GBP Chapter 87 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
Chapter 87 My Mom Was a Literary Master in the 1990s
"Cousin, you need to pay special attention to one person this time when reviewing manuscripts. Her writing is excellent. Our provincial newspaper sold out because of one of her articles."
"Oh, she's really something, to have you thinking about her like this. She must write quite well. But, she must have offended you."
The man on the other end of the phone chuckled.
"Who told her to be so ungrateful, cousin? Remember her name is Si Yan, a female writer from Yun County, Huashi. If you want Xingli to win an award in this competition, you have to keep an eye on her."
After returning to the city, Chen, the editor-in-chief of Huashi Evening News, immediately called his cousin.
Si Yan, you still want to participate in the competition and win an award? I'll make sure you don't even get past the first round.
"Okay, don't worry, I understand. They will have you submit all the manuscripts from Yun County to me for review."
The person on the other end of the phone immediately agreed.
The first Taipei Science Fiction Writing Competition has officially begun, and many writers from all over the country have submitted their manuscripts.
Editor Zhang, who had just finished reviewing manuscripts that day, was about to reply to the authors who had approved them when, just as he reached the door, the cleaning lady was carrying a garbage bag and walking outside.
Suddenly, an envelope fell out of it.
The cleaning lady saw it and was about to pick it up.
"Hey, why is there a manuscript in the trash bag? Auntie, can you give it to me? This envelope hasn't been opened yet. I guess they might have accidentally dropped it in the trash while they were reviewing it."
After hearing this, the cleaning lady handed the manuscript to Editor Zhang.
Upon receiving the manuscript, Editor Zhang returned to his office, sat down, tore open the envelope, and began to read it slowly.
Unexpectedly, he became excited after watching for only ten minutes.
"Where is this writer from? He writes really well."
Thinking that he had been found in a trash can, Editor Zhang couldn't help but feel fortunate.
"Luckily I found it, otherwise such a good science fiction article would have been buried in the dust."
After expressing his feelings, Editor Zhang sent a reply along with several other articles that had passed the initial review.
Articles that pass the initial review will then proceed to the expert review stage.
Chen, the editor-in-chief of Huashi Evening News, felt much better after hearing his cousin's reply on the other end of the phone.
"Cousin, don't worry. I didn't even open the envelope for that Si Yan before throwing it in the trash."
"Okay, cousin, it has to be you again. But you have to treat me to dinner after Xingli wins the award."
"Haha, no problem, thank you for your kind words."
The man on the other end of the phone sounded cheerful, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he hung up.
After hanging up the phone, Editor-in-Chief Chen went to report to President Lin of the Huashi Evening News.
"Minister, don't worry, this Si Yan won't cause any trouble. Once I spread the word about her greedy and ungrateful image, I'll see which newspaper in Huashi will still want her articles."
"Yes, make sure there are no mistakes, and that everything is done properly."
Lin, the editor-in-chief of Huashi Evening News, tapped his fingers lightly on the table. For some reason, thinking about Si Yan's achievements at the provincial newspaper made him feel uneasy.
"Xiao Chen, let me confirm with you again, is that really what Si Yan said?"
When Editor-in-Chief Chen heard President Lin's question, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
Only Editor-in-Chief Yang of the Huashi Youth Daily knew about that conversation. Now he was in the same boat as him, and he dared not tell the truth, otherwise he could make up whatever he wanted.
"President, the other day when I mentioned the newspaper's benefits, Si Yan not only didn't even look at me, but also said that she didn't care about our newspaper at all."
"What? So arrogant?"
"Alright, I understand. Go to work now."
Hearing the description of Si Yan from Editor Chen's words, President Lin felt relieved; she was just a writer who happened to have written a viral article.
An arrogant personality makes this path difficult.
Meanwhile, Si Yan, whom they were discussing, was currently looking at apartments in Huashi.
That day, Si Yan received a letter from Taipei City confirming her shortlist.
Now that I've been shortlisted, I can start making plans to buy a house in Huashi.
However, before that, Si Yan planned to go back to the Si family home in Huashi to visit.
When Mr. Si left that day, he told me that I must go home first after receiving a reply from Taipei City.
Si Yan agreed.
So on Saturday, Si Yan brought Gu Xiuyuan to Hua City.
Upon arriving at the gate of the family compound, Si Yan and Gu Xiuyuan were carrying large and small bags, all of which were gifts for the Si family.
As soon as they entered the family compound, the neighbors along the way looked at them curiously.
"Hey, look who's that?"
"Let me see... Wow, isn't that the Si family's youngest daughter?"
"Ah, so this is the youngest daughter of the Si family who got pregnant out of wedlock and hasn't come back for almost ten years. I've only heard about her since I married into the family, this is the first time I've met her."
"Keep your voice down, that's all ancient history. You guys don't know, do you? Si Yan is now publishing articles in the provincial newspaper."
"Pshaw, Aunt Wang, her? Impossible. Maybe she got in through her dad's connections."
"Xiao Zhen, the article that your man has been praising recently was written by her. Your man is a university teacher, and even he praised the article, so I don't think it was obtained through back channels."
As Si Yan and the others drew closer, Aunt Wang lowered her voice and whispered.
"So that article was written by Si Yan. It seems that people with good grades are still better than most people after all these years."
Then another young woman came up to them.
"Sister Xiaozhen, what do you mean? Was Siyan's academic performance very good before?"
A complex emotion flashed in Xiao Zhen's eyes, and she gently pursed her lips.
“Back then, Si Yan was our class monitor. She had good grades, was good-looking, and came from a good family. Everyone said that her future was limitless, but no one expected that she would give up her studies and disown her family for a man from the countryside.”
"We all said her life was ruined, but we never expected that even after so many years, her writing would still be loved by so many people."
Xiao Zhen watched the woman slowly walk past her, and her heart was filled with many emotions.
Back then, we were all students; when we met again, we were all mothers.
Judging from her clothes and her unique temperament, she must have been doing quite well these past few years.
Looking at the familiar two-story building in front of her, Si Yan, who was standing outside the door, suddenly stopped.
A complex feeling suddenly arose in his heart, and the original owner's emotions reappeared.
Si Yan took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Then she handed the things in her hand to Gu Xiuyuan and gently knocked on the door with her free hand.
"Who is it?"
A familiar voice rang out, and Si Yan's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
The door opened with a creak.
The moment the woman inside saw it was Si Yan, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
"Yan Yan, my daughter! You're finally back."