After an intensive publicity period, long queues formed in many large libraries in China early in the morning. These were people who had read online and offline publicity and wanted to take a look at Haikou's mystery novels that Haohan Publishing House boasted.

true colors.

Most of the people here are die-hard fans of mystery novels. They have conflicting feelings and expectations. On the one hand, they hope that the publisher’s promotion is not exaggerated. On the other hand, they also want to see if this book can keep up with that brilliant era of mystery novels.

compared to his works.

Zhou Shen is such a die-hard mystery novel fan. Ever since he received a mystery novel from his uncle when he was in elementary school, he has been obsessed with this thrilling world of books.

After entering junior high school and even after graduation, his biggest hobby was collecting mystery novels. There were hundreds of mystery novels neatly placed on his bookcase. After reading the domestic ones, he would look for foreign ones, you could say any one.

He collected all the mystery novels that had some success.

The previous "Murder" incident also made him lose confidence in domestic mystery novels. This time, he couldn't stand it because his friends kept whispering in his ears, and Haohan Publishing House itself had a high status in the hearts of many book fans.

Would love to try again.

"If this book is not well written, I will go online and bankrupt Haohan Publishing House."

Zhou Shen muttered secretly in his heart.

Because today is the day when new books are released, the library has also taken corresponding measures. It has opened an hour earlier than usual business hours and arranged the new books delivered from the warehouse early, waiting for book fans to buy them.

"open for business."

The store manager looked at the long queue outside the window and gave instructions to the clerk.

As the rolling shutters were raised, the library was quickly filled with people. Their goal was very clear, which was the new book release booth when they entered. Many people picked up the new books with a bookish smell and opened the covers.

Start looking at the first one.

"Everyone, pay attention to the time. There are still many people queuing up outside. If you like this book, you can buy it and take it home to read it slowly."

Seeing more and more people in the store, the store manager also signaled the clerk at the door to control the number of people entering the store, and then used the loudspeaker to notify the customers in the store.

Because Zhou Shen's home is very close to the bookstore, he was lucky enough to be among the first people to enter the store. He first opened the pages of the book and read the author's introduction.

"Gu Cheng, Chinese Department of Huaguo University? I hope you are worthy of your alma mater."

The name of Huaguo University can be said to be very famous in China. Many celebrities have graduated from it, and it is also the top school in China.

Zhou Shen put away his contempt and opened the catalog with anticipation.

"Chapter One, Important Passengers on the Weihai Train."

Gu Cheng translated this book into Chinese. Many of the original place names, names of people, and the way of speaking have been modified, and many details have been modified to suit the reading habits of Chinese people.

This job seems simple, but it also requires a deep cultural foundation. If Gu Cheng had not absorbed the knowledge of his predecessor, it would not be easy to do it.

After simply reading the first chapter, Zhou Shen became addicted to the world of books. He had not seen such a wonderful work for a long time. The writing skills, the logic of the story, and the setting of suspense were all comparable to

Previous works of mystery fiction.

Although Zhou Shen wanted to continue reading here, time did not allow for it. He looked at the anxiously waiting crowd outside the window, took a few copies of "Murder on the Orient Express" from the bookshelf, and walked straight to the checkout counter.

And there are many people like him in the entire library. People of the same kind flock together, and birds of a feather flock together. Most of my friends who are fans of mystery novels are also fans of mystery novels. Many of their friends cannot come because of work, and they all entrust

I asked them to help me bring a copy.

Zhou Shen put a few books under his arm and went out of the library. After taking a few steps, he was stopped by people in line.

"Hey, man."

Zhou Shen stopped and looked at the man who called him.

"How is this book? It won't be another "Murder", right?"

Looking at the hope in the man's eyes, Zhou Shen knew that this man was also a loyal fan of mystery novels like himself.

"Do not worry."

Zhou Shen showed the other party the new book under his arm.

"The book is very good. I was fascinated by it. We fans of mystery novels have a new book to read. I went home and read it first. I was itching for the next plot."

In the man's surprised eyes, Zhou Shen walked towards his home.

On this day, many libraries were having the same conversation as here. Although the market for mystery novels is gradually declining, it is also limited by the lack of new writers. Now everyone is buying new books because of the endorsement from Haohan Publishing House.

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I believe that after the first wave of readers have finished reading, the subsequent sales will skyrocket again.

Today, Yu Qi is also waiting nervously. Although many literary critics have spoken highly of this book before, it has not been tested by the market. Who knows what the result will be.

In addition, because of his loneliness, Yu Qi placed his treasure on Gu Cheng and increased the number of initial seals regardless of everyone's objections. Many people have been complaining.

Now is the time to test the results. If the book sells well, you will have nothing to worry about and may even be rewarded by your boss. If the book does not sell well, this will be the end of your career.

Yu Qi paced back and forth in the office, anxiously waiting for the results.

"Chief Editor, the results are out."

It has been an hour since the new book was released, and the sales status of libraries in various places has also been reported.

Yu Qi's subordinates took the results and knocked on Yu Qi's door.

"How about it?"

Yu Qi suddenly stood up from his seat, took a few steps forward and grabbed the report from his subordinate's hand.

"Zhou Municipal Library.Sales,,,,,

Sales volume of out-of-market libraries,,,,,,

Kyoto library sales...

Sales volume of Modu Press..."

Yu Qi looked down. According to statistics, all channels of the publishing house sold 15,000 copies of the new book within an hour of its release. This was already the publishing house's best first-day result this year.

"good!!!"

Yu Qi's eyes were pleasantly surprised, and his original worries were suddenly put down. According to this result, the first-day sales volume will be more than 80,000. Currently, the first-day sales volume of the best writer in China is only 100,000 copies. Plus

Shang Gucheng is a newly debuted writer, and this result is enough to win the title of newcomer king.

In an instant, Yu Qi's usual calmness appeared on him, as if it was not him who was nervously turning around just now.

He immediately issued orders to his subordinates,

"Notify all colleagues of this news, then circulate it, tell the external relations department, I want to see this news appear in all channels, stimulate subsequent sales, and see if we can hit the first-day sales record.
Chapter completed!