Wang Shuo's "Stewardess" was published in "Contemporary", and he also successfully got the manuscript fee, but he himself was not happy.

The reason is, naturally, that the sales of the first issue of "Contemporary" were dismal.

In fact, I can't say how bleak it is, but one thing is most afraid of comparison, compared with the previous period, the sales of this issue of "Contemporary" are indeed not as good as the previous period.

Wang Shuo didn't have the arrogance to stop the responsibility on himself, but with Jiang Yulou's works selling high, and without his works, the consensus of the industry somehow reached his ears.

He is an old Yanjing native, and he is still a disciple of the big courtyard, and he attaches great importance to face. Even though no one said it, he was very unhappy. It's not that I'm unhappy with Jiang Yulou's success, but that I'm annoyed that readers don't recognize his work.

So, when he got the manuscript fee again and invited Jiang Yulou to drink, he used his drunkenness to say what was in his heart.

"Alas, Yulou, you said that these grandsons are too difficult to serve. I obviously write so carefully, and the subject matter is not some kind of scar literature, why don't they like to read it, there is not even a discussion in the newspaper! ”

Wang Shuo babbled a lot, all of which were complaints, and inadvertently compared his manuscript fee with Jiang Yulou's, saying that he would earn a few hundred yuan for a novel, but Jiang Yulou casually earned tens of thousands, or even more.

Jiang Yulou listened quietly and did not interject.

In fact, Wang Shuo's life is good now.

Not to mention having a house in Yanjing, what he does is still the work of ensuring income in drought and flood, and more importantly, the income is not low. And because of Jiang Yulou's intervention, he also started the creation of the novella in advance, and the work also landed in the "Contemporary" magazine in advance.

If everything goes well, it is not impossible to replicate the achievements of the previous life or even surpass the previous life.

It is said that he should be satisfied with such a day, but he is not biased, he is unwilling, he is greedy, he has a strong desire. He is not an ordinary person, he is a disciple of a big courtyard, and his understanding of information is far beyond ordinary people's imagination. He knows what kind of fairy life the outside world, that is, the capitalist countries, live.

He felt that if he was born in an island country or the United States, and at worst he was born in Xiangjiang, he would definitely have a better life. With his ingenuity, he deserves that kind of life.

Before the first issue of Contemporary, he still thought so.

Even, he firmly believed that he could replicate Jiang Yulou's success. After this work became popular, he also published a single book, then made TV series, made movies, and then was introduced by foreign booksellers and became a potential rookie in the literary world.

Since then, he has been successful and worshiped by everyone.

However, the reality is often harsh.

After the first issue of "Contemporary" was released, he woke up from his dream. Not to mention the success of copying Jiang Yulou, whether his next work can be selected by the editors of the magazine is a big question.

Now, not to mention making money by writing books, his literary dream is about to wake up.

Reality gave him a big push, want to learn from Jiang Yulou, and want to make a fortune by writing?

Wake up!

His heart was bitter, he worked hard for so long, but he didn't get the expected gains, which made him have a strong gap, so he said a lot of words that he had hidden in his heart in front of Jiang Yulou.

Looking at Wang Shuo's sad appearance, Jiang Yulou said, "You, you're just too greedy!" ”

Wang Shuo raised his head and looked at him, rarely without refuting, his own family knew about his own affairs. He's just greedy, he just wants more, is that wrong?

"I might be a little ugly when I speak, don't worry about it."

Wang Shuo shook his head and laughed at himself: "Since I have said it, I am not afraid of ridicule." ”

"It's not a mockery, it's just that you have a problem here." Jiang Yulou pointed to his head.

Wang Shuo's face was a little unbearable, "You said I have a problem with my brain?" ”

"No, I mean you're right to make money, but you're not mentally prepared at all." Jiang Yulou said lightly.

Wang Shuo was stunned, is there still such a statement?

Jiang Yulou asked rhetorically: "Do you think that the first time you write a book, everyone can praise you?" ”

Wang Shuo hurriedly shook his head, even if he had this idea in his heart, he knew that it was unrealistic, and he had no face to admit it.

Seeing this, Jiang Yulou continued: "Since you haven't thought about it like this, you should clearly know that there are many writers in today's literary world, but there are only a handful of people who can really reach the pinnacle after all. ”

Wang Shuo looked at him with a blank eye, "You won't be praising yourself, right?" ”

"Isn't it?" Jiang Yulou glanced at him and said.

Wang Shuo stopped talking, it was too shocking.

Jiang Yulou said calmly: "Successful people are a minority after all. I don't know if there's you in that person, but what I do know is that you're not ready to succeed. ”

"Why not, I've been preparing for a year!" Wang Shuo retorted.

Jiang Yulou sighed and said, "If you were really prepared, then you wouldn't be so depressed now, and you wouldn't have time to ask me for a drink." What you need to do is to conceive the next piece and try to impress everyone. ”

"But, but I don't understand why my work is so well written, why is it not popular?" Wang Shuo was unwilling.

Jiang Yulou smiled lightly, and then talked eloquently: "Since your novel has not caused a strong response, there must be a reason. Either the platform is average, the audience is relatively small, and there are fewer people who know about your work. Either the subject matter is not popular in today's literary world, and readers don't like to read it. Either it's your problem, your writing skills are not solid, and although you have a good story, you can't write it. ”

Wang Shuo listened to it, and his head nodded involuntarily, feeling that he made a lot of sense.

"So what do you think I belong to?"

Jiang Yulou analyzed: "I think the theme of your novel is still okay, it is a romance novel, and the objects are retired soldiers and flight attendants, in terms of career, they are all pluses." The reason why there was no splash after the novel was released was because of publicity problems. ”

"Propaganda?" Wang Shuo frowned slightly.

Jiang Yulou chuckled: "You are still a newcomer in the literary world, and you are even more unknown among the readers. How many people can expect a writer to pay attention to a writer who no one expects to come out. ”

Wang Shuo said worriedly: "Then what should I do, it is impossible for "Contemporary" to promote the works of me, a new writer, right?" ”

Jiang Yulou looked at him, smiling without saying a word.

Wang Shuo looked at him, and gradually reacted, he said in a trembling voice: "Yulou, are you ...... Do you want to help me? ”

"Well, we're good friends, good brothers. Besides, this work of yours is very good, and I helped to make it up. If the end result is not good enough, it won't damage my reputation. Therefore, it is not a big deal to help you get the word out. Jiang Yulou said with a smile.

"Yulou, you've helped me a lot!"