Old Commod calculated silently in his heart for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Five million, two volumes."

"Mr. Commod, are you kidding me?" Zhong Yi said sneeringly, "The total sales of Harry Potter's third volume have exceeded 20 million copies. The quality of this song of Ice and Fire is even better than Harry Potter, so its sales will not be less than 20 million!"

After a pause, Zhong Yi said again: "Just counting at 20 million, a volume of six million US dollars is 1,2 million!"

"No, no, no, how can we calculate this?" Old Commod was anxious when he heard this, and said with a blushing face. "Although the final royalty in Harry Potter's third volume reached six million, we told you when we paid the royalty, that advance royalty is an exception and cannot be a common case. Now, what we are discussing is the buyout price."

The buyout price is because the publisher has to bear unknown risks, especially best-selling writers like Zhong Yi. Because the volume of books in the early stage was too large, once there was a failure, even the strength of the Commod family might not recover, so the buyout price will definitely be cut a lot.

After saying this, Old Conmaud said anxiously: "Six million cannot be more."

"Ten million, no point can be lost." Zhong Yi also made appropriate concessions.

"Six million!" Old Conmaud was not ready to give in and shook his head, "There must not be more."

Naturally, Zhong Yi would not give in easily, so he stood up and said, "If this is the case, there is nothing to talk about."

After saying that, Zhong Yi picked up the big leather box on the side of the coffee table and prepared to leave Lao Kangmaode's study. The business negotiations were the determination of both parties, just to see who blinked first.

Zhong Yi knew that if he gave in at this time, he would lose.

In fact, for Zhong Yi personally, giving in to one or two million is nothing, but for the 10th Army, which is in urgent need of weapons and equipment, this two million US dollars is extremely precious.

One million more can arm most of the American armored masters!

"Mr. Zhong." Old Conmaud said anxiously, "You will regret it."

"No, no, no," Zhong Yi shook his head and said, "If I walk out of this gate, there will definitely be someone who regrets it, but the one who regrets it is definitely not me."

After saying this, Zhong Yi said: "Because for me, even if the cooperation with your Commod family fails, you can also find other companies to cooperate. There are more than you in the United States' publishing group."

"No other family can afford such a high price!" Old Commod said confidently, "After all, this is ten million US dollars, not one million, not!"

After pausing, Old Commod waved his arms and said loudly: "In America, no publishing group can afford ten million dollars!"

All Old Conmaud tells the truth.

The publishing industry is not actually a profitable thing, but it is actually the last decade.

A relatively ridiculous fact is that since the Great Depression in the 20th century, almost all walks of life in the United States have suffered heavy losses, but the publishing industry has risen against the trend!

Taking advantage of this opportunity, various publishing houses made some money.

However, most publishing houses are operated in small books. Sometimes, the failure of a piece may lead to the bankruptcy of a publishing house. Therefore, Zhong Yi hopes to sell the copyright of the Song of Ice and Fire, so he can only find the Commode family, because the Commode family is a huge consortium with strong financial resources.

Zhong Yi shrugged and said, "Then sign the royalties."

"Oh Tfak, sign the royalty?" Old Commod said angrily, "Then why not come to us? We can also sign a royalty cooperation agreement with you, and even the royalty tax rate can be negotiated."

"I appreciate Mr. Commod's kindness," Zhong Yi shrugged, "but I plan to invest in a small publishing house and sign it with the copyright of the Song of Ice and Fire."

"Huh?" Old Commod's expression suddenly shook when he heard this.

The operation method Zhong Yi mentioned was somewhat beyond the expectations of Old Commod.

Lao Kangmaud is sure that he does not afford 10 million yuan for publishing houses, and he is confident that he can give Zhong Yi the highest royalty amount, so no matter from which direction, it is the most reasonable to cooperate with their family.

However, Zhong Yi holds a small publishing house, which is obviously not within his consideration.

If Zhong Yi really did this, he would even only need more than 100,000 US dollars to complete his absolute holding of a small publishing house. In less than a year, this small publishing house will grow into a publishing giant because of the best-selling of the Song of Ice and Fire, and then become an existence that can compete with their old Commod!

It is certainly ridiculous to spend $10 million to buy out the copyright of the first two volumes.

But if this ten million can be used to prevent a strong competitor from appearing, it is undoubtedly worth it.

At that moment, Old Conmaud smiled and said, "Okay, okay, if you win, then you will buy out two volumes of eight million, eight million!"

"Ten million!" Zhong Yi said confidently, "Ten million buy out the first two volumes of the Song of Ice and Fire for 10 million, and at the same time kill a future powerful competitor."

Old Commod shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said helplessly: "Okay, that's ten million."

"Trade!" Zhong Yi stretched out his hand and held Old Kangmaud hard, and said, "Sign the agreement."

Old Kangmaud immediately ordered the butler to bring the contract text. The two signed the text on a text, then exchanged it, and finally collected the text.

As soon as the agreement was signed, Lao Kangmaud ordered the housekeeper to take away the suitcase.

After the butler took away the suitcase, Old Commod said again: "Or publish it in the name of Steve?"

"Of course." Zhong Yi said without hesitation, "I want to lead troops and fight, but I have no interest in becoming a bestseller writer."

"But, the influence of this bestseller is extraordinary." Old Commod, "Steve has not appeared publicly so far, so it's still time for you to change your mind."

"Steve didn't show up publicly?" Zhong Yi was a little surprised when he heard this.

With his knowledge of Steve, it seems impossible to endure loneliness.

"This is my arrangement." Old Conmaud said lightly, "I don't think he should steal his name."

"I don't care." Zhong Yi spread his hands, "Let him show up publicly. Of course, if he can raise funds in the name of the author of Harry Potter and raise some funds for us, I would be very welcome."

"Do you want to raise funds?" Old Conmaud asked with a smile.

Zhong Yi asked back: "Mr. Commod, can you help me?"
Chapter completed!