Chapter 36: The manuscript is rejected
Yunyi turned his head and saw Ye Liangchen, who was dressed in a white Confucian shirt and holding a folding fan of mountains and rivers, with a little boy who looked like a scholar, Shi Shiran walking towards the counter of the study.
"Oh, Ye Gongzi, you're finally here. I've been preparing everything for you for days. ”
When the shopkeeper Tong saw that it was Ye Liangchen, he hurriedly left Yunyi and greeted him.
Not only is the attitude humble, but even the flattering meaning in the tone is very obvious.
"It's good to have it ready, and quickly bring it to my son to see."
"These two things are the birthday gifts I prepared for the county master, so there can't be any mistakes."
Ye Liangchen walked towards the counter as he spoke, and as soon as he looked up, he saw Yun Yi with a smile on his face.
I saw him pause, and the embarrassment on his face also disappeared in a flash.
"Ye Gongzi, fortunately."
Yun Yi saw Ye Liangchen walking to his side, so he greeted him in a friendly manner.
"Humph!"
Regarding Yunyi's overtures, Ye Liangchen did not pay attention to them.
I saw him snort coldly, and then raised his eyebrows and stopped looking at Yunyi.
Seeing that Ye Liangchen's attitude was so contemptuous, the smile on Yun Yi's face couldn't help but turn into a bitter smile.
The youngest talent in Linjiang County doesn't seem to be very broad-minded!
"Ye Gongzi, this is what you want."
Just as Yun Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly, the shopkeeper Tong had already put the two rosewood gift boxes on the counter with a smile.
At the same time, there was still some flattery in his mouth and said to Ye Liangchen: "I know that you want to be a gift, and I have specially prepared two high-quality rosewood gift boxes for you!" ”
"Hmm."
Ye Liangchen nodded noncommittally, and did not say anything about the curry favor of the shopkeeper Tong.
I saw him open the gift box casually, and then checked the brush and cigarette ink inside.
"Yun Gongzi, the bookstore behind our Jian Reading Room is the property of Ye Gongzi's family."
"If you want to print your book, you still need to be reviewed by the reviewers of the Ye Family Bookstore."
"Only after the review is passed can your manuscript be printed and sold."
The shopkeeper Tong saw Yunyi standing aside without speaking, knowing that he must not know the relationship.
So after thinking about it for a while, he decided to say a few words to Yunyi, so that he could have a good relationship with Ye Gongzi in advance.
It's just that as soon as the shopkeeper Tong's words fell, Yun Yi couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.
If the shopkeeper Tong didn't speak just now, it is estimated that his manuscript would still be able to pass smoothly.
Now that this matter is known to Ye Liangchen, who is not big-eyed, the chance of his words being drafted is very slim.
Sure enough, Ye Liangchen, who was inspecting the gifts, raised his eyebrows after listening to the words of the shopkeeper Tong, and said to the shopkeeper Tong:
"He's here to sell books?"
"Yes, Ye Gongzi."
"Yun Gongzi's "Dream of Red Mansions" I have read it just now, and it is really good."
"I'm about to take the time to send it to the Ye Family Bookstore for the gentleman in charge of reviewing the manuscript to check it."
Seeing Ye Liangchen asking, Shopkeeper Tong hurriedly replied happily.
Now that he has found a good book for the Ye Family Bookstore, I think he should be appreciated by Ye Gongzi!
After all, although there are many people who write scripts, there are not many high-level scripts like "Dream of Red Mansions".
It's just that the shopkeeper Tong, who doesn't know the grievances between Yunyi and Ye Liangchen, is destined to be disappointed.
As soon as his words fell, Ye Liangchen couldn't help but scold:
"Shopkeeper Tong, you have been cooperating with my Ye Family Bookstore for some years, how can you do such a foolish thing?"
"What is his identity Yunyi, don't you know?"
"This son has been enlightened for four or five years, but now he is still just a white body."
"What good words can a person who can't read a basket of words write in such a big way?"
The shopkeeper Tong, who was still waiting for praise, had already been confused by Ye Liangchen's sudden reprimand at this time.
He first glanced at Yun Yi suspiciously, and then explained to Ye Liangchen in a snort:
"Ye Gongzi, I read this "Dream of Red Mansions" just now, and it is indeed well written, or ...... Why don't you give the palm of your hand? ”
Seeing that Shopkeeper Tong actually dared to refute himself, Ye Liangchen's voice instantly raised an octave.
"With his kind of manuscript, my bookstore doesn't know how much it can collect in a day."
"Who do you think he is? A white body without any identity and fame, who wants to read the written script? ”
He glanced at the manuscript handed by the shopkeeper Tong, and then continued with a disdainful expression:
"What Dream of Red Mansions?"
"I think it's a pipe dream!"
"A white body who doesn't even have a reputation, if the bookstore publishes what he wrote, wouldn't it be going to ruin the name of my Ye family bookstore?"
"This ...... This ......"
At this time, Shopkeeper Tong also heard that Ye Liangchen's tone was wrong.
Although this Ye family son does have some eyes above the top on weekdays, he has never seen him belittle others so much!
Could it be that there is something wrong between these two?
As soon as he thought of this, the shopkeeper Tong looked at Yun Yi with a puzzled expression, but saw Yun Yi staring at Ye Liangchen with a blue face.
"In that case, then please ask Shopkeeper Tong to return the manuscript to me!"
Yun Yi didn't pay attention to Ye Liangchen, who was looking forward to self-pride, and arched his hand towards the shopkeeper Tong, and directly asked for his manuscript.
In fact, Yun Yi knew in his heart that although Ye Liangchen spoke harshly, most of what he said was true.
Even if he came forward to argue with him, the result was nothing more than a quick tongue.
Aside from wasting time, it doesn't do you half the good.
On the contrary, once he has a dispute with Ye Liangchen here, he will make it difficult for the shopkeeper Tong, who is dedicated to thinking about himself, to be caught in the middle.
"This ...... This...... All right! ”
Seeing Yun Yi's resolute attitude, the shopkeeper Tong shook his head and sighed, and reluctantly returned the manuscript of "Dream of Red Mansions" to Yun Yi.
"Shopkeeper Tong, you are busy first, I will leave first."
Yun Yi said hello to the shopkeeper Tong, turned around and left Jian Zhai.
It's just that after walking out of the study, Yun Yi couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.
He never thought that the original thing that was nine out of ten would come to naught in an instant because of the appearance of a Ye Liangchen.
Could it be that he is not suitable to be a copyist?
Well, since the book can't be printed, let's put it aside for the time being!
Anyway, I can still make a living by selling sugar, but it's a big deal to wait for the government exam or the hospital exam, and then go to the study in Yongning County to try my luck.
After making up his mind, Yunyi picked up the bookcase and prepared to go to the market to buy brown sugar.
It's just that he hasn't taken two steps yet, and he suddenly remembered that in this Linjiang County, there seems to be another study.
When he sold books, the reason why he gave priority to Jian Reading was because the original owner often bought pen and ink here, so he came to Jian Reading Zhai with Xiao Guicao.
Since the road on the other side of Jian Study's reading room has been blocked by Ye Liangchen.
And it's still early days, why don't you try your luck in another study?
Having made up his mind, Yun Yi picked up the bookcase, and according to the memory of the original owner, Shi Shiran walked in the direction of another study.
Since the distance between the two studies was not too far, Yunyi didn't walk long before arriving at his destination.
When I looked up, I saw a plaque with four quaint characters written "Plum Blossom Thatched Cottage" hanging in front of the door.
It's just that this plum blossom thatched cottage is more than a little deserted compared to the simple reading room.
Not only are there no customers in the store, but even the street in front of the door is rarely passed by.
Seeing this situation, the last bit of hope in Yun Yi's heart was basically shattered.