Chapter 442 Xuyuan, I really didn't set a trap for you.
Although Zhang Dening said that Cheng Xuyuan was not short of money, after Cheng Xuyuan mentioned the manuscript fee, he still received the manuscript fee from "Yanjing Literature and Art" on the third day.
The current highest remuneration for royalties is still 7 yuan per thousand words, so for Cheng Xuyuan's seven novels, which total almost 100,000 words, he was paid 700 yuan.
For ordinary workers, 700 yuan is more than their annual income.
But seven hundred yuan is too little for Cheng Xuyuan now.
His current work "Appreciation of the Three Kingdoms" has begun to be published in "Tonight Evening News", which pays 200 Hong Kong dollars per thousand words. This item alone can bring Cheng Xuyuan an income of about 5,000 to 6,000 yuan a month, not to mention the fantasy novels from "Wenhui Daily".
So seven hundred yuan is really too little for Cheng Xuyuan.
On the day when he received the royalties, Cheng Xuyuan called Cheng Jiadong.
There is no telephone in his hometown now, so if Cheng Xuyuan wants to make a phone call, he can only call Cheng Jiadong's office.
The purpose of Cheng Xuyuan's call this time was to invite Cheng Jiadong to accompany his parents to Yanjing.
He and Fang Yuqing had already planned to get married, and Fang Gengsheng had also suggested getting engaged, so Cheng Xuyuan naturally had to take action.
Cheng Jiadong was quite happy about Cheng Xuyuan's engagement.
After all, he had met Fang Yuqing. This girl was not only beautiful in appearance, but also very nice in dealing with people.
In addition, her family is from Yanjing, so it can be said that she is a perfect match for Cheng Xuyuan.
Now that the two of them are engaged, he is genuinely happy about this matter.
"Dayuan, I will go home tomorrow and talk to your dad about this matter. After a little preparation, we will go to Yanjing."
Cheng Xuyuan said: "Uncle, tell my dad that he doesn't need to buy anything and can buy everything after we get to Yanjing."
Cheng Jiadong knew that Cheng Xuyuan was now earning overseas remittance coupons, which made it convenient for him to buy things, but his family needed various coupons to buy items for the wedding.
Although he is considered a capable man in the county, there are some things that he cannot buy just because he wants to.
"Okay, I understand. I will definitely tell your dad."
After explaining everything to Cheng Jiadong, Cheng Xuyuan hung up the phone.
Cheng Xuyuan was very confident in Cheng Jiadong's ability. Now, he basically just had to sit and wait for his parents to come.
On this day, Cheng Xuyuan had not yet received any news from his family, but had received news from Liu Xinwu.
"Xinwu, why are you here?" Cheng Xuyuan asked with a smile as he looked at Liu Xinwu who looked anxious.
Liu Xinwu smiled and said, "Some people have money but don't want to take it. There's nothing I can do. I, a poor person, can only come here to give you the money!"
Send money?
Cheng Xuyuan was stunned for a moment. He had not published any works in October recently.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was puzzled, Liu Xinwu said with a hint of emotion: "I have heard about spending money like water in the past, but I still don't believe it."
“Now I really believe it.”
"You really don't care about this little money!"
Listening to Liu Xinwu's teasing with a hint of sourness, Cheng Xuyuan felt helpless. Unfortunately, he really couldn't think of any money that Liu Xinwu would give him.
In the end, he could only say: "Xinwu, don't make me guess what it is."
Liu Xinwu chuckled and said, "Since you can't remember, I have to remind you that I invited you to be an intern editor at October, didn't I?"
Cheng Xuyuan slapped his head and said, "That's right, I almost forgot about it!"
Liu Xinwu looked at Cheng Xuyuan, who seemed to have suddenly realized something, and he really had the urge to beat this guy up.
There were a total of seven or eight intern editors of "October".
It can be said that each of them is the best student in major universities.
These young people were all very enthusiastic. As long as they had time, they would come to Yenching to study (or do odd jobs).
As for the purpose, of course, besides increasing knowledge, I also want to stay in October.
But what's wrong with that?
People go to high places, and water flows to low places.
Who doesn’t want to find a good job for themselves? There’s nothing wrong with that.
But Cheng Xuyuan, the intern editor, looked like I almost forgot about him. He was really disrespectful! Although he thought so in his heart, Liu Xinwu still frowned and said, "Xuyuan, although the intern editor does not have a salary, there is a little subsidy."
"The magazine can't let everyone's efforts go in vain."
"This subsidy is not much, just fifteen dollars a month."
"Two days ago, Lao Ma, who is in charge of finance in our unit, came to me and said that you had never received the subsidy, so I brought it to you."
As he spoke, Liu Xinwu took out a stack of bills and said, "It's seventy-five yuan in total. Count it and see if it's correct."
Looking at the stack of money handed over, Cheng Xuyuan said with shame: "Xinwu, I feel a little guilty about taking this money."
"I didn't do any work, but I got paid for nothing. It's not nice to tell others about this!"
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan, who looked like he couldn't take the money, Liu Xinwu smiled and said, "Xuyuan, since the money is for you, just take it."
"If you don't take it, it will be bad."
Although he had enough money, Cheng Xuyuan was still very happy to get it for free.
He smiled and said, "Xinwu, you are also a busy man. It's rare for us to see each other, so let's have a good meal today."
Liu Xinwu did not refuse the meal. He smiled and said, "If someone else treats me, I might be polite."
"But you kid, I'm definitely going to have a big meal."
"Now everyone knows that you are a wealthy man."
"We live in a house in the Overseas Chinese Apartments and receive foreign exchange from Hong Kong."
"I'm telling you, we must find a good place to eat this time. I don't want to follow you to the Long March Canteen."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard Liu Xinwu mention the Changzheng Canteen, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, then let's go to Donglaishun. I'll treat you to hotpot."
“That’s more like it!”
While the two were chatting and laughing, Liu Xinwu suddenly said, "Xuyuan, there is something I want to ask for your opinion on."
"What is it that makes you speak so seriously?"
"I have to make it clear in advance that if it is something too sensitive, you must not tell me." Cheng Xuyuan joked.
Liu Xinwu said: "It is a very important thing for me."
"People's Literature has invited me to be the editor-in-chief. Do you think I should go or not?"
Cheng Xuyuan had a flash of thought in his mind, and he smiled and said, "Of course I went, this is a good thing."
"As the saying goes, people always strive for higher positions. How can we let go of such an opportunity?"
Liu Xinwu said: "I like my current working environment very much. If I move to another place hastily, I am afraid I will not be able to adapt."
Looking at the hesitant Liu Xinwu, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "There are some things that you can't do well if you don't do them."
"I think, with your ability, this is not a big challenge for you."
Liu Xinwu was very excited about the invitation, but he was reluctant to leave his current working environment, which made him a little worried.
Now after hearing what Cheng Xuyuan said, I suddenly felt more confident.
But he still said, "Xuyuan, you helped me make the decision to go to People's Literature."
"When I go back, you have to give me a few more manuscripts."
"This way, I'll be more confident."
Hearing this seemingly logical request, Cheng Xuyuan suddenly reacted.
Maybe Liu Xinwu had already made up his mind, and he came to me just to ask for an article.
"Old Liu, why do I feel like you have dug a hole for me and are waiting for me to jump into it?"
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan, who looked like he had turned bad, Liu Xinwu quickly waved his hand and said, "Xuyuan, how can I set a trap for you given our relationship?"
"What I just said was from the bottom of my heart."
"I went to People's Literature, you have to help me out!"
With a hint of helplessness in his heart, Cheng Xuyuan could only wave his hand and said, "Okay, I get it."
"Let's wait and have dinner together."
Just five days after Cheng Xuyuan called his hometown, he received a telegram from Cheng Jiadong.
The content of the telegram was very simple, with only a time.
A time when they arrived in Yanjing.
According to Cheng Xuyuan's estimation, there were at least four or five people with his father coming to Yanjing this time.
It is too troublesome to pick up the guests at the station by yourself or take the bus. It would be better to borrow a jeep.
The first person Cheng Xuyuan thought of was Qin Wenhui, but unfortunately he was not at home, so it was a bit inconvenient to take his car.
After thinking for some time, Cheng Xuyuan called Zhang Guangnian. Given his status, borrowing a jeep would be no problem.
Sure enough, just as Cheng Xuyuan expected, when Zhang Guangnian heard Cheng Xuyuan's request to borrow the car, he agreed almost immediately.
He also took the initiative to say that if Cheng Xuyuan needed it, he could stay for a few more days.
Cheng Xuyuan naturally wanted to express his gratitude for this kindness.
After borrowing the car, Cheng Xuyuan told Fang Gengsheng about this matter, wanting to see when Fang Gengsheng would be free.
Fang Gengsheng was very happy when he heard that Cheng Xuyuan's parents were coming to Yanjing.
After all, his daughter, who had been pampered since childhood, had a simple mind, and Cheng Xuyuan, this brat, was so outstanding. They were both still young and their relationship was becoming closer. The sooner their relationship could be settled, the sooner he could feel at ease.
"Xuyuan, I'll ask Yuanfeng to drive with you to pick up your dad." Fang Gengsheng said, "Have you arranged a place to stay?"
"If not, our guesthouse here is very good. It is not only clean and sanitary, but also very convenient."
It’s not that Fang Gengsheng didn’t want Cheng Xuyuan’s parents to live in his home, it’s just that the relationship between the two families hasn’t reached that point yet.
What's more, Cheng Xuyuan would not let his parents live in his house, so saying such things was a pure waste of time.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Uncle Fang, I have already found a car, so there is no need to trouble Brother Yuanfeng. I just want to see when you are free so that we can have a meal together."
Fang Gengsheng hesitated for a moment and said, "How about letting your father and the others rest first? I will welcome them the next day after they arrive."
Cheng Xuyuan thought this time was not bad, so he decided on it temporarily.
The next morning, Cheng Xuyuan arrived at the Yanjing Railway Station with a borrowed car. In fact, Fang Yuqing also wanted to come and pick him up, but the car could not accommodate so many people, so she had to give up.
However, her heart was full of anticipation for the arrival of Cheng Xuyuan's parents.
Because once the two elders meet, it means that her marriage with Cheng Xuyuan is settled.
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