After Breaking Off My Marriage, I Became A Powerful Minister's Treasure

Chapter 51: You'll Be Rich

The two first went to the bookstore where Xiao Hanzheng copied books.

It was also the largest bookstore in the county.

The shopkeeper saw Xiao Hanzheng and said with a big smile, "Duke Xiao, you are here. Do you want to take the books back to copy again today?"

Xiao Hanzheng was the only xiaosanyuan or small three yuan (小三元: a candidate who came in first place in three consecutive scholar examinations) in Nanxi county for so many years, so he was very polite.

Xiao Hanzheng replied with a faint smile, "I'm not copying books today. I wrote a novel and want to show you. Do you accept it here?"

The shopkeeper was stunned. "Ah, what did Duke Xiao write?"

Xiao Hanzheng had copied books from him for many years, but he had never written a novel before.

It seemed that he wasn't really interested in those romance novels.

So he was a little curious about what manuscript Xiao Hanzheng would write.

Xiao Hanzheng took out the manuscript he had written and handed it over.

The shopkeeper asked the waiter to serve them tea while he sat at the side and started reading.

Initially, he felt a little puzzled when reading the first two chapters.

What was this plot about?

There was no love, and there wasn't a horror or strange storyline.

The writing was very good, but it was a pity that the storyline wasn't that great.

However, he still endured and read on patiently.

Then, he became engrossed in it.

When he saw that the main character had entered the path of immortality and was about to enter the sect, that was the end of the manuscript.

He spoke without expressing himself fully, "Duke Xiao's storyline is very innovative. This is the first time I've seen someone write a novel on immortal cultivation, and I really want to continue reading."

He asked, "Are you preparing to write a longer story?"

Xiao Hanzheng nodded. "If the price is right and it sells well, I will continue to write."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "According to my experience, this manuscript should sell well."

"I just don't know what price Duke Xiao wants to sell it for."

Before Xiao Hanzheng came, he had already discussed with Shi Qingluo. "I don't want to negotiate the price of the novels alone. Instead, I want a share."

His little wife came up with his idea and he felt that it was very good. This way, if the sales were excellent, he wouldn't lose out.

The shopkeeper was puzzled. "What is a share?"

Xiao Hanzheng said, "It means that after deducting the costs of printing and renting, you will give me 40% of the profits."

This was the first time he had seen someone selling manuscripts like this.

He said awkwardly, "This... our shop has never received manuscripts like this before."

Xiao Hanzheng smiled indifferently. "Then I'll take them to another bookstore."

When the shopkeeper heard this, he was in a bad mood.

He felt that these novels were going to be popular.

If they were sold by other families, not only would they lose money, but also a lot of business.

Hence, he smiled awkwardly and said, "I can't make the decision. It just so happens that my duke is coming to the bookstore today to check on the accounts. How about I go upstairs and ask for permission?"