Chapter 102: Returning in the New Year and Becoming Famous
"Woo..."
With the roar of the train, Yanjing Railway Station appeared in front of Cheng Xuyuan.
Holding the faux leather bag in his hand, Cheng Xuyuan felt filled with emotion.
After two months, I came here again.
However, this time, it’s different!
The biggest difference is that although the last time was thanks to Shen Yumo's help, overall, there were still people who took it up.
But now, I am all alone.
Maybe it’s because the Lantern Festival hasn’t passed yet, the train station is deserted.
At this time, Cheng Xuyuan had not only one hundred yuan in cash, but also more than twenty kilograms of Yanjing food coupons.
Originally, Cheng Jiaxing and Wang Guilan wanted to give him all the remaining 200 yuan from the wedding banquet, but he persuaded them not to do so.
In the end, he took a hundred yuan and came to Yanjing.
Fortunately, the buses were still running.
After taking the bus for half an hour, Cheng Xuyuan arrived at the staff quarters of the Nancheng District Writers Association.
At this time, the family compound was filled with a lively atmosphere.
The children had not yet started school, and they were chasing and playing downstairs in the tube building. The younger ones were running around excitedly.
When Cheng Xuyuan opened the door of his room, he felt a cool breeze blowing towards him.
The coal stove is off.
The water that was not used up before leaving froze into a block of ice in the iron bucket!
besides……
Just as I put down my luggage, there was a knock on the door.
When Cheng Xuyuan opened the door, he saw Niu Wanjia standing at the door in a big black coat.
"Xiao Cheng, it's really you who's back?" Niu Wanjia's face was full of surprise when he saw Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Brother Niu, Happy New Year!"
Niu Wanjia said with a smile: "Happy New Year, Xiao Cheng."
“You are…”
"I just came back from my hometown." Cheng Xuyuan said, "Brother Niu, is your coal stove burning? Let me light a coal."
Niu Wanjia smiled and said, "The coal briquettes in our house are burning brightly. I'll get one for you."
As he was speaking, Niu Wanjia walked out the door.
In just two minutes, Niu Wanjia walked in holding a red-hot coal ball.
Cheng Xuyuan had already picked out the used coal briquettes from the stove, and after Niu Wanjia put down the burning coal briquettes, he placed a new one on top of them.
After completing all this, Cheng Xuyuan felt that the room was much warmer.
"Xiao Cheng, it will take a while for your room to warm up. Let's go. I have hot water in my room. We can drink while we chat."
Cheng Xuyuan looked around the house and felt that there was nothing to clean up, so he followed Niu Wanjia to the next door.
Just like Niu Wanjia said, his room was very warm.
After Cheng Xuyuan came over, Niu Wanjia quickly poured a cup of tea for Cheng Xuyuan in a white porcelain teacup.
Then the two of them started chatting, with Niu Wanjia basically talking and Cheng Xuyuan responding.
Cheng Xuyuan also heard a lot of useful information from Niu Wanjia.
For example, the most important ones are "Eating Noodles" and "The Protagonist and the Supporting Actor" written by Cheng Xuyuan, which have been known by more and more people after being recorded and broadcast in the New Year's Art Performance.
As performers, Feng Laoer and his partner are also known by more and more audiences.
He has become a famous actor in the eyes of many people.
However, for people in the literary and art circles, everyone is more concerned about Cheng Xuyuan, the author of these two short plays. Some people even specifically inquire about Cheng Xuyuan's news, hoping to have the opportunity to cooperate with Cheng Xuyuan.
"Brother, I don't know who told others that you and I are neighbors these days, and many people have been asking me about you!"
Niu Wanjia said seriously: "I think after the New Year, more people will come to see you."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Brother Niu, you really flatter me!"
"I wrote these two short plays, purely by chance. In fact, I am still far from perfect."
Niu Wanjia said with a smile: "Brother, you are the only one who can say this. If someone else says this, they will definitely say that this guy is too proud!"
"By the way, your sister-in-law told me that she has a friend at the Shanghai Film Studio, and she asked her about you."
"It seems to be because of your article "The Pursuit of Happiness"."
Niu Wanjia, who also works in the cultural center, is very well-informed. After "The Pursuit of Happyness" was released, he was the first to know that the novel was written by Cheng Xuyuan.
After reading the novel, he was shocked and moved. Of course, he felt more regretful because he was not the author of the novel, Niu Wanjia.
He also writes novels. Although he is now the leader of the writing group of their district cultural center, he knows very well that he cannot write a novel that not only depicts reality but also contains a positive spirit.
So he was really envious and jealous of Cheng Xuyuan. This young man was still young and smart, and he would definitely have a bright future.
Because "The Pursuit of Happyness" was asking about him, Cheng Xuyuan already had some guesses about who was asking about him.
He smiled and said, "Brother Niu, if someone asks you and your sister-in-law about me in the future, you two must say a few good words for me!"
"Brother, don't worry about this. We are all family, so we will not let you suffer any loss."
After drinking a cup of tea and chatting for more than ten minutes, Cheng Xuyuan said goodbye and left.
After all, he had just come back and had a lot of things he had to do.
"Xiao Cheng, don't cook lunch today or find a place to eat. Let's have a drink together, brothers."
"I have some Tongzhou Laojiao liquor for the New Year. Let's finish it off."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the extremely enthusiastic Niu Wanjia and smiled, "Okay, then I'll pack up and come over to bother you at noon."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan's agreement, Niu Wanjia's face suddenly showed a bright smile.
"Okay, I'll make two hard dishes and wait for you to come over."
When I returned home, the burning coal balls added a lot of heat to the room.
I boiled a pot of water in a tin kettle, using half for washing my face and the other half for making tea.
Only after he drank another cup of tea did Cheng Xuyuan feel completely relaxed.
After tidying up the luggage in his briefcase, Cheng Xuyuan prepared to go out and buy some things.
I just went to Niu Wanjia's house to sit and chat, so it was no problem to go there empty-handed.
But now, if you go to someone's house for a meal and have to carry a big mouth with both arms, it would be a bit embarrassing even if Niu Wanjia didn't mind.
He picked up his wallet and was about to go out when he heard a knock on the door.
I just came back, why is there someone knocking on the door? Could it be Niu Wanjia looking for me? Cheng Xuyuan said wait a moment, and opened the door, and saw Feng Laoer, wearing a woolen hat, standing at the door of his house with a smile.
"Old Feng, how did you know I was back?" Cheng Xuyuan couldn't help but ask as he looked at Feng Laoer's smiling face.
Feng Lao Er said with a smile: "Teacher Cheng, I know your vacation is over these two days, and I passed by here today, so I came here to try my luck."
"I didn't expect you to be at home."
"What a coincidence!"
Although Feng Laoer said that they met by chance, in fact he estimated that Cheng Xuyuan would be back in two days, so he came to see him every day.
This time, Cheng Xuyuan happened to arrive home.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "You came at the right time. I just boiled a pot of water. Come, let's have some tea together."
Feng Laoer was not polite and followed Cheng Xuyuan into the house.
After pouring a cup of tea, Cheng Xuyuan took out his wallet and said, "Old Feng, I won't tell you about the things you sent me, but I must pay you for that woolen coat."
Before Cheng Xuyuan could finish his words, Feng Laoer grabbed him and said, "Teacher Cheng, if you say that, you are trying to drive me away!"
"How capable am I, Feng Laoer? I know exactly what I am capable of!"
"If there wasn't Teacher Cheng's script and I was specifically asked to act in it, how could I have a woolen coat?"
"Let me tell you, I relied on your show to get by during the Chinese New Year, but it was a good year. If you bring up the matter of the woolen coat again, it means you are looking down on me! How could I, Feng Lao Er, do such a thing!"
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