Chapter 6: Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills (I)

Seeing that Lin Xi came out with a stack of manuscript paper not long after running into the study, the doubts on Ma Fangxi's face suddenly disappeared.

"I finally have eyebrows, your father's new book has made me wait so hard!"

Ma Fangji couldn't wait to take out his glasses from his briefcase, took the manuscript, and read it on the spot.

"There is no one in the rivers and lakes who has ears who has not heard the names of 'Yulang' Jiang Feng and Yan Nantian, and there is no one in the rivers and lakes who does not want to see Jiang Feng's peerless demeanor and Yan Nantian's peerless divine skills."

Silently reciting the opening paragraph of the sentence in his heart, Ma Fangxian frowned slightly.

Ma Fangji has known Lin Shu for more than ten years and knows its roots.

First of all, the style of this line of writing is completely different from Lin Shu's previous style. Lin Shu's previous works, the text is concise and elegant, and the sentences are quite charming, which is not as casual as it is now.

Speaking of this word, Lin Shu's handwriting is very familiar to Ma Fangji, and the word on the manuscript paper is not from Lin Shu's hand at a glance.

"This manuscript ......"

As soon as Ma Fangji spoke, Lin Xi immediately guessed what he was going to say.

"Uncle Ma doesn't think the style of this book has changed a bit?"

"It's not just some, it's just a world of difference." Ma Fangji thought about the words for a moment, "Xizai, you tell me the truth, is this really written by your father?" ”

Lin Xi chuckled in his heart, but forced a calm smile on his expression and said: "Uncle Ma is really wise, that's right, this book was indeed not written by my father, it was written by me." ”

"You wrote that?" The expression on Ma Fangji's face suddenly became speechless.

"Uncle Ma, don't be in a hurry to be depressed, listen to what I have to say." Lin Xi explained without changing or busy: "This novel is indeed written by me, but don't get me wrong, I just mean that the words on it were written by me, and the content was dictated by my father." ”

"He said, 'You write?'

Ma Fangji looked at Lin Xi with a hesitant expression, as if he was reluctant to believe this explanation.

Lin Xi insisted: "That's right, he drank some wine at that time, and his mind was still sober, but he couldn't hold the pen, so let me write." ”

Lin Shu didn't wake up from a hangover, and Ma Fang had nowhere to check it, so he had to reluctantly accept this fact.

Since it is Lin Shu's drunken work, it is not unacceptable that the style of writing has changed, but from the bottom of his heart, Ma Fangxi's expectations for this novel called "The Peerless Double Pride" have dropped by several levels.

Lin Xi had been secretly observing Ma Fangji's expression beside him, and he couldn't help but beat a little in his heart.

Although Ma Fangji was temporarily frightened, Lin Xi was not sure whether this "Peerless Double Pride" could impress the other party.

This novel is Gu Long's masterpiece in the middle period, and after it came out, it not only made Gu Long's new martial arts novels surpass those who are as famous as him, Wo Longsheng, Sima Ling, and Zhuge Qingyun, but also made him a real master of martial arts novels who can be called as good as Jin Yong.

The success of "The Peerless Twins" lies in the rigor of its structure. Thrilling scenes, lifelike characters, complex and changing human feelings, and confusing plots are combined into a perfect overall frame under Gu Long's pen.

Of course, "The Peerless Twins" is not without shortcomings and loopholes, but as a good work that is both readable and literary. It ends with tragedy and comedy, it is a tragicomedy of life, which is completely comparable to Jin Yong's "Dragon Babu" and "Heaven and Dragon Slayer" in terms of artistry.

It's just that no one in this time and space has ever come into contact with Gu Long's novels, and Gu Long's writing style is relatively concise, and at first glance the choice of words and sentences does not seem to be as meticulous as traditional martial arts novels.

Ma Fangxian also felt this way at the beginning, but after reading the second chapter, he found out that he was wrong, the content of "The Peerless Twins" seems random, but it is very good in suspense setting and scene description, although the text is concise, it can easily arouse people's interest in reading.

Even Ma Fangxian has a strange feeling that if this novel can maintain the same level as the first two chapters, it may be able to create a new world in the martial arts novel market, which has gradually declined.

Because of this perception, Ma Fangxian was not in a hurry to draw conclusions about this novel, and read the first three chapters again and again, and the more he pondered it, the more he felt that it was flavorful.

On the side, Lin Xi couldn't wait, wondering if he should make some movement and remind Ma Fang.

Finally, Ma Fangxian put down the manuscript in his hand and took off his glasses, but there was an unfinished expression on his face.

"Your dad only dictated three chapters?"

"He still wants to continue reading, but I really can't write last night, and my wrists are still sore!" Lin Xi pretended to complain, but he was secretly happy in his heart.

Since Ma Fangxian asked so, it means that there is a drama in this matter.

"The number of words in this book is still too small, so it's hard to draw conclusions, but judging from the first three chapters alone, I think it's still good, mainly because your father's style has changed too quickly this time, and I almost lost my eyes just now...... Well, when your dad wakes up, ask him to call me, and I'll talk to him about it. ”

Ma Fangji stood up and prepared to leave as he spoke, in his opinion, Lin Xi was just a half-grown child, of course, this kind of thing was useful if he talked to Lin Shu in person.

Lin Xi was anxious when he heard this, he still counted on negotiating with Ma Fangji first, and then using the agreement made by the two parties to "force" his father Lin Shu to compromise, and if Ma Fangxi directly crossed Lin Xi to find Lin Shu, the matter would be completely messed up.

"Uncle Ma, you wait!" Lin Xi stopped Ma Fang's way, and said with a pleading face: "My father is like this now, I finally cheered up and had the idea of writing, can you make an exception to help him in his friendship with him in the past, only once, I guarantee that this novel will be more exciting in the future, and it will not disappoint you and readers!" ”

Ma Fangxian glanced at Lin Xi in surprise, "Your father asked you to say this?" ”

Lin Xi's heart was sudden, could it be that he had smashed the act? However, in the face of Ma Fangxi's temptation, of course he would not admit it.

"Uncle Ma also asked Uncle Ma to help me keep this matter secret, if my father knew, he would have to beat me up, you also know that he wants to save face, and he would rather suffer himself than pull his face to ask for help, these two days I have been thinking about whether to go out and find a job to relieve the pressure on the family, but when I think that the family still owes so many debts, I don't know when I can pay it off by working alone, I ......"

Lin Xi's words made Ma Fangxi's heart sour, and he interrupted without waiting for Lin Xi to finish speaking: "Okay, Xizai, you really don't have to worry too much about this matter, if you encounter any difficulties in life, you can come to me directly, I can assure you about this novel, as long as your father can take out the complete manuscript within half a year, there will be absolutely no problem with publishing!" ”