Chapter 34 I Just Want to Eat Meat
When Cheng Xuyuan saw Shi Xuehong and Zhang Dening, it was like he had seen his saviors.
He would definitely not join the folk art troupe.
Putting aside other things, the fact that they had to rehearse overtime at night was something Cheng Xuyuan absolutely could not accept.
I was slacking off in the writing group, and you actually want me to work overtime.
What do you want to do? But it would be a bit hurtful to refuse directly.
Qin Yewei said that Luo Danian not only has small eyes, but also has a mind as small as a needle hole.
"Sister Xuehong, why are you here?"
Shi Xuehong smiled and said, "Cheng Xuyuan, there's good news. This is Zhang Dening, the editor of Yanjing Literature and Art. She wants to talk to you about the manuscript."
Luo Danian, who was standing aside, suddenly widened his eyes.
Although still small, his eyes were round at this moment.
He never expected that the editor of "Yenching Literature and Art" would come just when he said that Cheng Xuyuan could not write influential works.
This…what is this situation! Just when he was confused, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Hello, Editor Zhang."
"We are about the same age, so you should call me Dening." Zhang Dening said with a smile, "Otherwise, I will have to call you Writer Cheng."
"Your skit is very well written. I laughed several times while watching it."
"Although I have watched it once, I still want to watch it again now. It is really memorable!"
Listening to Zhang Dening's praise, Cheng Xuyuan said modestly: "This is also the first time I write this, and there are still many problems."
"To be honest, I was surprised that the performance was so good."
"This is all thanks to the guidance of Team Leader Luo and the good performance of Lao Feng and the others."
Cheng Xuyuan's words were flawless.
For a moment, Zhang Dening felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
Most of the authors she has come into contact with are genuine.
There are also many people who are arrogant because of their talent.
However, this Cheng Xuyuan spoke softly, and although it was clearly his own achievement, he did not take credit for it at all, giving people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
A gentleman is like jade! Somehow, these four words appeared in her mind.
She really didn't know that the reason why Cheng Xuyuan was like this was because he had already understood a truth in his previous life.
Don’t pretend to be smart, or you’ll get struck by lightning!
Zhang Dening said: "Cheng Xuyuan, I came here this time to talk to you about the publication of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door"."
"Our editorial department is planning to publish "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" as the first work in the first issue of the new year, but there are a few small issues that I would like to discuss with you."
"Do you think we have time now?"
Of course there is time!
Cheng Xuyuan thought to himself, I only have more than 70 yuan left, and I can only make money if you publish your novel!
"The colleagues in the folk art group here need to rehearse. Why don't we go to our office to talk?" Cheng Xuyuan said to Luo Danian, "Team Leader Luo, I'll talk to Editor Zhang first. If there's anything else, just send someone to call me."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan, who had a peaceful face, Luo Danian waved his hand and said, "Xiao Cheng... Teacher Cheng, you should be busy. I will come to you when I need to communicate later."
Watching Cheng Xuyuan and Zhang Dening leave, Luo Danian couldn't help but slap his mouth.
I must have a lucky mouth! I just said that someone couldn't write an influential work, and the editor came to me on his own initiative.
Cheng Xuyuan's "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will be published in the first issue of the new year.
And it was the first one! Just as he was feeling deeply moved, he suddenly found that several people around him were looking at him.
The looks of these people were full of weirdness! Luo Danian was a smart man. When he saw the looks of these people, he immediately understood what was going on.
These guys are making fun of themselves!
He immediately said angrily: "What are you all standing there for? Let's not rehearse anymore. How was Feng Laoer and the others' performance just now? Give us your opinions quickly."
"Xiao Liu, you're almost having a seizure from laughing so hard, you speak first!"
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Cheng Xuyuan accompanied Zhang Dening back to the writing group's office.
After all, this is the only place where Cheng Xuyuan can entertain people now.
Shi Xuehong helped pour a glass of water into a white porcelain cup, and then sat quietly at her desk, looking like she was watching a good show.
Cheng Xuyuan really wanted to ask this elder sister to leave at this moment. After all, we are discussing business, why do you look like you are watching a show?
Fortunately, Zhang Dening didn't care about Shi Xuehong's behavior. She smiled and exchanged a few words with Cheng Xuyuan, then turned the topic to the work "The Pursuit of Happyness".
"Xuyuan, how did you come up with the idea of writing such a novel? What is your purpose in writing it?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "The reason I write novels is not only because it's my job, but also because I can earn money from publishing novels."
"On my first day at work, Teacher Ma from our writing group just published a novel."
"He used his royalties to treat our entire office to a meal at Dong Lai Shun."
"That shabu-shabu mutton is really delicious."
"Sister Shi told me that if I wanted to eat meat, I had to write novels to earn royalties."
"I wrote "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" because I was influenced by an elder in our village. No matter what difficulties he encountered, he would encourage himself and say that tomorrow he would..."
Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's talk, Zhang Dening's eyes widened a lot.
This Xu Lingyun, no, it should be Cheng Xuyuan, is quite a character.
Most authors nowadays, when talking about the purpose of creation, will come up with a set of lofty arguments, but Xu Lingyun is different, he actually said directly that it is for eating meat.
What a direct reason!
What a convincing reason! "Xuyuan, in The Pursuit of Happyness, I think there are a few places that can be adjusted. Look at these two places..."
Looking at the points pointed out by Zhang Dening, Cheng Xuyuan thought about the two original movies, The Shepherd and The Pursuit of Happyness, and quickly figured out the direction of adjustment.
And during the discussion with Zhang Dening, modifications were made to these places.
Looking at the changes made by Cheng Xuyuan, Zhang Dening looked at Cheng Xuyuan with even more admiration.
This young author is really quick-witted!
Zhang Dening was overjoyed that the revision was completed so quickly.
After chatting with Cheng Xuyuan for a few words, she smiled and said, "Xuyuan, our editorial department will invite authors to come to our office to revise manuscripts of high quality but with some minor problems."
"During the process of revising the manuscript, there will be a subsidy of two yuan a day."
"I came here this time because I wanted to invite you to revise the manuscript for a few days."
"I didn't expect you to change so quickly."
A subsidy of two yuan a day is a considerable amount of money for Cheng Xuyuan, whose monthly salary is only 47 yuan.
The salary for revising manuscripts is not bad, and there are also subsidies. Why didn’t you tell me about this good thing earlier?
Sister, you delayed my earning money! Cheng Xuyuan looked at Zhang Dening helplessly, his expression full of regret.
Zhang Dening smiled and continued, "However, although the manuscript has been revised, I still need to go and revise it."
"After all, this is just a modification that we two have confirmed."
"Maybe other editors in our fiction group will raise new questions!"
"Don't you think so?"
Hearing Zhang Dening's question, Cheng Xuyuan understood it instantly, and he quickly said, "Yes, Sister Zhang, you are absolutely right!"
"I think some parts are not rounded yet and need more thought."
Just as the two were looking at each other and smiling, the door curtain was lifted and someone walked in.
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