sbdcsierra Chapter 85 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
Chapter 85 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
Si Chenglin had just stepped out when he ran into Editor Yang and Editor Chen, who were returning from Wangjia Village.
Editor Chen from Huashi Evening News looked Si Chenglin up and down.
"Si Chenglin, Editor Si? You've come to Yun County too?"
"you are?"
Si Chenglin, who was oblivious to what was happening outside his window, did not remember who the person in front of him was.
"Oh, Editor Si, you really have a bad memory. I'm Chen Gaoqi. Five years ago, when I was interning at the provincial newspaper, you wrote 'not up to par' on my internship report. Have you forgotten?"
Editor Chen from the Huashi Evening News gave a soft snort.
"But thanks to you, I was able to join the Huashi Evening News and become the editor-in-chief in just a few years."
After he mentioned it, Si Chenglin remembered it too.
"Oh, it's you."
Si Chenglin replied calmly.
Remembering what Editor Jiang had said, that the Huashi Evening News had also arranged for someone to contact Si Yan, Si Chenglin suddenly felt a pang of anxiety.
Could it be that they've already successfully persuaded Si Yan?
"Editor Si is here to see Si Yan, right? Let me give you a piece of advice: Si Yan is arrogant and has a sharp tongue, so don't get your hopes up."
"But then again, you and she do have several similarities: the same surname, the same personality, and both are equally annoying."
Editor Chen glanced at Si Chenglin with disgust. He hadn't looked closely before, but Si Yan's appearance did bear some resemblance to Si Chenglin.
"Really? When it comes to being sharp-tongued, no one can compare to you, Editor Chen. Back when you were interning at the provincial newspaper, you managed to drive away a top-notch author with your sharp tongue."
Si Chenglin looked at him coldly and said that he could say anything about Si Yan, regardless of whether she was his daughter or not.
"Keep being stubborn. Don't blame me if you suffer a loss at Si Yan's place later."
"Editor Yang, let's go find the next author. This Si Yan is ungrateful; there are plenty of other authors for us to choose from. There's no need to waste time on her."
Si Yan is likely just a flash in the pan; given her ambitious nature, she'll probably struggle to achieve anything significant in the future.
Of course, Editor Chen was full of confidence at the time, so much so that he later regretted it when he lost his job because he offended Si Yan.
After uttering those harsh words, Editor Chen left with Editor Yang.
Si Chenglin watched their retreating figures, lost in thought for a moment, and fell silent.
My youngest daughter is very gentle and timid, so this Si Yan probably isn't my daughter.
The next day, Saturday, Si Chenglin got up early.
The bus station was not far from where he was staying.
He was on his way to buy a ticket when he was drawn to the conversation of passersby.
"Hey, what exactly does Si Yan mean by arranging this path for Shi Qi? Wasn't he about to rule the martial arts world? How come he's suddenly connected to the imperial court?"
"I don't understand, I can't figure it out either, but there's bound to be a twist later. But why does Morning Light Storytelling only air every three days? I'm getting impatient waiting for it."
"That's right, we always get stuck at the crucial point. Where does this writer Si Yan live? I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with him."
Upon hearing Si Yan's name, Si Chenglin was momentarily surprised.
Do you like Morning Light Storytelling? Maybe I should buy some and take a look.
Si Chenglin was a little curious about the story they were telling, and coincidentally, the author was also named Si Yan. "Boss, can I have a copy of the Morning Light Story Club newspaper they mentioned too?"
The newsstand owner glanced at Si Chenglin, smiled, and spoke.
"Comrade, you're from out of town, right? I suggest you start buying from the first phase."
"Here, take a look first. If you're not interested, you can return it to me."
Oh, Si Chenglin became even more curious. What made a newsstand owner so confident in a newspaper?
Si Chenglin reached out and took it, then began to read it.
Because of their optimism about Si Yan's serialized martial arts novel, Zhao Yu and his team placed it on the first page during the typesetting process.
This also allows those who receive the newspaper to see the story immediately.
A martial arts saga? Or is it a wuxia novel?
It seems that Si Yan has a wide range of interests and a strong cultural background.
After reading the first three chapters, Si Chenglin subconsciously turned the page, only to find that this episode's story ended there.
"Boss, what about the next few episodes?"
"I only have two or three issues left. I can't sell you the rest. They're out of stock. The new newspapers won't arrive until tomorrow morning."
"It's so popular? This story is only this popular in Yun County?"
Si Chenglin was very puzzled; how could newspapers be sold out here?
"Hey comrade, don't tell me you've never seen this before. Even I, who have been selling for so many years, have never seen a newspaper that has sold out every issue since the beginning of this serialization."
"Really? Then I'll take this one, thanks."
After paying, Si Chenglin went to the bus station to buy a ticket. Luckily, he managed to get a ticket for the first bus.
Even so, Si Chenglin arrived at 10 a.m.
But as soon as he got out of the car, Si Chenglin heard someone calling Si Yan's name.
He hurriedly turned around and saw Si Yan walking towards him from the glaring sunlight, chatting with a woman by the roadside.
Si Chenglin was stunned. Eleven years had passed, and his youngest daughter, whom he had heartlessly cut off all contact with, had suddenly appeared before him.
Before he could even greet her, a boy of about ten years old called out to Si Yan.
"Mom, I just drew a landscape picture on the back hill. What do you think of it?"
Si Yan looked at the painting in Gu Xiuyuan's hand and praised it with a smile.
"Not bad, you're making great progress."
Gu Xiuyuan smiled shyly after receiving his mother's praise.
Just then, he noticed Si Chenglin standing behind him.
Gu Xiuyuan looked at him curiously; this person was so strange.
"Mom, look at Grandpa behind us, why is he crying while looking at us?"
"Have it?"
As soon as Si Yan turned around, she saw Si Chenglin with tears in his eyes, and the original owner of the body suddenly erupted in emotion.
Feeling tears welling up in her eyes, Si Yan touched them and realized she was actually crying.
Si Yan suddenly lowered her head, and when she raised it again, her eyes were glistening with tears.
She looked at the person in front of her and spoke softly.
"Dad, why are you here?"