Two days after his arrest, the police found evidence that President Fang took potassium cyanide from the university laboratory, and also found deleted purchasing records in his account.
The evidence was overwhelming and Fang Tao pleaded guilty.
The system settlement followed.
[Task name: Strange campus murder incident (completed)]
[Task Rewards and Penalties: 20 points of Courage + 10 points of Special Contribution (finding key evidence before the police)]
[Note 1: Courage can be used to draw cards (normal), each time costs 5 points; Contribution can be used to draw cards (special), each time costs 10 points]]
[Note 2: The fame value has been restored and the limited pool has been reopened]
[System: The limited pool has been reopened. It is now the card drawing period. Do you want to start drawing cards?]
"yes."
[Limited card draw]
[Extraction completed]
[Name: Status Card - Five Senses]
[Description of content: Strengthen any one of the eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and tongue to gain five senses beyond those of ordinary people]
[Note: Choose one of the five options, basic enhancement +50%, duration 3 minutes/time, cooldown 24h; courage value can be used to sustain the enhancement time, 1 point = 1 minute, the enhancement range, each +50% consumes 10 points; special contribution value can be used to increase the opening state, 10 points = 1 sense]
The new limited edition card is as useful as ever, but after Jian Jing did some calculations, she began to feel bad.
The free usage time is only 3 minutes. It costs 10 contribution points to open one more. If you open it at the same time, you will have to spend an extra 10 courage points.
If you want to double the intensity, another 10 points will be gone.
After spending a lot of money, the card drawing system finally revealed its true colors, and it’s time to start spending money.
Fortunately, there are free ones.
Jian Jing tried the taste enhancement and used it to drink the chicken soup that Kang Mucheng sent.
Tsk, the delicious flavor of chicken, ham, bamboo shoots and mushrooms dances on the tip of your tongue like popping candy, and you can taste every flavor clearly.
Delicious.
She drank a large bowl in one go, sweat breaking out on her forehead.
Kang Mucheng sat opposite her, revising the newly printed final draft.
"That's it." The devil editor finally announced that her work was over. "Don't worry about what happens next. I will arrange for you to go to the printing factory in a week at the latest."
Jian Jing was surprised: "So fast?"
Isn’t it too efficient to print directly after submitting the manuscript
"I'll make arrangements after you submit your manuscript. It's too late." Kang Mucheng sneered, "The cover and illustrations are already ready. I've also confirmed the paper. I'll keep the edition number for you after you write your first article. This week is for your review."
With the development of the physical publishing industry, the related work has naturally become efficient and simple. Jinwu is an old enterprise and can go through the entire process with eyes closed.
Kang Mucheng said: "I plan to release it on New Year's Day as Jinwu's first new year recommendation."
The so-called New Year’s first push, like Double Eleven, is a festival celebration organized by businesses, but this one is concocted by publishing houses. Every New Year’s Day, each publishing house will grandly launch a batch of new books, which is the New Year’s first push.
Generally speaking, the New Year's first recommendation, as the publishing house's flagship work of the new year, is of very good quality. Readers have spare money during the New Year and other holidays, so the purchase rate is always very high.
At the same time, this is also the time for various publishing houses to compete with each other.
Discounts, recharges, and gifts are all basic operations, and the most important thing is of course the autograph session.
It was different from Jian Jing's last book signing. It was a competition between two publishing houses, with writers from Publishing House A versus those from Publishing House B, to see who could get more people coming to the book signing.
If you want to compete, I'll be at one end of the street and you'll be at the other end. We'll look at each other's queue to see how many people are queuing, and then count the number of people. It's so exciting.
Therefore, for the sake of face, writers attending the New Year's Day book signing event must have a certain appeal. Just like actors who carry the box office, readers will be willing to line up in long queues just for your name to support your sales.
Jian Jing had not been on the New Year's first recommendation before. Firstly, it was unfortunate because she hadn't finished writing the book before the New Year, and secondly, Kang Mucheng didn't dare to put this pressure on her.
What if she loses and blames herself
The kid is thin-skinned, unlike other writers who have long since developed an iron heart and are willing to fight back. They would never go to other people's side to spy on the enemy.
But this year is different.
Kang Mucheng asked her: "Do you have any objection?"
Jian Jing didn't know what had happened before, so of course she shook her head.
He couldn't help but smile: "That's right."
"Then you should have a good rest from now on, and leave the rest to me." Kang Mucheng said, "I got the news that this year will probably be a tough battle, so we have to prepare well."
What he said is true.
Before the middle of December had even passed, publishers began to show off their talents.
Xia Xing was in jail, and Chenxing lost a general. So Chenxing immediately promoted a new writer. Although she was called "new", she was actually a familiar face. She wrote an autobiography on the Internet, telling her love story with European nobles abroad, which attracted many readers. After Chenxing signed her, he immediately arranged for the publication of her autobiography.
"Real-life Cinderella: the extraordinary love story between a common girl and a European aristocrat"
"I love you without caring about anything outside, the day I eloped with the "Prince""
The roses blooming in the castle are my love that transcends class.
The heat rose instantly.
Everyone is curious about what the life of the nobles is like, how they behave, what brands they use, and where they go.
It has to be said that Morningstar is particularly good at these things. It took the lead and attracted a lot of people's attention.
The next to make a move was Bingjing Publishing House, which is famous for publishing comics, game art collections, sketch collections, photography collections, and picture albums. It has many well-known cartoonists under its command and has invested in many games.
This time, they bought the copyright of a childhood comic, redesigned and printed it, and put it on the shelves again under the name of "Return to Childhood, Never Forget the Original Intention".
"I could finally collect the books I couldn't afford when I was a kid"
"To make up for the regrets of childhood, xx has added a new extra chapter. Do you want to know their ending?"
"Twenty years have passed, but my original intention remains unchanged. I am here. How are you?"
Who didn’t watch cartoons in front of the TV in childhood? Who didn’t secretly read comics under the desk? This emotional card was played very well. Many nostalgic people said they would buy a set to take home. Even if they didn’t watch it themselves, it would be good for their children to watch at home.
This can be considered as the inheritance of two generations.
And what about the Golden Crow
The manuscript was a posthumous work of a famous writer from the Republic of China, which was found after 50 years. The manuscript had been lost overseas for many years, and President Kang had been busy for a long time before buying it from someone else, finding the author, and signing an exclusive publishing agreement. He had kept it a secret until now, waiting for this moment to make a move.
This writer had many romantic affairs. It is said that his posthumous works include letters he wrote to his lovers, one of whom was his great love.
"After many twists and turns, it's you who finally finds me, revealing the mystery of true love"
"Dusty old works, unspoken love, last words dedicated to my lover"
"Love without words, repentance, and a soul mate that was finally found after a lifetime of searching"
You know, each of the writer's lovers had her own merits: one was a lady from a noble family, one was a talented socialite from the past, and the third was a legendary figure who had become a monk.
Everyone has their own supporters, and everyone thinks that the historical figures they support are their true love.
As soon as the gimmick came out, the fight started.
For more than half a month, the publishing houses have been taking turns to make threats, one after another. Of course, it is inevitable that they will pull down each other and fight fiercely.
The onlookers were having a great time while making money and watching the show.
It was at this time that the promotion of "Devil Doctor 2" began. Compared with the pure black poster of the first part, the second part used black and white. The black side was a white coat, with a stethoscope in one hand and a heart in the other, symbolizing a demon who eats and saves people, while the white side was a black shadow, with a knife in one hand and a hidden hand, looking mysterious.
When such a promotional poster comes out, everyone knows that there is a new character.
Based on this, of course, he cannot be compared with others. But Kang Mucheng's schedule was good, and at the end of December, Director Huang's "Devil Doctor" had already finished filming.
The book and the drama are promoted together to attract fans of the actors. Jinwu has also launched a discount: if you buy the first or second set of "Demon Doctor", you will receive a signed poster, and if you buy the second volume, you will receive pillows, cups and other peripheral products.
As a result, the Demon Doctor became popular, and Jian Jing was particularly active this year, appearing in the news every now and then, making her a familiar figure to everyone.
But Jian Jing felt that this should not be Kang Mucheng's entire plan.
Devil 1 received terrible reviews, which caused "her" to commit suicide. Not mentioning this vengeance does not mean not taking revenge.
Just like that, Christmas Eve passed, Christmas Day went by, and New Year's Day arrived.
On the first day of 2021, the weather cleared up after the snow.
Jian Jing changed into a woolen skirt, fleece boots, and a beret, and arrived at the ring feeling extremely sleepy.
The New Year's book signing event was held in the hotel, and there was no room for it anywhere else. Coincidentally, there were two five-star hotels in the city center, facing each other at an angle, just across a crossroads, which was a perfect match.
The entrance of the hotel is covered with various banners, posters and balloons, and there are also huge posters hanging on the outer wall of the building, stating the name of the publishing house and the new books of the writers being signed.
No one passing by here can miss today's propaganda minefield.
Jane Non-Native Jing was startled by the scene.
It was not too late at this time, and the interior of the hotel was also newly decorated. Not only did it occupy many rooms as warehouses, but the signing event was also arranged like a wedding scene, with landscaping and fresh flowers everywhere.
The movement routes in the auditorium are divided, and each writer has his or her own seat, and even the chairs are specially made.
Jian Jing's seat was a black chair with devil horns, and the table was filled with "Devil Doctor" peripherals. There were gift bags next to it, and everyone who bought a book and asked for an autograph could get a gift.
"Won't you lose money?" she asked Kang Mucheng.
He said, “No.”
Jian Jing reserved her opinion. She looked left and right, everyone was busy, and she found a seat and sat down: "You go and do your work, I'll be fine by myself."
Kang Mucheng was indeed very busy. Today's book signing was not the writer's personal matter, but the publisher's matter. Seeing that Jian Jing was fine, he turned around and wanted to leave.
But when he reached the door, he suddenly turned back and stood in front of her again.
Jian Jing: “?”
Kang Mucheng raised his hand, pressed her head hard, and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Jian Jing: “…”
He asked, "Did you get it?"
She nodded.
Only then did he leave satisfied.
Jian Jing sighed, took out a makeup mirror from her bag, opened it, put on the beret that he had flattened, and adjusted the crooked pin - why are so many of them like this, no wonder he has no girlfriend.
Around nine o'clock, readers started arriving one after another.
This time, Jinwu has a total of five writers, all of whom are well-known figures in the circle, and their business has no overlap. They write in five categories: history, romance, fantasy, reality, and suspense.
In comparison, history, romance and fantasy have a larger audience, while reality and suspense are more niche.
But there were quite a few people queuing in front of Jian Jing's table.
"Devil Doctor" has a base of old readers from the first part, and already has a group of loyal readers. In addition, fans of the main actors in the drama also want to know what the story of their idols is about, and are willing to spend money to buy it. Therefore, the flow of people is not explosive, but it is very continuous and stable, and people always come.
Jian Jing was so busy signing autographs and taking photos that she didn't have a break until lunchtime.
When we get together for a meal, there is bound to be gossip.
History writer: "There are a lot of people at Morning Star next door. There's a long queue outside."
Reality writer: “Half of them were invited.”
Romance writer: "I just heard someone say that she even brought her husband here."
Fantasy writer: "That European nobleman?"
Romance Writer: “Bought it.”
History writer: "Are those little girls wearing the same clothes coming to see him?"
Fantasy writer: "Teacher, that's a girl group, the kind that runs, jumps and sings."
Reality Writer: "The show with the talent show? My wife is watching it."
Romance writer: "Yes, those are the ones. Morning Star spent a lot of money on them."
Fantasy writer: "Xia Xing got into trouble, the newcomer can't hold up, and that nobleman looks pretty average."
Romance writer: "What do you think?"
Fantasy writer: "There are pictures in the group."
Jian Jing didn't join the conversation, but had already taken out her cell phone.
As expected, Jinwu's accomplice had already lurked in the hotel opposite and photographed the so-called European nobleman. To be fair, he looked average, except that he had a foreign face.
"Not handsome." Jian Jing said.
"The pores are too big, which makes him look old." The romance writer said sharply, "I think he came to China to make money. He is a European aristocrat, trying to trick young girls."
The fantasy writer said: "You have to admit that Morning Star has many female readers, and women have strong purchasing power."
Everyone was silent.
This is true. Among the consumer groups that buy books, women have stronger purchasing power than men, and the proportion of young girls among the audience of historical fantasy and contemporary novels is very small.
Although there are many male readers today, if a male reader has a girlfriend, the answer is self-evident as to whether to go to Chenxing or Jinwu.
No girlfriend? Go to Bingjing, a street away... They have limited edition game and comics merchandise.
Jian Jing bit her chopsticks and thought, Chenxing specially invited a girl group to help in order to attract male readers this year. Doesn't Jinwu plan to do something to attract female readers
This is not like Kang Mucheng's style.