1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 33 June issue, on sale!

Under Xu Yuexin's astonished gaze, Gao Junchi was still very proud.

"This guy is not tall, is much older than me, and has been engaged in writing for some years."

"He made a lot of money writing this novel, but it's still not as much as my salary, haha."

"If any of you want an autograph, you can tell me and I'll get it for you."

Gao Junchi was very proud of the attention from his former classmates, and his voice became a little louder at the end of his speech.

Xu Yuexin was unhappy.

He was bragging, but he ended up making his own height look smaller.

Moreover, he seems to have a tendency to use the author's name to deceive people?

Wang Youle, who was standing next to him, noticed Xu Yuexin's displeasure and nudged him with his elbow after thinking for a while: "Old Xu, you are also a writer. Do you know Chunfeng?"

As expected of childhood friends, they tacitly provided assists at the critical moment.

Xu Yuexin sighed and spoke slowly: "I met Chunfeng once. He was quite tall, about the same age as us."

"As for how much money he made, I didn't ask. Anyway, the novel "High Mountain" is definitely eligible for the highest royalty rate, 7 yuan per thousand words. The whole book has words, you can do the math."

After he finished his speech, the atmosphere in the box changed.

Everyone generally felt that Xu Yuexin's words were more credible as a colleague. In the face of his clarification, Gao Junchi's words seemed untenable.

"7 yuan per thousand words, that's more than yuan in royalties. How could Lao Gao possibly earn more than Chun Feng?"

"Yes, I just calculated it. When Lao Gao first started working, he was usually a level 9 clerk, earning 30 yuan a month. Even if he earned 16 months' salary a year, that's still 480 yuan, a hundred or two hundred yuan less than Chunfeng."

"I heard that Gao Junchi is just a temporary worker...it's not easy to get a permanent job."

Although everyone was reluctant to criticize Gao Junchi in person, they couldn't avoid whispering to each other.

Amid the whispers of his old classmates, Gao Junchi's face gradually turned red and he could no longer sit still.

He wanted to show off in front of his classmates, but he didn't expect that his colleagues would stand up and tell the truth.

Under so many questioning gazes, Gao Junchi felt his face burning.

"Well, you guys eat first. My home is far away and I have to go to work tomorrow."

He stood up awkwardly and fled the box without looking back.

No one among his old classmates wanted to keep him, and You Peiling even muttered after he left: "He's so funny."

Everyone's attention also shifted to Xu Yuexin.

"Lao Xu is a writer now? That's great, it's much more relaxing than a normal job."

"Lao Xu, I also want to quit my job and write a novel. Can you teach me?"

"Can you help me get an autograph from Chunfeng?"

Faced with the enthusiastic classmates, Xu Yuexin quickly declined.

"I've just started learning how to write, so I can't teach you yet."

"As for the autograph, I just said that I have only met Chunfeng. I am not familiar with him, haha."

If I really sign for them, what if their handwriting is recognized? Then we can't play happily together anymore.

In front of old classmates, you must resolutely hide your vest!

……

After the party, You Peiling sent everyone to the door and said goodbye one by one, and finally came to Xu Yuexin.

"It's great to be with you today."

You Peiling stared into Xu Yuexin's eyes and said in a slightly tipsy voice, "Remember to keep in touch in the future." "Then I can tell others that I have a writer friend."

"Also, I have Thursday off. I'll be in the bookstore the other days. If you want to buy books in the future, come to me."

Today, with the contrast of Gao Junchi, You Peiling felt that Xu Yuexin was more mature and stable, far better than most of his peers.

"Well, I've got the location of your bookstore in mind."

Xu Yuexin only regarded You Peiling's words as friendship between classmates and agreed with a smile.

Having a salesperson friend can be very convenient these days. She can find goods for you that others cannot buy. If you have a very good relationship with her, you can even enjoy the insider price.

You Peiling is a very nice person.

On the way home, Xu Yuexin was still muttering.

Wang Youle was immersed in Gao Junchi's embarrassment, with excitement on his face all the time.

"Lao Xu, you are awesome today. You made Lao Gao embarrassed."

Wang Youle clenched his fist and laughed, "I've wanted to deal with this bastard for a long time."

"Why, do you have a grudge against him?"

Xu Yuexin wondered, as far as he could remember, there had been no conflict between Wang Youle and Gao Junchi.

"Hey, don't mention it. My dad was sent to work in a coal mine. His father was the team leader. He knew that his son and I were classmates, but he still made trouble for my dad."

Wang Youle said with an unhappy look on his face, "Sooner or later I will let this grandson know what the sky is high and the earth is thick."

It turns out there is such a story.

Xu Yuexin came to his senses and understood Wang Youle's hatred for Gao Junchi.

It is the most abominable to kick someone when he is down. If a son enjoys the protection brought by his father, he must bear the hatred between others and his father.

"Don't worry, society will become less and less tolerant of people like them in the future."

Xu Yuexin comforted his childhood friend and reached a united front with him in their attitude towards Gao Junchi.

……

After the class reunion, Xu Yuexin continued to write and read every day in preparation for the college entrance examination.

Occasionally when he has free time, he would go to Shichahai Park and Beihai Park to wander around and look at the flea market stalls, trying to find treasures like "Nanyue Old Manuscripts" like he did last time.

Good things did not happen again. Xu Yuexin went there several times but did not encounter anything really valuable.

Whether there are dates or not, just play twice. When you have time, go to the scrap collection station to have a look.

Many treasures that are made public these days were originally sold as junk.

Xu Yuexin planned.

……

"The June issue of People's Literature has arrived, come and take a look!"

"There's a novel called 'The Horse Herder' up there, it's very interesting!"

Spring turns to summer, and in early June, in a newsstand near Chen Qiaoqiao's home, individual business owners were shouting hard, attracting passers-by to stop.

Chen Qiaoqiao was walking home with her mother and stopped when she heard the sound.

"Mom, wait for me. I'm going to buy a magazine."

Chen Qiaoqiao said with great interest and walked quickly towards the newsstand.

(End of this chapter)