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

Chapter 39 is a hot seller and has been reprinted. "The Garland under the Mountain" has become a huge hit!
“Normally, it takes two months to practice a song.”

When Chen Yixue was surprised, she sighed, "How long did it take you from "High Mountain" to "The Shepherd"?"

"And every one of them is a popular masterpiece. Your novels have dominated the daily conversation topics in our art troupe."

As she was speaking, Zhou Zhifeng brought the food to the table.

There were four dishes and one soup, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, which was considered a sumptuous meal in that day and age. There was also a bottle of newly opened Touqu liquor on the table.

"Eat, everyone, pick up your chopsticks. Xiao Xu, please be polite."

Chen Shi picked up the chopsticks and started to make a call.

Chen Qiaoqiao served Xu Yuexin a bowl of soup.

"I have to earn money to support my family."

Xu Yuexin took the soup from his girlfriend and said frankly, "If I earn more, Qiaoqiao will live a more comfortable life in the future."

The dream of literature is a must, but it has to be put aside when it comes to money.

The royalties he receives every time are the biggest motivation for Xu Yuexin to move forward.

The Xu family was very happy with his words.

"Look, people are thinking about you in every way."

Chen Shi smiled and taught Chen Qiaoqiao, "You should be more caring and considerate of Xiao Xu in the future."

"He is very busy with his creative work, and you have to consider some of his life matters."

"I know, Dad. I have always been very good to him, Xin Ge, don't you think so?"

After Chen Qiaoqiao finished speaking, she touched Xu Yuexin with her hand a little anxiously, signaling him to clear his name.

What else can Xu Yuexin say? Of course he would definitely give it three times in a row.

Besides, Chen Qiaoqiao is really considerate and treats him very well.

"Well, don't worry, uncle and aunt, Qiaoqiao has always taken good care of me."

Xu Yuexin said seriously, "I am very content to have a partner like her."

At this time, Zhou Zhifeng, who had rarely spoken to Xu Yuexin, also spoke.

"Money? Did you earn royalties again?"

Zhou Zhifeng said with eyes shining.

She doesn't understand anything else, but she gets excited when talking about money.

Chen Yixiu looked at her mother with dissatisfaction, thinking that her behavior was inappropriate.

"Haha, it's just a small amount of money, not worth mentioning."

Xu Yuexin said lightly.

He didn't have a good impression of his mother-in-law, so he didn't need to tell her the truth.

"Mom, today's tomato and egg soup is bland."

Chen Qiaoqiao changed the subject in time to prevent her mother from asking more questions, "Go back to the pot and cook it again."

"Faded? No way..."

Zhou Zhifeng was puzzled as the salt was clearly the same as usual.

A moment later, Zhou Zhifeng returned with the re-cooked tomato and egg soup. At the table, Xu Yuexin and Chen Shi had already discussed the most crucial aspect of the marriage.

When will you marry Chen Qiaoqiao?

"I plan to sign up for the college entrance examination, and when the exam is over, I will marry her."

Xu Yuexin said this in a prepared tone.

"I heard that the college entrance examination will be held in early July this year, which is earlier than last year."

Chen Qiaoqiao added on the side.

Zhou Zhifeng looked at her daughter without saying anything, wondering if she could get into Yanjing University.

"That's still a month away..."

Chen Shi fell into deep thought, and soon nodded, "I think this time is fine."

"Which university do you plan to apply to?"

"I'm applying to Yenching University, the same school as Qiaoqiao."

Xu Yuexin said without hesitation.

As a time traveler, if you want to take the exam, you should take the best one, either Yan University or Qinghua University.

Of the two, Yan University is closer to my wife, so it is naturally the best choice.

"Okay, I wish you success."

Chen Shi raised his glass and spoke in an encouraging tone.

"Lend your blessings."

Xu Yuexin clinked glasses with his father-in-law and they both drank the wine in one gulp.

After the meal, Xu Yuexin talked with Chen Qiaoqiao, his sister-in-law and father-in-law, and finally said goodbye to them.

Chen Qiaoqiao had classes in the afternoon, so she left home with him.

Outside the apartment building, the sun was shining, the sky was cloudless, and the wind was cool. Xu Yuexin held Chen Qiaoqiao's young hand, feeling extremely happy.

Today's first visit was very successful and the result was satisfactory.

In addition to feeling satisfied, Xu Yuexin wanted to write two lines of poetry to express his feelings at the moment.

"A small wooden house, chopsticks, and a jar of water in my hometown,
And many days to come,
Many farewells,

Illuminated by you..."

After Chen Qiaoqiao realized that he was reciting poetry, she chose to listen quietly.

"What would you like to name this poem?"

After Xu Yuexin finished reading, Chen Qiaoqiao scratched the palm of his hand and said.

"It's called The Bride. It's for you."

Xu Yuexin said after recalling for a while, his tone very affectionate.

Chen Qiaoqiao blushed and put her face on his shoulder without saying anything.

The silence speaks!
On the way to the taxi dispatch point, the two passed a newsstand.

Chen Qiaoqiao was sharp-eyed and immediately noticed that the newsstand was selling the separately published "The Wreath under the Mountain".

“Look, I’m selling your books.”

"Let's buy one as a souvenir."

Chen Qiaoqiao excitedly took Xu Yuexin's hand and trotted to the front of the pavilion, "Give me a copy of High Mountains."

After more than a month of widespread dissemination, everyone has tacitly accepted "High Mountain" as the code name for the novel, and no one will think of anything else when this name is mentioned.

"3 cents a copy."

The old lady at the newsstand handed the book to Chen Qiaoqiao and said with a smile, "You are lucky, this is the last one."

Xu Yuexin remembered something at this time.

"Auntie, how long did it take for this book to be sold out after it was put in stock?"

Xu Yuexin was very concerned about the sales of his book and asked in a polite and friendly manner.

"Less than two hours. They were served before lunch, and now they're all sold out."

The old lady recalled the sales speed, and her face was full of emotion. "I haven't seen a book sell so fast in several years."

"Okay, I wish you a prosperous business."

Xu Yuexin was very satisfied with the result and left with Chen Qiaoqiao with a smile.

……

At this moment, inside the reception room of People's Literature.

Wang Chaoyin is discussing the sales of books and periodicals with the officials in charge of publishing.

"Team Leader Wang, all 30000 copies of The Wreath Under the Mountain have been distributed to Xinhua Bookstores and newsstands across the country."

Director Zhang of the publishing department said excitedly, "According to the feedback from various places, sales are extremely hot. Take the Xinhua Bookstores in the eight districts of the city as an example. All copies of The Wreath under the Mountain were sold out within 24 hours of being put on the shelves. No one is an exception."

“I didn’t expect it to sell so well.”

"My thoughts on this are..."

After Director Zhang, who is in charge of publishing, finished speaking, he looked at Wang Chaoyin tentatively.

"Just say what you want to say. Let's discuss it behind closed doors. There's no need to beat around the bush."

Wang Chaoyin urged excitedly when he heard the good news.

"Then I'll speak frankly."

"I think we can do more printings. The only problem is that when we do more printings, we will again be involved in the issue of royalties."

Director Zhang said hesitantly, "The higher-ups haven't issued any explicit regulations on this yet. Should we discuss this with Comrade Wang Meng?"

"After all, it was with his support that we boldly adopted the royalties form to pay the authors."

After listening to this, Wang Chaoyin fell into deep thought.

From a prudent perspective, when reprinting the book "The Garland under the Mountain", we should indeed consult old friends.

But, wouldn’t this make me look like an old lady with bound feet, showing that I have no sense of responsibility and lack initiative?
During the conversation that night, Wang Meng had encouraged him to go all out and do it, and he shouldn't shrink back when the time came...

After repeated consideration, Wang Chaoyin finally came up with a plan.

"Since we have already made it to the first day, we don't have to be afraid of the fifteenth."

Wang Chaoyin said calmly and decisively, "Comrade Wang Meng is currently in a meeting. I heard the meeting agenda is long, and I have no way to contact him."

"Let's discuss the number of copies to be printed first. I'll contact the author and pay him the royalties later."

"When I meet Comrade Wang Meng later, I will mention this matter to him and make sure he is aware of it."

"Team Leader Wang is still very courageous."

Director Zhang laughed and gave a thumbs up, saying, "I think this number is appropriate. What do you think..."

After saying that, he gestured with a pistol, meaning eighty thousand copies.

(End of this chapter)