AWB Chapter 83 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
Chapter 83 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
"What's going on? Why are all the outlets notifying us that newspapers are out of stock?"
"I don't know, the marketing department is investigating the situation."
While reviewing the manuscript, Lao Wang noticed his supervisor's anxious expression and nudged Si Chenglin with his hand.
"Hey, Cheng Lin, do you think the newspapers are all sold out?"
"Impossible. You've been working for so many years, when has the newspaper ever sold out?"
Si Chenglin didn't even look up, offered his opinion, and then continued reviewing the manuscript.
While reviewing the document, they also wrote annotations on the side.
Even when a manuscript was rejected, suggestions for improvement were written in the blank space, which shows that Si Chenglin is extremely serious about his work.
Seeing that Si Chenglin wasn't responding much, Lao Wang lost interest in paying attention and went back to reviewing the manuscript.
But even though they weren't paying attention, this matter still came to them.
"Old driver, this is great news!"
"What great news is it?"
Si Chenglin looked displeased; he hated being frequently interrupted while he was working.
"Today's newspapers are sold out, and not only that, but many people want to buy them."
Looking at the happy deputy editor-in-chief, Si Chenglin looked puzzled.
"It's a joyous occasion, but it doesn't really concern us much."
"How can it not be related? Do you know why the newspapers sold out?"
Si Chenglin shook his head in confusion.
"What? What could this possibly have to do with me?"
The deputy editor-in-chief patted Si Chenglin on the shoulder with delight.
"Old Si, it's related to you, or more precisely, it's related to Si Yan, the author under your management."
Upon hearing the name Si Yan, Si Chenglin paused for a moment, then remembered that there had been a science fiction author named Si Yan some time ago.
If you calculate the dates, her article is scheduled for today.
"Could it be that her writing became popular?"
"Hey, it's not just hot, it's absolutely wildly popular. Do you know that the whole city is talking about this story right now?"
The deputy editor-in-chief was overjoyed; with this achievement, he had a better chance of getting the position he was competing for.
"Oh, right, Lao Si, who do you think we should arrange for to personally contact Si Yan to commission an article these next few days? This matter can't be delayed; whether our year-end bonus can be doubled depends on this."
Si Chenglin seemed to be deep in thought, and soon he had an idea.
"Deputy Editor-in-Chief Liu, I'll go this time."
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Liu was slightly surprised. Wasn't this Lao Si someone who never went on business trips?
Before Deputy Editor-in-Chief Liu could reply, a male voice suddenly interrupted from the side.
"Deputy Editor-in-Chief, you don't know, this Editor Si has a young daughter named Si Yan. He probably misses his daughter, who happens to live in a village in Yun County. He probably wants to visit her on his way."
"However, this Si Yan is not that Si Yan. Editor Si's daughter is incomparable. She got pregnant out of wedlock and ran off with a man at such a young age. How can she possibly write articles?"
"Hey, Lao Jiang, don't be so rude. That kid has her own ideas about what she's doing. What does it have to do with you?"
Old Wang couldn't stand it and stepped forward to say a few words.
"Editor Jiang, you don't need to worry about my daughter. But I'm sorry, I won't be on your level when it comes to next month's salary. It's all thanks to the authors under my management who are doing so well and writing such good stories."
Si Chenglin pushed up his glasses and said in a cold voice.
"What are you so smug about? It was just a one-off incident. Besides, she's not your daughter. Whether she'll even talk to you after she gets angry is another matter."
"I've heard that two other newspapers that specialize in science fiction stories have already sent people to look for Si Yan. The pay is much higher than what our provincial newspaper offers. Do you think they'll even bother with you if you go there?"
Editor Jiang spoke angrily, inadvertently revealing the information she had already gathered.
After saying that, Jiang felt a little regretful. Seeing Liu's dark face, Jiang could only slink away.
After arranging his work, Si Chenglin went home first.
But with something on my mind, I can't feel at ease.
Si Chenglin looked at his wife, and several times he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Forget it, I'll just go to Yun County myself and see for myself before making a decision.
After packing his things, Si Chenglin told his family that he was going on a business trip, and then left with his luggage.
Meanwhile, Si Yan had just shared a copy of the provincial newspaper she had just bought with Village Chief Wang.
When Village Chief Wang saw that the author's name on the newspaper was indeed Si Yan, he was overjoyed.
"Siyan, would you mind if I showed this newspaper to someone else? I'm so happy that your article got published in the newspaper; that's the first one of its kind here."
Village Chief Wang happily took the newspaper and kept saying "good".
Looking at Si Yan in front of him, he felt that she was perfect in every way. Gu Cheng really picked up a sesame seed and lost a watermelon.
With Si Yan's talent, how could any other woman compare?
Besides, Si Yan is also good at teaching children. Xiu Yuan has good grades and is also good at painting. I heard that Wang Shi's child stole Xiu Yuan's painting a while ago and it caught the eye of an artist in the city.
Fortunately, it was exposed later, otherwise Wang Shi's family would have benefited.
Like mother, like son.
Meanwhile, Gu Xiuyuan was also discussing this matter.
"Xiuyuan, I just saw a newspaper from the teacher. There's a science fiction article in it by an author named Si Yan. Is this the article your mother published?"
"Really? Let us see it!"
"I'm not going. I wouldn't dare take the teacher's things. If you really want to read it, you can read it when you get home after school. Doesn't your dad buy every issue of the provincial newspaper?"
Little Fatty rolled his eyes; all he knows is how to boss me around.
"Okay, don't worry. If it really doesn't work, I'll bring you a portion tomorrow. My mom definitely bought extra."
Gu Xiuyuan said proudly, "It's really a burden that my mother is too famous."
As soon as Gu Xiuyuan got home, he went straight to Si Yan.
Before Si Yan could react, he hugged her.
"Mom, you don't know, I was the star of my class today. Now everyone knows that my mom writes well, and even got published in the provincial newspaper."
"You little rascal, I didn't realize you were so vain."
Si Yan gently pushed Gu Xiuyuan away, teasing him as she worked without stopping.
"Mom, how can you call that vanity? That's pride."
Gu Xiuyuan held his head high, looking smug.
"Yes, yes, yes, then could my little artist also try submitting her work? How about you illustrate Mommy's writing?"
"Really? But can I?"
Gu Xiuyuan suddenly felt a little insecure.
"Of course, Mom believes in you."
Si Yan was still having a warm discussion with her child.
Gu Xiuyuan was unaware that he would be meeting his maternal grandfather, whom he had never met before, the next day.