Chapter 496: Days Like a Family

On the tenth day after the child was born, Shen Yulin came to Shen Yumo's home.

When Shen Yulin knocked on the door, Shen Yumo was teasing his son who was lying quietly on the bed with his eyes wide open, while Cheng Xuyuan was quietly writing the story of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf.

For Cheng Xuyuan, it was too easy to turn the films he saw in his previous life into stories, especially children's stories.

During these ten days, he wrote whenever he had time, and has now written nearly 60,000 to 70,000 words.

"Brother, you're here." Shen Yumo opened the door and looked at the dusty Shen Yulin. He was surprised and his voice was excited.

After all, although she had taken on such a big task as giving birth to a child, there was still a trace of softness in her heart, and this softness burst out when she saw her brother.

Shen Yulin nodded and said, "I'll come over to see you."

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the child in Shen Yumo's arms and said, "This... this is... let me, your uncle, take a look."

Looking at his nephew with a pair of big eyes looking at him curiously, Shen Yulin was happy in his heart no matter what.

However, he was not very good at taking care of children, so after holding the child for twice, he carefully returned the child to Shen Yumo.

Cheng Xuyuan poured a glass of water for Shen Yulin and said, "Brother Yulin, drink some water."

Shen Yulin looked at Cheng Xuyuan's calm face and an indescribable feeling arose in his heart.

Although he knew in his heart that Cheng Xuyuan could not be blamed for this matter, after all, it was his sister's own decision.

But seeing this guy here, he felt an evil spirit in his heart.

"Well, thank you!" Although Shen Yulin said thank you, his tone was a little different.

Cheng Xuyuan didn't care too much about Shen Yulin's behavior.

Although he was open about the grievances between him and Shen Yumo, from Shen Yulin's perspective, she was his sister and gave birth to a big fat son for Cheng Xuyuan.

And still without any name or status.

From this point of view, even if others are unhappy, he has no choice but to endure it.

"Brother!" Shen Yumo also knew this, but she still gave Shen Yulin a reminder with her own words.

Although Shen Yulin felt uncomfortable with this reminder, in the end, he still did not give Cheng Xuyuan any cold shoulder.

"Is Dad in good health?" Cheng Xuyuan took the child and gave the chat space to Shen Yumo and Shen Yulin. Shen Yumo was most concerned about his parents' health.

Shen Yulin snorted and said, "As long as he doesn't know that you have a child, there is absolutely nothing wrong with his body."

"Recently, the old man is promoting the release of Mr. Cha's works, and he is full of energy every day."

After hearing what Shen Yulin said, Shen Yumo felt much more relieved.

After asking about the situation of his parents and family, a hint of gloom appeared in Shen Yumo's expression.

Although everyone is doing well, she still can't return to Yanjing in the short term.

Even if you want to go back to visit your relatives, you have to wait until your children grow up a little.

"Cheng Xuyuan, how's the full-time writer thing you mentioned going?" Seeing that his sister was in a bad mood, Shen Yulin finally swallowed the words he wanted to stab.

Cheng Xuyuan said: "Yu Mo's work is ready to be published in Children's World Magazine."

"After publishing one or two issues, Yu Mo will become somewhat famous. I will then find some connections and have Yu Mo switch from editor to full-time author."

"This way, I can publish three or four works every year, earn a salary, receive royalties, and spend the time taking care of my children without having to work. It's very comfortable."

Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's plan, Shen Yulin nodded.

Full-time writers and editors do have more freedom.

After a brief consideration, Shen Yulin continued, "When are you planning to return to Yanjing?"

Hearing this question, Shen Yumo's expression suddenly became more serious.

She knew very well in her heart that Cheng Xuyuan would have to return to Yanjing sooner or later. After all, everything Cheng Xuyuan had was in Yanjing.

However, she did not ask Cheng Xuyuan when he would return to Yanjing. It was not because she didn't want to, but because she was a little afraid to.

Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "I've set a month to revise the script this time."

"So, I plan to stay for another twenty days."

One month is naturally the time to let the baby celebrate his full month, and also to take care of Shen Yumo during the confinement period.

Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was calm, Shen Yulin said, "That's good too."

"I'm here on a business trip and can stay for three days at most."

"If you have any problems in Yanjing, you can tell me and I will help you deal with it."

Cheng Xuyuan did not refuse this.

It wasn't that he had anything in Yanjing that needed Shen Yulin's help, he just didn't want to refuse Shen Yulin's kindness.

The three of them chatted for a while, and then it was time to eat.

Cheng Xuyuan ran to the kitchen to prepare food, while Shen Yulin said to Shen Yumo, "Yumo, what are you going to do after Cheng Xuyuan leaves?"

Although twenty days is not a short time, compared with a lifetime, twenty days is actually just a moment.

Shen Yumo was not surprised by his brother's question.

She smiled and said, "Brother, Cheng Xuyuan should go his own way, and I will live my own life."

"Now that the biggest difficulty has passed, I feel that I can live a good life."

Looking at Shen Yumo who looked calm, Shen Yulin sighed and said, "Yumo, it's not easy for a woman to have a child."

"I know." Shen Yumo said calmly, "But I think I can live well."

Looking at his sister with a hint of stubbornness in her eyes, Shen Yulin sighed deeply, and then said, "When are you going to tell your family about this?"

"You can't keep it a secret forever, can you?"

Shen Yumo knew very well that it was impossible for her to keep it a secret from her family forever.

But she didn't know what the consequences would be if she told her family, so when she heard Shen Yulin's question, she hesitated and said, "Let's take it one step at a time."

Taking one step at a time sounds free and easy, but in reality, it feels helpless.

However, Shen Yulin did not press the issue, because he did not have any good ideas on the matter.

Shen Yulin stayed in Donghai for a total of three days. After three days, reluctantly, he boarded the train back to Yanjing.

When he was leaving, it was Cheng Xuyuan who saw him off.

After all, Shen Yumo's current condition is not suitable for giving away, not to mention that there are children at home who need her to take care of.

Facing Cheng Xuyuan who was seeing him off, although Shen Yulin had a lot of things to say, in the end, he just patted Cheng Xuyuan on the shoulder and got on the train.

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It’s not that he doesn’t want to say it, it’s just that he has already said everything he needs to say.

In this situation, he has nothing to say.

Cheng Xuyuan watched Shen Yulin leave and sighed softly.

He knew very well what Shen Yulin meant by patting him on the shoulder, but unfortunately, he could not give Shen Yulin any response.

Because he simply couldn't give Shen Yulin what he wanted.

It is impossible for him to reconcile with Shen Yumo, nor is it possible for them to form a family, so it is useless to say anything else.

As time passed, Shen Yumo's body recovered rapidly.

These days, Cheng Xuyuan has been like a husband who is really taking care of his wife during confinement, running around.

The small home is full of warmth.

However, this warmth gradually became a little stiff as time went by.

On this day, Cheng Xuyuan came back from outside after buying a fish. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Wang Yian.

"When did Yian come? I just bought a fresh sea bass. Let's have dinner at home today." Cheng Xuyuan greeted and invited Wang Yian to stay for dinner.

Upon hearing this invitation, Wang Yian showed a hint of weirdness in his expression.

As far as she could remember, she had been invited in this way before, but the person who made such an invitation was basically the male head of the family.

Only the man of the house would invite guests so easily and naturally.

But Cheng Xuyuan...

"Thank you, I have something else to do, so I won't eat." After hesitating for a moment, Wang Yian said softly.

Cheng Xuyuan wanted to persuade him, but Shen Yumo said, "Yian, it's almost eleven o'clock now. If you have anything to do, you have to eat lunch today."

"It's better to have lunch first."

After hearing what Shen Yumo said, Wang Yian could only nod and agree.

Shen Yumo continued, "Xuyuan, Yian just said that your version of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf has passed the review of their editorial department and will be published in the next issue."

"And the manuscript fee is 5 yuan per thousand words, which is a high price for a newcomer."

Wang Yian said: "There is no other way. If Yu Mo has published something before, I can still fight for it."

"Of course, if I use your pen name, I will definitely pay you 7 yuan per thousand words."

Cheng Xuyuan didn't care about the royalties or anything like that.

He smiled and said, "Yu Mo, these are your Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf."

"It doesn't matter if you give five dollars per thousand words now. I think you will be able to give seven dollars per thousand words soon."

At this point, he added: "We don't write this for money."

Thinking of Cheng Xuyuan's manuscript of 60,000 to 70,000 words, Wang Yian shook his head helplessly.

Although I know you are not doing this for the money, this 300-plus yuan manuscript fee is equivalent to half a year's income for many people.

"Cheng Xuyuan, I heard that your short story Qiu Ju Goes to Lawsuit won this year's short story award." Wang Yian was not in the mood to talk about royalties with Cheng Xuyuan, so he changed the subject.

Cheng Xuyuan was stunned when he heard Wang Yian’s words.

Although he thought that his work should win the short story award this time, he did not expect that it would be Qiu Ju who would file the lawsuit.

He had published several works in a row some time ago, including The Shawshank Redemption, so how come Qiu Ju was the only one who won the award and filed a lawsuit?

Although this one is also good, The Shawshank Redemption is better.

"Why is Qiu Ju the one to sue?" As a former editor of Yenching Literature and Art, Shen Yumo is also familiar with the short stories written by Cheng Xuyuan.

Naturally, I know the purpose of Cheng Xuyuan's three short stories.

"I heard that the higher-ups thought this one was more suitable." Wang Yian said, "This is your second time winning the award, so don't worry about it."

"By the way, have you decided on a name for the child?"

(End of this chapter)