Chapter 14 It’s all Xu Lingyun’s fault
He read the manuscript twice!
And he seemed to be immersed in the story.
How well written this manuscript is!
As a new editor, Shen Yumo's current job is to roughly select from the numerous submissions.
For those with decent writing skills, they will be submitted to the senior editor for review.
Of course, this kind of review is only for new authors.
For authors who have already published works and proven themselves with their abilities, this step is not necessary.
Could it be that there really is a surprise in the manuscript that I was assigned this time?
"Yu Mo, I feel that many things in Happiness Knocks on the Door resonate with me after reading it." Ma Xiaoli continued with great interest: "Born in a poor family, Xu Lingyun was sent to a farm at a young age and faced various setbacks, but he did not give up. In this disaster, happiness also began to knock on the door..."
"Ah, especially the combination of him and Shen Yunbai, it is really enviable."
"When this article is published, I will definitely buy a copy to support the author."
"By the way, Yumo, please give me the author's mailing address. I want to write him a letter and talk to him about my feelings after reading this novel."
Ma Xiaoli didn't pay attention to Shen Yumo's expression and continued chattering.
"Sister-in-law, where is the manuscript? Let me take a look." Shen Yumo was a little anxious.
After all, it is not easy to find an excellent author from so many authors, not to mention that she has just started this job.
Ma Xiaoli handed a manuscript to Shen Yumo.
Shen Yumo opened the manuscript, and what caught his eyes was the smooth running pen script.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Author: Xu Lingyun
As it says at the beginning: When happiness knocks on your door, you will find that all the efforts and waiting are worth it.
The first line of words made Shen Yumo's heart move.
She thought of her own experience! She had to leave her parents at a young age and came to a strange village to be an educated youth.
From being ignorant and knowing nothing to experiencing all the hardships in life.
At that time, the persistence of a married man in the commune made her feel that life was hopeless, as if the end of the world had come.
At that time, she thought a lot.
Even her young life.
In order to avoid living in humiliation, she chose Cheng Xuyuan, who liked her and whose family had some influence in the local area.
In order not to deceive anyone, she proposed three years of relationship development before getting married.
This choice made her go through the darkest time of her life, waiting for happiness to knock on her door.
However, my choice was a bit unfair to Cheng Xuyuan! Thinking of Cheng Xuyuan, Shen Yumo sighed.
She herself was very clear about the feelings of this somewhat honest young man towards her.
If her father had not resumed his work, if the college entrance examination had not been resumed, she would have thought about living in Chengjiazhuang Brigade.
But life itself doesn't have so many ifs.
In herself, she is a literary young woman.
She was unwilling to compromise with fate.
She hopes to find a partner who can resonate with her soul.
As thoughts flashed through her mind, she couldn't help but look at the manuscript paper, and saw the beautiful cursive script that continued to write: He is a child abandoned by the rich...
Although Shen Yumo still had some distracting thoughts in her mind at the beginning, as the novel unfolded, she was soon immersed in it.
Cheng Xuyuan's novel is actually a fusion of The Horse Herder as the flesh and The Knock on the Door of Happyness as the soul.
Both of these works are excellent. After a simple adjustment of the background and characters, Cheng Xuyuan's slightly sad novel has a more positive and persistent spirit of pursuing happiness...
"Second sister, Xiao Cheng is here today, so don't keep such a cold face." Shen Yulin walked out rubbing his eyes and reminded Shen Yumo.
But at this moment, Shen Yumo seemed not to hear his words.
Shen Yulin immediately looked towards Shen Yumo and saw that Shen Yumo was flipping through a manuscript with tears in his eyes.
"What's going on? Who has provoked our Yu Mo?" As a good brother, Shen Yulin's first feeling was that someone had provoked his sister.
"It was Xu Lingyun who caused it." Ma Xiaoli teased with a smile.
"Who is Xu Lingyun? Where does he live? I'll go find him." Shen Yulin, who didn't even bother to wash his face, looked like he wanted to pick a fight with someone.
Seeing her husband's impetuous look, Ma Xiaoli said helplessly: "Xu Lingyun is an author, and Yu Mo is fascinated by his manuscript."
"You, don't even use your brain when you speak."
Although Shen Yulin was usually carefree, he was still a little afraid of his wife. He scratched his head and said, "How would I know who Xu Lingyun is!"
"Ah, this guy surnamed Xu is the same, he just wrote the manuscript, but he had to make people cry, what kind of person is he!"
Just as he was muttering, a middle-aged woman carrying a basket of vegetables walked in.
Although the middle-aged woman is over 50 years old, her black and white hair still retains her youthful charm.
As soon as she entered the door, she said, "Son, what are you mumbling about?"
"Mom, it's okay, my second sister just cried while reading a novel." Shen Yulin replied quickly.
The conversation in the living room also woke Shen Yumo up from the world of novels.
Looking at her mother carrying the vegetable basket, she quickly wiped away her tears and said, "Mom, you're back?"
Li Xueling glanced at her second daughter, whose eyes were a little red, and said with a forced smile, "I'm back. Today the supply and marketing cooperative happened to have live fish, so I got a three-pound one. I'll show you my skills today."
At this point, she handed the basket to Shen Yulin and said with a smile: "Yumo, novels are something we should read with appreciation, but not get lost in them."
"By the way, Xiao Cheng is coming to eat today, so you have to clean up properly."
"Although you won't live together in the future, at least you have to let them feel the warmth of our family."
At this point, she turned to Shen Yulin and said, "Yulin, after breakfast, drive to pick up Xiao Cheng."
Shen Yulin said: "Mom, I know, don't worry."
Shen Yumo looked at his impetuous mother, and reluctantly took a look at the manuscript in his hand.
She had only read half of the novel. If her mother had not come back and disturbed her, she would have wanted to finish it in one go.
"Second sister, the ending of the novel is still..." Ma Xiaoli sensed Shen Yumo's thoughts and came over to reveal the plot.
But before she could finish, Shen Yumo waved her hand and said, "Sister-in-law, don't say anything."
"I want to see the outcome of the novel myself. Don't interfere with my judgment."
Having said that, Shen Yumo took the manuscript and walked towards his room.
Ma Xiaoli looked at Shen Yumo who was leaving, and said to Shen Yulin a little unwillingly: "Yulin, when do you think the happiness of our family will knock on the door?"
Shen Yulin was a little confused!
He didn't understand why his wife became so weird.
After holding it in for a long time, he finally said, "What did you say?"
Ma Xiaoli glared and wanted to say something, but finally shook her head and walked towards the kitchen.
Looking at the somewhat empty living room, Shen Yulin scratched his head and couldn't help muttering, "It's all Xu Lingyun's fault. Why did he write such a sad novel?"
(End of this chapter)
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