Rebirth of the Great Era 1993

President Hong has gained weight.

The former skinny and dry Editor-in-Chief Hong has become President Hong with a belly.

Zhang Xuan and Tao Ge were both surprised by this. It really subverted their inherent image.

Tao Ge walked up and joked: "Uncle Hong, although you are full of blessings like this, I'm really not used to it."

President Hong lowered his head and glanced at his belly, not caring at all: "My wife's illness has recovered, I feel happy, so I often drink beer with her at home.

In addition, after the position adjustment, there were more dinner parties, some of which I couldn't refuse. "

Back at CUHK, Zhang Xuan arranged for President Hong to go into the study room, and then accompanied Shuang Ling and Zou Qingzhu to buy groceries.

Du Shuangling said softly: "I brought a lot of game and mushrooms here this time. I remember that President Hong and Sister Tao both like to eat them. I will make a pot later."

Zhang Xuan happily held her hand: "You are really my good wife."

"Hey! You two are so disgusting." Zou Qingzhu, who was standing next to him, had a look of disgust on his face.

Zhang Xuan asked Zou Qingzhu: "We are about to start school. Your fiancé won't come to see you?"

Zou Qingzhu said: "He has been quite busy recently and will not be free until the end of the year."

After buying some vegetables, the three of them started working in the kitchen.

Seeing him following him, Du Shuangling was afraid of wasting his time: "Go and do your work. It's enough for us and Qingzhu to be here. I'll help her."

Zhang Xuan shook his head: "No, Xie Qi hasn't arrived yet, I just took the opportunity to take a rest."

At about four o'clock in the afternoon, Zhao Lei drove Xie Qi over.

This was the first time for Xie Qi to come to the room where Zhang Xuan and Du Shuangling lived together. She was full of curiosity and secretly compared it with her cousin's villa as soon as she entered.

As a result, we came to a conclusion: it is too simple. If you are used to living in villas, you don't want to live here at all.

Xie Qi handed two bags of books to Zhang Xuan and introduced: "There are almost 40 books here, including classics and some information you need.

Many of the documents are provided by Penguin Press. President Allen is a fantasy fan and loves vampire-themed novels very much. When he learned that your next book was about vampires, he even helped you collect a lot of information that was rarely seen in ordinary times. "

As she spoke, Xie Qi printed out the information about Allen, the president of Penguin Publishing House, which was half a meter high.

Zhang Xuan picked out some information and flipped through it, and he was immediately overjoyed. This was exactly what he lacked. As expected of the president of Penguin Publishing House, he could get such precious information.

Seeing the joy on his face, Xie Qi breathed a sigh of relief. As subordinates, what they most wanted to see was that their boss was happy.

She took the opportunity to say, "Allen wants me to bring you something."

Zhang Xuan stopped turning the book in his hand: "What are you talking about?"

Xie Qi said: "Before coming here, Allen solemnly asked me to tell you: You can write the book slowly. If you don't have enough time, you don't have to submit it next spring. He is looking forward to a classic."

His eyes swept over these thick piles of information, Zhang Xuan's blood boiled like never before: "Go back and tell him, reassure him, you won't let him down."

After chatting for a while, when no one was around, Xie Qi suddenly took out a gift from her bag and gave it to you:

"Sophie Marceau is also a fan of vampire culture. When I learned that you were writing on this subject, I specially picked a gift for you."

Zhang Xuan was surprised: "I haven't even started writing the book yet. How did she know about it?"

Xie Qi told him excitedly: "I learned that you have decided on the direction of your next book. Penguin Publishing House and the American ABC TV station have helped you to promote it. They call it warm-up.

Mainstream media such as Europe and the United States have now reported extensively on this matter. Almost everyone in the West knows about it, and it has even sparked a heated discussion among celebrities. "

Zhang Xuan was curious: "What are celebrities talking about? What did they say?"

Xie Qi said: "Some celebrities made bets on TV shows that you would not be good at writing a new book about vampires.

They even said that if your new book is ready, they would dance with their bare buttocks on the show. "

Zhang Xuan was stunned: "No pants?"

Xie Qi nodded enthusiastically: "I watched the news, and that's what the host said. He even swore to God on the spot that the dance would last no less than 2 minutes."

Zhang Xuan chuckled without getting angry, and just said: "Go back and help me reply to those celebrities: I will try my best to make him dance this dance well."

Zhang Xuan took the gift from Sophie Marceau and asked, "What's in this?"

Xie Qi raised her head and smiled: "It would be more meaningful for you to unpack the things given to you by the most beautiful woman in France."

Zhang Xuan laughed: "If Lilith listens to what you say, I will definitely break off our relationship with you."

Xie Qi expressed her loyalty: "In private terms, she is my cousin, but in public terms, you are my boss."

The old man was speechless, these little pussies have all turned into fried dough sticks.

The gift box was very exquisite. When I opened it, I found a top brand Montblanc pen inside, but it was not an ordinary pen. It was inlaid with diamonds.

Seeing him thinking deeply, Xie Qi said, "This is a pen specially customized for you by Sophie."

Zhang Xuan asked: "It will cost a lot."

Xie Qi shook her head: "I can't reveal this to you. Anyway, according to Sophie's meaning, "BMW presents heroes". Such a pen is suitable for your status."

This pen is indeed exquisite and beautiful. Zhang Xuan loved it from the bottom of his heart at first glance, "Go back and help me thank Sophie."

Xie Qi made a rare joke: "Don't you have her contact information? She might be waiting for you."

Zhang Xuan stretched out his hand and nodded: "If I hook up with her, Lilith will probably not just break up with you."

Xie Qi covered her mouth and smiled and didn't mention it again.

After putting away the materials, books, and pens, Zhang Xuan thanked him and said, "Thank you for your hard work after running around all night! The kitchen is cooking. Let's have dinner together."

Xie Qi did not refuse, "Okay, I'll go to the hotel to rest for a while and come back later."

Zhang Xuan personally walked her downstairs and waited until her back was far away before looking back.

I couldn't help but squeal as I went up the stairs. It is said that a hero cannot pass the beauty test, but how can a beauty pass the hero test?

Tsk, it’s good to be rich and famous!

At 4:30 in the afternoon, Jiang Bai, the deputy dean of the Chinese School, came over after receiving the invitation.

Jiang Bai brought some fruits over and couldn't wait to ask after entering the door: "Is your new book going to be published?"

Zhang Xuan said modestly: "I've just finished writing it. Whether it can be published depends on President Hong's suggestion."

Jiang Bai heard a strong sense of confidence in his words, and immediately sighed: "Many people are waiting for your new book, and I am no exception. Some friends called me today to ask about it."

Hearing this, the old man suddenly felt the pressure coming from his nose.

It is true that he has been away from domestic traditional literature for too long. While many people are looking forward to it, some people are also waiting to see the fun and laugh.

Then he was thinking: Will the old king of Beijing jump out this time?

After all, according to this person's temperament, he is also a thorn who is not afraid of anything. There is nothing he dare not say.

I don't know what happened, but Zhang Xuan suddenly felt itchy and wanted to fight with the old king from the capital again.

During dinner, he deliberately observed the micro-expressions on President Hong's face. Unfortunately, President Hong, who was in a high position, was very self-restrained and did not reveal any flaws.

But the only thing that comforted the old man was that President Hong went back to the study after dinner, and his conversation with his old friend Jiang Bai didn't last more than ten minutes.

Seeing him like this, Tao Ge found an opportunity to quietly ask: "What's wrong with you? Why do I feel that you are suddenly more cautious?"

Zhang Xuan also felt inexplicable: "Maybe it's the same as "fear of being close to home". After preparing for so long, it's time to test it. I'm still a little uneasy in my heart."

Tao Ge understood. This was because he had too much expectations.

She opened her arms and hugged him: "I believe in my sister's judgment. This book is very good, better than ever before."

"Yeah." At this point, Zhang Xuan could only play Ah Q to the extreme.

Then he asked: "How many words do you have that you haven't finished reading?"

Tao Ge said: "The farther you go to the back, the slower you read. There are about 60,000 words left."

Then Zhang Xuan asked: "Then when will you and Xinxin return to Singapore?"

Tao Ge looked into his eyes: "I originally planned to leave tomorrow, but seeing you like this makes me worried, so I'd better wait until Uncle Hong has finished reading."

Zhang Xuan was a little moved and nodded without saying anything.

In the next few days, in order to calm himself down, Zhang Xuan diverted his attention and concentrated on fantasy and vampire themes.

It's okay if you don't watch it, but you can't control it once you watch it. The more you watch it, the more excited you are. Every time you watch it, you find that the memory of vampires in later generations erupts like well water, and then your hands become more and more itchy, and the result is "Twilight" The outline and details of "City of Light" were revised numerous times by him.

In the end, he looked at the seven outlines and detailed outlines and felt dumbfounded.

Damn it! Is this still "The Twilight Zone"? 90% of the content is newly created by myself, can it still be called "Twilight Zone"?

How about changing the title of the book?

However, this idea was ruthlessly killed by him, although the content is now completely different, even far different.

But one cannot forget his roots. Without "Twilight" he would not have thought of writing about vampires, and he still retained the core essence of "Twilight".

Besides, the name "Twilight" sounds pretty good. It has an indescribable artistic conception, as if a ray of sunset shines through the gaps in the layers into the bottomless dark forest.

Forget it, that's it, Zhang Xuan thought.

"The Human World" is very long, and President Hong read it very slowly.

Every time he saw President Hong put down his bowls and chopsticks and went to the study, Zhang Xuan suddenly had a very absurd thought in his mind: Don't die suddenly if you work so hard!

Bah bah bah! Zhang Xuan patted his big mouth and went down to the first floor for a walk.

Seeing Lao Deng's son playing with mud on the ground, Zhang Xuan teased him: "Chenchen, come with me, I will take you to eat delicious food."

Chenchen made a milky sound and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Zhang Xuan glanced at Rooney not far away and said, "Fat."

Hearing the word "fat", Chenchen gulped, swallowed hard, and then shook his head, squeezing and squeezing, not daring to go!

"No, mom said, if I try to be greedy, I'll be beaten to death." Chenchen said this with difficulty.

"Hey, he's promising." Zhang Xuan reached out and touched his head, then walked away with his little hands behind his back.

As they walked, they met Du Shuangling and Zou Qingzhu.

He asked: "Is the postgraduate reporting process completed?"

Du Shuangling hummed softly.

Zhang Xuan asked: "I will be a graduate student in the future, how do you feel?"

Du Shuangling smiled sweetly, walked over and held his arm: "My husband is a great writer, how can I, a little graduate student, feel?"

"Oh my God, I'm so goose-bumped that I can't listen anymore. You continue to be intimate. I'm going home." Seeing the two of them making love to each other, Zou Qingzhu sneered and ran away.

Zhang Xuan ignored the snail girl and asked, "How is the instructor? Is he a nice person?"

Du Shuangling glanced at him and said with satisfaction: "With you here, how can I be a good mentor?"

Zhang Xuan grinned happily, "That's true, who at CUHK doesn't know that I am a wife-loving master?"

The two of them talked like this every day after dinner and walked around the campus. A week passed before they knew it.

During this week, Hong Zhenbo's life can be described as simple, no, perhaps boring is more appropriate.

Every day I read, make time to eat, and read.

Even if there are bathing, going to the toilet, and sleeping in between, people are still holding on to time.

Afraid of wasting anything.

After seven solemn days, the time came to the afternoon of the eighth day, around 4 o'clock.

Hong Zhenbo, who was like a stone sculpture, finally made some movement. The expressionless expression he had maintained all along disappeared, and his seriousness disappeared.

President Hong read the last word of the last paragraph, put down the manuscript, took a deep breath, and said solemnly to Zhang Xuan:

"The last time I saw such a good work in this genre was "The Ordinary World". Your book impressed me even more deeply and was more heart-wrenching. It is worthy of your two years of hard work and my two years of waiting have been worth it!" "

It's rare to see President Hong say so many words of praise in one breath, and the study was quiet for a while.

But in stark contrast to the silent room: everyone's faces were filled with rich expressions.

Zhang Xuan is relaxed and relieved.

Tao Ge was happy. Hong Zhenbo's words resonated with her, and she looked deeply convinced.

Du Shuangling was very excited at the moment, with a hint of admiration deep in her eyes.

And what about Xinxin and Zou Qingzhu who were watching? Apart from being happy, I was even more envious of Zhang Xuan and Du Shuangling.

Xinxin looked at Tao Ge and even thought: If the person she picked was half as capable as Zhang Xuan, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Tao Ge poured a cup of tea for several people and asked Hong Zhenbo: "Uncle Hong, how do you arrange the new book?"

When it came to business, President Hong put down his teacup and said, "Come back to the capital with me and prioritize this book."

The "priority" in President Hong's words is to mobilize all the power of People's Literature to build momentum for this new book.

What kind of omni-channel promotion?

What kind of physical book is published?

Give way to other works that should be given way, pause those that should be suspended first, and give priority to publishing "Human World" in its entirety.

In short, there is one sentence: All human and material resources for people's literature must be fully mobilized in an orderly and intensive manner against time.

Having stayed at the People's Literature Society for so many years, Tao Ge naturally understood the profound meaning of "priority" and was unambiguous at the moment. He postponed his trip to Singapore again and said, "Okay."

President Hong knew that her time was tight, so he stood up immediately and said: "Then let's leave now. If you finish this early, you can go to Singapore early."

Tao Ge was a neat person and stood up. He first said to Zhang Xuan: "You have been busy working on the outline of this book recently. Don't be distracted and go to the capital. I'll leave it to my sister over there."

Zhang Xuan was naturally extremely relieved about Tao Ge. It just so happened that he was in a selfless state while reading books and materials and didn't want to leave.

So he said, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. I'll wait for your good news."

Tao Ge turned around and asked Xinxin: "Are you going to go shopping somewhere else? Or are you waiting here for me to come back? If I am quick, it will take 2 days, if I am slow, it will take 3 days."

Xinxin thought for a while: "Let me go to Shanghai. I plan to stay longer this time to say goodbye to Oriole."

Tao Ge said: "That's okay. In that case, you can pack up and go to the airport with us."

After hearing this, Xinxin went to the third floor to pack her luggage.

Half an hour later, Tao Ge, President Hong and Xinxin got into the Mercedes-Benz.

Seeing Zhang Xuan about to follow, Tao Ge directly stopped him and said meaningfully: "Just send her here. If you miss me, call me. Don't make it so difficult to separate."

Zhang Xuan: "."

Knowing that this was her good intention, the old man who was just showing off decisively stopped.

He is so busy now that he doesn't even have time to fully understand the idiom "a certainty". How can he have time to go to the airport to see her off?

They're all polite, hey, damn, people are so hypocritical.

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