Chapter 322 Yu Mo, let’s just say you are his wife
At that time, not many families in Yanjing had televisions.
Therefore, not many people can read the news.
But it didn’t matter that there were not many TVs. After the TV news was broadcast, the radio loudspeaker broadcast the news at 8 o’clock that evening.
For a time, the news that Cheng Xuyuan won the award spread like wildfire.
As a friend of Cheng Xuyuan, I was really happy for him after hearing the news.
As for Cheng Xuyuan's opponent, he remained silent after hearing the news.
They also understand what Cheng Xuyuan's winning the award means under the current circumstances.
Therefore, the next morning, the editorial office of Yenching Literature and Art was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
As soon as Zhang Dening got to work, he told the news he heard to everyone he met, so in a blink of an eye, the entire Cultural Association knew about this matter.
In fact, most people in the Writers Association already knew about this matter.
It's just that some people don't talk much about this matter due to various concerns.
But after Zhang Dening made this announcement, more and more voices of discussion suddenly emerged.
"Yu Mo, do you know what I heard the most today?" Zhang Dening quietly came to Shen Yu Mo and asked his little friend in a low voice.
Shen Yumo asked: "What?"
Zhang Dening said: "Now many people say that some time ago, they didn't even want to give Cheng Xuyuan an excellent short story award, but now he has gone abroad to win the award."
"With the support of the O. Henry Short Story Award in the United States, Cheng Xuyuan may not be interested in the Outstanding Short Story Award."
Hearing this, Shen Yumo whispered: "De Ning, I think this matter can be discussed by outsiders. It is not appropriate for the two of us to get involved."
"Because we are already the winners."
Zhang Dening nodded. That’s right. In this matter, Yenching Literature and Art is really the winner.
The senior who suggested suppressing Cheng Xuyuan has been hospitalized.
Now that he has won the O. Henry Award for Excellent Novel, I'm afraid that old veteran will retire with complete glory.
In this case, it seems inappropriate to pursue the matter relentlessly.
She smiled and said, "Yumo, you are right. I will pay attention to this matter in the future."
Just as the two were talking in low voices, Zou Yan came over and said, "You two come to Editor-in-Chief Li's office."
Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo saw Zou Yanlai's serious expression and followed him to Li Qingquan's office without asking any questions.
Li Qingquan asked: "Did you all see yesterday's news?"
"I've seen it." Zhang Dening said: "Cheng Xuyuan's award came at the right time. He almost slapped some people in the face."
"Look at those people, how dare you still talk nonsense?"
Looking at Zhang Dening who looked gloating, Li Qingquan said, "Our special issue of Cheng Xuyuan's novel has already boosted our sales."
"Now that The Pursuit of Happyness has achieved such a remarkable result, Cheng Xuyuan's novels will surely receive huge attention."
"So I'm planning to publish an article about Cheng Xuyuan's thoughts on the creation of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" in the next issue."
"De Ning, please contact Cheng Xuyuan about this matter."
Hearing that this task fell on him, Zhang Dening couldn't help but said, "Editor-in-chief, you can't just assign everything to me just because I can work."
"Please arrange for the others as well!"
Zou Yanlai glared at Zhang Dening and was about to speak when Li Qingquan said, "Dening, Cheng Xuyuan's first novel was published from you."
"It can be said that you are Cheng Xuyuan's mentor."
"Everyone knows now that you are the editor-in-charge of The Pursuit of Happyness."
"Is it okay for you, the editor-in-charge, not to commission articles and let others do it?"
"It's about those who are more capable doing more work."
Hearing Li Qingquan's insistence on being the only one who can do this, Zhang Dening took on the task in a daze, and then took Shen Yumo and came to Yenching University again.
As she rode her bike, she said, "Yumo, you must remind me to be careful in front of the old comrades next time."
"Especially when they are trying to drug me, you must remind me!"
"It would save me from falling into their trap."
Shen Yumo smiled and said, "Okay, I understand."
"But what Chief Editor Li said is also right about this matter. You are the most suitable person to come forward for our magazine, after all, Cheng Xuyuan is the author you brought up!"
Zhang Dening said: "Yu Mo, I'm not afraid of running away, but I'm a little unwilling to be coaxed into doing things by them like this."
The two of them chatted and laughed until they arrived outside Yenching University.
In the past, two people would push the cart and go straight in.
But this time, just as they were about to enter the gate, they were stopped by the gatekeeper.
"What do you do?"
"Uncle, we are editors of Yenching Literature and Art, and we want to meet Cheng Xuyuan." Zhang Dening stated his purpose very directly.
In Zhang Dening's view, all problems can be solved by reporting his own unit.
"You are here to see Cheng Xuyuan, do you have an appointment?"
reserve?
"We don't have an appointment, but I'm Cheng Xuyuan's editor, and I have a very good relationship with Cheng Xuyuan. If we go find him, he will definitely be very happy."
Zhang Dening said this very confidently, and she felt that she was telling the truth.
If I meet Cheng Xuyuan, Cheng Xuyuan will definitely be very happy.
But what Zhang Dening didn't expect was that after she said this, the gatekeeper looked at her with a look that said, "I knew you would say that."
"You two little girls, stop lying to me."
"Do you know how many people said they were Cheng Xuyuan's good friends this morning?"
"Humph, some people also said he was Cheng Xuyuan's cousin. Fortunately, I had sharp eyes and didn't let him sneak in."
"You guys should just go and do what you need to do."
"Our school has already made arrangements. No one can go to see Cheng Xuyuan without an appointment."
Looking at the righteous gatekeeper, Zhang Dening felt tired.
She felt like she had countless things to say to this old man, but for a moment, she didn't seem to know what to say.
Zhang Dening's gaze couldn't help but fall on Shen Yumo.
"Sister Dening, what are you looking at me doing?" Shen Yumo asked.
"Aren't you and Cheng Xuyuan still divorced? Otherwise, let's say you are his wife and get in first!" Zhang Dening asked expectantly.
She felt that if she used her method, she might be able to get in.
However, Shen Yumo blushed when she heard this, and she suddenly remembered that she and Cheng Xuyuan had such a close relationship!
But Shen Yumo's warm heart suddenly turned cold. She felt mixed emotions. She looked at Zhang Dening silently without saying anything.
When Zhang Dening saw Shen Yumo's performance, he knew that Shen Yumo would not agree.
Sure enough, just when she was about to persuade him again, she heard Shen Yumo say, "You are about the same age as him, why don't you say you are him?"
"If I tell you, it's fake. You got your marriage certificate."
Zhang Dening said: "Even if this lawsuit goes to the horizon, no one can say that you are fake."
Well, what you said makes a lot of sense, and I am speechless.
Just when Shen Yumo was thinking of other solutions, he saw Liu Zhenyun and Chen Jianxun walking towards him, talking and laughing.
Seeing these two, Zhang Dening hurriedly shouted: “Jianxun, Zhenyun.”
When Chen Jianxun saw Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo, a smile appeared on his face.
"De Ning, you come to your alma mater, but why don't you go in? Do you want us to invite you in?" Chen Jianxun said jokingly.
Zhang Dening snorted and said, "I want to go in, but they won't allow me to go in."
As she spoke, she pointed to the gatekeeper and said, "Why are you meddling in other people's business, uncle in our school?"
"De Ning, you misunderstood me."
Liu Zhenyun said: "It's not that the gatekeeper is meddling in other people's business, but there are too many people who came to look for Cheng Xuyuan today."
"Some came to interview, some came to ask questions, and some came just to watch the fun."
"At first, the school didn't pay much attention to it, but later on, too many people came to Cheng Xuyuan, and it seriously affected the school's teaching order."
"There is no other way. The school can only ask the gatekeeper to guard the gate."
"Anyone looking for Cheng Xuyuan will not be allowed in without an appointment."
Hearing this, Zhang Dening complained: "Cheng Xuyuan's treatment is almost as good as that of the VIPs outside."
Chen Jianxun said, "Is there anything I can do about it? After all, he won the O. Henry Short Story Award."
"De Ning, you have also written novels, why don't you try it too."
Well, this sentence made Zhang Dening completely speechless.
However, when she looked at Chen Jianxun, there was a hint of annoyance in her eyes.
"Come on, I'll take you there." Chen Jianxun noticed that Zhang Dening was looking at him with a glare, so he quickly changed the subject with a smile.
"Let's go." Zhang Dening instinctively wanted to refuse.
But thinking about this mission, she decided to settle the score with Chen Jianxun later. As for this time, she would just forget it for the time being.
Chen Jianxun was already somewhat famous in the school, and with his status as a student, he was able to bring Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo into Yenching University very smoothly.
However, when they arrived at the History Department, they did not see Cheng Xuyuan at first.
Because Cheng Xuyuan was being interviewed at that time.
"What kind of interview? Such a big honor." Thinking of the situation where he and Shen Yumo were stopped outside the door, Zhang Dening asked with a hint of complaint.
The student in charge of reception said, "It's from the daily newspaper. I heard it will be published tomorrow."
"Time is short and the task is heavy!"
When he heard the word "daily newspaper", Zhang Dening was speechless.
She was very clear about the status of the newspaper, but she did not expect that the newspaper would come to interview Cheng Xuyuan so quickly.
"Now that the interview with the newspaper is over, can we meet now?" Shen Yumo stepped forward and said.
"How is that possible? Look over there, they are all waiting."
The student in charge of reception said, "According to the order in which they came, the next person to be interviewed is the newspaper of the Cultural Association."
"But who can blame the newspaper for its reputation? He managed to get this interview by force."
"Then when can we meet Cheng Xuyuan?" Zhang Dening asked dissatisfiedly.
"It's a bit uncertain today, but I think it should be okay for you to see Cheng Xuyuan tomorrow."
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