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Chapter 347 Rejection, New Semester
In front of the computer.

Huang Qingya frowned and thought for a moment, then chuckled softly.

She felt that Bai Fengyin had looked down on her, Huang Qingya, by using such a lucrative method to entice her to help them persuade Cao Sheng to sign the new book to them.

Huang Qingya really wanted her new book to be published so she could earn royalties.

But her purpose in wanting to earn royalties wasn't just about money.

She simply wanted to prove the quality of her work and her own abilities by earning royalties.

But if she earns her royalties through the method Bai Fengyin suggested, does that prove Huang Qingya's abilities?

This only proves that Huang Qingya is blinded by greed!

If Cao Sheng finds out about this in the future, will her relationship with him still be able to be preserved?

Besides, Huang Qingya is not short of money.

Besides, with Cao Sheng helping her come up with ideas, she firmly believed that even if "The Story of Xiao Qiao" couldn't be published, her next book, or the one after that, would definitely be published.

After these thoughts flashed through her mind, she replied to Bai Fengyin: "Thank you for your kindness, I appreciate it!"

She waited for a while, but didn't receive a reply from Bai Fengyin.

Is Bai Fengyin offline? Or is she just disappointed and unsure how to reply?

Ten minutes later.

Huang Qingya turned off the computer, left the bedroom, washed up, returned to the bedroom, and went to bed to rest, but she couldn't fall asleep for a while.

She opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling, thinking about the plot of "The Legend of Xiao Qiao," the difficulties of not being able to publish it, and the various data on Hongxiu. She felt a lot of complicated emotions.

This was the biggest setback she had encountered since she started writing novels.

I've encountered various setbacks before, some minor and some major, such as writer's block; or readers being dissatisfied with the plot I wrote and receiving more negative reviews, etc.

But she overcame those minor setbacks little by little.

This setback seems impossible to overcome in the short term.

What can she do if the publisher is unwilling to publish her book?
She had already tried submitting her work to several publishing houses, including those Taiwanese publishing houses that accepted romance novels, which Cao Sheng had helped her find out, but none of them approved the publication of "The Legend of Xiao Qiao".

In the quiet of the night, she suddenly felt a little worried that she was not good enough for Cao Sheng.

Actually, she had always worried that she was not good enough for him.

One reason is the age difference between them.

Secondly, there is a huge gap between them in their careers.

Because she felt unworthy of him, she has been working hard to write novels for the past two years, studying various writing styles, hoping to become a top-tier author on the female-oriented channel.

She felt that only in that way could she barely be worthy of him.

But now?

His career remains thriving. His films "Ong-Bak" and "A World Without Thieves," released this summer, have both achieved high box office returns and received mostly positive reviews.

Ong-Bak was a hit in the United States, Japan, South Korea, and many Southeast Asian countries.

He wrote the screenplays for both of these films.

This further proves his ability to write screenplays.

I've heard that recently many film companies, directors, and stars have wanted him to write scripts, making him a hot commodity in the film and television industry.

And what about Huang Qingya?

Not only did she fail to keep up with his progress, but her new book also failed to be published. The word "flop" has been frequently flashing through her mind lately, making her increasingly insecure.

So the idea of ​​starting a new book came to her mind once again.

This thought has crossed her mind more than once recently.

But every time this thought crossed her mind, she would remember what Cao Sheng had told her—if you have confidence in this book, then serialize it online for a few months. If it becomes popular online, a publisher should be willing to publish it.

She felt this was forcing publishers to choose her work.

It's somewhat similar to Cao Sheng's early work, "Living with an Air Hostess," which he serialized online.

That book first became popular online before it was picked up by a publisher and published.

But he's just a speck of dust in the Central Plains, how can I compare?
Huang Qingya lacked confidence.

However, she really wanted to give it a try.

Because she was confident in the plot of "The Legend of Xiao Qiao".

Thinking about how so many civil and military officials during the Three Kingdoms period were infatuated with Xiao Qiao and longed for her day and night, she felt more confident.

She felt that this book, "The Biography of Xiao Qiao," was much more enjoyable than her two previous books.

……

The next morning.

Bai Fengyin was a little disappointed and unwilling when she saw Huang Qingya's reply. After all, as long as she could persuade Huang Qingya, she, Bai Fengyin, could help the company sign Cao Sheng's new book.

As far as she knew, Cao Sheng's "The Legend of the Primordial Era" had been serialized for quite some time. Based on the writing time of his previous books, she estimated that "The Legend of the Primordial Era" should be coming to an end soon. In other words, Cao Sheng's new book was about to be released, and perhaps he already had tens of thousands of words in the manuscript.

If Bai Fengyin can sign Cao Sheng's new book, it will be difficult for her not to get a promotion and a raise.

So, after a moment's hesitation, she sent another message to Huang Qingya, hoping to persuade her.

However, she waited all day but didn't receive a reply from Huang Qingya.

The next day, they still hadn't received a reply from Huang Qingya.

Unwilling to give up so easily, Bai Fengyin took out her phone and dialed Huang Qingya's number.

She didn't choose to call before because she was worried that Huang Qingya wouldn't have time to think and might just refuse on the spot.

If Huang Qingya sends a message, she can think it over carefully before replying.

She originally thought that if Huang Qingya had more time to consider it, she would be moved.

After all, whether or not "The Story of Xiao Qiao" can be published will have a significant impact on Huang Qingya's personal interests.

The call was dialed.

Bai Fengyin: "Hello? Qingya, is it convenient for you to talk now?"

In an office of the Huizhou Writers Association.

Huang Qingya smiled and said, "It's convenient, Sister Fengyin. You can say whatever you want to say, I'm listening!"

Bai Fengyin: "Uh, it's like this, reviewing manuscripts isn't usually my job, but I took some time these past two days to read your 'The Story of Xiao Qiao,' and I personally think it's very well written, really! I think you've made great progress, and it would be a real shame if it couldn't be published, right?"

Huang Qingya was a little surprised. "You mean? My book can be published? You've changed your mind?"

If that's the case, she'll be very happy.

but……

Bai Fengyin: "Hehe, yes! It can be published! I'll talk to headquarters for you, it should be fine." Huang Qingya: "Really? Thank you so much! Sister Fengyin, I'll treat you to dinner later, and I'll definitely toast you a few more times!"

Bai Fengyin: "Heh, good! I'll be waiting then. By the way, Mr. Cao's 'The Legend of the Primordial Era' should be almost finished, right? Is the new book already in preparation? Have you told him about our sincerity? Don't worry! The treatment we give him will definitely not be lower than what Xinchang gives him. I can absolutely guarantee that!"

Huang Qingya, whose face had just lit up with surprise, was speechless upon hearing this.

She had just thought that Bai Fengyin had changed her mind and would unconditionally help her publish "The Story of Xiao Qiao"!

In the end, she still had to help persuade Cao Sheng to give the new bookmark to Shuopin.

Bai Fengyin waited a while, but Huang Qingya didn't speak. She couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Qingya! Is this making things difficult for you? I don't think so. This is clearly a win-win-win situation! He can get a higher royalty, and your 'The Story of Xiao Qiao' can be published. Isn't that great? By the way, do you have any concerns? Or do you have any other conditions? If so, just tell me! I promise I'll make you satisfied if I can agree to it, okay?"

Huang Qingya held her phone to her ear with her left hand, while idly twirling a ballpoint pen in her right. This was a pen-twirling skill she learned in her student days, and she would habitually twirl it a couple of times when she was bored.

At that moment, she unconsciously twirled the ballpoint pen between her fingers, doing so with great skill.

After hearing Bai Fengyin's words, Huang Qingya gave a self-deprecating smile.

She sighed and said, "Sister Fengyin! Let me put this to you! If the condition for you to sign my new book is that you help me sign my boyfriend's new book, then I can tell you, that's impossible! I don't care if a novel isn't published, but if it affects my relationship with my boyfriend, I'll suffer a huge loss. Do you understand what I mean?"

Bai Fengyin: "This, this... how could that be? This is good for him too, how could it affect your relationship? Qingya, I think you're overthinking it..."

Before she could finish speaking, Huang Qingya hung up the phone.

Because she realized that she probably wouldn't be able to work with Shuopin anymore.

Now that things have come to this point, how can she cooperate with the other party in the future?
Therefore, she felt she could hang up the phone.

There's no need to give Bai Fengyin any more face.

……

Huizhou Teachers College.

It's been over a week since the new semester started.

Cao Sheng, now a senior in college, has been experiencing something special lately because he graduated without having a senior year before his rebirth. In his original timeline, he didn't pursue a bachelor's degree after completing a junior college program; his junior college education lasted three years.

So, senior year was a bit of a novel experience for him.

At the same time, I also know that my time at school is running out.

According to the school's tradition, students are required to do an internship in their last semester of senior year, but of course, he had no interest in doing an internship.

Therefore, his college career is essentially down to just one semester.

As the new semester begins, a large group of freshmen are once again undergoing military training on the school playground every day.

Every day, walking around the campus and into the cafeteria, you can see freshmen wearing camouflage uniforms. The freshmen are always full of vigor. Some freshmen will jog a few steps while walking. Their light steps reveal their inner spirit.

In contrast, the senior students are like seasoned veterans, walking slowly and skipping more classes.

After the start of this semester, Cao Sheng noticed that there were significantly fewer students in the classroom every day, and many students seemed to have changed their personalities.

Some people have started to speak louder, becoming indifferent and fearless; some have begun to pay attention to their clothes and appearance, caring about their outward image; while others have become sloppy and unkempt, like a salted fish that has given up.

There are significantly fewer people studying seriously now.

Some people became addicted to the internet; some started looking for partners everywhere; some started working part-time off-campus, seemingly wanting to gain work experience.

and many more.

Cao Sheng was like an observer, watching all these changes unfold.

Sometimes, it creates the illusion that "I've seen this episode before".

Of course, this is not an illusion.

Before his rebirth, he had witnessed such changes when he was a junior in college.

Before he was reborn and went on to university, he had seen similar changes during his junior year.

Before his rebirth, during his junior year of college, while other students underwent changes, Cao Sheng also experienced some changes. At that time, he always felt that attending classes was meaningless.

I feel that the knowledge in textbooks is no longer useful and I can't learn it.

My heart is filled with uncertainty about the future.

I can't help but wonder what internship life will be like?
Where will I work after graduation? What will my income be like? How many years will it take to save enough money to get married and start a family?
and many more.

At that time, he felt that all the students in the class were like dandelions that were about to mature. When that day came, a gust of wind would blow, and all the students would be like dandelion seeds, scattered in all directions, and no one knew where they would end up.

After his rebirth, he no longer felt so lost.

He wasn't even interested in doing an internship, but he was very certain about his future life. He knew he could go wherever he wanted and live however he wanted.

So, whether it was his junior year before transferring to a four-year university or his senior year now, while others are changing, he hasn't changed much.

Every day, I still come to the classroom on time for class, eat in the cafeteria, write in the dormitory, or go to my gym to practice boxing or swordplay, and so on.

What he didn't know was that while his classmates were changing, Cao Sheng remained unchanged. In the eyes of the other students in the class, he was an oddball.

Just like an egg!

While other eggs were hatching and tiny lives were emerging from them, his egg remained unhatched, making it stand out from the crowd.

So, this morning, during the early self-study period...

Cao Sheng was sitting in the back row of the classroom by the window, looking down at his book, when suddenly a male classmate sat down next to him.

Cao Sheng turned his head and saw a classmate he hadn't interacted with much before, named Li Xin. Li Xin usually sat in the middle of the classroom, but today he was sitting next to Cao Sheng.

Cao Sheng looked at him with surprise. Li Xin smiled, put his arm around Cao Sheng's shoulder, and said with a smile, "I suddenly wanted to put my arm around your shoulder before we graduate. Do you know why?"

Cao Sheng looked down at Li Xin's hand on his shoulder, then looked at Li Xin and said, "Why? I'm not a woman!"

Li Xin chuckled lightly. At this moment, many classmates nearby looked over. After all, Cao Sheng was a celebrity in their class and was usually the focus of everyone's attention.

Li Xin: "Because after we graduate, I won't dare to put my arm around you anymore! By then, you'll be the famous 'One Ash of Central Plains,' and what will I be? Will I still dare to put my arm around your shoulder? Haha..."

His laughter caused a burst of laughter from the surrounding area.

Cao Sheng chuckled slightly.

A boy in the front row spoke up: "Cao Sheng! You know what? I've been really envious of you lately!"

Cao Sheng asked, puzzled, "What are you envious of?"

Boy: "What do you think? Of course I envy how calm you are! We're all worried about our internships, but look at you, do you even look worried?"

This remark was met with widespread agreement.

"Pshaw! Does he even need to worry?"

"of course!"

"He's the boss now! He doesn't even need an internship!"

……

(End of this chapter)