Chapter 560 When do I need you the most?
When Zhang Dening said this, he actually had a lot of emotion in his heart.
She has seen many authors who have not produced any works for half a year, and this is a very normal phenomenon.
For most authors, no one would say anything.
But when it comes to Cheng Xuyuan, some people actually think that he has run out of ideas.
This feeling made Zhang Dening feel a little unbelievable.
But she did not exaggerate these words.
Facing Zhang Dening's gaze, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "The mouth is on someone else's face, they can say whatever they want."
"It's none of my business."
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who looked calm, Zhang Dening smiled and said, "Xuyuan, although that's what you said, most people won't believe it."
"But I think you should still show some attitude."
"How is it? Do you have any works? If so, can you give them to us?"
"We just changed our name, so this can be seen as support for us old friends."
Cheng Xuyuan originally planned to publish Farewell My Concubine, which he was going to write, in October or Harvest.
Of course, Cheng Xuyuan from People's Literature is also ready to give it a try.
But Zhang Dening has already said so much, and I said no, but the other side has already published it. It is obviously not a friendly attitude.
He has always been a man who is worthy of his friends, so after hesitating for a while, Cheng Xuyuan finally said, "I have a novella that I am going to write recently."
“It should be finished next week.”
Zhang Dening just said this to Cheng Xuyuan. Originally, he just wanted to remind Cheng Xuyuan to write more works to avoid gossip.
But I didn't expect that there would be such a pleasant surprise.
Cheng Xuyuan is actually going to write a new work.
And it’s a novella!
But it seems a bit late!
After all, the first issue of the renamed version will be published in about twenty days.
"When can you finish writing?" Zhang Dening asked with a hint of anxiety.
Cheng Xuyuan said: "Next Sunday."
Next Sunday is ten days away.
In other words, Cheng Xuyuan had to come up with a novella within ten days.
If someone told Zhang Dening about this, as an editor, he would definitely advise the other person not to be too hasty.
But Zhang Dening said nothing about Cheng Xuyuan.
Because she believes in Cheng Xuyuan!
"Xuyuan, what is your work about?" Zhang Dening asked curiously.
Now that it had been said, Cheng Xuyuan did not hide it and told Zhang Dening the content of Farewell My Concubine.
Listening to Cheng Xuyuan's description, Zhang Dening's eyes became brighter and brighter.
She originally thought that Cheng Xuyuan's work this time was just of normal standard, but she didn't expect it to be such a rare masterpiece.
For a moment, her heart was filled with surprise.
"Xuyuan, try to finish it as soon as possible. I will go back today and talk to Lao Li about your work."
“We will try to publish it in the first issue after the name change.”
Zhang Dening said: "I think that with your work, we will be more confident in changing the name this time."
Cheng Xuyuan was just about to say something humble when he saw Chen Jianxun and Liu Zhenyun walking towards him with smiles on their faces.
As soon as Chen Jianxun saw Zhang Dening, he smiled and said, "Dening, Xuyuan, it's rare for us to get together these days, let's have lunch together at noon."
"Zhenyun and I just checked, and the Changzheng Canteen has braised beef today."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the somewhat excited Chen Jianxun, smiled and said nothing.
He and Chen Jianxun were classmates and often met at school.
If you want to eat together, just take your lunch boxes and sit together in the cafeteria.
The reason why Chen Jianxun was so polite this time was naturally because Zhang Dening came over.
His new work was published at Yenching Literature and Art some time ago and received very good responses, which made Chen Jianxun very happy.
When Zhang Dening heard about the meal, he frowned and said, "Jianxun, there is still some time before dinner, I think we should do it next time."
"I have two more guests to invite later."
Hearing Zhang Dening say this, Chen Jianxun looked at Cheng Xuyuan.
He was very sincere in inviting me to dinner this time.
After all, other people have helped a lot in the publication of his works. Now that he has come to Yenching University, he would feel a little guilty if he did not fulfill the hospitality of the host.
Cheng Xuyuan understood what Chen Jianxun meant, so he smiled and said, "De Ning, it's just a meal, it won't delay anything."
"Besides, even if you don't eat with us, you have to find a place to eat on your own."
"I think it's better to eat first before going to work."
"After all, people are sincere when they meet Xun."
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan say this, Zhang Dening said helplessly: "Okay, then I'll stay for dinner."
"But Xuyuan, Jianxun, we have already agreed that we can just have a simple meal and don't make any trouble."
Chen Jianxun smiled and said, "Of course."
"I'm not a wealthy man like Xuyuan. Even if I want to make a few more dishes, I don't have the money!"
Cheng Xuyuan never expected that Chen Jianxun would eventually focus on him.
He smiled and said, "Jianxun, this time you're treating us, we'll eat whatever we have, don't touch me."
Liu Zhenyun said with a smile: "Jianxun treated us this time, and Xuyuan should treat us next time as well."
"The Truman Show won such a big award, shouldn't you celebrate with everyone?"
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Liu Zhenyun and Chen Jianxun who looked envious, and said helplessly: "Okay, next time just tell me what you want to eat."
After agreeing on a dinner time, Chen Jianxun, Zhang Dening and others left.
Cheng Xuyuan glanced at the watch on his wrist and found that it was still early, so he picked up a pen and wrote an outline for Farewell My Concubine.
But he had only written a few lines when he smelled the fragrance of gardenia.
Cheng Xuyuan looked up and saw Li Yufei sitting opposite him.
Cheng Xuyuan is now increasingly at a loss as to what to do with Li Yufei.
After all, Xiao Anan is here. Although he and Shen Yumo are divorced now, he and Li Yufei can be considered relatives.
So when Cheng Xuyuan saw Li Yufei, he was a little reluctant to pay attention, but he finally asked, "Is there something wrong?"
"Of course there is something going on."
Li Yufei snorted and said, "You seem to be so proud of yourself, but do you know? Little An'an caught a cold a few days ago, and my sister didn't sleep for a whole day and night in order to take care of the child."
Hearing Li Yufei's sarcastic words, Cheng Xuyuan immediately put down the pen in his hand and asked anxiously: "How is An An now?"
"The fever has subsided. What's the point of worrying about it now?"
Li Yufei said bluntly: "You should know when my sister needs you the most."
Cheng Xuyuan felt helpless at Li Yufei's words.
He naturally knew when Shen Yumo needed him the most, but in the current situation, whatever he said would be just arguing with Li Yufei.
So he ignored Li Yufei's sarcasm, but quickly closed the pen in his hand and prepared to leave the library.
"Where are you going?" Seeing her coming over, Cheng Xuyuan was actually about to leave. Li Yufei's face suddenly became not so good.
This is really too disregarding of one's own face.
Cheng Xuyuan didn't even look at Li Yufei. He was busy as he said casually, "Go contact your sister."
"Leave."
As he was talking, he was about to walk out.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan about to leave, Li Yufei followed him out and said, "Let me tell you, don't say I told you about An An's cold."
"Otherwise, my sister will blame me again."
Cheng Xuyuan said: "I know."
Li Yufei snorted and continued, "We had a reading group in the Chinese Department a few days ago. When we talked about Jianxun's new work, some people said that you...you can't write a novel anymore."
"If you have time, teach those people a lesson."
Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about this kind of thing."
As he spoke, Cheng Xuyuan walked out of the library and quickly headed towards the history department's office.
Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who left in a hurry, as if he was afraid that she would follow him, Li Yufei stamped her feet and went to look for the book she wanted to read.
In the history department's office, Cheng Xuyuan quickly answered Shen Yumo's call.
The reason why it was so simple was that with the help of Shen Yunliang, the application for installing the telephone was approved.
Of course, the most important thing is that Cheng Xuyuan has money, so the phone can be installed quickly.
Listening to Shen Yumo's familiar voice, Cheng Xuyuan said in a deep voice: "How is An An's fever?"
When Shen Yumo heard Cheng Xuyuan's first words about his son's condition, he felt both happy and bitter.
She hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "It's done. An An is playing by himself now."
"The weather is getting colder now, and children are more likely to catch a cold." When Cheng Xuyuan said this, he thought of something: "Yu Mo, you must pay attention to hygiene."
"Children have poor resistance, so paying attention to hygiene can reduce the number of children who get sick."
Although Shen Yumo felt that Cheng Xuyuan was a bit long-winded at this time, she still smiled and said, "I understand."
"how have you been?"
"I saw a lot of news in the newspaper about The Truman Show winning the award recently."
"And there's been a lot of coverage of you."
Cheng Xuyuan said frankly: "This time it was thanks to Director Xie."
"I'll see if I can find an opportunity to go to the East China Sea with Xie Dao."
After the two of them talked about their lives for a few minutes, Cheng Xuyuan found that he and Shen Yumo seemed to have no idea what to talk about.
So he quickly shifted the topic to Xiao Anan.
Shen Yumo, who had been at a loss for words just now, became talkative after hearing about Xiao Anan's story.
More than ten minutes later, Cheng Xuyuan hung up the phone with a hint of reluctance.
At this moment, his heart had already flown to the East China Sea.
He really wanted to see how Xiao An'an was recovering, but it was not easy for him to go to the East China Sea.
After all, he is Fang Yuqing's boyfriend now. If he wants to go to Donghai during school, he must have a legitimate reason.
Thoughts surged in his mind, and Cheng Xuyuan couldn't help but sigh.
An idea that he had suppressed was now churning wildly in his mind.
Should I explain this to Fang Yuqing? If I keep it hidden, it would actually be unfair to Fang Yuqing.
After all, when Fang Yuqing is able to make a choice, she should be given a chance to choose.
Instead of trying to hide it from her.
But if I suddenly tell Fang Yuqing such a thing, can Fang Yuqing accept it?
Helpless Cheng Xuyuan, after hesitating for a while, finally decided to wait a little longer.
For Cheng Xuyuan, Farewell My Concubine was not difficult at all.
Novels are ready-made, and stories are ready-made too.
However, Cheng Xuyuan combined the memories and comments of later generations and made slight modifications to some flaws to make the story more complete.
In just three or four days, Cheng Xuyuan had already written this story of more than 50,000 words.
After carefully repairing it, Cheng Xuyuan took Fang Yuqing's newly copied manuscript to attend the Yenching Literature and Art Symposium.
At this symposium, Cheng Xuyuan met many acquaintances.
For example, Wang Meng, Liu Xinwu, Feng Jicai...
We all know each other, so when we get together, it's naturally very lively.
After the symposium, Cheng Xuyuan planned to find a time to give the manuscript to Zhang Dening.
When he found Zhang Dening, he saw Zhang Dening chatting with an unfamiliar woman under the eaves of the hotel.
"How is that possible?" Zhang Dening's voice was very high.
These words gave Cheng Xuyuan a shock.
He couldn't help but said to Zhang Dening: "De Ning, what's wrong with you?"
Zhang Dening's face suddenly changed when she heard Cheng Xuyuan's words. She quickly waved to the woman opposite her and said, "Sister Ma just told me a story from their side. It was really scary."
"Oh, it's really scary."
Sister Ma's face was full of confusion at this time, and she knew very well what she was talking about.
I was just telling you about one person's recent situation, why was Zhang Dening so startled?
Judging from Zhang Dening's expression, it seemed that he was unwilling to let this young man know.
This young man seems to be Xu Lingyun.
Although she was confused, Sister Ma was a very cultured person. She did not expose Zhang Dening's words, but smiled at Cheng Xuyuan.
Although Cheng Xuyuan felt that what Zhang Dening said was a bit wrong, he didn't care.
After all, he and Zhang Dening were just closer than ordinary friends, but not to the point where he paid too much attention to them.
Cheng Xuyuan said calmly: "Is that so? Then be careful next time."
"Don't let a story scare you."
Zhang Dening was very dissatisfied with Cheng Xuyuan's words.
But thinking of what she had just heard, she remained silent.
Seeing that Zhang Dening didn't say anything, Cheng Xuyuan handed the manuscript in his hand to Zhang Dening and said, "I have finished writing the manuscript you asked for. Please see when it can be published."
Zhang Dening didn't expect that Cheng Xuyuan could write the manuscript so quickly.
She glanced at the cover of the manuscript and saw "Farewell My Concubine" written on it.
Thinking of Cheng Xuyuan's introduction to her, she was suddenly filled with the urge to watch it right away.
But thinking of what Sister Ma told her, she suppressed the urgency in her heart, and then said with a smile: "I will write you a letter after reading it."
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Zhang Dening who put the manuscript away, smiled, and said goodbye and left.
He had already interrupted the conversation between two people and didn't want to delay it any further.
"Sister Ma...you said Shen Yumo is married?"
There was a tremor in Zhang Dening's voice.
Sister Ma smiled and said, "De Ning, did you remember it wrong just now? I said Yu Mo gave birth to a child."
"It's a pity that I didn't see her when I went to the East China Sea this time."
Ma Jie not only contributed to Yenching Literature and Art, but also published her works in Shanghai Literature and Art, so she often traveled between Donghai and Yenching.
This time she brought Zhang Dening a shocking piece of news.
Shen Yumo has a child.
This news made Zhang Dening's hands tremble.
She didn't expect that this good friend who had been away from Yanjing for only a year had become a mother.
This is also the reason why she deliberately concealed her surprise when she saw Cheng Xuyuan.
"Sister Ma, I remembered it wrongly." Zhang Dening pretended to pat his head and said, "Oh, my head doesn't remember anything."
"By the way, have you met Yu Mo's partner?"
"No, I heard he's an engineer." Sister Ma said, "It seems he has a good education, and they both live a good life."
Engineer? Zhang Dening sighed when he heard this profession, thinking that Yu Mo seemed to have been hurt by Cheng Xuyuan, so he found an engineer.
Cheng Xuyuan probably doesn’t know yet that Yu Mo has a child.
Maybe he didn't even know that Shen Yumo was married.
How would Cheng Xuyuan feel if he knew this news?
Just when Zhang Dening was daydreaming, he heard Sister Ma say, "I heard that the engineer is good-looking and has a good attitude towards people."
"Everyone who met him praised him for being very good."
Zhang Dening smiled and said, "Then I will go back to Donghai and meet this engineer."
"Sister Ma, if you go to Donghai, please tell Shen Yumo for me that she didn't tell me about the birth of her child. I'm very angry."
Sister Ma smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely bring it there."
Sister Ma left, but Zhang Dening still felt a little uneasy.
Shen Yumo actually has a child, this is really...
"De Ning, what are you thinking about here? Everyone will have dinner soon, why don't you go and see if there is anything missing?" Zou Yanlai's voice broke Zhang Dening's thoughts.
Zhang Dening was very respectful to Zou Yanlai, but at this moment, the fire of gossip in her heart was burning so fiercely that she really had no time to care about work.
"Teacher Zou, I heard a piece of news today." Zhang Dening said to Zou Yan with a mysterious look on his face.
Zou Yanlai was stunned for a moment and asked, "What news?"
"It's Yu Mo's." Zhang Dening said, "Sister Ma just told me that Yu Mo gave birth to a boy some time ago."
When Zou Yanlai heard the news, he was stunned.
Although Shen Yumo had left Yanjing for more than a year, they had never expected that this colleague already had a child. This was too...
Zou Yanlai's performance made Zhang Dening feel a little proud.
She said softly to Zou Yanlai: "Teacher Zou, if Cheng Xuyuan knew this news, what would his reaction be?"
(End of this chapter)
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