Liu Zi is planning to discuss the subject matter of her next book with the magazine's editors these past few days.
The story of the king of soldiers that I thought of a few days ago is not suitable, since I have already promised the military region that I would review it first. If I send it to the magazine for serialization, it would break the rules.
Therefore, she needs to find another topic, and she hopes that the magazine editor can give her some advice in this regard.
After all, they receive letters from readers year-round, so they are quite confident in their ability to guide public opinion.
I hadn't spoken to my editor, Wang Yan, on the phone for a long time, and we had a very pleasant conversation.
Wang Yan told Liu Zi about the recent hot topics, and Liu Zi frowned after listening, as she didn't really like any of them.
"Actually, the manuscript for your current serialized book can last for about another two months. You can take your time to think about the subject matter. We advocate leading, not following." Wang Yan was very confident in the magazine's market share; they had the highest circulation in the country and still had this kind of capability.
Liu Zi actually wanted to remind the magazine to seize the online market first, as she considered "Reading" magazine to be a very principled print media.
The internet needs insightful and uplifting content to lead the trend, rather than poorly made self-media.
"And..." Wang Yan paused for two seconds.
"We can meet and talk!"
"What?" Liu Zi thought she had misheard.
"You heard me right, I'm going to Beijing on official business, yes!" Wang Yan exclaimed excitedly. This was his first time going to the capital.
"Really?" Liu Zi was also very happy.
"Yes, next month, the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles will hold an awards ceremony in Beijing. Our magazine has been invited, and the editor-in-chief specifically asked me to go with them." Wang Yan actually knew that there were many people in the magazine with more seniority than him; he was going because of Liu Zi.
As Liu Zi's fame grew, the magazine was eager to retain her.
"I came here to talk to you about the publication of the book 'Parents'." Their magazine also has a publishing house, and its circulation is quite good.
"Okay, let's talk when we meet. When exactly are you coming? I'm going out to do some field research in a few days." Liu Zi suddenly remembered this. Although she hadn't been asked when she would come, she felt that the sooner the better!
"Going out research, do you have a topic?" Wang Yan asked in confusion. Didn't she just say she had no ideas?
Liu Zi paused for two seconds, then let it slip.
"Other media outlets have asked you to write articles?" Wang Yan immediately realized.
"Sister, my dear sister, how could you do this to me? What kind of relationship do we have? You should at least have told me!" Wang Yan felt like his home had been raided.
Liu Zi almost burst out laughing. Anyone who didn't know the situation would probably think she was a heartless man if they heard their conversation!
"No, everyone is working together quite well, and I don't want to change people for the time being." Liu Zi had no choice but to tell Wang Yan about the situation.
"I've only written an outline for this book so far; I haven't actually started writing it yet, so please don't tell anyone."
But the light in Wang Yan's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
Military theme?
A mysterious elite soldier?
The untold story of a top soldier's rise to power!
Wang Yan's interest had been piqued, and he kept pestering Liu Zi to help him, saying that the payment for the manuscript was negotiable.
"I really can't do anything about it. Special forces are classified information within the military region. You can't let me make a mistake!" Liu Zi shook her head and refused. It wouldn't be worth it!
Wang Yan said with a bitter face, "Sis, maybe you shouldn't have told me. Telling me now means I won't write anymore, which just makes me miserable!"
"First, I'm not your sister, I'm three years younger than you! Second, you're the one who insisted on digging into this, what does it have to do with me? I'm not talking to you anymore, phone calls are too expensive, let's talk again when you get to Beijing!" Afraid that Wang Yan would argue again, Liu Zi decisively hung up the phone.
Fortunately, I used the newly installed landline at home to test the machine, which cost much less than mobile phone charges. Otherwise, I would have spent more than 20 yuan just for that half hour.
Liu Zi stretched and walked out of the house.
Aunt Zhang was tidying up her tricycle in the courtyard; she was going out for a short while.
Judging from their expressions, both Qiqi and Lingzi want to go along.
"Are you going out?"
Lingzi excitedly answered first, "Mom, my sister and I are going to the market with Grandma Zhang to buy bamboo leaves, glutinous rice, and red dates. Grandma is going to make zongzi for us."
Is the Dragon Boat Festival almost here?
Liu Zi rubbed her brows; she was getting so confused about her life.
"I'll go with you. Let's buy more things, like candied dates and red bean paste, and make some too." Liu Zi had even more creative ideas.
"I want to eat jujubes." Qiqi licked her lips, her greedy little face was very cute.
Liu Zi earns a lot, and she gives a lot to Aunt Zhang for household expenses. Her two children are growing up, so of course she has to prepare a variety of nourishing meals for them.
Aunt Zhang also felt that Lingzi's body had been severely depleted since childhood, otherwise how could she not gain weight no matter how much she ate now?
So the original trio became a group of four, with Liu Zi riding her small motorcycle and following behind the tricycle.
It's Friday, and there aren't many people in the small market.
Aunt Zhang skillfully parked the car in front of a grain and oil store.
"This store is doing good business, the items are new, and the prices are reasonable. Let's go in and pick something out!"
"good!"
Liu Zi noticed that the entrance to the grain and oil store was very clean, and her first impression was good.
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, there were still quite a few people coming to the store to buy things, which shows that this store is very popular in the neighborhood.
Aunt Zhang went to buy glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, and red dates, while Liu Zi took the children to find red bean paste and candied dates.
I walked around for a while but didn't find anything I wanted to buy.
"Boss, do you have jujubes and red bean paste?" Liu Zi had no choice but to ask the shopkeeper for help.
"The candied dates are on that shelf over there, but we don't have red bean paste," the shop owner replied, wiping his sweat as he packed things up.
Liu Zi sighed helplessly. It seemed she would have to look elsewhere. However, the red beans here were quite good. If all else failed, she could buy some beans and make red bean paste herself, though it would be a bit of a hassle.
They are all from the north and like to eat sweet rice dumplings, otherwise Liu Zigao would have to make some with egg yolk or salted meat filling.
"Is that all?" Lingzi was a little disappointed. She really liked red bean buns, but she had never tried red bean-filled rice dumplings before!
"Mom will take you to another place to buy some millet, purple rice, and red beans. They'll taste good when made into zongzi," Liu Zi quickly comforted her daughter, promising to make some for her.
The shop owner walked over curiously: "Miss, did you buy jujubes and red bean paste to make zongzi?"
They've been selling these for so many years, and this is the first time they've ever heard of anyone making this kind of filling.
"Yes, you can make it with dates, red bean paste, red beans, millet, purple rice, or purple sweet potato. Just make whatever you want." Liu Zi's main goal is to make the children happy.
"That's too much trouble!"
At this moment, an old lady next to me sighed.
Liu Zi smiled and said, "It's a holiday, it's all about making the kids happy. It's not like we're talking about anything expensive. We can just soak it and cook it together, it won't take much effort."
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