The Transmigrated Li Jin's Daily Farming Life (Translated With Mtl)

Chapter 94

Li Jin didn't reveal the real name of the author, only mentioning that the pseudonym used was Mengmei.

At first, the shopkeeper of the bookstore assumed that this was a story written by Li Jin himself, considering that many previous submissions had come from scholars like Li Jin, who came from humble backgrounds.

Compared to farming, teaching at the Cuju Academy, or transcribing books, writing stories was the most profitable endeavor.

The shopkeeper had even encountered a poor scholar who hadn't passed the imperial examination but became wealthy and settled in Fucheng by selling popular stories.

The shopkeeper thought, but Li Jin clearly doesn't have the time for this! Can he really compile mathematics and write stories simultaneously? That would be very draining.

Furthermore, Li Jin's eyes weren't tinged with the fatigue of late-night work; instead, they shone brightly, making a favorable impression on anyone who looked at him.

The shopkeeper wanted to establish a good relationship with Li Jin and picked up the book he had pushed over.

The exquisite and intricate handwriting instantly charmed him.

The shopkeeper carefully read a few passages and was sure the author was a ger.

This wasn't just a matter of perspective; it involved psychological descriptions and focus. After years of dealing with books, the shopkeeper rarely made mistakes.

The shopkeeper wanted to publish this book and deepen his connection with Li Jin. However, this story didn't conform to the mainstream stories in Fucheng.

He hesitated as he said, "A Jin, I won't beat around the bush. This story is finely written, each section is captivating, but there isn't a crucial climax or turning point in the story."

It's all just sugar-coating. Won't readers get tired of it?

The shopkeeper continued, "Publishing is possible, but for the first run, we can print a maximum of fifty copies."

Fifty copies seemed too few; it wasn't even worth getting an official book number.

However, because the person sitting across from him was Li Jin, the shopkeeper wasn't sure about the relationship between "Mengmei" and Li Jin. In hopes of future collaboration, he agreed to publish the book.

Li Jin, with a smile, said, "I understand that this may put you in a difficult position, but I have a suggestion. Fucheng's tabloid is printed weekly, and it has many readers. However, the last page is often left empty. What if I pay to reserve that page and we only publish a section from this story each week? Once we've gained enough popularity, we can discuss whether to publish the entire book."

Fucheng's tabloid had a significant presence in the city. Apart from scholars who occasionally bought it for the imperial exams, families in Fucheng, especially the literate girls and newlyweds, would buy five or six copies each time.

Almost every household with literate women or newlyweds had a copy, and they would occasionally select topics for poetry gatherings from it.

Li Jin thought that half of the tabloid's readers were girls from noble households or brides, and Qin Muwen's perspective would resonate with newlywed husbands.

However, the entire article is written in the first person perspective without specifying the author's gender. Except for the experienced, it's challenging for others to discern the author's true gender.

Nevertheless, having a first person perspective is sufficient; this will allow the audience to immerse themselves adequately.

If they can delve into a paragraph, the latter will only depend on whether the content of the story appeals to them.