Chapter 259: Poor Princess (VIII)
Gu Qingcheng still doesn’t quite understand the routines of online literature.
She did not upload it in chapters of 3,000 words each, but instead released 30,000 words all at once.
However, it was a blessing in disguise.
After all, historical writing tends to be slow to develop, and there are too many plots that need to be laid out.
Gu Qingcheng writes a more traditional historical novel. It does not have the excitement of online novels, nor does it deliberately pursue the golden three chapters.
She is like a storyteller, telling all kinds of interesting stories about the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, some of which were absurd, extravagant, crazy, and romantic.
The writing is beautiful, the wording is exquisite, and allusions and historical materials are cited at will.
She also wrote about the details of clothing, jewelry, food, furniture, etc. very well.
This is a text that can be repeatedly examined by historians and archaeologists.
Some readers may not be able to stand this kind of "popular science" novel, but there are also history or literature lovers who are crazy about it.
Especially in the section of discussing history over wine, a high-rise building was directly built by professionals.
They had various discussions on the costumes, customs, etiquette and other aspects described in Gu Qingcheng's novels.
They quoted from classics and expressed their own opinions.
Some people even showed some of the passages to their tutors.
Because some of Gu Qingcheng's descriptions are consistent with existing historical materials, while some are not.
Some descriptions of etiquette and customs even contradict certain miscellaneous notes and unofficial histories that are regarded as historical materials.
Professionals began to come on stage and tried to refute each point one by one.
However, Gu Qingcheng also marked a series of references at the end of the article:
History enthusiasts and researchers: What the hell is this? They have never heard of many of these titles!
Some of the books I vaguely remember are said to be unique or lost long ago! Where did this historical expert come from?
Some people suspected that Gu Qingcheng was forging something and deliberately made up some unheard-of "ancient books".
However, more people, especially insiders, think this should be true.
An expert knows the ins and outs.
For those who truly study the history of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, they can still feel the truth or falsity of "historical materials".
Their intuition told them that this ID was the author of "A Glance at the City" and what he wrote should be true.
When there is controversy and discussion, the article becomes popular.
The backends of several of Gu Qingcheng’s websites received some private messages.
There are website editors, publishing house editors, and some booksellers or cultural companies.
They all wanted to get Gu Qingcheng's contact information so that they could carry out deeper cooperation.
Gu Qingcheng read all the private messages and searched their identities and related information on the Internet.
Then, she selected three and added Penguin and email addresses according to the contact information they left.
Just after adding it, a message was sent.
Some wanted to see the outline or save the manuscript, some wanted to sign a contract, and some asked for Gu Qingcheng's information...
Gu Qingcheng answered them one by one.
After working for more than an hour, Gu Qingcheng finally reached a publishing agreement with a very formal publishing house.
The royalty is fifteen per thousand words, a decent price.
But for a new author, it is also a good start.
What Gu Qingcheng wants is not money, but fame.
With the backing of a formal publishing house, she can apply to join the association.
The Writers Association is not an official organization, but it also represents a kind of identity.
…
Two hours of surfing the Internet passed quickly.
Gu Qingcheng turned off the phone and stretched her shoulders and neck.
Li Tingfang, her roommate who was sitting next to her, had also finished her homework. She smiled and said to Gu Qingcheng, "Qingcheng, let's go to the fourth canteen. I heard that the egg fried rice here is especially delicious!"
"good!"
Gu Qingcheng is quick to follow advice.
The two girls stood up, put on their backpacks, and left the electronic reading room together.
Zou Kai and the fat man hurriedly caught up.
"Kaizi, why are you in a daze all the time?"
The fat man complained as he walked, "What a great opportunity! You could just sit next to Gu Qingcheng!"
Instead of hiding aside and peeping like a pervert.
Zou Kai blushed. He was too embarrassed to tell his roommates that he really wanted to sit next to Gu Qingcheng, but for some reason, when he got too close, he suddenly felt a little timid.
His steps were not controlled by his brain at all, and he rushed to the other row in a flash.
When he reacted and looked over, he found that Gu Qingcheng was sitting upright, staring at the computer screen intently.
Her serious profile is so beautiful!
Gu Qingcheng's position was right next to the window.
The sunlight poured in through the glass, and Gu Qingcheng was completely enveloped in a bright curtain of light.
Zou Kai was sitting diagonally behind and could see Gu Qingcheng's perfect profile: a high nose bridge, petal-like lips, a beautiful jawline, and a swan-like neck.
The light was so amazing that even the fine hairs on Gu Qingcheng's face were clearly visible.
"It turns out she's not wearing any makeup!"
Zou Kai suddenly came up with such an idea.
He lay on the computer desk, holding his chin with one hand, looking at it stupidly.
I didn't feel the passage of time at all.
If he hadn’t seen Gu Qingcheng stand up and the fat man beside him pushed him, he would still be in a daze!
"…Well, I saw that they were busy."
Zou Kai replied awkwardly, and said, "I'll go find her when we get to the cafeteria!"
Oh, and I can treat her to a meal! The fourth canteen is newly built, with three floors in total.
The first floor is an ordinary canteen, the second floor serves local delicacies and stir-fried dishes, and the third floor has private rooms.
Zou Kai felt that he could invite Gu Qingcheng to the third floor to show off his ability to make money.
But when Zou Kai caught up with them, Gu Qingcheng and Li Tingfang were already holding trays and getting their meals at the window on the first floor.
"Auntie, I want a serving of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and half a serving of rice!"
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Gu Qingcheng inserted the card into the card reader and gave the cafeteria aunt a simple, well-behaved smile.
Cafeteria Auntie:...Oh my, where did this beautiful girl come from!
This girl is really pretty.
She has a better temperament, is clean, fair and tender, and is extremely beautiful without the slightest bit of vulgarity.
The cafeteria aunt, who was in her fifties, was instantly overwhelmed with maternal love when she saw such a well-behaved and beautiful girl.
The Parkinson's hand, which has always been complained by students, did not shake at all, and he gave Gu Qingcheng a solid spoonful of soup with more eggs and less tomatoes.
"Child, you can't just eat vegetables! There's a little braised pork left here, but it's not enough to give others a portion. I'll charge you less and give it all to you!"
After serving the meal, the cafeteria auntie felt a little distressed when she saw that Gu Qingcheng was too thin.
She pointed to the braised pork on the plate beside her and said to Gu Qingcheng with a smile.
"……good!"
Since the other party was so enthusiastic, Gu Qingcheng couldn't refuse.
Li Tingfang: ...Looking good is really useful! It can be eaten as a meal! The cafeteria auntie said "not enough to give everyone one portion", but according to their habits, this little "leftovers" is enough to be divided into two portions.
As a result, they gave it all to Gu Qingcheng, and when the money was counted, they actually only took "a little bit".
For less than six yuan, Gu Qingcheng's lunch box was filled to the brim with meat, vegetables, and the "broth" that the cafeteria auntie had added. Ahem, there were even two meatballs in the broth! When it was Li Tingfang's turn, she despairingly discovered that the cafeteria auntie was still the same cafeteria auntie.
She always managed to shake off half a spoonful of vegetables, and she could also accurately shake off the eggs from the scrambled eggs with tomatoes and the diced chicken from the spicy chicken! After spending ten yuan, the amount on Li Tingfang's plate was not even half of Gu Qingcheng's! Li Tingfang: ...I'm not ugly! Why am I being treated so differently? "The cafeteria auntie is so nice to you!"
Li Tingfang said this with resentment.
Wow, it’s true that ugly people have no human rights.
She's not ugly though!
But I was still treated differently! "Yeah!"
Gu Qingcheng was not proud, but looked as if it was a matter of course.
Li Tingfang: ...Gu Qingcheng, is it really okay for you to be so narcissistic? She complained in her heart, but when her eyes came into contact with Gu Qingcheng's beautiful face, she couldn't help but nod: I do have the capital to be narcissistic.
Humph, if I had stunning beauty, oh no, even if it was only 70% or 80%, I would be even more arrogant and proud!
“Let’s eat together!”
Li Tingfang understood, but still felt a little unfair.
She deliberately pushed her plate to the middle and said this angrily.
"good!"
Gu Qingcheng knew that Li Tingfang was not just throwing a tantrum, but also wanted to "share".
If you want to build closer relationships with roommates, start with eating and drinking.
"Gu, Gu Qingcheng!"
Zou Kai finally found Gu Qingcheng.
Seeing that she and Li Tingfang had already started eating, the words "I'll treat you to dinner" were swallowed back.
"Um?"
Gu Qingcheng raised her head and looked at Zou Kai with a little doubt, "What's the matter?"
There was no ambiguity, nor any guilty conscience; she was like a high and mighty deity, looking down upon a foolish mortal.
Zou Kai was a little stunned——
From a distance, Gu Qingcheng is very beautiful.
When he got closer, he found that she was even more beautiful! Zou Kai was caught off guard and suffered a wave of beauty attacks. His heart couldn't help but beat wildly.
Suddenly, he was nervous and stuttered. "I, I remember you didn't have classes in the afternoon. There's a Korean town in the city center. I, I'd like to invite you to go -"
Gu Qingcheng: ...Look how nervous this child is.
He is obviously the financial sponsor, yet he is so humble.
And this state is exactly what Gu Qingcheng wants.
She frowned slightly, as if considering it.
Zou Kai's breathing became rapid, he became more nervous, and his palms began to sweat.
Finally, just when Zou Kai felt his mouth dry and his heartbeat quickened, Gu Qingcheng finally spoke in a "favorable" way, "Okay!"
Zou Kai's heart instantly soared, and he quickly said, "I, I drove a new car, I don't know if you like it!"
"Um!"
Gu Qingcheng still looked unattainable.
It was as if I was riding in Zou Kai's car. For Zou Kai, it was a great honor.
The fat man who was watching the whole process no longer had the suspicion he had in the past.
Such a noble goddess, what's wrong with holding her in your arms? !
PS: The inspiration for this story comes from Ling Ran in "The Great Doctor Ling Ran". Has anyone read it? (#^.^#)
(End of this chapter)
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