Chapter 226 Missed
Lin Anan chuckled twice, extremely happy. She pulled Chu Mingzhou to pay and prepared to leave.
She also had to go to Yingyuan Publishing House to collect the royalties for the news articles and have a chat with Editor Liu.
Almost one after the other.
Not long after Lin Anan and the others left, Gu Yan walked into the Xinhua Bookstore.
He was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit and had a cold expression on his face. His eyes wandered around the store until they stopped at the display area of "Spring Letters". His thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was frozen in time.
He walked forward slowly, picked up a book, and gently stroked the cover with his fingertips. His eyes finally fell on the author's pen name: An Xin.
It’s as if I want to touch the person I once knew through this paper.
Looking at the figures leaning against each other on the cover, his expression became more complicated, and the past moments with Lin Anan came flooding back to his mind. Those days of discussing literature and strolling on the streets together were so clear, yet so far away that it seemed like a century had passed.
"An An, without me, you still shine brightly." Gu Yan murmured, his voice hoarse and full of endless loneliness, and every word seemed to be squeezed out with difficulty from the deepest part of his heart.
The clerk happened to be pulling a small trailer over to restock the display area. He looked at Gu Yan and approached with a professional smile, "Comrade, this is a masterpiece that was just released today. The author is very talented, and the story in the book is very touching. It has attracted a lot of attention since it was released."
Gu Yan pretended not to hear and was immersed in his own thoughts. After a moment, he came back to his senses and said, "Yeah."
Maybe because he really liked the book, the clerk was very enthusiastic in introducing it. "I bought this book myself. The story is very touching. I really like this line in it: You came with the warm sunshine. From then on, my youth has a shining background. It is really well written!"
Gu Yan's body suddenly stiffened, the book in his hand almost slipped, and the color on his face instantly faded a little.
Once upon a time, he thought that Lin Anan’s gentle smile, talent and poetry would be the unique scenery in his life, but now... reality is like a cold wall, separating him fiercely.
The time they spent together, which he once took for granted and even squandered, has now become the most painful thorns in his heart.
Gu Yan took a deep breath and tried his best to calm down. His voice was full of powerlessness and compromise. "Thank you. I want one."
The clerk smiled and nodded, "Okay, comrade, pay in front."
Gu Yan looked a little depressed as he walked out of the bookstore, as if he was surrounded by endless loneliness.
Not until he got in the car did he dare to let his pent-up emotions burst forth.
Looking at the book in his hand, the memories of the past flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern. They had been in the corner of the hospital, blushing, and smiling at each other under the eaves in the rain. He had vowed to protect her, but in the end, he lost everything with his own hands...
At this moment, regret and longing entangled his heart like vines, and the pain spread throughout his body.
Gu Yan opened the book and lines of text came into his sight. The familiar yet unfamiliar handwriting made him feel as if he saw Lin Anan sitting at the desk, concentrating on writing.
Every word was like her whispering through time, telling of her growth and transformation, but it was no longer related to him.
On the other side, Lin Anan and Chu Mingzhou came to Yingyuan Publishing House.
Editor Liu was all smiles as he hurried over to greet her, even addressing her differently, "Teacher Lin, it's a great honor to have you here!"
"Puchi~" Lin Anan couldn't help laughing, "Editor Liu, please don't be polite to me~"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
"You're welcome, you're welcome. This is a masterpiece of yours, and I'm just doing my best."
Chu Mingzhou looked at the two of them deeply.
Editor Liu welcomed the man into the office and closed the door. "I knew you would come. The last news article about women's labor received a very good response! The total fee for the two articles is 72 yuan. I have already received it and I wanted to send it to your home."
have to!
Look how capable they are. They save Lin Anan the trouble of going through the formalities.
I have to say that writing press releases is a really good way to go, but Lin Anan doesn’t take many, at most one or two a month, and she only writes when she has free time.
After all, she is not a professional. In this era, press releases need to be extremely cautious. They cannot be exaggerated or fabricated. They must be realistic and use words to create a framework of "great love" that is correct and positive.
However, getting 72 yuan for two articles is really good. After all, the average worker only earns 20 or 30 yuan a month!
Lin Anan took the manuscript fee with a smile, "Editor Liu, thank you so much, I dare not trouble you to make this trip."
Editor Liu waved his hand, still smiling brightly, "What's the big deal? Teacher Lin, if you need anything, just let me know! By the way, I have to talk to you. When your book "Spring Letters" was released, the response was so enthusiastic that it was beyond imagination!
Many people came to our office this morning, and our phone was almost blown away by calls from people asking about this book. Many bookstores were also eager to place additional orders.
"ah?"
It’s only the first day, and Lin Anan thought the effects wouldn’t show up so quickly.
"Really? I was worried that people wouldn't like it, but I didn't expect... this is so exciting!"
Lin Anan turned to look at Chu Mingzhou, her eyes flashing with irrepressible joy.
Chu Mingzhou patted her shoulder gently, giving her silent encouragement and support.
Editor Liu nodded at the side. "Your writing style is delicate and unique, and the story is gripping. It would be a big hit. We must strike while the iron is hot. Firefly will be released on time on the 10th of next month."
"OK."
"But... Teacher Lin, your new book..."
Lin Anan smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, let's calm down a little. I need to polish my ideas."
"Great, great!" Editor Liu rubbed his hands excitedly. "I'm looking forward to your continued creation. With your talent, your next work will surely be even more exciting. Our company will give you our full support. If you need any resources, just let us know."
The meaning is obvious enough.
Dear Teacher Lin, even if you become famous, you still have to submit your works to our publishing house. You can’t forget about us just because you become famous. We need to tiptoe to place a reservation now. We can’t wait!
Lin Anan nodded, looking like she understood and was not afraid of talking.
The two of them chatted with each other for a while before Lin Anan stood up and said goodbye.
Lin Anan was humming a little song and was in a very good mood.
Chu Mingzhou had a smile on his face and asked softly, "Are you hungry?"
Lin Anan stretched out her hand to catch a piece of light and shadow, as if she was holding a handful of gold. She spread her hands in the direction of Chu Mingzhou and made a heart shape with her hands.
"Yeah, I'm hungry! But do you remember that I wanted to interview a soldier who was discharged due to injury?"
Chu Mingzhou immediately understood, "Well, do you want to go to Kong Changming's house for dinner?"
"May I?"
"Yes, I told him last time."
Lin Anan made an OK gesture.
"Chains", a book about women's stories, is already being written, but another book, "Spine", has not been promoted. What is lacking is communication.
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