Chapter 401: The tangled mess
For Cheng Xuyuan, Qin Yewei's matter was just a small episode in today's meeting.
However, because of this episode, he also agreed to Mrs. Wei's request and provided an article for the next issue of "Contemporary".
Many bigwigs came to the symposium of the editorial department of "Contemporary", and Cheng Xuyuan was familiar with many of them. Of course, he was the youngest one among those who attended the symposium.
The symposium was very successful. After the meeting, Cheng Xuyuan and Chen Jianxun rode their bicycles back to Yenching University.
On the way back by bike, Chen Jianxun suddenly said to Cheng Xuyuan, "Xuyuan, what do you think about me becoming an editor at Contemporary Magazine after I graduate from university?"
"Of course!" Cheng Xuyuan said casually, "You like writing, and being an editor is a combination of writing and work. For you, it can be regarded as a good combination of interest and career. It is an ideal choice."
"Why, someone invited you?"
Chen Jianxun smiled and said, "I chatted with Zhang Zhong'e for a while. He thought I was a good candidate for editor and invited me to come over when I graduate."
"He also said that I could intern in their editorial department in the future."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "This is a good thing."
After hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, Chen Jianxun immediately made up his mind.
However, after chatting with Cheng Xuyuan for a few words, he changed the topic to work again: "Xuyuan, I heard that Xinwu has invited you to be a trainee editor at October."
"Besides, we're paying you a salary. Are you planning on going to October after graduation?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "After I graduate, I don't plan to be an editor."
"So what are you going to do?" At this time, being able to stay in Beijing as an editor after graduation can be said to be the dream of many people.
After all, this profession is not only very respectable, but also matches their hobbies.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I plan to continue going to school."
After hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, Chen Jianxun stopped the car and asked, "Are you also planning to study abroad?"
"There are many people who want to study abroad now. I think it's not impossible for you to study abroad, but you have to change your major to world history!"
Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand and said, "I'm not going abroad to study."
"Going to suffer that kind of punishment is just making yourself uncomfortable."
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's firmness, Chen Jianxun knew that he was telling the truth.
However, at this time, studying abroad has become something that many people aspire to.
This kind of thing is very difficult to do for ordinary people, but for Cheng Xuyuan, it is not a difficult task.
However, he had no intention of studying abroad.
"What did you do after you graduated from graduate school?" Chen Jianxun asked.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "That's all five years away. Brother, you're worrying too much."
Chen Jianxun sighed and said, "Yes, who knows what it will be like in five years!"
"But I believe that you won't starve no matter what."
The two of them rode while talking, and soon they arrived at Yenching University. Cheng Xuyuan had just parked his bike and was about to go to the office to get a glass of water when he saw Lan Tianye coming over with a smile on his face.
Lan Tianye, who is almost sixty, still has a strong step. He smiled and said, "Xuyuan, your classmates said that you went to participate in the event?"
"I'm attending the inaugural symposium for Contemporary." Cheng Xuyuan said casually, "Lao Lan, why are you here?"
After spending a long time with Lan Tianye, the two of us started to become casual in the way we addressed each other.
Lan Tianye smiled and said, "I went to the old dean's house yesterday to report on my work. The old dean told me that you are writing a very high-quality script."
"I came here just to see if you've finished writing it."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard what Lao Lan Tianye said, he knew what he was talking about.
Fortunately, Cheng Xuyuan didn't have much to do these days, and the script he and Mr. Wan discussed was almost finished.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I've almost finished writing it. I'm just about to show it to the teacher!"
"You are really fast!" Lan Tianye said, "Now is the best day. Now that I am here, why not let me take a look first?"
Cheng Xuyuan did not refuse Lan Tianye's request.
He brought Lan Tianye to his office and handed him the manuscript of "The World's No. 1 Restaurant".
When Lan Tianye saw the title "The Best Restaurant in the World", he gasped.
His first reaction was that the anchor point Cheng Xuyuan was looking for this time was a bit too high.
"The Best Restaurant in the World", is this play easy to write?
What's more, there is "Teahouse" before.
If you are not careful, you may end up drawing a dog instead of a tiger.
However, when he read the first few pages of the manuscript, his worries disappeared without a trace.
He felt that not only did the content of the story deeply attract him, but also "The Number One Restaurant in the World" written by Cheng Xuyuan was presented before him as if it were real.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was reading a book, Lan Tianye said, "Xuyuan, you should graduate soon!"
"After graduation, you can come to our People's Art Theatre and take on important responsibilities in no time."
Cheng Xuyuan did not respond directly to Lan Tianye's invitation. He just smiled and said, "I am a student now. The most important thing is to study."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan's indifferent response, Lan Tianye shook his head helplessly.
Although Cheng Xuyuan is still two or three years away from graduation, several of them have mentioned to Mr. Wan more than once that they hope Cheng Xuyuan will go to the People's Art Theatre.
After all, good things should be kept within the family.
Talented people like Cheng Xuyuan should stay in their own unit.
Unfortunately, for others, this precious opportunity is something that Cheng Xuyuan is unwilling to accept.
"Xuyuan, I heard that you are about to finish the exam?" Lan Tianye said unwillingly.
"There are three or four subjects left, and the exams will be finished in two or three days." Cheng Xuyuan didn't know what Lan Tianye meant, so he responded casually.
Lan Tianye said, "Next week, our People's Art Theatre has been invited by Donghai to perform a few shows there."
"If you have nothing to do, why not come with us."
"Just take it as a trip to relax."
Going out at this time is not a very pleasant experience.
After all, there is no high-speed rail, so most people travel by train.
If it were any other place, Cheng Xuyuan's first thought would be to refuse.
However, the idea of going to the East China Sea made Cheng Xuyuan feel moved.
Do you want to go to the East China Sea yourself?
The reason why Shen Yumo went to the East China Sea should be due to his own reasons.
Otherwise, she would not have been willing to leave her parents and go to the East China Sea.
Although Donghai is a nice city and a big one, its distance from Yanjing has meant that Shen Yumo has to leave his hometown if he does this.
"Go ahead. It's better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. Besides, Nanjing Road in Donghai is definitely worth a visit."
Lan Tianye now really wants to cultivate the relationship between Cheng Xuyuan and the People's Art Theatre.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan's hesitation, he thought there was a way, so he smiled and said, "It won't interfere with your work if you go back and forth for a week."
"Besides, we bought sleeper berth tickets for the round trip, which is very convenient."
"You, just take it as a way to relax."
Cheng Xuyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "I'll see if I have anything to do in the next two days. If I'm free, I'll go to the East China Sea to have a look."
Lan Tianye was overjoyed and said immediately, "Then it's settled!"
"Xuyuan, I'll take your manuscript back and study it carefully."
"If there's anything, we'll contact you later."
After seeing off Lan Tianye who returned with a great load, Cheng Xuyuan began to think about his trip to the East China Sea.
Why did he go to Donghai? Shen Yumo went to Donghai to cut off her past life. Wouldn't it be a disruption to her life if he went there? However, deep in his heart, Cheng Xuyuan had a vague impulse.
An urge to go over and see if she is doing well.
This impulse, if there is no opportunity, will hide in the heart.
However, once there is an opportunity, they will be eager to act.
Sometimes, once a desire deep in one's heart encounters a spark, it will soon spread like wildfire!
"Just think of it as a trip to the East China Sea!" Cheng Xuyuan murmured to himself as if to comfort himself.
The exam day passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, the exam was over.
Some students whose homes are in Yenching University start going home after the exams to prepare for their summer vacation.
Cheng Xuyuan also got a sleeper ticket to Donghai.
The tickets were sent by Lan Tianye, who invited Cheng Xuyuan and the performers from the National Theatre of China to go together.
Holding the sleeper ticket, Cheng Xuyuan thought for a while and then found Fang Yuqing, telling her about his plan to travel to Donghai with the People's Art Theatre troupe.
Fang Yuqing had no doubts about Cheng Xuyuan's intention to go out and broaden his horizons.
After all, Cheng Xuyuan is Mr. Wan's disciple, so it's normal for him to take a trip to Donghai while the National Theatre of China is out performing.
However, Fang Yuqing also made an appointment with Cheng Xuyuan that when Cheng Xuyuan returned from Donghai, they would go back to Cheng Xuyuan's hometown together.
After arranging everything, Cheng Xuyuan set off with Lan Tianye and others.
Although he had a sleeper ticket, Cheng Xuyuan still felt very tired after a day and night on the train.
However, after walking out of Donghai Railway Station, a question once again lingered in Cheng Xuyuan's mind.
He came here to see Shen Yumo or not.
What should I say when I see him? If I don't see him, wouldn't my trip be in vain? In this dilemma, Chen Xuyuan, Lan Tianye and others came to the guesthouse. After checking in, Lan Tianye said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Xuyuan, some old friends from the Literary Association invited me to get together. Let's go together."
Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand and said, "Lao Lan, if you have something to do, just go and do it yourself."
"I came here this time just to take a look around."
"I won't get involved in your affairs."
Lan Tianye did not force Cheng Xuyuan.
He knew that if he wanted Cheng Xuyuan to enter the People's Art Theatre as he had envisioned, it would have to be a gradual process.
Don't rush things.
He immediately smiled and said, "Then just go around according to your plan. By the way, do you want me to find a guide for you?"
"No, I should be able to find the place." Cheng Xuyuan refused.
Lan Tianye did not force it. He told Cheng Xuyuan to come to him if he had any problems and then went to do his own thing.
After inquiring about the situation of "Shanghai Literature and Art", Cheng Xuyuan came to the office of "Shanghai Literature and Art" the next day.
However, looking at the office compound of Shanghai Literature and Art, Cheng Xuyuan hesitated again.
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