For the next three days, it was business as usual.

Liu Xing continued to arrange the pages of "Book Tomb Notes 03", and Yuxin began to work in Bohai Book City.

At the same time, the trial registration activity for "Detective Wang Nan's Black Shadow Man" was launched. Although the number of places is only 300, the number of people has exceeded 8,000 on the first day of registration.

On the fourth day, Wang Lanlan received a notice from the Reading Alliance and asked her to go to the Tianhai Star Writers Association for an interview.

She took a preliminary exam more than half a month ago, and today is a re-exam.

The Tianhai Star Writers Association is located on Shuxiang Road in Chengnan District, less than a kilometer away from Yufeng Fiction Academy.

When she arrived, Wang Lanlan found that there were a total of 11 people who had come to the interview today, all of whom were novelists who had recently been promoted to star writers.

Most of these 11 people are over 30 years old, the oldest is 56 years old, and Wang Lanlan is the youngest.

"This little girl named Wang Lanlan is amazing, she became a star writer at the age of 17! When I was 17 years old, I had to think about writing an 800-word essay for a long time. ”

"yes, kids are getting better and better now. As far as I know, Wang Lanlan's mentor seems to be a young man, only 19 years old. ”

"Really, it's really fake, 19-year-old star writer mentor, is it possible?"

"I also heard from a friend. ”

"This is too exaggerated, this should be the youngest star writer mentor in Huaxia Kingdom, right?"

……

More than a dozen writers gathered in the hallway outside the interview hall, chatting and waiting for the interviewer's summons.

"Is No. 7 writer Wang Lanlan here?" At this time, a woman's voice came from the interview hall.

"I'm here. ”

"Come in for a moment. ”

"Hmm. ”

Wang Lanlan took a slight breath, calmed down, and walked into the interview hall.

As soon as I arrived at the hall, I saw 15 interviewers sitting on the rostrum, all of whom were over 70 years old, the oldest was 97 years old, all of them were the oldest star writers in Tianhai City, who had been engaged in novel writing for more than 50 years, including Huo Fu, the president of the Tianhai Star Writers Association.

"You are Wang Lanlan?"

"Hmm. ”

"Your "Detective Wang Nan's Black Shadow Man" has been reviewed, and now there are a few questions for you to answer. President Horford asked, "As far as we know, you have been writing novels since you were seven years old, so why did you choose to write novels?"

"Because it's fun to write novels. Wang Lanlan replied.

"Fun?" More than a dozen old writers smiled, hearing such a strange answer for the first time, President Horford was curious, "Why do you think writing novels is fun?"

Wang Lanlan pursed her mouth and recalled: "When I was a child, I had no friends, so I could only play alone. But being alone was too boring, so I started writing novels, making up some fictional characters myself, and then playing with them. ”

President Huo Fu was slightly stunned, and then asked, "So, the characters in your novels are all your playmates?"

"Yes. Wang Lanlan nodded, "They are my most loyal companions. ”

"And what about the Shadow Man?" asked a writer next to Chairman Horford, "Did you come up with the Shadow Man to play with your friends?"

"The situation of the Shadow Man is a bit peculiar. Wang Lanlan explained, "I first met the Black Shadow Man in reality and thought he was very funny, and then I wrote the Black Shadow Man into the novel." ”

Another veteran writer asked: "In your "Detective Wang Nan's Black Shadow Man", the Black Shadow Man is mysterious and always a mystery. So, what kind of person is the Shadow Man in your eyes?"

Wang Lanlan shook her head: "I don't know, this is also what I think is fun about the black shadow people." In the eyes of a thousand readers, there may be a thousand dark shadow people. ”

"In your novel, the Shadow Man reveals almost nothing, but he has a girlfriend named Yuxin. Another old writer asked curiously, "Why do you want to arrange a girlfriend for the Shadow Man?"

"Because the Shadow Man is so lonely. He was always a loner and had no real friends. Wang Lanlan said seriously, "I didn't have any friends when I was a child, so this taste is very uncomfortable." Therefore, I hope that the Shadow Man can have a girlfriend, at least someone to accompany him when he is lonely. ”

Several old writers had approving looks on their faces, and they could all see that the little girl in front of them seemed to be playful, but she was really writing with her heart.

Although she has many shortcomings, this one advantage is enough to make up for everything.

President Huo Fu picked up a resume, looked at it, and asked, "Judging from the resume information you filled in, your mentor's name is Liu Xing, and he is only 19 years old this year?"

"Yes. Wang Lanlan affirmed.

"As far as we know, Liu Xing seems to have dropped out of high school, never went to college, and spent two years in a psychiatric hospital. President Horford wondered, "He didn't even write a novel, how did he become your mentor?"

"Uh......" Wang Lanlan rolled her eyes, thought for a while and didn't come up with it, and said, "I also think it's amazing, I don't know how Liu Xing did it." Liu Xing is a book lover who has read many novels and seems to have a strong ability to distinguish between novels. At that time, he gave me a lot of suggestions for revision, which helped me a lot, and he was a mentor and friend to me. Without him, there would be no "Detective Wang Nan's Black Shadow Man". ”

"So, you've found a playmate in real life?"

"Yes, I have many friends now. Wang Lanlan nodded, "In this year, I have met many people, Liu Xing, Sister Ming, Sister Xin...... They are all my best friends and it is fun to live with them every day, like a family. ”

"Now that you already have so many playmates, will you continue to write novels in the future?"

"Yes. "I want to write all my good friends into the novel and share them with more people." ”

More than a dozen old writers nodded one after another, and after exchanging opinions, President Huo Fu said with a smile: "Little sister Wang Lanlan, your interview is over." Congratulations, from today, you are officially a star writer. ”

Hearing this, Wang Lanlan's face showed joy: "Thank you." ”

"You are only 17 years old this year, and you have become a star writer, which is very rare, you are the ninth youngest star writer in Tianhai City. ”

"Ninth young?"

"I hope you cherish your talent and create more excellent works with your heart. President Horford said, "Now we will present you with the Star Writer Certificate, and we will invite the guest of honor." ”

"Award presenter?" Wang Lanlan frowned, feeling strange, there was actually an award presenter, and she was puzzled, at this time, there was a sound of footsteps behind her, she turned her head to look, and saw a white-haired old man walking towards her with a cane, it was Wang Tairan.

"Grandpa!"

Wang Lanlan's eyes lit up, and she rushed over like a little rabbit and ran towards Wang Tairan, "Grandpa, why are you here?"

"I'm coming over to present an award to my baby granddaughter!" Wang Tairan gently stroked Wang Lanlan's little head and said with relief, "My Lanlan has grown up and become a star writer." ”

"Hee-hee. ”

The grandfather and grandson were chatting, and at this time, President Huo Fu and more than a dozen other writers got up one after another, surrounded him, and President Huo Fu handed a red certificate to Wang Tairan.

Wang Tairan's slightly trembling hands slowly opened the certificate and looked at it, it was Wang Lanlan's star writer certificate.

"Lan Lan, congratulations, grandpa is so proud of you. ”

"Thank you grandpa, hee-hee. ”

From Wang Tairan's hands, Wang Lanlan received the certificate of star writer.

In addition to the certificate, there is also a Star Writer Card.

After the interview, Wang Lanlan left the interview hall with her grandfather, and the two took a small car to prepare to go to the Meteor Book Bar.

Halfway through, the grandfather and grandson chatted in the carriage.

In the past year, in order to cultivate Wang Lanlan's ability to live independently, Wang Tairan deliberately reduced the life away from her, and there were very few opportunities for the grandfather and grandson to meet and communicate.

"Grandpa, you've been so busy this year, I haven't seen you a few times. Wang Lanlan's big eyes flashed, and she asked seriously, "You're going to retire next month, shouldn't you be busy?"

Wang Tairan smiled faintly: "Where does Lan Lan want to travel?"

Rolling her eyes, Wang Lanlan said: "The sea is the beach I used to play on when I was a child. ”

"Do you remember when you were a kid?"

"Of course. I still remember fishing with my grandfather on the coast and grilling fish on the beach to eat. Now that I think about it, I suddenly miss it so much!" Wang Lanlan grabbed Wang Tairan's arm with her small hand, "Grandpa, when will we go fishing at the beach again?"

Wang Tairan smiled and said, "Lan Lan, grandpa has his own things to do, and he can't accompany you all the time." ”

"After retirement, are you still busy?" Wang Lanlan was a little depressed, "When will you be free?"

Wang Tairan said: "After retirement, grandpa may have to go abroad, and the king of books will arrange a secret mission for grandpa. ”

"Go abroad?" Wang Lanlan frowned, "You are so old, why did the Book King still arrange a secret mission for you? After going abroad, when will you come back?"

"It's not clear yet, but grandpa may stay abroad for a long time. Wang Tairan stared at Wang Lanlan with loving eyes, and said slowly, "Lanlan, if grandpa is not by your side anymore, can you get used to it?"

Wang Lanlan pouted: "Of course I'm not used to it." Grandpa, why don't I accompany you abroad?"

"Silly girl, grandpa is on a secret mission, not a tour. Wang Tairan said, "After grandpa goes abroad, Lan Lan has to take care of herself and be happy every day, can you do it?"

"Hmm. Wang Lanlan said seriously, "Grandpa, do you remember to come back early." ”

Wang Tairan smiled and didn't say anything, just gently stroked his granddaughter's head.

……

Ten minutes later, the car arrived at the Meteor Book Bar, got out of the car, and the grandfather and grandson walked in together.

When Wang Tairan's figure appeared in the Meteor Book Bar, Liu Shiming and the others were surprised, and they didn't expect that Elder Wang would suddenly come to the Book Bar.

At Wang Lanlan's suggestion, Wang Tairan decided to have a meal in the book bar, and Liu Shiming and Wang Lanlan immediately started to prepare.

While they were cooking, Wang Tairan called Liu Xing into the office and said that he had something important to say.

Meteor Book Bar, General Manager's Office.

"Elder Wang, what's the matter?" Liu Xing asked, Wang Tairan suddenly came to visit today, and the situation was a bit abnormal.

"Xiao Liu, thank you for your help and care for Lan Lan this year. Wang Tairan said, "Lan Lan, this girl can become a star writer today, you are indispensable." ”

"Elder Wang, you are too polite. Liu Xing said, "Lan Lan and I are good friends, and it is right to help each other, and she has also helped me a lot." ”

"I'm relieved that you can think so. Wang Tairan slowed down and said, "I came today to ask for your help. In the days to come, I hope you can continue to help me take care of Lan Lan......"

Liu Xing heard that the words were wrong: "Elder Wang, has something happened?"

Sighing softly, Wang Tairan sank and said, "A few days ago, I was not feeling well and went to the hospital for a test. The doctor told me that with my current physical condition, I am afraid that I will not be able to support it for long......"

Liu Xing was taken aback.

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