He knew that the time was almost right.

His gaze, seemingly unintentionally,

It landed on the closed "New Tide" magazine on the corner of Shen Qingqiu's table.

"Teacher, what is this?"

He asked casually, as if trying to change the subject.

This step was delivered at just the right moment.

Shen Qingqiu suddenly realized what was happening and instinctively grasped at this lifeline.

She felt that if she talked to Lin Que about "hope" any longer, her brain would overheat.

She picked up the magazine as if it were a weapon.

I regained my sense of control as a teacher.

"right."

She cleared her throat, trying to make her tone sound more confident.

"That's exactly what I was going to tell you."

Lin Que, I admit it.

You are very talented in writing, and your thoughts are also... very profound.

But you've gone too far astray.

She opened the magazine, pointed to the title of "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," and said earnestly:

"Your words are like a scalpel, only dissecting, only bringing pain and controversy."

But true literature should not be cold.

Look at this article, "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," its author is Jian Shen.

Lin Que's lips curled slightly at an angle that Shen Qingqiu couldn't see.

They've arrived.

"I have never seen such gentle writing."

Shen Qingqiu's gaze softened unconsciously as she became completely absorbed in her emotions.

"Its concept is very ingenious, using a fantastical setting,"

The bonds and kindness between people are portrayed so movingly.

It doesn't criticize or preach.

I'll just quietly light a lamp for you, to tell you...

Even when life is tough, there's always light waiting for you.

She raised her head and looked intently at Lin Que.

"These are truly powerful words."

It can heal hearts and bring warmth and strength.

Look at this Mr. Jian Shen; only a soul refined by the passage of time could truly understand him.

Only then could one write such a work filled with profound wisdom and compassion.

She paused.

He pushed the magazine towards Lin Que.

He delivered his final concluding remarks.

"Lin Que, I hope you can read this carefully. Learn what true literature is."

Don't always dwell on those dark and sensational things.

That's ultimately a minor path, unworthy of serious consideration.

Your talents should be used in brighter and warmer places.

After saying these words, Shen Qingqiu felt that he had finally won back a point.

She thought she had successfully used a higher-level literary model.

It suppressed Lin Que's unorthodox and fallacious reasoning.

She had even started to imagine.

After reading the article, Lin Que was deeply moved by its immense kindness.

He looked ashamed of his previous works.

However, Lin Que's reaction was completely unexpected.

He did not refute, nor did he show any impatience after being lectured.

He just stared quietly at the magazine, at the two words "Jian Shen".

His eyes revealed... a very strange expression.

His expression was extremely complex, as if he were reminiscing, or perhaps mocking himself.

Shen Qingqiu interpreted this as "deeply moved".

She was very satisfied.

"Take it back and have a look."

She generously handed the brand-new magazine to Lin Que.

"Just remember to return it to me after you're done reading it."

"good."

Lin Que took it and stood up.

He walked to the door and placed his hand on the doorknob.

Suddenly, she turned around and gave Shen Qingqiu a bright smile.

"Thank you, teacher."

"I will... study hard with Professor Jian Shen."

After saying that, he opened the door and went out.

Shen Qingqiu was the only one left in the office.

She watched Lin Que's disappearing figure and let out a long sigh of relief.

I feel like I've accomplished an incredibly difficult but significant task.

She picked up the glass of water, which had long since gone cold.

After taking a sip, I felt more relaxed than ever before.

She felt that

Today, I finally gave that runaway horse a rest.

It pointed out a correct direction.

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