Chapter 122 Mom, I pick up garbage to support you. 24
The study life in No. 1 Middle School is busy and fulfilling.
The study progress of No. 1 Middle School is slightly ahead of Jixiang Middle School. Jiang Fanyue was busy catching up with the course progress in the first few days after arriving at the school.
Fortunately, the teachers and classmates in the class knew that Jiang Fanyue was transferred from Zhenshang Middle School, and gave Jiang Fanyue a lot of help.
Especially Ji Leyao, who generously shared her notes and asked Jiang Fanyue to ask her if he encountered knowledge points and questions he didn’t understand.
Jiang Fanyue was a little embarrassed and occasionally brought some drinks to Ji Leyao.
Ji Leyao accepted it calmly and gave back some beautifully packaged snacks from time to time.
When Jiang Fanyue finally caught up with the progress of her studies and no longer needed to open the stove alone, she gave Ji Leyao a toy as a thank you gift.
Ji Leyao fiddled with the cute cat ornament in her hand and said in surprise: "This is a toy from the Fairy Tale World Factory!"
"Hey, is this a new product? I don't think I've seen this model in the store."
Jiang Fanyue's eyes were bright: "Yes, it can also be used as a pen holder. See if you like it."
Ji Leyao put the cat ornament on the table and stuffed all her pens into it.
It was very pleasing to the eye.
"I told you, I have a lot of toys from the fairy tale world at home."
"Every time I go to the store to choose toys, I pick and choose, and finally pick one up and see that it is indeed produced in the fairy tale world."
Jiang Fanyue's lips curled up, and he was proud: "There are really many kinds of toys in the fairy tale world."
Ji Leyao seemed to have found a like-minded person: "Do you like them too?"
Jiang Fanyue nodded: "Yes, I have a lot of them at home, and many of them are not for sale."
Ji Leyao was quick to catch the key words: "Not for sale!?"
Before Jiang Fanyue transferred here, the class teacher briefly told Ji Leyao about Jiang Fanyue's situation.
So Ji Leyao knew Jiang Fanyue's identity as an author.
She took care of Jiang Fanyue so much, partly because she liked to be friends with powerful peers.
But Ji Leyao didn't know anything about Jiang Fanyue's family situation.
Jiang Fanyue didn't elaborate, just said: "My mother gave it to me. If you want to see it, you can go to my house."
Ji Leyao didn't ask any more questions, and discussed the time with Jiang Fanyue with great interest.
This is also the reason why Jiang Fanyue likes Ji Leyao and classmates in the class.
They are not curious about her past, nor do they have the bad taste of finding fun by laughing at others' suffering.
Instead of laughing at others, they are more willing to spend time on enriching themselves.
Jiang Fanyue is like a fish in water in such an environment.
So Yiyi in the story also began to meet many friends.
Even if she encounters challenges, she will be able to turn danger into safety and go to the next level with the company of friends.
After reading it, Lu Junhao was amazed and said to Xiao Jianguo: "I thought this was just a children's book, but who knew it was an upgraded and refreshing novel."
Xiao Jianguo laughed: "Upgraded and refreshing novels are widely accepted."
Some articles may be a little childish for children.
But for adults, it is just right.
Well...
since the serialization of "The Dancing Elephant", the sales of "Fairy Tale Monthly" have been increasing slightly.
In order to accurately grasp the reader group, Xiao Jianguo specially conducted a survey and finally concluded that
the vast majority of these new customers are children, but a small number are adults.
But it's not surprising when you think about it.
Xiao Jianguo himself also started this newspaper out of interest.
Who said that children's books are only for children.
Putting the manuscript sent by Jiang Fanyue aside, Xiao Jianguo asked Lu Junhao: "How far has the publication of "Wishing Mirror" progressed?"
***
In early May, the Fairy Tale World store was renovated.
Because there are two stores, Yao Rong is the store manager of the main store located in the department store, and Zhao Zong is the store manager of the branch store located in the timber market.
Although Yao Rong has made many promises to Zhao Zong in the past six months, Zhao Zong has also prepared himself for the matter of being the store manager, but when he really heard Yao Rong's words, Zhao Zong was still excited and his face flushed.
He returned home dizzy and hugged Mr. Zhao, crying and laughing.
"Dad, I can run a store myself now."
"In the future, customers who come to the store must call me Boss Zhao."
He used to help his dad run the store, and familiar customers called him "little boss."
Now he has finally gotten rid of that little word.
Mr. Zhao rolled his eyes, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes and the pride in his heart.
His eldest daughter got married a few years ago, but this youngest son is idle, does not do his job, and has high expectations.
In the past, when he went on blind dates with girls, the girls didn't like him. Now, he has become a hot commodity in the blind date market. On the contrary, his youngest son, who said something in a flowery way, just wanted to work hard and had no intention of getting married for the time being.
Look, look, how arrogant he is.
"Do your best, but don't embarrass me."
"You're not the one to say that." Zhao Zong looked like he looked down on someone.
"Old man, don't you like to listen to operas? What do those operas say..."
"Yeah, that's right, a gentleman will die for his confidant! Sister Yao has a good eye for people, I definitely can't let her down! I have to prove to everyone that Sister Yao didn't make a mistake!"
Old man Zhao was so angry.
He used to lecture his youngest son every day, but he didn't have the slightest ambition.
Now even the saying "A gentleman will die for his confidant" that only cultural talents say has come out.
After the renovation, the store needed to be ventilated for a while, and the employees also needed to undergo pre-job training, so Yao Rong and Zhao Zong discussed and decided to open the store on Children's Day.
That day happened to be a weekend.
Many parents brought their children out to the mall.
As soon as they arrived at the department store, everyone was attracted by the promotional signs and human-shaped dolls standing at the door.
Many customers followed the instructions and went all the way to the third floor.
As soon as they stood in front of the store, a dream world that stretched as far as the eye could see appeared in everyone's sight.
The main store of the fairy tale world is very large. It rented four surrounding stores and connected them into one.
The store is dominated by warm tones, and the ceiling is hung with star lights of different heights.
When you look up, it seems as if you can see the starry sky.
If you lower your head, you will see a stream of light, which stretches deep into the store.
There are children chasing the light all the way forward -
the building block area, the ornament area, the doll area, the wooden music box area...
Each area can bring different surprises to customers.
In addition, the store has also set up a special area where employees stay to make toys on site. Parents and children can watch how a toy is produced from scratch through the glass.
And if customers want to engrave words on the toys, they can take them here after purchase and ask the employees for help with the receipt.
In another corner, there is also a mailbox.
Next to the mailbox stands a sign that reads "Write a letter to yourself in three years."
Every child who consumes in the store can write a letter, and the store will help send it to the child three years later.
Of course, sending letters is free, but letter paper and envelopes are not free.
And there happened to be an area next to the mailbox, which was dedicated to selling all kinds of beautiful cartoon letter paper and envelopes.
There was also a corner with several claw machines.
Yao Rong spent a lot of effort to get these claw machines.
But it was obvious that all the effort was worth it.
Claw machines have just been introduced to China from abroad. Even children who have lived in the capital and Shanghai since childhood may not have seen this machine, let alone children in Changjin City?
Not to mention the children, even their parents who came here are fascinated by the claw machines.
...
This kind of gimmick, which is common in later generations, obviously has a crushing advantage in this era.
Those customers who didn't want to spend money at first couldn't help but pay for some things.
And the customers who came to buy things couldn't stop.
When they checked out, they found that applying for a membership card not only gave them a 9.5% discount, but also gave them toys that were exclusive to members -
what was there to hesitate about!
Anyway, the money was spent, so they had to apply for a membership card!
...
Yao Rong specifically told Ruirui's father to bring Yao Ruirui, Yao Miaomiao and Erniu to join in the fun when he delivered goods to the market.
The three children followed Jiang Fanyue, watching so much that they couldn't bear to blink their eyes.
Jiang Fanyue had been to the store a few days ago. At that time, the store had not yet opened for business. She was the only one in the huge store, so she was relatively calm at this time.
While walking around, the few people met Ji Leyao.
Ji Leyao was holding a basket full of toys. Looking at Jiang Fanyue and his empty hands, he asked with a smile: "Aren't you going to buy anything?"
"No."
Yao Miaomiao patted her chest with a proud face.
She was not afraid of strangers at all, and she was reckless like a newborn calf.
"These toys are made by people in our village. We are just here to watch the fun this time."
Ji Leyao looked at Jiang Fanyue.
Jiang Fanyue did not hide it from Ji Leyao anymore: "My mother opened the Fairy Tale World."
Ji Leyao exclaimed: "No wonder you have some things that you don't want to sell. Now I finally understand."
Jiang Fanyue introduced Erniu to Ji Leyao.
Ji Leyao smiled and greeted Erniu, chatted with her for a few words, and took the initiative to leave without disturbing Jiang Fanyue and Erniu's reminiscence.
When they were tired of shopping, Jiang Fanyue took Erniu and her friends to the dessert shop next door to eat small cakes and chat about their recent situation.
Erniu said: "We have a new principal this semester, and the school has implemented military management. The school's academic atmosphere has improved a lot."
"Fei Shuyun and the others have become much more obedient..."
"I made a few new friends..."
After talking about school, Erniu also talked about her novel.
She submitted her manuscript to the publishing house again some time ago. Although it was rejected again, Erniu decided to continue to revise it.
"I already know that I am not the material for writing novels. But since I have written it, I still want to persist. Maybe I can really get a good result by persisting?"
Yueyue is a genius, growing at an astonishing speed.
She is just a stupid kid who looks up to geniuses.
But stupid kids also have stupid kids' stubbornness.
On the fourth attempt to submit, Erniu's work was finally accepted.
Although the price per thousand words is not high, Erniu couldn't help but cry while holding the hard-earned two hundred yuan.
A child with talent can easily get the recognition of the publishing house.
A stupid child without talent can also get the recognition of the publishing house after repeatedly polishing his work and refining his sporadic talents.
As long as you keep on the road, whether fast or slow, early or late, you can reach your destination.
***
In September, the physical book of "Wishing Mirror" was finally completed.
Jiang Fanyue's current residence is not far from Changjin Publishing House. At noon, Xiao Jianguo rode a bicycle and delivered ten sample books.
The whole novel is not long, and the book is not thick, but it is beautifully made, showing the care taken.
Jiang Fanyue couldn't put it down.
Yao Rong poured a glass of water for Xiao Jianguo: "Editor Xiao, why did you come in person to deliver the sample book?"
Usually, Xiao Jianguo would basically let the young man Lu Junhao do any errands.
So now that he saw Xiao Jianguo, Yao Rong felt it was rare.
Xiao Jianguo took a sip of water, put down the glass, and said: "I came here this time, first, to talk about the sale of "Wishing Mirror", and second, to discuss with you about the publication of "The Dancing Elephant"."
"Wishing Mirror" is the first work published by "Fairy Tale Monthly".
With Xiao Jianguo's strenuous efforts, "Wishing Mirror" received a lot of publicity resources.
Other editors of the publishing house said that Xiao Jianguo was very optimistic about "Wishing Mirror".
This is true.
Xiao Jianguo is indeed optimistic about "Wishing Mirror".
But what he is most optimistic about is "Dancing Elephant".
"Wishing Mirror" was promoted vigorously, but in fact it was all to build momentum for the subsequent "Dancing Elephant".
"It has been more than half a year since "The Dancing Elephant" was serialized. During this period, the monthly sales of "Fairy Tale Monthly" has increased from 61,000 copies to the current 120,000 copies."
"This figure has basically reached the top in this province."
"If we want to further increase the sales of "Fairy Tale Monthly", we must expand the sales scope of "Fairy Tale Monthly" from this province to other provinces."
"So I want to open up the market through the publication of "The Wishing Mirror" and "The Dancing Elephant", and then sell "Fairy Tale Monthly" to all parts of the country."
Jiang Fanyue's eyes widened slightly at the prospect described by Xiao Jianguo.
Yao Rong smiled calmly and asked the most crucial question: "Editor Xiao, how do you need us to cooperate with you?"
Xiao Jianguo said: "Considering that Yueyue is still in school, there is not much that needs Yueyue's cooperation, but we may invite Yueyue to do some interviews and re-edit "The Little Elephant Who Loves to Dance."
"Of course, the most important thing is that I hope "The Little Elephant Who Loves to Dance" can be serialized as long as possible."
"It would be best if it could be made into a series and completely tied to "Fairy Tale Monthly."
Yao Rong did not respond immediately, and looked at Jiang Fanyue with an inquiring look.
Jiang Fanyue pondered for a moment and said: "I can do all these requests. I originally planned to keep writing Yiyi's story."
After saying that, Jiang Fanyue looked back at Yao Rong.
Xiao Jianguo also looked at Yao Rong. Although he knew that this proposal would have no harm, he still couldn't help but feel a little nervous before waiting for the result.
Yao Rong nodded readily and shook hands with Xiao Jianguo.
"Editor Xiao will take care of everything."
"As long as it does not affect Yueyue's normal life, we will try our best to cooperate with you if there is anything you need to cooperate with."
Xiao Jianguo smiled brilliantly.
Now, he can finally show his talents. On
September 15, "Wishing Mirror" was officially released.
Jiang Fanyue didn't know the situation in other provinces, but every bookstore in this province, as long as she walked into it, she could see "Wishing Mirror" in a more conspicuous position.
Originally, only Ji Leyao knew that Jiang Fanyue was the author in the class, but now that "Wishing Mirror" has become popular, many classmates have noticed the name of the author of "Wishing Mirror".
Since Jiang Fanyue decided to use her real name as a pen name, she has never thought about hiding this matter.
Whenever someone asked, Jiang Fanyue would admit it.
"I wrote it."
She said it so frankly and naturally that the other students in the class gradually calmed down after being shocked and admiring.
However, the news quickly spread like a tornado, and in just one morning it spread to all grades and classes.
In the No. 1 Middle School in the city, many students have read "Fairy Tale Monthly", and some of them particularly like Jiang Fanyue's works.
But they didn't expect that the author they liked was in the same school as them and was so young.
"I also wrote her a letter, calling her Sister Jiang Fanyue in the letter. It turns out that she is one year younger than me."
"This year, "Fairy Tale Monthly" held a vote for the most popular works, and I voted for "The Dancing Elephant" at that time."
"Wait, do you want to do a math problem? She is in the second grade of junior high school now, so she should be only 13 or 14 years old. That means she was 12 years old when she started writing "Wishing Mirror"!?" "Oh
my God, the most important thing is that she writes very beautifully!"
"What kind of genius girl character is this?"
Yes.
——"Genius girl writer".
This is the banner that the publishing house used when promoting "Wishing Mirror".
The original heroine has been hailed as a talented young writer since she started publishing books at the age of fourteen. Jiang Fanyue is one year younger than her, so she naturally deserves such praise.
The publicity was so great that even Sun Taotao, who was far away in the imperial capital, saw "Wishing Mirror" in a prominent position in the bookstore. At the end of
***
, Miaomiao's parents finally came back.
It was three years ago that Yao Miaomiao last saw her parents.
Her impression of her parents was already very faint.
But in the past three years, Yao Miaomiao has been able to receive clothes sent back by her parents, and she has also heard a lot about her parents from Ruirui's parents.
So after experiencing the unfamiliarity on the first day, Yao Miaomiao became very attached to her parents on the second day.
But as time went by, Yao Miaomiao became a little worried.
She and Yao Ruirui slept in the same quilt.
That night, Yao Miaomiao pushed Yao Ruirui.
Yao Ruirui was about to fall asleep and muttered, "What are you doing?"
"Are my parents going to work again?"
"Ask them tomorrow and you'll know."
Yao Miaomiao didn't say anything, but pursed her lips, tears welling up in her eyes.
The soundproofing of the self-built houses in the village was not very good, so she didn't dare cry out loud, and could only wipe away her tears silently with her little hands. But
her tears were not obedient enough, and sometimes they fell on the quilt without being wiped away in time. She envied Yao Ruirui so much. Why could uncle and aunt always be with Yao Ruirui, while her parents had to go so far away - so far away - and only came back to see her when she grew up. Although her grandparents loved her very much, her uncle and aunt cared about her no less than Yao Ruirui, and many times, because her parents were not around, her uncle and aunt would be more partial to her. But - but it's different. Yao Ruirui's sleepiness disappeared all of a sudden. "Don't cry, don't cry." Yao Ruirui was so anxious that she was spinning around. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind. "Aunt Rong will be back in the village tomorrow. Let's go find Aunt Rong. Aunt Rong is so smart. She will definitely be able to give you some advice." The next day, Yao Rong had just returned to the village when two little girls hugged her thighs on the left and right. Yao Rong led them into the factory and said with a smile, "What do you want to talk to me about?" Yao Ruirui directly revealed that Yao Miaomiao cried last night. Yao Miaomiao puffed up her face and stared at Yao Ruirui unhappily, but did not say anything to refute her. Yao Rong said, "So it's because of this matter. I remember that Miaomiao's parents worked in the construction team in the south, right?" Yao Miaomiao nodded vigorously and looked at Yao Rong expectantly. Yao Rong smiled, touched her head and said, "Then you go out and play for a while. When I'm done with my work, I'll go to your home with you." After comforting the two children, Yao Rong went out to do her work. Now Fairy Tale World has completely established its foothold and gradually expanded its business to several nearby cities. The original production line is not enough to provide so many goods, so the factory has expanded again. Now, the factory has more than 50 employees. After arranging the factory's affairs, Yao Rong accompanied the two children to have lunch, and then took them back to their home. The village chief was sitting at the door basking in the sun. Seeing Yao Rong coming, he was very happy: "I was wondering where these two children went to play and even forgot to go home for dinner. It turns out that they went to your place. Did they cause you any trouble?" In the past year, relying on the development of the fairy tale world, the village has built a new cement road. The villagers either go to work in the factory or grow vegetables in their own fields. When the vegetables are ripe, they don't need to bother looking for buyers. The factory will directly take them at the market price. Gradually, the villagers' wallets are bulging. The village chief is in a good mood, and the whole person is more energetic. He looks as if he is a few years younger. Yao Rong said: "How could it be? The two children are very well behaved." Yao Rong greeted Miaomiao's parents in the house. She is a busy person now, and after a few casual chats, the village chief directly asked Yao Rong about her purpose of coming. "It's like this." Yao Rong did not tell her about the conversation between the two children. In fact, even if the two children did not come to see her, she had already had similar plans. "Now the factory's business is getting better and better, and most of the employees are recruited from other villages and towns. It is very troublesome for them to go to and from work every day, and they have to waste a lot of time on the road. I have long planned to build a dormitory for them." "Aren't Miaomiao's parents in the construction team? I wonder if you are interested in setting up a construction team in the village and being your own boss?" Miaomiao's parents widened their eyes, obviously never thinking about this. In their view, both their village and Jixiang Town represent poverty and backwardness. It is totally incomparable with the prosperous and rapidly developing southern cities. Even though they came back this time and found that the village had undergone new changes, they still couldn't get rid of the deep-rooted ideas. Not only them, but even the village chief and Ruirui's parents who had always stayed in the village had never thought about it. But now after listening to Yao Rong's words, Miaomiao's parents suddenly understood. Yes, the village and town are still shabby now, but the village and town are obviously developing. As long as there is development, there will be no shortage of job opportunities. Maybe at the beginning, there are not many job opportunities, and the money earned is not as much as working as a migrant worker. But the benefits are also obvious. You can work for yourself and stay in your hometown and reunite with your daughter. If it weren't for the pressure of life, who would be willing to go to a place thousands of miles away and not come back for several years? Seeing that Miaomiao's parents were interested, Yao Rong stood up and said goodbye. "There is still some time before the New Year, you can discuss it carefully." Miaomiao's parents thanked Yao Rong repeatedly. They all knew that if the two families were not close, the other big boss would not spend time to guide them. Yao Rong waved her hand: "Don't think that I am helping you because of the good relationship between the two families." "I want to make you a role model to attract other young people who work outside to return to their hometown to develop." The rapid development of her business is inseparable from the support of policies and relevant departments. This can be regarded as giving back. The village chief and his family discussed the matter behind closed doors for several days. Ruirui's father often went out to deliver goods, and he thought what Yao Rong said was completely true. Miaomiao's parents looked at each other, gritted their teeth and nodded: "Let's give it a try. We have saved a lot of money in the past few years. If it doesn't work, we can go out to work again." The village chief took out the cigarette in his mouth and said, "Let me say something ugly first." "If your business can make money, of course everyone will be happy." "If you don't make money, it's your own problem. You can't blame others. Do you understand?" The village chief is old and shrewd. This is to give his second son and second daughter-in-law a shot of prevention in advance.
But his vaccination was not really necessary.
Miaomiao's parents did what they said.
They went to find their co-workers, persuaded them to stay in their hometown, and soon formed a construction team.
They were all veterans who had worked on the construction site for many years, so the construction team got started very quickly. In a very short time, they built the staff dormitory and rebuilt the factory according to Yao Rong's requirements.
With this ready-made template, many people in the village who wanted to renovate their houses or choose a new foundation to build a new house also came to the construction team.
In addition, many employees of the factory were from other villages or towns. With these employees helping to promote the construction team, the reputation of the construction team quickly spread to other places.
As the construction team was completely established in the town, many people's minds also floated.
With this ready-made example, will their children/brothers/parents also be able to return to their hometown to develop?
The train of time is moving forward rapidly, and in a blink of an eye, it is the end of 1994.