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Chapter 227: Prying the Manuscript? This Time People's Literature Really Can't Pry It Out (Please Subscribe to the Full Version)
Li Shuguang is not in his office!

Cheng Xuemin came out from Old Pan's place in the art group and went to Li Shuguang's office first, but found that he was not there.

We went to the novel editing department of Renwen Publishing House again. Just now, Lao Pan reminded Cheng Xuemin that if Lao Li was not in his office, he would be in the novel editing department.

Now we are about to hold another cultural awards ceremony, and it will be the first one in ten years.

Do not!
It should be considered the first national award in the true sense since the beginning of modern literature.

Therefore, Mr. Wu attaches great importance to it.

The lineup of this year's award selection committee alone can be described as top-notch. The chairman of the committee is Mr. Wu, a leader in the cultural field, and the three deputy chairmen are Mr. Mao, Mr. Ba, and Teacher Ding Ling.

The other judges are also top literary masters who have long been well-known in the country.

The award ceremony is about to begin. As the organizer of this conference, Renwen Press is under great pressure!

The editor-in-chief Li Shuguang is rarely in his own office now. He is usually in the novel editorial department or the preparatory office.

"Hey, Xuemin, you're here?"

Before Cheng Xuemin entered the preparatory office, he happened to meet Zhang Guangnian from People's Literature downstairs at the door. He looked at Cheng Xuemin in surprise and greeted him.

Old Zhang was actually here. No wonder today was not like the previous days. He just happened to bump into Cheng Xuemin at the stairs on the second floor and took Cheng Xuemin to his People's Literature to sit down.

"Teacher Zhang, are you here? I was downstairs just now and took a look in your office!" Since the person was upstairs, Cheng Xuemin just went with the flow and politely said.

In fact, he didn't go to Lao Zhang's office just now. He just said this politely because he was not used to not meeting Lao Zhang at the stairs.

But it was this polite lie that got Cheng Xuemin into trouble!

"Xuemin, you are here to see me?!"

Zhang Guangnian was very surprised when he heard what Cheng Xuemin said. He quickly looked back and saw that no one was paying attention to him. He grabbed Cheng Xuemin's hand and said, "Come on, Xuemin, let's go to my office and talk first!"

"Uh! Teacher Zhang, how about I wait for me to sign in and then come back to chat with you?"

Cheng Xuemin was a little confused. He didn't realize why Lao Zhang was so enthusiastic. What did he want from him?
"Let's go, let's come back to sign in. Lao Li and the others are all here, we can't run away!"

“It just so happens that a few award-winning authors from other places are here. Let’s get together at noon, exchange ideas, and have a quick meal!”

Of course Lao Zhang wanted to get Cheng Xuemin, but it would be inappropriate to let this kid go in and sign in first.

Otherwise, Li Qingquan of Yenching Literature, Liu Xinwu of October, China Youth, and the recently resumed Contemporary and Kunlun magazines are all eyeing the market covetously!

If Cheng Xuemin were to rush in headfirst, wouldn't he just snatch people away?

Just now, Cheng Xuemin told me that he came downstairs this time and went to his office on purpose!
Obviously, there must be a manuscript for him!
How could Cheng Xuemin be asked to take out the manuscript in front of so many ferocious guys inside?

"There are authors coming from other places!? Is that from northern Shaanxi?"

Lao Zhang just said it casually, but Cheng Xuemin took it seriously. Award-winning authors from other places have come to sign in one after another. Could they be the old Lu of Yanhe Literature?

"They are not from your place, but award-winning authors from the two lakes. They are all veteran authors of our People's Literature!"

Zhang Guangnian then spoke to Cheng Xuemin again and insisted on pulling Cheng Xuemin down to sit down.

"Oh, no!"

Cheng Xuemin nodded after hearing this. There was nothing to be disappointed about. Lu Yao and the others had stated in the letter that they would come to attend the award ceremony, so they would definitely be here in the next two days.

Moreover, for a national award ceremony like this, all award-winning authors will basically come to participate!
After all, this makes people feel more honored than going out to collect folk songs and telling others about them.

Especially after this decade, it is rare for their cultural circle to have such a big event.

So let alone award-winning writers, even some writers who did not win awards would think about coming to participate in this award ceremony, just as a nationwide field trip within their author circle.

"Xuemin! This trip south to offer condolences is too dangerous!"

"But fortunately, the person returned safely. It is really a blessing in disguise. Otherwise, we can't even imagine what would have happened!"

When he was pulled into the office by Lao Zhang, he opened his mouth to express his concern for Cheng Xuemin. It was really that Cheng Xuemin's experience during his trip to the south to express condolences was too dangerous!

Fortunately, everyone returned safely!

This made some familiar teachers at Renwen Press and People's Literature very worried.

"Thank you! Thank you, Teacher Zhang! It was just a false alarm. My luck was a little bad, but it was a little better!"

Cheng Xuemin nodded and expressed his gratitude to Lao Zhang for his concern. This time it was indeed a false alarm.

Of course they were the ones who were shocked. Cheng Xuemin had bad luck at the beginning and was trapped when he was covering the rear.

My luck did get a little better later on and I managed to break out!
As for whether to be surprised or not?
Cheng Xuemin was indeed shocked at first, but after he adjusted himself, he became excited.

While hunting, I forgot about time and wasted quite a bit of time.

"Fortunately, it was a false alarm!"

Zhang Guangnian made a cup of hot tea for Cheng Xuemin and brought it over. He nodded in agreement, then looked at Cheng Xuemin and asked, getting to the point:
"Xuemin, you came to me first this time, do you have a manuscript for me?!"

Cheng Xuemin came to Renwen Press this time, apparently to sign in with Lao Li and attend the award ceremony a few days later.

But he just said that he would go find him first, which made Zhang Guangnian think about it a little more!
Given Cheng Xuemin's personality, he wouldn't have come here specially to sign in. He must have brought the manuscript with him.

What kind of manuscript would that be?
Is it the "Da Qin" that was promised to them by People's Literature before, or the manuscript that was approved by the General Political Department Art Troupe this time?

Thinking of this, Zhang Guangnian's eyes lit up and he continued, "Xuemin, you just came back from the front line, you probably don't have the time to write the "Da Qin" that we agreed to write before."

"So you definitely didn't come here today to give me The Great Qin, but to hand over this manuscript to our People's Literature for publication?"

As Zhang Guangnian spoke, he motioned for Cheng Xuemin to sit down, and then he sat down next to Cheng Xuemin. The more he thought about it, the happier he became, boasting, "It's so right to give this manuscript to our People's Literature!"

"The manuscript that the General Political Department wants must be the same as the previous "Record of Director Qiao's Taking Office", and must be published in the most influential national publication!"

"And who else can be the most influential publication in the country except People's Literature?"

"So, even though your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu, has been promoted to a monthly magazine, October is still far behind our People's Literature!"

"Really? Don't say that I, Old Zhang, dared to say this behind your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu's back!"

"Just go upstairs now. Liu Xinwu from October is upstairs. I will say this in front of Old Liu, and he will definitely not dare to talk back!" Okay!
Cheng Xuemin finally reacted and understood!

Old Zhang insisted on pulling him down to have a private chat. It turned out that he was planning to take advantage of his "The Wreath under the Mountain"!

His mother-in-law, Lao Liu, the editor-in-chief of October, was also upstairs, so it was no wonder that Cheng Xuemin was not allowed to go in and sign in first. He was pulled down even when he reached the door.

This is because I was afraid that it would be difficult to pry the manuscript away in front of Lao Liu.

But Lao Zhang, you are misleading. It was said that it was the manuscript approved by the art troupe. His mother-in-law's "October" was indeed a bit lacking.

Moreover, the art troupe has already decided to be "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art", so even if Zhang Guangnian wants to make a move now, it will be in vain.

After understanding Zhang Guangnian's purpose of pulling him down, Cheng Xuemin smiled, nodded awkwardly and said, "Teacher Zhang, the manuscript has indeed been completed, but Mr. Shi is preparing to give it to Liberation Army Literature and Art!"

"After all, this manuscript is about the deeds on the front line, and it should be published for our heroic soldiers to see!"

Zhang Guangnian was originally full of confidence, but after hearing what Cheng Xuemin said, he was dumbfounded and said in silence: "To the Liberation Army Literature and Art?"

But I soon realized that I had to give it to them as "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"!

Zhang Guangnian was bragging all the time, but he forgot about "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art"!

They all said that it was a manuscript approved by the General Political Department, so it must be a magazine published for their own troops!
Moreover, the influence of "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art" in the army is something that People's Literature cannot even catch up with!
Therefore, if the General Political Department gave the manuscript to "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art", Zhang Guangnian would not be able to pry it open even if he wanted to!
"Yes, I'm still polishing the manuscript and will send it over in the next two days!" Cheng Xuemin nodded with a smile.

Zhang Guangnian was really disappointed that the manuscript could not be moved. However, he thought about it again and asked, "Xuemin, are you here to deliver the "Da Qin"? Your speed is really amazing as always!"

"That's perfect. We are still reviewing and finalizing this issue, so we can arrange it for you!"

Since he wasn't here to deliver the manuscript to the General Political Department, he must be here to deliver "Da Qin" to him!
"Well... Mr. Zhang, I haven't even had time to start writing the manuscript for Da Qin yet!"

Cheng Xuemin could only reply embarrassedly.

"Uh..." Zhang Guangnian was stunned again. It was neither "The Great Qin" nor the official manuscript. So what manuscript could it be?
But he quickly stopped and said, "Xuemin, it's not urgent, it's not urgent, you just came down from the front line, you really need to rest!"

After chatting some more, Zhang Guangnian realized that he was being too sentimental!

Just now Cheng Xuemin said that he was looking for him just to catch up and say hello, not to deliver a manuscript!

Without delaying Cheng Xuemin's work, he accompanied Cheng Xuemin to the preparation office on the third floor again.

After entering the preparatory office, Cheng Xuemin finally realized why Lao Zhang insisted on dragging him downstairs to his office to talk!
It turns out that the organizing office includes not only Liu Xinwu, the editor-in-chief of October, whom he just mentioned, but also Li Qingquan from Yenching Literature and Lao Qin from People's Daily.

Surrounding Liu Xinwu and Li Qingquan were many other heads of newspapers, magazines and publications.

They seem to be talking about something!
Liu Xinwu also felt that someone else was coming to the door, so he looked up at the door and saw that it was Cheng Xuemin who came in. He was stunned on the spot!
He also quickly stood up and greeted, "Uh! Xuemin, you're here!?"

When Liu Xinwu shouted, Li Shuguang, Li Qingquan and Qin Chuan all looked up at Cheng Xuemin who was at the door.

"Hello, Teacher Liu!"

Cheng Xuemin greeted Liu Xinwu first, and when everyone looked over to greet him, Cheng Xuemin also greeted them one by one, saying, "Hello, Teacher Li, Hello, Teacher Qingquan, Hello, Teacher Qin, Hello, all the teachers!"

They are all seniors and teachers, so Cheng Xuemin, a new and talented author, must be called teacher whenever he meets him.

Teacher Qingquan?!
Because both teachers with the surname Li, Li Shuguang and Li Qingquan, were present, Cheng Xuemin greeted Li Shuguang first. Then Li Qingquan, who was waiting behind him, didn't call him Teacher Li as usual, so he just called him Teacher Qingquan.

After hearing this, Cheng Xuemin finally realized that his wife Feng Jiayou had two options for naming their son that day!
Cheng Qingquan and Cheng Qingsong!
The first name Cheng Qingquan sounds like the same name as someone who loves to learn foreign languages, so it’s definitely not an option.

Now I realize that it’s a good thing I didn’t choose Cheng Qingquan!

Otherwise, not only would his name be the same as that of someone who loves learning foreign languages, but also Li Qingquan of Yenching Literature!
may!

When his wife was named Qingquan, she probably had no idea of ​​Li Qingquan of Yenching Literature.

Fortunately, fortunately, we almost had the same name!
Otherwise, if Li Qingquan knew about this, what would it mean that you, Cheng Xuemin, named your son Qingquan?

He must be a sinister person. Was your son's name given by your mother-in-law, Teacher Gu?
Teacher Gu really wouldn’t do that, right?
It was just two manuscripts from your son-in-law. Did Teacher Gu have to be so cruel?
By then, the misunderstanding may be huge.

Fortunately, Cheng Xuemin did not choose Cheng Qingquan. He would have to mention this to his wife Feng Jiayou when he gets back, and he would definitely make her laugh.

"Xuemin! We all know about this incident!"

"No one would have thought that a consolation performance would encounter such an incident. Fortunately, you are okay!"

Li Shuguang welcomed Cheng Xuemin over and sat with everyone. He couldn't help but talk to Cheng Xuemin about the trip south to express condolences with lingering fear.

After Li Shuguang mentioned this, Li Qingquan, Qin Chuan and others also nodded and showed concern.

"Thank you all teachers for your concern. It's actually not that bad. It can be considered an experience!"

Cheng Xuemin could feel that everyone really cared about him, and he didn't just be polite to them for show. He was truly expressing his gratitude and emotion.

You and I were asking Cheng Xuemin about his condolences at the front line.

"Xuemin, I heard that a commendation meeting was held at the People's Hall yesterday! Were you, Teacher Gu, and Lao Feng all invited to attend?"

"How was it, what award did you win?"

"Teacher Gu told us that you, Xuemin, have survived this disaster and made great contributions, so you will definitely win an award?!"

Liu Xinwu suddenly mentioned yesterday's commendation meeting, which instantly aroused the suspicion of Li Shuguang and the others. They all asked, "What? The commendation meeting was held at the People's Hall yesterday. You, Xuemin, also attended it and won an award?"

"But I didn't see any relevant reports in today's newspaper!?"

This couldn't help but make everyone stunned!

You should know that in the National Excellent Short Story Award that they are organizing now, Cheng Xuemin is the big winner, with three of his manuscripts winning awards!

This is also the highest award in the cultural field, right?

But now I heard that Cheng Xuemin actually won an award at the commendation meeting held by the army yesterday!

Doesn’t that mean!
This kid is both civil and military, he's really too awesome!

……

Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of this chapter)