Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Misfortune of the Reprint
Lu Xinchen's words were very sudden, like a bombshell, Lin Shunian and Shi Nuannuan were unprepared for this, the two glanced at each other, and saw the words "unbelievable" from each other's eyes.
Lin Shunian was the first to react and asked, "I want to ask, what is your reason?" β
Lu Xinchen touched the watch on his wrist, spread his hands, and said: "Because your things have no new ideas and selling points, the first success may be accidental, but the second time will definitely fail." I'm not going to allow a single taint on the record I've handled, so I've agreed to meet with you today just to make it clear to you in person. β
But the editor-in-chief didn't say that last time, he said...... "Lin Shunian still wants to fight for it."
Lu Xinchen waved his hand and interrupted him: "I have already said it, he has already left, I don't want to know what he said." Since the publishing house has transferred this matter to me, then the result of my handling of you is not good, understand? β
"But ......"
Lin Shunian just wanted to speak, but Shi Nuannuan gently pulled his sleeve, and his eyes signaled him not to say any more, because it was obvious that there was no turning point in this matter, and saying more would only make the new editor-in-chief in front of him bored.
"Sorry for the delay, goodbye."
Lu Xinchen didn't speak, raised his eyebrows, and watched them leave.
As soon as he walked out of the office door, Lin Shunian couldn't help but say, "Nuan Nuan, we should fight for it again." β
She shook her head: "Actually, what he said is not wrong, most of the reprinted works are written by well-known writers, and we are really not qualified enough." β
"But Mr. Guo, she has been running for so long for this matter, but he ......"
"Maybe the teacher didn't expect that the previous editor-in-chief would leave, everything was discussed with the previous editor-in-chief, if the editor-in-chief Lu didn't admit it, we couldn't do anything, after all, we haven't signed a contract yet, and his approach is not wrong." Shi Nuan Nuan analyzed it clearly.
"Is that all there is to it?" Although Lin Shunian knew that what she said was the truth, she just felt unwilling in her heart.
I've been looking forward to something for so long, and I was PASSED after only ten minutes of meeting, so no one can accept it, right?
"Teacher Guo must also really hope that we can republish it, and we shouldn't let her down." A hint of stubbornness flashed in her watery eyes.
"What do you mean?"
"Editor-in-chief Lu said that our things have no new ideas and selling points, so we might as well write a new book to him, if he is still not satisfied, we can find other editors-in-chief of the publishing house to review, I believe that as long as we work hard, there will be hope for success!"
She looked up at him, her lips slightly upward, the curvature was just right, and the beautiful and confident smile made him lose his mind for a moment.
The ghost sent the gods, and he nodded in response: "Good ......"
However, after all, Mr. Guo was the one who was most looking forward to the success of this matter, so the two of them went back to high school and told her about it.
Although Mr. Guo was disappointed, there was nothing he could do about it.
She sighed and said, "I thought that there was a success last time, and this time it will be very smooth, but it has basically been negotiated, but I didn't expect it...... Hey, I'm the leader of this matter, and I caused you to run away in vain. β
Shi Nuannuan comforted her and said, "Teacher Guo, you are serious. You are more concerned about this matter than we are, and it is too late for me to thank you with my seniors, how can I blame you? β
"But if I hadn't insisted on it, you wouldn't have bothered about it. You've just started school, so you're already busy, right? β
"No, Mr. Guo, don't worry." Seeing that the teacher in front of him cared so much about the premise of the students, Shi Nuannuan only felt a trace of warmth in his heart.
Lin Shunian also said: "Yes, Mr. Guo, Nuan Nuan has discussed with me, we plan to write another book, so that the editor-in-chief Lu can't underestimate us." β
Teacher Guo looked at his two proud protΓ©gΓ©s with satisfaction: "You are really sensible and good children, you are all admitted to the university and are willing to come back to me." β
"Teacher Guo, you took care of us a lot when we were in school, and this is how we should be." Shi Nuannuan said, took out the small gift she had prepared and put it in her hand, "This is what I bought with a scholarship, it's not a valuable thing, I just want to thank you for cultivating us." β
Teacher Guo didn't expect to receive gifts from former students, and couldn't help but redden: "I really don't know what to say...... I can teach students like you, and it's worth it for me to be a teacher for decades. β
After chatting a few more words, the class bell rang, and Mr. Guo had to say goodbye to them because he still had classes.
Shi Nuannuan and Lin Shunian walked in the quiet campus, listening to the occasional bursts of reading and intermittent piano sounds, as if going back in time, and the two returned to the tense time when they were still in high school.
"I still remember that the teacher who taught us history also taught your class, and every time after the test or test, he would say, 'Lin Shunian has a full score this time, can you learn more from others' or something, haha......" Shi Nuannuan learned the history teacher's tone of hatred, but was amused by herself.
Lin Shunian didn't expect her to remember this kind of thing, and couldn't help laughing: "It seems like this." β
"So at that time, Mr. Guo informed me that I wanted to release a collection with you, and I retreated for a while." Thinking back to the past, she smiled embarrassedly.
"Why?" Lin Shunian couldn't help but ask.
Hearing this, she stopped, and the hair on her cheeks fluttered disobediently in the breeze.
"Why? Hmmm......" She thought for a moment and tucked her hair behind her ear. Then he chuckled, "Maybe I don't think I'm worthy of you as a good student, after all, you got a perfect score in the history exam." β
"But your grades are good." Lin Shunian said, pointing to the propaganda board not far away, "I remember that at that time, every time the monthly exam list was released, you were always on the list, and even our grade could hear the teacher praise you." β
"Really? I didn't pay much attention. Shi Nuannuan blinked and smiled embarrassedly.
She rarely looked at the list in the three years of high school, because she only cared about looking at her own scores, calculating whether it was enough to get to L University's score line over the years, and then she kept brushing up on the questions.
"I heard that you are the first in the admission score of this major, and I haven't had time to congratulate you." Lin Shunian stood in front of her, a gentle smile on the corner of her mouth.
"Thank you."
"By the way, do you have something to do at night? Just now you gave the teacher a gift in the name of the two of us, why don't you treat you to dinner in exchange for me? He proposed.
"I'm fine at night, but ......"
Before she could refuse, Lin Shunian took out her mobile phone and prepared to book a place: "I know there is a very delicious restaurant, I think you should like it." β
Shi Nuannuan's words were still on his lips, but looking at his expectant look, he could only nod: "That'...... Thank you, senior. β
Lin Shunian recommended a Michelin-starred restaurant that had been featured in food magazines, located on the top floor of a five-star hotel, which is located in the downtown area, a little distance from the school, plus the traffic jam, so by the time they arrived at the restaurant, it was already rush hour.
Although there were a lot of people waiting, he made a phone call and said something to the person on the other end.
Not long after, a restaurant manager came out to greet him: "It's Young Master Lin, right?" Mr. Luo explained, the position has been prepared for the two of you, please come with me. β
Shi Nuannuan thought that he was just taking himself to a food stall or a small restaurant for a meal, but he didn't expect to come to such a high-end place. Seeing the men and women in suits and dresses coming and going around her, she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
"You two, please take a seat here." The restaurant manager led them to an empty window seat and sat down, "Need to order food now?" β
"Let her order." Lin Shunian pointed to Shi Nuannuan on the opposite side.
"Okay."
Shi Nuannuan took the menu, took advantage of the time when the restaurant manager turned around, and whispered: "Senior, do you really want to eat here?" It seems to be expensive......"
Lin Shunian's eyes crossed a faint doting: "This shop is delicious, so I want you to taste it too." β
Seeing that he had no intention of leaving, Shi Nuannuan could only sit down.
However, she pushed the menu in front of him, pursed her lips, and said, "Senior, let's have it......"
Lin Shunian didn't embarrass her, opened the menu and skillfully ordered appetizers, main dishes, soups and desserts.
When he finally saw the page of wine, his gaze lingered on the red wine for a moment, and he tentatively asked, "Do you drink?" β
"No need."
Expecting to refuse, Lin Shu nodded clearly, closed the menu and said to the restaurant manager: "Then add two glasses of freshly squeezed juice, these first." β
"Okay, I'll let the kitchen do it, you ring the bell if there's something." The restaurant manager took the menu, bowed slightly, and withdrew.
They sit in the hall, but because the customers who can come in and can afford to spend are all wealthy and leisurely upper-class people, and the family etiquette they received from childhood does not allow them to speak loudly during meals, the overall dining environment is not noisy, and everything is in order.
In the middle of the hall there is a three-story high circular platform, where two players, a man and a woman, are playing a representative piece of the famous musician's repertoire, skillful and smooth music, so that the mood of people who have been busy for a long time can gradually calm down and enjoy their own wonderful evening.
Shi Nuannuan overlooked the cool city outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, shrouded in twilight, the lights were bright and prosperous, quietly staring at the traffic shuttling through the various buildings, as if the fatigue of the day had all disappeared.
And Lin Shunian sat opposite her, looking at her momentarily lost her quiet side face, and his love for her also grew like a vine in his heart.
For so many years, he has never seen a girl who is more attractive to him than her, her smile, her sorrow, her sadness, her strength, any point makes him feel real and moving, and he can't control his desire to get close to her, accompany her, and understand her.
At this time, the waiter first served them orange juice, Shi Nuannuan came back to his senses, saw him looking at himself, and smiled shyly: "I'm sorry, I deserted." β
"It's fine." Lin Shunian has endless patience with her, "Do you like the night view here?" In fact, many people come here to dine just to see the night view, which makes people feel relaxed. β
"Well, the night view of Liangcheng is very beautiful, and it seems that the little sadness of being rejected today is gone." She winked mischievously.
"Didn't you decide to write another book for the editor-in-chief who was above the top? Celebrate ahead of time for this great goal? He held up his glass and gestured with a smile.
"Well, for that bit of ambition, cheers!" Shi Nuannuan also smiled, picked up the cup and touched him gently.
βcheersοΌβ
The melodious music continued, the two looked at each other and smiled, and this dinner was particularly pleasant.
It's just that all of this fell into a pair of heavy black eyes.