The two chatted for a few words, and with stars shining in Tang Yuewen's eyes, Jiang Yulou left the school. Even though he had finished writing the novel, he still had a lot of things to do.
For example, buying envelopes, stamps, and mailing addresses.
The next day, Jiang Yulou took back the manuscript.
Now that you’ve read everything you need to see, it’s time to submit your article.
So, he stuffed the manuscript into an envelope, affixed a stamp, and wrote on the envelope the words "Contemporary" magazine. Finally, accompanied by Tang Yuewen, they went to the post office and solemnly handed the envelope to the post office. staff of.
After handing over the envelope, he felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart, and he suddenly felt relaxed.
Because he knows that his work has been completed, and he has no control over whether the novel can be successfully published in the future.
"It is estimated that it will take more than a week to send it from our place to the capital. Then the editors of "Contemporary" magazine will have to be busy reviewing the manuscripts for a while, as well as arranging the time for typesetting and publication. It is estimated that it will take a month or two at the earliest. There is news, don't be too anxious." Tang Yuewen put the letter in and comforted her.
"It's okay. This is my first article. It would be best to be noticed by the editor of "Contemporary". It doesn't matter if you call me back. Aren't there still so many magazines?"
Even his novel, based on Chen Zhongshi's original short story, cannot be said to be in line with the current editor's taste.
The possibility of rejection is not impossible.
In fact, the original novel is a collection of short stories, and "Li Shisan's Pushing the Mill" is just one of them, and it is the most famous.
Since it is a short story, the original novel must not have many words. He remembered that it was only about 7,000 words, and he wrote an excerpt from Li Fanggui's countless stories.
Short stories have the advantage of short stories. With Chen Zhongshi’s writing power, even short stories can be written in an engaging way.
But Jiang Yulou didn't have the strength yet, so he came to him and expanded the original work to a certain extent. He wrote three stories about Li Fanggui's youth, middle age and old age, which totaled more than 20,000 words.
Although the word count is still within the range of a short story, I can also touch the end of a novella.
Jiang Yulou's mentality is very peaceful. He is now on the right path and will not eagerly look forward to success.
Tang Yuewen added: "It wouldn't matter if "Contemporary" really comes back. I've asked my dad. We also have our own literary magazine in Shaanxi, and its influence is much greater than that of the newly established magazines."
Jiang Yulou invited again: "Let's go shopping on the street."
Tang Yuewen was a little nervous. Is this a date?
She nodded numbly and followed Jiang Yulou.
As they walked, Jiang Yulou naturally grabbed her hand.
"Your hands are so soft."
Tang Yuewen shivered for a while, not only her hands were soft, but her body was also soft.
Girls are thin-faced, especially girls of this era. Jiang Yulou stopped teasing her and started walking around the street with her.
In this era, even in the county town, there is not much to visit, but that is not the case for two people who are interested in each other. Even if you don’t do anything, just walking together, you will be full of happiness.
While walking, the two of them arrived in front of the supply and marketing cooperative, "Yuewen, let's go in and take a look."
Jiang Yulou took the girl's hand and entered the supply and marketing cooperative. The supply and marketing cooperatives of this era were equivalent to the large supermarkets of later generations, with everything.
After walking around for a while, he saw something good.
"Yue Wen, look at this."
Jiang Yulou picked up a hairband. It was very beautiful.
"Wow, so beautiful!"
Tang Yuewen's eyes lit up. The shiny red headband was too tempting for girls.
"If you like it, buy it."
With that said, he took the red headband and approached the salesperson.
"No, it's too expensive." Tang Yuewen took Jiang Yulou's arm and shook her head.
She looked at the price and found that the headband cost one yuan, which was as much as the price of a pound of pork.
The last time she didn't refuse Jiang Yulou's meal, she was already worried. This time she said she couldn't accept such an expensive gift.
Jiang Yulou looked into the girl's eyes and said softly: "But, I think this headband will look very good on your forehead."
Tang Yuewen was drunk and immersed in Jiang Yulou's tenderness, and she no longer refused his gift.
Yes, I will look good wearing a red hairband. I will be more beautiful, no worse than those "foreign girls", so that I can be worthy of him.
He paid for it, took the hairband, and then put it on for Tang Yuewen himself. The whole set of actions was completed in one go.
Then, the two left the supply and marketing cooperative under the envious eyes of a group of old aunts and elder sisters.
"Well, the world is declining, they must still be children," the person who spoke had a sour tone and was quite old, an antique.
"That little comrade is so gentle. I wish my family could treat me like this." An eldest sister had a strange expression.
"I'm so envious of that girl for receiving such an expensive gift." A girl about Tang Yuewen's age looked enviously at the direction the two were leaving.
Most young and old men envied Jiang Yulou's financial resources. What a family. He would buy a one-dollar headband and give it away as a gift.
Don't just steal money from the family to please girls. If there is such a prodigal son in my family, his legs will be discounted.
After coming out of the supply and marketing cooperative, Jiang Yulou took the girl to the market again.
By chance, the two of them were also hungry, so Jiang Yulou bought a lot of snacks, such as guozi, candied haws, and burritos. In short, both of them were full.
After eating until her mouth was full of oil, Tang Yuewen pulled his arm and said, "I can't eat any more."
Jiang Yulou turned his head and looked, okay, his stomach is full and he really can't eat anymore.
"Okay, it's getting late. I'll take you home."
"send me home?"
Tang Yuewen opened her mouth wide. It was the first time in her life that a boy wanted to take her home.
"Why, can't it?"
"But...it's okay."
After saying this, Tang Yuewen wanted to give herself a moment. How could she say these words so naturally?
Tang Yuewen, you are so not ashamed!
After Jiang Yulou got her consent, he took her hand and walked in the direction of the girl's home in his memory.
Until the two of them parted at the door of Tang Yuewen's house, she was still confused.
"So, does he like me?"
During class the next day, Tang Yuewen boldly put on the headband given to her by Jiang Yulou.
When the hair on her forehead was tied up with a hairband, revealing her smooth forehead, the boys in the class were shocked to find that the most beautiful girl in the class turned out to be Tang Yuewen? !
The boys were secretly ashamed of their ignorance, and at the same time they admired Jiang Yulou.
She is worthy of being the person most likely to become a writer in the class. Even if she is not observant, she can actually discover that Tang Yuewen, who is inconspicuous in the class, has the potential to become a beauty.
It can be said that throughout the morning, Tang Yuewen was the focus of attention from the boys and girls in the class.
Boys pay attention to her appearance, while girls pay attention to her hairband.
Everyone loves beauty, so how could a girl not notice a beautiful headband?
During class, someone asked: "Classmate Tang, where did you buy your hairband?"
"Bought from the supply and marketing cooperative."
"Supply and Marketing Cooperative? The hairbands there are not cheap."
"Hmm... not bad."
"Can I ask how much it costs?"
"Okay, one dollar."
"..."
The female classmate retreated because she couldn't afford this price anyway.
Soon, all the girls in the class knew that Tang Yuewen was wearing a very expensive headband.
While envious, I was also surprised how she could afford it.
After becoming the envy of the girls in the class, Tang Yuewen was extremely proud. At the same time, her eyes looking at Jiang Yulou became even gentler.
However, she won't say it because she doesn't want to cause trouble to the boy she likes.
