My boss betrayed me

With a complex mood of anxiety and anticipation, Xia Muchu arrived at Su Lun Taoist's home at the agreed time.

He stood in front of the old yet solemn and dignified door and took a deep breath. Beside the path in front of the door, a few unknown small flowers were swaying gently in the breeze.

Then he gently pressed the doorbell.

Not long after, the door slowly opened and a kind-faced and amiable servant welcomed him in.

Walking into the courtyard, Xia Muchu saw the carefully trimmed flowers and plants all around, which looked exceptionally peaceful and beautiful under the moonlight.

Following the winding bluestone path, he came to the front door of the house.

As you step into the house, a warm atmosphere hits you.

The sound of TV came from the living room. Su Lundao's family was sitting there, and cheerful laughter could be heard from time to time.

The servant quietly reported to Su Lundao that the guests had arrived, and then led Xia Muchu towards the study.

Xia Muchu's footsteps were extremely gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing the warmth and harmony of the family.

When they reached the door of the study, the servant knocked gently on it, and Su Lundao's steady and heavy voice came from inside: "Come in."

Xia Muchu slowly pushed the door open and walked in. The study was filled with the faint scent of ink and the quiet fragrance of books. The breeze outside the window gently blew the curtains.

Su Lundao was sitting at his desk with a gentle and kind smile on his face.

"Please take a seat, Mr. Xia." Su Lundao stood up and greeted him warmly.

Xia Muchu nodded slightly and sat down carefully on the chair.

His eyes quickly swept around and saw that the bookcase against the wall was densely packed with books, ranging from classical literature to modern works, covering everything and was dazzling.

Su Lundao sat opposite Xia Muchu, and their eyes met for an instant. In an instant, the atmosphere in the study became somewhat subtle and unpredictable.

"Mr. Xia, did you have a smooth journey?" Su Lundao was the first to break the brief silence.

Xia Muchu quickly responded: "Thanks for your concern, it went smoothly. Although there were some minor setbacks along the way, I easily resolved them all, so it was a safe trip! Along the way, the scenery was also beautiful, which added a lot of fun to the trip."

Su Lundao nodded slightly, then changed the subject: "Let's get straight to the point."

Xia Muchu's first action was to gently place the envelope containing the money on the desk, then he straightened his back and stood respectfully by the side, waiting with focused eyes for the other party to count the money and express his opinions.

But Su Lundao unexpectedly pushed the envelope aside, with a bit of excitement on his face, and said, "Before we start talking, I would like to clarify your name and the relationship between you and the author Nangong Yue."

Xia Muchu was secretly delighted, thinking that Su Lundao was finally going to get to the key topic. He calmed down and said calmly: "Mr. Su, my name is Xia Muchu, and I have a lot to say about my relationship with Nangong Yue..."

"My name is Xia Muchu, and I'm a good friend of the author."

"Can you make the decision for her?"

"Generally speaking, I can."

“I’ve seen the work.”

"Let's be frank. The deal we agreed on before doesn't count anymore."

"I would rather earn less money myself, and just want this work to be published in our magazine through me."

"You should know that our publication is great across the country."

"As for the remuneration, I can give the author a lower price."

"Of course, the original manuscript still needs to be revised to make it better."

“I wonder if the author is willing?”

“The author would certainly disagree.”

"She has signed up to bid for this year's manuscript at the Gate Seal."

"That's why she paid a lot of money to have you identify it."

“She is looking forward to this bid and is determined to succeed.”

"So this is ah."

"You have to understand, our publication is one of the best in the country."

"It's a great honor to publish your work here."

“When it comes to proving the author’s ability and increasing the author’s fame, ordinary publications simply can’t compare.”

"We can also hold seminars for the works and invite experts and scholars in the industry to discuss them together."

“Manuscript bidding may allow authors to earn a little more money, but from the perspective of the author’s future development, it is still not as authoritative and weighty as publishing in our journal.”

"This will be of great benefit to the author in his future writing."

Xia Muchu looked earnest and his words were full of sincerity: "You are famous and respected, but you care so much about such an ordinary author. My heart is really moved and I am extremely touched."

"If the author were here right now, he would probably be stunned and ecstatic."

"But the fact that my work will be included in the manuscript bidding is a foregone conclusion and cannot be reversed. I can only ask for your magnanimity and understanding."

"The author is new to this field, just like a traveler groping in the dark, and is extremely eager to receive guidance from you, the great master."

"I hope to have such good fortune in the future and receive your unremitting teachings."

"As for this work, I hope you can share your wisdom and give me some pointers on what are the bright spots that should be continued and what are the shortcomings that need to be corrected."

"The author is still young, so it's not a bad idea for him to go out and explore the world."

Su Lundao no longer insisted on his own opinion. He took out a piece of manuscript paper from the drawer, handed it over and said, "My opinions are all written on it. You can take it back for the author."

There are not many words on the manuscript paper, the specific contents are as follows:

1. This is a work on realistic themes with a tough and sharp style. It observes social phenomena from a unique negative perspective, without any casual ridicule, random piling up, or whining.

Its truthfulness, depth and gripping plot, the interweaving and fierce collision of food and human nature, coupled with the grand style, magnificent background and far-sighted strategy, together create the fascinating charm of the work.

At the same time, the perfect handling of love and the dramatic fission of the villain's character can not only make people appreciate the beauty, but also give people positive inspiration.

The work is original and the author must stick to this unique creative style.

2. The author's writing style has a slight journalistic flavor, and his control and use of the novel genre are still immature and unfamiliar.

Too much emphasis is placed on presenting the essence, the expression is too straightforward, and it lacks the necessary embellishment and modification, and lacks delicate and subtle portrayal. For example, the description of the environment is not vivid enough, the expression is not vivid enough, the tone is not accurate enough, etc.

These shortcomings greatly reduce the vividness and liveliness of the work, and greatly weaken the appeal of the work. The author must pay great attention to this.

3. If this manuscript can be carefully polished and revised, it will surely become a top-notch work.