Chapter 252: Four Million Copies

This is a state‑owned audio‑visual company located in Jingcheng, and Xu Yuexin has cooperated with them before.

After the phone connected, Xu Yuexin explained his purpose to the other party's Manager.

"Ha, Gua Kao, huh? For this, I need to discuss it with other leaders in the unit."

The Manager stammered over the phone, clearly not very pleased.

"Alright, you study it on your side; I'm not in a hurry."

Seeing the other side's unwilling demeanor, Xu Yuexin said no more; after a brief chat he hung up.

If one company doesn't work out, that's fine; ask the next one.

Xu Yuexin called around and finally got in touch with a company called Chun Yuan Audio‑Visual.

After confirming Cost Sharing, Xu Yuexin made arrangements to Da Yizi, saying.

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"Each of us will put out half."

"Too high."

Xu Yuexin's initial plan is to first issue 2,000,000 Cassette Tapes, with later quantities decided by sales performance.

After listening to the Cassette Tape, the Manager asked Xu Yuexin.

Chun Yuan Company may not actually charge him at Cost Price, but compared with market price it is at least somewhat favorable.

"According to current industry rules, if you want Gua Kao, you must provide 5% of Operating Income as Gua Kao Fee."

Xu Yuexin shook his head and said.

"I've heard all these songs."

"We plan to release the previous few songs together."

After the Gua Kao is settled, the songs enter the publishing stage.

"As for Publishing Cost, we'll calculate it at Cost Price."

At Chen Yixue's home, after seeing the Cost List, she said to Xu Yuexin.

"2%? What Net Profit do you think you can achieve in a year?"

"Just set your mind at ease."

"No need, I'll pay the money."

Among them, Chun Yuan Audio‑Visual also helped them a lot, introducing several distributors to the two.

Unexpectedly, the ones who finally agreed were actually them.

After the call ended, Xu Yuexin put down the handset and let out a long sigh.

Having said that, he took all the Cassette Tapes of his and Da Yizi's works from his bag and placed them on the table.

"When the first sales revenue comes in later, we won't distribute dividends first."

"Then I'll wait for you at the company."

"Alright, tomorrow morning at nine, I'll go to your company to find you."

After several rounds of investigation, Xu Yuexin returned to Guogongfu and said to Da Yizi, who had come to visit his sister.

So just wrap up that amount, then.

Da Yizi perked up at the sound and immediately asked.

"Above 5,000,000."

…

"You want Gua Kao qualification, right? Let's meet and talk."

Since Xu Yuexin alone bears all the costs, she will listen entirely to Xu Yuexin.

"The songs are good songs."

Xu Yuexin smiled and nodded, saying: Gua Kao not only means obtaining qualification, but also reduces some costs in the publishing stage.

"What are you afraid of?"

His way of monitoring is simple: go to several Cassette Tape shops in Jingcheng Urban Area for on‑site investigation.

Xu Yuexin, watching Da Yizi with a smile filling the corners of her eyes, leaned on the sofa and laid out the plan.

A few days later, Xu Yuexin brought the recorded songs to Chun Yuan Company to discuss the publishing matter with them.

"Earned so much..."

Da Yizi said with slight surprise.

Xu Yuexin will also register two companies at that time, expanding his own business.

This Chun Yuan Audio‑Visual is also a state‑owned enterprise, located in Haiding District.

Xu Yuexin insisted, "At 2% of Net Profit, we'll pay you the Gua Kao Fee; how does that sound?"

"So, the Cassette Tapes are selling well, right?"

It is the end of 1983 now, and a little over a year later, in 1985, the country's first private company will be founded. She felt the day Xu Yuexin mentioned was really too far away, even impossible.

Xu Yuexin said, "These are the Cassette Tapes of the earlier songs."

At present, private individuals can only register as Sole Proprietorships, not as companies.

Da Yizi repeatedly nodded at Xu Yuexin's arrangements, fully agreeing.

Half a month later, the 2,000,000 Cassette Tapes were completed and began publishing.

"Everyone uses this ratio; Boss Xu can ask a few peers about it, right?"

Xu Yuexin had only cooperated with them once or twice, originally without much hope.

The manager of Chun Yuan Audio‑Visual spoke openly and honestly.

The company's manager was indeed very open, and straightforwardly said to Xu Yuexin, "How about tomorrow morning?"

Seeing Xu Yuexin's confident demeanor, Da Yizi was also infected.

The next morning, Xu Yuexin arrived at the small building of Chun Yuan Yinxiang Company half an hour earlier than the appointed time, went upstairs and negotiated the Gua Kao matter with the other side's Manager.

Two million Cassette Tapes, each priced at one yuan, sold a total of two million.

Xu Yuexin said with full confidence.

"It's not just good, it's literally a smash hit."

"We'll use it as capital for subsequent releases."

Xu Yuexin took back the list, held it in his hand and examined it.

Xu Yuexin said.

"With your level, not to mention five million, ten million is definitely no problem."

"Will it be allowed for private individuals to start companies in the future?"

"Oh… then let's write it into the Contract. When Net Profit exceeds five million, a Gua Kao Fee of 2% of the profit will be taken."

"I estimate that in less than two months we can issue the second batch."

Chen Yixue saw a long string of numbers on the Bankbook, and her lips were about to break into a smile.

Eight hundred thousand is still a sizable amount for Da Yizi right now.

Xu Yuexin patted Da Yizi's fragrant shoulder and reassured her.

…

Because of the foundation laid by previous works, the sales channels are very optimistic about this Cassette Tape's sales.

"It won't take long."

The production and publishing cost per Cassette Tape plus one yuan is 0.4 yuan, so two million copies cost 80 yuan.

The Manager saw the name marked on the Cassette Tape, nodded and said, "I'll have the people below prepare to go."

According to the Contract, Chun Yuan Company must not only provide Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixue with Publishing Qualification, but also help them handle some publishing affairs.

"It's still more profitable to publish on one's own."

In the days that followed, Xu Yuexin closely monitored the Cassette Tape's sales.

After signing the three copies of the Contract, Xu Yuexin did not return home immediately, but went to Tuanjie Lake with the documents to find Da Yizi.

"It's settled then, draft the Contract."

But for him, it meant nothing.

"When Net Profit is below five million, a Gua Kao Fee of 5% of Operating Revenue will be charged; what do you think?"

"Are you planning to publish only Sunshine Always After the Storm?"

"When private companies are later allowed, and we obtain Publishing Qualification, we'll break out and operate independently."

She thought that perhaps one day a privately registered company would no longer be a dream.

"Doo doo…"

After going upstairs, the two sides exchanged a brief greeting, then quickly got to the main point.

"We're different; our Publishing Volume is large, so the rate should be more favorable."

Da Yizi was overall satisfied with the Contract terms, but worried that the five‑million Net Profit target was a bit high and might not be achieved.

"Thank you for the care."

Xu Yuexin said excitedly, "Next time issuing four million copies won't be a problem."

"Four million copies, that means…"

Da Yizi took a deep breath, slightly opened her beautiful eyes and said.

This time, she is really going to get rich.

(End of Chapter)