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Chapter 42 Give it to the Department Head

Yes! Cao Sheng was beaten by everyone again.

When everyone found out that he had quietly written another book and that the fourth volume had already been published in Taiwan, everyone, including counselor Lu Xiangwei, was extremely surprised.

I thought it was awesome that Cao Sheng could write a book called "Living with a Flight Attendant".

No one expected that he would write another book "I Want to Become an Immortal".

What surprised everyone the most was that this book could actually be published in Taiwan.

Before this, none of them had ever heard of works by mainland authors being published in Taiwan.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred...

Amidst various emotions, Pang Yunhai and others all clamored for Cao Sheng to treat them to a meal, and they must do so.

Squad leader Geng Yong also joined in the fun.

Counselor Lu Xiangwei did not join in the fun, but he did not stop it either. He just stood by and watched with a smile. When Cao Sheng reluctantly agreed to treat everyone to a meal, Lu Xiangwei reaped the benefits of everyone's fun and was dragged to this small restaurant by everyone.

It’s just a meal, which is nothing to Cao Sheng now.

As early as when he decided to conceal his publishing achievements, he had expected that this day would come, and he was mentally prepared to treat everyone again.

He just didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Who would have thought that the envelope of the sample book I sent had a hole in it?
However, since he has been discovered by everyone, he can face it calmly.

However, he had already had dinner today, and he was a little hungry to have another meal with everyone, so he could only drink a few glasses of wine with everyone.

What surprised him was the counselor Lu Xiangwei, who seemed to be even happier than Cao Sheng. Within half an hour of sitting at the table, he had already drunk more than two bottles of beer and was still drinking. He would drink whenever anyone toasted him.

Suddenly, Lu Xiangwei looked up in surprise, slapped his thigh, and said in annoyance: "Oh no! I forgot what your English teacher asked me to do for her! I came to your dormitory to call people to help her move, why did I come here to drink with you? This... your teacher Cheng must have scolded me to death!"

The box quickly became quiet. You looked at me, I looked at you, and we all wanted to laugh but were too embarrassed to do so.

Pang Yunhai suddenly waved his hand and said casually, "It's okay! Teacher! Anyway, you are here. If Teacher Cheng wanted to scold you, he would have scolded you a long time ago. Come on! Teacher Lu, I will toast you another glass. You must drink a few more glasses today, otherwise you will be scolded by Teacher Cheng in vain, right? Don't you think so?"

Lu Xiangwei was stunned and a little hesitant.

When the others saw Lu Xiangwei's expression, they immediately stood up to toast him and offered him words of comfort.

"Yes, Mr. Lu! Anyway, since you are here, why are you still thinking about those things? Come! I toast to you too!"

"Teacher Lu! It's okay! Let's eat quickly and then go help Teacher Cheng move. It's not a big deal. I believe Teacher Cheng will understand."

"Yes, teacher! Teacher Cheng has a good personality. I believe she will not scold you!"

"Come on! Teacher! Put everything else aside and drink! Let's drink while we can!"

……

Lu Xiangwei is still honest.

I wanted to drink, but I was also thinking about Teacher Cheng moving.

After drinking with everyone for another half an hour in a restless mood, he finally couldn't sit still anymore and stood up and said, "You guys keep drinking! I'm going to go back to other dormitories and call a few students to help your teacher Cheng move. You guys just stay here and don't go."

This time, no matter how much we tried to persuade him, he would not listen.

But I felt embarrassed to let Lu Xiangwei go alone, so the meal ended.

Everyone followed Lu Xiangwei back to school and came to the dormitory building where Teacher Cheng lived.

Cao Sheng also came.

When they arrived at the door of Teacher Cheng's dormitory, they saw Teacher Cheng and her boyfriend moving things out. Teacher Cheng had a dark face and was sweating. Her boyfriend was not only sweating, but his T-shirt was also almost soaked. They were so tired that they opened their mouths and gasped. It was already hot in late June. Only those who have moved in this kind of weather know how it feels.

When they saw Lu Xiangwei coming here with a group of students, both of them had wonderful expressions.

Teacher Cheng rolled his eyes at Lu Xiangwei and said, "Teacher Lu, why did you bring people here so quickly? Aren't you too quick?" Teacher Cheng's girlfriend put down the rice bag in her hand, stood up and took out a half-pack of cigarettes, walked over to Lu Xiangwei with a smile, and whispered, "Don't be angry! She was tired from moving things just now and is angry now!"

Lu Xiangwei apologized and explained repeatedly.

He quickly mentioned that the reason he forgot to bring people to help was because he suddenly discovered that Cao Sheng actually had another novel, which was published in Taiwan, and a sample copy happened to be sent to him today.

Speaking of sample books, he handed a sample book in his hand to Teacher Cheng to look at.

This was given to him by Cao Sheng.

He always carried it with him when he went out to drink before, and he was holding it in his hand when he came over just now.

"A sample book?"

Cheng Ying reached out to take it, looked at Lu Xiangwei in surprise, and then looked at Cao Sheng.

Cao Sheng smiled back.

Cheng Ying forced a smile for him.

Then he lowered his head and flipped through a few pages of the sample book, and all the anger on his face was covered by surprise.

In her impression, this kind of books with traditional Chinese characters arranged vertically are only found in ancient books. However, this book "I Want to Become an Immortal" was clearly printed recently. The paper is brand new, and when she opens it, she can still smell the fragrance of paper and ink.

Cheng Ying flipped through a few pages, then looked up at Cao Sheng with a kind smile, "Student Cao Sheng, you promised to give me a sample book, right? Can you give me a sample book like this, too?"

Cao Sheng’s smile froze slightly.

Cheng Ying had indeed asked him for a sample book before.

But what she wanted before was "Living with a Flight Attendant". The reason why he agreed at that time was that he wanted to buy a few copies of the book when it was on the market and give one to her.

After all, the number of sample books was too limited, and he was reluctant to give them to ordinary people.

But what she was asking about now was "I Want to Become an Immortal".

"I Want to Become an Immortal" is sold in Taiwan, but not in mainland China. Even if he wants to buy a few copies, it is not convenient and he has to discuss it with the publishing house.

At that moment, Cao Sheng smiled and asked back: "Teacher Cheng, don't you want my book "Living with a Stewardess"? We have to wait for a while for the sample copy of that book."

Cheng Ying blinked, "I want a sample of that book. I also want a sample of this book!"

You are so shameless!

Cao Sheng resisted the urge to roll his eyes and shook his head to refuse: "Teacher Cheng, I would also like to give you one copy of each book, but the sample books are too limited. I have already promised others, and I also want to keep a set for my own collection, so, I'm sorry! I can only give you one copy at most."

When he was young, he was shy and embarrassed to refuse others.

Now, he will refuse anything he can.

If others have the nerve to make requests, why should he be embarrassed to refuse?

At this time, Lu Xiangwei spoke up, "Right! Teacher Cheng, please don't make it difficult for Cao Sheng. Sample books are only a few of each book. As his teachers, he has shown great respect for us by giving us one. Please don't make it difficult for him."

Cheng Ying felt a little regretful, nodded, and said with a smile: "Okay! I am too greedy, then give me a sample book like this? I really like this sample book with traditional Chinese characters, and I want to collect one. Is it okay, Mr. Cao Sheng?"

This time, Cao Sheng did not refuse and agreed readily.

……

The next morning.

Lu Xiangwei knocked on the door of the department head's office with a smile, came to the department head's desk, and handed the sample book that Cao Sheng gave him to the department head Wu Chengping.

"Director! Look, this is another novel published by my student. Look at the font! And look at the content inside. Can you guess where this book was published? Hehe! Let me see if you can guess it."

Wu Chengping frowned and looked at Lu Xiangwei's smiling face suspiciously, then reached out to take the sample book. Just one glance at the cover revealed surprise in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)