Chapter 393 Cheng Xuyuan's status in the industry
Shen Yumo went to Shanghai Literature and Art!
Speaking of which, this was also a relief for her.
After all, no one would know her there, and no one would mention her previous marriage, so she would start a new life.
However, she had finally returned to Yanjing to reunite with her family, but now she was thousands of miles away from home again.
Fortunately, the East China Sea is equally prosperous.
Thinking this in his mind, Cheng Xuyuan put his feelings aside.
I returned to school in the slightly hot air. Just as I was about to go to Professor Li's office to have some tea and relax, I saw Chen Jianxun, Li Tuo and a middle-aged man I didn't know walking towards me.
"Xuyuan, why did you come back just now? We have been waiting for you for a long time." Chen Jianxun said with a hint of blame when he saw Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan knew that Chen Jianxun's words were obviously not meant for him, but for the middle-aged man who came with them.
He smiled and said, "I ran into something unexpected and went to the Yanjing Literature and Art Press."
As he spoke, he turned to the middle-aged man and said, "This is..."
"Xuyuan, let me introduce you. This is Mu Kuangmanmu, the editor of People's Literature. He has been waiting for you for a long time."
Although "Wreath on the Mountain" and "Soldier Assault" were both published in "People's Literature", Cheng Xuyuan did not have much dealings with "People's Literature".
Even the royalties were sent directly by mail.
"Hello, Editor Mu." Cheng Xuyuan immediately extended his hand to greet him.
The two men shook hands, and Mu Kuangman said with a smile: "Xuyuan, although this is the first time we meet, I have heard of your name for a long time."
"You know, both "The Garland on the Mountain" and "Soldier Assault" have caused a strong response now."
"You are the most talked about person in our editorial department."
"Everyone says that you have written two masterpieces in such a short period of time. This is a gift from heaven!"
Cheng Xuyuan said a few humble words and invited Mu Kuangman to sit in his office.
However, Mu Kuangman refused and said, "Xuyuan, I came here to give you an invitation."
"We are launching our new magazine, Contemporary, and we are going to hold a symposium. I hope you can come over then."
Contemporary Magazine was launched! Cheng Xuyuan then realized that it was already June.
Cheng Xuyuan naturally would not object to such an invitation. After all, he would have to deal with "Contemporary" in the future, so he had to support it.
Mu Kuangman said it was an invitation letter, but in fact it was just a piece of red paper with the time and place of the symposium written on it in black pen.
After receiving the invitation, Cheng Xuyuan said, "Okay, I will be there on time."
Chen Jianxun stood beside Mu Kuangman and said with a smile, "Old Mu, who did you invite to this symposium?"
"In addition to several respected elders, we also invited Wang Meng... and other famous writers in Yanjing."
After Mu Kuangman finished saying the familiar names one by one, he said to Chen Jianxun and the other person, "Jianxun, if you and Li Tuo have nothing to do, go over and have some fun."
"Okay, if we have time, we'll go and join in the fun." Li Tuo said with a smile.
Mu Kuangman chatted with Cheng Xuyuan for a few more words, then said goodbye and left.
"Xuyuan, you have to treat us both to a good meal today, otherwise, you won't be able to comfort our wounded hearts." After Mu Kuangman walked away, Li Tuo said to Cheng Xuyuan seriously.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Li Tuo, who looked like he had to treat him, and couldn't help wondering, "Old Li, how did you get hurt?"
"How did you get hurt? Isn't it obvious?"
"We are both standing here, and they just gave us a verbal invitation, but you have to come here to deliver the invitation."
"What does this mean?"
"This means that you are the VIP that they must invite, while the two of us are just extras and are dispensable."
At this point, Li Tuo said with a hint of emotion: "Xuyuan, whether there is an invitation or not represents one's status in the literary world."
"If those who get the invitation are the big guys, then those of us who don't get the invitation are just mortals!"
Listening to Li Tuo's argument, Cheng Xuyuan was speechless.
Chen Jianxun, who was standing at the side, said, "Lao Li, if you are envious, go back and write two books to increase your popularity."
"I think once you become more well-known, people will send you invitations."
Cheng Xuyuan followed up and said, "You can treat me, but I still agree with what Jianxun said. Instead of standing by the abyss and envying the fish, it is better to retreat and weave a net."
Li Tuo was not embarrassed by the jokes of the two people. He chuckled and said, "You two are both right, but if you want to retreat and weave a net, you have to at least fill your stomach first so that you have the strength."
"Xuyuan, why don't you treat us to a meal first, and then we'll work hard."
For Cheng Xuyuan's group of friends, everyone knows that Cheng Xuyuan is rich.
Not only was he highly productive and received constant royalties, but he also received overseas remittance coupons, so he didn't have to worry about food coupons at all.
Faced with such a wealthy friend, everyone naturally wants to fight against the rich.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "That's not a problem, but there's a cultural exchange group coming from Hong Kong today, and the Cultural Association asked me to go over there to attend a reception. How about we change it to tomorrow?"
"We also informed you about this matter?" Li Tuo looked at Cheng Xuyuan and said to Chen Jianxun with a click of his tongue, "See? This is the status in the literary world I was talking about just now."
"Why didn't you inform us about this?"
"Come on, Lao Li, stop saying weird things here. I'll treat you tonight."
"But we've agreed that I can only treat you at the Changzheng Canteen." Chen Jianxun pushed Li Tuo and said.
Li Tuo chuckled and said, "Okay, the beef in the Changzheng Canteen is very good, you have to give me a whole plate."
"No problem, but there's only one plate." Chen Jianxun said helplessly.
Cheng Xuyuan knew that Chen Jianxun received a salary every month, so he just smiled and did not participate.
Just at this moment, Fang Yuqing, wearing a plaid skirt and a long ponytail, walked over with a smile on her face.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan, she quickened her pace.
With Cheng Xuyuan's divorce, the relationship between the two became closer and there was nothing to hide.
It can be said that the entire Yanyuan now knows about this couple.
"Your wife is here to see you!" Chen Jianxun saw Fang Yuqing and said with a smile, "Go and do your work first. We'll talk about our business when you come back."
When Fang Yuqing, who was walking towards her, heard the word "wife", her face turned red, but she did not stop. Instead, she quickened her pace a little.
After she greeted Chen Jianxun and Li Tuo, she stood beside Cheng Xuyuan without saying anything. After Li Tuo and the other two waved goodbye, she raised a bag in her hand and said, "Xuyuan, aren't you going to meet someone from Hong Kong today? I just took my sister to the Friendship Store."
"I picked out two sets of clothes for you. You can go over in your new clothes."
Cheng Xuyuan naturally had no objection to Fang Yuqing buying him new clothes. He smiled and said, "Then I want to see what your taste is like."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of clothing and started looking at it.
Fang Yuqing was very happy about Cheng Xuyuan's response.
After all, no one wants to be ignored after working hard for half a day.
Fang Yuqing's taste in choosing clothes is indeed good, and Cheng Xuyuan is very satisfied with these two pieces of clothing. After praising Fang Yuqing, Cheng Xuyuan and Fang Yuqing walked towards the lake.
The lakeside at this time is already lush and green.
As the two were walking and talking, Li Yufei, who was also wearing a sportswear, walked forward and said impatiently: "I told you, don't bother me anymore!"
"Yufei, I really like you. What do you think I should do to make you accept me?" The man was rejected by Li Yufei, but he was still persistent and asked persistently.
Li Yufei said: "Okay, as long as you surpass Cheng Xuyuan, we can be together."
Originally, Cheng Xuyuan and Fang Yuqing were both in the mood to watch the show, but when they heard these words, they both suddenly lost their composure.
Cheng Xuyuan, in particular, felt like he was screwed and ended up eating the melon himself.
At this moment, Li Yufei also discovered Cheng Xuyuan and Fang Yuqing. She was stunned for a moment, then strode over.
The young man also saw Cheng Xuyuan. He smiled helplessly, looking as if he had lost all hope in life.
After all, surpassing Cheng Xuyuan is too difficult.
Cheng Xuyuan didn't know what to say, and Fang Yuqing, who was standing next to him, was also encountering such a thing for the first time and had no experience in dealing with it.
Finally, Fang Yuqing couldn't help but said to Li Yufei: "Yufei, if you want to find a partner, then find one. Can you please not use Cheng Xuyuan as a reference?"
Li Yufei said: "I just want to use him as a reference."
"I look down on people who are not as good as him."
As she spoke, Li Yufei quickened her pace and left quickly.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the angry Fang Yuqing, grabbed her hand and said, "Let's go, let's take care of our own things."
Although Fang Yuqing was quite helpless, she had no choice but to follow Cheng Xuyuan forward.
When the young man saw Cheng Xuyuan coming, he hesitated for a moment and then walked towards Cheng Xuyuan.
Cheng Xuyuan wanted to speak, but in the end he just nodded as a greeting. At this moment, he really didn't know what to say.
But the young man smiled and said, "Xuyuan, your standard is too high. I think I can't catch up!"
"Dude, could you please run slower and let me catch up?"
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan was speechless.
That evening, Cheng Xuyuan took the bus to the banquet hall of Yanjing Hotel, where the Literary Association's reception was held.
Quite a few people had already arrived at this time, and the atmosphere was very lively.
As soon as Cheng Xuyuan came in, he saw several familiar faces, such as Wang Meng and Zhang Guangnian. Just as Cheng Xuyuan was about to go over to say hello, he saw Shen Yunliang not far from him.
Cheng Xuyuan still has great respect for Shen Yunliang.
Regardless of whether he and Shen Yumo have divorced, his attitude towards Shen Yunliang has not changed.
He immediately walked quickly towards Shen Yunliang and said, "Uncle Shen, how are you these days?"
When Shen Yunliang saw Cheng Xuyuan, he was slightly stunned, then nodded in response, but a feeling of emotion arose in his heart.
He had only been in Yanjing for a few years, but he had already reached the level where he could attend such a reception.
The young are really to be feared!
The first update is here today. My cold is getting better. Thank you for your support.
(End of this chapter)
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