Chapter 446 Changing the rules for one person
Cheng Jiadong looked at Cheng Xuyuan who looked serious, and suddenly realized that this matter might not be as simple as he thought.
For a moment, a sense of uneasiness arose in his heart.
It can't be such a coincidence, if it is such a coincidence, then...
Just when Cheng Jiadong was thinking about how to answer Cheng Xuyuan, Cheng Jiaxing couldn't help but ask, "Dayuan, such a coincidence, wouldn't it be you who happened to encounter it?"
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Cheng Jiaxing's expression, hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Dad, such a coincidence, it really happened to us!"
"The person we met today was indeed Shen Yumo's father."
After hearing this, not only did Cheng Jiaxing remain silent for a long time, but even Cheng Jiadong was stunned.
Just now, he was just joking about his nephew, but he didn't expect that today's joke was a bit too much.
This is fucking...
For a moment, Cheng Jiadong didn't know what to say.
"Does your father-in-law know that the person we met was your ex-father-in-law?" In the end, it was Wang Guilan who asked this question that sounded a bit strange.
Although she is a woman, Wang Guilan appears extremely calm at this moment.
Things have already happened, so Cheng Xuyuan seems extremely calm.
He said calmly: "Yes, both of them know."
Cheng Xuyuan's answer completely wiped out the last bit of hope in the hearts of Cheng Jiaxing and others.
After looking at each other in bewilderment, Cheng Jiadong finally asked, "Do they know if such a meeting would have any negative consequences?"
"I mean, will your father-in-law have any problem with you?"
Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "Probably not."
"When Fang Yuqing and I started dating, they knew about Shen Yumo and I."
"So this encounter was just an accident."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan's affirmative answer, Cheng Jiaxing and Wang Guilan both breathed a sigh of relief.
Both of them were very satisfied with Fang Yuqing, their future daughter-in-law.
Fang Yuqing is not only beautiful, but also respectful to the elderly and loving the young. She is extremely obedient and devoted to her son Dayuan.
In Cheng Jiaxing's opinion, it is a great thing that Cheng Xuyuan can marry such a daughter-in-law.
If any trouble arises because of the meeting with Shen Yunliang, that would be a bit bad.
After picking up the cup in front of him and taking a sip of water, Cheng Jiaxing said to Cheng Xuyuan in a serious tone: "Dayuan, I have something to say to you about your engagement this time."
Seeing Cheng Jiaxing's serious expression, Cheng Xuyuan quickly pretended to listen and said, "Dad, if you have anything to say, just tell me."
"Don't be so slick!" Cheng Jiaxing said seriously, "In terms of ability and knowledge, I am far behind you."
"But I'm your father, and you have to listen to what I say."
Without waiting for Cheng Xuyuan to speak, he said seriously: "You and Fang Yuqing are already engaged. Neither your father-in-law and mother-in-law nor Fang Yuqing will tell you anything."
"So you must not let Yuqing down in the future."
"Otherwise, I will pretend that I don't have a son like you."
Looking at his father's serious expression, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Dad, you really don't need to remind me about this kind of thing."
"I'm fine. Why would I apologize to Fang Yuqing?"
"Don't worry, we will live a good life."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan's frank assurance, Cheng Jiaxing and Wang Guilan looked at each other and saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.
Cheng Jiaxing said, "Dayuan, your business here has been completed. Your mother, your uncle and I will be leaving tomorrow."
"Dad, you and uncle can stay for a few more days." Cheng Xuyuan was stunned for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "I have a place to stay here, and it's not easy for you to come here, so stay for a few more days before going back."
"Yuqing even took a special leave just for this."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan move Fang Yuqing out, Cheng Jiaxing coughed and said, "Dayuan, it's not that we don't want to stay a few more days, we really have something to do."
"Not to mention that it's almost the end of the year, your uncle still has a lot of things to do at work."
"Just say that your mother and I won't get any work points if we don't work in the production team."
"Also, the village is now discussing whether to divide the production groups next year. I am a little worried when I am not at home."
Looking at Cheng Jiaxing who looked anxious, Cheng Xuyuan said helplessly: "Dad, since you are worried, then go back with my mom and let my uncle stay for a while and go around Beijing."
Cheng Jiadong smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Dayuan, I have a limited time to take leave this time."
"The year is coming to an end, and I still have a lot of things to do!"
"I appreciate your kindness, but I'd better go back with your father."
Although Cheng Xuyuan's advice was very sincere, the Cheng Jiaxing brothers had already made up their minds. Cheng Xuyuan had no choice but to help the three of them buy sleeper tickets back the next day, and he and Fang Yuqing sent them to the train station.
The train roared and sped away.
Looking at the departing train, Cheng Xuyuan felt a little touched.
This is a kind of reluctance, but also a spreading family affection.
As if sensing Cheng Xuyuan's thoughts, Fang Yuqing gently held Cheng Xuyuan's hand, without saying a word, just standing there quietly.
"Let's go." Feeling Fang Yuqing's hands were a little cold, Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile.
"Where are we going?" Fang Yuqing asked Cheng Xuyuan in a low voice.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Fang Yuqing, whose face was slightly flushed, and said softly, "My mother and the others have gone back, and there are still some things in the house that are a bit messy."
"How about you come with me and help clean up."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan's smiling face, Fang Yuqing suddenly understood.
She reached out and pinched Cheng Xuyuan's shoulder, then pouted and said, "My mother asked me to go home before eight o'clock tonight."
"After getting engaged to you, my mother seems to be stricter with me."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard this, he felt unhappy.
But at this moment, he couldn't say anything bad about Fang Gengsheng and his wife, so he comforted Fang Yuqing, "It's okay. Even if the arrangements are very careful, there will always be mistakes."
"We don't have to be afraid."
As the two were talking and laughing, the cold wind didn't seem to be so cold anymore.
The cold north wind did not have much impact on Cheng Xuyuan's life.
As he and Fang Yuqing got engaged, the two spent more and more time together.
Just as Cheng Xuyuan said, no matter how good the defense is, there will be loopholes. Moreover, with the engagement of the two, Meng Fanjin has begun to turn a blind eye to their intimacy.
In December, "Yenching Literature and Art" published a special issue on Cheng Xuyuan's short stories, and published all the remaining six works by Cheng Xuyuan.
This publication caused a sensation for Yenching Literature and Art.
"The Shawshank Redemption" is very attractive in itself.
The plagiarism incident has attracted countless people's attention to Cheng Xuyuan's novels published in the United States. Moreover, after the publication of "The Shawshank Redemption", a large number of letters from readers have appeared.
Cheng Xuyuan's letters from readers were mostly handled by the editorial department, but this time, Zhang Dening still got a bunch of letters from readers that she thought were good and sent them specifically to Cheng Xuyuan.
The combination of these factors has resulted in a phenomenon where the new issue of "Yanjing Literature and Art" is sold out as soon as it is released.
Especially at the Xinhua Bookstore in Haidian, when the new issue of "Yenching Literature and Art" was on the market, long queues formed in front of the door early on, and the books were sold out very early.
There are so many people who want to have a sneak peek at Cheng Xuyuan's work this time.
The editorial department of "Yenching Literature and Art", from Li Qingquan to Zhang Dening and others, are all tired but happy.
They were happy, of course, because this issue of "Yenching Literature and Art" was selling well; but they were tired because the phone calls about sold-out magazines kept coming in, forcing them to find ways to mobilize resources and speed up printing.
But even so, it still can't keep up with the sales speed.
"The Truman Show", "Forrest Gump", "Schindler's List"...
These works have become the subject of discussion among countless people.
After discussing how Cheng Xuyuan wrote so many American short stories, some people began to discuss the connotations of these novels and the feelings they had when reading them...
For a time, Cheng Xuyuan's name was once again mentioned by young literary people in the streets and alleys.
Zhang Guangnian has been having a good time recently. Although he has a lot of work to do every day, there is nothing that bothers him too much.
On this day, he was looking through documents and drinking tea when he saw Cheng Huangmei striding in.
"Old Zhang, have you read Cheng Xuyuan's new book?" Cheng Huangmei and Zhang Guangnian are old friends, and they are very straightforward in many matters.
Zhang Guangnian raised the "Yanjing Literature and Art" in his hand and said, "I spent the whole day reading it yesterday and have finished reading it all. Now I am preparing to read it again."
"What's the matter?"
Cheng Huangmei said: "I think these short stories by Cheng Xuyuan are very good."
“Not only is the level very high, but the content is also very thought-provoking.”
At this point, Cheng Huangmei said, "Lao Zhang, this year is coming to an end, and after the New Year we will be judging the Outstanding Short Story Award."
Having said this, he said nothing and just looked at Zhang Guangnian.
Zhang Guangnian was a smart man and he immediately understood the purpose of his old friend's visit. He looked at the "Yenching Literature and Art" in front of him and couldn't help but frowned.
It doesn't mean that if you win the short story award for the first time, you won't have to win it again next time.
But Cheng Xuyuan's current short stories are all about things in the United States. If they were awarded a short story award, it would seem a bit inappropriate.
But if he didn't get the award, why shouldn't he let others get the award? Besides, Cheng Xuyuan was not someone who could be manipulated at will. Last time, he was embarrassed because of his incident.
If this happens again, they will be so embarrassed.
"What do you think?" Zhang Guangnian glanced at his old friend and asked lightly.
He was unsure, so he didn't want to make a decision in a hurry.
Cheng Huangmei said: "If I had an idea, would I still come to you?"
Looking at the anxious Cheng Huangmei, Zhang Guangnian hesitated for a moment and said, "Should we change the rules just because of Cheng Xuyuan?"
(End of this chapter)
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