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Chapter 141 Growing Up

For the next three days, everything was business as usual.

Liu Xing continued to arrange the pages of "Book Tomb Notes 03", and Yuxin started to work in Bohai Bookstore.

At the same time, the trial reading registration activity of "Detective Wang Nan: The Shadow Man" was launched.Although the number of places is only 300, the number of people on the first day of registration has exceeded 8000.

On the fourth day, Wang Lanlan received a notice from the Reading Union, asking her to go to the Star Writers Association of Tianhai City for an interview.

She took part in a preliminary test more than half a month ago, and today is considered a second test.

Tianhai City Star Writers Association is located on Shuxiang Road in Chengnan District, less than one kilometer away from Yufeng Fiction Academy.

When she arrived, Wang Lanlan found that there were a total of 11 people who came for the interview today, and they were all novelists who had recently been promoted to star writers.

Most of these 11 people are over 30 years old, the oldest is 56 years old, and Wang Lanlan is the youngest.

"This little girl named Wang Lanlan is amazing. She became a star writer at the age of 17! When I was 17, I had to think for a long time to write an 800-word composition."

"Yeah, kids nowadays are really getting better and better. As far as I know, Wang Lanlan's mentor seems to be a young guy, only 19 years old."

"Really, is it possible to be a star writer mentor at the age of 19?"

"I also heard from a friend."

"This is too exaggerated. This should be the youngest star writer mentor in Huaxia Kingdom?"

……

A dozen or so writers gathered in the corridor outside the interview hall, chatting and waiting for the interviewer to summon them.

"Is writer No. 7 Wang Lanlan here?" At this moment, a woman's voice came from the interview hall.

"I am here."

"Come in."

"Ah."

Wang Lanlan took a short breath and walked into the interview hall after calming down.

As soon as I arrived at the hall, I saw 15 interviewers sitting on the rostrum. These people were all over 70 years old, and the oldest was 97 years old. They were all the oldest star writers in Tianhai City. For 50 years, including Huo Fu, the president of Tianhai Star Writers Association.

"You are Wang Lanlan?"

"Ah."

"Your "Detective Wang Nan: The Shadow Man" has passed the review, and now I have a few questions for you to answer." President Huo Fu asked, "As far as we know, you have been writing novels since you were 7 years old. Why did you choose How about writing a novel?"

"Because writing novels is fun." Wang Lanlan answered immediately.

"Fun?" More than a dozen old writers showed a smile. It was the first time they heard such a strange answer. President Huo Fu was curious, "Why do you think writing novels is fun?"

Wang Lanlan pursed her lips and recalled: "I had no friends when I was young, so I could only play by myself. But it was too boring to be alone, so I started writing novels, imagining some novel characters by myself, and then interacting with these novel characters Play together."

President Huo Fu was slightly startled, and asked again: "So, the characters in your novels are all your playmates?"

"Yes." Wang Lanlan nodded, "They are my most loyal partners."

"So, what about the shadow man?" A writer next to President Huo Fu asked again, "Did you conceive the shadow man in order to find friends to play with?"

"The situation of the Sombra Man is a bit special." Wang Lanlan explained, "I first met the Sombra Man in reality and thought he was very interesting, and then I wrote the Sombra Man into the novel."

Another old writer asked: "In your "Detective Wang Nan: The Shadowman", the shadowman is mysterious and always a mystery. So, in your eyes, what kind of person is the shadowman? "

Wang Lanlan shook her head: "I don't know, this is what makes me think the shadow people are fun. In the eyes of a thousand readers, there may be a thousand shadow people."

"In your novel, the shadow man hardly reveals any information, but he has a girlfriend named Yuxin." Another old writer asked curiously, "Why do you arrange a girlfriend for the shadow man?" friend?"

"Because the shadow man is too lonely. He always walks alone and has no real friends." Wang Lanlan said seriously, "I didn't have any friends when I was a child. This feeling is very uncomfortable. Therefore, I hope that the shadow man can A girlfriend, at least when he is alone, someone can accompany him."

Approving looks appeared on the faces of several old writers. They could all tell that the little girl in front of her seemed playful, but she was really writing with her heart.

Although she has many shortcomings, this one advantage is enough to make up for everything.

President Huo Fu picked up a resume, looked at it, and asked: "From the information on your resume, your mentor is named Liu Xing, and he is only 19 years old this year?"

"Yes." Wang Lanlan affirmed.

"As far as we know, Liu Xing seems to have dropped out of high school, never went to college, and spent two years in a psychiatric hospital." President Huo Fu wondered, "He hasn't even written a novel. How did he become your mentor?"

"Uh..." Wang Lanlan rolled her eyes and said, "I also think it's amazing. I don't know how Liu Xing did it. Liu Xing is a book fan and has read many novels. The ability to identify novels seems to be very strong. At that time, he gave me many revision suggestions and gave me a lot of help. He is my good teacher and helpful friend. Without him, there would be no "Detective Wang Nan: The Shadow Man."

"So you've already found a playmate in real life?"

"Yes, I already have many friends now." Wang Lanlan nodded, "I have met many people this year, Liu Xing, Sister Ming, Sister Xin...they are all my best friends. Living together is very happy every day, just like a family."

"Since you already have so many playmates, will you continue to write novels in the future?"

"Yes." Wang Lanlan said, "I want to write all my good friends into the novel, and then share it with more people."

More than a dozen old writers nodded, and after exchanging opinions, President Huo Fu said with a smile: "Sister Wang Lanlan, your interview is over. Congratulations, starting today, you have officially become a star writer."

Hearing this, Wang Lanlan's face showed joy: "Thank you."

"You are only 17 years old this year, and you have already become a star writer. This is very rare. You are the ninth youngest star writer in Tianhai City."

"Ninth youngest?"

"I hope you will cherish your talent and create more excellent works with your heart." President Huo Fu re-said, "Now we will award you the "Star Writer Certificate", please present the honorable guest."

"Award presenter?" Wang Lanlan frowned, feeling strange that there was an award presenter. She was wondering when there was a sound of footsteps behind her. She turned her head and saw a white-haired old man walking around. A crutch was walking towards him, it was Wang Tairan.

"grandfather!"

Wang Lanlan's eyes lit up, she ran over like a little rabbit, and ran to Wang Tairan, "Grandpa, why are you here?"

"I'm here to present an award to my precious granddaughter!" Wang Tairan gently stroked Wang Lanlan's little head, and said happily, "My Lanlan has grown up and has become a star writer."

"whee."

The grandfather and grandson were chatting. At this time, President Huo Fu and other dozen writers stood up and surrounded him. President Huo Fu handed a red certificate to Wang Tairan.

Wang Tairan slowly opened the certificate with slightly trembling hands, and looked at it, it was Wang Lanlan's star writer certificate.

"Lanlan, congratulations, grandpa is proud of you."

"Thank you grandpa, hee hee."

From Wang Tairan's hand, Wang Lanlan took over the star writer's certificate.

In addition to the certificate, there is also a Star Writer Card.

After the interview, Wang Lanlan and her grandfather left the interview hall together. The two took a small car and prepared to go to Meteor Book Bar.

Halfway through, the grandfather and grandson chatted in the carriage.

In the past year, in order to cultivate Wang Lanlan's ability to live independently, Wang Tairan deliberately reduced his life away from her. There were very few opportunities for the grandfather and grandson to meet and communicate.

"Grandpa, you are so busy this year. I haven't seen you a few times." Wang Lanlan's big eyes flashed, and she asked seriously, "You will retire next month, shouldn't you be busy? By then, Shall we go on a trip together?"

Wang Tairan smiled faintly: "Where does Lanlan want to travel?"

Rolling her eyes, Wang Lanlan said, "The seaside is the beach I used to play when I was young."

"Do you remember when you were a child?"

"Of course. I still remember that my grandfather and I were fishing together on the coast, and then grilled fish on the beach. Now that I think about it, I suddenly miss it!" Wang Lanlan grabbed Wang Tairan's arm with her small hand, "Grandpa, when will we meet again?" Go fishing at the beach?"

Wang Tairan smiled and said, "Lanlan, Grandpa has his own things to do, so he can't stay with you all the time."

"Are you still busy after retirement?" Wang Lanlan was a little depressed, "When will you be free?"

Wang Tairan said: "After retirement, grandpa may have to go abroad for a trip. Shuwang Xiaoyaoke arranges a secret mission for grandpa."

"Going abroad?" Wang Lanlan frowned, "You are so old, why did the book king arrange a secret mission for you? After going abroad, when will you come back?"

"It's still uncertain, grandpa may stay abroad for a long time." Wang Tairan stared at Wang Lanlan with loving eyes, and said slowly, "Lanlan, if grandpa is not by your side, will you get used to it?"

Wang Lanlan curled her lips: "Of course I'm not used to it. Grandpa, why don't I go abroad with you?"

"Silly girl, grandpa is going on a secret mission, not a trip." Wang Tairan said, "After grandpa goes abroad, Lanlan must take care of herself and be happy every day. Can she do it?"

"Yes." Wang Lanlan said seriously, "Grandpa, remember to come back early."

Wang Tairan smiled, didn't say anything, just gently stroked his granddaughter's head.

……

Ten minutes later, the car arrived at Meteor Book Bar, got out of the car, and the grandpa and grandson walked in together.

When Wang Tairan's figure appeared in Meteor Book Bar, Liu Shiming and the others were very surprised. They never expected that President Wang would come to the book bar suddenly.

At Wang Lanlan's suggestion, Wang Tairan decided to have a meal in the book bar, so Liu Shiming and Wang Lanlan immediately started to prepare.

While they were cooking, Wang Tairan called Liu Xing into the office, saying that he had something important to say.

Meteor Book Bar, General Manager's Office.

"Old Wang, what's the matter?" Liu Xing asked, Wang Tairan suddenly came to visit today, the situation was a bit abnormal.

"Xiao Liu, thank you for your help and care for Lan Lan this year." Wang Tairan said, "Your contribution to Lan Lan's becoming a star writer today is due to you."

"Old Wang, you are too polite." Liu Xing said, "Lanlan and I are good friends, we should help each other, and she also helped me a lot."

"You can think so, I'm relieved." Wang Tairan said slowly, "I came here today to ask for your help. In the days to come, I hope you can continue to help me take care of Lan Lan... "

Liu Xing heard that the words were wrong: "Old Wang, what happened?"

Sighing lightly, Wang Tairan sank, and said: "A few days ago, I was not feeling well, so I went to the hospital for a test. The doctor told me that with my current physical condition, I'm afraid I can't last long..."

Liu Xing was surprised.

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(End of this chapter)