Chapter 463 I think Yuqing is better than you
In response to his second brother's concern, Shen Yumo's words were similar to what he said to Cheng Xuyuan.
But before Shen Yulin could continue to say anything, Shen Yumo on the other end of the phone said, "Brother, our parents are getting older, you should pay more attention to them."
"Also, tell my little sister not to think about playing every day, but also think about home."
"If mom talks about me, you and sister-in-law should talk more..."
Shen Yumo didn't say much, but Shen Yulin's eyes were red. After hanging up the phone, he looked at Cheng Xuyuan fiercely and couldn't help but said, "If it weren't for...if it weren't for this matter, our family..."
"I want to beat you up."
Facing Shen Yulin's behavior, Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "Brother Yulin, I have no objection if you beat me up."
"If you are really angry, you can hit me twice now."
"But these are really not suitable for solving problems."
"Why don't we go find a place to have a meal and discuss what to do next."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan's sincere face, Shen Yulin snorted, and without waiting for Cheng Xuyuan to speak, he said coldly: "I don't have time to grind my teeth with you here."
"I'm leaving now."
As he spoke, Shen Yulin turned and left.
Looking at Shen Yulin leaving, Cheng Xuyuan sighed.
He picked up the cup and poured himself a glass of water, and then he fell into deep thought.
He couldn't ignore Shen Yumo's decision to keep the child, but this was not an easy thing to do.
Thoughts quickly surged in Cheng Xuyuan's mind, and along with these thoughts came a sense of entanglement.
"Boom boom boom."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Cheng Xuyuan said "Come in", and then Fang Yuqing and Zhang Dening walked in.
"Xuyuan, why are you here?" Fang Yuqing said, "De Ning has been looking for you for a long time."
Although Cheng Xuyuan was worried, he stood up and smiled when he saw Zhang Dening coming over, "Come to the office to think about something, Dening, please sit down quickly."
Zhang Dening looked at the office environment and was not polite. He sat down opposite Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Master Writer Cheng, I came here this time on behalf of our editorial department to invite you to give us a lecture."
At this point, she took the water poured by Fang Yuqing, took a sip and said, "We are going to conduct a small-scale training for authors living around Yanjing."
"Editor-in-Chief Li asked me to come over to see if you are free to give a lecture to everyone."
When Cheng Xuyuan heard this, he immediately understood that Yenching Literature and Art was preparing to train young authors.
He smiled and said, "De Ning, please thank Editor-in-Chief Li for his kindness, but I am too young. I think you should invite more seniors."
“We also invited senior writers.”
"And Editor-in-Chief Li and Teacher Zou are also planning to give talks."
Zhang Dening looked at Cheng Xuyuan and said, "You are young, so what are you afraid of? Although you are young, for some young people who like literature, you are already a teacher they admire."
"I think you should take the lead in this matter."
"What's more, with your current achievements, even if you teach some middle-aged authors, they will gladly accept it."
“When we write, our works speak for themselves.”
After being mentioned by Zhang Dening, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Well, when is the training time?"
Zhang Dening said: "The latest time is next week, after all, the Chinese New Year is coming soon."
At this point, Zhang Dening seemed to have thought of something and said, "For this year's Outstanding Short Story Award, we recommend your The Shawshank Redemption and The Truman Show."
"It's not that the others are bad, but there are also requirements for the quotas."
"Editor-in-Chief Li asked me to explain this to you. I hope you understand."
Cheng Xuyuan naturally understood this.
Although his short stories are good, they cannot cover everything.
Moreover, Yenching Literature and Art also has to take other authors into consideration, so recommending two works to him can be said to be a great honor.
After all, many publishing houses nowadays focus on equal distribution of resources.
"Please thank Editor-in-Chief Li for me." Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile, "If I were the editor-in-chief, I would do the same."
Zhang Dening said, "Xuyuan, your sophomore year is about to end and you will be a junior soon. It's time to think about graduation."
"You won't have to worry about assignments this year."
"But I think that instead of staying in school to study, you might as well come to our editorial department and work as an editor while creating works, which will also be very helpful for your improvement."
Cheng Xuyuan had already made up his mind to stay in school, so he smiled and waved his hand and said, "De Ning, thank you for your kindness. I will consider it carefully."
"It's almost time for dinner, I'll treat you to a meal."
Zhang Dening glanced at Fang Yuqing who was sitting on the side, snorted and said, "Forget it, I'd better not be a light bulb for you guys anymore."
"It's better not to say they're treating me to a meal but actually want me to eat and leave right away."
"I also need to go meet Liu Zhenyun. I need to discuss a manuscript with him."
As he spoke, he walked out quickly.
Cheng Xuyuan shook his head slightly at Zhang Dening's impetuous attitude.
He said with a hint of emotion: "I don't want to be an editor. Being an editor is a bit too tiring."
Fang Yuqing said, "Xuyuan, what do you think of me being an editor?"
"Of course!" Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile: "You graduated from the Chinese Department, and you have always been influenced by literature by my side..."
Cheng Xuyuan's joking words made Fang Yuqing punch him directly.
However, there was no strength in her fist. On the contrary, there was endless tenderness in Fang Yuqing's eyes at this moment.
The two of them laughed for a while, and Fang Yuqing said, "Some students in our Chinese department have organized a dance party. Let's go together."
Cheng Xuyuan doesn't know much about dancing.
However, facing Fang Yuqing's invitation, he couldn't say no.
After all, this also involves Fang Yuqing's face, so he smiled and said: "Of course you can go, but don't blame me if you don't dance well."
"Why should I blame you for this?" Fang Yuqing said with a smile: "At most, I will teach you well."
"By the way, my dad asked you to..."
Just when the two were chatting happily, there was another knock on the door.
Cheng Xuyuan was holding Fang Yuqing's hand and chatting. At this moment, he couldn't help but mutter, "This Zhang Dening, he just said he was leaving, but he came back again."
As he was speaking, he opened the door and found that it was Hong Zicheng who came in.
He and Hong Zicheng had a good relationship, but they mostly met in the Chinese Department. It was rare for Hong Zicheng to come to the History Department to find him.
"Teacher Hong, why are you here?"
Cheng Xuyuan said this while giving up his seat to Hong Zicheng.
Hong Zicheng said: "Xuyuan, I will not come to the temple unless I have something to do."
"I just received a notice from above saying that there will be an exchange program to a university in Hong Kong before the New Year, and they have confirmed that you will be allowed to participate."
It's only a month away from the Chinese New Year, and the weather is still a bit cold, so Cheng Xuyuan really doesn't want to go out.
"Teacher Hong, there are many outstanding students in our school. I think everyone should have the opportunity to go out."
"If you just give me this opportunity, everyone will have opinions."
Cheng Xuyuan said selflessly: "Or I won't go."
This kind of opportunity for external communication not only broadens your horizons, but actually becomes part of your resume when you graduate.
It can be said that many people like this very much.
They might even fight to the death for this spot.
But when this happened to Cheng Xuyuan, it became something he was unwilling to do. It was really...
"Xuyuan, to be honest, the school has also considered what you said."
"If nothing else, I think Yuqing is better than you."
When Fang Yuqing heard this, she covered her mouth and laughed softly. On one side was Cheng Xuyuan, and on the other side was her teacher. The best way for her to deal with this matter was to keep silent.
Facing Hong Zicheng's words, Cheng Xuyuan could only listen without saying anything.
"But the higher-ups don't agree. After all, you're quite famous in Hong Kong."
"I heard that your current Xianxia novels are on par with Mr. Ni's science fiction novels and are popular among countless young people."
Hong Zicheng seemed to feel that his words were a bit too direct when he said this, and continued, "Go ahead, just think of it as going on a trip."
"This kind of thing, can't others ask for it?"
Under such circumstances, Cheng Xuyuan had no choice but to agree.
After all, this kind of thing is not something Hong Zicheng can change, nor is it something he can change.
"Teacher Hong, I will follow your instructions." Cheng Xuyuan said, "Since you are letting our students go, can you help me get another spot so that Yuqing can go as well?"
"We can pay for our own food and lodging."
Fang Yuqing didn't expect that Cheng Xuyuan would make such a bold request.
However, at this moment, a hint of anticipation arose in her heart.
After all, this was a trip to Hong Kong! If she could go to Hong Kong, she would definitely go and broaden her horizons.
Going to Hong Kong with Cheng Xuyuan means traveling together.
Hong Zicheng did not immediately respond to Cheng Xuyuan's proposal. Instead, he looked at Cheng Xuyuan with a smile and said, "Xuyuan, you think too highly of me."
"Can I make a decision on this kind of thing?"
"You, just do your job honestly. As for your request, I will report it to you later."
“But the chances of success are slim.”
As he was speaking, Hong Zicheng said goodbye and left.
Fang Yuqing took Cheng Xuyuan's hand and said, "Xuyuan, why don't you let Teacher Hong tell the higher-ups? It will only embarrass him and make you seem too demanding."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "When it comes to conditions, you should mention them."
"Even if we propose it, it may not succeed."
"But if we don't mention it, it will never succeed."
"So, you don't have to feel any burden. It's no big deal. We can go there alone later."
“It’s more casual this way.”
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