It’s not that Wen Ying looks down on the Xiao Niu trio, it’s just that none of these three people seem like the type to successfully rebel (cause trouble).
If she had to choose someone to take charge of the situation, Wen Ying felt that Yuan Fenghui was more suitable.
Wen Ying is still undecided about whether to sign a contract with Yuan Fenghui.
On Saturday, due to the embarrassment of the new editor-in-chief Bao Lixin, Wen Ying was unable to go to Xie Qian's house for tutoring as usual.
Xie Qian waited until 5:30 in the afternoon. Before the housekeeper, Aunt Liu, prepared dinner, she asked Xie Qian, "Do you want to make Xiao Wen's portion?"
"Let me ask."
Aunt Liu hid in the kitchen and laughed: "What a young man! He obviously cares about Xiao Wen. He checked his phone countless times this afternoon. Why not just give him a call and ask?"
The young man was not proactive, so Aunt Liu offered him a way out. Xie Qian did not continue to be arrogant, but took the opportunity to call Wen Ying's cell phone.
The phone was connected, and along with Wen Ying's voice came the sound of a fierce argument.
"Are you arguing with someone?"
"There wasn't a fight. It was just that Xiao Niu and Editor Song had some disagreements. I won't be going to make up for the missed lessons today. The publishing house issue hasn't been resolved yet!"
Wen Ying half covered the receiver with one hand, trying to stay away from the emotional Editor Wan.
Xie Qian frowned. "You went to the publishing house to discuss the publication of your new book, 'Xun Yong,' and the settlement of quarterly royalties for the first two books. What's so difficult to discuss... Is the new editor-in-chief difficult to get along with?"
The publishing contract for "Xun Yong" had been signed long ago, and there were also old precedents for the royalty settlement of "Teenage Idol" and "Star River and You". Apart from the new editor-in-chief causing trouble, Xie Qian couldn't imagine that Wen Ying would be delayed for other reasons!
When Bao Lixin took office, Xie Qian had already privately checked this person's professional background and found that he was a very capable professional publisher.
Now it seems that being capable doesn’t mean being easy to get along with!
Why did Xie Qian conclude that Bao Lixin was difficult to get along with?
Anyway, hamsters are easy to get along with. There is nothing wrong with the hamster, and the only problem is with other people.
Xie Qian didn't feel that his position was biased at all. When encountering troubles, he did not stand on the side of those close to him but made excuses for strangers. Only a person with a hole in his brain would be surprised.
"It's not that we're hard to get along with. Editor-in-Chief Bao and I have different ideas."
Wen Ying briefly explained the disagreement between herself and Bao Lixin, and Xie Qian became even more resolute in his judgment: "You're right, it's him who has the problem. It's ridiculous for him to use the market as an excuse. Trying to replicate the success of 'Teen Idol' will only extinguish your creative passion and talent."
Xie Qian's voice rose. "I can even assert that you won't be successful if you write another companion piece to 'Teen Idol.' Ever since 'Teen Idol' became popular, imitations have appeared on the market. Some authors have made money by imitating your writing style and subject matter. They've copied your path, forcing you to constantly innovate!"
Before Wen Ying came out of nowhere, youth novels either took a critical approach or a whining route. "Teenage Idol" touched countless readers with its warm writing style. Seeing the profitability, other publishing houses naturally asked the author to write similar books.
Some authors disdain to imitate others, while some authors lack the willpower to resist the temptation of fame and fortune.
Anyway, if you go to any bookstore now, Xie Qian can find a few novels similar to "Teenage Idol"!
What Wen Ying needs to do now is not to repeat the style of "Teen Idol" endlessly. She needs to break out of this cycle, keep innovating, keep climbing to the top and become an existence that others can always imitate but cannot surpass!
Xie Qian had a lot more to say, but Wen Ying didn't have time to elaborate:
"Yeah, I think the same as you. I've finally gotten over the influence of 'Teen Idol', so how can I go back? Anyway, that's how it is. I can't go to make up for the lessons today. Hey, Xiao Niu is calling me. I'll talk to you later!"
When I looked back, I didn't know how many hours had passed.
Whenever Wen Ying encountered something like this before, whether she wanted to complain or seek help, Xie Qian would always be the first person she shared her thoughts with.
After the confession at the skewers shop, everything changed... At this moment, Xie Qian could no longer deceive himself. He didn't like the distance between him and Wen Ying at all!
Xie Qian suppressed his irritation and walked into the yard to call Jiang Xuekun.
Aunt Liu prepared the meal. Xie Qian hadn't come in yet. Aunt Liu greeted Li Mengjiao and Peng Guoqing with a smile:
"You guys should eat first. You still have homework to do tonight. Only when you are full will you have the energy to continue studying."
Peng Guoqing turned his head to look at the yard and asked Li Mengjiao in a low voice: "Is Xie Qian acting a little strange today? He went out at noon and didn't eat dinner."
Li Mengjiao bit into a spicy chicken wing and mumbled, "It's nothing strange. He has always been like this. So he is thanking the gods, but we are not. How can mortals understand the thoughts of gods?"
Oh, that seems to make sense~
Peng Guoqing was shoveling rice grains into his mouth. He liked Li Mengjiao calling Xie Shen "Xie Shen".
After all, with Peng Guoqing's poor background, there is absolutely no possibility for him to be admitted to the 211 University in Shanghai unless he encounters some divine guidance!
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Oh, I seem to have forgotten to mention that Yuan Fenghui is going to sign an agency contract?
Wen Ying only remembered this after she hung up the phone with Xie Qian.
It would not be appropriate to fight back, so Yuan Fenghui came out of Bao Lixin's office and asked Wen Ying if she wanted to go together.
"Can I give you a ride?"
Wen Ying pointed at Xiao Niu and the other two, and Yuan Fenghui waved her hand: "Let's go together. They must have a lot to say. It's not convenient to talk here. It would be troublesome if there are ears on the other side of the wall~"
Editor Wan instantly sobered up from his frenzied state and nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, let's go somewhere else."
Although Bao Lixin is the new editor-in-chief, normally he is not very familiar with the people in the publishing house. What if someone tells tales to please the new editor-in-chief?
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