Chapter 415 A rising star
Meng Dezhi looked at Cheng Xuyuan with some emotion!
He could never have imagined that the young man who had a great conversation with him in the toilet of Chengnan Cultural Center two years ago would have come to this point today.
"Xuyuan, this seminar is hosted by the big man in charge of the Cultural Association and endorsed by various parties. It can be said that after this seminar, you and Li Cunbao will receive various honors."
"You must cherish these hard-earned honors."
Cheng Xuyuan was very clear that these honors were actually creating a golden statue for him.
Just like when Desire was broadcast on the radio, he was called a famous young writer. This title gradually became the way many people knew him.
The same is true for this work seminar! "Don't worry, uncle. I know what to do." Cheng Xuyuan said solemnly.
Meng Dezhi nodded and said, "That's good to know. You are always calm and I believe you can do it well."
"Also, although this is a seminar on your work, you still need to be modest and cautious!"
“There is nothing wrong in being modest and prudent in front of seniors.”
After listening to his brother, Meng Fanjin smiled and said, "Brother, Xiao Cheng is still young. If there is anything he needs to improve, please give him some pointers."
In response to his sister's words, Meng Dezhi said, "Don't worry. Gengsheng and I will tell Xiao Cheng if there is anything you need to pay attention to."
As he spoke, Meng Dezhi warned: "Remember, this seminar is your chance to shine, so the more so, the more you must not be arrogant or show off."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and nodded in response to this repetitive reminder.
For Cheng Xuyuan, this seminar is about completing his tasks step by step.
But for Shen Yumo and Wang Yian, this symposium filled them with shock.
Under the guidance of Wang Yian's mother, the two were like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden. Before the symposium began, they got to know many characters that they had only seen in books before.
Fortunately, the two men were just juniors, and after saying hello, they were able to move freely.
"Yumo, I made the right decision to come to this seminar. I met so many people whom I had only heard of before." Wang Yian said with emotion: "It would be great if they could hold a seminar for my works!"
Hearing his friend's words, Shen Yumo smiled and said, "Yian, you have literary talent, and you have accumulated a lot in your daily life."
“I think you’ll be able to hold a seminar like this one day.”
Wang Yian hugged Shen Yumo's shoulders and said, "Yumo, although I know very well that you are just comforting me, I am still very happy."
"A seminar of Cheng Xuyuan's level requires not only literary talent, but also the right time, place and people. If I want to hold one, it's too difficult."
"After the seminar is over, I will definitely give Cheng Xuyuan a good meal. He said that he would treat me to a meal when he comes to Yanjing."
When Shen Yumo heard Wang Yian say this, his brows immediately frowned.
She really wasn't prepared to have any contact with Cheng Xuyuan before the child was born.
Just then, Zhang Dening walked over quickly.
"Yu Mo, you miss me so much!"
Zhang Dening hugged Shen Yumo and said, "I never thought you would come today."
Shen Yumo was not angry at Zhang Dening's frank remarks.
She smiled and said, "Our editor-in-chief understands me and thinks that my family is from Yanjing, so he asked me to take this opportunity to go back to Yanjing to visit my family."
"This is a good intention from someone who cares about me. I can't refuse it, so I have to accept it."
Listening to Shen Yumo's reasons, Zhang Dening couldn't help laughing.
She chuckled and said, "Yu Mo, your editor-in-chief Ding is really considerate of his subordinates."
"If you don't go home today, I'll treat you and we'll have a good meal."
Shen Yumo did not respond to this invitation immediately, but hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's talk about this later."
Just when the three of them were chatting happily, they suddenly heard someone say, "Everyone, please be quiet. The meeting will start soon. Please take your seats in order."
Following these words, everyone who was chatting headed towards the meeting room.
Shen Yumo and Zhang Dening's seats were at the back, so after sitting down, they had no time to relax.
However, when the people on the rostrum took their seats one by one, Zhang Dening's expression became serious.
She whispered to Shen Yumo, "I originally thought that the presence of the leaders of the Cultural Association and the competent department for this work seminar was a sign of great importance, but I didn't expect that they would actually come..."
Zhang Dening didn't finish her words, but Shen Yumo understood what she meant.
After all, she knew the characters that often appeared on TV and in newspapers.
As the participants took their seats, the meeting room became solemn. This made Zhang Dening, who was originally preparing to have a good chat with Shen Yumo, start to sit up straight.
The agenda of the seminar remains similar to the past, except that the people who speak carry more weight.
Especially at the end, when commenting on the two works, the host of the meeting gave high praise to the two works.
The two authors were especially praised.
Especially when talking about Cheng Xuyuan, the author of these two works, the adjective "a rising literary star" was used.
This description is already extremely important.
The meeting ended with a round of applause. After the meeting, Cheng Xuyuan and Li Cunbao still had to face interviews from major newspapers, while participants like Zhang Dening and Shen Yumo were the most relaxed.
After all, they didn't have any tasks, so they could leave after the meeting.
Just when Zhang Dening was about to invite Shen Yumo to find a place to chat, he saw a young editor from October walking towards him.
"De Ning, what are you going to do this afternoon?"
Zhang Dening said with a hint of impatience: "We have our own things to do. It has nothing to do with you."
The young editor was not angry at Zhang Dening's response. Instead, he smiled and said, "Li Tuo will organize some authors and editors to have a small gathering at Cheng Xuyuan's house."
"We said we should celebrate Cheng Xuyuan and have a good chat at the same time."
"If you don't have anything to do, come along. Maybe you can chat with the young authors attending the conference and arrange for manuscripts!"
If Shen Yumo hadn't been around, Zhang Dening would have really been tempted by such an invitation.
She knew in her heart that Shen Yumo would never attend such a gathering, so she said in a deep voice: "You guys go and join us. We have other things to do, so we'll leave first."
As he spoke, he pulled Shen Yumo and said, "Let's go, let's find a place to have a good chat."
Wang Yian was also very tempted to go to Cheng Xuyuan's house for a small gathering, but Zhang Dening took Shen Yumo away and she couldn't go alone, so she left the meeting room with Zhang Dening.
Shen Yumo didn't say much throughout the whole process and followed Zhang Dening to the street.
After strolling around the streets for half a day and having a good meal with Zhang Dening, Shen Yumo finally returned home.
Li Xueling, who had just returned to Yanjing not long ago, was naturally filled with joy when she saw Shen Yumo coming back. After some greetings, she unconsciously talked about Cheng Xuyuan.
After all, Shen Yumo came to Yanjing to attend the seminar on Cheng Xuyuan's works.
"Yumo, your father also attended the seminar on Cheng Xuyuan's works. He said that after this seminar, Cheng Xuyuan's status in the literary world will be further improved."
Li Xueling said with emotion: "I heard that the Yanjing Literary Association has already prepared a position for him."
Shen Yumo looked at Li Xueling with emotion and said with a smile: "Mom, Cheng Xuyuan has nothing to do with you anymore."
"I think we should treat Cheng Xuyuan's situation normally from now on."
Shen Yumo's calmness made Li Xueling feel much better.
But she also knew in her heart that it was not easy to treat Cheng Xuyuan normally.
After all, in the eyes of many people, the marriage between Cheng Xuyuan and Shen Yumo is an obstacle that is difficult to avoid.
Because of Li Xueling's insistence, Shen Yumo stayed at home that night.
The next morning, when the family was just about to have breakfast, Shen Yulin brought the newspaper that Shen Yunliang had subscribed.
Shen Yumo picked up a copy at random and saw the first page, which clearly reported the news of the work seminar.
Among them, Cheng Xuyuan was praised highly.
Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Shen Yumo picked up another one, which was also reporting on the work seminar. This newspaper focused on introducing the participants and their comments on the two works.
But the more this happens, the more it shows the scale of this works seminar.
Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Shen Yumo glared at Shen Yulin. Why was he holding a newspaper while eating? Wasn't this just making things more annoying?
She put the newspaper aside and said, "Mom, let's eat quickly."
"After dinner, I'll go out with you. I'll be going back to the East China Sea tomorrow."
Li Xueling also noticed Shen Yumo's actions. She smiled and said, "Then let's eat quickly and then go shopping."
Shen Yulin, who was glared at by his sister, seemed to understand why he was being glared at.
He immediately turned on the radio at hand, hoping to ease the embarrassment of holding the newspaper through the radio program.
"...Dear listeners, I just received news that the play "The Pursuit of Happiness" by the famous young writer Cheng Xuyuan won the New York Drama Critics Award in the United States..."
Listening to the content of the broadcast, Shen Yulin was stunned and shocked.
Just yesterday, a high-level seminar was held for "Soldier Assault". Today, news came out that Cheng Xuyuan's play won an award in the United States. This is too...
In fact, it wasn't just Shen Yumo. Everyone else at the Shen family's dinner didn't know what to say.
Shen Yumo looked at his father and others with complicated expressions, and felt a little resentful towards Cheng Xuyuan in his heart.
Can you please let our family have a good meal?
I just got home and news about you is everywhere.
Finally, Shen Yunliang sighed and said, "The evaluation is good. This is really a rising star."
"Let's eat, or the food will get cold!"
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