Early morning.
As usual, Su Xiu brought two little maids to the French restaurant opposite the house to enjoy breakfast.
As compensation for Su Xiu's treatment of Alina, Frank would provide them with three free meals a day.
"Please enjoy."
Frank brought the last serving of onion soup to the dining table, then returned to the front desk and took out a novel to read with relish.
"Frank."
Su Xiu suddenly asked curiously," What are you looking at?”
"This?"
Frank quickly came back to his senses and said with a smile," This is 'No Survivors', a detective novel that has been popular in London recently. It's no exaggeration to say that this is the best detective novel I've read in recent years!”
" Especially its novel 'Island Mode' which can be said to be the first work of a school!”
Listening to Frank's flattery and encouragement, Su Xiu's expression was somewhat subtle.
"Speaking of which, the author's pen name is Su.”
Frank suddenly flipped to the title page and said in surprise," It's a little similar to your name, Su. It's quite fated. Just like how you are an outstanding doctor, this 'Su' is also an outstanding writer. This is the first time I've seen such a stunning novel in so many years.”
"Frank."
Su Xiu drank a mouthful of soup and said in an extremely indifferent tone," It's just a novel. It's not something to be proud of. I don't think you need to make a fuss about it.”
"What a fuss?"
Frank said angrily," Do you know how terrifying the sales of this book are?”
"Hmm?"
Su Xiu raised his eyebrows slightly." What do you mean?”
"It's only been released for a week."
Frank raised two fingers and said in a deep voice," This novel has sold more than 200,000 copies! Although the novel was not expensive, it still cost one shilling per volume. 200,000 copies was a full 10,000 pounds.”
"This Su's earning speed is not inferior to yours at all!”
"Ten thousand pounds a week? It's just so-so."
Su Xiu replied casually. It was obvious that he did not care too much about this small amount of money.
After all, the people who came to him for treatment yesterday had brought him new patients.
In just ten minutes, he had contributed 25,000 pounds.
Compared to the 25,000 pounds, the sales of 10,000 pounds a week seemed ordinary.
After all, Su Xiu's royalties were only about one-tenth of the sales volume.
In that case, it was only 1,000 pounds.
That was the money he earned from the injection.
"Sue,"
Frank frowned and said," I know you earn money quickly, but don't underestimate the sales of 200,000 copies. In just a week, it had sold 200,000 copies, which meant that the final sales would reach at least two million copies! That's a full 100,000 pounds!"
"Oh."
Su Xiu nodded perfunctorily and then lowered his head to drink the soup Leah had scooped for him.
After drinking the soup, Alina wiped his mouth thoughtfully.
"Um, Father."
As she helped Su Xiu wipe his mouth, Alina whispered tactfully," This book was written by Master.”
"Huh?"
Frank was stunned at first, then his eyes widened." Oh my God! Su, is this Su you?”
"So, it's not something worth showing off.”
Su Xiu shook his head and suddenly felt a little strange." But then again, Frank, how did you know that this book sold 200,000 copies?”
“……”
Frank was silent for a while and sighed." Sue, don't you ever read the newspapers?”
Frank took out a newspaper and pointed at the front page.
Su Xiu glanced at it. It said,"
Lesley Stephen's new book, No Survivors, sold more than 200,000 copies in its first week.
Obviously, the newspaper would not publish such a thing on the front page for no reason.
It was obvious that Adrian had given them money.
In this era where there was no television or internet, newspapers were the best channel and means of publicity.
Adrian's purchase of the newspaper's front page was equivalent to buying the trending searches in the future.
"I'm very sorry, Master."
Leah said nervously," I wanted to get it for you after breakfast…"
As a maid, Leah naturally ordered newspapers from the newspaper office.
Every morning, someone would put the latest newspaper of the day into the mailbox in front of the door.
Leah only needed to take the newspaper out of the letterbox.
Su Xiu didn't like to read these things while eating, so she would only get the newspaper after breakfast.
Originally, this was nothing, but today's newspaper had published headlines related to Su Xiu.
Without a doubt, this was Leah's dereliction of duty as a maid.
"It's alright."
Su Xiu patted Leah's little head to calm her down.
"Did you really write this book?"
Frank was still in disbelief. He couldn't help but ask,
"What else?"
Su Xiu cut a piece of beef and put it into his mouth." Is there a second person?”
"Oh my god."
Frank gently stroked his forehead." I never knew that you could write a book, and that it was so wonderful. Su, you never told me about this.”
"Didn't I say it before?"
Su Xiu sighed softly, put down his knife and fork, and said helplessly," This isn't something worth showing off.”
Before he finished speaking, Su Xiu suddenly caught a glimpse of a carriage slowly approaching from the corner of his eye.
Then, the carriage stopped in front of his door.
A slender youth alighted from the carriage.
Su Xiu also recognized him at a glance.
"Adrian?"
Su Xiu raised his eyebrows slightly and ordered," Leah, go and invite him over.”
"Yes, Master."
Leah nodded gently, her small hands gently smoothed out the creases of her maid dress, and then she stood up and walked out of the door.
Soon, she led Adrian into the restaurant.
"Su, you're actually here?"
Adrian was slightly surprised to see Su Xiu eating at the restaurant.
"I have no choice."
Su Xiu spread his hands." I haven't found the chef I asked Bill to find for me. I can only eat here for the time being. Have you eaten? Do you want some?"
"No, there's no need. I've already eaten."
Adrian was not used to Su Xiu's greeting, so he waved his hand.
"Su, I'm here this time because of your novel.”
Adrian cut to the chase and handed her an envelope." This is the remuneration for the first issue.”
Su Xiu took the envelope and looked at it, slightly surprised.
"Three thousand pounds?"
Wasn't it only 200,000 copies sold? The remuneration should only be a thousand pounds, right?
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。