In the days that followed, Fei Wan devoted herself to writing. She submitted the first chapter of her martial arts novel, "Stranger Blade," to "Free Talk," a supplement to Shanghai's most prestigious newspaper, Shenbao.
Because the writer was unknown, the editor didn't pay much attention to it at first.
"Shen Bao" receives countless submissions every day, including not only celebrities but also newcomers who try to use vernacular Chinese under the influence of new culture.
Most of these newcomers are children of aristocratic families who write on a whim, and most of their writings are disorganized and messy, which greatly reduces the efficiency of editors in screening manuscripts.
Unless the journal is really short of articles for publication, it is difficult for anyone to publish this type of manuscript.
The work "Late Return", a name that editor-in-chief Du Fang had never heard of before, was ready to throw it into a corner as usual when he got it.
Just before throwing it away, Du Fang took a look at the beginning as if possessed.
Just one glance and it's hard to look away.
This novel is written in a sophisticated style with a dramatic plot. Besides being full of chivalrous spirit, it also implies a sense of family, country and the world. It does not seem like the work of an unknown person at all, and the pen name "Chigui" is unheard of.
Du Fang eagerly flipped through the pages and before he knew it, he had finished reading the submitted novel.
The final plot leaves the protagonist's life or death unknown, while the villain is still rampant.
The foreshadowing left by the author clearly indicates that the protagonist has another chance of survival, but it is difficult for readers to imagine how the protagonist can survive in this desperate situation and how to save a country in dire straits.
Seeing the words “To be continued” at the end, Du Fang slammed his hands on the table, not satisfied with the author ending the story there.
This sound attracted everyone in the editorial department and they circulated the letter.
Of course I have to choose it, but...where to put it is a dilemma.
The main part was originally planned to publish Li Qing's articles, but this novel was obviously far better than his, so it would be difficult to convince the public where it was published.
But putting an unknown newcomer in the front is too against the rules.
The other editors were at a loss, and it was not until the editor-in-chief gave a decisive gesture that the novel was finalized.
"Shen Bao" is a literary journal, so the order of publication is naturally determined by the articles rather than fame, otherwise it would lose its original intention.
As for Li Qing, Du Fang thought about it...
He was familiar with Li Qing, so he could go and explain to him, and after some time he could visit this "late return" Mr. and introduce him to Li Qing. Li Qing would naturally not care too much.
…
As Du Fang expected, "Stranger Knife" caused an enthusiastic response as soon as it was published. Letters from readers flew to the newspaper like snowflakes, all asking when Mr. "Chigui" would update the next chapter.
The royalties arrived as expected, and were quite generous, enough for Fei Wan and Xiao Ya to continue living comfortably in Yuanjiang Hotel.
Fei Wan submitted several sharp essays, also under the title "Chigui", criticizing some current social phenomena and pedantic ideas. His views were novel and profound, and his writing style was vigorous. The name "Chigui" quickly emerged in the Shanghai literary world and he became a mysterious talent that people talked about a lot.
Although Li Qing's position was taken away, he was not angry. Instead, he wrote some book reviews for her.
Fei Wan couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw Li Qing's praise for "Late Return" in the newspaper.
If Li Qing knew in the future that this was done by her, wouldn't he regret what he said in the past?
Fei Wan threw away the newspaper and looked out the window, but remembered something.
During this period, Fei Wan was not oblivious to what was happening outside.
Through newspapers and observations outside, she gradually understood the meaning of the words on Gu Yanshen's file bag - it was the name of an organization active underground with a progressive stance.
Although different from the names of her time, the meaning is the same.
She had a clearer guess about Gu Yanshen's identity in her mind.
It's not just Gu Yanshen's identity, but more importantly...
She seemed to feel a familiar aura from him that day.
Could he be... him?
Fei Wan lowered her eyes,
Even after going through so many worlds, she never forgot her original intention.
not to mention……
This world also made her feel more and more familiar, as if she was about to discover the truth.
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