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Chapter 26 Sample Book in Hand, Goodbye Tan Lei

"Oh, these are some books my friend bought for me."

Cao Sheng made up an answer for Geng Yong.

Because he didn't want to reveal the fact that he had written a novel and had already published it.

reason?

First, if he made this public, his roommates would definitely ask him to treat them tonight, and tomorrow other classmates would probably ask him to treat them as well when they found out. Besides some flattery, he would definitely get into trouble.

For example: Seeing that there is not much time left in this semester, some students may not have much living expenses. If they know that he has made money by writing novels, there will probably be many students who ask him to borrow money in the next one or two months. Will he lend them money or not?
Secondly, there are only 5 sample books in each set. He wants to keep one for himself, give one to his future girlfriend, and give one to his future wife if he doesn't marry her. As for the remaining two books, he will definitely think twice before giving them to others, and he may give them to his teachers, parents, or close friends.

And he has 7 roommates.

No matter who you send a gift to or who you don't, you will offend the other people.

So, he didn't want to send any of his roommates off.

However, if his roommates knew that he had published a novel, I'm afraid everyone would want to ask him for a sample copy.

What should he do then?
It’s difficult!
So, he decided not to do it at all, not to give it to anyone for the time being, and to keep everything in his own hands.

When he has more sample books in the future and is about to graduate from university, he may consider giving a sample book to each of his seven roommates as a parting gift.

"Oh? What book did you buy?"

Geng Yong was a little curious.

Cao Sheng made a joke: "Postpartum Care for Sows."

"Pfft..."

Geng Yong was amused.

Several roommates in the dormitory were also amused.

Seeing that Cao Sheng didn't want to talk, Geng Yong didn't ask any more questions. He originally wanted to leave, but Pang Yunhai, Guan Zhi and others were very enthusiastic. Cao Sheng thanked Geng Yong for sending him the sample book and tried to keep him. Geng Yong sat down in their dormitory and chatted for a while.

……

As night was about to fall, Cao Sheng came to a classroom on the first floor of the Adult Education Building with a draft book, pencil, teacup, and the registered letter sent by Geng Yong.

He came very early today and he was the only one in the classroom for the time being.

He found a seat by the window, put down his draft book, teacup and pencil, and with a smile on his face, he tore open the thick registered letter.

Then, a number of beautifully printed sample books slid out of the envelope and landed on the desk in front of him.

On the cover of the top book, there are four large characters printed vertically in traditional Chinese characters: I want to become an immortal.

Next to these four words there are a few small characters arranged vertically: A little gray in the Central Plains.

The background on the cover is also very beautiful. The lower half is a series of mountains. On the top of the highest mountain, there are ancient buildings with flying eaves and pointed corners.

Above the mountains, there is a vast expanse of white clouds.

In the void between the clouds and the ancient buildings on the top of the mountain, a man in a green Taoist robe stood with his hands behind his back, standing in the void, floating like an immortal.

In the void in front of this figure, golden sword lights were clearly visible.

Cao Sheng looked at the cover and felt a little touched.

Because from this cover, he can see that Xinchang Publishing House has put a lot of effort into publishing this book. Not only is the cover exquisitely painted, but most importantly, the cover picture fits the main scene in the first episode of his book: the Sword Controlling Sect.

The plot of the first episode of "I Want to Become an Immortal" takes place entirely inside and outside the mountain gate of the Yu Jian Sect.

In his writing, the Yu Jian Sect is a sword-cultivating sect on the top of the mountains, and the main weapon of the Yu Jian Sect is the flying sword on the cover.

Moreover, the hero practices sword formation.

...With an inexplicable feeling, Cao Sheng picked up the sample book on top, opened the cover, and saw the text inside, which was also all in traditional Chinese characters and arranged vertically.

Holding such a sample book in his hand, looking at the novel he wrote, which was transformed into traditional Chinese characters neatly in the book, and the faint fragrance of paper and ink mixed together, he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

The sample book in his hand seemed to silently prove his talent.

Yes!
The reason why he was able to publish this book was more because, as a reborn person, he had the advantage of a prophet, as well as the abilities honed from years of writing in his original time and space.

But, so what?
At least, this book is his original work and he did not plagiarize any book.

It just borrowed various settings commonly seen in online novels.

So, there is still a sense of accomplishment.

Cao Sheng casually flipped through the sample book. When he reached the last page, he found that part of the last page was folded inward. On the folded part of the last page, there was a personal introduction printed on it.

Zhongyuan Yidianhui: formerly known as Cao Sheng, male, native of Anhui Province, born in April 1980, currently a freshman in college. Although he majors in accounting, he likes writing very much. His debut work "The Days of Living with the Air Hostess" and "I Want to Become an Immortal" are both his new works and his yearning for the world of immortals. Welcome everyone to enter the world of immortals in Zhongyuan Yidianhui's mind.

……

After reading this introduction by the author, Cao Sheng felt a little different.

Reading this introduction, it seems as if Cao Sheng is already a famous novelist.

At this moment, he began to understand why so many writers longed for their works to be printed and published.

This sense of accomplishment is indeed far better than just serializing on the Internet.

……

Huizhou is very beautiful in May.

There is green everywhere.

The air in the early morning is also very good.

Early that morning, Cao Sheng came to the playground early as usual, preparing for today's morning run.

The effect of running in the morning every day during this period is really good.

The muscles on his body, especially his legs, were noticeably stronger.

The whole person's energy and spirit are also stronger than before.

However, recently, perhaps because the weather has turned warmer, more and more people come to the playground to exercise every morning.

This did not please him very much.

He actually likes running in the empty playground.

But the playground was not built for him by his father, so he has no right to forbid others to exercise there, so he can only come a little earlier recently.

Come earlier and there will be fewer people on the playground.

only……

Today, while he was running, he saw Tan Lei again.

Today, Tan Lei was wearing a white sportswear and sneakers. She was warming up on the side of the playground. When she saw him running over, she smiled, stepped onto the track, and ran beside him.

While running, I raised my hand to greet him, "Hey! Old classmate, I'm here again."

Cao Sheng laughed.

"Didn't you say last time that you would run with me every day? Why didn't you show up the next day?"

Tan Lei looked a little embarrassed, blushing slightly, and said shyly: "Well, I originally planned to come here to run with you every day, but after I ran with you once that day, my legs were sore and swollen the next day, and I caught a cold and had a stuffy nose. I thought about taking a few days off and running with you again when I was better. Later... Oh! I'm embarrassed to talk about it...

(End of this chapter)