The news that Mao Xia, a senior high school student from Deyang, had published his novel reached the principal's ears in less than half a day. Principal Ji had dedicated his life to teaching and nurturing students, and his students were spread across various industries, but he had never been able to cultivate a literary giant.
Principal Ji also had an impression of Mao Xia.
Mao Xia is a senior high school student. Her grades are slightly worse than Jiang Qi's. She is beautiful and comes from a good family. Principal Ji often hears senior high school teachers mention her.
Unexpectedly, this student not only had excellent grades but also a talent for literature.
Principal Ji does not discriminate against popular novels. He knows that as times progress, young people should write what young people like to read. You can't expect Mao Xia, a senior high school student, to write books that old people like to read, can you?
Principal Ji was quite open-minded. During the assembly, he specifically praised Mao Xia in front of all the students, causing an uproar among the students of Dezhong Middle School.
"Mao Xia, your book has been published? I haven't heard you mention it."
"Mao Xia, you're amazing! You can even write books."
Overnight, news of Mao Xia becoming a writer spread throughout the campus, and students flocked to Class 5 to see her.
Surrounded by her classmates, Mao Xia looked smugly at Chu Yu. Chu Yu frowned, feeling that something was amiss.
I've never heard of Mao Xia having a hobby of writing books. Chu Xiang just sent a novel to a publishing house, and Mao Xia's book is already on the market. What a coincidence!
Chu Yu's deskmate leaned over and said, "Chu Yu, Mao Xia's book is selling really well. I heard it sold out as soon as it was released, and you have to wait two days to get it if you order from Xinhua Bookstore. How come she wrote about Hong Kong so realistically when she's never even been there?"
Chu Yu looked up from the physics problem, "Port City?"
"Yes, the story in Mao Xia's book takes place in Hong Kong. The female protagonist has a tragic life. She lost both her parents at a young age, and her childhood sweetheart betrayed her. Helpless, she left for Italy, but eventually returned after completing her studies."
My deskmate often goes to Xinhua Bookstore to read books for free. She doesn't have much money and usually only reads without buying. Recently, she's been busy with her studies and hasn't had time to go to Xinhua Bookstore. It was her younger sister who read the whole story and told it to her when she got home.
She just didn't expect that the book was written by Mao Xia.
The more Chu Yu listened, the more familiar it seemed. The story sounded just like the one Chu Xiang had written. After school, she rode her bicycle to Xinhua Bookstore, where Mao Xia's new book was displayed in the most prominent position.
The novel is attributed to Mao Xia, but the content is by Chu Xiang. In other words, Mao Xia stole Chu Xiang's novel and even published it! How could a student like Mao Xia have such audacity and connections? It must be Zhou Fangchun pulling the strings behind the scenes. That woman is truly reckless; she's determined to make a scene until it's a fight to the death!
Chu Yu sneered and headed straight for Xinhua Bookstore with the book. Luo Changgeng was notifying the publishing house to reprint the book. It sold like hotcakes as soon as it hit the market. He heard that the author's father had each of his colleagues buy a copy to boost sales, and Xinhua Bookstore simply couldn't keep up with demand.
When Xinhua Bookstore ran out of books, it would order more from publishers. If the publishers also ran out of books, they would have to arrange for additional printings.
It would be a lie to say Luo Changgeng was unhappy about the successful transformation of the publishing house. He couldn't even go home; his heart was entirely devoted to the publishing house.
"Is anyone there? I'm looking for President Luo from the publishing house!"
Luo Changgeng looked up when he heard the sound and saw a girl wearing a white mohair sweater and light-colored jeans standing at the entrance of the publishing house. The girl was almost too beautiful, with fair skin, bright but not aggressive, more eye-catching than the spring sunshine.
"And you are?"
Zhou Fangchun must have had someone backing her up for what she did; perhaps everyone at the publishing house was in cahoots and got a share of the profits.
Chu Yu was anything but polite. Holding the book in her hand, she said coldly, "You must be President Luo, right? My sister submitted a manuscript to your publishing house two months ago, and you personally reviewed it. I wonder if you remember this?"
Luo Changgeng glanced at the cover of "Businesswoman" magazine and felt quite proud, but Chu Yu's arrival seemed ill-intentioned and didn't appear to be to thank him.
Luo Changgeng cautiously replied, "It was the manuscript I reviewed. She's my daughter's classmate. May I ask who you are?"
"I am Zhou Chuxiang's sister. I've come here to ask President Luo why the manuscript my sister submitted to your publishing house was published under someone else's name? We haven't even received the royalties. Your publishing house stole my sister's manuscript and is promoting someone else. Who gave you the right to be so audacious?"
Chu Yu was quite impolite. Luo Changgeng had never seen a girl like her before. Not only was she beautiful, but her aura was also overwhelming. Every word she asked made people sweat.
Luo Changgeng paused for a moment before frowning. "What did you say? Our publishing house stole your manuscript? Don't talk nonsense. Isn't this a pen name Zhou Chuxiang changed herself?"
His doubt didn't seem feigned, and Chu Yu's expression softened slightly:
“My sister doesn’t use a pen name. Mao Xia is a senior high school student in Deyang. Her father works in the municipal government. This morning, Principal Ji of Deyang Middle School announced this at the assembly, saying that the book was written by Mao Xia.”
Luo Changgeng was shocked and almost fell headfirst.
"How could that be? I handed the manuscript to Secretary Zhao after reviewing the first draft. I don't know this Mao Xia, how could I possibly help her do such a despicable thing?"
"You can't, but that doesn't mean Secretary Zhao can't. How dare a mere high school senior steal manuscripts without someone else's help? She not only stole my sister's manuscript, but also her royalties. How ridiculous! We submitted our manuscripts to your publishing house, and you put someone else's name on them! Do you have any respect for the law? I'm telling you this now: if you don't give me an explanation, I'll contact the provincial newspaper tomorrow to expose this."
Luo Changgeng was speechless, completely unprepared for this turn of events. He suddenly picked up the sample book next to him and discovered that the signature and author introduction had been altered.
Chu Yu was right. The book clearly states that Mao Xia is a senior high school student at Dezhong High School, the top student in her grade, and a genius girl.
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