CHAPTER XXXI

Zhang Cuilian didn't expect this to be the result, and the provincial newspaper actually hired the short story she wrote. It was incredible, and all she could think of was if it were done this way. Then the tuition fee for these three years is not a problem.

The principal was glad that there was such a student in the school. Which principal is upset? He wanted to hold a conference to praise Zhang Cuilian.

Before he could speak, Zhang Cuilian had already guessed the principal's thoughts. Hurriedly stepped forward and said, "This is just the beginning, can the principal and uncle not tell other teachers and classmates first?" ”

The doorman said exaggeratedly: "This is a good thing, why can't you say it?" ”

The principal also nodded, with a serious expression: "Yes, you are a good student in work-study." Not only do odd jobs in the cafeteria, but also write manuscripts for newspapers, such good students must of course promote it well. You are a role model for the students of our school! ”

Zhang Cuilian shook her head: "Everything is difficult at the beginning!" I'm just getting started, and I'm just publishing a short story right now. I've already started to write a long story if the newspaper can admit me. It's not too late for the principal to announce it! ”

Zhang Cuilian's concern was immediately guessed by the principal, who was afraid that the articles she wrote would no longer be accepted by the newspaper in the future. It's just a flash in the pan, and it's uncomfortable. When the time comes, it's just that she can't have a good influence, and if people laugh at her, wouldn't it be even more unacceptable?

The headmaster nodded: "Okay!" I'll go back and see what your manuscript looks like. I'll give you a revision, and I'm sure you'll be admitted. After he finished speaking, he ordered the doorman to keep quiet. Let's see how Zhang Cuilian's situation is, if it becomes a school in the future, we will hold a meeting to study how to publicize it.

Zhang Cuilian breathed a sigh of relief, she never liked to live under everyone's noses. Because of the fact that I went to work in the cafeteria, I was already being pointed at. If you do something that makes them feel shocking, wouldn't it be a shame for no reason.

Zhang Cuilian got this manuscript fee, and suddenly felt that there was hope in life. Moreover, it has also received the attention of the principal, which is a great thing for him.

It's always insecure to go it alone, and it's a matter of course with the principal to check it.

Zhang Cuilian returned to the dormitory and began to write a novella. It's just that I didn't expect the news to fly to the head teacher like grass.

It should be that the principal talked to the class teacher, and the class teacher is a Chinese major. Because of this, the head teacher finally changed her opinion of Zhang Cuilian.

Zhang Cuilian didn't expect the head teacher with a cold face to call her over and actually lent her a few books.

"This is my textbook when I was in college, and you should be able to use it." Seeing these books, Zhang Cuilian understood in her heart. The homeroom teacher is here to help her, because there is a book "On the Writing of Novels".

"I heard that you have already published an article in the newspaper, and you will have to work hard in the future. It's really rare for a girl to have such an opportunity. You are good and know to be self-reliant! The head teacher nodded, and said secretly in his heart: It is much better than those girls who try to change their fate with marriage.

She is the head teacher, and there are many students who are well married, and some children understand the truth that knowledge changes fate, but there are still some people who still hold the fallacy that it is better to learn well than to marry.

And the little girl in front of her gave her a feeling of being impressed. It's not just that she's self-reliant, but her choice of self-reliance is always eye-catching. doesn't take the usual path, and she won't be an ordinary person in the future.

On the other hand, Gu's mother got the news of Zhang Cuilian from her relatives. learned that Zhang Cuilian's family situation is indeed exactly the same as what she explained.

The difference is that the news that can be inquired about is even more distressing. Aunt Chen explained how Zhang Cuilian was sent out to be raised, and how she was picked up by her own mother. After the college entrance examination scores, how could her mother be reluctant to send her to school. How was the notice burned by his younger brother, and how did Zhang Cuilian finally go to normal school. During this period, Gu's mother shook her head sadly while listening: "This child's quality is really good!" It's just that my life is not good, and I didn't give birth to a good family! ”

Gu Zhicheng listened to the guest's description of Zhang Cuilian in the room, and his heart moved slightly. He knew his mother's thoughts and wanted to settle the marriage first.

But if you are disabled, how can you deceive a girl. Especially a girl like Zhang Cuilian, who is unfortunate in itself, he does not agree to this marriage.

Gu's mother didn't think so, you must know that Zhang Cuilian was already very pitiful. Although their family is not a big family, it can be regarded as a well-off family. Although Gu Zhicheng was seriously injured, his work will be affected in the future. But judging from Zhang Cuilian's family conditions, it may not be that Zhang Cuilian has been wronged.

"Mom! People are finally admitted to school, and they will be able to change their fate in the future. Why do you have to let her into the quagmire of our house!" Listening to Gu Zhicheng's words, Gu's mother's heart was like a knife.

She roared unconvinced: "What is a quagmire, why are you a quagmire." Do you think that if it weren't for your leg injury, she would have been able to enter our house? Gu's mother was emotionally out of control, sad and aggrieved. Gu Zhicheng couldn't bear to stimulate his mother anymore, so he could only sigh and let her go.

Because of Gu Zhicheng's own stimulation, Gu's mother had the idea of promoting the marriage of the two. It's just a pity that Zhang Cuilian is still in school and her age is not enough. I'm afraid that if I get married now, she herself can't agree.

"Mom, don't you ask how do you know if she's willing?" Gu Zhiqiu pursed her lips, feeling that her brother was such an excellent person, who was unwilling to see it. If she hadn't told Zhang Cuilian, maybe she would have fallen in love with her brother.

This weekend, Zhang Cuilian was invited to Gu's house. In the name of making pickles with Gu's mother, he actually wanted to find an opportunity for Gu Zhicheng to have more contact with Zhang Cuilian.

Zhang Cuilian knew it well, and she was amazed by the actions of Gu Zhiqiu's mother and daughter. She didn't think there was anything wrong with Gu's mother at all, and it was precisely because of her selfishness that it was possible to facilitate her and Gu Zhicheng.

She didn't bring anything with her, only a magazine and a newspaper. Of course, that magazine had Zhang Cuilian's first manuscript, and the newspaper also published the first chapter of Zhang Cuilian's short story.

Zhang Cuilian believes that just with this Gu's mother, it will be like grasping a life-saving straw. Hold on to yourself fiercely, after all, judging from Gu Zhicheng's current situation. She is the best of all the contenders.

Gu's mother happily welcomed Zhang Cuilian in, and the Gu family was just like when she married in.

As soon as you enter, there is an entryway, and the floor inside the house is covered with red floors. The walls were half painted with blue paint, and the people of this era looked quite fashionable, but in the eyes of her later generations, the slag of the soil was slag.

In the living room, there are two large blue sofas, and in the middle is a coffee table with a teapot. On the right side of the sofa are two solid wood chairs, which are tied with white covers on the backs. On the left side of the sofa, against the wall, there is a 21-inch black and white TV.

Further inside the corridor is the kitchen, which corresponds to the master bedroom of Gu's parents. At the end of the walk is the bathroom, and on either side are the rooms of Gu Zhiqiu and Gu Zhicheng.

Zhang Cuilian knew the layout of the Gu family's house, and she didn't have any curiosity to ask around. Instead, he honestly put down his backpack and went into the kitchen to pickle pickles with Gu's mother.

This move made Gu's mother mistakenly think that Zhang Cuilian knew how to be polite, understand the general situation, and understand the rules. As everyone knows, people don't have any curiosity about their 'building' at all.

Pickled pickles are just a gimmick, and it is the right thing to ask Zhang Cuilian to come over and recognize the door. While working, Gu's mother gossiped with her.

Zhang Cuilian was anxious, but she didn't know how to 'have an in-depth understanding' with Gu Zhicheng.

"Cuilian, you said bring me something. What is it? Gu Zhiqiu is a child after all, and I saw that Zhang Cuilian had been listening to her mother's chatter. Gu Zhiqiu couldn't help it, and after an episode of the TV series was over, she shouted at Zhang Cuilian in the kitchen.

"Oh, it's my two published manuscripts. uses the same pen name, it's called treading snow without a trace! Zhang Cuilian's answer not only shocked Gu Zhiqiu's mother and daughter. It made Gu Zhicheng, who was hiding in the room and pretending to be an ostrich, stunned.

Zhang Cuilian, a girl, really surprised him too much. Why does such a good girl have a close relationship with his mother?

What are her intentions? Gu Zhicheng narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but doubt Zhang Cuilian's motives. There must be demons in the abnormal, and the investigation experience reminds me that Zhang Cuilian must have an ulterior secret.

"You're still publishing in the newspapers?" Gu's mother couldn't help but ask, wiping her hands with a rag. While hurriedly walking out of the kitchen, I saw that my daughter Gu Zhiqiu had already taken out the newspaper from Zhang Cuilian's green military satchel.

She grabbed the newspaper and rummaged through it, and finally found a fiction section signed by the pen name 'Walking in the Snow Without a Trace'.

"You wrote this?" Gu's mother pointed to the newspaper in disbelief. Zhang Cuilian smiled and nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect it to succeed even if I gave it a try!" ”

"Oh my God! You're a writer! Gu Zhiqiu said sharply, as if he had caught a baby.

"Not a writer! I've also heard that newspapers pay a lot of money. You also know that my family conditions are not good, and I don't know how to go out to work to make money. That's why I came up with this method, making a little bit is a little bit! Zhang Cuilian's modesty did not make the Gu family accept. This is a contribution, this is a provincial newspaper. Not everyone can publish on it!

Gu's mother couldn't help but tremble when she held the newspaper, if this was true. Zhang Cuilian has become her daughter-in-law, and I don't know how many people will envy her.

At this time, Gu Zhicheng slowly walked out of the room and asked in a low voice, "Since you are so capable, why do you approach my mother again and again." What is your purpose? ”

Zhang Cuilian chuckled in her heart and secretly screamed that it was not good. She did everything she could, forgetting that Gu Zhicheng was a man who cared for his family very much. He rashly appeared in front of the Gu family and did everything possible to please Gu's mother. It made Gu Zhicheng suspicious and doubted his motives!