1978: Female educated youth, don’t want an illiterate husband

Chapter 60 Teacher Gu, can't we accept both manuscripts? (Seeking follow-up reading)
Feng's mother Gu Xueqing did not stay in the office for long and returned to Liu Xinwu's office again.

Looking at Lao Wang and Lao Liu who were absorbed in their work at their desks, she did not disturb them but walked back and forth in the corridor, waiting!

"Old Liu, what's up?!"

After waiting for a long time for Liu Xinwu to finish reading, Feng's mother couldn't wait to go in and ask.

Old Wang, who was watching at the same time, was also awakened and looked up at Liu Xinwu opposite him.

"Old Wang, how about your article?"

Liu Xinwu did not review Xue Qing's words, but asked Wang Shimin.

"very good!"

Wang Shimin's words were concise and to the point. I couldn't put the book down before I finished reading it, but I still passed it to Lao Liu for his approval.

By the way, I took the short story from Lao Liu and saw how it was written.

Judging from the level of this novella, and the fact that Gu Xueqing was so anxious, it was obvious that she was more optimistic about the short story in Lao Liu's hand.

So it can only get better.

But what Lao Wang didn't expect was that after he handed over the novella in his hand, he actually turned over the short story that Lao Liu had finished reading and put it under his hand and refused to give it to him!
What do you mean! ?

At this moment, Wang Shimin's outstretched hand froze!
What does Lao Liu mean by this?! Does he mean he won’t show it to him? And he even covers it up, not even letting the cat see it?
"Old Liu, why don't you talk about this manuscript first?!" How could Feng's mother Gu Xueqing wait for Liu Xinwu to read another novella? She quickly pressed down the novella with one hand and said, "There are two manuscripts, but they only promised to give us one! Old Liu, if you think this short story is not good, I will reject it!"

"But I personally prefer the short story above. If you dare to go up, you will definitely be a satellite bigger than Li Qingquan!"

What the hell!

Teacher Gu, if you say this, Wang Shimin, who was listening on the side, would be even more resentful. What kind of magical manuscript is this? Why is Lao Liu holding it back and not letting him see it? !

Cao Aiqun and other editors who heard the news from outside were also filled with shock. If it was bigger than the big satellite of Yenching Literature this time, wouldn't it be better than "The Shepherd"?

Where did the author of "The Horse Herder" Lao Xu come from? Why are his manuscripts more awesome than the last?
No wonder Gu Xueqing came here early this morning. She looked so cool, proud and arrogant when she walked.

"Teacher Gu, is this manuscript really the new work of Lao Xu, the author of The Horse Herder? I think the writing style is quite different!"

Liu Xinwu tried his best to control himself and told himself to stay calm. He originally wanted to read this novella first and then talk about it slowly!

But Teacher Gu kept urging him, so Liu Xinwu had to speak!

First of all, this manuscript is extremely powerful. As Teacher Gu said, it is definitely bigger than the satellite launched by Li Qingquan.

Secondly, this manuscript is really very bold, even bolder than his article "Class Teacher" at the beginning of the year. Liu Xinwu needs to take it slow.

Also, is this manuscript really a new work by the author of "The Shepherd"?

The writing styles were totally different. Liu Xinwu was very suspicious. Did Teacher Gu really take out the manuscript that her lover Lao Feng had kept in the bottom of the box? !
Otherwise, with the writing skills and experience of the new author of "The Horse Shepherd", could he have written such a super bold and super profound article?
"Old Liu, don't worry about whether it's The Horse Wrangler or not. I've already said that I can't guarantee whether it's The Horse Wrangler or not. I just want to ask you whether you want to use this manuscript or not?"

"Don't really believe what the author said. Even if the manuscript is given to us, whether we dare to use it is another matter!"

Feng's mother, Gu Xueqing, pressed on again, and even managed to provoke Liu Xinwu with a word.

"Old Liu, how about letting me take a look at this manuscript? How is it written? Isn't Teacher Gu exaggerating a bit? Even Li Qingquan dares to let a newcomer be on the front page of the news, so what's wrong with us October? Why don't we dare to use a single manuscript?"

Lao Wang was even more anxious beside him. What kind of riddles would this group of leaders play? If you are not sure, you can show it to him for reference!

"Old Wang, don't be anxious!" Liu Xinwu waved his hands. Even after Old Wang said this, he still waved his hands to tell him not to be anxious, without even looking at him.

"I……"

How could Wang Shimin not be anxious?

It can be seen that Liu Xinwu had a serious expression on his face, and Wang Shimin seemed to realize something. Could it be that he really couldn't read this manuscript?
"Teacher Gu, I need to study this manuscript and find someone to help review it first!"

Unsure, Liu Xinwu did not dare to make a decision on the spot.

"But this novella is quite interesting. How about giving it to us in October as well?"

Liu Xinwu was still hesitant about the short story and was not sure about it. He glanced at the beginning of the novella in his hand and found it was also good and the subject matter was not too sensitive, so it could be published in the next issue.

"Then keep this novella? I'll return the short story! The author said he promised Yenching Literature one article, and he can only give me one out of two!"

Of course, Feng's mother wanted to keep both articles, but she was not really greedy or overbearing. Her son-in-law had already agreed to publish the novella at Yenching Literature, so she didn't want to make things difficult for him.

As for keeping the novella and rejecting the short story, it was entirely Feng's mother who provoked him. She saw that Liu Xinwu was reluctant to reject the short story and even Lao Wang didn't even look at the cat, so it would be strange if he was willing to do so.

"I agree. We can definitely go and talk to the author! Back then, we had a lot of arguments just to get Lao Qian's manuscripts." Liu Xinwu smiled bitterly and continued, "Well, Mr. Gu, you go and talk to the author. We'll offer the highest price of 7 yuan per thousand words in October. I don't believe Li Qingquan has the guts to do that!"

“Seven yuan per thousand words?!” Gu Xueqing rolled her eyes and laughed at Liu Xinwu. “Li Qingquan paid the highest price of seven yuan per thousand words for the article ‘Horse Herder’. We have no advantage in the price of manuscript fees!” “Besides, the author has said that our October is not that big and a single monthly magazine cannot accommodate two of his manuscripts. Yanjing Literature promised him that it would be on the front page of his article for three consecutive issues before the New Year!”

"what?!"

Liu Xinwu thought he was bold, so he directly offered the new author the maximum price of seven yuan per thousand words, and kept making fun of Li Qingquan for being stingy.

But who would have thought that Li Qingquan paid the author of The Shepherd seven yuan per thousand words for the first article.

Not only is the price the maximum of seven yuan per thousand words, but it also made headlines on the front page for three consecutive issues before the New Year. How can they attract people like this?

At the same time, this also makes it even more precious that it was not easy for Teacher Gu to get these two manuscripts!

"Besides, Lao Liu, don't you consider the length of this novella?"

"The author has already said that this is only half of the story, and his novella is expected to be over 200,000 words!"

"I want to ask you, Lao Liu, how much is the manuscript fee for the October issue?"

Gu Xueqing helped Liu Xinwu make a choice sharply again!

"Two hundred thousand words?! This... is this still a novella? This author is asking for the price of a novella or a short story with a long manuscript. Isn't that a bit..."

The flesh on Liu Xinwu's lips twitched violently. They really couldn't afford this long novel in October.

More than 200,000 words! Their October issue of the magazine, even if all the manuscripts are added together, may not even have 200,000 words!
Their manuscript funding for each issue in October is controlled within 200,000 words!
If you really want to publish this novella, you might as well just give the author an exclusive special issue!
I can’t afford it! I can’t afford it!
"More than 200,000 words?!" Wang Shimin, who was standing next to him, was also shocked, but he also suggested, "In fact, the length is not a big problem. We can just serialize it and publish it in five or six issues slowly, right?"

"Old Wang, do you think the author will agree to this? He won't even give us two issues, and you want to serialize it in five or six issues?"

Lao Wang was choked and speechless.

"Teacher Gu, do you prefer this short story? Reject this novella?!" Liu Xinwu wanted to agree with Lao Wang. They could publish it slowly. They could also push it on the front page for three consecutive issues in October.

But the authors can't wait, which makes it very difficult for them to make a decision.

"Old Liu, if you publish both articles together this time, I don't think the author will object!"

hiss!
Liu Xinwu took a deep breath again and said, "Teacher Gu, why don't you just give this author an exclusive special issue in this issue!"

He also said that this manuscript was not from your old Feng, and that Liu Xinwu's "Liu" could be written backwards.

"Teacher Gu, please leave the manuscript with me first. I will study it and think about it!"

Liu Xinwu couldn't put down both articles and wanted to read them both.

If he had to choose one, he would definitely choose the short story mentioned above, just like Teacher Gu!
However, this short story is too sensitive, so Liu Xinwu has to find the leader of the department to review it carefully.

"Okay, Lao Liu, please hurry up. The author is also waiting for our reply!"

As expected, I am not very brave enough to go up. I really don’t know what Lao Liu is worried about. Show the courage you showed when you first published “Class Teacher”! Show the courage you showed when you threatened to surpass Li Qingquan!
Now the manuscript is here, and the opportunity is here, Lao Liu, can you do it? !

"Teacher Gu, these two articles are really not from Lao Feng?!"

Seeing that Gu Xueqing had already walked to the door, Liu Xinwu still asked with a hopeless attitude, "Teacher Gu, tell me, if it is really Lao Feng's, we will publish Lao Feng's two articles in the next issue in October and interview him with a famous writer, how about that?"

"Old Feng is old, no matter what he does, he can't make a big satellite! Give Old Xu an interview, it must be a big satellite!"

Her husband, Mr. Feng, is old, but her son-in-law is in his prime!
Mother Feng said this self-deprecating remark at the door and went back to her editorial office, leaving Old Liu to think about it on his own!
"Could this be the new manuscript of Lao Xu from The Horse Herder?"

Liu Xinwu was also very tempted. Her husband Feng was indeed old. How many readers would be willing to pay for an exclusive interview and publication for him?
This time, Li Qingquan printed an additional 100,000 copies!

Therefore, if these two articles were really written by Lao Xu, the author of "The Shepherd", then they could give him an exclusive interview in October, which would definitely be a hit.

By then, that old guy Li Qingquan would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood!

"Lao Wang, I have to go to the department for a walk. You and Teacher Gu can look after the house!"

Thinking of the heated situation, Liu Xinwu could no longer sit still. He quickly tidied up the manuscripts on the table, put them all into his briefcase, and got up and left!

"Old Liu, is this manuscript really that awesome?! Do you have to alert the higher-ups?!"

Wang Shimin was shocked when he saw it. He thought to himself, what kind of big satellite did Teacher Gu bring to them in October? Could it be a big bomb?

"I'll tell you later! Anyway, what Teacher Gu said is right. If these two articles are really written by Lao Xu of "The Shepherd", we will give him an interview with a famous writer and also release a big satellite to blind the eyes of that old guy Li Qingquan!"

In fact, regardless of whether it was written by the horse shepherd Lao Xu, we must first decide whether this short story can be published and have it approved by the higher-ups.

Immediately, Liu Xinwu left in a hurry without even saying goodbye to the editorial department!
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(End of this chapter)