Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 187 - 139: Don’t Flaunt Your Wealth! Except for Old Shen!
"Brother Shu?"
"What the heck is Brother Shu?"
Ma Zhuang looked at Shen Qiushan with a face full of confusion, momentarily unsure of how to respond.
At this time, Tao Meng awkwardly waved at Shen Qiushan: "Um, I’m Wutong!"
"Huh?"
Shen Qiushan was amazed and looked at Tao Meng in disbelief: "You’re Wutong??"
"Yes, yes."
Tao Meng nodded repeatedly, then introduced Ma Zhuang: "This is Chief Editor Ma from our content department."
"Hello, Ma Zhuang!"
Ma Zhuang extended his hand smoothly and laughed: "Xiaotao just told me you’re a high school student!"
"Before June, I could barely count as a high school student."
Shen Qiushan shook hands with Ma Zhuang and replied casually.
"You’re Shen Qiushan!"
"Old Shen??"
Yao Xiaochuan suddenly exclaimed, having felt that this man looked familiar when Shen Qiushan entered the private room. Hearing Shen Qiushan mention that he barely counted as a high school student before June, he instantly remembered the news that had gone viral online earlier.
Sanjiang City produced a 38-year-old top scorer in the college entrance exam!
At that time, Yao Xiaochuan paid special attention to that news; he didn’t expect to meet the person in the flesh today.
Upon hearing this, Ma Zhuang and Tao Meng also reacted.
"You’re that 38-year-old top scorer?"
Ma Zhuang’s face showed a look of shock.
The big-eyed cute girl Tao Meng blinked her big eyes; with Shen Qiushan’s identity revealed, it now made sense why this "high school student" had impressive writing skills and seemed to possess extensive life experience.
He’s indeed a "high school student," but also a "seasoned veteran" who has been bumping around society for years.
Such a person writing a captivating rebirth novel is quite reasonable.
"What top scorer, that’s all in the past!"
Shen Qiushan smiled, waving his hand: "Didn’t a certain literary figure say, we shouldn’t rest on our laurels and stop moving forward!"
"Starting yesterday, I’m already a freshman at Sanjiang University!"
"Awesome!!"
"Old Shen, I’m really impressed by you!"
Yao Xiaochuan vigorously gave a thumbs-up; he’s 39 this year, one year older than Shen Qiushan. When watching the news, he thought if he returned to high school to revise for a while, how many points could he score in the college entrance exams?
And he concluded that not to mention being the top scorer, even getting into an undergraduate program would probably be tough.
After some exchange of pleasantries, Shen Qiushan sat down next to Ma Zhuang.
"Old Shen, while we’re waiting for the people from Chenghua Film and Television Company to arrive, have a look at this contract first."
Saying this, Ma Zhuang took a contract out of his briefcase and handed it to Shen Qiushan.
In fact, Ma Zhuang and Tao Meng didn’t necessarily have to come for this signing, but their task is different from Yao Xiaochuan’s, which is to sign this exceptionally talented new author, Shen Qiushan.
Penguin Novels’ author contracts generally fall into three categories. The first is the regular contract Shen Qiushan currently has, which is a book-by-book agreement, with no real obligations on either side.
The second is the "Great God Contract," which can only be signed once certain achievement levels are reached. The treatment for authors from Penguin Novels is better, with the most immediate effect being an adjusted share ratio for paid novels, changing from a fifty-fifty split to seventy-thirty.
At the same time, the author would be subject to certain restrictions, such as if Shen Qiushan signs, his pen name "Shen’s Tutoring" can only publish works on Penguin Novels, with a contract term of five years or eight million words.
Of course, contract terms and word counts can be negotiated and adjusted.
The third is the "Platinum Contract," which is a level higher than the Great God Contract Ma Zhuang showed to Shen Qiushan. Authors enjoy better treatment but need even higher achievements.
Shen Qiushan carefully looked at the "Great God Contract" Ma Zhuang handed him, which essentially meant binding the "Shen’s Tutoring" pen name with Penguin Novels. However, he could receive a higher manuscript fee share ratio than before, alongside various benefits, and the honorary title of "Great God Writer."
"This contract looks fine."
"But, I might not have plans to release a new book anytime soon."
"I’ve just started university, and I need to adapt to university life first."
Putting down the contract, Shen Qiushan said earnestly.
In reality, the possibility of releasing a new book entirely depends on his luck; if he happens to come across another web novel, then of course he’ll be able to publish a new book.
"There’s no rush for a new book; you can take your time with the ideas."
Ma Zhuang chuckled; his task this time is to get "Shen’s Tutoring" signed on, ensuring this exceptionally talented new writer is tied to Penguin Novels, so other sites won’t poach him.
"By the way, this contract doesn’t affect me signing publishing agreements with publishers using my real name or other pen names, right?"
Based on Shen Qiushan’s understanding of the contract, there shouldn’t be any impact, but he still checked for reassurance.
"Absolutely no impact!"
Ma Zhuang gave a definitive answer, then asked curiously: "So, you’re planning to write short stories for publication?"
"Well, maybe."
Shen Qiushan gave an ambiguous answer; regarding the "Three-Body Civilization," there’s obviously no need to discuss it with Ma Zhuang, Penguin Novels’ assistant chief editor.
Subsequently, Shen Qiushan signed the "Great God Contract," officially becoming one of Penguin Novels’ Great God writers!
After signing the Great God Contract, of course, the Vice President of Chenghua Film and Television Company, Liang Renchao, arrived as well.
Since they’ve already reached a consensus on the copyright price, both parties are simply going through the signing process.
With a copyright income of 10 million, Shen Qiushan is to share it fifty-fifty with the platform, which means 5 million, and after taxes, it’ll be over 4 million in hand!
