In the teahouse's private room, the scent of sandalwood wafts through the air.
Jin Yong, who had just sat down, looked at the cup of hot tea brought to him by Lin Huowang. He had a thousand words to say, but they were stuck in his throat.
As a great writer in the Chinese-speaking world, he was actually speechless and at a loss for words at this moment.
Feeling a little embarrassed, he took a deep breath and took the tea handed to him by Lin Huowang, but did not say a word. Instead, he faced the window next to him and looked at the scenery outside, allowing his brain to adjust and recover from the shock.
It was a full two minutes later that Jin Yong's gaze shifted from the bustling scenery of Victoria Harbour outside the window, and finally fell on the young but unfathomable face opposite him.
It has to be said that in his magnificent and wonderful life, this scene can definitely be regarded as a famous scene worthy of being remembered.
Kobayashi Tenwang is Huang Yi!
Huang Yi is Kobayashi Tenwang!
Who could have imagined this? Who would have thought this?
Putting aside other things, the literary skills demonstrated by Huang Yi in "A Step into the Past", his exploration of historical figures, and his thoughts on feudal dynasties and the philosophy of life, could not possibly be written by a young man under the age of 20!
Thinking of this, Jin Yong truly felt what kind of evil being Kobayashi Tenwang, who was sitting in front of him, was.
Nineteen years old!
What were you doing when you were nineteen?
He already possessed such enormous wealth and industry, and was able to write a pioneering martial arts masterpiece like "A Step into the Past".
He unconsciously stroked the rim of the celadon cup, feeling a belated and huge sense of loss in his heart.
"So that's how it is... So that's how it is! 'Huang Yi,' who I've searched Hong Kong and Taiwan, searched all over Southeast Asia, dug deep into the earth but couldn't find even a trace of... is actually so far away, and yet so close before my eyes. It's actually you, Xiaolin Sheng!"
The shock I felt in my heart at this moment was even more intense than when I first read "A Step into the Past".
This is not just the impact brought by a wonderful book, but a new understanding of the unfathomable strategy and talent of the young man in front of me.
People say that heroes are cherished and respected. In Xiao Lin Tianwang, Jin Yong seems to see many shadows of his own youth.
However, even someone as proud as him had to admit that Kobayashi Tenwang was much better than he was when he was young.
What's even more tragic is that he has been active in the literary world for decades and prides himself on having a keen eye, but he was completely deceived by this deceptive pen name and even became a part of the other party's business layout.
An indescribable complex feeling surged into my heart, it was admiration, astonishment, and also a sense of desolation as if I had been washed ashore by the tide of time - am I really old?
Lin Huowang put down his teacup with a humble expression. Although he had successfully kept Jin Yong in the dark from beginning to end by using the pen name Huang Yi, he did not feel complacent at all.
He met Jin Yong's scrutinizing gaze and said sincerely, "Mr. Cha, you are so kind. I did not intentionally conceal my identity. It was simply the circumstances that compelled me to do so."
As a newcomer to the Hong Kong newspaper industry, my roots are as shallow as a rootless duckweed. If Asia Daily is to carve out a niche in this red ocean and snatch food from the jaws of a tiger, it must resort to extraordinary means and do something unconventional.
During this process, we have indeed taken advantage of your great reputation, Mr. Cha, several times to create hype and add fuel to the fire.
Whether it was your article praising "A Step into the Past" or the subsequent offer of a doubled fee, both were crucial in helping Asia Daily gain a foothold and grow. I would like to express my deepest gratitude and sincerely ask Mr. Cha to forgive me.
Jin Yong stared at Lin Huowang who said this, and observed his expression when he spoke. He could see the sincerity of the young man in front of him. He was not arrogant even though he won, which made him even more extraordinary.
You know, she's less than 20 years old!
Jin Yong couldn't help but think of his own unfilial sons. When they were in their twenties, they achieved a little business success and became arrogant and looked down on others, as if all the wealth in the world was at their disposal.
Young people have their own pride and pride, but they are often prone to becoming arrogant and conceited, and then they fall and get hurt before they can mature.
But Jin Yong felt that Kobayashi Tianwang in front of him had a sense of vicissitudes of life, as if he were of the same age as him.
It’s really amazing and wonderful!
Thinking of this, Jin Yong suddenly laughed out loud. His laughter was filled with open-mindedness and appreciation. He said, "Mr. Xiaolin, you are too kind! In business, this is only natural. If I were your age, sitting in your position, facing such a situation, I probably wouldn't have the same ability and vision as you to turn the tide and plan every step of the way!"
It’s embarrassing to say that when I first founded Ming Pao, wasn’t it by serializing my own martial arts stories in the supplements that I gradually gained popularity and established my foothold?
"You and I are both doing the same thing. However... now that we know Huang Yi is Xiaolin Shengni, my long-cherished wish to serialize the finale of "A Step into the Past" and even the new book in Ming Pao seems to have completely gone to waste, haha!"
Hearing this, Lin Huowang smiled and said, "Mr. Cha, you are wrong. I am not someone who goes back on my word."
Jin Yong's eyes suddenly gleamed, and he unconsciously leaned forward slightly and asked, "Oh? What do you mean, Xiao Linsheng?"
"I'm interested..." Lin Huowang said clearly, "in serializing the finale of A Step into the Past and Huang Yi's new work..." He paused deliberately, then enunciated the title, "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty," simultaneously in Asia Daily and Ming Pao. What do you think, Mr. Cha?"
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