Chapter 176 Xiao Cheng, I want to talk about your family life
Shen Yumo did not comment on Ma Xiaoli's advice.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to talk, it’s just that in this situation, she doesn’t know how to respond.
The words have been spoken and cannot be taken back.
Things have come to this point. Is it any use for me to say anything else? Seeing that her sister-in-law was silent, Ma Xiaoli did not continue to persuade her.
The two men greeted the neighbors who went upstairs with them and walked into the house.
Li Xueling was cooking at home. Ma Xiaoli, her daughter-in-law, quickly changed her clothes and went to the kitchen to help.
Shen Yumo also wanted to go, but her sister-in-law's words just now made her a little reluctant to move.
After simply changing her clothes, she picked up a magazine on the table.
Looking at the words "Learn from History" above, Shen Yumo was suddenly shocked.
In the past, this kind of historical magazine was basically read by no one except his father Shen Yunliang.
But now, with the serialization of "Things about the Ming Dynasty", more and more people like to read this magazine, and even this set of history magazines has begun to be requested to be reprinted.
Opening the magazine and looking at the serialized article which was still placed at the end of the magazine but was much thicker, Shen Yumo was quickly immersed in the description of the Hu Weiyong case.
"Hahaha……"
The laughter of his mother and sister-in-law woke Shen Yumo from the world of the Ming Dynasty.
She glanced at the watch and found that she had been sitting at the table watching it for more than ten minutes.
Although she only watched one-third of it, she felt very satisfied.
I put the magazine down and prepared to go to the kitchen to see if there was anything I could help with.
However, as soon as he put down the magazine, he saw his father Shen Yunliang pushing the door and walking in.
Shen Yunliang looked a little serious, as if he had something on his mind.
When Shen Yumo greeted him, he responded casually.
Did something happen to my father? Shen Yumo thought to himself as he walked into the kitchen.
In fact, Shen Yumo's guess was correct, Shen Yunliang really encountered some trouble.
Just this afternoon, an old colleague with whom he had worked for many years, who is now his immediate boss, found him and chatted with him for more than an hour.
At the beginning, the topic the two people talked about the most was their work in that year.
Recalling the past, Shen Yunliang felt a lot of emotion.
But as I recalled, I talked about my current life.
Both of their children have grown up, and the older ones have started their own families and careers. Gradually, the topic turned to Shen Yumo.
The old colleague said that Shen Yumo had suffered a lot back then, so he left Beijing alone at a young age and went to work in Chengjiazhuang Brigade.
However, this is also a kind of fate.
If Shen Yumo hadn't gone to the countryside, we might have been missing a good writer.
At the same time, he also earnestly advised Shen Yunliang not to look at people through tinted glasses.
As far as he knew, Cheng Xuyuan was a good guy. Not only did he get admitted to Yenching University, but he also wrote so many amazing works.
Among his peers, he is definitely the best.
He hoped that Shen Yunliang could consider the two children carefully, help them eliminate the estrangement and continue to live together, which was also the obligation of being a parent.
These seemingly heartfelt words made Shen Yunliang not know how to respond, and he felt very embarrassed.
It was not until the end that he realized that this old colleague came to him just to talk about Shen Yumo.
To bring two people together again, this...
Although it is a bit embarrassing, Cheng Xuyuan's achievements are obvious to all.
Especially with the release of the latest issue of "Desire", Cheng Xuyuan's fame has become even more exciting.
Objectively speaking, Shen Yunliang was naturally satisfied to have found such a capable son-in-law.
However, things have come to this point, how can they put aside their past grudges and reconcile...
Shen Yunliang silently put his handbag on the table and came to the living room.
Li Xueling had already started serving bowls at the table in the living room.
He glanced at Shen Yumo who was serving dishes and said, "Yumo, are you busy at work today?"
"Today is the busiest day. Our magazine has just been released and no one is in the mood to work." Shen Yumo said with a smile, "It will take at least two or three days to get back to work."
Shen Yunliang was also aware of this situation.
He smiled and said, "After working for a long time, it's nice to relax a little."
"Yumo, I heard a lot of people discussing Xiao Cheng's book "Desire" today!"
Shen Yumo was stunned for a moment. At home, his family rarely talked about Cheng Xuyuan.
My father was acting out of character today. What happened? Why did he mention Cheng Xuyuan right away?
Could it be that he also read the second half of "Desire"? Thinking this in his heart, Shen Yumo still said honestly: "Dad, there are quite a few people discussing it."
"Today, a reader came to our magazine office and asked the author to rewrite the story because he was not satisfied with the story of Liu Huifang being hit by a car."
Shen Yunliang smiled and said, "What nonsense! No matter how the author writes, it's all designed."
"How can you ask someone to rewrite it just because of a plot?"
At this point, he groaned for a moment and said, "Xiao Cheng's fame is growing!"
Shen Yumo's hand trembled subconsciously.
What does Dad mean by this? When signing the divorce agreement, he said that we should wait until Cheng Xuyuan’s reputation becomes less serious before getting divorced.
Now that Cheng Xuyuan's attention is getting higher and higher, doesn't that mean that divorce will become more troublesome? Although he thought so in his heart, Shen Yumo didn't say anything, but looked at his father quietly.
Under his daughter's gaze, Shen Yunliang smiled and said, "Yumo, have you noticed?"
"Sometimes, when we calm down, we will find that the road we have walked before may have been crooked!"
"If we were given another chance to choose again, we might make a different choice."
Shen Yumo said: "Dad, but we rarely have the opportunity to choose again."
Shen Yunliang looked at his daughter deeply and said nothing more.
The Shen family’s dinner was the same as usual.
Rice porridge, paired with the pickled radish strips that Li Xueling had made before the New Year, steamed buns made with a mixture of yellow and white flour, and two stir-fried vegetables.
Although the Shen family had a very good income, with Shen Yunliang's salary reaching more than 100 yuan, at a time when everything required tickets and meat was rationed, their meals were still mainly vegetarian.
Of course, this level has already defeated many people.
As a daughter-in-law, Ma Xiaoli is a sensitive person.
She vaguely realized that when the family members were having dinner today, their minds didn't seem to be on the table.
After finishing her meal and cleaning up, Ma Xiaoli did not watch TV in the living room. Instead, she picked up a copy of "Yenching Literature and Art" brought by Shen Yumo and went back to her room to read.
Looking at the three words "Xu Lingyun" below "Desire", she couldn't help but think to herself that this situation couldn't be related to him.
Cheng Xuyuan avoided classes at school for two days before he was able to return to normal life.
However, whether he went to the cafeteria to eat or to the library to study, there were always people pointing at him.
What's more, when he was conscientiously serving his meal, the lady in charge of stirring the spoon suddenly asked him, "Are you the author of Desire?"
For this kind of question, Cheng Xuyuan could only nod.
Then he noticed that the old lady's hands were shaking even more violently.
There was originally half a spoonful of meat in the braised pork and potatoes, but the braised pork was shaken back into the bowl by the aunt, and in the end, all that landed in his bowl turned into potatoes.
Although the auntie didn't say anything, her firm eyes seemed to tell him: Young man, it's good enough that you have something to eat, you deserve to be treated like this!
Okay, I admit it!
Who told the aunt to read novels? This morning, Cheng Xuyuan, who had just finished a class, was called over by his counselor.
Because Cheng Xuyuan and other students in this class are all older, they have a very good relationship with their counselors.
When we have nothing to do, we can get together and brag.
"Old Jiang, what's going on?" Cheng Xuyuan asked counselor Jiang Wenping with a smile.
Jiang Wenping smiled and said, "It's good news. A lady from the Yanjing Literary Association has come to discuss something with you."
"I think they want to invite you to join the Yanjing Literary Association."
"Xuyuan, after you join, you might become a full-time author."
"When I graduate, I will be assigned to the Yanjing Literary Association to write."
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "I hope so."
When Cheng Xuyuan and Jiang Wenping arrived at the reception room, he saw a gray-haired middle-aged woman who looked very kind.
"Sister Chen, this is Cheng Xuyuan." Jiang Wenping introduced with a smile: "Cheng Xuyuan, this is Sister Chen."
"Sister has been in the Yanjing Literary Association for many years and has always been very respected."
Sister Chen looked at Cheng Xuyuan, who had a slender figure and a smile on his face, and felt satisfied.
It was her first time meeting Xu Lingyun, but she had seen all of Cheng Xuyuan's works.
Her favorite is "The Pursuit of Happyness".
This Cheng Xuyuan is exactly what I imagined Xu Lingyun to be.
Moreover, when he and Shen Yumo stand together, they really give people the feeling of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
Bringing these two people together again not only completes the arrangement, but also brings immeasurable merit.
"Xiao Cheng, I always thought you were quite young, but I didn't expect that you are much younger than I thought!"
At this point, Aunt Chen smiled and said, "I've seen all your works, they're very good!"
Cheng Xuyuan responded with a few humble remarks, his mind quickly guessing what this older lady, who didn't look like an editor, could want from him.
Sister Chen smiled at Jiang Wenping and said, "Xiao Jiang, Xuyuan and I have something to discuss. Go do your thing first. We'll contact each other if there's anything else."
Although Jiang Wenping really wanted to hear what the two people had to say, Sister Chen was much older and more senior than him.
So faced with this arrangement, he could only honestly say "you are busy first" and then leave with a smile.
Watching Jiang Wenping leaving, Cheng Xuyuan felt a sense of panic for some unknown reason.
According to his understanding, if it was just an ordinary matter, there would be no need to be so serious. Could it be that this time, they really want me to join the Literary Association?
Should I join? Or...
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was weighing the pros and cons, he heard Sister Chen say, "Xiao Cheng, I never beat around the bush. I always speak directly. Please don't be offended."
"I came here mainly to talk to you about family life."
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