Chapter 343 The Future Leader in the Literary World
Cheng Xuyuan already had some guesses in his mind about what Li Qingquan wanted to say.
He smiled and said, "Old Li, I am planning to write a novella recently. How about this, I will publish it in your Yenching Literature and Art."
"Don't mention your suggestion."
Cheng Xuyuan looked relaxed, as if he was talking about a trivial matter, but Li Qingquan felt uncomfortable listening to him.
He originally didn't want to pay attention to this matter.
But someone came forward who he couldn't refuse, so he had to get the job done.
So he smiled and said, "Xuyuan, I'll let De Ning contact you as soon as possible about the novella."
"As for suggestions, I still have something to say."
"Of course, I'm just suggesting it, you can take it as a reference."
As he spoke, Li Qingquan did not wait for Cheng Xuyuan to object, and said with a smile: "Xuyuan, when I was young, I also did things out of anger."
"But, there is no benefit in this kind of thing."
"So, for some things, we just need to listen to them."
"Why take it to heart?"
"They are all buried up to their necks in the dirt. If you argue with them, those who know the truth will be fine, but those who don't will definitely say that you don't know how to respect the elderly and love the young."
"So, for some buzzing sounds, I think the best option is to turn a deaf ear to them and pretend that you didn't hear them."
"What do you think?"
Zou Yanlai put down his chopsticks and listened quietly to Li Qingquan's words.
In fact, before coming here this time, she and Li Qingquan discussed for a long time how to tell Cheng Xuyuan.
But there was no better solution, so I could only have a good talk with Cheng Xuyuan halfway through the meal.
As expected, Cheng Xuyuan refused directly, just as they both expected.
In fact, he didn't even want Li Qingquan to say this kind of advice.
If it were me, I might hesitate and retreat.
But Li Qingquan was different. As a veteran in the battlefield, he actually blocked it directly at this moment.
In this respect, he is indeed better than me.
The other Ms. Zhang listened indifferently.
Although she also won the award, she has her own work life, so she only heard about this matter, and she is not particularly clear about the process.
Because it had nothing to do with her, she listened with great interest.
Fang Yuqing and Zhang Dening also put down their chopsticks and waited quietly for Cheng Xuyuan's response.
Before Zhang Dening came, he had heard Li Qingquan and the other person discussing this matter. He knew that if Cheng Xuyuan had a quarrel with that senior, it would cause great damage to the award.
So she just waited quietly for Cheng Xuyuan's response.
But in his heart, Zhang Dening is still close to Cheng Xu.
Why should Cheng Xuyuan endure it!
Why must Cheng Xuyuan attend the event and listen to people attacking him without saying anything back?
This is too...
But thinking of what Zou Yan had said about the harmony, she could only hold her anger in.
Fang Yuqing looked at Cheng Xuyuan with concern. She didn't say anything, but gave Cheng Xuyuan a supportive look.
That means, no matter what decision you make, I support you.
"Editor-in-Chief Li, I understand your good intentions."
"After all, arguing about this kind of thing doesn't seem to do me any good."
"But to be honest, I really don't care about those so-called benefits."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "At most, I will not participate in your so-called awards for my future novels."
"Another thing, at worst, I won't write novels anymore. I'll write scripts or study history."
"But I really don't want to accept this tone."
"You are afraid of this and that, and you are afraid of the consequences, but I am different. I don't care."
Li Qingquan originally thought that Cheng Xuyuan was rejecting him, but he didn't expect to hear such harsh words about not writing novels.
How is this possible!
In his opinion, Cheng Xuyuan is a leading figure of the young generation that has recently emerged in the literary world. It would be a great loss if such a person stopped writing.
But it seems that what Cheng Xuyuan said is not wrong. Even if he does not hang out in the literary circle, it seems that there are still many circles he can hang out in.
He also has successful experience in writing history.
After all, "Things about the Ming Dynasty" is also very popular.
Also, writing a play seems like...
This kid really has the ability to overturn the table.
Thinking of this, Li Qingquan couldn't help but feel a headache, and secretly blamed the old senior in his heart, "You are so old now, and you have decided to retire."
What are you still doing?
If Cheng Xuyuan really fights with you, then...
"Xuyuan, things won't get to that point, what are you talking about!" Zou Yanlai said angrily: "Old Li is just making a suggestion, why are you saying all this?"
"Everyone just thinks this kind of verbal dispute is unnecessary."
"It's just that the two of you are both holding your breath here, and no one wants to see you get into any more unpleasant situations."
"Everything can still be discussed, don't you think, Dening?"
Zhang Dening didn't expect that he could be mentioned at this time.
Although she knew that she was just a mouthpiece when she spoke at this time, she still quickly said, "That's right, that's the truth."
"Everyone wants to resolve this matter, why do you have to make it so serious?"
"Besides, I just want to satisfy my craving for food."
"If you have a conflict, it may have a negative impact on your future development."
"Xuyuan, we young people regard you as the leading figure in the literary world of our generation!"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled at Zhang Dening, who was talking faster and faster, and said, "Dening, thank you for your kindness."
He glanced at Fang Yuqing who was standing next to him, and thought of Meng Dezhi who had come to see him again in the past two days.
It seems that this matter has to be resolved.
Originally, he wanted to confront the matter head-on, but Zhang Dening's words just now made him think of a solution.
Cheng Xuyuan felt that if this method was used, it might be very useful.
Although he was not completely sure, Cheng Xuyuan felt that he had at least a 90% chance of success.
So he patted Fang Yuqing's hand and said, "Editor-in-Chief Li, Editor-in-Chief Zou, I am very grateful to you for worrying about my matter this time."
"Well, I'll find a way to resolve this matter."
"Don't worry about it, you two."
Li Qingquan and Zou Yanlai looked at each other and saw each other's doubts. In the end, it was Li Qingquan who asked suspiciously: "How are you going to solve it?"
"I am going to write two articles. I would like to ask Dening to help me deliver the letters."
"I believe that after reading my letter, the senior will not be so angry!" Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile.
Zhang Dening felt a little confused when he was asked to help deliver the letter.
She didn't want to get involved, but looking at the expressions of the two editors, she knew she couldn't escape.
Sure enough, just as she guessed, Li Qingquan and Zou Yanlai looked at each other and said, "It's no problem to let De Ning deliver the letter."
"Even if we two can deliver the letter, that's fine."
"But Xuyuan, you should also pay more attention when writing articles."
"We can't let this matter add fuel to the fire."
Cheng Xuyuan said: "Don't worry about this."
"Editor-in-Chief Li, if I can't solve this matter, I can promise you one thing. That is, at this award ceremony, no matter what that senior says about me, I will not say a word."
Li Qingquan felt relieved when he heard this promise.
Cheng Xuyuan was an author recommended by their "Yenching Literature and Art" magazine. If a quarrel arose, not only would he lose face, but he would also not be able to explain to the person who had asked him to do this.
He knew that although Cheng Xuyuan was young, he had good credit.
He will definitely do what he promised.
"Okay, then we have a deal."
"Write the letter and give it to Dening anytime. I'll have Dening run for you."
Li Qingquan's generous promise left Zhang Dening speechless.
My boss really doesn't frown at all when it comes to adding tasks to myself.
Under the current circumstances, I can't refuse.
But I can't do it alone, I have to at least take Shen Yumo with me.
Just when Zhang Dening was secretly making plans, Cheng Xuyuan said to Zhang Dening: "De Ning, if you have nothing to do tomorrow morning, please come to our school."
"I'll give you the two articles."
Zhang Dening asked, "You said you have already written these two articles?"
"I've already figured out how to write it. I'll finish it tomorrow morning. It won't be long, just three or four thousand words. It's easy." Cheng Xuyuan said casually.
I've thought about it today, and I'll get it tomorrow. This...
Ms. Zhang, who had been observing Cheng Xuyuan, was shocked.
Although she felt that Cheng Xuyuan was extraordinary in terms of literary talent, she did not expect that he could write so quickly.
No wonder he wrote so much in one year.
Not to mention anything else, just the three novels alone have a total word count of over a million.
The matter was settled and we enjoyed the rest of the meal very much.
However, at the end, Li Qingquan still repeated to Cheng Xuyuan what he had promised, as if he was afraid that he would go back on his word.
Cheng Xuyuan did not shirk his responsibilities for this little trick and agreed to it readily.
Watching Cheng Xuyuan and Fang Yuqing leave, Zou Yanlai said with a hint of hesitation: "Old Li, do you think you can believe what Cheng Xuyuan said?"
Li Qingquan said with emotion: "Let's take it one step at a time, otherwise, what else can we do?"
"You know this is a hot potato, no one wants to take it."
"Whether it's Cheng Xuyuan or Lao Qin, no one wants to offend them, so this matter falls on us."
"Okay, there's no point in worrying. Let's just see what Cheng Xuyuan wants to do."
"It would be best if he can solve it."
As he spoke, he said to Zhang Dening, "Dening, you don't have to go to work tomorrow. Go directly to Yanjing University to see Cheng Xuyuan at noon."
"If this matter is resolved, I will give you credit for the first achievement."
Zhang Dening said: "Don't worry, Editor-in-Chief Li, I will definitely handle this matter well."
"But I feel like I am running too thin, and I am also worried that Cheng Xuyuan is not doing his best."
"How about this, let Shen Yumo follow me?"
"Let's handle this together."
Li Qingquan certainly knew the relationship between Shen Yumo and Cheng Xuyuan, but at this moment, facing Zhang Dening's conditions, he couldn't refuse.
So he hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, you guys do it well."
"I hope I can hear good news from you."
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