Chapter 265: million sets
The "Lies" series is the one Liu Hongmin values most, because this series is not about making money, but about making the country strong.
The first film, “The Bad Roots of the Chinese”, actually enhanced national confidence, while the second film, “Star Wars”, bought development time for the country.
During the honeymoon period with the Americans, we gained too many benefits.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the United States transferred industries. First, because the labor costs in the United States were too high and the industrial profits were too low, not as good as the financial industry and high-tech industries. Second, because of pollution, the United States and other countries claim to be civilized countries, but they have to face serious pollution, and the people are very dissatisfied. Third, they can use the transferred industries to win over other countries to fight against the Soviet Union.
Important industries such as semiconductors were transferred to the Japanese and the South, while other unimportant industries were transferred to us, who directly moved their production lines here and then commissioned us to do the OEM work.
Later, as labor costs in Japan and South Korea increased, they also moved their semiconductor and other industries to us and outsourced their production. As a result, we gradually developed in important areas.
As long as the Soviet Union is finished two years later, we can get more benefits from the United States. Even if it is in some unimportant areas, it will increase our development process.
Therefore, "Star Wars" has to jump back and forth in terms of scale, so as to both serve as a reminder to the Soviet Union and not affect the relationship with the United States.
Liu Hongmin was very careful in editing the manuscript, and he considered every word repeatedly. In order to ensure that there were no mistakes in the translation, he personally hired several professors from the School of Foreign Languages to translate word by word.
Fortunately, the translation was done during the summer vacation, otherwise the professors would not have the time.
Before the manuscript was translated, Liu Hongmin received a call from Richard.
"Mr. Liu, congratulations, the sales of the Frozen Throne trilogy have officially exceeded 40 million copies."
Liu Hongmin was immediately delighted when he heard this. With more than 100 million US dollars, he could invest in more projects.
He doesn't understand technology, but relying on the development of future information, he can still invest in some future big companies or some things that will be of great use in the future.
"Let's be happy together. Let's make money together."
Richard also laughed. After he was in charge of Liu Hongmin for the past few years, his net worth has been rising. Now he is a millionaire with assets of tens of millions of dollars. Apart from work, he lives a life of luxury. There are a lot of beauties in Hollywood, and you can get close to them for a little money.
"Sales are already very slow and may not break through 41 million units."
"It doesn't matter. It's already a pleasant surprise to be able to break through 40 million copies." Liu Hongmin didn't care much. "As for royalties, we'll still follow the old rules, but you have to bring Feng Kan with you. He will slowly take over the royalties processing for me in the United States."
Richard naturally had no problem, "Of course."
After talking about some things about "Frozen Throne", Liu Hongmin asked about Wang Qingyang again.
Richard smiled and said, "The legal team has successfully lobbied several influential congressmen, and they are putting pressure on the New York Library. The money used by the New York Library to fight the lawsuit comes from social donations. It has already spent tens of millions of dollars. If the case continues, it will definitely affect the amount of donations it will receive in the future."
Liu Hongmin breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay then. When will Wang Qingyang be able to come out?"
"The soonest you can get your sentence is in grade. If the judge decides it's longer, you'll have to wait until next year or the year after."
Liu Hongmin nodded, "You guys can handle this matter!"
Then he mentioned "Lies: Star Wars" again, "I wrote another novel, the second part of "Lies", which is about the Star Wars project." Richard immediately became interested, "Can you tell me the details?"
The Star Wars program has always been a topic of pride for Americans. The upper class used it to defeat the enemy, and the lower class believed that their country was super developed. There have always been rumors in the United States that Americans obtained alien technology, which is why there was a sudden technological explosion.
There are even rumors that there are aliens and alien spacecraft in Area 51.
Later, this news slowly spread to the whole world, adding good material to the mystery of the world crisis. After all, the third kind of contact has always been a point of curiosity for mankind, and many people have fantasized about contacting aliens and even going to see extraterrestrial civilizations.
Liu Hongmin briefly described the content of the novel. Richard felt more and more strange as he listened. "Liu, if this novel is published, I'm afraid many people will scold you."
"Oh? How do you mean?" Liu Hongmin asked curiously.
Richard: "Most people in our country have no doubts about the technology in the Star Wars program. Some even suspect that these technologies already exist but have not been brought out yet."
Liu Hongmin couldn't help laughing, "Really? Are there many people like this?"
How could the Americans not show off their technology? Given the American character, they would brag about every amazing technology.
Only we have a hidden talent. Although we usually look inconspicuous, in fact, many technologies have surpassed the international level.
"A lot. So if this novel is published, you will definitely be scolded by many people!"
Liu Hongmin: "It doesn't matter. They bought my novel, so I can still bear a few scoldings. I'll just help them relieve their depression."
Richard was speechless. Is this the way to relieve depression?
He changed the subject, "When will the manuscript be finished? Do you want me to send someone to pick it up?"
"The manuscript has been completed!" Liu Hongmin said, "But I will do the English version myself this time. I will mail it to you after the translation is completed."
Richard was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Liu Hongmin was thinking. However, if he could save the translation fee, Random House would definitely give him a bonus. So, no matter what Liu Hongmin's reason was, he didn't plan to ask.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Hongmin immediately called Feng Kan.
"Old Feng, I have another royalty payment coming up. Contact Richard and have him walk you through the process."
Feng Kan quickly said: "Okay, I will study hard."
He has been in the United States for more than a year and has gradually gotten used to the work here. But he is a little uncomfortable with life, and the food is too hard to swallow. Hamburgers and sandwiches are okay occasionally, but eating them for a long time will affect your appetite.
There are few Chinese restaurants here and they are expensive. Feng Kan only goes there occasionally to eat, and when he has time, he learns to cook by himself, which is much cheaper.
He came to the United States to work and earn money to support his family, so he saves as much as possible.
At the end of last year, he took home $200,000, and his family's life improved immediately. So, this year, when he was free, he would go back to China for a few days, and a lot of money was spent on air tickets. So he had to save more on food.
(End of this chapter)
