Back in his office, Chen Yu spun around in his comfortable chair, took a sip of the hot tea Wang Chuyun had prepared for him, then began reading Editor-in-Chief Lei's summary of the inaugural issue.
Editor-in-Chief Lei had laid out every figure from the issue's launch in thorough detail. Chen Yu found it a pleasure to read.
Since its launch, the inaugural issue of "Heaven Origin Miscellany" had set several records.
First, it had sold out faster than any other issue.
From the start of sales to the last copy, it had taken just one day.
At five yuan, it was a bargain. The beautiful cover was a walking advertisement all by itself. Lian Qu and Wang Shanzhang's collaboration was alluring without being vulgar, making passersby stop and buy a copy just to admire it.
Once they got home, they discovered the content was good too, and the included game was fun. Word of mouth soon took off.
Second, it had set the record for the highest approval rating of an inaugural issue.
The Magazine Star Lord's temple attendants kept track of such figures and awarded record-breaking publishers prize money, trophies, and blessings in recognition of their achievements.
Magazines barely sold these days. Eight out of ten had become advertising catalogs, with a little content tucked into the middle so they could still call themselves magazines.
So a magazine like "Heaven Origin Miscellany," packed with substance from cover to cover, had opened readers' eyes and earned their praise.
The temple attendants had even been moved to tears. They hurried the awards over, afraid such a fine publisher might disappear.
As for the issue of illegal publication—
That was a separate matter. It must not get in the way of awarding an excellent magazine.
Third, it had set the record for