On the night of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Duan Jiajia saw that Duan Shunan and Xue He seemed to have something to talk about, so he stopped following them.
Instead, I received a call from Chen Zhengnian while watching TV.
She had actually been waiting for Chen Zhengnian's call today, and was wondering if she would have to call the magazine to say New Year or something like that if Chen Zhengnian didn't call.
But I thought that the magazine must be on holiday today, and no one answered my phone, so I forgot about it.
"Duan Jiajia, congratulations!" The call was connected, and Chen Zhengnian's voice came from the other end, saying excitedly: "The sales effect of "Ghost Valley" in Xiangjiang is very good! Very, very good! The ratings of the TV series It’s also rising all the way, you’re popular! You’re popular in Hong Kong! I made a batch of the last issue of "Martial Arts Dream" for sale in Hong Kong, and they were all sold out. They are still printing more copies. I will print them for you at the printing factory. phone number!"
Chen Zhengnian didn't know what to say.
Let's talk about luck.
But Duan Jiajia’s copyright sale can be said to have cost him an unknown amount of money.
But I'm not lucky.
The TV series inspired the novels, and the novels fed back the TV series. Even the magazine "Martial Arts Dream" temporarily found a place in Hong Kong.
Chen Zhengnian's bonus this year is very generous. If nothing else, he will be promoted next year!
Not to mention magazines, even his classmates in college were not promoted as quickly as him.
"I will send you the contract later, and this time I will say hello first. Duan Jiajia, you are really popular!"
It could be heard that Chen Zhengnian was really excited.
In fact, this achievement is nothing compared to some truly powerful writers.
It’s just that Duan Jiajia was introduced by Chen Zhengnian.
When he went to Hong Kong to promote, no one in the magazine or his friends thought it was a good future, and all of them were pessimistic about it without exception.
But I relied on these to get through.
The response to "Ask the Sword" was even better than "Ghost Valley".
"Ask the Sword" contains many magnificent fantasies and the mystery of the world of immortality.
Even "Martial Arts Dream" has gained a little popularity in Hong Kong.
"That doesn't count." Duan Jiajia originally wanted to celebrate with Chen Zhengnian.
Just hearing that Chen Zhengnian was getting more and more exaggerated, I couldn't help but interrupt him and poured cold water on him: "Editor Chen, this result is actually not very good in the mainland. Let's calm down. Moreover, If there is only one article about "Ask the Sword", "Martial Arts Dream" probably won't be able to gain a firm foothold in Xiangjiang. Isn't what you want to do now to produce high-quality products? Magazines can also accept manuscripts from Xiangjiang!"
Duan Jiajia's words did calm down Chen Zhengnian's heated head.
yes.
In fact, Duan Jiajia's achievements are not enough when viewed by the entire industry.
It’s just enough to attract some new writers.
It's just the popularity of novels and TV series in Hong Kong that makes Chen Zhengnian unexpectedly feel a little proud.
Almost everyone in his family has developed in the literary and artistic circles. When he went south to Xiangjiang, he had to use his family's connections.
Some people also gossiped that Chen Zhengnian was young and frivolous, thinking that he could become famous with just one book.
"Thank you." Chen Zhengnian thanked him with lingering fear, feeling a little embarrassed.
As an adult, I still need a child to remind me not to be proud.
"It doesn't matter. We are partners, and these are what I should do." Duan Jiajia answered generously. She said to Chen Zhengnian: "But you can feel proud, congratulations!"
Duan Jiajia also heard some of the conflicts between Chen Zhengnian and his family from his words.
Thinking about it, I also think it's normal for Chen Zhengnian to be so excited.
I have been ridiculed and ridiculed at home for more than half a year, but now that I have turned around and become proud, it is really normal.
It would be the same for anyone.
Chen Zhengnian paused for a few seconds, and when he spoke again, his voice was still crying: "Thank you!"
The two didn't talk too much. They discussed the release of "Ghost Valley" and how "Martial Arts Dream" should build momentum in Xiangjiang.
In the end, Chen Zhengnian's excitement for success turned into excitement for the future.
He said to Duan Jiajia: "Okay! I will discuss this matter with the editor immediately when he gets to work."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Zhengnian didn't know whether he was lucky or "Martial Arts Dream" was lucky.
Since signing Duan Jiajia, they seem to have come out of the mud.
The future suddenly seems to be getting better.
Duan Jiajia hung up the phone with satisfaction, sat on the sofa and watched local TV programs, holding a bag in his hand filled with fried goods bought during the New Year.
And her favorite croquettes.
In the study room, although Duan Shunan and Xue He didn't smoke, their faces didn't look good.
"Do you feel the same way?" Duan Shunan tapped the tabletop with his finger, recalling: "No matter how sad I am because of Xiaohui, I will not be lonely. I know what kind of person I am. Not to mention Because Jiajia needs someone to take care of her, she will ignore Xiaohui and marry someone else. Even if it is a three-part agreement, it is impossible."
There is no word "make do" in Duan Shunan's world.
There is no such thing as a useless marriage.
Xue He squinted his eyes. After many years of battling wits with people in the city, he was used to thinking twice before speaking: "Well. In fact, I had already decided back then that I would not pass up the opportunity for promotion. It just happened that I could still take this opportunity. Give the opportunity to another person and get a sum of money from him. I'll take turns taking care of Jiajia with you. Jiajia is Xiaohui's child. She also calls me uncle. You won't ignore her even if I don't care."
Xue He had never thought about this issue before.
Duan Shunan said today that he also realized something was wrong.
How could I, who had made a decision the day before, lose my mind and agree to be transferred to the city when I heard the news that Duan Shunan was getting married the next day?
"If this is an impulsive behavior, it is not unexplainable. But how could I be so cruel and not visit Jiajia for more than ten years?" This is what Xue He finds most terrifying.
"I'm not so stingy that I never mentioned you to Jiajia for more than ten years." Duan Shunan frowned and couldn't figure this out.
It was as if there was a pair of invisible hands controlling himself and Duan Shunan.
Duan Jiajia has an uncle, but he has not known the existence of Xue He for more than ten years.
Duan Jiajia had a father, but Qin Fen had been raising him unconsciously for more than ten years.
The only thing that didn't go away was Duan Jiajia's academic performance.
Duan Shunan felt strange when he analyzed it.
It seems that during the summer vacation, Duan Jiajia is completely ignored.
So much so that when Duan Jiajia took the high school entrance examination, she accidentally entered No. 1 Middle School, a key class.
You know, Duan Jiajia's grades in junior high school were not bad, but they were not that good either.
