Chapter 159 An unexpected surprise
Xu Hongwen and Xue Yuanming roughly guessed who it was, and after arrogantly having their books removed from the shelves, the two began to investigate the author of "Childhood Troubles".
Before, they had almost no idea that the novel had been serialized in the newspaper. After investigation, they found out that the author of the novel was Xia Yuan's daughter. This was easy to investigate because Xia Yuan had never concealed this matter and even publicized it "extensively".
Looking at the book "Childhood Troubles" in his hand, Xue Yuanming asked, "Do you think this book could have been ghostwritten?"
It's obvious that this writing style is not something that a primary school student could write, even if that student is a genius. This is because there are some things and some thoughts that a primary school student cannot experience or possess.
Gu Siqing's "Whose Childhood Is Not Troubled" is vivid and interesting, and is presented from a child's perspective. Although there are some thought-provoking parts, they are all triggered by adults' own automatic associations.
Unlike "Childhood Troubles", which seems to deliberately express the content of the book, it contains a lot of author's views on things. However, this is an adult's opinion.
"Even if they're ghostwriting, what can we do? We can't shake them." Xue Yuanming said, "If we do anything, our publishing house will probably be closed down soon. You may think that they are too arrogant, but to her, it's just a matter of a word."
"The Xia family doesn't care?" Xu Hongwen said angrily, "I heard that Commissioner Xia and Minister Xia are both principled people."
Xue Yuanming snorted: "Perhaps the Xia family doesn't know about these things at all, or perhaps they condone them, but all we can do now is endure it."
Xu Hongwen sighed heavily. Xue Yuanming sneered and said, "Maybe we can do something."
"What's the matter?" Xu Hongwen asked.
Xue Yuanming had a strange smile on his face. "I wrote an article praising "The Troubles of Childhood" and its author. If a person is praised too highly, it's hard to come down from it. In this case, if the person has real talent and knowledge, it's okay. If not..."
Xue Yuanming sneered, "Sooner or later, you will fall down and be smashed to pieces."
After hearing what he said, Xu Hongwen gave him a thumbs up and said, "You are quite sinister."
Is it shady? Xue Yuanming didn't think so. It was Xia Yuan who was shady first. Don't say that he targeted a child. When Xia Yuan suppressed Gu Siqing's book, why didn't she think that she was a child?
People who are too kind can easily make themselves feel depressed, so he chooses not to be so kind.
Xue Yuanming did what he said, and that evening he wrote an article praising "The Troubles of Childhood." He was a good writer, and although he praised the work, his writing was well-reasoned and well-founded, which made the author feel complacent, but there was no sense of malice in the article.
Two days later, the article appeared on the desk of a Kyoto newspaper editor. Everyone in Kyoto's cultural circles was familiar with Xia Yuan, partly because of her stunning appearance, delicate features, and elegant demeanor—she was the epitome of the perfect woman.
Another reason is that she was born in the Xia family.
The Xia family was a prominent family in Kyoto before liberation. During the Liberation War, Xia Yuan's parents joined the revolution and later worked for the central government. While not the most powerful family in Kyoto, the Xia family held a deep foundation, forcing even the most powerful families to show some respect.
It is impossible for a woman like this who has both good looks and a good background not to be famous in some circles.
The editor-in-chief looked at the article in his hand, an indescribable smile on his lips. He picked up the phone and called Xia Yuan. When the call was connected, a soft female voice came through. He smiled and said:
"Editor Xia, I'm Luo Xingzhou, editor of the New Youth Daily. I've received a manuscript about the book 'Childhood Troubles.' Would you like to review it first?"
Xia Yuan frowned when she heard this, then smiled and said, "Okay, I'll visit you later."
"Okay." Luo Xingzhou smiled and hung up the phone. She left it to Xia Yuan to decide whether to publish the article or not. She couldn't blame him for anything in the future.
Xia Yuan hung up the phone, feeling a bit uneasy. She knew exactly what she had done. Taking "Whose Childhood Wasn't Troubled" off the shelves was just a simple matter, but it had a significant impact. At the very least, it dealt a significant blow to the author and the publishing house called Xincheng.
If they resisted and tried to expose the matter by publishing an article in the newspaper, that was possible. Of course, she wasn't afraid. She believed that any newspaper in Kyoto would notify her if they received such a submission, just like Luo Xingzhou had called her just now.
However, although no newspaper dared to publish an article that was unfavorable to her, it was still a troublesome matter if someone wanted to publish an article to report her.
Moreover, she has always had a good image outside, and this incident will inevitably be criticized by others. She wants this matter to be over as soon as possible.
After gathering her things, she stood up and went to find Luo Xingzhou. Seeing that she didn't take Qiao, Luo Xingzhou handed her the manuscript and said, "Editor-in-Chief Xia is indeed from an aristocratic family. The children she has educated are all better than others."
Xia Yuan humbly accepted the letter from Luo Xingzhou and first glanced at the signature on the article. Seeing it was Xue Yuanming, her brow furrowed. Having removed "Whose Childhood Wasn't Troubled," she naturally knew Xincheng Publishing House and its two owners. Now that Xue Yuanming had submitted an article, it seemed he had ill intentions.
With this thought in mind, she carefully read the content, and slowly her frown relaxed. So, Xincheng Publishing House was trying to show her some favor! It made sense. A newly opened private publishing house naturally wouldn't dare to compete with her, so writing an article like this to show her favor was understandable.
Thinking of this, she smiled and said, "It's nothing. Editor Luo, if you think it's okay to publish it, then publish it."
Luo Xingzhou was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, I'll post it tomorrow. I also like the book "Childhood Troubles" very much."
Xia Yuan smiled and said, "Yunhan has loved reading since she was a child. I never thought she could write a book herself."
Luo Xingzhou smiled and flattered her a few more times, and Xia Yuan left. She had originally been embarrassing the author of "Whose Childhood Wasn't Troubled," not Xincheng Publishing House. Now that they had written such an article, she would not embarrass them anymore.
Maybe we can work together in the future.
Neither Xue Yuanming nor Xu Hongwen had expected that an article would have such an effect; it was a pleasant surprise. However, they were unaware of this pleasant surprise.
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