The number of words in "The Sword of the Third Young Master" is only 300,000, which is considered a novella martial arts.

Wang Qiushi wrote intently for three days, and then he finished writing, took the manuscript to the newspaper, and prepared to ask Bai Ningyuan and them to evaluate.

The work of the newspaper is still very busy, and the new concept competition has basically come to an end, and three first prizes, ten second prizes, fifteen third prizes, fifty finalists, and a number of other awards, half of the contestants who participated in the semi-finals returned with a full load, which surprised Wang Qiushi a little, Lin Yuxiang won the first prize, and Yin Xiamo and Fu Xiaosi both won the second prize.

The three of them are all signed under the banner of the newspaper and are ready to start writing novels, Yin Xiamo is ready to write romances on campus themes, and Fu Xiaosi is ready to expand the Phantom City.

It is conceivable that in the future, there will be three pillars of the new generation of newspapers.

Sitting on the sofa in the office, Bai Ningyuan personally poured Wang Qiushi a cup of tea, and then began to read the manuscript.

Wang Qiushi touched the lazy fat cat, he was a little apprehensive in his heart, he knew that this martial arts novel was fundamentally different from the last time, as the first reader, Bai Ningyuan is an experienced old editor, if she objected, it meant that the serialization in the newspaper was likely to sink into the sand, and it was not popular with readers.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the positioning of newspapers and newspapers, after all, newspapers are romance newspapers, and readers like romance novels.

Sure enough, after turning a few pages, Bai Ningyuan's brows furrowed tightly.

When the protagonist Aji, who is under the pseudonym of the third young master, really appeared, Bai Ningyuan put down the manuscript in his hand and was silent, obviously not knowing what to say.

According to reasonable speculation, Wang Qiushi felt that this matter was hanging; Seeing Bai Ningyuan's face, he also understood that this matter really wouldn't work.

"Lao Wang!"

After the new concept competition, the relationship between the two became much more familiar, and Bai Ningyuan also began to call Lao Wang to express closeness.

"What is your position in this novel?"

Bai Ningyuan seemed to be careful about the words and said in a roundabout way.

"Martial arts, this is a kind of classical popular fiction." Wang Qiushi didn't mind explaining, thought about it, and was afraid that Bai Ning would not understand, and added: "If you want to investigate the source, you have read the "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness" of the Qing Dynasty, similar to this kind of ......"

At the mention of "Three Heroes and Five Righteousness", Bai Ningyuan suddenly realized and said: "Chivalrous and righteous warriors, love and hatred in the rivers and lakes, martial arts and skill attacks, traps!" After speaking, he rubbed his brows in distress and said, "How did you think of writing this kind of novel?" ”

Wang Qiushi really couldn't explain for a while, so he could only say:

"Do you think there is a market for this kind of novel?"

Bai Ningyuan sighed and said, "It's difficult! ”

Wang Qiushi thought about it carefully, and also felt that the gap between the two novels before and after was too big. "Looking for Qin" is a modern person traveling through ancient times, with a taste of historical novels, and after its own adaptation, the protagonist becomes a woman, the plot is full of coolness, and everyone is easy to accept as a new genre; "The Sword of the Third Young Master" is a typical male protagonist, Jianghu martial arts fan, as a romance female editor-in-chief, Bai Ningyuan doesn't like it too normal.

Maybe a man who likes classical literature will have a different view.

"Can you change it to the heroine?"

Bai Ningyuan thought for a long time and asked tentatively.

Wang Qiushi shook his head, and he had already begun to think about what to do.

Bai Ningyuan gritted his teeth and said, "Then why don't you put it in the newspaper for a period of time and see the effect?" ”

Looking at Bai Ningyuan's expression, Wang Qiushi smiled and said: "You think too much, I didn't say that this novel should be serialized in the newspaper, even if you agree, I can't smash the signboard of the newspaper!" ”

Wang Qiushi said sincerely, he would never do this kind of thing.

Bai Ningyuan was obviously a little distressed, she thought about it, her eyes lit up and said, "Why don't I call Editor-in-Chief Tang over and let her ponder it together?" ”

It's a great idea!

As soon as Wang Qiushi clapped his hands, Bai Ningyuan went over to call Tang Yan, anyway, the two are on the door, and it is a matter of walking a few steps.

After a while, Tang Yan came over, and the three of them, like elementary school students, got together head to head and began to discuss the draft.

Tang Yan read the manuscript, his face did not change much, as if he was thinking about something, and then said: "I have seen this kind of novel!" ”

These words were like a thunderbolt, Wang Qiushi was excited, and exclaimed:

"You've seen it, how is that possible?"

Tang Yan looked surprised, and said suspiciously:

"In the early years, there was a genre called the martial arts genre in the capital, and writers of this genre liked to write this type of novel, don't you know?"

Wang Qiushi was suddenly embarrassed, he had been in this world for a month, and there was no such thing in his predecessor's mind, how could he know? However, Bai Ningyuan looked thoughtful and meditated, and seemed to be a little impressed.

Tang Yan explained again: "Also, this genre is just a flash in the pan in history, and it is normal for you to not know." ”

Hearing that there are still martial arts in this world, Wang Qiushi's heart suddenly warmed up, and he couldn't help asking, "What era is this?" Does this genre still exist now? ”

"A hundred years ago!"

Tang Yan is simply a knowledgeable master who tells everything eloquently.

"As for this genre, it is probably long dead!"

Tang Yan shook his head.

Wang Qiushi's heart suddenly fell into the abyss again.

Bai Ningyuan thought about it and suddenly asked, "Editor-in-Chief Tang, do you think this kind of novel has a market?" ”

"Yes!"

When Wang Qiushi heard this, he was immediately refreshed.

I just heard Tang Yan say without thinking: "People in my grandfather's generation love to read it, and my father also loves to read it, although I make magazines, but I also think it's very good." ”

Wang Qiushi almost cried, sure enough, there is still a market.

"So, nothing else?" Bai Ningyuan was obviously a little disappointed.

Tang Yan thought about it, shook his head and said: "In a place like the capital, there must be people who like it, but if it is in Huacheng, no one will like it." ”

Tang Yan's meaning, Wang Qiushi and Bai Ningyuan both began to ponder, this phenomenon may be the reason for cultural differences, Huacheng as a modern city, shallow cultural heritage, fast pace of life, prefer modern types of novels; The capital has a thousand-year-old history, profound classical culture, and a mixture of dragons and snakes, so it is natural to like this traditional chivalrous novel.

"If you really want to write this kind of novel, go to the capital!" Tang Yan made a suggestion: "The capital will be more suitable for your development." ”

Listening to Tang Yan's words, Wang Qiushi also began to mutter: Could it be that he has crossed the wrong city, and the capital is his true destiny?