Literary Master 1978

"What does he do? Have we seen him before?" the man asked with full curiosity.

"Those who often go to the library must have seen him. Do you have any impression of this young man in the closed-shelf lending area?"

"I seem to have some impression. What does he look like? I can't remember it at the moment. Anyway, you can't find him in a pile of people."

"Yes, this description is accurate. I was quite disappointed at the time. He was not like Xu Lingjun in the novel at all."

"Haha! You are really good at taking novels seriously."

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The two students were gossiping and working vigorously, and no one noticed Du Rong and the other two who were standing aside.

Hu Wenqiong and Du Rong had shock and confusion on their faces. After walking a few steps, Hu Wenqiong asked: "Du Rong, the person they are talking about..."

Du Rong said with difficulty, "It should be Chaoyang, right?"

There are five people in the closed library desk, only two young people, Du Rong and Lin Chaoyang. Excluding Du Rong herself, only Lin Chaoyang is left.

Besides, what those two people said was so clear. No one could be found in the crowd, wasn't it Lin Chaoyang?

Hu Wenqiong thought about Lin Chaoyang's writing while working. Before, she thought Lin Chaoyang was just a hobby. She even kindly "pointed" to others. Thinking of that scene at that time, Hu Wenqiong felt like she had a fever on her face.

But she still couldn't believe that Lin Chaoyang was actually the same Xu Lingjun who wrote "The Wrangler"?

"Could it really be him?"

Du Rong has a carefree personality and doesn't bother with it at all. She pulls Hu Wenqiong and asks, "Can't we just go back and ask?"

Back in the library, Lin Chaoyang saw the two of them and said with a smile: "Back."

He got up to go to the cafeteria to eat, but Du Rong came to him mysteriously and asked: "Chaoyang, has the novel you written been published?"

Several colleagues in the library knew about Lin Chaoyang's writing, but he had never revealed the publication of his novel. No one took it seriously before and just thought he was amusing himself.

Now that everyone knows it, Lin Chaoyang has nothing to hide.

But before he could speak, Du Rong couldn't wait to explain: "I came out of the cafeteria just now, and there were a few students stacking coal at the door. They chatted and said that there was a young man in the closed library desk who was Xu Lingjun."

When he said this, Du Rong's eyes were full of curiosity and inquiry.

Everyone in the library knew that Lin Chaoyang was originally a primary school teacher in a rural area. He was able to move to the city because he married the daughter of Professor Tao from the History Department, and was assigned to work in the library as a family member of a faculty member.

Most of his colleagues didn't like or dislike Lin Chaoyang, but they always talked about his experience with Tao Yushu.

But where there are people, there will be right and wrong. The library is not a paradise. There will inevitably be a small group of people who gossip and gossip in private.

Du Rong had a good impression of Lin Chaoyang, and she had a very harmonious relationship with him after working as a colleague for half a year. She would never get involved in such topics. Occasionally speaking, it is mostly as a joke.

But she never expected that such an inconspicuous young man from the countryside, who only entered the library through his relationship with his wife and father-in-law, would actually be a hidden writer.

Since its publication in October last year, "The Wrangler" has aroused huge repercussions in the literary world and among readers. However, there are almost no readers who love literature who have not read this short story.

One can imagine the shock in Du Rong's heart.

"Well, I was lucky enough to publish an article." Lin Chaoyang said in a low-key voice.

Although they were prepared in their hearts, Du Rong and Hu Wenqiong couldn't help but be surprised when they heard his words.

After working as colleagues for half a year, Lin Chaoyang suddenly transformed from a simple rural boy to a great writer. Lin Chaoyang's sudden change in identity made both of them somewhat uncomfortable.

"It's really you!" Du Rong exclaimed.

"Oh, I didn't expect that there is a great writer hiding among us!"

After being surprised, Du Rong's reaction was in line with her cheerful personality.

On the contrary, it was Hu Wenqiong, with a faint look in her eyes, and she thought of the scene of "pointing" Lin Chaoyang before.

"Chaoyang, since the work has been published, why don't you tell everyone?"

Lin Chaoyang heard a hint of anger from Hu Wenqiong's tone, and he immediately pretended to be young.

"Sister Hu, no one asked, and I'm embarrassed to say it. If everyone thinks it's a show off, it's time to spread gossip in private."

This means he has just turned twenty. If he is one more year old, Lin Chaoyang's coquettish behavior will look greasy.

Although his reasons were not that convincing, they at least made Hu Wenqiong look good, and Hu Wenqiong also knew that a small group of people in the library had indeed been spreading gossip about Lin Chaoyang.

"Don't pay attention to those gossips." After saying this, she laughed at herself: "Really, I didn't know the situation before, but I still guided you."

"You're doing it for me too." Lin Chaoyang comforted Hu Wenqiong, then changed the subject and asked, "How is the food in the cafeteria today?"

"There are hairtail fish."

"We'll talk about it later, I have to go quickly." Lin Chaoyang was about to leave with his lunch box in hand.

Du Rong also said excitedly: "I have to go upstairs to share the news with Lao Tu and Lao Zheng. There is a great writer in our library."

Lin Chaoyang walked out with a smile.

After lunch, Lin Chaoyang had just returned to the library when he saw Zhang Dening waiting at the door.

"Chaoyang!" Zhang Dening greeted him.

"Does the manuscript need to be revised?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

Zhang Dening shook his head, "No. I came here to tell you that the manuscript is ready for publication and will be scheduled for May."

Lin Chaoyang said happily: "You are very efficient this time!"

"Lao Li personally reviewed the manuscript. Lao Zhou didn't even finish reading it, so he made the decision and sent it."

"Comrade Lao Li is vigorous and resolute!" Lin Chaoyang joked, and then asked: "What about the royalties..."

"I will never forget your royalties!" Zhang Dening couldn't help but complain, and then said: "Seven yuan for a thousand words, which is the highest standard. I will mail it to you in two days, so you don't have to run away."

"Be particular!" Lin Chaoyang cupped his hands.

After talking about the royalties, Zhang Dening asked: "Are there any new works recently?"

Lin Chaoyang shook his head speechlessly, "I knew you weren't so kind. You used the manuscript and you came here to notify me."

Zhang Dening quibbled: "Don't you want to earn royalties? We're offering you top royalties. Isn't this to give you more creative motivation and passion?"

"I just finished writing that manuscript a few days ago, please let me rest."

"Young people are rich in creative inspiration. Don't stop writing when it's time to write. When you get older, you won't be able to write even if you want to."

Zhang Dening started brainwashing Lin Chaoyang again, but he didn't listen at all, "Are you okay? I still have to go to work!"

Seeing that he was not getting enough, Zhang Dening had no choice but to say: "Then you should start writing as soon as possible. If you have time, write more. Earn the royalties!"

She finally understood that with someone like Lin Chaoyang, it was useless to mention anything about creative writing or literature. The royalties were the most real thing.

"I know. By the way, has there been a review of "The Herdsman" signed by Tao Yushu before?"

Zhang Dening looked at him with strange eyes, "Did you write it?"

"What are you thinking!" Lin Chaoyang denied.

"It scared me. If you wrote it, it was so intentional..."

"My wife wrote it!"

Zhang Dening was stuffed with a mouthful of dog food, and the words that came to his mouth were forced back.

"You two, one writes a novel and the other writes novel reviews, so good!" Zhang Dening almost applauded.

"Don't just take it easy, have you passed it?"

"It should be over. I heard Liu Heng mention it." Zhang Dening thought about it and said.

Lin Chaoyang clapped his hands happily, "Okay."

"Hey! After getting the news, you can go home and receive the reward, right?" Zhang Dening teased.

"We are called making progress together. You should learn from it." Lin Chaoyang replied to her and reminded: "Go back and ask Lao Li if you can publish both of our things in the May issue."

Joking aside, Lin Chaoyang's idea made Zhang Dening a little envious.

This is what the ancients said about the husband singing and the wife following, and the harmonious singing of the harp and harp.

"knew."

When Lin Chaoyang saw Zhang Dening off, three young and beautiful girls were walking by Weiming Lake.

"Gong Yun, can we really see Xu Lingjun?" asked a girl with braids among the three.

"Definitely. My sister told me that he works in the library. It's not a day off today, so where can he be if he's not in the library?"

Another pretty girl with outstanding appearance said: "My brother-in-law also works in the library. I didn't expect that he could be a colleague with Xu Lingjun."

The girl with braids teased: "Yu Mo, is your brother-in-law Xu Lingjun?"

Tao Yumo said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

The face of her brother-in-law appeared in her mind unconsciously, and then the tall and handsome Xu Lingjun in her imagination appeared. The two faces slowly approached, and when they were about to get close, they looked like bumper cars, unable to blend together.

She couldn't help but laugh. How could my brother-in-law be Xu Lingjun?