"Xingcheng, I'm back." After getting out of the train station, Zhang Qiurui opened her arms and embraced this familiar yet unfamiliar city, with a big smile on her face.
Even Zhang Wenfu looked happy to be home. He had been away from home for nearly half a year. Now that he was back in Xingcheng, the longing for home surged in his heart like a tide.
"Second brother, let's go to Xiaoxiang Magazine first, and then we will go back to Shaxian." Zhang Qiurui took a deep breath.
"Let's go." Xingcheng Railway Station was not far from Xiaoxiang Magazine. The brother and sister walked for about twenty minutes and arrived at the gate of Xiaoxiang Magazine.
"Uncle, do you remember me? Can I go in directly to find Editor-in-Chief Xin or Editor Xie?" Zhang Qiurui asked the uncle guarding the door with a smile.
"It's you! Our editor-in-chief Xin has told you that as long as you come, you can go in and find her directly without notifying us." The uncle smiled and quickly opened the door, letting Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Wenfu in.
Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Wenfu walked into the magazine together.
"Second brother, please wait for me downstairs. I'm going to find Editor-in-Chief Xin and will be back soon." Zhang Qiurui said to Zhang Wenfu.
The interior of the magazine had not changed much from what she remembered. It was still a busy and orderly atmosphere. Editors were either reviewing manuscripts or having heated discussions. Everyone's face was filled with love and dedication to their work.
Zhang Qiurui walked through the corridor with ease, came to Editor-in-Chief Xin's office, and knocked gently on the door.
"Come in." A familiar and steady voice came from inside.
Pushing open the door, Zhang Qiurui saw Editor-in-Chief Xin busy at his desk, his competence and wisdom still as strong as ever.
"Editor-in-Chief Xin, I'm back." Zhang Qiurui said with some excitement.
Editor-in-Chief Xin raised his head, a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Teacher Xiaoxiang Qingkong, you're back! That's great. Come in and sit down."
As Xin Zhao spoke, he pulled out the chair opposite him for Zhang Qiurui to sit down, and personally poured her a cup of tea.
"How is studying at the Yenching Film Academy? Have you encountered any interesting things?" Editor-in-Chief Xin asked with concern.
“It’s OK. I learned a lot and got along well with my classmates.
I would also like to thank Xiaoxiang Magazine for mailing me a lot of meal tickets, which enabled me to have enough meals at school.
Today, I am also returning the favor.
This is a manuscript I wrote specially for Xiaoxiang Magazine." At this time, Zhang Qiurui took out a stack of letter paper from a cloth bag and handed it to Xin Zhaodao with both hands.
"New work? That's great. I was just worried that the magazine would not have any good novels to publish next year, and you sent it to me. 'Departures'? What kind of story is it about?" Upon hearing this, Xin Zhao's face showed a look of surprise and joy, and he quickly took the manuscript handed over by Zhang Qiurui.
But when she saw the three words "Departure Director" written at the beginning, she couldn't help but read it out loud, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in her voice.
"Editor Xin, you'll know what the story is about if you read it yourself. There's no point in me telling you.
The manuscript has been delivered, so I'll be leaving today. I don't know if I'll have time to write a new manuscript next year, so please don't rush me." Zhang Qiurui waved to Xin Zhao in a very casual manner and left Xiaoxiang Magazine.
"Departures" was written by (Japanese) Aoki Shinmon and later won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Zhang Qiurui modified the background and condensed the novel to 150,000 words.
"Departures" shows the beauty and complexity of human nature through delicate emotional portrayal and profound philosophical thinking.
It is not just a story about career choices, but also a profound exploration of the meaning of life.
Xin Zhao flipped through the manuscript and was deeply attracted by the plot. She seemed to be able to see through the words the souls that were gently bid farewell, as well as the transformation and growth that Kobayashi Daigo had experienced in his heart after going through all this.
She realized that this work would not only bring new highlights to the magazine, but more importantly, it would touch the hearts of readers and trigger people's deep reflection on life, death and the relationship between people.
"It's so well written." After reading Zhang Qiurui's manuscript, Xin Zhao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration for Zhang Qiurui's talent.
She just couldn't understand how such a young Zhang Qiurui could write such a philosophical and emotional article.
No matter whether it is scar literature, anti-Japanese themes, fantasy, or fairy tales, he can handle them with ease. Each article seems to be a carefully crafted world, fascinating and making people indulge in it.
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Shaxian, small bungalow.
"We're back." After Zhang Qiurui returned to the small bungalow in Sha County, she couldn't wait to enter the yard and shouted loudly.
"Ahhh! My aunt and my dad are back." Zhang Minghua was having dinner. When she saw Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Wenfu in the yard, she screamed in surprise.
"Aunt."
"Qiu Rui."
"Uncle."
"Wenfu."
"Second brother."
Today, except for the two married sisters, all the other members of the Zhang family are in the small bungalow in the county.
When everyone saw Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Wenfu coming back, they were surprised and happy. They didn't even bother to eat. They walked out of the main hall and surrounded them.
Zhou Guihua was even more tearful. She touched Zhang Qiurui left and right, then hugged her tightly.
"Qiu Rui, second brother, why didn't you send a telegram to ask me to pick you up at the train station when you came back early? You must be tired carrying all these things." Zhang Wenmin said with a smile as he took the things in Zhang Wenfu's hand.
"I'm not tired, I just carried them a short distance. These are the good things Qiurui bought for you in Yanjing?" Zhang Wenfu said with a smile.
"You haven't had dinner yet, have you? Let's go, let's have dinner first. Oldest brother, second brother, go to the kitchen and boil a few more eggs and fry a piece of lean meat. Also, see if there are any vegetables and bring them up at once. Hurry up."
Let's steam some more rice so we don't run out of food." Zhou Guihua said to her two daughters-in-law as they walked towards the dining table in the main hall.
"Okay!" Gao Erping and Xie Lin also responded with a smile.
One reason is that seeing my sister-in-law coming back with so many things, there must be a portion for my parents-in-law and their family.
One reason was that she was very happy to see her husband back, so she naturally prepared the meal quickly.
Zhang Qiurui was pulled by Zhou Guihua to sit at the dinner table. Looking at the familiar faces around him, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
These relatives are her strongest support no matter where she goes.
"Qiurui, how is your study in Yanjing? Are you used to it?" Zhou Guihua asked with concern, her eyes full of worry and expectation. While talking, she occasionally picked up some food for Zhang Qiurui, fearing that she would not have enough to eat.
"Mom, don't worry. My second brother and I are living well in Yanjing. Are you and my dad in good health?" Zhang Qiurui replied with a smile. She didn't want her mother to worry about her.
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