Chapter 293 A Simple Meal
Lin's mother and others were listening attentively, their eyes slightly reddened.
Xiao Chen then asked some questions about post-disaster resettlement and evacuation, and Lin Anan patiently answered them one by one.
Of course, this key point has to bring the Northwest Military Region into the discussion, especially since the third rescue team is about to set off, still led by the special operations battalion commander Chu Mingzhou!
The interview took a full hour and a half.
After the interview, Xiao Chen turned off the film camera and said gratefully: "Teacher Lin, thank you very much for sharing today. These contents are so precious to us.
We will definitely do a good job on this report so that more people can understand the situation in Henan Province and know the deeds of heroes like you."
Lin Anan politely declined again and waved her hands, "I'm not a hero. The real heroes are the soldiers and medical staff who are on the front line of rescue. I hope your report can attract more people's attention and contribute to the post-disaster reconstruction of Henan Province."
Editor Liu immediately said that he would work hard to do the follow-up work.
"Then we'll leave first."
Mother Lin hurried forward to keep them, "Stay and have a simple meal. I'm a pretty good cook. You guys are tired, so stay and have something to eat before you leave."
A few people were originally preparing to leave, but after hearing Lin's mother's enthusiastic invitation, they discussed it and nodded in agreement.
Editor Liu was the first to say with a smile: "Okay, then we'd be remiss to refuse. Thank you, auntie."
Xiao Chen and Li Lu also nodded to express their gratitude.
The smile on Lin's mother's face grew even bigger, and she said hurriedly, "Okay, you guys sit down for a while, I'll go to the kitchen and prepare something."
Having said that, she turned and went into the kitchen and started to get busy.
Lin Zihuai and Chu Minglan also went over to help.
Lin Anan asked Editor Liu and others to sit down again and gave them some more tea.
"This is my first time being a celebrity, and it feels a bit unnatural." Lin Anan joked.
Editor Liu laughed heartily, "Teacher Lin, you are wrong. You are already a celebrity. Who in the circle doesn't know the author 'An Xin'?"
Lin Anan paused!
Xiao Chen also nodded and said, "Teacher Lin's book is selling very well. I remember that this is the fourth reprint and the factory can't print enough. And it has officially gone beyond our northwest and is now selling very well in several surrounding provinces."
Lin Anan blinked and felt her heart beating faster!
The first royalty fee is 10,000 yuan, and the subsequent settlement...
Am I going to become a wealthy woman?
Lin Anan raised her hand and patted her chest to suppress her excitement. "I really didn't pay much attention to sales. I usually just focused on writing books. I didn't expect the response to be so good."
Editor Liu smiled and said, "Teacher Lin, you are being low-key. Your book is original in its selection of material and the writing is appealing. It is natural that readers like it."
Xiao Chen echoed, "Yes, the factory is adding more people to print in order to meet market demand. Teacher Lin, if you have new works in the future, they will definitely be a hit."
"Thank you so much."
"You're welcome, Mr. Lin! But please remember, we are all waiting for your new book."
Lin Anan felt a little embarrassed by what everyone said, and her cheeks flushed slightly. "The new book will be ready soon, probably next month at the latest. It should be ready for you to review, but this is not a bilingual version."
Editor Liu's eyes lit up and he rubbed his hands excitedly, "Teacher Lin, you are so efficient! Regardless of whether it is a bilingual version or not, with your level, the new book will definitely sell well."
Xiao Chen: "Yes, Mr. Lin, your previous works have already brought us so many surprises, and this new book will definitely not disappoint us."
Li Lu gently pulled Lin Anan's sleeve and said, "Sister Anan, I'll draw the cover for you."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Lulu~"
Mother Lin and her companions moved quickly, and soon, the dishes were on the table.
The family happened to have some vegetables bought in advance, all prepared for Lin Anan and his wife. They were really good when they were served to the guests.
"Come, wash your hands and eat. These are all home-cooked dishes. I don't know if they suit your taste." Lin's mother said with a smile.
"Excuse me, auntie."
Lin Anan glanced at the door twice and found that Chu Mingzhou had not returned on time again.
Mother Lin saw her concerns and whispered, "It's okay. Mom left some for Mingzhou. It's a big bowl, enough for him."
"Yeah, okay."
Everyone stood up to wash their hands, and then sat around the dining table. Looking at the delicious dishes on the table, everyone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Editor Liu was the first to take a piece of the tempting sweet and sour pork ribs with chopsticks. After chewing it, his eyes lit up instantly. "Auntie, your cooking skills are better than those of state-owned restaurants. The sweet and sour pork ribs are sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They taste great."
When Xiao Chen saw that there were two meat dishes on the table and the portions were so big... he felt a little embarrassed to start eating.
"Editor Chen, try it too." Lin's mother put two pieces in his bowl.
"Thank you, auntie."
Xiao Chen also took a bite and nodded repeatedly.
Li Lu scooped a spoonful of egg drop soup, blew it gently, and took a sip. "Aunt, my mother is also very good at cooking, but the taste you cook is different. She only cooks authentic Northwest dishes."
Mother Lin's face was filled with a happy smile. "That's great. I'll learn from your mother in a few days and make it for Mingzhou and his siblings. I'm afraid they won't be able to get used to the Sucheng flavor."
Lin Anan was in a good mood seeing that everyone was enjoying their meal.
But she was still a little worried about Chu Mingzhou. The third rescue team would be dispatched in two days, and he must be very busy. Even the strongest person could not stand such a continuous rotation.
As they were chatting, Lin's mother mentioned Lin Zihuai's work in the art troupe, and said that she would go to the troupe in the afternoon and was very happy.
"There was a big news story a few days ago. The heroine in the story is a retired member of the cultural troupe. Her name is Su Yao. Does Comrade Xiao Lin know her?"
After all, Editor Liu and his colleagues work in a publishing house, so they are the ones who are most circulated with all kinds of news.
Lin Anan has been in contact with Editor Liu for quite some time and particularly enjoys listening to him speak.
She loved to listen to it, and Lin's mother and others naturally loved it even more.
"Su Yao? She was dismissed from our art troupe a long time ago."
Lin Zihuai frowned, feeling annoyed when he heard about this person. The scenes of her bullying others in the past were still vivid in his mind!
"Was he dismissed from the art troupe?"
"Um."
Editor Liu laughed out loud, "Good move! This Su Yao is not a good person. It's new that a female comrade can be arrested for hooliganism!"
"Ah? This is indeed new."
These two sentences piqued everyone's curiosity.
Editor Liu glanced at the children and just said let's eat first and talk later. Then he skipped the topic and started talking about another piece of news.
It was not until the two little guys finished eating and left the table that he lowered his voice and talked about Su Yao.
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