Chapter 311: Cheng Xuyuan is too young, he needs to be
As for New Year's Day, people don't feel much except that it's a day off.
However, this year's New Year's Day has a special flavor.
Because on New Year's Day of this year, the two countries across the Pacific Ocean officially established diplomatic relations...
For the editorial department of Yenching Literature and Art, life in the new year continues to go on as usual.
The new issue of the publication has been edited, and there is still a long time before the next issue, so everyone is a little lazy at the moment.
Zhang Dening was lying on the table, flipping through the magazine "October", sighing as he read. Shen Yumo, who was sitting opposite him, was quietly reading letters from readers.
"Yumo, you should take a look at the new article. This one is very well written." Zhang Dening handed "October" to Shen Yumo and said, "Take a look. The idea is quite good."
Shen Yumo picked up the magazine, glanced at it, and said with a smile, "I've read this article."
"Then let's chat. There aren't many letters from readers right now, so you can read them anytime." Zhang Dening glanced at the letters from readers on Shen Yumo's desk and said lightly.
In fact, there are quite a few letters from readers on Shen Yumo’s desk.
There were dozens of them.
Zhang Dening said not much, but that is relatively speaking.
For example, when "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" was published! For example, when "Desire" was published! The letters from readers were piled up in sacks.
Now, there are obviously fewer letters from readers.
Shen Yumo smiled and did not refuse Zhang Dening's invitation.
Just when the two girls were about to chat, Zhao Jinjiu walked in with a gloomy face.
Zhao Jinjiu is a key member of the editorial department of Yenching Literature and Art. Not only has he worked there for a long time, but he also has very strong skills and abilities.
Before Li Qingquan came, he was the head of the novel group.
Usually, Zhao Jinjiu gives people the impression that he is approachable.
His current behavior surprised Shen Yumo and Zhang Dening.
Shen Yumo was a quiet person and didn't like to pry into other people's affairs, so even though he was surprised by this situation, he didn't say anything.
But Zhang Dening is different.
She was full of curiosity. Seeing Zhao Jinjiu's different expression, she asked curiously, "Brother Zhao, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I'm just mad." Zhao Jinjiu said angrily, "I was chatting with friends at a party yesterday, and I found out that Cheng Xuyuan might be eliminated from this short story competition."
Hearing what Zhao Jinjiu said, Zhang Dening stood up suddenly.
She asked in surprise: "Cheng Xuyuan is out? How is this possible!"
"That's 'The Pursuit of Happyness'!"
"Didn't you say this was a classic?"
“Why can’t I get an award for an excellent novel?”
Although Shen Yumo did not stand up at this time, he felt a sense of injustice in his heart.
Although she and Cheng Xuyuan were about to divorce, to be fair, she also felt that Cheng Xuyuan's "The Pursuit of Happyness" was very well written.
Such good works should not be buried.
Zhao Jinjiu said: "It's not that the work is not good, it's that the seniors have spoken."
"They said Cheng Xuyuan was too young."
"For such a good seedling, we need to polish it well."
"Rather than raising it too high all at once, which would lead to the phenomenon of hurting Zhongyong."
"It is also said that good seedlings need to be kept squatting, and they cannot be forced to grow. Only by squatting can good seedlings grow taller and become towering trees."
"This can be regarded as a kind of encouragement and spur to Xiao Cheng, so that he can write better works."
After saying these words, Zhao Jinjiu complained: "Tell me, these words make people..."
Zhao Jinjiu was a little speechless as to what was happening.
Zhang Dening slammed the table and wanted to express his opinion, but for a moment, he was too angry to say anything.
Just when she was feeling depressed, she heard someone say, "This is not human language!"
Hearing the voice, Zhang Dening turned his head and saw Shen Yumo speaking with a hint of anger.
"Yes, that's not human language."
"Squatting will make you taller. Why don't people who say this squat? Maybe it can even help you regain your youth!" Zhang Dening followed.
Zhao Jinjiu also complained: "De Ning is right. If you squat for a while, you may be able to regain your youth."
As he spoke, Zhao Jinjiu started laughing.
Just at this time, Li Qingquan and Zou Yanlai also walked in.
The two men looked unhappy, and it was obvious that they both knew the news.
"What are you laughing at?" Zou Yanlai and Zhao Jinjiu are old colleagues and are used to joking around. Seeing Zhao Jinjiu laughing, he asked casually.
Zhao Jinjiu greeted Li Qingquan and said, "Just now, De Ning said that if some people squat, they might be able to regain their youth!"
Hearing this, Zou Yanlai immediately understood what it meant.
She rolled her eyes at Zhang Dening and said, "Why are you talking so much nonsense when you're not working honestly?"
When facing Zou Yanlai, Zhang Dening has always been carefree.
She smiled and said, "I just felt uncomfortable when I heard the news, so I just complained a little."
"Teacher Zou, this kind of thing is obviously unfair. We can't just let it go."
Li Qingquan sighed, turned and walked towards his office.
After Zou Yanlai waited for Li Qingquan to leave, he said to Zhang Dening, "Do you think Lao Li didn't go to look for him? But what he said was justified."
“The training of young people must be done step by step.”
"You can't let a young man push too high all at once. This will not be good for him, but will destroy him."
"Also, Cheng Xuyuan is still a freshman after all, and he still has a long way to go in the future."
"We can't let him go astray."
“Pride makes people fall behind. Young people should walk steadily so that they can take root and grow stronger.”
At this point, Zou Yanlai said: "Old Li came back very angry, but he couldn't change anything."
After listening to the teacher's words, Zhang Dening was speechless.
On the surface, these words sound sincere and heartfelt, and they all express concern and love for Cheng Xuyuan.
As for Cheng Xuyuan, it seems that if he doesn't thank these people for their eight generations of ancestors, he will feel a little sorry for their concern! "Teacher Zou, how should we tell Cheng Xuyuan this? When I told him about the short story selection, I told him that his winning the award was a foregone conclusion."
Zhang Dening said: "If Cheng Xuyuan doesn't get any awards, how will he look upon us?"
Zou Yanlai frowned. She didn't expect this situation to happen.
Cheng Xuyuan's "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and "Our College Entrance Examination" are both excellent short stories. Now that he can't even win a short story award, it's really a bit discouraging...
"Let's go, let's go meet Cheng Xuyuan." Zou Yanlai said: "No matter what, we have to meet Cheng Xuyuan."
"Let him know our attitude."
Zhang Dening said, "Teacher Zou, how about I go find him myself? We can talk about some things."
Zou Yanlai waved her hand and said, "Let's go together. I can better represent our editorial department."
Zhang Dening looked at Zou Yanlai with a determined expression and said nothing more.
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Yumo said, "Teacher Zou, I'll go with you too."
Zou Yan came over to look at Shen Yumo, hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, let's go together."
Just as Zou Yanlai was about to leave, Li Qingquan came out of the office and said, "Yanlai, tell Cheng Xuyuan that this matter has not been concluded yet."
"I will still actively fight for it, so that he won't get anxious for the time being."
"Also, let's see when he's free so we can have a meal together and have a good chat."
Zou Yanlai looked at Li Qingquan's somewhat thin face and sighed inwardly.
Although Li Qingquan is capable and has a lot of experience, this is only relative.
When facing those respected seniors, there are some things that he can only suffer in silence even if he is unwilling.
"Okay, I will definitely convey your opinion to Cheng Xuyuan." Zou Yanlai said, "Don't worry, Cheng Xuyuan is not an unreasonable person."
"He will understand our difficulties."
The three of them rode their bicycles and soon arrived at Yenching University.
Looking at the school that is still full of vitality in the cold winter wind, Zhang Dening couldn't help but sigh: "It's better to go to college."
"If I could continue to go to college, I would definitely put all my energy into studying."
If it were any other time, Shen Yumo would definitely ask you what you did in college besides studying, but at this moment, she really wasn't in the mood to joke. She felt as if her chest was being pressed down by a millstone.
What she was thinking about was what Cheng Xuyuan would look like when he heard the news.
disappointment!
Angry! Or...
Under the guidance of Zhang Dening, the three of them quickly arrived at the courtyard of the History Department. Under the guidance of a classmate, the three of them came to a teacher's office.
There are two desks on the east side of the office which is more than ten square meters. One desk is empty while Cheng Xuyuan is writing something behind the other desk.
Seeing Zou Yanlai and the other two, Cheng Xuyuan asked in surprise: "Teacher Zou, what brings you here?"
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan stand up and pour water, Zhang Dening casually replied, "It's the cold wind."
"What nonsense are you talking about." Zou Yanlai glared at Zhang Dening and said, "You've been working for two years, and you still haven't gotten serious."
"Xiao Cheng, no need to pour water, we will leave soon."
Cheng Xuyuan naturally would not accept Zou Yanlai's politeness. He quickly helped the three of them pour a glass of water.
Zou Yanlai looked at the misty water vapor, drank a glass of water and said, "Xuyuan, I heard that you wrote a new novel?"
"Yes, I have reached the end, but the novel is a bit long, with more than 200,000 words!" Cheng Xuyuan was the first to explain the truth.
What that means is that it’s not that Yenching Literature and Art doesn’t want to give this book to us, it’s just that the number of words is too large.
Zou Yanlai said, "How about letting me have a sneak peek after you finish writing it? To be honest, of your novels, I have read "The Hidden One" the most times."
"Especially the first time, I was so absorbed in watching it that I forgot to eat."
Hearing Zou Yanlai say this, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Okay, Teacher Zou, I'd be more than happy to give you some pointers."
Shen Yumo sat on the side, secretly observing Cheng Xuyuan. Looking at Cheng Xuyuan who was so free and easy, she suddenly wanted to stop Zou Yanlai.
He was in such a good mood, why did Teacher Zou ruin his mood at this time? But she knew that it was the most appropriate time for their editorial department to tell Cheng Xuyuan, otherwise, it would be easy to be blamed.
Just when Shen Yumo was in trouble, Zou Yan came and said, "Xiao Cheng, I came here mainly because I have something to tell you."
"You have to relax and don't get anxious."
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