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Chapter 111: The Martian is on sale!

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With 400 signed copies mixed in one million books, the probability of buying them is really about the same as winning the lottery.

"Ah, why can you get it? Is it too late for me to exchange it now? Maybe there is a signed copy in the bookstore, and I want it too."

The readers who were aroused almost rushed to major bookstores like a tide, hoping to get this science fiction novel as soon as possible.

It was not yet nine o'clock, but the bookstore was already open for business. He looked at the Martian rescue poster on the glass window and felt excited.

Considering the saturation of the market, if new books are released every other month, readers will be financially and aesthetically exhausted. The more books, the better.

Early in the morning, the alarm clock set on Zheng Yuzi's mobile phone rang desperately. This was the time he usually got up to go to class. In order to grab books, he didn't turn it off even on Labor Day.

But for readers who like science fiction and Lin Han's novels, today is a grand holiday, because the long-publicized "The Martian" finally reveals its true face and is available in almost all bookstores and online bookstores around the world. Sale!

"Hey, weirdo, why are our two books different? Is one of them a pirated copy?" Xiao Liu pointed at the title page of the novel and said, "Why doesn't my book have this signature on it? Did I forget to print it?"

I don't know if it was the temptation of the food or the attraction of the books, but Xiaoliu actually overcame the mentality of being lazy in bed. He couldn't wait to take the book from Zheng Yutong's hand, then tore off the plastic protective film and started to read.

Lin Han sighed, "Actually, I have always had this idea, but it was not particularly strong. But I met Fang Zhenhua when I returned to Beijing from Paris a few days ago. I went up to say hello, but they were disgusted."

At the same time, similar actions were taking place across the land of China. Physical books were sold one after another, and the first readers to buy were given posters.

The expression form of TV series and movies is more intuitive. Compared with a novel of several hundred pages, it is obviously much easier to watch a movie with more than two novels.

"It's not even eight o'clock in the morning. Are you up so early to steal someone?" The other roommate on the bed yawned and continued to date Zhou Gong's daughter with his eyes closed.

Without the help of the TV series, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" would not have been known to all the people.

Xiao Liu, who was half awake and half asleep, suddenly became energetic: "Old weirdo, buy me a copy too, please! How about I clean the dormitory for you in the next two weeks?"

"This is indeed a bit excessive. He knows better than us what is going on in that movie. Isn't it true that the producer spent a lot of money to invite celebrities to take the blame? But in the end, Fang Zhenhua and the others did not do anything after taking the money. The blame falls on you.”

"That's pretty much it. I'll go to the toilet first."

After Zheng Yutong washed up, he hurried out of the school on his bicycle. The school's bookstore must be overcrowded. He planned to go to the larger bookstore next to the university town, which must have more stock.

After becoming a best-selling name at home and abroad, bookstores also paid attention to "The Martian". Not only did they put up posters, but they also placed the novel in a prominent position.

Chen Jiaxuan's ears were slightly red. She was obviously used to seeing handsome men in the entertainment industry, but she felt a little shy under Lin Han's gaze, and she couldn't resist it like a little girl.

As a result, after reading it, they couldn't stop reading it. Many people were obsessed with this science fiction novel during the May Day holiday, forgetting sleep and food, and even staying up all night to read it!

"I went to buy books because I was afraid they would be sold out if I got there late. Lin Han's "The Martian" is on the market today."

"How did you suddenly get excited and think about returning to the film industry?"

Thanks to the advantage of time zones, the sales of "The Martian" began slowly from east to west on May 1, first in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and India, and then in West Asia, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. countries, and finally the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and other countries.

Zheng Yutong immediately sat up from the bed. He rubbed his eyes and apologized: "Sorry, I woke you all up. You can continue to sleep. I will bring you breakfast later."

Holding two books in his arms, Zheng Yutai went to the canteen and packed a bunch of soy milk steamed buns. He felt a little hungry now.

Now his goal is to use the money earned from the novel to fund his own movie making. The domestic science fiction scene is in a very bad shape, and the mess left by the original owner needs to be cleaned up.

The dormitory of four people suddenly jumped up and down at the sound of the alarm clock. Xiaoliu, who was sleeping, turned over in a daze. He muttered: "Old monster, you damn, turn off the alarm clock. It's a holiday." Don’t let people sleep in.”

The reason why martial arts novels have reached a relatively mainstream position is because of the dedication of martial arts writers such as Jin Yong, Gu Long, Huang Yi, Liang Yusheng, and Wen Ruian, which transformed the novels into TV series and became widely known.

Zheng Yutong took the book to the balcony and looked at it in the sunshine. After a moment, he jumped up excitedly: "Damn it, this is not a printed matter, this is signed by Lin Han himself! There are only 400 copies in the country, and I actually bought them all Here we are, my luck is incredible, I’m going to buy lottery tickets!”

"Old weirdo, what are you doing so early, going on a date?"

Chen Jiaxuan sneered, "Even so, he still hasn't got a good deal. He has made so many movies now, but the box office has not exceeded 300 million. He is almost out of date."

With a first printing of nearly one million copies, the book is naturally well distributed across the country. Most bookstore managers are very optimistic about this book and believe it has the potential to be a masterpiece.

May 1st is just a normal Labor Day for most people. Finally, they don’t have to go to work or go to school, and they can quietly enjoy the leisurely long vacation.

Holding the signed book tightly in his arms, Zheng Yutong guarded it like a treasure, "Go away, this is mine, and no one will give it to me."

The self-sufficient development model may take some time. Now Lin Han has made more money, but there is still a long way to go before filming a movie. He has even begun to think about whether he has to write a novel.

Lin Han also had his own considerations in choosing science fiction movies as a breakthrough in the future. After all, the audience for novels is too small, and more people watch TV series and movies.

He didn't care about others, and walked quickly to the bookshelf of "The Martian". He took two books and put them in his hands before he felt relieved. It seemed that there were still a lot of books here, but he still felt uneasy.

Fortunately, geeks don't have to wait until dawn to read the book. They have already downloaded the electronic version of "The Martian" (English name: The-Martian) online through various channels on Amazon in Australia.