A perfect life starting from a light novel writer

Chapter 5 A good beginning and alumni

Xia Yan finally waited until she finished reading the first chapter. What did she think she would say?

Unexpectedly, Tang Yin directly grabbed the manuscript of the second chapter and read it without saying a word.

By this time, Xia Yan was almost enlightened, and the tension in his heart gradually disappeared.

If you think it's boring, you won't waste so long, right?

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other side.

Another person waiting outside the reception room, a girl in red sportswear who entered the Hongfeng Literature Office Building from the elevator with Xia Yan

For the hundredth time, he glanced at the shadow on the frosted glass of the living room.

Through the light and shadow of the frosted glass, one can see the reflection of the conversation between the young man and the woman who entered before in the room. The conversation started ten minutes ago and is still chattering till now.

He has been in there for half an hour.

The girl in red sportswear took off the mask on her face to breathe, revealing a beautiful and delicate face.

The small nose, cherry-colored lips, pupils as clear as spring water, and the fair and smooth skin are a little red because they have been covered in the mask for too long.

"What works did he bring?" The girl's eyes were curious.

She also knew very well that if the boy's work was not interesting, the editor would not waste so much time with him.

But then, she felt uneasy inside.

The longer she waits, the more random thoughts she will have. She has already rehearsed in her mind more than a dozen scenarios in which her work will be criticized by the review editors inside.

"So, your problem is that you give Futaba too much text description. Obviously, the two main characters in the journey of youth are Futaba and Lu, but where is your detailed description of Futaba? I have read it after reading the novel. In the third chapter, Futaba is sensitive, afraid of getting hurt, and likes Ku. She hopes to return time to three years ago and connect with Ku, the lovely girl whose relationship was broken."

"Where's Yu? A mysterious boy? I only have a very vague idea of ​​him. His appearance, height, and interpersonal relationship with his classmates are not clearly described. Is there any double standard in treating the heroine Futaba and other girls? These details are very important. Yes, it’s true that the main subject of girl’s love novels is the female protagonist, but if the male protagonist is not clearly portrayed, don’t expect readers of the journal to have a deep sense of involvement.”

Tang Yin criticized Xia Yan's manuscript. Xia Yan shrank his head and accepted suggestions and criticisms humbly.

"Here, here, here, here...and here, give me a little more room to play. Also, expand the plot of the fair-weather best friends around Futaba. To be honest, these best friends can attract hatred."

"After revising these parts, come to me directly tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow at the latest, with the manuscript. This is my business card. Then call me directly." Tang Yin took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Xia Yan.

"I will accept your submission first. Remember to contact me directly after revising the article. Don't try your luck at other book publishers. Novels about girl love are the main themes of our Red Maple Literature. So you came to our company as the first stop for submission, and you must have done your homework." Tang Yin finally said in a softer voice.

"What am I?" Xia Yan asked one more question.

"At least this work passed the test for me." Tang Yin stroked the hair beside her ears.

"Three days later, our company will hold a regular meeting to discuss filling the vacancies for some completed novels in our company's novel journal, so your revised version of the novel manuscript must be handed over to me before the day after tomorrow.

Tang Yin's words were very obvious.

She feels that the novel manuscript of Journey of Youth has potential, but she cannot give a clear answer as to whether it can be serialized in the novel journal of Red Maple Literature, or in which journal it can be serialized. This kind of thing needs to be edited. Department meets to discuss.

The success or failure of this kind of thing, for Xia Yan, is only related to whether he can get royalties, but for Hong Maple Literature, the serialization of each work is not a trivial matter, it is related to the company's reputation in the hearts of novel fans. Care must be taken to ensure that one or two grassroots editors cannot have the final say.

"clear."

Xia Yan felt happy. After passing the review and editing stage, it meant that the work would be submitted to the serialization meeting. This situation went smoothly beyond imagination.

However, Tang Yin asked him not to submit the manuscript to other book publishers, but to revise the manuscript and submit it to her immediately.

Xia Yan thought for a moment, took a deep breath, nodded, and left the reception room after exchanging pleasantries with Tang Yin.

At this time.

The girl in red who had been waiting outside for Xia Yan for forty minutes, wearing a mask, passed by Xia Yan who was walking out of the reception room and about to leave.

When the girl passed by, she looked carefully at Xia Yan's face.

She walked into the reception room and, of course, took off her mask as a courtesy.

After all, she only wore a mask because she was worried that acquaintances would see her submitting articles and spread some gossip in the school.

"Song Lingjun, right? I'm editor Tang Yin." Tang Yin looked at the information Song Lingjun had filled in before, and then looked at her again.

Creator of beautiful girl novels. Rare animals!

"Two people were in tandem, and they were both students from Nancheng No. 3 Middle School." Tang Yin had a strange expression.

"You and Xia Yan know each other and came here together?"

"Xia Yan? Who is it?" Song Lingjun blinked and asked in a cold voice.

"Well, I don't know you! Then forget what I just said." Tang Yin coughed.

But the speaker is not intentional, but the listener is intentional.

Song Lingjun's eyes were thoughtful.

Another student from Nancheng No. 3 Middle School

Xia Yan? .

Song Lingjun took another look at the text information on the first page of the novel manuscript on Tang Yin's desk.

[Youth Journey Xia Yan]

After thinking about it, Song Lingjun basically figured out the meaning of Tang Yin's previous words.

So that's it, he is, a schoolmate?

Song Lingjun's mouth curled up slightly. She was still worried that a mere high school student would be criticized for not doing his job properly if he submitted a light novel instead of studying, so she wore a mask to submit the manuscript, worried about being recognized by acquaintances.

But at least now I know

There is another person who is not doing his job properly in the school.

What a coincidence.

Hmm. Youth Journey Is this the novel he submitted? This name is really bad.

"Yesterday's Starlight."

Tang Yin took the novel manuscript handed over by Song Lingjun, and she felt awkward when she saw the name of the novel.

But she didn't say much. After all, Tang Yin knew that her taste didn't represent the taste of the whole public. Although she didn't like it, it didn't mean that there was anything wrong with the title.

After a careful review,

Tang Yin's expression gradually changed.

After another seven-minute review, she raised her head and her expression and attitude towards Song Lingjun were more serious than before.

This novel is also quite interesting.

I don't pay much attention to this Nancheng No. 3 Middle School on weekdays? How come the students of this school are full of potential novel writers?

Xia Yan walked out of the Red Maple Literature Office Building, looked at the office buildings where the other four book clubs were located, sighed, but gave up the idea of ​​submitting the same manuscript to multiple publications.

Tang Yin had already said that she would submit the work "Youth Journey" to the meeting to decide whether to serialize it, and asked him not to submit it to other publishers, and Xia Yan also promised Tang Yin on the spot.

The most important thing is that Tang Yin also tried her best to point out some flaws in Xia Yan's article in the previous conversation and expressed her willingness to cooperate. You can think of other strange operations later. Xia Yan has not yet cultivated that kind of thick skin.

And he thought about it. It is true that among the five large novel bookstores in South City, Hongfeng Literature is the most suitable company for young girls' love novels such as Youth Journey. If it can be serialized in Hongwenxue, it will be the best situation.

No risk! At most, if Tang Yin's serialization proposal at the meeting fails, Xia Yan can submit it to other publishers and delay it for a few more days.

It was already noon. Xia Yan didn't think about it anymore and took the bus home.

During the new book period, everyone can vote for me. If there are any problems with the plot, you can tell me and the author will listen to your opinions. If there are any works you like, you can also tell me. If it is appropriate, the author can add it to the plot of the book.

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