Chapter 4
Feihong Novel Network Editorial Department.
As soon as it was past six o'clock in the afternoon, the editorial department was empty, with only the corner office by the window still lit up.
A woman with a low ponytail and glasses with clear rims is engrossed in her work in front of her computer screen. She is Yueyin, an editor in the editorial department.
Unmarried and childless.
That's why we can work overtime without any worries.
Yueyin was sorting through the novels submitted by new authors this week, and as she was doing so, she couldn't help but sigh.
I don't know if she's just having a run of bad luck this year, but one by one, the authors she's signed with have run into problems.
First, in March, the contract of her only top-tier artist expired and he was unwilling to renew it. She spent nearly a month communicating with him, but in the end, they couldn't reach an agreement, and the artist took his work and moved to another website.
Several mid-level authors who were signed have either stopped updating, taken leave, or haven't started a new story in the past two years, and no amount of persuasion has worked.
She was extremely distressed.
The editors also rely on the authors they sign for their livelihood. The more authors write, the more they earn, and their share of the profits naturally increases accordingly.
She currently has very few authors she can be proud of, which has led to a steady decline in her income. In order to earn more money, she has no choice but to work overtime reading more articles and try to sign a few promising authors.
She crossed out another novel and added it to her list of rejected visa applications. Yueyin rubbed her aching neck and said, "Why is it so hard to find good articles!"
Her requirements aren't high.
As long as the sentences are fluent and the writing is smooth, she can accept it even if the plot is a little mediocre.
But perhaps because she has reviewed so many manuscripts, her standards for selecting articles have unknowingly risen considerably, to the point that she seems to have little interest in the new articles that have been submitted recently.
"Huh, 'Back to High School'...why is it called that?"
The first impression this name gives is that of someone who studies hard and strives for excellence. Dating and such things seem unserious in the face of the words "high school".
However, it must be said that Yueyin's interest has been piqued.
The novel had very few chapters, less than ten, which she quickly finished reading. After reading it, she was amazed.
Beautiful, even more beautiful than expected!
When she first saw the title, she even wondered if the author was deliberately making fun of her. But after opening the novel, she realized she was completely wrong.
The whole book advocates studying hard, and the author even goes so far as to include math problems verbatim, allowing readers to follow the protagonist's thought process step by step to solve them.
Even so, the plot was not boring at all; in fact, it became more and more inspiring as she watched, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
strangeness!
As a professional editor, Yueyin always habitually scrutinizes every novel she handles; she hasn't had such an immersive reading experience in a long time.
The fact that she was allowed to be a pure reader is, in a sense, proof that this book is extraordinary.
"Brilliant!"
Experts see the details.
The more you savor Yueyin's work, the more you realize that the author is no ordinary person.
This book has such a wonderful premise: being reborn and returning to the past, being able to foresee the future, and being able to make up for the regrets in life. This is probably something that countless people dream of.
In the stillness of the night, who doesn't feel a pang of regret deep in their heart?
Everyone wants to go back to the past, but no one thinks of writing it down. In February, Yueyin has a premonition that she might be able to start a trend in the online literature world.
This person is just a newcomer.
"It's unbelievable, this extra class was totally worth it..."
While sighing, Yueyin hurriedly sent the signing invitation to Eryuetian.
Since she'd run into such a talented author, she was absolutely not going to let him go.
After sending out the signing invitation, Yueyin relaxed and stretched, leaning back in her chair.
After four or five days of investigation, she actually found a promising prospect! Hahaha, she's in a really good mood right now.
February sky, moon hidden, look, no wonder they say it's a predestined fate, even their names are so similar!
After a moment of joy, Yueyin continued reviewing other articles.
During this time, she kept waiting for news from Er Yue Tian. She had Er Yue Tian's contact information in the private messages she sent to him, but as time passed, there was still no response from his phone.
Yueyin guessed that Eryuetian probably hadn't seen her private message.
No rush, there should be news tomorrow. Thinking this, Yueyin glanced at the time; it was already nine o'clock at night, time for her to go home.
*
Ying was the only one allowed in the dormitory.
She spends her days eating and writing, and in just five days, while maintaining daily updates, she has also accumulated ten extra chapters.
It's not that she doesn't have time to write more drafts, it's just that her physical condition doesn't allow it. To be honest, her current body is a bit weak, otherwise the original owner wouldn't have suddenly died while doing this work in the hospital.
She writes novels now, which is a bit easier than before, but she still feels uncomfortable sitting in front of the computer for a long time, and nothing feels right.
She could only write for a while and then lie down for a while.
Just lying around won't do; improving physical fitness is the key.
She no longer writes at night. Instead, she takes advantage of the cool weather to go for walks and jogs on the playground. Health is the foundation, and she has too little of it now, so she needs to exercise more.
I came out of the playground once again.
On her way back to the dormitory, Xu Ying ran into a girl.
The other person was wearing a simple, breathable long dress and sandals, carrying a plastic bag in one hand and popping an ice cream into their mouth with the other.
It felt strangely familiar.
Did the original owner of this body know her?
As Xu Ying was thinking, the other person saw her and waved enthusiastically as they walked towards her.
"Xu Ying!"
It really is someone I know.
Xu Ying searched her memory for a moment, and realized that the girl seemed to be their clinical supervisor, named Jie Lin.
She asked uncertainly, "Jie Lin?"
Jie Lin hummed in agreement, then looked down and pulled an ice cream from the plastic bag. "Here you go."
"This...isn't necessary?"
Jie Lin shoved the things into her hands: "Take these, these are extras I bought. It would be such a waste if they melted if we didn't eat them soon!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ying had no choice but to accept it.
The two of them, each with an ice cream in their mouth, walked from the three-way intersection toward their dormitory.
Throughout the journey, Xu Ying felt that Jie Lin was watching her, but whenever she turned her head away, Jie Lin would look away again, which was quite strange.
Xu Ying tried to make conversation: "Squad leader, why didn't you go home?"
In my memory, Jie Lin seemed to be a local as well.
"Well, I'm going back now. I just got back today to help the counselor with some things."
"oh."
Another awkward silence ensued.
Xu Ying looked down at the half-eaten ice cream in her hand. She knew she shouldn't have accepted it; she had felt so uncomfortable eating it all the way here.
Just when Xu Ying thought the two would remain silent until their parting, Jie Lin suddenly spoke up.
"Xu Ying, what are your plans?"
"What?" Xu Ying asked blankly.
Asking her this so suddenly, where does she even begin to explain? Besides, they don't seem to be that close.
Jie Lin didn't seem to care about her reply.
"I heard you fainted in the hospital a while ago. Are you alright now?"
This topic is jumping around too much.
Xu Ying replied, "Yeah, it's okay, I was just too tired that day."
“You…I actually…” Jie Lin hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
"Class monitor, just ask whatever you want to ask," Xu Ying said helplessly.
She stopped and turned to face Jie Lin. For the sake of the ice cream, there was nothing she couldn't say except about the time travel.
"Okay, I just wanted to ask, what are you going to do now that you haven't passed the postgraduate entrance exam?"
Xu Ying wasn't the only one in her grade who failed the postgraduate entrance exam; at first, Jie Lin didn't take her seriously at all.
Although she was the class monitor of the senior grade, she actually didn't have much interaction with Xu Ying.
But just last month, a few days after Xu Ying fainted in the hospital, she overheard the teachers talking about her in the counselor's office.
That's when she realized that Xu Ying's family was no longer home.
She comes from a harmonious family; her father is a leader in a public institution, her mother is a university teacher, and the people around her are all from families with similar circumstances.
This was the first time she had ever seen someone as miserable as Xu Ying.
From then on, she unconsciously paid more attention to Xu Ying. She had actually wanted to talk to Xu Ying for a long time, but she was afraid that Xu Ying would think that she was pitying her.
Well, she might have had some sympathy involved, but she admired her even more.
She and Xu Ying started from different points, but now they are in the same school and major, which shows how much effort Xu Ying has put in over the years.
She thinks she's amazing.
Xu Ying's grades have always been very good. Failing the postgraduate entrance exam interview this time must be a big blow to her, which is why she hesitated, afraid of reopening her wounds.
Xu Ying didn't speak, and Jie Lin became somewhat flustered.
"I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to check if you're planning to take the exam again this year. If you are, I can give you some study materials..."
“I know you didn’t mean anything by it,” Xu Ying interrupted Jie Lin with a smile.
She was stunned for a few seconds, simply because she hadn't expected Jie Lin to care about her, or rather, to care about the original owner of this body.
Her smile softened slightly: "I've decided not to take the exam; I'm going to get a job."
Jie Lin nodded upon hearing this.
"However, if you look for a job now, you'll probably only be able to go to smaller towns."
Big cities have very strict requirements for academic qualifications.
"Yes, I'll go back to my hometown after graduation."
She doesn't discriminate when writing novels; it just so happens that her hometown is a small county town where her grandmother left her a house.
Go back to my hometown?
Jie Lin wanted to ask something more, but Xu Ying pointed to the corridor and said, "I've arrived."
Before they knew it, the two had reached the fifth floor, where Xu Ying's dormitory was located.
Jie Lin had no choice but to shut up, and the two waved goodbye.
Xu Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew that Jie Lin's original intention was to care about her, but as expected, being constantly questioned was not her style.
She made her decision.
Once her roommate goes back to school in a couple of days, she won't be writing in the dorm anymore, otherwise a whole bunch of problems will be waiting for her.
I opened the door and went back to the dormitory.
Xu Ying immediately noticed the computer still glowing. Did she forget to turn it off when she left?
I can't remember.
Xu Ying didn't hesitate. She walked straight up, closed the novel page without even glancing at it, and then turned off her computer and went to wash up.
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