readytorunbook Chapter 78 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
Chapter 78 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
"Oh dear, why isn't Si Yan here yet? It's driving me crazy!"
Zhao Yu paced back and forth anxiously, muttering to himself, which annoyed Luo Jun to no end.
"What are you chanting over there? It's your own fault for not letting the other party leave a contact address."
Luo Jun knew that if Zhao Yu didn't mess things up, he wouldn't be Zhao Yu.
"Why don't we call the police?"
Luo Jun looked helpless; what terrible ideas were they coming up with?
"Do you know Si Yan's address? What's the point of calling the police if you don't even know her address?"
"Oh no, what am I going to do? I've already received deposits from those distributors."
Oh, Si Yan, you can't let us down at this crucial moment!
Suddenly, Zhao Yu's eyes lit up, and she dashed out in a flash.
"Hey, where are you going?"
Luo Jun stared at Zhao Yu's retreating figure, his face full of confusion. Where was she going?
Before he could think it through, he heard Zhao Yu's surprised voice.
"Si Yan, my dear aunt, you've finally arrived."
Zhao Yu looked at Si Yan and smiled happily. Hehe, the deposit was finally saved.
"What's up? Is it urgent that you need to see me?"
"Where's the manuscript? Can I take a look at it?"
"Here it is, here you go."
Si Yan reached into her cloth bag, took out the manuscript, and handed it over.
Zhao Yu took the manuscript and immediately began reading it with great interest, while Si Yan looked exasperated.
"Can't you find another place to look? This is the main entrance. I've written over 20,000 words of the manuscript. How long are you going to stand here and look at it?"
"Yes, yes, I was too impatient. Let's go in first."
As Zhao Yu led Si Yan inside, he gestured animatedly as he spoke to her.
"Siyan, you don't know, your story is a hit! The number of newspapers we sold yesterday was equivalent to the number we sold in a month."
"Really? Didn't you say it would be released today?"
Si Yan looked at Zhao Yu in confusion, wondering if she had misheard him the day before yesterday.
“That was my initial plan, but Junzi thought your writing was so good that we decided to work overtime to finish the release so as not to waste time.”
When Junzi was mentioned, Zhao Yu realized that she hadn't introduced him to Si Yan yet.
"Oh, right, this is Luo Jun. He's my business partner and also my good brother."
Zhao Yu introduced Si Yan with great pride, after all, his good brother was a graduate of a prestigious university.
"Hello, my name is Luo Jun. I really like the stories you write. They are very engaging, and the language is straightforward and appeals to a wide audience."
"Thank you. My name is Si Yan. I hope we can work together happily in the future."
The three were still exchanging pleasantries when a hurried shout came from outside the door.
"Zhao Yu, is Zhao Yu there?"
"Uncle Lin? What brings you here?"
"Hey, it's all about the newspaper. My regular customers have been asking me when the next issue will be published."
Hearing Uncle Lin's words, Zhao Yu finally felt relieved.
"Uncle Lin, I thought something had happened. You even made a special trip just for this."
"The next issue of the newspaper will be out tomorrow. You can come and pick it up first thing tomorrow morning."
Uncle Lin smiled shyly.
"Isn't this the first time business has been this good?"
Zhao Yu replied with a sly smile.
"Uncle Lin, I didn't lie to you, did I? You didn't want that many at first, but now that they're all sold out, aren't you happy?"
"Hey, I don't know where you found such a talented author."
"Oh, by the way, print a little more of the first edition, and I'll sell them all together later."
Zhao Yu was secretly pleased upon hearing this.
"Hey, Uncle Lin, you've got a good head for business."
"That's right. Okay, I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going back now. Remember to leave me some extra tomorrow."
After saying that, Uncle Lin hurriedly left.
Zhao Yu smiled and shook her head; Uncle Lin was still as impatient as ever.
"Oh, right, this is your royalties. We agreed before that the profit sharing would be settled monthly."
Si Yan nodded and reached out to accept the payment.
As long as people like the story, that's enough. Si Yan didn't expect that the first step would go so smoothly.
But it's a great thing overall. If the buzz continues, he should be able to bring Xiuyuan to live in the city next month.
After submitting her manuscript and receiving her payment, Si Yan didn't linger. She turned around and went to the market to buy the beef that Gu Xiuyuan liked best.
Tonight I'm making Xiuyuan's favorite braised beef.
I made it home without incident, but I ran into an annoying person as soon as I got to the village entrance.
"Hey, isn't this our cultured Si Yan? Let me see, you bought so much stuff in the city! Oh! There's even beef."
"Siyan, I'm not trying to be mean, but didn't the village chief say you were struggling financially? Yet now you have the money to buy so many things. You must have a lover in the city. You're always running to the city every few days."
Yang Cuihua spoke with an air of smug satisfaction, as if she had caught Si Yan red-handed.
"What? Do I have to report to you when I go to town to buy some daily necessities and food? Did I spend your family's money?"
"Get out of the way, good dogs stay out of the way."
Si Yan spoke in a nonchalant tone, completely disregarding Yang Cuihua.
"You, hmph, you're just being stubborn. Don't let someone else's wife come knocking on your door later."
Yang Cuihua cursed maliciously, wishing Si Yan would suffer misfortune.
"Yang Cuihua, please think about yourself before you speak. I heard that your Wang Jianquan had a childhood betrothal before he got married?"
"That childhood betrothal partner doesn't seem to be you."
"you……"
Yang Cuihua stomped her feet in anger as she watched Si Yan's departing figure.
You, Si Yan, always know how to expose my shortcomings.
Hmph, but my son will be going to study in the city soon.
So what if your son is talented? He's just using your talent to benefit your own son.
On Friday, at the appointed time, Yang Cuihua and her son waited early at the school gate.
The artist had originally planned to pick up Wang Shi directly from his home, but Yang Cuihua and the others refused.
The departure point was later changed to the school gate.
Just kidding, Yang Cuihua wouldn't dare let them come to the village. Not only would it be easy to expose them, but it might also lead to them meeting with Gu Xiuyuan.
Choosing the school means that even if Gu Xiuyuan discovers the truth later, he won't be able to make it today.
Yang Cuihua and her son were both dressed in brand-new clothes today. When they saw the artist arrive, they happily went to greet him.
"Wang Shi, are you ready? We're about to set off."
"Ready, Teacher Liu, let's go."
Wang Shi raised his head and smiled happily.
"Wait a moment?"
Just then, Si Yan appeared with Gu Xiuyuan.
"Hello teacher, I have a question. If this student Wang Shi's painting was actually painted by someone else, would you still take him to study in the city?"
"Si Yan, you crazy woman, what are you saying!"
Yang Cuihua finally calmed down from her panic and hurriedly stopped Si Yan.
"Teacher Liu, ignore her, she's crazy, you should leave quickly."
Yang Cuihua winked at Wang Shi, signaling him to get in the car quickly.
“Teacher Liu, I have evidence, it’s in this box, you’ll see for yourself.”
"what?"
Upon hearing that there was evidence, Yang Cuihua immediately panicked.