Chapter 90

【Author's note: I'm selling my muscles to be cute and asking for recommendations and collections, =￣w￣=】

Li Wenyuan is a mature adult, and Lin Han has already been very straightforward. Whether he listens or not is no longer Lin Han's concern, especially since others have already prepared for failure.

"I'll think about it when I get back. The magazine won't be relaunched so quickly. I hope it will be useful."

Lin Han got out of the car and said to Li Wenyuan, "Mosquito, I won't try to persuade you anymore. Just consult more professionals. If you have any problems, you can always find me as long as I can help."

Li Wenyuan pointed to the entrance of the residential area and joked, "Your words are enough. Go back quickly. I also need to report the situation to my boss."

"I forgot about my sister-in-law. Let her give you a good lesson."

After watching Li Wenyuan drive away, Lin Han quickly walked into the residential area. It was too cold outside in the winter, and he wanted to warm up in the heated room.

After getting out of the elevator, Lin Han subconsciously looked at the door opposite his. Chen Jiaxuan was on a business trip in Shanghai, so there was no light or noise.

He opened his door, and the warm air that greeted him made him feel a bit hot. The heating was on 24/7.

Taking off his coat, he put on a thin shirt and opened the window to let in some fresh air, as it was too hot inside.

Snowflakes were falling outside, and the dim yellow lights made the snow scene look quite beautiful. The entire residential area was quiet.

After drinking some water, Lin Han started to think about Li Wenyuan's actions. Although he loved science fiction novels, he didn't have the courage to acquire a magazine on his own.

Even if his mind was full of ideas, if he didn't consider the cost of using his brain, he could write enough novels to support the entire magazine, as he could directly transfer the magazines he had read on Earth.

However, running a magazine isn't just about writing novels; that's just one aspect of success.

Although Guo Xiaosi's "Zui Xiaoshuo" was successful, it's also important to note that Han Han's "Duchangtuan" and Anni Baobei's "Dafang" were shut down, and Zhang Yueyan's "Li" and Nanpai Sanju's "Chao Haokan" didn't fare much better.

Successful writers don't necessarily make good magazine editors, especially for independent magazines.

A good man needs three helpers. If Guo Xiaosi hadn't had the support of the Yangtze River Literature Publishing House, "Zui Xiaoshuo" wouldn't have been possible.

Now, Li Wenyuan wants to take over "Fantasy Era," a magazine that has already been suspended. This is already a nightmare-level challenge, and it has quietly escalated to a hell-level challenge.

Shaking off all his thoughts, Lin Han felt that what he could think of, others could also think of. Now it's up to Li Wenyuan to decide what to do.

He turned on his computer, checked the recent news, and started to translate the English version of "The Martian" seriously. Although he hasn't sold the copyright yet, it's better to be prepared.

The People's University Press hasn't responded yet, and Lin Han and Chen Jiaxuan's insistence on a 15% royalty seems to have reached a stalemate. They aren't tied to this publisher.

Translating the novel was a bit challenging because Lin Han had seen the movie "The Martian" in his previous life and then read the Chinese version of the novel, only glancing at the English version.

This increased the workload significantly. He had to find appropriate translations for some technical terms and formulas, and he was also considering how to translate the Chinese names like Xingtian and Jingwei.

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A week passed quietly, and Lin Han's translation work was almost halfway done. With the groundwork laid, the rest was smooth sailing.

However, he now had to go to the British Embassy in Yanjing to apply for a visa because the Penguin Publishing Group had already started large-scale publicity. On the official release day, he needed to participate in the event.

Lin Han was excited. He wanted to see how the London in this world differed from Earth. A one-day work trip and a five-day tour would be fantastic.

With the help of Penguin Publishing Group at the embassy, the visa interview was just a formality, and the stamp was quickly approved.

It took only half an hour to complete everything, and Lin Han felt quite happy. He looked at Chen Jiaxuan, who had come to help him with the visa, and said with a smile, "You people who travel abroad frequently are so lucky. You have visas for so many countries."

"I go abroad for work, not like you for leisure. After this trip to London for the Penguin Classics event, I'll go to the Paris Fashion Week to see if I can get a spot to attend the shows."

"I'll also go to Europe after spending two days in the UK, flying back from Frankfurt. I won't be able to see the fashion week, but I can visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral."

Chen Jiaxuan rolled her eyes. She worked hard, but Lin Han was planning a trip to the UK, France, and Germany.

They chatted and laughed, and when Li Wenyuan's call came, Lin Han was slightly surprised. Had something gone wrong with the preparations?

As soon as he pressed the call button, Li Wenyuan's strong voice came through, "Hey, Lin Han?"

"Mosquito, you almost deafened me with your loud voice. What good news do you have today?"

Li Wenyuan said happily, "I just finalized the last agreement with the 'Fantasy Era' magazine. The editors won't change, but the chief editor and the distribution manager will. I also invited Li Wei, the former chief editor of 'Dajia,' to be the chief editor here. He agreed, and we'll sign the contract soon."

Hearing this, Lin Han couldn't help but smile, "That's great news. With such talented people managing the magazine, you can focus on writing and building your reputation."

Having a famous writer as the chief editor is a significant factor in attracting readers.

"I'm currently conducting a survey to gather everyone's opinions and preferences. I'm not in a rush to relaunch the magazine. Only good, touching works can ensure the quality and style of the magazine." Li Wenyuan was in high spirits, full of energy.

"Take your time. The content is crucial. When you relaunch, I'll send you a flower basket and a lion dance."

But Li Wenyuan laughed and said seriously, "Instead of sending me a flower basket, why don't you serialize 'The Martian' in 'Fantasy Era'? That would be the best way to thank me. I'll give you the highest payment, 2000 yuan per thousand words, so you won't lose out."

"You really value my novel. Okay, 2000 yuan per thousand words, but I can't serialize it too far ahead. I need to control the speed."

Now it was Li Wenyuan's turn to be surprised. He had only had the idea and was testing the waters, planning to discuss it in person. He hadn't expected Lin Han to agree so readily, and his prepared words were useless.

"You agreed? Didn't you think about it?"

Lin Han tapped on the car window and said confidently, "What's there to think about? It's just a novel! I'm also supporting your work."

Everyone has dreams. Li Wenyuan has helped him so many times, and now it's time to return the favor. Besides, the 2000 yuan per thousand words is a good price, and Lin Han can still make money.

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