Chapter 136 We have confidence in Xiao Cheng's work
Seeing this look, Cheng Xuyuan felt uncomfortable.
Because I have met this person today and teased him for a long time.
It doesn't matter! As the saying goes, those who don't know are not to blame.
The most important thing is that he said he was Chen Jianxun, class of 1977, Chinese Department.
That’s a bit hard to say.
However, whatever Cheng Xuyuan feared came true.
Mr. Wan sat next to the unknown old man. He smiled and said, "Old Zhu, let me introduce you to your students from Yenching University, Xiao Cheng, Cheng Xuyuan."
“He is also the author of The Pursuit of Happyness.”
"As an elder and teacher, please give me more guidance!"
At this point, Elder Wan turned to Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Xuyuan, this is Professor Zhu Guangqian from your school, and he is also your teacher."
"If you have any questions at school in the future, you can ask Professor Zhu for advice."
Although Cheng Xuyuan was a little embarrassed, he knew very well in his heart that he must not be timid at this time.
So he smiled and said, "Hello, Teacher Zhu, I am your student Cheng Xuyuan."
Zhu Guangqian chuckled and said, "Xiao Cheng, I really didn't expect that you are a student of our Yanjing University."
"Okay, if you know, I'll just bring a few more people from our school along!"
At this point, he smiled and said, "I heard that you are very familiar with Chen Jianxun from the Chinese Department of the class of 1977?"
Can we not mention this?
The middle-aged man sitting behind Zhu Guangqian frowned suddenly. He didn't expect that his teacher would attach so much importance to this young man named Chen Jianxun.
It would be fine if I just kept telling it to myself, but now when I see Cheng Xuyuan, I also mention him.
It seems that after I go back, I really have to find this Chen Jianxun and have a good talk with him.
Facing Zhu Guangqian's somewhat strange words, Cheng Xuyuan hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile: "Yes, he is quite familiar with me. Professor Zhu, if you want to find him, I will ask him to come and see you later."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who had a calm face, Zhu Guangqian glanced at Mr. Wan and said nothing more.
At this time, Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo took the thermos and filled the cups of everyone present with water, and the symposium officially began.
Yenching Literature and Art attached great importance to this symposium. Not only did the person in charge come in person, but the heads of the novel and poetry groups also attended.
With the presence of Mr. Wan, the one and a half hour discussion ended smoothly and quickly.
Everyone present gave high praise to the work "The Pursuit of Happyness".
After all, this is a good work.
From the perspective of a workshop, this has been a great success.
As the host of this seminar, Zou Yanlai breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the success of this seminar was very important to the Yenching Literature and Art Magazine.
After she gave a speech of thanks, she winked at Zhang Dening who was standing aside.
Zhang Dening understood it instantly, and immediately he and Shen Yumo took out the "Yenching Literature and Art" they had prepared, and distributed them one by one.
Zou Yanlai continued with a smile on his face: "Everyone, this is the latest issue of Yanjing Literature and Art. We just published a sample book, and it has not yet been distributed in bookstores."
“This issue of Yenching Literature and Art features Cheng Xuyuan’s new work Desire.”
“Please give us more guidance.”
Liu Xinwu did not say much in this commentary. After all, in this commentary meeting presided over by Mr. Wan, he was just a member of the younger generation and it was not his turn to speak yet.
So, all he had to do was listen.
As for Cheng Xuyuan's "The Pursuit of Happyness", he also likes it very much from the bottom of his heart.
Although many people compare their two works and think they are of the same type, he knows very well that there are still differences between his work and Cheng Xuyuan's "The Pursuit of Happyness".
The most important difference is the intention.
When he saw the spirit of perseverance in "The Pursuit of Happyness" which depicts the persistence in believing in and pursuing happiness despite difficulties, his eyes lit up.
And now, the seminar on the work "The Pursuit of Happiness" has just ended, and "Yenching Literature and Art" has actually launched Cheng Xuyuan's new work "Desire".
Touching the "Yenching Literature and Art" which was obviously much thicker than the previous issue, he quickly turned to the first article.
Then I saw it clearly written on it: "Desire".
What does this mean? Is "Desire" still published separately?
He followed the table of contents and found the second-ranked work, and discovered that the novel "Desire" actually occupied most of the pages of this issue of "Yenching Literature and Art".
I turned to the last page of Desire according to the page number record, and I was shocked to find that it actually said: "The next issue of Desire will be published."
Judging from the word count, "Desire" is obviously a novel.
It is problematic for a novel to be published in parts, especially in a monthly magazine.
Liu Xinwu is both an author and an editor, and he knows very well that readers like to finish a novel in one go.
If it is divided into two parts, with a month's interval between them, the result is likely that people who read the first part will forget the second part.
As for the issue of the magazine that publishes the second part, I have no desire to buy it.
This is a lose-lose situation! However, Liu Xinwu did not say anything, but just put the magazine on the table.
The reason for this is that he is not suitable to give suggestions in this place where many bigwigs gather.
And he believed that someone would bring it up soon.
"Yanlai, what are you doing? Why do you want to publish a novel in two parts?"
"You know what? This approach is not only not good for the novel, but also not good for your magazine."
The speaker was Meng Dezhi. He said solemnly, "Xiao Cheng is still young and doesn't quite understand the rules for publishing articles."
"But you can't not understand!"
Although Meng Dezhi did not make much achievements in writing, his identity was extraordinary.
Many of the people present had followed his lead.
Among them is Zou Yanlai.
Zou Yanlai knew Meng Dezhi's character. When he heard Meng Dezhi say it so directly, he felt that his old leader really cared about Cheng Xuyuan.
She quickly smiled and said, "Old leader, the reason why we publish it this way is not only because the number of words in this "Desire" is too long and we can't publish it all in one issue, but there is another reason."
"That's how confident we are in this film, Desire."
"We firmly believe that readers who have read the first half will definitely continue to read the second half."
"In fact, as the first half of the work ferments, more people will read the second half."
Zou Yanlai's words stunned Meng Dezhi.
He didn't expect that Zou Yanlai, who was always calm, would make such a judgment.
Just when he didn't know what to say, a middle-aged man standing next to Zou Yanlai smiled and said, "Mr. Meng, this decision was made collectively after our discussion."
“We all watched Cheng’s “Desire”!”
"We feel that this is a rare work, whether from the perspective of a reader or an editor."
"It was released in two parts, which will not only not have any negative impact on its reputation, but may even improve its reputation."
Meng Dezhi glanced at the person who was speaking and said, "Old Zhao, are you so confident in Xiao Cheng?"
"Mr. Meng, we don't have confidence in Xiao Cheng, but in his work."
Meng Dezhi laughed and said, "Since you are so confident, I will wait and see."
"If it can really achieve the effect you expected, I will come again at the next seminar."
Cheng Xuyuan was standing aside and naturally understood that what Meng Dezhi said was actually to help him, but at this moment, in front of so many people, he could only bury this gratitude in his heart.
"Mr. Wan, Mr. Zhu, and everyone else, it's almost time. Our editorial department has arranged a simple meal at Youyishun Restaurant this time. Please go and try it." Zhao Jinjiu, who had just spoken to Meng Dezhi, invited with a smile.
Most people remained silent in response to Zhao Jinjiu's invitation.
Their eyes all turned to Elder Wan.
Because they all knew that according to custom, Mr. Wan would not participate in such activities.
As for them, they can wait until Mr. Wan and others leave, and then have a good chat with the editors of Yenching Literature and Art.
However, in their anticipation, Elder Wan smiled and said, "Yan Yishun's fried lamb tail is pretty good. This is a great opportunity. I must try it no matter what."
After hearing this, some people who had originally planned to leave had no choice but to stay.
For example, Zhu Guangqian is a maverick. If he doesn’t like something, he will simply refuse it.
But now, Mr. Wan has made it clear that he wants to stay, so we need to talk more together.
"See? This is the treatment disciples receive!" As logistical service personnel, Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo no longer have any tasks to do.
So the two of them ate melons and chatted at the same time.
Shen Yumo didn't say anything about Zhang Dening's muttering, but just silently looked at Cheng Xuyuan who was standing next to Mr. Wan.
At this time, Cheng Xuyuan was still wearing the same clothes he wore when he came to Yanjing.
But at this moment, he stood in the middle of the crowd with his head held high, still so casual and composed, as if he had no idea that everyone in this seminar was revolving around him.
At this time, Zhao Jinjiu came to Meng Dezhi and said, "Mr. Meng, I just felt that these invited guests all wanted to drink a few more glasses."
"I can't drink much, and I think Xiao Cheng's alcohol tolerance is also average."
"Look, why don't we get a few of our alcoholics here to help with the drinking and liven up the atmosphere?"
When Meng Dezhi heard what Zhao Jinjiu said, he immediately understood what he meant.
As for the invited guests, they were not jealous of the young man Cheng Xuyuan.
But at the dinner table, the older generations are willing to let the young people drink a few more glasses of wine.
What's more, this time we are holding a seminar for you.
What's wrong with drinking a few more glasses? Although Cheng Xuyuan can drink a lot, a good tiger can't stand up to a pack of wolves. After thinking about it, he nodded and said, "Go ahead and find a few people who can drink well."
"Okay." Zhao Jinjiu got Meng Dezhi's response and started making arrangements immediately.
Many units gather in the compound of the Literary Association.
Shen Yushu, who belongs to the same system, was stopped by his boss before leaving work and given a task: to go to Youyishun for dinner.
Upon hearing this arrangement, Shen Yushu was happy but also a little surprised.
After all, this kind of thing really rarely happens.
"Yushu, this is the situation. Yanjing Literature and Art is holding a seminar on works today, and has invited several famous people from all walks of life to participate."
"They have come all the way here, we can't treat them badly."
"So, you thought of us. Your task is to accompany these guests well." The boss patted Shen Yushu on the shoulder and said, "This is a good opportunity."
"If I could drink more, I would have gone!"
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