Chapter 246: Can't Take Cheng Xuyuan as a Benchmark
After leaving Fang Yuqing's house, Cheng Xuyuan felt a little exhausted.
He felt that it was becoming increasingly difficult to deal with Fang Gengsheng, and some things that he was reluctant to say were accidentally said out loud.
However, Fang Gengsheng was a man who could draw inferences from one instance. In this situation, Cheng Xuyuan found it difficult to have a conversation.
He had to answer Fang Gengsheng's question and couldn't say anything that went too far.
Of course, he also had to make his words meaningful and give Fang Gengsheng some inspiration. After all, these things would be useful in the future.
So after the one-hour conversation, Fang Gengsheng was very satisfied, but Cheng Xuyuan felt very tired.
After confirming the time for house viewing tomorrow, Cheng Xuyuan rode Fang Yuqing's bicycle back to his own staff quarters at the Cultural Association in Chengnan District.
In the golden autumn of August, the sweet-scented osmanthus fills the air and the family compound is filled with people enjoying the cool air.
Although it’s not cool outside, it’s at least better than the steamer in the house.
Although some families have already purchased fans, electricity still costs money.
For most people, they are reluctant to waste the electricity.
When Cheng Xuyuan rode his bicycle to the staff quarters, he attracted a lot of people's attention.
After all, Cheng Xuyuan has become a celebrity.
"Xiao Cheng, are you back from your hometown?" Sister Li greeted Cheng Xuyuan while waving the palm-leaf fan in her hand.
Cheng Xuyuan had a good impression of this enthusiastic elder sister. When he heard her greeting, he smiled and said, "Sister, I just came back from my hometown today."
"School is about to start, so I came back early to put things in order."
Sister Li smiled and said, "Have you eaten yet? I still have some sauce for noodles with soybean paste at home. If you haven't had any, I'll make some for you."
"Thank you, sister. I've already eaten!"
Cheng Xuyuan greeted everyone as he came upstairs. As soon as he opened the door, he saw someone sticking his head out of Niu Wanjia's room.
"Xu Yuan!"
Cheng Xuyuan looked carefully and found that the person who spoke was Liu Xinwu.
Cheng Xuyuan, who didn't expect to meet Liu Xinwu here, waved at Liu Xinwu and said, "Old Liu, why are you here?"
"Why am I here? You are talking nonsense. Of course I am waiting for you, a busy man, to come back!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan didn't believe it.
This time when he returned to Beijing, he only told Fang Yuqing.
Liu Xinwu had no way of knowing that the only reason he was here was by coincidence.
"I'll pack up and come find you." Cheng Xuyuan opened the door and said to Liu Xinwu as he walked into the room.
Liu Xinwu said: "Hurry up, everyone is waiting for you!"
Although the windows of the house were not closed tightly, a musty smell still hit my nose when I opened the door.
Cheng Xuyuan opened all the windows and placed the things he brought on the table.
He did not go to Niu Wanjia's house immediately, but went to get a basin of water, simply washed his face, then changed into fresh clothes, and then came to Niu Wanjia's house.
At the dining table in Niu Wanjia's house, Liu Xinwu and four or five other people were sitting.
Among them, there were two people whom Cheng Xuyuan did not know.
When Niu Wanjia saw Cheng Xuyuan coming over, he picked up a bottle of beer and said, "Xuyuan, have a drink of beer. I have chilled this beer with well water for the whole afternoon!"
Cheng Xuyuan didn't bother to be polite with Niu Wanjia. He took the beer and gulped down half of it. Then he said with a smile, "It seems that I came at the right time rather than early. I can have an ice-cold beer as soon as I come back."
Liu Xinwu picked up the beer bottle and poured another half cup for Cheng Xuyuan, then said seriously: "Xuyuan, it's a good thing you came back today."
"Otherwise, I should buy a train ticket to go to your hometown to find you."
Cheng Xuyuan knew that what Lao Liu said was pure exaggeration. He looked at the table and saw four dishes on it.
In addition to the cold cucumbers and sugar-mixed tomatoes, there was also a plate of scrambled eggs and a dish of peanuts.
At first glance, it looks like they are just family members sitting together drinking.
This kind of drinking party without any delicious food was very popular at that time.
Sometimes, when we couldn’t find any vegetables, we would just grab a handful of peanuts and still enjoy our meal until dawn.
Cheng Xuyuan picked up a peanut with chopsticks and said, "Lao Liu, are you looking for me about the work seminar?"
Liu Xinwu said: "For this seminar, we and Yenching Literature and Art took the case to our city's Literature Association."
"What do you think the result was?"
"They said, since this work seminar is yours, Cheng Xuyuan, then let you decide."
At this point, Liu Xinwu picked up his wine glass and said, "Your "Hidden" made our first issue a big hit."
"So, you should be a good person to the end and help the Buddha to the west."
"This seminar must be held first for our film "Insidious"."
"Because this is a timely help."
"For Yenching Literature and Art, theirs can only be regarded as icing on the cake."
Looking at the serious Liu Xinwu, Cheng Xuyuan couldn't help but rub his head.
He is neither opposed to things like work seminars, nor is he too enthusiastic about it.
After all, this seminar can improve my reputation.
The reason for not being proactive is that there is no money to be made!
He originally thought that he would just leave and the matter would be decided after he came back, but he didn't expect to encounter such a thing just after returning to Beijing.
Looking at Liu Xinwu who was waiting for him to express his opinion, Cheng Xuyuan hesitated and said, "Old Liu, it's really hard for me to make a decision on this matter all at once."
"After all, you are an old friend, Mr. Zou from Yanjing Literature and Art, and you have given me a lot of help."
"Or, let's just not open it."
If they don't open any, then naturally no one will be offended!
Cheng Xuyuan is willing to accept this result, but Liu Xinwu disagrees. October is the best time for them to become famous and make further efforts.
If this work seminar is not held, it will undoubtedly be the greatest loss to them.
"Xuyuan, the work seminar must be held."
"You don't even know how popular your "Insidious" is!"
Liu Xinwu put down the cup in his hand and said, "Our editorial department has received so many letters from readers these days that they are piled up in sacks."
"Many readers are eager to discuss the work with you, the author."
"You said you don't want to open it, so why don't you open it?"
"How about I drink this glass of wine and let's settle this matter first. How about we start our business first?"
Cheng Xuyuan felt helpless as he looked at Liu Xinwu, who was determined to achieve his goal.
He hasn't figured out a perfect plan yet, so it's naturally inconvenient for him to express his opinion at this time.
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was in a dilemma, Niu Wanjia, the host, said, "Old Liu, our purpose today is to drink."
"Let's talk about the work seminar tomorrow."
"After all, Xuyuan just came back today."
"It's not appropriate for you to ask him to make a decision at this time."
"Come, let's have a drink first to welcome Xu Yuan back from his hometown."
When Liu Xinwu heard Niu Wanjia say this, he knew that it was time to stop.
He also raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's drink a toast to Xu Yuan."
As several people raised their glasses, the atmosphere at the table suddenly became heated.
Several cultural figures sat together and naturally discussed their works. While chatting and laughing, more than a dozen bottles of beer were quickly finished.
Liu Xinwu and others said goodbye and left. Cheng Xuyuan talked with Niu Wanjia and his wife for a few words and prepared to go back home.
When Cheng Xuyuan was about to leave, Chu Yueqin said softly, "Xuyuan, you can't keep putting off the work discussion meeting."
“When it’s time to make a decision, make it.”
"Otherwise, it's easy to be unpopular with both sides."
Cheng Xuyuan knew that Chu Yueqin was right, so he said solemnly: "Sister-in-law, I will think about it carefully after I go back."
"In the next few days, I will make a decision for Lao Liu and the others."
After watching Cheng Xuyuan go back to the house, Chu Yueqin saw Niu Wanjia lying at home in a daze, and couldn't help but complain: "Old Niu, you only know how to lie here after drinking."
"Look at Xiao Cheng, he's vying to hold a seminar on his work."
"I don't ask you to be like him, but you should write something that will catch people's eyes!"
Hearing this, Niu Wanjia waved his hand and said, "Yueqin, don't compare me with Cheng Xuyuan. He is a genius, I can't compare with him."
"Whatever you have, let's talk about it tomorrow."
"I'm going to sleep for a while!"
As he was speaking, Niu Wanjia lay on the sofa and began to snore.
Listening to the old cow's snoring, Chu Yueqin couldn't help but shook her head. While she was cleaning up the leftovers on the table, she was thinking about the conversation she had just had with Niu Wanjia.
It seems like I'm really the one at fault.
I really shouldn't use Cheng Xuyuan as a benchmark to demand of Lao Niu. This requirement is too high.
It's normal that Lao Niu can't do it.
Cheng Xuyuan didn't drink much, so he was very sober after he went back.
Now that the ball of the work seminar has been kicked back to him, he can only make a decision as soon as possible.
In fact, being unpopular with both sides is more uncomfortable than offending either party.
As thoughts flashed through his mind, Cheng Xuyuan made a decision.
While he was still in good spirits, Cheng Xuyuan picked up the pen on the table and prepared to write "Things about the Ming Dynasty".
I haven’t written a single word since I came back today.
Although writing one day less is not a big deal at his speed, good writing habits should still be maintained.
Just when he had written a few hundred words, he heard the crying of a child outside.
Before this sound died down, there was another sound of a naughty kid being beaten.
Although Cheng Xuyuan now writes down what is in his mind with a pen, this also requires a quiet environment.
For a moment, Cheng Xuyuan became more and more eager for the house in the Overseas Chinese Apartment.
The heat in the house made Cheng Xuyuan want to take a shower. He put down his pen and picked up the basin to get water, but when he got to the faucet, he found that the water was out.
Helpless, Cheng Xuyuan could only return to his residence dejectedly.
The next morning, Cheng Xuyuan, who had written 4,000 words of "Things about the Ming Dynasty" in the cool breeze, had a simple meal and then came to the Overseas Chinese Apartment in Huayuan Village according to the address Qin Wenhui gave him yesterday.
When Cheng Xuyuan came over, Qin Wenhui and others had already arrived.
It’s not that Cheng Xuyuan came late, but Qin Wenhui was driving the car and stepped on the accelerator, which was much more convenient than Cheng Xuyuan.
In addition to Meng Fanjin and Fang Yuqing, those who came to see the house this time included Fang Yuning and a middle-aged woman.
Fang Yuning mainly came to look at the house when he had time, and the middle-aged woman was Sister Tu, who was invited by Meng Fanjin.
Although Sister Tu was asked out by Meng Fanjin, she couldn't help but feel curious as she stood at the door of the Overseas Chinese Apartment.
Who is Meng Fanjin’s relative? How come he is so powerful that he wants to buy an Overseas Chinese Apartment?
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