Chapter 37 Familiar Stranger
Wife!
This is true! But we are getting divorced, why should I call her over?
Cheng Xuyuan saw Peng Xueli off and returned to the tube building again.
Standing in the empty room, Cheng Xuyuan inexplicably felt a sense of belonging in his heart.
He had worked in Yanjing for many years in his previous life, but he always felt like a passer-by.
But now, he felt that he really belonged here.
I have a job and a house, and maybe I will go to school here next...
While expressing his emotion, Cheng Xuyuan's eyes fell on the house.
Although this house is not big, it is big enough for me to live in.
Niu Changqing promised that his bed frame and coir bed would be absolutely comfortable for sleeping alone.
Buy a table, a chair, and preferably a cabinet...
After doing some calculations, Cheng Xuyuan suddenly realized that his seventy-plus yuan was not enough! Don't calculate these things for now, just get a bed to live in first, and as for other things, I will deal with them later.
After walking back and forth in the room several times, Cheng Xuyuan locked the door and returned to the cultural center with a hint of expectation.
"Teacher Cheng, are you really going to publish your novel in Yenching Literature and Art?" Cheng Xuyuan bumped into Feng Laoer as soon as he entered the door. Feng Laoer, with a shiny head, asked curiously.
Cheng Xuyuan said: "I heard from Editor Zhang that it should be published next month."
"Teacher Cheng, I knew you were a very capable person!" Feng Lao Er said with admiration: "I will treat you to a meal later and celebrate for you."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I'll treat you. After all, my work has been published and I'll get some royalties."
Feng Lao Er smiled and said, "Teacher Cheng, I am sincere in inviting you to dinner."
"If it weren't for the skit you wrote, I wouldn't have been able to perform in this year's show."
"So this meal must be treated by me."
"If you don't let me treat you, then you have something against me."
Having said that, Cheng Xuyuan could only say, "Okay, let's find some time to have a good chat."
Watching Feng Laoer leaving with a hint of joy, Cheng Xuyuan thought that Feng Laoer was actually an honest man.
From the main entrance of the cultural center to the writing group's office, it's only a few dozen meters away, along with the stairs.
But it took Cheng Xuyuan four or five minutes to walk this distance.
Along the way, he met six or seven colleagues, and almost all of them asked him about his plan to publish a novel in Yenching Literature and Art.
It seems that this cultural center really has no secrets.
In the office, not only Shi Xuehong was there, but also Qin Yewei, Ma Boyuan and others.
They seemed to be discussing something. After Cheng Xuyuan came in, Qin Yewei smiled and said, "This month is really a double blessing for our writing team."
"First, Lao Ma published his article, and now Xiao Cheng's novel will also be published in Yenching Literature and Art."
“This is the greatest affirmation of our work.”
"Come on, let's applaud together and encourage them to keep up the good work and make new achievements."
Lao Sun, Xiao Lu and others clapped their hands vigorously. Shi Xuehong even clapped and laughed at the same time, looking very happy.
Just when Cheng Xuyuan instinctively wanted to say a few humble words, Ma Boyuan said with a smile: "Xiao Cheng is indeed very talented in writing."
"From now on, the responsibility of our writing team will fall on Xiao Cheng's shoulders!"
Cheng Xuyuan shook his head and waved his hands, and quickly expressed his modesty. For a moment, the office was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
In addition to praising Cheng Xuyuan, they also agreed on one thing: after Cheng Xuyuan's royalties arrive, everyone will go to Donglaishun for a meal.
Because of Zhang Dening's visit, Cheng Xuyuan's whole day was filled with welcoming and seeing off guests.
Colleagues from various groups in the cultural center came to the writing group one after another.
Some people said implicitly that they came to chat with Qin Yewei and others, while others said directly that they wanted to see the new talented people in our cultural center.
It wasn't until after get off work that Cheng Xuyuan finally calmed down.
After saying hello to Old Li who was on duty in the message room, Cheng Xuyuan began to look for his dinner.
The house was allocated and the novel was confirmed to be published.
This can be said to be a double happiness. On this happy day, Cheng Xuyuan decided to reward himself with a good meal.
Of course, it would be best if you could drink some wine.
It was a pity that he didn't have any wine tickets, so he ended up running to Nanheng Street and ordered a bowl of braised pork and a steamed bun, which cost him more than one yuan and thirty cents, plus three or two grain coupons.
However, it is worth the money and the taste is really good.
Cut the steamed buns into a criss-cross shape, cut the tofu into triangles, chop the small intestine and lung into small pieces, scoop a spoonful of old soup from the pot into the bowl, and add some mashed garlic, chili oil, fermented tofu, and chives.
A bowl of hot food was served. The fire-baked bread, tofu, and lungs were fully soaked in the soup. The fire was cooked through but not sticky, and the meat was tender but not bad. The most flavorful part was the small intestine. The intestine was soft and crispy, and the taste was rich but not greasy, without any peculiar smell. Occasionally, a piece of white meat was even more delicious. After eating a bowl of stewed food, Cheng Xuyuan's mouth was full of oil, and he felt very comfortable.
The next morning, Cheng Xuyuan got up almost on time. No matter how reluctant he was, he could only wrap himself in his big cotton-padded jacket shivering and rush into the public toilet against the morning mist.
“Here it comes!”
The familiar voice sounded again.
Whenever Cheng Xuyuan heard this sound, he couldn't help but complain.
But when he heard this voice again, he felt a little reluctant.
"Here you are, Old Meng. You are still punctual as always!" Cheng Xuyuan praised Meng Dezhi.
Meng Dezhi said: "Okay, stop talking nonsense and start talking quickly. You are five minutes late."
Five minutes late!
Cheng Xuyuan didn't have a watch, so he could only follow what Meng Dezhi said.
He seriously suspected that Meng Dezhi, the big brother, deliberately lied to him and told him more.
If it was before, he would have said something, but now, he was not in the mood.
"Five minutes is enough. This time we will talk about Li Zhi. This character of Li Zhi..."
Meng Dezhi listened and discussed with Cheng Xuyuan. Before they knew it, the sky began to get brighter.
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was about to finish squatting today, Meng Dezhi suddenly said, "Xiao Cheng, do you have something to say? Why did you talk so much today?"
"You knew I lied about the time you were late, but you didn't argue with me."
Before I even asked, he actually admitted that he had changed the time. This Old Meng is really cute.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "It's a good thing."
"I got a house and I'm ready to move out."
"I won't be able to stay here with you in two days, so I'll talk a little more today."
"I'll try to finish telling the story of the fifteenth year of the Wanli reign before we move."
Meng Dezhi said: "Why are you moving?"
After saying this, he realized that something was wrong and quickly changed his words: "Living in a warehouse is not a long-term solution. We should move."
"You must need money to move. How about this? I'll go get the money for your Ming Dynasty story today and give it to you tomorrow morning."
"Hurry up and prepare what you need to buy."
Meng Dezhi's words made Cheng Xuyuan feel a little grateful.
Although Lao Meng has many shortcomings, such as playing dirty, being too eager to save face and suffering, and...
But none of this changes one thing, which is that he is a good person.
Knowing that I needed money to move, they gave me an advance on my royalties.
After saying goodbye to Meng Dezhi, Cheng Xuyuan washed his face while thinking about his visit to Yenching Literature and Art today.
After this time, I wonder if I can get an advance on my royalties?
…
At the editorial department of "Yenching Literature and Art", Zhang Dening arrived at the office early and saw Shen Yumo sweeping the floor.
As she helped, she smiled and said, "Yu Mo, let me tell you, you really missed out by not meeting Xu Lingyun yesterday!"
"This guy not only writes good novels, but his skits are also very funny."
"Also, this guy is good-looking, and can be said to be a real young talent!"
Shen Yumo did not respond, but continued to sweep the floor silently.
Zhang Dening, who was not giving up, said, "He will come to our editorial office this morning to report and revise the manuscript. It's a good opportunity for you to meet this talented person who has made you recognize a talent."
I would like to thank Qingyundun and Uncle V for their support. As a newcomer, your recognition has given me great courage. During the period of the new book, I would like to thank you all for your support!
(End of this chapter)
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