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Zhou Rong had only been watching for a short while. 🎈🐠 ❻9𝔰hᵘЖ.ᶜ𝑜ｍ ☯🍫

She couldn't help but frown.

Although she wasn't a fan of mystery novels, she did have some common sense. Generally speaking, how a murder occurs and who the killer is aren't the biggest selling points of mystery novels, are they?

Zhou Rong had only read the beginning.

Li Haoyu wrote down everything in detail.

She flipped through the novel manuscript.

It was only three pages long.

They immediately told everyone that the person was already dead, and revealed in great detail who killed him and how the killing took place.

Zhou Rong couldn't help but begin to have doubts.

Could it really be because Li Haoyu has never written a mystery novel?

So you made such an obvious mistake right from the start?

The police arrived quickly, but Zhou Rong was immediately drawn to the mathematical duel between Ishigami and Tang Chuan.

Despite Zhou Rong's good grades and her self-proclaimed aptitude for math, she had never even heard of the various complex mathematical formulas in the novel before, leaving her feeling genuinely bewildered and impressed.

But what truly caught Zhou Rong's attention was...

It was around the time when the romance storyline appeared in "The Devotion of Suspect X".

When Zhou Rong saw the scene of Shi Shen coming to find the female lead.

Behind the counter came a familiar voice, one that always brought him a sense of novelty. There were no other customers in the shop, which made Ishigami even more relieved.

In just two short sentences, Li Haoyu accurately and vividly captured the joy and nervousness of seeing his crush. Zhou Rong thought this description by Li Haoyu was absolutely brilliant.

No wonder he's such a good liar.

Zhou Rong then remembered the extra reward they had promised each other when they parted.

Her face flushed red again.

The more Zhou Rong read, the more vivid and lifelike the forlorn mathematical genius, Ishigami, seemed. Indeed, the line between genius and madness is thin, and this still applies to the protagonist.

Despite his extraordinary mathematical talent, Ishigami is withdrawn, lacks social skills, and is not good at communicating with others, living a lonely life in this colorful world.

This is indeed similar to the mathematical genius Zhou Rong had imagined.

Zhou Rong became more and more engrossed in watching.

She finally understood why Li Haoyu had said she would definitely like the novel.

Because this is indeed unlike traditional detective novels.

A clear distinction between right and wrong is used to praise justice and criticize evil.

Here, Zhou Rong saw Jingzi, who was willing to take the blame for her daughter; Yukawa, torn between law and friendship; and Ishigami, who broke the law for his pure love...

Zhou Rong actually knew that their behavior was wrong.

This is murder, that's an illegal act punishable by death.

However, as the story unfolds...

Her feelings became increasingly complex, a strange mix of heartache, sympathy, regret...

This book, *The Devotion of Suspect X*, is absolutely amazing!

She couldn't help but glance at the time; it was already one in the morning. But Zhou Rong still wanted to finish reading it in one go, otherwise it would be too torturous.

Will Ishigami be exonerated?

Will Ishigami and Yasuko end up happily together?

There were far too many questions left for Zhou Rong.

Even if she were to go to sleep now, she wouldn't be able to sleep soundly. Zhou Rong decided to finish watching "The Devotion of Suspect X" in one go.

This was destined to be a sleepless night for her.

…………

Capital, Contemporary Magazine Publishing House.

Three editors and one editor-in-chief, four people gathered in a conference room to decide on the list of publications for the latest issue.

The meeting was chaired by Wu Jin, who has been working at Contemporary Magazine for several years and has discovered many authors. She is now only one step away from becoming the editor-in-chief.

"This time, more than a dozen works passed the initial selection, but we only have three vacancies left, which is really a headache."

Wu Jin picked up his teacup and took a sip.

He then couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.

At this point, editor Wu Jin said, "I recommend keeping 'The Days of Sunflowers,' as it is a standout among rural-themed works."

"Moreover, this writer has been working with our magazine for a long time, and we know each other well, so the quality of subsequent updates can be basically guaranteed."

"You know, not just anyone can write about rural life so realistically and beautifully."

Following Wu Jin's recommendation, everyone joined in.

They all picked up "The Days of Sunflowers" and looked at it again, finally nodding in unison.

"It is indeed the work of a seasoned author with real talent. The plot is developed at a very skillful pace, and the ending is also very positive and uplifting."

"This novel is indeed excellent and deserves a serialization slot."

Wu Jin saw that everyone agreed.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, this was an author he had personally discovered. If the quality of the work was up to standard, he still hoped that the authors under his supervision would have the opportunity to be serialized.

He had previously been in charge of a very talented author, but the author had retired due to health reasons.

Although he has many young authors under his wing, few of them have the ability to pass the initial screening and advance to the serialization conference.

He and his editorial team desperately need a boost of morale. Although things started off smoothly, the pressure remains due to the large number of strong submissions to follow.

Hopefully, things will continue to go smoothly like they are now.

Wu Jin couldn't help but sigh inwardly. ♬💢 💘♧

Another female editor, Jian Yanqiu.

"And the two novels I'm recommending this time, both by veteran authors. They write in their strongest genres, essays and suspenseful supernatural tales, respectively, and they should be eligible for serialization this time as well."

Next, each editor recommended works they favored. The editor-in-chief, however, did not recommend any works and only made the final decision.

Basically, each editor recommended works they approved of, and I roughly counted six or seven already, including new works by famous authors and some authors with whom they had collaborated for a long time.

However, there are only three slots available for this serialization.

This time it's clearly not enough to go around.

Therefore, today's meeting about serialization was exceptionally long. Because there were so many outstanding submissions this time, everyone unanimously chose this time to submit their work.

This also made the meeting exceptionally long.

The discussion went back and forth between the group.

Time passed quickly and it was already evening.

A moment of silence fell over the room, and everyone's eyes turned to the editor-in-chief, Cha Zhenhan. They all awaited his final decision.

It's not just because of his position as editor-in-chief, but more because everyone respects him and believes that his judgment must be fair and impartial.

In terms of prestige alone, he is probably the most respected person in the entire "Literature and Art" publishing house, all of which is the prestige he has built up over time.

This is not only because Cha Zhenhan is the most senior, but also because he was among the earliest literary editors when the magazine "Literature and Art" was founded, and he previously worked for "People's Literature".

More importantly, he himself is quite passionate about literature.

When the budget for Early Morning Magazine was tight.

Cha Zhenhan frequently rode his bicycle from one writer's home to another, thus becoming close friends with a large number of writers.

His relationship with writers can be described as close and enjoyable. Cha Zhenhan has always interacted and interacted with those famous figures as friends.

They often sit together in small groups, chatting about literature all night long, or drinking beer, watching movie tapes, and watching World Cup broadcasts all night long.

In terms of expertise, he helps writers express themselves with delicate writing through details and observations of their interactions, whether deep or shallow, making the characters more vivid and relatable.

Therefore, everyone at the literary magazine agrees that Cha Zhenhan's interpretations of writers and their works are insightful and sincere.

It is also the most professional and the most meticulous.

Cha Zhenhan began by saying, "This time it is indeed quite difficult. I think 'The Days of Sunflowers' can definitely secure a spot."

Following Cha Zhenhan's statement.

A hint of joy couldn't help but appear on Wu Jin's face.

It seems the overall situation is already decided.

"but……"

This is just something that has been said aloud.

Wu Jin's heart leaped into his throat again.

Is there some unexpected variable?

"Have you all forgotten about another novel, 'The Devotion of Suspect X'?" Cha Zhenhan's words caused the entire editorial meeting room to fall silent.

This is a rather controversial novel.

Therefore, when discussing the number of serialization slots, everyone unanimously skipped this work. While *The Devotion of Suspect X* is excellent, its values ​​are somewhat biased.

They were all worried that such a serialized article might have some negative impact. So even though they knew its quality was excellent, and it could even set a precedent for recommending novels.

However, not a single editor dared to recommend it.

Wu Jin couldn't help but say, "This novel is truly amazing; the story and logic in this book are very strong."

"But isn't the view on love presented here a bit too extreme? After all, we have a social responsibility. If it were published in a magazine, wouldn't the impact be negative?"

As Wu Jin said, that was exactly what happened.

The editors on site couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Cha Zhenhan looked around.

"Is that what you all think too?"

Seeing the silence of the crowd, he probably knew that everyone thought about the same thing.

Cha Zhenhan continued, "So, putting aside the sensitive parts, what do you think of this story? Is it interesting enough?"

Wu Jin couldn't help but say, "This book truly amazed me, especially the twist at the end, which was something I never expected."

"If this is how I feel as a senior editor, then it goes without saying that ordinary readers will feel the same way. I can already imagine how impressed readers will be when they reach the end."

Other editors couldn't help but chime in. "To be honest, I initially thought 'The Devotion of Suspect X' must have been written by an older author."

"Whether it's the attention to detail or the fluency of the writing, there isn't a single wasted word or repetition in the entire text."

This shows the novel, The Devotion of Suspect X.

It certainly left a deep impression on all the editors.

At this point, Wu Jin offered his opinion: "Why don't we put this novel on hold for now?"

"Furthermore, the number of slots for this serialization is already very limited. Let's consult with the relevant departments first, and if they approve, we'll publish it without any risk."

Following Wu Jin's suggestion.

Many editors couldn't help but nod in agreement.

This was indeed a mature and prudent suggestion, especially since there weren't enough slots for this serialization to begin with. Cha Zhenhan noticed that everyone praised Wu Jin's suggestion.

He couldn't help but frown.

Cha Zhenhan adjusted his glasses. "Do you still remember the mission statement we had when we founded our literary magazine?"

"What?"

Wu Jin was somewhat taken aback. "The journal's founding purpose?"

He spoke directly:

"No favoritism towards established artists, no neglect of newcomers, no regard for personal relationships or geographical boundaries, art above all else."

Wu Jin started by speaking very loudly.

But the voice grew softer and softer.

When Cha Zhenhan saw Wu Jin like this, he actually laughed.

"It seems you understand now. The reason why our 'Literature and Art' weekly magazine has been able to get better and better is because we have always adhered to this principle."

Wu Jin said, "Editor-in-chief, I understand what you mean, but are we really not going to apply to our superiors again?"

"No."

Cha Zhenhan shook his head firmly.

"It's not that I don't want to apply, but it's better not to bring it up. If I do, it's impossible to get a response in less than half a year."

"Although this eliminates the risk for publishers, writers often can't afford to waste time like this. How many promising talents have given up their dreams because they couldn't afford to make a living?"

"Haven't we seen enough?"

All the editors in the room fell silent.

Everyone knew Cha Zhenhan was right, because they had seen far too many examples like this. It's never the last straw that breaks the camel's back, but rather every single straw in life.

Cha Zhenhan patted Wu Jin on the shoulder, "Don't worry about me. I've seen so many ups and downs, this is nothing."

"Besides, it's not just for the author; I have a feeling this novel will make our magazine a success. This will definitely be a phenomenal success."

"No need for many reasons, because it's still interesting enough."

This writer is a genius.

I took a look at his introduction in the letter. This is his first full-length novel; I've also read his other short story, "The Village Teacher," which is also quite well written.

These two works are probably something that others could not write even if they racked their brains their whole lives.

His future is truly limitless.

I dare not predict his future achievements.

If we don't seize this opportunity today and let him submit his work to other magazines, that would be our biggest decision-making mistake recently.

I don't want to experience the taste of regret.

Cha Zhenhua said firmly, "Let him continue the serialization! He will definitely become a pillar of the literary magazine."

However, at this point, the other editors couldn't help but chime in.

"What about the works we agreed on before? There are only three slots for serialization this time. If we add 'The Devotion of Suspect X,' then there won't be enough slots."

Cha Zhenhan pondered for a moment, then said, "Then let's make an exception and add one more, as long as the novel is interesting enough. I don't think any reader would refuse."