Chapter 417:
It’s better to let go than to meet each other Mr. Wan called Cheng Xuyuan over just to talk about him winning the Drama Critic Award.
After chatting for more than an hour, Mr. Wan, who was a little tired, went back first. Before leaving, he still reminded Cheng Xuyuan that it would be better to go to the United States.
Just consider it as an eye-opener.
It was eye-opening. Cheng Xuyuan thought about the United States in his memory in later generations and thought to himself, what is there to be eye-opening about?
But I cannot say these words, I can only thank Mr. Wan for his teachings.
"Xuyuan, after graduation, I think you should come to work at our People's Art Theatre." Lan Tianye and Yu Shizhi pulled Cheng Xuyuan to Yu Shizhi's office and said with a smile.
The person who invited Cheng Xuyuan was Yu Shizhi, who is now in charge of the specific work of Yi.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Dean Yu, I think my bachelor's degree is a bit low, so I'm planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam."
"Otherwise, let's talk about this later."
Yu Shizhi and Lan Tianye were speechless for a while, thinking that your bachelor's degree from Yenching University is rare nowadays, and you still think it is low.
How embarrassed you are about those people who haven't even graduated from elementary school!
However, they can only think about this idea.
A young person who wants to continue his studies should be fully encouraged and affirmed no matter where he is! Lan Tianye and Cheng Xuyuan are more familiar with each other. He smiled and said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Is your desire to take the postgraduate entrance examination just an excuse? In fact, you just don't want to be restricted by us?"
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Lao Lan, you know me well. I have no ambitions and I just like to muddle through life."
"I can spend a few more years studying for the postgraduate entrance examination, so why not do it?"
Facing the nonchalant Cheng Xuyuan, Lan Tianye sighed helplessly and said, "If it were anyone else, we could still use the conditions of getting a hukou and a house."
"But, you, we really can't afford it."
Yu Shizhi said: "Xuyuan, our People's Art Theatre is really good. With the dean and us here, your life will definitely be easy and comfortable."
"I can't guarantee anything else, but I guarantee that you will soon become a key member of our team. When we retire, it will be your time."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Yu Shizhi with a serious expression and knew that what Old Yu said was sincere.
But he still shook his head and said, "Dean Yu, I really can only appreciate your kindness. I don't have any big ambitions. I just want to live a leisurely life."
"Please forgive me."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was unmoved, Yu Shi felt helpless.
For other people, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but the young man in front of him didn't buy it at all.
This made Yu Shizhi feel very frustrated.
Lan Tianye smiled and said, "Xuyuan, you'd better reconsider our suggestion."
"By the way, we have reviewed your script for 'The World's No. 1 Restaurant', and everyone has given it very high praise."
"Now we have selected the actors and are ready to start rehearsals."
"When the time comes, you should come over more often and give us your opinions."
Cheng Xuyuan did not object to this matter. He responded with a smile and then said goodbye and left.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was leaving, Yu Shizhi said with a hint of disappointment: "Xuyuan is good in everything, but he is a little too lazy."
"If he comes to our People's Art Theatre after graduation, he will be able to take on the main responsibility once we retire in a few years."
Lan Tianye smiled and said, "A forced melon is not sweet. They are not interested in this, so it is useless to force them."
"Didn't you see that the old dean didn't ask him to come to our People's Art Theatre?"
Hearing this, Yu Shizhi sighed.
He knew very well that he didn't need to think about those who the old dean couldn't persuade.
However, it is such a pity that such a genius cannot be persuaded to come work here.
Cheng Xuyuan was unaware of the sentiments of Yu Shizhi and others. Because there were people waiting for dinner at home, Cheng Xuyuan rode his bicycle towards the direction of the Yenching Writers Association.
"oops!"
Just as Cheng Xuyuan's car was about to arrive at a small alley not far from the Yenching Writers Association, a bicycle rushed out in a panic from a distance.
If Cheng Xuyuan hadn't braked quickly, the two cars would have collided.
"How do you ride a bike? You almost..." Before Cheng Xuyuan could say anything, the person who came said loudly.
But she only said half of her words and stopped.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Zhang Dening who was a little frustrated and said with a smile: "Dening, I really didn't realize that you are quite good at turning the tables."
"Tsk tsk, it was obviously you who didn't look at the road while riding your bike, now it seems like I hit you!"
Zhang Dening blushed when he heard Cheng Xuyuan's words.
But she immediately said, "Oh, I almost bumped into Mr. Cheng, do you want me to apologize to you?"
Hearing Zhang Dening's somewhat sarcastic words, Cheng Xuyuan felt helpless.
He waved his hand and said, "Okay, go ahead and do your thing. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
As he spoke, Cheng Xuyuan prepared to leave.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was about to leave, Zhang Dening said with a sigh, "Mr. Cheng, you are in such a hurry, do you have a date with a beautiful woman?"
"Alas, you are so successful now, but someone has left his home and career to enjoy the sea breeze because of you."
From Zhang Dening's words, Cheng Xuyuan naturally understood who Zhang Dening was talking about.
But in this situation, he could only listen when Zhang Dening spoke.
After all, Zhang Dening is Shen Yumo's friend.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan didn't say anything, Zhang Dening waved his hand and said, "If you have anything to do, just go and do it. Don't make me unhappy here."
Cheng Xuyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "De Ning, have you encountered any problems? We are friends. If you have any problems, please tell me. I will definitely help you if I can."
Zhang Dening looked at Cheng Xuyuan with a serious expression, and suddenly felt that he was being a little unreasonable when he lost his temper.
She sighed and said, "Xuyuan, I just went to see Shen Yumo off, and I feel a little uncomfortable. Please don't mind."
"Shen Yumo returned to Yanjing?" Cheng Xuyuan asked.
Ever since his trip to the East China Sea, Cheng Xuyuan has not continued to inquire about Shen Yumo's news.
Since two people are destined to be ordinary friends, it is best not to have too much entanglement.
Zhang Dening said unhappily, "I'm here to hold a seminar for your work."
At this point, he seemed to feel that his good friend was being belittled, and continued, "It was their editor-in-chief who sympathized with her and felt that her family was from Yanjing, so he let her come back to reunite with her family."
Cheng Xuyuan nodded and said, "That's good."
"Yu Mo's train is at 5 o'clock this afternoon. If you want to see her, it's still not too late to go now." Zhang Dening looked at Cheng Xuyuan, who had a calm expression, and said in a deep voice.
The train leaves at 5pm. Cheng Xuyuan glanced at his watch and it’s not even 12pm yet.
I'll go and see Shen Yumo off. I do have time.
But just when Cheng Xuyuan was about to agree, he said in a deep voice: "Thank you, De Ning, but I won't see you off."
"She ran to the East China Sea just to start a new life."
"It would do her no good if I went to see her off."
Zhang Dening was very unhappy with Cheng Xuyuan's explanation.
But her reason told her that what Cheng Xuyuan said was true.
Since Shen Yumo and Cheng Xuyuan have divorced, it is best for her not to get entangled with Cheng Xuyuan.
Because this is not good for Shen Yumo.
"It's up to you." As Zhang Dening spoke, he rode his bike towards the courtyard of the Yenching Writers Association.
Cheng Xuyuan also got on his bicycle and returned to his residence.
As soon as he opened the door, Cheng Xuyuan was shocked! Originally, Cheng Xuyuan thought that there were only a few friends like Chen Jianxun and Li Tuo at home, but at this time, there were at least 10 to 20 people in the yard.
Some of these people were chatting, some were busy clearing the table, and Li Tuo was busy cooking in the kitchen. It was a busy scene.
"Xuyuan, congratulations!" Liu Xinwu saw Cheng Xuyuan and said with a smile: "You are really full of surprises. I am a little scared."
As soon as he spoke, others followed suit: "Xuyuan, you have won two foreign awards, which really brings honor to us."
"Xuyuan, I didn't drink enough yesterday, so I'm going to give you a toast today."
"Xuyuan, this is a double blessing for you!"
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Cheng Xuyuan responded politely to each of these words. After greeting everyone, he found Chen Jianxun, who was carrying a large bag of braised meat and filling it onto a plate.
"Jianxun, why are there so many people?"
Chen Jianxun smiled and said, "Li Tuo said that your winning the award this time is a great thing, and you must find more people to share it with."
"So he went to the entrance of the alley to call those friends who hadn't left, and everyone came over."
"These braised meats and wine were brought by everyone."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Li Tuo who was busy cooking and sighed softly, but didn't know what to say.
Fortunately, Cheng Xuyuan's courtyard house not only has many rooms, but also has plenty of tables, chairs and benches, so he simply put two tables in the yard and there was no feeling of crowding at all.
After pouring the wine that Cheng Xuyuan bought, Li Tuo said, "Everyone, today, we must give Xuyuan a toast, as a token of our congratulations to him on his double happiness."
His proposal was immediately responded to by everyone.
Facing everyone's toast, Cheng Xuyuan said a few words of thanks and then drank the wine in the glass.
As they drank glass after glass of wine, everyone relaxed a lot.
Although the drinking this time was all about Cheng Xuyuan's award, gradually, people started chatting in groups of three or five.
Although Cheng Xuyuan controlled his alcohol tolerance, there were too many people clinking glasses with him, and he slowly began to feel dizzy.
At this time, Liu Xinwu said, "Xuyuan, I heard that this drama critic award not only has a prize, but also invites the winner to receive the award?"
Cheng Xuyuan said: "The prize money is not much, only about one thousand US dollars."
Everyone present knew how much one thousand US dollars was.
For most people, this one thousand dollars is several years' salary savings, but Cheng Xuyuan spoke of it so nonchalantly.
It's true that comparing yourself to others can really make you angry! But just when everyone was feeling depressed, Cheng Xuyuan continued, "I was invited to receive the award, but I don't want to go."
"I'm not going to go all the way to receive an award. If I'm not crazy, I won't go!"
These words made everyone's eyes turn to Cheng Xuyuan.
This was quite a shock to them!
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