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Chapter 82, Red Man (Please subscribe!)

Zouping was surprised: "It's been less than a week and they're all sold out?"

Other colleagues said, "You are late. We have already received a call from the issuing office this morning.

They said that this issue of Harvest was selling like crazy, and the stock was snapped up overnight, so they had to print more copies urgently.

Zou Ping was stunned and asked excitedly: "Is it the effect of "To Live"?"

At this time, Editor-in-Chief Liao came out of the editor-in-chief's office and interrupted, "Who else could it be except To Live? The teacher's vision is still as sharp as ever.

However, Mr. Yan Jiayan’s book review in the Youth Daily also played a crucial role, pushing To Live to a new height at this critical juncture. ”

Who is Yan Jiayan?
Anyone who pays the slightest attention to the literary world should have heard of his name. As a leading figure of the second generation of modern Chinese literature researchers, he is the author of "The Complete Works of Yan Jiayan".

His status in the circle of literary criticism is definitely at the level of a master among masters. The fact that this big guy can personally write a book review of several thousand words means that his popularity is probably not much inferior to that of Mr. Ba, and his influence is evident.

Zouping was most concerned about one thing: "Editor-in-Chief, how many more copies should be printed?"

Editor-in-Chief Liao patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I just communicated with the teacher, and the teacher personally decided to increase the number of copies by 30."

"30... days! 30 copies? So many?" Zouping, who was looking very happy, was shocked.

"A lot?" Editor-in-Chief Liao shook his head, not caring.

After all, Harvest magazine is a national literary journal on par with People's Literature. During its peak period, its sales often exceeded 100 million copies. What's a mere 30 extra copies?
In the eyes of Editor-in-Chief Liao, "To Live" has extremely high literary attainments, is backed by Mr. Ba himself, and has the super gimmick of "royalties". In addition, the master of the commentary world, Mr. Yan Jiayan, has joined the party. This is simply the perfect combination of time, place and people.

Haven’t you seen the uproar in the news media outside?

Major newspapers across the country published hundreds of book reviews every day, and public opinion was completely ignited.

If "To Live" is not a big hit, he can't imagine what is preventing it from becoming a hit?
Zouping's eyes lit up, he felt that his vision was still too narrow, Mr. Ba was really so courageous!

Editor-in-Chief Liao instructed Zou Ping: "The editorial office's phone has been flooded with calls these days. Many readers have been asking about December's personal news. You must keep this confidential."

Under normal circumstances, as the editor-in-chief, he would not care about these trivial matters.

But "To Live" is indeed important enough to deserve his attention.

In addition, the teacher seems to be paying a little too much attention to December, which is a thought-provoking signal.

Therefore, Editor-in-Chief Liao put aside his airs and almost did all the work on "To Live" himself.

Zouping quickly expressed his opinion, "Don't worry, December has asked me to do this, I won't tell anyone."

Editor-in-Chief Liao nodded and said, "This morning, a lot of letters from readers came in from all over the country. I think even a sack can't hold them all. Please go and deal with them.

In addition, at the request of the majority of readers, you should put aside the work at hand and go to Shao City as soon as possible while this wave of public opinion is still going on, and interview the mental journey when you wrote "To Live" in December, so that it can be published in the newspaper as soon as possible. "

Zou Ping felt ashamed after hearing this. He was a little overwhelmed by the positive reviews of "To Live" in the newspapers last night, so he drank a few more glasses and was late for work this morning for more than half an hour.

Just as Zouping turned to leave, Editor-in-Chief Liao stopped him and said, "By the way, I have a letter from a reader. Please pass it to December for me."

"what?"

Zouping was a little confused. He sent the letter directly to the editor-in-chief, and the editor did not dare to neglect it. What kind of awesome reader is this?

Editor Liao seemed to see through his thoughts and laughed, "Don't make wild guesses. The other party is also a literature lover and we are old acquaintances. Just leave it to December."

In less than a week, the magazine had to print 30 more copies, readers' letters could be packed in sacks, the editorial office's phone was flooded with calls, and the newspapers had hundreds of various book reviews every day. Regardless of whether these reviews were good or bad, they undoubtedly proved one thing:

A huge discussion group composed of many senior figures in the literary world and literature enthusiasts is using "To Live" as a vehicle to set off a huge frenzy in the Chinese literary world!
To Live is really popular! It's a huge hit!
Thinking about all this, Zouping's state from last night came back, and he felt a little dizzy again.

I took the letter from the editor-in-chief and took a closer look. It was just a normal brown registered letter. I didn't notice anything different on the outside.

As for the contents inside, wow! That was not his concern.

Of course, he didn't dare to care. Otherwise, if the truth came out, not only would he offend a great writer like December, but he would also offend the editor-in-chief and his friends, and he might even lose his job.

The number of letters from readers was really beyond imagination. Thousands of letters of various types were densely spread on the desk. Zou Ping, who had never seen such a scene in his six years in the industry, felt a little scared. Fortunately, he was also a direct beneficiary of "To Live", so he started the screening work patiently.

He planned to carefully select 50 letters and bring them to Shao City to let December directly feel how popular the letter is now.

Shao City, No. 1 Middle School.

"A December in Chinese Literature" was the headline of the news on page A of the People's Daily.

These days, all the major newspapers in the country are competing to report on "To Live", but the People's Daily has no news of any weight, which once made Li Heng, who was very happy, a little unhappy. However, after 6 days, the People's Daily finally came late, and it would have been fine if it hadn't come, but when it came, it was the kind of discussion that set the tone.

Look! Look! What kind of title is this? There is a December in Chinese literature!
Is this high praise something that most people can deserve?
Li Heng read this news five or six times and felt relieved. Really relieved!

His unusual behavior attracted the attention of Sun Manning in the front row. The rich woman turned over and asked:

"Ah! Li Heng, the first mock exam is only two days away, and everyone in the class is working very hard.

Especially that Liu Yejiang, it is said that he stayed up all night studying hard in the toilet, just to defeat you, don’t you have any sense of crisis?

Are you still reading a tattered newspaper every day?

I read it so many times after reading it once. If someone didn’t know, they would think you were the famous author of “To Live.”

Li Heng raised his head and asked with a smile: "Wow! I underestimated you. You also know "To Live"?"

"cut!"

Sun Manning curled her lips and said, "I'm not the kind of nerd who doesn't care about what's happening outside. My dad has been studying "To Live" these days and even published a few book reviews in the provincial newspaper, earning more than 30 yuan in royalties."

Li Heng gave a thumbs up and said, "30 yuan is a lot of money. It's enough for my living expenses for half a year. Your dad is really awesome."

Sun Manning pouted and gossiped, "Do you know why my father has been studying the novel To Live day and night?"

Li Heng shook his head and pretended to listen attentively: "Why?"

The conversation between the two successfully attracted Song Yu's attention. The girl looked at the person whose vanity was greatly satisfied with a faint smile, and quietly pricked up her ears. She was also curious about why the principal did that.
Sun Manning first asked: "You have been reading a newspaper every day these days, do you know Wang Shuo?"

Speaking of this person, Li Heng was a little unhappy.

The other party made a great name for himself in the literary world last year by publishing "Half Flame, Half Sea Water". He could have lived a good life, like a master, but he just likes to make trouble. He has been attacked in the newspapers every day this week.

As Wang Shuo said in the newspaper: He cannot resonate with the fact that "To Live" is not an excellent work.

It is said that December did not really open up his inner world, and what he wrote was nothing more than some false associations left after reading other people's works.

It is said that there are many writers in the country who are better than December, such as Yan Lianke and Liu Zhenyun.

To be honest, Li Heng was very depressed.

I have no grudge against you in the past or present. You are in the north and I am in the south, and we will never be able to hit each other in our lifetime. Is it necessary for you to make comments in newspapers to attack me?

How much hatred is this?
His temper really came out, if he wasn't busy preparing for the mock exams he wouldn't have time to write.

Otherwise, he would have to create an alias and snatch the work of "The Troublemakers", which is the most proud of this King of Mouth. Anyway, it has more than 4 words and can be finished in a week or so.

He was really curious to see with evil interest how this big shot would view "The Troublemakers"?
Is it derogatory?

Or praise?
Sun Manning lowered her voice and said, "My father has been writing articles these days to quarrel with Wang Shuo. He likes To Live very much and can't stand the other party's mindless criticism, so he just wanted to write articles to fight back."

Li Heng blinked, feeling inexplicably moved, and asked, "Did you win the scolding?"

Sun Manning tilted her head and thought for a while, then told the truth: "It seems that he didn't win the scolding, and was scolded badly. He has been talking to himself and swearing at home these past two days.

My mother, my brother, and I were so scared that we didn't dare to breathe, for fear of angering him."

Ugh.
Li Heng sighed secretly and said comfortingly: "It's normal that you can't win the scolding. They are professionals in scolding people. Your father is the principal. How can an amateur scold a professional? It's okay, go back and comfort your father and relax your mind."

Sun Manning looked back at the classroom door and muttered another secret:
"After seeing my dad's disastrous defeat, the head teacher and the dean of studies also joined in and wrote articles criticizing Wang Shuo."

Li Heng said: "Okay, let's be loyal. This is the three heroes fighting against Lu Bu."

Sun Manning held her hair with her right hand and said, "I'm just worried that the three heroes can't defeat Lu Bu. My dad said that the dean of studies is soft-hearted. He is often chased and beaten by the music teacher at home. He can't let go of his scolding in his writings either."

Li Heng found it funny and a little distressed.

His grandma has legs!
It seems that I have to open a small account after the exam. This small account will do nothing but interrupt "The Troublemakers" and stop writing after I finish it.

Damn, it won’t take much time.

After swearing twice, Li Heng said, "The teacher is here, let's go to class."

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