"So what if I did? Remember my words, don't cause trouble for yourself. I'm sure Pan Feng will be happy to take this case."

Pan Feng... Pan Feng?

Qian Hongyou's face changed dramatically, suppressing the urge to call the security guards. He watched helplessly as Xiao Yu Mai took Li Xue away.

Ten minutes later, Li Xue, holding her belongings, followed Xiao Yu Mai out of the radio station building.

"President Mai, who is Pan Feng? Director Qian seemed quite afraid of him."

"He's a lawyer, a scumbag, who specializes in this kind of lawsuit. He loves suing radio and TV stations. Six years ago, he wreaked havoc on the Yanjing Radio Station, forcing a public apology and compensation, and even made a deputy director retire early due to illness."

"President Mai, your friends are so impressive!"

"Friends? He ran fast enough back then, escaping to a foreign country where I couldn't catch him. Otherwise... never mind, let's not talk about that scumbag. What are your plans for the future?"

Li Xue shook her head, "I don't know."

"Work with me."

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