The next day.
On the day of the launch.
In the morning, the entrance of Xidan Book Building was packed with people. More than 200 people had formed a long queue and blocked the main entrance of the building.
"Don't push, don't push."
"Line up, don't add three."
"It's opening soon."
"How slow. I came here at 6 AM."
"Bro, I came earlier than you. I heard that there were people who came even earlier."
"Ah? What time did they come? "
"Someone came here at 4 and a half AM."
"Damn, surely not, right?"
"Why not? Who knows if we can buy it or not?"
Everyone was chatting as they lined up.
Some passersby were baffled and did not know what this group of people were doing. They stopped in their tracks and looked around. "Why are you all lining up? Did Hardshell Technologies release a new cell phone again? I've never heard of it. Besides, the specialty store isn't here. It's over there. Why are you all lining up in front of the library? "
Someone in the queue said, "To buy the book."
That person was taken aback. "What book?"
A girl said, "Fortress Besieged by Zhang Ye!"
A passerby said in shock, "What? Face-smacking Zhang has released a new book? "
That girl nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. According to the grapevine, there's a big secret about Zhang Ye's fiancée and her identity exposed in this matrimonial novel!"
"Damn, it's that exciting?" That passerby had an excited look in his eyes as he jogged to the back of the queue and quietly joined up.
It was opening hours.
The staff opened the main entrance. However, the moment they opened the passageway, the staff of the Book Building were stunned by what they saw. They saw a dark mass of shadows rushing towards them. Some of the female staff members were so scared that their faces turned pale. They were dumbfounded and did not know what was happening!
The crowd rushed in!
"Where is it?"
"It's over there!"
"I can see the shelves!"
"I want a copy of Fortress Besieged!"
"Give me ten copies! Pack them up! "
Only then did the staff understand what was happening. By the time they came back to their senses, the shelves of Fortress Besieged were already empty. All that was left was a bare drawing board and a promotional poster!
"Why is it gone?"
"Heavens, I've been here since 6 AM!"
"There must still be some left in stock!"
The executives of the Book Building were all alarmed. They went downstairs in shock and hurriedly said, "Don't get too excited, everyone. I'll get someone to go to the storeroom and transfer the stock over. The books will be here soon!"
...
Shanghai.
Xinhua Bookstore.
"I want Fortress Besieged!"
"Give me two, thank you!"
"Fortress Besieged!
"Why is there a purchase limit?"
"One person can only buy one? What's the rule? "
…
Tianjin.
Liberation Bookstore.
"Do you still have Fortress Besieged?"
"No more."
"What's going on? There's a long queue!"
"We only got 200 copies. They're all sold out. Why don't you go to West Street and ask if they still have any left?"
"West Street is gone. I just came from there!"
…
For the entire morning.
Such crazy scenes continued to play out in major bookstores across the country.
Many of the booksellers in the bookstore were dumbfounded. How the fuck was this buying a book? This was clearly snatching a book. As Fortress Besieged was a single volume, the word count was very full. Coupled with Zhang Ye's halo, the publisher's price was very high. But now, it felt like everyone was buying it as if it didn't cost anything. They didn't even bother to read the contents or flip through the pages. Someone would just come in and pick up the book and run to the cashier counter!
The media was dumbfounded!
Many of the onlookers were stunned!
Was this the power of Zhang Ye's appeal? Wasn't this way too amazing? Looking at the entire country, which author could have such a scene on the first day of a new book's release!
At 10 AM, Fortress Besieged was sold out in 13 bookstores across the country!
At 10: 30 AM, Fortress Besieged was sold out in 35 bookstores across the country!
At 11 AM, 57 bookstores across the country were sold out!
The stock of Fortress Besieged was dwindling!
The booksellers who were in a frenzy were even anxiously calling Zhang Ye's Studio.
At the studio.
Little Wang was on the phone. "We don't have any books here … Yes, you can contact the publisher of Fortress Besieged … It's useless even if you tell me. We're not responsible for that." After hanging up, Little Wang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She said to everyone, "There's a bookseller who's asking for a thousand copies right off the bat."
Wu Yi said excitedly, "It's so popular!"
Ha Qiqi laughed heartily. "We definitely won't have to worry about the sales anymore!"
Zhang Zuo hurried back from outside. He was panting as he said, "You all should have gone out to have a look. The bookstore in front has gone crazy! It's filled with people! "
Even Zhang Ye was feeling uneasy. "Surely not, right?"
Seeing that he did not believe him, Zhang Zuo hurriedly said, "It's true. Go and have a look!"
Zhang Ye said, "The promotional work isn't in place yet. With the release of the book in such a rush, can it really sell that many copies?"
Ha Qiqi chuckled and said, "That's because you didn't take your own fame into account. If it were anyone else, it would definitely not have been possible. But who are you? You're the best writer among the celebrities and the most popular among authors. Moreover, your marriage coincides perfectly with the marriage theme of this book. Besides, the Qilu Literature Prize is being announced today, and Fortress Besieged is also on the shortlist for the Qilu Literature Prize. That's probably why it's so popular."
His cell phone rang.
Zhang Ye answered. It was Yao Jiancai.
"Old Yao, what's up?"
"Why can't I get your book?"
"Ah?"
"My daughter wants to buy it. She went to three bookstores, but they were all sold out!"
"Hai, I didn't expect the sales to be so good on the first day either."
"Don't say anything else. Just hurry up and get me ten copies."
"Whoa, I don't have much stock here either. The publisher didn't keep much for me. I'll give you three copies at most. We'll talk about it again when we have more money."
"Three copies it is then. I'll get my wife to go to your studio to get them later. Mimi is anxious to get them."
"Alright, alright."
At this moment, the doorbell rang.
Little Wang was standing nearby, so she opened the door.
It was Chenchen who walked in. "Zhang Ye."
Zhang Ye said, "What are you doing here? I'm busy, so I don't have time. "
Chenchen pursed her lips and ignored him. Her little eyes were looking at the neatly arranged and unopened Fortress Besieged in the corner of the studio. She strolled over to it and picked up five copies before putting them in her arms.
Zhang Ye stared at her. "What are you doing?"
Chenchen said calmly, "Someone wants your books."
Zhang Ye was amused. "Who wants them?"
Chenchen pointed downstairs. "Old Sun and Old Zhou. They can't get them."
Old Sun? Grandpa Sun?
Old Zhou? Was it Uncle Zhou?
Zhang Ye rolled his eyes. "Take them, take them."
Chenchen skipped away.
Soon after, the little kid came back.
Zhang Ye said in a speechless manner, "What is it this time?"
Chenchen said, "Zhang Ye, give me another 20 copies."
But Zhang Ye noticed that the little kid's pockets were bulging. He couldn't help but feel suspicious. "What's in your pockets?"
Chenchen covered her pockets. "Don't worry about it."
"Hey, let me see." Zhang Ye went over and rummaged through her pockets.
"Don't worry about it!" Chenchen did not want to do it, but she was not as strong as him, so the things fell out of her pockets.
Everyone took a look and saw that it was exactly 250 RMB!
Chenchen could only say, "I sold your books at the entrance of the neighborhood for 50 RMB each. That's more than your publishing price. Zhang Ye, give me another 20 copies."
Zhang Ye was floored. "Your sister! So you're here to stock up on me!"
Everyone was cramping up with laughter!
You even know to sell them at a higher price?
I've never seen such a small scalper before!
However, this scene also showed how popular Fortress Besieged was. It was selling like crazy!
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