1978: Female educated youth, don’t want an illiterate husband

Chapter 46: How many girls will be moved by this "Horse Herder" (Seeking follow-up reading)

"Bejia, do you also think that it's better than "Scars"?"

Huang Beijia's sudden remark surprised Bai Ling. Shouldn't he have said that it was indeed a large satellite?

It seems that none of them compare "The Shepherd" with Lu Xinhua's "Scars"!
However, Bai Ling knew that all the staff of their Yenching Literature Editorial Department believed that Lao Xu's "The Shepherd" was better than Lu Xinhua's "Scars".

But I didn’t brag about my products like Wang Po selling melons, and I didn’t dare to spread the news outside, thinking of waiting for readers’ feedback after the publication.

Huang Beijia and Zha Jianying were the first readers of this issue of "Yenching Literature". She actually said this after reading it. Does that mean their issue of "The Shepherd" is half done? !

“Sister Bai Ling, it is indeed better than “Scars”! The love between Xu Lingjun and Li Xiuzhi is really, really touching. I don’t even think it is scar literature!” Cha Jianying said with a choked voice. It was obvious that he had read it deeply and put himself into the story, and resonated with it!
"Yes! This new author named Lao Xu is really amazing. He can write such a beautiful manuscript. The love between Xu Lingjun and Li Xiuzhi is so touching! Could it be the author's personal experience?"

Huang Beijia then asked, "Sister Bai Ling, where is this author called 'Lao Xu' from? What does he do now? Is he the same Xu Lingjun in the novel? I really want to meet this Lao Xu!"

"'Old Xu, do you want a wife or not? Just ask and I'll find one for you right away.' Beijia, you don't want to be the real Li Xiuzhi and meet the author himself, 'Old Xu', do you?"

After hearing what Huang Beijia said, Cha Jianying directly quoted the dialogue from the novel and teased Huang Beijia.

"Jianying, don't you want to meet the author who can write such a good love story? " Huang Beijia glanced at Cha Jianying and asked bluntly.

"I am indeed curious about what kind of person this 'Old Xu' is. How could he write such a good manuscript? Scar literature can actually be written like this, it's amazing!" Cha Jianying agreed and sighed.

"This 'Lao Xu'... is the author of De Ning, and I don't know much about him!" Bai Ling looked at Feng Jiayou sourly. Isn't Lao Xu the lover of their classmate Feng Jiayou?
Everyone wants to know this Lao Xu! ?
Unfortunately, Bai Ling had been working in Chengjiawan for five or six years, and had been thinking about her for the same five or six years. But unfortunately, love is fleeting, and 'Lao Xu' only has feelings for his 'Li Xiuzhi' Feng Jiayou!

I wonder what kind of expression Huang Beijia and the others would have when they find out that Lao Xu is Feng Jiayou’s lover, and Li Xiuzhi in the novel is the Feng Jiayou around them.

And Feng Jiayou herself, isn't she too calm now? Facing the sighs of her classmates and their admiring fantasies of knowing her lover, she still remained silent, very calm!

"Is it the author of De Ning?! By the way, where is De Ning?! Where did she go?!" Huang Beijia and the others were somewhat surprised to hear that Bai Ling didn't know about Lao Xu's situation.

When mentioning Zhang Dening, I found that she was missing, and couldn't help but ask a question.

"There is another author here. De Ning can go over to say hello and ask for an article!" Bai Ling replied casually. There are more than just Huang Beijia and Cha Jianying authors at Yanda.

Huang Beijia didn't care. Seeing Feng Jiayou still reading the magazine, he asked:

"Jiayou, haven't you finished reading it yet?! What do you think? Aren't the characters Xu Lingjun and Li Xiuzhi too good? I have a feeling that this issue of Yanjing Literature might be a big hit. It's really a big hit!"

Without waiting for Feng Jiayou to speak, he continued excitedly, "If I were to explain again, Lao Xu, who wrote "The Shepherd", is a new author, and he may not be less popular than Lu Xinhua, who wrote "Scars"!"

Cha Jianying also nodded repeatedly, echoing Huang Beijia's words, saying that this Lao Xu, this horse shepherd, will really be famous!

"It's really well written. I'm a little envious of the love between Xu Lingjun and Li Xiuzhi in the novel!" Feng Jiayou was not afraid of being beaten to death by Huang Beijia and others afterwards. She really wanted to pretend to say, "That's how it's written!"

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“It’s so well written!”

"I didn't realize you're so talented, Xuemin. I think this manuscript will be accepted and published in People's Literature!"

Chen Shumin also finished reading the manuscript in his hand. He couldn't help but look at the young man Cheng Xuemin in front of him with a strange look and praised him generously.

"Uh... Mr. Chen, do you think your manuscript will be accepted by People's Literature?"

Whether the manuscript is well written or not, Cheng Xuemin himself knows it well without Chen Shumin's praise. How can it be bad to pay tribute to famous writers and famous works? What makes Cheng Xuemin excited is that if he, a new author, submits his manuscript to People's Literature, can it be accepted?
That’s People’s Literature!

Its historical status in magazines and publications is comparable to that of Xinhua News Agency, a heavyweight publication of the same level. After reading his manuscript, Old Chen actually bluntly suggested that he submit it to People's Literature. Cheng Xuemin was eager to make a move!
"Xuemin, if you can keep up this level, I think People's Literature will be fine!" Chen Shumin nodded repeatedly and asked, "By the way, Xuemin, where do you live now? Will you stay at the library to finish this manuscript?"

"Teacher Chen, I'm staying at my wife's parents' house for now. I might finish this manuscript at Yanda High School later!"

Cheng Xuemin heard what Old Chen said, and it sounded like he was afraid that Cheng Xuemin would run away, so he wanted to find out where he lived first?

"Yenching University Affiliated High School?" Chen Shumin didn't react for a moment. How come he suddenly jumped to junior high school?

"I am returning to the city with my lover. She was admitted to Yanjing University and encouraged me to take the college entrance examination next year and get admitted to Yanjing University, so I am repeating my studies there to prepare for the exam!"

Cheng Xuemin spoke the truth and got along well with Old Chen, so he talked a little more.

"Xuemin, are you preparing for the exam? Your wife wants you to take the entrance exam to Yenching University as well!?" This really caused Chen Shumin to be shocked.

Why does it sound like this kid's tone makes it seem like getting into Yan University next year is as easy as taking candy from a baby, and he's so confident and determined to succeed?

When did it become so easy to pass the entrance exam to Yanda among all the candidates?!
"I have this idea, but it depends on how the exam goes next year. But I don't think it should be a big problem!"

Cheng Xuemin still spoke the truth without any bragging.

"Awesome!" Chen Shumin's mouth twitched. What else could he say? He could only say you are awesome.

Then he said, "Okay, Yanda High School is not far away. When you finish writing the manuscript, I hope I can read it as soon as possible. I'm really curious about what you will write next."

"Of course, thank you for the compliment, Teacher Chen!" Cheng Xuemin replied modestly and politely.

"Well! Once the manuscript is finished, I'll recommend you to submit it to People's Literature. From my perspective, there won't be any big problems!"

In the end, Chen Shumin stopped pretending and just said he liked Cheng Xuemin's manuscript!
"What do you mean by submitting to People's Literature?! Cheng Xuemin, you have another manuscript!?"

"Scared?! Your classmate walks without making any sound?! You scared me!"

A female voice suddenly came from behind, but Chen Shumin was not scared. He turned around and said.

"Hello, Mr. Chen. Our Mr. Zhou has been talking about your manuscript a lot!"

"How could you help People's Literature by poaching manuscripts from our Yenching Literature? I'll tell Old Zhou about this later!"

Bai Ling obviously knew Chen Shumin and greeted him playfully.

"Are you from Yenching Literature?!" Chen Shumin was stunned. He didn't expect that this girl who suddenly appeared was Zhou Yanru from Yenching Literature. He was caught on the spot!
"Really? Hello, Teacher Chen. My name is Zhang Dening. I have been at Yenching Literature for more than a year. I always hear Old Zhou complaining that Teacher Chen, you have no manuscripts. Now it seems that you do have manuscripts!"

Zhang Dening laughed at Chen Shumin again, then looked at Cheng Xuemin and asked, "Cheng Xuemin, is this your new manuscript? You won't really listen to Teacher Chen and submit it to People's Literature, will you?"

"Well... why are you here, Dening?!" Cheng Xuemin smiled angrily and changed the subject without giving a direct answer.

"Aren't you here to accompany Bai Ling to deliver sample issues and payment slips to her authors?" Zhang Dening responded, his attention already on the manuscript on the table. He picked it up and looked at it, but was so fascinated at the first glance that he didn't think about it anymore!
"Then you guys chat first, I have something to do!" Chen Shumin saw the opportunity and quickly left, but at the same time he did not forget to tell Cheng Xuemin, "When the manuscript is finished, be sure to show it to me!"

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(End of this chapter)