Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 201: Chapter 170 "Zhao’s Screening Method" officially on sale_2

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Zhao Yi saw the messages pouring in and sighed. Freebies really attracted people. Qian Hong had no shame. He quickly added, "The hardcover version of ’Zhao’s Screening Method’ is priced at 98 yuan, shipping costs 20, and the middleman makes a 100 yuan profit. So, each person pays 218 yuan. No need for bank transfers, you can just recharge my Penguin Coins account."

"..."

"What a scammer!"

"Scammer!"

"Scammer!"

A wave of complaints followed.

Zhao Yi was only joking, of course. He noted down the names, addresses, and phone numbers, and even printed out a form. Tomorrow, he would go to the courier service near his neighborhood, and have the staff fill in the form, which didn’t take long.

In this way, he managed to send out over a dozen books. He would just pile the rest in a box for now.

...

The following day, Zhao Yi went to school as usual. While sitting in his classroom, Wang Chengmin and Li Lisheng came to see him.

Wang Chengmin walked over enthusiastically and asked, "Zhao Yi, do you know where I can buy your book, ’Zhao’s Screening Method’?"

"You want to buy it?"

"No," Wang Chengmin shook his head, "the school wants to buy it. Our school has a library, so we want to put a few copies there."

The students nearby were stunned.

"The library?"

"Do we have one?"

"I think there’s a small reading room at the southernmost part of the school that’s filled with books. It’s rarely open, though..."

"Ahem."

Wang Chengmin coughed awkwardly before continuing. "Zhao Yi, you’re the best student in the history of our school. The school ought to have a copy of your book. But Teacher Li and I went to Xinhua Bookstore and found out that all copies were sold out. The staff said that new stock would be available next week, but all of those copies have been reserved."

He leaned in and said excitedly, "You can’t imagine how popular your book is in Zhengyang. Zhengyang University ordered 200 copies, and all the libraries have a copy. Even some high schools bought copies. Zhengyang No.1 High School got their hands on a few. I don’t know what they want to do with them..."

Wang Chengmin sounded quite indignant at the end.

From behind him, Wang Jian muttered, "Probably because Zhengyang No.1 High School has an open library."

Wang Chengmin glared at him.

Understanding, Zhao Yi said, "I have the hardcover version. I’ll bring a few copies tomorrow."

"Good, good, good."

Wang Chengmin was overjoyed. "That’s great. How much does it cost? The school will buy it at full price."

"No need..."

Zhao Yi was interrupted by Wang Chengmin. "Whatever the price is, we’ll pay. The school can’t take advantage of you. Oh, could you sign the books you bring? A book with the author’s autograph is worth more."

"Sure."

Zhao Yi agreed.

Leaving with Wang Chengmin, Li Lisheng asked in confusion, "Why buy that kind of book? The students can’t read it, can they?"

"What do you know!"

Wang Chengmin explained disdainfully, "It’s a book that Zhao Yi published when he was in his senior year. Remember, ’when he was in his senior year’. We can now say that ’our school’s quality education enabled a student to publish a book during his high school days’. Won’t parents think highly of our school then?"

"Makes sense! Makes sense!"

Li Lisheng immediately gave him a thumbs-up. "The Principal really has a bird’s-eye view."

Wang Chengmin lifted his chin in satisfaction.

Back in the classroom.

A few students were asking Zhao Yi, "Did your book sell well? How many copies exactly?"

"You must’ve made a lot of money, right?"

"How did you get it published? Did you collaborate with a publisher or print it yourself?"

Most of them didn’t know much about it.

Zhao Yi briefly explained to satisfy their curiosity, which finally gave him some peace.

Lin Xiaoqing turned around, leaning on the table, and asked Zhao Yi, "Did you make money from selling the book?"

"I made some."

"How much did you make?"

Just as Zhao Yi was about to answer, he found Lin Xiaoqing’s expression adorable. He immediately reached out and flicked her little nose.

With a pinkish face, Lin Xiaoqing sat straight, giving him a glare.

Zhao Yi then smiled and said, "I don’t make much from selling books. It’s actually a loss."

"Really?"

"Yep."

"I don’t believe a word you say!" Lin Xiaoqing uttered disdainfully. "Are you scared that you’ll have to treat everyone?"

Zhao Yi leaned in close and whispered in a soft voice, "I don’t mind treating you every day. How about this? From today onwards, you can live at my place. I’ll provide three meals a day for free."

"Hmph!"

Blushing, Lin Xiaoqing turned away, but after a while, she turned back and said, "I don’t need your support!"

[Flirtation Mission, Target: Lin Xiaoqing, Study Coin +1.]

"Huh?"

Zhao Yi was somewhat surprised.

He thought about the process just now and suddenly realized a pattern. The system’s ’Flirting Point’ notifications seem to be related to the internal thoughts of the girl he’s flirting with. Apparently, Lin Xiaoqing must have had some things running through her mind, which led to him earning a ’Flirting Point’.

This girl...

She sure has a wild imagination!

...

The release of "Zhao’s Screening Method" didn’t affect Zhao Yi’s life. He still shuttled between school and home and didn’t pay much attention to the sales of the book.

However, someone else was more concerned than he was.

Xu Chao.

Ever since "Zhao’s Screening Method" was released, he frequently checked emails from Youth Publishing House. As the book was selling like hot cakes, the liaison from the publishing house emailed him every few days, providing updates on the sales situation.