Chapter 11 (1/2)
Chapter 11 – I Am Generous
“Today?”
“Yes, do you have any plans today?”
“Hmmm…”
Jaegun’s reply didn’t come right after.
On the other side of the phone came a repeating unknown buzzing sound.
Tewon became nervous.
He worked a long time as an editor, he had that ‘feeling.’ Now it seemed that feeling was coming to him now. It might be that writer called Jaegun was already…
“Sorry.”
Jaegun’s voice returned with the signal.
“I must have pushed a wrong b.u.t.ton with my ear. You wanted to meet today, right?”
“Yes, Writer, are you ok?”
“Of course. I’m fine. I’ve finished writing the series and I’m free. Where do you want to meet? The same place?”
“I’ll go close to where you live.”
“No. There’s nothing to eat here. It’s not far so I’ll go to Guloo Station and see you there. How about 7?”
“Yes, Writer. That seems fine. Ah, also…”
Tewon slurred his words and moved his glance to editor’s office.
Somii was already putting her face on the screen and was typing fast on the keyboard. She was already ordering Jaegun’s books in a list.
She was always doing more before even being told to do so. She knew how to do her job, and so, she never got intimidated when facing an overload of work.
With both his eyes on Somii’s laudable self, he replied back on his phone.
“If it’s fine Writer Ha, could your head editor also come as well?”
It was good for the head editor to meet with the writer. Especially with a writer like Jaegun who seemed to be close to success. Tewon wanted Somii to get more opportunities and experience as a editor.
Jaegun didn’t stop and accepted the offer.
“That’s good for me. We can see each other’s faces and exchange greetings.”
“Yes, Writer. I’ll see you at 7.
“OK. Thank you.
Tewon stretched as he cut off the phone.
After he finished that call, he felt refreshed. He felt that his ‘feeling’ was getting worse as time went on. Jaegun didn’t change. He was the same diligent hardworking nice guy.
“Representative.”
Tewon, surprised, stood up. A man with half hair about in his 60s was walking in with his hands clasped behind his back. It was StarBooks representative Park Jeguk.
“Hey hey. Don’t stand up. Just sit down.”
Jeguk pushed Tewon’s shoulder and made him sit down. And he pulled a chair on the side and asked pa.s.sing by.
“Is there anything good going on?”
“Nothing changed except Martial Rankings.”
“The freaking market is terrible.”
Jeguk scratched his neck and complained. Looking at Tewon’s schedule, he continued his question.
“Is that book selling well right now?”
“The reviews are good. From book 4, there’s going to be more copies. If the reactions are good, there might be more.”
“Hmm. That’s good. I just wish he could write faster. We have to finish printing in paper to release it electronically and suck the juice out. People these days don’t even read paper books. They use their phones.”
“The world is changing after all.”
“No, Editor, How about we slow the book down and start the electronic service quickly?”
“Speaking of, I needed to tell you something. I’ve got the last book of the series.”
“What? When?”
“He sent it yesterday. Somii skimmed it, but it didn’t seem like there was anything wrong with it.”
“He sent 10 books already? Wait, but he wants to end it in only 10 books? You said the reviews are good? Isn’t this a series that we can push over 20 plus books?”